Hudson River Park Friends returned to Pier 62 and Pier Sixty in Hudson River Park to host its 25th Anniversary Gala, celebrating all that the four-mile-long oasis provides to millions of New Yorkers each and every day.
Hudson River Park has helped lead the transformation of Manhattan’s West Side and has reinvented the river’s edge as an accessible place for nature, open space, recreation, relaxation and play. The evening raised $2.75 million to support the Park’s 400+ free events and programs, the maintenance of its landscapes and gardens and the future care of new park areas including Gansevoort Peninsula and Pier 97.
Hosted by comedian and The Daily Show correspondent, Ronny Chieng; the Gala began with cocktails by the Carousel at Pier 62. Guests were then led to Pier Sixty where they enjoyed dinner and the evening’s program. The evening honored Susanna Aaron, who was recognized for her tireless advocacy on...
Hudson River Park has helped lead the transformation of Manhattan’s West Side and has reinvented the river’s edge as an accessible place for nature, open space, recreation, relaxation and play. The evening raised $2.75 million to support the Park’s 400+ free events and programs, the maintenance of its landscapes and gardens and the future care of new park areas including Gansevoort Peninsula and Pier 97.
Hosted by comedian and The Daily Show correspondent, Ronny Chieng; the Gala began with cocktails by the Carousel at Pier 62. Guests were then led to Pier Sixty where they enjoyed dinner and the evening’s program. The evening honored Susanna Aaron, who was recognized for her tireless advocacy on...
- 10/20/2023
- Look to the Stars
Hudson River Park’s 25th Anniversary Gala will honor Susanna Aaron and Turner Construction Company.
In addition, Former Governor of New York George Pataki will be presented with the Hudson River Park “Legacy Award”. The evening will be hosted by comedian & The Daily Show correspondent, Ronny Chieng and will feature a special performance by Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton. Along with guests: Diana Taylor, Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, New York State Senator Brian Kavanagh, New York State Senator Brad Hoylman, New York State Representative Tony Simone, New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher and Nys Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Erik Kulleseid and others.
Hosted by Hudson River Park Friends, the Hudson River Park Gala joins Park supporters together for one unifying purpose: to keep Hudson River Park beautiful, green and growing. The evening will celebrate 25 years of the Park, and what this blue and green oasis means...
In addition, Former Governor of New York George Pataki will be presented with the Hudson River Park “Legacy Award”. The evening will be hosted by comedian & The Daily Show correspondent, Ronny Chieng and will feature a special performance by Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton. Along with guests: Diana Taylor, Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, New York State Senator Brian Kavanagh, New York State Senator Brad Hoylman, New York State Representative Tony Simone, New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher and Nys Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Erik Kulleseid and others.
Hosted by Hudson River Park Friends, the Hudson River Park Gala joins Park supporters together for one unifying purpose: to keep Hudson River Park beautiful, green and growing. The evening will celebrate 25 years of the Park, and what this blue and green oasis means...
- 10/9/2023
- Look to the Stars
Zenia Mucha, who spent two decades as Disney’s top spokesperson before leaving the company in 2021, has been hired at TikTok. She’ll serve in the newly formed role of chief brand and communications officer and will be responsible for TikTok’s global marketing and communications strategies.
Mucha’s hiring is part of a larger shakeup at TikTok. Vanessa Pappas is stepping down as the company’s chief operating officer and Adam Presser, the current chief of staff, has been promoted to head of operations.
“Given all the successes reached at TikTok, I finally feel the time is right to move on and refocus on my entrepreneurial passions,” Pappas said in a note to staff. “I know the company has a very bright and stable future under the strong leadership of Shou Chew and our executive team, I will be here to support him, the leadership team and all of...
Mucha’s hiring is part of a larger shakeup at TikTok. Vanessa Pappas is stepping down as the company’s chief operating officer and Adam Presser, the current chief of staff, has been promoted to head of operations.
“Given all the successes reached at TikTok, I finally feel the time is right to move on and refocus on my entrepreneurial passions,” Pappas said in a note to staff. “I know the company has a very bright and stable future under the strong leadership of Shou Chew and our executive team, I will be here to support him, the leadership team and all of...
- 6/22/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Disney’s former head of communications Zenia Mucha is advising TikTok as the beleagued company fights calls to shut it down in the U.S. on security concerns, Deadline has confirmed. It’s already banned across the Federal government with President Biden recently ramping up demands that the global app’s Chinese parent sell the U.S. business to a company Stateside, or see it vanish.
Mucha’s advisory role to the besieged social media platform falls under her Zm Stategies banner. Having moved back East after officially leaving Disney in late 2021, the former righthand lady to past and present CEO Bob Iger formed the company in August last year.
No stranger to the sharp elbows of the political world, Mucha was a hardball advocate for GOP New York Senator Alfonse D’Amato and later Governor George Pataki before joining Iger and the House of Mouse in 2001. Whether those partisan skills...
Mucha’s advisory role to the besieged social media platform falls under her Zm Stategies banner. Having moved back East after officially leaving Disney in late 2021, the former righthand lady to past and present CEO Bob Iger formed the company in August last year.
No stranger to the sharp elbows of the political world, Mucha was a hardball advocate for GOP New York Senator Alfonse D’Amato and later Governor George Pataki before joining Iger and the House of Mouse in 2001. Whether those partisan skills...
- 3/31/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox News Channel said it would count on a larger group of anchors to boost one of its top shows, “The Five,” as it enjoys a new levels of viewership.
Jeanine Pirro, the firebrand former prosecutor who has held forth on Fox News’ Saturday-night schedule for a decade, will fill one of two empty seats at the network’s late-afternoon mainstay, with a trio — Harold Ford Jr., Geraldo Rivera and Jessica Tarlov — rotating as the program’s voice from the left. Those three have been filling in since the resident liberal of “The Five,” Juan Williams, parted ways with the show last May. Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino and Jesse Watters have carried on the interim. Pirro will give up the regular Saturday-night show she has hosted for a decade.
“The Five” has in recent months done something unusual. More than a decade into its tenure on the Fox Corp.-backed outlet,...
Jeanine Pirro, the firebrand former prosecutor who has held forth on Fox News’ Saturday-night schedule for a decade, will fill one of two empty seats at the network’s late-afternoon mainstay, with a trio — Harold Ford Jr., Geraldo Rivera and Jessica Tarlov — rotating as the program’s voice from the left. Those three have been filling in since the resident liberal of “The Five,” Juan Williams, parted ways with the show last May. Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino and Jesse Watters have carried on the interim. Pirro will give up the regular Saturday-night show she has hosted for a decade.
“The Five” has in recent months done something unusual. More than a decade into its tenure on the Fox Corp.-backed outlet,...
- 1/12/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Zenia Mucha, Disney’s longtime head of corporate communications known for playing rough with the media, is leaving the company after a 20-year tenure. Mucha will step down sometime next year, according to an SEC filing.
Alan Braverman, who was senior executive vice president and general counsel, is also leaving the company as of Jan. 1. Mucha will exit either on the same day or shortly thereafter “to effect a smooth transition.”
Mucha was the longtime ally of former Disney CEO Bob Iger, who is himself stepping away officially at the end of this year after two years as executive chairman, when his contract is up.
