Warner Bros. Discovery’s “The Jennifer Hudson Show” will return for a second season on Fox television stations this fall, Mike Darnell, President of Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, announced on Wednesday.
“Jennifer is an incredible talent and can literally accomplish anything she sets her sights on. This show is second to none because of her and all of the talented producers and crew who work daily to make every single episode special. A Season 2 pick-up this early on proves that this show is here to stay,” said Darnell in a statement.
While he was effusive in his praise for the Egot winner, no one was more emotional than Hudson herself. In a video clip from Wednesday’s show, Hudson teared up as she told her studio audience, “Today is a major day of celebration.” She briefly burst into song, “We made it,” before announcing, “Y’all, we just got renewed...
“Jennifer is an incredible talent and can literally accomplish anything she sets her sights on. This show is second to none because of her and all of the talented producers and crew who work daily to make every single episode special. A Season 2 pick-up this early on proves that this show is here to stay,” said Darnell in a statement.
While he was effusive in his praise for the Egot winner, no one was more emotional than Hudson herself. In a video clip from Wednesday’s show, Hudson teared up as she told her studio audience, “Today is a major day of celebration.” She briefly burst into song, “We made it,” before announcing, “Y’all, we just got renewed...
- 1/11/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
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In 1921, Aeromarine Airways projected the promotional short Howdy Chicago onto a screen in the front of the cabin while flying over the Windy City, marking the first in-flight film. Cut to 100 years later, and onboard entertainment has had quite the revolution: It’s now a 250 million- to 300 million-a-year industry, according to Joe Leader, CEO of the Airline Passenger Experience Association — a network of the world’s leading airlines and suppliers — and has expanded to include films, TV, music and podcasts. In the past few years, streamers, starting with Netflix and followed by HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+ and Peacock, have continued to evolve the space, offering original content on seatback screens across the globe in addition to the classic mix of new and old theatrical releases.
Taking to the skies gives streamers a unique marketing opportunity: a captive — and likely affluent — audience of consumers...
In 1921, Aeromarine Airways projected the promotional short Howdy Chicago onto a screen in the front of the cabin while flying over the Windy City, marking the first in-flight film. Cut to 100 years later, and onboard entertainment has had quite the revolution: It’s now a 250 million- to 300 million-a-year industry, according to Joe Leader, CEO of the Airline Passenger Experience Association — a network of the world’s leading airlines and suppliers — and has expanded to include films, TV, music and podcasts. In the past few years, streamers, starting with Netflix and followed by HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+ and Peacock, have continued to evolve the space, offering original content on seatback screens across the globe in addition to the classic mix of new and old theatrical releases.
Taking to the skies gives streamers a unique marketing opportunity: a captive — and likely affluent — audience of consumers...
- 10/24/2022
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. veteran David Decker, most recently Evp Cable & Svod Sales, has been named Evp Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, adding oversight of station sales to his role. He succeeds longtime Warner Bros. syndication chief Ken Werner who announced earlier this morning that would be retiring from his position as President, Warner Bros. TV Distribution at the end of the year.
Rick Meril, Evp & General Sales Manager, Wbtvd, who is responsible for syndication station sales, will now report to Decker. Decker will continue to be responsible for domestic television sales to pay, cable, D2 and on-demand platforms.
“David has done a great job of dramatically growing our multiplatform business over the last three years,” said Jeffrey Schlesinger, President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution. “His combination of strategic thinking, smart salesmanship and strong leadership are a true asset and he’s ready to take the next step. Having worked side by...
Rick Meril, Evp & General Sales Manager, Wbtvd, who is responsible for syndication station sales, will now report to Decker. Decker will continue to be responsible for domestic television sales to pay, cable, D2 and on-demand platforms.
“David has done a great job of dramatically growing our multiplatform business over the last three years,” said Jeffrey Schlesinger, President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution. “His combination of strategic thinking, smart salesmanship and strong leadership are a true asset and he’s ready to take the next step. Having worked side by...
- 9/25/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
David Decker has been promoted to oversee domestic TV sales for Warner Bros. following the retirement of longtime domestic TV distribution chief Ken Werner.
A 15-year studio veteran, Decker will take on oversight of local TV station sales with Werner’s departure. Decker already spearheaded sales to cable, streaming and on-demand outlets. Rick Merill, who heads local TV syndication sales, will now report to Decker. Earlier today, Werner disclosed his plan to step down as president of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution at year’s end.
“David has done a great job of dramatically growing our multiplatform business over the last three years,” said Jeffrey Schlesinger, president of Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution. “His combination of strategic thinking, smart salesmanship and strong leadership are a true asset and he’s ready to take the next step.”
