News

ATX TV Festival has announced additional programming for Season 13, taking place May 30-June 2, 2024, in Austin, Texas

‍

Today, ATX TV Festival announced the Closing Night event will feature Norman Lear’s TV for the People: Script Reading and Conversation, a night of comedy, conversation, and celebration honoring the life and legacy of legendary writer, producer, and activist Norman Lear.

The event will feature live script readings of the groundbreaking abortion episode from Maude (“Maude’s Dilemma”) and a classic episode from Good Times, with guest casts who will step into some of TV’s most iconic roles for the one-night event.

Following the script reading, Lear’s collaborators, friends, and fellow creatives will join for a conversation about his groundbreaking approach to TV that reflected and commented on the everyday American experience; his ability to use the sitcom format to invite audiences in to broader conversations about racism, abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, sexual assault, and more; and how Lear’s legacy continues to shape the medium through the next generation of storytellers.

Confirmed participants include Katey Sagal (in the role of “Maude”), Phil Rosenthal (in the role of “Walter Findlay”),Danny Pino (in the role of “Dr. Arthur Harmon”), Dulé Hill (in the role of “James Evans Sr.”), and producer Brent Miller (former producing partner to Lear, and Owner/CEO of newly released A House on Brame Productions), with additional panelists to be announced soon.

The event will be supported by USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center’s Hollywood, Health and Society, with additional partners to be announced soon. The event will be open to Festival badgeholders, as well as single ticket holders. Buy your Badge, Pass, or Ticket now at: atxfestival.com/attend

In addition to the previously announced Girls5eva Karaoke Night event, Universal Studio Group will also present a track of screenings and conversations, including:

• “Funny AF” – A panel featuring USG’s top comedians and comedy showrunners for a moderated discussion about their individual shows, how they got started in comedy, comedy for a mass audience, and more. Confirmed panelists include Hacks actor Mark Indelicato, Girls5eva creator/showrunner/executive producer Meredith Scardino, Resident Alien creator/showrunner/executive producer Chris Sheridan, and Lopez vs. Lopez co-creator/showrunner/executive producer Debby Wolfe.
  

• “Queer Storytelling” – A panel celebrating LGBTQIA+ series and moments that have opened new doors for queer storytelling, the kinds of stories we still want to see – and the creatives who are breaking the mold. Confirmed panelists include actors Mark Indelicato (Hacks) and Daniel Kyri (Chicago Fire).
  

• Resident Alien with Chris Sheridan & Alan Tudyk – A deep dive into the SYFY comedy about “a crash-landed alien” who begins to wrestle the moral dilemma of his original mission (killing all humans). Creator/showrunner/executive producer Chris Sheridan and star Alan Tudyk will join fans to discuss the show’s recently concluded third season - including guest stars, baddies, and what that season finale means for Harry and the residents of Patience (and Earth) going forward.
  

• Hacks Seasons 3 Finale Screening and Q&A – A screening of the finale episode from the upcoming third season of the award-winning comedy Hacks, from Max and Universal Television. Following the screening, cast member Mark Indelicato will join for a Q&A conversation.

New additions to the lineup also include:

• Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire Season 2 Screening and Q&A presented by AMC Networks – Creator/executive producer Rolin Jones, executive producer Mark Johnson, and cast members will join for an advance episode screening from Season 2, followed by a conversation.

The interview continues in season two of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire. In the year 2022, the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) recounts his life story to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian). Picking up from the bloody events in New Orleans in 1940 when Louis and teen fledgling Claudia (Delainey Hayles) conspired to kill the Vampire Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid), Louis tells of his adventures in Europe, a quest to discover Old World Vampires and the Theatre Des Vampires in Paris, with Claudia. It is in Paris that Louis first meets the Vampire Armand (Assad Zaman). Their courtship and love affair will prove to have devastating consequences both in the past and in the future, and Molloy will probe to get to the truths buried within the memories. The series returns May 12 on AMC and AMC+.

• Orphan Black: Echoes U.S. Premiere Screening and Q&A presented by AMC Networks – Set in the same universe as the critically acclaimed, cult phenomenon Orphan Black, Orphan Black: Echoes stars and is executive produced by Krysten Ritter (Marvel’s Jessica Jones, Love and Death), and “takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence, [following] a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unraveling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.”

