The lack of Latino showrunners in Hollywood is being addressed by the Alliance of Latinx Executives and Rise Up who are partnering on an advocacy program that will pair 10 high-level executives with 10 high-level writers from the community to increase showrunner opportunities.
Of the 500+ shows in production during the 2021-22 television season, and the approximately 6K writers employed by those shows, less than 20 Latinx writers held the position of showrunner. It’s the second-most challenging roadblock for Latinx writers after breaking out of the entry-level staff writer position, according to the orgs.
The inaugural group of executives includes Joey Chavez (HBO Max), Tom Lerner (A+E Studios), Adam Martinez (CBS Studios), Alejandro Melendez (BBC Studios), Michelle Mendelovitz (Mattel Television Studios), Edy Mendoza (Netflix), Diana Mogollon (Independent) and Nina Tassler (Independent).
They will be partnered with the following writers: Davah Avena, Tawnya Benavides Bhattacharya & Ali Laventhol, Sal Calleros, Chad Gomez Creasey, Luisa Leschin,...
Of the 500+ shows in production during the 2021-22 television season, and the approximately 6K writers employed by those shows, less than 20 Latinx writers held the position of showrunner. It’s the second-most challenging roadblock for Latinx writers after breaking out of the entry-level staff writer position, according to the orgs.
The inaugural group of executives includes Joey Chavez (HBO Max), Tom Lerner (A+E Studios), Adam Martinez (CBS Studios), Alejandro Melendez (BBC Studios), Michelle Mendelovitz (Mattel Television Studios), Edy Mendoza (Netflix), Diana Mogollon (Independent) and Nina Tassler (Independent).
They will be partnered with the following writers: Davah Avena, Tawnya Benavides Bhattacharya & Ali Laventhol, Sal Calleros, Chad Gomez Creasey, Luisa Leschin,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max is working with Steven Soderbergh, Ed Solomon, and Casey Silver again in Full Circle, a limited series from the three executive producers. Soderbergh will direct all six episodes of the series, Solomon will write, and Atlanta star Zazie Beetz will lead the cast. In Full Circle, taking place in present-day New York City, an investigation into a botched kidnapping uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures. Beetz will reportedly play an agent for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, per Deadline. “Even by Ed’s standards this is a complex narrative that manages to be both kaleidoscopic and intimate,” Soderbergh said in a statement when the series was ordered. “Our task now is to assemble a great cast and make sure we execute at the level the scripts deserve.” “We are thrilled to be working with Steven, Ed, and Casey again after the masterful crime drama, No Sudden Move,...
- 9/6/2022
- TV Insider
Some 70 roles have been made redundant as Casey Bloys implements Wbd-led restructure
Warner Bros Discovery has closed HBO Max’s international originals team, which was behind deals such as buying US rights to It’s A Sin, as part of 70 layoffs under chief content officer Casey Bloys.
Bloys, who leads on content for HBO and HBO Max, is overseeing a 14 cut to his programming operations, with senior vice-president of international originals Jeniffer Kim’s team one of the worst hit.
An internal memo from Bloys stated that in light of Wbd’s “sizable international footprint” under international chief Gerhard Zeiler, HBO...
Warner Bros Discovery has closed HBO Max’s international originals team, which was behind deals such as buying US rights to It’s A Sin, as part of 70 layoffs under chief content officer Casey Bloys.
Bloys, who leads on content for HBO and HBO Max, is overseeing a 14 cut to his programming operations, with senior vice-president of international originals Jeniffer Kim’s team one of the worst hit.
An internal memo from Bloys stated that in light of Wbd’s “sizable international footprint” under international chief Gerhard Zeiler, HBO...
- 8/16/2022
- by John Elmes Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
HBO/HBO Max chief content officer Casey Bloys sent a memo to employees this afternoon, explaining the decision by Warner Bros. Discovery to layoff 70 employees, or 14 of his workforce, as the company restructures. The move, announced the morning, comes as Warner Bros. Discovery prepares to merge HBO Max and Discovery+ into one streamer — with the decision made to reduce redundancies in unscripted programming. But a changing business model also led to cuts in scripted children’s and family fare, casting, international and acquisitions.
