Goldstar Launches Live Events Streaming Service (EXCLUSIVE)

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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaSimon Hewlett, Universal Pictures’ president of international marketing, will be leaving the company in 2021, Variety has learned. His impending exit comes after Universal began assessing its marketing and distribution structures this year with a goal of integrating its domestic and international teams into one global organization based out of its Los Angeles headquarters.

The weekly streaming ratings are in and Netflix had another huge week!

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentRevving up its streaming service expansion in Europe, ViacomCBS will launch leading AVOD service Pluto TV in Spain from the end of October. It will then roll out Pluto TV in France and Italy in 2021, the French launch being set for first quarter 2021, ViacomCBS Networks Intl.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaDan Loeb believes that The Walt Disney Company could conquer the world of streaming.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaDaniel Loeb is calling on the Walt Disney Company to suspend its dividend and reinvest the money in acquiring and producing new content for its streaming services At the same time, the Third Point hedge fund chief argues that Disney should take more of its upcoming blockbusters and place them on Disney Plus, suggesting that streaming services and not theatrical exhibition are the future of movies “Just this week, Regal Cinemas shuttered all its US

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThe Second City, the comedy institution that launched the careers of Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Bill Murray and Tina Fey, is being put up for sale. It marks only the second time in the brand’s 60-year history that it has been on the block.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaRick Famuyiwa will direct the upcoming docuseries on Lakers great Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Variety has learned.The “Dope” filmmaker will work alongside editor Dirk Westervelt (“Ford Vs. Ferrari”) and Rachel Morrison (“Black Panther”) who have already begun pre-production on the film.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorXumo, the free, ad-supported streaming TV service now owned by Comcast, wants to make the case that it’s in the same league as its two primary rivals, Fox’s Tubi and ViacomCBS’s Pluto TV.Since January, according to Xumo, its user base has soared 2.5 times to reach more than 24 million U.S. monthly active users.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaShowtime Documentary Films will debut Alexandra Pelosi’s “American Selfie: One Nation Shoots Itself” just before the presidential election.The company is also planning a major Oscar campaign for the documentary — which looks at one of the most chaotic and transformative years in American history, one marked by a once-in-a-generation pandemic, as well as a financial collapse and a galvanizing social justice movement.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaTim Robbins thought he’d come up with a timely idea for a new comedy.The subject of his new satire would be an unhinged billionaire-turned-president who uses the Oval Office to sow racism and division. Robbins’ film would focus on his struggles to maintain his grip on power during a tumultuous year in which he faces an uphill climb to re-election.

announced the new service Sept. 24.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorIn an unusual move, Apple has agreed to not collect the App Store’s 30% “tax” on purchases made through Facebook’s app for live paid events — but only through the end of 2020.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaMatthew López will host two upcoming events geared at galvanizing the LGBTQIA+ community to participate in the 2020 election in support of Joe Biden. “The Inheritance” playwright is partnering with Broadway for Biden on the initiatives — one will be a virtual phone bank and the other will be a town hall to discuss queer issues.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaIFC Films has nabbed Chad Hartigan’s “Little Fish,” a love story set in a post-pandemic world that will have an eerie resonance when viewed in light of the coronavirus crisis.The deal is for North American rights and IFC, which has remained active during COVID-19, releasing films such as “The Nest” and “The Trip to Greece,” will debut the picture on Feb. 5, 2021.

Taylor Swift‘s live performance of ‘Folklore’ cut ‘Betty’ at the Academy of Country Music Awards has hit streaming services as part of her latest ‘chapter’ playlist for the album.The performance took place last week on September 17, and it now serves as the opening track on Swift’s ‘folklore: the yeah I showed up at your party chapter’ which was published today (September 21).Listen to the full playlist below:She performed the song on the stage of Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry with an

will include new “Fixer Upper” episodes — will be included in this global direct-to-consumer offering.Magnolia Network is being planned as both a traditional cable channel and a pay-streaming offering. After some setbacks due to the coronavirus shutdown, Magnolia Network is now set for a 2021 launch.A spokesperson for Discovery, Inc.

testFRWD has launched the world’s first DIY test kit for the coronavirus, which it hopes will help get live events back up and running.For the test, users provide samples by gargling for 60 seconds rather than a standard nasal swab. The kit then combines with a smartphone app that allows users to receive their results within 24 hours.testFRWD has said it can process 80,000 tests per day, with 99 per cent accuracy.