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EXCLUSIVE : Sean Combs ’ cable network Revolt TV is undergoing a leadership change with Roma Khanna stepping down as CEO. Former MGM and NBCU exec Khanna, who was named CEO in September 2017 , will move into a new role as adviser to the Revolt TV senior team and shareholders. Colin McIntosh, EVP and Head of Finance and Operations, and Detavio Samuels, COO and Head of Content, will take on the additional role of Co-Heads of Revolt and take over the day-to-day leadership of the company. They will report to Combs Enterprises COO Tarik Brooks. During Khanna’s three years in charge of the network, Revolt has launched shows including State of the Culture and Revolt Black News and has expanded its distribution with packages on AT&T platforms, Mediacom and OTT outlets including Philo and Sling. Launched in October 2013, Revolt was among the new minority-owned channels Comcast committed to carry when seeking approval for its merger with NBCUniversal. For more … [Read more...] about Sean Combs’ Revolt TV Announces New Leadership, Roma Khanna Steps Down As CEO

Former MGM Studios TV Group & Digital president Roma Khanna has been named CEO of Revolt Media and TV. At the music-themed digital cable network, founded by chairman Sean Combs and backed by Comcast, Khanna will fill the void left by the departure of original Revolt TV CEO Keith T. Clinkscales who left a year ago. Khanna, who will report to the Board of Directors and Combs, will be tasked with expanding Revolt’s presence across multiple platforms globally and produce and distribute premium short- and long-form content under the Revolt brand. “As Revolt continues to grow as a brand and expand globally, I knew we needed a seasoned executive with a proven track record to keep the momentum going and help me lead the network into the future,” said Combs. “Roma is that person. She has the experience and tenacity to build on Revolt’s success and as we continue to influence content and culture around the world.” Related Story Sean 'Diddy' Combs Starts Political … [Read more...] about Roma Khanna Named CEO Of Sean Combs’ Revolt Media & TV

Resurrection , a film from The Bible producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett that follows the immediate aftermath of Jesus’ crucifixion, will premiere on Discovery+ on March 27. In Resurrection , Jesus’ followers are hunted, leaderless and desperately searching for understanding, but when Jesus rises from death, they realize that hope didn’t die on the cross. It lives on in them. A production from MGM and LightWorkers, a division of MGM, Resurrection is produced by Downey, Burnett and The Bible showrunner Richard Bedser. “Faithful audiences crave content that speaks to their faith and values, and we can think of no better home for this film than discovery+. David Zaslav and his team have created an incredible home for family friendly entertainment,” said Downey and Burnett. “We look forward to sharing Resurrection ’s ultimate story of hope with the discovery+ viewers and are grateful to be able to share this epic story with families just in time for the Easter … [Read more...] about ‘Resurrection’ Feature From ‘The Bible’ Producers To Premiere On Discovery+

EXCLUSIVE: The Cosby Show alumna Phylicia Rashad has teamed with Virgin River executive producers Roma Roth and Christopher E. Perry to executive produce and possibly star (schedule permitting) in a series adaptation of Emily March’s ongoing 18-part novel series Eternity Springs . Writer John E. Pogue ( Beauty and The Beast, Everwood ) is attached to pen the series adaptation. Reel World Management’s Roth and Perry will executive produce with Rashad and Pogue. RWM’s Rosana Roth will serve as co-producer. A network is not yet attached. RWM and Rashad are preparing to take the series to market. The storyline is still under wraps, but producers say the show will explore important and meaningful present-day issues while appealing to a diverse and multi-generational audience. “We are excited to collaborate with Phylicia Rashad, an extraordinary, talented actor whose impressive body of work not only laid the foundation for inclusivity but opened the door to … [Read more...] about Phylicia Rashad To Exec Produce & Possibly Star In Emily March’s ‘Eternity Springs’ In Works For Television

Apple has finalized a multi-year overall deal with Alfonso Cuarón, the Oscar-winning Roma and Gravity filmmaker. Under the pact, which has been in the works for some time, Cuarón through his production company Esperanto Filmoj will develop TV projects exclusively for Apple TV+, the tech giant’s new streaming service that is prepping for its November 1 launch. No other details have been made available, but we hear the pact spans five years and is a state-of-the-art deal. Cuarón’s TV development will be exclusive to Apple+. On some of it, he is expected to collaborate with longtime partner Anonymous Content where the filmmaker has a non-exclusive deal. He also plans to team up with other creative collaborators. Cuarón’s longtime producing partner Gabriela Rodriguez will run Esperanto Filmoj’s day-to-day operations out of its London headquarters. Related Story Oscar-Winning 'Roma' Director Alfonso Cuarón Signs With WME The Mexican filmmaker is coming off … [Read more...] about Oscar Winner Alfonso Cuarón Inks Overall TV Deal With Apple