Decker has been with Warner Bros. since 2003, rising through the ranks in business affairs...
A 15-year studio veteran, Decker will take on oversight of local TV station sales with Werner’s departure. Decker already spearheaded sales to cable, streaming and on-demand outlets. Rick Merill, who heads local TV syndication sales, will now report to Decker. Earlier today, Werner disclosed his plan to step down as president of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution at year’s end.
“David has done a great job of dramatically growing our multiplatform business over the last three years,” said Jeffrey Schlesinger, president of Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution. “His combination of strategic thinking, smart salesmanship and strong leadership are a true asset and he’s ready to take the next step.”
Decker has been with Warner Bros. since 2003, rising through the ranks in business affairs...
- 9/25/2018
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Ken Werner, the president of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, will retire at the end of the year, it was announced Tuesday. He will serve as a consultant after retiring.
David Decker was named executive vice president of Wbdtd shortly after the news of Werner’s retirement, adding oversight of station sales to his responsibilities overseeing domestic television sales to pay, cable, D2 and on-demand platforms. Rick Meril, executive vice president & general sales manager, Wbdtd, will now report to Decker.
“David has done a great job of dramatically growing our multiplatform business over the last three years,” said Jeffrey Schlesinger, president, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution. “His combination of strategic thinking, smart salesmanship and strong leadership are a true asset and he’s ready to take the next step. Having worked side by side with Ken for many years, enables us to have a seamless transition in our domestic television...
David Decker was named executive vice president of Wbdtd shortly after the news of Werner’s retirement, adding oversight of station sales to his responsibilities overseeing domestic television sales to pay, cable, D2 and on-demand platforms. Rick Meril, executive vice president & general sales manager, Wbdtd, will now report to Decker.
“David has done a great job of dramatically growing our multiplatform business over the last three years,” said Jeffrey Schlesinger, president, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution. “His combination of strategic thinking, smart salesmanship and strong leadership are a true asset and he’s ready to take the next step. Having worked side by side with Ken for many years, enables us to have a seamless transition in our domestic television...
- 9/25/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Longtime Warner Bros. executive Ken Werner is set to retire. The TV veteran announced Tuesday that he would be stepping down from his post as president of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution at year’s end.
His void will be filled by 15-year WB veteran David Decker, who's been named executive vice president of domestic TV distribution — adding station sales to this oversight.
“I have had a charmed career; fortunate to work at leading companies, alongside immensely talented colleagues, representing the most compelling content in a business that is always changing,” said Werner. “I leave ...
His void will be filled by 15-year WB veteran David Decker, who's been named executive vice president of domestic TV distribution — adding station sales to this oversight.
“I have had a charmed career; fortunate to work at leading companies, alongside immensely talented colleagues, representing the most compelling content in a business that is always changing,” said Werner. “I leave ...
- 9/25/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Warner Bros. announced on Tuesday that David Decker will be promoted to executive vice president, cable and subscription video on demand for the company’s domestic television distribution. He will report to president Ken Werner.
Decker is replacing Tom Cerio, executive vice president, cable sales of domestic television distribution, who will retire at the end of March.
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“David is the perfect person to take the reins from Tommy and lead our cable and Svod sales domestically. Having worked on numerous innovative, complex and unusual licensing agreements on a global basis,...
Decker is replacing Tom Cerio, executive vice president, cable sales of domestic television distribution, who will retire at the end of March.
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“David is the perfect person to take the reins from Tommy and lead our cable and Svod sales domestically. Having worked on numerous innovative, complex and unusual licensing agreements on a global basis,...
- 1/7/2015
- by Alicia Banks
- The Wrap
A structure is starting to emerge at Warner Bros following new CEO Kevin Tsujihara announcing the formation of a global television distribution organization under the leadership of Worldwide Television Distribution president Jeffrey Schlesinger. As part of the new alignment, Warners said today that David Decker has been promoted to Evp Business & Legal Affairs, Warner Bros Worldwide Television Distribution, where he will oversee the combined domestic and international television distribution’s business & legal affairs groups and report to Schlesinger. Warner Bros International Television Distribution’s General Counsel, Ron Miele, will continue to report to Schlesinger. Decker had been Evp Business & Legal Affairs at Warner Bros Domestic Television Distribution and Telepictures Productions since 2009. Meanwhile, on the international side, Robert Blair and Jim Brehm have been promoted to Evp Warner Bros International Television Distribution, where the two will jointly lead the international sales team outside the U.S. Blair had served as Svp Northern Europe,...
- 9/4/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
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