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Comcast is planning to spin off several NBCUniversal cable channels, including MSNBC, CNBC, and USA, into a new company led by Mark Lazarus. Meanwhile, Donna Langley will consolidate power as chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment and Studios, overseeing NBC, Peacock, and Bravo, which remain with NBCU. This restructuring aims to streamline operations and adapt to the changing media landscape, with the spinoff expected to complete by late 2025.
Donna Langley, NBCUniversal Studio Group chairman & chief content officer, stated that the studio side is committed to spending "as much time as it takes" in negotiations with SAG-AFTRA until a resolution is reached. Langley expressed concern about the potential impact of a lingering strike on the studio's summer film slate and the industry as a whole. The ongoing strike has lasted nearly three months, with studio leaders such as Langley, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, and Disney CEO Bob Iger participating in negotiations. Both sides still have several issues to work through, including revenue sharing for streaming projects and AI regulations.
NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, Donna Langley, has appointed Liz Jenkins as her Chief Business Officer, marking Langley's first major hire. Jenkins, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, will collaborate with Langley's executive leadership team to develop strategies and address challenges in the evolving media landscape. Jenkins will drive long-range business planning for the new studio creative hub, aiming to create value across NBCUniversal platforms.
Donna Langley, chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, has been promoted to Chairman of NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer. Langley's new role will involve overseeing content creation across theatrical, TV, and streaming platforms, expanding her creative-team portfolio to include Universal Television, Universal Content Productions, Universal Television Alternative Studios, and Universal International Studios. Langley's track record of building successful and creative content, as well as her ability to balance negotiations, has made her a valuable asset to NBCUniversal.
Comcast president Mike Cavanagh is implementing a significant executive reorganization at NBCUniversal, giving expanded responsibilities to executives Donna Langley, Mark Lazarus, and Cesar Conde. Langley will oversee all content for the company as Chairman of the NBCUniversal studio group & chief content officer, while Conde will add oversight of Telemundo and the company's local TV business. Lazarus will be chairman of the NBCUniversal media group, which includes advertising, distribution, and NBC Sports. Susan Rovner, who led TV and streaming entertainment content, will be leaving the company. The move comes after the firing of NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, with Cavanagh continuing to oversee NBCU through the new executive structure.
NBCUniversal is undergoing a restructuring, with Donna Langley being promoted to oversee all entertainment divisions, including film and TV, while Susan Rovner is leaving her role as Chairman of Entertainment Content. Mark Lazarus and Frances Berwick are also being promoted, and Comcast President Mike Cavanagh will lead NBCU as President of Comcast without naming a new CEO. The restructuring aims to streamline decision-making and foster collaboration across the company's various divisions.
Donna Langley, chair of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, received applause at CinemaCon for Universal's successful box office slate, including Super Mario Bros. Langley has built a varied slate of films spanning all genres and budgets, and is in business with many of Hollywood's leading directors and producers. She also signed a historic deal with theater owners allowing movies to become available on premium VOD as quickly as 17 days after their release on the big screen. Langley closed the presentation with a sneak peek of 2024 event pic Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu.