LeBron James has a new teammate.
The basketball legend’s SpringHill Company is launching a joint venture with U.S. advertising giant Interpublic Group that aims to pair Interpublic’s clients with a range of creators aligned with SpringHill, whose productions include films such as “Hustle” for Netflix; “The Wall” for NBC and “These Hands,” a project made with Procter & Gamble.
“We are really good at finding and developing diverse talent, and with that, create amazing opportunities for brands to create authentic stories,” says Devin Johnson, president of SpringHill, in n interview. He added: “I don’t think there’s any limit to the kinds of categories or brands we can work with.”
The new joint venture will be known as Ipg x The SpringHill Company, and aims to connect creators of color with Interpublic’s clients, which include big advertisers such as Keurig Dr Pepper, Moderna, Verizon, General Motors and Microsoft.
The basketball legend’s SpringHill Company is launching a joint venture with U.S. advertising giant Interpublic Group that aims to pair Interpublic’s clients with a range of creators aligned with SpringHill, whose productions include films such as “Hustle” for Netflix; “The Wall” for NBC and “These Hands,” a project made with Procter & Gamble.
“We are really good at finding and developing diverse talent, and with that, create amazing opportunities for brands to create authentic stories,” says Devin Johnson, president of SpringHill, in n interview. He added: “I don’t think there’s any limit to the kinds of categories or brands we can work with.”
The new joint venture will be known as Ipg x The SpringHill Company, and aims to connect creators of color with Interpublic’s clients, which include big advertisers such as Keurig Dr Pepper, Moderna, Verizon, General Motors and Microsoft.
- 6/22/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
The CW Network has revealed the premiere dates for its summer programming, including “Coroner,” “Roswell, New Mexico,” “In the Dark,” “Wellington Paranormal,” “Devils” and “Mysteries Decoded.”
“Coroner,” the Canadian investigative procedural starring Serinda Swan, will return for its fourth season at 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 2. The season premiere will follow an episode of the Western series “Walker.”
Another series returning for its fourth season is the science fiction drama “Roswell, New Mexico.” The new season will premiere on Monday, June 6 at 8 p.m. The Season 4 debut of “In the Dark” follows at 9 p.m.
“Wellington Paranormal,” the supernatural comedy starring Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary, will return for its third season with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, June 22, at 9 p.m. The premiere will come directly after an episode of the popular superhero series “The Flash” at 8 p.m.
The Season 2 premiere of international finance conspiracy thriller “Devils” airs on Thursday,...
“Coroner,” the Canadian investigative procedural starring Serinda Swan, will return for its fourth season at 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 2. The season premiere will follow an episode of the Western series “Walker.”
Another series returning for its fourth season is the science fiction drama “Roswell, New Mexico.” The new season will premiere on Monday, June 6 at 8 p.m. The Season 4 debut of “In the Dark” follows at 9 p.m.
“Wellington Paranormal,” the supernatural comedy starring Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary, will return for its third season with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, June 22, at 9 p.m. The premiere will come directly after an episode of the popular superhero series “The Flash” at 8 p.m.
The Season 2 premiere of international finance conspiracy thriller “Devils” airs on Thursday,...
- 4/8/2022
- by Wilson Chapman and Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
One Day Immersion, a student career development program focused on the media and entertainment business, said its fall event will emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion as its central theme.
Gloria Steinem, CBS CEO George Cheeks and SpringHill Co. COO Devin Johnson are among the speakers during the free, virtual event on November 5. Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business, New York’s Medgar Evers College and consulting firm Exponent are the day’s presenters.
Evan Shapiro, a Fordham professor who previously oversaw cable TV networks IFC and Pivot and produced shows like Freestyle Love Supreme, chairs the Odi board. He called the partnership with Medgar Evers College, which is new for 2021, “the realization of a major goal for Odi.”
Since 2012, One Day Immersion has sought to connect media pros with students and recent graduates. The organization has held in-person events in New York, Denver, Philadelphia, Austin, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and Washington,...
Gloria Steinem, CBS CEO George Cheeks and SpringHill Co. COO Devin Johnson are among the speakers during the free, virtual event on November 5. Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business, New York’s Medgar Evers College and consulting firm Exponent are the day’s presenters.
Evan Shapiro, a Fordham professor who previously oversaw cable TV networks IFC and Pivot and produced shows like Freestyle Love Supreme, chairs the Odi board. He called the partnership with Medgar Evers College, which is new for 2021, “the realization of a major goal for Odi.”
Since 2012, One Day Immersion has sought to connect media pros with students and recent graduates. The organization has held in-person events in New York, Denver, Philadelphia, Austin, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and Washington,...
- 9/30/2021
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
On June 10 actors and activists Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara will present the Hope Award to Dr. Jane Goodall, Dbe, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and U.N. messenger of peace, at the Mercy For Animals Hope Gala hosted by NAACP Image Award winner, actress, and vegan foodie Tabitha Brown (Showtime’s The Chi).
Mercy For Animals is the world’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices.
During the program, Mercy For Animals will also give awards to Miyoko Schinner, founder and owner of dairy-free cheese brand Miyoko’s Creamery; Pinky Cole, vegan restaurateur and owner of Slutty Vegan; and Erik Hastings, former undercover investigator and current Mercy For Animals senior investigations specialist.
Award presenters also include Grammy-winning singer Mýa; Grammy nominee Durrell “Tank” Babbs (Hit the Floor); actors Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale), Javicia Leslie (Batwoman), Alexandra Paul (Baywatch), María Gabriela De Faría...