The premiere screening will be followed by a conversation with executive producer/writer Anna Fishko (Pieces of Her, The Society, Fear the Walking Dead) and executive producer/director John Fawcett (co-creator of Orphan Black) moderated by Vanity Fair’s Maureen Ryan with additional panelists to be confirmed at a later date. Orphan Black: Echoes premieres Sunday, June 23 on AMC, AMC+ and BBC AMERICA.

In addition, Season 13 of the Festival will feature:

• “The Way Home: A Conversation with the Creators & Cast” – The stars of Hallmark Channel’s original series “The Way Home,” which follows three generations of women living together in a small farm town as they navigate a time-traveling journey across multiple eras to “find their way back to each other,” will join for an in-depth look at the breakout hit, including its recently-aired second season. Confirmed panelists include showrunners/co-creators/executive producers Heather Conkie and Alexandra Clarke,  co-creator/executive producer Marly Reed, and cast members Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh, Evan Williams, and Sadie Laflamme-Snow.

• Billy the Kid Screening and Q&A with Tom Blyth and Donald De Line presented by MGM+ — MGM+ will host an advance screening of Billy the Kid Season 2, Part 2, which finds Billy (Tom Blyth) “caught in the middle of the Lincoln County War, a murderous conflict driven by money, greed and corruption.” Following the screening, star Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) and showrunner/executive producer Donald De Line (Wayward Pines) will join for a conversation about bringing the Wild West to life and Billy’s journey throughout Season 2.
  

• “Breakfast with the Rosenthals” - Creator, writer, producer, host, and author Phil Rosenthal returns to Austin for another delicious discussion about the latest season of his hit Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil, his new book Just Try It!, and his podcast “Naked Lunch”… with a few special guests! Rosenthal will be joined by his daughter, Lily Rosenthal (co-author of Just Try It!), his brother Richard Rosenthal (executive producer and occasional-guest-star, Somebody Feed Phil), and his son Ben Rosenthal to discuss the family’s shared love of food, travel, and comedy, and why they just can’t help but work together.

• “Fireside Chat with Jeff Wachtel” – A wide-ranging conversation with Future Shack Entertainment CEO and former President of USA Network, Universal Content Productions, and NBCUniversal International Studios, Jeff Wachtel, about lessons learned in development, business models built to adapt and innovate, the future of streaming, and more.  

• "Beau Willimon Breaks a Season of TV" – Ready, set, break! Writer/Producer Beau Willimon (House of Cards, The First, Andor) will break an entire season of TV with the audience... in just one hour.

• Pretty Little Liars: Summer School stars Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Malia Pyles, Zaria, and Mallory Bechtel, and creators/executive producers Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring will join for a sneak peek screening of episode 6 followed by a Q&A presented by Max.

• Animal Control Panel with the Cast — FOX Entertainment’s original workplace comedy Animal Control, starring Emmy Award nominee Joel McHale (Community), joins the line-up with a conversation featuring cast membersVella Lovell (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) and Grace Palmer (Good Grief), who star as local Animal Control workers whose lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not.
  

• NEW PANELISTS – Presidential Forum: On TV, The Industry and What’s Next: Panelists Nicole Clemens, president, Paramount Television Studios; Lisa Katz, president, Scripted Content, NBCUniversal Entertainment; Erin Underhill, president, Universal Television; Katherine Pope, president, Sony Pictures Television Studios; and Karey Burke, president, 20th Television will sit down for a conversation about the current and future states of television following a year with two historic strikes.
  

• NEW PANELISTS – Hotel Cocaine Screening and Q&A presented by MGM+: MGM+ will host a screening of the premiere episode of the new crime thriller Hotel Cocaine, from creator and executive producer Chris Brancato (Godfather of Harlem, Narcos). The screening will be followed by a conversation with Brancato, co-executive producer Maurice Compte, and cast members Danny Pino (Mayans M.C.), Mark Feuerstein (Royal Pains), and Yul Vazquez (The Outsider).

