Kirsten Dunst had a little hand in casting Cailee Spaeny in Priscilla.
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Starz has hired veteran entertainment executive Sofia Chang as EVP, Chief Distribution Officer. Based in New York, Chang will report into Alison Hoffman, Starz President of Domestic Networks. In her new role, Chang will oversee all of the streaming platform’s sales activities with multichannel video and digital distributors in the U.S.
“Sofia is a well-respected entertainment executive who brings a wealth of experience to Starz along with a successful track record of driving growth in both the linear and digital space,” said Hoffman. “We are excited to welcome her to the Starz team and know her leadership will help us broaden our partner ecosystem, deepen our existing relationships and solidify our position as the industry’s bundling partner of choice.”
Chang spent more than 20 years at HBO/Warner Media, most recently serving as President of Distribution at Warner Media. In that position, she led distribution revenue for all HBO branded digital and linear channels, and navigated its subscriber and revenue growth, increased market share and improved profit margin. During her tenure at HBO, Chang was also responsible for overseeing content distribution and revenue in other formats.
Most recently Chang served as the national Chief Executive Officer at Girl Scouts of the USA where she led the enterprise across all functions including operations, technology, licensing and more. She was credited with reversing membership decline, reducing debt and developing a cultural framework founded on inclusivity.
Chang was recently honored by Forbes “50 Over 50: Impact” and Goldhouse “A100” for her positive impact on cultural and social change.
“I’m thrilled to join Starz and I’m looking forward to building on the team’s great
Kirsten Dunst had a little hand in casting Cailee Spaeny in Priscilla.
Mary Ellen Coe was installed as YouTube‘s Chief Business Officer last fall, just as the activity level at the company was beginning to surge even by the breakneck standards of a startup-turned-digital-behemoth.
The first teaser trailer for Sofia Vergara‘s new limited series has been released.
Sofia Vergara is making the most out of her new life chapter, following her public divorce from actor Joe Manganiello. The Colombian icon has been having a lot of fun lately, surrounded by her closest friends and family members, and feeling the support of her loved ones.SOFIA VERGARA SHARES TOPLESS PHOTO AFTER EX JOE MANGANIELLO WAS SEEN WITH ACTRESS CAITLIN O’CONNORSOFIA VERGARA LOOKS UNRECOGNIZABLE AS ‘GRISELDA’ ON NETFLIX: ‘SHE HAD TO PUSH HERSELF TO THE LIMIT’During a recent interview with ET, the actress opened up about the many changes she has experienced this year and how she has embraced them despite the unexpected situation she has faced.
It’s been five months since Sofia Richie walked down the aisle but we’re still not quite over her luxurious South of France wedding, not to mention the fact the model continues to be one of our go-to sources of beauty inspo. From her TikTok beauty hacks to sharing which makeup products she swears by, it’s safe to say we’re a little bit obsessed with Sofia’s signature quiet luxury aesthetic.
Camila Morrone and Elle Fanning are spending some quality time together in New York City!
Has Joe Manganiello already found someone new??
Joe Manganiello is going through a divorce with ex Sofia Vergara right now and there are new photos of him spending time with another actress.
Georgia Juvelis, longtime communications executive at AMC Networks, has been promoted to Chief Communications Officer from her previous role as EVP Corporate Communications, the company announced Thursday.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Better Call Georgia: AMC Networks has promoted longtime corp comm exec Georgia Juvelis to the role of chief communications officer. Juvelis, who had most recently served as exec VP of corporate communications, continues to report to AMC Networks CEO Kristin Dolan, who announced the news on Thursday.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Fresh off the world premiere of her last directorial effort, “Priscilla,” at the Venice Film Festival (where star Cailee Spaeny won best actress), Sofia Coppola joined Rolling Stone to reflect on the 20th anniversary of her beloved “Lost in Translation.” Coppola, whose script for “Lost in Translation” won the Oscar for original screenplay, partly used the dissolution of her marriage to fellow director Spike Jonze as inspiration for the film, which follows a college graduate (Scarlett Johansson) who accompanies her celebrity photographer boyfriend (Giovanni Ribisi) on a trip to Tokyo. While he’s out flirting with a Hollywood actress (Anna Farris), she befriends a faded movie star (Bill Murray) who’s in town to shoot a commercial. Since the film premiered in 2023, viewers have associated Johansson’s character with Coppola and Ribisi’s with Jonze.
Sofia Vergara is sharing some new comments amid her divorce from Joe Manganiello.
Sofía Vergara has been having a lot of fun with her closest friends and family members, making the most out of her summer by attending multiple concerts, showing off her dance moves, and enjoying incredible moments with her loved ones in Los Angeles.JOE MANGANIELLO’S NEW TATTOO AFTER SPLIT FROM SOFIA VERGARASOFÍA VERGARA DEFENDS HEIDI KLUM AFTER CLAIMS SHE EATS 900 CALORIES A DAYSOFIA VERGARA IS ‘LETTING HER HAIR DOWN’ AFTER DIVORCEThe Colombian icon has also been focusing on herself and filming ‘America’s Got Talent’ alongside Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell, and Terry Crews. After filming one of the recent episodes for the show, the actress spoke to ET about her recent outings, including Beyoncé’s recent concert in LA, where Sofía was spotted with her friends.
EXCLUSIVE: Talk about a potentially sweet gig: Fly on the Wall Entertainment has partnered with online candy retailer Candy Funhouse to create an unscripted TV series that will crown the first ever Chief Candy Officer.
Sofia Coppola’s new film about Priscilla Presley is earning rave reviews.
The tears flowed for Priscilla Presley following the world premiere of Sofia Coppola’s biopic, “Priscilla”, in Venice on Monday.
In her first major hire since being named Chairman of NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, Donna Langley has named Liz Jenkins as her Chief Business Officer. Langely has also formed a new studio leadership group and added Peter Levinsohn and Jimmy Horowitz to cabinet positions.
Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Entertainment executive Liz Jenkins has been named to the newly created role of chief business officer for the NBCUniversal Studio Group. The former COO of Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine joins the company with an expansive title to oversee strategy and business operations, reporting to studio chairman and NBCU Chief Content Officer Donna Langley. “Liz has established herself as an industry leader with a deep understanding of the complexities of our business, and her unique perspective and varied experience fuel her drive for innovation,” Langley said of the hire.
Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla got a rousing response at its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Monday evening. The pic, a biopic of Priscilla Presley, who was in attendance for the move based on the memoir she co-authored, scored a 7-minute, 45-second ovation.
Priscilla Presley was all shook up at the Venice Film Festival premiere of “Priscilla.” The subject of Sofia Coppola’s drama wiped away tears from her face on Monday night in Italy as the audience on the Lido exploded in a 7-minute standing ovation for the A24 indie film. Coppola and Presley attended the premiere alongside Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi, who star as Priscilla and Elvis. The actors were granted a SAG-AFTRA waiver to promote the film amid the strike.