Critical Content has tapped former ITV Studios America executive Sam Zoda as Evp and Head of Production, along with making other senior-level exec hires and promotions. The appointments follow Critical Content’s acquisition of the TV assets of Jenny Daly’s T Group Productions in November, spearheaded by the independent studio’s founder and CEO Tom Forman, and the naming of Daly as President, Critical Content Studios.
Zoda, a 30-year industry veteran, joins Critical Content after leadership roles at ITV Studios America and serving as Executive in Charge, Production of Dancing With the Stars. Zoda will oversee the Critical Content slate of more than 40 series, pilots and presentations for networks such as Fox, CBS, Netflix, Disney+, HBO, A&E and E! among others.
Zoda helped launch Granada America/ITV Studios America in 2004 as Svp Production and was later promoted to Evp and Chief Operating Officer, Head of Production & Current Programming. Additional credits include Hell’s Kitchen,...
Zoda, a 30-year industry veteran, joins Critical Content after leadership roles at ITV Studios America and serving as Executive in Charge, Production of Dancing With the Stars. Zoda will oversee the Critical Content slate of more than 40 series, pilots and presentations for networks such as Fox, CBS, Netflix, Disney+, HBO, A&E and E! among others.
Zoda helped launch Granada America/ITV Studios America in 2004 as Svp Production and was later promoted to Evp and Chief Operating Officer, Head of Production & Current Programming. Additional credits include Hell’s Kitchen,...
- 1/28/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
It's more than puppy love: Cesar Millan is engaged to Jahira Dar! The former Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan star announced the news via Instagram Monday and shared a post-proposal picture with his 689,000 followers. "I'm so happy!!! She said yes!!! I always knew that I wanted someone to share my life with who was sweet, adventurous, honest, and loving, but I got more than that! She is beautiful inside and out, extremely supportive of my entire family and me…" the Cesar 911 star wrote in the photo caption. "And She Loves Dogs." Cesar proposed March 24 in Greece amid a romantic tour of Europe. The self-taught dog behaviorist, 46, can't believe he found Jahira. "After six amazing...
- 4/25/2016
- E! Online
Cesar Millan won't be a lone wolf for much longer.
The Cesar 911 star is engaged to longtime girlfriend Jahira Dar, he announced on Instagram Monday morning, before sharing details of his proposal exclusively with People.
"After six amazing years together, I am so happy I asked her to be my wife. Thankfully, she said 'yes'!" Millan, 46, tells People. "My pack is complete!"
I’m so happy!!! She said yes!!! I always knew that I wanted someone to share my life with who was sweet, adventurous, honest, and loving, but I got more than that! She is beautiful inside and out,...
The Cesar 911 star is engaged to longtime girlfriend Jahira Dar, he announced on Instagram Monday morning, before sharing details of his proposal exclusively with People.
"After six amazing years together, I am so happy I asked her to be my wife. Thankfully, she said 'yes'!" Millan, 46, tells People. "My pack is complete!"
I’m so happy!!! She said yes!!! I always knew that I wanted someone to share my life with who was sweet, adventurous, honest, and loving, but I got more than that! She is beautiful inside and out,...
- 4/25/2016
- by Raha Lewis and Adam Carlson
- People.com - TV Watch
Cesar Millan won't be a lone wolf for much longer. The Cesar 911 star is engaged to longtime girlfriend Jahira Dar, he announced on Instagram Monday morning, before sharing details of his proposal exclusively with People. "After six amazing years together, I am so happy I asked her to be my wife. Thankfully, she said 'yes'!" Millan, 46, tells People. "My pack is complete!" I’m so happy!!! She said yes!!! I always knew that I wanted someone to share my life with who was sweet, adventurous, honest, and loving, but I got more than that! She is beautiful inside and out,...
- 4/25/2016
- by Raha Lewis and Adam Carlson
- PEOPLE.com
Cesar Millan won't be a lone wolf for much longer. The Cesar 911 star is engaged to longtime girlfriend Jahira Dar, he announced on Instagram Monday morning, before sharing details of his proposal exclusively with People. "After six amazing years together, I am so happy I asked her to be my wife. Thankfully, she said 'yes'!" Millan, 46, tells People. "My pack is complete!" I’m so happy!!! She said yes!!! I always knew that I wanted someone to share my life with who was sweet, adventurous, honest, and loving, but I got more than that! She is beautiful inside and out,...
- 4/25/2016
- by Raha Lewis and Adam Carlson
- PEOPLE.com
Former Dog Whisperer star Cesar Millan is no longer under investigation for animal cruelty. Los Angeles County Animal Control officials have cleared Millan of wrongdoing after investigating reports of possible animal cruelty last month after a dog was seen nipipng a pig's ear during an episode of the star's Nat Geo Wild series Cesar 911. "I am pleased but not surprised by this news - our animal handling procedures are safe and humane," Millan says in a statement to People. "Just like La County Animal Control, my team and I are 100 percent dedicated to the proper care of all animals,...