Buy your Badge or Pass now at: atxfestival.com/attend

All of this joins the previously announced programming:

• Suits Retrospective
• Halt and Catch Fire 10-Year Anniversary with Creatives and Cast
• “Presidential Forum: On TV, the Industry, and What’s Next”
• “Industry” Season 3 Premiere and Q&A with Creators
• OPENING NIGHT: “Fantasmas” World Premiere with Julio Torres
• “Pretty Little Liars: Summer School” Screening and Q&A with Cast & Creatives
• “Fargo” Screening and Conversation with Noah Hawley
• “Adventures in Indie TV” with Duplass Brothers Productions
• “The Art of World-Building” presented by Sony Pictures Television
• “The History of TV” presented by RCA
• “Girls5eva” Karaoke Night presented by Universal Studio Group
• “Hotel Cocaine” Screening and Q&A with Creator and Cast
• The Pitch Competition Live Finale
• Breakthrough Awardee: Devery Jacobs
• “The Monologue Case Study with Mike Flanagan”
• “Trial By Content (Live!)”
• Panelists David Hudgins (FBI: Most Wanted), Graham Yost (Silo), and Jessica Rhoades (Black Mirror)

For more information on ATX TV’s year round events and programming, please visit atxtv.com.

ABOUT ATX TV FESTIVAL

ATX TV Festival is an annual event produced by ATX TV, taking place each summer in Austin, TX. As the leading television festival, it brings together fans and industry to celebrate the television medium by looking at its history, where it is now, and where it is headed. The festival consists of screenings followed by Q&As, panel conversations, and events (parties, live music, happy hours, hosted receptions, etc) and is known for reunions of classic series and cult hits. Screenings include never-aired pilots, canceled-too-soon series, current favorites, and world premieres. Panels conversations range from industry deep-dives to fan-focused conversations, along with discussions on representation (in front of and behind the camera) and responsibility in storytelling. The ATX TV audience is comprised equally of consumers and industry professionals, and ATX TV Festival is the only place they come together as one community to discuss and celebrate all aspects of #TVTogether.

‍

‍

New Series Reveals All-Star Talent Lineup

‍

Today, The Hollywood Reporter (THR) announced the return of the Emmy®-nominated series, “Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter” with five new episodes of Emmy contenders, featuring themed episodes including Comedy Actress, Drama Actor, Comedy Actor, Drama Actress and Stand-Up. The new season is set to premiere on Friday, May 24th, at a new time of 10 pm PT/1 am ET exclusively on IFC and streaming on AMC+. New episodes will continue on Fridays.

Talent names for select episodes, hosted by Emmy®-nominated actor and comedian Yvonne Orji (“Insecure”), include:

‍Comedy Actress - Friday, May 24 at 10 pm PT on IFC and available to stream on AMC+

• Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary"
• Maya Rudolph, “Loot"
• Kristen Wiig, “Palm Royale"
• Ego Nwodim, “Saturday Night Live”
• Michelle Buteau, “Survival of the Thickest"
• Renee Elise Goldsberry, “Girls5Eva"

Drama Actor - Friday, June 7 at 10 pm PT on IFC and available to stream on AMC+

• Jon Hamm, “Fargo”
• Nicholas Galitzine, “Mary & George"
• Clive Owen, “Monsieur Spade”
• David Oyelowo, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves"
• Matt Bomer, “Fellow Travelers"
• Callum Turner, “Masters of the Air"

Comedy Actor - Friday, June 14 at 10 pm PT on IFC and available to stream on AMC+

• Theo James, “The Gentleman”
• Ricky Martin, “Palm Royale”
• Bowen Yang, “Saturday Night Live”
• Kelsey Grammer, “Frasier”
• Anthony Mackie, “Twisted Metal"
• John Goodman, “The Righteous Gemstones" and “The Conners”

Talent names for Drama Actress and Stand-Up are forthcoming and broadcast times may be subject to change.

Each episode will highlight a dynamic ensemble of actors and delve deep into the urgent issues, creative methodologies, and behind-the-scenes narratives that define entertainment. Conversations are moderated by THR’s Mikey O'Connell and Lacey Rose. The show was filmed on location in The Georgian Room at The Georgian Hotel, the iconic Hollywood hangout in Santa Monica.

