A docuseries on Bon Jovi is headed to Hulu.
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story will premiere on April 26, Hulu announced Monday. Although it’s unclear which members will be featured, a press release boasts that that four-part series will include the “full cooperation from all past and present members of Bon Jovi.”
Throughout its history, the group included keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, Guitarist Phil X, and bassist Hugh McDonald. Alec John Such, the group’s original bassist, left the band in 1994 and died in 2022, while Richie Sambora,...
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story will premiere on April 26, Hulu announced Monday. Although it’s unclear which members will be featured, a press release boasts that that four-part series will include the “full cooperation from all past and present members of Bon Jovi.”
Throughout its history, the group included keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, Guitarist Phil X, and bassist Hugh McDonald. Alec John Such, the group’s original bassist, left the band in 1994 and died in 2022, while Richie Sambora,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Noah Oppenheim, president of NBC News since early 2017, will leave the organization in an unorthodox shake-up that will elevate three different executives, effectively separating the massive news outlet into different pieces, all of which will report to Cesar Conde, chairman of NBCUniversal’s portfolio of news assets.
Under a new structure, Libby Leist, the NBC News executive who oversees “Today,” and Janelle Rodriguez, the NBC News executive who supervises the streaming outlet NBC News Now, will both report to Conde. They will be joined by Rebecca Blumenstein, a senior editor at The New York Times who will take up the role of president of editorial for NBC News and who will also report to Conde. Blumenstein is charged with oversight of editorial, news gathering, bureaus, field operations, booking, “Meet the Press,” “Dateline,” and NBC News Studios.
The reorganization means that NBC News’ most popular programs will no longer be under...
Under a new structure, Libby Leist, the NBC News executive who oversees “Today,” and Janelle Rodriguez, the NBC News executive who supervises the streaming outlet NBC News Now, will both report to Conde. They will be joined by Rebecca Blumenstein, a senior editor at The New York Times who will take up the role of president of editorial for NBC News and who will also report to Conde. Blumenstein is charged with oversight of editorial, news gathering, bureaus, field operations, booking, “Meet the Press,” “Dateline,” and NBC News Studios.
The reorganization means that NBC News’ most popular programs will no longer be under...
- 1/11/2023
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Mark Hoffman is stepping down as the longtime head of CNBC in September, and will be succeeded by NBCU executive Kc Sullivan.
The leadership change, to take place on Sept. 12, will mark the end of Hoffman’s tenure at the network, one of the longest in cable news channel history.
Cesar Conde, chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group, said in a statement, “The growth and success of CNBC over so many years is a testament to Mark’s leadership over a nearly three-decade-long career marked by many wins along the way. During his tenure, CNBC became a world leader and every year it has grown better and stronger. It continues to expand both domestically and internationally through new platforms and plays an essential role in keeping audiences and markets informed in real time about consequential issues and events.”
Hoffman first joined CNBC in 1997, then left three years later to lead...
The leadership change, to take place on Sept. 12, will mark the end of Hoffman’s tenure at the network, one of the longest in cable news channel history.
Cesar Conde, chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group, said in a statement, “The growth and success of CNBC over so many years is a testament to Mark’s leadership over a nearly three-decade-long career marked by many wins along the way. During his tenure, CNBC became a world leader and every year it has grown better and stronger. It continues to expand both domestically and internationally through new platforms and plays an essential role in keeping audiences and markets informed in real time about consequential issues and events.”
Hoffman first joined CNBC in 1997, then left three years later to lead...
- 8/16/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
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“It’s patience, it’s empathy, it’s trying to really listen to someone and their concerns, both in an interview and also in conversations about whether they’re going to give an interview, and also it’s bringing yourself,” says Ronan Farrow, one of the most consequential investigative journalists of our time, when asked during a recent recording of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast how he makes subjects comfortable enough to open up to him about their deepest and darkest secrets. The 34-year-old son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen continues, “I have a double-edged sword: It’s a painful thing that people know a lot more about me than I know about them, generally, in any interaction, and it’s not all great stuff — but I can’t change that. All I can do is be open and vulnerable about that.
“It’s patience, it’s empathy, it’s trying to really listen to someone and their concerns, both in an interview and also in conversations about whether they’re going to give an interview, and also it’s bringing yourself,” says Ronan Farrow, one of the most consequential investigative journalists of our time, when asked during a recent recording of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast how he makes subjects comfortable enough to open up to him about their deepest and darkest secrets. The 34-year-old son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen continues, “I have a double-edged sword: It’s a painful thing that people know a lot more about me than I know about them, generally, in any interaction, and it’s not all great stuff — but I can’t change that. All I can do is be open and vulnerable about that.
- 6/20/2022
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A day after The Daily Beast reported MSNBC almost brought back ex-host Keith Olbermann to replace Rachel Maddow, Olbermann has weighed in, filling in more details — from his perspective — about the matter, including his reported conflict with Rachel Maddow.
Among other things, Olbermann conceded he may have started that conflict with Maddow by his actions in 2011. He also specifically accused ex-NBC News boss Andy Lack of plotting to fire Lawrence O’Donnell and give O’Donnell’s show to Olbermann nearly a year before that whole thing became public drama.
You can read the Daily Beast’s story here, but the upshot: According to their reporting, MSNBC wanted to bring Olbermann back to host a show in the time slot currently occupied by “The Rachel Maddow Show.” According to Db, Maddow, who is of course pivoting to a new role at the network starting later this year, personally vetoed a potential Olbermann deal.
Among other things, Olbermann conceded he may have started that conflict with Maddow by his actions in 2011. He also specifically accused ex-NBC News boss Andy Lack of plotting to fire Lawrence O’Donnell and give O’Donnell’s show to Olbermann nearly a year before that whole thing became public drama.
You can read the Daily Beast’s story here, but the upshot: According to their reporting, MSNBC wanted to bring Olbermann back to host a show in the time slot currently occupied by “The Rachel Maddow Show.” According to Db, Maddow, who is of course pivoting to a new role at the network starting later this year, personally vetoed a potential Olbermann deal.
- 3/18/2022
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
After Rachel Maddow signed a new multi-year deal with MSNBC and NBCUniversal, there were reports that she ultimately will scale back her schedule to as little as once-a-week. That would leave the network with the potential loss of the nightly show, with no obvious successor.
In an interview with Deadline after Maddow’s deal was signed, MSNBC president Rashida Jones was asked whether, with the new agreement, Maddow will continue to host her show five nights a week. “Her show will continue as she’s doing it now,” she said. “One of the things we are looking at is she is so interested and excited in doing things in so many different areas within NBCUniversal, so we are figuring out how to juggle all of that, but her show continues on.” As for the longer term, Jones suggests that details are still being worked out.
The potential for change in...
In an interview with Deadline after Maddow’s deal was signed, MSNBC president Rashida Jones was asked whether, with the new agreement, Maddow will continue to host her show five nights a week. “Her show will continue as she’s doing it now,” she said. “One of the things we are looking at is she is so interested and excited in doing things in so many different areas within NBCUniversal, so we are figuring out how to juggle all of that, but her show continues on.” As for the longer term, Jones suggests that details are still being worked out.
The potential for change in...
- 9/3/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Rachel Maddow will be staying at MSNBC, as sources confirmed on Sunday that she has signed a multi-year agreement with the network and NBCUniversal. In addition to her show, Maddow will be developing projects in a new partnership with NBCU, according to a person familiar with the matter. Further details were not immediately disclosed. Earlier this month, sources said that Maddow was considering the possibility of exiting the news network, where she hosts its No. 1 program. The Rachel Maddow Show, after her contract expires next year. There were reports that she was looking to start a new venture, and that she was looking for a change amid the demands of a five-night-a-week schedule. Her show, which launched in 2008, also has a demanding, five-night-a-week schedule. But the reports also came amid the push-pull of contract negotiations, as the stakes were high for the network and Rashida Jones, who became MSNBC’s new president in February.
- 8/22/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Rachel Maddow is considering the possibility of exiting MSNBC when her contract ends next year, albeit negotiations on her future are continuing between her representatives and the network.
“Nothing has been decided. We are deep into it with NBCUniversal and Rachel has an excellent relationship with them,” said Mark Shapiro, the president of Endeavor Co., who is representing Maddow along with CEO Ari Emanuel.
