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Casey Bloys has been named chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max, after having served as chief content officer for the brands.

HBO Max has given a series order for the new comedy How to Be a Bookie, from Chuck Lorre (The Kominsky Method, The Big Bang Theory), Nick Bakay (Mom, Young Sheldon) and Warner Bros. Television.

Hasbro has set out a goal of increasing its profits by 50 percent over the next three years, unveiling a Blueprint 2.0 strategy focused on direct-to-consumer, gaming, licensing and digital expansion.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE) has tapped entertainment and streaming industry veteran Phil Oppenheim as chief content officer.

Dr. Markus Schäfer, president and CEO of ZDF Studios, reveals highlights for MIPCOM.

The visual effects and animation studio DNEG has hired former Technicolor and R/GA executive Daniel Jurow as chief operating officer.

Nicely Entertainment is heading to MIPCOM with a pair of holiday romance titles among its top highlights, including The Christmas Checklist.

On offer from Cinevest Interactive, the series Great Kills, filled with crime and dark comedy, is ready for delivery and available worldwide.

The Electric Entertainment-distributed feature film Ask Me to Dance, written and directed by Tom Malloy (Love N’ Dancing), who also stars, is set to debut in theaters across the U.S. on October 7.

Kevin Beggs is set to remain chair and chief content integration officer at Lionsgate Television Group after signing a new long-term contract with the independent studio.