The shakeups at Showtime continue. Showtime’s staff is being merged into its sister brand MTV Entertainment Studios, leaving nearly 120 Showtime staffers laid off in the transition, an individual with knowledge told IndieWire. Further, a number of the premium cable network’s veteran execs are exiting their current roles.
It’s unclear what departments are being impacted as part of the cuts, but Variety, which first reported the news, notes the layoffs could impact roughly 25 percent of Showtime’s staff.
New Showtime boss Chris McCarthy first announced in a memo to staff Monday morning that co-president Gary Levine would transition to an advisor role at what is now “Paramount+ with Showtime,” while co-president Jana Winograde is exiting her role. And in a follow-up note that mapped out the new organizational structure at the merged Showtime and MTV, McCarthy announced that four other executives would be departing.
Levine has been with...
It’s unclear what departments are being impacted as part of the cuts, but Variety, which first reported the news, notes the layoffs could impact roughly 25 percent of Showtime’s staff.
New Showtime boss Chris McCarthy first announced in a memo to staff Monday morning that co-president Gary Levine would transition to an advisor role at what is now “Paramount+ with Showtime,” while co-president Jana Winograde is exiting her role. And in a follow-up note that mapped out the new organizational structure at the merged Showtime and MTV, McCarthy announced that four other executives would be departing.
Levine has been with...
- 2/13/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
MTV Entertainment Studios and Showtime’s creative leadership teams are merging, with four more executives being laid off as the latter company’s upcoming consolidation with Paramount+ looms. Nina L. Diaz and Keith Cox will take on expanded roles as chief creative officer/president of content and president of scripted for Showtime/Mtves, respectively, reporting to Chris McCarthy.
News of the restructuring quickly follows McCarthy’s announcement earlier on Monday that Showtime co-presidents of entertainment Gary Levine and Jana Winograde’s roles would be eliminated; the former executive will take on a senior creative advisor role at the cable-streamer, while Winograde was let go as her position was consolidated. The shake-ups are a result of the larger ramifications of Showtime’s upcoming integration with Paramount+ later this year.
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News of the restructuring quickly follows McCarthy’s announcement earlier on Monday that Showtime co-presidents of entertainment Gary Levine and Jana Winograde’s roles would be eliminated; the former executive will take on a senior creative advisor role at the cable-streamer, while Winograde was let go as her position was consolidated. The shake-ups are a result of the larger ramifications of Showtime’s upcoming integration with Paramount+ later this year.
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- 2/13/2023
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
That didn’t take long at all: Just after revealing that Showtime co-presidents Jana Winograde and Gary Levine are stepping down from their current roles, with Winograde exiting entirely and Levine moving into an advisory position, parent company Paramount Global has revealed that the remaining Showtime team will be merging with sister brand MTV Entertainment Studios.
Within the combined entity — created as Showtime’s linear and streaming platforms are being integrated into Paramount+ and rebranded to Paramount+ With Showtime — a new leadership structure has been set by Paramount’s president and CEO of streaming Tom Ryan and president and CEO of Showtime and Paramount Media Networks Chris McCarthy.
In a memo to staff, McCarthy revealed the plan, noting that, as a result of the merging of departments, these execs will be leaving, along with with previously announced Winograde: Paramount Global Premium Group CFO and COO Michael Crotty; SVP of docs,...
Within the combined entity — created as Showtime’s linear and streaming platforms are being integrated into Paramount+ and rebranded to Paramount+ With Showtime — a new leadership structure has been set by Paramount’s president and CEO of streaming Tom Ryan and president and CEO of Showtime and Paramount Media Networks Chris McCarthy.
In a memo to staff, McCarthy revealed the plan, noting that, as a result of the merging of departments, these execs will be leaving, along with with previously announced Winograde: Paramount Global Premium Group CFO and COO Michael Crotty; SVP of docs,...
- 2/13/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
The full extent of the changes at Showtime have started to emerge as the premium cable network has set its new leadership team under Nina L. Diaz, with more executives leaving following the corporate restructure.
