Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Paul Thomas Anderson really are saving TCM
, Spielberg, Scorsese, and Anderson are taking non-salary positions at TCM, providing guidance on programming and, we presume, playing the role of human shield against Zaslav’s habitual cost-cutting. They’ll also offer expertise as advisors on host segments, curation, and programming. Though,a round of layoffs is not a good sign for the industry at large. Essentially, WBD got the three best interns on Earth to protect one of the most beloved cultural institutions on television.
“TCM is a cultural treasure, and we are honored to help steer the future direction of this beloved brand with the partnership of three of the most iconic filmmakers of our time, Steven, Marty, and Paul,” De Luca and Abdy said in a statement. “David Zaslav led the charge, driven by our shared love of storytelling, to bring us together for a project about which we are so passionate.
“We are thrilled that longtime programmer Charlie Tabesh will be staying with TCM,” they said, “and gratified to know that the team is focused on preserving TCM’s mission of celebrating our rich movie history while at the same time ensuring that future generations of filmmakers and film lovers have TCM as a valuable resource.”If only every TV executive had this kind of backing, we could save the entertainment business.
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