Variety executive editor for TV Holloway is leaving for Amazon
Daniel Holloway, the executive editor for television coverage at Variety, is leaving for a job on the awards team at Amazon Studios. His last day is Friday. “There isn’t a smarter group of good people covering the entertainment business,” he wrote on Twitter. “Not being able to say goodbye to them in person truly, deeply […]
Variety executive editor to write book about “The Apprentice”
Variety executive editor Ramin Setoodeh is writing a book about “The Apprentice,” the television show hosted by former President Donald Trump. A Variety story states, “HarperCollins has signed a deal to publish the book about the reality TV series starring Donald Trump, which will feature exclusive interviews with everyone from producers who worked on the show […]
Publications shine at the National Art and Entertainment Journalism awards
The Hollywood Reporter was nominated for best entertainment publication and best website for the 13th annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism awards. Additionally, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is up for best columnist, Scott Feinberg was nominated for online journalist of the year, and Sheri Linden and Inkoo Kang were nominated for best critic in the film and […]
Variety promotes Aswad to deputy music editor
Variety has promoted Jem Aswad to deputy music editor. A story on its website states, “Based in New York, Aswad joined Variety in April 2017 from Billboard. He signed on to relaunch Variety‘s music coverage alongside Shirley Halperin, Executive Editor of Music, to whom he reports. “Aswad’s promotion comes as Variety has expanded the scope and volume of its music editorial […]
Variety promotes three editorial staffers
Entertainment industry publication Variety has promoted writers Matt Donnelly and Elaine Low and editor Jazz Tangcay. A story on its website states, “Donnelly has advanced to Senior Entertainment and Media Writer. He will focus on news and analysis about the film and TV industries, particularly the inner workings of the Hollywood creative community. He also covers talent representation. “Low […]
Variety reporter McNary has died at 69
Dave McNary, a veteran reporter who tirelessly covered the film and labor beats at Variety for more than 20 years, died Saturday at the age of 69, reports Pat Saperstein and Cynthia Littleton of Variety. Saperstein and Littleton report, “McNary had a more than 40-year career in journalism, much of it spent as an entertainment industry business reporter. He worked […]
Variety hires Adweek’s Zorrilla as a reporter
Variety has hired Mónica Marie Zorrilla as a TV reporter. A story on Variety’s website states, “Zorrilla most recently served as a breaking-news reporter at Adweek. At Variety, she will cover the television-programming business, including streaming services, studios, networks and development for all Variety platforms. She will be based in Los Angeles and report to Daniel Holloway, Variety‘s executive […]
DOJ investigating Variety parent’s deal for Hollywood Reporter
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Penske Media’s announced deal to acquire a majority stake in The Hollywood Reporter, reports Alexandra Steigrad and Josh Kosman of the New York Post. Steigard and Kosman report, “Sources said DOJ officials have been reaching out to third parties — including ad agencies that work with digital media companies and in-the-know Hollywood talent […]
Variety makes changes with editorial leadership
Entertainment industry publication Variety is shaking up its top editors, reports Fern Siegel of Publishers Daily. Siegel reports, “Editor-in-Chief Claudia Eller returns Oct. 26 after taking nearly five months off, due to criticism of her management style. In early June, Eller sent a memo of apology to staff, acknowledging her style could be perceived as ‘autocratic.’ “Cynthia […]
Variety seeks a reporter to cover the television business
Variety is looking for a reporter to cover the television business. We’re seeking a strong writer with knowledge of the entertainment business who is willing to work hard to develop good sources within the industry, from executives to agents to producers. The ideal candidate will be passionate about breaking news and able to write clean […]
