EXCLUSIVE: ABC’s Scrubs has added four new cast members for Season 2: Ed Quinn (The Oval), Stephanie Koenig (Lessons in Chemistry), Punkie Johnson (The Chi) and Kellan Tetlow (This Is Us).

In Season 2 of the 30-minute revival, J.D. (Zach Braff), Turk (Donald Faison) and Elliot (Sarah Chalke) have leveled up from interns to icons at Sacred Heart. Now, the respected doctors inspire the next generation while balancing the ups and downs of working in a hospital. Together with characters new and old, they are navigating this next chapter with laughter, heart, and some surprises along the way.

In a recurring role, Quinn will play Dr. Jax, overly confident and charming; he’s the classic adrenaline junkie, bro-y head of the ER.

In a recurring role, Koenig will play Cassie, the new hospital administrator.

In a guest-starring role, Johnson will play Dee, a patient who is a tough prisoner with an even tougher dilemma.

In a guest-starring role, Tetlow will play Ollie, J.D. and Elliot’s son.

Bill Lawrence of Doozer Productions created the original series and serves as executive producer alongside Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer, also of Doozer Productions. Braff, Faison and Chalke also executive produce, as well as Mike Royce, Mathew Harawitz, Randall Keenan Winston, and Michael Spiller. Aseem Batra serves as EP and showrunner. Scrubs is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios.

Quinn is repped by Realm Talent, Luber Roklin, Goodman Genow Schenkman. Koenig is repped by Paradigm and Green Management. Johnson is repped by Underscore Talent, WME, and Ziffren Law. Tetlow is repped by The Osbrink Agency.

EXCLUSIVE: WIA, the global nonprofit championing women, non-binary, and underrepresented talent across animation, VFX, and gaming, has named Oscar-nominated producer Jinko Gotoh as its new President.

Gotoh succeeds Marge Dean, Head of Skybound Animation Studio, who concludes a 13-year run as President this month. Previously, she’d served alongside Dean as the organization’s Vice President for over a decade.

With Gotoh’s elevation, Julie Ann Crommett, Founder & CEO of Collective Moxie and current WIA Secretary, will take on the role of Vice President. Tracy Campbell, Director – Production Training & Development at Walt Disney Animation Studios, will take on the role of Secretary, with animation exec Sharon Taylor stepping in as Treasurer.

Moving forward, Dean will remain an involved and valued advisor to WIA, taking on the honorary title of President Emerita, in recognition of her contributions. WIA credits her with spurring unprecedented organizational growth, international expansion, and sector-wide initiatives that have helped advance industry standards for equity and representation.

Dean will formally confirm her decision to step down from WIA’s board during a special presentation today at L.A. festival Animation Is Film.

In a statement on the transition, Dean told Deadline, “Leading WIA for the past thirteen years has been one of the greatest privileges of my career. When I stepped into the role, we were a small group with a big idea about what this industry could be. Today, WIA is a global community with almost 18,000 members, and representation of women and nonbinary people in the industry has grown from 20% to 33%.”

Dean emphasized, “We’re not at parity yet, but we’re closer than we’ve ever been. What we’ve achieved never came down to one person. It happened because thousands of underrepresented creatives and the allies who stood with us believed change was possible and made it happen.”

Still, she said, there is work to be done, which is why the moment for new leadership is now.

“I’m so happy to pass the baton to Jinko, who has been beside me for the past decade. I can’t think of anyone better to lead the organization into its next chapter. I’m proud of what we’ve built together and excited to see what comes next.”

Gotoh steps into the WIA presidency as one of the most respected figures in animation. A BAFTA winner and Oscar-nominated producer, her career spans major studios and acclaimed independent features, with credits including Klaus, The Lego Movie 2, The Little Prince, The Illusionist, and 9. She began her feature career as CGI producer on Space Jam before taking on senior digital production leadership roles at Walt Disney Animation Studios and later contributing to Pixar’s Oscar winner Finding Nemo. Currently producing Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, her industry advocacy work also includes serving on AMPAS’ Board of Governors, as well as the PGA board.

Gotoh told us, “Marge’s leadership has shaped WIA into the global organisation it is today, and I am deeply grateful for her partnership and vision over so many years. Stepping into the role of President is an honour, and I look forward to working alongside our Board to continue expanding WIA’s reach – from North America to Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and beyond. As our industry navigates profound change, WIA’s commitment remains clear: to advance gender equity in animation, VFX, and gaming, and to provide meaningful programming, mentorship, and resources to every creative who needs it. I’m also deeply appreciative of the Global Fund Sponsors who have supported this work since 2019 and helped us extend our impact worldwide. I’m excited for what we will build together in this next chapter.”