Mucha and Braverman’s contracts were set to expire at the end of the year. No replacements have been named for either.
Mucha and Braverman were among Disney’s top earners. Braverman took home $8.5 million in 2020, while Mucha’s compensation was $4.9 million.
Disney reps did...
Alan Braverman, who was senior executive vice president and general counsel, is also leaving the company as of Jan. 1. Mucha will exit either on the same day or shortly thereafter “to effect a smooth transition.”
Mucha was the longtime ally of former Disney CEO Bob Iger, who is himself stepping away officially at the end of this year after two years as executive chairman, when his contract is up.
Mucha and Braverman’s contracts were set to expire at the end of the year. No replacements have been named for either.
Mucha and Braverman were among Disney’s top earners. Braverman took home $8.5 million in 2020, while Mucha’s compensation was $4.9 million.
Disney reps did...
- 7/13/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Longtime Disney corporate communications chief Zenia Mucha and general counsel Alan Braverman will step down from their posts at year’s end.
The scheduled departures of two top corporate officers will coincide with Bob Iger’s exit from Disney executive chairman after more than 45 years with Disney and ABC. Iger served as CEO for 15 years before segueing to executive chairman in February 2020, when Bob Chapek was tapped as CEO. Without question, the exits of Mucha and Braverman will allow Chapek to put more of his stamp on the company’s top corporate ranks.
Mucha, senior executive VP and chief communications officer, has been Disney’s chief spokesperson since 2002, during the last years of Michael Eisner’s tenure as CEO. She joined the company the year before as head of communications for ABC. Braverman, senior executive VP, general counsel and secretary, joined ABC in 1993 and moved to Disney as general counsel a decade later.
The scheduled departures of two top corporate officers will coincide with Bob Iger’s exit from Disney executive chairman after more than 45 years with Disney and ABC. Iger served as CEO for 15 years before segueing to executive chairman in February 2020, when Bob Chapek was tapped as CEO. Without question, the exits of Mucha and Braverman will allow Chapek to put more of his stamp on the company’s top corporate ranks.
Mucha, senior executive VP and chief communications officer, has been Disney’s chief spokesperson since 2002, during the last years of Michael Eisner’s tenure as CEO. She joined the company the year before as head of communications for ABC. Braverman, senior executive VP, general counsel and secretary, joined ABC in 1993 and moved to Disney as general counsel a decade later.
- 7/13/2021
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
It’s truly the end of an era at Disney, and we don’t just mean Bob Iger’s departure later this year.
Keeping faith with their boss, Zenia Mucha and Alan Braverman plan to retire at the end of 2021.
Along with emails from Mucha and Braverman, a note from Iger and CEO Bob Chapek just went out over at the House of Mouse revealing the not entirely unexpected exits of Mucha, the fiercely loyal Sevp and Chief Communications Officer, and Braverman, the Senior EVP and corporate general counsel and secretary.
“Alan and Zenia have made an indelible impact on the Company, playing integral roles in Disney’s expansion and transformation into the digital age while cementing its reputation as one of the world’s most highly regarded companies,” Iger and Chapek said in a companywide email.
No replacements have been named for either Mucha or Braverman. However, with Chapek now firmly in place as CEO and seeking his own team, this changing of the guard will likely be fairly seamless, with plenty of runway before the duo or Iger leave, as Disney likes things to play out.
The most inner of Iger’s inner circle during the last two decades of his 47-year Disney and ABC tenure, Mucha and Braverman ascended to the upper ranks around the same time Iger was made president/COO in 2000. Iger took the full reins of Disney in 2005, after longtime ABC lawyer Braverman took on his larger role in 2003 and Mucha, an ex-George Pataki aid, took on overseeing corporate communications in 2002.
Soon after his team was in place, Iger adopted an aggressive yet streamlined acquisition strategy that brought Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and the rest of Lucasfilm, and eventually most of Fox under the Disney banner. Then, having birthed the well-stocked and well-positioned Disney+ streamer in late 2019, Iger the next year began handing over the company to ex-Parks boss Chapek as his successor as CEO after years of speculation and boardroom tea-leaf reading as to who would get the coveted top gig.
In no small part mobilized by sometimes feared and always respected Mucha and former DC attorney Braverman, that calibrated transition took an unexpected turn with the rise of the coronavirus pandemic and the shuttering of cinemas and Disney’s global theme park division. With his final contract running until December 31, 2021, Iger became executive chairman to assist Disney through the global health crisis and rapidly changing Hollywood.
And, coming off a stellar Emmy nominations performance this morning, the proof for Iger and his team has been in the Wall Street pudding too. Disney stock was a top performer last year and into 2021 on the fast growth of Disney+, though it started to lose ground in March on jitters over the pace of digital growth and uncertainty as to the pace of recovery at other businesses.
More recently — over the past week or so — the stock has been on a high, up more than 4% Monday on Black Widow‘s performance in theaters and on Disney+ and a recovery seen taking firm hold at the theme parks. Jp Morgan came out with a bullish report Tuesday ahead of quarterly earnings, which are set for August 12.
Disney stock is down a hair today but so is the market, and yesterday’s move was significant considering it’s a Dow component, and its rare they move that much.
It makes it kind of the perfect time to say goodbye.
Here’s the email from Mucha:
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Now that the world is emerging from the immense challenges brought on by the global pandemic, there is a palpable sense of relief and cautious optimism that better days lie ahead. Over the last 16 months, we have all been tested in countless ways, personally and professionally. It has certainly been the most difficult period of my career. And as I reflect back on all that we have gone through during this monumental period, I find myself marveling at our collective strength and ability to rise in the face of constant uncertainty and shifting circumstances.
For many of us, the challenges of living and working in an era of lockdowns and quarantines brought an unexpected hidden blessing: the opportunity to gain new perspective about what’s truly “essential”, what matters most, and how we each want to move forward in light of these insights. And after thinking about my own life, I was surprised by the realization that, after a long career in roles that have required a 24/7 commitment, what I want most these days is the freedom to focus on other priorities – all the things I always wanted to do with family and friends but simply never had time for.
With this in mind, I’ve decided not to renew my contract beyond the current term, and I will be leaving Disney shortly after year’s end. This is certainly not a decision I made lightly or in haste. As you know first-hand, this isn’t just any company — Disney exists to create joy and delight the world, and has always had a special place in the hearts and lives of millions of people who are personally invested in everything we do. For me, being part of this company has been a rare privilege, one that brings a unique sense of purpose and immense satisfaction.
Through it all, I have been amazed, inspired and energized by your collective commitment and creativity as well as your stamina and sheer grit. I’m proud and profoundly grateful to be part of this extraordinary team, and I thank you all for your collaborative spirit, support and partnership over the years.
I doubt I will ever find a way to adequately express just how much this experience has meant to me, and how thankful I am to all the people across different businesses and operations — past and present — who have made my time at Disney so enjoyable and rewarding. And I am forever indebted to my partners on Disney’s corporate leadership team, who have always led with integrity and a singular commitment to put the needs and best interests of the company first.
