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ENTERTAINMENT BIZ - 2021

Disney Junior Greenlights New Preschool Series 'Pupstruction' -- Travis Braun, Emmy Award-nominated writer and producer, has extended his overall deal with Disney to develop and produce both animated and live-action content across linear and streaming platforms - (Disney Channel/Ed Herrera photo)

 

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Entertainment BIZ - Disney Sets New Overall Deal with Producer Travis Braun - August, 2021
Travis Braun, Emmy Award-nominated writer and producer, has extended his overall deal with Disney to develop and produce both animated and live-action content across linear and streaming platforms for Disney Branded Television. The deal also includes a first look at any of Braun's projects for other Disney-owned platforms, including additional streaming and theatrical releasesinkett Smith, Will Smith, Miguel Melendez and Ko Yada

Entertainment BIZ - National Geographic and Westbrook Studios Announce Five-year, First-look Unscripted Deal - August, 2021
To Create Adventure, Exploration, Travel and Science Content - New Deal Comes Ahead of Will Smith’s Epic New Adventure Series From National Geographic for Disney+, WELCOME TO EARTH, Set To Premiere on the Streaming Platform Later This Year - Westbrook Studios is a subsidiary of Westbrook Inc., the media company launched in 2019 by founders Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, Miguel Melendez and Ko Yada

Entertainment BIZ - Greenwood Studio to Produce Finance and Business Shows - August, 2021
And Podcasts for Black and Latino Audience - Five Original Works Including Podcasts and Video Series; Announces iHeartMedia Distribution Deal and a Partnership with Earn Your Leisure Podcast

Entertainment BIZ - Estrella News Premieres on Amazon News App - August, 2021
First Spanish-language News Network to Launch on Amazon Fire TV Devices - EstrellaTV’s Spanish-language National and Local News, and News Coverage from Mexico and Latin America, Streaming Now on the Amazon News app on Amazon Fire TV devices

Entertainment BIZ - J.R. VILLARREAL CAST IN DISNEY CHANNEL'S SUPERHERO ACTION COMEDY "ULTRA VIOLET & BLACK SCORPION" - August, 2021
In Disney Channel's new live action comedy series "Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion." The series (formerly titled "Ultra Violet & Blue Demon") stars Scarlett Estevez ("BUNK'D") as Violet Rodriguez, a Latinx teenager who is chosen by a magical luchador mask to be a superhero, like her uncle, Black Scorpion

Entertainment BIZ - Salem Media Group Announces the Extension of “America First with Sebastian Gorka” - July, 2021
Gorka is a legal immigrant to this country, where he served for a time as a security advisor to President Donald Trump. He is a gifted public speaker, and has written three books on freedom, published by Regnery Publishing. He also hosts a weekend TV show for Newsmax.

Entertainment BIZ - Comedians Kevin Nealon and Jamie Kennedy to Perform at Rivers Casino Philadelphia - July, 2021
Nealon’s memorable roles on "Saturday Night Live" and Kennedy's hilarious character sketches kickoff the casino's comedy lineup - The multitalented comedian, actor, writer and producer Jamie Kennedy has been featured in the “Scream” franchise, “Romeo + Juliet,” “Ghost Whisperer,” “The Cleveland Show,” and “Malibu’s Most Wanted”

Entertainment BIZ - NBCUniversal and Roku Partner to Bring 2020 Tokyo Olympics - July, 2021
NBCUniversal and Roku Partner to Bring All-New Immersive Experience to the Roku Platform Ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics - Updates to Roku Home Screen Navigation and More Give Easy Access to NBCUniversal’s Coverage of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics - For the first time ever, Roku is creating easy access to NBCU’s 5,500 hours of streaming coverage of the Summer Games directly from the home screen

Entertainment BIZ - Megan Thee Stallion, Naomi Osaka and Leyna Bloom Are Revealed as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2021 Cover Models - July, 2021
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue is one of the most recognizable and influential symbols of pop culture. Featuring talent from around the world, the issue has become a revered launching pad for successful careers in media, fashion, business, TV and film. The iconic and innovative institution continues to set the cultural tone and evoke discussion about what defines beauty on a global scale

