AMC Networks is scaling back on its programming and marketing spends starting this year, according to executive vice president and chief financial officer Patrick O’Connell. The exec took the stage Wednesday at the Gabelli Funds 15th Annual Media and Entertainment Symposium to address what the financial future of the company entails.
“So I think over the last couple of years — AMC, to a lesser degree, but the industry broadly — overspent on programming, overspent on marketing as well,” O’Connell said.
According to O’Connell, before the Covid-19 pandemic, AMC Network’s cash content spend averaged between $950 million and $1 billion. That increased to “about $1.35 billion” last year.
“We’ve made a commitment to take that back down to pre-pandemic levels. It’ll be closer to $1.1 billion this year, and we’ll likely float down even further closer to the $1 billion dollar range going forward,” O’Connell said. “We think that’s the...
“So I think over the last couple of years — AMC, to a lesser degree, but the industry broadly — overspent on programming, overspent on marketing as well,” O’Connell said.
According to O’Connell, before the Covid-19 pandemic, AMC Network’s cash content spend averaged between $950 million and $1 billion. That increased to “about $1.35 billion” last year.
“We’ve made a commitment to take that back down to pre-pandemic levels. It’ll be closer to $1.1 billion this year, and we’ll likely float down even further closer to the $1 billion dollar range going forward,” O’Connell said. “We think that’s the...
- 6/8/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Wasserman is closing in on a deal to acquire Brillstein Entertainment Partners, TheWrap has learned.
A source tells TheWrap that the two parties, who have been negotiating for months, could close a potential deal within the next 30 days or not at all. Representatives for Wasserman and Brillstein did not immediately return TheWrap’s request for comment.
Bernie Brillstein founded the talent management firm in 1969 and formed a television production company with Brad Grey in 1986 known as Brillstein-Grey Entertainment. Grey, who died in 2017, would later leave the company to become the head of Paramount Pictures.
Bep’s clients have included Brad Pitt, Brendan Fraser, Florence Pugh, Cole Hauser, Adam Sandler, Kaley Cuoco, Robe Lowe and Sarah Michelle Gellar, among others. Its television producing credits have included “The Sopranos,” Disney+’s “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” and Apple TV+’s “Central Park.”
Bep began exploring a sale in February, Deadline reported, with...
A source tells TheWrap that the two parties, who have been negotiating for months, could close a potential deal within the next 30 days or not at all. Representatives for Wasserman and Brillstein did not immediately return TheWrap’s request for comment.
Bernie Brillstein founded the talent management firm in 1969 and formed a television production company with Brad Grey in 1986 known as Brillstein-Grey Entertainment. Grey, who died in 2017, would later leave the company to become the head of Paramount Pictures.
Bep’s clients have included Brad Pitt, Brendan Fraser, Florence Pugh, Cole Hauser, Adam Sandler, Kaley Cuoco, Robe Lowe and Sarah Michelle Gellar, among others. Its television producing credits have included “The Sopranos,” Disney+’s “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” and Apple TV+’s “Central Park.”
Bep began exploring a sale in February, Deadline reported, with...
- 6/5/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
AMC Networks’ co-heads of scripted development Emma Miller and Carrie Gillogly have exited their roles to join Netflix.
“Emma and Carrie are talented executives, great friends, and trusted colleagues who made meaningful contributions to our original programming group for many years,” an AMC spokesperson told TheWrap. “We are their biggest fans and are rooting for them as they move on to pursue new opportunities.”
The pair were promoted to the co-head roles in fall 2020, reporting to AMC’s executive vice president of scripted programming Ben Davis, who continues to run the group under Dan McDermott.
Miller has already joined Netflix as its director of overall deals and series for the U.S. and Canada, while Gillogly is set to join as director of drama series in the U.S. and Canada. Miller reports to vice president of overall deals and series Nne Ebong and Gillogly will report to vice president of drama series Jinny Howe.
“Emma and Carrie are talented executives, great friends, and trusted colleagues who made meaningful contributions to our original programming group for many years,” an AMC spokesperson told TheWrap. “We are their biggest fans and are rooting for them as they move on to pursue new opportunities.”
The pair were promoted to the co-head roles in fall 2020, reporting to AMC’s executive vice president of scripted programming Ben Davis, who continues to run the group under Dan McDermott.
Miller has already joined Netflix as its director of overall deals and series for the U.S. and Canada, while Gillogly is set to join as director of drama series in the U.S. and Canada. Miller reports to vice president of overall deals and series Nne Ebong and Gillogly will report to vice president of drama series Jinny Howe.
