Film & Motion Pictures

JPMorgan Chase Announces Partnership with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Arts, Museums, Professional Services, Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Finance, Banking, FDIC, Entertainment Industries, History, Film, Trustee, Bill Kramer (executive), JPMorgan Chase, Partnership, Film industry

JPMorgan Chase has announced a significant partnership with the Academy Museum.

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  • JPMorgan Chase has announced a significant partnership with the Academy Museum.
  • JPMorgan Chase will also sponsor a select number of community related events at the museum.
  • For nearly a century, JPMorgan Chase and its predecessor institutions have cultivated a relationship with the entertainment and media industry.
  • We are thrilled the Academy Museum partnership with JPMorgan Chase will continue to amplify the important work we do in the cultural space of Los Angeles,” said Amy Homma, Chief Audience Officer, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors Elects Sonia Jain to Serve as a Director of the Company, Effective March 1, 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and in the world, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has elected Sonia Jain to the AMC Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024.

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  • AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and in the world, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has elected Sonia Jain to the AMC Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024.
  • Jain brings to the Board extensive financial and accounting experience, including as a chief financial officer (CFO) of a publicly traded company.
  • Prior to her initial tenure at Cars.com Inc., Jain served as CFO of Redbox Automated Retail LLC from September 2016 to June 2020.
  • AMC Chairman of the Board and CEO Adam Aron commented:
    “It’s a privilege to welcome Sonia Jain as a new Director on AMC’s Board.

Room to Read Partners with Warner Bros. Discovery to Premiere She Creates Change, Award-Winning Film Series Promoting Gender Equality Released in Honor of International Women’s Day

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Discovery for the premiere of She Creates Change , the first nonprofit-led animation and live action film project to promote gender equality through the stories of young women around the world.

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  • Discovery for the premiere of She Creates Change , the first nonprofit-led animation and live action film project to promote gender equality through the stories of young women around the world.
  • Discovery for the premiere of She Creates Change, the first nonprofit-led animation and live action film project to promote gender equality through the stories of young women around the world.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    In celebration of International Women’s Day, the film series will premiere on Friday March 8, 15 and 22 to audiences in Asia.
  • The series will premiere as a feature length film as an official selection of the SXSW EDU Film Program on March 5, 2024.

Calvin Klein Fragrances announces Idris and Sabrina Elba as the face of new Calvin Klein ETERNITY AROMATIC ESSENCE fragrance campaign

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Cosmetics, Entertainment, Retail, Luxury, Consumer, Film & Motion Pictures, Hispanic, MEN, Multimedia, WOMEN, Panzer corps, Digital, Coty Inc., FKA, Heart, Silver, Face, COTY, Perfume

Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), and Calvin Klein Fragrances, a division of Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY), today unveil actor and musician Idris Elba and his wife, model and human rights activist Sabrina Elba as the faces of Calvin Klein ETERNITY AROMATIC ESSENCE, the newest addition to the ETERNITY fragrance portfolio.

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  • Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), and Calvin Klein Fragrances, a division of Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY), today unveil actor and musician Idris Elba and his wife, model and human rights activist Sabrina Elba as the faces of Calvin Klein ETERNITY AROMATIC ESSENCE, the newest addition to the ETERNITY fragrance portfolio.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240301420936/en/
    Calvin Klein Fragrances announces Idris and Sabrina Elba as the face of new Calvin Klein ETERNITY AROMATIC ESSENCE fragrance campaign (Photo: Business Wire)
    Shot by Mert Alas, the campaign offers a fresh and impactful take on ETERNITY’s timeless dream of eternal love, capturing Idris and Sabrina in moments of intimacy set to a bespoke cover of “Fever” by FKA twigs.
  • CALVIN KLEIN ETERNITY AROMATIC ESSENCE FOR MEN and FOR WOMEN are elevated and bold aromatic fragrances, connected by a unique coconut note.
  • ETERNITY AROMATIC ESSENCE FOR MEN is a highly contrasted aromatic gourmand, crafted by principal perfumers Daphné Bugey and Frank Voelkl of Firmenich.

Disguise Debuts the Power of Virtual Production Live at SXSW for Brands, Artists and Filmmakers

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Consumer Electronics, Technology, Online, Events, Concerts, Other Entertainment, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Music, Entertainment, Venture Capital, General Entertainment, Marketing, Advertising, Media, Communications, Professional Services, Audio, Video, Software, Influencer, Networks, Hardware, SXSW, Renaissance Hotels, Social media, AI, International trade, House music, Chrome, Sport, Princess, SoFi Stadium, Business, Creativity, Amazon, Taste, Los Angeles Rams, LED, Partnership, Nightclub

“Disguise sits at the intersection between technological innovation and creative storytelling — unleashing game-changing possibilities for immersive experiences and entertainment.

