As the conflict between Israel and Gaza continued to escalate, Israelis and their allies in Hollywood pleaded for support and said they were riven with anxiety for the well-being of friends and family.
“Some of the immediate reaction is disbelief, rage and anger. And I think I’ve settled in over the last 24 hours to just immense sadness,” said Casting Networks co-ceo Rafi Gordon, who was born and raised in Israel before moving to the United States as a teenager. “This feels like a 9/11 kind of moment, where I don’t know what normal is on the other side of this.”
“People have tried justification for violence for 3,000 years and it doesn’t work. We need to find justifications for peace,” MRC co-founder and co-ceo Modi Wiczyk, who has close family in Israel, told TheWrap two days after surprise attacks by Hamas left some 900 Israelis dead and thousands wounded.
“It...
“Some of the immediate reaction is disbelief, rage and anger. And I think I’ve settled in over the last 24 hours to just immense sadness,” said Casting Networks co-ceo Rafi Gordon, who was born and raised in Israel before moving to the United States as a teenager. “This feels like a 9/11 kind of moment, where I don’t know what normal is on the other side of this.”
“People have tried justification for violence for 3,000 years and it doesn’t work. We need to find justifications for peace,” MRC co-founder and co-ceo Modi Wiczyk, who has close family in Israel, told TheWrap two days after surprise attacks by Hamas left some 900 Israelis dead and thousands wounded.
“It...
- 10/10/2023
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas
- The Wrap
Ariana Madix is going from making headlines to starring in a Lifetime thriller inspired by them.
The “Vanderpump Rules” star, who became a household name after being cheated on by her longtime boyfriend Tom Sandoval in an sordid affair dubbed “the Scandoval,” will play a cop named Karen who aids star and executive producer Meagan Good’s character after her teen daughter is trafficked.
The logline for the film reads: “When Dana (Good) and Curtis’ (Roger Cross) 16-year-old daughter, Alicia (Faith Wright), sneaks out of the house to attend a party, a bout with teenage rebellion quickly escalates into a widespread search party spearheaded by Dana and the police. After almost a year of searching for her missing daughter, mother’s intuition leads Dana to the salacious world of online escort ads where, to her horror, she finds her Alicia listed for sale. Dana and Curtis spring into action and...
The “Vanderpump Rules” star, who became a household name after being cheated on by her longtime boyfriend Tom Sandoval in an sordid affair dubbed “the Scandoval,” will play a cop named Karen who aids star and executive producer Meagan Good’s character after her teen daughter is trafficked.
The logline for the film reads: “When Dana (Good) and Curtis’ (Roger Cross) 16-year-old daughter, Alicia (Faith Wright), sneaks out of the house to attend a party, a bout with teenage rebellion quickly escalates into a widespread search party spearheaded by Dana and the police. After almost a year of searching for her missing daughter, mother’s intuition leads Dana to the salacious world of online escort ads where, to her horror, she finds her Alicia listed for sale. Dana and Curtis spring into action and...
- 9/15/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Vanderpump Rules standout Ariana Madix is staying focused on her future as Bravo prepares to unveil the highly anticipated final episode from its three-part reunion special centering on the controversy known as “Scandoval.”
On Wednesday, Lifetime revealed the first images of Madix as Officer Karen in its forthcoming movie Buying Back My Daughter that also stars Meagan Good and is set to debut this fall. The photos were released on the same day that Vanderpump Rules fans will get to watch the final installment of its season 10 reunion, featuring Raquel Leviss addressing her co-stars following news breaking in March that Tom Sandoval had been cheating on longtime partner Madix with Leviss.
Buying Back My Daughter centers on married couple Dana (Good) and Curtis (Roger Cross) searching for their missing daughter, Alicia (Faith Wright), after the 16-year-old sneaks out of their home to attend a party and becomes a victim of a human trafficking ring.
On Wednesday, Lifetime revealed the first images of Madix as Officer Karen in its forthcoming movie Buying Back My Daughter that also stars Meagan Good and is set to debut this fall. The photos were released on the same day that Vanderpump Rules fans will get to watch the final installment of its season 10 reunion, featuring Raquel Leviss addressing her co-stars following news breaking in March that Tom Sandoval had been cheating on longtime partner Madix with Leviss.
Buying Back My Daughter centers on married couple Dana (Good) and Curtis (Roger Cross) searching for their missing daughter, Alicia (Faith Wright), after the 16-year-old sneaks out of their home to attend a party and becomes a victim of a human trafficking ring.
- 6/7/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hours before Bravo was set to air the part three of its much-anticipated Vanderpump Rules Reunion on Wednesday, Lifetime released a first look image of Ariana Madix in her new Lifetime movie Buying Back My Daughter.
As Deadline reported exclusively in March, Madix joined the Meagan Good starrer, which is about a mother who finds her missing teenage daughter being sex trafficked on an escort website. Madix plays Karen, a police officer who helps investigate the case and has a personal connection to the story.
The movie will air in the fall.
Before booking the film, Madix found herself knee-deep in a “Scandoval” involving her Vanderpump Rules ex-boyfriend Tom Sandova, who hooked up with her friend Raquel Leviss. The affair has already played a big role in Parts 1 and 2 of the reunion.
Tonight’s episode of the reunion is dubbed “Secrets Revealed.” Here’s the logline: “In one of the...
As Deadline reported exclusively in March, Madix joined the Meagan Good starrer, which is about a mother who finds her missing teenage daughter being sex trafficked on an escort website. Madix plays Karen, a police officer who helps investigate the case and has a personal connection to the story.
The movie will air in the fall.
Before booking the film, Madix found herself knee-deep in a “Scandoval” involving her Vanderpump Rules ex-boyfriend Tom Sandova, who hooked up with her friend Raquel Leviss. The affair has already played a big role in Parts 1 and 2 of the reunion.
Tonight’s episode of the reunion is dubbed “Secrets Revealed.” Here’s the logline: “In one of the...
- 6/7/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Vanderpump Rules mainstay Ariana Madix is continuing to focus on her acting career amid a flurry of headlines surrounding a cheating scandal involving the Bravo unscripted series.
Lifetime announced Wednesday that Madix will star alongside Meagan Good in the network’s movie Buying Back My Daughter. Roger Cross and Faith Wright have also been cast in the project that is currently filming under the working title.
The movie centers on Dana (Good) and Curtis (Cross) searching for their missing daughter, Alicia (Wright), after the 16-year-old sneaks out of the home to attend a party and becomes a victim of a human trafficking ring. Madix plays police officer Karen, who assists in the investigation and has a personal connection to the case.
Produced by Front Street Pictures, Buying Back My Daughter is the latest title in Lifetime’s Ripped From the Headlines slate. Charles Cooper produces the film, while Good, Orly Adelson...
