Beau Willimon, creator of “House of Cards,” will discuss the state of politics on Friday morning at 7 a.m. Pt, the day of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. The Oscar and Emmy nominee will join a conversation with TheWrap CEO Sharon Waxman and Anna Palmer, coauthor of Politico’s Playbook daily newsletter, as part of Politico’s 2017 Inauguration Hub at the W Hotel in Washington, D.C. Programming at the Hub will include a panel at 10:30 a.m. Pt on the future of environmental policy will be co-moderated by Waxman and Politico Editor John Harris titled “Coming Together: The Environment and the Next Four.
- 1/20/2017
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
Washington, D.C. – TheWrap is pleased to announce a partnership with leading political news organization Politico for newsmaking, issue-oriented discussions on Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C. On Friday, January 20, the top of the W Hotel across from the White House will be transformed into Politico’s 2017 Inauguration Hub. It will welcome a mix of political leaders, activists and respected business and cultural figures. Programming at the Hub will include a panel on the future of environmental policy — co-moderated by Wrap Editor Sharon Waxman and Politico Editor John Harris — titled “Coming Together: The Environment and the Next Four Years.” Panel.
- 1/18/2017
- by TheWrap Staff
- The Wrap
Politico has hired Paul Volpe as incoming executive editor to replace Peter Canellos when he moves to a new role as editor-at-large next month, the company announced on Thursday. Canellos, who joined the company in 2014, will lead “a newsroom-wide effort to make our publication a top outlet for high-impact investigative pieces,” according to a memo incoming editor Carrie Budoff Brown emailed staffers with help from editor-in-chief John Harris. Canellos’ post-election role will be recruiting for the company. “He will both oversee the investigative team and utilize his knowledge of the skills and interests of the staff, both Pro and core,...
- 11/3/2016
- by Brian Flood
- The Wrap
Carrie Budoff Brown has been named Politico’s next editor, replacing Susan Glasser who plans to leave the company later this year. “In this choice I was looking for someone who understands and represents Politico values; who will protect and expand the new platforms, such as the Magazine and Agenda, that we have built in recent years; who will constantly light fires of ambition and competitiveness and be fiercely intolerant of complacency,” editor-in-chief John Harris wrote in a letter to his staff. The news comes on a monumental day for the political news organization, as Mike Allen officially handed off his “Playbook” newsletter to Jake.
- 7/11/2016
- by Brian Flood
- The Wrap
Politico chief White House correspondent Mike Allen will hand off oversight of the political site’s Playbook to staff writers Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman on July 11. The move has been the subject of speculation for weeks, with Allen having announced his pending exit in January from the indispensable Beltway newsletter he created. “We have found the team who is ready for this job. The inheritors of this wonderful franchise created more than nine years ago by the incomparable Mike Allen are two of our newsroom’s very best, Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman,” Politico editor-in-chief John Harris told staffers in a memo.
- 6/20/2016
- by Brian Flood
- The Wrap
Politico unveiled plans to expand to “every state and country of consequence by 2020,” as detailed in a memo to staffers on Monday. “Our dream is a Politico journalistic presence in every capital of every state and country of consequence by 2020,” co-founders Jim VandeHei and John Harris wrote in an e-mail to employees. “With each passing month, we grow more confident our model can save journalism in state capitals and spread it in new countries.” Huffington Post reported the plan, which has gained steam with the rebranding of 2013 acquisition Capital New York to Politico New York. Also Read: Donald Trump...
- 9/28/2015
- by Jordan Burchette
- The Wrap
Espn’s Stephen A. Smith gave an emotional tribute to colleague Stuart Scott Monday on his show, “First Take.”
Scott died Sunday at 49 after a long bout with cancer.
“You knew that he was a fighter, you knew that he was somebody who was going to fight until the bitter end, and you knew he had the ultimate source of inspiration in his two beautiful daughters,” said Smith of the longtime “SportsCenter” anchor.
