The extraordinary Jonathan Ross discusses his favorite movies with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Kick-Ass (2010)
Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) – Dennis Cozzalio’s 2015 year-end list
The Woman in Black (2012)
Stardust (2007)
The Green Knight (2021) – Our podcast interview with director David Lowery, Dennis Cozzalio’s best-of-2021-so-far list
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
The Astro-Zombies (1968) – Dennis Cozzalio’s drive-in director list
The Corpse Grinders (1971) – Dennis Cozzalio’s drive-in director list
Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living And Became Zombies (1964) – Dennis Cozzalio’s drive-in director list
Blood Feast (1963) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
The Wizard of Gore (1970)
Police Story (1985) – Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (1989)
Re-Animator (1985) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
Society (1989)
Eraserhead (1977) – Karyn Kusama’s Blu-ray review
Faster Pussycat Kill Kill (1965) – Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls (1970) – Michael Lehmann’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Randy...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Kick-Ass (2010)
Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) – Dennis Cozzalio’s 2015 year-end list
The Woman in Black (2012)
Stardust (2007)
The Green Knight (2021) – Our podcast interview with director David Lowery, Dennis Cozzalio’s best-of-2021-so-far list
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
The Astro-Zombies (1968) – Dennis Cozzalio’s drive-in director list
The Corpse Grinders (1971) – Dennis Cozzalio’s drive-in director list
Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living And Became Zombies (1964) – Dennis Cozzalio’s drive-in director list
Blood Feast (1963) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
The Wizard of Gore (1970)
Police Story (1985) – Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (1989)
Re-Animator (1985) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
Society (1989)
Eraserhead (1977) – Karyn Kusama’s Blu-ray review
Faster Pussycat Kill Kill (1965) – Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls (1970) – Michael Lehmann’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Randy...
- 10/5/2021
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (Vvmf) is commemorating the 35th anniversary of The Wall in 2017 and an esteemed group of Americans, led by The Honorable Chuck Hagel, 24th Secretary of Defense and Vietnam veteran, have come together to form the 35th Anniversary of The Wall committee to help commemorate this milestone.
Vvmf will host a series of events in Washington, D.C. in the week leading up to Veterans Day in November to honor and remember the service and sacrifice of those who served in Vietnam and their families.
“The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is the perfect tribute and a fitting reminder of that divisive war and its enormous human cost to our country,” said American entrepreneur, philanthropist and Vietnam veteran Bob Parsons. “Many of us who served in Vietnam and made it back received either a rude or no reception. Be that as it may, our 58,000 plus brothers and sisters...
Vvmf will host a series of events in Washington, D.C. in the week leading up to Veterans Day in November to honor and remember the service and sacrifice of those who served in Vietnam and their families.
“The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is the perfect tribute and a fitting reminder of that divisive war and its enormous human cost to our country,” said American entrepreneur, philanthropist and Vietnam veteran Bob Parsons. “Many of us who served in Vietnam and made it back received either a rude or no reception. Be that as it may, our 58,000 plus brothers and sisters...
- 10/6/2017
- Look to the Stars
Real Time with Bill Maher was a great show last night with guest Ann Coulter, Bernie Sanders, Bob Kerrey, Rebecca Traister and Andrew Sullivan, The jokes came fast and furious last night as Trump’s growing list of scandals seems to be derailing his presidential bid. Bill’s monologue was a gem last night as he nailed the orange-hued Gop groper known as Donald Trump. “Is there anyone here who hasn’t been groped by Donald Trump?” asked Maher. Maher didn’t stop. “Poor Melania, she has locked herself in her packing crate and won’t come out, it’s so sad.” How dare you claim I...read more...
- 10/15/2016
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Former Sen. Bob Kerrey (D-ne) joined MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell on Wednesday where he offered a frank and unflattering assessment of President Barack Obama’s handling of the crisis in Syria. Kerrey told Mitchell that Obama had sacrificed the element of surprise early in his handling of the crisis only to dither further by seeking Congressional authorization for military action.
- 9/4/2013
- by Noah Rothman
- Mediaite - TV
On TV this Friday: Fringe observes its series finale with two epic episodes, moles take their toll on Nikita, being Banshee‘s new sheriff isn’t as E-asy as it looks and Merlin must figure out what to do about his dead dad. As a supplement to TVLine’s original features (linked within), here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.