A source confirmed a report in The Daily Beast, which first reported on the possibility that Maddow might exit the network, with the top reason being the ongoing demands of a five-night-a-week show.
Maddow is MSNBC’s No. 1 personality, and her show has been in the Top 5 of all programs on the news networks. In July, The Rachel Maddow Show averaged 2.29 million viewers, behind Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight, Hannity and The Five. But ratings across the cable news networks have fallen sharply since last year,...
“Nothing has been decided. We are deep into it with NBCUniversal and Rachel has an excellent relationship with them,” said Mark Shapiro, the president of Endeavor Co., who is representing Maddow along with CEO Ari Emanuel.
A source confirmed a report in The Daily Beast, which first reported on the possibility that Maddow might exit the network, with the top reason being the ongoing demands of a five-night-a-week show.
Maddow is MSNBC’s No. 1 personality, and her show has been in the Top 5 of all programs on the news networks. In July, The Rachel Maddow Show averaged 2.29 million viewers, behind Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight, Hannity and The Five. But ratings across the cable news networks have fallen sharply since last year,...
- 8/12/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Rachel Maddow, MSNBC’s most-watched anchor, is considering leaving the network next year at the end of her contract, the latest in a wave of newsroom personnel rethinking their future after a torrid stretch spent covering the pandemic and the Trump administration.
Maddow, who has held forth on MSNBC at 9 p.m. since September of 2008, when she used to follow Keith Olbermann, is in the midst of discussing whether she wants to stay at the NBCUniversal-owned network for another term, according to people familiar with the matter. Maddow, who is being counseled in talks by Mark Shapiro, president of the large Endeavor talent-representation holding company, as well as Ari Emanuel, the company’s CEO, is mulling work-life balance and other possible media ventures as she considers her next steps, these people said,
Maddow’s negotiations were previously reported by The Daily Beast. MSNBC declined to comment on any talks...
Maddow, who has held forth on MSNBC at 9 p.m. since September of 2008, when she used to follow Keith Olbermann, is in the midst of discussing whether she wants to stay at the NBCUniversal-owned network for another term, according to people familiar with the matter. Maddow, who is being counseled in talks by Mark Shapiro, president of the large Endeavor talent-representation holding company, as well as Ari Emanuel, the company’s CEO, is mulling work-life balance and other possible media ventures as she considers her next steps, these people said,
Maddow’s negotiations were previously reported by The Daily Beast. MSNBC declined to comment on any talks...
- 8/12/2021
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Newsrooms have been dominating the news lately. Just last week alone, both ABC News and CBS News named new leaders and Reuters News Service tapped a new editor-in-chief.
Earlier this year, MSNBC installed a new president to succeed veteran Phil Griffin, who had worked at the network since its launch in 1996.
The recent changes in the senior ranks of these various news outlets reflect a much more diverse field of executives — a welcome change to what has largely been a white male-governed business for decades.
ABC News’ newly hired president, Kim Godwin, previously with CBS News, will become the first Black executive to run a broadcast network news operation when she takes over for James Goldston next month.
Rashida Jones, who had worked at NBCUniversal, became the first Black executive to lead one of the big three cable news networks.
Reuters promoted Italian journalist Alessandra Galloni to editor-in-chief, making her...
Earlier this year, MSNBC installed a new president to succeed veteran Phil Griffin, who had worked at the network since its launch in 1996.
The recent changes in the senior ranks of these various news outlets reflect a much more diverse field of executives — a welcome change to what has largely been a white male-governed business for decades.
ABC News’ newly hired president, Kim Godwin, previously with CBS News, will become the first Black executive to run a broadcast network news operation when she takes over for James Goldston next month.
Rashida Jones, who had worked at NBCUniversal, became the first Black executive to lead one of the big three cable news networks.
Reuters promoted Italian journalist Alessandra Galloni to editor-in-chief, making her...
- 4/21/2021
- by Claudia Eller
- Variety Film + TV
CBS is searching for a successor to succeed Susan Zirinsky to lead its news division.
Zirinsky plans to step down after a two-year tenure as president of CBS News, according to sources. The Wall Street Journal first reported on her plans, and that she is nearing a deal to take a production partnership with parent ViacomCBS.
In addition to her title as president of CBS News, Zirinsky has also retained her title of senior executive producer. She first joined the network in 1972, and she has had a legendary career as news producer.
Zirinsky and a CBS News spokesperson declined to comment.
During her tenure as CBS News president, Zirinsky overhauled the news division, moving CBS Evening News to Washington, D.C. with a new anchor, Norah O’Donnell, and executive producer, Jay Shaylor. Her changes also included a shakeup of the CBS This Morning anchor team, with Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil...
Zirinsky plans to step down after a two-year tenure as president of CBS News, according to sources. The Wall Street Journal first reported on her plans, and that she is nearing a deal to take a production partnership with parent ViacomCBS.
In addition to her title as president of CBS News, Zirinsky has also retained her title of senior executive producer. She first joined the network in 1972, and she has had a legendary career as news producer.
Zirinsky and a CBS News spokesperson declined to comment.
During her tenure as CBS News president, Zirinsky overhauled the news division, moving CBS Evening News to Washington, D.C. with a new anchor, Norah O’Donnell, and executive producer, Jay Shaylor. Her changes also included a shakeup of the CBS This Morning anchor team, with Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil...
- 4/13/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Kim Godwin, a longtime CBS News executive, is poised to become next president of ABC News.
Sources said that Godwin is being tapped to fill the position of James Goldston, who announced in January that he was stepping down as of March 31.
Godwin would be the first Black woman to run a broadcast network news operation. She currently serves as executive vice president of news for the network, with oversight of the national desks, foreign desks and bureaus. She joined the network in 2007, and served as executive director for development and diversity. She also was a senior broadcast producer for CBS Evening News.
Last year, the National Association of Black Journalists honored Godwin with the Ida B. Wells Award, given to those who provide distinguished leadership in increasing access and opportunities to people of color in journalism and improving the coverage of communities of color.
NBC News’ Dylan Byers first reported on Godwin’s selection.
Sources said that Godwin is being tapped to fill the position of James Goldston, who announced in January that he was stepping down as of March 31.
Godwin would be the first Black woman to run a broadcast network news operation. She currently serves as executive vice president of news for the network, with oversight of the national desks, foreign desks and bureaus. She joined the network in 2007, and served as executive director for development and diversity. She also was a senior broadcast producer for CBS Evening News.
Last year, the National Association of Black Journalists honored Godwin with the Ida B. Wells Award, given to those who provide distinguished leadership in increasing access and opportunities to people of color in journalism and improving the coverage of communities of color.
NBC News’ Dylan Byers first reported on Godwin’s selection.
- 4/9/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
CNN announced changes to its weekday morning and dayside lineup Wednesday, including new assignments for Victor Blackwell, Ana Cabrera, Alisyn Camerota and Brianna Keilar. The news network also unveiled new roles for Jim Acosta and Boris Sanchez on weekends, with all changes effective in April.
The net said Laura Jarrett and Christine Romans will continue to anchor Early Start from 5-6 am.
John Berman and Brianna Keilar will anchor New Day from 6-9 am, weekdays. Keilar most recently anchored CNN Right Now from 1-3pm weekdays. Prior to that, she was CNN’s White House correspondent during the Obama Administration. Berman has been co-anchor of New Day for the last two and a half years.
Poppy Harlow and Jim Sciutto will continue to anchor CNN Newsroom from 9-11 am.
Kate Bolduan will continue to anchor At this Hour from 11am-noon.
John King will continue to anchor Inside Politics with John King weekdays from noon-1pm.
The net said Laura Jarrett and Christine Romans will continue to anchor Early Start from 5-6 am.
John Berman and Brianna Keilar will anchor New Day from 6-9 am, weekdays. Keilar most recently anchored CNN Right Now from 1-3pm weekdays. Prior to that, she was CNN’s White House correspondent during the Obama Administration. Berman has been co-anchor of New Day for the last two and a half years.
Poppy Harlow and Jim Sciutto will continue to anchor CNN Newsroom from 9-11 am.
Kate Bolduan will continue to anchor At this Hour from 11am-noon.
John King will continue to anchor Inside Politics with John King weekdays from noon-1pm.
- 2/17/2021
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
The leadership of several prominent TV-news outlets has changed in recent months. But a similar transition will not be taking place at Fox News.
