Exclusive: A group of filmmakers are launching an AI film and animation studio and has snagged some A-list advisors.
Eric Day, Benjamin Michel, and Nick Confalone have launched LA-based Late Night Labs with Poker Face star Natasha Lyonne and Blue Beetle director Angel Manuel Soto among its advisors.
The trio are using generative AI in the creative process but are hoping that the new technology can also provide artists with “tangible ownership” with what they create.
Day and Michel have worked in immersive media with the likes of Disney, NFL, New York Times, Epic, Hulu, Global Citizen, and Google, while Confalone is a 20-year veteran writer/producer in children’s television, best known for his work on Hasbro’s My Little Pony franchise, Apple’s Helpsters, and Disney’s SuperKitties.
Late Night Labs’ slate includes film and television projects with a range of filmmakers, animators, and documentarians – the first of which debut later this year.
Eric Day, Benjamin Michel, and Nick Confalone have launched LA-based Late Night Labs with Poker Face star Natasha Lyonne and Blue Beetle director Angel Manuel Soto among its advisors.
The trio are using generative AI in the creative process but are hoping that the new technology can also provide artists with “tangible ownership” with what they create.
Day and Michel have worked in immersive media with the likes of Disney, NFL, New York Times, Epic, Hulu, Global Citizen, and Google, while Confalone is a 20-year veteran writer/producer in children’s television, best known for his work on Hasbro’s My Little Pony franchise, Apple’s Helpsters, and Disney’s SuperKitties.
Late Night Labs’ slate includes film and television projects with a range of filmmakers, animators, and documentarians – the first of which debut later this year.
- 5/20/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Closer in tone to the sharp adult series “BoJack Horseman” than to Illumination’s bland “Sing” franchise, Netflix’s “Thelma the Unicorn” avoids being rendered completely unoriginal by its overly familiar premise thanks to consistent splashes of acid humor and a plethora of wacky supporting characters. Reimagined from the popular 2015 children’s book by Aaron Blabey, this bright-colored fable concerns a female pony chasing musical stardom disguised as a horned magical creature. But by changing her identity to chase those ambitions, Thelma betrays herself and those who truly know her.
The adaptation marks the animated feature debut for co-directors Jared Hess and Lynn Wang. Hess, still best known for co-writing and directing the 2004 indie hit “Napoleon Dynamite,” received an Oscar nomination earlier this year for the handcrafted animated short “Ninety-Five Senses” about a Death Row inmate. He shared the accolade with his wife and careerlong collaborator Jerusha Hess (also his...
The adaptation marks the animated feature debut for co-directors Jared Hess and Lynn Wang. Hess, still best known for co-writing and directing the 2004 indie hit “Napoleon Dynamite,” received an Oscar nomination earlier this year for the handcrafted animated short “Ninety-Five Senses” about a Death Row inmate. He shared the accolade with his wife and careerlong collaborator Jerusha Hess (also his...
- 5/17/2024
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Patrick Sabongui (The Flash) and Sara Garcia (Ride) are set as series regulars, joining Melissa Roxburgh in NBC’s new drama series The Hunting Party.
Created by JJ Bailey who wrote the pilot episode, The Hunting Party is a high-concept crime procedural about a small team of investigators who are assembled to track down and capture the most dangerous killers our country has ever seen, all of whom have just escaped from a top-secret prison that’s not supposed to exist.
Garcia will play Jennifer Morales. A bright and natural optimist despite her tough upbringing, Jennifer is an intel officer and major in the Army.
Sabongui portrays Ryan Hassani. Rugged and world-worn but with a casual air, Hassani is a CIA agent tasked with managing the crisis.
The Hunting Party, which received a straight-to-series order, is executive produced by Bailey and Jake Coburn who are writing and co-showrunning together.
Created by JJ Bailey who wrote the pilot episode, The Hunting Party is a high-concept crime procedural about a small team of investigators who are assembled to track down and capture the most dangerous killers our country has ever seen, all of whom have just escaped from a top-secret prison that’s not supposed to exist.
Garcia will play Jennifer Morales. A bright and natural optimist despite her tough upbringing, Jennifer is an intel officer and major in the Army.
Sabongui portrays Ryan Hassani. Rugged and world-worn but with a casual air, Hassani is a CIA agent tasked with managing the crisis.
The Hunting Party, which received a straight-to-series order, is executive produced by Bailey and Jake Coburn who are writing and co-showrunning together.
- 5/10/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The impact anime has had on media all around the world is unmistakable, especially when it comes to the stories diverse creators are putting out there. Such is the case for comic artist Opal Lines, a Dominican American illustrator who’s done the covers for Monster High and My Little Pony comic books. Currently, she’s working on her own original comic series called Heroes Circle , a superpowered narrative that she says fans of My Hero Academia would love. Related: How Roller Skating, Magical Girls and Sports Anime Inspired Wheels & Roses Creator Pearl Low But that’s not the only series she’s been inspired by. “Story wise, I deeply admire the story structure of romantic adventure and always go back to them for inspiration in titles like Noragami , Fruits Basket , and Inuyasha ,” she said during our interview. Much like my interview with Wheels & Roses creator Pearl Low, Opal Lines...
- 3/8/2024
- by Briana Lawrence
- Crunchyroll
Exclusive: Coming off a three-year overall deal at Netflix, kids programming veteran Nancy Kanter is re-launching her production company, Available Light Productions, with several projects already in the works, live-action movie Wayward Girls; animated movie Penny Phantom, based on the novel Little Thieves by Margaret Owen; animated movie The Circus Ship, based on the picture book of the same name; and animated preschool comedy series Alexander the Post Fox done in partnership with Kevin Jonas.
Available Light Productions’s slate of original series and movies, which Kanter is shepherding with the company’s Head of Development, William Goldberg, are expected to be taken out to the broader kids, family and general audience market.
Additionally Kanter, whose Netflix deal ended at the end of January, has animated and live-action projects across both the kid and adult demographic still in development at the streamer where her pact started in the kids and...
Available Light Productions’s slate of original series and movies, which Kanter is shepherding with the company’s Head of Development, William Goldberg, are expected to be taken out to the broader kids, family and general audience market.
Additionally Kanter, whose Netflix deal ended at the end of January, has animated and live-action projects across both the kid and adult demographic still in development at the streamer where her pact started in the kids and...
- 2/9/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sky Kids is developing children’s book Uncle Bobby’s Wedding as an animated special, as David Levine’s Lightboat Media supercharges its focus on stories with LGBTQ+ stories at their core.
Sarah S. Brannen’s story, told through the eyes of a young girl, Chloe, who learns her beloved Uncle Bobby is getting married to his boyfriend, Jamie. Initially concerned that she’ll no longer be his favorite, she realizes she’ll actually be gaining another uncle after a fun-filled day out with the couple.
The kids division of UK network Sky is developing it as a 30-minute special for June 2025, in time for Pride, with former Moonbug Entertainment and Disney exec Levine in active development on the project. Michael Vogel is attached as the writer.
Lightboat is eyeing co-production, distributor and pre-buying commissioner partners ahead of the KidScreen Summit in San Diego,...
