Universal City – NBC’s second season of Smash will feature Jennifer Hudson, Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy-winning actress-singer. Hudson will portray Veronica Moore, a Tony Award-winning Broadway star who impacts the lives of Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty). Hudson’s singing and acting career soared with her starring role as Effie White in the 2006 feature film Dreamgirls. She was also awarded with an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. … [Read more...] about Jennifer Hudson to guest star on NBC’s Smash
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Jérôme Delhaye named director of the entertainment division at Reed Midem
Paris – Reed MIDEM, the Paris-based organiser of international exhibitions, conferences, and networking events, has announced the nomination of Jérôme Delhaye as Director of the Entertainment Division. Delhaye will oversee the business and strategic development of Reed MIDEM’s Entertainment Division which includes leading television and digital content events MIPTV, MIPCOM, MIPCube, MIPFormats, MIPDoc and MIPJunior, as well as MIDEM, dedicated to the new international … [Read more...] about Jérôme Delhaye named director of the entertainment division at Reed Midem
Gaumont Int’l Television to produce new series based on iconic character “Barbarella”
London - Gaumont International Television, the production and distribution studio based in Los Angeles and part of the European-based motion picture studio Gaumont, has announced that the company is teaming with Drive helmer Nicolas Refn and Martha De Laurentiis to bring the iconic character “Barbarella” to the small screen. The series will be based on the character created by Jean-Claude Forest and made famous in the 1968 film of the same name starring Jane Fonda. … [Read more...] about Gaumont Int’l Television to produce new series based on iconic character “Barbarella”
Jana Bennett to leave BBC Worldwide following BBCW re-org
Jana Bennett, President of Worldwide Networks and the Global BBC iPlayer, has decided to leave BBC Worldwide in late autumn following implementation of a major reorganisation of the company, as BBC Worldwidereconfigures the business from divisional to geographic lines. As a result, P&L ownership will move from the existing global divisions to a number of market and country facing business units. Jana said: “My time at BBC Worldwide has been exciting and stimulating. I … [Read more...] about Jana Bennett to leave BBC Worldwide following BBCW re-org
Trish Kinane assumes new role at FremantleMedia
London – FremantleMedia has announced the appointment of Trish Kinane as President of Entertainment Programming – American Idol, The X Factor and America’s Got Talent, at FremantleMedia North America (FMNA), effective August 1. Kinane, currently the President of Worldwide Entertainment at FremantleMedia, will be based in Los Angeles where she will initially report to Cecile Frot-Coutaz, the incoming CEO of FremantleMedia. In this new executive post, Kinane will be responsible … [Read more...] about Trish Kinane assumes new role at FremantleMedia
CNN previews Leading Women in June
Profiling some of the most influential women from across the globe, CNN will be featuring Leading Women, having women leaders meeting professionals from a variety of fields, including business, the arts, sport and culture each month. In this edition of the series, Jennifer Li, Chief Financial Officer at Chinese search giant Baidu will be profiled. Also in June’s programme, Milka Duno, one of the most successful female sportscar racers in history, will be featured as well. … [Read more...] about CNN previews Leading Women in June