Madrid — Sports streamer Dazn dazzled on Wednesday in Madrid, officially launching in Spain, its eighth territory worldwide, with rights to Spain of MotoGP, Premiere League and Euro League basketball, a thumping promo at a press conference, a beaming MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez on stage, and the double-backed announcements that Brazilian soccer icon Neymar had signed on as a Dazn global ambassador and ex-Chelsea, Real Madrid and Man U.’s José Mourinho, the most acerbic of soccer managers, as a commentator.
But can Dazn actually make money?
History is not on its side. “The market for broadcasting top-notch sporting events, which means soccer in Europe, and national leagues, looks like one where the winner takes all, because the winner creates synergies bundling [sports] with entertainment content and sustaining the interest of the whole family,” said François Godard, at Enders Analysis, citing the fate of sports rights contenders such as Setanta Sports,...
But can Dazn actually make money?
History is not on its side. “The market for broadcasting top-notch sporting events, which means soccer in Europe, and national leagues, looks like one where the winner takes all, because the winner creates synergies bundling [sports] with entertainment content and sustaining the interest of the whole family,” said François Godard, at Enders Analysis, citing the fate of sports rights contenders such as Setanta Sports,...
- 3/1/2019
- by John Hopewell and Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Streaming services have opened the door for multilingual series like worldwide Netflix hit “Narcos,” but dramas in English still dominate TV’s Golden Age, travel the most widely and draw the biggest distribution deals. International companies are scrambling for a piece of the action — including, perhaps surprisingly, producers in France, despite the country’s perceived snobbery about other languages.
Federation Entertainment, the 5-year-old firm behind Netflix’s first French show, “Marseille,” and Canal Plus spy show “The Bureau,” is the latest French player to step into the competitive U.S. market, with nearly a dozen English-language projects in the pipeline. Unlike outfits such as Gaumont or EuropaCorp, Federation is one of the few sizable, fully independent TV outfits left in France, and not only has opened an office in L.A. but is also developing projects with Paramount TV and other American companies.
Even so, breaking into the U.S.
Federation Entertainment, the 5-year-old firm behind Netflix’s first French show, “Marseille,” and Canal Plus spy show “The Bureau,” is the latest French player to step into the competitive U.S. market, with nearly a dozen English-language projects in the pipeline. Unlike outfits such as Gaumont or EuropaCorp, Federation is one of the few sizable, fully independent TV outfits left in France, and not only has opened an office in L.A. but is also developing projects with Paramount TV and other American companies.
Even so, breaking into the U.S.
- 7/19/2018
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
The television arm of the former Im Global has signed Adam Shankman’s Offspring Entertainment to a first-look TV deal.
Source: Offspring Entertainment
‘Step Up: High Water’
Global Road Entertainment has signed a first-look television deal with Adam Shankman and Jennifer Gibgot’s Offspring Entertainment, the production company behind the Step Up franchise.
The first projects to be developed under the deal are an untitled comedy from actor-producers and social media stars Carlos and Alexa PenaVega and Wolfgang, the previously announced (under the title Coda) series about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart that is currently being sold in the international marketplace.
Global Road is the new brand adopted last year by China’s Tang Media Partners after its acquisitions of Us operations Im Global and Open Road Films.
The Offspring projects join a Global Road scripted TV slate that already includes an adaptation for FX of Kurt Vonnegut’s Cat’sCradle, from Noah Hawley (creator of the TV version...
Source: Offspring Entertainment
‘Step Up: High Water’
Global Road Entertainment has signed a first-look television deal with Adam Shankman and Jennifer Gibgot’s Offspring Entertainment, the production company behind the Step Up franchise.
The first projects to be developed under the deal are an untitled comedy from actor-producers and social media stars Carlos and Alexa PenaVega and Wolfgang, the previously announced (under the title Coda) series about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart that is currently being sold in the international marketplace.
Global Road is the new brand adopted last year by China’s Tang Media Partners after its acquisitions of Us operations Im Global and Open Road Films.
The Offspring projects join a Global Road scripted TV slate that already includes an adaptation for FX of Kurt Vonnegut’s Cat’sCradle, from Noah Hawley (creator of the TV version...
- 1/10/2018
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
By the time David Cassidy turned 21, he had made his first million.
The actor had won hearts worldwide as the hunky, young star of The Partridge Family in the 1970s. Despite unbelievable fame, the decades that followed were marked with turmoil for Cassidy, who died Tuesday from organ failure. He was 66.
