SSN ORIGINALS
Exec Shuffle for 9/28/15: Sony TV Names Steve Mosko as Chairman, New CBC/Fullscreen Creator Network, CAA Ups Multiple Agent Trainees
Other exec shuffle news includes, a new SVP at STX Entertainment, Wild Bunch starting a TV division, and Thomas Lesinski joining Sonar Entertainment as CEO. (SSN)
OTHER HEADLINES
Steve Mosko Promoted To Chairman Of Sony Pictures Television
Steve Mosko has been promoted to chairman of Sony Pictures Television. Mosko, who was previously president of SPT, has been with the studio since 1992 and has headed its TV operations for the past 15 years. (VAR)
NBC’s ‘Blindspot’ Gets Back-Nine Script Order
After airing just one episode, the network has ordered nine additional back-up scripts for the freshman drama starring Jaimie Alexander. (THR)
ABC Buys Car Dealership Comedy From ‘Benched’ Co-Creator & Annie Mumolo
ABC has bought Wheeler Dealer, a half-hour comedy pitch from Benched co-creator Damon Jones, with Bridesmaids co-writer Annie Mumolo. (DH)
Vin Diesel Hints That The ‘Fast And Furious’ Franchise Might Actually End
Vin Diesel took the opportunity to clear the air regarding some recent reports about the state of the Fast and Furious franchise and when it might come to a close. (VUL)
I Wish I Knew Then: 6 Power Women Share Most Valuable Career Advice
“The One Thing” is a new series in Forbes dedicated to tapping into the wisdom of today’s most dynamic thinkers and ‘doers’. What’s ‘The One Thing’…. about career success that you absolutely need to know in order to better navigate those types of events in your own life? (FOR)
‘Quantico’ Makes TV History By Introducing The FBI To Bollywood
Quantico follows a class of agents-in-training who get entangled in suicide, sex, nervous breakdowns, and a horrific terrorist attack. Galvanizing the action is recruit Alex Parrish, played by Priyanka Chopra—the first Indian actress to star in an American network drama. (FC)
6 Banned Books In Search Of A Director
Word and Film gives us a wish list of six books in search of a director whose controversial beginnings weren’t quite enough to give them a screen birth. (WF)