Sarah S. Brannen’s story, told through the eyes of a young girl, Chloe, who learns her beloved Uncle Bobby is getting married to his boyfriend, Jamie. Initially concerned that she’ll no longer be his favorite, she realizes she’ll actually be gaining another uncle after a fun-filled day out with the couple.
The kids division of UK network Sky is developing it as a 30-minute special for June 2025, in time for Pride, with former Moonbug Entertainment and Disney exec Levine in active development on the project. Michael Vogel is attached as the writer.
Lightboat is eyeing co-production, distributor and pre-buying commissioner partners ahead of the KidScreen Summit in San Diego,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Veteran animation producer Rick Mischel has formed a studio in Canada after acquiring Yeti Farm Creative Animation Studio.
Artists Animation Studio will be headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia. Mischel, a Sony and Technicolor producer and exec, will be CEO of the venture and its founder. He completed the deal through his Reach Media vehicle. Financial details were not revealed.
The studio will be located the former Yeti Farm facility and will offer full-scale animation services and access to British Columbia’s Canadian tax credit incentives. It will primarily focus on 2D Harmony and hand-drawn animation for children’s and adult animation series, films, adverts and digital content.
Yeti Farm Creative Animation Studio’s co-founder Todd Ramsay (Hotel Transylvania: The Series, Angry Birds) will join Artists Animation Studio as Head of Animation, while another Yeti Farm co-founder, Ashley Ramsay, is departing “to pursue new opportunities.”
Dan Christman (Agent Elvis, Invincible) has joined as supervising producer,...
Artists Animation Studio will be headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia. Mischel, a Sony and Technicolor producer and exec, will be CEO of the venture and its founder. He completed the deal through his Reach Media vehicle. Financial details were not revealed.
The studio will be located the former Yeti Farm facility and will offer full-scale animation services and access to British Columbia’s Canadian tax credit incentives. It will primarily focus on 2D Harmony and hand-drawn animation for children’s and adult animation series, films, adverts and digital content.
Yeti Farm Creative Animation Studio’s co-founder Todd Ramsay (Hotel Transylvania: The Series, Angry Birds) will join Artists Animation Studio as Head of Animation, while another Yeti Farm co-founder, Ashley Ramsay, is departing “to pursue new opportunities.”
Dan Christman (Agent Elvis, Invincible) has joined as supervising producer,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Variety’s annual Showrunners Dinner presented by A+E Studios on Thursday night gathered writers recognized on the publication’s annual TV Producers Impact List, as well as several of this year’s Emmy nominees. In addition, megaproducer Chuck Lorre was honored with Variety’s first Norman Lear Award.
Held at Merois, on the rooftop of the Pendry West Hollywood, the Variety Showrunners Dinner included a very funny acceptance speech by Lorre, who pointed out some of the similarities — but more humorously, the differences — between the two icons.
“I think everyone here understands the enormity and significance of Norman Lear’s body of work,” Lorre began. “So in accepting this award, I don’t think it’s false modesty to take a moment and focus on the very large differences between his career and my own. For starters, Norman Lear began his career writing for Hollywood legends like Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
Held at Merois, on the rooftop of the Pendry West Hollywood, the Variety Showrunners Dinner included a very funny acceptance speech by Lorre, who pointed out some of the similarities — but more humorously, the differences — between the two icons.
“I think everyone here understands the enormity and significance of Norman Lear’s body of work,” Lorre began. “So in accepting this award, I don’t think it’s false modesty to take a moment and focus on the very large differences between his career and my own. For starters, Norman Lear began his career writing for Hollywood legends like Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
- 1/12/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Back in 2019, Hasbro acquired the entertainment company Entertainment One as part of a $4 billion all-cash transaction, aiming to become a major media contender by combining the company’s film and TV unit with their own. But the pandemic disrupted that plan, and now (according to The Hollywood Reporter) Hasbro is more interested in becoming a digital gaming powerhouse. So Lionsgate has been able to acquire “certain assets” of Entertainment One from Hasbro in a $500 million deal. Lionsgate forked over $375 million in cash, in addition to taking on production financing loans.
A press release lets us know that the acquisition “adds 6,500 film and television titles to Lionsgate’s library, one of the largest and most valuable in the world, diversifies and strengthens its scripted and unscripted television businesses, extends its portfolio of brands and franchises and expands its presence in Canada and the UK. eOne produces the hit ABC franchise The Rookie,...
A press release lets us know that the acquisition “adds 6,500 film and television titles to Lionsgate’s library, one of the largest and most valuable in the world, diversifies and strengthens its scripted and unscripted television businesses, extends its portfolio of brands and franchises and expands its presence in Canada and the UK. eOne produces the hit ABC franchise The Rookie,...
- 12/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Shows like “Yellowjackets,” “The Rookie,” and “Naked & Afraid” all have a new home. Lionsgate has officially closed its acquisition of film and TV studio Entertainment One (eOne) from Hasbro for a sum of $375 million in cash, Lionsgate announced on December 27.
That’ll help Lionsgate beef up its own film and TV library, as the studio now has ownership of eOne’s crop of over 6,500 films and shows. Lionsgate already has one of the most impressive standalone film and TV libraries around town — one that has made it attractive for an acquisition of its own — and this deal makes it now well in excess of 20,000 titles.
On the film side, you’ve got a couple of Best Picture winners like “Green Book” and “Spotlight,” as well as some awards darlings and hits like “1917,” “The Woman King,” “The Post,” “Molly’s Game,” “The Bfg,” “The Duke,” “Arrival,” “Booksmart,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,...
That’ll help Lionsgate beef up its own film and TV library, as the studio now has ownership of eOne’s crop of over 6,500 films and shows. Lionsgate already has one of the most impressive standalone film and TV libraries around town — one that has made it attractive for an acquisition of its own — and this deal makes it now well in excess of 20,000 titles.
On the film side, you’ve got a couple of Best Picture winners like “Green Book” and “Spotlight,” as well as some awards darlings and hits like “1917,” “The Woman King,” “The Post,” “Molly’s Game,” “The Bfg,” “The Duke,” “Arrival,” “Booksmart,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,...
- 12/27/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Lionsgate closed its $375 million acquisition of studio Entertainment One (eOne) from toy company Hasbro Wednesday.
The deal adds 6,500 film and television titles to Lionsgate’s existing library, including Showtime hit “Yellowjackets,” ABC’s “The Rookie” and Discovery’s “Naked & Afraid” franchise.
The sale is subject to purchase price adjustments, plus Lionsgate’s assumption of production financing loans for eOne projects.
In August, Lionsgate struck a deal to purchase eOne‘s TV and film operations from Hasbro for $500 million. The sale news came nearly four years to the date when Hasbro announced their intent to acquire eOne in a $3.8 billion deal in August 2019.
Earlier this month, Lionsgate laid off 10% of eOne’s workforce in preparation for the merger closing. Cuts previously hit eOne in June, when Hasbro reduced the studio’s staff by 20% amid its plan to sell the asset.
Popular IP excluded from the sale to Lionsgate includes “Peppa Pig,...
The deal adds 6,500 film and television titles to Lionsgate’s existing library, including Showtime hit “Yellowjackets,” ABC’s “The Rookie” and Discovery’s “Naked & Afraid” franchise.
