Joanna Padovano Tong

John Pollak has been elevated to president of worldwide television and international at Electus, where he reports to CEO Chris Grant.

Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago, Ocean's 12) is heading to Cannes next month to promote Cocaine Godmother, an upcoming TV movie that A+E Networks plans to present at the market alongside many other highlights.

Viacom Global Entertainment Group has appointed Karen Cummings, Scott Gregory and Deva Newman to new and expanded marketing, creative and programming positions at TV Land and the upcoming Paramount Network.

CBS has revealed that its first celebrity edition of the long-running reality hit Big Brother is due to debut on the network early next year.

Among the programming slated for broadcast on VICE Media and A+E Networks' youth lifestyle and entertainment network VICELAND this autumn are three digital shows making their linear premieres.

Vibrant TV has been added as a charter television network to the VIDGO OTT service, which is slated to launch in the U.S. this fall.

David Letterman, the former host of Late Night (NBC) and The Late Show (CBS) in the U.S., has signed on for a new Netflix show that is being produced by RadicalMedia.

Gaumont has elevated Tim Stephen from senior VP to head of U.S. business and legal affairs at its Los Angeles office.

Gene George, a nine-year veteran of Starz, has been appointed as Lionsgate's executive VP of worldwide distribution, responsible for international TV distribution at the company.

MTV has entered into a first-look production and executive producer overall deal with social media sensation Liza Koshy, who is best known for her YouTube channels.