“Unfortunately, the environment in which we operate is changing rapidly, and it is up to us to continue to refine our model to chart a course for long term success,” he wrote in the memo. “As you heard from David Zaslav during our last earnings call, producing top-tier HBO/Max scripted content is crucial to Wbd’s future. Part of this process involves an honest assessment of what we need moving forward.
“Unfortunately, the environment in which we operate is changing rapidly, and it is up to us to continue to refine our model to chart a course for long term success,” he wrote in the memo. “As you heard from David Zaslav during our last earnings call, producing top-tier HBO/Max scripted content is crucial to Wbd’s future. Part of this process involves an honest assessment of what we need moving forward.
- 8/15/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
At the end of a day that saw about 70 (14) staffers in his divisions getting laid off, Casey Bloys, Chief Content Officer for HBO & HBO Max, just sent an email to his team about the cuts as well as his new (old) senior HBO/Max scripted executive team of Amy Gravitt, Francesca Orsi and Sarah Aubrey, which includes new responsibilities for Gravitt and Aubrey.
In the memo (read it in full below), Bloys lays out the responsibilities for his top executives on the scripted and documentary side who are staying on and also highlights the accomplishments of the top executives who are leaving as a result of the layoffs: Jennifer O’Connell, Jennifer Kim; Michael Quigley and Linda Lowy.
“Although I am confident these structural changes will allow us to sustain a thriving business model, these decisions have been extremely painful to make,” Bloys wrote. “We operate in an environment where we...
In the memo (read it in full below), Bloys lays out the responsibilities for his top executives on the scripted and documentary side who are staying on and also highlights the accomplishments of the top executives who are leaving as a result of the layoffs: Jennifer O’Connell, Jennifer Kim; Michael Quigley and Linda Lowy.
“Although I am confident these structural changes will allow us to sustain a thriving business model, these decisions have been extremely painful to make,” Bloys wrote. “We operate in an environment where we...
- 8/15/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
After weeks of speculation, Warner Bros. Discovery is ready to reveal some of the changes that will take place at HBO Max, in advance of next year’s anticipated combination of the HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming services. And as expected, HBO Max will downsize its reality programming department.
As part of the changes, around 14 of the staff under the oversight of HBO/HBO Max chief content officer Casey Bloys will be reduced. That translates to around 70 employees (from across HBO and HBO Max) who will be laid off in this restructure.
As part of the changes, Sarah Aubrey, the current head of original content at HBO Max, will now focus her oversight on the Max Originals drama slate. In addition, she will now also work in international programming strategy alongside the Warner Bros. Discovery International team, led by Gerhard Zeiler. Joey Chavez, exec VP Programming, will continue to report...
As part of the changes, around 14 of the staff under the oversight of HBO/HBO Max chief content officer Casey Bloys will be reduced. That translates to around 70 employees (from across HBO and HBO Max) who will be laid off in this restructure.
As part of the changes, Sarah Aubrey, the current head of original content at HBO Max, will now focus her oversight on the Max Originals drama slate. In addition, she will now also work in international programming strategy alongside the Warner Bros. Discovery International team, led by Gerhard Zeiler. Joey Chavez, exec VP Programming, will continue to report...
- 8/15/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The dreaded post-merger Warner Bros Discovery layoffs have reached the programming operation overseen by HBO and HBO Max Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys.
Overall, 14 of staff — about 70 people — are being laid off Monday, the vast majority of them on the Max side. That includes in Max Non-Fiction Originals, International, Acquisitions, Casting and previously reported Live-Action Family Originals, which are all being either scaled back significantly or essentially eliminated, leading to the departure of the bulk of the the staffs, led by Jennifer O’Connell EVP, Non-Fiction & Live-Action Family Originals for HBO Max; Jennifer Kim, SVP, International Originals for HBO Max; Michael Quigley, EVP of Content Acquisitions at HBO Max; and Linda Lowy, EVP Casting for WarnerMedia’s HBO Max, TNT, TBS and truTV.
