Spoiler Alert! This post contains details from the extended version of the series finale of Riverdale.
The sun has set on The CW’s Riverdale after seven seasons.
The nostalgic final episode, aptly titled “Goodbye, Riverdale,” payed homage not only to the characters that audiences have watched fight crime, unravel conspiracy theories, travel to parallel universes, and more — but also to the people behind the scenes who brought the show to life in the first place.
While it won’t air in the broadcast version, an extended cut of the finale includes another cameo from former Warner Bros. TV chief Peter Roth, whom the series’ creators credit as one of the champions of the Archie comic adaptation from the early days.
“It was Roberto’s idea to have Peter Roth play a studio exec on Riverdale. When the writers talked about having a studio exec mentor Veronica, Roberto thought it...
The sun has set on The CW’s Riverdale after seven seasons.
The nostalgic final episode, aptly titled “Goodbye, Riverdale,” payed homage not only to the characters that audiences have watched fight crime, unravel conspiracy theories, travel to parallel universes, and more — but also to the people behind the scenes who brought the show to life in the first place.
While it won’t air in the broadcast version, an extended cut of the finale includes another cameo from former Warner Bros. TV chief Peter Roth, whom the series’ creators credit as one of the champions of the Archie comic adaptation from the early days.
“It was Roberto’s idea to have Peter Roth play a studio exec on Riverdale. When the writers talked about having a studio exec mentor Veronica, Roberto thought it...
- 8/24/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Parul Agrawal has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Head of Drama Development at Warner Bros. Television, TheWrap has confirmed. The announcement of her promotion comes a day after the group’s latest round of layoffs.
Agrawal will be replacing Leigh London Redman, who left in July to become President of Berlanti Productions.
Agrawal, who was a longtime drama executive at Warner Bros., will report to Clancy Collins White, Executive Vice President and Head of Development. She will spearhead the creation the studio’s drama series, limited series and movies for Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO Max, external streaming services, cable and broadcast networks. She will also oversee the drama development team.
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Prior to joining Warner Bros. Television, Agrawal worked in development at Brancato/Salke Productions, the former production company of producers Chris Brancato and Bert Salke.
Agrawal will be replacing Leigh London Redman, who left in July to become President of Berlanti Productions.
Agrawal, who was a longtime drama executive at Warner Bros., will report to Clancy Collins White, Executive Vice President and Head of Development. She will spearhead the creation the studio’s drama series, limited series and movies for Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO Max, external streaming services, cable and broadcast networks. She will also oversee the drama development team.
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Prior to joining Warner Bros. Television, Agrawal worked in development at Brancato/Salke Productions, the former production company of producers Chris Brancato and Bert Salke.
- 10/12/2022
- by Aarohi Sheth
- The Wrap
Warner Bros. Television has promoted Parul Agrawal to the role of senior vice president and head of drama development, Variety has confirmed.
Agrawal previously served as vice president of drama development. She tales over the role from Leigh London Redman, who exited the studio in July to join Berlanti Productions. Agrawal will report to Clancy Collins White, executive vice president and head of development.
Agrawal originally joined Wbtv in 2010, rising to vice president of drama development in 2019. During her tenure with the studio, she has helped develop shows like “Lovecraft Country” at HBO, “All American” and “All American: Homecoming” at The CW as well as “Batwoman,” “Black Lightning,” “Kung Fu” “Supergirl,” and the upcoming “Gotham Knights” at the broadcaster. Others include “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Maid” at Netflix as well as “Castle Rock” at Hulu and many more.
Prior to joining Warner Bros. Television, Agrawal worked in development at Brancato/Salke Productions,...
Agrawal previously served as vice president of drama development. She tales over the role from Leigh London Redman, who exited the studio in July to join Berlanti Productions. Agrawal will report to Clancy Collins White, executive vice president and head of development.
Agrawal originally joined Wbtv in 2010, rising to vice president of drama development in 2019. During her tenure with the studio, she has helped develop shows like “Lovecraft Country” at HBO, “All American” and “All American: Homecoming” at The CW as well as “Batwoman,” “Black Lightning,” “Kung Fu” “Supergirl,” and the upcoming “Gotham Knights” at the broadcaster. Others include “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Maid” at Netflix as well as “Castle Rock” at Hulu and many more.
Prior to joining Warner Bros. Television, Agrawal worked in development at Brancato/Salke Productions,...