Suzanne Scott, the CEO of Fox News Media, has extended her contract to continue leading the large unit, which is the biggest financial contributor to Fox Corporation. Scott’s new term, said to be part of a new “multi-year” deal, was announced by Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch on a call with investors Tuesday.
“Suzanne’s stellar leadership and business acumen is evident across Fox News Media. Her investments in the people and purpose of Fox News have enabled us to shatter ratings records, build a leading multi-platform news brand and create a more collaborative and inclusive internal culture,” said Murdoch, in a statement. “Suzanne’s track record of success, innovative sprit and dedication to excellence make her the ideal person to continue to lead and grow Fox News.
Suzanne Scott, the CEO of Fox News Media, has extended her contract to continue leading the large unit, which is the biggest financial contributor to Fox Corporation. Scott’s new term, said to be part of a new “multi-year” deal, was announced by Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch on a call with investors Tuesday.
“Suzanne’s stellar leadership and business acumen is evident across Fox News Media. Her investments in the people and purpose of Fox News have enabled us to shatter ratings records, build a leading multi-platform news brand and create a more collaborative and inclusive internal culture,” said Murdoch, in a statement. “Suzanne’s track record of success, innovative sprit and dedication to excellence make her the ideal person to continue to lead and grow Fox News.
- 2/9/2021
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Jeff Zucker, the colorful TV executive who helped breathe new life and relevance into the CNN cable-news network, expects to leave the outlet when his contract lapses at the end of 2021.
The executive told staffers of his decision in a meeting Thursday morning.
“This organization has been through a lot. I’d like to be here to get us all back to a new normal, one that feels much more like it once did around here,” Zucker said during the outlet’s regular morning call among producers, according to people present. “So, as a result, I am going to stay and finish my current contract — which, as I said, will keep me here until the end of this year. At that point, I do expect to move on.” He made his announcement after CNN has enjoyed a noticeable surge in viewership, and recently finished January as the most-watched network in...
The executive told staffers of his decision in a meeting Thursday morning.
“This organization has been through a lot. I’d like to be here to get us all back to a new normal, one that feels much more like it once did around here,” Zucker said during the outlet’s regular morning call among producers, according to people present. “So, as a result, I am going to stay and finish my current contract — which, as I said, will keep me here until the end of this year. At that point, I do expect to move on.” He made his announcement after CNN has enjoyed a noticeable surge in viewership, and recently finished January as the most-watched network in...
- 2/4/2021
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Updated, with additional comments from Zucker: Jeff Zucker told employees on Thursday that he will remain in his post overseeing CNN, ending speculation for now that he will exit.
“I am going to stay and finish my current contract, which, as I said, will keep me here until the end of this year,” Zucker told employees. “At that point, I do expect to move on. But that is almost a year from now. That’s a long time.”
He added that “the truth is, back in November and December, I had basically decided that it was time to move on now. But since then, I’ve had a change of heart. And I want to stay. Not forever, but for another year. And I feel really good about this decision.”
Although there had been a lot of speculation that Zucker would exit after the election, in recent weeks employees have predicted that Zucker would stay,...
“I am going to stay and finish my current contract, which, as I said, will keep me here until the end of this year,” Zucker told employees. “At that point, I do expect to move on. But that is almost a year from now. That’s a long time.”
He added that “the truth is, back in November and December, I had basically decided that it was time to move on now. But since then, I’ve had a change of heart. And I want to stay. Not forever, but for another year. And I feel really good about this decision.”
Although there had been a lot of speculation that Zucker would exit after the election, in recent weeks employees have predicted that Zucker would stay,...
- 2/4/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Rashida Jones, who took the helm of MSNBC on Monday, unveiled a new organizational structure that puts greater emphasis on the difference between breaking news programming, and analysis and opinion shows.
Jones also said that the network, seeking to expand longform content, would be adding a head of documentary acquisitions, with an announcement in the coming weeks.
In a memo to staff, Jones wrote, “One of our key priorities for 2021 is to make sure news consumers clearly understand the value of – and differences between – the two main types of content we offer: coverage of live and breaking news, and insightful analysis and perspectives. Both genres are critical to our future success, and both genres need to exist in a clear and compelling form on every single platform where news consumers go – which is why we are going to realign to better support them both.”
Dan Arnall will serve as senior vice president of news programming,...
Jones also said that the network, seeking to expand longform content, would be adding a head of documentary acquisitions, with an announcement in the coming weeks.
In a memo to staff, Jones wrote, “One of our key priorities for 2021 is to make sure news consumers clearly understand the value of – and differences between – the two main types of content we offer: coverage of live and breaking news, and insightful analysis and perspectives. Both genres are critical to our future success, and both genres need to exist in a clear and compelling form on every single platform where news consumers go – which is why we are going to realign to better support them both.”
Dan Arnall will serve as senior vice president of news programming,...
- 2/1/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
James Goldston, the president of ABC News, will leave the Walt Disney-backed unit at the end of March, the latest in a recent series of changes among top national news executives.
“It’s a really tough decision,” Goldston said in a memo to staffers. “I’ve loved every day of my 17 years at ABC News, but in recent times I’ve always assumed that after this extraordinary election cycle, which we’ve covered at a full sprint for four years, it would be time for a change. After a great deal of reflection over the last few months, I’m ready for a new adventure.”
ABC News isn’t the industry’s largest division — AT&T’s CNN and Comcast’s NBC News Group are much bigger — but under Goldston’s aegis, the Disney division has punched well above its weight. David Muir has risen to become the nation’s most-watched...
“It’s a really tough decision,” Goldston said in a memo to staffers. “I’ve loved every day of my 17 years at ABC News, but in recent times I’ve always assumed that after this extraordinary election cycle, which we’ve covered at a full sprint for four years, it would be time for a change. After a great deal of reflection over the last few months, I’m ready for a new adventure.”
ABC News isn’t the industry’s largest division — AT&T’s CNN and Comcast’s NBC News Group are much bigger — but under Goldston’s aegis, the Disney division has punched well above its weight. David Muir has risen to become the nation’s most-watched...
- 1/28/2021
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
These could be some of the last weeks at CNN with Jeff Zucker at the helm. And true to form, they are noisy.
“This is violence that has been inspired by President Trump, by President Trump’s supporters,” said Jake Tapper, speaking last week during CNN’s breaking-news coverage of insurrectionists piling into the U.S. Capitol in a bid to squelch certification of Joe Biden’s presidential win. “It is a disgraceful moment in American history.”
No-holds-barred reportage has been given more of a spotlight in the Zucker era, but there are concerns his time may be nearing an end. A Zucker farewell is a real possibility, according to four people familiar with the matter, spurring no small amount of hand-wringing at the AT&T-owned news stalwart. The executive has indicated he’s unsure if he wants to continue much longer, these people say, citing his eight years managing...
“This is violence that has been inspired by President Trump, by President Trump’s supporters,” said Jake Tapper, speaking last week during CNN’s breaking-news coverage of insurrectionists piling into the U.S. Capitol in a bid to squelch certification of Joe Biden’s presidential win. “It is a disgraceful moment in American history.”
No-holds-barred reportage has been given more of a spotlight in the Zucker era, but there are concerns his time may be nearing an end. A Zucker farewell is a real possibility, according to four people familiar with the matter, spurring no small amount of hand-wringing at the AT&T-owned news stalwart. The executive has indicated he’s unsure if he wants to continue much longer, these people say, citing his eight years managing...
- 1/14/2021
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
“Morning Joe” served up something other than coffee chatter Thursday A.M.
Joe Scarborough in the opening 15 minutes of the MSNBC program accused Capitol Police of opening “the f—ing doors” for insurrectionists during Wednesday’s invasion of Congress’ home base, a sign of how shocking the development has been to even the people charged with delivering news and commentary about it.
An audibly upset Scarborough suggested Capitol Police have in the past relied on stronger security policies than those used Wednesday when a mob inspired by President Donald Trump and his supporters broke into the Capitol and tried to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election. “You open the f—ing doors…You open the doors for them and let them breach the people’s house! What is wrong with you?” asked Scarborough, who was heard to pound the desk he sits behind as scenes...
Joe Scarborough in the opening 15 minutes of the MSNBC program accused Capitol Police of opening “the f—ing doors” for insurrectionists during Wednesday’s invasion of Congress’ home base, a sign of how shocking the development has been to even the people charged with delivering news and commentary about it.