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Smith shared one of the highlights of his career — working with Scott at the NBA Finals.
Scott died Sunday at 49 after a long bout with cancer.
“You knew that he was a fighter, you knew that he was somebody who was going to fight until the bitter end, and you knew he had the ultimate source of inspiration in his two beautiful daughters,” said Smith of the longtime “SportsCenter” anchor.
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Smith shared one of the highlights of his career — working with Scott at the NBA Finals.
- 1/5/2015
- by Jordan Chariton
- The Wrap
Espn “SportsCenter” anchor Stuart Scott died Sunday morning following a long battle with cancer. Immediately after reporting the news of his death, the cable channel released a touching nearly 15-minute video tribute to the beloved on-air personality.
Also Read: Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2014 (Photos)
In the homage, narrated by co-worker and cancer survivor Robin Roberts, Scott’s colleagues spoke glowingly about their friend. Espn personalities Scott Van Pelt, Sage Steele, Steve Levy, John Harris, Dan Patrick and others joined president John Skipper in praising Scott and expressing his contributions to sports broadcasting.
“He didn’t push the envelope — he bulldozed the envelope,...
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In the homage, narrated by co-worker and cancer survivor Robin Roberts, Scott’s colleagues spoke glowingly about their friend. Espn personalities Scott Van Pelt, Sage Steele, Steve Levy, John Harris, Dan Patrick and others joined president John Skipper in praising Scott and expressing his contributions to sports broadcasting.
“He didn’t push the envelope — he bulldozed the envelope,...
- 1/4/2015
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Susan Glasser has ascended to the top job at Politico. Already the editor of Politico Magazine, she will oversee the entire organization's “core coverage, magazine and Pro verticals,” the company announced on Thursday morning. Also read: Politico Executive Editor Rick Berke Resigns “Susan is among the smartest, most innovative and creative editors around. We are confident you will be very inspired by her passion and vision for the next phase of our journalism,” founders Jim VandeHei and John Harris, and COO Kim Kingsley, wrote. “Her thinking − and portfolio in this newly designed job transcends the writing and editing. Susan will help us.
- 9/18/2014
- by Jordan Zakarin
- The Wrap
Rick Berke, executive editor of Politico resigned Sunday, according to multiple media reports. Berke cited the reason for his resignation as disagreements with co-founders John Harris and Jim VandeHei over how to run the online news organization. “While our overarching goals are similar, Jim, John and I have agreed to disagree over the strategy for achieving those goals,” Berke wrote in an email to Politico's staff. Also read: Rick Berke Leaving New York Times to Run Politico The veteran journalist spent 27 years as a political reporter, editor and assistant managing editor at the New York Times before joining Politico last fall.
- 9/7/2014
- by Anita Bennett
- The Wrap
Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder (Cjz) has acquired Greenstone TV, one of New Zealand.s most prolific production companies, specialising in factual content.
John Harris, who founded Greenstone 19 years ago, is stepping down as MD but will remain as an adviser. The Greenstone management team of general manager Bryan Hall, head of production Andrea Lamb and financial controller Glenda Paterson will remain in place. No price was disclosed.
Day-to-day oversight of the Auckland-based business will be shared by Cjz MD Nick Murray and Matt Campbell, who started as CEO of Cjz on November 4.. Cjz creative director Michael Cordell will be involved in developing new shows at Greenstone.
Greenstone is currently producing returning series of Highway Patrol, Renters, Motorway Patrol, Neighbours at War, Border Patrol, Dog Squad, Highway Cops and the new observational documentary series Coastwatch Australia and Showtime. Its customers are Tvone, TV2, TV3 and Prime in New Zealand and the Seven Network.
John Harris, who founded Greenstone 19 years ago, is stepping down as MD but will remain as an adviser. The Greenstone management team of general manager Bryan Hall, head of production Andrea Lamb and financial controller Glenda Paterson will remain in place. No price was disclosed.
