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Los Angeles Times
20 hours ago
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Warner Bros. to layoff 52 people in Motion Picture Group
Layoffs are hitting the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, reducing its staff by 52 people, according to an internal memo to staff Wednesday and a letter sent to the state Employment Development Department. The job cuts, which will impact marketing, distribution, production, strategy, operations and theater ventures, are part of a larger restructuring at Warner Bros. Discovery that began earlier in the year. Part of the restructuring includes a focus on breaking down the barrier between U.S. and international divisions in marketing and distribution in favor of a 'fully global structure,' the memo announcing the layoffs said. 'Adapting how we work often calls for evolution, and the future of how we run this business has required us to make some very difficult decisions,' Motion Picture Group chairmen Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy jointly wrote in the internal memo reviewed by The Times. 'In the coming weeks and months, we will work with leaders around the world to shape and implement this global operating model in a way that reflects local needs and realities,' the memo stated . A letter sent to the state Employment Development Department confirmed 52 employees will be laid off, starting on Oct. 4. Warner Bros. Discovery is burdened with billions in debt, a vestige of Discovery's takeover of WarnerMedia from AT&T three years ago. Since then, the company has restructured and cut thousands of jobs, and announced it will divide its assets into two separate publicly traded companies. In January, leaders in the film division — veteran marketing chief Josh Goldstine and international film distribution head Andrew Cripps — left the company in a shake up its senior ranks after some 2024 titles underperformed in the box office. The studio has had more success at the box office this year, with 'A Minecraft Movie,' 'Sinners' and 'Superman' each topping the charts. The new cuts come just days after Warner Bros. Discovery announced additional details about its corporate split, saying the separate entities will be called Warner Bros. and Discovery and enumerating the properties that will fall under each separate company. 'We will proudly continue the more than century-long legacy of Warner Bros. through our commitment to bringing culture-defining stories, characters and entertainment to audiences around the world,' Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Executive David Zaslav said in a statement regarding the post-split future of the company. Warner Bros Discovery shares closed at $13.26, up 1.07% on Wednesday. Times staff writer Meg James contributed to this report.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
State will clear legal hurdles to revive traditional bullock cart races: CM Mann
Chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that all legal barriers will be removed to promote and preserve the state's traditional rural sports in Punjab. Chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann addressing a rally in Mehma Singh Wala village in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT) The move follows the unanimous passage on July 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Punjab Amendment) Bill, 2025 by the state assembly, which he described as a 'historic' step in preserving Punjab's cultural legacy while ensuring animal welfare Speaking at an event celebrating the bill's enactment, Mann said that bullock cart races are not mere entertainment but vital representations of rural Punjab's heritage. The sport has been deeply rooted for centuries and that even Guru Nanak Dev Ji practised farming with bullocks during his time in Kartarpur Sahib, he said, adding that the previous ban imposed by a 2014 Supreme Court order had disheartened enthusiasts and damaged ancestral traditions. The new amendment goes beyond the earlier 2019 exemption limited to Kila Raipur to allow bullock cart races statewide, subject to strict safety standards, veterinary oversight, registration, documentation, and penalties for animal cruelty Mann said the legislation not only seeks to rejuvenate rural sports but also aids conservation of indigenous cattle breeds and potentially provides an alternative to youth drug addiction through cultural engagement. He clarified that races can resume only once the bill receives presidential assent and the final rules are notified . 'The law introduces mandatory animal welfare measures, such as veterinary supervision and a ban on sticks during races—designed to prevent cruelty while allowing the sport to flourish under regulation,' he said. The chief minister also expressed intentions to revive other rural competitions like pigeon flying contests. He referenced the famed Kila Raipur Sports Festival—commonly dubbed the 'Rural Olympics'—which began in 1933 and has gained international coverage from outlets like the BBC and Discovery, and even attracted visits by Indian presidents . Mann also criticised former chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh and other opposition figures. He accused them of prioritising the rights of drug kingpins over the public interest, citing their silence on Punjab's drug crisis while defending those allegedly involved in drug trafficking. Cabinet ministers Gurmeet Singh Khuddian and Hardeep Singh Mundian attended the event.