Lifetime announced Wednesday that Madix will star alongside Meagan Good in the network’s movie Buying Back My Daughter. Roger Cross and Faith Wright have also been cast in the project that is currently filming under the working title.
The movie centers on Dana (Good) and Curtis (Cross) searching for their missing daughter, Alicia (Wright), after the 16-year-old sneaks out of the home to attend a party and becomes a victim of a human trafficking ring. Madix plays police officer Karen, who assists in the investigation and has a personal connection to the case.
Produced by Front Street Pictures, Buying Back My Daughter is the latest title in Lifetime’s Ripped From the Headlines slate. Charles Cooper produces the film, while Good, Orly Adelson...
- 3/22/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As the drama surrounding the cheating bombshell on Vanderpump Rules continues to intensify, one of its stars has landed her next project.
Ariana Madix has joined the cast of Buying Back My Daughter, a new Lifetime original movie.
Madix will star opposite Meagan Good in the movie, which is currently in production.
Deadline first reported the news.
The movie is inspired by actual events of mothers who fight back when their teenage daughters go missing and are sex trafficked online.
Good returns to Lifetime after having starred in and produced the films Death Saved My Life and Love By the 10th Date.
Buying Back My Daughter will continue to bring to light important issues and continue to drive messaging for network's Stop Violence Against Women campaign.
"When Dana (Meagan Good) and Curtis' (Roger Cross) 16-year-old daughter, Alicia (Faith Wright), sneaks out of the house to attend a party, a bout...
Ariana Madix has joined the cast of Buying Back My Daughter, a new Lifetime original movie.
Madix will star opposite Meagan Good in the movie, which is currently in production.
Deadline first reported the news.
The movie is inspired by actual events of mothers who fight back when their teenage daughters go missing and are sex trafficked online.
Good returns to Lifetime after having starred in and produced the films Death Saved My Life and Love By the 10th Date.
Buying Back My Daughter will continue to bring to light important issues and continue to drive messaging for network's Stop Violence Against Women campaign.
"When Dana (Meagan Good) and Curtis' (Roger Cross) 16-year-old daughter, Alicia (Faith Wright), sneaks out of the house to attend a party, a bout...
- 3/22/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Ariana Madix — who’s been knee-deep in a “Scandoval” involving her Vanderpump Rules ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval — has determined her next move: She’s joining the Meagan Good starrer Buying Back My Daughter for Lifetime.
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The movie is about a mother who finds her missing teenage daughter being sex trafficked on an escort website. Good continues her relationship with Lifetime after having starred in and produced the films Death Saved My Life and Love by the 10th Date.
Currently filming, Buying Back My Daughter also stars Roger Cross (Arrow) and Faith Wright (Riverdale). Madix will play Karen, a police officer who helps investigate the case and has a personal connection to the story.
Related Story Raquel Leviss Says She Will Attend ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Season 10 Reunion “In Person” Related Story 'Vanderpump Rules' Stars & Bravolebrities Share Thoughts On Midseason Trailer Showcasing First Look At "Scandoval" Drama Related Story 'Vanderpump Rules' Releases Midseason Teaser Amid "Scandoval" Love Triangle
The movie is about a mother who finds her missing teenage daughter being sex trafficked on an escort website. Good continues her relationship with Lifetime after having starred in and produced the films Death Saved My Life and Love by the 10th Date.
Currently filming, Buying Back My Daughter also stars Roger Cross (Arrow) and Faith Wright (Riverdale). Madix will play Karen, a police officer who helps investigate the case and has a personal connection to the story.
- 3/22/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
It's always a pleasure speaking with Lucas Bryant, and after a two-year hiatus, he's back with another Christmas movie, Hallmark Movie & Mysteries Five Minutes More: Moments Like These.
In the film, he plays Matthew, a friend of Kaitlyn's (Ashley Williams) husband, who had passed away years earlier.
It's a story about love, loss, and finding new connections to bring you in from the cold.
If you wondered where Lucas has been of late, he and his family spent the insanity of Covid blissfully unaware of the world's stress near his wife's home in Australia.
While the rest of us were locked inside our homes, the Bryant family was running on the beach, sand squishing between their toes.
"We ended up staying a year and a half in this tiny town on the coast that was stunning and incredible. It all felt like a dream. I didn't send many photos back...
In the film, he plays Matthew, a friend of Kaitlyn's (Ashley Williams) husband, who had passed away years earlier.
It's a story about love, loss, and finding new connections to bring you in from the cold.
If you wondered where Lucas has been of late, he and his family spent the insanity of Covid blissfully unaware of the world's stress near his wife's home in Australia.
While the rest of us were locked inside our homes, the Bryant family was running on the beach, sand squishing between their toes.
"We ended up staying a year and a half in this tiny town on the coast that was stunning and incredible. It all felt like a dream. I didn't send many photos back...
- 12/17/2022
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Mila Kunis, Debra Messing and other entertainment industry figures are among those who have sent an open letter to Amazon and Barnes & Noble, asking that the controversial book and documentary Hebrews to Negroes: Wake up Black America be removed from their platforms.
The nonprofit organization Creative Community for Peace was behind the letter, claiming both Amazon and B&n allegedly “refused to remove the title and continue to profit from its bigotry.”
Kunis, Messing, Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik and songwriter Diane Warren were among 200 signatories to the letter. It was addressed to “Jeff Bezos, James Daunt, and the leaders at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.”
The protest comes in the wake of NBA star Kyrie Irving promoting the film with a tweet, then refusing to give an adequate apology. He was then suspended by the Brooklyn Nets and was ordered by the Brooklyn Nets to meet with various groups to make things right.
The nonprofit organization Creative Community for Peace was behind the letter, claiming both Amazon and B&n allegedly “refused to remove the title and continue to profit from its bigotry.”
Kunis, Messing, Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik and songwriter Diane Warren were among 200 signatories to the letter. It was addressed to “Jeff Bezos, James Daunt, and the leaders at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.”
The protest comes in the wake of NBA star Kyrie Irving promoting the film with a tweet, then refusing to give an adequate apology. He was then suspended by the Brooklyn Nets and was ordered by the Brooklyn Nets to meet with various groups to make things right.
- 11/11/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Hallmark is doing something truly unique with Color My World with Love.
It blends traditional and non-traditional love stories for a compelling romantic movie.
It highlights the changing tides within the Hallmark franchise, with more inclusive offerings to warm more hearts.
Lily D. Moore (Never Have I Ever), Erica Durance, Benjamin Ayres, and David DeSanctis (Where Hope Grows) star in Color My World with Love, a new original for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
The movie recently wrapped production for airing later this year.
"Everyone has a dream to fall in love and get married one day, even people with disabilities," said Lily D. Moore.
"I hope viewers take away that Color my World with Love is about painting your own story through your emotions and that we all have endless possibilities."