Mercy For Animals is the world’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices.
During the program, Mercy For Animals will also give awards to Miyoko Schinner, founder and owner of dairy-free cheese brand Miyoko’s Creamery; Pinky Cole, vegan restaurateur and owner of Slutty Vegan; and Erik Hastings, former undercover investigator and current Mercy For Animals senior investigations specialist.
Award presenters also include Grammy-winning singer Mýa; Grammy nominee Durrell “Tank” Babbs (Hit the Floor); actors Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale), Javicia Leslie (Batwoman), Alexandra Paul (Baywatch), María Gabriela De Faría...
- 6/8/2021
- Look to the Stars
The Shop: Uninterrupted is returning for a fourth season from Friday May 28 on HBO and HBO Max.
Joining LeBron James and Maverick Carter for the season premiere are iconic music mogul Jay-Z; rapper, singer and songwriter Bad Bunny; WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike; and marketing executive Paul Rivera.
The group will discuss confidence on the big stage, parenthood and WrestleMania.
Spring Premiere Dates As Networks Adjust Schedules Amid Coronavirus Crisis: Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Staged periodically throughout the year, the show offers conversation and debate between some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment. Past guests include Drake, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Diddy, Jimmy Kimmel, Patrick Mahomes, Lil Nas X, Will Smith, Megan Rapinoe, Kevin Hart, Rob Gronkowski and most recently, Barack Obama.
Executive producers are LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Devin Johnson and Philip Byron; director is Robert Alexander; producers are Kevin McGrail, Brandon Riley and Rob Roediger...
Joining LeBron James and Maverick Carter for the season premiere are iconic music mogul Jay-Z; rapper, singer and songwriter Bad Bunny; WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike; and marketing executive Paul Rivera.
The group will discuss confidence on the big stage, parenthood and WrestleMania.
Spring Premiere Dates As Networks Adjust Schedules Amid Coronavirus Crisis: Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Staged periodically throughout the year, the show offers conversation and debate between some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment. Past guests include Drake, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Diddy, Jimmy Kimmel, Patrick Mahomes, Lil Nas X, Will Smith, Megan Rapinoe, Kevin Hart, Rob Gronkowski and most recently, Barack Obama.
Executive producers are LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Devin Johnson and Philip Byron; director is Robert Alexander; producers are Kevin McGrail, Brandon Riley and Rob Roediger...
- 5/24/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Apple TV Plus released the trailer for its sport docuseries “Greatness Code,” and Disney Channel announced a crossover special featuring “Raven’s Home” and “Bunk’d.”
Casting
Freeform has announced Leslie Odom Jr, Nicolette Robinson, Tommy Dorfman, Rainey Qualley, Gil Bellows, Rya Kihlstedt, Ava Bellows and L. Scott Caldwell will be joining the cast of “Love in the Time of Corona.” The four-part limited series follows four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine. The series, from executive producers Joanna Johnson, Christine Sacani and Robyn Meisinger of Anonymous Content, began production this month in Los Angeles. “Love in the Time of Corona” is set to premiere in August.
Fox News Channel (Fnc) has announced Will Cain as co-host of “Fox and Friends Weekend.” Cain is set to make his official debut on Aug. 15 alongside co-hosts Jedediah Bila and Pete Hegseth.
Casting
Freeform has announced Leslie Odom Jr, Nicolette Robinson, Tommy Dorfman, Rainey Qualley, Gil Bellows, Rya Kihlstedt, Ava Bellows and L. Scott Caldwell will be joining the cast of “Love in the Time of Corona.” The four-part limited series follows four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine. The series, from executive producers Joanna Johnson, Christine Sacani and Robyn Meisinger of Anonymous Content, began production this month in Los Angeles. “Love in the Time of Corona” is set to premiere in August.
Fox News Channel (Fnc) has announced Will Cain as co-host of “Fox and Friends Weekend.” Cain is set to make his official debut on Aug. 15 alongside co-hosts Jedediah Bila and Pete Hegseth.
- 6/29/2020
- by Klaritza Rico
- Variety Film + TV
LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Usain Bolt are among the variety of star athletes who will discuss the pivotal moments of their careers in Apple’s upcoming “Greatness Code.”
The Cupertino, California tech company unveiled the trailer for its upcoming sports documentary on June 29. Though the show’s new trailer doesn’t delve too deeply into what those untold stories will be, the promise of never-before-revealed experiences from some of the world’s most beloved athletes should be an easy sell to Apple TV+ subscribers. The series’ complete first season will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, July 10.
Per Apple, the upcoming short form unscripted series will spotlight the untold stories from some of the world’s greatest athletes and Olympic gold medalists. Season 1 will contain seven episodes, with each focusing on a pivotal moment from a specific athlete’s careers. The subjects that will be featured in Season 1 of...
The Cupertino, California tech company unveiled the trailer for its upcoming sports documentary on June 29. Though the show’s new trailer doesn’t delve too deeply into what those untold stories will be, the promise of never-before-revealed experiences from some of the world’s most beloved athletes should be an easy sell to Apple TV+ subscribers. The series’ complete first season will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, July 10.
Per Apple, the upcoming short form unscripted series will spotlight the untold stories from some of the world’s greatest athletes and Olympic gold medalists. Season 1 will contain seven episodes, with each focusing on a pivotal moment from a specific athlete’s careers. The subjects that will be featured in Season 1 of...
- 6/29/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
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