Manori Ravindran International EditorCanada’s insurance solution for the film and TV industry could see a CAD$100 million ($75 million) government backstop instated to help productions restart in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Variety can reveal.Producers’ trade body, the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA), has confirmed it has asked the federal government to contribute CAD$100 million ($75 million) to top up a “pledged reserve” of funds, pooled from the sale of
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer Sees 13-15 Million Paid Global OTT Subs In A Year With Starz, StarzPlay, Pantaya
22.05.2020 - 02:57 / deadline.com
By Jill Goldsmith
Lionsgate chief executive Jon Feltheimer predicted the comany will have 13-15 million paid OTT subscribers by the end of its fiscal year led by Starz, which he called “a great subscription platform that is profitable, growing and a major contributor to earnings.”
Viewership for the Starzplay international platform is up 20% since the pandemic began, driving international subs — including StarzPlay Arabia pand Canada — past the 5 million mark. Pantaya, a Spanish-language
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billboard.com
10.06.2020 / 03:39
AEG Layoffs Hit as Company Prepares for Limited-Capacity Coachella, Global Tours Next Year
AEG, the global concert promoter and entertainment facility manager, instituted its deepest staff cuts in the company’s history Monday, laying off 15% of its workforce, furloughing more than 100 employees across multiple divisions at the company and instituting 20–50% pay cuts. “Every employee worldwide will be impacted in one form or another,”
dailyrecord.co.uk
10.06.2020 / 01:07
George Floyd funeral sees packed church hear tributes paid to 'gentle giant'
anti-racism protests- during his funeral today. Hundreds wearing protective masks packed the church in Houston just over two weeks after his death at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis who put his knee on his neck as he lay on the pavement for nearly nine minutes.
deadline.com
08.06.2020 / 19:19
Location Managers Guild International Unveils New Board Of Directors
Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorThe Location Managers Guild International has announced its board of directors for the 2020-21 term.Newly elected members of the board are Dan Connolly (UK), Jen Farris (GA) and Eric Klein (NY).
etcanada.com
08.06.2020 / 13:35
Jennifer Aniston Donates Nearly $1 Million To Racial Justice Charities Following George Floyd’s Death
Jennifer Aniston is backing up her commitment to the fight against racial injustice with a sizable donation. The “Morning Show” actress — who has been very open in her support with the recent protests against police brutality and racial injustice — is using her money to help the cause.
deadline.com
03.06.2020 / 17:17
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Sees Company Playing “Constructive Role” Amid National Dialogue On Race, Diversity
By Jill Goldsmith
deadline.com
01.06.2020 / 22:45
APA CEO Jim Gosnell Says Agency Will Observe “Black Out Tuesday” To Fight Racial Injustice – Update
By Dino-Ray Ramos
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01.06.2020 / 20:09
Sony/ATV CEO Jon Platt On Racial Injustice: 'A Change Must Come'
Black Music Month kicks off today (June 1), amid national outrage over the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police.
deadline.com
31.05.2020 / 22:35
APA CEO Jim Gosnell Sends Message Of Support To Black Community: “It Is Up To All Of Us To Effect Change”
By Dino-Ray Ramos
etcanada.com
29.05.2020 / 02:59
Canadan Screen Awards Announces Winners In Cinematic Arts Categories, Honouring The Year’s Best Movies
The Canadian Screen Awards wrapped up its final day of presentations on Thursday, with the virtual ceremony honouring Canada’s best film offerings of the past year.
eonline.com
29.05.2020 / 01:43
Meghan King Edmonds and Jim Edmonds' Divorce Heats Up Over Prenup Payout
Meghan King Edmonds and Jim Edmonds' divorce is at a standstill over ongoing disagreements regarding their prenuptial agreement. E! News has learned that the former Real Housewives of Orange County star is contesting its terms and the spousal support she'd receive from the retired baseball player.
etcanada.com
25.05.2020 / 22:57
Pamela Anderson Jokes Son Brandon Thomas Lee ‘Could Have Been A Disaster’, Talks Potential ‘Baywatch’ Reunion
Pamela Anderson’s still got it.
billboard.com
21.05.2020 / 20:07
BTS, Jonas Brothers & More Nominated for International Video of the Year at MYX Philippines Awards
The international video of the year category at the upcoming MYX Philippines Awards lives up to its name this year, with the nominees including K-Pop sensations BTS; pop's most famous couple, Shawn Mendes from Canada and Camila Cabello from Cuba; and several American artists. The full list of nominees in that category: Ariana Grande's "7 Rings," BTS's "
billboard.com
21.05.2020 / 08:15
Saint Lane Reflects on ‘Worst Year,’ Prepares For a Great One With ‘When Did We Grow Up’: Exclusive Premiere
Saint Lane is overdue some good luck. In 2019, the Gold Coast-based electronic music artist lost his dad, and had a painful experience with three friends which, as a result, he no longer calls “mates”.
etcanada.com
19.05.2020 / 23:01
Jim Gaffigan Talks ‘Let’s Get Cookin’!’, Playing Late Toronto Mayor Rob Ford: ‘It’s A Pretty Huge Task’
Jim Gaffigan is set to star as one of Toronto’s most controversial public figures in a new limited series.
deadline.com
19.05.2020 / 19:07
World Of Wonder Sets U.S. Premiere Dates For ‘How’s Your Head, Hun?’, ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ And Return Of ‘Werq The World’
By Dino-Ray Ramos
etonline.com
19.05.2020 / 18:37
'90 Day Fiancé' Star Laura Reveals Her New 25-Year-Old Love Interest After Split From Aladin
Monday night's episode of gave an update on season one star Laura, who has a new boyfriend following her nasty split from her ex, Aladin.
