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The Television Publicity Executive Committee ( TPEC ) is launching its own television publicity campaign competition. The professional organization for entertainment PR executives, founded in 1992 and currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, will open the competition to all forms of programming publicity for networks, studios, streamers and agencies. “Our vision is to honor and acknowledge the publicity teams throughout the industry who develop and execute strategic, creative and impactful campaigns in support of an impressive range of content in an ever-growing field of networks and services,” said TPEC co-chair Dustin Smith, Founder of Smithhouse. “TPEC is the only organization which bridges every platform and is uniquely positioned to recognize excellence in all programming publicity campaigns,” added TPEC co-chair Wendy Zocks, Founder of Wendy Zocks PR. “We are truly excited to bring this to our members and colleagues to honor the hard work we all do.” Categories … [Read more...] about TPEC To Launch Its Own TV Publicity Campaign Competition; Inaugural Awards To Be Given In 2023

Season 2 of Netflix ’s fantasy series Shadow and Bone will premiere March 16. Along with the date announcement, the streamer released several first-look images from the new season as well as notes to fans about it from writers, executive producers and showrunners Eric Heisserer and Daegan Fryklind as well as author/executive producer Leigh Bardugo. Here is what is in store in the new season. Heisserer: The most wonderful thing about Season Two is that we get to advance the story of these characters that we’d left in precarious positions at the end of Season One. There’s a lot of potential for them this season. They have to face the consequences for their actions, and then they get to meet new people along the way. The Grishaverse also expands in this season, both in mythology and in characters. In doing so, we expand the world, we go to new locations, we visit Novyi Zem and Shu Han, and those are all integral to the narrative. Fryklind: We’ve also really dug … [Read more...] about ‘Shadow And Bone’ Season 2 Gets Premiere Date & First-Look Images, EPs Tease What’s To Come

Former Fox Television Chair and CEO Gary Newman has joined the BBC Commercial Board along with UK TV vet Claire Hungate, while Damon Buffini has been upped to Deputy Chair of the BBC Board. Newman and Hungate are two of a trio of appointments that also include Ian Griffiths, the former deputy CEO of market intelligence agency Kantar. From April 2023 for a term of at least three years, they will sit on the BBC’s board that oversees commercial activities including producer-distributor BBC Studios and post-production outfit BBC Studioworks at a time of change for the pubcaster. Newman is a huge appointment for the BBC and represents another foray into the commercial world by Director General Tim Davie , who has been steadily bringing in more execs from the private sector since he took over two years ago. Newman was Chairman & CEO of Fox Television Group, which included Fox Broadcasting Co. and Twentieth Century Fox Television, until its acquisition by The Walt Disney … [Read more...] about Former Fox Chair Gary Newman & UK TV Vet Claire Hungate Join BBC Commercial Board

Gallery Launch Gallery Before this suave guy in his snapback turned into a singer and songwriter, he was just chilling on a boat with his famous dad, kickin' it with his two bros and trying to make a name for himself in Los Angeles, California. After playing a small role on the comedy show "The Wonder Years," the lines were not blurred on whether he was going to make it big. When he's not working, you can find him beaming over his four kids on the 'gram. Need one more clue? He famously twerked on stage with Miley Cyrus. Can you guess who he is? … [Read more...] about Guess Who This Cool Guy Turned Into!

TMZSports.com WNBA superstar Angel McCoughtry , who spent three seasons in Russia playing basketball, says she will NOT hoop in Russia anymore ... after Brittney Griner was held captive in a cell for nearly 10 months, and was only freed after a high-profile prisoner swap. McCoughtry joined Babcock on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs weekdays on FS1 ) ... and reflected on the release of 32-year-old Griner, Angel's friend and former Team USA Olympic teammate in 2016 (they won gold). Getty "Oh my gosh, today is a celebration. Brittney is back, she's on solid ground," Angel told us, elated ... adding, "Knowing Brittney, she's a big teddy bear. Her personality is so bubbly. I couldn't imagine the conditions she's gone through." Brittney Griner, Viktor Bout Prisoner Swap In UAE Caught On Video Of course, in August, Brittney was sentenced to 9 years in a prison labor camp after a Russian court convicted her of bringing … [Read more...] about Angel McCoughtry Says She Wouldn’t Play Ball In Russia After Griner Saga

