Exclusive: 20th Century Studios has acquired an original feature pitch from Sarah Haskins and Emily Halpern (Booksmart), enlisting Gloria Sanchez to produce.
While plot specifics under wraps, the project is described as a mother-daughter comedy with two strong female roles.
On the film side, Haskins and Halpern most recently penned 80 for Brady, the comedy starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Rita Moreno and Sally Field, which Paramount released last year. They’re perhaps best known for scripting Booksmart, the BAFTA and WGA Award-nominated 2019 comedy directed by Olivia Wilde.
Creators of the CBS show Carol’s Second Act, starring Patricia Heaton, as well as the ABC sitcom Trophy Wife, the pair are currently under an overall deal in television at CBS Studios. Nominated for an Emmy for their work on staff of ABC’s Black-ish, they’ve also written on series like Good Girls (NBC), The Mayor (ABC) and Imaginary Mary (ABC), to name a few.
While plot specifics under wraps, the project is described as a mother-daughter comedy with two strong female roles.
On the film side, Haskins and Halpern most recently penned 80 for Brady, the comedy starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Rita Moreno and Sally Field, which Paramount released last year. They’re perhaps best known for scripting Booksmart, the BAFTA and WGA Award-nominated 2019 comedy directed by Olivia Wilde.
Creators of the CBS show Carol’s Second Act, starring Patricia Heaton, as well as the ABC sitcom Trophy Wife, the pair are currently under an overall deal in television at CBS Studios. Nominated for an Emmy for their work on staff of ABC’s Black-ish, they’ve also written on series like Good Girls (NBC), The Mayor (ABC) and Imaginary Mary (ABC), to name a few.
- 5/16/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Fresh off of their acclaimed turns in Hulu’s Pam & Tommy limited series comes news that the stars, Lily James and Sebastian Stan, will be reteaming. And this time, they can ditch the fake tats, bathing suits and chest pieces (one would assume), with them leading the horror flick Let the Evil Go West.
The movie is being directed by Christian Tafdrup, whose movie Speak No Evil has an American remake coming out this fall.
Here’s the official synopsis:
Let the Evil Go West follows a railroad worker who stumbles upon a fortune under deeply disturbing circumstances. As horrifying visions and manifestations drive him toward madness, his wife becomes convinced that an evil presence has attached itself to their family.
Sounds pretty cool, right? Sebastian Stan is no stranger to the genre, having starred in the well-received Hulu horror flick Fresh. Lily James also has experience with the genre,...
The movie is being directed by Christian Tafdrup, whose movie Speak No Evil has an American remake coming out this fall.
Here’s the official synopsis:
Let the Evil Go West follows a railroad worker who stumbles upon a fortune under deeply disturbing circumstances. As horrifying visions and manifestations drive him toward madness, his wife becomes convinced that an evil presence has attached itself to their family.
Sounds pretty cool, right? Sebastian Stan is no stranger to the genre, having starred in the well-received Hulu horror flick Fresh. Lily James also has experience with the genre,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Ben Schnetzer has joined the cast of the upcoming Lily James-led film inspired by the story of Bumble founder and former CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd, from 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment.
Schnetzer recently completed the film “The Yellow Tie,” a biopic on the famed Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache. He plays the young version of the legendary classical music conductor, with John Malkovich co-starring as the older version.
His other credits include FX’s apocalyptic sci-fi drama “Y: The Last Man,” as well as Broadway’s “The Nap”, directed by Daniel Sullivan for a production at the Manhattan Theater Club. Additional credits include “Three Body Problem,” “The Riot Club,” “The Grizzlies,” “Goat” and “Pride.”
Rachel Lee Goldberg, who wrote the script alongside Bill Parker and Kim Caramele, will direct. Gala Gordon will executive produce, while James will produce with Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay. Sarah Shepard will oversee the project for 20th Century Studios.
Schnetzer recently completed the film “The Yellow Tie,” a biopic on the famed Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache. He plays the young version of the legendary classical music conductor, with John Malkovich co-starring as the older version.
His other credits include FX’s apocalyptic sci-fi drama “Y: The Last Man,” as well as Broadway’s “The Nap”, directed by Daniel Sullivan for a production at the Manhattan Theater Club. Additional credits include “Three Body Problem,” “The Riot Club,” “The Grizzlies,” “Goat” and “Pride.”