- 5/25/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Emma Miller and Carrie Gillogly, the co-heads of scripted at AMC, have both departed the basic cabler for new roles at Netflix.
Miller has already joined the streaming giant as director of overall deals and series for U.S. and Canada. Gillogly is expected to soon begin at Netflix as director of drama series for U.S. and Canada. Miller reports to Nne Ebong, while Gillogly will report to Jinny Howe.
“Emma and Carrie are talented executives, great friends, and trusted colleagues who made meaningful contributions to our original programming group for many years,” and AMC spokesperson said in a statement. “We are their biggest fans and are rooting for them as they move on to pursue new opportunities.”
Miller and Gillogly were promoted to head up scripted programming at AMC back in 2020, with the two reporting to Ben Davis, executive vice president of scripted programming. Gillogly originally joined AMC...
Miller has already joined the streaming giant as director of overall deals and series for U.S. and Canada. Gillogly is expected to soon begin at Netflix as director of drama series for U.S. and Canada. Miller reports to Nne Ebong, while Gillogly will report to Jinny Howe.
“Emma and Carrie are talented executives, great friends, and trusted colleagues who made meaningful contributions to our original programming group for many years,” and AMC spokesperson said in a statement. “We are their biggest fans and are rooting for them as they move on to pursue new opportunities.”
Miller and Gillogly were promoted to head up scripted programming at AMC back in 2020, with the two reporting to Ben Davis, executive vice president of scripted programming. Gillogly originally joined AMC...
- 5/25/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Emma Miller and Carrie Gillogly have departed their roles as AMC’s co-heads of scripted for new jobs at Netflix.
Miller and Gillogly were promoted in fall 2020 to lead the basic cable network’s scripted efforts as senior vp development and senior vp programming, respectively, reporting to exec vp scripted Ben Davis. The duo recently departed the cable network best known for The Walking Dead and Anne Rice’s Vampire franchise. Gillogly had been with AMC since 2012 and had overseen Into the Badlands, The Terror, The Son and Dispatches From Elsewhere. Miller, meanwhile, started in 2014 and counted work on Fear the Walking Dead, Hell on Wheels and Soulmates.
“Emma and Carrie are talented executives, great friends, and trusted colleagues who made meaningful contributions to our original programming group for many years,” an AMC Networks spokesperson said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “We are their biggest fans and are...
Miller and Gillogly were promoted in fall 2020 to lead the basic cable network’s scripted efforts as senior vp development and senior vp programming, respectively, reporting to exec vp scripted Ben Davis. The duo recently departed the cable network best known for The Walking Dead and Anne Rice’s Vampire franchise. Gillogly had been with AMC since 2012 and had overseen Into the Badlands, The Terror, The Son and Dispatches From Elsewhere. Miller, meanwhile, started in 2014 and counted work on Fear the Walking Dead, Hell on Wheels and Soulmates.
“Emma and Carrie are talented executives, great friends, and trusted colleagues who made meaningful contributions to our original programming group for many years,” an AMC Networks spokesperson said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “We are their biggest fans and are...
- 5/25/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Emma Miller, SVP, Scripted Development & Programming for AMC Networks, has joined Netflix as Director, Overall Deals, Series (U.S. and Canada) reporting into Nne Ebong, VP, Overall Deals, Series. Carrie Gillogly, SVP Scripted Programming for AMC Networks, also is leaving the company to join Netflix as Director, Drama Series, (U.S. and Canada) reporting into Jinny Howe, VP, Drama Series.
Miller and Gillogly — both AMC veterans — were named co-heads of AMC scripted series in 2020, reporting to Dan McDermott, President, AMC Entertainment and AMC Studios. After a reorganization, they most recently reported to Ben Davis, EVP, Scripted Programming for AMC Networks, who is the company’s top scripted executive and continues to run the group under McDermott.
The division, which has worked on The Walking Dead spin-offs, the Anne Rice universe, upcoming AMC shows like Parish, Monsieur Spade and Orphan Black: Echoes as well as Apple TV+’s breakout new drama Silo,...
Miller and Gillogly — both AMC veterans — were named co-heads of AMC scripted series in 2020, reporting to Dan McDermott, President, AMC Entertainment and AMC Studios. After a reorganization, they most recently reported to Ben Davis, EVP, Scripted Programming for AMC Networks, who is the company’s top scripted executive and continues to run the group under McDermott.
The division, which has worked on The Walking Dead spin-offs, the Anne Rice universe, upcoming AMC shows like Parish, Monsieur Spade and Orphan Black: Echoes as well as Apple TV+’s breakout new drama Silo,...