Cassidy revealed exclusively to People in February that he was battling dementia and stepping back from touring as a musician to “enjoy life” and “love.”
At the peak of his early career, Cassidy played some 350 concerts in 17 countries while releasing 10 Partridge albums, eight solo albums and 17 singles, People reported...
The actor had won hearts worldwide as the hunky, young star of The Partridge Family in the 1970s. Despite unbelievable fame, the decades that followed were marked with turmoil for Cassidy, who died Tuesday from organ failure. He was 66.
Cassidy revealed exclusively to People in February that he was battling dementia and stepping back from touring as a musician to “enjoy life” and “love.”
At the peak of his early career, Cassidy played some 350 concerts in 17 countries while releasing 10 Partridge albums, eight solo albums and 17 singles, People reported...
- 11/22/2017
- by People Staff
- PEOPLE.com
Fort Lauderdale, Fla – He was the heart throb-iest of the teen heart throbs when he came onto the scene in the early 1970s. David Cassidy was the driving force of the manufactured-for-tv pop act The Partridge Family, which provided a soundtrack for their era. Cassidy died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the age of 67, on November 21st, 2017.
David Cassidy fought the demons of his sudden fame for virtually the rest of his life after the Partridge Family era, admitting an alcohol problem after being arrested for a DUI in 2013. Earlier this year, he announced that he was living with non-Alzheimer’s dementia, which ran in his family. But during the burst of infamy he had in the early 1970s, there was no greater beloved pin-up teen than Cassidy, who ushered in a parade of dreamy 1970s boys like Donny Osmond, Vincent Van Patten, Leif Garrett and his half brother, Shaun Cassidy.
David Cassidy fought the demons of his sudden fame for virtually the rest of his life after the Partridge Family era, admitting an alcohol problem after being arrested for a DUI in 2013. Earlier this year, he announced that he was living with non-Alzheimer’s dementia, which ran in his family. But during the burst of infamy he had in the early 1970s, there was no greater beloved pin-up teen than Cassidy, who ushered in a parade of dreamy 1970s boys like Donny Osmond, Vincent Van Patten, Leif Garrett and his half brother, Shaun Cassidy.
- 11/22/2017
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Actor and singer David Cassidy, who rose to fame as Keith Partridge in the classic ’70s series The Partridge Family, has died of organ failure. He was 67 years old.
He passed away on Tuesday surrounded by his family, his publicist JoAnn Geffen confirmed to Variety: “On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy. David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long. Thank you for...
He passed away on Tuesday surrounded by his family, his publicist JoAnn Geffen confirmed to Variety: “On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy. David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long. Thank you for...
- 11/22/2017
- TVLine.com
The celebrated actor on her new play with Damian Lewis, why performing is an adventure, and leaving London for the country
Sophie Okonedo was born in 1968 in London and studied at Rada. She has worked extensively across theatre, film and TV and was nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar for the 2004 film Hotel Rwanda. On Broadway, she won a Tony award in 2014 for A Raisin in the Sun and two years later was nominated for her performance in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Her TV credits include The Slap, Undercover and The Hollow Crown. She is currently performing alongside Damian Lewis in Edward Albee’s 2002 play The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?; she plays Stevie, a woman who discovers her husband is having an affair with an animal.
What was your first reaction on reading The Goat?
I thought I was due a break from theatre, because I’ve been doing a lot,...
Sophie Okonedo was born in 1968 in London and studied at Rada. She has worked extensively across theatre, film and TV and was nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar for the 2004 film Hotel Rwanda. On Broadway, she won a Tony award in 2014 for A Raisin in the Sun and two years later was nominated for her performance in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Her TV credits include The Slap, Undercover and The Hollow Crown. She is currently performing alongside Damian Lewis in Edward Albee’s 2002 play The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?; she plays Stevie, a woman who discovers her husband is having an affair with an animal.
What was your first reaction on reading The Goat?
I thought I was due a break from theatre, because I’ve been doing a lot,...
- 4/23/2017
- by Holly Williams
- The Guardian - Film News
Twelfth Night, Your Name and Ted come to theatres in our April Events list Twelfth Night, Your Name and Ted come to theatres in our April Events list Scott Goodyer3/30/2017 10:13:00 Am
April is here and we can almost feel that spring weather just around the corner. So we wanted to give you that extra bounce in your step with some great new monthly cinema events! Check out the list below of a few highlights: WWE Wrestlemania 33
The biggest event in WWE history, featuring Universal Champion Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar, WWE Champion Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton and much more, broadcast live to cinemas from Florida's Orlando Citrus Bowl. All this epic action is a must see on the big screen!
