Accenture, Hearst, Paramount among Telly winners

The Telly Awards has announced its 44th annual winners after a record-breaking year for entries. Winners include some of the most prominent global brands and companies alongside smaller and independent production houses, including Cut+Run, Netflix, Disney Parks, Media.Monks, Paramount, National Geographic Society, and the dynastic NBA team the Golden State Warriors. This season, Tellys unveiled … Continue reading “Accenture, Hearst, Paramount among Telly winners”

Paramount appoints Kristin Southey EVP Investor Relations

Paramount Global has announced the appointment of Kristin Southey as Executive Vice President, Investor Relations, effective immediately. Reporting to Chief Financial Officer Naveen Chopra, she succeeds Anthony DiClemente who will remain with the Company through mid-April to ensure a smooth transition. In her new role, Southey will lead the team responsible for cultivating relationships with the global investment community as … Continue reading “Paramount appoints Kristin Southey EVP Investor Relations”

Stallone climbs Paramount Mountain in Super Bowl spot

Paramount+ returns to the Super Bowl with another film set on the iconic Paramount Mountain. And like any mountain, Paramount Mountain has different faces. The northern face, the southern face, and most importantly, the Sylvester Stallone face. The film unfolds as Sylvester Stallone himself scales a giant stone version of his own face – with … Continue reading “Stallone climbs Paramount Mountain in Super Bowl spot”

Paramount+: Transformers, Beavis & Butthead Tyler Perry join returning series

Paramount Global this week presented a special edition of 60 Minutes to explore its powerhouse portfolio of leading media platforms, hit content and advertising capabilities during its first in-person Upfront event as a combined company. Through in-depth interviews, profiles and appearances, the talent-packed program featured Paramount’s accelerated momentum and differentiated playbook to reach everyone, everywhere, at scale. … Continue reading “Paramount+: Transformers, Beavis & Butthead Tyler Perry join returning series”

Paramount releases trailer for 50th anniversary restored Godfather

Paramount has an offer movie audiences won’t be able to refuse. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s Academy Award-winning masterwork The Godfather, the studio announced today that the film will have a limited theatrical release in Dolby Vision beginning February 25, 2022 exclusively in Dolby Cinema at AMC Theatres in the U.S., as … Continue reading “Paramount releases trailer for 50th anniversary restored Godfather”

Madonna teases upcoming concert/doc on Paramount+

Paramount+ announced that Madonna’s highly-anticipated documentary film, Madame X, will exclusively debut on Paramount+ in the U.S., Latin America, Australia, the Nordics, and Canada beginning on Friday, October 8. Fans outside of these markets can watch the documentary on MTV. Filmed in Lisbon, Portugal, the film captures the 62-year-old pop icon’s rare and rapturous tour performance, hailed by … Continue reading “Madonna teases upcoming concert/doc on Paramount+”

iCarly: Paramount+ renews reboot for a second season

Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, today announced that its new hit series, iCarly, has been renewed for a second season in all markets the service is available, including the U.S., Australia, Canada, Latin America and the Nordics.  iCarly on Paramount+ picks up nearly 10 years after the beloved original Nickelodeon show ended, finding Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove), … Continue reading “iCarly: Paramount+ renews reboot for a second season”

Infinite: Paramount+ releases trailer for sci-fi film

Paramount+ today debuted a new trailer for its upcoming feature film Infinite, starring Mark Wahlberg, which will premiere exclusively on the service on Thursday, June 10.  Directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Equalizer) Starring Mark Wahlberg (Ted, Shooter, Pain & Gain) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (Dr. Strange), Infinite is a high-octane sci-fi action film from … Continue reading “Infinite: Paramount+ releases trailer for sci-fi film”

Paramount releases final trailer for Quiet Place II

It’s Mother’s Day weekend, so what better time than to release a trailer about one of cinema’s strongest moms lately. We are of course talking about Emily Blunt, who starred in the 2018 thriller A Quiet Place. Now, Paramount Pictures has released the final trailer for A Quiet Place Part II. The trailer takes us back … Continue reading “Paramount releases final trailer for Quiet Place II”

