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Former CNN marketing exec Rick Lewchuk is launching Film at 11 Marketing to providing coaching for news, sports, and entertainment marketers.

EXCLUSIVE: Film tech firm Gathr, known for its “direct to audience” services for specialty film releases, is expanding and has hired a trio of senior executives.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor This article first appeared as part of Jenelle Riley’s Acting Up newsletter – to subscribe for early content and weekly updates on all things acting, visit the Acting Up signup page. For all her work on stage and screen, Kristen Bell might best be known as the woman who cried over a sloth. Back in 2012, the actor went viral with a video shot by her husband, Dax Shepard isn’t even seen interacting with the sloth – in the video it’s just the anticipation of knowing it’s there causes her to practically hyperventilate with euphoria. It was a moment Wallis Annenberg PetSpace’s Catie Voglio could relate to all too well.

BravoCon is heading to Sin City for its third annual convention. The iconic fan experience, which celebrates all things Bravo, will run November 3-5, 2023 at the Caesars Forum, which will serve as the epicenter for the ultra-exclusive weekend.While the convention has been held at New York City's Javits Center for the last two years, after a record-breaking BravoCon in the fall, Bravo is upping the ante with a wild weekend in Vegas.Promising more VIP experiences and behind-the-scenes access to the best of all things Bravo, the coveted affair will once again bring Bravoholics and Bravolebrities together from around the world for a series of epic events, unfiltered moments, jaw-dropping revelations and lifelong connections. will also bring the Clubhouse to life under the city's neon lights.«BravoCon is about celebrating our Bravoholics, whose impassioned commitment and loyalty continue to raise the bar on what it means to be a fan,» Ellen Stone, EVP, Consumer Engagement & Brand Strategy, NBCUniversal said in a press release Tuesday. «In fact, their invaluable insight and devoted engagement drives us to come back stronger and smarter.

BravoCon is changing locations for its third fan event and is headed to Las Vegas. The three-day event will take over Sin City from November 3-5 this fall.

Rick Lewchuk is exiting his post as senior vice president of creative marketing and brand standards for CNN Worldwide, amid cost-cutting and layoffs at the network this week.

It’s a big week for Bravo fans! In honor of BravoCon, the network has teamed up with Literie to create eight candles based on unforgettable moments from the Real Housewives franchise’s history, giving viewers a chance to invite the Housewives into any room of their homes.

DEALSThree Six Zero has announced a partnership with artist management company Forward Motion Artists, run by Jazz Spinder. “I’m THRILLED Jazz and his Forward Motion Artists team will be another fantastic addition to the Three Six Zero ecosystem”, says Three Six Zero CEO Mark Gillespie. “Their commitment to creatively evolving and amplifying their artist’s vision is immensely impressive and I am excited to see their contribution to our expanding management business globally”.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSLil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment has appointed Karen Civil as General Manager.

BravoCon will return to New York City later this year after the event was canceled in 2021 over COVID-19 concerns.The streaming basic cable channel confirmed on Tuesday that the fan event will take place from October 14 to October 16 at the Javits Center in New York City.The all-Bravo weekend will feature interactive experiences, live performances and exclusive shopping opportunities. BravoCon back:BravoCon will return to New York City in 2022 after the event was canceled in 2021 over COVID-19 concerns and will feature Andy Cohen, shown during BravoCon 2019'I will finally see you at BravoCon,' said Bravo host Andy Cohen, 53, in a video on the channel's Daily Dish site.

BravoCon is back: The fan event that first launched in 2019 but stayed dark during the pandemic will be back Oct. 14-16.