AMC Networks is bolstering the leadership team for its film group, which is comprised of IFC Films, Rlje Films, and Shudder. The company has added two new executives and promoted others, including one executive formerly with A24.
The hires come in the wake of an exodus of departures at IFC Films that began in March, including president Arianna Bocco after a 17-year run. The hires compose the team assembled under new film group head Scott Shooman, who took the job last month.
Nicole Weis, who previously worked at A24 as its VP of sales and distribution, is joining the team as VP of Distribution, managing the theatrical rollout of the film group’s output, and Judy Woloshen, who has been with AMC Networks, is moving over to the film group and is the VP of Public Relations. Weis will report to Scott Shooman, head of the film group, and Woloshen will promote to Olivia Dupuis,...
The hires come in the wake of an exodus of departures at IFC Films that began in March, including president Arianna Bocco after a 17-year run. The hires compose the team assembled under new film group head Scott Shooman, who took the job last month.
Nicole Weis, who previously worked at A24 as its VP of sales and distribution, is joining the team as VP of Distribution, managing the theatrical rollout of the film group’s output, and Judy Woloshen, who has been with AMC Networks, is moving over to the film group and is the VP of Public Relations. Weis will report to Scott Shooman, head of the film group, and Woloshen will promote to Olivia Dupuis,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
“A lot of what we do as directors is just putting out fires,” said “Ted Lasso” director Declan Lowney. Whether those are unavoidable or self-made fires, the directors at Variety’s Creative Collaborations: Directors on Directors panel all agreed that their shows and films faced serious challenges — but that didn’t stop their projects from earning Emmy nominations.
Directors Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton of “Fleishman is in Trouble,” Peter Hoar of “The Last of Us,” Lowney of “Ted Lasso,” Glenn Weiss of “The Oscars” and Davis Guggenheim of “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” joined Variety’s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay for a conversation about their recent projects and the unexpected complications that came with them.
Preparing for a live show as big as the Oscars takes serious planning, starting as early as the day nominations come out and running all the way up to the final week before the show.
Directors Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton of “Fleishman is in Trouble,” Peter Hoar of “The Last of Us,” Lowney of “Ted Lasso,” Glenn Weiss of “The Oscars” and Davis Guggenheim of “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” joined Variety’s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay for a conversation about their recent projects and the unexpected complications that came with them.
Preparing for a live show as big as the Oscars takes serious planning, starting as early as the day nominations come out and running all the way up to the final week before the show.
- 8/9/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
Sean Faris, whose full name is Sean Hardy Faris, is a multi-faceted personality in the Hollywood realm. He is best known for his diverse roles in several popular television series and films. Born on March 25, 1982, in Houston, Texas, Faris’s passion for acting was ignited early in his life — leading him to Hollywood, where he began his acting career. Over the years, Faris has evolved into a formidable actor — possessing many skills beyond the camera. With a rich body of work and a healthy lifestyle, there is much more to Faris than what meets the eye. Here...
- 7/10/2023
- by Safwan Azeem
- TVovermind.com
Singer and songwriter Sufjan Stevens has made quite the name for himself over the years. From his ambitious project where he set out to make an album for every state in America (of which there are only two) to his recent 2017 contributions to the soundtrack for Luca Guadagnino's Oscar nominated "Call Me By Your Name" (of which the song "Mystery of Love" also earned its own Oscar nomination for Best Original Song), Stevens has had an extremely successful career.
Style wise, his songs tend to hover somewhere in an ethereal dream space with songs that are often always filled with Stevens's soft, breathy vocals and the charming tinkling of his banjo. Lyrically, Stevens is a master of storytelling, frequently singing about love and loss, sometimes even veering into truly creepy and uncomfortable territory ("John Wayne Gacy" may just be the stuff of nightmares). He's also known for appearing on...
Style wise, his songs tend to hover somewhere in an ethereal dream space with songs that are often always filled with Stevens's soft, breathy vocals and the charming tinkling of his banjo. Lyrically, Stevens is a master of storytelling, frequently singing about love and loss, sometimes even veering into truly creepy and uncomfortable territory ("John Wayne Gacy" may just be the stuff of nightmares). He's also known for appearing on...
- 10/24/2022
- by Miyako Pleines
- Slash Film
Anna Faris has shared the name of the director she alleges “slapped her ass” on a film set.
The actor originally came forward with the allegation in 2017, but did not name which filmmaker she was referring to.
However, according to Deadline, Faris claims in a future episode of her podcast Unqualified that the director was Ivan Reitman.
Reitman, who died in February 2022, directed films including Ghostbusters (1984) and Kindergarten Cop (1990).
Faris claims that Reitman touched her inappropriately on the set of 2006 romantic comedy My Super Ex-Girlfriend, in which she co-starred with Luke Wilson and Uma Thurman.
According to the outlet, she told guest Lena Dunham: “One of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman. I mean, the idea of attempting to make a comedy under this, like, reign of terror... he was a yeller. He would bring down somebody every day – and my first day, it was me.”
She...
The actor originally came forward with the allegation in 2017, but did not name which filmmaker she was referring to.
