Entertainment
Entertainment Industry Mergers and New Ventures
The entertainment industry saw significant developments with the launch of a new production company by Verena Puhm, former Luma AI exec. Additionally, Matt Creasey was appointed as Senior EVP at Banijay Rights following its merger with All3Media. Meanwhile, Hope In The Water and Off Campus are set for renewed seasons.
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Off Campus has cast an anticipated Season 2 role, with Shay Rudolph (The Baby-Sitters Club) set to play Summer Di Laurentis, sister to the installment’s co-lead, Dean Di Laurentis (Stephen Kalyn). The two unveiled the guest star casting in an Instagram post. Season 2 of the hit Prime Video ser
2026-08-13 15:25 UTC
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EXCLUSIVE: Hope In The Water, an environmental docuseries featuring the likes of Shailene Woodley, is returning for a second season at PBS. The public broadcaster has renewed the three-part series after its premiere in 2024. It comes from David E. Kelley, who is an executive advisor, and celebrity c
2026-08-13 15:30 UTC
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EXCLUSIVE: We’re starting to get an idea of what Banijay Entertainment’s distribution arm will look like after its merger with All3Media closed last month, creating an $8BN content giant. Matt Creasey will be Senior Executive Vice President World, excluding EMEA, at Banijay Rights. Pre-merger, he wa
2026-08-13 15:32 UTC
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EXCLUSIVE: Verena Puhm, a former Luma AI exec and filmmaker, has launched LA-based production company Matriarch. Puhm, who was most recently Head of Dream Lab LA at Luma AI, is now developing and producing AI-native and hybrid productions and will also carry out work for third parties and brands. Ma
2026-08-13 15:35 UTC