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Comscore CFO Departing
Comscore CFO Greg Fink is leaving the company “to pursue new interests,” the company announced. Fink, who joined the media research firm in 2017, will depart at the end of August 2021. Comscore has retained a leading executive search firm to identify a new CFO, and Fink has agreed to provide support during the search … Continue reading “Comscore CFO Departing”
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Disney/Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ Arrives Early on Digital Aug. 10 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray Disc/DVD Sept. 14
Disney-owned Marvel Studios July 26 announced that superhero theatrical/PVOD hit Black Widow is arriving early on all major digital platforms on Aug. 10 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray Disc and DVD on Sept. 14. The movie, starring Scarlett Johansson, generated $322 million at the global box office, including $155 million domestically. It also generated … Continue reading “Disney/Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ Arrives Early on Digital Aug. 10 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray Disc/DVD Sept. 14”
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Jason Kilar: Warner Bros. Producing 10 More Theatrical Releases Streaming Concurrently on HBO Max in 2022
WarnerMedia made headlines this year releasing the entire Warner Bros. theatrical slate concurrently on HBO Max for a movie’s first 31 days of release. WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar, speaking on the July 22 fiscal call, said the controversial strategy through six months reveals the enduring importance of the box office ($463 million in revenue domestically … Continue reading “Jason Kilar: Warner Bros. Producing 10 More Theatrical Releases Streaming Concurrently on HBO Max in 2022”
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Lionsgate Inks NFT Deal with Tom Brady Company
Lionsgate July 21 announced it has signed a deal with Autograph, a non-fungible token-based (NFT) business marketing athlete’s collectible digital assets co-founded by NFL superstar Tom Brady. NFTs have been around since 2017, but have risen in popularity recently in entertainment circles as a way for artists, content holders and businesses to better monetize their … Continue reading “Lionsgate Inks NFT Deal with Tom Brady Company”
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ViacomCBS Announces Participants of its ‘ViewFinder’ Emerging Directors Program
ViacomCBS July 20 announced the participants of its “ViewFinder Emerging Directors Program,” a companywide talent initiative that aims to develop rising directors from underrepresented communities and bring more diverse voices to television. Now in its third year, the program has been extended from a one to two-year curriculum to give participants greater access and time … Continue reading “ViacomCBS Announces Participants of its ‘ViewFinder’ Emerging Directors Program”
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HBO Max Orders Rock Climbing Competition Series Starring Jason Momoa
Aquaman is heading to the mountains. HBO Max July 20 announced it has greenlighted an eight-episode order for a rock climbing competition series called “The Climb,” with Aquaman star Jason Momoa, through his production company On the Roam, rock climber Chris Sharma, and the series creators The Intellectual Property Corporation, an Industrial Media company. The … Continue reading “HBO Max Orders Rock Climbing Competition Series Starring Jason Momoa”
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Lionsgate Acquires Rights to Kevin Smith’s ‘Clerks 3’
Lionsgate July 19 announced it has acquired worldwide rights to Kevin Smith’s Clerks III, the new sequel to the cult classic of indie cinema, which is currently in pre-production in New Jersey and will begin production next month. Smith has written the script and will direct, with all major cast members set to reprise their … Continue reading “Lionsgate Acquires Rights to Kevin Smith’s ‘Clerks 3’”
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WarnerMedia Launching CNN+ Streaming Service in Q1 2022
Calling it the most important launch since billionaire Ted Turner bowed the Cable News Network in 1980, WarnerMedia is hiring 450 staffers to help launch a branded subscription streaming video service in early 2022. Dubbed CNN+, the venture joins a SVOD market saturated with myriad entertainment alternatives, and some news offerings. Fox News has Fox … Continue reading “WarnerMedia Launching CNN+ Streaming Service in Q1 2022”
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Roku Launching Original Talk Show Hosted by Randall Park
Roku, in collaboration with Maker’s Mark Bourbon, July 14 announced the premiere of “The Show Next Door,” a weekly talk show hosted by Randall Park (“Fresh Off The Boat,” The Interview), who sits down with actors, athletes, and musicians for conversation, games and comedy. The first two episodes of the six-episode series are streaming for … Continue reading “Roku Launching Original Talk Show Hosted by Randall Park”
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Netflix Ups Asian Pacific Islander Support Beyond Content
Netflix and Gold House, a nonprofit collective of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) cultural leaders, have created a partnership called “Netflix Gold” to amplify API stories, artists, and creators. The partnership marks an evolution for Gold House by expanding their support beyond films for Asian audiences. Gold House will work closely with Netflix to amplify … Continue reading “Netflix Ups Asian Pacific Islander Support Beyond Content”
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Netflix Extends Relationship With Shonda Rhimes
Netflix has extended its relationship with writer/producer Shonda Rhimes. The pact expands the current deal with Rhimes, her company Shondaland as well as her long-standing producing partner Betsy Beers. The newly expanded partnership will give Netflix and Shondaland Media the opportunity to exclusively produce, stream and distribute feature films as well as potential gaming and … Continue reading “Netflix Extends Relationship With Shonda Rhimes”
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Paramount, CBS Celebrating 55th Anniversary of ‘Star Trek’ With New Blu-ray, 4K Releases
To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the “Star Trek” franchise, Paramount Home Entertainment Sept. 7 will release a new Blu-ray Steelbook collection of the original series, as well as a boxed set of the first four “Trek” movies on 4K Ultra HD for the first time. The first episode of the original “Star Trek” series … Continue reading “Paramount, CBS Celebrating 55th Anniversary of ‘Star Trek’ With New Blu-ray, 4K Releases”