Jeff Hephner To Host ‘Switch’ On Game Show Network

NBC will strip its U.S. remake of hit U.K. game show across two weeks in an unusual scheduling move.

Michael Bass, EVP of programming at CNN, is leaving the network at the end of the year.

The extensive ties between UFC parent Endeavor Group Holdings and Disney mean the media company is likely to be “open to a renewal conversation sooner rather than later,” in the assessment of Endeavor president Mark Shapiro.

Jeff Bezos has pledged to give away the majority of his $124 billion furtune during his lifetime. The 58-year-old Amazon boss wants to use the money to help fight climate change and for "unifying humanity" in the face of deep social and political divisions. Asked if he intends to donate his wealth while still alive, he told CNN: "Yeah, I do.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to give away most of his $124BN fortune during his lifetime.

Dolly Parton this weekend was presented with the Bezos Award for Courage & Civility by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sanchez. The $100 million prize recognizes “leaders who aim high, find solutions and who always do it with civility,” said Sanchez. The money is granted “to direct to the charities that (recipients) see fit.”

After being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Jeff Bridges has been candid about the ups and downs with his health.

Jeff Zucker, who left WarnerMedia last February just before its merger with Discovery, is in discussions with RedBird Capital to lead a $1 billion sports investment fund backed by the private equity outfit.

Saturday Night Live, with host and musical guest Jack Harlow, got into the Halloween spirit right off the bat, with the first skit featuring a Southern wedding held on Halloween night, in which Harlow and Chloe Fineman played the groom, Patch, and bride, Dooney, respectively.

Jeff Goldblum is in talks for a key role in Universal’s two-part film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked, Deadline can confirm. While sources tell Deadline that Goldblum’s deal is “not even close” to sealed, we understand that the actor is eyeing the role of The Wizard.

At 15 million paid subscribers, Peacock isn’t on the same level as other streaming services, but NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell says that’s no accident.

EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Fahey (Lost, Alita: Battle Angel) has signed on to star in the Salvadoran civil war drama Fireflies at El Mozote, which starts principal photography on location in El Salvador in November.

In addition to New Mexico being a serious place for filmmaking and TV series –the state reaping a record $855.4M from Hollywood’s motion picture & TV industry’s spending– Santa Fe itself counts a fervent moviegoing community, especially for arthouse and experimental product.

Thania Garcia Brandon Davis and Jeff Levin have been re-upped to executive vice presidents and co-heads of pop A&R for Atlantic Records‘ Warner Music imprint; both will be based in Los Angeles, and report to Atlantic President of A&R, Pete Ganbarg. “Both Brandon and Jeff have worked at Atlantic their entire professional lives, rising from entry-level intern and assistant positions to become an integral part of the leadership of our A&R team,” commented Ganbarg. “I couldn’t be happier for them and am thrilled to recognize their contributions with these well-deserved promotions.” Previously, the pair of execs held positions as senior VPs of A&R. Davis joined Atlantic 11 years ago as an assistant in the A&R department, and Levin joined in 2010 and has since A&R’d a wide range of WMG artists. His signings include Melanie Martinez (“Cry Baby”), Ben Platt’s debut album and signed Oliver Tree. Most recently, Levin A&R’d Charlie Puth’s third album, “Charlie,” which includes the gold-certified single, “Left and Right” featuring Jungkook of BTS.

Say goodbye to the 10 p.m. hour of network-controlled broadcast television.

EXCLUSIVE: Production has just concluded on Jeff Lipsky’s latest feature, Goldilocks and the Two Bears. This is the eighth film directed by the veteran indie executive and filmmaker, and the seventh he’s written. 

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife, Mackenzie Scott, recently made a huge donation to Girl Scouts of the USA. The organization announced the news Tuesday in a press release, sharing that she has donated $84.5 million.According to the press release the donation will go to GSUSA and 29 local councils selected by Scott. “This is a great accelerator for our ongoing efforts to help girls cultivate the skills and connections needed to lead in their own communities and globally,” said Girl Scouts of the USA CEO Sofia Chang.A post shared by MacKenzie Scott (@mackenziescott2020)“The support from all our donors, including this generous donation from Ms.