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

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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 .

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Netflix debuts highly anticipated sci-fi series "The Three-Body Problem" at SXSW

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

Echoing the experience of characters in the series, viewers watched as the mysterious Sophon, an avatar that appears in the show, spoke from the sky.

Key Points: 
  • Echoing the experience of characters in the series, viewers watched as the mysterious Sophon, an avatar that appears in the show, spoke from the sky.
  • The enduring allure of "The Three-Body Problem" underscores the fundamental questions about existence and inquiries into the human condition.
  • The entire eight-episode season of Netflix's "The Three-Body Problem" series will officially premiere on the platform on March 21.
  • Netflix previously released three trailers for the new series, each of which has garnered over ten million views on YouTube.

Bravo Multinational, Inc. Forges Ahead Into Streaming Entertainment Industry

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Friday, February 9, 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bravo Multinational, Inc. (OTC: BRVO) ($Bravo) (“Bravo” or the “Company”) announces it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire the assets of Streaming TVEE, Inc., thus solidifying its entry into the dynamic world of streaming.

Key Points: 
  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bravo Multinational, Inc. (OTC: BRVO) ($Bravo) (“Bravo” or the “Company”) announces it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire the assets of Streaming TVEE, Inc., thus solidifying its entry into the dynamic world of streaming.
  • “Fueling this transformative journey is a commitment to technical innovation, where state-of-the-art features and cutting-edge technology converge to create a seamless and immersive streaming experience.
  • Viewers can expect a user-friendly interface, enhanced streaming quality, and innovative features that elevate the entertainment quotient,” says Grant Cramer ( IMDb ), CEO of Bravo.
  • “This marks a pivotal moment for Bravo,” says COO of Bravo, Kayla Slick .

Riley Keough Receives the IMDb STARmeter Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival

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Saturday, January 20, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240120975907/en/
    Riley Keough Receives the IMDb “Fan Favorite” STARmeter Award, as Determined by IMDbPro Data on the Page Views of More Than 200 Million Monthly Visitors to IMDb (Photo: Business Wire)
    WHAT: IMDb ( www.imdb.com ), the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content, presented the IMDb “Fan Favorite” STARmeter Award to Riley Keough in the IMDb celebrity video studio (#IMDbStudio), located within Acura House of Energy at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
  • IMDb STARmeter Awards recognize the stars who are fan favorites on the IMDbPro STARmeter chart, which is determined by the page views of the more than 200 million unique monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.
  • In prior years, IMDb has presented STARmeter awards to Jennifer Connelly, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Braun, Mindy Kaling, Bill Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, and more at The Sundance Film Festival.
  • WHEN: Keough accepted the IMDb STARmeter Award on Friday, January 19, 2024 during a visit to the invitation-only IMDb celebrity portrait studio (#IMDbStudio), located within Acura House of Energy at the Sundance Film Festival.

IMDb Announces the Most Anticipated Movies of 2024

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

*Among the movies with planned releases in 2024, these 10 were consistently the most popular with IMDb users in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • *Among the movies with planned releases in 2024, these 10 were consistently the most popular with IMDb users in 2023.
  • This exclusive data is derived from the IMDbPro MOVIEmeter rankings, which are based on the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide and updated weekly throughout the year.
  • IMDb users can add these and other titles to their IMDb Watchlist , and get alerts when they become available.
  • Additional insight into trending movies, series, and celebrities, with rankings updated weekly, is available to IMDbPro members.

IMDb Announces the Top Films, Series, and Stars of 2023

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

IMDb ( www.imdb.com ), the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, today unveiled the top stars, movies, and series of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • IMDb ( www.imdb.com ), the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, today unveiled the top stars, movies, and series of 2023.
  • To continue helping entertainment fans discover what to watch, IMDb also announced the launch of its new Interests feature.
  • Available to IMDb app users starting today, this experience helps fans explore and find top trending movies and series from the genres they love most.
  • “Our lists of the most popular films, series, and stars reflect a year of truly outstanding stories and performances that delighted IMDb customers worldwide,” said Col Needham, founder and CEO of IMDb.

Emmy® Award-Winning Programming Executive, David McKillop, Joins Bravo Multinational's Advisory Board

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bravo Multinational, Inc. (OTC: BRVO)(“Bravo” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of David McKillop ( IMDb ) as the first member of its Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bravo Multinational, Inc. (OTC: BRVO)(“Bravo” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of David McKillop ( IMDb ) as the first member of its Advisory Board.
  • This pivotal move comes as the Company plans to develop and launch a new ad-based streaming platform, TVee NOW™.
  • McKillop brings immense value to Bravo, as he is known for imaginatively integrating new programming with online initiatives and developing new ways to expand niche audience brands across multiple platforms.
  • His decades of experience and creative prowess will significantly contribute to Bravo's strategic vision.