I hear the layoffs are being done via video conferences this morning. The cuts are part of Wbd leadership’s pledge to find at least 3 billion in savings.
Overall, 14 of staff — about 70 people — are being laid off Monday, the vast majority of them on the Max side. That includes in Max Non-Fiction Originals, International, Acquisitions, Casting and previously reported Live-Action Family Originals, which are all being either scaled back significantly or essentially eliminated, leading to the departure of the bulk of the the staffs, led by Jennifer O’Connell EVP, Non-Fiction & Live-Action Family Originals for HBO Max; Jennifer Kim, SVP, International Originals for HBO Max; Michael Quigley, EVP of Content Acquisitions at HBO Max; and Linda Lowy, EVP Casting for WarnerMedia’s HBO Max, TNT, TBS and truTV.
I hear the layoffs are being done via video conferences this morning. The cuts are part of Wbd leadership’s pledge to find at least 3 billion in savings.
- 8/15/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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As expected, layoffs have hit Casey Bloys’ HBO Max and HBO teams.
An estimated 14 percent of Bloys’ teams — an estimated 70 people — have been let go as part of the workforce reduction following the merger of WarnerMedia with Discovery. The moves are the latest step in cost-cutting for the combined Warner Bros. Discovery under CEO David Zaslav.
As part of the layoffs, Sarah Aubrey will continue to oversee the HBO Max originals drama slate and add international programming alongside the Wbd international division led by Gerhard Zeiler. HBO Max comedy, however, will now fall under the oversight of HBO head of comedy Amy Gravitt with Max’s Suzanna Makkos reporting directly to the former. Gravitt, a well-regarded HBO veteran with a strong track record, will now oversee the combined comedy department. Joey Chavez, exec vp programming, will continue to report to Aubrey as a lead for Max dramas.
As expected, layoffs have hit Casey Bloys’ HBO Max and HBO teams.
An estimated 14 percent of Bloys’ teams — an estimated 70 people — have been let go as part of the workforce reduction following the merger of WarnerMedia with Discovery. The moves are the latest step in cost-cutting for the combined Warner Bros. Discovery under CEO David Zaslav.
As part of the layoffs, Sarah Aubrey will continue to oversee the HBO Max originals drama slate and add international programming alongside the Wbd international division led by Gerhard Zeiler. HBO Max comedy, however, will now fall under the oversight of HBO head of comedy Amy Gravitt with Max’s Suzanna Makkos reporting directly to the former. Gravitt, a well-regarded HBO veteran with a strong track record, will now oversee the combined comedy department. Joey Chavez, exec vp programming, will continue to report to Aubrey as a lead for Max dramas.
- 8/15/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
HBO Max and WarnerMedia OneFifty are partnering with the Georgia Latino Film Festival, the Houston Latino Film Festival, the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, the Miami Film Festival, the New York Latino Film Festival and the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival to expand their annual Latino Short Film Competition, with submissions open as of yesterday and closing on May 2nd at 11:59 p.m. Pt.
The restructuring of the competition presented by HBO Max will allow the streamer to tap into the networks of each of the six participating festivals from across the U.S. and continue to elevate diverse Latino voices. Films exploring this year’s theme of “Community” should be submitted through the aforementioned festivals. The competition will culminate in seven winning films, which HBO Max and WarnerMedia OneFifty will license to premiere on the former platform at a later date.
“We’re thrilled to be announcing the...
The restructuring of the competition presented by HBO Max will allow the streamer to tap into the networks of each of the six participating festivals from across the U.S. and continue to elevate diverse Latino voices. Films exploring this year’s theme of “Community” should be submitted through the aforementioned festivals. The competition will culminate in seven winning films, which HBO Max and WarnerMedia OneFifty will license to premiere on the former platform at a later date.
“We’re thrilled to be announcing the...
