Exclusive: The new iteration of The CW is starting to take shape.
Two and a half months after Nexstar Media Group acquired a majority stake in the broadcaster, the new owners are starting to make moves that will determine its programming mix and who will be leading this charge.
Chief among these include the search for a top programming executive, a re-tooling of its scripted lineup and a drive to greenlight more unscripted formats.
This comes after a major round of layoffs at the company as well as the departure of long-term execs such as streaming and branding chief Rick Haskins, ad chief Mitch Nedick and comms chief Paul Hewitt.
Earlier this month, Dennis Miller was named President of The CW Network, replacing Chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz. Deadline understands that he has been leading a search for a programming boss with executives such as former Pop TV boss Brad Schwartz...
Two and a half months after Nexstar Media Group acquired a majority stake in the broadcaster, the new owners are starting to make moves that will determine its programming mix and who will be leading this charge.
Chief among these include the search for a top programming executive, a re-tooling of its scripted lineup and a drive to greenlight more unscripted formats.
This comes after a major round of layoffs at the company as well as the departure of long-term execs such as streaming and branding chief Rick Haskins, ad chief Mitch Nedick and comms chief Paul Hewitt.
Earlier this month, Dennis Miller was named President of The CW Network, replacing Chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz. Deadline understands that he has been leading a search for a programming boss with executives such as former Pop TV boss Brad Schwartz...
- 11/1/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Corie Henson has been hired by NBCUniversal Television & Streaming as the executive vice president of entertainment unscripted content.
Henson takes over the role from Jenny Groom, who exited the company earlier this week. She will report to Susan Rovner, the entertainment content chairman for NBCU TV & Streaming.
“Corie is one of the most respected executives in the business and brings a resume overflowing with big unscripted hits that have broken out across broadcast, streaming and cable platforms,” Rovner said. “Her deep experience with large volumes of programming across multiple networks and brands is a perfect fit for our NBCU content ecosystem. She’s joining an incredible group of programming leaders working across genres, and we’re excited to welcome her to the team.”
In her new role, Henson will be responsible for overseeing reality competition, talent competition and game show formats across the NBCU portfolio. That includes popular shows like...
Henson takes over the role from Jenny Groom, who exited the company earlier this week. She will report to Susan Rovner, the entertainment content chairman for NBCU TV & Streaming.
“Corie is one of the most respected executives in the business and brings a resume overflowing with big unscripted hits that have broken out across broadcast, streaming and cable platforms,” Rovner said. “Her deep experience with large volumes of programming across multiple networks and brands is a perfect fit for our NBCU content ecosystem. She’s joining an incredible group of programming leaders working across genres, and we’re excited to welcome her to the team.”
In her new role, Henson will be responsible for overseeing reality competition, talent competition and game show formats across the NBCU portfolio. That includes popular shows like...
- 7/29/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Corie Henson has lined up her next gig.
The former head of unscripted programming for TBS, TNT and truTV has, as expected, joined NBCUniversal’s Television and Streaming group as exec vp entertainment unscripted content. In her new post, she will report to entertainment chair Susan Rovner and oversee reality competition, talent competition and game show formats across the conglomerate’s eight brands, including Peacock, NBC, USA, Bravo and other cable networks.
Henson takes over a portfolio that includes America’s Got Talent, The Voice, Top Chef and Baking It, among others. She replaces Jenny Groom in the role. Groom was let go earlier this week from NBCU following a nearly 20-year career in which she rose from page to exec vp unscripted as sources say Rovner wanted to make a change after being unimpressed with the division’s output since she forged her...
Corie Henson has lined up her next gig.
The former head of unscripted programming for TBS, TNT and truTV has, as expected, joined NBCUniversal’s Television and Streaming group as exec vp entertainment unscripted content. In her new post, she will report to entertainment chair Susan Rovner and oversee reality competition, talent competition and game show formats across the conglomerate’s eight brands, including Peacock, NBC, USA, Bravo and other cable networks.
