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 […]

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 […]

Crooked Media Announces 2021-22 Slate

Crooked Media, the media company that delivers content across news, politics and culture — announced today its newest development slate, which includes four original premieres, new seasons of podcasts, and a Pod Save America spinoff interview series, with more to be announced in the coming months. Since its founding in 2017, Crooked Media has grown far […]

Alex Kurtzman Signs New Overall Deal With CBS Studios

CBS Studios announced today a new overall development and production deal with writer, producer and director Alex Kurtzman and his production banner, Secret Hideout, through 2026. Heather Kadin will continue to lead the Secret Hideout content team, along with senior vice president Aaron Baiers and director of development Robyn Johnson. Under this new deal, Secret […]

Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ Debuts At #1 With More Than $90 Million Globally Between Box Office and Disney+ Premier Access

Disney’s Jungle Cruise debuted at #1 this weekend, opening to an estimated total of more than $90M globally, including $34.2M in domestic box office, $27.6M in international box office, and over $30M in Disney+ Premier Access consumer spend globally. “Jungle Cruise is the perfect summer adventure film, bringing a beloved theme park attraction to both the big screen and living rooms in […]