The sale is subject to purchase price adjustments, plus Lionsgate’s assumption of production financing loans for eOne projects.
In August, Lionsgate struck a deal to purchase eOne‘s TV and film operations from Hasbro for $500 million. The sale news came nearly four years to the date when Hasbro announced their intent to acquire eOne in a $3.8 billion deal in August 2019.
Earlier this month, Lionsgate laid off 10% of eOne’s workforce in preparation for the merger closing. Cuts previously hit eOne in June, when Hasbro reduced the studio’s staff by 20% amid its plan to sell the asset.
Popular IP excluded from the sale to Lionsgate includes “Peppa Pig,...
- 12/27/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Lionsgate, which agreed to buy eOne last August, is cutting the production outfit’s already-depleted workforce by a single-digit percentage as the acquisition approaches its official close at the end of the month.
A personal familiar with the integration process confirmed the layoffs to Deadline but cast doubt on media reports earlier Friday estimating that 10% of staffers would be let go. Certain workers are expected to remain with Lionsgate during a brief transition period before departing, while others are exiting in the near term.
Before Lionsgate emerged from a pack of suitors with the winning bid, eOne had gone into play due to a strategy shift at Hasbro. The toymaker, which acquired the film and TV production entity for about $4 billion in 2019, has stepped back from Hollywood fare but retained eOne kids and family properties like Peppa Pig and My Little Pony.
The roster of titles moving to Lionsgate includes TV series like Yellowjackets,...
A personal familiar with the integration process confirmed the layoffs to Deadline but cast doubt on media reports earlier Friday estimating that 10% of staffers would be let go. Certain workers are expected to remain with Lionsgate during a brief transition period before departing, while others are exiting in the near term.
Before Lionsgate emerged from a pack of suitors with the winning bid, eOne had gone into play due to a strategy shift at Hasbro. The toymaker, which acquired the film and TV production entity for about $4 billion in 2019, has stepped back from Hollywood fare but retained eOne kids and family properties like Peppa Pig and My Little Pony.
The roster of titles moving to Lionsgate includes TV series like Yellowjackets,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate has laid off 10% of Entertainment One’s (eOne) workforce ahead of the closing of the merger between the two companies, which is expected to be finalized the last week of December, a source tells Variety.
It should be noted that layoffs previously hit eOne in June, when then-parent company Hasbro reduced the studio’s staff by 20% amid its preparation to sell the asset — meaning this week’s cuts hit an already depleted group of employees.
In August, Lionsgate struck a deal to purchase eOne‘s TV and film operations from Hasbro for $500 million. The sale news came nearly four years to the date when Hasbro announced their intent to acquire eOne in a $3.8 billion deal in August 2019.
Representatives for eOne and Lionsgate did not respond to request for comment on the layoffs Friday.
When Hasbro first revealed plans to sell its eOne assets last November, the toymaker noted that...
It should be noted that layoffs previously hit eOne in June, when then-parent company Hasbro reduced the studio’s staff by 20% amid its preparation to sell the asset — meaning this week’s cuts hit an already depleted group of employees.
In August, Lionsgate struck a deal to purchase eOne‘s TV and film operations from Hasbro for $500 million. The sale news came nearly four years to the date when Hasbro announced their intent to acquire eOne in a $3.8 billion deal in August 2019.
Representatives for eOne and Lionsgate did not respond to request for comment on the layoffs Friday.
When Hasbro first revealed plans to sell its eOne assets last November, the toymaker noted that...
- 12/1/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Get ready to be whisked away to Equestria with My Little Pony: The Movie! Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the world of colorful ponies, this movie has captured the hearts of both young and old. With stunning animation, catchy tunes, and a captivating storyline, My Little Pony: The Movie brings the magic to the big screen like never before. Join Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and the rest of the Mane 6 as they embark on an epic adventure to save their home from a formidable threat. But it’s not just about the adventure – the...
- 10/15/2023
- by Ima Whyte
- TVovermind.com
Ah, September. For kids and academics, the summer is officially over, and school is back in session. But for those of us with only memories of freewheeling mid-year breaks, the ninth month is more of a middle-ground, a hump-month, and a tease. Temperatures remain high enough to stir dreams of poolside daiquiris, yet the work week offers no such reprieve. The sports calendar has already flipped over to fall, yet no amount of football or hockey can usher in an early unpacking of those old college sweaters. Say goodbye to beets and blueberries, as we adapt to autumnal cooking with seasonal helpings of apples and cauliflower (preferably not in the same dish).
Yes, September is a time of transition. You can cling to the past, get an early jump on the future, or embrace the chaos of embracing both at once. (Beets and cauliflower? Now that just might work!) This...
Yes, September is a time of transition. You can cling to the past, get an early jump on the future, or embrace the chaos of embracing both at once. (Beets and cauliflower? Now that just might work!) This...
- 9/6/2023
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
My Little Pony is arguably one of pop culture’s most enduring brands, and in 2023, it’s celebrating 40 years of friendship and magic.
Remixed in size and color after the 1981 My Pretty Pony fell short in inspiring young buyers, the My Little Pony brand took off with the release of some Gen1 ponies in 1983, followed by TV specials, shorts and animated series bearing the toy line’s titular name. By the mid- to late ’80s, the ponies had become a fixture of the children’s media and toy industry.
In the four decades — and four more pony generations — since, the Hasbro brand’s endless appeal has led to more toys, shows, movies and games. As a result, My Little Pony has left an imprint on multiple generations, from the children of the synths-era to today’s current TikTokers.
To help celebrate that cross-generational appeal, Jessica Vaughn, head of sync at...
Remixed in size and color after the 1981 My Pretty Pony fell short in inspiring young buyers, the My Little Pony brand took off with the release of some Gen1 ponies in 1983, followed by TV specials, shorts and animated series bearing the toy line’s titular name. By the mid- to late ’80s, the ponies had become a fixture of the children’s media and toy industry.
In the four decades — and four more pony generations — since, the Hasbro brand’s endless appeal has led to more toys, shows, movies and games. As a result, My Little Pony has left an imprint on multiple generations, from the children of the synths-era to today’s current TikTokers.
To help celebrate that cross-generational appeal, Jessica Vaughn, head of sync at...
- 8/29/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hasbro is launching a new division called Hasbro Entertainment, which will unify the company’s film, television, animation, and digital media businesses.
Olivier Dumont will serve as president of Hasbro Entertainment, while Zev Foreman and Gabriel Marano will serve as the head of film and head of television, respectively. All three are joining Hasbro Entertainment from eOne, which Hasbro recently sold to Lionsgate.
“We are thrilled to embark on this new chapter, building upon our rich heritage of storytelling to continue delighting audiences across generations,” Dumont said. “Gabe, Zev, and I look forward to working with the industry’s best creative talent, studios, and distribution platforms to push the envelope with innovative storytelling that will let fans engage with their favorite brands like never before, while also building exciting new worlds and the next wave of Hasbro franchises for a growing audience.”
Dumont most recently served as president of family brands for eOne.
