VICE Media Group Completes Sale to Lenders
VICE Media Group today announced the completion of its sale to a consortium of its former lenders (the "Investor Group"), which consists of funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC ("Fortress"), Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital.
Warner Discovery and Acme Innovation Launch Startup Accelerator Program “Collider On The Lot”
Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD), in partnership with emerging venture fund and holding company Acme Innovation, today announced the launch of “Collider On The Lot,” a two-month, in-person and virtual accelerator program for media, entertainment, and emerging technology companies.
Nacelle to Produce New Biker Mice from Mars Animated Series
Nacelle is excited to announce that Ryan Reynolds, Maximum Effort, and Fubo have joined their upcoming Biker Mice from Mars animated series. Nacelle plans to co-produce the series with Reynolds' Maximum Effort and Fubo.
The pilot will be directed by Brian Volk-Weiss, who also serves as Executive Producer alongside Cisco Henson, Matt Kravitsky, and Michael Goodman, for Nacelle Company. Maximum Effort's George Dewey, Kevin Hill, Patrick Gooing, and Ryan Reynolds will serve as Executive Producers alongside Fubo's David Gandler and Pamela Duckworth.
Steven Spielberg to Receive the Eva Monley Award
Academy Award®-winning director, producer, and writer Steven Spielberg, the master storyteller and legendary pioneer of the modern blockbuster motion picture, will be honored with the prestigious Eva Monley Award from the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) at the 10th Annual LMGI Awards gala on August 26, 2023, at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage. Spielberg's influence has inspired generations of creatives, acknowledging that locations play an indispensable role in the filmmaking process and convey distinct narratives. The announcement was made by LMGI Awards Committee Co-Chairs John Rakich and Robin Citrin. This year also marks the LMGI's 20th anniversary.
Unmissable speakers coming to SXSW Sydney® this October
Coachella CEO Paul Tollett confirmed to head down under as one of four newly announced headline speakers at SXSW Sydney 2023, alongside Fab Five fashionista Tan France and Slack Co-Founder Cal Henderson, joining previously announced keynote, futurist and AI expert Amy Webb.
REVIEW – The Cradle directed by Abhi Tundel
Written by Navin Noronha and Abhi Tundel and directed by Abhi Tundel, The Cradle is a horror short that stars Siddesh Pednekar and Srishti Srivastava. The film focuses on a young family, where the father finds himself highly engrossed in his work and the mother trying to keep the baby entertained in the other room.
IMAX® AND CINEPLEX EXPAND PARTNERSHIP ACROSS CANADA
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX: CGX.TO) today announced an expansion of their longstanding partnership with new state-of-the-art IMAX systems in key locations across Canada. The deal adds an additional five new IMAX systems across the country, as well as two upgrades to IMAX with Laser. Further to new theatre signings, Cineplex has also reaffirmed its strong commitment to IMAX with the renewal of agreement terms for 24 existing IMAX locations through 2028.
Vision Films to Release “Twisted Vines” with Vivica A. Fox
Vision Films Inc. ("Vision") announces the Transaction VOD release of the thriller murder mystery Twisted Vines on August 18, 2023. The award-winning festival favorite was written by Corinne Sbeih and Tom Stohlgren, directed and produced by first-time filmmaker Jihane Mrad Balaa, co-produced by Mark Atkins, Vivica A. Fox, Brande Roderick, and executive produced by Thanasis Antetokounmpo. It will be available on transactional video on demand, cable and streaming platforms, across the US and Canada, followed by DVD.
Artists, Scientists, Engineers, and Creators Make Their Impact at SIGGRAPH 2023
SIGGRAPH 2023, the premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, marks its 50th year of breakthroughs and innovation. Several Southern California-based contributors will be showcasing their works and projects at this year's conference in Los Angeles. These contributors span different conference programs, including Art Gallery, Panels, Production Sessions, Immersive Pavilion, and Real-Time Live!, among others, to highlight the latest developments in their respective fields. The 50th annual conference runs 6–10 August 2023 in person in Los Angeles, with a companion Virtual Access component.
$35 Million Debut for “Oppenheimer” Lifts IMAX to Top5 Weekend All Time
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) exploded to one of the Company's biggest weekends ever at the global box office on the strength of Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer", delivering a massive $35 million debut on only 740 screens worldwide.