Kendall (Moore) is a talented artist with Down Syndrome who creates beautiful paintings in the Impressionist style that reflect the...
It blends traditional and non-traditional love stories for a compelling romantic movie.
It highlights the changing tides within the Hallmark franchise, with more inclusive offerings to warm more hearts.
Lily D. Moore (Never Have I Ever), Erica Durance, Benjamin Ayres, and David DeSanctis (Where Hope Grows) star in Color My World with Love, a new original for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
The movie recently wrapped production for airing later this year.
"Everyone has a dream to fall in love and get married one day, even people with disabilities," said Lily D. Moore.
"I hope viewers take away that Color my World with Love is about painting your own story through your emotions and that we all have endless possibilities."
Kendall (Moore) is a talented artist with Down Syndrome who creates beautiful paintings in the Impressionist style that reflect the...
- 4/15/2022
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Starting June 11, Lifetime will begin rolling out its summer movie slate, full of films ripped from the headlines, and TheWrap can exclusively reveal that lineup.
The movies include projects with stars including Melissa Joan Hart as a mom with a hoarding disorder, Catherine Bell as a woman who takes up with an inmate she meets while rehabilitating dogs, Robin Givens as a mom of an influencer teen involved in a deadly rivalry, and “Vampire Diaries” alum Candice King as a nurse alleged to have committed gruesome murder of her lover.
So let’s dive in:
“Dirty Little Secret”
Starring Hart and Lizzie boys, “Dirty Little Secret” premieres June 11 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. It follows 17-year-old Lucy (Boys) who has been painfully isolated from her peers for years, refusing to let anyone near her house in order to hide her family secret – the overwhelming mountain of items filled in every...
The movies include projects with stars including Melissa Joan Hart as a mom with a hoarding disorder, Catherine Bell as a woman who takes up with an inmate she meets while rehabilitating dogs, Robin Givens as a mom of an influencer teen involved in a deadly rivalry, and “Vampire Diaries” alum Candice King as a nurse alleged to have committed gruesome murder of her lover.
So let’s dive in:
“Dirty Little Secret”
Starring Hart and Lizzie boys, “Dirty Little Secret” premieres June 11 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. It follows 17-year-old Lucy (Boys) who has been painfully isolated from her peers for years, refusing to let anyone near her house in order to hide her family secret – the overwhelming mountain of items filled in every...
- 3/31/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries has begun production on Always Amore, a new movie starring Autumn Reeser (The Wedding Veil) and Tyler Hynes (An Unexpected Christmas) for premiere this spring. Oscar-nominated Patty McCormack (The Bad Seed) co-stars in the film, executive produced by celebrity chef, bestselling author and Emmy-winning TV host Giada De Laurentiis.
The movie centers around Elizabeth (Reeser) who, with the support of her mother-in-law Nonna (McCormack), is doing everything she can to keep her late husband’s once acclaimed — but now struggling — Italian restaurant afloat. With business going downhill, she is forced to work with a professional restaurant consultant, Ben (Hynes), to see if they can turn things around. At first, Elizabeth resists the changes Ben believes will save the restaurant, but as they get closer, Elizabeth realizes that not all change is bad. She rediscovers her passion for baking and might even open her heart to new love.
The movie centers around Elizabeth (Reeser) who, with the support of her mother-in-law Nonna (McCormack), is doing everything she can to keep her late husband’s once acclaimed — but now struggling — Italian restaurant afloat. With business going downhill, she is forced to work with a professional restaurant consultant, Ben (Hynes), to see if they can turn things around. At first, Elizabeth resists the changes Ben believes will save the restaurant, but as they get closer, Elizabeth realizes that not all change is bad. She rediscovers her passion for baking and might even open her heart to new love.
- 2/10/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Last year while Holly Robinson Peete was promoting her two Hallmark holiday films, she mentioned she wanted to do one featuring someone on the autism spectrum. Now, she has her chance.
Peete stars in and executive produces “The Christmas Bond” (working title), a new 2021 holiday movie for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries that also stars Lyriq Bent and Nik Sanchez, Variety has learned exclusively.
The film, which is set to begin production now, follows a single mother (played by Peete) and her teenage son with autism (played by Sanchez), who come to a crossroad during Christmas. In doing so, she must learn to let go so her son can flourish, but in the process she will find her “heart healing in unexpected ways,” the network said.
“I am making this movie for my son Rj, others with autism and their families,” said Peete. “I am grateful to Hallmark for bringing this story to screen with authenticity,...
Peete stars in and executive produces “The Christmas Bond” (working title), a new 2021 holiday movie for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries that also stars Lyriq Bent and Nik Sanchez, Variety has learned exclusively.
The film, which is set to begin production now, follows a single mother (played by Peete) and her teenage son with autism (played by Sanchez), who come to a crossroad during Christmas. In doing so, she must learn to let go so her son can flourish, but in the process she will find her “heart healing in unexpected ways,” the network said.
“I am making this movie for my son Rj, others with autism and their families,” said Peete. “I am grateful to Hallmark for bringing this story to screen with authenticity,...
- 9/20/2021
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Everything good must come to an end.
And this one is going to tear at your heart.
Hallmark Channel announced today the series finale of the network’s original primetime show, Good Witch.
“Good Witch has enchanted viewers for over a decade with eight original movies, in addition to the seven-season series,” said Randy Pope, SVP, programming & development.
“We thank our leads whose chemistry and talent made Good Witch such a beloved and uniquely special viewing experience: Catherine Bell, who has brought the inimitable Cassie Nightingale to life for 13 years, and James Denton, who as Dr. Sam Radford has added so much charm and humor to the series. We also extend our gratitude and thanks to the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work.”
This is heartbreaking for Hallmark fans who have enjoyed the movies and subsequent series for all 13 years.
Good Witch Season 7 Episode 8, airing this Sunday,...
And this one is going to tear at your heart.
Hallmark Channel announced today the series finale of the network’s original primetime show, Good Witch.
“Good Witch has enchanted viewers for over a decade with eight original movies, in addition to the seven-season series,” said Randy Pope, SVP, programming & development.
“We thank our leads whose chemistry and talent made Good Witch such a beloved and uniquely special viewing experience: Catherine Bell, who has brought the inimitable Cassie Nightingale to life for 13 years, and James Denton, who as Dr. Sam Radford has added so much charm and humor to the series. We also extend our gratitude and thanks to the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work.”
This is heartbreaking for Hallmark fans who have enjoyed the movies and subsequent series for all 13 years.
Good Witch Season 7 Episode 8, airing this Sunday,...
- 7/9/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Hallmark will bring an end to “Good Witch” after seven seasons (and eight movies) this month.
The series finale will air on Sunday, July 25 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt. “The Good Witch” has been running in some form since 2008.