- 4/11/2016
- by Aaron Couch
- PEOPLE.com
Former Dog Whisperer star Cesar Millan is no longer under investigation for possible animal cruelty. Los Angeles County Animal Control officials have cleared Millan of wrongdoing after investigating reports of possible animal cruelty last month after a dog was seen nipipng a pig's ear during an episode of the star's Nat Geo Wild series Cesar 911. "I am pleased but not surprised by this news - our animal handling procedures are safe and humane," Millan says in a statement to People. "Just like La County Animal Control, my team and I are 100 percent dedicated to the proper care of all animals,...
- 4/11/2016
- by Aaron Couch
- PEOPLE.com
Cesar Millan is free and clear of any charges in the recent “Cesar 911” dog-bites-pig incident — just like he said he’d be. “We have learned that L.A. County Animal Control’s investigation is over and no charges will be brought,” Millan’s attorney Brian Klein said on Monday. “We appreciate Animal Control’s comprehensive, independent and fair investigation, which Cesar Millan actively cooperated with throughout. We were always confident that Animal Control would conclude that Cesar and his team did nothing wrong and that there would be no charges. We are very glad to learn that is the case.
- 4/11/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
The animal cruelty complaint against dog behavior specialist and TV host Cesar Millan is apparently on its way to becoming not much more than a shaggy-dog-bites-pig story. Millan, whose “Cesar 911,” show airs on Nat Geo Wild, was named in a citizen complaint that was filed against his dog psychology center in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Thursday. TMZ reported Thursday that Simon, a dog brought to Millan for training, bit a pig in a pen during a training session seen on “Cesar 911.” Officials with Los Angeles County Animal Control investigated the complaint. But the woman who owns Simon, a bulldog-Boston terrier.
- 3/12/2016
- by Michael E. Ross
- The Wrap
The owner of the dog at the center of "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan's animal cruelty investigation is standing up for the famed animal expert. In a video released to TMZ, Sandy, who owns both Simon, a French bulldog/Boston terrier mix, and several pigs, explained why Millan should not be charged with animal cruelty after Simon was seen biting one of Millan's pigs in a recent episode of Cesar 911. "I had asked for Cesar's help because Simon had a lifelong history of aggression towards animals, including my two potbellied pigs," Sandy said. "During the filming of Simon's rehabilitation,...
- 3/12/2016
- by Andrea Park, @scandreapark
- PEOPLE.com
A California animal control's major investigation unit went to the home of Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan this week following reports of possible animal cruelty, People has learned.
Los Angeles County Animal Control officials are investigating Millan, 46, after a dog was seen nipping a pig's ear during an episode of Millan's Nat Geo Wild series Cesar 911, NBC Los Angeles reports.
"Cesar Millan is and will continue to fully cooperate with authorities in any investigation," Nat Geo Wild officials said in a statement obtained by People. "He is confident that the investigation will show there was no wrongdoing."
Sheriff's deputies were...
Los Angeles County Animal Control officials are investigating Millan, 46, after a dog was seen nipping a pig's ear during an episode of Millan's Nat Geo Wild series Cesar 911, NBC Los Angeles reports.
"Cesar Millan is and will continue to fully cooperate with authorities in any investigation," Nat Geo Wild officials said in a statement obtained by People. "He is confident that the investigation will show there was no wrongdoing."
Sheriff's deputies were...
- 3/11/2016
- by Char Adams, @CiCiAdams_
- People.com - TV Watch
A California animal control's major investigation unit went to the home of Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan this week following reports of possible animal cruelty, People has learned. Los Angeles County Animal Control officials are investigating Millan, 46, after a dog was seen nipping a pig's ear during an episode of Millan's Nat Geo Wild series Cesar 911, NBC Los Angeles reports. "Cesar Millan is and will continue to fully cooperate with authorities in any investigation," Nat Geo Wild officials said in a statement obtained by People. "He is confident that the investigation will show there was no wrongdoing." Sheriff's deputies were...
- 3/11/2016
- by Char Adams, @CiCiAdams_
- PEOPLE.com
A California animal control's major investigation unit went to the home of Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan following reports of possible animal cruelty, People has learned.
Los Angeles County Animal Control officials are investigating Millan, 46, after a dog allegedly bit a pig's ear on an episode of Millan's Nat Geo Wild series, Cesar 911, NBC reports.
"Cesar Millan is and will continue to fully cooperate with authorities in any investigation," Nat Geo Wild officials said in a statement. "He is confident that the investigation will show there was no wrong doing."
Sheriff's deputies were asked to "stand by" while the investigation unit went to Millan's home,...
