About MovieWeb
Online since 1995, and acquired and owned by Valnet since 2021, MovieWeb was one of the first digital publications to appear on the web. Over 30 years later, the legacy brand continues to be one of the most trusted movie and TV entertainment destinations for big franchises, streaming releases and box office coverage.
MovieWeb’s mission has always been to make entertainment insightful, accessible and exciting for all fans. It continues to be the go-to for both entertainment enthusiasts and general audiences, providing the latest news on movie and TV castings and development, release dates, trailers, interviews, and more.
Covering the industry from New York, L.A. and beyond, our reporters and editors are passionate journalists and expert analysts who share their unique insights, analysis and opinions across our platforms. Past MovieWeb contributors have included famous screenwriters, well-known television hosts, and many others united by their love of entertainment.
Today’s current team is supported by Valnet’s publishing network, providing industry-leading resources, data tools and technology.
MovieWeb’s commitment to accuracy and integrity in its journalistic practices is outlined in our Editorial Standards and Review Policy. Any corrections should be sent to editorial@movieweb.com.
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Leadership
MovieWeb''s leadership team brings more than five decades of combined experience in entertainment journalism and digital publishing to the brand. Based in Valnet's offices in New York City and Montreal, they define editorial direction, oversees daily operations and guides the long-term strategy that sees MovieWeb continue to evolve as a leader in the movie and TV space.
Alex Leadbeater
Content Director
Alex Leadbeater is MovieWeb's Content Director & Operations Manager, based out of Valnet’s New York City office. He oversees the site’s full content operation, sets growth strategy and manages a global editorial team spanning the US, Canada, and beyond. With over a decade in entertainment publishing, Alex has been a permanent fixture at Valnet since 2016, rising through the ranks as writer, editor, social media coordinator, section lead, and Managing Editor before stepping into his current leadership role.
Robert Sperduto
Deputy Editor
Robert Sperduto is Deputy Editor at MovieWeb, bringing extensive experience in entertainment journalism and digital publishing. He plays a key role in shaping editorial output, managing contributors, and ensuring high-quality coverage across movie and TV content.
News
Our highly-engaged global newsroom is trusted by millions. From the latest blockbuster trailers and franchise casting announcements to box office numbers and what’s hot on streaming, our News team covers the breaking developments in entertainment as they happen with the insights you need to fully understand the whole story.
Features & Editorials
Our Features & Editorials team provides essays, explainers, analysis and op-eds that take you closer to the media you love - from massive franchises to the latest Oscar hopeful. Whether it’s ranking a director’s best movies, explaining a confusing twist ending or giving you a recommendation of what to watch this weekend, this team of experts has you covered.
Charles Papadopoulos
Editor, Features
Charles is a Brooklyn-based Features Editor for MovieWeb who graduated from SUNY Purchase College in 2021. He began writing for MovieWeb sister site ScreenRant in 2022 as a Lists writer. He currently works at MovieWeb as an editor and writer on the Features team.
Aya Tsintziras
Editor, Features
Aya Tsintziras is a Features Editor at MovieWeb with extensive experience covering film, television, and pop culture. Her work focuses on thoughtful analysis, explainers, and editorial content that helps audiences better understand and engage with the stories they love.
Interviewers & Hosts
Our authority team reports the breaking news from Hollywood’s press junkets, conferences, red carpets, set visits and conventions. Based out of LA and NYC, our hosts sit down with the stars behind your favorite movies and shows to learn more about them - and what could be next.
Joe Deckelmeier
LA Host
Starting at MovieWeb's sister site Screen Rant in 2016, Joe went from sleeping in line at San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H to getting the opportunity to interview the world’s most famous actors, directors, and producers and learn about the filmmaking process firsthand.