Getty Composite Paris Hilton 's ex-boo Chris Zylka is taking a second run at the altar -- we've learned he got down on one knee for actress Hailee Lautenbach . Sources tell TMZ ... Chris asked Hailee to be his wife a couple of weeks ago, as they were en route to the Seattle marathon -- in which Chris was supposed to be running in. While driving, Chris told Hailee he forgot his bib and made her start heading back to their Airbnb. When she turned down a particular street that was beautifully lit up, we're told he asked Hailee to pull over and step out of the car. She thought he just wanted to take the wheel, but instead got down and proposed. She said yes ... even though he didn't have a ring at the time. Frankly, we see that as a sign of true love ... it wasn't about a diamond! A few days later, Chris and Hailee -- who met working on the same film in 2020 -- told her parents, who offered up her grandmother's diamond … [Read more...] about Paris Hilton’s Ex Chris Zylka Engaged to Actress Hailee Lautenbach

TMZ.com There's growing suspicion T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are pumping the brakes on their relationship while ABC investigates their romance ... but we're told the couple's going full steam ahead. The 'GMA3' anchors have not been spotted together publicly since one week ago today when they signed off for the weekend, causing some to believe they've split. Sources connected to both Amy and T.J. tell us they're still "very much together," but have chosen to keep a low profile to not bring any more attention to the situation than what's already happened. Obviously, photos of them as a couple would only generate more buzz and conversation about the relationship -- exactly what ABC execs said they didn't want -- so, for now, they're staying out of the public eye until things get sorted out with ABC. William Farrington Amy was out solo on Wednesday walking her dog ... and before that, she was seen shopping last weekend, … [Read more...] about Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes Still Together Despite ‘GMA3’ Internal Review

TMZ.com Bam Margera is in a hospital battling a very serious case of pneumonia, complicated by COVID-19 ... TMZ has learned. Sources close to the situation tell us Bam was hospitalized in San Diego earlier this week. He then tested positive for Covid while in the hospital ... and since then we're told doctors decided to put him on a ventilator. He's being treated in ICU, but his condition is stable. Gallery Launch Gallery Getty As we reported, Bam's been in and out of rehab this year after he had completed a one-year treatment program for drug and alcohol abuse. Our sources say during one of his stints in rehab, he befriended an attorney who convinced him he could get him out of the court-ordered treatment and "free Bam." TMZ.com Since then, we've seen him partying it up in Atlanta in September, and hitting Las Vegas the following month. We're told Bam never completed his court order and many people close to … [Read more...] about Bam Margera Hospitalized with Pneumonia, Put On Ventilator

Kristen Stewart is to head the International Jury of the Berlinale 2023. The actor, screenwriter and director will chair the jury of the 73rd edition of the Berlin International Film Festival, which takes place in February 16 to 26. “Young, shining and with an impressive body of work behind her, Kristen Stewart is the perfect bridge between the U.S. and Europe,” said festival directors Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian. “From Bella Swan to the Princess of Wales she has given life to everlasting characters and is one of the most talented and multi-faceted actors of her generation.” Stewart is only 32 but has been an everpresent in the film world for two decades. She broke through opposite Jodie Foster in David Fincher’s Panic Room and achieved worldwide recognition with a leading role in the Twilight saga from 2008 to 2012. More recent credits include Clouds of Sils Maria, Personal Shopper and Spencer, the Princess Diana biopic for which she was Oscar … [Read more...] about Kristen Stewart To Lead 2023 Berlinale International Jury

EXCLUSIVE: Roku will not proceed with its ambitious jungle reality series Survival From Above but producer Caravan Media is in advanced stage talks with a UK network over taking on the show. Deadline understands Roku decided against moving forward with the format several weeks ago, though the ad-supported streamer, which operates in the U.S., UK, Canada and Latin America, declined to comment and so did Caravan. Roku unveiled the lofty eight-parter in June, branding it the first survival competition series set entirely in rainforest treetops, with 10 contestants aiming to be the ‘last person hanging’ while suspended 100 feet off the ground in Guyana, South America. Caravan Co-founder and CEO Dinah Lord was executive producer alongside Rafael Montserrat and Jane McGoldrick, with Kristina Obradovic as Production Consultant and Executive Casting and Talent Producer Charles Pheby also on board. Caravan was well into pre-production when Roku cancelled, with casting … [Read more...] about ‘Survival From Above’: Roku Cancels Reality Format Before Launch But Producer Caravan In Talks For UK Network Revival