Reena Singh has been named to the newly established role of senior vice president of development and current series at Disney Branded Television, marking the executive’s return to the group after 11 years.
Reporting to Disney Branded TV executive vice president of creative development and strategy Ayo Davis, Singh is slated to lead the live-action development and current series teams at the division to develop and deliver original scripted series for Disney Plus and Disney’s numerous linear platforms.
Vice president of development Jonas Agin and vice president of current series Kory Lunsford will report to Singh.
Singh was most recently senior vice president of current programming at 20th Television, a position she has held since 2015. Prior to that, she spent time working in development at USA Network, Universal Cable Productions and Disney Channels. During her time at Disney Channels from 2005 to 2010, Singh worked on “High School Musical 2,” “Jump In!” and Camp Rock,...
Reporting to Disney Branded TV executive vice president of creative development and strategy Ayo Davis, Singh is slated to lead the live-action development and current series teams at the division to develop and deliver original scripted series for Disney Plus and Disney’s numerous linear platforms.
Vice president of development Jonas Agin and vice president of current series Kory Lunsford will report to Singh.
Singh was most recently senior vice president of current programming at 20th Television, a position she has held since 2015. Prior to that, she spent time working in development at USA Network, Universal Cable Productions and Disney Channels. During her time at Disney Channels from 2005 to 2010, Singh worked on “High School Musical 2,” “Jump In!” and Camp Rock,...
- 1/27/2021
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Feature films Wild Hogs and Bridge to Terabithia, along with ESPN and the Disney Channel original movie Jump In, helped the Walt Disney Co. post a 27% rise in second-quarter profit.
Disney reported Tuesday that operating earnings in every segment of its business enjoyed double-digit growth -- even at its studio division, where revenue dropped 13% year-over-year.
The company earned $931 million in its fiscal second quarter, up from $733 million in the same quarter a year ago on revenue that increased 1% to $8.1 billion.
Analysts were enthusiastic about Disney's numbers, especially because Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, which bows May 25, should be a boon to Disney's film studio unit in the second half.
However, Disney shares, which rose 1.4% to $36.55 during Tuesday's regular trading session, fell as much as 2.1% after the bell when earnings were released.
Disney CEO Robert Iger gave a nod to competitor Sony Pictures, telling analysts during a conference call that "the early success of 'Spider-Man 3' bodes well for the movie industry this year."
Disney's media networks division, which accounts for more sales than any other unit, posted no growth in revenue, with cable networks rising 7% as broadcasting fell 7%, though operating income was up 21%.
The company credited strong worldwide syndication sales of ABC's Desperate Housewives, Lost and Grey's Anatomy, though those gains were partially offset by costs from the Disney-branded mobile phone service.
Disney reported Tuesday that operating earnings in every segment of its business enjoyed double-digit growth -- even at its studio division, where revenue dropped 13% year-over-year.
The company earned $931 million in its fiscal second quarter, up from $733 million in the same quarter a year ago on revenue that increased 1% to $8.1 billion.
Analysts were enthusiastic about Disney's numbers, especially because Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, which bows May 25, should be a boon to Disney's film studio unit in the second half.
However, Disney shares, which rose 1.4% to $36.55 during Tuesday's regular trading session, fell as much as 2.1% after the bell when earnings were released.
Disney CEO Robert Iger gave a nod to competitor Sony Pictures, telling analysts during a conference call that "the early success of 'Spider-Man 3' bodes well for the movie industry this year."
Disney's media networks division, which accounts for more sales than any other unit, posted no growth in revenue, with cable networks rising 7% as broadcasting fell 7%, though operating income was up 21%.
The company credited strong worldwide syndication sales of ABC's Desperate Housewives, Lost and Grey's Anatomy, though those gains were partially offset by costs from the Disney-branded mobile phone service.
Fonda Snyder has been named vp original movies at Disney Channel, where she will be responsible for supervising the development of the network's original telefilms.
Synder joins Disney Channel from Cookie Jar Entertainment, where she was senior vp creative development and U.S. sales, overseeing the development of more than 50 properties for multiple platforms and selling preschool, comedy and boys action animated series to such networks as Disney Channel (for Playhouse Disney), Kids' WB! and Cartoon Network.
She also co-founded and was president of Storyopolis Prods., a franchise-oriented family entertainment company encompassing production, book publishing, art gallery, exhibition space and retail outlets.
Disney Channel has seen a great deal of success with its original movies, including High School Musical, "Jump In!" and The Cheetah Girls and its sequel. When Jump In debuted in January, it became Disney Channel's highest-rated original movie with 8.2 million total viewers, breaking the record held by the August premiere of The Cheetah Girls 2 (7.8 million). The "HSM" sequel is set to debut Aug.
Synder joins Disney Channel from Cookie Jar Entertainment, where she was senior vp creative development and U.S. sales, overseeing the development of more than 50 properties for multiple platforms and selling preschool, comedy and boys action animated series to such networks as Disney Channel (for Playhouse Disney), Kids' WB! and Cartoon Network.
