Chef and Humanist jose andreso has joined Grill 2022 for a spotlight conversation about his work providing food in crisis areas, including Ukraine and Puerto Rico, as well as his recent foray into entertainment with an unscripted travel series, podcast and newsletter.
Earlier this year, Andres and his notable non-profit World Central Kitchen were the subject of an Emmy-nominated Ron Howard documentary “We Feed People.” He also launched his own production company Jose Andrés Media (JAM) with the podcasts “Longer Tables” and the upcoming Discovery+ series with “Pressure Cooker”.
Other speakers just added include the actress-activist at The Grill convention, which takes place October 11-12 in Los Angeles. Jodi Sweetin, who will talk about the post-Hollywood cry; actress-podcaster Becca Tobinwho will talk about navigating between screen and audio storytelling and blockbuster producers Roy Lee (“Godzilla vs. Kong,” “It”) Joe joins a panel on theatrical vs. streaming led by the former CEO of IMAX Entertainment Greg Foster,
They are joined by industry leaders with pre-announced Candlestick co-CEOs. Kevin MeyerTake-Two Interactive CEO Strauss ZelnickParamount Futurist Ted Shilowitz And More One of Hollywood’s most innovative thinkers at The Grill.
The Grill is also pleased to announce these new themes and speakers, including:
- “Navigating Hollywood in a Post Row We Were World” with Actress and Activist Jodi SweetinAuthor and creator of “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madame CJ Walker” Nicole Jefferson UsherWomen in Film (WIF) CEO Kirsten Schaefer and the chairman of Loeb and Loeb’s Department of Recreational Labor Ivy Kagan Birman,
- “Merger Frenzy: Behind the Mega Deals in Media and Entertainment” with Shamrock Capital Partners Andrew Howard and Managing Director of Moelis & Company Carlos Jimenez,
- With “Podcasting: A Hollywood Goldmine” actress and co-host of the “Ladygang” podcast Becca Tobin“The Dropout” Audience Elizabeth Merryweather“Wecrashed” co-showrunner Lee Eisenberg and co-head of Sony Music Global Podcasts Steve Ackerman,
- “The Future of Film: Streaming and Theatrical Can Coexist” with Award-Winning Producer Roy Lee and former IMAX CEO Greg Fosterwho currently consults with entertainment companies under his new banner Foster + Crew.
Additional details and participants will be announced in the coming weeks. click here to buy tickets.
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