- 10/12/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Parul Agrawal, a longtime drama executive at Warner Brothers Television, has been promoted to SVP and head of drama development. Reporting to Clancy Collins White, EVP and Head Of Development, she succeeds Leigh London Redman, who left in July to become President of Berlanti Productions.
Agrawal, whose promotion from VP drama development, was finalized before this week’s round of layoffs at Warner Bros. TV Group, will spearhead the creation of Wbtv drama series, limited series, and movies for Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO Max, external streaming services, cable, and the broadcast networks. She will oversee the Wbtv drama development team that includes SVP Tony Optican and VPs Ashley Cole, Jonathan Harris, and Mitzi Miller, among others.
Agrawal is a homegrown Wbtv talent. She had done a couple of assistant stints in development and production when she joined the studio in 2010. Starting from the bottom of the corporate ladder,...
Agrawal, whose promotion from VP drama development, was finalized before this week’s round of layoffs at Warner Bros. TV Group, will spearhead the creation of Wbtv drama series, limited series, and movies for Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO Max, external streaming services, cable, and the broadcast networks. She will oversee the Wbtv drama development team that includes SVP Tony Optican and VPs Ashley Cole, Jonathan Harris, and Mitzi Miller, among others.
Agrawal is a homegrown Wbtv talent. She had done a couple of assistant stints in development and production when she joined the studio in 2010. Starting from the bottom of the corporate ladder,...
- 10/12/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros Television is cutting more than a quarter of its workforce as part of its parent company’s drive to cut costs.
The studio is cutting 26 of personnel, a total of 125 positions, across scripted, unscripted and animation.
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Deadline revealed Monday that cuts would likely come today and we revealed earlier that Warner Bros. TV was shutting down digital production arm Stage 13 and its Warner Bros Television Workshop – a key plank in finding and mentoring new and diverse talent.
These cuts come with a number of structural changes put in place by chairman Channing Dungey, particularly in unscripted and animation. She...
The studio is cutting 26 of personnel, a total of 125 positions, across scripted, unscripted and animation.
Related Story Warner Bros TV Workshop & Stage 13 Shut Down As Part Of Wbd Cuts Related Story The Dish: Warner Bros. Discovery Braces For New Round Of Layoffs This Week Related Story 'More': Veronica Falcón, Yvette Monreal, Georgie Flores, & Ceci Fernandez Join Cast; Natalie Chaidez & Amy Chozick To EP & Co-Showrun
Deadline revealed Monday that cuts would likely come today and we revealed earlier that Warner Bros. TV was shutting down digital production arm Stage 13 and its Warner Bros Television Workshop – a key plank in finding and mentoring new and diverse talent.
These cuts come with a number of structural changes put in place by chairman Channing Dungey, particularly in unscripted and animation. She...
- 10/12/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Michael Grassi is staying in business with Warner Bros. Television.
It comes as Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, which he exec produces and writes on, launched on HBO Max on Thursday.
The multi-year pact marks Grassi’s second overall deal with the studio and keeps him in business with the company that he first started working with since 2015, when he joined the creative team of Supergirl.
Grassi will develop original series for the studio under the exclusive agreement.
He has worked on Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin with Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, who Grassi had previously teamed with as an exec producer and writer on The CW’s Riverdale as well as spinoff Katy Keene. He was also a writer and producer on the first season of Supergirl.
Before working with Warner Bros. TV, Grassi was a writer and exec producer on Canadian drama Lost Girl and was a story editor...
It comes as Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, which he exec produces and writes on, launched on HBO Max on Thursday.
The multi-year pact marks Grassi’s second overall deal with the studio and keeps him in business with the company that he first started working with since 2015, when he joined the creative team of Supergirl.
Grassi will develop original series for the studio under the exclusive agreement.
He has worked on Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin with Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, who Grassi had previously teamed with as an exec producer and writer on The CW’s Riverdale as well as spinoff Katy Keene. He was also a writer and producer on the first season of Supergirl.
Before working with Warner Bros. TV, Grassi was a writer and exec producer on Canadian drama Lost Girl and was a story editor...
- 8/1/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. TV’s Leigh London Redman has been tapped as the new president for Berlanti Productions. The executive is expected to start her post in September, where she will be heading up television operations for the company and reporting to partners Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter.
Redman previously served as the executive vice president of drama development at Warner Bros. Television, the flagship scripted programming unit of the Warner Bros. Television Group. She began the role in August 2020 amid the merger of Warner Horizon Scripted Television into Warner Bros. Television.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Leigh Redman to Berlanti Productions as our new president of television,” Berlanti and Schechter said in a statement. “We have had the great fortune to work with Leigh throughout her tenure at Warner Brothers Television and Warner Horizon. Leigh was instrumental in developing ‘You’ and ‘The Flight Attendant’ among many others.