Rachel Lee Goldberg, who wrote the script alongside Bill Parker and Kim Caramele, will direct. Gala Gordon will executive produce, while James will produce with Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay. Sarah Shepard will oversee the project for 20th Century Studios.
- 5/2/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: After having a busy month at the box-office with Godzilla x Kong: A New Empire and Abigail both opening, Dan Stevens is continuing to stay busy as he is set to join Lily James in the upcoming film inspired by the story of Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, from 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment.
While it’s not entirely clear who Stevens will be playing, we’re told he’s set for the part of Herd’s business partner. The untitled feature goes into production this year.
Famously launching the online dating platform Bumble after co-founding and departing Tinder, Herd became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31 when Bumble went public in 2021. While she stepped down as CEO last year, the app continues to be hugely popular amongst the single crowd.
Plot details for the film remain vague, as it’s said to be somewhat loosely inspired by Herd’s story.
While it’s not entirely clear who Stevens will be playing, we’re told he’s set for the part of Herd’s business partner. The untitled feature goes into production this year.
Famously launching the online dating platform Bumble after co-founding and departing Tinder, Herd became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31 when Bumble went public in 2021. While she stepped down as CEO last year, the app continues to be hugely popular amongst the single crowd.
Plot details for the film remain vague, as it’s said to be somewhat loosely inspired by Herd’s story.
- 5/2/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Jackson White (Tell Me Lies) has been tapped to star opposite Lily James in the upcoming film inspired by the story of Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, from 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment.
While it’s not entirely clear who White will be playing, we’re told he’s set for the part of Herd’s love interest. The untitled feature goes into production this year.
Famously launching the online dating platform Bumble after co-founding and departing Tinder, Herd became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31, when Bumble went public in 2021. While she stepped down as CEO last year, the app continues to be hugely popular amongst the single crowd.
Plot details for the film remain vague, as it’s said to be somewhat loosely inspired by Herd’s story. Rachel Lee Goldenberg will direct from her script written with Bill Parker and Kim Caramele, with...
While it’s not entirely clear who White will be playing, we’re told he’s set for the part of Herd’s love interest. The untitled feature goes into production this year.
Famously launching the online dating platform Bumble after co-founding and departing Tinder, Herd became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31, when Bumble went public in 2021. While she stepped down as CEO last year, the app continues to be hugely popular amongst the single crowd.
Plot details for the film remain vague, as it’s said to be somewhat loosely inspired by Herd’s story. Rachel Lee Goldenberg will direct from her script written with Bill Parker and Kim Caramele, with...
- 4/25/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Industry star Myha’la has joined Lily James in 20th Century’s upcoming movie inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble and co-founder of Tinder.
We understand filming is due to get underway in LA early next month.
20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment, the production company formed by Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay, are behind the project, which has James in the lead role.
After co-founding Tinder, Wolfe Herd left the dating app in 2014. She went on to launch competitor Bumble that same year. In 2021, the company went public and she officially became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31. She would step down as CEO in 2023 but by then the app had become a huge success with several divisions that are still thriving today.
Plot details are still relatively under wraps as the film is an inspiration and not based on Wolfe...
We understand filming is due to get underway in LA early next month.
20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment, the production company formed by Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay, are behind the project, which has James in the lead role.
After co-founding Tinder, Wolfe Herd left the dating app in 2014. She went on to launch competitor Bumble that same year. In 2021, the company went public and she officially became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31. She would step down as CEO in 2023 but by then the app had become a huge success with several divisions that are still thriving today.
Plot details are still relatively under wraps as the film is an inspiration and not based on Wolfe...
- 4/18/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Lily James is reportedly taking on a new role!
Sources tell Deadline that 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment are in pre-production for an untitled film inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and former CEO of online dating platform Bumble.
Lily would be playing the lead role in the film, which will begin shooting in 2024, with her also set to produce alongside 20th Century and Ethea.
Keep reading to find out more…
Rachel Lee Goldenberg will direct from a script written by herself, Bill Parker and Kim Caramele.
Whitney Wolfe Herd left the dating app Tinder in 2014 and helped launch Bumble in 2019. In 2021, the company went public and she officially became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31. She would step down as CEO in 2023.
Plot details are still unknown, as the movie is inspired by, but not based on the Bumble founder’s life.
Sources tell Deadline that 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment are in pre-production for an untitled film inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and former CEO of online dating platform Bumble.
