A year after it moved from its longtime PBS home to CNN, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is switching telecast partners again. Netflix has struck a multi-year deal with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to move the Mark Twain Prize event to the streamer.
The deal begins this year, with Kevin Hart honored at the ceremony. This marks the 25th anniversary of the Mark Twain Prize, and Hart will be recognized “for his extraordinary contributions to the genre and his impressive achievements across comedy, film, and television.” This year’s event takes placeat the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Sunday, March 24, and will be taped to premiere on Netflix on Saturday, May 11 — as the Netflix is a Joke Fest takes place in Los Angeles.
Performers set for this year’s Mark Twain ceremony including Dave “Lil Dicky” Burd, Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish,...
The deal begins this year, with Kevin Hart honored at the ceremony. This marks the 25th anniversary of the Mark Twain Prize, and Hart will be recognized “for his extraordinary contributions to the genre and his impressive achievements across comedy, film, and television.” This year’s event takes placeat the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Sunday, March 24, and will be taped to premiere on Netflix on Saturday, May 11 — as the Netflix is a Joke Fest takes place in Los Angeles.
Performers set for this year’s Mark Twain ceremony including Dave “Lil Dicky” Burd, Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Kvea and Kcet each won eight trophies at the 75th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards to lead the field just like they did at the nomination stage. Telemundo’s Kvea swept all three regularly scheduled newscast categories, morning, daytime and evening. CBS/KCAL9 followed with 4 wins, with ABC7 and Spectrum SportsNet LA tied at 3 and Kmex, Spectrum News 1 and Spectrum SportsNet at 2. The honored telecasts included two tributes to local icon Vin Scully who died last summer.
The ceremony was held Saturday night at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel whose workers have been on strike for a new contract. Videos of attendees crossing the picket line to enter the hotel were tweeted by Unite Here Local 11, which called out the TV Academy for holding the event at the struck location. In its criticism of the Academy over the choice of location, the hotel workers union was joined by striking Hollywood...
The ceremony was held Saturday night at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel whose workers have been on strike for a new contract. Videos of attendees crossing the picket line to enter the hotel were tweeted by Unite Here Local 11, which called out the TV Academy for holding the event at the struck location. In its criticism of the Academy over the choice of location, the hotel workers union was joined by striking Hollywood...
- 7/23/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last few months you’ve come into contact with something themed to the upcoming Warner Bros. summer film, “Barbie.”
Currently, you can pre-order a Barbie-themed Xbox that you can play in your Barbie painted home (part of the movie’s partnership with Backdrop paint) and sleep in a bed with Barbie pillows (as part of their partnership with online retailer Kitsch). And don’t forget to protect all that with a home insurance policy courtesy of Progressive, whose new commercial takes place in Barbie’s Dreamhouse! And that’s just the few that pop up on TV, Twitter and Instagram feeds in the last 48 hours.
It’s not precisely known how many active “Barbie” partnerships are currently out there, but “Barbie” mania is upon us — and it’s impressing everyone in Hollywood.
“Warner Bros. has successfully executed a wall-to-wall domination campaign that feels fun,...
Currently, you can pre-order a Barbie-themed Xbox that you can play in your Barbie painted home (part of the movie’s partnership with Backdrop paint) and sleep in a bed with Barbie pillows (as part of their partnership with online retailer Kitsch). And don’t forget to protect all that with a home insurance policy courtesy of Progressive, whose new commercial takes place in Barbie’s Dreamhouse! And that’s just the few that pop up on TV, Twitter and Instagram feeds in the last 48 hours.
It’s not precisely known how many active “Barbie” partnerships are currently out there, but “Barbie” mania is upon us — and it’s impressing everyone in Hollywood.
“Warner Bros. has successfully executed a wall-to-wall domination campaign that feels fun,...