- 3/2/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Steven Soderbergh is one of the most celebrated filmmakers involved with HBO Max, which is home to the director’s recently released films “No Sudden Move” and “Let Them All Talk.” Now, Soderbergh is pivoting to streaming television with “Full Circle,” an upcoming limited series set to premiere on the WarnerMedia-owned streaming service.
WarnerMedia announced on Wednesday that Soderbergh will direct all six episodes of the series, which will be written by Ed Solomon. The duo also executive produce alongside Casey Silver; “Full Circle” serves as a reunion for the team following “No Sudden Move,” which premiered on HBO Max in July.
Per WarnerMedia, “Full Circle” will center on an investigation into a botched kidnapping that uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City. A release date and casting details for the limited series were not provided.
“Even by Ed’s standards this...
WarnerMedia announced on Wednesday that Soderbergh will direct all six episodes of the series, which will be written by Ed Solomon. The duo also executive produce alongside Casey Silver; “Full Circle” serves as a reunion for the team following “No Sudden Move,” which premiered on HBO Max in July.
Per WarnerMedia, “Full Circle” will center on an investigation into a botched kidnapping that uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City. A release date and casting details for the limited series were not provided.
“Even by Ed’s standards this...
- 8/25/2021
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
Steven Soderbergh can't stop, won't stop, so he's got yet another new project on the way. The prolific filmmaker — so prolific that he kept directing stuff even when he "retired" once — is reuniting with "No Sudden Move" writer Ed Solomon for the HBO Max series "Full Circle." The show involves a "botched kidnapping" and "long-held secrets connecting multiple characters" in New York. Soderbergh will direct all six episodes of the series and serve as executive producer with Solomon serving as writer and executive producer.
The news about "Full Circle" comes directly from HBO, with Joey Chavez, executive vice president of original drama, HBO Max, saying:
"We are thrilled to be working...
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The news about "Full Circle" comes directly from HBO, with Joey Chavez, executive vice president of original drama, HBO Max, saying:
"We are thrilled to be working...
The post HBO Max Orders Full Circle Limited Series from Steven Soderbergh appeared first on /Film.
- 8/25/2021
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
HBO Max has ordered the limited series “Full Circle” from Steven Soderbergh and Ed Solomon.
Soderbergh will direct all six episodes and executive produce with Solomon, who will write. Casey Wilver will also executive produce. The three recently teamed on the HBO Max film “No Sudden Move.”
“Full Circle” follows an investigation into a botched kidnapping uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City.
“We are thrilled to be working with Steven, Ed and Casey again after the masterful crime drama, ‘No Sudden Move.’ This new limited series is full of twists and turns in the way only this team can do,” Joey Chavez, executive vice president of original drama, HBO Max, said.
“Even by Ed’s standards this is a complex narrative that manages to be both kaleidoscopic and intimate. Our task now is to assemble a great cast and make sure we...
Soderbergh will direct all six episodes and executive produce with Solomon, who will write. Casey Wilver will also executive produce. The three recently teamed on the HBO Max film “No Sudden Move.”
“Full Circle” follows an investigation into a botched kidnapping uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City.
“We are thrilled to be working with Steven, Ed and Casey again after the masterful crime drama, ‘No Sudden Move.’ This new limited series is full of twists and turns in the way only this team can do,” Joey Chavez, executive vice president of original drama, HBO Max, said.
“Even by Ed’s standards this is a complex narrative that manages to be both kaleidoscopic and intimate. Our task now is to assemble a great cast and make sure we...
- 8/25/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Steven Soderbergh and Ed Solomon have landed a series order at HBO Max for the drama “Full Circle,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The series reunites the pair after they worked together on the film “No Sudden Move,” which was released on HBO Max in July. Casey Silver, who was a producer on “No Sudden Move,” will be an executive producer on the series. Soderbergh and Solomon also previously worked together on the HBO series “Mosaic.”
“Even by Ed’s standards this is a complex narrative that manages to be both kaleidoscopic and intimate,” Soderbergh said. “Our task now is to assemble a great cast and make sure we execute at the level the scripts deserve.”