ReFrame and IMDbPro Award the ReFrame Stamp for Gender-Balanced Hiring to 94 of the 200 Most Popular TV and Streaming Series of 2022-23, including Emmy Nominees Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Yellowjackets, and Wednesday

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The 94 awardees represent 47% of the 200 most popular scripted series, which is equivalent to the 2021-22 season results.

Key Points: 
  • The 94 awardees represent 47% of the 200 most popular scripted series, which is equivalent to the 2021-22 season results.
  • For the second consecutive year, the majority of Emmy Nominees for Outstanding Comedy Series received the Stamp.
  • IMDbPro rankings are based on the actual page views of the more than 200 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.
  • ReFrame encourages all scripted productions to implement equitable hiring practices and apply to earn the ReFrame Stamp year-round.

Diablo® IV Crosses $666 Million Sell-Through within Five Days of Launch, Setting New Blizzard All-Time Record

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Diablo IV had the best-selling opening in Blizzard’s history, crossing an auspicious $666 million in global sell-through in the first five days following its June 6 launch*.

Key Points: 
  • Diablo IV had the best-selling opening in Blizzard’s history, crossing an auspicious $666 million in global sell-through in the first five days following its June 6 launch*.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230612864402/en/
    The heroes of Sanctuary, the world in which Diablo is set, have already played more than 276 million hours, or more than 30,000 years.
  • “On behalf of Blizzard, we want to thank the millions of players around the world who are immersing themselves in Diablo IV,” said Mike Ybarra, President of Blizzard Entertainment.
  • * Fastest selling based on both units and dollars sold through on all platforms through the first five days after launch (through June 10, 2023 for Diablo IV).

Canada should look to its past and Europe for guidance on media policy — but not south

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

Seventy years ago, Canadian leaders turned away from the British model of media policy that rejected advertising-supported private broadcasting.

Key Points: 
  • Seventy years ago, Canadian leaders turned away from the British model of media policy that rejected advertising-supported private broadcasting.
  • While it’s gone well for a few private corporations, it hasn’t benefited the Canadian public.

Aird Commission findings

    • In 1928, the Royal Commission on Radio Broadcasting, also known as the Aird Commission, was created to consider alternative models for the future of Canadian broadcasting.
    • The Aird Commission found much to be alarmed about regarding radio.
    • As a result of its research, the Aird Commission proposed a publicly owned corporation not unlike the British Broadcasting Corporation (the BBC).

Creation of the CBC/Radio-Canada

    • Bennett proclaimed:
      “This country must be assured of complete Canadian control of broadcasting from Canadian sources.
    • Canada’s vast territory and multilingual character made the CBC one of the world’s most far-reaching and complex public broadcasters.
    • Yet the Aird Commission recommendation that private broadcasting should be fully replaced by public broadcasting never happened.

Cuts to the CBC

    • In 1984, the Conservative government of Brian Mulroney made significant cuts to the CBC, and those cuts increased under the Liberal government of Jean Chrétien.
    • Budget cuts to the CBC, often fuelled by partisan politics, have wrought havoc.
    • In 1990, because of further budget cuts, CBC closed down the station’s news department, spurring street protests from thousands of Windsor citizens.
    • A “Save Our Station” committee was formed to pressure both CBC and the Canadian government to preserve the Windsor operation.

The European way

    • A recent study by the European Broadcasting Union shows a strong correlation between a country’s democratic well-being and robust public service media, including online media.
    • Social media policy in the United States has generated echo chambers of misinformation and conspiracy and has certainly not curtailed the erosion of civic knowledge.
    • U.S.-based, advertising-driven social media sites designed to stoke outrage are not creating more informed Canadians.
    • Read more:
      Canada’s legal disinformation pandemic is exposed by the 'freedom convoy'

Looking ahead

    • The future of advertising-driven media does not bode well for democracy.
    • Even Silicon Valley leaders are warning against a laissez-faire U.S. policy approach in terms of generative artificial intelligence/large language models like ChatGPT.
    • The American threat to Canada continues not because of U.S. power, but because Canadian leaders have not put in place policies to foster and protect Canadian democracy.