Henson takes over a portfolio that includes America’s Got Talent, The Voice, Top Chef and Baking It, among others. She replaces Jenny Groom in the role. Groom was let go earlier this week from NBCU following a nearly 20-year career in which she rose from page to exec vp unscripted as sources say Rovner wanted to make a change after being unimpressed with the division’s output since she forged her...
- 7/29/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Corie Henson has been tapped to lead unscripted content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, filling the role vacated by Jenny Groom earlier this week.
“I’ve always admired the NBCU unscripted portfolio – and grew up on Must See TV – so I’m thrilled by the opportunity to join this incredible team to nurture this slate of massively successful shows, take risks on developing new innovative programming, and, of course, continue championing the best producers in the business,” Henson said in a statement Friday.
In her role, Henson will oversee reality competition, talent competition and game show formats. Her purview will include content development and current programming across the company’s eight entertainment platforms, including unscripted content like NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and “The Voice,” Bravo’s “Top Chef” and Peacock’s “Baking It.”
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NBCU Unscripted Chief Exec Jenny Groom Exits Post
She will report to Entertainment Content Chairman Susan Rovner.
“I’ve always admired the NBCU unscripted portfolio – and grew up on Must See TV – so I’m thrilled by the opportunity to join this incredible team to nurture this slate of massively successful shows, take risks on developing new innovative programming, and, of course, continue championing the best producers in the business,” Henson said in a statement Friday.
In her role, Henson will oversee reality competition, talent competition and game show formats. Her purview will include content development and current programming across the company’s eight entertainment platforms, including unscripted content like NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and “The Voice,” Bravo’s “Top Chef” and Peacock’s “Baking It.”
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NBCU Unscripted Chief Exec Jenny Groom Exits Post
She will report to Entertainment Content Chairman Susan Rovner.
- 7/29/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
Update: Corie Henson has officially joined NBCUniversal’s Television and Streaming group as EVP, Entertainment Unscripted Content. Full quotes below.
Original Post, July 26: Corie Henson is on her way to NBCUniversal.
Former Turner Networks and Fox exec Henson is set to join the company overseeing unscripted entertainment. It follows the departure of Jenny Groom, which Deadline reported today.
Deadline understands that the deal isn’t finalized but that Henson is in final talks as Groom’s replacement. She will oversee reality competition, talent competition and game show formats across NBC, its portfolio of cable networks and streamer Peacock.
Working alongside Rod Aissa, who oversees all unscripted lifestyle and documentary programming, she is expected to take charge of shows such as The Voice, America’s Got Talent and American Ninja Warrior as well as upcoming titles such as Million Dollar Island, The Wheel, Password and The Traitors.
It comes after we...
Original Post, July 26: Corie Henson is on her way to NBCUniversal.
Former Turner Networks and Fox exec Henson is set to join the company overseeing unscripted entertainment. It follows the departure of Jenny Groom, which Deadline reported today.
Deadline understands that the deal isn’t finalized but that Henson is in final talks as Groom’s replacement. She will oversee reality competition, talent competition and game show formats across NBC, its portfolio of cable networks and streamer Peacock.
Working alongside Rod Aissa, who oversees all unscripted lifestyle and documentary programming, she is expected to take charge of shows such as The Voice, America’s Got Talent and American Ninja Warrior as well as upcoming titles such as Million Dollar Island, The Wheel, Password and The Traitors.
It comes after we...
- 7/29/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC is leaving the island.
The broadcast network has canceled Million Dollar Island, a big-ticket reality competition series, ahead of production.
The series, which was announced in March, was understood to be in the casting phase before it was shelved. It joins series being shelved such as Turner Networks’ The Big D, which was pulled by Warner Bros. Discovery a couple of weeks ahead of its premiere.
It’s understood that one of the factors behind the decision was the show’s budget. Million Dollar Island is a Survivor-esque competition format that will see 100 contestants compete over 50 days for the chance to win 1 million.
It follows the news that NBCUniversal unscripted chief Jenny Groom is leaving the broadcaster amid a shake-up in its alternative team that is expected to see former Turner Networks exec Corie Henson replace her.
Based on a Dutch format produced by John De Mol’s Talpa,...