In the six-episode series, an Investigation into a botched kidnapping uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City. Soderbergh will direct all six episodes and serve as executive producer.
The series reunites the pair after they worked together on the film “No Sudden Move,” which was released on HBO Max in July. Casey Silver, who was a producer on “No Sudden Move,” will be an executive producer on the series. Soderbergh and Solomon also previously worked together on the HBO series “Mosaic.”
“Even by Ed’s standards this is a complex narrative that manages to be both kaleidoscopic and intimate,” Soderbergh said. “Our task now is to assemble a great cast and make sure we execute at the level the scripts deserve.”
In the six-episode series, an Investigation into a botched kidnapping uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City. Soderbergh will direct all six episodes and serve as executive producer.
- 8/25/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Steven Soderbergh has landed another project at HBO Max.
Soderbergh and writer Ed Solomon (Now You See Me, Bill and Ted Face the Music) — who worked together on the streamer’s feature film No Sudden Move — have scored a series order for Full Circle, a limited series about a kidnapping gone awry. Soderbergh will direct all six episodes and executive produce with Solomon, who’s writing the script, and Casey Silver, who produced No Sudden Move.
“We are thrilled to be working with Steven, Ed and Casey again after the masterful crime drama, No Sudden Move,” said Joey Chavez, executive vp ...
Soderbergh and writer Ed Solomon (Now You See Me, Bill and Ted Face the Music) — who worked together on the streamer’s feature film No Sudden Move — have scored a series order for Full Circle, a limited series about a kidnapping gone awry. Soderbergh will direct all six episodes and executive produce with Solomon, who’s writing the script, and Casey Silver, who produced No Sudden Move.
“We are thrilled to be working with Steven, Ed and Casey again after the masterful crime drama, No Sudden Move,” said Joey Chavez, executive vp ...
- 8/25/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Steven Soderbergh has landed another project at HBO Max.
Soderbergh and writer Ed Solomon (Now You See Me, Bill and Ted Face the Music) — who worked together on the streamer’s feature film No Sudden Move — have scored a series order for Full Circle, a limited series about a kidnapping gone awry. Soderbergh will direct all six episodes and executive produce with Solomon, who’s writing the script, and Casey Silver, who produced No Sudden Move.
“We are thrilled to be working with Steven, Ed and Casey again after the masterful crime drama, No Sudden Move,” said Joey Chavez, executive vp ...
Soderbergh and writer Ed Solomon (Now You See Me, Bill and Ted Face the Music) — who worked together on the streamer’s feature film No Sudden Move — have scored a series order for Full Circle, a limited series about a kidnapping gone awry. Soderbergh will direct all six episodes and executive produce with Solomon, who’s writing the script, and Casey Silver, who produced No Sudden Move.
“We are thrilled to be working with Steven, Ed and Casey again after the masterful crime drama, No Sudden Move,” said Joey Chavez, executive vp ...
- 8/25/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
HBO and HBO Max signed a two-year first-look deal with filmmaker Robert Rodríguez, founder of Troublemaker Studios.
As part of the collaboration, Rodríguez will first bring projects to the cabler and streamer for potential development as original series. His son Racer Rodríguez will serve as lead development executive under the pact. Projects could potentially be completed at the studio’s production facilities in Austin, Texas.
“Robert’s masterful, high concept productions are a perfect match for our HBO Max audiences. We are excited to jump into this partnership and work on brand-new, provocative stories,” said Joey Chavez, executive vice president of original programming, drama, HBO Max.
Rodríguez said of the partnership, “It’s intriguing to be able to tap into the wealth of iconic IP available across the WarnerMedia portfolio and explore new stories to tell. I’m looking forward to a meaningful collaboration with the high caliber creative talent...
As part of the collaboration, Rodríguez will first bring projects to the cabler and streamer for potential development as original series. His son Racer Rodríguez will serve as lead development executive under the pact. Projects could potentially be completed at the studio’s production facilities in Austin, Texas.