Lily would be playing the lead role in the film, which will begin shooting in 2024, with her also set to produce alongside 20th Century and Ethea.
Keep reading to find out more…
Rachel Lee Goldenberg will direct from a script written by herself, Bill Parker and Kim Caramele.
Whitney Wolfe Herd left the dating app Tinder in 2014 and helped launch Bumble in 2019. In 2021, the company went public and she officially became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31. She would step down as CEO in 2023.
Plot details are still unknown, as the movie is inspired by, but not based on the Bumble founder’s life.
- 3/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: As she continues to build out her development slate when it comes to both acting and producing, Lily James looks to have found quite the high-profile pic to add to its dance card.
Sources tell Deadline that 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment, the production company formed by Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay, are in pre-production for an untitled film inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and former CEO of online dating platform Bumble, with James on board to play the lead role. The film will begin shooting in 2024, with James set to produce alongside 20th Century and Ethea.
20th Century had no comment.
Lily James will produce alongside producer duo Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay. Rachel Lee Goldenberg is directing the film from a script written by herself, Bill Parker and Kim Caramele. The project will include Gala Gordon as an Executive Producer, and...
Sources tell Deadline that 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment, the production company formed by Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay, are in pre-production for an untitled film inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and former CEO of online dating platform Bumble, with James on board to play the lead role. The film will begin shooting in 2024, with James set to produce alongside 20th Century and Ethea.
20th Century had no comment.
Lily James will produce alongside producer duo Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay. Rachel Lee Goldenberg is directing the film from a script written by herself, Bill Parker and Kim Caramele. The project will include Gala Gordon as an Executive Producer, and...
- 3/25/2024
- by Justin Kroll and Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have several high-profile friends, but royal family followers never expected them to become close to the Kardashian-Jenner family. Kris Jenner’s boyfriend, Corey Gamble, went skiing with Prince Harry in March 2024. A royal biographer claimed that Harry was getting close to Gamble to benefit Meghan’s wallet.
Prince Harry was spotted with Kris Jenner’s boyfriend, Corey Gamble, allegedly for Meghan Markle’s benefit
Prince Harry and Kris Jenner’s boyfriend, Corey Gamble, are closer than ever. The Duke of Sussex went skiing in Aspen, Colorado, with Kris Jenner’s business executive boyfriend in March 2024. Additional sources claimed Bumble dating app billionaire Whitney Wolfe was also on the trip with her husband, according to the Daily Mail. Meghan Markle wasn’t in attendance. Instead, she launched social media posts to promote her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
“Harry’s been skiing with Corey,” a source explained.
Prince Harry was spotted with Kris Jenner’s boyfriend, Corey Gamble, allegedly for Meghan Markle’s benefit
Prince Harry and Kris Jenner’s boyfriend, Corey Gamble, are closer than ever. The Duke of Sussex went skiing in Aspen, Colorado, with Kris Jenner’s business executive boyfriend in March 2024. Additional sources claimed Bumble dating app billionaire Whitney Wolfe was also on the trip with her husband, according to the Daily Mail. Meghan Markle wasn’t in attendance. Instead, she launched social media posts to promote her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
“Harry’s been skiing with Corey,” a source explained.
- 3/19/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
New Delhi, Sep 4 (Ians) Popular women-first dating app Bumble on Monday released its updated Community Guidelines to prohibit bad behaviours, curb no-show behaviour in real-life meetups and tackle spam accounts.
The company updated its ‘Bullying and Abusive Conduct’ policies to prohibit doxxing and the malicious sharing of personal identifying information alongside rules to discourage no-show behaviour by disallowing the act of not turning up to an in-person meet-up despite clear plans agreed by both parties.
Bumble said that it is also the only platform to now have a policy related to victim blaming/shaming.
“Transparency, equity, intersectionality, and trauma-informed approaches are core to Bumble Inc.’s overarching policy principles that guide the development of our platform policies, and our updated Community Guidelines not only reflect these principles but reinstate our ongoing commitment to creating a safe and inclusive experience for all our members,” Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder and CEO of Bumble,...
The company updated its ‘Bullying and Abusive Conduct’ policies to prohibit doxxing and the malicious sharing of personal identifying information alongside rules to discourage no-show behaviour by disallowing the act of not turning up to an in-person meet-up despite clear plans agreed by both parties.
Bumble said that it is also the only platform to now have a policy related to victim blaming/shaming.