The Emmy®-nominated series, “Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter,” is executive produced by Elisabeth D. Rabishaw, EVP and publisher of THR, Jason Rovou, VP of video production and development of THR, and THR co-editor-in-chiefs Maer Roshan and Nekesa Mumbi Moody.

‍

About The Hollywood Reporter:

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) is a flagship entertainment media brand that offers in-depth reporting, analysis, and thought-provoking reviews; unparalleled access; world-class photography and video; and exclusive features in its award-winning weekly magazine and dynamic website. THR also boasts prestigious live events; industry-leading philanthropic, empowerment, and diversity initiatives; and hugely successful video series, including the Emmy®-nominated “Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter.” THR was named best entertainment publication at the December 15th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards.  

About IFC:

IFC is the home of offbeat, unexpected comedies, fan-favorite movies, and cult TV shows. IFC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and available across multiple platforms. IFC is Always On, Slightly Off.

About AMC+:

AMC+ is the company’s premium streaming bundle featuring an extensive lineup of popular and critically acclaimed original programming from AMC, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV and full access to targeted streaming services Shudder, Sundance Now and IFC Films Unlimited, which feature content such as A Discovery of Witches, Creepshow, and Boyhood. The service features a continually refreshed library of commercial-free content, with iconic series from the AMC Networks portfolio including Mad Men, Halt & Catch Fire, Hell on Wheels, Turn: Washington’s Spies, Rectify, Portlandia, Orphan Black and series from The Walking Dead Universe, among many others. The service also offers a growing slate of original and exclusive series including Gangs of London, Dark Winds, and the first two series in a new Anne Rice universe, Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches. With new movies released every Friday, AMC+ is the newest destination for exclusive film premieres direct from theaters all year long. AMC+ is available in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Spain and is available in the U.S. through AMCPlus.com, the AMC+ app, and a number of digital and cable partners.

Today, TVLine, the industry’s authority in television content, has announced the promotion and the expanded scope of three editorial leaders: Matt Webb Mitovich, Kimberly Roots, and Rebecca Iannucci, effective immediately. These promotions punctuate TVLine’s evolution and continued growth across the brand.  

“We are thrilled to announce these deserving promotions, reflecting both the dedication and talent of our team as we build and evolve for the future,” said Michael Ausiello, Founder, TVLine.

New positions and expanded responsibilities include:

• Matt Webb Mitovich is promoted to Chief Content Officer, from Editor-in-Chief. Mitovich was part of TVLine's January 2011 launch team and is on the Television Critics Association Board of Directors. He is a graduate of Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and previously worked at TVGuide.com, TV Guide Magazine and Fancast.
• Kimberly Roots is promoted to Editor-in-Chief, from Managing Editor. Roots joined TVLine in 2012. A graduate of Northeastern University and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, Roots’ work has appeared in the New Haven Register, The Star-Ledger, The Patriot Ledger, Science & Spirit and Science & Theology News. She lives in New York City.
• Rebecca Iannucci is promoted to Managing Editor, from Senior Editor. Iannucci has been a member of Team TVLine since 2013, when she was hired as an intern while pursuing her journalism degree at Elon University. After a short stint in Los Angeles as part of TVLine's West Coast team, Rebecca now works remotely from Raleigh, N.C.

About TVLine:

Since its launch in January 2011, TVLine has become a household name in trusted television content. Michael Ausiello and his team created the site to help TV enthusiasts cut through the clutter and find the news and updates they crave – from exclusive casting scoop to spoilers and deep-dives into your favorite shows. TVLine boasts an impressive digital reach of 12M unique video users, 364M social views and 1.6M followers.

Today, Fairchild Media Group announced that Jenny B. Fine has been promoted to the role of Editor-in-Chief, Beauty Inc, effective immediately. Fine began working at Beauty Inc in November 2001, and has been Executive Editor, Beauty, for WWD since November 2017. Fine will continue to oversee beauty content across Fairchild Media Group, and report directly to James Fallon, Editorial Director of WWD and Fairchild Media Group.