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8 pm Fringe (Fox) | Series finale: Our last night with Walter & Co. begins with Olivia embarking on a dangerous journey into the unknown. Then, in the series’ finale/100th episode,...
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8 pm Fringe (Fox) | Series finale: Our last night with Walter & Co. begins with Olivia embarking on a dangerous journey into the unknown. Then, in the series’ finale/100th episode,...
- 1/18/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Friday nights are back in big style on HBO as M&C's favorite salon of modern thinkers ramps up with returning moderator and host Bill Maher of "Real Time with Bill Maher." This January 18, the 11th season of "Real Time" commences with guests Martin Short, Bob Kerrey, Rula Jebreal, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, and Steve Latourette. Mr. Maher returns Friday, Jan. 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live Et/tape-delayed Pt), exclusively on HBO, with an instant replay at 11:00 p.m. following the live presentation. This format allows Mr. Maher to offer his un-pc and non-conforming perspective on contemporary issues as he courts both sides of the political divide for their input. From actors to activists, show percolates with an opening monologue, roundtable...
- 1/15/2013
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
A blank piece of paper, paperclips, a few brads, stapler, stick of gum, a pair of scissors, and a hammer. According to “Home Crafts Expert” and occasional actor and comedian Steve Martin, that’s all it takes to create a wad of paper — while also endorsing good friend Bob Kerrey for the open U.S. Senate seat in Nebraska.
Alas, Martin’s unconventional backing of Kerrey — who presided over Martin’s 2007 wedding — comes as the former Democratic governor (1983-87) and senator (1989 to 2001) of the Cornhusker State is down by double digits in many polls to reclaim his former post against Republican opponent Deb Fischer.
Alas, Martin’s unconventional backing of Kerrey — who presided over Martin’s 2007 wedding — comes as the former Democratic governor (1983-87) and senator (1989 to 2001) of the Cornhusker State is down by double digits in many polls to reclaim his former post against Republican opponent Deb Fischer.
- 10/7/2012
- by Adam B. Vary
- EW.com - PopWatch
Actor and comedian Steve Martin is showing his support for Nebraska senate candidate Bob Kerrey with a video touting the Democrat as a "wise and thoughtful choice."
The video shows Martin, self-proclaimed "home crafts expert," demonstrating how to make a wad of paper. While Martin never says a word about Kerrey, series of messages come into view explaining Martin's support for the Democrat:
"My friend, Bob Kerrey, is running for the Us Senate in Nebraska.
He is a principled man whom I have known and respected for many years.
Whether you are a Democrat or Republican he deserves your vote, because...
...he cares about the people of Nebraska...
...he considers both sides of every issue to determine what is best...
...and, he has already served Nebraska successfully as your governor and senator for 16 years.
But most of all...
He is sane. And his ideas are workable.
Please consider Bob Kerrey...
The video shows Martin, self-proclaimed "home crafts expert," demonstrating how to make a wad of paper. While Martin never says a word about Kerrey, series of messages come into view explaining Martin's support for the Democrat:
"My friend, Bob Kerrey, is running for the Us Senate in Nebraska.
He is a principled man whom I have known and respected for many years.
Whether you are a Democrat or Republican he deserves your vote, because...
...he cares about the people of Nebraska...
...he considers both sides of every issue to determine what is best...
...and, he has already served Nebraska successfully as your governor and senator for 16 years.
But most of all...
He is sane. And his ideas are workable.
Please consider Bob Kerrey...
- 10/5/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Looking back, William Colby was indeed a curious man. A behind enemy lines Army sky diver during World War II, and a globe trotting CIA agent in its wake, he devoted his life to his country, and still reared five children with the blind devotion of his loving first wife, Barbara Heinzen, in the process. As a devout Catholic, his strict value system stemmed from the church, deeply anchoring his family in the good book, and highly influencing his political beliefs. And though he briefly took the very public office of director of the CIA under Nixon and Ford, Colby was a man of mechanics, internalizing any and all emotion. His son, and first time feature film director, Carl Colby states that he believes his father never loved anyone, and you see William robotically speak, gazing remotely with a frigid look plastered on his face, there is no denying this distinct possibility.
- 6/5/2012
- by Jordan M. Smith
- IONCINEMA.com
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) has captured an unusual trio of endorsements in the Democratic primary. Actor Tom Hanks, Republican former senator and presidential candidate Bob Dole and Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) are all backing her in a hotly-contested race against fellow Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio).