I want to thank Bob Iger, in particular, for his outstanding leadership and friendship over the last two decades. Few are more acutely aware of the difference that smart communications strategy and a talented comms team can make, or more appreciative of our contributions to the organization’s success — especially during a dynamic era defined by sweeping change and bold, ambitious goals pursued amidst unprecedented challenges.
As Cco, my priority has always been promoting and protecting the integrity of our brands and elevating and enhancing Disney’s reputation. I’ve had the honor of leading fantastic teams across the company, and together we’ve had great success in our many endeavors and shared countless unforgettable experiences. As this phenomenal company moves forward under Bob Chapek’s strong leadership and clear vision, there will be more important work to be done, more great stories to tell, and more incredible successes to celebrate. I have no doubt that this unparalleled team is up to whatever challenges lie ahead and will continue to find innovative ways to create value across the company for years to come.
With deep appreciation and respect,
Zenia
Here’s the email from Braverman:
While my job commonly involves making tough decisions, I have recently made the toughest one of my career. After more than 28 amazing years with The Walt Disney Company, I have decided to move on to other things after my current contract expires at the end of the year. I wanted to share this news with you personally, and also tell you why I have made the difficult decision to leave.
For nearly three decades, I have been fortunate to have a job I love and have looked forward to coming to work every day. I love this Company and am as excited as I have ever been about its future. Over the years, I have been blessed to work with great leaders, including Tom Murphy, Michael Eisner and Bob Chapek, along with wonderful colleagues who have become dear friends. In particular, I owe a special debt of gratitude to another exceptional leader, Bob Iger, for his leadership and friendship over the past 28 years and for affording me the incomparable opportunity to share his “Ride of a Lifetime.”
But, at bottom, my greatest joy – the thing that has always kept me going – is my relationship with you and my pride in the legal department we have become together. On a professional level, we have been at the intersection of, and helped enable deals that have transformed the Company – the acquisitions of Cap-Cities, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox – and we have helped light the way in support of countless business dealings that have served to grow the Company and enhance the unique consumer experience that sets Disney apart from everyone else. Yet, what I am most proud of is the heart and humanity that characterizes our community. The shared compassion and desire to make a difference in people’s lives is evident in everything this department does, and I will miss that most of all.
So why have I decided to leave now? Recently, I have thought more and more about what life after Disney might look like for me – what my days would entail if they were shaped by the pursuit of personal interests that so often get deferred due to the press of work. To be honest, the thought of having more free time to explore other opportunities and activities is a proposition that is as scary as it is exhilarating. But it is the inevitable next chapter and, in the end, I decided now is the right time in my life to make the transition. So while I will so deeply miss you and the community and purpose I am leaving behind, I am genuinely excited to begin shaping the future that lies ahead for me and my family.
There will be plenty of time for the tough goodbyes when my tenure comes to an end. Until then, I will remain as focused as I have ever been on leading the amazing group of people that comprise Disney Legal and grateful for the opportunities we have to make a lasting difference.
Here’s the joint email from Iger and Chapek:
Dear Fellow Employee,
Disney’s many accomplishments over its nearly century-long history have been the result of teamwork from a cadre of great people, whose talents, wisdom, and hard work have enabled the Company to soar to commercial and creative heights. And few have had greater impact as members of this world-class team than Alan Braverman, our General Counsel, and Zenia Mucha, our Chief Communications Officer. We were both fortunate to work closely with Alan and Zenia for more than two decades, and are enormously grateful for their partnership, invaluable advice, and friendship—which is why it is bittersweet to share the news that they have decided to retire from the Company after their contracts expire at the end of 2021.
Alan and Zenia have made an indelible impact on the Company, playing integral roles in Disney’s expansion and transformation into the digital age while cementing its reputation as one of the world’s most highly regarded companies. Alan, from a legal and regulatory perspective, and Zenia, from a strategic communications perspective, have played a pivotal role in many of the Company’s most transformative business deals, projects, and strategic initiatives, including the acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox, the establishment of the Company’s first theme park in Mainland China, Shanghai Disney Resort, the launch of our direct-to-consumer business with Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Star, as well as various environmental and philanthropic endeavors.
As General Counsel, Alan has served as our chief legal officer, overseeing a team of attorneys responsible for all aspects of the Company’s legal affairs around the world, including public policy and government relations. Since joining Disney in 1995 as part of the Capital Cities/ABC acquisition, he has developed and directed the Company’s legal strategy. Equally important, he has been a key advocate of Disney’s inclusion efforts, implementing programs to recruit and promote diverse legal talent. Alan is also a champion of skills-based volunteerism and launched a pro bono program under which Disney lawyers have donated more than 20,000 hours to efforts serving a variety of underrepresented communities.
Zenia has been the Chief Communications Officer since 2002, responsible for overseeing all global communications for the Company and its business segments. Among her innumerable contributions, she oversaw the creation of the first-ever official Disney fan club, D23, which now serves more than one million members in all 50 states and 100 countries. She also launched the bi-annual D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and the award-winning quarterly magazine, Disney twenty-three. Because of her, the Company has a strong, enduring network of support from fans worldwide.
One of the most rewarding aspects of our tenure at Disney has been the opportunity to work with so many incredibly talented and generous people, and Zenia and Alan are foremost among them—both have been steadfast, independent-minded, passionate about their work, generous with their wisdom, and thoroughly unselfish. There will be opportunities to celebrate them and their storied careers before they depart early next year. But, given the tremendous impact they have had, we wanted to take this opportunity in the wake of their decision to thank them personally for their singular contributions to our Company and, most important, for their support and friendship.
Bob Iger and Bob Chapek
Deadline’s Jill Goldsmith contributed to this report.
Keeping faith with their boss, Zenia Mucha and Alan Braverman plan to retire at the end of 2021.
Along with emails from Mucha and Braverman, a note from Iger and CEO Bob Chapek just went out over at the House of Mouse revealing the not entirely unexpected exits of Mucha, the fiercely loyal Sevp and Chief Communications Officer, and Braverman, the Senior EVP and corporate general counsel and secretary.
“Alan and Zenia have made an indelible impact on the Company, playing integral roles in Disney’s expansion and transformation into the digital age while cementing its reputation as one of the world’s most highly regarded companies,” Iger and Chapek said in a companywide email.
No replacements have been named for either Mucha or Braverman. However, with Chapek now firmly in place as CEO and seeking his own team, this changing of the guard will likely be fairly seamless, with plenty of runway before the duo or Iger leave, as Disney likes things to play out.
The most inner of Iger’s inner circle during the last two decades of his 47-year Disney and ABC tenure, Mucha and Braverman ascended to the upper ranks around the same time Iger was made president/COO in 2000. Iger took the full reins of Disney in 2005, after longtime ABC lawyer Braverman took on his larger role in 2003 and Mucha, an ex-George Pataki aid, took on overseeing corporate communications in 2002.
Soon after his team was in place, Iger adopted an aggressive yet streamlined acquisition strategy that brought Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and the rest of Lucasfilm, and eventually most of Fox under the Disney banner. Then, having birthed the well-stocked and well-positioned Disney+ streamer in late 2019, Iger the next year began handing over the company to ex-Parks boss Chapek as his successor as CEO after years of speculation and boardroom tea-leaf reading as to who would get the coveted top gig.
