Hasbro Stock Sinks After Q4 Earnings Miss; Company Blames WGA And Actors Strikes For 31% Film And TV Revenue Slide In 2023

Shares in Hasbro fell 6% to around $48 after the earnings report. In recent years, the company has reversed strategic course and taken a big step back from Hollywood. Joe performed well in the quarter and met internal forecasts. Two performers dressed as Transformers characters Optimus Prime, left, and BumblebeeDaniel Karmann/picture alliance via Getty Images Its largely done, CEO Chris Cocks said of the effort to prune the portfolio. CFO Gina Goetter added, Were done with the cleanup....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Stephen Thomas

Katy Perry To Exit ‘American Idol’ After 7 Seasons On ABC

Katy Perryis saying goodbye toAmerican Idolafter seven seasons. The singer announced her exit from the reality competition during an appearance on theJimmy Kimmel Liveshow. Perry then dropped the bomb, saying, So I think this will probably be my last season forIdol. Katy Perry, judge on ‘American Idol’Disney/Art Streiber/Getty Images I loveIdolso much, she continued. Watch on Deadline They know that I have some things planned for this year, she added....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 108 words · Juan Brown

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, Strikes Podcast Deal With Lemonada Media; Will Launch New Show & Distribute ‘Archetypes’ To All Platforms

EXCLUSIVE: Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex is staying in the podcast business. It comes after her and her husband Prince Harryparted ways with Spotify last year. There are no details of the show yet, but Meghan will host the as yet untitled series. Photo by Misan Herriman The series explored the labels that venture to hold women back. Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex and Archewell Productions are represented by WME.

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · Stephanie Stephens

Michael Cieply: Why Official Oscar Night Fun Doesn’t Come Cheap

So I did some window shopping on the museum web site.Wow. A single non-member ticket to the five-hour, black-tie optional affair goes for $250. Watch on Deadline The Academy is clearly out to cover its costs on this one. An exterior view of The Academy MuseumGetty Images This isnt exactly unexpected. Fortunately, the Academy has had both profits and investment gains. Theres some fundraising on the horizon, and not just by the Biden campaign....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 107 words · Johnny Clark MD

Naomi Osaka’s Hana Kuma & Rebel Maverick Developing Manga ‘Allure: The Evening Primrose’ As Adult Anime Series; Tennis Champ To Voice Lead

EXCLUSIVE:Naomi Osakais getting further into anime. It is based on Noir Caesar Entertainments manga of the same name. The two companies will take it out to market early this year. Naomi OsakaGetty

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 32 words · Amanda Cardenas

Paramount Global Layoffs Begin; CEO Bob Bakish Tells 800 Departing Employees “Your Talents Have Helped Us Advance Our Mission”

An internal memo from CEOBob Bakish(read it below) did not disclose numbers. Bakish hadconfirmedthe planned cutbacks at a Bob Live town hall event in January. The scope and details of the staff reductions will come into focus over the course of the day. Paramount Global headquarters in New YorkMichael M. Santiago/Getty Images The company will report fourth-quarter earnings at the end of February. Tuesdays sobering news followed a company high point Sunday with the broadcast of Super Bowl LVIII....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 96 words · Dr. Elizabeth Hardy DVM

Porsha Williams Guobadia To Make ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ Season 16 Return; Signs Overall Scripted Talent Deal With NBCUniversal

Williams Guobadia has officially rejoined the cast following a two-season absence and will return for Season 16 onBravo. Im looking forward to being back onThe Real Housewives of Atlanta, and showing the world my new world! RHOAwas placed on an extended hiatus following Season 15. Porsha Williams GuobadiaHassan Richardson The reality TV personality was also part of the inaugural cast of the William Shatner competitionStars on Mars.

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · John Abbott

Russell Simmons Sued By Ex-Def Jam Exec For Alleged 1990s Rape

Initially, Mr. Simmons began to wrestle with Ms. Doe in an attempt to appear playful. The situation escalated into aggression and Mr. Simmons pinned Ms. Doe down on a bed. Ms. Doe repeatedly told Mr. Simmons to get off of her, but he refused. Russell Simmons in 2023Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection Mr. Simmons proceeded to rape her. Watch on Deadline As a result, the suit alleges: Ms. Doe was wrought with distress....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 105 words · Raymond Smith

SC Films International Boards Australian Fantasy Horror ‘Dusk’ — EFM

SC Films will launch at theEFM. The film follows Luke (Charles Cottier), a near-immortal angel who stands on the side of good. He is an eternally cursed young man who only ages when he saves lives. SC Films However, as he ages, he can only become young once again by taking a life. A series of murders ensues whilst Malagor amasses an Army of the dead. Only Luke can defeat him in a battle of good vs evil....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 108 words · Philip Huang

Scanbox Entertainment Sets Restructured Senior Management Team With Multiple Promotions And New Hire

Merete Martensen Christensen has taken over from Kim William Beich as acting Chief Operations Officer (COO). Beich will continue at the company as Head of Acquisitions and Special Projects. Christensen has been part of the management group since 2014 and originally joined Scanbox back in 2011. Scanbox Upcoming local films includeRomeby Niclas Bendixen,Kalakby Isabella Eklof, andThe Movie Tellerby Lone Scherfig.

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 60 words · Michael Shaw

Stacey Abrams Picks Ex-CBS Exec Adriana Martínez Barrón To Head Film & TV Unit For Sage Works Production Banner

Sage Works Productions was formed by Abrams, the two-time Georgia governor candidate, in 2020. Abrams and Sage Works are both represented by UTA. The bestselling author is also political juggernaut for her get-out-the-vote campaigns. (L-R) Stacey Abrams and Adriana Martínez BarrónJohn Lamparski/Getty Images/Courtesy A rematch between the two in 2022 saw Kemp reelected after an eleventh-hour endorsement byDonald Trump. Unlike in 2018, Abrams officially conceded the 2022 election.

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Christopher Hansen

Steve Wright Dies: BBC Radio Presenter & Former ‘Top Of The Pops’ Host Was 69

Steve Wright, an iconicBBCradiopresenter who used to hostTop of the Pops,died Monday. Wrights family confirmed the death to the BBC in a statement earlier today. As we all grieve, the family requests privacy at this immensely difficult time. Steve WrightBBC Born in London in 1954, Wright joined the BBC as a clerk in his early 20s. After a brief stint with Thames Valley Radio, he returned to present weekend programs on Radio 1....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 102 words · Charles Williams

Tom Holland’s West End ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Sells Out In Two Hours

Thousands ofTom Hollandfans hoping to witness the actors West End return might be wondering wherefore all the tickets went. The Spider-Man actors limited engagement inJamie LloydsRomeo & Julietsold out two hours after going on sale this morning. Pre-sale started at 8 a.m. with an estimated 60,000 people joining a virtual ticket-buying queue. Duke of York’s Theatre Additional casting, including Juliet, has not been announced. He eventually took on the title role....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Dwayne Lindsey