Show date: April 2nd
Twelfth Night National Theatre Live
Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity. A ship is wrecked on the rocks.
April is here and we can almost feel that spring weather just around the corner. So we wanted to give you that extra bounce in your step with some great new monthly cinema events! Check out the list below of a few highlights: WWE Wrestlemania 33
The biggest event in WWE history, featuring Universal Champion Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar, WWE Champion Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton and much more, broadcast live to cinemas from Florida's Orlando Citrus Bowl. All this epic action is a must see on the big screen!
Show date: April 2nd
Twelfth Night National Theatre Live
Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity. A ship is wrecked on the rocks.
- 3/30/2017
- by Scott Goodyer
- Cineplex
By the time David Cassidy turned 21, he had made his first million.
The actor had won hearts worldwide as the hunky, young star of The Partridge Family in the 1970s. Despite unbelievable fame, the decades that followed were marked with turmoil for Cassidy, now 66.
Cassidy revealed exclusively to People on Monday that he is battling dementia and that he is stepping back from touring as a musician to “enjoy life” and “love.”
At the peak of his early career, Cassidy played some 350 concerts in 17 countries while releasing 10 Partridge albums, eight solo albums and 17 singles, People reported in 1983. Cassidy would fight...
The actor had won hearts worldwide as the hunky, young star of The Partridge Family in the 1970s. Despite unbelievable fame, the decades that followed were marked with turmoil for Cassidy, now 66.
Cassidy revealed exclusively to People on Monday that he is battling dementia and that he is stepping back from touring as a musician to “enjoy life” and “love.”
At the peak of his early career, Cassidy played some 350 concerts in 17 countries while releasing 10 Partridge albums, eight solo albums and 17 singles, People reported in 1983. Cassidy would fight...
- 2/20/2017
- by People Staff
- PEOPLE.com
Exclusive: Along with co-starring in Sky Atlantic’s upcoming drama Riviera, Adrian Lester will direct two episodes of the sun-soaked thriller. Currently filming in the south of France, Riviera is created by Neil Jordan with a cast led by Julia Stiles and Lena Olin. Lester has already directed for the BBC series Hustle, in which he also starred. He also recently toplined the BBC mini Undercover, opposite Sophie Okonedo, which kicks off Stateside tomorrow on BBC America. Riv…...
- 11/16/2016
- Deadline TV
“Queen Sugar”
September 6, 2016 on Own
What Is It? Ava DuVernay has teamed with Oprah for this series about a family reunited by tragedy in Louisiana, and she’s brought with her an entirely female director roster (a first).
I’ll Like It If I Like… Stories set in the South, stories that feature strong female characters and stories that aren’t afraid of taking on big issues head-on.
Why Should I Care? “Queen Sugar” has its flaws, but there’s some rich filmmaking on display and there’s potential for growth with these characters.
Read More: ‘Queen Sugar’ Review: Ava DuVernay’s Own Series is Frustratingly Familiar
“Quarry”
September 9, 2016 on Cinemax
What Is It? Based on the novels by Max Allan Collins, “Quarry” tells the story of Mac Conway (Logan Marshall-Green), a Marine who returns home to Memphis after serving in Vietnam. Conway finds that his war has yet to end,...
September 6, 2016 on Own
What Is It? Ava DuVernay has teamed with Oprah for this series about a family reunited by tragedy in Louisiana, and she’s brought with her an entirely female director roster (a first).
I’ll Like It If I Like… Stories set in the South, stories that feature strong female characters and stories that aren’t afraid of taking on big issues head-on.
Why Should I Care? “Queen Sugar” has its flaws, but there’s some rich filmmaking on display and there’s potential for growth with these characters.
Read More: ‘Queen Sugar’ Review: Ava DuVernay’s Own Series is Frustratingly Familiar
“Quarry”
September 9, 2016 on Cinemax
What Is It? Based on the novels by Max Allan Collins, “Quarry” tells the story of Mac Conway (Logan Marshall-Green), a Marine who returns home to Memphis after serving in Vietnam. Conway finds that his war has yet to end,...
- 9/7/2016
- by Ben Travers, Liz Shannon Miller and Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
It was a very different world for Kadeem Hardison and Jasmine Guy when they shared the screen for the first time in more than 20 years on Sunday night.