“’Good Witch’ has enchanted viewers for over a decade with eight original movies, in addition to the seven-season series,” said Randy Pope, SVP, programming & development. “We thank our leads whose chemistry and talent made ‘Good Witch’ such a beloved and uniquely special viewing experience: Catherine Bell, who has brought the inimitable Cassie Nightingale to life for 13 years, and James Denton, who as Dr. Sam Radford has added so much charm and humor to the series. We also extend our gratitude and thanks to the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work.”
“Good Witch” first premiered in 2008 as a movie, aptly titled “The Good Witch,” and led to seven sequels.
The series finale will air on Sunday, July 25 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt. “The Good Witch” has been running in some form since 2008.
“’Good Witch’ has enchanted viewers for over a decade with eight original movies, in addition to the seven-season series,” said Randy Pope, SVP, programming & development. “We thank our leads whose chemistry and talent made ‘Good Witch’ such a beloved and uniquely special viewing experience: Catherine Bell, who has brought the inimitable Cassie Nightingale to life for 13 years, and James Denton, who as Dr. Sam Radford has added so much charm and humor to the series. We also extend our gratitude and thanks to the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work.”
“Good Witch” first premiered in 2008 as a movie, aptly titled “The Good Witch,” and led to seven sequels.
- 7/9/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Updated: Hallmark Channel’s Good Witch will not see an eighth season. The cable channel revealed today that the series will end after the current seventh season, with the July 25 season finale serving as the series finale.
“Good Witch has enchanted viewers for over a decade with eight original movies, in addition to the seven-season series,” said Randy Pope, SVP, programming & development. “We thank our leads whose chemistry and talent made Good Witch such a beloved and uniquely special viewing experience: Catherine Bell, who has brought the inimitable Cassie Nightingale to life for 13 years, and James Denton, who as Dr. Sam Radford has added so much charm and humor to the series. We also extend our gratitude and thanks to the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work.”
A Hallmark Channel rep says there are no immediate plans for another Good Witch TV movie, however, “Catherine Bell,...
“Good Witch has enchanted viewers for over a decade with eight original movies, in addition to the seven-season series,” said Randy Pope, SVP, programming & development. “We thank our leads whose chemistry and talent made Good Witch such a beloved and uniquely special viewing experience: Catherine Bell, who has brought the inimitable Cassie Nightingale to life for 13 years, and James Denton, who as Dr. Sam Radford has added so much charm and humor to the series. We also extend our gratitude and thanks to the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work.”
A Hallmark Channel rep says there are no immediate plans for another Good Witch TV movie, however, “Catherine Bell,...
- 7/9/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Hallmark Channel announced that the series finale of “Good Witch” will premiere on July 25 at 9 p.m.
In the final episode, titled “The Wedding,” the Merriwick cousins get ready to face the mysterious force putting their family legacy at risk while changes are in store for others.
“‘Good Witch’ has enchanted viewers for over a decade with eight original movies, in addition to the seven-season series,” said Randy Pope, SVP, programming & development. “We thank our leads whose chemistry and talent made ‘Good Witch’ such a beloved and uniquely special viewing experience: Catherine Bell, who has brought the inimitable Cassie Nightingale to life for 13 years, and James Denton, who as Dr. Sam Radford has added so much charm and humor to the series. We also extend our gratitude and thanks to the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work.”
The series stars Catherine Bell, James Denton, Sarah Power,...
In the final episode, titled “The Wedding,” the Merriwick cousins get ready to face the mysterious force putting their family legacy at risk while changes are in store for others.
“‘Good Witch’ has enchanted viewers for over a decade with eight original movies, in addition to the seven-season series,” said Randy Pope, SVP, programming & development. “We thank our leads whose chemistry and talent made ‘Good Witch’ such a beloved and uniquely special viewing experience: Catherine Bell, who has brought the inimitable Cassie Nightingale to life for 13 years, and James Denton, who as Dr. Sam Radford has added so much charm and humor to the series. We also extend our gratitude and thanks to the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work.”
The series stars Catherine Bell, James Denton, Sarah Power,...
- 7/9/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Michelle Obama and Lin-Manuel Miranda are set to appear on NBC’s “Roll Up Your Sleeves” vaccination special, which will air April 18 at 7 p.m.
The special is designed to educate audiences on the importance of getting vaccinated and will also feature Matthew McConaughey interviewing Dr. Anthony Fauci, comedy acts, real-life stories and heartwarming surprises.
“The ability to get people back to work and kids back in school, getting us reunited with family and friends and attending concerts, sporting events and many other activities we hold dear is contingent upon people getting vaccinated,” said Matthew Segal, the co-founder of Attn, which created the special in partnership with Walgreens and Civic Nation.
Alongside Segal, Valerie Jarrett, Tom Werner, Jarrett Moreno, Taye Shuayb, Jessie Surovell, Mike Vainisi, Audrey Morrissey, Ivan Dudynsky and Chad Hines serve as executive producers on the special.
Also in today’s TV news roundup, Lifetime announced its first annual “Summer of Secrets,...
The special is designed to educate audiences on the importance of getting vaccinated and will also feature Matthew McConaughey interviewing Dr. Anthony Fauci, comedy acts, real-life stories and heartwarming surprises.
“The ability to get people back to work and kids back in school, getting us reunited with family and friends and attending concerts, sporting events and many other activities we hold dear is contingent upon people getting vaccinated,” said Matthew Segal, the co-founder of Attn, which created the special in partnership with Walgreens and Civic Nation.
Alongside Segal, Valerie Jarrett, Tom Werner, Jarrett Moreno, Taye Shuayb, Jessie Surovell, Mike Vainisi, Audrey Morrissey, Ivan Dudynsky and Chad Hines serve as executive producers on the special.
Also in today’s TV news roundup, Lifetime announced its first annual “Summer of Secrets,...
- 4/1/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld and Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Lifetime has revealed its 2021 summer slate, consisting of a lineup of six original titles and four acquired inspired by true stories. Following the Summer of Secrets theme, the original Lifetime films will take on true stories of secrecy and deception, and premiere every Saturday and Sunday night from May 31 to June 27.
Lifetime will kick off Summer of Secrets on Memorial Day with double feature of acquired films A Party Gone Wrong and The Secrets She Keeps. A Party Gone Wrong stars Shellie Sterling as a woman who finds herself in the middle of a dark money-making scheme. Emily Miceli and Zoe Cramford stars in The Secrets She Keeps as a mother-daughter duo.
The additional acquired titles are Reel One Entertainment’s Cradle Did Fall and Picture Perfect Lies.
Gone Mom, starring Annabeth Gish and Warren Christie, will be the first Lifetime original film of the Summer of Secrets slate.
