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PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) Acquires Exclusive Rights to Jackie Schimmel's The Bitch Bible Podcast, Further Strengthening PodcastOne’s Thriving Network of Female Focused Programming

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Monday, March 4, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC), a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), which owns ~73% of the PODC outstanding common stock, announced today that it has acquired the exclusive sales and distribution rights to Jackie Schimmel’s The Bitch Bible Podcast. This acquisition allows the podcast to immediately become a cornerstone of PodcastOne’s flourishing and growing network of programming for women.

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  • This acquisition allows the podcast to immediately become a cornerstone of PodcastOne’s flourishing and growing network of programming for women.
  • As part of the newly announced partnership, Schimmel will begin to create video elements as a companion to her audio-based podcast.
  • “PodcastOne is thrilled to welcome Jackie and The Bitch Bible to the network.
  • PodcastOne shows are available through PodcastOne , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon and wherever podcasts are heard.

GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024 WILL BE FRAMED BY ONE OF TELEVISION'S MOST ICONIC LATINO FACES

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Media announced it has signed Emmy® Award winning host and actor, Mario Lopez to a multi-picture, multi-year deal to star in content across the company's vast media portfolio which includes linear networks Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, Great American Pure Flix, Great American Adventures, and digital channel, Great American Faith & Home, with a focus to showcase diverse talent in front of the camera. Broader terms of the deal are not disclosed.

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  • GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA SIGNS EMMY® AWARD WINNING HOST AND ACTOR, MARIO LOPEZ TO MULTI-PICTURE, MULTI-YEAR DEAL TO SHOWCASE DIVERSE TALENT
    NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Media announced it has signed Emmy® Award winning host and actor, Mario Lopez to a multi-picture, multi-year deal to star in content across the company's vast media portfolio which includes linear networks Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, Great American Pure Flix, Great American Adventures, and digital channel, Great American Faith & Home, with a focus to showcase diverse talent in front of the camera.
  • Lopez will be a major part of Great American Christmas 2024, starring in content for Great American Family where he joins a family of iconic TV stars who have made Great American Christmas a leader in original Christmas content.
  • Great American Christmas 2024 returns in October.
  • "Mario Lopez has entertained millions of people for almost four decades," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media.

LIONSGATE STUDIOS TO LAUNCH AS A SEPARATELY TRADED PUBLIC COMPANY

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Friday, December 22, 2023

The transaction values Lionsgate Studios at an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion.

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  • The transaction values Lionsgate Studios at an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion.
  • Lionsgate Studios does not include the STARZ platform, which will continue to be wholly owned by Lionsgate.
  • Common shares of Lionsgate Studios will trade separately from Lionsgate's Class A (LGF.A) and Class B (LGF.B) common shares as a single class of stock.
  • Upon closing of the transaction, it is expected that Lionsgate shareholders will indirectly own an approximately 87.3% stake in Lionsgate Studios, while Screaming Eagle public shareholders, founders and PIPE investors will own approximately 5.7%, 0.7% and 6.3% of Lionsgate Studios, respectively.

LIONSGATE STUDIOS TO LAUNCH AS A SEPARATELY TRADED PUBLIC COMPANY

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 22, 2023

The transaction values Lionsgate Studios at an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion.

Key Points: 
  • The transaction values Lionsgate Studios at an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion.
  • Lionsgate Studios does not include the STARZ platform, which will continue to be wholly owned by Lionsgate.
  • Common shares of Lionsgate Studios will trade separately from Lionsgate's Class A (LGF.A) and Class B (LGF.B) common shares as a single class of stock.
  • Upon closing of the transaction, it is expected that Lionsgate shareholders will indirectly own an approximately 87.3% stake in Lionsgate Studios, while Screaming Eagle public shareholders, founders and PIPE investors will own approximately 5.7%, 0.7% and 6.3% of Lionsgate Studios, respectively.

Mindy Kaling, Amazon Publishing, and Amazon Studios Announce Mindy’s Book Studio and First-Look Deal, a New Home for Dynamic Storytelling

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

(NASDAQ:AMZN)Mindy Kaling, Amazon Publishing, and Amazon Studios announced today the launch of Mindys Book Studio, a boutique story studio that will publish books selected by Kaling from emerging and established diverse voices.

