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Netflix Hack Strikes Season 5 to Orange Is the New Black
Netflix experienced an issue of theft and hacking that took place at Larson Studios, a postproduction service in Los Angeles, during late 2016 or early in 2017. The hackers will remain anonymous, but the issue of stealing digital files from major streaming networks is a serious problem. The New York Times reported: 'Netflix had announced this year that Season 5 of “Orange Is the New Black” would be released June 9, and it was not immediately clear whether it planned to move up the release date.' Leaked content is a major problem for film and music. Major record labels and studios
Peter Bjorn and John Explore the Breakin’ Point with a Documentary
One of the best independent releases from 2016 was released by Peter Bjorn and John titled Breakin' Point. This beautiful piece of music is available on physical and digital platforms. I was first turned on to the project when the band got in touch with press materials for the international tour that started in 2016, and has continued through 2017. We often get press materials from a wide mix of producers and creators in different forms of entertainment. Once I saw that Peter Bjorn and John were releasing a follow up to their 2011 album Gimmie Some, I was instantly interested
Tribeca Film Festival 2017 in New York City Starts off with a Bang from Aretha Franklin
The Tribeca Film Festival is officially taking place across New York City with film, music, and interactive projects to explore. On opening night, Clive Davis and Tribeca honored a list of musical acts including: Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson, Earth, Wind, and Fire, and many more renown artists. Watch Aretha showoff her mic skills via the Tweet released by the festival from opening night. This upcoming Saturday, Tribeca will put the environment centerstage for Earth Day 2017. Taj Mahal joins The Wyland Blues Planet Band will perform their hit song 'Dirty Oil' following a screening of Blues Planet: Trypitch. Awake,
Amazon Obtains Streaming Rights to NFL Games for 2017-2018 Season
Amazon and the NFL have negotiated a deal to allow users on Amazon Prime access to stream 10 Thursday night games. Last season, Twitter had rights to stream Thursday night games for free on their platform. Wall Street Journal reported: 'The games will continue to be available on television as well. The Thursday night package is split between CBS and NBC. The NFL Network also carries Thursday night football.' Watch over the YouTube playlist for a look at the 2017 NFL Draft. These players will be looking to shakeup the field this season.
Editorial: Breaking The Fourth Wall with YouTube
The term known as the 'Fourth Wall' is defined as the space that separates a performer or performance from an audience. As a media outlet, media producer, media buyer, media manager, and media consumer I wear several hats when producing original material. In a recent CNBC article, I found out that Spotify will pay producers $7.00 per thousand plays on their platform in comparison to YouTube's $1.00 per thousand plays. When I look at it on a direct comparison I see a major inequality. When I take it a step further, Fortune reported in December 2016 that Spotify is on track to
Amazon Gives the Greenlight to Season Two of the NFL Docuseries All or Nothing
Amazon Prime Video is moving forward with a second season to the show All or Nothing. In the first season, the show covered the Arizona Cardinals over an entire NFL season. Season 2 will provide additional depth to the return of the NFL's Rams to Los Angeles. Amazon and Business Wire reported: "All or Nothing brings Amazon Prime members a deep dive into the lives of professional athletes. We are excited to highlight the LA Rams in season two, a team with a compelling story of relocation, rebuilding and reuniting with the city they once again call home." - Conrad Riggs,
Explore the Second Annual Tribeca TV Program Lineup
Tribeca Film Festival has announced the TV projects set to screen in downtown New York City this upcoming April 19-30. The entertainment lineup for TV mirrors the diversity to the film lineup at Tribeca. One of the projects that stands out is Dwayne Johnson's upcoming project titled Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History. The festival has announced background context: World Premieres for new series: Hulu’s highly anticipated The Handmaid’s Tale, followed by a conversation with the dynamic cast of Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Alexis Bledel, Samira Wiley, and Max Minghella; NatGeo’s first scripted series Genius about the fascinating life of Albert Einstein, followed
Jon Favreau and Scarlett Johansson Announced to Speak at Tribeca Talks 2017
The Tribeca Film Festival recently announced the lineup of speakers to share insight on stage with the Tribeca Talks series. This year the festival will host directors: Jon Favreau in conversation with Scarlett Johansson. Noah Baumbach will speak with Dustin Hoffman, and renown Alejandro González Iñárritu is set to share his brilliance in New York this upcoming April. Industry leaders in film, television, music, technology, and sports relate their craft via interviews and short discussions. Tribeca Talks also features a section known as Storytellers. In 2017, the festival will connect Bruce Springsteen with Tom Hanks for a special one-on-one conversation. A live performance from
Dave Chappelle Breaks Down Success during an Interview with CBS This Morning
Dave Chappelle opened up about his departure from mainstream media with Gayle King from CBS This Morning. Most known for his television work on the Chappelle's Show, Dave Chappelle also worked in film and standup comedy. His unique view on the world provides for a refreshing and alternative frame on a topic. Chappelle works with different forms of comedy, and at the height of his television run, he walked away from a lucrative contact with Comedy Central. After taking a decade off to spend time with his family, Chappelle returns to entertainment to craft comedy in his vision. Netflix subscribers can now
Amazon Prime Video Inks a Deal with A24, and Brings Moonlight to the Streaming Service
Amazon Prime Video announced today that the company would be bringing A24 films to the streaming service. The A24 film lineup includes: Moonlight is now available to stream, (starting on May 21) Swiss Army Man, The Lobster, and Green Room are now available. Additional titles are due out later this year. "We are thrilled to be the exclusive subscription streaming service to offer customers Academy Award winner Moonlight." - Jason Ropell, VP, Worldwide Head of Motion Pictures for Amazon Studios In addition to the Oscar award-winning film Moonlight, A24 and Amazon currently have the Oscar winning film Amy now available to stream. Watch over
Netflix experienced an issue of theft and hacking that took place
One of the best independent releases from 2016 was released by
The Tribeca Film Festival is officially taking place across New York
Amazon and the NFL have negotiated a deal to allow users
The term known as the 'Fourth Wall' is defined as the space
Amazon Prime Video is moving forward with a second season to
Tribeca Film Festival has announced the TV projects set to screen
The Tribeca Film Festival recently announced the lineup of speakers to
Dave Chappelle opened up about his departure from mainstream media with Gayle
Amazon Prime Video announced today that the company would be bringing