Founded three decades ago as Women In Animation, WIA’s mission is to continue building a more equitable, innovative, and inclusive future for animation worldwide. Over the last year, the organization has continued to expand its membership, with 800 new members taking their total tally to 18,000. WIA Communities grew to 58 chapters and collectives spanning Vancouver to New York City, the UK to Nepal, and Colombia, hosting 761 events — nearly a 50% year-on-year increase. The organization also welcomed Hayley Porter as Executive Director, celebrated the sixth year of its Mentorship Circles program, and returned to Annecy with a 650-attendee 10th edition of its WIA World Summit.

Directors on WIA’s Board now include:

● Amy Smith – Global Director, Recruitment & Outreach at Framestore – UK

● Barbara Stephen – President/CEO, Flying Bark Productions – Australia

● Brendan Burch – President, Six Point Harness; COO, Mondo Media – NYC, USA

● Christine Chang – Head of Global Operations, Airbnb – LA, USA

● Craig Hunter – Chief Operating Officer, Minno – LA, USA

● Deepa Joshi – Co-CEO, Incessant Rain Studios; Founder, WIA Nepal – LA, USA

● Hsiang Chin Moe – Chair, BFA Animation, School of Visual Arts – NYC, USA

● Jinko Gotoh – Oscar nominated Producer – LA, USA

● Julie Ann Crommet – Founder & CEO of Collective Moxie, Colorado, USA

● Maya Penn – Artist, animator, founder of Upenndo! Productions and Maya’s Ideas; Goodwill Ambassador (FAO); global speaker and mentor – Georgia, USA

● Rozanna Tesler Fried – Principal Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, Film at Netflix – LA, USA

● Sharon Taylor, Animation Executive – Australia

● Tracy Campbell, Director – Production Training & Development at Walt Disney Animation Studios – LA, USA

Tim Blake Nelson will accompany his TIFF-premiering prison drama The Life And Deaths Of Wilson Shedd to the Philadelphia Film Festival later this month to be honored with the Artistic Achievement in Directing Award.

PFF’s 35^th edition is set for Oct. 15-25 presented by nonprofit Philadelphia Film Society.

The Life And Deaths Of Wilson Shedd stars Amanda Seyfried as a creative writing teacher at a maximum security prison who falls for a charismatic inmate played by Scoot McNairy.

Also at the festival, Jesse Eisenberg will introduce the closing-night screening of his film The Debut after joining Terry Gross for an in-person Fresh Air Live conversation, the festival’s first partnership with the long-running interview show produced by Philadelphia’s WHYY.

Noah Segan will present The Only Living Pickpocket In New York with a Q&A after, as will Tony Gilroy for Behemoth!.

A mix of international cinema, independent films, documentaries, animation and repertory screenings includesCannes Palm d’Or-winnerFjord by Cristian Mungiu; James Gray’s Paper Tiger; Ava DuVernay’s 14^th; Jordan Firstman’s Club Kid; Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn; All Of A Sudden by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi; Elsinore by Simon Stone; Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord; Josephine by Beth de Araújo; La Bola Negra by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, winner of the TIFF People’s Choice Award; and Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine.

PFF will screen North American premieres of Julien Gaspar-Oliveri’s The Blow and Warwick Thornton’s Wolfram; the U.S. premiere of Michaël R. Roskam’s Le Faux Soir; and East Coast premieres of Félix de Givry’s Goodbye Cruel World, Jay Silverman’s Yale, Neto Villalobos Brenes’ Love Is The Monster and Ken Kwapis’ We Are The Shaggs.

Festival sections include Filmadelphia, showcasing local filmmakers, State of the Union, Cinema de France, Sight & Soundtrack, After Hours, Masters of Cinema and From the Vaults.

Michael Lerman is the festival’s Artistic Director and chief creative officer, and Trey Shields is Director of Programming

PFF drew just over 30,000 attendees 2025. This year is looking higher. The fest’s website crashed twice after being inundated when it opened for ticket sales Thursday, organizers said.

The Film Society hosts about 250,000 people year-round across its cinemas, the historic 450-seat Film Society Center, which completed a $1.6 million renovation last year, as well as Film Society Bourse and Film Society East, both former Landmark locations.