Olivier Dumont will serve as president of Hasbro Entertainment, while Zev Foreman and Gabriel Marano will serve as the head of film and head of television, respectively. All three are joining Hasbro Entertainment from eOne, which Hasbro recently sold to Lionsgate.
“We are thrilled to embark on this new chapter, building upon our rich heritage of storytelling to continue delighting audiences across generations,” Dumont said. “Gabe, Zev, and I look forward to working with the industry’s best creative talent, studios, and distribution platforms to push the envelope with innovative storytelling that will let fans engage with their favorite brands like never before, while also building exciting new worlds and the next wave of Hasbro franchises for a growing audience.”
Dumont most recently served as president of family brands for eOne.
- 8/16/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
eOne executives Olivier Dumont, Zev Foreman and Gabriel Marano will lead Hasbro Entertainment, a new division that will develop television and film content around the toy and game company’s most valuable brands.
Dumont will serve as the division’s president, while Foreman and Marano will become its heads of film and television, respectively. Foreman and Marano were primarily focused on Hasbro IP projects while at eOne and will continue this work in their new expanded roles directly for Hasbro Entertainment.
“We are thrilled to embark on this new chapter, building upon our rich heritage of storytelling to continue delighting audiences across generations,” Dumont said in a statement obtained by TheWrap. “Gabe, Zev and I look forward to working with the industry’s best creative talent, studios and distribution platforms to push the envelope with innovative storytelling that will let fans engage with their favorite brands like never before, while...
Dumont will serve as the division’s president, while Foreman and Marano will become its heads of film and television, respectively. Foreman and Marano were primarily focused on Hasbro IP projects while at eOne and will continue this work in their new expanded roles directly for Hasbro Entertainment.
“We are thrilled to embark on this new chapter, building upon our rich heritage of storytelling to continue delighting audiences across generations,” Dumont said in a statement obtained by TheWrap. “Gabe, Zev and I look forward to working with the industry’s best creative talent, studios and distribution platforms to push the envelope with innovative storytelling that will let fans engage with their favorite brands like never before, while...
- 8/16/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
In September 2018, newly installed Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz revamped the toy company’s Hollywood aspirations and launched a films division with plans to bring its toy franchises to the big screen in licensing and partnerships with studios after options had lapsed on big titles, including a Sony Pictures adaptation of Barbie with Anne Hathaway attached to star.
A year later, its rival, Hasbro, set its sights beyond licensing its big franchises (Dungeons and Dragons, Transformers, G.I. Joe): It wanted to become Marvel Studios and produce its own films, too. So Hasbro snapped up producer Entertainment One for $3.8 billion in August 2019 to cement those ambitions.
Fast-forward to this year and the diverging paths — Should you build and buy or license content? Do you go all in or let partners play a bigger role? — have played out for the toy companies, with Hasbro changing course toward Mattel’s playbook of licensing...
A year later, its rival, Hasbro, set its sights beyond licensing its big franchises (Dungeons and Dragons, Transformers, G.I. Joe): It wanted to become Marvel Studios and produce its own films, too. So Hasbro snapped up producer Entertainment One for $3.8 billion in August 2019 to cement those ambitions.
Fast-forward to this year and the diverging paths — Should you build and buy or license content? Do you go all in or let partners play a bigger role? — have played out for the toy companies, with Hasbro changing course toward Mattel’s playbook of licensing...
- 8/9/2023
- by Etan Vlessing and Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When Transformers became a big hit in 2006, Hasbro saw an opportunity to adapt other properties that lent itself to feature films. There had already been Transformers animated shows prior to the movie, so the company tried its hand at one of its most famous toy lines, which also had been a popular cartoon, G.I. Joe. While G.I. Joe didn’t quite do business like they hoped, as of this year, the seventh entry in the Transformers films has been released. Then came Barbie. And after the talk that Mattel is looking to capitalize on Barbie‘s big box office blowout, Hasbro is now looking to collect more than $200 on a Monopoly film adaptation.
According to Variety, the recent Lionsgate acquisition of Entertainment One or eOne, which is a film and TV operation out of Hasbro, is now putting a bevy of possible titles in development for film projects. One of...
According to Variety, the recent Lionsgate acquisition of Entertainment One or eOne, which is a film and TV operation out of Hasbro, is now putting a bevy of possible titles in development for film projects. One of...
- 8/4/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Lionsgate has acquired Entertainment One’s (eOne)TV and film operations from Hasbro for approximately $500 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year.
News of the sale — which broke just ahead of Hasbro’s Q2 2023 earnings call, scheduled for Thursday morning — comes nearly four years to the date when Hasbro announced their intent to acquire eOne in a $3.8 billion deal in August 2019.
According to a press release from Hasbro, “The sale will include a talented team of employees, a content library of nearly 6,500 titles, active productions for non-Hasbro owned IP like ‘The Rookie,’ ‘Yellowjackets’ and ‘Naked and Afraid’ franchises, and the eOne unscripted business, which will include rights for certain Hasbro-based shows like ‘Play-Doh Squished.'” The sale also includes Hasbro’s interest in the Canadian film & TV operations of eOne Canada Limited.
“This sale fully aligns with our strategy, and we are pleased to...
News of the sale — which broke just ahead of Hasbro’s Q2 2023 earnings call, scheduled for Thursday morning — comes nearly four years to the date when Hasbro announced their intent to acquire eOne in a $3.8 billion deal in August 2019.
According to a press release from Hasbro, “The sale will include a talented team of employees, a content library of nearly 6,500 titles, active productions for non-Hasbro owned IP like ‘The Rookie,’ ‘Yellowjackets’ and ‘Naked and Afraid’ franchises, and the eOne unscripted business, which will include rights for certain Hasbro-based shows like ‘Play-Doh Squished.'” The sale also includes Hasbro’s interest in the Canadian film & TV operations of eOne Canada Limited.
“This sale fully aligns with our strategy, and we are pleased to...
- 8/3/2023
- by Angelique Jackson and Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Dynamite Entertainment has released a ton of Army of Darkness comic books over the years, but with the upcoming series Army of Darkess: Forever they’re going back to the source: this comic book is a direct sequel to director Sam Raimi’s 1993 film (watch it Here)! And this sequel comes with a bonus in that it continues on from both endings of the film.
While the theatrical cut of Army of Darkness found our time traveling hero Ash back in his own time, working at S-Mart (and fighting a Deadite in the aisles), the director’s cut of the film ends with Ash being dropped into a post-apocalyptic future.
Here’s the information on Army of Darkness: Forever #1: The story picks up immediately after the events of the beloved film, jumping between three fun timelines. The Techno Army of Darkness of 2093, the S-Mart aisles of 1993, and the middle ages chaos of Castle Kandar,...
While the theatrical cut of Army of Darkness found our time traveling hero Ash back in his own time, working at S-Mart (and fighting a Deadite in the aisles), the director’s cut of the film ends with Ash being dropped into a post-apocalyptic future.
Here’s the information on Army of Darkness: Forever #1: The story picks up immediately after the events of the beloved film, jumping between three fun timelines. The Techno Army of Darkness of 2093, the S-Mart aisles of 1993, and the middle ages chaos of Castle Kandar,...
