Execs in the Press
‘Baby Reindeer’ Actress Nava Mau Joins Mariel Hemingway & Sophia Adler In Deborah Kampmeier’s ‘Holy Whore’
Kampmeier will also produce along with Iris Torres and Raye Dowell for Full Moon Films and Vicky Mara Story for Sunshine in South Central.
Michelle Mendelovitz & Cory Bennett Lewis Launch Warrior Productions, Set Initial Development Slate
Veteran entertainment executives Michelle Mendelovitz and Cory Bennett Lewis have launched Warrior Productions, a film and television production company focused on developing movies and TV series based on original ideas and existing IP with established and emerging creators.
‘The Everlasting’ Series Adaptation in the Works at Netflix
Daphne Ferraro (previously the head writer on Amazon’s “Maxton Hall”) is on board to write the project, executive producing alongside author Harrow, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Katy Rozelle and Lea Cuello
AGBO Promotes Film & TV Execs Michael Disco, Kassee Whiting & Alessandra Mamán
The Russo Brothers’ AGBO production studio has made a trio of promotions in its film and TV team including Michael Disco to President, Kassee Whiting to EVP and Alessandra Mamán to SVP
David Harbour & Gaby Hoffmann Set For Dark Comedy ‘Little One’ From ‘Weapons’ Producing Duo Of Zach Cregger & Roy Lee
Written by Kavutskiy, the film’s other producers include Chris McEwen (Love, Simon), along with Amanda Phillips and Melina Torres of Soto Productions (Winner, The Assistant).
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Archewell Developing Movie Based On ‘No Way Out’ War Memoir For Netflix With Matt Charman
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Tracy Ryerson, who heads up scripted content, will produce for Archewell.
Starz Orders Black Rodeo Drama Series Set in Southeast Texas
Giovanna Desselle, vice president of original programming, and Christina Jokanovich, senior vice president of original programming, are the executives overseeing the series for Starz.
Jacqueline Sacerio Joins Range Studios As President Of Scripted Television As Heather Kadin Transitions To Independent Producing
Veteran executive and producer Jacqueline Sacerio has joined Range Studios, the independent studio arm of Range Media Partners, as President of Scripted Television.
Disney, NBCUniversal Alum Susana Zepeda Joins Visualization Studio The Third Floor
The Third Floor has tapped veteran creative media executive Susana Zepeda as the visualization studio’s head of strategic partnerships. In her new role, Zepeda will oversee and build the company’s relationships with major studios, streamers and partners in live and immersive entertainment while leading projects from early development through production.
Tracy Oliver Adapting Jasmine Guillory’s ‘The Wedding Date’ For Netflix; Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Among Producers
Netflix has enlisted Girls Trip scribe Tracy Oliver to adapt The Wedding Date from New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory, with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry set to produce for Archewell, alongside Tracy Ryerson.
6 Lessons from Latinas in Hollywood for Corporate America
A new generation of Latina executives in entertainment is proving that creativity, community, and cultural intelligence are not soft skills—they’re the new core competencies of leadership.
Amazon Boards Medical Drama From Exec Producers Diego And Natalia Boneta
Amazon MGM Studios has come on board to the untitled medical drama with Diego and Natalia Boneta exec producing through their Three Amigos production banner. The show was created by Caro Rivera and José Miguel Núñez and will also be exec produced by Fernando Sariñana and Fernando Sariñana Jr. along with Amazon Mexico.
Next Gen 2025: 35 Rising Hollywood Executives Under 35
…from storied New York art institution to one of Hollywood’s coolest film studios…Castaneda is now a mainstay on the film festival circuit, from Park City to Berlin, acquiring titles like Talk to Me and Sorry, Baby. Castaneda also works on homegrown productions like the upcoming Glen Powell-John Patton Ford team-up and Robert Pattinson starrer Primetime. She says, “What drives me is being the home for these storytellers and championing them and their vision.”
Meet the Women Reshaping Global Television
Marie Leguizamo: As managing director of Banijay Mexico & U.S. Hispanic, a division of Banijay Americas, Leguizamo oversees one of the biggest TV brands in the U.S. and Latin American markets. That includes running a production facility in Mexico City to meet the demand for premium Spanish-language TV series. Says Leguizamo: “Managing multiple markets and cultures while maintaining a singular creative vision is no small feat — but it’s also what makes this work so rewarding.”
Gina Gershon Thriller ‘Breed Of Greed’ Gets North American Distribution Deal
Vertical has acquired North American distribution rights to Breed of Greed, the psychological thriller starring Gina Gershon (Face/Off). The film was executive-produced by Viviana Zarragoitia
‘Tracee Ellis Ross’ ‘Solo Traveling’ Renewed for Season 2, Sets Record as Roku’s Most-Watched Unscripted Series (EXCLUSIVE)
“Solo Traveling” Season 1 was produced by Ross’ Joy Mill Entertainment, Artists First and Story Syndicate. Ross, E. Brian Dobbins and Anna Chai serve as executive producers, Adriana Ambriz and Caroline Soss also serve as co-executive producers …
6 Lessons from Latinas in Hollywood for Corporate America (Copy)
Hot Tub Time Machine franchise filmmaker Steve Pink has set the cast for his new comedy What the F*ck Is My Password?! with Alexander Ludwig, Poppy Liu, Ricky Staffieri, Stephen Dorff, Kate Walsh and Sarah Grey. Viviana Zarragoitia of Three Point Capital is serving as executive producers.
Scott Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill’s Crooked Highway Names Development Team
Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill‘s production company Crooked Highway has hired Vince Cheng as President of Production and Adriana Fernandez as Director of Development, Deadline has learned.
Erika Kennair & Pam Healey Join The Mediapro Studio As Spanish Producer Ramps Up U.S. Plans
The Mediapro Studio, which is behind series such as HBO’s The Young Pope and The New Pope, has bolstered its nascent English-language team with two new executive hires. The company has hired Erika Kennair and Pam Healey to oversee scripted and unscripted content, based out of LA.