Nexon invests $400M in Russo brothers’ film company at $1.1B valuation
Venture Beast
JANUARY 5, 2022
Nexon has invested $400 million in AGBO, a film and entertainment company created by Avengers directors Anthony and Joe Russo. Read More.
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Venture Beast
AUGUST 3, 2021
Broadcast service firm NEP Group has acquired three companies as it moves into virtual film and TV production. Read More.
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Gizmodo
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
The company released a statement Monday night explaining that it won’t be releasing its films there for the foreseeable future, beginning with Pixar’s Turning Red. In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Disney has decided to take a stand. Then, a few hours later, Warner Bros. did the same thing for The Batman. Read more.
Gizmodo
JULY 31, 2021
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train movie was a huge box office hit for the entertainment company and streaming service Funimation. Riding high on the success of that, the company is set to release another animated film, Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars , based on the manga from Tsutomu Nihei. Read more.
The Verge
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Maybe you’re feeling nostalgic for a classic James Bond film following Sean Connery’s death in late October. Or perhaps you’re simply feeling a gap given that the next film, No Time to Die , got pushed back to April 2021 or beyond. It’s also not clear how long these films will be free to stream. YouTube, 20 films.
The Verge
JANUARY 5, 2022
Nexon wants to expand its game franchises to film and TV. Nexon, which develops the popular MMORPG MapleStory , wants to bring its gaming franchises to film and TV, and it’s investing nearly half a billion dollars — and the potential for more — to do so. More gaming franchises are making the jump to film and TV. Image: Nexon.
The Verge
JULY 23, 2021
films on HBO Max under a hybrid streaming and theatrical model , it appears WarnerMedia is prepared to continue using its Warner Bros. will be producing 10 films that will debut on HBO Max the same day they’re released. Kilar expressly stated that the company does not plan to return to a film release strategy of the past. “I
Gizmodo
JULY 28, 2021
A24, the company behind films like Uncut Gems and Moonlight , won the rights to adapt Octavia Butler’s science fiction novel Parable of … Read more. As a climate reporter, I live and breathe bad news. I frequently wake up and immediately Google things like “flood deaths” or “wildfire damage.” But this week, something good happened.
The Verge
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Fujifilm has announced the Instax Mini Evo, a new digital camera that prints to Instax Mini film. The company describes it as a new Instax flagship that has been “designed with a premium and classical touch;” and it has several retro elements including top-mounted dials and a print control that works like a film advance lever.
Gizmodo
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Just when you thought you had a handle on all the big blockbuster genre films coming in 2022 , Netflix smashes through the door like the Kool-Aid Man. The company just released a bonkers three-minute trailer highlighting only some of the movies it has coming out in 2022, including new films from directors like Paul Feig Read more.
The Verge
JULY 1, 2021
Amazon is bringing the conclusion to the Rebuild of Evangelion film series — adaptations of the beloved anime Neon Genesis Evangelion created by Hideaki Anno — to Prime Video on August 13th. Alongside the final fourth film, Amazon will also stream the other films in the series, Evangelion: 1.11 Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.01
GeekWire
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
A poster for the documentary film “Wildcat,” coming to theaters and Amazon Prime Video. A documentary film about wildlife conservation and the redemptive power of nature, shot primarily in the Amazonian rainforest of Peru, has a connection to another Amazon — in Seattle. Amazon Image).
The Verge
JULY 6, 2021
The multi-year deal will see not only Universal titles but films from DreamWorks, Illumination, and Focus Films as well. As part of the agreement, titles will head to Peacock for the first four months as well as the last four months of the traditional 18-month pay-one window, the companies announced Tuesday.
GeekWire
MARCH 8, 2021
The Vulcan Productions website features promotion for the documentary film “Summer of Soul,” which just won top awards at the Sundance Film Festival. Just a few weeks after taking top honors at the Sundance Film Festival for one of its latest films, the curtain closed for good on Vulcan Productions.