Day-to-day oversight of the Auckland-based business will be shared by Cjz MD Nick Murray and Matt Campbell, who started as CEO of Cjz on November 4.. Cjz creative director Michael Cordell will be involved in developing new shows at Greenstone.
Greenstone is currently producing returning series of Highway Patrol, Renters, Motorway Patrol, Neighbours at War, Border Patrol, Dog Squad, Highway Cops and the new observational documentary series Coastwatch Australia and Showtime. Its customers are Tvone, TV2, TV3 and Prime in New Zealand and the Seven Network.
- 11/14/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
When New York Times veteran Rick Berke leaves the paper for his new role as Politico’s executive editor, he’ll join a publication that is on the move, editor-in-chief and co-founder John Harris told TheWrap. “We’re a restless publication, we’re always looking for new ways to have impact, and Rick’s going to be a part of that conversation,” Harris said. Berke will replace Jim VendeHei, who moved up to CEO following founding CEO Fred Ryan’s departure. Harris said Berke was impressed with how Politico “really set the agenda in many instances” in its coverage of...
- 10/24/2013
- by Sara Morrison
- The Wrap
Politico hired Rick Berke away from the New York Times to serve as its executive editor, the site announced on Thursday. Berke, a nearly 30-year Nyt vet who most recently served its senior editor and director of video content development, will replace Jim VandeHei, who was recently promoted to CEO of the site. Politico editor-in-chief and co-founder John Harris wrote in a memo to staff that in looking for a new executive editor, he and senior management wanted a “Rick Berke-type.” Also read: Politico CEO Jim VandeHei Talks Capital New York Relaunch, Jeff Bezos’ WaPo Purchase “Robert Allbritton directed us to go find.
- 10/24/2013
- by Sara Morrison
- The Wrap
Jim VandeHei will bring his 15 years of covering Beltway wheeling and dealing to helping Politico and its new Big Apple bauble Capital New York in its quest to become the dominant force in political journalism. VandeHei on Monday was elevated to president and chief executive officer of the site he co-founded in 2007 and Capital, a recent acquisition by publisher Robert Allbritton. VandeHei, formerly executive editor of Politico, told TheWrap that he will be focused on the business and not the editorial end of the digital publications in his new role. John Harris, who left the Washington Post with...
- 10/14/2013
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
A week before the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards rock the entertainment industry, nearly 80 awards were scheduled to be presented at the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony Sunday (Sept. 15) at the Nokia Theatre. Fxx will air an edited version of the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony on Sept. 21 at 9 p.m. Et.
HBO's "Behind the Candelabra" unsurprisingly took home a number of awards, while Bob Newhart won his first career Emmy for guest-starring on CBS' "The Big Bang Theory."
Here is the full list of winners:
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series - 2013: Carrie Preston, as Elsbeth Tascioni on "The Good Wife"
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series - 2013: Dan Bucatinsky, as James Novack on "Scandal"
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series - 2013: Melissa Leo, as Laurie on "Louie"
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series - 2013: Bob Newhart, as Arthur Jeffries/Professor Proton...
HBO's "Behind the Candelabra" unsurprisingly took home a number of awards, while Bob Newhart won his first career Emmy for guest-starring on CBS' "The Big Bang Theory."
Here is the full list of winners:
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series - 2013: Carrie Preston, as Elsbeth Tascioni on "The Good Wife"
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series - 2013: Dan Bucatinsky, as James Novack on "Scandal"
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series - 2013: Melissa Leo, as Laurie on "Louie"
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series - 2013: Bob Newhart, as Arthur Jeffries/Professor Proton...