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Showtime will merge with MTV Entertainment Studios as power has been fully codified under Chris McCarthy, who is now President and CEO of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks ahead of its rebrand as Paramount+ with Showtime.
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Showtime will merge with MTV Entertainment Studios as power has been fully codified under Chris McCarthy, who is now President and CEO of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks ahead of its rebrand as Paramount+ with Showtime.
Docs chief Vinnie Malhotra is among a slew of executives exiting as part of the changes, which also includes Michael Crotty, who was COO and CFO,...
- 2/13/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
VH1 is launching a holiday movie slate and has drafted features from exec producers including Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx and Nick Cannon.
The ViacomCBS network is launching its Naughty or Nice strand at the end of November through December with five made-for-television movies – Adventures in Christmasing, The Bitch Who Stole Christmas, Hip Hop Family Christmas, Let’s Get Merried and Miracles Across 125th Street.
Adventures in Christmasing centers around Parker Baldwin, a highly successful and meticulous talk show host who plans everything to a T, finds her Christmas plans upended when her network persuades her to spend three days in the wild with superstar adventurer & television survivalist Finn Holt for a holiday television event. The two butt heads until they find themselves stranded together in the wild with no food, unreliable shelter and no form of communication. Unexpectedly impacting each other, they come to realize life is the greatest adventure.
The ViacomCBS network is launching its Naughty or Nice strand at the end of November through December with five made-for-television movies – Adventures in Christmasing, The Bitch Who Stole Christmas, Hip Hop Family Christmas, Let’s Get Merried and Miracles Across 125th Street.
Adventures in Christmasing centers around Parker Baldwin, a highly successful and meticulous talk show host who plans everything to a T, finds her Christmas plans upended when her network persuades her to spend three days in the wild with superstar adventurer & television survivalist Finn Holt for a holiday television event. The two butt heads until they find themselves stranded together in the wild with no food, unreliable shelter and no form of communication. Unexpectedly impacting each other, they come to realize life is the greatest adventure.
- 10/29/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedy Central announced its annual 31-day holiday extravaganza, featuring two new movies: “A Clüsterfünke Christmas,” debuting Dec. 4, and “Hot Mess Holiday,” premiering Dec. 11.
Both of these movies will air at 7 p.m. The network will announce additional titles for its”31 Days of Going Home for the Holidays” programming slate at a later date.
“A Clüsterfünke Christmas” stars Vella Lovell, Cheyenne Jackson, Ryan McPartlin, Nils Hognestad, Rachel Dratch and Ana Gasteyer and follows the story of real estate executive Holly who heads to a small town to buy the quaint Clüsterfünke Inn and transform it into a resort. While meeting the owners, Holly finds herself distracted by their handsome nephew Frank. It is a parody of more traditional holiday rom-coms.
Anna Dokoza directs “A Clüsterfünke Christmas,” which was written by Dratch and Gasteyer, who also executive produce alongside Meghan Hooper, Trevor Rose, Josh Van Houdt, Danielle von Zerneck, Jamie Goehring and Shawn Williamson.
Both of these movies will air at 7 p.m. The network will announce additional titles for its”31 Days of Going Home for the Holidays” programming slate at a later date.
“A Clüsterfünke Christmas” stars Vella Lovell, Cheyenne Jackson, Ryan McPartlin, Nils Hognestad, Rachel Dratch and Ana Gasteyer and follows the story of real estate executive Holly who heads to a small town to buy the quaint Clüsterfünke Inn and transform it into a resort. While meeting the owners, Holly finds herself distracted by their handsome nephew Frank. It is a parody of more traditional holiday rom-coms.
Anna Dokoza directs “A Clüsterfünke Christmas,” which was written by Dratch and Gasteyer, who also executive produce alongside Meghan Hooper, Trevor Rose, Josh Van Houdt, Danielle von Zerneck, Jamie Goehring and Shawn Williamson.