‘Cops’ cancelled by Paramount Network

Bad boys are now sad boys. Thirty-two seasons comes to an end as Paramount Network has officially delayed the Season 33 launch of Cops, with no plans of returning. The long-running reality series was scheduled to return on Monday. The decision comes as protests over police brutality and cries to “defund police departments” continue across the … Continue reading “‘Cops’ cancelled by Paramount Network”

Writers Guild’s message strikes from the skies

In war, there is sometimes a ground attack. Other times, it comes from the skies. In a show of union solidarity and creativity, writer and director Jacob Reed, used the latter method. What began as a joke among his friends, quickly became a reality as Reed first shared the idea on social media. Eventually, a … Continue reading “Writers Guild’s message strikes from the skies”

Cannes: Actress and host Diana Madison

There is so much going on in Cannes this week. Beginning today, The 76th annual festival gets underway, featuring the likes of Spike Lee, Brie Larson, Pedro Almodóvar, Michael Douglas and so many more. This also marks the 5th anniversary of the French Riviera Film Festival, a fabulous short film festival founded by Gotham Chatham … Continue reading “Cannes: Actress and host Diana Madison”

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 remains #1 at the box office

In its second weekend, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 maintained its reign at the box office as the #1 movie in America, amassing a staggering $60.5 million in just three days. Despite whispers of the downfall of Marvel’s beloved Guardians franchise following last weekend’s $118 million debut, which was down by 19% from the … Continue reading “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 remains #1 at the box office”

CBS unveils its 2023-24 Fall TV sked

CBS announced its 2023-2024 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring three new dramas, one new comedy, special event programming and 22 returning series. CBS Sports will also present SUPER BOWL LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, live on CBS and Paramount+ from the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. The three new drama series include Elsbeth, … Continue reading “CBS unveils its 2023-24 Fall TV sked”

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 opens at #1

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 exploded into the top spot raking in $114 million during its opening weekend. The first weekend of May has become the unofficial launch pad for the summer movie season. Last year, the summer kicked off with a $187.4 million debut by Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness … Continue reading “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 opens at #1”

Day 3: The impact of the WGA strike on advertisers

Tuesday morning members of The Writers Guild West (WGA) and East (WGA East) put down their pencils, closed their laptops, picked up picket signs and in enthusiastic solidarity, picketed in front of members of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers which includes Apple, Amazon, Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony and Warner Bros. The walkouts … Continue reading “Day 3: The impact of the WGA strike on advertisers”

Signs of a WGA picket line

Tuesday morning members of The Writers Guild West (WGA) and East (WGA East) put down their pencils, closed their laptops, picked up picket signs and in enthusiastic solidarity, picketed in front of members of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers which includes Apple, Amazon, Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony and Warner Bros. The walkouts … Continue reading “Signs of a WGA picket line”

The Super Mario Bros. #1 for the 4th week at the Box Office

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the #1 movie in America for the 4th week in a row and has earned $40 million this weekend, $490 million overall in America, and $1.022 billion worldwide since its April 5th opening.  The animated film features an origin story for the brothers Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie … Continue reading “The Super Mario Bros. #1 for the 4th week at the Box Office”

How will the writers’ strike affect DC and Marvel projects?

Today, writers put down their pens and closed their laptops after the WGA East and the WGA West called for a work stoppage. Talks between the labor group and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) broke down at 8 PM last night. Last month, Guild members voted 98% in favor of going … Continue reading “How will the writers’ strike affect DC and Marvel projects?”

What series and films are affected by the WGA strike?

It’s official. The Writers Guild of America has called for a work stoppage for the first time since 2007. Talks broke down between the WGA East, WGA West and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers late Monday night at 8 PM. Last month, Guild members voted 98% in favor of going on strike … Continue reading “What series and films are affected by the WGA strike?”