Universal. Searchlight. Pete Davidson.
Netflix is launching its first original video podcast with The Pete Davidson Show, debuting January 30. Shot largely in Davidson’s garage, the Netflix exclusive will not be available on audio platforms. The series expands Netflix’s push into video podcasts following recent third-party additions from The Ringer and other podcasts.
Universal’s EVP Matt Reilly exits to join former Lionsgate co-President Erik Feig (Lego, Kingsman), new prod co Arena SNK Studios, a $1bn Saudi and Japan-backed entertainment company. Reilly becomes the President of Production of Arena SNK.
Narrative PR (clients: Sam Rockwell, Margot Robbie, Barry Keoghan) has a new VP: Christa Dallas. She brings to Narrative her impressive clients, including Viola Davis’ JuVee Productions, Jennifer Hudson, and Christoph Waltz.
Want to see Catamarans blazing at breakneck speeds? Well, CBS Sports has re-upped its deal with SailGP (owner: Larry Ellison), which will cover races through 2027. Good move from David Ellison, owner of Paramount, the parent company of CBS Sports. Although they’d previously carried the races before he became CEO.
CNN adds Lemonade video podcasts to its streaming app joining industrywide video push, while keeping shows nonexclusive and available on YouTube and other platforms worldwide.
Independent Film & Television Alliance (host: AFM) has a new CEO: Jackie Brenneman. Former CEO Jean Prewitt exits.