Lifetime will kick off Summer of Secrets on Memorial Day with double feature of acquired films A Party Gone Wrong and The Secrets She Keeps. A Party Gone Wrong stars Shellie Sterling as a woman who finds herself in the middle of a dark money-making scheme. Emily Miceli and Zoe Cramford stars in The Secrets She Keeps as a mother-daughter duo.
The additional acquired titles are Reel One Entertainment’s Cradle Did Fall and Picture Perfect Lies.
Gone Mom, starring Annabeth Gish and Warren Christie, will be the first Lifetime original film of the Summer of Secrets slate.
- 4/1/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Women In Film, Los Angeles (Wif) is expanding its board of directors by six with the election appointments of Niija Kuykendall, Michelle Lee, Monica Levinson, Chris Nee, Shivani Rawat and Ida Ziniti.
“Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert, whether as an executive, producer, creator, or agent,” said board president Amy Baer, CEO of Gidden Media. “Their diverse skill sets will help us to continue championing the advancement of women across all facets of the screen industries.”
Baer also saluted outgoing board members Stephanie Allain, Orly Adelson, Adriana Alberghetti, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and Keri Putnam, all ...
“Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert, whether as an executive, producer, creator, or agent,” said board president Amy Baer, CEO of Gidden Media. “Their diverse skill sets will help us to continue championing the advancement of women across all facets of the screen industries.”
Baer also saluted outgoing board members Stephanie Allain, Orly Adelson, Adriana Alberghetti, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and Keri Putnam, all ...
Women In Film, Los Angeles (Wif) is expanding its board of directors by six with the election appointments of Niija Kuykendall, Michelle Lee, Monica Levinson, Chris Nee, Shivani Rawat and Ida Ziniti.
“Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert, whether as an executive, producer, creator, or agent,” said board president Amy Baer, CEO of Gidden Media. “Their diverse skill sets will help us to continue championing the advancement of women across all facets of the screen industries.”
Baer also saluted outgoing board members Stephanie Allain, Orly Adelson, Adriana Alberghetti, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and Keri Putnam, all ...
“Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert, whether as an executive, producer, creator, or agent,” said board president Amy Baer, CEO of Gidden Media. “Their diverse skill sets will help us to continue championing the advancement of women across all facets of the screen industries.”
Baer also saluted outgoing board members Stephanie Allain, Orly Adelson, Adriana Alberghetti, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and Keri Putnam, all ...
Women in Film Los Angeles has a half-dozen new board members.
New to the board are Niija Kuykendall, EVP Production at Warner Bros Pictures; Michelle Lee, Director of Domestic Programming at AppleTV+; film producer Monica Levinson; and Ida Ziniti, Co-Head of the Motion Picture Literary Department at CAA.
“Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert — whether as an executive, producer, creator or agent,” Board President and Gidden Media CEO Amy Baer said in making the announcement on International Women’s Day. “Their diverse skill sets will help us to continue championing the advancement of women across all facets of the screen industries.”
She noted that outgoing board members — Stephanie Allain, Orly Adelson, Adriana Alberghetti, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and Keri Putnam — who have completed their terms.
New to the board are Niija Kuykendall, EVP Production at Warner Bros Pictures; Michelle Lee, Director of Domestic Programming at AppleTV+; film producer Monica Levinson; and Ida Ziniti, Co-Head of the Motion Picture Literary Department at CAA.
“Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert — whether as an executive, producer, creator or agent,” Board President and Gidden Media CEO Amy Baer said in making the announcement on International Women’s Day. “Their diverse skill sets will help us to continue championing the advancement of women across all facets of the screen industries.”
She noted that outgoing board members — Stephanie Allain, Orly Adelson, Adriana Alberghetti, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and Keri Putnam — who have completed their terms.
- 3/9/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Advocacy group recruits Golden Globe-winning producer and executives from CAA and Warner Bros.
Women In Film, Los Angeles (Wif) has named six new board members, among them Borat Subsequent Moviefilm producer Monica Levinson, CAA’s Ida Ziniti and Warner Bros Pictures production executive Niija Kuykendall.
Also joining the advocacy group’s 2021 board are Apple TV+ director of domestic programming Michelle Lee, Emmy-winning TV executive producer Chris Nee and Shivani Rawat, CEO production and finance company ShivHans Pictures.
Wif board president Amy Baer (CEO of Gidden Media) said: “Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert, whether as an executive, producer,...
Women In Film, Los Angeles (Wif) has named six new board members, among them Borat Subsequent Moviefilm producer Monica Levinson, CAA’s Ida Ziniti and Warner Bros Pictures production executive Niija Kuykendall.
Also joining the advocacy group’s 2021 board are Apple TV+ director of domestic programming Michelle Lee, Emmy-winning TV executive producer Chris Nee and Shivani Rawat, CEO production and finance company ShivHans Pictures.
Wif board president Amy Baer (CEO of Gidden Media) said: “Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert, whether as an executive, producer,...
- 3/9/2021
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
One of the most magical shows on all of TV will be back in a few months.
Good Witch returns for more magical adventures in the bucolic burb of Middleton when season seven premieres Sunday, May 16 (9:00 p.m. Et/Pt), on Hallmark Channel.
Based on the The Good Witch movie franchise that is the most successful in the network's history, the series stars Catherine Bell and James Denton as the recently married as Cassie Nightingale and Dr Sam Radford.
Fans welcomed Cassie Nightingale into their homes 12 years ago, falling in love with her when the first movie premiered on the Hallmark Channel in 2008.
Sarah Power (Killjoys), Catherine Disher (Abby Hatcher), Kylee Evans (The Strain), Katherine Barrell (Wynona Earp), Marc Bendavid (Murdoch Mysteries), and Scott Cavalheiro (Carter) also star.
"More than a decade after first meeting Cassie and the colorful characters of Middleton, viewers continue to be enchanted by their stories,...
Good Witch returns for more magical adventures in the bucolic burb of Middleton when season seven premieres Sunday, May 16 (9:00 p.m. Et/Pt), on Hallmark Channel.
Based on the The Good Witch movie franchise that is the most successful in the network's history, the series stars Catherine Bell and James Denton as the recently married as Cassie Nightingale and Dr Sam Radford.
Fans welcomed Cassie Nightingale into their homes 12 years ago, falling in love with her when the first movie premiered on the Hallmark Channel in 2008.
Sarah Power (Killjoys), Catherine Disher (Abby Hatcher), Kylee Evans (The Strain), Katherine Barrell (Wynona Earp), Marc Bendavid (Murdoch Mysteries), and Scott Cavalheiro (Carter) also star.
"More than a decade after first meeting Cassie and the colorful characters of Middleton, viewers continue to be enchanted by their stories,...