Entertainment BIZ - WWE Friday Night SmackDown Live at the Garden - July, 2021
Tickets are CURRENTLY on sale via Ticketmaster. - Friday Night SmackDown airs live on FOX at 8/7c and features Universal Champion Roman Reigns, SmackDown Women’s Champion Bianca Belair, SmackDown Tag Team Champions Rey and Dominik Mysterio, WWE Intercontinental Champion Apollo Crews, Edge, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Seth Rollins, Big E, Kevin Owens and more

Entertainment BIZ - The Demi Lovato Show’ to Premiere on July 30 - July, 2021
New Roku Original - Talk Reaches New Heights with First Time Debut on The Roku Channel - Each 10-minute episode of ‘The Demi Lovato Show’ will feature a special guest and will cover topics including activism, feminism, gender identity, sex and body positivity, mental health, and even interplanetary visitors

Entertainment BIT - Apple Podcasts Subscriptions and channels are now available worldwide - June, 2021
The mentoring and talent development program is designed to give women filmmakers of color a platform to share important stories from their unique perspective with the aim of expanding the creative pipeline for Black female creators. Created by four diverse young female directors including Arielle Knight, Tina Charles, Cai Thomas, Haimy Assefa, and premiering at Tribeca on Thursday June 17th, these unique documentaries shine a light on important issues directly impacting the black community such as health care, bias and discrimination

Entertainment Biz - Widen the Screen Film Program Premiere at Tribeca Festival - June, 2021
The mentoring and talent development program is designed to give women filmmakers of color a platform to share important stories from their unique perspective with the aim of expanding the creative pipeline for Black female creators. Created by four diverse young female directors including Arielle Knight, Tina Charles, Cai Thomas, Haimy Assefa, and premiering at Tribeca on Thursday June 17th, these unique documentaries shine a light on important issues directly impacting the black community such as health care, bias and discrimination

Entertainment Biz - Taraji P. Henson to Host “BET AWARDS” Broadcast Set to Air Live on BET, Sunday, June 27 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT - June, 2021
Henson most recently wrapped her iconic run as “Cookie Lyon” on Fox’s hit musical drama EMPIRE, which has earned her three Emmy nominations - Queen Latifah to Be Honored With Prestigious Lifetime Achievement BET Award - The 2021 “BET AWARDS” Proclaims This Year’s Theme as “Year of the Black Woman” to Celebrate and Honor Their Immense Impact on the Culture

Entertainment Biz - FaZe Clan Reaches Beyond World of Esports Onto Cover of Sports Illustrated’s July Issue - June, 2021
A decade ago, FaZe Clan had humble beginnings as an informal collective of gamers trading Call of Duty highlight clips on YouTube. Today FaZe members have rock star followings, and athletes have noticed: some of the biggest names in analog sports have joined forces with the esports conglomerate. Sports Illustrated’s first esports-themed cover features Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler “FaZe K1” Murray, teenaged basketball star LeBron “FaZe Bronny” James Jr., FaZe Temperrr, FaZe Swagg and FaZe Rug

Entertainment Biz - Disney Channel's 'Sydney to the Max' - June, 2021
Explores the Impact of Microaggressions in a New Episode - Its boldest season yet with a new episode exploring the social impact of microaggressions, premiering FRIDAY, JUNE 11 (8:25 pm EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW

Entertainment Biz - Karen Fukuhara Receives an IMDb STARmeter Award - May, 2021
At Identity 2021 Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - Karen Fukuhara (The Boys, Suicide Squad) Receives an IMDb “Fan Favorite” STARmeter Award as Determined by IMDbPro Data on the Page Views of the More Than 200 Million Monthly IMDb Visitors Worldwide - Previous IMDb Fan Favorite STARmeter Award Recipients Include Rachel Brosnahan, Mindy Kaling, Olivia Munn, Sam Rockwell and Olivia Wilde

