In April 2004, ABC was wrapping its third consecutive season in last place among adults 18-49. Then-rising star Disney cable executive Anne Sweeney was brought in, greatly expanding her portfolio to include the struggling broadcast network and its sister studio along with her oversight of Disney’s cable properties. She’s had successes — most notably the gutsy 2010 move to install Ben Sherwood , then considered a polarizing figure, as head of ABC News, as he went on to revitalize Good Morning America and take the morning ratings lead away from incumbent Today. (Sherwood’s morning success has him already tipped for a Jeff Zucker-type career trajectory to a big network job at ABC.) Related: Disney/ABC TV Group President Anne Sweeney To Exit In January 2015 To Become TV Director But there has been little change in primetime. There was an initial momentum brought in by three shows developed by the dismissed ABC executives when Sweeney and her lieutenant Steve … [Read more...] about Anne Sweeney’s Legacy: Her Hits, Misses & Contribution To Breaking The Glass Ceiling
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‘Rugrats’: Original Voice Cast Members To Reunite For Series Revival At Paramount+
The Rugrats gang is coming back in more ways than one. Nickelodeon has revealed that the voice cast behind the original 1991 animated series will reprise their roles for the revival show at Paramount+. Returning to voice the iconic cartoon toddlers are E.G. Daily (Tommy Pickles), Nancy Cartwright (Chuckie Finster), Cheryl Chase (Angelica Pickles), Cree Summer (Susie Carmichael) and Kath Soucie (Phil and Lil DeVille). The CG-reimagining of the beloved series follows the toddlers as they explore the world and beyond from their pint-sized and wildly imaginative point-of-view. You can watch a first-look clip above. “Rugrats is one of the most iconic cartoons recognized by fans around the globe, and this original version is one we are taking great care and pride in creating for a brand-new audience,” said Ramsey Naito, President, Nickelodeon Animation. “Having the voice cast behind these special characters come together is one of the essential pieces to making the show … [Read more...] about ‘Rugrats’: Original Voice Cast Members To Reunite For Series Revival At Paramount+
Betty Thomas To Receive DGA’s Robert Aldrich Award; Special Service Awards To Brian Frankish & Joyce Thomas
Trailblazing director Betty Thomas will receive the DGA ’s prestigious Robert B. Aldrich Award for her “extraordinary service to the guild and its members” at the 73rd Annual DGA Awards. Veteran UPM Brian E. Frankish and longtime CBS operations’ associate director Joyce Thomas will receive special awards for their service to the guild and the industry. The awards show will be held on April 10, but the DGA isn’t saying yet whether it will be virtual or not. All three recipients have long histories of service to the guild. Betty Thomas serves as the DGA’s secretary-treasurer – the guild’s second-highest elected officer. “Betty means so much to our guild,” said DGA president Thomas Schlamme . “No matter how busy she’s been throughout her remarkable, ceiling-shattering directing career, she’s always placed service to her fellow members among her highest priorities, fighting for their creative and economic rights. And from the very beginning, she has been a … [Read more...] about Betty Thomas To Receive DGA’s Robert Aldrich Award; Special Service Awards To Brian Frankish & Joyce Thomas
Army of the Dead Footage Showcases Zack Snyder’s First Time Out as a Cinematographer
Zack Snyder's upcoming zombie-heist film has dropped its first footage with the Army of the Dead trailer , and the sneak peak promises an experience for viewers filled with chaos, thrilsl, captivating intensity, and lots and lots of blood. Zack Snyder has earlier shared a still from his sets of Army of the Dead , revealing how his zombies would look like; but with this full-blown teaser, we now know that we are actually going to see the real "army of the dead" doing some damage unlike the one in Game of Thrones . The Army of the Dead trailer opens up with a view of devastated Las Vegas; kind of like a destroyed Wayne Manor and Hall of Justice in the Justice League teaser. There's this vibe of a dystopian future, where cities have gone empty. The trailer then shows a glimpse of Dave Bautista and Matthias Schweighöfer prepping up in a circle with the others to probably do some zombie-killing before leading us to what looks like the start of the zombie apocalypse from a … [Read more...] about Army of the Dead Footage Showcases Zack Snyder’s First Time Out as a Cinematographer
What is Paramount+? Here’s What to Know About the New Streaming Service
Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Paramount+, a new, updated version of the CBS All Access streaming service is officially launching on March 4. It’s the latest entrant in the “streaming wars,” which includes NBC’s Peacock , Discovery+ , Disney+ , HBO Max , and established services like Netflix and Hulu We’ve compiled everything you need to know about Paramount+ right here, so you can decide whether it’s worth it for you. It’s A Great Deal Compared To Most Streaming Services, Especially Right Now Paramount+ costs $4.99 per month for a basic plan, or $9.99 for an ad-free subscription. This puts it on par with services like Discovery+ , which costs $5.99 per month, and NBC’s Peacock , which has a limited free tier but costs $9.99 for a premium plan. Related This Special … [Read more...] about What is Paramount+? Here’s What to Know About the New Streaming Service