Hilary Swank has a little fighter! Over the weekend, the actress — who is expecting twins with her husband, Philip Schneider — shared a picture of one of her babies posing for the camera.
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K.J. Yossman Twickenham Studios chair Sunny Vohra has acquired a 6.95% stake in media fund APX Group, becoming one of the main shareholders of its parent company APX Corporation Inc. Vohra has also joined the board of directors and the acquisition committee. The deal, which was worth over $70 million, reflects a market cap of $1.1 billion for APX. Loeb & Loeb LLP’s Mitchell S. Nussbaum advised APX Group on the deal. He is also set to advise the company on other deals ahead of a planned public merger on the New York Stock Exchange later this year.
APX Group has a number of feature and longform projects in the pipeline, including the recently-acquired Bret Easton Ellis drama “American Tabloid.”
Vohra snapped up Twickenham Film Studios – the home of iconic movies including the original “Blade Runner” – in 2012, prompted by his longstanding passion for film. “I am very pleased to join the APX Group,” said Vohra. “The business structure of APX fits well into my future investment strategy and, of course, my consistent support of the entertainment industry. APX has put together an impressive structure with excellent growth potential guided by a professional Board of Directors. I look forward to working with them.” Adi Cohen, APX Group’s board chair, said: “Sunny is a personal friend and trusted business associate of mine for many years. His incredible track record and business knowledge and experience will help immensely with the challenges and tasks laying ahead for APX while becoming a public company and a world leader in its field.” Shelley Hammond Global CEO of the APX Group added: “APX Group’s model has found tremendous success in identifying, partnering with, and investing in industry leading production studios and
Hilary Swank has a little fighter! Over the weekend, the actress — who is expecting twins with her husband, Philip Schneider — shared a picture of one of her babies posing for the camera.
Semafor reported on Monday.A “person with direct knowledge of the transaction” told Semafor that Smith sold more than $100 million of his own shares when A&E and Crossover Ventures invested a joint $500 million in Vice in the 2014 deal. Smith then told a friend he was now “post-economic.”Among the lavish expenditures he’s reported to have made: A vintage Rolls Royce, a mountain in Costa Rica and $300,000 on a single dinner in Las Vegas.
EXCLUSIVE: American-European media fund APX Group has appointed film industry veteran Anthony Buckner as Director of Film and Television Distribution and Acquisition, to head up a new department created as it continues its international expansion drive.
Naman Ramachandran London-based Spring Films, producers of Oscar nominated and BAFTA-winning 2012 documentary “The Act of Killing,” has signed a joint venture and partnership agreement with U.S.-Europe media fund APX Group. The new venture, via which APX and Spring will invest in new productions over the next five years, will be based in London and owned equally. It will look to develop and produce new and breakthrough content. The parties also see this agreement as an opportunity to curate a library of content that will have the potential for global distribution. The board of directors of the joint venture will include two members each from APX Group and Spring Films.
American-European media fund APX Group and André Singer’s Oscar and Bafta-nominated documentary and non-scripted company Spring Films have launched a joint production initiative.
Priscilla Presley and granddaugther Riley Keough over the estate and will of Lisa Marie Presley, who died on January 12th after suffering from cardiac arrest.The Daisy Jones & the Six actress and her grandmother have been at odds since Lisa's passing, especially over an amendment Lisa Marie made to her will in 2016 which made Riley, as opposed to Priscilla and Lisa Marie's former business manager Barry Siegel, the sole trustee.The estate she left behind includes Graceland, the Mempis, Tenn. home Elvis Presley bought in 1957 for $100,000 at age 22, and which today generates millions of dollars a year in revenue.WATCH: Lisa Marie Presley's last on-screen interview with daughter Riley KeoughMORE: Riley Keough and Ben Smith-Petersen's relationship timeline as they confirm the arrival of their baby girlThe iconic property is the latest source of contention in the ongoing dispute, after rumors swirled that Priscilla had been locked out from the home, which she moved into in 1963 at age 18.
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American-European Media Fund APX Group has completed the acquisition of a 50% stake in the UK’s Twickenham Film Studios.
Naman Ramachandran U.S.-Europe media fund APX Group has acquired a 50% stake in London’s Twickenham Film Studios. The move comes weeks after Twickenham Studios chair Sunny Vohra acquired a 6.95% stake in the APX Group for more than $70 million, reflecting a market cap of $1.1 billion for APX, which is planning a public listing on New York Stock Exchange later this year. APX and Twickenham did not disclose the financial value of the deal. As part of the acquisition, APX Group will rebrand its global network of studios with the Twickenham Studios name. The parties have also agreed on an accelerated expansion plan to acquire additional studios and land suited for studio construction in Europe and the U.S., all under the Twickenham Studios brand.
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Charna Flam A new single, “Justice for All,” featuring former President Donald Trump, from the J6 Prison Choir, reached No. 1 on iTunes’ top songs on March 11. The J6 Prison Choir is comprised of a group of men who were convicted after their participation in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan.
Lisa Marie Presley’s ex-husband, Michael Lockwood, has filed court documents to represent their twin daughters in an upcoming hearing revolving around her multi-million dollar trust fund.
Lisa Marie Presley's sudden and tragic passing on January 12, her family members she left behind, including her eldest daughter Riley Keough and her mother, Priscilla Presley, have not only been mourning her, but they've also been embroiled in legal drama over the late singer's estate.The two women have been in a tense battle over Lisa Marie's will, especially over an amendment the star made to it in 2016 which made Riley, as opposed to Priscilla and Lisa Marie's former business manager Barry Siegel, the sole trustee.Priscilla and Barry had been co-trustees since 2010, but in 2016, they were removed in favor of Riley and her late brother Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide at age 27 in 2020.WATCH: Lisa Marie Presley's last on-screen interview with daughter RileyMORE: Priscilla Presley says Elvis Presley would say 'you are me' of Austin Butler's portrayal of himBeing that Lisa Marie is the only daughter of the late Elvis Presley, Graceland – the home the King of Rock bought in 1957 for $100,000 at age 22, and that today generates millions of dollars per year in revenue – is at stake.Also at risk, is a 15 percent stake in Elvis Presley Enterprises, which since 2016 was meant to go to Riley. This contributes to the millions of dollars the Presley estate generates each year.MORE: Riley Keough recalls her relationship with stepfather Michael Jackson: 'I loved him'Since 2013, Authentic Brands Group has owned the rights to Elvis, and though Lisa Marie remained owner of Graceland until her death, the deal called for new management of the property.
EastEnders actress Shona McGarty amazed fans as she revealed her second career outside of the popular BBC soap. Shona, who earlier dazzled fans with a fresh, cropped haircut, has played Whitney Dean, the adoptive daughter of Patsy Palmer’s Bianca Jackson, since 2008. Whitney has been involved in countless central storylines since her first appearance, and most recently, she discovered her baby has Edwards’ Syndrome.
The first look at tonight's Love Island has seen the couples head out on their elaborate final dates as the final approaches. Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins, who recently became official, are the first couple to be whisked out of the Villa for their epic final date which sees them treated to a magical breakfast while floating on water.They're also treated to a spine-tingling performance from a South African choir.
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A "Wheel of Fortune" contestant spun the wheel of misfortune as she missed out on two major prizes. During an episode of the beloved game show, a player from Louisiana named Micki guessed the puzzle letter incorrectly, causing major disappointment among fans. Micki was three letters away from winning not only the million-dollar wedge, but also a trip to Croatia. Before announcing her letter, audience members are heard in the background cheering her on once the wheel landed on the Croatia wedge.
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