Promoter Aeg promises refunds are forthcoming for those who made requests in advance of the shows
Aeg Live will refund nearly 40 percent of ticket sales for Bill Cosby‘s two Saturday, Jan. 17, Denver performances, which were protested by a group organized in advance by lawyer Gloria Allred. Allred represents seven women who have come forward with accusations of sexual misconduct by the comedian.
“Refunds were for people who requested in advance of the shows’ play,” Aeg Live marketing director Sara Williams told TheWrap.
The returns amount to 1,200 out of the 3,100 tickets sold — or 38.7 percent — for the performance at the Buell Theatre,...
Aeg Live will refund nearly 40 percent of ticket sales for Bill Cosby‘s two Saturday, Jan. 17, Denver performances, which were protested by a group organized in advance by lawyer Gloria Allred. Allred represents seven women who have come forward with accusations of sexual misconduct by the comedian.
“Refunds were for people who requested in advance of the shows’ play,” Aeg Live marketing director Sara Williams told TheWrap.
The returns amount to 1,200 out of the 3,100 tickets sold — or 38.7 percent — for the performance at the Buell Theatre,...
- 1/22/2015
- by Alicia Banks
- The Wrap
Starz has quietly shuffled the management decks for its TV operations with the hopes of establishing clear points of entry for the creative community.
Oversight for disparate TV efforts at Starz Entertainment, which oversees the brand's linear and Vod channels, and Starz Media, the umbrella group for such third-party programming providers as Anchor Bay Entertainment and Film Roman, will be consolidated under Bill Myers, president and Coo of Starz Entertainment, as will Starz's digital content operations.
William Hamm, executive vp creative development Starz Media, will take on production and development for Starz Entertainment's original programming, while retaining a similar role at Starz Media. Stephan Shelanski, executive vp Starz Entertainment, will no longer serve as Hollywood's point man for teeing up original programming, but will extend his oversight of acquisitions beyond the channels to Starz Media's home video, syndication and overseas outlets.
Hamm, who previously reported to Kent Rice, president and Coo of Starz Media, will now report to Myers, to whom Shelanski continues to report. Rice continues to oversee Starz Animation.
The move mirrors a similar streamlining Starz disclosed last month for its film operations, giving Overture Films CEO Chris McGurk oversight of Anchor Bay.
The Liberty Media-owned company pulled the trigger on the changes about a month ago, but did not go public with them to avoid confusing Wall Street. While all divisions involved come under Starz, Starz Media is part of the Liberty Capital tracking stock, while Starz Entertainment remains under Liberty Entertainment.
As the dust settled from Starz's acquisition of Idt Entertainment in 2006, it became clear to align the divisions by product, according to Robert Clasen, chairman and CEO of Starz.
"Obviously our intent is to put all these companies in the same entity at some point," he said.
Starz makes the changes as original programming for its channels is gathering momentum under Shelanski's direction. Its first original series, an adaptation of the Oscar-winning theatrical "Crash," is shooting in Mexico, while shortform efforts "Head Case" and "Hollywood Residential" are on air.
Starz Media also has been ramping up its own programming efforts, including the creation of some of Lifetime's most-watched original movies this year.
The realignment also consolidates TV operations in Los Angeles as opposed to Denver, where Starz Entertainment is based.
Shelanski will remain involved in original programming efforts; he functions as a buyer for Starz's channels of the productions that Hamm will be selling. Previously, Starz Media and Starz Entertainment occasionally found themselves competing for the same programming, or one division would pass on content that was a good fit for the other.
Clasen said he did not anticipate job cuts as a result of the shifts, though some positions will transfer from Denver to Los Angeles. However, the relocation of the programming division means Michael Ruggiero, vp original programming at Starz, will exit the company in September; he helped launch the original programming division with Shelanski.
Digital content also will come under Myers, with Edward Huguez, executive vp affiliate sales, now reporting to him. Reporting to Huguez is Marc DeBevoise, senior vp business development and strategy, who oversees digital content licensing. DeBevoise previously reported to Rice.
Oversight for disparate TV efforts at Starz Entertainment, which oversees the brand's linear and Vod channels, and Starz Media, the umbrella group for such third-party programming providers as Anchor Bay Entertainment and Film Roman, will be consolidated under Bill Myers, president and Coo of Starz Entertainment, as will Starz's digital content operations.
William Hamm, executive vp creative development Starz Media, will take on production and development for Starz Entertainment's original programming, while retaining a similar role at Starz Media. Stephan Shelanski, executive vp Starz Entertainment, will no longer serve as Hollywood's point man for teeing up original programming, but will extend his oversight of acquisitions beyond the channels to Starz Media's home video, syndication and overseas outlets.
Hamm, who previously reported to Kent Rice, president and Coo of Starz Media, will now report to Myers, to whom Shelanski continues to report. Rice continues to oversee Starz Animation.
The move mirrors a similar streamlining Starz disclosed last month for its film operations, giving Overture Films CEO Chris McGurk oversight of Anchor Bay.
The Liberty Media-owned company pulled the trigger on the changes about a month ago, but did not go public with them to avoid confusing Wall Street. While all divisions involved come under Starz, Starz Media is part of the Liberty Capital tracking stock, while Starz Entertainment remains under Liberty Entertainment.
As the dust settled from Starz's acquisition of Idt Entertainment in 2006, it became clear to align the divisions by product, according to Robert Clasen, chairman and CEO of Starz.
"Obviously our intent is to put all these companies in the same entity at some point," he said.
