Day: October 29, 2017

New York Television Festival announces 2017 winning pilots and pitches

New York Television Festival announces 2017 winning pilots and pitches

Posted by | Oct 29, 2017 | , |

The 13th annual New York Television Festival named the winners of its annual contests and development deals for independent pilots over the weekend. “Best of the Fest” honors went to Giving Up while the NYTVF Critics Award was presented to Royally. “A dozen years after our first Festival, I continue to be impressed by the talent that we are attracting from a thriving community of independent creators,” said NYTVF Founder and Executive Director Terence Gray. “These individuals and their diverse points of view are making the art form of television better because they have chosen this episodic medium as the way to...

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Rick Najera out as CBS Diversity Showcase director after sexual harassment allegations

Rick Najera out as CBS Diversity Showcase director after sexual harassment allegations

Posted by | Oct 29, 2017 | |

Rick Najera is out as director of the annual CBS Diversity Showcase after multiple complaints of sexual harassment lodged against him. CBS already had investigated Najera for similar allegations earlier this year. From the network’s official statement: “In March 2017, CBS became aware of inappropriate comments made during the production of the Diversity Comedy Showcase, and remedial action was taken at that time, which the company felt was appropriate to the matter. Subsequent information has recently emerged. After looking into these reports and a discussion with Mr. Najera, he has resigned from his role with the Diversity Comedy Showcase.”    ...

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