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  • “Disguise sits at the intersection between technological innovation and creative storytelling — unleashing game-changing possibilities for immersive experiences and entertainment.
  • “Virtual Production Accelerator: Advertising Production Special.” A free Virtual Production Accelerator training course on Sunday at 14:30pm.
  • Taught by Disguise experts, this course will take attendees through the benefits of using virtual production for commercials and how the technology can be used in practice.
  • Visit Disguise’s virtual production studio at UK House at Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel located at 701 E 11th St.

The Pride of Hunan Cuisine Season 3 Debuts at New York Times Square, Interpreting the "Hunan Flavor" Culinary Culture Amidst Vibrant Atmosphere

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Other Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, TV and Radio, Online, General Entertainment, Food, Beverage, Retail, Entertainment, TVB Jade, Weibo, CCTV, Multimedia, Culture, StarHub, Mango TV, Hunan Broadcasting System, Hunan cuisine, StarHub TV, Season, People's, Sound, Humanities

The video showcased the distinctive dialect of Hunan, China, alongside a delectable array of Hunan cuisine, embodying the unique charm and cultural confidence of "Chinese Hunan cuisine."

Key Points: 
  • The video showcased the distinctive dialect of Hunan, China, alongside a delectable array of Hunan cuisine, embodying the unique charm and cultural confidence of "Chinese Hunan cuisine."
  • The third season of "The Pride of Hunan Cuisine" continues to paint a picture of Hunan cuisine going global, narrating the diverse Hunan cuisine legends of Hunanese individuals in various corners of the world.
  • The program has become a new model for the international dissemination of Chinese Hunan cuisine culture, demonstrating the strong confidence and profound foundation that Hunan culture has given to the Hunan cuisine industry.
  • In the future, "The Pride of Hunan Cuisine" will continue to uphold a stance of cultural confidence, leading the dissemination of Hunan cuisine and Hunan culture, helping Hunan cuisine shine with new brilliance, and portraying a vivid picture of Hunan cuisine culture and humanistic sentiment in the global dissemination.

ReFrame and IMDbPro Award the ReFrame Stamp to 29 Feature Films Released in 2023

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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The findings of the 2023 ReFrame Report, which examines hiring across key roles on all 100 films based on IMDbPro data, can be viewed HERE .

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  • The findings of the 2023 ReFrame Report, which examines hiring across key roles on all 100 films based on IMDbPro data, can be viewed HERE .
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Since 2020, the number of films in the annual Top 100 that qualify for the ReFrame Stamp has not increased.
  • 29 of the analyzed films were exclusively released to streaming services, and 11 of these earned the Stamp (37.9%).
  • To award the Stamp, ReFrame reviews cast and crew data for all eligible films on the IMDbPro list of the 100 most popular films of 2023.

Reliance and Disney Announce Strategic Joint Venture to Bring Together the Most Compelling and Engaging Entertainment Brands in India

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Entertainment, Technology, Film & Motion Pictures, TV and Radio, Mobile Entertainment, Telecommunications, Licensing (Entertainment), Bodhi, Slate, Viacom, Television, Disney Star, AZB, Star Sports, Covington & Burling, Fairness opinion, Digital, Sport, Chairperson, Khaitan & Co, Reliance Industries, StarPlus, Digital India, RIL, JV, Ernst & Young, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, BDO, HSBC, Film industry

Post completion of the above steps, the JV will be controlled by RIL and owned 16.34% by RIL, 46.82% by Viacom18 and 36.84% by Disney.

Key Points: 
  • Post completion of the above steps, the JV will be controlled by RIL and owned 16.34% by RIL, 46.82% by Viacom18 and 36.84% by Disney.
  • Disney may also contribute certain additional media assets to the JV, subject to regulatory and third-party approvals.
  • The JV will be one of the leading TV and digital streaming platforms for entertainment and sports content in India, bringing together iconic media assets across entertainment (e.g.
  • Cleary Gottlieb served as lead outside counsel to Disney and Covington & Burling and AZB served as legal counsels to Disney on the transaction.

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Film & Motion Pictures, Entertainment, AMC, Multimedia, Webcast

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) (“AMC” or “the Company”) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, which have been posted to the Investor Relations section of AMC’s website at https://investor.amctheatres.com/ .

Key Points: 
  • AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) (“AMC” or “the Company”) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, which have been posted to the Investor Relations section of AMC’s website at https://investor.amctheatres.com/ .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228634681/en/
    The Company will host a live webcast for investors and other interested parties on February 28, 2024, at 4:00 PM CT/5:00 PM ET.
  • The live webcast can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of AMC’s website at https://investor.amctheatres.com/ .
  • An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website after the webcast for a limited time.

The Marcus Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended December 28, 2023.

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  • The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended December 28, 2023.
  • Net loss per diluted common share attributable to The Marcus Corporation was $0.05 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, compared to a net loss per diluted common share attributable to The Marcus Corporation of $0.30 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
  • Net earnings attributable to The Marcus Corporation was $14.8 million for fiscal 2023, compared to net loss attributable to The Marcus Corporation of $12.0 million for fiscal 2022.
  • Same store admission revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 increased 4.1% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.