- 5/25/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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The Sundance Institute has eight new fellows.
The institute revealed today the latest crop of participants for its episodic program, inviting Britt Adams, Gianmarco Giacomelli, Naomi Ko, Ricardo Pérez González, Samantha Clay, Stephanie Adams-Santos, Sylvia Batey Alcalá and Tea Ho to join the six-day immersive program.
The episodic lab brings together fledgling writers with an original series IP that has not yet been produced and offers them the chance to work under the guidance of established showrunners, producers and executives. The 2022 installment begins today and will see the eight fellows workshop their pilot and participate in story meetings, case study screenings, panels and writers’ rooms.
Creative advisors this year include Daniel Chun (The Office), Shalisha Francis (The Wilds), Dara Resnik (The Horror of Dolores Roach), Erica Rivinoja (Clone High) Sanjay Shah (Central Park), April Shih (Fargo), Brandon Sonnier (S.W.A.T.) and Graham Yost (Justified...
The Sundance Institute has eight new fellows.
The institute revealed today the latest crop of participants for its episodic program, inviting Britt Adams, Gianmarco Giacomelli, Naomi Ko, Ricardo Pérez González, Samantha Clay, Stephanie Adams-Santos, Sylvia Batey Alcalá and Tea Ho to join the six-day immersive program.
The episodic lab brings together fledgling writers with an original series IP that has not yet been produced and offers them the chance to work under the guidance of established showrunners, producers and executives. The 2022 installment begins today and will see the eight fellows workshop their pilot and participate in story meetings, case study screenings, panels and writers’ rooms.
Creative advisors this year include Daniel Chun (The Office), Shalisha Francis (The Wilds), Dara Resnik (The Horror of Dolores Roach), Erica Rivinoja (Clone High) Sanjay Shah (Central Park), April Shih (Fargo), Brandon Sonnier (S.W.A.T.) and Graham Yost (Justified...
- 10/28/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Sundance Institute has set the eight Fellows and projects for its 2022 Episodic Program, which will further the development of four live-action dramas, two live-action comedies, one adult animated comedy and one adult animated sci-fi thriller. The participants are Britt Adams (Onyx), Gianmarco Giacomelli (To Kill a Pope), Naomi Ko (The 20-Year Curse), Ricardo Pérez González (Orlando), Samantha Clay (The Growth), Stephanie Adams-Santos (Sad Girl), Sylvia Batey Alcalá (Blue Neptune) and Tea Ho (Oriental Town).
Sundance’s six-day program brings together writers in the early stages of their career with original series IP that has not yet been produced, allowing them to work closely with established showrunners, producers and executives. Starting today and throughout the next week, Fellows will workshop their pilot and participate in one-on-one story meetings, as well as case study screenings, panels and writers’ rooms focusing on their scripts.
Support from the Institute will continue after the Lab,...
Sundance’s six-day program brings together writers in the early stages of their career with original series IP that has not yet been produced, allowing them to work closely with established showrunners, producers and executives. Starting today and throughout the next week, Fellows will workshop their pilot and participate in one-on-one story meetings, as well as case study screenings, panels and writers’ rooms focusing on their scripts.
Support from the Institute will continue after the Lab,...
- 10/28/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sundance Institute has announced the 21 fellows and 18 projects they have selected for their first-ever, multi-track Episodic Lab, which is being held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fellows chosen include Justin Calen-Chenn (The Cavi), Lauren Glover (A Dignified Death), Andrew Lopez (Emotional), Jessie Barr and Lena Hudson (Fantasia for You), Elissa Blount Moorhead and Ericka Blount Danois (fiftyTWO), Stacy F. McDonald (Gone But Not Forgotten), Zach Gonzalez-Landis (The Great Impasta), Mansoor Adayfi and Antonio Aiello, Yvonne Hana Yi (Hannah with the Dogs), Carly Woodworth (Lasting), Jackie Katzman (Loons), Terrance Daye (Mandingo), Jess dela Merced (On Soul), Shirin Najafi (Regulars), Johnny Alvarez (Somewhere Else), Rom Lotan (Tehran Disco), Melody Cooper (Those Who Kill) and Nicole Saad (Tinderbox).
The 2021 Lab, hosted on Sundance Collab, has been designed as an immersive two-part experience. Fellows were divided into either the “Idea to Pilot Track,” in which they developed an...