- 7/19/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Finally giving us a payoff to both the original ending of Army of Darkness and the series finale of “Ash vs. Evil Dead,” Ash is headed into the future in Army of Darkness: Forever.
Announced by Aipt Comics this afternoon, Army of Darkness: Forever is an upcoming comic series from Dynamite Entertainment, and it takes place across three timelines.
“Dynamite is proud to present a new series from Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs) and Justin Greenwood (Stumptown) that is a direct sequel to how many fans believe the film should’ve ended. This October, Army of Darkness Forever #1 begins to explore what could’ve been.”
Dynamite previews via an official press release today, “The story picks up immediately after the events of the beloved film, jumping between three fun timelines. The Techno Army of Darkness of 2093, the S-Mart aisles of 1993, and the middle ages chaos of Castle Kandar, all three get the spotlight in this series.
Announced by Aipt Comics this afternoon, Army of Darkness: Forever is an upcoming comic series from Dynamite Entertainment, and it takes place across three timelines.
“Dynamite is proud to present a new series from Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs) and Justin Greenwood (Stumptown) that is a direct sequel to how many fans believe the film should’ve ended. This October, Army of Darkness Forever #1 begins to explore what could’ve been.”
Dynamite previews via an official press release today, “The story picks up immediately after the events of the beloved film, jumping between three fun timelines. The Techno Army of Darkness of 2093, the S-Mart aisles of 1993, and the middle ages chaos of Castle Kandar, all three get the spotlight in this series.
- 7/18/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
In the 20 years of its existence, Shout! Factory has expanded from home entertainment releases into music and theatrical distribution, working with filmmakers as diverse as John Carpenter, Mel Brooks, Roger Corman and Shekhar Kapur. Now, in recognition of its growing mandate, the company is changing its name to Shout! Studios.
The switch marks a two-decade transformation that occurred in a counterintuitively subdued fashion given the company’s emphatic moniker, but perfectly reflects its pedigreed but unassuming origins.
“It was impossible to come up with a name,” says Shout! CEO Garson Foos, who formed the company with his older brother Richard and Bob Emmer, fellow Rhino Records alums. “We wanted something active, and Shout! hearkened back to our music roots with the Isley Brothers song.”
Over the years, Shout! has become a standard bearer — indeed, a factory — for high-quality, bonus-material-rich home video releases, offering filmmakers not only a format that enshrines their work,...
The switch marks a two-decade transformation that occurred in a counterintuitively subdued fashion given the company’s emphatic moniker, but perfectly reflects its pedigreed but unassuming origins.
“It was impossible to come up with a name,” says Shout! CEO Garson Foos, who formed the company with his older brother Richard and Bob Emmer, fellow Rhino Records alums. “We wanted something active, and Shout! hearkened back to our music roots with the Isley Brothers song.”
Over the years, Shout! has become a standard bearer — indeed, a factory — for high-quality, bonus-material-rich home video releases, offering filmmakers not only a format that enshrines their work,...
- 7/14/2023
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
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Prime Day wraps up in a matter of hours, but it’s not too late to add some of the day’s best deals to your cart. In addition to the items you’re grabbing for yourself, Prime Day is the perfect time to get ahead on your gift shopping. The holidays may seem far away, but it’s never too early to grab the gifts you know your favorite people will love. And if you can save some money on those gifts, well, that’s just the cherry on top.
Whether you’re looking for a top-rated pair of headphones for your partner, a TikTok-famous beauty product for your niece, a doll that your kiddos will go nuts for, or a gaming set that’ll...
Prime Day wraps up in a matter of hours, but it’s not too late to add some of the day’s best deals to your cart. In addition to the items you’re grabbing for yourself, Prime Day is the perfect time to get ahead on your gift shopping. The holidays may seem far away, but it’s never too early to grab the gifts you know your favorite people will love. And if you can save some money on those gifts, well, that’s just the cherry on top.
Whether you’re looking for a top-rated pair of headphones for your partner, a TikTok-famous beauty product for your niece, a doll that your kiddos will go nuts for, or a gaming set that’ll...
- 7/13/2023
- by Jamie Ballard and Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Gabrielle Union-starring rom-com The Perfect Find and new seasons of deceptive baking sensation Is It Cake? and The Witcher, marking the beginning of the end of Henry Cavill’s starring run, are some of the much-anticipated titles still set to come to Netflix this month.
In The Perfect Find, Union plays a fashion editor who, after a public breakup and career implosion, starts working for her former rival Darcy Hill (Gina Torres) and catches the eye of a younger videographer (Keith Powers), who happens to be the boss’ son. As a romance blossoms, Union’s character begins to question what she really wants from the next phase of her life. The film, directed by Numa Perrier, is based on Tia Williams’ award-winning novel of the same name and also stars Janet Hubert, D.B. Woodside, Aisha Hinds, La La Anthony and others.
More deceptive desserts are on the menu...
In The Perfect Find, Union plays a fashion editor who, after a public breakup and career implosion, starts working for her former rival Darcy Hill (Gina Torres) and catches the eye of a younger videographer (Keith Powers), who happens to be the boss’ son. As a romance blossoms, Union’s character begins to question what she really wants from the next phase of her life. The film, directed by Numa Perrier, is based on Tia Williams’ award-winning novel of the same name and also stars Janet Hubert, D.B. Woodside, Aisha Hinds, La La Anthony and others.
More deceptive desserts are on the menu...
- 6/19/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This article contains spoilers for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
When we first meet Noah Diaz (Anthony Ramos), he’s a tech genius struggling to find a job and a purpose. By the end of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, he’s found a purpose by playing an important role in helping the Autobots and Maximals stop the Terrorcons from bringing the planet-destroying Unicron to Earth. But he still doesn’t have a job. That is until he’s approached by a man who knows what Noah has done for the planet and wants to recruit him. The name on the man’s business card? G.I. Joe.
By this point, shared universe teases such as these have become commonplace in blockbuster films, often pointing to larger franchises that nobody really wants (R.I.P. Dark Universe). But the G.I. Joe reveal in the latest Transformers might have a...
When we first meet Noah Diaz (Anthony Ramos), he’s a tech genius struggling to find a job and a purpose. By the end of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, he’s found a purpose by playing an important role in helping the Autobots and Maximals stop the Terrorcons from bringing the planet-destroying Unicron to Earth. But he still doesn’t have a job. That is until he’s approached by a man who knows what Noah has done for the planet and wants to recruit him. The name on the man’s business card? G.I. Joe.
By this point, shared universe teases such as these have become commonplace in blockbuster films, often pointing to larger franchises that nobody really wants (R.I.P. Dark Universe). But the G.I. Joe reveal in the latest Transformers might have a...
- 6/9/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Idw and Dark Horse are teaming up to bring us a crossover only possible through the magical medium of comic books. This summer will see a miniseries that will unite the teens of Hawkins with the turtles of New York City in the form of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Stranger Things." That's right! Eleven and the gang are crossing paths with the heroes in a half-shell to tackle a new threat in the Big Apple.
