Month: December 2024
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Asteria and Moonvalley Announce The First Clean AI Model for Hollywood
Asteria, the artist-led generative AI film and animation studio, has joined forces with AI research company Moonvalley to build the entertainment industry's first clean foundational AI model. Named "Marey" after early cinema trailblazer Étienne-Jules Marey, this model will bring unparalleled power to film and media production, while distinguishing itself by relying exclusively on ethically sourced data owned by the company.
Jonathan Sothcott interview: the renowned UK producer on his triumphant return to horror with HELLOWEEN
Once described by GQ magazine as “a film producer behind a whole new generation of on screen hardmen” Jonathan Sothcott is best known as the man responsible for a series of action-packed ‘geezer-teasers’ starring the gamut of tough guys from Lee Majors and Danny Trejo to Craig Fairbrass and Louis Mandylor. Now he’s steering his busy Shogun Films studio towards the thriving horror genre but as we found out he’s actually back in familiar territory.
TCL and NBCUniversal Partner to Expand Entertainment Offerings
TCL and NBCUniversal have announced a new agreement that aims to enhance the entertainment options for TCL viewers in selected regions. This deal marks the first partnership between the two companies, and it introduces a range of iconic NBCUniversal TV shows to audiences in Europe via these branded FAST channels.
Netflix to Announce Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) today announced it will post its fourth quarter 2024 financial results and business outlook on its investor relations website at http://ir.netflix.net on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
MasterClass Announces Mindy Kaling’s Class
MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best, today announced that Mindy Kaling will teach a class on Scripting Your Own Success.
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY ANNOUNCES NEW CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: WBD) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to implement a new corporate structure designed to enhance its strategic flexibility and create potential opportunities to unlock additional shareholder value.
‘TERRIFIER 3’ Returns to The Big Screen This Christmas
Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting, its horror division, have announced today that Terrifier 3, the top unrated movie EVER at the box office grossing more than 53 million dollars domestically, and topping key EST/VOD charts will be returning to theaters for a limited run starting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Celebrating 20 Years of ‘The Aviator’
Released on December 17, 2004, Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator is a sprawling biographical epic that delves into the extraordinary life of Howard Hughes, one of the most enigmatic figures of the 20th century. As the film marks its 20th anniversary in 2024, it remains a towering achievement in Scorsese’s career and a testament to his ability to craft deeply personal, visually stunning, and emotionally charged cinema.
Tamara Taylor To Lead Psychological Thriller ‘Madonna Non Grata’
Joshua Coates, the filmmaker behind AGELESS LOVE and KINGDOM REIGN, has chosen the psychological thriller "Madonna Non Grata" as his next feature, with Tamara Taylor (Bones, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D), represented by Greene Talent & Crimson Media, set to star in the lead role.
Nominations Announced for the 2025 Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild has announced nominations for the 12th Annual MUAHS Guild Awards, presented by L'Oréal Groupe and Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty. Winners will be honored at the awards gala on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.