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Peacock trolls HBO Max’s rebrand with NSFW joke

By Colin Costello May 26, 2023

I speak your name, Peacock. On Tuesday, HBO Max rebranded itself into Max. Why? We're not sure. But the WGA's Boo (and we do mean Boo), David Zaslav wanted a streaming platform...

REEL LA

Where is all that recycled plastic going? Liquid Death knows

By Reel 360 May 26, 2023

Director Daniel Stessen, the creator of Adult Swim’s dark comedy Dream Corp LLC, has entered the advertising arena by signing with Miniac, the L.A. and New York-based creativ...

Streaming

Dirty Tennis starring Caitlyn Jenner premieres on Prime

By Reel 360 May 26, 2023

Just in time for the major Grand Slam summer tournaments, Jonathan Baker's newly remastered comedy short Dirty Tennis will debut on all streaming platforms Amazon Prime, Appl...

REEL AAPI

REEL AAPI: Sound Designer Kunal Rajan

By Kunal Rajan May 26, 2023

Editor’s Note: “REEL AAPI” is our annual celebration of the talented Asian American Pacific Islanders in the worlds of advertising, film, TV, music, radio and m...

UNION NEWS

Marvel’s Thunderbolts delayed due to strike

By Reel 360 May 26, 2023

The Writers Guild of America's strike against the AMPTP is beginning to do more harm to the MCU than a Thanos snap. Marvel Studios has paused production indefinitely on Jake S...

Speeding towards an epic conclusion: A review of The Flash finale

By The Geek May 26, 2023

After nine seasons filled with thrilling adventures and heartfelt character development, The Flash, the beloved superhero television series and the last Arrowverse series runni...

Streaming

What the hell is going to happen on the Succession finale?

By The Geek May 26, 2023

So here we are, 39 episodes in on HBO's breakout series Succession. Now, this Sunday, the critically acclaimed series will wrap up its fourth and final record-breaking season....

Reviews

About My Father splats with critics

By Reel 360 May 25, 2023

New comedy About My Father opens in theaters this Friday. It stars popular comic Sebastian Maniscalco and legendary actor Robert DeNiro. In the film, Sebastian (Maniscalco)...

UNION NEWS

Justice League of Writers picket outside Warner Bros

By Colin Costello May 25, 2023

Supermen were there. As were multiple Wonder Women. Marvel's Dr. Doom made a statement. A Flash made out of balloons also stood its ground. Even DC's Legends of Tomorrow star, ...

UNION NEWS

Writers Guild’s message strikes from the skies

By Colin Costello May 24, 2023

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 ...

REEL MOVES/LA

HELO says hello to new leadership team

By Reel 360 May 23, 2023

Global production company, HELO, noted for its multi-platform campaign work for brands such as Coors Light, Amazon, and Nissan, has welcomed three new senior hires to its grow...

REEL MOVES/LA

BLUSH Creative & Lisa G. & Co. to rep Makiné

By Reel 360 May 23, 2023

Creative studio Makiné has signed with Deirdre Rymer Rivard of BLUSH Creative and Lisa Gimenez of Lisa G. & Co. for commercial representation in the US. The signing co...

UNION NEWS

Students boo David Zaslav at Boston U event

By Reel 360 May 22, 2023

“We don’t want you here,” “Pay your writers," “Shut up, Zaslav” and "F**k you, you piece of sh*t” were among some of the choice chants Boston University students ...

The CW announces Fall Sked. No mention of Superman and Lois

By Reel 360 May 18, 2023

The CW Network will launch its seven-night 2023-24 primetime schedule in the Fall of 2023 with a strategic mix of new and returning original scripted series and new alternative...

UNION NEWS

Support and momentum grow for WGA Strike

By Reel 360 May 16, 2023

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has now been on strike for two weeks citing that the Alliance of Movie and Television Producers (AMPTP), "refuses to negotiate a fair deal to...

Indie Film

Union’s Einar Thorsteinsson makes directorial debut at SIFF

By Reel 360 May 16, 2023

ABLED, the feature directorial debut of Union Partner/Editor Einar Thorsteinsson, will have its world premiere on May 20, at The 49th annual Seattle International Film Festiva...

Summer Flicks

Disney debuts trailer for new Haunted Mansion

By Reel 360 May 16, 2023

Ready to feel old? Disney's The Haunted Mansion, starring Eddie Murphy, Terrence Stamp and Jennifer Tilly, is 20 years old. How did that happen? And you're welcome. At the ...

Post

Camp Lucky provides post and design for HGTV series

By Reel 360 May 16, 2023

Home In A Heartbeat, the new HGTV DIY series, has added Camp Lucky to the post team. Produced by Rabbit Foot Entertainment, the show features host Galey Alix – Wall Street e...

CW renews Walker (with less episodes)

By Reel 360 May 16, 2023

What a different look and feel The CW Network is going to have this fall now that Nexstar has completely taken over. Gone are the Arrowverse, Riverdale, Fantasy Island, The Win...

REEL LA

Purple asks what can we do with a good night’s sleep?

By Reel 360 May 15, 2023

Purple, an innovative mattress company, along with creative content studio JOJX, instead asks: "What can you do with a good night's sleep?" Playful, invigorating, and cinematic...