An audibly upset Scarborough suggested Capitol Police have in the past relied on stronger security policies than those used Wednesday when a mob inspired by President Donald Trump and his supporters broke into the Capitol and tried to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election. “You open the f—ing doors…You open the doors for them and let them breach the people’s house! What is wrong with you?” asked Scarborough, who was heard to pound the desk he sits behind as scenes...
- 1/7/2021
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Steve Kornacki has a new job that lets him keep his old uniform.
MSNBC viewers revere the khaki-and-dress-shirt-clad correspondent’s ability to synthesize reams of polling data that helps them understand the twists and turns of various elections. Just a month ago, Kornacki manipulated a giant touch screen during hours and hours of MSNBC 2020 election coverage — and helped millions of anxious viewers get through one of the most harrowing political events in recent memory.
Now he’s hoping to do the same for football fans.
Kornacki just finished a second week of Sunday duty for NBC Sports, making regular appearances on ”Football Night in America” and the halftime show of ”Sunday Night Football.” He’s not looking at how many votes Trump or Biden may have left in Arizona’s Maricopa County. He’s examining the potential for the Miami Dolphins or Baltimore Ravens to reach the playoffs. “There’s...
MSNBC viewers revere the khaki-and-dress-shirt-clad correspondent’s ability to synthesize reams of polling data that helps them understand the twists and turns of various elections. Just a month ago, Kornacki manipulated a giant touch screen during hours and hours of MSNBC 2020 election coverage — and helped millions of anxious viewers get through one of the most harrowing political events in recent memory.
Now he’s hoping to do the same for football fans.
Kornacki just finished a second week of Sunday duty for NBC Sports, making regular appearances on ”Football Night in America” and the halftime show of ”Sunday Night Football.” He’s not looking at how many votes Trump or Biden may have left in Arizona’s Maricopa County. He’s examining the potential for the Miami Dolphins or Baltimore Ravens to reach the playoffs. “There’s...
- 12/15/2020
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Rashida Jones will succeed Phil Griffin as president of MSNBC, the network announced Monday.
Cesar Conde, chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group, said in a memo to staffers that Griffin will retire early next year and Jones will become president on February 1.
“After the presidential election, Phil and I spoke about his desire to depart at a time of his choosing and when he felt confident about the strength of the network he loves,” Conde wrote in a memo to staffers.
Griffin has been with MSNBC since it was launched almost 25 years ago, and has served as president since 2008. Conde wrote that Griffin “has built something remarkable. He leaves the network in the best shape it has ever been. Six straight record years. Each one better than the last.”
Jones (not to be confused with the actress of the same name) has been a rising star at the network, and...
Cesar Conde, chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group, said in a memo to staffers that Griffin will retire early next year and Jones will become president on February 1.
“After the presidential election, Phil and I spoke about his desire to depart at a time of his choosing and when he felt confident about the strength of the network he loves,” Conde wrote in a memo to staffers.
Griffin has been with MSNBC since it was launched almost 25 years ago, and has served as president since 2008. Conde wrote that Griffin “has built something remarkable. He leaves the network in the best shape it has ever been. Six straight record years. Each one better than the last.”
Jones (not to be confused with the actress of the same name) has been a rising star at the network, and...
- 12/7/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Rashida Jones, an up-and-coming news executive at NBCUniversal, will take the reins at the company’s MSNBC cable-news outlet in February, setting her up to be the first Black executive to run one of the nation’s big cable-news outlets at time when that business is of growing importance to the nation’s large media conglomerates.
Phil Griffin, who has worked at MSNBC since its launch in 1996 and as its president since 2008, is expected to step down at the end of January. Griffin has enjoyed close ties to many of MSNBC’s primetime stars, including Rachel Maddow, the linchpin of the network’s lineup, and Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, two of its morning hosts.
“Rashida knows and understands MSNBC, in part because it’s where she started when she first joined NBCU seven years ago,” said Cesar Conde, chairman of NBCUniversal’s news operations, in a memo to staff.
Phil Griffin, who has worked at MSNBC since its launch in 1996 and as its president since 2008, is expected to step down at the end of January. Griffin has enjoyed close ties to many of MSNBC’s primetime stars, including Rachel Maddow, the linchpin of the network’s lineup, and Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, two of its morning hosts.
“Rashida knows and understands MSNBC, in part because it’s where she started when she first joined NBCU seven years ago,” said Cesar Conde, chairman of NBCUniversal’s news operations, in a memo to staff.
- 12/7/2020
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
MSNBC is getting a new president.
The NBCUniversal-owned cable news channel has named Rashida Jones president, succeeding Phil Griffin, who will depart the company in the new year. Jones will officially take over the channel on Feb. 1, with Griffin staying on through January to ensure a smooth transition.
In a memo to staff Monday announcing the move, NBC News Group chairman Cesar Conde wrote that “Rashida knows and understands MSNBC, in part because it’s where she started when she first joined NBCU seven years ago. She knows that it is the people who work here that make ...
The NBCUniversal-owned cable news channel has named Rashida Jones president, succeeding Phil Griffin, who will depart the company in the new year. Jones will officially take over the channel on Feb. 1, with Griffin staying on through January to ensure a smooth transition.
In a memo to staff Monday announcing the move, NBC News Group chairman Cesar Conde wrote that “Rashida knows and understands MSNBC, in part because it’s where she started when she first joined NBCU seven years ago. She knows that it is the people who work here that make ...
- 12/7/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
MSNBC is getting a new president.
The NBCUniversal-owned cable news channel has named Rashida Jones president, succeeding Phil Griffin, who will depart the company in the new year. Jones will officially take over the channel on Feb. 1, with Griffin staying on through January to ensure a smooth transition.
In a memo to staff Monday announcing the move, NBC News Group chairman Cesar Conde wrote that “Rashida knows and understands MSNBC, in part because it’s where she started when she first joined NBCU seven years ago. She knows that it is the people who work here that make ...
The NBCUniversal-owned cable news channel has named Rashida Jones president, succeeding Phil Griffin, who will depart the company in the new year. Jones will officially take over the channel on Feb. 1, with Griffin staying on through January to ensure a smooth transition.
In a memo to staff Monday announcing the move, NBC News Group chairman Cesar Conde wrote that “Rashida knows and understands MSNBC, in part because it’s where she started when she first joined NBCU seven years ago. She knows that it is the people who work here that make ...
- 12/7/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
MSNBC announced Thursday that the two-hour weekend time slot once held by Joy Reid will be broken up between two new anchors, Tiffany Cross and Jonathan Capehart.
Cross’ program will air on Saturdays and premiere Dec. 12 while Capehart’s will air on Sundays beginning on Dec. 13. Both shows will be based in Washington, D.C. Like Reid before them, both will broadcast from 10 a.m. Et to 12 p.m. Et on their respective days.
Pulitzer-winning Capehart has been a contributor at MSNBC since 2009, which network president Phil Griffin noted in a statement about the new lineup: “Jonathan Capehart has been a longtime member of the MSNBC family and his steadfast dedication to great journalism, along with Tiffany Cross’ fresh expert analysis, offer our MSNBC weekend morning audience the best of both worlds from two very different life and worldview experiences.”
Cross has frequently guest-hosted on MSNBC. A veteran of CNN’s weekend show teams,...
Cross’ program will air on Saturdays and premiere Dec. 12 while Capehart’s will air on Sundays beginning on Dec. 13. Both shows will be based in Washington, D.C. Like Reid before them, both will broadcast from 10 a.m. Et to 12 p.m. Et on their respective days.
Pulitzer-winning Capehart has been a contributor at MSNBC since 2009, which network president Phil Griffin noted in a statement about the new lineup: “Jonathan Capehart has been a longtime member of the MSNBC family and his steadfast dedication to great journalism, along with Tiffany Cross’ fresh expert analysis, offer our MSNBC weekend morning audience the best of both worlds from two very different life and worldview experiences.”
Cross has frequently guest-hosted on MSNBC. A veteran of CNN’s weekend show teams,...
- 12/3/2020
- by Lindsey Ellefson
- The Wrap
MSNBC is launching two new weekend shows with political analyst Tiffany Cross and Washington Post opinion columnist Jonathan Capehart.
Cross’ show will air Saturdays from 10 Am to noon Et starting on Dec. 12. Capehart’s show will start the following day, airing from 10 Am to noon Et. The shows will replace Am Joy, after Joy Reid launched her own show in MSNBC’s primetime lineup last summer. Cross and Capehart have served as fill-in hosts since then.