In no small part mobilized by sometimes feared and always respected Mucha and former DC attorney Braverman, that calibrated transition took an unexpected turn with the rise of the coronavirus pandemic and the shuttering of cinemas and Disney’s global theme park division. With his final contract running until December 31, 2021, Iger became executive chairman to assist Disney through the global health crisis and rapidly changing Hollywood.
And, coming off a stellar Emmy nominations performance this morning, the proof for Iger and his team has been in the Wall Street pudding too. Disney stock was a top performer last year and into 2021 on the fast growth of Disney+, though it started to lose ground in March on jitters over the pace of digital growth and uncertainty as to the pace of recovery at other businesses.
More recently — over the past week or so — the stock has been on a high, up more than 4% Monday on Black Widow‘s performance in theaters and on Disney+ and a recovery seen taking firm hold at the theme parks. Jp Morgan came out with a bullish report Tuesday ahead of quarterly earnings, which are set for August 12.
Disney stock is down a hair today but so is the market, and yesterday’s move was significant considering it’s a Dow component, and its rare they move that much.
It makes it kind of the perfect time to say goodbye.
Here’s the email from Mucha:
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Now that the world is emerging from the immense challenges brought on by the global pandemic, there is a palpable sense of relief and cautious optimism that better days lie ahead. Over the last 16 months, we have all been tested in countless ways, personally and professionally. It has certainly been the most difficult period of my career. And as I reflect back on all that we have gone through during this monumental period, I find myself marveling at our collective strength and ability to rise in the face of constant uncertainty and shifting circumstances.
For many of us, the challenges of living and working in an era of lockdowns and quarantines brought an unexpected hidden blessing: the opportunity to gain new perspective about what’s truly “essential”, what matters most, and how we each want to move forward in light of these insights. And after thinking about my own life, I was surprised by the realization that, after a long career in roles that have required a 24/7 commitment, what I want most these days is the freedom to focus on other priorities – all the things I always wanted to do with family and friends but simply never had time for.
With this in mind, I’ve decided not to renew my contract beyond the current term, and I will be leaving Disney shortly after year’s end. This is certainly not a decision I made lightly or in haste. As you know first-hand, this isn’t just any company — Disney exists to create joy and delight the world, and has always had a special place in the hearts and lives of millions of people who are personally invested in everything we do. For me, being part of this company has been a rare privilege, one that brings a unique sense of purpose and immense satisfaction.
Through it all, I have been amazed, inspired and energized by your collective commitment and creativity as well as your stamina and sheer grit. I’m proud and profoundly grateful to be part of this extraordinary team, and I thank you all for your collaborative spirit, support and partnership over the years.
I doubt I will ever find a way to adequately express just how much this experience has meant to me, and how thankful I am to all the people across different businesses and operations — past and present — who have made my time at Disney so enjoyable and rewarding. And I am forever indebted to my partners on Disney’s corporate leadership team, who have always led with integrity and a singular commitment to put the needs and best interests of the company first.
I want to thank Bob Iger, in particular, for his outstanding leadership and friendship over the last two decades. Few are more acutely aware of the difference that smart communications strategy and a talented comms team can make, or more appreciative of our contributions to the organization’s success — especially during a dynamic era defined by sweeping change and bold, ambitious goals pursued amidst unprecedented challenges.
As Cco, my priority has always been promoting and protecting the integrity of our brands and elevating and enhancing Disney’s reputation. I’ve had the honor of leading fantastic teams across the company, and together we’ve had great success in our many endeavors and shared countless unforgettable experiences. As this phenomenal company moves forward under Bob Chapek’s strong leadership and clear vision, there will be more important work to be done, more great stories to tell, and more incredible successes to celebrate. I have no doubt that this unparalleled team is up to whatever challenges lie ahead and will continue to find innovative ways to create value across the company for years to come.
With deep appreciation and respect,
Zenia
Here’s the email from Braverman:
While my job commonly involves making tough decisions, I have recently made the toughest one of my career. After more than 28 amazing years with The Walt Disney Company, I have decided to move on to other things after my current contract expires at the end of the year. I wanted to share this news with you personally, and also tell you why I have made the difficult decision to leave.
For nearly three decades, I have been fortunate to have a job I love and have looked forward to coming to work every day. I love this Company and am as excited as I have ever been about its future. Over the years, I have been blessed to work with great leaders, including Tom Murphy, Michael Eisner and Bob Chapek, along with wonderful colleagues who have become dear friends. In particular, I owe a special debt of gratitude to another exceptional leader, Bob Iger, for his leadership and friendship over the past 28 years and for affording me the incomparable opportunity to share his “Ride of a Lifetime.”
But, at bottom, my greatest joy – the thing that has always kept me going – is my relationship with you and my pride in the legal department we have become together. On a professional level, we have been at the intersection of, and helped enable deals that have transformed the Company – the acquisitions of Cap-Cities, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox – and we have helped light the way in support of countless business dealings that have served to grow the Company and enhance the unique consumer experience that sets Disney apart from everyone else. Yet, what I am most proud of is the heart and humanity that characterizes our community. The shared compassion and desire to make a difference in people’s lives is evident in everything this department does, and I will miss that most of all.
So why have I decided to leave now? Recently, I have thought more and more about what life after Disney might look like for me – what my days would entail if they were shaped by the pursuit of personal interests that so often get deferred due to the press of work. To be honest, the thought of having more free time to explore other opportunities and activities is a proposition that is as scary as it is exhilarating. But it is the inevitable next chapter and, in the end, I decided now is the right time in my life to make the transition. So while I will so deeply miss you and the community and purpose I am leaving behind, I am genuinely excited to begin shaping the future that lies ahead for me and my family.
There will be plenty of time for the tough goodbyes when my tenure comes to an end. Until then, I will remain as focused as I have ever been on leading the amazing group of people that comprise Disney Legal and grateful for the opportunities we have to make a lasting difference.
Here’s the joint email from Iger and Chapek:
Dear Fellow Employee,
Disney’s many accomplishments over its nearly century-long history have been the result of teamwork from a cadre of great people, whose talents, wisdom, and hard work have enabled the Company to soar to commercial and creative heights. And few have had greater impact as members of this world-class team than Alan Braverman, our General Counsel, and Zenia Mucha, our Chief Communications Officer. We were both fortunate to work closely with Alan and Zenia for more than two decades, and are enormously grateful for their partnership, invaluable advice, and friendship—which is why it is bittersweet to share the news that they have decided to retire from the Company after their contracts expire at the end of 2021.
Alan and Zenia have made an indelible impact on the Company, playing integral roles in Disney’s expansion and transformation into the digital age while cementing its reputation as one of the world’s most highly regarded companies. Alan, from a legal and regulatory perspective, and Zenia, from a strategic communications perspective, have played a pivotal role in many of the Company’s most transformative business deals, projects, and strategic initiatives, including the acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox, the establishment of the Company’s first theme park in Mainland China, Shanghai Disney Resort, the launch of our direct-to-consumer business with Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Star, as well as various environmental and philanthropic endeavors.
