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Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Announces Live-Streaming Comedy Event To Support Feeding America® On Saturday, May 9

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Byron Allen's Allen Media Group television production division Entertainment Studios proudly announces a live-streaming comedy event to support and raise money for America's largest hunger-relief organization, Feeding America.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Byron Allen's Allen Media Group television production division Entertainment Studios proudly announces a live-streaming comedy event to support and raise money for America's largest hunger-relief organization, Feeding America.
  • Dozens of today's comedy icons will contribute pre-recorded comedy segments to live-stream during the three-hour event.
  • All viewers tuning in to this live-streaming comedy event will be encouraged to contribute/volunteer/donate here: www.feedingamerica.org
    "In partnership with Feeding America, my comedian friends and all of us at Allen Media Group are pleased to announce this global live-streaming comedy event on May 9th," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chair/CEO of Entertainment Studios/Allen Media Group.
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Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Renews Five Court Series For Fall 2020

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

All five Entertainment Studioscourt series are carried in broadcast syndication in 90 percent of U.S. television markets, and on the ES network JUSTICECENTRAL.TV.

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  • All five Entertainment Studioscourt series are carried in broadcast syndication in 90 percent of U.S. television markets, and on the ES network JUSTICECENTRAL.TV.
  • The first Entertainment Studioscourt series AMERICA'S COURT WITH JUDGE ROSS launched in Fall 2010 and is about to commence its 11th season.
  • "Ten years after we launched our first court series AMERICA'S COURT WITH JUDGE ROSS, our viewers continue to enjoy some of the best court shows available," said Byron Allen, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Entertainment Studios.
  • The five Entertainment Studios court series include:
    AMERICA'S COURT WITH JUDGE ROSS Nominated for an Emmy Award, this is the next generation of court shows.

Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Promotes Natasha S. Alford To Vice President Of Digital Content For The Grio Digital Network Platform

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

In her new position, Alford will continue to be basedatthe Entertainment Studios offices in New York City.

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  • In her new position, Alford will continue to be basedatthe Entertainment Studios offices in New York City.
  • "Natasha S. Alford is a valuable member of our digital network, TheGrio," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Entertainment Studios.
  • Entertainment Studios Motion Picturesis a full-service, theatrical motion picture distribution company specializing in wide release commercial content.
  • The digital platform remains focused on curating exciting digital content and currently has more than 20 million annual visitors.

Los Angeles Urban League Urges The US Supreme Court To Protect The Civil Rights Act Of 1866

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) isinsisting that the US Supreme Court protect the rights of blacks and all Americans to do business without the vile presence of racism.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) isinsisting that the US Supreme Court protect the rights of blacks and all Americans to do business without the vile presence of racism.
  • Los Angeles Urban League firmly stands by Entertainment Studios and its owner Byron Allen in his fight to uphold the 153-year-old civil rights act outlawing racism in business dealings.
  • We stand in solidarity with Byron Allen and Entertainment Studios," said Michael Lawson, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League.
  • Los Angeles Urban League has long been a well-respected organization, which has been committed to protecting the civil rights of African Americans and other underserved communities of color.

Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Network RECIPE.TV Garners Daytime Emmy® Nomination For "Outstanding Culinary Host"

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

"We are ecstatic about this Daytime Emmy nomination and grateful to TV Academy members who recognize the quality of our programming," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Entertainment Studios.

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  • "We are ecstatic about this Daytime Emmy nomination and grateful to TV Academy members who recognize the quality of our programming," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Entertainment Studios.
  • RECIPE.TV programming is executive produced by Entertainment Studios' multiple Emmy Award-winning producer Lisa-Renee Ramirez.
  • Allen's Entertainment Studios won the Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Lifestyle Program" for its series "CARS.TV" in 2012.
  • Two other Entertainment Studios serieswere also nominated for Daytime Emmy Awards that year, both in the "Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program" category: "America's Court with Judge Ross" and "We the People with Gloria Allred."

Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Appoints Tom O'Brien As President Of The Weather Channel

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Prior to joining The Weather Channel, Tom was a corporate officer of the Nexstar Media Group.

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  • Prior to joining The Weather Channel, Tom was a corporate officer of the Nexstar Media Group.
  • "I have known and worked with Tom for 25 years, and he is a phenomenal addition to The Weather Channel and our Entertainment Studios family," saidByron Allen, Founder, Chairman, and CEO ofEntertainment Studios.
  • Entertainment Studios owns eight 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 160 million subscribers: THE WEATHER CHANNEL, PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, and JUSTICE CENTRAL.TV.
  • Powered by The Weather Channel andcontent partners, Local Now delivers real-time, hyper-local news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle information.

Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Announces Launch Of Free Ad-Supported Live Streaming Network: The Weather Channel En Español

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Monday, February 11, 2019

The Weather Channel en Espaol will launch in the first quarter of 2020, and will utilize the full resources of The Weather Channel -- the number one weather network in the country.The Weather Channel en Espaol will feature Spanish-speaking weather reporters and show hosts throughout the day on weekdays and weekends, with the weather reporters forecasting weather conditions in the U.S. and its territories such as Puerto Rico, and Mexico and Central America.

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  • The Weather Channel en Espaol will launch in the first quarter of 2020, and will utilize the full resources of The Weather Channel -- the number one weather network in the country.The Weather Channel en Espaol will feature Spanish-speaking weather reporters and show hosts throughout the day on weekdays and weekends, with the weather reporters forecasting weather conditions in the U.S. and its territories such as Puerto Rico, and Mexico and Central America.
  • In addition to covering the forecast from the studio, The Weather Channel en Espaol will have Spanish-speaking reporters located in the field during weather events.
  • Entertainment Studios owns eight 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 160 million subscribers: THE WEATHER CHANNEL, PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, and JUSTICE CENTRAL.TV.
  • Since its launch 37 years ago, The Weather Channel television network has become the top-rated and most widely distributed weather network in America.

Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Hires Ronnie Ng As Chief Financial Officer And Head Of Corporate Development

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Last month, Entertainment Studios announced it had secured $500 million in credit facilities for general business purposes: productions, co-productions, and acquisitions.

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  • Last month, Entertainment Studios announced it had secured $500 million in credit facilities for general business purposes: productions, co-productions, and acquisitions.
  • Ng reports directly to Entertainment Studios/Allen Media Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Byron Allen, and will work closely with Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Investment Officer, Eric Gould.
  • Ng comes directly to Entertainment Studios after five years at TCW Group, which has approximately $198 billion in assets under management.
  • "Ronnie Ng is an outstanding addition to our Entertainment Studios/Allen Media family," said Byron Allen, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Entertainment Studios/Allen Media.

DISH Launches Entertainment Studios' RECIPE.TV

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

RECIPE.TV is now available on DISH channel 284.DISH customers who are food and travel enthusiasts can now access RECIPE.TV and enjoy watching all their favorite famous chefs and enjoy the amazing recipes and delicious cuisine destinations all around the world.There are now several DISH packages carrying RECIPE.TV including: America's Top 120, America's Top 200, America's Top 250, America's Everything Pack, DISH Smart Pack, DISH Welcome, and DISH America.

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  • RECIPE.TV is now available on DISH channel 284.DISH customers who are food and travel enthusiasts can now access RECIPE.TV and enjoy watching all their favorite famous chefs and enjoy the amazing recipes and delicious cuisine destinations all around the world.There are now several DISH packages carrying RECIPE.TV including: America's Top 120, America's Top 200, America's Top 250, America's Everything Pack, DISH Smart Pack, DISH Welcome, and DISH America.
  • "America loves to watch step-by-step recipes," said Byron Allen, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Entertainment Studios.
  • RECIPE.TV programming is executive produced by Entertainment Studios' multiple Emmy Award-winning Producer Lisa-Renee Ramirez.
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