George Shamieh: 1951 – 2024
George Shamieh, the co-founder and CEO of the Van Nuys, California-based American Cinema International (ACI), died in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 10, 2024. He was 72 years old.
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MIPTV Confirms MIPDRAMA Line-Up
MIPTV confirmed the line-up for this year’s MIPDRAMA, the annual showcase that offers an exclusive early-stage preview of high-end drama series.
The eighth edition of the showcase will be held as (…)
Amuz Licenses ‘About Antoine’ to France Television
Canada-based Amuz Distribution has licensed the first season of series About Antoine to France Television. The series will air on France.tv in Spring 2024.
With authenticity, sensitivity, and humor the series tackles a (…)
‘Race Across the World’ Travels to Germany
All3Media international has announced that Studio Lambert’s format Race Across the World will travel to Germany in 2025 on ZDF. Planning for the six-part series, premiering in spring 2025, is currently underway for casting and filming produced by TOWER, (…)
Gusto TV Launches App
Gusto TV has launched an app to provide viewers with a culinary experience featuring a live stream of the Gusto TV channel.
“The Gusto TV App represents a significant leap forward (…)
Oscar Winners and Their ‘Goody’ Bags
At the 96th Academy Awards, held last night at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, epic biographical drama Oppenheimer brought home seven statuettes, including Best Picture, Best Director to Christopher Nolan, (…)
Hollywood Braces for “Below the Line” Strike
By Mike Reynolds
Hollywood seems to like sequels on small and large screens, but 2024 may see a very different kind of sequel — and not a very pleasant one, at (…)
AFM Relocates to Las Vegas
The American Film Market® will relocate to Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas for its 45th edition, scheduled for November 5 to 10, 2024.
“After extensive research, discussions with the Board and (…)
MIP FAST & AVoD Summit’s Speakers Announced
MIPTV has announced the speaker line-up for its MIP Global FAST & AVoD Summit, to be staged at the spring market in Cannes (running April 8-10, 2024).
The summit will take place (…)
GMA’s ‘Royal Blood’ Premieres on Netflix
GMA Network’s murder mystery drama Royal Blood is set to premiere on Netflix Asia Pacific and the Middle East on March 15.
The series is top-billed by the Philippines’ award-winning actor, Dingdong (…)