Entertainment Biz - National Geographic Celebrates ‘World Bee Day’ With Angelina Jolie - May, 2021
In a Collaborative Effort to Protect Bees - To draw attention to United Nations’ World Bee Day, National Geographic’s Indira Lakshmanan, senior executive editor, sat down for an exclusive interview with Jolie, who, as Special Envoy of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, has seen firsthand the link between environmental destruction, food insecurity and human displacement around the world

Entertainment Biz - BET Remembers George Floyd - May, 2021
And Addresses the Systemic Injustice Plaguing Black Americans With Three Reflective and Empowering News Specials - Night One of the Three-Night Social Justice Primetime Television Event kicks-off Tuesday, May 25 at 8 PM ET/PT and will feature Jon Batiste, Nas, Amb. Andrew Young, Anthony Hamilton, Rashad Robinson, Michael K. Williams, Bun B & Trae tha Truth - Soledad O’Brien Hosts Nights Two and Three Featuring Rep. Karen Bass, Keith Ellison, Tony Dungy, Travon Free, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Darren Walker, Derrick Johnson, Nikole Hannah Jones, Renee Montgomery & Philonise Floyd

Entertainment Biz - Guns N’ Roses, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, Miley Cyrus to Headline BottleRock Napa Valley, September 3-5, 2021- May, 2021
Also on the show are Megan Thee Stallion, G-Eazy and Run The Jewels to Headline - One of the most innovative and enjoyable festivals in the U.S., BottleRock Napa Valley features an unparalleled combination of the world’s biggest bands and artists alongside the hottest up-and-coming music acts - Three-Day Festival Tickets on Sale Thursday, May 20, 2021, 10:00 a.m.

Entertainment Biz - Vin Diesel to Star in Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots Live-Action Motion Picture - May, 2021
Mattel Films to Develop Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots Live-Action Motion Picture with Universal Pictures and Vin Diesel’s One Race Films - The film, written by Ryan Engle, based on the classic tabletop game about battling robots

Entertainment Biz - South of Eden has won the nationwide Driven to Perform garage band contest - May, 2021
The contest, which asked bands to submit an original work, as well as a cover of Alice Cooper’s song, “Under My Wheels,” was open for fan voting online from April 16 to 28. More than 12,000 fans voted and registered as part of the contest, ultimately crowning the Columbus, Ohio, band South of Eden as the winner

Entertainment Biz - Kane Brown Announces 35 City North American Blessed & Free Tour - May, 2021
5X AMA Winner Brown Becomes First Country Artist To Bring A Headlining Tour To All 29 NBA Arenas - Dates Include New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and Los Angeles’ STAPLES Center

Entertainment Biz - AFRO TV Announces a Digital Concert Series Kicking off With a Celebration of the 218th Anniversary of the Haitian Flag - May, 2021
The series will kick off Live on May 18, 2021 with performances from 6 groundbreaking and very popular Haitian Artists in celebration of the 218th anniversary of the Haitian Flag: Rutshelle Guillaume, Anie Alèrte, Sisaundra Lewis (Host), Fatima Altieri, J-Perry, Michael Benjamin

Entertainment Biz - Award-Winning Festival Standout “Unadopted” Documentary to Premiere Nationally on PBS - April, 2021
YR Media’s acclaimed youth-led portrayal of the U.S. foster care system makes national debut during National Foster Care Month - A film that both raises awareness and demands action by exploring one long-standing question — what happens when you're “too old” to get adopted?