“Transparency, equity, intersectionality, and trauma-informed approaches are core to Bumble Inc.’s overarching policy principles that guide the development of our platform policies, and our updated Community Guidelines not only reflect these principles but reinstate our ongoing commitment to creating a safe and inclusive experience for all our members,” Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder and CEO of Bumble,...
- 9/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Exclusive: Time has today unveiled Person of the Week, its first original podcast, hosted by Senior Correspondent Charlotte Alter, which will feature candid conversations weekly with the people shaping our world.
Produced by the Emmy-winning Time Studios in partnership with Michael Sugar’s management and creative platform Sugar23, Person of the Week is as an extension of Time’s century-old storytelling mission that draws inspiration from the company’s globally recognized Person of the Year franchise, which since 1927 has recognized the person or group of people who had the greatest influence on the events of the year.
Alter’s interviews with newsmakers across industries will highlight the trends, ideas and personalities driving the news, shedding light on the way our world works. Kicking off the podcast is a chat with 4x Oscar-nominated actor Ethan Hawke, which is currently available for streaming on Time.com and all podcast apps. Upcoming guests include Congressman Maxwell Frost,...
Produced by the Emmy-winning Time Studios in partnership with Michael Sugar’s management and creative platform Sugar23, Person of the Week is as an extension of Time’s century-old storytelling mission that draws inspiration from the company’s globally recognized Person of the Year franchise, which since 1927 has recognized the person or group of people who had the greatest influence on the events of the year.
Alter’s interviews with newsmakers across industries will highlight the trends, ideas and personalities driving the news, shedding light on the way our world works. Kicking off the podcast is a chat with 4x Oscar-nominated actor Ethan Hawke, which is currently available for streaming on Time.com and all podcast apps. Upcoming guests include Congressman Maxwell Frost,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Meghan Markle was born and raised in California, but she spent several years in Toronto, Canada (to film her former show Suits) before moving to the United Kingdom after a whirlwind relationship with Prince Harry. Meghan and Harry wed after two years of dating, then spent two additional years in the U.K. before eventually moving back to California in 2020.
Since Meghan has settled back into her home state, she’s made all new friends; the duchess was recently spotted dining with her husband and plenty of A-listers, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Cameron Diaz.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in 2018 | Victoria Jones/Afp via Getty Images Meghan Markle was spotted out with Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Whitney Wolfe Herd
Harry and Meghan have seemed to settle in nicely to their new lives in Montecito, California. The two were recently spotted joining a slew of A-list friends for dinner at Sushi Bar,...
Since Meghan has settled back into her home state, she’s made all new friends; the duchess was recently spotted dining with her husband and plenty of A-listers, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Cameron Diaz.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in 2018 | Victoria Jones/Afp via Getty Images Meghan Markle was spotted out with Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Whitney Wolfe Herd
Harry and Meghan have seemed to settle in nicely to their new lives in Montecito, California. The two were recently spotted joining a slew of A-list friends for dinner at Sushi Bar,...
- 5/15/2023
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Sister act Sara and Erin Foster may be “Barely Famous” — the title of the VH1 reality show parody series they created a few years back — but the comedic writing-acting-producing duo have made quite a name for themselves as multihyphenates with a collective following of 1.3 million on Instagram.
“It’s not like we set out to be these relatable big sisters that you never had,” Sara says, “but we try to put out as much of an unfiltered life as possible to people. I think that is a big part of why our different ventures have been successful. Women don’t feel intimidated by us. They feel like they’re our girlfriends.”
The Foster sisters had those loyal “girlfriends” in mind when they created Favorite Daughter, a contemporary clothing line whose name borrows from their brand of humor (they each like to joke that...
Sister act Sara and Erin Foster may be “Barely Famous” — the title of the VH1 reality show parody series they created a few years back — but the comedic writing-acting-producing duo have made quite a name for themselves as multihyphenates with a collective following of 1.3 million on Instagram.
“It’s not like we set out to be these relatable big sisters that you never had,” Sara says, “but we try to put out as much of an unfiltered life as possible to people. I think that is a big part of why our different ventures have been successful. Women don’t feel intimidated by us. They feel like they’re our girlfriends.”
The Foster sisters had those loyal “girlfriends” in mind when they created Favorite Daughter, a contemporary clothing line whose name borrows from their brand of humor (they each like to joke that...