- 2/11/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Three weeks into its fifth-season run, Hallmark Channel has renewed top-rated series Good Witch, starring Catherine Bell, for a sixth season. Season 6 of the supernatural comedy-drama will be without Bailee Madison, who will be exiting after starring as Grace Russell since the series’ 2015 launch.
“Once again, being the No. 1 series in cable, we are thrilled to announce a Season 6 pickup of Good Witch,” Michelle Vicary, Evp Programming & Publicity at Crown Media Family Networks, said in a statement to Deadline. “Bailee Madison will always be a beloved member of the Hallmark family.”
Based on Hallmark’s successful movie franchise that marks its 11th anniversary this year, Good Witch is one of two popular, long-running scripted series on Hallmark Channel, along with flagship When Calls the Heart. With the latter recently wrapping its latest season, Good Witch is taking on the mantle of ad-supported cable’s No. 1 scripted series currently on...
“Once again, being the No. 1 series in cable, we are thrilled to announce a Season 6 pickup of Good Witch,” Michelle Vicary, Evp Programming & Publicity at Crown Media Family Networks, said in a statement to Deadline. “Bailee Madison will always be a beloved member of the Hallmark family.”
Based on Hallmark’s successful movie franchise that marks its 11th anniversary this year, Good Witch is one of two popular, long-running scripted series on Hallmark Channel, along with flagship When Calls the Heart. With the latter recently wrapping its latest season, Good Witch is taking on the mantle of ad-supported cable’s No. 1 scripted series currently on...
- 7/3/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Women In Film, Los Angeles announced today that they have elected five new members to its Board of Directors. Syrinthia Studer, Andrea Nelson Meigs, Talitha Watkins, Vanessa Morrison and Tracy McGrath have joined the board of industry leaders who represent diverse aspects of the screen industries.
“The 2019 Board of Directors will bring valuable guidance to our organization’s programming and advocacy work,” said Wif Executive Director Kirsten Schaffer. “They share our commitment to the mission of enacting change to make the entertainment industry equitable for all women, in front of and behind the camera.”
Board President Amy Baer added, “With the election of these new members, the Board gains the invaluable expertise of five of our esteemed colleagues in the screen industries. Each has established herself as an influential figure in our industry, leading to an improved and expanded definition of how women are represented on-screen, off-screen, and in positions of corporate leadership.
“The 2019 Board of Directors will bring valuable guidance to our organization’s programming and advocacy work,” said Wif Executive Director Kirsten Schaffer. “They share our commitment to the mission of enacting change to make the entertainment industry equitable for all women, in front of and behind the camera.”
Board President Amy Baer added, “With the election of these new members, the Board gains the invaluable expertise of five of our esteemed colleagues in the screen industries. Each has established herself as an influential figure in our industry, leading to an improved and expanded definition of how women are represented on-screen, off-screen, and in positions of corporate leadership.
- 3/26/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
While serialized dramas have been around for awhile, the relatively recent phenomenon of binging on digital platforms has shaken up the format.
During a Magical Science of Storytelling panel at Intv, Katie O’Connell Marsh, CEO Platform One Media, recalled how, while she ran Gaumont International Television, the company landed the second series greenlight at Netflix for horror drama Hemlock Grove.
They produced and delivered the episodes, with the Netflix executives, led by head of original content Cindy Holland, binging the season in their offices.
“Now it’s matured, so you don’t do this anymore, but there were things we had never thought of,” O’Connell said. “You do music cues, the music cues were becoming repetitive, Cindy at one time said we could end someone in mid-sentence. We had been turning in episodes, but after watching these over the weekend, there were glaring things.”
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During a Magical Science of Storytelling panel at Intv, Katie O’Connell Marsh, CEO Platform One Media, recalled how, while she ran Gaumont International Television, the company landed the second series greenlight at Netflix for horror drama Hemlock Grove.
They produced and delivered the episodes, with the Netflix executives, led by head of original content Cindy Holland, binging the season in their offices.
“Now it’s matured, so you don’t do this anymore, but there were things we had never thought of,” O’Connell said. “You do music cues, the music cues were becoming repetitive, Cindy at one time said we could end someone in mid-sentence. We had been turning in episodes, but after watching these over the weekend, there were glaring things.”
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- 3/12/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Just weeks after the Season 4 finale of Good Witch on July 1, Hallmark Channel has renewed the supernatural comedy-drama series for a fifth season, the network announced at TCA.
Based on Hallmark’s successful Good Witch movie franchise that marked its 10th anniversary this year, the series stars Catherine Bell, Bailee Madison and James Denton
“The success Good Witch continues to enjoy after 10 years on our network is a testament to the engaging characters our talented cast brings to life coupled with the magical storytelling that has carried from the movies to the primetime series,” said Michelle Vicary, Evp, Programming and Network Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. “We’re thrilled to continue the journey in season five and can’t wait for fans to see what’s next for Cassie, Sam, Grace and the rest of the captivating cast of characters that inhabit Middleton.”
In Season 4, Good Witch averaged a 2.6 Hh rating,...
Based on Hallmark’s successful Good Witch movie franchise that marked its 10th anniversary this year, the series stars Catherine Bell, Bailee Madison and James Denton
“The success Good Witch continues to enjoy after 10 years on our network is a testament to the engaging characters our talented cast brings to life coupled with the magical storytelling that has carried from the movies to the primetime series,” said Michelle Vicary, Evp, Programming and Network Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. “We’re thrilled to continue the journey in season five and can’t wait for fans to see what’s next for Cassie, Sam, Grace and the rest of the captivating cast of characters that inhabit Middleton.”
In Season 4, Good Witch averaged a 2.6 Hh rating,...
- 7/27/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Hallmark remains bewitched, bothered, and bewildered. Production has begun in Toronto, on the Good Witch TV show's two-hour Halloween special. Hallmark Channel has also announced production on the third season of Good Witch is slated to begin Monday, September 12, 2016.The Good Witch TV series and movie specials star Catherine Bell, Bailee Madison, and James Denton. The series is a Whizbang Films Production. Dean Batali, Orly Adelson, Jonathan Eskenas, Frank Siracusa, and Craig Pryce executive produce. Bell is co-executive producer.Read More…...
- 8/19/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Sir Peter Bazalgette will replace Archie Norman as ITV non-executive chairman effective May 12, 2016. Norman is set to step down at the company’s annual general meeting after more than six years in the role. Bazalgette has been a non-executive director of ITV since June 2013, is chair of Arts Council England until January 2017 and is currently president of the Royal Television Society. He was previously chairman of Endemol UK. Below are all the requisite quotes. Also Read: Orly Adelson Steps Down as ITV Studios America Chief “We went through an extensive and rigorous process to ensure that we found the best possible candidate.
