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  • Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2016
Autumn Productions, VRWerx to release "Jesus VR" film
This undated photo provided by Autumn VR Inc. and VRWERX, LLC, shows a production still from "Jesus VR - The Story of Christ." (Autumn VR Inc. and VRWERX, LLC via AP)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- 

The story of Jesus Christ is coming to virtual reality for the first time.

Autumn Productions and VRWerx announced plans Wednesday to release the live-action film "Jesus VR — The Story of Christ" on all major VR platforms this Christmas.

The 90-minute movie will depict such events as Jesus' birth, baptism, crucifixion and resurrection in 360 degrees. "Jesus VR" was filmed in 4K resolution on location in Matera, Italy.

The movie will be available for rent or purchase for VR systems such as Samsung Gear, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR and HTC Vive

The film is directed by David Hansen and stars Tim Fellingham as Jesus. "The Passion of the Christ" executive producer Enzo Sisti is among the producers.

VRWerx previously created a VR game based on the "Paranormal Activity" film franchise.

  • Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2016
Media use in America up a full hour over just last year 
In this July 11, 2014, file photo, a pedestrian views his smartphone as he crosses South Broad Street in Philadelphia. The typical American adult during the first three months of 2016 is spending a staggering one hour a day more using media than just last year, with smartphones primarily accounting for the increase. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
By David Bauder, Television Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- 

The typical American adult is using media for a full hour a day more than just last year, with smartphones accounting for most of the increase.

People spent an average of 10 hours, 39 minutes each day with smartphones, tablets, TV, radio, computers and video games during the first three months of 2016, according to a Nielsen company study released this week. It was nine hours, 39 minutes during the same period in 2015.

Even these numbers are probably underestimated, since while Nielsen measures the amount of time spent online on smartphones, it doesn't count texting, taking selfies or talking on the phone.

Most Americans can sense the increase anecdotally given the ubiquity of smartphones. People stare at screens while waiting in line for fast food, riding in elevators or walking down the street. Retail outlets post signs pleading that phones be turned off. People check messages in bed before falling asleep, and reach for the More

  • Tuesday, Jun. 28, 2016
NBCUniversal to provide record 6,755 hours from Rio Olympics 
This Aug. 9, 2012 file photo shows United States goalkeeper Hope Solo celebrating with teammates after winning the gold medal match against Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.(AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) -- 

NBCUniversal's TV and digital networks will show a record 6,755 hours of action during this summer's Rio Olympics.

The previous high was 5,535 hours from the 2012 London Games.

The main NBC network will broadcast more than 260 hours, including the opening and closing ceremonies and extensive coverage of swimming, gymnastics and track and field, the company said Tuesday.

Rio is just one hour ahead of the United States' Eastern time zone. The last Summer Games held in a time zone close to that of the U.S. was the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, when NBC was the only network airing events. It showed just 171 hours.

There will be a total of 2,084 hours televised across 11 NBCU networks this August, including two specialty channels for basketball and soccer.

Another 4,500 hours or so will be streamed live. This is the third straight Olympics that NBC will stream every event live.

NBC also plans to distribute 4K Ultra HD More

  • Tuesday, Jun. 28, 2016
Nestle taps new CEO with health care industry background 
The June 1, 2015 file photo shows Ulf Schneider, chairman of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA, in Leipzig, Germany. On Monday, June 27, 2016 the Nestle board decided to appoint Schneider as the new Nestle CEO. (Peter Endig/dpa via AP, file)
GENEVA (AP) -- 

Nestle has selected health care executive Ulf Mark Schneider as its new CEO, the first chief executive brought in from outside the company since 1922 as the food and drinks giant seeks to evolve into a nutrition, health and wellness business.

The company based in Vevey, Switzerland, announced late Monday that Schneider, a 50-year-old German and American dual national, will succeed current CEO Paul Bulcke starting Jan. 1. Schneider has headed health care giant Fresenius Group since 2003.

Bulcke is taking over as non-executive chairman from Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, who is retiring after 50 years with the company known for its eponymous chocolates as well as bottled water, Dreyer's ice cream, Gerber baby food and Lean Cuisine frozen meals.

Brabeck-Letmathe noted the transition amid an "increasingly difficult external environment" for Nestle, which reported a 37 percent drop in net profit last year due to a stronger Swiss franc and one- More

  • Tuesday, Jun. 28, 2016
Hulu renews "Casual," sets first-look TV deal with Jason Reitman 
A scene from "Casual" (photo courtesy of Hulu)
LOS ANGELES -- 

Golden Globe-nominated Hulu Original series Casual has been picked up for a third season with a 13-episode order for 2017. From Oscar-nominated director Jason Reitman and creator Zander Lehmann, the Lionsgate Television comedy just premiered its second season to critical acclaim earlier this month. 
 