Redman previously served as the executive vice president of drama development at Warner Bros. Television, the flagship scripted programming unit of the Warner Bros. Television Group. She began the role in August 2020 amid the merger of Warner Horizon Scripted Television into Warner Bros. Television.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Leigh Redman to Berlanti Productions as our new president of television,” Berlanti and Schechter said in a statement. “We have had the great fortune to work with Leigh throughout her tenure at Warner Brothers Television and Warner Horizon. Leigh was instrumental in developing ‘You’ and ‘The Flight Attendant’ among many others.
- 7/7/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Leigh London Redman has been hired as president of Berlanti Productions, Variety has confirmed.
London Redman takes over the role from David Madden, who departed the company in April. She will report to Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter in her new role, which will see her heading up television operations for the company. She was most recently executive vice president of drama development for Warner Bros. Television, where Berlanti Productions is based.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Leigh Redman to Berlanti Productions as our new President of Television,” Berlanti and Schechter said. “We have had the great fortune to work with Leigh throughout her tenure at Warner Brothers Television and Warner Horizon. Leigh was instrumental in developing ‘You’ and ‘The Flight Attendant’ among many others. She is smart, talented, kind and respected by talent and executives alike. Her story sense and intelligence is first rate. We are...
London Redman takes over the role from David Madden, who departed the company in April. She will report to Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter in her new role, which will see her heading up television operations for the company. She was most recently executive vice president of drama development for Warner Bros. Television, where Berlanti Productions is based.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Leigh Redman to Berlanti Productions as our new President of Television,” Berlanti and Schechter said. “We have had the great fortune to work with Leigh throughout her tenure at Warner Brothers Television and Warner Horizon. Leigh was instrumental in developing ‘You’ and ‘The Flight Attendant’ among many others. She is smart, talented, kind and respected by talent and executives alike. Her story sense and intelligence is first rate. We are...
- 7/7/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Warner Bros. TV’s Leigh London Redman, has been appointed as President of Berlanti Productions.
London Redman, who was who was EVP, Drama Development at the studio, succeeds David Madden, who Deadline revealed in April was stepping down after two years at the prolific production company.
She will oversee the company’s television operation, which for the last few years has been behind a staggering 15 shows including The CW’s The Flash, Riverdale and All American, Netflix’s You and HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant as well as upcoming series such as The Girls on the Bus, Green Lantern, Landing, Found, Strange Adventures, More, Providence, Dead Boy Detectives, a limited series about the life of screen icon Doris Day, and Anon Pls a drama series adaptation of the book written by Instagram celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi for HBO Max.
She reports to partners Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter...
London Redman, who was who was EVP, Drama Development at the studio, succeeds David Madden, who Deadline revealed in April was stepping down after two years at the prolific production company.
She will oversee the company’s television operation, which for the last few years has been behind a staggering 15 shows including The CW’s The Flash, Riverdale and All American, Netflix’s You and HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant as well as upcoming series such as The Girls on the Bus, Green Lantern, Landing, Found, Strange Adventures, More, Providence, Dead Boy Detectives, a limited series about the life of screen icon Doris Day, and Anon Pls a drama series adaptation of the book written by Instagram celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi for HBO Max.
She reports to partners Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter...
- 7/7/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Goonies’ never say die” is a memorable catchphrase from that fan favorite 1980s film. But it could also describe Warner Bros. TV’s recent strategic efforts to keep some of its series alive through crafty dealmaking.
And that, coincidentally, includes “The Goonies”-inspired “Untitled Film Re-Enactment Project” that had been adapted by writer Sarah Watson into a pilot for Fox. The drama, about a teacher who helps her students re-create, shot-for-shot, the original movie, eventually was passed on by Fox, which felt it skewed too young for the network. But Variety can exclusively report that the series, which now has the title “Our Time,” is being redeveloped at Disney Plus. The Donner Company and Amblin, which were behind the original, are back on board.
“Sarah worked nonstop to deliver this incredible script, we had our table read, and then the world shut down for Covid,” says Clancy Collins White,...
