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Q&A
GOING NEXT LEVEL
ROB WADE
CEO
Fox Entertainment
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Wade has greatly expanded Fox Entertainment's output
of fully owned content since stepping into his role, as
seen with the early success of " Animal Control, " which
was FOX's most-streamed debut ever, and animated
comedies " Bento Box: Krapopolis " and " Grimsburg. "
Wade's leadership paid off in ratings, too, with FOX
claiming last season's top new drama with " Accused, " the
top new unscripted series with " Special Forces: World's
Toughest Test, " and the top entertainment telecast with
" Next Level Chef. "
LEGAL EASE
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TOM REID
Chief Legal Officer
& Secretary
Comcast Corp.
LYNN CHARYTAN
EVP & Senior Deputy General Counsel,
Comcast Corp.
EVP & General Counsel, Comcast Cable
KIMBERLEY HARRIS
EVP, Comcast Corp.
General Counsel, NBCUniversal
Not only does Harris oversee legal
across all NBCUniversal's divisions, but
she also provides legal advice to senior
management. She also built a new program, called NBCU
BRIEF (Building Relationships in EPIC Form), a series of leadership
events. For his part, Reid oversees the legal, corporate
governance and intellectual property matters for the Comcast
Corporation. Charytan has been recognized for her contributions
to legal, regulatory and government affairs across the
industry, being named to The Best Lawyers in America, The
Legal 500's GC Powerlist and more. ●
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KING OF THE HILL
ERIC SCHRIER
BUSINESS SPEAK PHRASE OR BUZZWORD I FIND MOST
ANNOYING: " Run it up the flagpole. " That's not even
physically possible.
BIGGEST TAKEAWAY FROM THE HOLLYWOOD STRIKES?
Bigger isn't necessarily always better. As a nimble
company, the moves we made during the pandemic and
lessons learned producing during the shutdown proved to
be invaluable tools that allowed us to successfully weather
dual strikes. On a larger scale, I'm just happy we're now all
back to work and doing what we love.
WHAT EMERGING INDUSTRY TREND ARE YOU MOST
EXCITED BY? Companies with aligned studios and
platforms are increasingly looking outward for partnerships
and re-opening their borders to do business with thirdparty
organizations. Shared risk plus shared reward is a
simple yet potent formula for success.
BOOK, MOVIE OR TV SERIES THAT GREATLY
INFLUENCED MY LEADERSHIP STYLE: " The Lion King "
SUMMER OLYMPICS EVENT YOU MOST WANT TO SEE IN
PERSON? The Opening Ceremony. The producer in me has
always been drawn to the spectacle that makes it one of
television's biggest events. With the entire world watching,
it's the ultimate first impression for the Games. ●
President, Disney
Television Studios &
Global Original Television
Strategy
Disney Entertainment
Overseeing 200-plus titles,
domestically and globally,
Schrier is accustomed to
working with A-list talent
on buzzy programs
for broadcast, cable and
streamers. From Ryan
Murphy's " FEUD: Capote
Vs. The Swans " for FX to
rebooting Mike Judge and
Greg Daniels' " King of the
Hill " for Hulu-plus new shows with Kaitlyn Olsen,
Ellen Pompeo, and Sterling K. Brown-Schrier
and his team ensure Disney Television Studios'
pipeline will be filled with quality content for the
U.S. and abroad.
Q&A
FAVORITE WAY TO DE-STRESS? Golf
BUSINESS SPEAK PHRASE OR BUZZWORD
I FIND MOST ANNOYING: " I left word and am
waiting to hear back. " ●
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