Hearts of Heroes New Season Premieres
Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) today announced its premiere of the fifth season of Hearts of Heroes, the Emmy-nominated original weekly series showcasing first responders and other heroes in the aftermath of manmade and natural disasters. The new season debuts July 1 on ABC stations nationwide as part of "Weekend Adventure," an educational/informational programming block airing Saturday mornings in most local markets (check local listings).
Cineverse Acquires Bayou Western “The Dirty South”
Cineverse announced today that the Company has acquired all U.S. rights to the star-studded, modern-day bayou western The Dirty South. Cineverse is planning a Fall release, day and date in theaters and on VOD.
Set deep in the heart of Louisiana, The Dirty South is a gritty crime thriller led by Dermot Mulroney (Scream VI, Young Guns, "Secret Invasion"), Willa Holland ("Arrow", "Gossip Girl") and Shane West (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, "Salem").
Vancouver Film Studios acquired by Hackman Capital Partners
The McLean Group of Companies today announced the sale of Vancouver Film Studios (VFS) and its related companies, Pacific Backlot and Signal Systems, to an affiliate of Hackman Capital Partners (HCP), and its premiere independent film and television studio platform.
IMAX, BEACH HOUSE PICTURES AND CHINA REVIEW STUDIO JOIN FORCES ON “THE ELEPHANT ODYSSEY”
IMAX® Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), Beach House Pictures (a Blue Ant Media company) and China Review Studio of China International Communications Group (CICG) today announced the start of production on a new documentary, "The Elephant Odyssey". The film chronicles the epic adventure of the wandering Asian elephants that captivated viewers around the world in 2020 and explores the beautiful, rarely seen world of Yunnan, China where the elephants (called Dá in the local Wa dialect) live. Filmed with stunning IMAX cameras and slated for release across the IMAX network in 2024, the 90-minute film is currently in production in China.
REVIEW – Alien Planet directed by Alan Maxson
Written and directed by Alan Maxson, Alien Planet is a 2023 science fiction feature that stars Alexandra Bokova, Hunter C. Smith, Eric Prochnau and Naiia Lajoie.
Her Hunger Media’s short documentary “Legacy” wins Best History Social Video in the 44th Annual Telly AwardS
Her Hunger Media announced its short documentary, “Legacy,"has been named Best History in Social Video in the record breaking 44th Annual Telly Awards.
Transgender Actress Hera Anderson Shines Bright at the 2023 Outfits Film Festival
Outfest, the leading organization that promotes LGBTQ+ equality through the art of motion pictures, has announced the official selection of 2023 Outfest Film Festival.
Thrills & Chills Film Awards Announces WINNERS For June 2023 Competition
Thrills and Chills is an international online competition which specializes in genre films from all horizons – horror, thriller, sci-fi, fantasy… – and honors the originality and variety of those flicks.
Paris Shorts Film Awards Announces Nominees for JUNE 2023 Competition
The first edition of 2023 just came to an end. The jury watched all the films and here are the nominees!
iQIYI Wins Thirteen Awards at the 2023 Shanghai TV Festival
On June 23, 2023, iQIYI, an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, received a total of 13 recognitions from its content and affiliated creators at the Magnolia Awards of the 28th Shanghai Television Festival (STVF) held in Shanghai. With iQIYI's drama series A Life Journey alone scoring five wins, iQIYI's strong performance at this year's STVF is yet another testament to the Company's market-leading ability in premium content production.