All three worked with Kaptur to build the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports.
"As partners with Congresswoman Kaptur in the long national effort to build the Memorial, we wish her all the best in her campaign for re-election and we urge Ohio voters to support her on March 6," Hanks, Dole and Dingell wrote in a letter.
As Roll Call notes, Kucinich also has his share of Hollywood supporters and friends, including Shirley MacLaine, Sean Penn and Russell Simmons.
Kaptur and Kucinich were pushed into the same district after congressional redistricting eliminated two of Ohio's 18 current seats. The primary...
All three worked with Kaptur to build the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports.
"As partners with Congresswoman Kaptur in the long national effort to build the Memorial, we wish her all the best in her campaign for re-election and we urge Ohio voters to support her on March 6," Hanks, Dole and Dingell wrote in a letter.
As Roll Call notes, Kucinich also has his share of Hollywood supporters and friends, including Shirley MacLaine, Sean Penn and Russell Simmons.
Kaptur and Kucinich were pushed into the same district after congressional redistricting eliminated two of Ohio's 18 current seats. The primary...
- 3/1/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
"For a decade starting in the late 60s, the Kashmere Stage Band — a funk-infused outfit rooted in a poor, predominantly black neighborhood in northeast Houston — built a reputation as the most formidable high school band in the country." Scott Tobias for NPR: "Under the leadership of Conrad O Johnson Sr, a prodigious musician in his own right (he once played with Count Basie), the band zigged where others zagged, embracing the sounds (and moves) of James Brown and Otis Redding while its peers were mimicking the ossified standards of 40s big bands. In competition — and on recordings — the contrast was clear: The Kashmere Stage Band was lively, exuberant, spontaneous and contemporary, and the also-rans were square nostalgists."
"Three decades after graduation, members reunite to honor their beloved 93-year-old bandleader, teacher and role model," writes Eric Hynes in Time Out New York. "Amid its celebrations of black power, ambitious Afros and fly female trombonists,...
"Three decades after graduation, members reunite to honor their beloved 93-year-old bandleader, teacher and role model," writes Eric Hynes in Time Out New York. "Amid its celebrations of black power, ambitious Afros and fly female trombonists,...
- 9/25/2011
- MUBI
The moguls have finally chosen the new chief of the Motion Picture Association of America. It is former Connecticut Senator Christopher Dodd, named Chairman and CEO on Tuesday. "I am truly excited about representing the interests of one of the most creative and productive industries in America, not only in Washington but around the world,” Dodd said in a statement. Dodd, 66, will replace interim head Bob Pisano. The MPAA had been seeking to replace former chair Dan Glickman for over a year. An earlier courtship with Bob Kerrey ended in frustration last...
- 3/1/2011
- The Wrap
New York – Hollywood studio bosses finally seem to be getting closer to picking a new head of the MPAA, with Tom Davis, a former Republican congressman from Virginia, being a leading candidate, according to the La Times.
The newspaper said that other candidates who were considered, mostly Democrats, are no longer in the running, including outgoing Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana, retiring Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.
Davis, 61, was in Congress for seven terms until 2008 when he decided not to seek another term. The moderate former head of the National Republican Congressional Committee currently works as a consultant for Deloitte Services. He was chairman of the Government Reform Committee and presided over such hearings as the one about steroid use in Major League Baseball.
A source told The Hollywood Reporter that the search could possibly wrap up this month, but many have predicted it will go into next year.
The newspaper said that other candidates who were considered, mostly Democrats, are no longer in the running, including outgoing Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana, retiring Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.
Davis, 61, was in Congress for seven terms until 2008 when he decided not to seek another term. The moderate former head of the National Republican Congressional Committee currently works as a consultant for Deloitte Services. He was chairman of the Government Reform Committee and presided over such hearings as the one about steroid use in Major League Baseball.
A source told The Hollywood Reporter that the search could possibly wrap up this month, but many have predicted it will go into next year.
- 12/3/2010
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If you think Hollywood's top lobbying group will rush to find the next Jack Valenti now that former Sen. Bob Kerrey is out of the running, think again.
There appears to be little urgency among the studio chiefs who must make the selection, several of whom are on summer vacation. It's likely they won't have the next CEO of the MPAA in place before January.
