Cris Abrego & Eva Longoria’s Hyphenate Media Group Sets Executive Leadership Team

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Qatar-based powerhouse BeIN Media Group, a co-owner of U.S. indie studio Miramax, has taken distribution rights across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to live-action pre-school series “Saïd & Anna,” which has been nominated for this year’s Banff World Media Festival‘s Rockie Awards.

EXCLUSIVE: MPI Media Group has acquired North American distribution rights for Saïd Belktibia’s French thriller Hood Witch starring Golshifteh Farahani and Denis Lavant.

Jaden Thompson Seven fellows have been selected for the 9th annual Native American TV Writers Lab, administered by the Native American Media Alliance. The eight-week program consists of daily workshops, seminars and one-on-one mentoring with the aim of coaching the fellows on how to develop a pilot and cultivate the skills needed to land TV staff writer positions.

K.J. Yossman Fremantle has completed its acquisition of global production studio Asacha Media Group, the company confirmed today. Fremantle acquired the group from founding partners, managers and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management Fremantle’s group COO and CEO for continental Europe Andrea Scrosati spearheaded the acquisition.

Fremantle Completes Asacha Deal

Celine Dion made a rare public appearance to cheer on the Boston Bruins at a NHL game on Thursday (March 21).

William Earl Hyphenate Media Group, the production venture and holding company launched in October by Eva Longoria and Cris Abrego with backing from Banijay, has set its leadership team with the appointments of three senior executives. Jada Miranda, formerly of STX Entertainment, has been named president of television for the Los Angeles-based company headed by actor/director/producer Longoria and the veteran producer and TV executive Abrego.

Cineworld Group, the world’s second largest theater circuit, said today it’s completed its executive team following the 2023 appointment of CEO Eduardo Acuna after the company emerged from bankruptcy.

Colson Smith revealed one of the main worries he has around doing the iconic Coronation Street set tour.

Samuel L Jackson's highly-anticipated trailer for new thriller Damaged has finally landed. The filming took place in Scotland last year, under the direction of Terry McDonough.

NBCUniversal Media Group has promoted veteran executive David Pietrycha to the newly created position of Chief Business Officer, reporting into the group’s chairman, Mark Lazarus. 

Lauren Sánchez, alongside Jeff Bezos, honored actress and activist Eva Longoria with the prestigious Bezos Courage and Civility Award and a staggering $50 million grant for her charitable endeavors. The evening, filled with celebration and gratitude, and perhaps one of the couple’s most heartwarming and emotionally charged events, underscored Longoria’s commitment to philanthropy and advocacy, particularly within the Latino community and for individuals with special needs.At the core of Longoria’s work lies a deep-rooted commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of the Latino community.

Cardi B surprises fans with a reference to the iconic Amanda Show (wait til the end).Watch till the endDavid Beckham hangs out with all his (chicken) children. Clearly he’s the mother hen. A little light gardening with the kids

is one of two recipients of the 2024 Courage and Civility Award, which is given by Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, “to people who try to find solutions to complicated problems, attempt to be uniters, and embrace civility,” per . During a ceremony on March 14 in New York City, Longoria and Bill McRaven, a retired Navy admiral and former chancellor of the University of Texas System, received $50 million each for their contributions to society.Commentator Van Jones and chef José Andrés were the recipients of the inaugural award in 2021, and each received $100 million.

Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos have shared their recipients of this year’s Bezos Award. The award, called the Bezos Courage and Civility Award, is given out on a yearly basis, splitting $100 million between two individuals that are deemed as great contributors to society. This year, Eva Longoria is one of them.

Lyte Funkie Ones may not have reached the same level of fame as their fellow boy bands like 'NSYNC (who recently reunited at MTV's VMAs) and Backstreet Boys, but there was a time when their hit song Summer Girls was on every teenager's lips. When LFO, made up of Brad Fischetti, Rich Cronin and Devin Lima, filmed their sunny video for Summer Girls on the pier and beach of New York's Coney Island amusement park in 1999, they seemed to have it all, with their good looks and fit bodies.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are giving away $100 million as part of Bezos’ annual prize to individuals who make significant contributions to society.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Sam Mercer, producer on several M. Night Shyamalan movies and former head of ILM, died Feb.

EXCLUSIVE: Nowhere Special by director Uberto Pasolini (The Full Monty, Still Life), and starring James Norton (Bob Marley: One Love, Little Women, Happy Valley), is set for theatrical release on April 26.

Eva Longoria was one of many A-list stars at the Academy Awards on Sunday, but she had to get there on her own two feet. On Tuesday, the 48-year-old shared a hilarious video on TikTok making her way to the event in her stunning black gown by Tamara Ralph and giant heels.“True life: I literally walked to the Oscars,” she captioned the video.