She also co-founded and was president of Storyopolis Prods., a franchise-oriented family entertainment company encompassing production, book publishing, art gallery, exhibition space and retail outlets.
Disney Channel has seen a great deal of success with its original movies, including High School Musical, "Jump In!" and The Cheetah Girls and its sequel. When Jump In debuted in January, it became Disney Channel's highest-rated original movie with 8.2 million total viewers, breaking the record held by the August premiere of The Cheetah Girls 2 (7.8 million). The "HSM" sequel is set to debut Aug.
Disney Channel is using music and the Internet to draw viewers to its original film Jump In! before it hits the television screen.
Beginning today, viewers can listen to the movie's 13 songs online for two weeks and before the film's Jan. 12 premiere. Additionally, those who log on to www.DisneyChannel.com/JumpIn will find Web-exclusive games, photos and behind-the-scenes video surrounding the movie's launch.
"This is part of our overall strategy of getting kids excited through music and getting them to feel a part of the movie before it airs," said Mindy Stockfield, vp digital media at Disney Channel and Jetix.
The movie, which stars Corbin Bleu (High School Musical) and Keke Palmer (Akeelah and the Bee), centers on Izzy (Bleu), a boxer who wants to win the Golden Gloves like his dad until he discovers his true passion is a Double Dutch competition, which integrates fast jump rope combinations with gymnastics and dance moves.
Other special features on the Web page include a behind-the scenes interview with Bleu and his real-life father, David Reivers, who also stars in the movie, and a contest to win a trip to New York to spend a day with Bleu.
Beginning today, viewers can listen to the movie's 13 songs online for two weeks and before the film's Jan. 12 premiere. Additionally, those who log on to www.DisneyChannel.com/JumpIn will find Web-exclusive games, photos and behind-the-scenes video surrounding the movie's launch.
"This is part of our overall strategy of getting kids excited through music and getting them to feel a part of the movie before it airs," said Mindy Stockfield, vp digital media at Disney Channel and Jetix.
The movie, which stars Corbin Bleu (High School Musical) and Keke Palmer (Akeelah and the Bee), centers on Izzy (Bleu), a boxer who wants to win the Golden Gloves like his dad until he discovers his true passion is a Double Dutch competition, which integrates fast jump rope combinations with gymnastics and dance moves.
Other special features on the Web page include a behind-the scenes interview with Bleu and his real-life father, David Reivers, who also stars in the movie, and a contest to win a trip to New York to spend a day with Bleu.
- 12/22/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ed Harris and Keke Palmer are in negotiations to join the Samuel L. Jackson starrer Cleaner for Millennium Films.
Anonymous Content is producing the crime thriller, which centers on a man who specializes in cleaning up crime scenes and is drawn into a mystery when he cleans up the evidence at a murder before the killing is reported. Matthew Aldrich penned the screenplay, and Renny Harlin will direct.
Harris will play Jackson's former partner, and Palmer will play Jackson's daughter.
The film is set to begin shooting next month in Shreveport, La.
Jackson is producing alongside Anonymous' Steve Golin, Alix Madigan and Paul Green. Anonymous' Eli Selden and the Firm's Julie Yorn are executive producing.
Harris, whose credits include The Hours, A Beautiful Mind and Pollock, also directed Pollock. The four-time Oscar nominee next will co-star in Ben Affleck's feature directorial debut, Gone, Baby, Gone, which is based on the Dennis Lehane novel.
Harris is repped by CAA and attorney Melanie Cook.
Palmer is best known for her role in the spelling bee-themed drama Akeelah and the Bee. She next appears in the Disney Channel telefilm Jump In! and has an overall deal at Atlantic Records, with an album due out in the spring.
Anonymous Content is producing the crime thriller, which centers on a man who specializes in cleaning up crime scenes and is drawn into a mystery when he cleans up the evidence at a murder before the killing is reported. Matthew Aldrich penned the screenplay, and Renny Harlin will direct.
Harris will play Jackson's former partner, and Palmer will play Jackson's daughter.
The film is set to begin shooting next month in Shreveport, La.
Jackson is producing alongside Anonymous' Steve Golin, Alix Madigan and Paul Green. Anonymous' Eli Selden and the Firm's Julie Yorn are executive producing.
Harris, whose credits include The Hours, A Beautiful Mind and Pollock, also directed Pollock. The four-time Oscar nominee next will co-star in Ben Affleck's feature directorial debut, Gone, Baby, Gone, which is based on the Dennis Lehane novel.
Harris is repped by CAA and attorney Melanie Cook.
Palmer is best known for her role in the spelling bee-themed drama Akeelah and the Bee. She next appears in the Disney Channel telefilm Jump In! and has an overall deal at Atlantic Records, with an album due out in the spring.
- 12/14/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.