Annoyed and embarrassed after the dragged-out, all-too-public negotiations with Kerrey, they will let things settle down while the search begins anew, probably with a new executive recruiter to seek candidates -- which could include government officials who will be unemployed after November.
The search that led to Kerrey was conducted by Korn Ferry, but a studio source said the studios are "not that thrilled" with the results and likely will talk to others, such as Spencer Stuart and Heidrick & Struggles, before making a choice about whom to work with.
There appears to be little urgency among the studio chiefs who must make the selection, several of whom are on summer vacation. It's likely they won't have the next CEO of the MPAA in place before January.
Annoyed and embarrassed after the dragged-out, all-too-public negotiations with Kerrey, they will let things settle down while the search begins anew, probably with a new executive recruiter to seek candidates -- which could include government officials who will be unemployed after November.
The search that led to Kerrey was conducted by Korn Ferry, but a studio source said the studios are "not that thrilled" with the results and likely will talk to others, such as Spencer Stuart and Heidrick & Struggles, before making a choice about whom to work with.
- 8/3/2010
- by By Alex Ben Block and Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As of today, former U.S Senator Bob Kerrey is no longer in negotiations to take over the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), even though he suggested to Don Imus just two weeks ago that he was in final stages of negotiating. According to The Wrap, the MPAA does not have a backup plan: Kerrey was the only one being considered for the $1.3 million per annum job that has been vacant since Dan Glickman resigned in January. The Wrap notes that a mutually agreeable start date could not be determined, and Kerrey was reluctant to give his notice as The New School's president. Former Tennessee Congressman Harold Ford had also been considered for the MPAA position, but he ...
- 7/29/2010
- Thompson on Hollywood
New York -- Former Senator Bob Kerrey will not take the job leading the Motion Picture Association of America after the two sides realized they were too far apart on their respective visions for the position.
After weeks of negotiations and rumors, Kerrey and the MPAA on Thursday agreed to end their negotiations over the top post. Kerrey was offered more than two months ago to become the chief lobbyist and global spokesman for the movie and TV industries.
Studio sources said the studio heads in a continuing exchange with Kerrey had increasingly gotten the feeling that things wouldn't work out.
One source said the MPAA board suggested to Kerrey they end the negotiations, to which he agreed.
Kerrey explained Thursday to THR that his decision is "a simple matter of a different view of what the job required."
"I like the studio heads a lot and wish them well,...
After weeks of negotiations and rumors, Kerrey and the MPAA on Thursday agreed to end their negotiations over the top post. Kerrey was offered more than two months ago to become the chief lobbyist and global spokesman for the movie and TV industries.
Studio sources said the studio heads in a continuing exchange with Kerrey had increasingly gotten the feeling that things wouldn't work out.
One source said the MPAA board suggested to Kerrey they end the negotiations, to which he agreed.
Kerrey explained Thursday to THR that his decision is "a simple matter of a different view of what the job required."
"I like the studio heads a lot and wish them well,...
- 7/29/2010
- by By Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The question about former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey taking the former Jack Valenti role at the MPAA as Hollywood's chief lobbyist is not if but when.
Two months after he was offered the job, and a week after confirming on a radio show that he was in final negotiations, THR has learned that the deal is all but done. His compensation of about $1.2 million a year and job description appear set. The unanswered question is when he will come on board as the movie and TV industry's global face and spokesman.
"I do think it's a done deal," a Washington insider with strong ties to Hollywood said Thursday. "It's just a question of picking a starting date."
That might be why the often impatient major studio chiefs on the search committee -- a group that includes Warner Bros.' Barry Meyer, Sony's Michael Lynton, Fox's Jim Gianopulos and Disney's...
Two months after he was offered the job, and a week after confirming on a radio show that he was in final negotiations, THR has learned that the deal is all but done. His compensation of about $1.2 million a year and job description appear set. The unanswered question is when he will come on board as the movie and TV industry's global face and spokesman.
"I do think it's a done deal," a Washington insider with strong ties to Hollywood said Thursday. "It's just a question of picking a starting date."
That might be why the often impatient major studio chiefs on the search committee -- a group that includes Warner Bros.' Barry Meyer, Sony's Michael Lynton, Fox's Jim Gianopulos and Disney's...
- 7/23/2010
- by By Alex Ben Block and Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Trading of derivatives based on movie boxoffice is an idea whose time is never going to come.