And that, coincidentally, includes “The Goonies”-inspired “Untitled Film Re-Enactment Project” that had been adapted by writer Sarah Watson into a pilot for Fox. The drama, about a teacher who helps her students re-create, shot-for-shot, the original movie, eventually was passed on by Fox, which felt it skewed too young for the network. But Variety can exclusively report that the series, which now has the title “Our Time,” is being redeveloped at Disney Plus. The Donner Company and Amblin, which were behind the original, are back on board.
“Sarah worked nonstop to deliver this incredible script, we had our table read, and then the world shut down for Covid,” says Clancy Collins White,...
- 12/15/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. Television is beefing up its drama development team.
The studio has hired former Rainforest Entertainment head of development Mitzi Miller and former Monkeypaw Productions development executive Jonathan Harris as Vice Presidents of Drama Development.
The pair will spearhead the creation of new one-hour scripted drama series for all platforms, including WarnerMedia’s HBO Max, as well as external streaming services, cable channels, and the broadcast networks.
They will work closely with WB’s stable of writers and producers as well as be responsible for finding new talent, material and IP to turn into television drama.
Reporting to EVP and Head of Drama Development Leigh London Redman, they will work closely with the drama team that includes SVP Tony Optican, VPs Parul Agrawal and Ashley Cole, and manager Michael Zeeck.
Their appointment comes after longtime development exec Aisha Summers left the studio to join ViacomCBS, where she is set to head BET Studios,...
The studio has hired former Rainforest Entertainment head of development Mitzi Miller and former Monkeypaw Productions development executive Jonathan Harris as Vice Presidents of Drama Development.
The pair will spearhead the creation of new one-hour scripted drama series for all platforms, including WarnerMedia’s HBO Max, as well as external streaming services, cable channels, and the broadcast networks.
They will work closely with WB’s stable of writers and producers as well as be responsible for finding new talent, material and IP to turn into television drama.
Reporting to EVP and Head of Drama Development Leigh London Redman, they will work closely with the drama team that includes SVP Tony Optican, VPs Parul Agrawal and Ashley Cole, and manager Michael Zeeck.
Their appointment comes after longtime development exec Aisha Summers left the studio to join ViacomCBS, where she is set to head BET Studios,...
- 7/7/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“Supergirl” star Melissa Benoist is staying in the Warner Bros. family, signing an overall deal with the TV studio for her newly launched production company, Three Things Productions.
Under the agreement, Benoist and team will develop and produce original television programming — including drama and comedy series, event series and more — for all platforms. This includes HBO Max and other WarnerMedia-affiliated outlets, as well as external streaming services, premium and basic cable channels and the broadcast networks.
Additionally, Sahar Kashi has joined Three Things as vice president of development.
“Supergirl” is flying into its sixth and final season this year on The CW.
“I’ve had a wonderfully supportive home at Warner Bros. for the last six years, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to put on a producer’s hat and continue working with them,” Benoist said. “I approach my work as an actor in search of...
Under the agreement, Benoist and team will develop and produce original television programming — including drama and comedy series, event series and more — for all platforms. This includes HBO Max and other WarnerMedia-affiliated outlets, as well as external streaming services, premium and basic cable channels and the broadcast networks.
Additionally, Sahar Kashi has joined Three Things as vice president of development.
“Supergirl” is flying into its sixth and final season this year on The CW.
“I’ve had a wonderfully supportive home at Warner Bros. for the last six years, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to put on a producer’s hat and continue working with them,” Benoist said. “I approach my work as an actor in search of...
- 2/12/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Supergirl star Melissa Benoist is moving into production and sticking with Warner Bros.
The actor, who plays Kara Danvers aka Supergirl in The CW drama that is coming to an end with its sixth season, has launched her own production company, Three Things Productions.
She has signed an overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group, which produces Supergirl and the other shows in the Arrowverse.
Benoist has tapped Anonymous Content creative executive Sahar Kashi, who has worked on shows such as Apple TV+’s Home Before Dark and Netflix’s Thirteen Reasons Why, as Vice President of Development of Three Things Productions. Kashi previously worked at Netflix and Fox.
The exclusive, multi-year deal is for Benoist to develop and produce original television shows, including comedies and dramas, for all platforms including HBO Max, third party streamers, cable networks and broadcast nets.
There is hope that Benoist will also launch her...
The actor, who plays Kara Danvers aka Supergirl in The CW drama that is coming to an end with its sixth season, has launched her own production company, Three Things Productions.
She has signed an overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group, which produces Supergirl and the other shows in the Arrowverse.