- 6/30/2023
- by Kristen Lopez and Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
EntertainmentFans will be able to request to book Ken’s bedroom in Barbie’s Malibu Dream House for two individual one-night stays on two days in July.Ahead of the release of the Barbie film, fans of the doll are getting the chance to stay in a real-life pink ‘DreamHouse’ mansion. As fans await the release of the Barbie film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken, Airbnb has announced a real-life ‘DreamHouse’ in Malibu that will be available for a complimentary stay, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Fans can book two one-night stays for two guests on July 21 and 22, with the stay free as, according to Airbnb: “Ken couldn't figure out how to put a price on Barbie's Malibu ‘DreamHouse’.” Perched above the beach with breathtaking views, the life-size toy pink mansion is also said to be a Barbie fan’s “dream come true“. The listing highlights its location in Malibu,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Ahead of the release of the ‘Barbie’ film, fans of the doll are getting the chance to stay in a real-life pink ‘DreamHouse’ mansion. As fans await the release of the ‘Barbie’ film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken, Airbnb has announced a real-life ‘DreamHouse’ in Malibu that will be available for a complimentary stay, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Fans can book two one-night stays for two guests on July 21 and 22, with the stay free as, according to Airbnb: “Ken couldn’t figure out how to put a price on Barbie’s Malibu ‘DreamHouse’.”
Perched above the beach with breathtaking views, the life-size toy pink mansion is also said to be a Barbie fan’s “dream come true“.
The listing highlights its location in Malibu, California, surrounded by stunning beaches that offer picturesque views of the coastline. CBS photojournalist and helicopter operator John Schreiber tweeted footage of the pink mansion,...
Fans can book two one-night stays for two guests on July 21 and 22, with the stay free as, according to Airbnb: “Ken couldn’t figure out how to put a price on Barbie’s Malibu ‘DreamHouse’.”
Perched above the beach with breathtaking views, the life-size toy pink mansion is also said to be a Barbie fan’s “dream come true“.
The listing highlights its location in Malibu, California, surrounded by stunning beaches that offer picturesque views of the coastline. CBS photojournalist and helicopter operator John Schreiber tweeted footage of the pink mansion,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Updated with confirmation: Deadline has confirmed that the hot-pink mansion spotted in Malibu this weekend is, indeed, the return of Barbie’s DreamHouse timed to the release of Warner Bros.’ Barbie movie on July 21.
Press materials for the promotion reveal a twist: This time it’s Ken who’s hosting.
“Ken is inviting two lucky guests to stay in the newly revamped Malibu DreamHouse in all its Kendom glory. While Barbie is away, Ken is listing his room in her iconic Malibu DreamHouse on Airbnb and bringing Barbie’s all-pink world back by popular demand.”
The pink palace includes a disco roller rink, gym, giant sandbox, second-story pool slide, dirt bike and a cowboy themed, hot-pink bedroom.
Bookings for two, one-night stays for up to two guests begin July 17 at 10 a.m.
Previously at 1:20 pm: Barbie’s Dreamhouse has enjoyed a wave of media attention of late, with Margot Robbie...
Press materials for the promotion reveal a twist: This time it’s Ken who’s hosting.
“Ken is inviting two lucky guests to stay in the newly revamped Malibu DreamHouse in all its Kendom glory. While Barbie is away, Ken is listing his room in her iconic Malibu DreamHouse on Airbnb and bringing Barbie’s all-pink world back by popular demand.”
The pink palace includes a disco roller rink, gym, giant sandbox, second-story pool slide, dirt bike and a cowboy themed, hot-pink bedroom.
Bookings for two, one-night stays for up to two guests begin July 17 at 10 a.m.
Previously at 1:20 pm: Barbie’s Dreamhouse has enjoyed a wave of media attention of late, with Margot Robbie...
- 6/27/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans eager to live out their inner child’s Barbie fantasy may now get the opportunity to.
With the Greta Gerwig-directed “Barbie”, starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and a slew of other mega celebs, gears up to strut into theatres on July 21, a real-life Barbie DreamHouse has found its way into the rental market.