- 2/16/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Leftfield Entertainment founder and CEO Brent Montgomery is reportedly set to take over the role of head of ITV Studios U.S. Group. Montgomery, who is the creator and exec producer of global hit reality series Pawn Stars, would replace Paul Buccieri who exited as Chairman late last year to become President of A&E and History. ITV Studios America President Orly Adelson also left her job this summer. At the time, Deadline reported talks were in the works to replace Buccieri…...
- 10/28/2015
- Deadline TV
Four months after Philippe Maigret stepped down as Endemol Studios CEO in the Endemol-Shine merger, he has landed another top scripted job at a U.S. outpost of a European TV conglom. Maigret has been appointed President, Scripted Programming, ITV Studios America. His hire follows the recent departure of ITV Studios America president Orly Adelson. In the newly created role, Maigret will oversee ITV Studios America's scripted portfolio. He will be based in Los Angeles and…...
- 7/23/2015
- Deadline TV
Update, 11:20 Am with ITV statement: We’re hearing that ITV Studios America will restructure the top spot at the company now that Orly Adelson has announced her exit from the company, with talks in the works to replace former ITV Studios Us Group president Paul Buccieri and have that person run day-to-day ops at ITV Studios America, the job for which Buccieri had hired Adelson. In the interim, managing director Kevin Lygo will oversee the business. Here is ITVs statement…...
- 7/13/2015
- Deadline TV
ios America president Orly Adelson is departing the company, The Wrap has confirmed. Adelson joined ITV Studios America in Jan. 2014 after serving as head of Dick Clark Productions. Her departure comes as corporate parent ITV has been ramping up its U.S. operations with several high-profile acquisitions of smaller companies last year. Under Adelson, ITV Studios America pushed more heavily into scripted programming. The company also is responsible for the upcoming Neil Patrick Harris-hosted NBC variety show “Best Time Ever,” which is based on an existing U.K. ITV property. Also Read: NBC Sets Premiere Dates for 'Heroes Reborn,...
- 7/13/2015
- by Daniel Holloway
- The Wrap
ITV Studios America is losing its president. Orly Adelson will exit the post after a year and a half on the job. The news comes as ITV Studios America has been making an aggressive push to expand its U.S. production footprint, for which Adelson had been key, and its parent company continues scooping up independent companies including Talpa and Leftfield Entertainment, among others. (ITV called off plans to purchase The Weinstein Co.'s TV division earlier this year.) In her short tenure at the company, Adelson launched ITV's scripted division and upped sales 35 percent to network and cable channels. She
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- 7/13/2015
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tracey Robertson and Nathan Mayfield.s Hoodlum has found a powerful new ally in ITV Studios America.
The Secrets & Lies producer has signed a first-look deal for scripted series in the Us with the Us arm of the UK's biggest production and distribution company and will be based in its Los Angeles offices.
The 10-part remake of Secrets & Lies, which stars Ryan Phillippe, Juliette Lewis, KaDee Strickland, Aussie Indiana Evans and Belle Shouse, is screening on the ABC network.
NBC has commissioned a pilot adapted from Hoodlum.s The Strange Calls, which will star Danny Pudi as a young cop who is transferred to a a rural town where, with the help of an elderly nightwatchman (Daniel Stern), he realizes the town has a bizarre supernatural underbelly.
Hoodlum already had a relationship with the UK broadcaster, having created an online channel for its soap Emmerdale and Primeval Evolved, an online extension of the stories,...
The Secrets & Lies producer has signed a first-look deal for scripted series in the Us with the Us arm of the UK's biggest production and distribution company and will be based in its Los Angeles offices.
The 10-part remake of Secrets & Lies, which stars Ryan Phillippe, Juliette Lewis, KaDee Strickland, Aussie Indiana Evans and Belle Shouse, is screening on the ABC network.
NBC has commissioned a pilot adapted from Hoodlum.s The Strange Calls, which will star Danny Pudi as a young cop who is transferred to a a rural town where, with the help of an elderly nightwatchman (Daniel Stern), he realizes the town has a bizarre supernatural underbelly.
Hoodlum already had a relationship with the UK broadcaster, having created an online channel for its soap Emmerdale and Primeval Evolved, an online extension of the stories,...
- 4/9/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Keshet Media Group's Intv Innovative TV Conference continues to add big names to its roster for the March 15-16 event in Jerusalem. Joining such executives as HBO's Richard Plepler, Sony Pictures Television's Andrea Wong, and ITV Studios' Orly Adelson are new guest speakers Morgan Spurlock, Downton Abbey's Julian Fellowes and Gareth Neame and AMC's Joel Stillerman. Topics discussed at the two-day confab will include the intersection of politics and programming and the…...
- 2/19/2015
- Deadline TV
ITV Studios America found someone to fill the seat of its recently-created digital leadership role. Bruce Gersh joins the television production company as its first Executive Vice President of Digital, Strategy, and Branded Entertainment.
Gersh will be responsible for all of the digital department’s strategy, content, and marketing. The new executive will also help develop brand opportunities, obtain licensing and merchandising deals, and work to grow ITV Studio America’s overall revenue. Gersh will report directly to ITV’s President Orly Adelson.
“The team at ITV Studios America is committed to collaboration, innovation and creating truly unique franchises on every platform,” said Gersh in the release. “I am very excited to be a part of a first class company, with such strong creative and strategic vision. I look forward to building on the momentum to expand our business.”
"With the addition of Bruce, we are primed to take advantage...
Gersh will be responsible for all of the digital department’s strategy, content, and marketing. The new executive will also help develop brand opportunities, obtain licensing and merchandising deals, and work to grow ITV Studio America’s overall revenue. Gersh will report directly to ITV’s President Orly Adelson.
“The team at ITV Studios America is committed to collaboration, innovation and creating truly unique franchises on every platform,” said Gersh in the release. “I am very excited to be a part of a first class company, with such strong creative and strategic vision. I look forward to building on the momentum to expand our business.”
"With the addition of Bruce, we are primed to take advantage...
- 2/6/2015
- by Bree Brouwer
- Tubefilter.com
ITV Studios America has named Bruce Gersh to lead its newly created executive vice president and head of digital, strategy and branded entertainment position, the company announced Thursday. Gersh will also oversee the division’s marketing and help maximize opportunities for brand expansions and revenue streams across the studio’s content roster. He will be based out of the company’s Los Angeles headquarters and report to president Orly Adelson. Also read: ITV Studios America Names Lucienne Papon Svp of Scripted Television “With the addition of Bruce, we are primed to take advantage of one of the most transformative periods in the television business,...
- 2/5/2015
- by Alicia Banks
- The Wrap
Neil Patrick Harris will take the reigns of a new variety series set for a 10- episode run on NBC in 2015, Vulture reports. It's a dream gig for the former How I Met Your Mother star and past host of the Tony and Emmy Awards, who turned down an offer from CBS to replace David Letterman on The Late Show for the weekly variety format. "I'm very keen on it being an Ed Sullivan kind of show," he told Rolling Stone. "Something that would be more events-driven, with a lot more acts,...