- 7/28/2022
- by Lindzi Scharf
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As Covid-19’s social distancing rules cancel graduation ceremonies around the country, the class of 2020 will likely find themselves at home come the big day, watching the proceedings on their screens. In light of these cancellations, social media giants such as Facebook and YouTube plan to celebrate graduates by hosting their own virtual commencements — all packed with celebrity guests.
Leading up to and after National Graduation Day on May 17th, there are many virtual celebrations to choose from, featuring distinguished speakers such as Barack and Michelle Obama, Malala Yousafzai, Oprah,...
Leading up to and after National Graduation Day on May 17th, there are many virtual celebrations to choose from, featuring distinguished speakers such as Barack and Michelle Obama, Malala Yousafzai, Oprah,...
- 5/14/2020
- by Shannon Mason
- Rollingstone.com
South by Southwest has unveiled a new batch of keynote conversations and featured speakers for their forthcoming tech-film-music confab which will take place March 13-22, 2020.
CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King will hold court in a Keynote with Bumble CEO and Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, and Blackstone’s Global Head of Growth Equity Jon Korngold.
“Whitney Wolfe Herd’s journey from entrepreneur to CEO of one of the most successful tech companies focused on connecting people embodies the spirit of creativity and innovation that is inherent to SXSW.” said Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer. “The event continues to be a unique destination for learning and discovery, and we’re honored to bring together so many influential voices and business leaders next March.”
In addition, there will be a Better Call Saul conversation with co-creators and executive producers Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, actor Bob Odenkirk, and actress Rhea Seehorn. Acclaimed...
CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King will hold court in a Keynote with Bumble CEO and Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, and Blackstone’s Global Head of Growth Equity Jon Korngold.
“Whitney Wolfe Herd’s journey from entrepreneur to CEO of one of the most successful tech companies focused on connecting people embodies the spirit of creativity and innovation that is inherent to SXSW.” said Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer. “The event continues to be a unique destination for learning and discovery, and we’re honored to bring together so many influential voices and business leaders next March.”
In addition, there will be a Better Call Saul conversation with co-creators and executive producers Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, actor Bob Odenkirk, and actress Rhea Seehorn. Acclaimed...
- 12/11/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Priyanka Chopra is ruling the west like never before and we are smitten by her as she has carved a niche for herself in Bollywood and Hollywood. She will now be seen in Bollywood film The Sky Is Pink and she is already slaying at various events abreoad and doing shows.
?Married to one of the Jonas brother?s Nick Jonas, Priyanka is living a blissful life.
Apart from acting, producing and giving us major life goals Priyanka is on a mission to empower women across the world and give them a non-judgmental digital platform of safety and confidence, Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined hands with Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd and together they brought the social network to India with much gusto and fanfare.
The international icon pens her thoughts in an open letter urging women not to let the fear of failure get in the way of their dreams and choices.
?Married to one of the Jonas brother?s Nick Jonas, Priyanka is living a blissful life.
Apart from acting, producing and giving us major life goals Priyanka is on a mission to empower women across the world and give them a non-judgmental digital platform of safety and confidence, Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined hands with Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd and together they brought the social network to India with much gusto and fanfare.
The international icon pens her thoughts in an open letter urging women not to let the fear of failure get in the way of their dreams and choices.
- 3/7/2019
- GlamSham
Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment has taken a majority stake in Marginal Mediaworks, a media company focused on genre storytelling from marginalized voices.
Grazer and Howard announced on Tuesday along with Marginal CEO Sanjay Sharma, that Imagine had made a strategic investment in Marginal, which develops and produces controlled budget films, premium short and longform series, podcasts and other forms of IP incubation, with an emphasis on horror, thriller, comedy, science fiction, and aspirational narratives from marginalized voices.
“We are thrilled to get behind Sanjay and his vision to create a new media brand and collective for diverse, emerging and established voices across media formats,” Grazer and Howard said in a joint statement. “We are excited by new models that can create paradigm changes in the industry, and allow fresh perspectives to emerge. We also believe there are tremendous opportunities for cross-pollination between Imagine and our many other new initiatives.
Grazer and Howard announced on Tuesday along with Marginal CEO Sanjay Sharma, that Imagine had made a strategic investment in Marginal, which develops and produces controlled budget films, premium short and longform series, podcasts and other forms of IP incubation, with an emphasis on horror, thriller, comedy, science fiction, and aspirational narratives from marginalized voices.