Entertainment Biz - Rakuten TV and Samsung TV Plus Reinforce Solid Partnership by Launching Over 166 Channels in 16 Markets - April, 2021
This solid step forward in the ongoing strategic alliance strengthens the company's position in the European AVOD market - This partnership will broaden advertisers' opportunities by extending reach to audiences across European markets, leveraging Rakuten Advertising’s 1st party data and audience insights

Entertainment Biz - iHeartMedia and NFL Team Up to Launch the NFL’s Podcast Network - April, 2021
The multi-year exclusive partnership will deliver dedicated NFL content to fans - The first new original podcasts stemming from this partnership will be in-progress by this upcoming summer, ahead of the 2021 NFL season, and will be available on the iHeartRadio App and everywhere podcasts are heard

Entertainment Biz - Alice Cooper to Host Nationwide “Driven to Perform” Garage Band Contest April 16-28 - April, 2021
Three bands chosen to compete; winner will open for Evanescence in special livestream concert May 13 - The winning band in the Cooper Tire Driven to Perform garage band contest in partnership with rock legend Alice Cooper will win the opportunity of a lifetime to open for Evanescence

Entertainment Biz - New Bleacher Report Video Series “Shaq Gives Back” - April, 2021
The General Insurance and Shaquille O’Neal Champion Communities in Need in New Bleacher Report Video Series “Shaq Gives Back” - Basketball Hall of Famer Spotlights Atlanta Communities in Three-Part Series Debuting Tuesday, April 13, on B/R

Entertainment Biz - “GODZILLA VS. KONG” CRUSHES AT THE BOX OFFICE, CLOSING IN ON $300 MILLION WORLDWIDE IN ONLY 12 DAYS - April, 2021
Riding the wave of a massive opening in international markets, including $137.1 million in China so far, “Godzilla vs. Kong” debuted this week in the U.S. in theaters and on HBO Max, taking in $48.5 million at the domestic box office over five days, pushing the Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures film close to the $300 million mark at the global box office

Entertainment Biz - Saturday WrestleMania Sold Out - April, 2021
Adhering to local health guidelines, a limited number of tickets were sold for WrestleMania, with all in attendance seated in socially-distanced pods. Additional safety measures included health screenings and temperature checks prior to entry into Raymond James Stadium, mask requirements, social distancing, mobile ticketing, cashless concessions and enhanced sanitization throughout the venue

Entertainment Biz - Comedy Legend Carl Reiner’s Archives to Be Donated to the National Comedy Center - March, 2021
In a joint statement, Carl Reiner’s children Rob, Annie and Lucas Reiner said: “People called our father a comic genius, and his gift was his ability to transform discomfort or pain into pleasure and fun. His humor made people feel good, starting with those of us around him, and then pretty much the whole world

Entertainment Biz - VIACOM-CBS Channels, Programs & International Distribution - March, 2021
THE FOLLOWING ARE EXCERPTS OF AN EXTREMELY LONG VIACOM-CBS PRESS RELEASE. In part we focus on the International information - With production capabilities across five continents, strong distribution agreements and local relationships and expertise around the world, Paramount+ will leverage ViacomCBS' leading global reach - including the largest global broadcast footprint

Entertainment Biz - National Geographic Announces Spring 2021 Content - March, 2021
PREMIERES INCLUDE ‘Genius: Aretha’ Premieres Sunday, March 21; - ADVENTURE NIGHT: Returning Series ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls’ and New Series ‘Race to the Center of the Earth’ Premiere Monday, March 29; - ‘National Geographic Presents: IMPACT with Gal Gadot’ Digital Series Premieres April 19; - Disney+ Original Series ‘Secrets of the Whales’ Premieres Earth Day, April 22; - PERSONALITY NIGHT: Returning Series ‘Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted’ and New Series ‘Breaking Bobby Bones’ Premiere Memorial Day

Entertainment Biz - National Geographic Documentary RED SUMMER - March, 2021
National Geographic Documentary Films Partners With Acclaimed Director Dawn Porter - In Search of Justice and Peace 100 Years After Tulsa Massacre in New Feature Documentary RED SUMMER - Award-Winning Journalist DeNeen Brown Spearheads Investigation of Mass Grave in Oklahoma, Chronicling Early 20th Century's Reign of Racial Terror and Legacy of Violence in Two-Hour Special to Premiere on National Geographic in June 2021

