Brian Robbins

Wheeler rolling to FCC. DreamWorks Animation eyes AwesomenessTV

2013-05-01 07:09:00

After the coffee. Before a long morning of earnings calls. The Skinny: I got through the season finale of "The Following" last night. It wasn't easy. Fortunately,� afterward I watched the premiere of Comedy Central's "Inside Amy," which was a tad...

DreamWorks Animation acquires AwesomenessTV for $33 million

2013-05-01 09:50:00

In a deal that underscores the growing importance of digital platforms for reaching young audiences, DreamWorks Animation said it is acquiring the YouTube teen network AwesomenessTV for $33 million in cash. Under terms of the agreement, DreamWorks...

DreamWorks Animation in talks to acquire AwesomenessTV

2013-04-30 19:28:00

DreamWorks Animation is in talks to acquire a YouTube network for teens and tweens, in a move that would expand the studio's presence on new media platforms, two people familiar with the matter confirmed. The studio is negotiating to buy AwesomenessTV,...

E! adds six new series, announces a hefty development slate

2013-04-22 10:30:00

Even with its prized dynasty -- the Kardashians -- procreating enough to supply E! with programming for years to come, the network continues to beef up its slate: It will add six new series and 10 specials in the coming months, with subjects ranging...

CES 2013: Russell Simmons and Brian Robbins talk All Def Digital

2013-01-08 14:29:00

LAS VEGAS -- Def Jam label co-founder Russell Simmons and veteran television and film producer Brian Robbins have joined forces to launch the new YouTube channel All Def Digital (ADD), a name that hints at the partners' ambitions to create entertainment...

Some films in movie purgatory

2010-10-24 00:00:00

A partial list of films recently in movie purgatory: "Margaret": director Kenneth Lonergan. Shot: 2005. (Fox Searchlight) Lonergan's follow-up to his acclaimed "You Can Count on Me" has been the subject of numerous reshoots and two lawsuits. Status:...

Dreamworks Animation's AwesomenessTV Launches Channel for Young Dudes

2013-05-17 16:30:05

AwesomenessTV, the YouTube multichannel network acquired by Dreamworks Animation last month, has bowed AwesomenessX, a new channel aimed at male teens and tweens. New channel will be stocked with seven new original series, while five existing...

The State of the Agency Biz

2013-05-08 16:30:05

Ask any agent at any shop, boutique or behemoth about the state of the tenpercentery biz, and he or she will earnestly testify: "It's all about the clients." Of course, that's been true for Hollywood talent reps since the days of Myron Selznick, Charles...

Talent Agencies Increasingly Turning into Investors

2013-05-08 16:30:05

CAA made a lot of money off of a single deal late last year, but it wasn’t from landing one of its stars a big role or packaging the next film franchise. Instead, the agency sold jeans — $300 million worth of them — when it unloaded its stake in...

CBS Films dates 'The To Do List': Aubrey Plaza pic set for Valentine's Day

2012-08-29 21:55:08

CBS Films has set a Valentine's Day release for Maggie Carey's "The To Do List," starring Aubrey Plaza. CBS Films financed the film, will handle domestic distribution and has sold all worldwide rights. "The To Do List" was produced by Jennifer Todd for...

The CW Announces Fall Lineup And New Shows

2011-05-19 00:00:00

The CW Network unveiled the schedule for its 2011-2012 season today at its annual upfront presentation for advertisers, affiliates and national media from Jazz at Lincoln Center. Electro hip-hop group LMFAO staged a rousing flash mob dance and performed...

Fast-Paised review: 'Norbit'

2007-02-08 00:00:00

Timid geek Norbit suffers at the hand of his extremely large wife, Rasputia. But the dweeb perks up after reuniting with Kate (Thandie Newton), his childhood sweetheart from their days growing up at Mr. Wong's Golden Wonton and Orphanage. Eddie Murphy...

Hip-hop music producer Russell Simmons announced his collaboration with veteran TV and film producer Brian Robbins on All Def Digital, a new YouTube channel.

2013-01-08 13:58:50