“Robert’s masterful, high concept productions are a perfect match for our HBO Max audiences. We are excited to jump into this partnership and work on brand-new, provocative stories,” said Joey Chavez, executive vice president of original programming, drama, HBO Max.
Rodríguez said of the partnership, “It’s intriguing to be able to tap into the wealth of iconic IP available across the WarnerMedia portfolio and explore new stories to tell. I’m looking forward to a meaningful collaboration with the high caliber creative talent...
- 8/12/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO and HBO Max have signed filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and his Troublemaker Studios to a two-year first look deal.
Under the deal, Rodriguez will bring projects to the two WarnerMedia platforms for potential development as original series. His son, Racer Rodriguez, will serve as lead development executive on projects produced under the agreement.
“Robert Rodriguez and the team at Troublemaker Studios have created some of the most compelling projects in recent memory, pushing the boundaries of genre storytelling with humor and one-of-a-kind visuals,” Sarah Aubrey, HBO Max’s head of original content, said in a statement.
“Robert’s masterful, high concept productions are a perfect match for our HBO Max audiences. We are excited to jump into this partnership and work on brand-new, provocative stories,” added Joey Chavez, executive vice president original programming, drama, HBO Max.
“It’s intriguing to be able to tap into the wealth of iconic IP...
Under the deal, Rodriguez will bring projects to the two WarnerMedia platforms for potential development as original series. His son, Racer Rodriguez, will serve as lead development executive on projects produced under the agreement.
“Robert Rodriguez and the team at Troublemaker Studios have created some of the most compelling projects in recent memory, pushing the boundaries of genre storytelling with humor and one-of-a-kind visuals,” Sarah Aubrey, HBO Max’s head of original content, said in a statement.
“Robert’s masterful, high concept productions are a perfect match for our HBO Max audiences. We are excited to jump into this partnership and work on brand-new, provocative stories,” added Joey Chavez, executive vice president original programming, drama, HBO Max.
“It’s intriguing to be able to tap into the wealth of iconic IP...
- 8/12/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
HBO Max announced on Thursday that it has signed a two-year first look deal with Oscar-nominated actress and Golden Globe-winning producer Salma Hayek through her production label, Ventanarosa.
As part of the collaboration, Hayek will first bring projects to HBO Max for potential development. Jose Tamez, President of Ventanarosa, serves as her producing partner and Siobhan Flynn is their head of production and development.
Also Read: 'Scoob!' to Land on HBO Max Next Week
“We are delighted to welcome the exceptionally multitalented powerhouse Salma Hayek and Ventanarosa into the HBO Max family,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at HBO Max. “Ventanarosa has a history of bringing the most lively and rich stories to life and we are eager to hear all of the wonderful ideas that will be borne out of this partnership,” added Joey Chavez, EVP of original drama for the new streaming service.
“We are...
As part of the collaboration, Hayek will first bring projects to HBO Max for potential development. Jose Tamez, President of Ventanarosa, serves as her producing partner and Siobhan Flynn is their head of production and development.
Also Read: 'Scoob!' to Land on HBO Max Next Week
“We are delighted to welcome the exceptionally multitalented powerhouse Salma Hayek and Ventanarosa into the HBO Max family,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at HBO Max. “Ventanarosa has a history of bringing the most lively and rich stories to life and we are eager to hear all of the wonderful ideas that will be borne out of this partnership,” added Joey Chavez, EVP of original drama for the new streaming service.
“We are...
- 6/18/2020
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Salma Hayek has signed a two-year first-look deal with HBO Max. As part of the pact, the actress, producer, director and Oscar nominee will first bring projects to the WarnerMedia-owned streaming service for potential development via her Ventanarosa production company. Jose Tamez, President of Ventanarosa, serves as her producing partner and Siobhan Flynn is their Head of Production & Development.