However, according to Deadline, Faris claims in a future episode of her podcast Unqualified that the director was Ivan Reitman.
Reitman, who died in February 2022, directed films including Ghostbusters (1984) and Kindergarten Cop (1990).
Faris claims that Reitman touched her inappropriately on the set of 2006 romantic comedy My Super Ex-Girlfriend, in which she co-starred with Luke Wilson and Uma Thurman.
According to the outlet, she told guest Lena Dunham: “One of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman. I mean, the idea of attempting to make a comedy under this, like, reign of terror... he was a yeller. He would bring down somebody every day – and my first day, it was me.”
She...
- 10/20/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Anna Faris is speaking out about her experience working with director Ivan Reitman.
The actress starred in the Canadian filmmaker’s 2006 comedy “My Super Ex-Girlfriend”, and on her latest “Unqualified” podcast with guest Lena Dunham, she shared how difficult he was.
Read More: Anna Faris Talks About Being ‘Self-Conscious’ Of Her Body: ‘I Didn’t Want Anybody To See It’
“One of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman,” she said. “I mean, the idea of attempting to make a comedy under this, like, reign of terror, he was a yeller. He would bring down somebody every day… and my first day, it was me.”
Faris recalled one incident in particular, on her first day of shooting, when an accident occurred in the makeup trailer in which glue was knocked over onto her costume, making her a little bit late arriving on set.
“I was terrified on my first...
The actress starred in the Canadian filmmaker’s 2006 comedy “My Super Ex-Girlfriend”, and on her latest “Unqualified” podcast with guest Lena Dunham, she shared how difficult he was.
Read More: Anna Faris Talks About Being ‘Self-Conscious’ Of Her Body: ‘I Didn’t Want Anybody To See It’
“One of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman,” she said. “I mean, the idea of attempting to make a comedy under this, like, reign of terror, he was a yeller. He would bring down somebody every day… and my first day, it was me.”
Faris recalled one incident in particular, on her first day of shooting, when an accident occurred in the makeup trailer in which glue was knocked over onto her costume, making her a little bit late arriving on set.
“I was terrified on my first...
- 10/19/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Updated at 8:11 Am from 12:58 Am exclusive with Gavin Polone statement: Anna Faris has claimed that the late director Ivan Reitman inappropriately touched her on the set of their 2006 rom-com My Super Ex Girlfriend.
Speaking on her podcast Unqualified, the actress disclosed that Reitman “slapped my ass” during the production and on her first day “yelled” at her, leaving her feeling “angry, hurt and humiliated.”
During a candid conversation with actress and filmmaker Lena Dunham, Faris said: “One of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman. I mean, the idea of attempting to make a comedy under this, like, reign of terror, he was a yeller. He would bring down somebody every day…and my first day, it was me.”
During a wide-ranging discussion with Dunham about different behaviors on set, Faris said that she had to fight back tears during her turbulent first interaction with Reitman, who died in February,...
Speaking on her podcast Unqualified, the actress disclosed that Reitman “slapped my ass” during the production and on her first day “yelled” at her, leaving her feeling “angry, hurt and humiliated.”
During a candid conversation with actress and filmmaker Lena Dunham, Faris said: “One of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman. I mean, the idea of attempting to make a comedy under this, like, reign of terror, he was a yeller. He would bring down somebody every day…and my first day, it was me.”
During a wide-ranging discussion with Dunham about different behaviors on set, Faris said that she had to fight back tears during her turbulent first interaction with Reitman, who died in February,...
- 10/19/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Anna Faris has claimed that “My Super Ex-Girlfriend” filmmaker Ivan Reitman inappropriately touched her and yelled at her while filming the 2006 romantic comedy, making her feel “angry, hurt and humiliated.”
In the latest episode of her “Unqualified” podcast, the “Scary Movie” and “Mom” star sits with Lena Dunham for wide-ranging and candid conversation about their experience in the film and TV industry – which brings Faris to revisit the claims of directorial misconduct she’d previously teased in 2017.
Faris said that Reitman, the late Oscar nominee best known for the original “Ghostbusters” films, “slapped my ass.”
“Can I speak ill of the dead?” she posed.
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Ivan Reitman Remembered as ‘True Legend’ by Judd Apatow, Ernie Hudson, Paul Feig and More
“One of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman,” she said. “I mean, the idea of attempting to make a comedy under this, like, reign of terror – he was a yeller.
In the latest episode of her “Unqualified” podcast, the “Scary Movie” and “Mom” star sits with Lena Dunham for wide-ranging and candid conversation about their experience in the film and TV industry – which brings Faris to revisit the claims of directorial misconduct she’d previously teased in 2017.
Faris said that Reitman, the late Oscar nominee best known for the original “Ghostbusters” films, “slapped my ass.”
“Can I speak ill of the dead?” she posed.
Also Read:
Ivan Reitman Remembered as ‘True Legend’ by Judd Apatow, Ernie Hudson, Paul Feig and More
“One of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman,” she said. “I mean, the idea of attempting to make a comedy under this, like, reign of terror – he was a yeller.