Additionally Reitman has signed a first look deal with Hulu for all television related projects. This is Hulu’s first development deal of this kind.

The third season of Casual will join Hulu’s growing library of premium original programming, including:

•The Path, a drama series from Jessica Goldberg and Jason Katims’ True Jack Productions starring Aaron Paul, Michelle Monaghan and Hugh Dancy. Currently in production for season two.

•The Mindy Project, a comedy series from Mindy Kaling. Season five premieres this fall.

•Difficult People, produced by Amy Poehler starring Julie Klausner More

  • Monday, Jun. 27, 2016
Kelly Paige named president of Film Florida
Kelly Paige
SARASOTA, Fla. -- 

Kelly Paige, owner of Level Talent Group in Tampa, has been named president of Film Florida, a not-for-profit entertainment production association that serves a leadership role in Florida’s film, TV, production and digital media industry by representing all aspects of the business including film commissions, industry, labor, associations and education. Paige’s appointment was announced at the annual Film Florida meeting in Sarasota, along with the entire Film Florida Board of Directors for 2016-2017.
 
“It is a great honor to be named as the next president of Film Florida,” commented Paige. “I am excited by the opportunities that lie ahead and look forward to strengthening the film, TV and digital media industry in Florida. This industry has been an economic driver in Florida for decades and I look forward to continuing the momentum the organization has created in the last few years.”
 
Paige’s Level Talent Group has become one of More

  • Monday, Jun. 27, 2016
Report: It's harder to know who's paying for political ads 
By Geoff Mulvihill
NEW YORK (AP) -- 

It's getting harder to know who is funding political advertising at the state level as more money becomes anonymous or is filtered from one political action committee to another, a new study finds.

In 2014, the last year in which statewide elections were widespread across the country, only 29 cents of every $1 of independent political spending could be tracked easily to its original individual donor, according to the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law. The center found that dark money and what it calls "gray" money are rising even faster in state elections than in federal races.

In places where the costs of elections can be cheaper because word is distributed by direct mail rather than television ads, the spending can have a larger impact.

"Dark money can outspend all," said Larry Norden, deputy director of the Brennan Center's program on democracy.

Dark money comes from nonprofit advocacy More

  • Friday, Jun. 24, 2016
George Lucas abandons plan to build museum in Chicago after lawsuit 
In this Jan. 17, 2015 file photo, George Lucas attends a screening in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
By Jason Keyser
CHICAGO (AP) -- 

"Star Wars" creator George Lucas announced Friday that he has abandoned plans to build his art museum in Chicago, blaming delays over a lawsuit from a parks group opposed to development along the city's prized lakefront.

The filmmaker said in a statement he would take his Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to his home state of California, but he did not name a specific location. He blamed Chicago's Friends of the Parks group for suing to stop construction on what is currently a parking lot for the NFL football stadium Soldier Field.

"No one benefits from continuing their seemingly unending litigation to protect a parking lot," Lucas said. Friends of the Parks said it was unfortunate that Lucas wouldn't consider an alternate Chicago site away from the lake.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and members of the city's cultural and business communities had backed the director's plans to bring the museum to a lakefront area that is already home to a natural More

  • Friday, Jun. 24, 2016
Production Music Conference Set For Oct. 17-18; 2nd Annual Mark Awards To Conclude Event
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- 

The Production Music Association (PMA) will bring its Production Music Conference (PMC) back for a third consecutive year, taking place at the Le Méridien Delfina in Santa Monica Oct. 17-18. The newly expanded two-day conference will host business, creative and technology panels featuring leaders in the production music world and will consist of industry panels, educational seminars with music professionals, and networking events. The goal of the conference is to bring the production music community together. The conference will educate on current trends and tools, supply valuable information, share the creation of industry-wide technology standards and provide a state of the industry to the composing, songwriting and publishing communities. 

This year, the PMC will have Joel Goodman (PMA board member) host a discussion with musician and outspoken artists’ rights activist David Lowery (Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker) and industry expert Brian More

  • Thursday, Jun. 23, 2016
Bryan Cranston signs on for "Power Rangers" reboot 
In this May 10, 2016, file photo, Bryan Cranston attends the LA Premiere of "All The Way" held at Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- 

Bryan Cranston is teaming up with the Power Rangers for a film reboot of the franchise.

The "Breaking Bad" star says on Twitter that he'll play Power Rangers creator Zordon in the 2017 film. Cranston, as Zordon, will use his team of teenage superheroes to square off against Elizabeth Banks' alien villain Rita Repulsa in "The Power Rangers."

Cranston has been busy on the big screen since the end of "Breaking Bad" in 2013. He starred in 2014's summer blockbuster, "Godzilla," and will portray a U.S. Customs agent who helped bust drug lord Pablo Escobar in "The Infiltrator," which is set to be released next month.

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