As General Counsel, Alan has served as our chief legal officer, overseeing a team of attorneys responsible for all aspects of the Company’s legal affairs around the world, including public policy and government relations. Since joining Disney in 1995 as part of the Capital Cities/ABC acquisition, he has developed and directed the Company’s legal strategy. Equally important, he has been a key advocate of Disney’s inclusion efforts, implementing programs to recruit and promote diverse legal talent. Alan is also a champion of skills-based volunteerism and launched a pro bono program under which Disney lawyers have donated more than 20,000 hours to efforts serving a variety of underrepresented communities.
Zenia has been the Chief Communications Officer since 2002, responsible for overseeing all global communications for the Company and its business segments. Among her innumerable contributions, she oversaw the creation of the first-ever official Disney fan club, D23, which now serves more than one million members in all 50 states and 100 countries. She also launched the bi-annual D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and the award-winning quarterly magazine, Disney twenty-three. Because of her, the Company has a strong, enduring network of support from fans worldwide.
One of the most rewarding aspects of our tenure at Disney has been the opportunity to work with so many incredibly talented and generous people, and Zenia and Alan are foremost among them—both have been steadfast, independent-minded, passionate about their work, generous with their wisdom, and thoroughly unselfish. There will be opportunities to celebrate them and their storied careers before they depart early next year. But, given the tremendous impact they have had, we wanted to take this opportunity in the wake of their decision to thank them personally for their singular contributions to our Company and, most important, for their support and friendship.
Bob Iger and Bob Chapek
Deadline’s Jill Goldsmith contributed to this report.
- 7/13/2021
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Cuomo’s latest interview with Andrew Cuomo, on Cuomo Prime Time on Wednesday got some buzz for its levity — a joke in which the CNN host brought out an oversized cotton swabs, meant to test for the coronavirus, to mock the size of his brother’s nose.
“This was the actual swab that was being used to fit up that double barreled shotgun that you have mounted up that pretty face,” Chris Cuomo said.
“I said I was going to be nice and sweet and cooperative,” his brother said, before smiling and laughing.
But the moment caught the attention of some on some, particularly on the right, who found it tone deaf.
The View co-host Meghan McCain wrote on Twitter, “I’m not sure I’m going to ever be able to buy a crib or baby clothes for my first child in a store, Most of my friends are jobless,...
“This was the actual swab that was being used to fit up that double barreled shotgun that you have mounted up that pretty face,” Chris Cuomo said.
“I said I was going to be nice and sweet and cooperative,” his brother said, before smiling and laughing.
But the moment caught the attention of some on some, particularly on the right, who found it tone deaf.
The View co-host Meghan McCain wrote on Twitter, “I’m not sure I’m going to ever be able to buy a crib or baby clothes for my first child in a store, Most of my friends are jobless,...
- 5/21/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
In the first interview of season two of Mindhunter, true-crime sleuths meet David Berkowitz (Oliver Cooper), the postman-turned-serial-killer known as the Son of Sam killer. Before he investigates the Atlanta murders, Holden's first interview gig back after his panic attack is a chilling one indeed. From 1976 to 1977, Berkowitz killed six people and injured seven in eight separate shootings in New York City. He left letters for the NYPD to taunt them, signing them "The Son of Sam." If you're curious about this dark case beyond the context of the series, here are its grim details, from speculations about whether Berkowitz acted alone to his whereabouts today.
David Berkowitz's Crimes
Berkowitz wrought havoc in New York City during what became coined as the "Summer of Sam" in 1977. Igniting widespread terror and the city's largest manhunt at the time, the serial killer used a .44 revolver to execute his crimes. Berkowitz predominantly targeted young women with long,...
David Berkowitz's Crimes
Berkowitz wrought havoc in New York City during what became coined as the "Summer of Sam" in 1977. Igniting widespread terror and the city's largest manhunt at the time, the serial killer used a .44 revolver to execute his crimes. Berkowitz predominantly targeted young women with long,...
- 8/18/2019
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
Two years ago, there was a fierce online debate over the cast of a future movie about the 2016 Republican presidential race, which would probably be called Clown Car! (although Every Which Way But Left and A Kochwork Orange were also strong suggestions).
Twitter users attacked difficult questions like, “Could veteran character actor Daniel Von Bargen of Seinfeld fame play George Pataki despite being dead?” and “Was Justin Timberlake training for the role of Rand Paul in his portrayal of dry-humping weenie Scott Delacorte in Bad Teacher?”
This week, there’s...
Twitter users attacked difficult questions like, “Could veteran character actor Daniel Von Bargen of Seinfeld fame play George Pataki despite being dead?” and “Was Justin Timberlake training for the role of Rand Paul in his portrayal of dry-humping weenie Scott Delacorte in Bad Teacher?”
This week, there’s...
- 8/24/2018
- by Matt Taibbi
- Rollingstone.com
[[tmz:video id="0_qrqbzd7x"]] Kid Rock's getting a big endorsement, and a big thumbs down, even before he officially runs for a Michigan Senate seat -- in other words ... welcome to politics, Kid! We got former U.S. Senator and New York Governor George Pataki in NYC, and he thinks the rock star is exactly the kinda candidate the Gop needs now. Ditto for Caitlyn Jenner, who's made some noise about possibly entering politics. Rock launched KidRockforSenate.com...
- 7/19/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Four years ago, Democratic Convention attendees booed Mitt Romney as he ran to unseat President Barack Obama. But on Wednesday, they cheered him for speaking out against Donald Trump in a video that used Republicans’ words to paint Trump as unfit to lead. The video, entitled “Solemn Responsibility,” features past presidents including Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, George H.W. Bush and Ronald Reagan to talk about what weighty responsibilities the president holds. It intercuts their statements with videos of modern-day Republicans like ex-New York Gov. George Pataki, Sen. Lindsey Graham, and Romney ripping into Trump. Pataki earned some of the Democrats’ loudest cheers by.
- 7/28/2016
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
Stephen Colbert is at his best when he gets to play a character, and his running bit as Stanley Tucci's tanned and toothy commentator Caesar Flickerman from The Hunger Games is the perfect way to satirize the media circus that is the Republican presidential race. So Colbert brought back his "Hungry for Power Games" segment after the holiday hiatus saw two Republican hopefuls, Lindsey Graham and George Pataki — better known as that veteran guy and Who? — drop out of the race. Let's pay tribute to the fallen: Cue dramatic music and tastefully mournful look.
- 1/8/2016
- by E. Alex Jung
- Vulture
And then there were 12. Former New York Governor George Pataki is suspending his campaign for the presidency. Pataki broke the news to his supporters on Tuesday, one of his key backers told The New York Times. He plans to make an announcement on Tuesday night on the NBC affiliates in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. The Gop presidential hopeful’s campaign did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment. Also Read: Donald Trump Challenged by George Pataki to Debate Immigration 'Mano a Mano' Pataki announced his campaign in May but failed to gain traction. His...
- 12/30/2015
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
Isis and the war on terror took center stage at the Gop undercard debate Tuesday in Las Vegas. The Republican presidential candidates gathered at the Venetian Hotel for the first time since the terror attacks that shook Paris and San Bernardino, California. The stakes were high for the four lowest-polling Republican candidates — former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York Gov. George Pataki. They gathered for the CNN debate just weeks before the first votes in the Republican presidential nomination contest come on Feb. 1 with the Iowa caucuses. Also.
