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Tyra Banks is used to
Tyra Banks is used to having people wonder what she brings to the table when it comes to developing new projects. The supermodel faced such doubts when she first conceived of the idea for her reality series “America’s Next Top…
A CLOSER LOOK AT A HIT SHOW
TelevisionWeek Editor Alex Ben Block will moderate the programming panel “Anatomy of a Hit: Two and a Half Men” during the NATPE conference in Las Vegas at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. Among those scheduled to participate are show creator…
`A Pattern of Suspicion’Producers: NBC
`A Pattern of Suspicion’ Producers: NBC News and `Dateline’ When “Dateline’s” John Larson researched the 2001 death of African American teenager Timothy Thomas in Cincinnati that touched off days of riots there, he uncovered an oddity. In the months before…
Robert
Iger It was a rare moment of humor for The Walt Disney Co. President and Chief Operating Officer Iger, a man known as a low-key, buttoned-down executive, who has long been the No. 2 to Disney CEO Michael Eisner. The…
In 2005 the man to
In 2005 the man to see about movies will be John Weiser. When Sony’s acquisition of MGM is completed, Sony will control the most significant film library in the business, including such celebrated franchises as the James Bond films, the…
In Hollywood, where even behind-the-scenes
In Hollywood, where even behind-the-scenes players seem to compete for attention, ICM talent agent executive Robert Levinson has his priorities straight. “[Legendary ICM agent] Sylvia Gold always said to me, `There can only be one star, and it better be…
Just the Facts …Title: Executive
Just the Facts … Title: Executive VP, programming, Paramount Domestic Television How long in current position: Since November 2002 Year of birth: Not available Place of birth: Stuttgart, Germany What to watch for: A follow-up to the successes “Dr. Phil”…
While many executives in the
While many executives in the syndication business bemoan the current state of affairs-dwindling ratings, ballooning costs, a dearth of new ideas and personalities-Paramount Domestic Television’s Terry Wood isn’t concerned. “The TV landscape is always changing,” she said. “We have to…
The Walt Disney Co.’s Disney-ABC
The Walt Disney Co.’s Disney-ABC Television Group has named Eleo Hensleigh its first chief marketing officer, a newly created position. Ms. Hensleigh’s title will be chief marketing officer and executive VP of marketing and brand strategy. Ms. Hensleigh, a former…