The comic book crossover event of the summer is coming... @Tmnt x @Stranger_Things. Stay tuned for more details! @DarkHorseComics pic.twitter.com/97XbkzsteX
— Idw Publishing (@IDWPublishing) April 20, 2023
The news was revealed by the folks at Polygon, who also unveiled some artwork for the series. The book comes from the mind of writer Cameron Chittock ("Mapmakers and the Lost Magic") and artist Fero ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"). While plot details are largely being kept under wraps,...
The comic book crossover event of the summer is coming... @Tmnt x @Stranger_Things. Stay tuned for more details! @DarkHorseComics pic.twitter.com/97XbkzsteX
— Idw Publishing (@IDWPublishing) April 20, 2023
The news was revealed by the folks at Polygon, who also unveiled some artwork for the series. The book comes from the mind of writer Cameron Chittock ("Mapmakers and the Lost Magic") and artist Fero ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"). While plot details are largely being kept under wraps,...
- 4/21/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Later this week, Directv Stream is giving its subscribers a little something extra for free. From April 20 through April 23, the live TV streaming service will be providing a free preview to the premium cable channel and its streaming service MGM+. The promotion will allow customers to sample all of the MGM+ original series and docuseries, latest movie releases, and timeless film franchises available on the linear channels over the four days.
Sign Up $54.99+ / month directv.com/stream
There will be three separate channels available with MGM+ content on the service Channel 558 will house the flagship MGM+, while MGM+ Hits will be on 559 and MGM+ Marquee will be available on 560. Both the cable and streaming versions of MGM+ were previously known as Epix, but after Amazon purchased MGM last year, the tech giant rebranded the services to take advantage of the iconic name.
Included during the free preview window, customers can...
Sign Up $54.99+ / month directv.com/stream
There will be three separate channels available with MGM+ content on the service Channel 558 will house the flagship MGM+, while MGM+ Hits will be on 559 and MGM+ Marquee will be available on 560. Both the cable and streaming versions of MGM+ were previously known as Epix, but after Amazon purchased MGM last year, the tech giant rebranded the services to take advantage of the iconic name.
Included during the free preview window, customers can...
- 4/17/2023
- by Ree Winter
- The Streamable
Leo D. Sullivan, whose animation of a chugging train graced the opening of television dance party Soul Train for decades, died March 25 in Los Angeles. He was 82 and died of heart failure at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, his wife Ethelyn Sullivan confirmed.
In addition to creating the memorable Soul Train opener, Sullivan contributed to cartoons featuring Fat Albert, Transformers and My Little Pony. He worked as an animator for five decades.
His resume included television work for The Incredible Hulk, Flash Gordon, BraveStarr and Scooby-Doo, his family said.
Born in Lockhart, Texas, Sullivan moved to Los Angeles in 1952, and started working for Looney Tunes animator Bob Clampett. In the 1960s, he joined forced with Floyd Norman, the first Black animator at Disney, and cofounded Vignette Film, which created educational films about historic Black figures.
He also published a video game that honored the Tuskegee Airmen and taught...
In addition to creating the memorable Soul Train opener, Sullivan contributed to cartoons featuring Fat Albert, Transformers and My Little Pony. He worked as an animator for five decades.
His resume included television work for The Incredible Hulk, Flash Gordon, BraveStarr and Scooby-Doo, his family said.
Born in Lockhart, Texas, Sullivan moved to Los Angeles in 1952, and started working for Looney Tunes animator Bob Clampett. In the 1960s, he joined forced with Floyd Norman, the first Black animator at Disney, and cofounded Vignette Film, which created educational films about historic Black figures.
He also published a video game that honored the Tuskegee Airmen and taught...
- 4/6/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Leo D. Sullivan, an Emmy-winning pioneer in animation with a career of over 50 years and work on dozens of cartoons, has died. He was 82.
Sullivan died March 25 of heart failure at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center.
Throughout his career, Sullivan helped bring characters to life through his animation, storyboarding, directing and producing. His work spanned numerous television shows, including “Hey, Hey, Hey, It’s Fat Albert,” “The Incredible Hulk,” “My Little Pony” and “Flash Gordon,” along with companies like Hanna-Barbera, Warner Brothers and Spunbuggy Works. Sullivan contributed to the opening animation on “Soul Train” which premiered in 1971.
The Lockhart, Texas native moved to Los Angeles in 1952, and soon entered the industry running errands for “Looney Tunes” animator Bob Clampett. In the 1960s, Sullivan joined former Disney animator Floyd Norman to help co-found Vignette Films, a company that created educational films for U.S. students about historic Black figures.
The...
Sullivan died March 25 of heart failure at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center.
Throughout his career, Sullivan helped bring characters to life through his animation, storyboarding, directing and producing. His work spanned numerous television shows, including “Hey, Hey, Hey, It’s Fat Albert,” “The Incredible Hulk,” “My Little Pony” and “Flash Gordon,” along with companies like Hanna-Barbera, Warner Brothers and Spunbuggy Works. Sullivan contributed to the opening animation on “Soul Train” which premiered in 1971.
The Lockhart, Texas native moved to Los Angeles in 1952, and soon entered the industry running errands for “Looney Tunes” animator Bob Clampett. In the 1960s, Sullivan joined former Disney animator Floyd Norman to help co-found Vignette Films, a company that created educational films for U.S. students about historic Black figures.
The...
- 4/6/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
Leo D. Sullivan, the groundbreaking Black animator who contributed to the iconic opening for Soul Train and to cartoons featuring Fat Albert, Transformers and My Little Pony during his 50-year-plus career, has died. He was 82.
Sullivan died Saturday of heart failure at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, his wife, Ethelyn, told The Hollywood Reporter.
The Emmy-winning Sullivan also was a writer, producer, director, layout artist and storyboard artist at studios including Hanna-Barbera, Warner Bros., Filmation, DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, Dic Entertainment and Marvel Productions.
He and onetime Disney animator Floyd Norman were among the co-founders of Vignette Films in the 1960s. Their company produced educational films about such Black heroes as George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington and was behind a 1969 Bill Cosby special, Hey! Hey! Hey! It’s Fat Albert, for NBC.
The duo also teamed on AfroKids.com, whose mission it is to build self-esteem and reconnect...
Sullivan died Saturday of heart failure at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, his wife, Ethelyn, told The Hollywood Reporter.
The Emmy-winning Sullivan also was a writer, producer, director, layout artist and storyboard artist at studios including Hanna-Barbera, Warner Bros., Filmation, DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, Dic Entertainment and Marvel Productions.
He and onetime Disney animator Floyd Norman were among the co-founders of Vignette Films in the 1960s. Their company produced educational films about such Black heroes as George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington and was behind a 1969 Bill Cosby special, Hey! Hey! Hey! It’s Fat Albert, for NBC.
The duo also teamed on AfroKids.com, whose mission it is to build self-esteem and reconnect...
- 3/30/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With mom Kim Kardashian West and aunt Kylie Jenner each with a hand in the beauty business, it’s no surprise that North West has taken an interest in makeup as well.
With the help of products from ColourPop Cosmetics and Maybelline, the 4-year-old honed her makeup application skills on a friend while Kardashian West documented the “glam session” on her Instagram stories Saturday night.