- 12/16/2015
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
CNN will air live coverage of the fifth Republican presidential debate, the final Gop presidential primary debate of 2015, from Las Vegas on Tuesday, Dec. 15, beginning at 6pm Et. Again, the evening’s debates will be divided into an early and primetime session. The four candidates appearing in the first debate at 6pm will be Mike Huckabee, Rick Santorum, Lindsey Graham and George Pataki. Donald Trump will be center stage during the primetime debate, which begins at 8:30pm Et. He will be flanked by Ben Carson on his right, and Ted Cruz on his left. The six remaining participants in … Continue reading →
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- 12/15/2015
- by Jeff Pfeiffer
- ChannelGuideMag
NBC has reached agreements with four Republican presidential candidates demanding free airtime to match the 12 minutes given to Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live,” a person with inside knowledge of the negotiations told TheWrap Monday. As reported earlier, John Kasich, Mike Huckabee, Lindsey Graham, George Pataki and Jim Gilmore filed requests with NBC stations last week following Trump’s “SNL'” hosting gig on Nov. 7. The network has now reached agreements with four of those candidates, but is still in talks with the Pataki campaign. “We’re grateful to NBC for providing us additional opportunities to tell the people of New Hampshire,...
- 11/23/2015
- by Itay Hod and Daniel Holloway
- The Wrap
Chris Christie’s back among the leads in the next episode of this TV season’s favorite reality series, The GOP Debates. CNN, which is airing the next episode, on December 15, this morning announced its casting criteria. Nine candidates look likely to make the cut for the RNC-sanctioned debate at The Venetian in Las Vegas, the network said: Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, Carly Fiorina and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Rand Paul is however, a bubble-dweller at this point, and may be sent to the kids’ table.
Good news for Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Gov. George Pataki as well. They’re back in the debate, after getting a call back at the last GOP debate, which was telecast on Fox Business Network. Graham and Pataki will qualify for the kids’ table,...
Good news for Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Gov. George Pataki as well. They’re back in the debate, after getting a call back at the last GOP debate, which was telecast on Fox Business Network. Graham and Pataki will qualify for the kids’ table,...
- 11/20/2015
- by Lisa de Moraes
- Deadline Film + TV
Negotiations are underway as NBC is looking to grant an Equal Time request in local markets made by Republican candidates following Donald Trump’s appearance on “Saturday Night Live” on November 7. An insider with one of the campaigns told TheWrap details over the final deal are still being worked out with NBC. In order to honor the request affiliates would need to provide candidates who filed a request 12 minutes and five seconds of airtime. Former New York Gov. George Pataki sent a request to 16 NBC affiliates, including stations in New England, South Carolina, Iowa and his home state of New York.
- 11/20/2015
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
Donald Trump’s “Hotline Bling” dance still reverberates across the NBC landscape. Execs at NBC television stations are in a spectrum of reaction that runs from “lying low” to “fetal position,” depending on which station, while NBC network execs negotiate “me too” requests made other Gop hopefuls after Trump’s controversial Saturday Night Live appearance. Within the prescribed seven-day window, Lindsey Graham, Jim Gilmore, Mike Huckabee, George Pataki and John Kasich all…...
- 11/19/2015
- Deadline TV
Republican presidential candidates Lindsey Graham, John Kasich, and George Pataki have followed through and requested the 12 minutes and five seconds of air they're owed, thanks to the FCC's equal-time rules and the Donald's SNL gig. CNN reports that attorneys for the candidates filed letters last week, with Graham's reportedly saying he wants to be featured on seven stations in two states for just as long; Pataki's involving stations in four states; and Kasich's, sent to the network and multiple affiliates, being a little more vague. "The network is currently working with those parties to find a resolution to their request," Dale Woods, a president of one of the affiliates, told CNN. Potential candidates had one week to send in requests, according to THR, and since that window has now closed, there will likely be no other politicians knocking on NBC's doors. Added Woods: "Resolutions could involve time on the...
- 11/17/2015
- by Sean Fitz-Gerald
- Vulture
It was only a matter of time. Three Republican presidential candidates have filed a request under FCC’s “Equal Time” rule, demanding that NBC stations in key early voting states set aside the same amount of time for each of them that Donald Trump got when he hosted “Saturday Night Live” on November 7. Former New York Gov. George Pataki sent a request to 16 NBC affiliates, including stations in New England, South Carolina, Iowa and his home state of New York. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham filed a request to NBC affiliates in Iowa, and Ohio Gov. John Kasich has asked for.
- 11/17/2015
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
The fourth Gop debate airs tonight at 9 Pm Et from Milwaukee. Reading left to right on tonight's stage: John Kasich, Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina and Rand Paul. The always-quotable but low-polling Chris Christie and Mike Huckabee last week got demoted to the kids-table debate, replacing Lindsey Graham and George Pataki, who are gone from tonight's faceoffs altogether. Fox Business Network, which is partnering with the Wall Street…...
- 11/11/2015
- Deadline TV
And then, there were eight. Fox Business Network’s Lou Dobbs announced on his show tonight that Chris Christie and Mike Huckabee have been sent to the kids’ table at its Gop debates on November 10 and the one-hour kids’ table Q&A has been moved from 6 Pm Et to 7 Pm. Christie and Huckabee join Bobby Jindal and Rick Santorum. George Pataki and Lindsey Graham who did not make the cut. Fbn’s Trish Regan and Sandra Smith, and Wall Street Journal’s Gerald Seib will moderate. A…...
- 11/6/2015
- Deadline TV
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will be relegated to the undercard round of the next Republican primary debate, Fox Business Network announced on Thursday. Former New York Gov. George Pataki and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham failed to qualify for the undercard debate, which means they will not appear at all when Republicans face off in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on November 10. The cable channel, which is sponsoring the debate, has said that candidates must have an average of at least 2.5 percent in the last four national polls in order to participate in the primetime...
- 11/6/2015
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
It was Lindsey Graham’s night at the so-called “kid’s table” debate, largely considered a make-or-break moment for the four undercard candidates who battled it out during Wednesday’s third Gop scrimmage in Boulder, Colorado. The South Carolina senator came out swinging with zinger after zinger, eclipsing fellow debaters Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, former New York governor George Pataki and former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum. Moderated by CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla and Becky Quick with chief Washington correspondent John Harwood, the CNBC debate was branded as “Your Money, Your Vote” and focused on the economy, job growth, taxes, technology and retirement.
- 10/29/2015
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
CNBC made it official today, announcing its Gop debate will be two hours long on October 28, starting at 8 Pm Et. Today marked the close of the five-week window for determining eligibility for the debate based on national polls. Donald Trump’s in – duh– as are Ben Carson, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, Carly Fiorina, Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee, Chris Christie, John Kasich and Rand Paul. The other guys – Rick Santorum, Bobby Jindal, George Pataki and Lindsey Graham – go to the kids…...
