Trade Round-Up: Bob Iger Minds The New-Media Stepchildren
· Skeletal executive presence Sumner Redstone remains "personally committed" to splitting up Viacom and to installing his daughter Shari as vice-chair and continuing the family dynasty. [Variety]
· Apparently not bothered by the piles of bone dust that have accumulated in the host chair, Bob Costas accepts a spot as Larry King's permanent sub. [THR]
· Brad Grey approves M:I 3 for production, immediately calls studio services to have Tom Cruises's signature footprints of joy removed from the couch in his office. .[Variety]
· Soon-to-be Disney CEO Bob Iger promises not to neglect the new-media stepchildren, realizing that the shaft of their "traditional businesses" gets enough attention as it is. [THR]
· Universal picks Justin "Better Luck Tomorrow" Lin to direct the Diesel-less, Tyrese-starved 3 Fast 3 Furiouser. [Variety]