- 9/16/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
New Star Trek 2,Into Darkness filming details & more revealed by Director Jj Abrams. Recently,Collider got to chat it up with "Star Trek 2: Into Darkness" Movie director J.J. Abrams,and he dropped new information about the flick. It turns out that its going to be a much bigger movie than the first one,and more. In this new interview session, he revealed that it was very touching to show Star Trek 2 to dying fan as a request,stating, " it was an honor to be asked. I’d rather not talk about it because it feels insensitive, but for that to have been a request was unbelievably touching." Next, he talked about how he felt of the new 9 minute prologue clip that was shown in theaters,stating,"I got some anecdotal response about it. It wasn’t like there was a target that I was aiming at and...
- 1/7/2013
- by Derek
- OnTheFlix
"We're not going to explain a lot," former Features Editor of "The Onion" Joe Garden told me about Thing X, the parody website created by he and fellow former "Onion" employees for Adult Swim. And it's a good thing, too, because perhaps the best part of this new venture is how ominously baffling it is.
This summer, Adult Swim seized an opportunity to band a free-floating group of newly unemployed satirists together to form a website, and according to Garden, they didn't do too much explaining either.
"They have not told us what they want at all. They said, 'Make a website.'" Garden said of Thing X's parent company. "The prospect of breaking up 'The Onion' was pretty depressing for everybody, but since the end of June we've had the opportunity to expand and do something we normally wouldn't have done. We have the same freedom that we did...
This summer, Adult Swim seized an opportunity to band a free-floating group of newly unemployed satirists together to form a website, and according to Garden, they didn't do too much explaining either.
"They have not told us what they want at all. They said, 'Make a website.'" Garden said of Thing X's parent company. "The prospect of breaking up 'The Onion' was pretty depressing for everybody, but since the end of June we've had the opportunity to expand and do something we normally wouldn't have done. We have the same freedom that we did...
- 10/19/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
David Chalian has been named VP of video programming at Politico, the site reported today. Chalian was fired as Yahoo News Washington Bureau Chief during the Republican National Convention after he was caught on open mic over a break during an ABC News/Yahoo News webcast saying Mitt Romney and his wife Anne were “not concerned at all” about African Americans suffering because of Hurricane Isaac and were “happy to have a party with black people drowning”. He was referring to the fact that the convention was taking place as Isaac made landfall on the north Gulf coast. Politico Editor In Chief John Harris told Dylan Byers “David screwed up, admitted he screwed up and paid the price of losing his job for screwing up”. He added that Chalian has “made clear that remark did not reflect his personal views or professional standards”. Related: Yahoo Fires Newsman For “Inappropriate” Romney...
- 10/12/2012
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
The Beatles film Magical Mystery Tour caused outrage in 1967 – and is now being compared to Buñuel and the Pythons. John Harris hears the true story of the shoot from those involved
On Monday 11 September 1967, two hours later than scheduled, a coach pulled out of Allsop Place, just behind Baker Street tube station. Filling 40 of its 43 seats were actors, technicians and camera operators – along with Paul McCartney, and a crowd of friends and associates of the Beatles. John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr were soon picked up near their commuter-belt homes in Surrey – whereupon the coach headed for an inconclusive and ill-starred trek around the West Country, ending in the less-than-glamorous environs of Newquay in Cornwall.
Just over three months later, after further filming at a Kent airfield, BBC1 screened the hour-long film the Beatles titled Magical Mystery Tour. It went out on Boxing Day at 8.35pm and 15 million people tuned in – but,...
On Monday 11 September 1967, two hours later than scheduled, a coach pulled out of Allsop Place, just behind Baker Street tube station. Filling 40 of its 43 seats were actors, technicians and camera operators – along with Paul McCartney, and a crowd of friends and associates of the Beatles. John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr were soon picked up near their commuter-belt homes in Surrey – whereupon the coach headed for an inconclusive and ill-starred trek around the West Country, ending in the less-than-glamorous environs of Newquay in Cornwall.
Just over three months later, after further filming at a Kent airfield, BBC1 screened the hour-long film the Beatles titled Magical Mystery Tour. It went out on Boxing Day at 8.35pm and 15 million people tuned in – but,...