The broadcast network has canceled Million Dollar Island, a big-ticket reality competition series, ahead of production.
The series, which was announced in March, was understood to be in the casting phase before it was shelved. It joins series being shelved such as Turner Networks’ The Big D, which was pulled by Warner Bros. Discovery a couple of weeks ahead of its premiere.
It’s understood that one of the factors behind the decision was the show’s budget. Million Dollar Island is a Survivor-esque competition format that will see 100 contestants compete over 50 days for the chance to win 1 million.
It follows the news that NBCUniversal unscripted chief Jenny Groom is leaving the broadcaster amid a shake-up in its alternative team that is expected to see former Turner Networks exec Corie Henson replace her.
Based on a Dutch format produced by John De Mol’s Talpa,...
- 7/27/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
NBCUniversal’s head of unscripted entertainment content Jenny Groom is exiting her post at the top of the alternative department following poor reception to her recent projects, Variety has confirmed.
Groom ran the unscripted department at NBCUniversal alongside Rod Aissa, who handled docuseries while Groom ran reality and competition series. Both report to Susan Rovner, chairman of entertainment content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.
As executive vice president of unscripted entertainment content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, a role she took on in 2020, Groom oversaw reality competition, talent competition and game show formats across NBCU’s brands NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, Syfy, Universal Kids, USA Network and Peacock.
A 20-year NBCU vet, Groom is responsible for developing “That’s My Jam” with Jimmy Fallon, “Making It” and “Baking It” with Amy Poehler, “Family Game Fight” with Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, “College Bowl” with Peyton Manning, “Dancing with Myself” with Shakira,...
Groom ran the unscripted department at NBCUniversal alongside Rod Aissa, who handled docuseries while Groom ran reality and competition series. Both report to Susan Rovner, chairman of entertainment content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.
As executive vice president of unscripted entertainment content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, a role she took on in 2020, Groom oversaw reality competition, talent competition and game show formats across NBCU’s brands NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, Syfy, Universal Kids, USA Network and Peacock.
A 20-year NBCU vet, Groom is responsible for developing “That’s My Jam” with Jimmy Fallon, “Making It” and “Baking It” with Amy Poehler, “Family Game Fight” with Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, “College Bowl” with Peyton Manning, “Dancing with Myself” with Shakira,...
- 7/26/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Jenny Groom, the top executive at NBCUniveral’s unscripted division, is leaving her position at the company, an individual with knowledge of the situation confirmed to TheWrap.
Groom, who got her start as an NBC page, was made EVP of Entertainment Unscripted Content in 2020 after working at the network for nearly two decades. In her role, she headed up reality and competition series for NBC and Peacock under NBCU’s Entertainment Television and Streaming portfolio, which also counts Bravo, E!, Oxygen, Syfy, Universal Kids and USA Network among its ranks. Shows under Groom’s domain included “The Voice,” “America’s Got Talent,” “American Ninja Warrior” and “Temptation Island.”
A previous SVP of Alternative Programming and Development group, the Texas native launched and developed series like “Little Big Shots,” “Better Late Than Never,” and “The Wall.” In 2017, she was promoted to head of the Alternative department under Paul Telegdy, former boss of...
Groom, who got her start as an NBC page, was made EVP of Entertainment Unscripted Content in 2020 after working at the network for nearly two decades. In her role, she headed up reality and competition series for NBC and Peacock under NBCU’s Entertainment Television and Streaming portfolio, which also counts Bravo, E!, Oxygen, Syfy, Universal Kids and USA Network among its ranks. Shows under Groom’s domain included “The Voice,” “America’s Got Talent,” “American Ninja Warrior” and “Temptation Island.”
A previous SVP of Alternative Programming and Development group, the Texas native launched and developed series like “Little Big Shots,” “Better Late Than Never,” and “The Wall.” In 2017, she was promoted to head of the Alternative department under Paul Telegdy, former boss of...
- 7/26/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
NBCUniversal is shaking up its unscripted executive ranks with alternative chief Jenny Groom exiting the broadcaster.