"Jenny's passion, inspiring leadership, knowledge and creativity make her immensely deserving of being named Editor-in-Chief of Beauty Inc,” said Fallon. “Under her direction over the last few years, WWD's beauty coverage has expanded to cover more categories, such as wellness, and has become even more of a must-read, not only for its up-to-the-minute breaking news but also its in depth analysis of the sector's trends—both current and soon to come. Beyond that, she has taken Beauty Inc's live global events to another level with her curation of speakers and compelling content, further enriching WWD's coverage of the beauty sector. Jenny’s talent as a journalist is recognized not only at Fairchild Media Group and Penske Media but throughout the industry.”

“From her expert industry reporting to her exceptional leadership and mentorship across the beauty community, Jenny has been the driving force of beauty at WWD for many years, making her elevation to Editor-in-Chief even more meaningful to us all,” noted Amanda Smith, President of Fairchild Media Group. “Under her guidance, Beauty Inc is synonymous with unparalleled journalism, analysis, and breaking news. She has transformed the title into a 360 brand of must-read content, must-see news, and must-attend global events for the very discerning beauty category. I am thrilled to congratulate Jenny on this well-deserved promotion, and I look forward to a future filled with innovation and exciting possibilities for Beauty Inc and the entire FMG brand.”

Prior to joining Beauty Inc, Jenny was Editor of Luckymag.com, where she was responsible for overseeing its launch and editorial content. She was previously Director of iVillage.com’s Beauty Channel and Beauty Director at SELF. She began her career in magazine publishing at Fairchild, where she served as Senior Associate Editor of Salon News and Beauty News Editor of WWD. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Fine received a B.A. in Art History and an M.A. in Journalism from New York University.

About Beauty Inc

Beauty Inc is the insider’s guide to the global Beauty community. Offering six franchise printed issues per year, a weekly news-based digital publication, and extended coverage on WWD.com, Beauty Inc is renowned for comprehensive reporting on industry trends and marketplace developments and is considered the premier source for in-depth coverage on all aspects of the Beauty, Wellness, and Retail communities.

About Fairchild Media Group

Fairchild Media Group (FMG) is a global media company of fashion trade magazines, websites, and conferences for the fashion, retail footwear, beauty and sourcing industries. Established in 1910 by John B. Fairchild, Fairchild Media Group brands today include Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), Footwear News (FN), Beauty Inc., Sourcing Journal, Rivet, Fairchild Live, and Fairchild Studio. FMG content reaches an 18 million+ international audience of business executives and fashion enthusiasts across print, digital, social and over 20 annual thought leader events including its renowned CEO Summits. Fairchild Media Group’s Fairchild Studio produces over 100 pieces of programming in partnership with blue chip brands including industry reports, video series, and podcasts. Visit https://pmc.com/our-brands/fairchild-live/.

‍

Today, CBS and The Golden Globe® Awards announced today a new five-year deal to broadcast the award show on the Network and stream live on Paramount+. The new agreement kicks off with the January 2025 broadcast.  

CBS’ recent broadcast of The 81^ST ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE® AWARDS on Sunday, January 7^th averaged 10 million viewers (Nielsen Live+7 Day national ratings), up nearly +50% from last year, its largest audience since 2020. The telecast was also the third-largest live-streamed CBS special event on Paramount+ ever in terms of AMA and reach.

“CBS’ collaboration with the Globes for this year’s broadcast was a big win for both of us and established strong momentum for awards shows in 2024,” said George Cheeks, President and CEO of CBS. “The Globes is a one-of a-kind live event that adds another marquee special and valuable promotional platform to CBS’ annual calendar. I’m excited to expand the partnership with Jay and the entire team to continue to drive the Globes forward.”

“We’re so proud to continue to call CBS our home for the Golden Globes,” said Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO of Penske Media and Dick Clark Productions. “CBS stepped up for the Globes during a very challenging time, and inherently understood its value, while having the foresight, imagination and conviction to bring this iconic show to its many platforms. We've long admired CBS’ commitment to some of the greatest cultural live events and partnering for the long-term further cements this show's legacy and incredible place in history.”

