Unveiling Shadows: JOHN – A Gritty Tale of LGBTQ+ Survival in the Streets of LA
JOHN is a social drama directed by Le Han in his feature film debut. Produced by Joseph Hieu, known for producing ‘The Accidental Getaway Driver’, an acclaimed feature at Sundance Film Fesitval, the film chronicles the life of a queer Latino male sex worker living in the poorest part of Los Angeles.
NetIndie launches streaming servicE
NetIndie has launched a new streaming service specifically focused on serving the independent film community.
BIC JOINS FORCES WITH MARVEL STUDIOS’ “THE MARVELS”
BIC is kicking off the back-to-school season this year with "Write with Might," a sweepstakes offering fans a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to the premiere of Marvel Studios' "The Marvels", in theaters November 10.
Through August 31, 2023, BIC is rewarding a select group of dreamers with an unforgettable experience inspired by the belief that effort and creativity in and of themselves can be a real-life superpower and, with a little luck, can take you to places you did not expect.
Streaming Climbs to Record High in July
Streaming accounted for a record high 38.7% of total TV usage in July, while linear TV viewership fell below 50% for the first time, according to Nielsen's July 2023 report of The Gauge™, the media measurement company's monthly snapshot of total broadcast, cable and streaming consumption that occurs via television. Broadcast and cable each represented record low shares at 20.0% and 29.6% of total TV usage, respectively, to combine for a linear television total of 49.6%.
Review – Code Break directed by Jeffrey Tipton
Written and directed by Jeffrey Tipton, Code Break is a 2023 action adventure feature that stars Chelsea Gilson, Karl Chaffey and Bobby Britton.
Worldwide Stages Announces $75 Million Reg A Offering to Expand Its Production Campus
Worldwide Stages, the premier production campus for the world's entertainment industry, announced today that it has launched its Regulation A stock offering to raise $75 million to build new soundstages and facilities to support the growing demand for music, TV, film, and virtual production in the Nashville area. The offering was qualified with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week and allows anyone to now invest in the Company.
LG CHANNELS EXPANDS ITS CHANNEL LINEUP
LG Electronics USA's exclusive free streaming service, LG Channels, is offering LG Smart TV owners access to new streaming options and popular on-demand movies, including "The Da Vinci Code," "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" and more. The cult classic "The Big Lebowski" will also be available to watch for free, streaming exclusively on LG channels this month. Also, new to the LG Channels lineup this month is FIFA+ where fans can watch and stream the greatest stories of the beautiful game. Go behind the scenes with spotlights on global stars and relive iconic football moments from past editions of the FIFA World Cup™ and the FIFA Women's World Cup™."
LIONSGATE REPORTS RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2024
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) today reported first quarter (quarter ended June 30, 2023) revenue of $908.6 million, operating loss of $16.8 million and net loss attributable to Lionsgate shareholders of $70.7 million or $0.31 diluted net loss per share on 230.2 million diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. Adjusted net loss attributable to Lionsgate shareholders in the quarter was $9.8 million or $0.04 adjusted diluted net earnings per share on 230.2 million diluted weighted average common shares outstanding, with Adjusted OIBDA of $85.7 million.
JURASSIC PARK BACK IN 3D FOR 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Beginning on August 25th, moviegoers can celebrate the 30th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's sci-fi classic, Jurassic Park, with a re-release of the film in RealD 3D-equipped theaters across North America.
Jurassic Park was converted to 3D in 2013 for the film's 20th anniversary. The original 1993 release of the film shattered box office records, setting a new benchmark at the time for the highest-grossing film in history. Its 2013 re-release garnered an additional $45 million.
“PUBLISH OR PERISH” GRANTED INTERIM SAG AGREEMENT FOR UNIQUE PREMIERE CELEBRATION ON AUGUST 19
In a bold move that unites the world of independent film with the ongoing plight of striking actors, Alation Media announced their multi-award-winning dark comedy, "Publish or Perish," directed by Emmy award-winning director, David Liban, will premiere with a unique celebration on August 19th at the iconic Fine Arts Beverly Hills Theater. Publish or Perish has procured an interim agreement from SAG as an independent film, underlining its support for the actors who have made invaluable contributions to the film.