The NPD Group: U.S. Toy Industry Sales Experience +19% Increase During the First Half of 2021
U.S. toy industry dollar sales increased +19% from January-June 2021, growing +$1.7B, to $11.0B in sales, according to The NPD Group. Unit sales increased +13% during the time period continuing the reversal in trend from the prior two years. Average Selling Price (ASP) increased +6% to $10.51; however, growth slowed compared to last year at […]
Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill to Star in ‘Yellowstone’ Prequel ‘1883’ for Paramount+
Paramount+ has announced that Sam Elliot, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will star in the service’s upcoming original series “1883.” Created by Taylor Sheridan, 1883 is the prequel “Yellowstone.” 101 Studios and Bosque Ranch Productions will serve as production partners on the series. The logline: “1883” follows the Dutton family as they embark on a […]
Apple TV+ to Premiere Filmed Production for Broadway Musical ‘Come From Away’ on Friday, September 10
Apple Original Films announced today that the filmed version of the Tony & Olivier Award-winning hit musical “Come From Away” will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, September 10. “Come From Away” is directed by Tony Award-winner Christopher Ashley, who directed the original Broadway production, and stars an ensemble cast led by members of the Broadway show. The original […]
Gordon Ramsay and Fox Entertainment Form Leading New Production Venture
Ramsay to Run Company That Will Develop, Produce and Distribute Culinary and Lifestyle Programming for FOX, Tubi and Global Market Fox Alternative Entertainment to Serve as Production Entity for New Studio Award-winning chef, restaurateur and presenter Gordon Ramsay and FOX Entertainment are jointly forming STUDIO RAMSAY GLOBAL, a new production entity co-owned between the two […]
Pandemic Leads to Increased Demand for Compassion in Fashion
FOUR PAWS reveals that almost 90 percent want fashion industry to prioritize animal welfare Millions of animals suffer and die every year for fashion items made of fur, leather, and wool. Yet new research commissioned by FOUR PAWS, the global animal welfare organization, has revealed there is strong demand for more kindness to animals in […]
Don McLean + Home Free Win 3 Telly Awards for Special Collaboration of ‘American Pie’
“American Pie,” one of the most recognizable and sing-a-long songs, in which, RIAA named one of the top 5 songs of the 20th century, is an iconic anthem by American singer and songwriter Don McLean. Recorded and released on the American Pie album in 1971, the single was the number-one US hit for four weeks in 1972 […]
Crunchyroll to Develop ‘Dark Star Squadron’ with Zoe Saldana’s Cinestar Pictures, Crosses Five Million Subscribers and 120 Million Users
Crunchyroll, the global anime brand that recently surpassed the five million subscriber mark, is announcing today the development of “Dark Star Squadron,” an epic animated space opera, in partnership with Zoe Saldana’s Cinestar Pictures. Todd Ludy (“Voltron: Legendary Defender”) is onboard to write with Zoe Saldana, Cisely Saldana, and Mariel Saldana of Cinestar Pictures serving […]
ViacomCBS Announces Comprehensive Distribution Agreements with Cox Communications
ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC, VIACA) today announced multi-year distribution agreements with Cox Communications to continue delivering leading content from ViacomCBS’ extensive portfolio of broadcast, entertainment, news and sports networks, including BET, CBS Sports Network, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop TV, SHOWTIME®, Smithsonian Channel, Telefe, TV Land and VH1. The deal also […]
JM Search Announces the Hiring of Renee Hauch as Principal
JM Search, an executive search firm, announces the hiring of Renee Hauch as a Principal in the Firm’s Media, Technology & Telecommunications Practice led by Partner, John Warrack . Renee brings more than 25 years of experience identifying and recruiting exceptional senior-level talent in marketing, creative, content, and general management roles in the media and […]
Amazon Studios’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Premiere on Friday, September 2
The highly anticipated, yet-to-be titled Amazon Original The Lord of the Rings television series will premiere Friday, September 2, 2022 on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, with new episodes available weekly. Filming of Season One completed today in New Zealand. The new epic drama brings to screens for the very first time […]