Fellows chosen include Justin Calen-Chenn (The Cavi), Lauren Glover (A Dignified Death), Andrew Lopez (Emotional), Jessie Barr and Lena Hudson (Fantasia for You), Elissa Blount Moorhead and Ericka Blount Danois (fiftyTWO), Stacy F. McDonald (Gone But Not Forgotten), Zach Gonzalez-Landis (The Great Impasta), Mansoor Adayfi and Antonio Aiello, Yvonne Hana Yi (Hannah with the Dogs), Carly Woodworth (Lasting), Jackie Katzman (Loons), Terrance Daye (Mandingo), Jess dela Merced (On Soul), Shirin Najafi (Regulars), Johnny Alvarez (Somewhere Else), Rom Lotan (Tehran Disco), Melody Cooper (Those Who Kill) and Nicole Saad (Tinderbox).
The 2021 Lab, hosted on Sundance Collab, has been designed as an immersive two-part experience. Fellows were divided into either the “Idea to Pilot Track,” in which they developed an...
- 5/14/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
AMC has found the two execs to lead its scripted efforts going forward.
The company has promoted Carrie Gillogly and Emma Miller, both whom have been longterm development executives at AMC, to new roles as co-heads of scripted series. Gillogly will also serve as SVP of scripted programming, with Miller in the equivalent role on the development side.
They will both be based out of Los Angeles and reported to Dan McDermott, president of original programming for AMC Networks Entertainment Group and co-president of AMC Studios. News of their appointment comes in the wake of Sarah Barnett’s departure from her role at the top of AMC Networks. McDermott has been taking a lead role in content for the entertainment group since Barnett’s departure in late July.
“Carrie and Emma have made tremendous contributions to AMC programming and have been central to many of our acclaimed shows,” said McDermott...
The company has promoted Carrie Gillogly and Emma Miller, both whom have been longterm development executives at AMC, to new roles as co-heads of scripted series. Gillogly will also serve as SVP of scripted programming, with Miller in the equivalent role on the development side.
They will both be based out of Los Angeles and reported to Dan McDermott, president of original programming for AMC Networks Entertainment Group and co-president of AMC Studios. News of their appointment comes in the wake of Sarah Barnett’s departure from her role at the top of AMC Networks. McDermott has been taking a lead role in content for the entertainment group since Barnett’s departure in late July.
“Carrie and Emma have made tremendous contributions to AMC programming and have been central to many of our acclaimed shows,” said McDermott...
- 9/23/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
AMC Networks has promoted development execs Carrie Gillogly and Emma Miller to co-heads of scripted series, the company announced Wednesday.
In addition to the newly created positions, Gillogly also serves as senior vice president of scripted programming, while Miller is senior vice president of scripted development. They will report to Dan McDermott, president of original programming for AMC Networks Entertainment Group and co-president of AMC Studios.
“Carrie and Emma have made tremendous contributions to AMC programming and have been central to many of our acclaimed shows,” said McDermott “They are each exceptional creative talents and we look forward to their continued success in bringing powerful storytellers to our networks and developing fresh, impactful programs that resonate with audiences around the world.”
Gillogly has been with AMC since 2012, overseeing series including “Into the Badlands,” “The Terror,” “The Son” and “Dispatches From Elsewhere.” She currently oversees the upcoming animated drama “Pantheon” and...
In addition to the newly created positions, Gillogly also serves as senior vice president of scripted programming, while Miller is senior vice president of scripted development. They will report to Dan McDermott, president of original programming for AMC Networks Entertainment Group and co-president of AMC Studios.
“Carrie and Emma have made tremendous contributions to AMC programming and have been central to many of our acclaimed shows,” said McDermott “They are each exceptional creative talents and we look forward to their continued success in bringing powerful storytellers to our networks and developing fresh, impactful programs that resonate with audiences around the world.”
Gillogly has been with AMC since 2012, overseeing series including “Into the Badlands,” “The Terror,” “The Son” and “Dispatches From Elsewhere.” She currently oversees the upcoming animated drama “Pantheon” and...
- 9/23/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
AMC Networks has promoted longtime development executives Carrie Gillogly and Emma Miller to co-heads of AMC scripted series. The new positions expand the responsibilities for Gillogly, who also serves as SVP of scripted programming, and Miller, SVP of scripted development. Based in Los Angeles, the two report to Dan McDermott, president of original programming for AMC Networks Entertainment Group and co-president of AMC Studios.
“Carrie and Emma have made tremendous contributions to AMC programming and have been central to many of our acclaimed shows,” said McDermott “They are each exceptional creative talents and we look forward to their continued success in bringing powerful storytellers to our networks and developing fresh, impactful programs that resonate with audiences around the world.”