In a statement, MSNBC president Phil Griffin said, “Jonathan Capehart has been a longtime member of the MSNBC family and his steadfast dedication to great journalism, along with Tiffany Cross’ fresh expert analysis, offer our MSNBC weekend morning audience the best of both worlds from two very different life and worldview experiences.”
Both shows will be based in Washington.
Cross has been a 2020 Resident Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics,...
Cross’ show will air Saturdays from 10 Am to noon Et starting on Dec. 12. Capehart’s show will start the following day, airing from 10 Am to noon Et. The shows will replace Am Joy, after Joy Reid launched her own show in MSNBC’s primetime lineup last summer. Cross and Capehart have served as fill-in hosts since then.
In a statement, MSNBC president Phil Griffin said, “Jonathan Capehart has been a longtime member of the MSNBC family and his steadfast dedication to great journalism, along with Tiffany Cross’ fresh expert analysis, offer our MSNBC weekend morning audience the best of both worlds from two very different life and worldview experiences.”
Both shows will be based in Washington.
Cross has been a 2020 Resident Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics,...
- 12/3/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Jonathan Capehart and Tiffany Cross were supposed to throw glasses at each other, not toast one another with them.
And yet the duo took to Zoom earlier this week to share a cocktail. After weeks of competing for a coveted weekend slot on MSNBC previously held by Joy Reid, both will get part of it: Cross, a political analyst and former resident fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics, will anchor MSNBC on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and noon, while Capehart, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who is an opinion columnist for the Washington Post and has worked as a contributor at MSNBC since 2009, will lead Sundays in the same time period. Their new shows — official titles have yet to be determined — will debut December 12 and December 13, respectively, and hold forth from Washington, D.C.
Both anchors want to build on the efforts of Reid, whose “A.M.
And yet the duo took to Zoom earlier this week to share a cocktail. After weeks of competing for a coveted weekend slot on MSNBC previously held by Joy Reid, both will get part of it: Cross, a political analyst and former resident fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics, will anchor MSNBC on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and noon, while Capehart, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who is an opinion columnist for the Washington Post and has worked as a contributor at MSNBC since 2009, will lead Sundays in the same time period. Their new shows — official titles have yet to be determined — will debut December 12 and December 13, respectively, and hold forth from Washington, D.C.
Both anchors want to build on the efforts of Reid, whose “A.M.
- 12/3/2020
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
MSNBC has named Joy Reid the primetime anchor on the channel’s 7 p.m. slot. Reid will fill Chris Matthews’ position, making her cable’s first black female primetime news anchor. President of MSNBC Phil Griffin said, “I’m thrilled to have Joy on five nights a week. She’s thoughtful and brings so much depth to her reporting. She’s made […]
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- 7/12/2020
- by Hannah Mallard
- Uinterview
Joy Reid will start her new weeknight MSNBC show on July 20, filling the 7 Pm Et slot that has been vacated since the departure of Chris Matthews.
The ReidOut will be based in Washington. MSNBC said that the new show will draw on Reid’s experience in politics and covering the intersection of race, justice and culture.
Reid’s weekend show, AMJoy, which she has hosted since 2016, will feature a rotating series of hosts until a permanent replacement is named.
Tina Urbanski, who had been executive producer of Hardball, will be executive producer of the new show.
On Wednesday, sister network CNBC announced that former Fox News anchor Shepard Smith would be filling the 7 Pm Et slot with a nightly newscast, starting in the fall. He is expected to appear on the network on Thursday morning to provide further details.
In addition to her weekend show, Reid has filled in for other MSNBC primetime hosts,...
The ReidOut will be based in Washington. MSNBC said that the new show will draw on Reid’s experience in politics and covering the intersection of race, justice and culture.
Reid’s weekend show, AMJoy, which she has hosted since 2016, will feature a rotating series of hosts until a permanent replacement is named.
Tina Urbanski, who had been executive producer of Hardball, will be executive producer of the new show.
On Wednesday, sister network CNBC announced that former Fox News anchor Shepard Smith would be filling the 7 Pm Et slot with a nightly newscast, starting in the fall. He is expected to appear on the network on Thursday morning to provide further details.
In addition to her weekend show, Reid has filled in for other MSNBC primetime hosts,...
- 7/9/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
As NBC veterans digest a reorganization announced Monday by NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, what was not entirely surprising was the departure of Andrew Lack. He had for some time been seen as exiting, perhaps at the end of the year.
What was a bit surprising was choice of Cesar Conde to lead a newly formed NBCUniversal News Group, which will include not just NBC News and MSNBC, which Lack had overseen, but also CNBC, which is led by Mark Hoffman.
Conde, who has been chairman of Telemundo and the company’s international division, is a break from the past, a choice of someone who rose the ranks at NBCUniversal outside of its news divisions. One person who had been viewed as Lack’s successor was NBC News chief Noah Oppenheim, particularly when he signed a new contract last year. He and Hoffman, who also had been seen as a possibility for Lack’s role,...
What was a bit surprising was choice of Cesar Conde to lead a newly formed NBCUniversal News Group, which will include not just NBC News and MSNBC, which Lack had overseen, but also CNBC, which is led by Mark Hoffman.
Conde, who has been chairman of Telemundo and the company’s international division, is a break from the past, a choice of someone who rose the ranks at NBCUniversal outside of its news divisions. One person who had been viewed as Lack’s successor was NBC News chief Noah Oppenheim, particularly when he signed a new contract last year. He and Hoffman, who also had been seen as a possibility for Lack’s role,...
- 5/4/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Mark Lazarus will assume oversight of all of NBCUniversal’s entertainment TV operations as part of a massive company-wide restructuring.
Lazarus is now in charge of Peacock, NBCU’s streaming service that became available to Comcast subscribers last month. Matt Strauss will continue to lead the day-to-day operations as general manager. Lazarus, who has run NBC’s sports operations since 2011, maintains his oversight of NBC Sports and the company’s stations and cable businesses, while adding broadcast and cable production operations.
The sweeping changes mark the first major moves under newly-installed NBCU CEO Jeff Shell, who took over in January. During Comcast’s earnings call last week, Shell hinted that potential changes would be coming, describing the company as not being “right sized” for the current environment, given economic havoc brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Also Read: NBC News Group President Andy Lack to Step Down
A rep for...
Lazarus is now in charge of Peacock, NBCU’s streaming service that became available to Comcast subscribers last month. Matt Strauss will continue to lead the day-to-day operations as general manager. Lazarus, who has run NBC’s sports operations since 2011, maintains his oversight of NBC Sports and the company’s stations and cable businesses, while adding broadcast and cable production operations.
The sweeping changes mark the first major moves under newly-installed NBCU CEO Jeff Shell, who took over in January. During Comcast’s earnings call last week, Shell hinted that potential changes would be coming, describing the company as not being “right sized” for the current environment, given economic havoc brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Also Read: NBC News Group President Andy Lack to Step Down
A rep for...
- 5/4/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
NBC News Group President Andy Lack is stepping down, NBC announced Monday in a statement about a wide-ranging restructuring within the company.
He is transitioning out of the company at the end of the month.
NBC News president Noah Oppenheim, MSNBC president Phil Griffin and CNBC chairman Mark Hoffman will now report to Cesar Conde. The company’s news networks will be organized into a single unit and led by Conde, who assumes the new role of NBCUniversal News Group chairman. Conde comes from Telemundo.
Also Read: NBC News' Critics Step Up Pressure to Investigate Andy Lack and Noah Oppenheim
The news came at the same time it was announced Mark Lazarus will assume oversight of all of NBCUniversal’s entertainment TV operations as part of the same massive company-wide restructuring.
Said NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell of Conde, “Cesar is a well-respected, strategic leader who has succeeded in multiple roles...
He is transitioning out of the company at the end of the month.
NBC News president Noah Oppenheim, MSNBC president Phil Griffin and CNBC chairman Mark Hoffman will now report to Cesar Conde. The company’s news networks will be organized into a single unit and led by Conde, who assumes the new role of NBCUniversal News Group chairman. Conde comes from Telemundo.
Also Read: NBC News' Critics Step Up Pressure to Investigate Andy Lack and Noah Oppenheim
The news came at the same time it was announced Mark Lazarus will assume oversight of all of NBCUniversal’s entertainment TV operations as part of the same massive company-wide restructuring.
