Lesley Goldberg
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Striking Writers Blast Studios as Picketing Starts: “It’s Really Dumb to Strengthen Our Resolve on Day One”
At 10 designated sites across Los Angeles, striking WGA members articulated their many unresolved issues with AMPTP by calling pay disparity insane and comparing their treatment to that of "cogs in a machine." → Read More
Viewership Transparency, A.I. Among Issues Dividing Writers and Hollywood Companies in Contract Talks
Viewership-based residuals, artificial intelligence and minimum staffing for writers room are some of the issues that the WGA and the AMPTP disagree on. → Read More
FX’s ‘Alien’ TV Series Taps Sydney Chandler to Star
The ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and ‘Pistol’ alum is the first person to be cast in Noah Hawley’s new take on the beloved franchise. → Read More
How Networks and Streamers Are Prepping for a Potential Writers Strike
Some broadcast writers are working through their hiatus breaks as networks hand out early renewals and look to bulk up on scripts. → Read More
Disney Reorg: Dana Walden, Alan Bergman Gain Streaming, International; Rebecca Campbell to Exit
The new structure, previewed by CEO Bob Iger, eliminates Bob Chapek’s Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution group and returns business decisions to creatives. → Read More
CBS to Replace James Corden’s ‘Late Late Show’ With Stephen Colbert-Backed ‘@midnight’ Reboot
The comedic game show originally signed off in August 2017 after airing 600 episodes on Comedy Central. → Read More
Greg Berlanti Signs With CAA
The prolific showrunner is switching agencies after a long run at WME. → Read More
David Zaslav’s Next Big TV Licensing Pivot Begins
As HBO Max pulls 'Westworld' and plans $800 million to $1 billion in extra write-offs, its parent is leaning on third-party deals and a FAST channel to deliver cash. → Read More
AMC Networks to Undergo Layoffs As CEO Exits and Streaming Can’t Offset Linear TV Decline
The company, home to IFC, AMC+, Shudder, Acorn TV and Sundance TV, will see cuts to every operating area, wrote James Dolan, the company's chairman. → Read More
Mark Burnett Departing as Head of MGM Worldwide TV
The ‘Survivor’ mastermind follows film chiefs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy out the door as Amazon takes full control of the studio. → Read More
Ryan Murphy’s ‘Monster,’ ‘The Watcher’ Renewed at Netflix
Logo text After breakout successes from Ryan Murphy’s two latest Netflix series, the streamer is doubling (and tripling) down on both. Netflix has ordered two additional installments of Monster after huge viewing figures for its Jeffrey Dahmer-focused season and picked up a second season of The Watcher. The former will become an anthology series a […] → Read More
TV Premiere Dates 2022: The Complete Guide
TV and streaming premiere dates 2022: A comprehensive guide of launch dates for scripted and unscripted fare from broadcast, cable and premium networks and streaming services. → Read More
Warner Bros. Discovery to Shut Down Pipeline Programs for Writers, Directors
The company is also shuttering Stage 13, its short-form digital content studio that was dedicated to amplifying up-and-coming storytellers. → Read More
As Trevor Noah Exits, Comedy Central Finds Itself In Crisis Mode
'The Daily Show' host’s shocking departure leaves the brand in an unfunny place, lacking vision for the streaming era under leadership that partners claim is more interested in squeezing margins. → Read More
Peacock’s ‘Queer as Folk’ Canceled After One Season
Creator Stephen Dunn announced the news on social media on Friday. → Read More
Local TV Giant Nexstar Seals Deal to Buy 75 Percent Stake in The CW, Reshaping Broadcast Landscape
Nexstar will buy 75 percent of The CW from Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, with the entertainment giants retaining 12.5 percent stakes. → Read More
DC’s ‘Strange Adventures’ Scrapped at HBO Max
The axing predates the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, sources say; Kevin Smith relayed the news on his podcast. → Read More
‘The Bear’ Co-Showrunner on How FX/Hulu Cooked Up the Series of Summer
During an interview with THR's ‘TV’s Top 5’ podcast hosts Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg, Joanna Calo opens up about the Jeremy Allen White-starrer and how all the ingredients came together to create the culinary delight. → Read More
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Live Musical Planned for 30th Anniversary
Jon M. Chu will executive produce the two-hour, live-action/animated special with Hamish Hamilton onboard to direct. → Read More
Peter Rice Addresses Disney Exit in Final Staff Memo, Calls Tenure “A Pleasure and a Privilege”
The ouster caused shock throughout Hollywood as CEO Bob Chapek's era continues to generate debate. → Read More