Benoist has tapped Anonymous Content creative executive Sahar Kashi, who has worked on shows such as Apple TV+’s Home Before Dark and Netflix’s Thirteen Reasons Why, as Vice President of Development of Three Things Productions. Kashi previously worked at Netflix and Fox.
The exclusive, multi-year deal is for Benoist to develop and produce original television shows, including comedies and dramas, for all platforms including HBO Max, third party streamers, cable networks and broadcast nets.
There is hope that Benoist will also launch her...
- 2/12/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“Supergirl” star Melissa Benoist has formed a new production company, Three Things Productions, and inked an exclusive, multiyear overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group.
Through Three Things — inspired by the Mary Oliver poem “Three Things to Remember” — Benoist and her team will develop and produce original TV programming for all platforms. That includes drama, comedy, event series and other formats for WarnerMedia outlets such as HBO Max, in addition to other streaming services, cable channels and broadcasters. Three Things’ mission is to “meaningful projects that are unapologetic, brave, and authentic, with a goal to explore stories that lead with impact.”
The deal is Benoist’s first overall with a studio as a producer, and extends her ties to Warner Bros. TV, which produces Greg Berlanti’s DC superhero series. “Supergirl” is set to end with its sixth season on The CW when it returns this year.
“I’ve had...
Through Three Things — inspired by the Mary Oliver poem “Three Things to Remember” — Benoist and her team will develop and produce original TV programming for all platforms. That includes drama, comedy, event series and other formats for WarnerMedia outlets such as HBO Max, in addition to other streaming services, cable channels and broadcasters. Three Things’ mission is to “meaningful projects that are unapologetic, brave, and authentic, with a goal to explore stories that lead with impact.”
The deal is Benoist’s first overall with a studio as a producer, and extends her ties to Warner Bros. TV, which produces Greg Berlanti’s DC superhero series. “Supergirl” is set to end with its sixth season on The CW when it returns this year.
“I’ve had...
- 2/12/2021
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Amid the greater restructuring happening at AT&T-owned WarnerMedia, Warner Bros. Television Group is realigning its scripted and unscripted TV production operations, merging Warner Bros. Television and Warner Horizon Scripted TV to create a new division.
The scripted units will be led by WBTV presidents Susan Rovner and Brett Paul, while Warner Bros. unscripted and alternative TV president Mike Darnell will continue to lead unscripted as president of Warner Bros. Unscripted and Alternative Television.
Rovner and Paul will continue to lead the newly combined Wbtv together, overseeing all scripted programming and reporting to Wbtvg chairman Peter Roth; Rovner and Paul had previously headed both Wbtv and and Warner Horizon.
Clancy Collins White, most recently exec VP of drama development at Wbtv, has been promoted to a newly created position overseeing all day-to-day scripted program development for the new Wbtv division, reporting to Rovner.
Leigh London Redman, most recently exec VP...
The scripted units will be led by WBTV presidents Susan Rovner and Brett Paul, while Warner Bros. unscripted and alternative TV president Mike Darnell will continue to lead unscripted as president of Warner Bros. Unscripted and Alternative Television.
Rovner and Paul will continue to lead the newly combined Wbtv together, overseeing all scripted programming and reporting to Wbtvg chairman Peter Roth; Rovner and Paul had previously headed both Wbtv and and Warner Horizon.
Clancy Collins White, most recently exec VP of drama development at Wbtv, has been promoted to a newly created position overseeing all day-to-day scripted program development for the new Wbtv division, reporting to Rovner.
Leigh London Redman, most recently exec VP...
- 8/10/2020
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
As part of the ongoing WarnerMedia restructuring, Warner Bros Television Group chairman Peter Roth is consolidating the studio’s scripted and unscripted television production operations. On the scripted side, Warner Bros Television and cable/streaming unit Warner Horizon Scripted TV are being merged into a new scripted division led by Warner Bros Television presidents Susan Rovner and Brett Paul. The duo, who previously served as Presidents of both Warner Bros TV and Warner Horizon Scripted TV, will continue overseeing all scripted programming, reporting to Roth.
The consolidation reverts Warner Bros TV to its original structure before cable and unscripted fare was given their own division with the 2006 launch of Warner Horizon.
Clancy Collins White has been elevated to a newly created position and will now have day-to-day oversight of all scripted program development for the new Warner Bros Television, reporting to Rovner. She previously served as EVP Drama Development at Warner Bros Television.
The consolidation reverts Warner Bros TV to its original structure before cable and unscripted fare was given their own division with the 2006 launch of Warner Horizon.