Entertainment Biz - 63rd GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony 2-B Streamed Live via GRAMMY.com on Sunday, March 14 at 12:00 p.m. PT - March, 2021
JHENÉ AIKO WILL HOST; BURNA BOY, TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON + SOCIAL SCIENCE, JIMMY "DUCK" HOLMES, IGOR LEVIT, LIDO PIMIENTA AND RUFUS WAINWRIGHT WILL PERFORM; SHOW WILL OPEN WITH A SPECIAL MARVIN GAYE TRIBUTE SEGMENT

Entertainment Biz - Recording Academy Announces Official GRAMMY Week Events - March, 2021
The Recording Academy highlights its GRAMMY Week events lineup ahead of the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards broadcasting Sunday, March 14, 2021 on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. All events will be virtual this year to ensure the safety of our staff and guests and to make the events as accessible as possible to attendees

Entertainment Biz - Disney+ to Exclusively Premiere Documentary ‘Own the Room’ on March 12 - February, 2021
In the uplifting film, each of the business hopefuls has overcome immense obstacles in pursuing their dreams, from hurricanes to poverty to civil unrest. As they represent their countries as the top student entrepreneurs, the high-stakes global finals are their opportunity to win worldwide attention and the coveted $100,000 grand prize to make their life-changing business ideas a reality and transform the world

Entertainment Biz - iHeartMedia Announces Groundbreaking 3D Audio, - February, 2021
3D audio, creates a sense of movement, location and triggers other senses, enhancing listening experiences and providing a new way for people to hear high quality, surround sound, immersive content, and reproducing real-life experiences, much like virtual reality has done for video, right in their own homes

Entertainment Biz - National Geographic - THE HOT ZONE: ANTHRAX - February, 2021
In a timely limited series that depicts the plight and eventual triumph over a national threat, THE HOT ZONE: ANTHRAX takes place in 2001, just weeks after 9/11, where another deadly act of terrorism rocked the United States

Entertainment Biz - Paris Hilton and iHeartMedia Partner to Launch Podcasts - February, 2021
Paris Hilton and iHeartMedia Partner to Launch An Innovative, First-of-its-Kind Slate of iHeartRadio Original Podcasts and ‘PodPosts’ - The podcast partnership will merge social media and podcasting, delivering a series of original “PodPosts” including Hilton’s exclusive show “This is Paris,” featuring candid conversations with influential guests across beauty, fashion, wellness, entrepreneurialism and more.

Entertainment Biz - National Geographic and ESPN’s The Undefeated THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON: KEEPERS OF THE DREAM - January 2021
National Geographic and ESPN’s The Undefeated Trace the Ongoing Plight and Journey of the Civil Rights Movement In THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON: KEEPERS OF THE DREAM - One-Hour Documentary Special Gives a Timely and Powerful Look at Events Leading to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 March and 2020's March on Washington 57 Years Later as the Nation Reels From Civil Unrest and a Global Pandemic - The March on Washington: Keepers of the Dream Set to Premiere Thursday, Feb. 18

Entertainment Biz - National Geographic's Critically Acclaimed Anthology Series, GENIUS: ARETHA - January 2021
National Geographic's highly anticipated 8-part limited series, GENIUS: ARETHA. Erivo will star as the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, in the third season of the Emmy award-winning global anthology series. This installation will explore Aretha Franklin’s musical genius and incomparable career, as well as the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music and culture around the world

Entertainment Biz - Joe Piscopo to Host “Ramsey Mazda’s Sunday Nights With Sinatra” - January 2021
Piscopo was renowned for his impressions of “Ol’ Blue Eyes” while starring on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Piscopo’s addition to the 77 WABC weekend program is the third high-profile addition to the network’s lineup this year, with “Cousin Brucie” Morrow and Tony Orlando

Entertainment BIZ - UFC 257: POIRIER vs. MCGREGOR II at Drive-In Theaters Across the United States - January, 2021
UFC and Encore Live Team Up to Present UFC 257: POIRIER vs. MCGREGOR II at Drive-In Theaters Across the United States January 23rd - Company Behind Metallica, Blake Shelton, and Garth Brooks Drive-In Concerts to Showcase Highly Anticipated Rematch Between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier

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