Altavod, a New Distribution Platform for Indie Filmmakers, Launches

LOS ANGELES -- Kevin Hart is bringing more of his funny back to SiriusXM.The satellite radio company announced on Tuesday a new multi-platform deal with Hart and his comedy network Laugh Out Loud. The superstar comedian-actor will host new regular and live programs on his channel, Laugh Out Loud Radio, while expanding additional comedic programming that includes radio shows, podcasts and on-demand video.Hart said the deal with SiriusXM will give him more creative control.

Bad Bunny surprised the city of New York with a livestreaming concert from the flatbed of a truck. The concert was also done to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month as well as the anniversary of Hurricane Maria.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaCoronavirus has brought the theater and concert business to its knees. Until there’s a vaccine in place, it’s unclear when people will feel safe returning to Broadway and other live events.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaSister will partner with Taffy Brodesser-Akner on “The Get,” a feature film based on Matt Shaer’s GQ piece “The Orthodox Hit Squad.”Brodesser-Akner, best known for her New York Times Magazine profiles of the likes of Val Kilmer to Bradley Cooper along with her best-seller “Fleishman Is in Trouble,” will write the screenplay. “The Get” unfolds in New York and New Jersey’s ultra-orthodox communities.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticA coronavirus relief fund for New York City’s small theaters was launched today by The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York, the arts service organization dedicated to supporting nonprofit theaters.The Relief Fund for NYC Small Theatres, seeded by a gift by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, is designed for small stage venues based in or primarily produce in New York City with annual budgets under $250,000.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaMiranda Haymon has been named resident director of Roundabout Theatre Company, one of New York City’s preeminent non-profit arts organizations. Her promotion comes after three years working with the company.

Manori Ravindran International EditorVice Distribution, the fledgling distribution arm of the youth-skewing media brand, has struck a content deal with Hulu.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorWord was leaking that more wide release date changes were afoot in the wake of Warner Bros.’ Wonder Woman 1984 postponing from Oct. 2 to Christmas Day and here we have Universal/MGM/Bron/Monkeypaw’s Candyman moving from its Oct.

Sure, Ted Hope sees downside in today's indie film business amid fast-expanding streaming giants. But it was ever thus, the legendary producer told a master class at the Toronto Film Festival on Friday.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: LA-based Film Bridge International has boarded international sales rights to crime series Big Dogs, which it will begin selling during the Toronto virtual market.The eight-part series premiered domestically on Amazon Prime in July and stars Brett Cullen (Joker), Manny Perez (The Night Of), Michael Rabe (Homeland), and Lance Henriksen (Falling).Filmed in New York, the series charts intersecting stories of organized crime, white collar felonies, and

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaIf you watched a movie in 2019, chances are that it was a story about a straight white man made by a filmmaker who was also straight, white, and male.A survey of the top 100 highest grossing movies from USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, found that only 32 featured leading or co-leading characters from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, a modest increase from 27 films in 2018.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaSandbox Films, a new production company that will back documentary films about scientific inquiry, is launching at the Toronto Intl.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaRicky Staub thought he was hallucinating. When he looked outside his office window, he saw a horse and buggy making its way down the streets of North Philadelphia like an emissary from another century.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticVeteran Broadway general manager Nathan Gehan is opening his own New York City general management firm, ShowTown Theatricals, with a roster of clients including the international musical production of Notre Dame de Paris at Lincoln Center in 2022, the Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol (Broadway, National Tour), American Prophet (Arena Stage), Anne of Green Gables (Goodspeed Musicals) and planned productions of Romy & Michele The Musical, Room, Syncing Ink and

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerActress Amber Midthunder, who is a regular on the CW series Roswell, New Mexico and previously co-starred in FX’s Legion, stars in The Wheel, an indie feature, which she also produced. Steve Pink is the director and also produced the pic.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterThe new distribution platform Altavod is about to give filmmakers — especially independent filmmakers — more control of their work.With Utopia founder and filmmaker Robert Schwartzman and Cole Harper founded the new platform launches which launches today.

Naman Ramachandran London-based specialty title outfit Jinga Films has launched a new distribution arm, Danse Macabre. Operating under the Jinga umbrella, Danse Macabre will focus on the distribution of horror films in Anglophone territories, including the U.K., Ireland, the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand.Danse Macabre will also act as a horror sales sub-label within Jinga Films while the parent company Jinga itself expands to include a wider range of genres, including arthouse.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaLeslie K. Barry’s upcoming novel “Newark Minutemen” has been optioned by Fulwell 73, the independent production company behind “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” John Niven and Nick Ball are attached to pen the screenplay.“Newark Minutemen” is based on an incredible true story.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsFacebook announced Monday that it plans to stop publishers and people from sharing both local and international news on the social media platform.