Honestly, you might not find a bigger fan of the original “Road House” than this writer. I adore everything about that film, and I watch it multiple times a year.
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UPDATE: Marie Donoghue is the new Chief Business & Growth Officer at gaming company DraftKings.
In her new role, Donoghue will work closely with existing teams to uncover new, sustainable growth opportunities and bolster product and customer experience. She will also be charged with spearheading various internal processes.
“I am thrilled to be joining DraftKings during this exciting phase and have long admired the organization’s steady rise as an industry innovator,” said Donoghue. “This is a special opportunity to expand on its industry-leading position and propel the company to new heights.”
DraftKings and rival FanDuel are the U.S. leaders in sports betting. DraftKings is also reportedly in advanced talks on a marketing agreement with Barstool Sports.
EARLIER: Marie Donoghue, the VP of global sports video at Amazon’s Prime Video, is leaving the company.
Donoghue informed her staff on Thursday with a farewell email. Prime Video just concluded its second season as the home of the NFL’s Thursday Night Football package.
Donoghue reported to Jay Marine, who heads the company’s sports division. Amazon confirmed Donoghue’s exit to the media, but provided no further comment.
Donoghue joined Amazon in 2018 as VP of global sports video for Prime Video and spearheaded the tech outlet’s push into live coverage. In 2022, Prime Video began an exclusive 11-year deal for Thursday Night Football, which has proven to be a potent addition to the lineup. This year, with viewers more accustomed to finding the games only in streaming, viewership surged 24% higher than the previous year.
In addition to the NFL, Prime Video has also streamed Major League Baseball, the WNBA and other sports in various global markets. The growth of
Honestly, you might not find a bigger fan of the original “Road House” than this writer. I adore everything about that film, and I watch it multiple times a year.
Caroline Brew editor “The Baxters” will premiere March 28 on Amazon Prime Video. Based on the bestselling novels by Karen Kingsbury, the faith-infused family drama series stars Roma Downey and Ted McGinley. The series follows Elizabeth and John Baxter, played by Downey and McGinley, and their five adult children.
When not jetting off to Australia for I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! TV presenter Ant McPartlin, one half of the popular duo Ant and Dec, usually resides in his stunning £6 million home in Wimbledon. Ant, 45, moved into the lavish home with now-wife Anne-Marie Corbett back in 2019, following his divorce from Lisa Armstrong, who remained in the former couple's home before later relocating.
UPDATE, Friday: Kaskade, one of the most widely recognized and successful DJs around the globe, will step in for DJ Tiësto this Sunday as the Super Bowl‘s first in-game DJ.
Mary J. Blige has clarified that her inclusion in the lineup poster for Las Vegas’ Lovers & Friends festival “was an error”, and will not be performing there.The R&B singer took to her Instagram stories today (January 26), two days after Lovers & Friends festival revealed their 2024 edition’s lineup on Instagram.
Well, Season 2 of Prime Video‘s “Reacher” is done premiering, and it’s another runaway hit for the streamer. So obviously it’s no surprise that “Reacher” Season 3 is already filming, and will likely premiere in December like last season.
William Earl Amazon Prime Video has acquired the family drama series “The Baxters” starring Roma Downey and Ted McGinley. The faith-infused series is based on the bestselling novels by author Karen Kingsbury. The series has been in the works since early 2018, when Downey announced plans to produce a series based on Kingsbury’s books for her LightWorkers Media streaming platform.
Can a remake recreate the success of its predecessor? “Road House” became one of the ‘80s’ best-known action films thanks largely to its star, Patrick Swayze. Now, Jake Gyllenhaal is taking on the property with a reimagining of the cult classic.
Primetime Emmy nominee Tessa Thompson‘s Viva Maude has closed a multiyear first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios.
Recently, it was announced that Amazon is joining the ranks of Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services by offering a cheaper, ad-infused tier for its streaming service, Prime Video. This would allow folks to pay less monthly, but they have to deal with commercials during their streaming content.
Berlin Film Festival is unveiling its full competition lineup. Berlin’s previously announced opener is Ireland-set drama “Small Things Like These” starring “Oppenheimer’s” Cillian Murphy and directed by Tim Mielants (“Peaky Blinders”).
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor September Film has acquired all rights for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg for “In the Land of Brothers,” which has its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section. The film is written and directed by Iranian filmmakers Raha Amirfazli and Alireza Ghasemi. Alpha Violet is handling world sales.
A Scots passenger has told how a 'brake fault' forced her KLM flight bound for Edinburgh to make a dramatic emergency diversion to Prestwick Airport.
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The best home-theater experience coming to the market is one you’ll be able to strap onto your head, according to Apple. Apple unveiled several new entertainment experiences that will be available on Apple Vision Pro — its expensive new mixed-reality headset — when it begins shipping on Feb.
Emmys 2024 red carpet after a tense legal battleover Lisa Marie Presley’s estate. Keough, 34, donned ablack Chanel gown while Priscilla, 78, also dressed in black with her signature red hair and red lip. Their public reunion comes days after the first anniversary of Lisa Marie’s death on Jan.
The Primetime Emmy Awards are finally here. Originally scheduled for September 19, the 75th Anniversary edition was delayed due to the WGA and SAG strikes.
Tonight’s the night — finally.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent “Shtisel,” the popular series following the lives of a tight-knit ultra-Orthodox family in Jerusalem, is changing its U.S. home. Previously available on Netflix, all three seasons of “Shtisel” have been acquired by Amazon Prime Video from Yes Studios.
A man is in hospital after an alleged stabbing in the Highlands.
So many stars stepped out for the 75th Primetime Emmy performer nominees celebration on Saturday (January 13) at the JW Marriott LA Live in Los Angeles.