Iger. Red Hot. EGOT.
Disney CEO Bob Iger apparently plans to leave before his contract ends at the end of 2026, citing burnout and still apparently still burned by the fallout from the Jimmy Kimmel fiasco. Will he stay on for Doomsday?
Netflix has announced it will premiere a Red Hot Chili Peppers documentary on March 20. The band, however, seems to disagree, claiming that they participated thinking this was a documentary about the late member Hillel Slovak. Band statement here. Not sure where this will go, we will keep an eye out.
Former Amazon MGM Studios International boss, James Farrell, announces Red Sage Studios, his new production company focused on YA storytelling. Red Sage unveiled a mini upcoming slate led by romance series adaptation The Bridge Kingdom from author Danielle Jensen, and She’s With Me by Jessica Cunsolo.
Paramount has named Ted Lehman as SVP and Head of U.S. Public Policy and Government Affairs. Working through their Washington D.C. office, Lehman is responsible for ensuring the continued cooperation with U.S. lawmakers and stakeholders. He will begin his role at Paramount today.
It was bound to happen eventually! Steven Spielberg has just reached EGOT status after securing his first Grammy award for producing the Best Music Film-winning Disney+ documentary, Music by John Williams (trailer).
Folk musician Noah Kahan’s breakout year after Stick Season is the focus of a new, untitled Netflix documentary. Directed by Nick Sweeney, the film follows Noah Kahan through sold-out tours, new music tied to The Great Divide, and a return to Vermont as he navigates his sudden fame and personal struggles. Current in production.
The Walt Disney Co. has hired veteran Wall Street analyst Benjamin Swinburne as EVP of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy, reporting to CFO Hugh Johnston. Swinburne joins from Morgan Stanley, where he was managing director and head of U.S. media research.
Producers will stage only two Best Original Song performances at the Oscars, citing time limits and a new Casting category. There will be “I Lied to You,” but all other nominees, including Nick Cave’s Train songs, will sadly be relegated to a clip during the announcement.