Los Angeles County Animal Control officials are investigating Millan, 46, after a dog allegedly bit a pig's ear on an episode of Millan's Nat Geo Wild series, Cesar 911, NBC reports.
"Cesar Millan is and will continue to fully cooperate with authorities in any investigation," Nat Geo Wild officials said in a statement. "He is confident that the investigation will show there was no wrong doing."
Sheriff's deputies were asked to "stand by" while the investigation unit went to Millan's home,...
- 3/11/2016
- by Char Adams, @CiCiAdams_
- People.com - TV Watch
“Dog Whisperer” star Cesar Millan is being investigated following an accusation of animal cruelty, TheWrap has learned. The host, who currently has a show on the Nat Geo Wild Channel titled “Cesar 911,” had a complaint made against his Santa Clarita, California, dog psychology center on Thursday. “There was a complaint that we received and we are investigating the matter,” Deputy Director Danny Ubario of L.A. County Animal Control told TheWrap. Also Read: Cj the German Shorthaired Pointer Wins Best in Show at 2016 Westminster Dog Show “An officer visited the center today and it is currently under investigation,” he added.
- 3/11/2016
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Cesar Millan is under investigation for possible animal cruelty ... and officials are currently at his dog psychology center ... TMZ has learned. L.A. County Animal Control tells us their major case unit, along with the sheriff, are currently at Millan's dog training center in Santa Clarita, CA after numerous complaints flooded in when Millan's show, "Cesar 911," showcased a dog attacking and injuring a pig during a training session. We're told officials want to question...
- 3/11/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Neil deGrasse Tyson just laid down all kinds of science on B.o.B. The Atlanta rapper recently took to Twitter to post data that he claimed showed the Earth is actually flat. Tyson, being an astrophysicist and an elementary school graduate, couldn’t let that stand in good conscience. In one tweet, B.o.B posted that if the earth was round, then the New York skyline should not be visible behind 170 feet of curved earth from nearby Bear Mountain. Also Read: National Geographic Renews Neil deGrasse Tyson's 'StarTalk,' Enlists Jerry Seinfeld for 'Cesar 911...
- 1/26/2016
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
In case you were getting ideas that Jerry Seinfeld‘s stand-up act might be a bit rusty these days, think again. The co-creator of “Seinfeld” and new Beacon Theatre resident dropped a strong seven minutes on Stephen Colbert‘s “Late Night” Wednesday, even if he basically called us all fat slobs in the process. “I don’t believe we have a weight problem until we are all physically touching each other all the time,” he quipped. “When it is solid human flesh, coast to coast — a jar of olives!” Also Read: National Geographic Renews Neil deGrasse Tyson's 'StarTalk,...
- 1/7/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Nat Geo announced a renewal for StarTalk, a third season premiere date for Cesar 911 and projects from Scott Rudin and Sebastian Junger among other news at TCA’s Winter Press Tour today in Pasadena. National Geographic Channel has picked up a third season of StarTalk hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson for premiere in the fall. The new season will coincide with the release of the StarTalk book, published by Nat Geo Books. The third season of Nat Geo Wild’s Cesar 9…...
- 1/7/2016
- Deadline TV
Kate Middleton and Prince William's oldest baby—no, not Prince George—needs to be prepared for when a little princess or another little prince shows up at the palace. Yes, Lupo, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's beloved 3-year-old cocker spaniel, will soon have to adjust to having not one, but two babies in his home! Don't worry, though, E! News recently caught up with Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan, who was celebrating season two of his Nat Geo Wild series Cesar 911 at the Skybar in L.A.'s Mondrian Hotel. Mr. Milan, who has a true talent when it comes to all things canine, exclusively shared some useful, easy-to-follow doggie-to-baby introduction tips that will help things run smoothly for...
- 4/16/2015
- E! Online
“If you want your dog to have a certain behavior, you also have to adopt a certain behavior. Dogs don’t just change … you have to change with them.” – Cesar MillanFor the first time ever, Millan brings his stage show “Cesar Millan: Viva Las Vegas! to TV, premiering Friday, Feb. 20 at 9/8c.Last year, Cesar Millan (@cesarmillan) enjoyed his successful launch of his new Nat Geo Wild series, Cesar 911. And now, for the first time, Nat Geo Wild brings to the small screen Millan’s live stage show that has traveled the world, in a two-hour special, Cesar Millan: […]...
- 1/6/2015
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
A new batch of activity monitors for dogs has given pet owners a way to measure their dog's exercise and well-being. But the gadgets are also apt to bring out all the human foibles that people project onto and through their pets: competition, paranoia and the need for control. Cesar Millan, dog behavioralist and star of the television series "Cesar 911," says dogs don’t care about being better than other dogs. “Earning medals and setting world records don’t mean a thing to dogs,...
- 11/15/2014
- by Georgia Wells
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
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