Clancy Collins White has been elevated to a newly created position and will now have day-to-day oversight of all scripted program development for the new Warner Bros Television, reporting to Rovner. She previously served as EVP Drama Development at Warner Bros Television.
- 8/10/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Mary Ann Mobley, the dark-haired and wholesome Miss America who went on to a successful acting career highlighted by two starring turns opposite Elvis Presley, has died. She was 77. Mobley, who was married to the late actor and TV host Gary Collins, died Tuesday morning in her Beverly Hills home after a battle with breast cancer, execs with Warner Bros. Television said. One of her daughters, Clancy Collins White, is senior vp drama development at the company. A native of Brandon, Miss., who attended the University of Mississippi, the vivacious Mobley was crowned Miss America 1959 and studied acting
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- 12/10/2014
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Television has made a series of executive appointments and promotions in its development and current programming departments, including the promotions of Clancy Collins White to Svp, Drama Development, and Stephanie Groves to Svp, Current Programming. These appointments complete the formation of the division’s new creative management structure. Collins White will spearhead Wbtv’s day-to-day efforts to create new one-hour, dramatic primetime series programming. She reports to Susan Rovner, Evp, Development. Groves reports to Melinda Hage, Evp, Current ...
- 6/4/2010
- BusinessofCinema
By John Consoli
Matthew King, most recently vice president of television at McG's Wonderland Sound and Vision, has joined Warner Bros. Television as VP, drama development.
King's appointment was part of a number of new hires and promotions the TV studio announced Tuesday.
Among those promoted were Clancy Collins White, vice president, drama development, to senior VP, drama development; and Stephanie Groves, VP of current programming, to senior VP, current programming.
On the drama development side, in addition to bringing in King, Wbtv promoted Lisa Roos, previously dire...
Matthew King, most recently vice president of television at McG's Wonderland Sound and Vision, has joined Warner Bros. Television as VP, drama development.
King's appointment was part of a number of new hires and promotions the TV studio announced Tuesday.
Among those promoted were Clancy Collins White, vice president, drama development, to senior VP, drama development; and Stephanie Groves, VP of current programming, to senior VP, current programming.
On the drama development side, in addition to bringing in King, Wbtv promoted Lisa Roos, previously dire...
- 6/1/2010
- by John Consoli
- The Wrap
Warner Bros. Television has completed its executive restructuring under president Peter Roth following the departure of Evp creative affairs Leonard Goldstein, who now heads the Wbtv-based TV division of Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage’s Fake Empire. Clancy Collins White has been promoted to Svp drama development, heading the studio’s drama department, and Stephanie Groves to Svp current programming. Collins White succeeds Susan Rovner, who was recently promoted to Evp development, overseeing both drama and comedy, while Groves' title bump follows the promotion of Melinda Hage to Evp current programming. Collins White and Groves will continue to report to Rovner and Hage, [...]...
- 6/1/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Warner Bros. TV made a slew of executive appointments Tuesday that firmed up the studio's programming team.
Clancy Collins White, who helped develop ABC's "V" and NBC's upcoming "Chase," has been promoted to senior vp drama development and will spearhead efforts to create new hourlong programming. And Stephanie Groves, who recently oversaw Fox's "Fringe" and the CW's "Supernatural," has been upped to senior vp current programming, where she will help manage creative affairs for ongoing series.
"We have tremendous strength throughout the executive ranks at our company, and I am pleased to announce these very deserving new appointments and promotions which reward the dedication and accomplishments of this outstanding team," said Peter Roth, president of Warner Bros. Television.
Also, Adrienne Turner was named vp comedy development; Lisa Roos was promoted to vp drama development; Matthew King joins as vp drama development; Odetta Watkins was upped to vp current programming; and...
Clancy Collins White, who helped develop ABC's "V" and NBC's upcoming "Chase," has been promoted to senior vp drama development and will spearhead efforts to create new hourlong programming. And Stephanie Groves, who recently oversaw Fox's "Fringe" and the CW's "Supernatural," has been upped to senior vp current programming, where she will help manage creative affairs for ongoing series.
"We have tremendous strength throughout the executive ranks at our company, and I am pleased to announce these very deserving new appointments and promotions which reward the dedication and accomplishments of this outstanding team," said Peter Roth, president of Warner Bros. Television.
Also, Adrienne Turner was named vp comedy development; Lisa Roos was promoted to vp drama development; Matthew King joins as vp drama development; Odetta Watkins was upped to vp current programming; and...
- 6/1/2010
- by By James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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