Tamez and Hayek have worked together for the past 20 years on films such as Frida, nominated for six Oscars including a lead actress nom for Hayek, Annie Award-nominated Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet and Beatriz at Dinner. Together, they produced the Emmy, Golden Globe and Peabody Award-winning TV series Ugly Betty, as well as the TV movie In The Time Of The Butterflies.
“We are delighted to welcome the exceptionally multitalented powerhouse Salma Hayek and Ventanarosa into the HBO Max family,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content, HBO Max.
Tamez and Hayek have worked together for the past 20 years on films such as Frida, nominated for six Oscars including a lead actress nom for Hayek, Annie Award-nominated Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet and Beatriz at Dinner. Together, they produced the Emmy, Golden Globe and Peabody Award-winning TV series Ugly Betty, as well as the TV movie In The Time Of The Butterflies.
“We are delighted to welcome the exceptionally multitalented powerhouse Salma Hayek and Ventanarosa into the HBO Max family,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content, HBO Max.
- 6/18/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Salma Hayek and her production company, Ventanarosa, have signed a two-year first-look deal with HBO Max.
Under the deal, Hayek will bring projects to HBO Max first for potential development. Jose Tamez, president of Ventanarosa, will serve as her producing partner. Siobhan Flynn is the company’s head of production and development.
“We are thrilled to be joining HBO Max and Warner Media,” Hayek said. “Their team of passionate, talented and open-minded executives are a great support in our mission to make high quality global television that explores and celebrates diversity and inclusivity.”
Hayek is the founder and CEO of Ventanarosa. She is an Academy Award-nominated actress, getting the nod for best actress in 2003 for her role in “Frida.” She is also known for her roles in films like “Beatriz at Dinner,” “As Luck Would Have It,” and “Desperado.”
“Ventanarosa has a history of bringing the most lively and rich...
Under the deal, Hayek will bring projects to HBO Max first for potential development. Jose Tamez, president of Ventanarosa, will serve as her producing partner. Siobhan Flynn is the company’s head of production and development.
“We are thrilled to be joining HBO Max and Warner Media,” Hayek said. “Their team of passionate, talented and open-minded executives are a great support in our mission to make high quality global television that explores and celebrates diversity and inclusivity.”
Hayek is the founder and CEO of Ventanarosa. She is an Academy Award-nominated actress, getting the nod for best actress in 2003 for her role in “Frida.” She is also known for her roles in films like “Beatriz at Dinner,” “As Luck Would Have It,” and “Desperado.”
“Ventanarosa has a history of bringing the most lively and rich...
- 6/18/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Atx Television Festival’s virtual edition appropriately titled “Atx TV…From The Couch!” has unveiled its full first wave of programming which includes recent additions The Bold Type, New Amsterdam and P-Valley. The fest will also include timely conversations about Covid-19, election year issues, Latinx representation as well as physical and mental health. The virtual event will take place June 5-7..
“Atx TV… from the Couch!” marks the first virtual event for the fest and will include industry-forward panels with showrunners and executives, sneak previews of upcoming series, and virtual events such as TV trivia and a music showcase. The event will be free to access via Atx’s official YouTube channel, with the option for viewers to donate to select organizations providing Covid-19 relief regionally and nationally.
The festival’s virtual line-up will include panel conversations with cast and creatives from Freeform’s “The Bold Type,” which returns for...
“Atx TV… from the Couch!” marks the first virtual event for the fest and will include industry-forward panels with showrunners and executives, sneak previews of upcoming series, and virtual events such as TV trivia and a music showcase. The event will be free to access via Atx’s official YouTube channel, with the option for viewers to donate to select organizations providing Covid-19 relief regionally and nationally.
The festival’s virtual line-up will include panel conversations with cast and creatives from Freeform’s “The Bold Type,” which returns for...
- 5/14/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
In addition, Atx Television Festival is working with AMC Networks, CBS Television Studios, FX Networks, Disney Plus, HBO, HBO Max and Peacock to include some of their programming in the event, and they expect to announce those specifics in the coming weeks.