As anticipated, the U.S. Senate on Thursday approved financial reform legislation that includes a ban on treating boxoffice as a commodity which can be the basis of a futures market for investors.
Both Cantor Fitzgerald, which wanted to launch The Cantor Exchange, and Veriana Networks, which proposed Media Derivatives Trend Exchange, won approval from U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Exchange, but have already acknowledged their initiative is dead in the face of an act of Congress.
This is a major victory for the Motion Pictures Association of America and a coalition of other opponents of the concept who battled first to deny approval, and when that failed, to get Congress to ban the practice.
It is also a very visible victory for Interim MPAA CEO Bob Pisano, who was very public and...
As anticipated, the U.S. Senate on Thursday approved financial reform legislation that includes a ban on treating boxoffice as a commodity which can be the basis of a futures market for investors.
Both Cantor Fitzgerald, which wanted to launch The Cantor Exchange, and Veriana Networks, which proposed Media Derivatives Trend Exchange, won approval from U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Exchange, but have already acknowledged their initiative is dead in the face of an act of Congress.
This is a major victory for the Motion Pictures Association of America and a coalition of other opponents of the concept who battled first to deny approval, and when that failed, to get Congress to ban the practice.
It is also a very visible victory for Interim MPAA CEO Bob Pisano, who was very public and...
- 7/15/2010
- by By Alex Ben Block
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It's been four-plus months since the earthquake that wreaked havoc in Haiti, and though it no longer leads the news the Caribbean nation is still a long, long way from fully recovering from the devastation.
There are signs of hope though. "Iron Chef America" star Cat Cora, along with former Sen. Bob Kerrey, Timberland CEO Jeff Swartz and Share Our Strength founder Billy Shore recently traveled there to do what they could to lend a hand, as you can see in the video above.
Cora, who's also the founder of the relief group Chefs for Humanity, discusses delivering nutritional aid to those who badly need it. Kerrey, who lost part of a leg while serving in the Vietnam War, pitches in at a Handicap International center that provides prosthetics for those who lost limbs in the quake. The group also visits a Partners in Health clinic that's working to give Haitians access to health care.
There are signs of hope though. "Iron Chef America" star Cat Cora, along with former Sen. Bob Kerrey, Timberland CEO Jeff Swartz and Share Our Strength founder Billy Shore recently traveled there to do what they could to lend a hand, as you can see in the video above.
Cora, who's also the founder of the relief group Chefs for Humanity, discusses delivering nutritional aid to those who badly need it. Kerrey, who lost part of a leg while serving in the Vietnam War, pitches in at a Handicap International center that provides prosthetics for those who lost limbs in the quake. The group also visits a Partners in Health clinic that's working to give Haitians access to health care.
- 5/25/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
By Brent Lang
When former Sen.Bob Kerrey was tapped last week to replace current MPAA chief Dan Glickman, one of the selling points was his stint running prominent research university the New School.
Turns out his resumé isn't one you'd exactly want to bring home to mother.
During his nine-year tenure, Kerrey's propensity to fire provosts and his often abrasive management style brought him a vote of "no confidence" on the part of the faculty and brou...
When former Sen.Bob Kerrey was tapped last week to replace current MPAA chief Dan Glickman, one of the selling points was his stint running prominent research university the New School.
Turns out his resumé isn't one you'd exactly want to bring home to mother.
During his nine-year tenure, Kerrey's propensity to fire provosts and his often abrasive management style brought him a vote of "no confidence" on the part of the faculty and brou...
- 5/25/2010
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
· When your Cannes Film Market project has gone all out on a cast including Chris Kattan, Pamela Anderson, David Spade, Chazz Palminteri and Nicky Whelan, the last thing you have a budget for is an original poster.
· The festival's Directors' Fortnight sidebar awarded its top prize to Fabienne Berthaud's Pieds nus sur les limaces, which somehow translates to Lily Sometimes.
· Welcome back, Lodge Kerrigan! The Lat has some questions for you.
· Dear actors: Stop licking your fingers onscreen, or else your characters are dead to me. Love, Jeff Wells.
· In other news, Naomi Campbell might be off to the Hague to testify in a war-crimes trial. No, not her own. Stop it.
· Finally, congratulations to former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey, who has reportedly been selected to succeed Dan Glickman as MPAA president.