“Today marks a significant milestone for the Globes as we solidify our partnership with CBS and Paramount+ for the next five years,” said Helen Hoehne, President, Golden Globes. “We are incredibly proud of the audience we garnered in 2024 and look forward to building upon the immense success to make the 82^nd annual Golden Globe Awards the best and most memorable show yet.” 

The Golden Globe Awards, often referred to as Hollywood’s “Biggest Party of the Year®,” is one of the biggest nights on the calendar for live viewing. It is also the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of both film and television.  

Produced and owned by Dick Clark Productions, the Golden Globe Awards are viewed in more than 185 countries worldwide.

About The Golden Globe® Awards

As a premier entertainment awards show since 1944, the annual Golden Globe Awards has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the licensing fees from the Golden Globe Awards have enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globe Awards. For more information on the Golden Globe Awards, please visit www.GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and in Spanish on Twitter and Facebook.  

About Dick Clark Productions

Dick Clark Productions is the world’s largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “American Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest,” “Golden Globe Awards,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit www.DickClark.com.

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

‍

Today, Indiewire, the definitive outlet for creative independence in film and TV, announced the promotion and the expanded scope of five leaders across its editorial and publishing teams, including Kate Erbland, Jason Gonzalez, Christian Blauvelt, Chris O’Falt and Tony Maglio, effective immediately. These promotions punctuate IndieWire's evolution and continued growth across the board.  

“These promotions reflect both the hard work of our team and the evolving needs of IndieWire,” said Dana Harris-Bridson, Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief. “Kate and Christian have proved to be invaluable leaders, and Tony’s perspective brings new focus to our news team. I welcome Chris’s new focus on AI in addition to his work on the Toolkit podcast.”

“Jason has been instrumental in IndieWire’s record revenue growth,” said James Israel, Senior Vice President and Publisher. “His deep understanding of our entertainment partners’ needs, along with a smart passion for film and TV, has allowed us to continue to expand our awards business."

New positions and expanded responsibilities include:

• Kate Erbland is promoted to Editorial Director. Erbland will oversee the brand’s film, TV, crafts, and awards teams and lead the rollout of all original stories, including features, interviews, and reviews. Erbland joined IndieWire in 2015 and is a member of the New York Film Critics Circle and the Critics' Choice Awards.  
• Jason Gonazlez is promoted to Associate Publisher, Vice President. Formerly VP, Special Projects & Partnerships, Gonzalez led the successful launch and growth of IndieWire’s branded/sponsored content business. He will continue to oversee both sponsored and branded content initiatives and spearhead growth across all revenue verticals.
• Christian Blauvelt is promoted to Digital Director. He will oversee the curation and social media teams and serve as IndieWire’s primary editorial liaison for product, licensing, and sales. Blauvelt joined IndieWire in 2018 and is the author of “Hollywood Victory,” about the film industry’s role in WWII.  
• Chris O’Falt is promoted to Vice President of Features Strategy. O’Falt will lead creator-focused coverage, with an eye toward AI and labor developments, and oversee expansion of editorial franchises. Formerly Executive Editor of Craft & Special Projects, he oversaw the expansion of craft coverage and launched award-winning video franchises Craft Considerations and Deep Dive.
• Tony Maglio is promoted to Executive Editor of News. Formerly IndieWire's Executive Editor of Business, Maglio, will expand his oversight to include all News content. Maglio is a former finance and accounting professional, comedy writer, and TV Editor at The Wrap.

‍

About IndieWire:  

For over 25 years, IndieWire has been covering the business and art of entertainment. With the respect of film and TV creators, executives, and passionate fans alike, IndieWire is known for being ahead of the curve with a unique editorial voice that combines in-depth industry reporting and analysis, breaking news, and its best-in-class Oscars, Emmys, and crafts coverage. IndieWire began in July 1996 as an online chat room and evolved to become one of the earliest online entertainment news outlets. As IndieWire grew, its coverage expanded beyond film festivals and the independent film industry to include all aspects of Hollywood and the expanding universes of TV and streaming and has continued to do so since being acquired by Penske Media Corporation in 2016.  

‍