Said NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell of Conde, “Cesar is a well-respected, strategic leader who has succeeded in multiple roles...
- 5/4/2020
- by Lindsey Ellefson
- The Wrap
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is putting his imprimatur on the company’s executive structure following the exit of former chief executive Steve Burke last year as the Comcast divison announced a major restructing that creates a new division, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming – including Peacock – that’s headed by Mark Lazarus as chairman.
The company also said its news networks will be organized into a single unit and led by Cesar Conde, who assumes the newly created role of Chairman, NBCUniversal News Group, which now includes NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC.
NBC News Group President Andy Lack is stepping down and will transition out of the company at the end of the month. Noah Oppenheim, President of NBC News; Phil Griffin, President of MSNBC; and Mark Hoffman, Chairman of CNBC; will now report to Conde. Lack had reportedly been planning to exit after the 2020 elections.
Conde, who has been chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises,...
The company also said its news networks will be organized into a single unit and led by Cesar Conde, who assumes the newly created role of Chairman, NBCUniversal News Group, which now includes NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC.
NBC News Group President Andy Lack is stepping down and will transition out of the company at the end of the month. Noah Oppenheim, President of NBC News; Phil Griffin, President of MSNBC; and Mark Hoffman, Chairman of CNBC; will now report to Conde. Lack had reportedly been planning to exit after the 2020 elections.
Conde, who has been chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises,...
- 5/4/2020
- by Jill Goldsmith and Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Update: NBC News and MSNBC are asking employees in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to work remotely or stagger working hours is they are able to do so starting on Monday.
“These efforts will help reduce over-crowding on public transportation and do our part to reduce potential coronavirus exposures,” NBC News president Noah Oppenheim and MSNBC president Phil Griffin wrote to employees.
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They wrote that because many employees have to work on site because of production needs, “the vast majority of people who work for NBC News shows, MSNBC and NBC News Now will continue to come to work in the building. Some show teams will experiment with staggered schedules. We will encourage working from home where possible and have already been preparing for that.
“These efforts will help reduce over-crowding on public transportation and do our part to reduce potential coronavirus exposures,” NBC News president Noah Oppenheim and MSNBC president Phil Griffin wrote to employees.
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They wrote that because many employees have to work on site because of production needs, “the vast majority of people who work for NBC News shows, MSNBC and NBC News Now will continue to come to work in the building. Some show teams will experiment with staggered schedules. We will encourage working from home where possible and have already been preparing for that.
- 3/11/2020
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
MSNBC is talking with former Fox News anchor Shepard Smith about joining the network, according to a report in The Daily Beast, as speculation abounds that the channel will shuffle its lineup as the 2020 election nears.
Smith is being courted by MSNBC president Phil Griffin. Other networks also have been interested in him, including CNN’s Jeff Zucker, who said at a conference in October, “When he’s available, he is somebody who is very talented, and I would be very open to talking to him.”
MSNBC also is considering moving Meet the Press Daily with Chuck Todd, which currently airs at 5 pm Et, to the morning hours, according to The Daily Beast. Fox News’ The Five tops that timeslot among the cable news networks. By contrast, MSNBC’s Deadline: White House, hosted by Nicolle Wallace, topped total viewers in the 4 p.m. Et timeslot leading in to Mtp Daily.
Smith is being courted by MSNBC president Phil Griffin. Other networks also have been interested in him, including CNN’s Jeff Zucker, who said at a conference in October, “When he’s available, he is somebody who is very talented, and I would be very open to talking to him.”
MSNBC also is considering moving Meet the Press Daily with Chuck Todd, which currently airs at 5 pm Et, to the morning hours, according to The Daily Beast. Fox News’ The Five tops that timeslot among the cable news networks. By contrast, MSNBC’s Deadline: White House, hosted by Nicolle Wallace, topped total viewers in the 4 p.m. Et timeslot leading in to Mtp Daily.
- 1/15/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
MSNBC is reworking its Saturday and Sunday schedules, giving Ali Velshi a morning program and adding Alicia Menendez to the roster.
The NBCUniversal-owned cable-news outlet will pluck Velshi from its weekday schedule, and give him a morning program that stretches from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The move opens up the weekday 3 p.m. hour and breaks up the on-air team that leads “Velshi & Ruhle” at 1 p.m. David Gura, who currently anchors “Up” on Sunday mornings, will instead anchor “MSNBC Live” from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The new schedule is slated to launch in 2020.
“Going into 2020, there won’t be any slow news days. Our investment in weekends continues to be a priority for us,” says Phil Griffin, president of MSNBC.
The news outlet has for the past few years worked to build its weekend lineup as the national news cycle has grown more intense.
The NBCUniversal-owned cable-news outlet will pluck Velshi from its weekday schedule, and give him a morning program that stretches from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The move opens up the weekday 3 p.m. hour and breaks up the on-air team that leads “Velshi & Ruhle” at 1 p.m. David Gura, who currently anchors “Up” on Sunday mornings, will instead anchor “MSNBC Live” from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The new schedule is slated to launch in 2020.
“Going into 2020, there won’t be any slow news days. Our investment in weekends continues to be a priority for us,” says Phil Griffin, president of MSNBC.
The news outlet has for the past few years worked to build its weekend lineup as the national news cycle has grown more intense.
- 12/20/2019
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
The comedian wanted people to laugh. But not all the time. Sometimes, not at all.
Ryan Reiss typically spends his evenings warming up studio audiences for Seth Meyers’ “Late Night” show. Big guffaws are in demand. On recent Friday evenings, however, Reiss has held forth in a different studio at NBC’s 30 Rockefeller Plaza headquarters, asking visitors to clap and show their energy – yet remain mindful that some moments of the program they are about to see won’t be very funny.
Some may get them angry. No matter what you hear, he reminds them, keep in mind one rule: No booing.
On these Fridays, in the studio once reserved for Megyn Kelly’s morning program, MSNBC anchor Chris Hayes bounds out from backstage and offers – while standing on a set festooned with elaborate video walls – an energetic monologue. He then presents lively conversation and visits with guests like Richard Engel,...
Ryan Reiss typically spends his evenings warming up studio audiences for Seth Meyers’ “Late Night” show. Big guffaws are in demand. On recent Friday evenings, however, Reiss has held forth in a different studio at NBC’s 30 Rockefeller Plaza headquarters, asking visitors to clap and show their energy – yet remain mindful that some moments of the program they are about to see won’t be very funny.
Some may get them angry. No matter what you hear, he reminds them, keep in mind one rule: No booing.
On these Fridays, in the studio once reserved for Megyn Kelly’s morning program, MSNBC anchor Chris Hayes bounds out from backstage and offers – while standing on a set festooned with elaborate video walls – an energetic monologue. He then presents lively conversation and visits with guests like Richard Engel,...
- 10/18/2019
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
NBC News and its leadership are painted in an extremely dark light in Ronan Farrow’s new book, “Catch and Kill.” The book about his Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting on Harvey Weinstein’s history of alleged sexual assault details Farrow’s assertion that NBC News tried to kill his investigative report because it was compromised by a history of misconduct claims against its own executives and stars.
Farrow asserts there was a general reluctance to take on the explosive subject in part because of ties to Weinstein at NBC News and at NBCUniversal. NBC News maintains that Farrow had no Weinstein accusers on the record at the time in August 2017 when they parted ways on the story. Farrow asserts that NBC News first suggested that he try to find another editorial home for his story. NBC News maintains Farrow asked for the right to go to another publication.
Farrow makes a...
Farrow asserts there was a general reluctance to take on the explosive subject in part because of ties to Weinstein at NBC News and at NBCUniversal. NBC News maintains that Farrow had no Weinstein accusers on the record at the time in August 2017 when they parted ways on the story. Farrow asserts that NBC News first suggested that he try to find another editorial home for his story. NBC News maintains Farrow asked for the right to go to another publication.
Farrow makes a...
- 10/9/2019
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
As MSNBC’s ratings soften post-Mueller Report, the NBCUniversal news outlet has revamped its executive lineup for daytime. Deadline has confirmed that Svp Programming and Development Jonathan Wald and MSNBC executive editor Dan Arnall will run the daypart, while its former chief, NBC News Svp Janelle Rodriguez, will lead the streaming service NBC News Now.