Since joining the company in 2012, Gillogly has overseen such AMC series as Into The Badlands, The Terror, The Son, and the recent Dispatches From Elsewhere from Jason Segel. She also currently...
“Carrie and Emma have made tremendous contributions to AMC programming and have been central to many of our acclaimed shows,” said McDermott “They are each exceptional creative talents and we look forward to their continued success in bringing powerful storytellers to our networks and developing fresh, impactful programs that resonate with audiences around the world.”
Since joining the company in 2012, Gillogly has overseen such AMC series as Into The Badlands, The Terror, The Son, and the recent Dispatches From Elsewhere from Jason Segel. She also currently...
- 9/23/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
AMC is firming up its scripted department.
AMC Networks Entertainment Group president of originals Dan McDermott has elevated development execs Carrie Gillogly and Emma Miller to serve as co-heads of AMC scripted series. The duo, who were senior vp scripted programming and senior vp scripted development, will report directly to McDermott, who also serves as co-president of AMC Studios.
The moves help solidify a development team under McDermott, who is increasingly taking on more duties following the departure of Sarah Barnett, president of AMC Networks Entertainment Group and AMC Studios. Barnett departed after Labor Day; AMC Networks COO Ed Carroll ...
AMC Networks Entertainment Group president of originals Dan McDermott has elevated development execs Carrie Gillogly and Emma Miller to serve as co-heads of AMC scripted series. The duo, who were senior vp scripted programming and senior vp scripted development, will report directly to McDermott, who also serves as co-president of AMC Studios.
The moves help solidify a development team under McDermott, who is increasingly taking on more duties following the departure of Sarah Barnett, president of AMC Networks Entertainment Group and AMC Studios. Barnett departed after Labor Day; AMC Networks COO Ed Carroll ...
- 9/23/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
AMC is firming up its scripted department.
AMC Networks Entertainment Group president of originals Dan McDermott has elevated development execs Carrie Gillogly and Emma Miller to serve as co-heads of AMC scripted series. The duo, who were senior vp scripted programming and senior vp scripted development, will report directly to McDermott, who also serves as co-president of AMC Studios.
The moves help solidify a development team under McDermott, who is increasingly taking on more duties following the departure of Sarah Barnett, president of AMC Networks Entertainment Group and AMC Studios. Barnett departed after Labor Day; AMC Networks COO Ed Carroll ...
AMC Networks Entertainment Group president of originals Dan McDermott has elevated development execs Carrie Gillogly and Emma Miller to serve as co-heads of AMC scripted series. The duo, who were senior vp scripted programming and senior vp scripted development, will report directly to McDermott, who also serves as co-president of AMC Studios.
The moves help solidify a development team under McDermott, who is increasingly taking on more duties following the departure of Sarah Barnett, president of AMC Networks Entertainment Group and AMC Studios. Barnett departed after Labor Day; AMC Networks COO Ed Carroll ...
- 9/23/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Alan Arkin has reportedly entered talks to join the cast of boxing comedy Grudge Match. The Argo actor will join Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Kevin Hart and Kim Basinger if he signs up for the project. Get Smart helmer Peter Segal will direct the movie based on a screenplay by Entourage writer Doug Ellin. Bill Gerber, Carrie Gillogly and Mark Steven Johnson will act as producers. (more)...
- 11/9/2012
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
Argo star Alan Arkin is said to be in talks to join the upcoming Warner Bros. boxing comedy Grudge Match . Variety has the news, reporting that he would star opposite Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Kevin Hart and the recently cast Kim Basinger. Peter Segal, who last directed Get Smart , will direct the tale of two aging boxers (Stallone and De Niro) who plan one final match against one another. Basinger will star as the female lead, caught in the middle of the rivalry and Arkin would play the former trainer to Stallone's character. Doug Ellin ("Entourage") wrote the latest draft with Bill Gerber, Carrie Gillogly and Mark Stephen Johnson producing. (Photo Credit: FayesVision / WENN.com)...
- 11/8/2012
- Comingsoon.net
Kim Basinger has signed on to appear opposite Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro in the Warner Bros. boxing comedy Grudge Match , Variety reports. Peter Segal, who last directed Get Smart , will direct the tale of two aging boxers who plan one final match against one another. Basinger will star as the female lead, caught in the middle of the rivalry. Basinger, best known for roles in fllms like Batman and L.A. Confidential , recently appeared in Charlie St. Cloud . Doug Ellin ("Entourage") has drafted Grudge Match 's latest draft with Bill Gerber, Carrie Gillogly and Mark Stephen Johnson producing. (Photo Credit: WENN.com)...
- 11/2/2012
- Comingsoon.net
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