“North says she wants to be a make up artist,” the reality star, 37, captioned an image of her daughter’s colorful toolkit, including a My Little Pony line.
North stuck to mostly purples and pinks for her butterfly-inspired look,...
With the help of products from ColourPop Cosmetics and Maybelline, the 4-year-old honed her makeup application skills on a friend while Kardashian West documented the “glam session” on her Instagram stories Saturday night.
“North says she wants to be a make up artist,” the reality star, 37, captioned an image of her daughter’s colorful toolkit, including a My Little Pony line.
North stuck to mostly purples and pinks for her butterfly-inspired look,...
- 12/17/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
We've lost a lot of inspirational figures in the horror genre this past year, including the great Bernie Wrightson, a brilliant artist, co-creator of the Swamp Thing and passionate fan of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Following his seminal illustrated version of Shelley's Frankenstein that was initially released in 1983, Wrightson recently teamed up with Steve Niles for a comic book series called Frankenstein, Alive, Alive, and Idw Publishing announced that the final issue of the series will be released in January, with artist Kelley Jones stepping in to finish what Bernie started, as per the legendary artist's wishes.
Press Release: San Diego, CA (October 18, 2017) – The fourth and concluding issue of Steve Niles & Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein, Alive, Alive will be released in January of 2018. Exploring the further adventures of Mary Shelley’s monster, this gothic horror story will be the final chapter of legendary artist Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein works.
“Bernie was...
Press Release: San Diego, CA (October 18, 2017) – The fourth and concluding issue of Steve Niles & Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein, Alive, Alive will be released in January of 2018. Exploring the further adventures of Mary Shelley’s monster, this gothic horror story will be the final chapter of legendary artist Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein works.
“Bernie was...
- 10/20/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
As previously reported, the world of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps will come to life in comic book form this Halloween season, but the frightening, nostalgic fun will continue on the paneled page next year, too, as Idw Publishing has announced another three-issue Goosebumps comic book story, "Download And Die!", that will be released in 2018:
Press Release: San Diego (October 5, 2017) – Idw Publishing, in association with Scholastic, is releasing the second three-issue arc in R.L Stine’s Goosebumps comic series. “Download And Die!” is a brand-new self-contained story set in the Goosebumps universe from the talented duo of writer Jen Vaughn (Adventure Time) and artist Michelle Wong (Tomboy).
In the tradition of the classic “Say Cheese and Die!” story, this spiritual successor takes that concept and puts a digital spin on it for the iPhone generation. Today’s kids will now have to contend with a smartphone app that snaps...
Press Release: San Diego (October 5, 2017) – Idw Publishing, in association with Scholastic, is releasing the second three-issue arc in R.L Stine’s Goosebumps comic series. “Download And Die!” is a brand-new self-contained story set in the Goosebumps universe from the talented duo of writer Jen Vaughn (Adventure Time) and artist Michelle Wong (Tomboy).
In the tradition of the classic “Say Cheese and Die!” story, this spiritual successor takes that concept and puts a digital spin on it for the iPhone generation. Today’s kids will now have to contend with a smartphone app that snaps...
- 10/5/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Who knew coloring could so spooky?! From horror writer and illustrator Alan Robert comes The Beauty of Horror II: Ghouliana's Creepatorium, a new coloring book from Idw Publishing. As the title suggests, this coloring book is the continuation of Ghouliana's attempts to get colorers to unleash her fiendish spell, and we have release details and information on when and where you can meet Robert at autograph signings.
Press Release: New York, NY (September 19, 2017) - Life of Agony's Alan Robert has established himself as a prolific horror illustrator & writer over the last several years. Since 2010, Robert has created several award-winning titles through Idw Publishing (Crawl to Me, Killogy, Wire Hangers, The Shunned One). However, nothing would prepare him for the wild success of his 2016 breakout hit The Beauty of Horror: A GOREgeous Coloring Book. Nerdist hailed it as being "The World's Creepiest Adult Coloring Book" and it was Idw's #2 top-selling book last year.
Press Release: New York, NY (September 19, 2017) - Life of Agony's Alan Robert has established himself as a prolific horror illustrator & writer over the last several years. Since 2010, Robert has created several award-winning titles through Idw Publishing (Crawl to Me, Killogy, Wire Hangers, The Shunned One). However, nothing would prepare him for the wild success of his 2016 breakout hit The Beauty of Horror: A GOREgeous Coloring Book. Nerdist hailed it as being "The World's Creepiest Adult Coloring Book" and it was Idw's #2 top-selling book last year.
- 9/27/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
When “Unicorn Store” opens, Kit (Brie Larson) is determinedly completing a painting awash in “My Little Pony” style colors and glitter, with a more is more approach that literally leaves the wall around her canvas splattered with her work. It’s an unintentional metaphor for the film itself, which alternately overreaches and underperforms as both a quirky comedy and indie dramedy, but nonetheless leans into both fairly hard.
Continue reading ‘Unicorn Store’: Brie Larson Gets Whimsical With Her Directorial Debut [Tiff Review] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Unicorn Store’: Brie Larson Gets Whimsical With Her Directorial Debut [Tiff Review] at The Playlist.
- 9/14/2017
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
I never understood the hate for My Little Pony (nor, I guess the appeal either). To me, it always just seemed like harmless fluff that was cute and colorful, and not much else. But for some reason, whenever it gets mentioned, it either leads to undying praise for it, or vitriolic scorn. However, while it's not my cup of tea, to have a show that is positive and is about the powers of friendship can't be... Read More...
- 9/12/2017
- by Damion Damaske
- JoBlo.com
My Little Pony and 5 more films inspired by toysMy Little Pony and 5 more films inspired by toysAdriana Floridia8/21/2017 1:19:00 Pm
Playing with toys, in a way, is like making your own movie.
As a child, there's a strong chance you used to create your own universes and narratives with some of your favourite toys. Whether it was with Barbie Dolls, Hot Wheels, Mr. Potato Heads or My Little Ponies, you got to choose the story, giving these inanimate objects their own voices and dialogues.
That's probably why toys are such an easy subject to turn into a movie. These are characters and beings that were literally meant to tell stories, and we've seen this on the big screen time and again.
This fall, My Little Pony: The Movie is coming to theatres, and while some of us are nostalgic for those colourful little horses, there are now new generations...
Playing with toys, in a way, is like making your own movie.
As a child, there's a strong chance you used to create your own universes and narratives with some of your favourite toys. Whether it was with Barbie Dolls, Hot Wheels, Mr. Potato Heads or My Little Ponies, you got to choose the story, giving these inanimate objects their own voices and dialogues.
That's probably why toys are such an easy subject to turn into a movie. These are characters and beings that were literally meant to tell stories, and we've seen this on the big screen time and again.
This fall, My Little Pony: The Movie is coming to theatres, and while some of us are nostalgic for those colourful little horses, there are now new generations...
- 8/21/2017
- by Adriana Floridia
- Cineplex
Toy giant Hasbro has ended talks to buy Lionsgate, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The two companies could not come to an agreement on a sticker price, the news agency wrote. An acquisition would have further cemented Hasbro’s role as an intellectual property player in Hollywood. Perhaps there’s another deal out there to be made. Hasbro has teamed up with Hollywood studios in the past on franchises like “Transformers” and “G.I. Joe.” Lionsgate is putting out the Nerf manufacturer’s “My Little Pony” movie in October, which now won’t be awkward at all. Also Read: Lionsgate Q...