The changes announced this morning and first reported by Mediaite will revert MSNBC to its former dual-block daytime structure, with Wald running 9 a.m.-noon and Arnall taking over noon-4 p.m. Producers of the shows that air in those blocks will report to Arnall and Wald. The latter also will continue to over MSNBC’s primetime lineup, alongside network president Phil Griffin.
“It was widely expected that Dan would be running things sooner rather than later after he came over from the main net’s weekend news department,” a source at the cable newser told Deadline today.
The changes announced this morning and first reported by Mediaite will revert MSNBC to its former dual-block daytime structure, with Wald running 9 a.m.-noon and Arnall taking over noon-4 p.m. Producers of the shows that air in those blocks will report to Arnall and Wald. The latter also will continue to over MSNBC’s primetime lineup, alongside network president Phil Griffin.
“It was widely expected that Dan would be running things sooner rather than later after he came over from the main net’s weekend news department,” a source at the cable newser told Deadline today.
- 6/13/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated, 1:07 Pm: Michael Avenatti, the lawyer who represented Stormy Daniels in the porn actress’ lawsuit against President Donald Trump, today entered a not-guilty plea in a Manhattan federal court to charges that he stole from his famous client.
Bail was set at $300,000, and Avenatti agreed to have no contact with his former client as the case plays out. Read details of the case below.
In a separate arraignment today, Avenatti pleaded not guilty to a federal charge of trying to extort show giant Nike.
Previously, May 22: A federal grand jury in Manhattan indicted hot-shot attorney Michael Avenatti on Wednesday, charging him with stealing about $300,000 of ex-client Stormy Daniels’ advance on her book and using that money to pay employees of his law firm and his coffee business.
The latest charges were filed in the Southern District of New York, where Avenatti already has been accused of extortion targeting Nike.
Bail was set at $300,000, and Avenatti agreed to have no contact with his former client as the case plays out. Read details of the case below.
In a separate arraignment today, Avenatti pleaded not guilty to a federal charge of trying to extort show giant Nike.
Previously, May 22: A federal grand jury in Manhattan indicted hot-shot attorney Michael Avenatti on Wednesday, charging him with stealing about $300,000 of ex-client Stormy Daniels’ advance on her book and using that money to pay employees of his law firm and his coffee business.
The latest charges were filed in the Southern District of New York, where Avenatti already has been accused of extortion targeting Nike.
- 5/28/2019
- by Lisa de Moraes
- Deadline Film + TV
William Arkin has created articles and reports for NBC News and The Los Angeles Times, among other media venues. But he may be remembered for something he wrote for himself.
In a mammoth 2000-word-plus farewell letter, Arkin, a veteran NBC News staffer and analyst who has also written books and for newspapers, warned that “In our day-to-day whirlwind and hostage status as prisoners of Donald Trump, I think – like everyone else does – that we miss so much.”
He praised NBC News for the opportunities it has given him, noting that “my time at NBC has been gratifying. Working with Cynthia McFadden has been the experience of a lifetime. I’ve learned a ton about television from her and Kevin Monahan, the secret insider tricks of the trade and the very big picture of what makes for original stories (and how powerful they can be). The young reporters at NBC are also universally excellent.
In a mammoth 2000-word-plus farewell letter, Arkin, a veteran NBC News staffer and analyst who has also written books and for newspapers, warned that “In our day-to-day whirlwind and hostage status as prisoners of Donald Trump, I think – like everyone else does – that we miss so much.”
He praised NBC News for the opportunities it has given him, noting that “my time at NBC has been gratifying. Working with Cynthia McFadden has been the experience of a lifetime. I’ve learned a ton about television from her and Kevin Monahan, the secret insider tricks of the trade and the very big picture of what makes for original stories (and how powerful they can be). The young reporters at NBC are also universally excellent.
- 1/3/2019
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
The International Women’s Media Foundation (Iwmf) last week honored several outstanding female journalists at the 2018 Courage in Journalism Awards luncheon at Cipriani 42ndStreet.
Andrea B. Smith and Christy Turlington Burns
Credit/Copyright: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Iwmf
This year’s honorees included news agency Jinha founder, Zehra Doğan, U.S. freelance photojournalist, Meridith Kohut, undercover CNN International correspondent, Nima Elbagir, and organized crime reporter and Zeta editor-in-chief, Rosario Mosso Castro. “60 Minutes’” Lesley Stahl also received the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award. Additionally, MSNBC President, Phil Griffin was recognized with the Iwmf Leadership Award along with Bloomberg News’ Senior Editor, Karen Toulon who was honored with the Gwen Ifill Award.
The honorees were selected for exhibiting extraordinary bravery and courage as they reported from areas of instability, oppression and conflict. Since its inception in 1990, the Iwmf has honored more than 100 female journalists from 55 countries. The Courage in Journalism Awards show people...
Andrea B. Smith and Christy Turlington Burns
Credit/Copyright: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Iwmf
This year’s honorees included news agency Jinha founder, Zehra Doğan, U.S. freelance photojournalist, Meridith Kohut, undercover CNN International correspondent, Nima Elbagir, and organized crime reporter and Zeta editor-in-chief, Rosario Mosso Castro. “60 Minutes’” Lesley Stahl also received the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award. Additionally, MSNBC President, Phil Griffin was recognized with the Iwmf Leadership Award along with Bloomberg News’ Senior Editor, Karen Toulon who was honored with the Gwen Ifill Award.
The honorees were selected for exhibiting extraordinary bravery and courage as they reported from areas of instability, oppression and conflict. Since its inception in 1990, the Iwmf has honored more than 100 female journalists from 55 countries. The Courage in Journalism Awards show people...
- 10/31/2018
- Look to the Stars
Days after high-profile actors, Democrats, and media companies were targets of alarming bomb threats, NBC News correspondent Cynthia McFadden expressed disappointment over President Donald Trump’s latest attacks on the media.
“The events of yesterday are unspeakable. I was heartened by the president’s tweet yesterday saying that these were unacceptable events. And, then saddened and dismayed about what he just said a couple of hours before this lunch that it is the fault of the mainstream media, the fake news, that there is this disruption and a terrible wound in this country,” she said on Thursday at the International Women’s Media Foundation‘s Courage in Journalism Awards in New York City.
She continued, “I don’t know if we are going to change the president, but I do hope that all of us will think long and hard about why the press has always played such a pivotal...
“The events of yesterday are unspeakable. I was heartened by the president’s tweet yesterday saying that these were unacceptable events. And, then saddened and dismayed about what he just said a couple of hours before this lunch that it is the fault of the mainstream media, the fake news, that there is this disruption and a terrible wound in this country,” she said on Thursday at the International Women’s Media Foundation‘s Courage in Journalism Awards in New York City.
She continued, “I don’t know if we are going to change the president, but I do hope that all of us will think long and hard about why the press has always played such a pivotal...
- 10/25/2018
- by Elizabeth Taylor
- Variety Film + TV
Update, 9:54 Pm: If NBC News chairman Andy Lack thought his detailed memo and fact sheet dropped today on what supposedly really went down with Ronan Farrow’s scraped probe into sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein, the Pulitzer Prize winner and his allies just said think again.
“The story was twice cleared and deemed ‘reportable’ by legal and standards only to be blocked by executives who refused to allow us to seek comment from Harvey Weinstein,” said Farrow on Monday night online. Extremely to the point, the tweet from the ex-MSNBC host and current New Yorker contributor basically knee capped Lack’s proclamation that the reason his piece never made it to air was that it was widely considered at the organization as not “ready for broadcast.”
Take a look at Farrow’s full statement here:
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— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) September 4, 2018
That...
“The story was twice cleared and deemed ‘reportable’ by legal and standards only to be blocked by executives who refused to allow us to seek comment from Harvey Weinstein,” said Farrow on Monday night online. Extremely to the point, the tweet from the ex-MSNBC host and current New Yorker contributor basically knee capped Lack’s proclamation that the reason his piece never made it to air was that it was widely considered at the organization as not “ready for broadcast.”
Take a look at Farrow’s full statement here:
pic.twitter.com/8vBcYvsl52
— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) September 4, 2018
That...
- 9/4/2018
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC News and MSNBC have hired Dylan Byers away from CNN to serve as a senior media reporter for the network. His beat for NBC will focus on many of the same topics he covered for CNN — Hollywood and Silicon Valley — and he will remain based out of Los Angeles.