The Verge
MARCH 11, 2022
A new trademark application by Samsung in the UK suggests the company may be working on fashionable skins for its phones, as reported by Android Headlines and Let’s Go Digital. The UK Intellectual Property Office application describes “protective and decorative films adapted for smartphones,” using the name “Fashion Film.”.
The Verge
APRIL 21, 2021
Disney and Sony Pictures have signed a multi-year “content licensing agreement” that will bring new Sony theatrical releases, starting with its 2022 films, to Disney-owned platforms. Starting in 2022, that window, which follows a film’s theatrical and home video runs, will be owned by Netflix, thanks to a deal announced earlier this month.
GeekWire
JANUARY 11, 2022
The description for the film says the title “refers to a fictitious Alexa/Siri-like voice-activated digital assistant called KIMI. ” Wow, what company could that be? The film will debut exclusively on HBO Max on Feb. .” Some scenes were shot in Seattle. The Space Needle is visible in the distance.
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Roku’s first feature-length film is Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas , a TV movie based off the NBC show Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist , the company has announced. The film will be available free on the ad-supported Roku Channel in the US this holiday season, as well as in Canada and the UK. Image: Roku.
The Verge
JUNE 28, 2021
The company says the new Z FC, officially styled “Z fc,” is designed specifically to evoke its FM2 film SLR from the ‘80s, with dedicated dials for settings like shutter speed, exposure compensation, and ISO. But the DF was much larger than the film cameras it was inspired by. The Z FC has a 20.9-megapixel
The Verge
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
No new projects have been announced, but the company says the Los Angeles-based office “will focus on securing opportunities in the film and television space.”. Given this history, a film and TV division makes a lot of sense.
GeekWire
MAY 17, 2021
The report cites a person familiar with ongoing discussions between the tech giant and the historic film and television studio, but says the status of any deal is unclear.
Gizmodo
MAY 31, 2020
Big productions like The Batman might resume filming in the United Kingdom sooner rather than later. Read more.
Gizmodo
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Do you have an interest in making films, video games, merchandise, live events, or theme park attractions based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit ? If so, and you have a few billion lying around, you can do just that. Read more.
GeekWire
MARCH 28, 2023
The rest of the movie, as Edgin and company put together what they need to pull off the Neverwinter heist, feels like it’s on fast-forward. Both Wizards of the Coast and its parent company, the toy giant Hasbro, seem to have been banking on the movie’s success. It’s scheduled for wide release on March 31.
The Verge
DECEMBER 8, 2021
He wrote the first news stories detailing Theranos’ problems, even as the company and Holmes were being lauded in Silicon Valley. The film is the another confirmed project about the Theranos scandal. Later in 2016, Holmes was named one of the world’s most disappointing leaders. She faces up to 20 years in prison, if convicted.
Gizmodo
APRIL 21, 2021
That means, at some point, you might be able to watch the full complement of Marvel Cinematic Universe films on Disney+, as well as the… Read more. It may come as no surprise but Sony just signed a deal with Disney that’ll allow its upcoming theatrical releases from 2022-2026 to appear on Disney streaming and cable services.
The Verge
AUGUST 5, 2020
The tangled journey of the streaming rights for the Harry Potter films just got even more confusing, as Peacock has announced that it’ll be offering the series starting in October. The Potter films are currently streaming on HBO Max but are set to leave the service on August 25th. Image: Harry Potter/Warner Brothers.
Gizmodo
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
A firm handshake is one thing, but the characters in Ennio Ruschetti’s short film Hand in Hand take it to an extreme new level. A diplomatic meeting between two parties is tense, but seemingly successful—until the leaders rise to shake hands in front of the assembled group as flashbulbs pop and cameras roll. Read more.
GeekWire
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise in the 1986 film “Top Gun.” in 2020, is a tech company that creates campaigns for social good by bringing together causes, celebrities and brands for a mix of influencer and cause marketing plus advertising. ” (SparkRise Image). He previously led Flaggpole for nine years.
