Prime Video has announced “Voices: Women Innovating Hollywood,” a special virtual event celebrating Women’s History Month.
The conference will feature panels and programming centering women in the entertainment industry, from prominent actors to behind-the-scenes talent. The event will open with a special introduction from Jerrie Johnson and Shoniqua Shandai, who star in the Prime Video comedy series “Harlem.”
Events that take place throughout the day will include a discussion with “One Day at a Time” and “With Love” showrunner Gloria Calderón Kellett, a panel with prominent casting directors Angelique Midthunder and Carla Hool and a talk from Dr. Katherine Pieper and Al-Baab Khan from University of Southern California. The event will close with a special recap of Lizzo’s recent performance at the South by Southwest festival, featuring her backup dancers the Big Grrrls.
“We’re excited to bring these women together, from various parts of the entertainment industry,...
The conference will feature panels and programming centering women in the entertainment industry, from prominent actors to behind-the-scenes talent. The event will open with a special introduction from Jerrie Johnson and Shoniqua Shandai, who star in the Prime Video comedy series “Harlem.”
Events that take place throughout the day will include a discussion with “One Day at a Time” and “With Love” showrunner Gloria Calderón Kellett, a panel with prominent casting directors Angelique Midthunder and Carla Hool and a talk from Dr. Katherine Pieper and Al-Baab Khan from University of Southern California. The event will close with a special recap of Lizzo’s recent performance at the South by Southwest festival, featuring her backup dancers the Big Grrrls.
“We’re excited to bring these women together, from various parts of the entertainment industry,...
- 3/23/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Hello Sunshine has elevated six industry executives to new roles at the company. Ashley Strumwasser and Emily Ferenbach have been upped to SVP of Film and TV, Bree Frank to SVP Production, Cynthia Rupeka to SVP of Reese’s Book Club and Direct-to-Consumer Development, Amanda Farrand to SVP of Fair Play, and Nick Williamson to SVP Business Affairs.
“There is no better group of executives that fully exemplify Hello Sunshine’s values, mission and passion for diverse, impactful storytelling centered on women characters,” Hello Sunshine CEO Sarah Harden said. “Their contributions over the years have been invaluable. Each of these individuals brings their own unique insight and expertise to their work and to the company overall. I could not be prouder of them, personally and professionally, for these well-deserved promotions.”
In just a few short years, Hello Sunshine has become one of the most prominent and successful media companies in entertainment,...
“There is no better group of executives that fully exemplify Hello Sunshine’s values, mission and passion for diverse, impactful storytelling centered on women characters,” Hello Sunshine CEO Sarah Harden said. “Their contributions over the years have been invaluable. Each of these individuals brings their own unique insight and expertise to their work and to the company overall. I could not be prouder of them, personally and professionally, for these well-deserved promotions.”
In just a few short years, Hello Sunshine has become one of the most prominent and successful media companies in entertainment,...
- 11/2/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
“Pepper Ann” is coming to Disney Plus on Sept. 8.
The first three seasons of the fan-favorite ’90s animated series will be available to stream next month, with the release of Seasons 4 and 5 still unclear.
Created by Sue Rose, “Pepper Ann” follows the adventures of its titular redhead character and her friends and family. Known for its witty parodies and infectious theme song, the series tackled topics including body issues, school work and being raised in a divorced, single-parent household.
Kathleen Wilhoite is the voice of Pepper Ann, starring alongside Clea Lewis, Danny Cooksey, Pamella Segall, April Winchell, Cree Summer, Candi Milo, Don Adams, Kath Soucie, Tino Insana, Jeff Bennett and Jim Cummings. Rose executive produced with Nahnatchka Khan for Walt Disney Television Animation and Sunwoo Animation Co., Inc.
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Disney Channel will premiere “Under Wraps,” a contemporary comedic remake of the 1997 Halloween classic...
The first three seasons of the fan-favorite ’90s animated series will be available to stream next month, with the release of Seasons 4 and 5 still unclear.
Created by Sue Rose, “Pepper Ann” follows the adventures of its titular redhead character and her friends and family. Known for its witty parodies and infectious theme song, the series tackled topics including body issues, school work and being raised in a divorced, single-parent household.
Kathleen Wilhoite is the voice of Pepper Ann, starring alongside Clea Lewis, Danny Cooksey, Pamella Segall, April Winchell, Cree Summer, Candi Milo, Don Adams, Kath Soucie, Tino Insana, Jeff Bennett and Jim Cummings. Rose executive produced with Nahnatchka Khan for Walt Disney Television Animation and Sunwoo Animation Co., Inc.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
Disney Channel will premiere “Under Wraps,” a contemporary comedic remake of the 1997 Halloween classic...
- 8/18/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Editor’S Note: Ri-Karlo Handy is the co-founder of Sunwise Media, a production company based in Pasadena. Over a 25-year career in the entertainment industry, Handy has been an editor and producer for networks like BET, MTV, and OWN. Joining then start-up network Bounce TV in 2013, he became the SVP of Original Programming for the Katz Broadcasting-owned African-American focused outlet. Three years ago, Hope Village Project executive producer Handy left Bounce to form Sunwise.
On June 16, 2020 I posted on a private Facebook group ‘I Need An Editor! looking for Black Union Editors.’
While most of the group sent back names of editors they knew, some ignorant comments — complaining of racism — caused a firestorm when the screen shots of a conversation calling for a White uprising were shared on Twitter, by Attorney Nicole French. Her Tweets put the question of diversity in Hollywood, and post-production in particular, centerstage.
Since then I...
On June 16, 2020 I posted on a private Facebook group ‘I Need An Editor! looking for Black Union Editors.’
While most of the group sent back names of editors they knew, some ignorant comments — complaining of racism — caused a firestorm when the screen shots of a conversation calling for a White uprising were shared on Twitter, by Attorney Nicole French. Her Tweets put the question of diversity in Hollywood, and post-production in particular, centerstage.
Since then I...
- 6/22/2020
- by Ri-Karlo Handy
- Deadline Film + TV
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