- 10/29/2021
- by Katie Song and Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
The fierce queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race will collide with original cast members of The Brady Bunch for a Pride crossover event from Paramount+ and MTV Entertainment Studios.
Set to drop Wednesday, June 30 exclusively on Paramount+, Dragging The Classics: The Brady Bunch will see Barry Williams, Christopher Knight and Mike Lookinland play Mike Brady, Peter Brady and Bobby Brady, respectively. Eve Plumb and Susan Olsen will also return as Lucy and Margie, respectively.
Filling the gaps are Drag Race superstars. All Stars 5 winner Shea Couleé will appear as Marcia Brady, Drag Race season six winner Bianca Del Rio as Carol Brady, Ben DeLaCreme as Greg Brady and Kylie Sonique Love as Jan Brady. Additional participating Drag Race queens are Nina West as Alice and Kandy Muse as Cindy Brady.
The special will also feature appearances from RuPaul as Wig Attendant and Michelle Visage as Helen.
Dragging The Classics: The...
Set to drop Wednesday, June 30 exclusively on Paramount+, Dragging The Classics: The Brady Bunch will see Barry Williams, Christopher Knight and Mike Lookinland play Mike Brady, Peter Brady and Bobby Brady, respectively. Eve Plumb and Susan Olsen will also return as Lucy and Margie, respectively.
Filling the gaps are Drag Race superstars. All Stars 5 winner Shea Couleé will appear as Marcia Brady, Drag Race season six winner Bianca Del Rio as Carol Brady, Ben DeLaCreme as Greg Brady and Kylie Sonique Love as Jan Brady. Additional participating Drag Race queens are Nina West as Alice and Kandy Muse as Cindy Brady.
The special will also feature appearances from RuPaul as Wig Attendant and Michelle Visage as Helen.
Dragging The Classics: The...
- 6/23/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
It's one and done for Muva Rose. VH1 has cancelled the Amber Rose Show, after just one season. The fact that the talk show would not return for season two was mentioned as an aside in a Deadline interview with MTV, VH1, and Logo President Chris McCarthy.Jay McGraw, Dr. Phil McGraw, Carla Pennington, Patty Ciano and Jeff Hudson executive produced the Amber Rose Show for Stage 29 Productions. Rose and Walter Mosley executive produced for Behind Her Shades Entertainment. Nina L. Diaz and Trevor Rose executive produced for VH1.Read More…...
- 4/14/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
If we could send Prince Harry a message, it would be this: "We get it - your smile is enough to make any rational human being weak at the knees. You don't have to keep teasing us, Ok?" Unfortunately, he has way more important things on his mind, like his recent trip to Nottingham, England, on Wednesday for an official visit to the Full Effect and Coach Core projects. Like many of the other organizations Harry works with, these two groups are supported by The Royal Foundation to give young people better opportunities in life through mentoring, intervention, and training. The ridiculously handsome royal had his trademark grin on display while giving a speech to the crowd, watching a few dance and musical performances, and personally presenting graduates of the program with their certificates. He also made time to chat with onlookers outside and shared quite a few laughs with Trevor Rose,...
- 2/1/2017
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
Prince Harry made an important stop at the Russell Youth Centre in Nottingham, UK, on Wednesday. The young royal was on hand to chat, mingle, and of course, play with children and teenagers during his visits. It didn't take too long for Harry to make himself comfortable; shortly after arriving in an SUV, he shed his suit jacket and joined a group of youngsters for a game of football, asked them about their ice skating skills, and goofed off with Trevor Rose, the manager of the community center, at a music recording studio. Prince Harry's efforts were part of Full Effect, a project that aims to improve the opportunities for young people and reduce youth violence in the St. Ann's neighborhood of Nottingham. Harry's older brother, Prince William, shared his own adorable moments with kids earlier this week during a visit to Scotland. William definitely got the rockstar treatment,...
- 10/26/2016
- by Brittney Stephens
- Popsugar.com
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