While not technically up for sale, Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse has been posted on Airbnb’s popular vacation rental platform. Audiences who desperately want to live life in plastic may now get the opportunity to.
Read More: ‘Barbie’ Movie: Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj Drop ‘Barbie World’ Music Video
you guessed it…
the barbie malibu dreamhouse is back on airbnb—but this time, it’s ken-ified
everyone in barbie land can request to book this stay on july 17 at 10am Pt: https://t.co/ux6FxeFkFb pic.twitter.com/MvCemFMjhU
— Airbnb (@Airbnb) June 26, 2023
The house was...
With the Greta Gerwig-directed “Barbie”, starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and a slew of other mega celebs, gears up to strut into theatres on July 21, a real-life Barbie DreamHouse has found its way into the rental market.
While not technically up for sale, Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse has been posted on Airbnb’s popular vacation rental platform. Audiences who desperately want to live life in plastic may now get the opportunity to.
Read More: ‘Barbie’ Movie: Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj Drop ‘Barbie World’ Music Video
you guessed it…
the barbie malibu dreamhouse is back on airbnb—but this time, it’s ken-ified
everyone in barbie land can request to book this stay on july 17 at 10am Pt: https://t.co/ux6FxeFkFb pic.twitter.com/MvCemFMjhU
— Airbnb (@Airbnb) June 26, 2023
The house was...
- 6/27/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Updated, 5:49 Pm: The wild weather in Los Angeles has forced the cancellation of the red carpet for tonight’s portion of the NAACP Image Awards ceremony. The event’s dinner at LA Live downtown is going on as planned, but “the red carpet has been canceled due to the inclement weather,” a rep confirmed to Deadline.
Previously, 3:35 Pm: A flash flood warning was issued for the entirety of Los Angeles county this afternoon which will remain in place until 10 p.m. Forecasters pointed to Burbank, Griffith Park, Universal City, North Hollywood, Pasadena, Hollywood, downtown, Van Nuys, Beverly Hills, Alhambra, Mount Wilson, Encino, Northridge, Santa Clarita, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, Whittier, West Covina, Glendora and San Dimas as areas that are likely to experience flash flooding.
“Flash flooding will be limited to locations below snow levels, which will fall from 5,000 feet to 3,500 feet (Friday night),” according to the Nws. “Flash...
Previously, 3:35 Pm: A flash flood warning was issued for the entirety of Los Angeles county this afternoon which will remain in place until 10 p.m. Forecasters pointed to Burbank, Griffith Park, Universal City, North Hollywood, Pasadena, Hollywood, downtown, Van Nuys, Beverly Hills, Alhambra, Mount Wilson, Encino, Northridge, Santa Clarita, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, Whittier, West Covina, Glendora and San Dimas as areas that are likely to experience flash flooding.
“Flash flooding will be limited to locations below snow levels, which will fall from 5,000 feet to 3,500 feet (Friday night),” according to the Nws. “Flash...
- 2/25/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
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One of comedy’s highest honors is headed Adam Sandler’s way.
The superstar comedian has been selected to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The Hustle star will receive the honor during a gala ceremony at Washington, D.C.’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on March 19.
The Mark Twain Prize “recognizes individuals who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th-century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, best known as Mark Twain.” Previous recipients include Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, Lily Tomlin, Neil Simon, Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Ellen DeGeneres, Carol Burnett, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart. And many of his fellow Saturday Night Live alums have also received the honor, like Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
One of comedy’s highest honors is headed Adam Sandler’s way.
The superstar comedian has been selected to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The Hustle star will receive the honor during a gala ceremony at Washington, D.C.’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on March 19.
The Mark Twain Prize “recognizes individuals who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th-century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, best known as Mark Twain.” Previous recipients include Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, Lily Tomlin, Neil Simon, Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Ellen DeGeneres, Carol Burnett, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart. And many of his fellow Saturday Night Live alums have also received the honor, like Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
- 12/13/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After days of backfires and dozer lines had held the Bobcat Fire away from the Mt. Wilson Observatory and communications infrastructure there, The U.S. Forest Service reports that the fire “is making a hard push” at Mt. Wilson, and “defensive strategic operations are beginning from Mt. Wilson to the west.”