“In this new role, Dylan will cover the meeting point of media, entertainment and technology — from his perch in Los Angeles — and bring insight and context to this transformative moment. The impact of big tech is far-reaching — changing our culture, politics, commerce and much more,” say network heads Noah Oppenheim and Phil Griffin.
“Dylan will focus on Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Netflix, but he’ll also keep a sharp eye on emerging players. His work will appear across all our television and digital platforms, including the newly redesigned Tech & Media vertical on NBCNews.com, and he will of course continue his essential newsletter.
“In this new role, Dylan will cover the meeting point of media, entertainment and technology — from his perch in Los Angeles — and bring insight and context to this transformative moment. The impact of big tech is far-reaching — changing our culture, politics, commerce and much more,” say network heads Noah Oppenheim and Phil Griffin.
“Dylan will focus on Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Netflix, but he’ll also keep a sharp eye on emerging players. His work will appear across all our television and digital platforms, including the newly redesigned Tech & Media vertical on NBCNews.com, and he will of course continue his essential newsletter.
- 8/16/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
NBC News has hired Dylan Byers as senior media reporter, based in La. Byers will cover Silicon Valley and Hollywood, with focus on Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Netflix and emerging players. The former media reporter for Politico and Adweek has been at CNN since 2015 where he was hired to focus on media and politics. A senior reporter, he also headlines Pacific, a CNNMoney newsletter, which CNN describes as “covering the business, culture and politics of innovation.” He appears regularly on CNN, including frequent contributions to CNN’s Sunday media program Reliable Sources. Byers starts at NBC News in September. Memo to staff from NBC News president Noah Oppenheim and MSNBC chief Phil Griffin:
We are pleased to announce that Dylan Byers is joining NBC News & MSNBC as Senior Media Reporter.
In this new role, Dylan will cover the meeting point of media, entertainment and technology – from his perch in...
We are pleased to announce that Dylan Byers is joining NBC News & MSNBC as Senior Media Reporter.
In this new role, Dylan will cover the meeting point of media, entertainment and technology – from his perch in...
- 8/16/2018
- by Lisa de Moraes
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC News is facing renewed heat after a report by The Hollywood Reporter contended that its MSNBC network spike a #MeToo story about a powerful entertainment industry figure months after scuttling a similar exposé about Harvey Weinstein.
The piece, by veteran journalist Kim Masters, detailed the story of Sil Lai Abrams, who said she was raped by music mogul Russell Simmons in 1994 and was sexually assaulted by “Extra” host A.J. Calloway in 2006. The accusations were being investigated by MSNBC anchor Joy Reid, who, in a series of texts to Abrams, accused her own network of “‘slow walking’ the story with ‘stupid requests,'” THR reported.
The story was ostensibly killed, according to Abrams, who told THR Reid said the network “was no longer responding to her queries as to when the segment might air.”
“When MSNBC pursues any investigative story our mission is always to be as thorough as we can,...
The piece, by veteran journalist Kim Masters, detailed the story of Sil Lai Abrams, who said she was raped by music mogul Russell Simmons in 1994 and was sexually assaulted by “Extra” host A.J. Calloway in 2006. The accusations were being investigated by MSNBC anchor Joy Reid, who, in a series of texts to Abrams, accused her own network of “‘slow walking’ the story with ‘stupid requests,'” THR reported.
The story was ostensibly killed, according to Abrams, who told THR Reid said the network “was no longer responding to her queries as to when the segment might air.”
“When MSNBC pursues any investigative story our mission is always to be as thorough as we can,...
- 6/28/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
Over the last few months, Michael Avenatti, the attorney for Stephanie Clifford (aka Stormy Daniels), has demonstrated such proficiency as a cable news guest that many in the industry have taken to speculating about his potential future as a show host (or, at least, as a highly paid contributor).
On Friday's <em>Morning Joe</em>, panelist Donny Deutsch said that Avenatti is "already auditioning" for CNN president Jeff Zucker and MSNBC president Phil Griffin. Even Fox News host Sean Hannity, who seems to dislike Avenatti, said on his radio show Thursday, "They might as well give that attorney guy, whatever'...
On Friday's <em>Morning Joe</em>, panelist Donny Deutsch said that Avenatti is "already auditioning" for CNN president Jeff Zucker and MSNBC president Phil Griffin. Even Fox News host Sean Hannity, who seems to dislike Avenatti, said on his radio show Thursday, "They might as well give that attorney guy, whatever'...
- 5/11/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Have Michael Avenatti’s nonstop media appearances gone too far?
The answer may be yes according to “Morning Joe” analyst Donny Deutsch, who warned that the lawyer representing Stormy Daniels in her legal fight with Donald Trump is at risk of “jumping the shark.”
“I’m just feeling over the last few days — a little bit — he feels like he’s jumping the shark a little bit,” said Deutsch on set Friday. “You almost get the feeling he’s already auditioning for Jeff Zucker and Phil Griffin for his next TV spot.”
Also Read: Joe Scarborough: Rudy Giuliani Is 'Completely Humiliating Himself' With Media Spots (Video)
“I wouldn’t be on the air six hours a day at this point,” Deutsch added, saying that it appeared Avenatti was “losing a little sight of where he is and the position he’s in.”
“Morning Joe” co-host Joe Scarborough seemed to disagree, noting that Avenatti had been getting under Trump’s skin and was only following the same playbook of the president himself.
In recent days, Avenatti has attacked the president’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, and the payments he received from a Russian oligarch and various U.S. companies. Deutsch is known to be personally close to Cohen and often speaks about his “friend” on air with Scarborough.
Also Read: Michael Avenatti Crows After Rudy Giuliani's Implosion on 'Hannity': Trump 'Will Not Serve Out This Term' (Video)
Deutsch isn’t alone in his assessment that Avenatti may be doing a bit too much television. Avenatti addressed critics earlier this week saying that his media blitz has been deliberate and has achieved results.
“There’s been some criticism about our media strategy and how often I’ve been on CNN and how often I’ve been on your show and other networks, et cetera. It’s all a bunch of nonsense because here’s the bottom line, Anderson, it’s working. It’s working in spades,” he said — while on set with Anderson Cooper, Tuesday.
“One of the ways that it’s working is because we’re so out-front on this, people send us information. People want to help our cause. People contact us with information,” he added.
Read original story ‘Morning Joe': Michael Avenatti is ‘Jumping the Shark’ With Nonstop TV Appearances (Video) At TheWrap...
The answer may be yes according to “Morning Joe” analyst Donny Deutsch, who warned that the lawyer representing Stormy Daniels in her legal fight with Donald Trump is at risk of “jumping the shark.”
“I’m just feeling over the last few days — a little bit — he feels like he’s jumping the shark a little bit,” said Deutsch on set Friday. “You almost get the feeling he’s already auditioning for Jeff Zucker and Phil Griffin for his next TV spot.”
Also Read: Joe Scarborough: Rudy Giuliani Is 'Completely Humiliating Himself' With Media Spots (Video)
“I wouldn’t be on the air six hours a day at this point,” Deutsch added, saying that it appeared Avenatti was “losing a little sight of where he is and the position he’s in.”
“Morning Joe” co-host Joe Scarborough seemed to disagree, noting that Avenatti had been getting under Trump’s skin and was only following the same playbook of the president himself.
In recent days, Avenatti has attacked the president’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, and the payments he received from a Russian oligarch and various U.S. companies. Deutsch is known to be personally close to Cohen and often speaks about his “friend” on air with Scarborough.
Also Read: Michael Avenatti Crows After Rudy Giuliani's Implosion on 'Hannity': Trump 'Will Not Serve Out This Term' (Video)
Deutsch isn’t alone in his assessment that Avenatti may be doing a bit too much television. Avenatti addressed critics earlier this week saying that his media blitz has been deliberate and has achieved results.
“There’s been some criticism about our media strategy and how often I’ve been on CNN and how often I’ve been on your show and other networks, et cetera. It’s all a bunch of nonsense because here’s the bottom line, Anderson, it’s working. It’s working in spades,” he said — while on set with Anderson Cooper, Tuesday.
“One of the ways that it’s working is because we’re so out-front on this, people send us information. People want to help our cause. People contact us with information,” he added.
Read original story ‘Morning Joe': Michael Avenatti is ‘Jumping the Shark’ With Nonstop TV Appearances (Video) At TheWrap...
- 5/11/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
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