Groom, who is EVP Entertainment Unscripted Content, has been with the broadcast network for nearly 20 years and has risen through the ranks, having started at NBC through its page program.
Deadline understands that the network is in talks with a replacement, who is expected to sign up shortly.
Formerly EVP, Alternative Programming & Development, NBC Entertainment, Groom was handed a new role in February 2021, under Susan Rovner, when the unscripted team was split into two.
“Jenny is a wonderful and well-respected executive who has made an indelible impact on NBC with her work on shows like The Voice, America’s Got Talent, and so many others. I will always be thankful for everything she has done for this company, and am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work beside her,” said Susan Rovner, Chairman,...
Groom, who is EVP Entertainment Unscripted Content, has been with the broadcast network for nearly 20 years and has risen through the ranks, having started at NBC through its page program.
Deadline understands that the network is in talks with a replacement, who is expected to sign up shortly.
Formerly EVP, Alternative Programming & Development, NBC Entertainment, Groom was handed a new role in February 2021, under Susan Rovner, when the unscripted team was split into two.
“Jenny is a wonderful and well-respected executive who has made an indelible impact on NBC with her work on shows like The Voice, America’s Got Talent, and so many others. I will always be thankful for everything she has done for this company, and am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work beside her,” said Susan Rovner, Chairman,...
- 7/26/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Click here to read the full article.
NBCUniversal is making a change at the top of its reality division.
Jenny Groom, who was tapped in 2020 to oversee reality and game shows for Susan Rovner’s entertainment portfolio, is out at the company. Sources say Rovner wanted to make a change at the division based on the overall performance of Groom’s unscripted shows at NBC, Peacock and the rest of the cable portfolio. Sources say the company is near a deal with a candidate to replace the well-liked executive.
Rovner selected Groom and Rod Aissa to jointly run unscripted. Groom handled reality and talent competition shows and game shows, while Aissa handled docuseries. The structure is expected to remain the same with a new exec taking over Groom’s role, which together with Aissa, consists of more than 200 unscripted shows.
Groom started as a page with NBC in 2003 and became...
NBCUniversal is making a change at the top of its reality division.
Jenny Groom, who was tapped in 2020 to oversee reality and game shows for Susan Rovner’s entertainment portfolio, is out at the company. Sources say Rovner wanted to make a change at the division based on the overall performance of Groom’s unscripted shows at NBC, Peacock and the rest of the cable portfolio. Sources say the company is near a deal with a candidate to replace the well-liked executive.
Rovner selected Groom and Rod Aissa to jointly run unscripted. Groom handled reality and talent competition shows and game shows, while Aissa handled docuseries. The structure is expected to remain the same with a new exec taking over Groom’s role, which together with Aissa, consists of more than 200 unscripted shows.
Groom started as a page with NBC in 2003 and became...
- 7/26/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NBCUniversal hopes viewers who make the journey to its new reality series “Love Island USA” will also have time to do some shopping.
In addition to featuring the stories of a handful of contestants who must pair up to keep participating, the series, slated to stream on Peacock and air on E!, will promote e-commerce, giving a nod to the clothing, home décor, cosmetics and haircare products the player use and encounter. Viewers can scan a Qr code that pops up on screen and will be led to articles on E! Online that allow them to learn more about the products and even buy them using NBCU technology.
TV companies for decades have relied on revenue from advertising as well as syndication and aftermarket sales of the series they run. As digital technology and new forms of distribution rework the economics of the business, however, some media stalwarts have cast...
In addition to featuring the stories of a handful of contestants who must pair up to keep participating, the series, slated to stream on Peacock and air on E!, will promote e-commerce, giving a nod to the clothing, home décor, cosmetics and haircare products the player use and encounter. Viewers can scan a Qr code that pops up on screen and will be led to articles on E! Online that allow them to learn more about the products and even buy them using NBCU technology.
TV companies for decades have relied on revenue from advertising as well as syndication and aftermarket sales of the series they run. As digital technology and new forms of distribution rework the economics of the business, however, some media stalwarts have cast...
- 7/18/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
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