Every TV station in Los Angeles uses the towers atop Mt. Wilson to transmit its signal. Likewise many radio stations. The peak is also important for ensuring cell phone service in the area.
#Bobcat Fire is making a hard push at Mt. Wilson, defensive strategic operations are beginning from Mt. Wilson to the west. Photo credit: Brian Lugo, Bobcat Ic Crew 12 pic.twitter.com/9CZwWlqYt7
— Angeles_NF (@Angeles_NF) September 21, 2020
According to the Angeles National Forest Twitter account, engines, hand crews and aircraft were working on Monday afternoon to snuff out spot fires to the north of Mt. Wilson.
Every TV station in Los Angeles uses the towers atop Mt. Wilson to transmit its signal. Likewise many radio stations. The peak is also important for ensuring cell phone service in the area.
#Bobcat Fire is making a hard push at Mt. Wilson, defensive strategic operations are beginning from Mt. Wilson to the west. Photo credit: Brian Lugo, Bobcat Ic Crew 12 pic.twitter.com/9CZwWlqYt7
— Angeles_NF (@Angeles_NF) September 21, 2020
According to the Angeles National Forest Twitter account, engines, hand crews and aircraft were working on Monday afternoon to snuff out spot fires to the north of Mt. Wilson.
- 9/21/2020
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Washington, D.C. — Comedian Dave Chappelle was presented with the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for
American Humor Sunday night following a barrage of heartfelt tributes praising his courage, his spontaneity and his genius at drawing laughter from sobering racial commentary.
The Twain event, now in its 22nd year, was a non-stop love fest as a parade of admiring entertainers saluted Chappelle before a packed house at the center’s Concert Hall. It began with a tribute from Lorne Michaels about Chappelle’s hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live” immediately following the 2016 presidential election, and ended with comedian Jon Stewart’s reflections about his former Comedy Central colleague and recent traveling companion on the road.
Slotted in between were Sarah Silverman, Common, Bradley Cooper, Morgan Freeman, Tiffany Haddish, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, rapper Q-Tip and others. It was accompanied by a decidedly mellow band led by music director Adam Blackstone,...
American Humor Sunday night following a barrage of heartfelt tributes praising his courage, his spontaneity and his genius at drawing laughter from sobering racial commentary.
The Twain event, now in its 22nd year, was a non-stop love fest as a parade of admiring entertainers saluted Chappelle before a packed house at the center’s Concert Hall. It began with a tribute from Lorne Michaels about Chappelle’s hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live” immediately following the 2016 presidential election, and ended with comedian Jon Stewart’s reflections about his former Comedy Central colleague and recent traveling companion on the road.
Slotted in between were Sarah Silverman, Common, Bradley Cooper, Morgan Freeman, Tiffany Haddish, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, rapper Q-Tip and others. It was accompanied by a decidedly mellow band led by music director Adam Blackstone,...
- 10/28/2019
- by Paul Harris
- Variety Film + TV
A popular filming location that served as the set of HBO’s Westworld burned down amongst the thousands of acres scorched in the southern California wildfires.
The mansion that hosts the reality series The Bachelor and Caitlyn Jenner’s Malibu home were also reportedly destroyed in the Woolsey and Hill fires, which have forced the evacuation in the cities of Calabasas and Malibu as well as areas of Ventura County.
On Friday, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area revealed that Paramount Ranch’s Western Town, where series like Westworld and Dr.
The mansion that hosts the reality series The Bachelor and Caitlyn Jenner’s Malibu home were also reportedly destroyed in the Woolsey and Hill fires, which have forced the evacuation in the cities of Calabasas and Malibu as well as areas of Ventura County.