Starz makes the changes as original programming for its channels is gathering momentum under Shelanski's direction. Its first original series, an adaptation of the Oscar-winning theatrical "Crash," is shooting in Mexico, while shortform efforts "Head Case" and "Hollywood Residential" are on air.
Starz Media also has been ramping up its own programming efforts, including the creation of some of Lifetime's most-watched original movies this year.
The realignment also consolidates TV operations in Los Angeles as opposed to Denver, where Starz Entertainment is based.
Shelanski will remain involved in original programming efforts; he functions as a buyer for Starz's channels of the productions that Hamm will be selling. Previously, Starz Media and Starz Entertainment occasionally found themselves competing for the same programming, or one division would pass on content that was a good fit for the other.
Clasen said he did not anticipate job cuts as a result of the shifts, though some positions will transfer from Denver to Los Angeles. However, the relocation of the programming division means Michael Ruggiero, vp original programming at Starz, will exit the company in September; he helped launch the original programming division with Shelanski.
Digital content also will come under Myers, with Edward Huguez, executive vp affiliate sales, now reporting to him. Reporting to Huguez is Marc DeBevoise, senior vp business development and strategy, who oversees digital content licensing. DeBevoise previously reported to Rice.
- 7/1/2008
- by By Andrew Wallenstein
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
International TV veteran Gene George has been named executive vp worldwide distribution posting at Starz Media, the global entertainment production and distribution company. George Will be based at Starz Media's Burbank headquarters and report to president and COO Kent Rice.
In his new posting, George Will oversee sales and distribution functions at Starz Media, including forging partnerships with domestic and international broadcasters and expanding the company's distribution to new markets worldwide.
He joins Starz from Regent Worldwide, where he was president. At Regent, George organized distribution and licensing operations, developed new markets and negotiated long-term alliances with such international broadcasters as the BBC and British Sky Broadcasting, TF1 and M6 in France, Antena 3 and Telecinco in Spain and Prosieben and RTL/VOX in Germany. He guided multipicture production deals with ABC Family and Sci Fi Channel in the U.S. Previously, George was president of NewStar Worldwide.
In his new posting, George Will oversee sales and distribution functions at Starz Media, including forging partnerships with domestic and international broadcasters and expanding the company's distribution to new markets worldwide.
He joins Starz from Regent Worldwide, where he was president. At Regent, George organized distribution and licensing operations, developed new markets and negotiated long-term alliances with such international broadcasters as the BBC and British Sky Broadcasting, TF1 and M6 in France, Antena 3 and Telecinco in Spain and Prosieben and RTL/VOX in Germany. He guided multipicture production deals with ABC Family and Sci Fi Channel in the U.S. Previously, George was president of NewStar Worldwide.
- 1/12/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- Eva Longoria, Jason Biggs and Rob Corddry will topline the elementary school comedy Lower Learning for distributors Anchor Bay Entertainment and Starz Media. Writer-director Mark Lafferty's feature debut stars Longoria as a school inspector tracking scandalous allegations about a shady principal (Corddry). Teaming with her old flame -- a former cop-turned-vice principal (Biggs) -- she attempts to bring him down with the help of some disgruntled students. Corddry's Daily Show co-star Ed Helms, Kyle Gass and Monica Potter co-star. The Starz Media and Ambush Entertainment production begins principal photography this month and is set for U.S. theatrical release by Anchor Bay early next year and a 2008 international release by parent company Starz. Anchor Bay also will handle home video.
Matt Leutwyler and Sim Sarna are producing with executive producers Scott D. Greenberg, Karen Bailey and Kent Rice of Starz and Miranda Bailey of Ambush. Anchor Bay vp acquisitions Mark Ward brought the project to Starz.
Matt Leutwyler and Sim Sarna are producing with executive producers Scott D. Greenberg, Karen Bailey and Kent Rice of Starz and Miranda Bailey of Ambush. Anchor Bay vp acquisitions Mark Ward brought the project to Starz.
- 10/22/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Starz Media has promoted president and chief operating officer John Hyde and Starz Animation CEO Kent Rice in a move designed to create more synergy among the company's various production divisions.
Rice will take on the additional title of president and chief operating officer at Starz Media, filling the post held by Hyde, who is moving into the newly created position of vice chairman.
In addition to running the Starz Animation unit, Rice will now have operational responsibility for the Film Roman animation unit and the Starz Prods. live-action division, bringing all production at the company under one manager.
Hyde will continue to manage Starz Home Entertainment -- including the Anchor Bay and Manga brands -- and will take on additional responsibility for new business, partnership development and industry and talent relations. Hyde will work closely with Rice in the initial process of consolidating the various production entities.
Both will continue to report to Starz Media chairman and CEO Robert Clasen, as will Starz Media president of distribution and marketing Neil Braun.
Rice will take on the additional title of president and chief operating officer at Starz Media, filling the post held by Hyde, who is moving into the newly created position of vice chairman.
In addition to running the Starz Animation unit, Rice will now have operational responsibility for the Film Roman animation unit and the Starz Prods. live-action division, bringing all production at the company under one manager.
Hyde will continue to manage Starz Home Entertainment -- including the Anchor Bay and Manga brands -- and will take on additional responsibility for new business, partnership development and industry and talent relations. Hyde will work closely with Rice in the initial process of consolidating the various production entities.
Both will continue to report to Starz Media chairman and CEO Robert Clasen, as will Starz Media president of distribution and marketing Neil Braun.
- 1/25/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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