EXCLUSIVE: Lightbulb Film Distribution has acquired four features ahead of their U.K. premieres at FrightFest, running in London from August 25 to 29.
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the continued loss of subscribers for the quarter for Netflix earlier this quarter, as well as the Peacock subscribers that stayed flat for the quarter.Though the studio didn’t provide specific viewership figures, it said that “Halo,” “1883,” “The Lost City,” “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” “Jackass Forever,” “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” and the UEFA Champions League generated strong acquisition and engagement as both domestic and international hours watched per household grew year-over-year. And on the earnings call, CEO Bob Bakish specifically touted “Halo” as a top driver globally for subscribers and acquisitions.
Though it stands to reason that Paramount+ could be boosted even further next quarter once “Top Gun: Maverick” is finally added to the streamer. Bakish also cited third party data from Antenna Data that claimed Paramount+ is the leading platform when it comes to switchers in the U.S., meaning that people who cord cut and drop cable are most likely to add Paramount+ compared to other subscription services.
And Bakish also touted Paramount+’s hope to expand internationally, launching in UK, Ireland and South Korea during the second quarter, as well as planned bundles with Sky in markets like Italy, Austria and Germany and Canal+ in France. Paramount+, though, was the high point for Paramount Global in terms of overall global direct-to-consumer subscribers, as overall subs across all platforms, including Showtime and BET+, grew only modestly in the quarter, hitting 64 million and growing just 5.2 million overall.
.EXCLUSIVE: Lightbulb Film Distribution has acquired four features ahead of their U.K. premieres at FrightFest, running in London from August 25 to 29.
Pusha T has added a new London gig at Brixton Academy to his UK and Ireland tour later this year behind new album ‘It’s Almost Dry’.The rapper performed in the capital yesterday (August 19) in support of Gorillaz for their huge show as part of the All Points East festival, and will return in December.Earlier this year, Pusha announced gigs that will begin in Manchester on December 14, then going on to visit Birmingham (December 15) and Bristol (December 18) before wrapping up in Dublin on December 21.Now, a huge London gig at the O2 Academy Brixton has been added on December 19.Tickets for the London show go on sale from 10am BST on Monday, August 22. Get your tickets here.Ahead of the UK and Ireland tour, the rapper will head out on a second set of US tour dates that will kick off on September 3 in Philadelphia as part of the Made In America festival and will conclude on October 30 in Wallingford, Connecticut.Pusha T released his fourth studio album ‘It’s Almost Dry’ in April.
, is expanding its cast as it starts filming all-new episodes for season 4. Among the notable new additions is co-creator and star Dan Levy, who joins as Thomas Molloy, a famous author who is tasked with being Maeve’s (Emma Mackey) U.S.
The Black Mirror cast is growing larger.
Carson Burton “Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge” will be hosted by actress and producer Tamera Mowry-Housley, Amazon announced as they greenlit the show. Pastry chef Clarice Lam and cake designer/pastry chef Joshua John Russell are also joining the series as judges.“Dr.
With half of August gone in a blink of an eye, it may come as a shock to be talking about October half-term holidays, but budget airline Ryanair has announced an additional 500 flights over the period.
The party is getting bigger! MTV announced another round of performers for the 2022 Video Music Awards — and the show is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in VMAs history.
Aussie streamer Stan is tightening its ties with Sony Pictures Television.
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“Bullet Train,” a hyperviolent action thriller with Brad Pitt providing the propulsion, racked up $32.4 million at the international box office.The Sony Pictures release, which carries a hefty $90 million budget, has earned $62.5 million worldwide over its opening weekend. The studio says that those results indicate the film in on pace to match hits such as “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” Pitt’s latest effort was available in 73% of the international market or more than 15,900 screens. It was the top-grossing global release of the weekend.“Bullet Train,” a star-studded film about battling assassins, performed best in the U.K., where it had a 5-day total of $3.5 million, followed by France with $3.1 million and Mexico with $3 million.
Disney+’s The Santa Clauses is filling up its cast list!
EXCLUSIVE: Laura San Giacomo has been hired to inject some more Christmas magic to The Santa Clauses.
Bring on the new! Selling Sunset is shaking it up for seasons 6 and 7 by adding two new stars to the cast: Bre Tiesi and Nicole Young.
Netflix has not yet revealed the full cast list for seasons six and seven of Selling Sunset, but two new names were just announced to join the cast!.
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorParamount+ kept hiking up the streaming mountain in the second quarter as some rivals have stumbled.In announcing Q2 earnings, Paramount Global said its flagship Paramount+ service now has more than 43 million paid customers, a net add of 4.9 million for the June quarter.The company’s other streaming services, however, declined in aggregate. Total streaming subscribers globally reached nearly 64 million in the second quarter, a gain of less than 2 million.
Lunchtime pro! As Jenny Mollen prepares to send her two sons back to school come fall, she has a few tricks up her sleeve when it comes to preparing their lunches.
International sales agents Hengameh Panahi, Grégoire Melin, producers Philippe Rousselet, Didar Domehri and directors Jacques Audiard and Michel Gondry have been named as the members of France’s new-look Oscar committee.
International sales agents Hengameh Panahi, Grégoire Melin, producers Philippe Rousselet, Didar Domehri and directors Jacques Audiard and Michel Gondry have been named as the members of France’s new-look Oscar committee.