Disney’s ABC News Studios has announced a brand-new true-crime documentary series called “The Beauty Queen Killer: 9 Days of Terror”, which delves into the harrowing stories of the women who survived rampaging killer Christopher Wilder. Over 47 days in 1984, Wilder unleashed shocking violence on young women who were often aspiring models, earning him the […]
There has been a major shakeup at ABC News, as Debra OConnell, president, of News Group and Networks at Disney Entertainment, has revealed that the ABC News president, Kim Godwin, has retired from her role following some backlash over her leadership style and her handling of firing “GMA3” co-hosts Amy Robach and TJ Holmes. She […]
Disney’s ABC News has announced details on a brand new special called “Prisoner in Russia: The Brittney Griner Interview”, which will see “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts sit down with two-time Olympic gold medalist and nine-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner for an exclusive primetime interview. In the wide-ranging interview, which will be Griner’s first […]
Disney has announced that it has promoted Debra OConnell to the new role of president of News Group and Networks, Disney Entertainment. The newly formed News Group and Networks unit places key businesses and operations in a single vertical under OConnell to better enable synergy and collaboration. The alignment marks an expansion of duties for […]
Disney has announced details on the third episode of “Bad Romance,” the new eight-episode limited true-crime series from ABC News’ “20/20″. The third episode is called “Shot in the Dark” and features a high school love story turned deadly. They seemed like quintessential high school sweethearts. Riley, a football player, and Emma, a cheerleader, began […]
ABC News Studios has announced that it’s No. 1-rated documentary series “Truth and Lies” will be returning with three captivating new episodes that reveal hidden truths and untold accounts from an infamous crime, a catastrophic event that dominated headlines, and an elusive cult. Each two-hour episode is an in-depth look behind the scenes of these […]
Disney has announced that ABC News has hired veteran communications executive Jeannie Kedas as senior vice president, Publicity and Communications. In her role, Kedas will oversee all external and internal communications and media relations efforts on behalf of ABC News, driving awareness and viewership for all ABC News content, including “20/20,” “Good Morning America,” “GMA3,” […]
Disney’s ABC News Studios is launching a new production unit, which is going to be led by Robin Roberts, who is the presenter of “Good Morning America” and the Disney+ Original series, “Turning Tables”. According to Variety, this is the latest move by ABC News to increase the number of projects it creates for its […]
Disney’s ABC News Studios has announced four brand-new series, “The Ashley Madison Affair,” “Betrayal: The Perfect Husband,” “Mother Undercover”, and “Demons and Saviors”, which will be coming out this summer on Hulu. No international release has yet been announced for Disney+, but most ABC News Studios series has eventually been released globally as Star Originals. […]
Disney’s ABC News Studios has announced a brand new special 20/20 documentary called “Where Monsters Hide”, which features an exclusive phone interview with a convicted killer, Kelly Cochran, who tells her side of the story. When Chris Regan — a military veteran known for his reliability on the job — misses multiple days of work […]
Disney’s ABC News Studios has announced details on a brand new documentary series, “The Age of Influence”, which examines the dark side of influencer culture through some of the biggest social media scandals of our time. From sweeping cons to viral cancellation campaigns, each episode of the six-part series gives an unfiltered look at an […]
Disney’s ABC News has released a trailer for the upcoming documentary, “Jelly Roll: Save Me,” which chronicles the journey of redemption in real time of 38-year-old singer-songwriter Jelly Roll, confronting his struggles with mental health and addiction as he stands on the precipice of megastardom. After independently building his loyal fanbase, Jelly Roll became the […]
Disney’s ABC News Studios has announced that production is set to begin on a groundbreaking new series from “Indian Matchmaking” creator Smriti Mundhra’s Meralta Films, focusing on Muslim Americans navigating cultural traditions and highlighting the rich diversity across the country and in the community while seeking modern love. The unscripted series has been in development […]
Disney’s ABC News Studios has announced a brand new special documentary, “Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop,” which dives deep into the life of pop singer Aaron Carter. Carter became a mainstay of the early 2000s pop scene, touring the world as a child solo artist with chart-topping hits like “I Want Candy” and […]
Disney’s ABC News Studios has announced a brand new “20/20” documentary called “Unholy Matrimony”, which tells the story of Robert and Sabrina Limon, who appeared to be living an idyllic life with their two children in Silver Lakes, California. An outgoing and happy pair, the Limons loved to party and had become part of a […]