- 9/26/2012
- by John Harris
- The Guardian - Film News
On Friday morning, Poynter reports that Politico has suspended its veteran White House correspondent Joe Williams for racially-tinged remarks he made on Martin Bashir's MSNBC program Thursday afternoon. Williams’ “comment about Governor Romney earlier today on MSNBC fell short of our standards for fairness and judgment in an especially unfortunate way,” Politico editors John Harris and Jim VandeHei wrote in a memo to Politico staff yesterday.
- 6/22/2012
- by Andrew Kirell
- Mediaite - TV
Yesterday I watched 'Descent 2', and it was really well done sequel to the original. I think the sequel of the Friday the 13 remake must be just such like this. Maybe writting wasn't so good but direction by editor John Harris is realy strong. Violence shown excellent, suspense is present in the right places, and the visual side of incredibly good. So I say to produsers if you're really going to create a sequel to a F132009, give it into the ha…...
- 1/13/2012
- Horrorbid
Kendra Marr, a reporter for D.C.-focused Politico, resigned Thursday due to a series of stories she wrote that plagiarized from other outlets. Marr’s actions were brought to Politico's attention by New York Times reporter who e-mailed an editor, prompting an internal investigation and resulting in both Marr’s resignation and a note published online from editor-in-chief John Harris and executive editor Jim VandeHei Thursday evening. “One of the inviolable principles of journalism, one we live by at Politico, is that the work we publish must be genuinely our own,” Harris and VandeHei wrote.
- 10/14/2011
- by Lucas Shaw
- The Wrap
In a reprise of his dressing-down of Fox News' Chris Wallace at last month's Republican Debate, polling blip Newt Gingrich scolded Politico's John Harris Wednesday night over his choice of questions at the NBC/Politico debate. Asked to weigh in on the "genuine philosphical difference" between Rick Perry and Mitt Romney over the individual health care mandate, Gingrich responded by (I'm not kidding) scolding Harris for "trying to get Republicans to fight with each other."...
- 9/8/2011
- by Tommy Christopher
- Mediaite - TV
It’s been nearly three months since the last round of national elections concluded, meaning it is high time for the next one to begin. Ready to set out on the campaign trail is, as always, Politico, which announced that May 2 will be the date of its Republican presidential debate, one of the very first the 2012 cycle. Local folk-hero Brian Williams and Politico overlord John Harris will moderate the discussion, which is co-sponsored by NBC News and will take place at the Reagan Library, in Simi Valley, California. However, Politico has not won the pre-election season—the prelection, if you will. That honor, as Politico’s Andy Barr notes, belongs to the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition, which invited “13 potential presidential candidates to what likely will be the first caucus forum.” In March, such G.O.P. front-runners as disappointing Tlc employee Sarah Palin, adjunct Marriott manager Mitt Romney, and...
- 1/24/2011
- Vanity Fair
June 29, 2010: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan’s charm has fascinated the British actor John Harris, who earlier edited the actor’s Hindi movie Being Cyrus, which was directed by Homi Adajania.
Jon’s latest movie The Decent 2 is going to release in India on July 2. During the promotion of the film, the director was asked to name a Bollywood actor with whom he would like to make a movie. He promptly quoted the name of the Junior Nawab of Pataudi, Saif Ali Khan.
Justifying the reasons behind choosing Saif, Harris said, “I haven’t yet met Saif Ali Khan. But I loved his acting.
Jon’s latest movie The Decent 2 is going to release in India on July 2. During the promotion of the film, the director was asked to name a Bollywood actor with whom he would like to make a movie. He promptly quoted the name of the Junior Nawab of Pataudi, Saif Ali Khan.
Justifying the reasons behind choosing Saif, Harris said, “I haven’t yet met Saif Ali Khan. But I loved his acting.
