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  • Friday, Jul. 1, 2016
Yahoo CEO paints bright picture with potential sale looming 
This Jan. 14, 2015, file photo shows a sign outside Yahoo's headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
By Michael Liedtke, Technology Writer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- 

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer tried to hit all the upbeat notes during an annual shareholders meeting as the company considers selling its slumping internet operations.

The 45-minute gathering Thursday was a routine affair that provided no insight into whether Yahoo's board is leaning toward a sale after four months of wrangling, or will entrust the beleaguered Mayer to engineer a long-promised turnaround.

Mayer told the small turnout of shareholders that Yahoo "is making great progress on our process" without specifying when a decision might be made. Most analysts expect Yahoo to make a choice this summer.

If Yahoo sells, Mayer will probably lose her job after four years as CEO and walk away with a $55 million severance package. Activist shareholder Starboard Value had threatened to lead a mutiny aimed at ousting Mayer until Yahoo agreed two months ago to give the fund four seats on its 11-member board.

Mayer, 41, defended her More

  • Friday, Jul. 1, 2016
Chuck Parker elected executive director of the Art Directors Guild
Chuck Parker
LOS ANGELES -- 

Production designer Chuck Parker (90210, Monk) has been elected to replace Scott Roth as executive director of the Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) in accordance with a ruling by the Department of Labor requiring that this position be elected by the entire membership of the guild. 

The mono-monikered ADG business representative dooner was elected to succeed current associate executive director Bill Thomas.

Also up for election were board membership seats representing the four crafts councils. Representing the Art Directors Craft are Jack Taylor, Jr., Marcia Hinds, Mimi Gramatky and Thomas Taylor. Scenic Title and Graphic Artists Craft representatives are Alan Kobayashi, Ellen King, Eric Rosenberg and John Moffitt. The Set Designers, Model Makers Craft are represented on the board by Kristen Davis and Rick Nichol. Joseph Musso and Tim Wilcox ran unopposed as board members representing the Illustrators and Matte Artists More

  • Thursday, Jun. 30, 2016
Disney Animation's "Wreck-It Ralph 2" set for March 2018 
In this Oct. 29, 2012 file photo, Director Rich Moore arrives at the world premiere of "Wreck-It Ralph" at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- 

"Wreck-It Ralph" is headed back to the arcade, and theaters, in a sequel planned for release on March 9, 2018. Co-directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston announced the sequel to the 2012 animated film Thursday morning on Facebook Live.

"Wreck-It Ralph" told the story of a video game villain going through a crisis of consciousness. It was a critical and financial success that made over $471.2 million at the worldwide box office.

John C. Reilly, who voices Wreck-It Ralph, made an appearance as well. Reilly last year jumped the gun and announced that he had signed on for a sequel, but the Disney Animation pic wasn't made official until Thursday.

"Wreck-It Ralph 2" will be the feature debut for Johnston, who previously co-wrote "Wreck-It Ralph" and "Zootopia."

  • Thursday, Jun. 30, 2016
NBC to offer VR Olympics content to Samsung users 
In this Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, file photo, a Samsung Galaxy S7, left, and S7 Edge are displayed during the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2016 event on the eve of the Mobile World Congress wireless show, in Barcelona, Spain. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)
By Mae Anderson, Technology Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- 

Athletes in Rio will compete to be the fastest sprinter and highest jumper at the Olympics this August. But there's another test underway as well: How well can virtual reality capture sporting events?

NBC says it will provide 85 hours of virtual reality programming during the Rio Olympics in August - though only to users of Samsung Galaxy smartphones and the Samsung Gear VR headset. It's the first time Olympics programming will be available in VR.

Virtual reality coverage of sports, essentially 360 video, has been growing since VR headsets such as the Samsung Gear and Oculus Rift became widely available earlier this year. Sports broadcasters are betting that virtual reality will be the next big game-changing way to watch sports. But right now, the audience is limited to those that have smartphones and VR headsets, which can be pricey.

Still, coverage is growing. In May, NBC broadcast the Kentucky Derby in 360 video. The NBA has More

  • 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

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