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Story Syndicate, the New York-based production company founded by Oscar- and Emmy-winning documentary couple Dan Kogan and Liz Garbus, is launching a multimillion-dollar equity fund for nonfiction films and series. The first three projects funded by this fund are currently in production. That’s Paul Sollett’s “Master Thief,” which focuses on Sean Murphy, the New England Patriots fan who was convicted of stealing Eli Manning’s New York Giants Super Bowl ring in 2008. Don Argot and Sheena M. Joyce’s “Saget” is about beloved TV dad Bob Saget. and Alex Holmes’ Beverly and Derek, the work of visionary filmmakers and wildlife conservationists…
Warner Bros. Discovery and Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority have launched a partnership to jointly develop an original unscripted entertainment format with global appeal. The collaboration will launch with a masterclass series on December 3-4 at the Asia TV Forum & Market, part of the Singapore Media Festival 2025. Content executives from WBD’s global and APAC networks and Warner Bros. International Television Productions will lead sessions covering unscripted content development, storytelling and format globalization. After the masterclass, IMDA and WBD will open applications for Singapore-based production companies. Selected projects will advance to unscripted bootcamp in early 2026, with potential co-production…
What you need to know The Grand Ole Opry turns 100 on Thursday, Nov. 20, in celebration of the famed Nashville music venue, where country musician Holly Williams and husband Chris Coleman invited Gwyneth Paltrow to the stage and the trio serenaded the crowd with two of Williams’ songs. The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating its 100th anniversary with special performances from country music stars and surprise guests, including Gwyneth Paltrow. The Oscar-winning actress, 53, wowed the crowd at the Nashville venue on Thursday, Nov. 20, when she took to the stage with country singer Holly Williams and Williams’ husband,…
The house band for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The name was changed after the death of bandleader Cleto Escobedo. Formerly known as Cleto and the Cretones, they revealed their new name: The Cretones during Tuesday’s episode of the late-night show. The show’s opening sequence credited the band’s new name, illuminated by flashing lights. The house band for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The name was changed after the death of bandleader Cleto Escobedo. Disney general entertainment content from Getty Images Formerly known as Cleto and the Cretones, they revealed their new name: The Cretones during Tuesday’s episode of the late-night show. Disney general…
For four decades, Imagine Entertainment has been virtually synonymous with the company’s Oscar-winning co-founders, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard. As he continues to lead the media company he founded, he will empower a team of young executives to continue growing the film and television business, while also expanding more aggressively into documentaries and branded content. “We are really proud of this next generation of leadership,” says Justin Wilkes, who was named president of Imagine Entertainment in 2023. The group includes Imagine Features President Jeb Brody, who joined the company in 2024 from Amblin. Imagine Documentary President Sarah Bernstein came over…
The fire is burning again. Lionsgate on Thursday released a surprise teaser trailer for its latest Hunger Games movie, Sunrise on the Reaping, exactly one year before the sure-fire blockbuster hits theaters on November 20, 2026. Whitney Peake and Joseph Zada in “The Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reap.” Murray Close/Lionsgate “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” starring Elle Fanning. lions gate This first look gave fans their first glimpse of the star-studded cast, including Glenn Close, Ralph Fiennes, Kieran Culkin, Jesse Plemons, Elle Fanning, Maya Hawke, Mckenna Grace, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Whitney Peake, and Joseph Zada as young…
Mia Thornton was sued for eviction weeks before she was arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of furniture from the luxury condominium she rented. The company, Encore Management, filed a lawsuit on September 11 against Thornton and her ex-boyfriend and roommate, Jared McGriff. In court documents reviewed by Page Six, the company alleges that Thornton and McGriff rented the property and “failed to pay rent” on the Atlanta unit. Mia Thornton was sued for eviction weeks before she was arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of furniture from the luxury condominium she rented. Mizmir Thornton/Instagram A…
On today’s episode of the “Daily Variety” podcast, we hear from Variety’s Owen Gleiberman about rediscovering Martin Scorsese’s underrated classic 1995’s “Casino.” And Joe Otterson unravels reports about the chaos that erupted behind the scenes on Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Tulsa King’ series as the Taylor Sheridan drama filmed Season 4 in Atlanta. Gleiberman, Variety magazine’s chief film critic, rewatched “Casino” during the pandemic and was struck by its strength. He recalled giving the film mostly lukewarm reviews upon its initial release. As the 30th anniversary of its release approaches, he admits that he didn’t understand “Casino” back in 1995, and that…
Don’t shed a tear for The Weeknd. He’s doing pretty well for himself. The ‘Blinding Lights’ hitmaker broke records with his huge ‘After Hours Till Dawn’ tour, becoming the highest-grossing tour ever by a male solo artist. The Weeknd welcomes fans to his ‘After Hours Till Dawn Tour’. Live Nation Getty Images The Weeknd performs on stage during the After Hours Till Dawn Tour. Samir Hussain/WireImage Including sales from upcoming shows in Mexico, Brazil, Europe and the United Kingdom in 2026, the tour has now sold more than 7.5 million tickets across 153 shows, generating more than $1 billion in…
GrowthDay has launched GrowthDay Network, a FAST channel focused on health and self-improvement content. The channel is available for free on The Roku Channel, Prime Video, Fire TV Channel, and will soon be available on other streaming platforms. GrowthDay Network expands on the content offered on the GrowthDay app launched in 2021. The network is supplemented with content from motivational coaches, including interviews, stage talks, masterclasses, video podcasts, and original programs. Topics considered include mental and physical health, relationships, faith, family, business, motivation, inspiration, and more. “The launch of GrowthDay Network marks a very exciting shift in the ever-growing television…