- 6/29/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Rod Blagojevich was considering appointing Oprah Winfrey to the Illinois Senate seat to replace Barack Obama, according to a wiretap played today at the former Illinois governor's corruption trial. On the tape recorded on Dec. 2, Blagojevich and his former chief of staff John Harris go over replacement possibilities. The most intriguing ones raised by Blagojevich include California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger who doesn’t even live in Illinois and Winfrey. “Oprah, by the way, is not far-fetched,” Blagojevich told Harris, noting her major role in the election of Obama to the presidency. “She’s up there so high, no one can assail this pick.” Harris’ [...]...
- 6/28/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
News of note from our Most Innovative Companies, including Politico, Fast Retailing, and Nike.
Politico: How does Politico, the powerful Internet news site for political junkies, stay ahead online? By forgetting about the users who visit the most, founding editor John Harris told CNN yesterday. "Our fundamental model is not drive by traffic," says Harris. "It's trying to be as essential to the conversation of Washington insiders, people who live and breathe this, whose careers depend on it." That model is viable as long as Politico reporters are getting the inside scoop, and not jumping ship to Yahoo! News.
Fast Retailing: Link Theory Holdings, the owner of Japanese clothing-empire Fast Retailing, is rumored to be buying Proenza Schouler. This would be a huge deal for Link Theory, and further help the company establish itself in the U.S. market.
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Politico: How does Politico, the powerful Internet news site for political junkies, stay ahead online? By forgetting about the users who visit the most, founding editor John Harris told CNN yesterday. "Our fundamental model is not drive by traffic," says Harris. "It's trying to be as essential to the conversation of Washington insiders, people who live and breathe this, whose careers depend on it." That model is viable as long as Politico reporters are getting the inside scoop, and not jumping ship to Yahoo! News.
Fast Retailing: Link Theory Holdings, the owner of Japanese clothing-empire Fast Retailing, is rumored to be buying Proenza Schouler. This would be a huge deal for Link Theory, and further help the company establish itself in the U.S. market.
Nike: Is there a 5 Second Rule for infidelity? Apparently for Nike,...
- 3/30/2010
- by Austin Carr
- Fast Company
I think it's also hard to argue that the organization driving most of the national political stories is Politico. Considering the site has such powerful clout it was interesting to hear the founding editors John Harris and Jim VandeHei tell Howie Kurtz on this weekend's Reliable Sources that they are basically dope suppliers to an audience of political junkies who thrive on the minutiae.
- 3/29/2010
- by Glynnis MacNicol
- Mediaite - TV
John Harris, the police chief of Sahuarita, Ariz., and a veteran reserve Arizona game ranger, has been appointed to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission by Gov. Jan Brewer.
On Feb. 16, the Arizona State Senate confirmed the nomination. Harris, a 35-year law enforcement veteran, will be filling the commission seat of outgoing commissioner Bob Hernbrode, who lives in Tucson.
In an interview following his confirmation, Harris said he has had phenomenal opportunities during his lifetime to experience the outdoors and participate in wildlife-related recreation. "My goal now is to ensure that my 22-year-old daughter and her future children are also able to have such experiences."...
On Feb. 16, the Arizona State Senate confirmed the nomination. Harris, a 35-year law enforcement veteran, will be filling the commission seat of outgoing commissioner Bob Hernbrode, who lives in Tucson.
In an interview following his confirmation, Harris said he has had phenomenal opportunities during his lifetime to experience the outdoors and participate in wildlife-related recreation. "My goal now is to ensure that my 22-year-old daughter and her future children are also able to have such experiences."...
- 2/25/2010
- Arizona Reporter
You don't become a Master of the Universe simply by being a fly on the wall. The members of the New Establishment have a trove of surprising personal details ripe for the telling. Check back with us daily to discover the latest nugget, from who was captain of their high school cheerleading squad to who is unloading vintage cars on eBay. Politico (founders Robert Allbritton, John Harris and Jim VandeHei are number 84 on our list) was originally to be called The Capitol Leader.
- 10/15/2009
- Vanity Fair
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