- 10/21/2015
- Deadline TV
A tip of the hat to the Republican National Committee for limiting the main stage of its second 2015 Presidential Debate to 11 candidates — and not allowing one more of its four lowest-polling hopefuls to escape the kids’ table. What better way to avoid “12 Angry Men” headlines on Thursday morning featuring Celebrity Apprentice head judge (and current front-runner for the nomination) Donald Trump at his sneering, puckermouthed best/worst?
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In all seriousness, though, the Gop’s second showdown of the 2016 election cycle proved far more combative in tone — and included a lot more “Whoa,...
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- 9/17/2015
- TVLine.com
Donald Trump vs. Them 2.0 has begun! The second of 11 scheduled Republican primary debates is underway, this time on CNN and with anchor Jake Tapper the only moderator on hand to keep 11 2016 presidential hopefuls in order, and--if at debate No. 1 Trump was regarded as a curiosity--this time the real estate mogul is a force to be reckoned with thanks to the polling numbers that have placed him at the top of the heat. Let's see, what has happened since round 1... Rick Perry became the first to drop out of the race, shrinking the field to 15 (Lindsey Graham, Rick Santorum, George Pataki and Bobby Jindal duked it out during happy hour); Megyn Kelly had to take a vacation; and Kanye West announced his...
- 9/17/2015
- E! Online
Carly Fiorina made the cut for the second top-tier Gop presidential debate on Sept. 16, CNN announced Thursday. The former Hewlett-Packard CEO will join the 10 candidates from the first debate on Fox News last month: Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Scott Walker, Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Mike Huckabee, Rand Paul, John Kasich and Chris Christie. Also Read: Donald Trump to CNN President Jeff Zucker: Give 'Massive Profits' From Upcoming Gop Debate to Veterans While the top 11 candidates will hit the main stage at 8 p.m Et, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, George Pataki, Bobby Jindal, and Lindsay Graham will appear in the earlier 6 p.
- 9/11/2015
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
Start with the title: Clown Car! may sound like the movie someone will inevitably make about the 2016 presidential campaign, but how about evoking those great Seventies wacky-journey films like Death Race 2000, Vanishing Point or Smokey and the Bandit?
When I raised the question on Twitter, suggestions included All the President's Wanna-Bes, Every Which Way But Left, Cannonball Rug, A Kochwork Orange and the subtly appropriate Hair.
All excellent ideas, and we may have to put the movie name to a separate vote. Right now, though, the more pressing question is...
When I raised the question on Twitter, suggestions included All the President's Wanna-Bes, Every Which Way But Left, Cannonball Rug, A Kochwork Orange and the subtly appropriate Hair.
All excellent ideas, and we may have to put the movie name to a separate vote. Right now, though, the more pressing question is...
- 9/8/2015
- Rollingstone.com
Donald Trump has been getting shelled by Republican candidates over his controversial immigration comments, but George Pataki might be emerging as Trump’s most aggressive critic. The former New York governor challenged Trump to go “mano a mano” in a debate over immigration Monday. “Donald Trump has a lot to say about the problems with illegal immigrants, but aside from name-calling Mexicans and hurling insults at me and some of our other opponents, the American people have yet to hear anything resembling a real plan,” Pataki said. “Let’s get past the name-calling and have a real, substantive discussion.” Also read: Trump Dumped!
- 7/7/2015
- by Jordan Chariton
- The Wrap
Lenny Bruce: Dustin Hoffman in the 1974 Bob Fosse movie. Lenny Bruce movie review: Polemical stand-up comedian merited less timid biopic (Oscar Movie Series) Bob Fosse's 1974 biopic Lenny has two chief assets: the ever relevant free speech issues it raises and the riveting presence of Valerie Perrine. The film itself, however, is only sporadically thought-provoking or emotionally gripping; in fact, Lenny is a major artistic letdown, considering all the talent involved and the fertile material at hand. After all, much more should have come out of a joint effort between director Fosse, fresh off his Academy Award win for Cabaret; playwright-screenwriter Julian Barry, whose stage version of Lenny earned Cliff Gorman a Tony Award; two-time Best Actor Oscar nominee Dustin Hoffman (The Graduate, Midnight Cowboy); and cinematographer Bruce Surtees (Play Misty for Me, Blume in Love). Their larger-than-life subject? Lenny Bruce, the stand-up comedian who became one of the...
- 6/5/2015
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Giving it another go! Rick Perry announced on Thursday, June 4, that he is seeking the Republican nomination for President in the 2016 election, four years after he failed to nab the bid in 2012. The longtime Governor of Texas, 65, is pitting himself against his fellow Gop competitors Ted Cruz, Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Mike Huckabee, George Pataki, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, Rick Santorum, and Lindsey Graham, who announced his own candidacy on Monday, June 2. Perry fell short of winning the Republican nomination for the 2012 [...]...
- 6/4/2015
- Us Weekly
Lindsey Graham, a three-term U.S. Senator from South Carolina, entered the crowded Republican race for the 2016 presidency on Monday. “I want to be president to protect our nation that we all love so much from all threats foreign and domestic,” the New York Times reports Graham said during a press conference held in his hometown of Central, S.C. “So get ready. I know I’m ready.” Graham’s opponents for the Republican party nomination include Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin, former New York Gov. George Pataki,...
- 6/1/2015
- by Wrap Staff
- The Wrap
Jon Stewart is grappling with his decision to leave “The Daily Show” in light of recent hints that Donald Trump may seek the Republican nomination for president in 2016. On Thursday’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Stewart struggled to contain himself after news outlets reported that Trump is considering a run at the White House. “I made up my mind,” Stewart forced himself to say. “Maybe I’ll get a Twitter account.” Likewise for Gop candidates Rick Santorum, Lindsey Graham and George Pataki. “Guys, guys, guys,” Stewart said, “I appreciate the effort, but my mind’s made up. I’m leaving the show.
- 5/29/2015
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
Jon Stewart is still leaving The Daily Show in August. But the Comedy Central late night host joked that he is tempted by the prospect of a Donald Trump presidential run. The Daily Show host opened Thursday night's episode by discussing the latest Republican politicians to throw their hat into the ring (Rick Santorum, George Pataki), or say they're considering it (Lindsey Graham, Donald Trump). Read More 'Daily Show' Sets Trevor Noah Start Date With respect to Santorum, Pataki and Graham, Stewart seemed flattered but unmoved. "Guys, guys, guys ... I appreciate the effort. My mind's made up," he says.
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- 5/29/2015
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former New York governor George Pataki joined the long list of Republicans vying for the party’s 2016 presidential nomination on Thursday. Pataki announced his first presidential bid with a campaign launch video on his website and YouTube page titled “Pataki for President 2016.” Narrating over images of New York streets and several of his pre-campaign appearances, Pataki touts his three-term governorship in the heavily Democratic state as an example of his ability to unite people. Also Read: Rand Paul Tells Jon Stewart 'First Amendment Is About the Right to Be Despicable' (Video) “I was a Republican governor in a deep blue state,...
- 5/28/2015
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
The sad announcement of Mario Cuomo's death on Thursday spurred a wave of emotion as politicians, luminaries and admirers took to social media and beyond to remember the three-term New York governor. On New Year's Day, as the nation was looking forward to a new future - and hours after his son Andrew Cuomo began his second term as New York's governor - many paid tribute to the late politician, who turned humble roots into the foundation of a legendary career. Cuomo, who died at the age of 82 and served three terms as governor of New York, was honored...