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Netflix is doubling down on TikTok star Addison Rae with a new multi-picture film deal that could see the social media celebrity bringing even more eyes to the streaming service, As part of the deal, Netflix will develop projects specifically for Rae to star in and executive produce ( via Variety ).
The Verge
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
In addition, AMC is evidently exploring its own cryptocurrency, which would truly cement the company as king of the memestocks. Hearing about AMC’s crypto ambitions has not only come to be expected during the company’s meetings with shareholders, it’s practically ensured.
Gizmodo
APRIL 24, 2021
Comedian Robin Thede (former host of BET talk show The Rundown with Robin Thede ) and creator of the A Black Lady Sketch Show is teaming up with Amazon Studios for a new horror comedy film, Killing It. Thede wrote the script and will produce it through her production company, For Better or Words. Read more.
Spearline Testing
JANUARY 10, 2023
Q&A Series filmed in Spearline HQ: Question 3 Chief Product Officer at Spearline, Tsahi Levent-Levi, answers “What differences do you see for companies that have adopted the testRTC product suite to those who have not?” For further information, or if you have any further questions. appeared first on Spearline.
CIO Business Intelligence
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Foundry’s AI survey also identified several roles that companies are looking to hire to help with the integration of gen AI in the workplace. Here are the top 11 roles companies are currently hiring for, or have plans to hire for, to directly address their emerging gen AI strategies.
Gizmodo
JULY 8, 2020
The Childlike Empress has grown up and she’s taking lead in a new “lo-fi fantasy film,” alongside ‘80s faces like Sean Astin , Rhea Perlman, and Christopher Lloyd. Of course, it wouldn’t be an old-school fantasy flick without some Jim Henson puppets. Read more.
Gizmodo
MAY 6, 2021
For those who find reading a foreign film’s subtitles too distracting, movies are often dubbed into different languages. So a company called Flawless has created an AI-powered solution that… Read more. But that can be equally distracting when the movements of an actor’s mouth are completely out of sync with what they’re saying.
The Verge
JANUARY 20, 2022
Netflix investors have been worried that the company isn’t adding subscribers fast enough — and today, they started to panic. Instead, the company reported Thursday that it ended the fourth quarter with 221.84 The company estimated that it would add 2.5 Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. paid memberships.
The Verge
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Vimeo is being spun off into a standalone public company as the video streaming site sees rapid growth brought on by the pandemic. It’s time for Vimeo to spread its wings and become a great independent public company,” Joey Levin, IAC CEO, said in a press release. In November, Vimeo raised $150 million, valuing the company at $2.75
Network World
OCTOBER 4, 2016
It’s always interesting to see what happens when a high-profile CEO sells his company and then finishes up his earn-out period. There are a few different models: some individuals go buy an island, start making films or go on permanent vacation.
Gizmodo
JULY 29, 2021
Now, the actor has announced she’s suing the Walt Disney Company—for a breach of contract… Read more. Scarlett Johansson has spent nearly a decade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the Black Widow, culminating in her long-awaited solo movie that was finally released earlier this month after multiple covid-19-induced delays.
GeekWire
MARCH 25, 2024
(Hourglass Attractions Image) A new waterfront attraction in Seattle will bring the popular video game and film franchise “Tomb Raider” and its protagonist Lara Croft to life in an immersive, escape-room-style entertainment experience.
The Verge
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Netflix’s business soared during the pandemic , but as it heads into 2021 and faces a potential shortage of films and movies, the company will have to prove it can continue performing. Netflix reported its third quarter earnings today, and although Netflix is acknowledging slower growth, the company is still adding subscribers.
TechSpot
JANUARY 15, 2024
HZO offers innovative coating services using parylene, applied as a film at the "molecular level" through a vacuum deposition process. The company showed the parylene coating protection at work during CES. Read Entire Article
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