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Epix Head Michael Wright Named President of MGM Scripted Television, Will Serve Dual Role Elaine Low, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Variety reported exclusively Tuesday. In this position, Wright will oversee MGM Scripted Television’s development and production of scripted programming, while continuing to oversee all aspects of premium cable network Epix, from growing its original programming slate and distribution to leading creative and marketing. More from Variety “Michael is an extremely talented and experienced television executive who I am grateful to have known and worked with for over two decades,” said MGM Worldwide Television Group chairman Mark Burnett. “He is the ideal decisive leader to steer MGM Scripted TV into achieving our full potential both creatively and financially. A long-time champion of premiere talent, his expertise is perfectly aligned with our goals of taking MGM Television to the next level.” ....
Ed Burns made the Epix series Bridge and Tunnel like an indie filmmaker On CNET s I m So Obsessed podcast, the writer, director, producer and actor explains why 80s Long Island is the perfect time and place to revisit during a pandemic. Listen - 01:39 Filmmaker Ed Burns was born out of the sweat, creativity and ingenuity of the 90s low-budget indie film movement. Famously he wrote, directed, produced and starred in his first feature The Brothers McMullen. The film launched his career as an actor, leading to roles in Saving Private Ryan, The Holiday, 27 Dresses, Man on the Ledge and many other movies. Over the years, Burns continued to act but also flex his Renaissance man talents working on over a dozen films as the writer, director, producer and star. ....
Scandinavia Powers Forward With New Pics, Positive Outlook for 2021 Elsa Keslassy, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Scandinavia’s film industry has proven resilient in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, bolstered by well-established production and sales banners, as well as high-profile talent who have seized opportunities from streamers and broadcasters. Spanning Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Finland, the Nordic film biz has been able to ride through the health crisis better than those in many other territories. The industry’s robustness lies in the strength of a handful of local players, including vertically integrated powerhouses such as SF Studios, which is delivering some big-budget local and international movies including “Omerta 6/12,” “The Emigrants” and “The Pact”; and Nent Group’s streaming service Viaplay, which is releasing original movies. ....
Photo: Allmy (Shutterstock) Not to be outdone by Disney and Warner Bros., Viacom recently announced its own streaming service, creatively named Paramount+, will launch on March 4. The unrelenting number of newer streamers Disney+, Discovery+, Apple TV+ and all the plus-es you can think of when placed alongside legacy companies like Hulu and Netflix, is becoming overwhelming. You may be wondering if this one will be worth it. Here is a look at what Paramount+ has to offer, to help you decide if joining up is right for you. Advertisement What is it? Paramount+ isn’t as new as it seems. It will effectively replace the existing CBS-All Access streaming platform, which launched back in 2014. Paramount+ aims to offer a wider range of content to its viewers in the wake of the 2019 merger between CBS and Paramount’s parent company, Viacom. The relaunched service will cover additional Viacom brands, including BET, Comedy Central, the Smithsonian Channel, and Nickelodeon ....