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Why Verizon Media’s MAKERS Is “NOT DONE”

“We’re in the business of storytelling, so we should be using those tools to uplift women, and all marginalized parties, across platforms,” says Dyllan McGee, Founder and Executive Producer of MAKERS, Verizon Media’s brand aimed at accelerating the women’s movement. On the heels of the organization’s 2020 conference, McGee shares details on the organization, as […]

Why Movie Studios Must Follow Netflix’s Digital-first Model

By Kevin Hill, Founder/CEO, VuPulse Unlike what happened in the early 2000s when Napster and pirating threatened the music business before the industry itself was able to adapt and capitalize on the advent of digital music, the film and movie industry seems to have learned a bit from those mistakes of the past. But […]

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Ping Pong Productions’ Co-CEOs Get Real About Reality TV

Where do reality TV producers find talent? How scripted is “unscripted” TV? And how is the genre evolving? Ping Pong Productions Co-CEO’s Brad Kuhlman and Casey Brumels offer insights on the current state of the industry. Their newest series, Expedition X, hosted by adventurer Josh Gates, debuts Wednesday, February 12 on Discovery. Where is the […]

Brain Games Reimagined at Nat Geo

A new iteration of Brain Games is airing Mondays on Nat Geo, with host Keegan-Michael Key testing the brain power of celebrities like Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell, Tiffany Haddish, Jack Black, Ted Danson and Rebel Wilson and more. Geoff Daniels, EVP, Global Unscripted Entertainment at Nat Geo, explains why the new version is the […]

National Lampoon Plays It Smart

National Lampoon started as a magazine in 1970, and today has projects that span film, audio, live performance, television, and more, all pushing the boundaries of comedy for an audience they dub the “twisted mainstream.” There’s an off-Broadway reboot of live show Lemmings coming in March, as well as recently launched National Lampoon Radio Hour: […]

Up Close with Agatha Raisin’s Ashley Jensen

By Cathy Applefeld Olson Ashley Jensen, simply put, is a scene-stealer. Whether in Extras, Ugly Betty, Catastrophe or the titular character in Acorn TV’s Agatha Raisin, she’s razor-sharp at delivering comedic dialog and a master of physical comedy. Agatha returns to Acorn for three 90-minute episodic movies airing weekly beginning Monday, February 10. Jensen spilled […]

The Big Idea Behind Little America

Little America, an anthology series centered on the lives of immigrants across the country that was inspired by true stories in Epic Magazine, debuted on Apple TV+ on January 17.  Executive producer Joshuah Bearman talks about the genesis of the series, and its unique development process. How did Epic get involved in the Little America […]

Sir Isaac Newton and the NFL

By Brad Adgate, media consultant specializing in digital strategy, market research and competitive intelligence To paraphrase Sir Isaac Newton’s third law of motion, every action has a reaction, holds true today in the media. Take for example, the impact of the NFL has on television. In fourth quarter 2019, 47 of the 50 most watched […]

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