PRO Tip Sheet: 5 Insights From This Week

This week on WrapPRO 5 Insights From WrapPRO This week on WrapPRO, we said goodbye to one CNN leader and met a rising new one, wondered about the strange fate of famed author Gigi Levangie Grazer and dug into what "force majeure" means in the real world to writers who have seen lucrative overall deals suspended because of the WGA strike. [Read More on WrapPRO]( 1. [Meet CNN’s Amy Entelis: The News Veteran and Emerging Heir Apparent to Fired CEO Chris Licht]( By Kayla Cobb | Source: [WrapPRO]( - Following Chris Licht's exit as CEO and chairman of CNN, four executive vice presidents — Amy Entelis, Virginia Moseley, Eric Sherling, and David Leavy — are temporarily overseeing the news network as the search for a new leader commences. - Entelis, with a notable track record overseeing 45 docuseries, 60 documentary films and the launch of the CNN Originals brand, is emerging as a potential candidate for the CEO position, according to insiders. - Virginia Moseley, another interim leader, has extensive experience with breaking news coverage and newsgathering for CNN’s domestic bureaus, and her current responsibilities also include overseeing the network's coverage plans for key governmental institutions. - Eric Sherling, who focuses more on scheduling and programming, oversees all live programs for CNN based in the U.S., manages network-wide booking, special projects, and live events programming, and has been responsible for producing some of the most-watched days in CNN's history. 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[Inside the Divide at CNN en Español: ‘The End of the Network as We Know It’]( By Jose Alejandro Bastidas | Source: [WrapPRO]( - CNN en Español is undergoing a major reorganization, moving some staffing to Mexico City and focusing more on digital content for younger, mobile device-oriented audiences. - The reorganization will lead to layoffs in the U.S. while creating 55 new jobs in Mexico City and a reduced presence in Miami and Atlanta. - The changes follow a significant decline in linear viewership, with primetime viewership dropping from 15,000 in May 2022 to 6,000 in May 2023, while CNNE's digital audience has grown by 20% since 2019, reaching about 22 million-23 million unique users a month globally. - The restructure is indicative of CNN en Español's shift towards a digital-first strategy, with only two live shows planned to survive on the cable channel, according to one insider. [Keep Reading]( 3. [Beyond Sex Scenes: The Role of Intimacy Coordinators Has Expanded]( By Sharon Knolle | Source: [WrapPRO]( - The role of intimacy coordinators on TV and film sets, traditionally focused on ensuring safety and respect during sex scenes, has expanded to include scenes involving heightened emotion like assaults, deaths and childbirth. - Practitioners have found themselves serving as mental health resources for the cast, assisting in scenes that may cause emotional or psychological responses and providing support both during and after filming. - Intimacy coordinators have also been tasked with risk assessment, flagging potentially traumatic scenes, and recommending scheduling to prevent emotionally jarring transitions for actors. - The expanding role of intimacy coordinators has highlighted the potential need for mental health professionals on sets, as these coordinators may not have the training to navigate more complex mental health issues like PTSD. [Keep Reading]( 4. [What in the World Happened to Gigi Levangie Grazer? God, Guns and a Hollywood Kiss-Off]( By Benjamin Svetkey & Sharon Waxman | Source: [WrapPRO]( - Gigi Levangie Grazer, the ex-wife of Hollywood mogul Brian Grazer and a best-selling author, has undergone a significant lifestyle change that has left her friends mystified after moving from Los Angeles to Franklin, Tenn. The unexpected though apparently peaceful death of her new husband, Christopher Elise, has heightened concerns among former associates. - Levangie Grazer's political views have notably shifted. On social media, she has mocked President Biden and other Democratic politicians, retweeted anti-trans vitriol, and has been pro-gun. - The pandemic may have accelerated her transition to an anti-woke warrior, as her Twitter feed became a tirade of hate, fat-shaming and bullying that was wildly out of character for those who knew her before. [Keep Reading]( 5. [‘Force Majeure’ Looms Over WGA Members as the Financial Pain of Suspended Deals Sets In]( By Lucas Manfredi | Source: [WrapPRO]( - Justin Simien, creator of "Dear White People," had his overall deal with Paramount TV Studios suspended due to the ongoing WGA strike. He's far from alone: Writers who have seen their deals suspended now find themselves in a financially precarious situation. - The suspensions are based on a "force majeure" clause in contracts, which allows studios to suspend or even cancel contracts in the event of unexpected circumstances like a union strike, thereby avoiding compensation under lucrative deals. - The suspension letters have led to speculation that studios may see the strike as an opportunity to cut costs and reduce overall spending on streaming content. - Legal recourse for writers in the event of a termination is limited, and the specifics of each contract can greatly influence the potential for a successful legal challenge. 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