- 8/2/2017
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Gigi Hadid‘s hair is millennial pink!
Plenty of stars like Busy Phillips, Sophie Turner and even PeopleStyle editors are having fun experimenting with the pink hair trend — from pretty pastels to vibrant neons. And now the Maybelline brand ambassador seems to be joining the crew, at least for a short period of time.
Hadid’s work schedule has been packed lately, and on Friday she was on set for another Maybelline shoot. The model’s been almost every shade of blonde, brunette and bronde imaginable, but for this photo shoot, she ventured out of her comfort zone and added...
Plenty of stars like Busy Phillips, Sophie Turner and even PeopleStyle editors are having fun experimenting with the pink hair trend — from pretty pastels to vibrant neons. And now the Maybelline brand ambassador seems to be joining the crew, at least for a short period of time.
Hadid’s work schedule has been packed lately, and on Friday she was on set for another Maybelline shoot. The model’s been almost every shade of blonde, brunette and bronde imaginable, but for this photo shoot, she ventured out of her comfort zone and added...
- 7/28/2017
- by Kaitlyn Frey
- PEOPLE.com
My Little Pony: The Movie will hit theaters on October 6, 2017
The post My Little Pony Movie Comic-Con Poster is Here appeared first on ComingSoon.net.
The post My Little Pony Movie Comic-Con Poster is Here appeared first on ComingSoon.net.
- 7/19/2017
- by Max Evry
- Comingsoon.net
If you are interested in getting your holiday shopping done early this year, then start planning your trip for the very first Hascon. During September 8-10 at Providence, Rhode Island Hasbro is hosting a new type of convention that has never been seen before. Hasbro is giving ticket holders the opportunity to see and interact with all the latest products the government has to offer, as well as a sneak peek at upcoming products from the company. Attendees at the convention will have the opportunity to see thousands of products and meet some of their favorite celebrities.
You can check out all the Hasbro brand experiences below and if you are interested in buying tickets to the event you can click here.
Transformers
Immerse yourself in the world of Transformers where things are “More than Meets the Eye”! We take you behind-the-scenes through the latest entertainment from movies to animation to comics,...
You can check out all the Hasbro brand experiences below and if you are interested in buying tickets to the event you can click here.
Transformers
Immerse yourself in the world of Transformers where things are “More than Meets the Eye”! We take you behind-the-scenes through the latest entertainment from movies to animation to comics,...
- 7/10/2017
- by Michael Connally
- LRMonline.com
The Hasbro toys, My Little Pony gets a movie, and Emily Blunt, Sia, Zoe Saldana are voicing the cute toys turned animated characters. Watch the trailer.
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- 6/30/2017
- by info@cinemovie.tv (Super User)
- CineMovie
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, My Little Pony, Breathe, and more make our daily movie newsJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, My Little Pony, Breathe, and more make our daily movie newsZachary Dent6/29/2017 4:42:00 Pm
In today's movie news we have a a few trailers with a couple posters sprinkled in!
The Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle trailer dropped today! In a brand new Jumanji adventure, four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game's jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don't just play Jumanji - you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real world, they'll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, discover what Alan Parrish left 20 years ago, and change the way they think about themselves - or they'll be stuck in the game forever.
In today's movie news we have a a few trailers with a couple posters sprinkled in!
The Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle trailer dropped today! In a brand new Jumanji adventure, four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game's jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don't just play Jumanji - you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real world, they'll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, discover what Alan Parrish left 20 years ago, and change the way they think about themselves - or they'll be stuck in the game forever.
- 6/29/2017
- by Zachary Dent
- Cineplex
The first trailer for the My Little Pony movie has just arrived and its just as magical as you thought it would be! Come inside to see it!
A few months ago we reported on the stacked cast for My Little Pony: The Movie. Today, you can see how all their voices will lend into what will be a massive, magical adventure. Watch as a dark force threatens the citizens of Equestria in the first trailer for My Little Pony: The Movie!
A dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship to save their home.
Starring Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Liev Schreiber, Michael Peña, Sia, Taye Diggs, Uzo Aduba and Zoe Saldana, My Little Pony: The Movie...
A few months ago we reported on the stacked cast for My Little Pony: The Movie. Today, you can see how all their voices will lend into what will be a massive, magical adventure. Watch as a dark force threatens the citizens of Equestria in the first trailer for My Little Pony: The Movie!
A dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship to save their home.
Starring Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Liev Schreiber, Michael Peña, Sia, Taye Diggs, Uzo Aduba and Zoe Saldana, My Little Pony: The Movie...
- 6/29/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
The first trailer for My Little Pony: The Movie has arrived, and it boasts a star-studded voice cast.
Sia, Emily Blunt, Zoe Saldana, Uzo Aduba, Taye Diggs, Michael Pena, Kristen Chenoweth and Liev Schreiber join the original TV series voice ensemble in a new adventure in pony paradise.
The film follows pals Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack and Rainbow Dash as they team up with their fishy friends in Seaquestria to save their beloved home from evil ponies who threaten to take over.
Jayson Thiessen, director of the My Little Pony TV series, is also directing the movie, and...
Sia, Emily Blunt, Zoe Saldana, Uzo Aduba, Taye Diggs, Michael Pena, Kristen Chenoweth and Liev Schreiber join the original TV series voice ensemble in a new adventure in pony paradise.
The film follows pals Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack and Rainbow Dash as they team up with their fishy friends in Seaquestria to save their beloved home from evil ponies who threaten to take over.
Jayson Thiessen, director of the My Little Pony TV series, is also directing the movie, and...
- 6/29/2017
- by Victoria Berggren
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
While some people are excited about the prospect of seeing the next installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the DC Extended Universe brought to the big screen, there are those who might be even more excited by the prospect of seeing some adorable, colorful, friendly little equines finally make their way to movie theaters. […]
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- 6/29/2017
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
My Little Pony has a big fan base that goes beyond little kids like my two daughters. There's a whole My Little Pony geek culture out there and they are all excited about the upcoming film My Little Pony: The Movie. Obviously, My Little Pony isn't for everyone, but if you have little girls like myself it's one of those things that is hard to escape. There's no doubt that fans are going to enjoy what they see in this trailer. Here's the synopsis:
A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.
The film also has a crazy impressive voice cast that includes Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Liev Schreiber, Michael Peña,...
A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.
The film also has a crazy impressive voice cast that includes Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Liev Schreiber, Michael Peña,...
- 6/29/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Hasbro already has been to the movies with its Ouija, G.I. Joe and, of course, Transformers properties, and now it’s moving from action and horror to, well, My Little Pony. Here’s the first trailer for the animated pic inspired by the popular 1980s toy line. Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Liev Schreiber, Michael Peña, Sia, Taye Diggs, Uzo Aduba and Zoe Saldana headline the voice cast for the movie from director Jayson Thiessen, who has worked on a number of Pony projects…...
- 6/29/2017
- Deadline
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