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Participant’s Rob Williams Named President of Content Strategy for Sumerian Pictures
Rob Williams, the veteran film executive who spent a decade at the now defunct Participant Media, has been named president of content strategy at Sumerian Pictures. Founder and CEO Ash Avildsen announced the hire Friday, and has tasked Williams with expanding the unit’s film slate. Sumerian...
Sony Pictures International Productions to Unveil IP Adaptation Strategy at Tokyo Market
Sony Pictures International Productions is set to showcase its IP adaptation playbook at the Tokyo International Film Festival’s TIFFCOM content market, with executive VP of creative production and head of SPIP Shebnem Askin leading a deep dive into the studio’s strategy for turning...
Disney Extends Contract of Kristina Schake, Head of Corporate Communications, Through June 2027
Disney has renewed the employment agreement with Kristina Schake, senior EVP and chief communications officer, through June 2027. Schake oversees Disney’s worldwide communications strategy and operations, while also serving as the Mouse House’s lead spokesperson. The term of...
UTA’s Head of Asian Business Development Max Michael Exits, Launches M3 Global Strategy...
Max Michael, the head of Asian business development at UTA, is departing the agency after nearly two decades. Variety has learned exclusively that Michael will now be launching M3 Global Strategy, which he described as “a next-generation advisory and representation firm.” “I think...
Filipino Historical Epic ‘Quezon,’ Starring Jericho Rosales, Iain Glen, Sets Global...
TBA Studios has unveiled the worldwide release strategy for “Quezon,” a historical biopic chronicling the political ascent of Manuel L. Quezon, the first president of the Philippine Commonwealth. The film stars Filipino actor Jericho Rosales in the title role alongside “Game of...
Mediwan Boss Elisabeth d’Arvieu on Moving the Conglomerate’s ‘Gravity...
Mediwan CEO Elisabeth d’Arvieu has said that the decision to relocate its distribution business from Paris to London – headed up by former All3Media International exec Sally Habbershaw – was part of a new strategy to move “the gravity center of our international sales...
Paramount Skydance Hires Roku’s Jay Askinasi as Chief Revenue Officer
Paramount Skydance has recruited Jay Askinasi, most recently Roku’s top advertising exec, as chief revenue officer. Askinasi will start at Paramount Nov. 3, dual-reporting to CEO David Ellison and president Jeff Shell. According to the company, the CRO position is a newly created role...
Variety, Panera, Digitas and Nicky Campbell to Participate in Advertising Week Panel
Executives from Variety, Panera and Digitas, plus creator Nicky Campbell will take the Advertising Week stage on Oct. 9 for the “Leveraging Moments to Create Moments” panel. The group will share the strategy behind Variety’s partnership with Panera, as the two worked to create an...
Future Film Coalition Appoints Jax Deluca for Interim Executive Director (EXCLUSIVE)
The Future Film Coalition has appointed Jax Deluca as the company’s new Interim Executive Director. With this position, Deluca will help lead the FFC’s national membership launch, develop the group’s network and strategy, as well as helping to secure resources and public policy...
Protagonist Pictures Promotes Alice Vail to Head of Acquisitions and Development (EXCLUSIVE)
Protagonist Pictures has upped Alice Vail to head of acquisitions and development alongside a series of key internal promotions across various department and a new addition to its team. Previously director of acquisitions and development, Vail will continue to spearhead acquisitions strategy,...
Music Industry Moves: Hybe America Launches Label Service, Ups Ryan Hyeong Woo Noh to Chief...
Hybe America has announced the launch of Hybe Label Services (HSL), the company’s first global organization specifically designed to bolster the growth of its artists in international markets. Ryan Hyeong Woo Noh has been promoted to chief business officer of Hybe America. Noh, who...
NBCU, Netflix Alum Shannon Buck Joins Paramount to Head Up Direct-to-Consumer PR and Communications
PR and communications vet Shannon Buck is joining Paramount, where she’ll serve as exec VP, head of communications and PR for Paramount Direct to Consumer. In the new gig, which officially start Monday, her oversight includes global communications and publicity strategy. Buck joins from...