On Friday, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area revealed that Paramount Ranch’s Western Town, where series like Westworld and Dr.
- 11/10/2018
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Updated with Evan Rachel Wood reaction: The National Park Service that oversees the famed Paramount Ranch said Friday that the Western Town portion of the facility has burned down. It was immediately in the path of the fast-moving Woolsey Fire, which started yesterday and has increased to 14,000 acres and now threatens the city of Malibu which has been evacuated.
“We are sorry to share the news that the #WoolseyFire has burned Western Town at #ParamountRanch in Agoura,” tweeted the official handle of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation service. “We do not have any details or photos, but it is our understanding that the structures have burned. This area is an active part of the incident and we cannot access it.”
Local TV stations covering the fire have shown the location, which appears to be wiped out.
The site just south of the 101 Freeway in Agoura has been the location...
“We are sorry to share the news that the #WoolseyFire has burned Western Town at #ParamountRanch in Agoura,” tweeted the official handle of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation service. “We do not have any details or photos, but it is our understanding that the structures have burned. This area is an active part of the incident and we cannot access it.”
Local TV stations covering the fire have shown the location, which appears to be wiped out.
The site just south of the 101 Freeway in Agoura has been the location...
- 11/9/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
No confusing ending to figure out here ... "Westworld" is up in flames, or at least one of the sets where it's shot is ... courtesy of the SoCal wildfires. The Western Town set at Paramount Ranch was engulfed Friday by the Woolsey Fire. By all accounts, the flames have burned the whole area beyond recognition. The set is one of the main filming locations for the HBO series. Sad for fans of @WestworldHBO and shows like Dr Quinn Medicine Woman,...
- 11/9/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The historic Western town area at Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills, Calif., where productions including “Westworld” have shot, burned down Friday in the Woolsey fire, according to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area’s Twitter feed.
“Westworld” uses the Western town set to shoot its Main Street scenes. The HBO series is also shot at the Melody Ranch in Santa Clarita and in Utah and other locations.
We are sorry to share the news that the #WoolseyFire has burned Western Town at #ParamountRanch in Agoura. We do not have any details or photos, but it is our understanding that the structures have burned. This area is an active part of the incident and we cannot access it. pic.twitter.com/oC4n7KR8ZT
— Santa Monica Mtns (@SantaMonicaMtns) November 9, 2018
HBO said in a statement, “Paramount Ranch was one of the locations used during seasons one and two of Westworld,...
“Westworld” uses the Western town set to shoot its Main Street scenes. The HBO series is also shot at the Melody Ranch in Santa Clarita and in Utah and other locations.
We are sorry to share the news that the #WoolseyFire has burned Western Town at #ParamountRanch in Agoura. We do not have any details or photos, but it is our understanding that the structures have burned. This area is an active part of the incident and we cannot access it. pic.twitter.com/oC4n7KR8ZT
— Santa Monica Mtns (@SantaMonicaMtns) November 9, 2018
HBO said in a statement, “Paramount Ranch was one of the locations used during seasons one and two of Westworld,...
- 11/9/2018
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
New Jersey Performing Arts Center President and CEO John Schreiber and Two River Theater Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst announced today the full cast of Meredith Willson's The Music Man, a concert version of the classic Tony Award-winning musical, directed by Obie Award-winner Robert O'Hara, with music direction by Kenny J. Seymour. America's favorite musical about big brass bands and small-town spirit will be performed by an African-American cast. The River City, Iowa setting will be based on historical accounts of black communities established during the Great Migration as former slaves moved across the U.S. following the Civil War.
- 3/13/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
New Jersey Performing Arts Center President and CEO John Schreiber and Two River Theater Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst announced today the full cast of Meredith Willson's The Music Man, a concert version of the classic Tony Award-winning musical, directed by Obie Award-winner Robert O'Hara, with music direction by Kenny J. Seymour. America's favorite musical about big brass bands and small-town spirit will be performed by an African-American cast. The River City, Iowa setting will be based on historical accounts of black communities established during the Great Migration as former slaves moved across the U.S. following the Civil War.