“We are thrilled to get behind Sanjay and his vision to create a new media brand and collective for diverse, emerging and established voices across media formats,” Grazer and Howard said in a joint statement. “We are excited by new models that can create paradigm changes in the industry, and allow fresh perspectives to emerge. We also believe there are tremendous opportunities for cross-pollination between Imagine and our many other new initiatives.
- 11/6/2018
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder and CEO of the social networking app Bumble, has been named to the board of directors for Imagine Entertainment, the company announced Tuesday. Wolfe Herd joins Tom Freston, Jeff Sagansky, Michael Lynton and Richard Rosenblatt as a non-voting member.
She will become the first woman on the company’s board.
Under Wolfe Herd’s vision, Bumble, a dating platform where women make the initial connection, has grown to over 35 million users in 160 countries. In 2016, Bumble launched Bumble Bff as a friend-finding feature and followed up on its success with Bumble Bizz for professional networking in 2017.
Also Read: Oscars Academy Has Doubled Non-White Members Since 2016, on Track to Double Women Too
“I deeply admire Whitney as an original thinker and visionary. She is a brilliant young entrepreneur who not only created an incredible global company, but also an empowered and strong community,” said Imagine co-chairman Brian Grazer in a statement.
She will become the first woman on the company’s board.
Under Wolfe Herd’s vision, Bumble, a dating platform where women make the initial connection, has grown to over 35 million users in 160 countries. In 2016, Bumble launched Bumble Bff as a friend-finding feature and followed up on its success with Bumble Bizz for professional networking in 2017.
Also Read: Oscars Academy Has Doubled Non-White Members Since 2016, on Track to Double Women Too
“I deeply admire Whitney as an original thinker and visionary. She is a brilliant young entrepreneur who not only created an incredible global company, but also an empowered and strong community,” said Imagine co-chairman Brian Grazer in a statement.
- 7/11/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder/CEO of the social networking app Bumble, has been added as a non-voting member of the board of directors of Imagine Entertainment by chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard. She joins Tom Freston, Jeff Sagansky, Michael Lynton and Richard Rosenblatt on the board.
It is the latest in a series of expansion moves by Imagine, which recently broadened into the documentary and branding space with the launch of Imagine Documentaries. It also acquired Jax Media, the company behind the half-hour cable comedies Full Frontal With Samantha Bee, Inside Amy Shumer and Broad City. Earlier this year, Imagine Entertainment and Animal Logic’s joint venture entered into a film partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures Group to co-produce and co-finance a slate of animated and hybrid family films. This follows last year’s $100 million TV co-financing venture with Hong Kong based Tvb, and a co-financing arrangement with CBS Television Studios.
It is the latest in a series of expansion moves by Imagine, which recently broadened into the documentary and branding space with the launch of Imagine Documentaries. It also acquired Jax Media, the company behind the half-hour cable comedies Full Frontal With Samantha Bee, Inside Amy Shumer and Broad City. Earlier this year, Imagine Entertainment and Animal Logic’s joint venture entered into a film partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures Group to co-produce and co-finance a slate of animated and hybrid family films. This follows last year’s $100 million TV co-financing venture with Hong Kong based Tvb, and a co-financing arrangement with CBS Television Studios.
- 7/10/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Everyone was expecting Uber to be the next unexpected Silicon Valley start-up to move into the original content game, but it turns out that female-focused dating app Bumble has swiped right first.
The company, which runs the eponymous dating app that only permits women to start a chat with their male matches, is launching a female film fund, offering five filmmakers £20,000 to make a short film.
It has established Bumble Presents… The Female Film Force and has partnered with stars including Guardians of the Galaxy and Elementary star Ophelia Lovibond and Black Mirror star Georgina Campbell, who is currently starring in Syfy’s DC Comics series Krypton.
It is looking to work with writers, directors and producers on the projects, which must be created by all female creative teams. The move is obviously a positive step in the male-dominated business, but there is a hook for its range of apps,...
The company, which runs the eponymous dating app that only permits women to start a chat with their male matches, is launching a female film fund, offering five filmmakers £20,000 to make a short film.
It has established Bumble Presents… The Female Film Force and has partnered with stars including Guardians of the Galaxy and Elementary star Ophelia Lovibond and Black Mirror star Georgina Campbell, who is currently starring in Syfy’s DC Comics series Krypton.
It is looking to work with writers, directors and producers on the projects, which must be created by all female creative teams. The move is obviously a positive step in the male-dominated business, but there is a hook for its range of apps,...
- 5/1/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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