- 1/2/2015
- by Mary Margaret
- PEOPLE.com
The sad announcement of Mario Cuomo's death on Thursday spurred a wave of emotion as politicians, luminaries and admirers took to social media and beyond to remember the three-term New York governor. On New Year's Day, as the nation was looking forward to a new future - and hours after his son Andrew Cuomo began his second term as New York's governor - many paid tribute to the late politician, who turned humble roots into the foundation of a legendary career. Cuomo, who died at the age of 82 and served three terms as governor of New York, was honored...
- 1/2/2015
- by Mary Margaret
- PEOPLE.com
Mario Cuomo, a seminal politician who served three terms as New York's governor, has died. He was 82. The statesman, whose death was confirmed by the New York state governor's office, died at his home Thursday from natural causes due to heart failure. The son of Italian immigrants was best known as a liberal giant and a master orator. He died on the same day that his son Andrew was beginning his second term as governor, reports USA Today. "He couldn't be here physically today, my father," Andrew Cuomo said Thursday during his inaugural address. "But my father is in this room.
- 1/2/2015
- by Lynette Rice, @lynetterice
- PEOPLE.com
Mario Cuomo, a seminal politician who served three terms as New York's governor, has died, according to news reports. He was 82. CNN reported that he died at home, shortly before 5 p.m. Et. The son of Italian immigrants was best known as a liberal giant and a master orator. He died on the same day that his son Andrew was beginning his second term as governor, reports USA Today. "He couldn't be here physically today, my father," Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday during his inaugural address. "But my father is in this room. He is in the heart and mind of every person who is here.
- 1/2/2015
- by Lynette Rice, @lynetterice
- PEOPLE.com
Exclusive: Princess Pictures has acquired screen rights to The Traitor’s Wife, the bestseller by Allison Pataki about Benedict Arnold’s historical betrayal of Gen. George Washington. Turns out that behind the most notorious turncoat of the American Revolutionary War was a wife half his age who orchestrated the whole thing. Peggy Shippen Arnold was a beautiful socialite with a loyalty to the British that led her to exploit her husband’s disillusionment into a scandalous move. The label will team with Anonymous Content, which is coming off HBO’s True Detective. Washington learned of the plot when British Major John Andre was caught with Arnold’s traitorous documents in his boot. While Andre was hanged, Arnold fled and became a Brigadier General for the Brits. There has been a lot of chatter in the press about screen interest on this book by Pataki, who’s the daughter of former New York Gov. George Pataki.
- 3/31/2014
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
On Wednesday, the Starting Point panel found itself embroiled in an argument over what, exactly, a President Mitt Romney would do with Fema. Democratic political strategist Richard Socarides argued that Fema would be "dramatically and drastically cut" under a Romney administration, prompting former New York governor George Pataki to point out that Romney never said he'd "do away" with Fema altogether.
- 10/31/2012
- by Alex Alvarez
- Mediaite - TV
Oh, there was lots of evocative imagery on The View today! The cohosts were discussing a recent wave of conservative endorsements for Mitt Romney, from George Pataki to former candidate Jon Huntsman. The common thread in these endorsements was that nobody seemed all that excited about making them, which Elisabeth Hasselbeck ascribed to Sore Loser Syndrome ("Once a competitor, always a competitor").
- 4/4/2012
- by Sarah Devlin
- Mediaite - TV
As the Gop primary race drags on, Jon Stewart is more and more convinced that Republicans will pick Mitt Romney to be the 2012 nominee -- even if they don't really know why.
On Monday night's "Daily Show," Stewart took a "They're Just Not That Into You" look at Romney's recent high-profile endorsements and found that nary a one felt 100% sincere. For example, when former President George H.W. Bush came out in support of the Mitt, Stewart thought the photo-op did more harm than any endorsement could do good.
"Romney's so bland in this picture he makes Bush almost look ethnic," Stewart joked, also adding that it looked like Romney was somehow taking the former first couple hostage.
Additionally, Rep. Paul Ryan endorsed Romney but essentially said "We have voted enough." Marco Rubio said he'd endorse him because he's going to be the nominee. Even former Gov. George Pataki's endorsement...
On Monday night's "Daily Show," Stewart took a "They're Just Not That Into You" look at Romney's recent high-profile endorsements and found that nary a one felt 100% sincere. For example, when former President George H.W. Bush came out in support of the Mitt, Stewart thought the photo-op did more harm than any endorsement could do good.
"Romney's so bland in this picture he makes Bush almost look ethnic," Stewart joked, also adding that it looked like Romney was somehow taking the former first couple hostage.
Additionally, Rep. Paul Ryan endorsed Romney but essentially said "We have voted enough." Marco Rubio said he'd endorse him because he's going to be the nominee. Even former Gov. George Pataki's endorsement...
- 4/3/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Aol TV.
For the same reasons that Sarah Palin is a riveting figure in American politics, the HBO movie Game Change is an astonishingly smart look at her and the world that put her in the position of John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential election. Even when played by Julianne Moore, you cannot take your eyes off Sarah Palin.
I will not say especially as played by Julianne Moore, although Moore's gifts as an actor are such that she disappears in the role. Other actresses of note in recent times, say Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe and Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher, give wonderful performances based upon evocations of their subjects; their power is in the suggestion of these famous women. But Julianne Moore's Palin incarnates the dead-on clueless mien, the quivering upper lip as she digs in her heels defying her handlers, Palin's physical attractiveness that suggested "game...
I will not say especially as played by Julianne Moore, although Moore's gifts as an actor are such that she disappears in the role. Other actresses of note in recent times, say Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe and Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher, give wonderful performances based upon evocations of their subjects; their power is in the suggestion of these famous women. But Julianne Moore's Palin incarnates the dead-on clueless mien, the quivering upper lip as she digs in her heels defying her handlers, Palin's physical attractiveness that suggested "game...
- 3/8/2012
- by Regina Weinreich
- Aol TV.
Fox Business Network (Fbn) will report live from Wall Street Friday to examine the economic impact the 9/11 terrorist attacks had on the United States. Fbn will report live from Wall Street this Friday, September 9th to examine the economic impact the 9/11 terrorist attacks had on the United States. Fbn.s Cheryl Casone will anchor live from the steps of Federal Hall (12 Pm/Et) while Liz Claman will take Countdown to the Closing Bell (3 Pm/Et) to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to talk with prominent business leaders about what the economy looks like a decade after the tragedy. Guests include: Former NYSE Chairman Dick Grasso, Former NY Governor George Pataki, among others...
- 9/8/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
It's not exactly news that Rachel Maddow is not a huge fan of the Tea Party's political views, but on her program tonight she noted that she may not be alone. In fact, recent polls show, she argued, that the Tea Party was among the "lead popular of any type of political group in America." While the numbers may be shocking, to Maddow there was a bigger question than why this is true: why are moderates like Jon Huntsman and George Pataki considered punchlines in this climate?...
- 8/25/2011
- by Frances Martel
- Mediaite - TV
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