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  • (NASDAQ:AMZN)Mindy Kaling, Amazon Publishing, and Amazon Studios announced today the launch of Mindys Book Studio, a boutique story studio that will publish books selected by Kaling from emerging and established diverse voices.
  • Im passionate about bringing unique stories to readers and viewers, and I cant wait to help discover and support talented new voices through Mindys Book Studio.
  • We are delighted to work with Mindy and Amazon Studios on Amazons first-ever book studio, said Julia Sommerfeld, publisher of Amazon Publishing.
  • In 2023, Amazon Publishing will also publish Kalings debut novel, a comedic and twisty page-turner under Mindys Book Studio.

WarnerMedia Kids & Family Greenlights new Degrassi Series and Picks Up Degrassi: The Next Generation Library for HBO Max

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Eric Ellenbogen, CEO of WildBrain, said: "I'm delighted that our first-ever commission from HBO Max is for Degrassi, a truly venerable franchise with a highly devoted and passionate audience.

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  • Eric Ellenbogen, CEO of WildBrain, said: "I'm delighted that our first-ever commission from HBO Max is for Degrassi, a truly venerable franchise with a highly devoted and passionate audience.
  • This is yet another evergreen property from our vast IP library that we are reviving with a fresh vision and creative-first approach."
  • We're delighted to be partnering with HBO Max to deliver this new vision to fans and extend Degrassi's legacy."
  • WildBrain's newest series for the brand, titled Degrassi, is set to launch in the US with 10 one-hour episodes on HBO Max in 2023.

Paley Front Row presented by Citi: Never Have I Ever

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

This Paley Front Row presented by Citi program, sponsored by Verizon,releases on the Paley Center's dedicated channel on Verizon Media's Yahoo Entertainment on Tuesday, August 24, at 10:00 am ET/7:00 am PT.

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  • This Paley Front Row presented by Citi program, sponsored by Verizon,releases on the Paley Center's dedicated channel on Verizon Media's Yahoo Entertainment on Tuesday, August 24, at 10:00 am ET/7:00 am PT.
  • "We're thrilled to share with fans this special, inside look at the hit show Never Have I Ever on Paley Front Row presented by Citi," said Diane Lewis, the Paley Center's Chief Programming Officer and Executive Vice President.
  • "Never Have I Ever is a coming-of-age story that boldly breaks stereotypes and brings the representation of Indian Americans to life.
  • Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry.

Overtime To Invest Millions in New College Athlete Creator Studio

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

NEW YORK , Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Overtime, the leading brand for the next generation of sports fans, announced today the launch of its new million dollar college athlete creator studio.

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  • NEW YORK , Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Overtime, the leading brand for the next generation of sports fans, announced today the launch of its new million dollar college athlete creator studio.
  • The content studio will help college athletes participate in the creator economy, growing their individual brand on social media through custom content creation including short form and long form video series and podcasts, apparel, and brand sponsorship opportunities.
  • Additionally, the company is already in talks with over a dozen other high profile college athletes around creator based content.
  • Overtime is the first to support athletes by offering a chance to monetize from being a creator."

High Profile Comedy Girls5eva Takes the Stage Exclusively on W Network June 3

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Friday, April 30, 2021

This Spring, W Network is shining a spotlight on the new Peacock Original comedy series, Girls5eva, making its headlining network debut with back-to-back episodes on Thursday, June 3 at 9 and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.

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  • This Spring, W Network is shining a spotlight on the new Peacock Original comedy series, Girls5eva, making its headlining network debut with back-to-back episodes on Thursday, June 3 at 9 and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.
  • The series will also stream live and on demand on STACKTV and the Global TV App with two episodes rolling out weekly.\nPop-culture infused Girls5eva is a hilarious comeback story about a one-hit wonder girl group from the '90's.
  • When they get sampled by a young rapper, its members reunite to give their pop star dreams one more shot.
  • Jeff Richmond, Tina Fey (Little Stranger, Inc.), Robert Carlock (Bevel Gears), David Miner (3 Arts Entertainment), and Eric Gurian (Little Stranger) also serve as executive producers.