- 10/19/2022
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
Anna Faris revealed on the latest episode of her “Unqualified” podcast that director Ivan Reitman slapped her butt on the set of their 2006 action-comedy “My Super Ex-Girlfriend.” According to Faris, the late director also yelled at her in front of the crew on the first day of filming after she showed up late to set because of an accident. The actor said she was left “angry and hurt and humiliated” by Reitman, who directed with a “reign of terror.”
“One of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman,” Faris told her “Unqualified” guest Lena Dunham. “I mean, the idea of attempting to make a comedy under this, like, reign of terror, he was a yeller. He would bring down somebody every day…and my first day, it was me.”
Variety has reached out to representatives for Faris and the producer of “My Super-Ex Girlfriend” for further comment.
Faris said...
“One of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman,” Faris told her “Unqualified” guest Lena Dunham. “I mean, the idea of attempting to make a comedy under this, like, reign of terror, he was a yeller. He would bring down somebody every day…and my first day, it was me.”
Variety has reached out to representatives for Faris and the producer of “My Super-Ex Girlfriend” for further comment.
Faris said...
- 10/19/2022
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Anna Faris revealed the identity of the director she previously accused of harassment: late comedy helmer Ivan Reitman.
During Faris’ podcast “Unqualified,” the actress said that Reitman “slapped my ass” during production on the 2006 romantic comedy “My Super Ex-Girlfriend” and “yelled” at her on her first day on set (via Deadline). Faris felt “angry, hurt, and humiliated” by the encounter.
“Ghostbusters” director Reitman died in February 2022 at age 75.
“One of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman,” Faris told Lena Dunham during the podcast episode. “I mean, the idea of attempting to make a comedy under this, like, reign of terror, he was a yeller. He would bring down somebody every day…and my first day, it was me.”
“My Super Ex-Girlfriend” also starred Luke Wilson, Rainn Wilson, Uma Thurman, and Reitman’s daughter, Catherine Reitman, who went on to create Netflix comedy “Workin’ Moms.”
Faris said that she...
During Faris’ podcast “Unqualified,” the actress said that Reitman “slapped my ass” during production on the 2006 romantic comedy “My Super Ex-Girlfriend” and “yelled” at her on her first day on set (via Deadline). Faris felt “angry, hurt, and humiliated” by the encounter.
“Ghostbusters” director Reitman died in February 2022 at age 75.
“One of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman,” Faris told Lena Dunham during the podcast episode. “I mean, the idea of attempting to make a comedy under this, like, reign of terror, he was a yeller. He would bring down somebody every day…and my first day, it was me.”
“My Super Ex-Girlfriend” also starred Luke Wilson, Rainn Wilson, Uma Thurman, and Reitman’s daughter, Catherine Reitman, who went on to create Netflix comedy “Workin’ Moms.”
Faris said that she...
- 10/19/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
In a podcast, Faris said Reitman’s ‘reign of terror’ on the set of My Super Ex-Girlfriend, which included yelling at her and slapping her, left her angry and humiliated
Anna Faris has accused director Ivan Reitman of abusive and bullying behaviour on the set of the 2006 romcom My Super Ex-Girlfriend.
On an episode of her podcast Anna Faris Is Unqualified, Faris told guest Lena Dunham that the director “slapped [her] ass” in public, “yelled” at her as part of a “reign of terror”, and left her “angry, hurt and humiliated”.
Anna Faris has accused director Ivan Reitman of abusive and bullying behaviour on the set of the 2006 romcom My Super Ex-Girlfriend.
On an episode of her podcast Anna Faris Is Unqualified, Faris told guest Lena Dunham that the director “slapped [her] ass” in public, “yelled” at her as part of a “reign of terror”, and left her “angry, hurt and humiliated”.
- 10/19/2022
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
CBS’ Monday night comedy block of The Neighborhood and Bob ♥ Abishola is coming back for another run after the network renewed the pair.
The Neighborhood will return for a fourth season. and Bob ♥ Abishola will be back for a third season. They mark the first scripted renewals of the season for CBS, which last month picked up summer reality series Love Island for a third season.
“We’re extremely proud of these two comedies and delighted to bring them back next season,” said Thom Sherman, Senior EVP Programming at CBS Entertainment. “The Neighborhood and Bob ♥ Abishola masterfully blend humor with relatable and culturally relevant storylines, and are tremendous, successful Monday night anchors.”
Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2020-21 Season
Next up, the network will be looking at its Thursday night comedy block, largely run by Chuck Lorre.
Young Sheldon and Mom are both in the last...
The Neighborhood will return for a fourth season. and Bob ♥ Abishola will be back for a third season. They mark the first scripted renewals of the season for CBS, which last month picked up summer reality series Love Island for a third season.
“We’re extremely proud of these two comedies and delighted to bring them back next season,” said Thom Sherman, Senior EVP Programming at CBS Entertainment. “The Neighborhood and Bob ♥ Abishola masterfully blend humor with relatable and culturally relevant storylines, and are tremendous, successful Monday night anchors.”
Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2020-21 Season
Next up, the network will be looking at its Thursday night comedy block, largely run by Chuck Lorre.
Young Sheldon and Mom are both in the last...
- 2/17/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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