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  • Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch sports streaming platform in the fall
This Sept. 16, 2013, file photo shows the ESPN logo prior to an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Cincinnati. ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 to launch a sports streaming platform in the fall that will include offerings from at least 15 networks and all four major professional sports leagues. (AP Photo/David Kohl, File)
By Joe Reedy

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans on Tuesday to launch a sports streaming platform in the fall that will include offerings from at least 15 networks and all four major professional sports leagues.

A one-stop app to view most sports should be a welcome sight for fans, who continue to navigate rising costs by subscribing to multiple services.

Kevin Krim, the president and CEO of the ad measurement firm EDO, compared the three companies teaming up for sports like what some networks did when Hulu started in 2008.

"My sense is knowing the cast of characters, they're looking at the original Hulu concept and thinking, 'Well, that worked out really well for us.' So let's do that again. But for live sports streaming," he said.

The three companies will each share one-third ownership in the joint venture. A name for the service and pricing will be announced at a later date.

"This new sports service exemplifies More

  • Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
VCCP US Names Kenny Lloyd Its First-Ever Director of Culture and Innovation
Kenny Lloyd
NEW YORK -- 

Creative agency VCCP US has promoted Kenny Lloyd to its first-ever director of culture and innovation. Based in New York, Lloyd will report to global chief strategy officer Jonny Shaw.

Lloyd steps into this brand new position at the global agency after most recently serving as strategy director for VCCP US on the heels of branding and creative roles at Tiffany & Co. and Apple. During his tenure with VCCP US, he has helped brands including White Claw, Nutribullet, and Tate’s Bake Shop through his sharp strategic perspective. Now, Lloyd will help take VCCP and its stable of clients to new places by connecting with individuals, organizations, and partners from the world of culture. He also will identify innovation opportunities to ignite new creative possibilities that grow VCCP’s clients’ businesses, while building a culture and innovation mindset internally.

“Kenny has an eye for culturally resonant creativity, something that became More

  • Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
Actor Gina Carano sues Lucasfilm and Disney over her firing from "The Mandalorian"
This Oct. 19, 2019, file photo shows Gina Carano at the Disney Plus launch event promoting "The Mandalorian" at the London West Hollywood hotel in West Hollywood, Calif. Carano on Tuesday sued Lucasfilm and its parent The Walt Disney Co. over her 2021 firing from “The Mandalorian,” saying she was let go for expressing right-wing views on social media. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File)
By Andrew Dalton, Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- 

Actor Gina Carano on Tuesday sued Lucasfilm and its parent The Walt Disney Co. over her 2021 firing from " The Mandalorian," saying she was let go for expressing right-wing views on social media.

The lawsuit Carano filed with help from X, formerly Twitter, in federal court in California alleges her wrongful termination from the " Star Wars " galaxy Disney+ streaming series after two seasons over a post likening the treatment of American conservatives to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany.

"A short time ago in a galaxy not so far away, Defendants made it clear that only one orthodoxy in thought, speech, or action was acceptable in their empire, and that those who dared to question or failed to fully comply would not be tolerated," the lawsuit opens. "Carano was terminated from her role as swiftly as her character's peaceful home planet of Alderaan had been destroyed by the Death Star."

The lawsuit alleges she was fired because she More

  • Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
Crewmember dies in accident on set of Marvel's "Wonder Man"
A Marvel Studios logo is shown during the Walt Disney Studios presentation at CinemaCon 2023, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) at Caesars Palace, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Las Vegas. A crewmember who was working on the Marvel Studios series “Wonder Man” has died following an accident on set. The trade publication Deadline reports that the man was a rigger who fell from the rafters Tuesday morning, Feb. 6, 2024, at CBS Radford Studios in Studio City, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
STUDIO CITY, Calif. (AP) -- 

A crewmember who was working on the Marvel Studios series "Wonder Man" died following an accident on set Tuesday morning at CBS Radford Studios in Studio City.

The man, whose name was not made public, was a rigger who fell from the rafters, according to the trade publication Deadline, which first reported the news.

"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident," a Marvel spokesperson said in a statement.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, will be the investigating body.

Matthew D. Loeb, president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, said the labor union was shocked and saddened.

"We are working to support our member's family, and his fellow members and colleagues," Loeb said in a statement. "Safety on set is our highest priority and we will assist Cal/OSHA in More

  • Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
Promax becomes The Global Entertainment Marketing Academy of Arts & Sciences
LOS ANGELES -- 

Promax, the member association for the global entertainment marketing profession, has made a major organizational evolution with a transition into a tiered academy membership model, an expansion into the film, music, sports and gaming industries, a new and dynamic visual identity, and a new name: The Global Entertainment Marketing Academy of Arts & Sciences (G.E.M.A). 

Over the last six decades, Promax has recognized and celebrated unparalleled excellence in TV and streaming--spotlighting the brilliance and breakthroughs of thousands of individuals working at the world’s leading media brands, marketing, and creative agencies. Now under the G.E.M.A. banner, it will spread its wings. As part of the rebrand, the Promax Awards that has long represented the pinnacle of achievement in entertainment marketing will be renamed the Global Entertainment Marketing Awards with new award categories set to be revealed in the coming weeks. 