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Bell launches HGTV, Food Network and Discovery on Bell TV; signs deal with Rogers for specialty channel distribution across platforms Français
Bell brings HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, Magnolia Network and Investigation Discovery to Fibe TV, Fibe TV app & Bell TV customers Rogers Xfinity maintains the distribution of Bell Media's full channel line-up, including USA Network, Oxygen True Crime, and CTV specialty channels TORONTO, July 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Bell and Rogers today announced an agreement to distribute each other's specialty channels across platforms. As part of the agreement, Bell Fibe TV and Satellite TV subscribers will now have access to popular Rogers Sports & Media channels HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, Magnolia Network and Investigation Discovery, along with continued access to Bravo. These channels will be available to all customers in free preview beginning today. In addition, Rogers Xfinity customers will continue to have full access to Bell Media's Specialty portfolio, which includes channels such as USA Network, Oxygen True Crime, and CTV specialty channels, including CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Drama Channel and CTV Sci-Fi Channel. Rogers Xfinity customers continue to have access to HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, Magnolia Network and Investigation Discovery. Today's announcement reflects a strong commitment to deliver greater value and choice to Canadian consumers. With a diverse program offering including new titles, international hits and great Canadian productions, customers can look forward to a rich and diverse viewing experience. "Delivering the most compelling content to Canadians is our focus, and this agreement furthers that goal. We are providing customers more choice and ensuring Rogers customers will continue to have access to Bell Media favourites like Highway Thru Hell, Heavy Rescue 401 and Fear Thy Neighbor on our specialty channels. By making these channels more widely available, we're giving viewers more of what they love while strengthening the Canadian broadcasting ecosystem." - Kevin Cluett, SVP, Distribution and Product Platforms, Bell Media "It's great that more Canadians will now have access to North America's most recognized and beloved specialty TV brands like HGTV, Food Network and Discovery, and can access new titles and the latest seasons of top shows from Rogers Sports & Media. The premium content we've invested in is unmatched in Canada, offering Canadians the programming they want most, including hits like My Lottery Dream Home, Beat Bobby Flay and Expedition Unknown, along with new series Chasing The West with Drew and Jonathan Scott." - Hayden Mindell, SVP Television, Rogers Sports & Media About Bell Bell is Canada's largest communications company [i], providing advanced broadband Internet, wireless, TV, media and business communication services. Founded in Montréal in 1880, Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. To learn more, please visit or Through Bell for Better, we are investing to create a better today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social and economic prosperity of our communities. This includes the Bell Let's Talk initiative, which promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research and workplace leadership initiatives throughout the country. To learn more, please visit About Rogers Rogers is Canada's leading communications and entertainment company and its shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For more information, please visit or
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How ‘Worst Cooks in America' paid tribute to Anne Burrell after her tragic death
'Worst Cooks in America' honored Anne Burrell after her tragic death. The Food Network series paid tribute to the late chef during Monday night's Season 29 premiere, which filmed before Burrell died at age 55 last month. At the end of the episode, a photo of Burrell appeared on the screen alongside the words, 'In Memoriam, Anne Burrell, 1969-2025.' 8 The 'Worst Cooks in America' tribute to Anne Burrell during the Season 29 premiere. Discovery 8 'Worst Cooks in America' shared a crisis hotline message on the show. Discovery The show also shared a crisis hotline message that read, 'If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.' Burrell died by suicide in her Brooklyn home on June 17. Police responded to a 911 call from Burrell's residence for a reported cardiac arrest and discovered her 'unconscious and unresponsive.' Sources told The Post that Burrell's body was found next to dozens of pills. 