- 10/28/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Tom Lane has joined ITV Studios America as Svp Business & Legal Affairs. Based in La, he will oversee the company’s scripted and nonscripted business and legal affairs activity, including compliance, litigation, distribution and all deals from development through to production. Reporting to ITV Studios America President Orly Adelson, he will manage teams on both coasts. “Tom’s dealmaking will be vital as we continue to take ITV Studios America into its next phase of growth,” Adelson said in a statement. He joins from CBS Studios International, where he also was Svp Business & Legal Affairs. Before that he spent more than 13 years at the CBS Law Department, most recently as VP and Assistant General Counsel.
- 5/1/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
In her new position, Julie Meldal-Johnsen will be transitioning from her current role of Evp Operations ITV Studios U.S. Group and focus on planning and driving the growth strategy of ITV Studios America, including developing first-look deals and strategic partner relationships. She will also be overseeing the company’s scripted business including her being across budgets, development and deals. In addition, Meldal-Johnsen will be involved in scripted projects across the ITV Studios Us Group. Meldal-Johnsen will be based in the Los Angeles office and report to ITV Studios America President, Orly Adelson. “Julie comes to this position with a deep and broad understanding of ITV’s culture, goals and priorities,” said Paul Buccieri, Managing Director of ITV Studios International and President and CEO of ITV Studios Us Group. “She has been instrumental in building our scripted slate and most recently was key in putting together the ‘Aquarius’ deal with Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements.
- 4/2/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Exclusive: Hallmark Channel has greenlighted The Good Witch, a 10-episode original scripted series based on the network’s very successful movie franchise. The series will star Catherine Bell, reprising her role of raven-haired enchantress Cassie Nightingale from the TV movies. The series is slated for a premiere in Q1 2015, following the debut of the seventh movie in the franchise, The Good Witch’s Wonder on October 25. Hallmark Channel had been mulling the idea of a Good Witch series for awhile but couldn’t proceed without Bell who only recently became available for a regular gig following the end of her long-running Lifetime drama Army Wives. “From the moment the first film in The Good Witch series premiered, we knew audiences would fall in love with Catherine Bell and this character and want to see more of her,” said Michelle Vicary, Evp, Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel. “Catherine has been...
- 2/25/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
The telepic based on Diana Lopez’s novel Choke follows a teenager who flirts with disaster after being introduced to the “game” of intentionally cutting off oxygen to the brain to get high. Freya Tingley (Hemlock Grove) stars in The Choking Game as Taryn, who is just starting her senior year when a charismatic new girl claims her as a “breath sister” as they take “flights” together. Frasier alum Peri Gilpin also stars in the Lifetime Original as Taryn’s mom, who tries to help after sensing that something is seriously wrong with her daughter. Directed by Lane Shefter Bishop and written by Jen Klein, the telefilm from Orly Adelson Productions is executive produced by Jonathan Eskenas, Lane Shefter Bishop, Marilyn R. Atlas and Orly Adelson. Related: Lifetime Develops Movie About Jesus’ Early Life With ‘Hatfields & McCoys’ Producer...
- 2/19/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
The 10-year company veteran is being promoted from Evp Development, Production and Operations for New York. As ITV Studios America‘s COO, East Coast, Patrice Andrews will continue to manage the company’s ops in the region. She joined the production company behind The First 48 and Four Weddings in 2004 after stints at A&E, MetroTV and Discovery Channel. Andrews will report to ITV Studios America President Orly Adelson.
- 1/22/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
ITV Studios America has promoted Patrice Andrews. The former executive vp development, productions and operations for New York, will now serve as chief operating officer, East Coast. In her new role, Andrews will continue to manage operations for the company on the East Coast, and she will report to Orly Adelson, president of ITV Studios America. “I’ve been fortunate to work with Patrice over the past six years. Her impressive track record, extensive experience and exceptional relationships are vital to the company. Patrice will continue to be a valuable member of the team, as Orly Adelson takes ITV Studios America
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- 1/22/2014
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Thinkfactory Media, which was acquired by Britain’s ITV in June, has promoted longtime exec Adam Reed to Evp. Reed started working with Thinkfactory founder and CEO Leslie Greif in 2004. Among his credits are co-creating and executive producing A&E’s Gene Simmons Family Jewels as well as developing and exec producing such shows as Preachers’ Daughters, Marriage Bootcamp: Bridezillas, Prank My Mom, and Teach: Tony Danza. In his new position, he will play a key management role in all areas of the Hatfields & McCoys production company and continue to be responsible for overseeing creative and business development, along with day-to-day production across all series. There’s been a flurry of movement in the ITV family recently. As reported earlier today, ITV Studios America is getting a new president in Orly Adelson. Earlier this month, ITV Studios U.S. Group was forged as an umbrella company for the ITV stable...
- 9/18/2013
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
Orly Adelson, president of Dick Clark Prods, will be leaving the production company to join ITV‘s U.S. production unit ITV Studios America as president. Adelson, a respected producer, joined Dick Clark in 2008 shortly after the company was bought by Daniel Snyder’s Red Zone Capital Management. Last year, following Clark’s death, dcp was sold again to a partnership of investors. Allen Shapiro came in as CEO, with his long-time collaborator, Michael Mahan, following him this spring when he was named President of DC Media, the parent company of Dick Clark Prods. That created some confusion with both Mahan and Adelson carrying a president title, but the two worked well together for the past few months. Mahan is now expected to take over all of Adelson’s responsibilities when she leaves in a month or two for a streamlined top management at Dick Clark. Meanwhile, Adelson is getting...
- 9/17/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Orly Adelson is leaving her position as president of Dick Clark Productions to become president of ITV Studios America, which produces “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Kitchen Nightmares” and other reality fare. Adelson, who joined Dick Clark Productions in 2008, oversees that company’s properties, which include “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest,” the Golden Globe Awards, the American Music Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards and “So You Think You Can Dance?” Also read: Dick Clark Productions Name New Evp & Chief Revenue Officer At ITV, Adelson will work under Paul Buccieri, president and CEO ITV Studios Us Group and managing.
- 9/17/2013
- The Wrap
Orly Adelson, who has been president of Dick Clark Productions since 2008 and overseen such shows as the Golden Globe Awards and the American Music Awards, is leaving to become president of ITV Studios America. Adelson will head an arm of the UK broadcaster, reporting to Paul Buccieri, president and CEO ITV Studios Us Group and managing director ITV Studios International. She will start Jan. 1. “I couldn’t be happier that Orly is joining us, she is a talented and seasoned executive who will make a great addition to the team," Buccieri said in a statement to The Hollywood
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- 9/17/2013
- by Alex Ben Block
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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