The new More

  • Monday, Feb. 5, 2024
Ratings for the Grammy Awards hit a sweet note as almost 17 million tune in, up 34% from 2023
Fantasia Barrino performs a tribute to Tina Turner during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
By Mark Kennedy, Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- 

An average of 16.9 million viewers tuned in to see performances by Miley Cyrus and Billie Eilish and watch Taylor Swift make history at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, the largest audience for the telecast in four years and another consecutive annual increase for a show that is recovering from its pandemic declines.

Ratings were up 34% on Sunday across CBS, Paramount+ and other digital platforms from last year, and with delayed watching included was expected to amass over 17 million viewers. The telecast peaked with 18.25 million viewers during the In-Memoriam segment, with performances by Stevie Wonder, Annie Lennox, Jon Batiste and Fantasia Barrino.

The numbers Sunday easily beat the 12.4 million people who tuned in to watch Harry Styles, Lizzo and Bad Bunny perform during the show in 2023, along with a tribute to 50 years of rap history.

That's another year of growth seen under host Trevor Noah, who has hosted since 2021. Live More

  • Monday, Feb. 5, 2024
Disney wants trade secrets kept confidential in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees
Minnie and Mickey Mouse perform for guests during a musical show in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, July 14, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
By Mike Schneider
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- 

Disney wants to keep confidential any proprietary information or trade secrets that comes out of its state court fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees over who controls the governing district at Walt Disney World.

The entertainment giant asked a state court judge on Friday for a protective order allowing it to designate documents and depositions as confidential and requiring parties handling them to sign a nondisclosure agreement.

The litigation is likely going to involve the disclosure of trade secrets, as well as technical, financial and personal information, which could result in "significant harm" if they are made public, Disney said in its request. The request was unopposed by the DeSantis appointees.

Disney supporters had run the district, which provides municipal services such as firefighting, planning and mosquito control, for more than five decades after the Legislature created it in 1967. But legislation passed by the More

  • Monday, Feb. 5, 2024
Snapchat owner is laying off about 10% of its global workforce
The icon for instant messaging app Snapchat is seen on a smartphone, Feb. 28, 2023, in Marple Township, Pa. The owner of Snapchat is cutting approximately 10% of its worldwide workforce, or about 528 employees, just the latest tech company to announce layoffs. Snap Inc. said in a regulatory filing that it currently estimates $55 million to $75 million in charges, mostly for severance and related costs. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
By Michelle Chapman

The owner of Snapchat is cutting approximately 10% of its worldwide workforce, or about 530 employees, the latest tech company to announce layoffs.

Snap Inc. said in a regulatory filing that it currently estimates $55 million to $75 million in charges, mostly for severance and related costs. It expects the majority of the costs to be incurred in the first quarter.

This isn't the first time Snap has eliminated jobs. The Santa Monica, California-based company announced in August 2022 that it planned to cut about 20% of its global workforce. In the third quarter of 2023, it began winding down its AR Enterprise business, which included reducing its global employee headcount by approximately 3%, according to a regulatory filing.

There are 406 million daily average users that use Snapchat every day, on avarege, according to Snap's website. It has more than 5 million Snapchat+ subscribers.

Snap is among several in the tech industry More

  • Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024
Martin Lawrence shows off his strength in new Super Bowl commercial with Shannon Sharpe
Martin Lawrence speaks during a star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in his honor in Los Angeles on April 20, 2023. Lawrence will star starred alongside Hall of Fame football player Shannon Sharpe in a Super Bowl commercial. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- 

Martin Lawrence has kept busy: The actor-comedian readies for his new "Bad Boys" film with Will Smith this summer, recently joined his "Martin" cast members during the Emmys and stars alongside Hall of Fame football player Shannon Sharpe in a new Super Bowl commercial.

In the commercial, Lawrence and Sharpe pair up for a friendly game of golf — until their cart rolls into a pond. That's when Lawrence shows off his strength to the muscle-bound, retired NFL player who watches in awe as the comedian walks into the pond, picks up the cart and carries it out.

Lawrence, 58, enjoyed seeing his digitally-enhanced brawn in the ad.

"It was cool to hook up with Shannon and sort of switch roles in the muscle area," said Lawrence about the 30-second Oikos yogurt commercial. He'll be waiting to see his first Super Bowl commercial appearance from his home when the Kansas City Chiefs face the San Francisco 49ers in the championship game on Feb. 11 More

  • Friday, Feb. 2, 2024
Sam Waterston to leave "Law & Order" later this month after 400 episodes
Actor Sam Waterston attends the NBCUniversal "Law & Order" press junket in New York on Feb. 16, 2022. Waterston, who has played the spiky, non-nonsense district attorney on “Law & Order” since the mid-1990s, is stepping down. The last episode for Waterston’s Jack McCoy will be Feb. 22, NBC said Friday. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
By Mark Kennedy, Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- 

Sam Waterston, who has played the spiky, no-nonsense district attorney on "Law & Order" since the mid-1990s, is stepping down from his legal perch.

The last episode for Waterston's Jack McCoy will be Feb. 22, NBC said Friday. He has been in more than 400 episodes of the police drama, earning a SAG Award and Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for the role.

"The time has come for me to move on and take Jack McCoy with me," Waterston said in a statement. "There's sadness in leaving, but I'm just too curious about what's next. An actor doesn't want to let himself get too comfortable."

Tony Goldwyn, who starred in "Scandal" and the 1990 film "Ghost," has been cast as the new district attorney.

McCoy and the prosecutors would take up the legal case once the New York City detectives were finished investigating a crime, representing, as the narrator says, "two separate yet equally important groups."

McCoy was a brilliant, More

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