8 Anne Burrell during the Food Network and Cooking Channel New York City Wine and Food Festival in 2019. Getty Images for NYCWFF The New York City medical examiner's office specified Burrell's cause of death as 'acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine and amphetamine.' The Food Network recently confirmed to People that 'Worst Cooks in America' will pay tribute to Burrell 'each week' during Season 29, which she's hosting with Gabriele Bertaccini. 8 Jeff Mauro and Anne Burrell on 'Worst Cooks in America' Season 23. Jason DeCrow 8 Anne Burrell at a screening of 'Julia' in New York City in Nov. 2021. Madison McGaw/ Bertaccini, 39, told TV Insider last week about one of his final interactions with Burrell while filming Season 29. 'It was the finale. Everyone is tired. Weeks and weeks have gone by. We are celebrating the end of the shoot, and I get really sick,' Bertaccini explained. 'I had this cold. I felt like crap. We go through the production meeting, and Anne hands me this card. It said, 'I hope you feel better.' In the card, there is this cute little heart that she crocheted. She loved to knit. She would do that while waiting for shooting time. This was relaxing to her.' 8 Gabe Bertaccini and Anne Burrell on 'Worst Cooks in America' Season 29. Food Network 'It was such a beautiful gesture and completely unnecessary,' the Italian chef added. 'That's exactly who Anne was. It's a great memory that I'll be taking with me.' Burrell starred in the first 27 seasons of the show but took a break from Season 28 to focus on other endeavors. 'I can cook, yes, I can do TV, but also, what else? I've got more to do in my life, I feel like,' she shared on Tori Spelling's 'misSPELLING' podcast in March. Burrell explained that she started taking improv acting classes and teased she was working on other projects at the time. 8 Anne Burrell on Food Network's 'Guy's Grocery Games.' Food Network After her passing, a representative from Food Network told The Post: 'Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent — teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring. Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.' Friends of Burrell's from her time on the channel also spoke out after her passing. Beau MacMillan, who co-hosted Season 1 of 'Worst Cooks in America' with Burrell, told The Post last month, 'The news hit me like a gut punch. Anne was bigger than life, whether she was running a kitchen or filming a show, you knew she was in charge.' 8 Anne Burrell on 'Worst Cooks in America.' Instagram/@officialworstcooks 'One of the most beloved icons of our industry, she inspired millions of people,' MacMillan expressed. 'She was smart, talented and so much fun to be around. She has left us way too soon.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Warner Bros. Says Its Spinoff Will Be Named Discovery Global
(Bloomberg) -- Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. announced the names of the two companies resulting from a planned separation of the streaming and studios business from its cable-TV networks. Can This Bridge Ease the Troubled US-Canadian Relationship? Budapest's Most Historic Site Gets a Controversial Rebuild Trump Administration Sues NYC Over Sanctuary City Policy Warner Bros. will house the company's television, video-game and movie studios, as well as HBO and the HBO Max streaming platform. Discovery Global will include CNN, TNT Sports in the US, Discovery and the Discovery+ streaming service, among other assets, according to a statement Monday. The company announced that it was dividing into two separate entities last month, with the split expected to be completed in mid-2026. As more customers switch from struggling cable networks to streaming, other companies are taking similar steps. Comcast Corp. plans to spin off its cable networks into a separate company called Versant by the end of this year. The move is an acknowledgment that the 2022 merger of Discovery and AT&T Inc.'s Warner Media hasn't gone as planned. David Zaslav, the long-time cable executive and architect of the merger, will stay with the streaming and studios business. Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels will become CEO of the cable networks. Other executives were named on Monday, most of them remaining in positions similar to those they occupied before the split. Burning Man Is Burning Through Cash It's Not Just Tokyo and Kyoto: Tourists Descend on Rural Japan Elon Musk's Empire Is Creaking Under the Strain of Elon Musk Confessions of a Laptop Farmer: How an American Helped North Korea's Wild Remote Worker Scheme Cage-Free Eggs Are Booming in the US, Despite Cost and Trump's Efforts ©2025 Bloomberg L.P. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
