NBCUniversal Media Group has announced that Gus O’Brien is promoted to President, International Networks and Direct-to-Consumer. O’Brien will assume this role on April 1st as Ken Bettsteller, outgoing president of the group, will move into an advisory role focusing on key international NBCU Media Group ventures. “Our International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer portfolio brings some of our most beloved […]
The music industry has long been defined by an extreme winner-takes-all dynamic. A small number of tracks, artists, and platforms account for the majority of listening and monetisation, while the vast majority of releases never break through. OC&C Strategy Consultants show, in their new AI Music: Artists vs Machines report, that AI has so far […]
JP Evangelista has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Content, Programming & Marketing. In this expanded role, Evangelista is responsible for Vevo’s global creative and marketing strategy, strengthening artist and label partnerships, and accelerating audience growth through innovative programming and multi-platform storytelling. Evangelista and his teams collaborate with artists to establish, grow and nurture […]
Warner Bros Discovery has announced plans to commemorate 25 since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – the first movie adaptation of the celebrated book series – debuted in cinemas. Fans worldwide can look forward to fan-focused experiences, special screenings, exclusive products, and more. When Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (known as Harry Potter […]
Universal Ads, which enables brands to create, buy and measure ads across premium video, has announced that another round of third-party publishers has joined the Universal Audience Network in the US, bringing the total to more than 20 and giving brands new ways to reach qualified audiences at scale, all in one place. The new […]
Disney, Universal and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have jointly filed suit against the Chinese creator of Hailuo AI a popular artificial intelligence video app, over what they call “wilful and brazen” copyright infringement. The suit against MiniMax, which owns the ‘Hollywood studio in your pocket’, is the first of its kind against a Chinese AI […]
Universal Music India (UMI), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), has entered into a strategic partnership with Maddock Films and its newly formed music label Mad For Mussic, led by founder Dinesh Vijan. The partnership will see UMI become Mad For Mussic’s global strategic partner for future film soundtracks and other businesses and product […]
Comcast topped estimates for quarterly revenue and profit on, driven by a surge in theme park attendance, growth in its domestic wireless business and a spike in streaming revenue. Shares were up 5 per cent in pre-market trading. The Orlando theme park – which recently opened the gates on its new Universal Epic Universe attraction […]
Across two evenings in May, UK landmarks Battersea Power Station and Edinburgh Castle were lit up like never before with a jaw dropping projection display to celebrate the launch of Universal Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort’s brand-new theme park which opened its doors on May 22nd. Dynamically transforming from one world to another, the landmarks’ […]
Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, and Flywheel Media have greenlit the first-ever animated CoComelon feature film, marking a major milestone for the celebrated global kids’ brand. The CG animated film, inspired by the blockbuster children’s show, will be produced by Moonbug Entertainment, Flywheel Media, Prime Focus Studios, DreamWorks Animation, animation by the DNEG […]