· The festival's Directors' Fortnight sidebar awarded its top prize to Fabienne Berthaud's Pieds nus sur les limaces, which somehow translates to Lily Sometimes.
· Welcome back, Lodge Kerrigan! The Lat has some questions for you.
· Dear actors: Stop licking your fingers onscreen, or else your characters are dead to me. Love, Jeff Wells.
· In other news, Naomi Campbell might be off to the Hague to testify in a war-crimes trial. No, not her own. Stop it.
· Finally, congratulations to former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey, who has reportedly been selected to succeed Dan Glickman as MPAA president.
- 5/21/2010
- Movieline
Former Nebraska senator and governor Bob Kerrey is the choice of the major Hollywood studios to be the next head of the Motion Picture Association of America, a source said Friday.
Kerrey, however, has not yet formally accepted the offer or negotiated a deal. It appears the job is his if he wants it. The choice of Kerrey was first reported online by TheWrap.
An MPAA spokesman declined comment Friday morning, saying the search committee had been working independently of the organization's staff, and no one there had been made aware a choice had been made.
If he takes the job Kerry would replace Bob Pisano, who has been acting as interim President since Dan Glickman left in March. Pisano was seen as a candidate for the job himself, but recently denied he was interested in continuing in the position.
A search committee that included Michael Lynton of Sony Pictures Entertainment...
Kerrey, however, has not yet formally accepted the offer or negotiated a deal. It appears the job is his if he wants it. The choice of Kerrey was first reported online by TheWrap.
An MPAA spokesman declined comment Friday morning, saying the search committee had been working independently of the organization's staff, and no one there had been made aware a choice had been made.
If he takes the job Kerry would replace Bob Pisano, who has been acting as interim President since Dan Glickman left in March. Pisano was seen as a candidate for the job himself, but recently denied he was interested in continuing in the position.
A search committee that included Michael Lynton of Sony Pictures Entertainment...
- 5/21/2010
- by By Alex Ben Block
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
By Ira Teinowitz & Sharon Waxman
Exclusive
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey has been tapped to be the next chairman of the Motion Picture Association of America, TheWrap has learned.
Kerrey has won approval from the heads of the movie companies that make up the powerful Hollywood lobby, though no deal has yet been signed, according to three people familiar with the process.
The job was described as “his to lose” by one such person.
A moderate Democrat with long-standing ties...
Exclusive
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey has been tapped to be the next chairman of the Motion Picture Association of America, TheWrap has learned.
Kerrey has won approval from the heads of the movie companies that make up the powerful Hollywood lobby, though no deal has yet been signed, according to three people familiar with the process.
The job was described as “his to lose” by one such person.
A moderate Democrat with long-standing ties...
- 5/21/2010
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
It has taken a while for branding to seep into the world of higher education. Traditionally universities and colleges have not been staffed by professional marketers. There has been a revulsion toward the concept of Customers, in favor of Students. Education has been the mission; it was never about the Bottom Line. But due to increasing competition for private and state funding and the proliferation of school choices including for-profit and online learning options, colleges have been turning to branding and marketing as a tool to compete more effectively and drive enrollment and donations.
In the higher education arena, college branding efforts began to emerge and proliferate around 2000. Many of these programs involved hundreds of thousands of dollars, multi-faceted "stakeholder" market research, new names, logos and taglines.
Note that most institutional branding efforts still focus mainly on the external aspects of branding and not on organizational change and the holistic college experience.
In the higher education arena, college branding efforts began to emerge and proliferate around 2000. Many of these programs involved hundreds of thousands of dollars, multi-faceted "stakeholder" market research, new names, logos and taglines.
Note that most institutional branding efforts still focus mainly on the external aspects of branding and not on organizational change and the holistic college experience.
- 9/17/2009
- by Kevin Randall
- Fast Company
The New School presents the second installment of the new, ongoing series, the President?s Forum, with a one-on-one conversation between New School president Bob Kerrey and Charles Strouse, acclaimed composer, lyricist, and arranger, on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the John L. Tishman Auditorium, 66 West 12th Street, in New York City. The President?s Forum engages leaders from academia, business, government, the arts, and other walks of life to provide an in-depth look into the careers and perspectives of today?s most distinguished professionals while offering an opportunity to discuss the pressing issues of our time.
- 2/23/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
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