- 2/20/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The keys to Michael Jackson's kingdom have just been ripped from his mother's hands. Over the objections of Katherine Jackson, a Los Angeles probate judge today ruled that Michael Jackson's 2002 will is indeed valid and that, per the King of Pop's wishes, attorney John Branca and veteran music executive John McClain are executors of his estate. Lawyers for Jackson's mother wanted Judge Mitchell Beckloff to delay the decision. One of her lawyers, John Schreiber, argued that "there is concern over handing over the keys to the kingdom so quickly." Her attorneys also suggested that because McClain suffers from a disability, he is unfit to make decisions on Michael's estate, which...
- 7/6/2009
- E! Online
Los Angeles, California (X17online) - Michael Jackson's mother Katherine has been replaced as the executor of his estate. A Los Angeles judge ruled on Monday that Jackson's 2002 will is valid and that his wishes to have attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain serve as executors should be enforced. Attorneys for Katherine Jackson wanted Judge Mitchell Beckloff to delay the decision. One of her lawyers, John Schreiber, argued "there is concern over handing over the keys to the kingdom so quickly." However, the judge disagreed saying "somebody needs to be at the helm of this ship." Click Here to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson photo galleries Click Here to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson stories Click Here to see all of X17's Michael Jackson videos...
- 7/6/2009
- x17online.com
Liana Schwarz has been named senior vp, campaign development and operations for Participant Media, it was announced Tuesday by John Schreiber, Participant's executive vp of social action and advocacy.
Schwarz joined Participant in May, 2007 as vp, campaign development and operations and has overseen the creation and implementation of advocacy campaigns for such films as "Jimmy Carter Man from Plains," "Chicago 10," "Standard Operating Procedure" and "The Soloist." She is currently overseeing campaigns for the upcoming releases "The Cove," "Casino Jack: United States of Money" and "Oceans."
Prior to joining Participant, Liana served as political director for Laurie and Larry David and as advisor to the David Family Foundation; director of special initiatives for the Natural Resources Defense Council; director of entertainment industry outreach for the California Democratic Coordinated Campaign during the 2000 presidential campaign; director of special projects and special assistant to the CEO for the Democratic National Convention in Los...
Schwarz joined Participant in May, 2007 as vp, campaign development and operations and has overseen the creation and implementation of advocacy campaigns for such films as "Jimmy Carter Man from Plains," "Chicago 10," "Standard Operating Procedure" and "The Soloist." She is currently overseeing campaigns for the upcoming releases "The Cove," "Casino Jack: United States of Money" and "Oceans."
Prior to joining Participant, Liana served as political director for Laurie and Larry David and as advisor to the David Family Foundation; director of special initiatives for the Natural Resources Defense Council; director of entertainment industry outreach for the California Democratic Coordinated Campaign during the 2000 presidential campaign; director of special projects and special assistant to the CEO for the Democratic National Convention in Los...
- 6/17/2009
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As part of Participant Media's social action campaign for "The Soloist," Jamie Foxx has lent his voice to a recorded message on Nineline, a crisis helpline run by Covenant House, a nationwide agency that works with homeless kids.
Participant's social action team also has developed an educational campaign designed to destigmatize issues of homelessness and mental illness. Covenant House is one of several agencies working with the film to provide materials and resources to the greater community.
"Our social action campaigns are designed to take the issues in our films off the screen and into the community, and we join forces with the leading organizations working on these issues for initiatives to make a difference," said John Schreiber, Participant Media's executive vp social action.
Added Covenant House president Kevin Ryan: "Now kids in crisis will not only hear a reassuring voice but a well-known, positive role model. I'm...
Participant's social action team also has developed an educational campaign designed to destigmatize issues of homelessness and mental illness. Covenant House is one of several agencies working with the film to provide materials and resources to the greater community.