Dubbed “Atx TV… from the Couch,” the programming events will still consist of screenings, as well as cast and creative team member panels of both new and reunited shows. The festival will also continue to deliver themed panels that center on a content or business topic, rather than one specific show.
To celebrate the 90th anniversary of “Nancy Drew’s” literary debut, the creator of the most recent adaptation, Noga Landau, will be joined on a panel with showrunner Melinda Hsu Taylor and cast members Kennedy McCann and Scott Wolf to talk about the iconic character’s significance on pop culture over the decades. More panelists are expected to be announced soon.
Dubbed “Atx TV… from the Couch,” the programming events will still consist of screenings, as well as cast and creative team member panels of both new and reunited shows. The festival will also continue to deliver themed panels that center on a content or business topic, rather than one specific show.
To celebrate the 90th anniversary of “Nancy Drew’s” literary debut, the creator of the most recent adaptation, Noga Landau, will be joined on a panel with showrunner Melinda Hsu Taylor and cast members Kennedy McCann and Scott Wolf to talk about the iconic character’s significance on pop culture over the decades. More panelists are expected to be announced soon.
- 5/14/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max on Wednesday said it has hired former Fox Entertainment exec Roberto Alcantara, Universal Content Productions’ Chika Chukudebelu and A+E Studios’ Mark Tuohy with the titles of VP Drama, tasked with creating a slate of original scripted dramas as WarnerMedia’s streaming service that launches in the spring. The trio will report to Evp Original Drama Joey Chavez.
The moves round out the streamer’s drama team that already includes fellow VP Drama David Poynter and Director, Drama Maura Feerick.
Alcantara recently served as VP Comedy Development & Programming at Fox Entertainment, where he oversaw a slate that included Last Man Standing, Bless the Harts and What Just Happened??! With Fred Savage. Before that he worked at Project 10 as VP Content, at Momentum TV and CAA.
Chika most recently was VP Development at NBCUniversal’s Ucp where she developed cable and streaming series, often working directly with writing, directing and...
The moves round out the streamer’s drama team that already includes fellow VP Drama David Poynter and Director, Drama Maura Feerick.
Alcantara recently served as VP Comedy Development & Programming at Fox Entertainment, where he oversaw a slate that included Last Man Standing, Bless the Harts and What Just Happened??! With Fred Savage. Before that he worked at Project 10 as VP Content, at Momentum TV and CAA.
Chika most recently was VP Development at NBCUniversal’s Ucp where she developed cable and streaming series, often working directly with writing, directing and...
- 10/16/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max is continuing its spate of executive hires.
The nascent WarnerMedia streamer has now tapped Roberto Alcantara, Chika Chukudebelu and Mark Tuohy to all be vice presidents in the drama department. The announcement was made by Joey Chavez, Evp of original drama at HBO Max, to whom they will all report.
Chavez and his team are tasked with the creating a slate of original dramas for the direct-to-consumer offering scheduled to launch in the spring of 2020.
“The premium drama bar is set high, and I have no doubt this talented team will deliver and be great creative partners to great creators,” said Kevin Reilly, chief content officer at HBO Max and president of TNT, TBS & truTV.
The new hires join David Poynter, vice president of drama, and Maura Feerick, director of drama, to round out Chavez’s team.
“We are proud to have a drama team that reflects a variety of voices,...
The nascent WarnerMedia streamer has now tapped Roberto Alcantara, Chika Chukudebelu and Mark Tuohy to all be vice presidents in the drama department. The announcement was made by Joey Chavez, Evp of original drama at HBO Max, to whom they will all report.
Chavez and his team are tasked with the creating a slate of original dramas for the direct-to-consumer offering scheduled to launch in the spring of 2020.
“The premium drama bar is set high, and I have no doubt this talented team will deliver and be great creative partners to great creators,” said Kevin Reilly, chief content officer at HBO Max and president of TNT, TBS & truTV.
The new hires join David Poynter, vice president of drama, and Maura Feerick, director of drama, to round out Chavez’s team.
“We are proud to have a drama team that reflects a variety of voices,...
- 10/16/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
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