RelatedDisney Channel’s Tangled Series Adds Ashley Judd, Jonathan Banks
Guy guest-starred on this week’s episode of Disney Channel’s K.C. Undercover, which stars her A Different World scene partner Hardison as the title character’s secret-agent dad. As seen in the clip above, the former TV lovebirds were afforded an opportunity to wink at their previous association, if not also sport some trademark specs.
RelatedGirl Meets World Enlists...
RelatedDisney Channel’s Tangled Series Adds Ashley Judd, Jonathan Banks
Guy guest-starred on this week’s episode of Disney Channel’s K.C. Undercover, which stars her A Different World scene partner Hardison as the title character’s secret-agent dad. As seen in the clip above, the former TV lovebirds were afforded an opportunity to wink at their previous association, if not also sport some trademark specs.
RelatedGirl Meets World Enlists...
- 4/11/2016
- TVLine.com
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New BBC drama Undercover starring Sophie Okonedo and Adrian Lester gives you two quality dramas for the price of one…
The whims of TV scheduling sometimes result in the same actor appearing in multiple shows on air at the same time. Remember Tuppence Middleton spending Sundays as scheming adulteress Helene in War & Peace and Thursdays as Dickensian’s preyed-upon heiress? Or Stephen Rea morphing from Prince Kuragin to Inspector Bucket and back again in the same brace of dramas?
With Sophie Okonedo in Undercover, the BBC seems to have pulled off the same trick in a single episode. Undercover gives you two quality dramas for the price of one.
The first is set in the wide, deserted landscapes of the American south and stars Okonedo as a compassionate lawyer burning with the injustice of her client’s imminent execution. It’s all stifling heat, prison gate vigils,...
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New BBC drama Undercover starring Sophie Okonedo and Adrian Lester gives you two quality dramas for the price of one…
The whims of TV scheduling sometimes result in the same actor appearing in multiple shows on air at the same time. Remember Tuppence Middleton spending Sundays as scheming adulteress Helene in War & Peace and Thursdays as Dickensian’s preyed-upon heiress? Or Stephen Rea morphing from Prince Kuragin to Inspector Bucket and back again in the same brace of dramas?
With Sophie Okonedo in Undercover, the BBC seems to have pulled off the same trick in a single episode. Undercover gives you two quality dramas for the price of one.
The first is set in the wide, deserted landscapes of the American south and stars Okonedo as a compassionate lawyer burning with the injustice of her client’s imminent execution. It’s all stifling heat, prison gate vigils,...
- 4/4/2016
- Den of Geek
Sophie Okonedo and Adrian Lester star in the upcoming political thriller "Undercover," which premieres on BBC One next month. Dennis Haysbert is also part of the cast of Peter Moffat’s original 6-part series, which is described as bold and gripping, starring Okonedo as lead character Maya, who's about to become the first black Director of Public Prosecutions, and Adrian Lester as her husband, Nick. Just as her life comes under intense public scrutiny, Maya discovers that her husband and the father of her children, has been lying to her for years. Is he concealing an affair, or is it something altogether more sinister? If she digs up his real past, will she be...
- 4/1/2016
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Sophie Okonedo and Adrian Lester star in the upcoming political thriller "Undercover," which premieres on BBC One next month. Dennis Haysbert is also part of the cast of Peter Moffat’s original 6-part series, which is described as bold and gripping, starring Okonedo as lead character Maya, who's about to become the first black Director of Public Prosecutions, and Adrian Lester as her husband, Nick. Just as her life comes under intense public scrutiny, Maya discovers that her husband and the father of her children, has been lying to her for years. Is he concealing an affair, or is it something altogether more sinister? If she digs up his real past, will she be...
- 3/12/2016
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Sophie Okonedo and Adrian Lester star in the upcoming political thriller "Undercover," which premieres on BBC One next month. Dennis Haysbert is also part of the cast of Peter Moffat’s original 6-part series, which is described as bold and gripping, starring Okonedo as lead character Maya, who's about to become the first black Director of Public Prosecutions, and Adrian Lester as her husband, Nick. Just as her life comes under intense public scrutiny, Maya discovers that her husband and the father of her children, has been lying to her for years. Is he concealing an affair, or is it something altogether more sinister? If she digs up his real past, will she be...
- 3/10/2016
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
BBC America’s six-part original co-production, Undercover features lead character Maya, played by Sophie Okonedo, who is about to become the first black woman to hold the highest-ranking public prosecutor role in England. Then she discovers her husband (Adrian Lester), the father of her children, has been concealing a secret for years. It’s based on big news in Britain, about police officers going undercover the past couple decades to form relationships with women, using…...
- 1/8/2016
- Deadline TV
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