"Our social action campaigns are designed to take the issues in our films off the screen and into the community, and we join forces with the leading organizations working on these issues for initiatives to make a difference," said John Schreiber, Participant Media's executive vp social action.
Added Covenant House president Kevin Ryan: "Now kids in crisis will not only hear a reassuring voice but a well-known, positive role model. I'm...
- 4/26/2009
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- Veteran entertainment industry activists Bonnie Abaunza and Liana Schwarz have both been appointed vp social action campaign development and operations at Participant Prods.
The execs will create and execute social action campaigns for every Participant feature, reporting to executive vp social action and advocacy John Schreiber. Each campaign will be assigned a project producer who will report to them.
Their efforts will focus on partnering with nongovernmental and nonprofit organizations suited to each film. The pair will coordinate their efforts with Participant's marketing and digital divisions.
Before Participant, Abaunza was director of Amnesty International's entertainment outreach arm Artists for Amnesty for more than six years. She worked with many high-profile artists to enlist their support in Amnesty's social and political action campaigns and was a liaison with international press.
Abaunza remains Board Chair for Artists for Amnesty. Her recent work includes an awareness campaign for the Warner Bros. film "Blood Diamond". Before Amnesty, she spent seven years as vp of Billabong Prods., where she oversaw feature film and TV projects for director Simon Wincer.
The execs will create and execute social action campaigns for every Participant feature, reporting to executive vp social action and advocacy John Schreiber. Each campaign will be assigned a project producer who will report to them.
Their efforts will focus on partnering with nongovernmental and nonprofit organizations suited to each film. The pair will coordinate their efforts with Participant's marketing and digital divisions.
Before Participant, Abaunza was director of Amnesty International's entertainment outreach arm Artists for Amnesty for more than six years. She worked with many high-profile artists to enlist their support in Amnesty's social and political action campaigns and was a liaison with international press.
Abaunza remains Board Chair for Artists for Amnesty. Her recent work includes an awareness campaign for the Warner Bros. film "Blood Diamond". Before Amnesty, she spent seven years as vp of Billabong Prods., where she oversaw feature film and TV projects for director Simon Wincer.
- 6/13/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bulking up its senior ranks even further, Participant Prods. said Tuesday that is has named award-winning producer John Schreiber executive vp social action and advocacy.
Schreiber, who will report to CEO Jim Berk, will be charged with developing social-action campaigns for upcoming Participant productions.
"An Emmy- and Tony Award-winning producer with extensive experience across media platforms, John Schreiber has spent his career creating entertainment properties where cause-related and social-action initiatives have always played an integral part," Berk said. "Participant provides John With the perfect opportunity to leverage his expertise and passion to expand our social-action and advocacy campaigns."
Schreiber's first project will be "Chicago 10", the documentary from Brett Morgen that is set to open the Sundance Film Festival on Thursday. He will design a social-action campaign emphasizing human rights and an individual's ability to effect change in government and society.
Schreiber has been responsible for creating, developing and producing owned-entertainment properties and fee-based, cause-related event-marketing programs. His credits include producer of gala events at the White House, production of Gen.
Schreiber, who will report to CEO Jim Berk, will be charged with developing social-action campaigns for upcoming Participant productions.
"An Emmy- and Tony Award-winning producer with extensive experience across media platforms, John Schreiber has spent his career creating entertainment properties where cause-related and social-action initiatives have always played an integral part," Berk said. "Participant provides John With the perfect opportunity to leverage his expertise and passion to expand our social-action and advocacy campaigns."
Schreiber's first project will be "Chicago 10", the documentary from Brett Morgen that is set to open the Sundance Film Festival on Thursday. He will design a social-action campaign emphasizing human rights and an individual's ability to effect change in government and society.
Schreiber has been responsible for creating, developing and producing owned-entertainment properties and fee-based, cause-related event-marketing programs. His credits include producer of gala events at the White House, production of Gen.
- 1/16/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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