• Thu, December 19, 2024

by: TechRadar

Sony is officially the largest shareholder of FromSoftware owner Kadokawa

With the new shares, Sony is currently Kadokawa's largest shareholder, now holding approximately 10% of its shares, including the shares Sony acquired in February 2021.

by: PlayStation LifeStyle

Sony Not Acquiring FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa

Sony is not acquiring FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa Corporation, choosing instead to form a strategic alliance.

by: Reuters

Seeing low-income consumers squeezed, retailers target $10 and under gifts

Retailers including Target and Walmart are stocking shelves with more toys and gifts such as Barbies that cost less than $10 this holiday season, a strategy aimed at attracting cash-strapped shoppers.

by: gematsu

Sony Group Corporation and Kadokawa Corporation to form strategic capital and business alliance

Sony Group Corporation has signed a strategic capital and business alliance agreement with Kadokawa Corporation to conduct a third-party allotment on January 7, 2025 to acquire 12,054,100 new

by: Newsweek

Sony Becomes Largest Shareholder of Anime Powerhouse and FromSoftware Owner Kadokawa

"Through this capital and business alliance, we will become the largest shareholder of KADOKAWA, which consistently creates a wide variety of IP, including publications and books, such as light novels and comics, as well as games and anime," said Hiroki Totoki, president, COO and CFO of the Sony Group Corporation.

by: Castanet

In Montreal, one man is fighting to stop DVDs from going the way of the dodo

The Luddites were a 19th-century group of British textile workers who destroyed the mechanized looms and knitting frames they saw as a threat to their livelihoods.

by: BBC

Strictly Come Dancing's ballroom and behind the scenes stars reveal how the show keeps it sparkle and celebrate 20 Fabulous Years of dance magic

Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous Years is a sparkling celebration of two decades of Strictly Come Dancing, the iconic dance competition that has captured the hearts of millions since its debut in 2004.

by: vg247

Sony becomes the "largest shareholder" in FromSoftware owner Kadokawa, as the two put an Elden Ring on a "strategic capital and business alliance"

Sony has become the "largest shareholder" in FromSoftware owner Kadokawa, as the two have agreed a "strategic capital and business alliance"

by: Deadline.com

Asylum Entertainment Rebrands As Pantheon Media With Jen O'Connell Named As CEO

Asylum Entertainment Group is rebranding and has a new CEO. The company is rebranding to Pantheon Media Group and former HBO Max unscripted boss Jennifer O'Connell has been named CEO. O'Connell launched Velvet Hammer Media last year with Rebecca Quinn ...

by: Tuko

TikToker Wambui Kidkora Goes Viral with Her Fierce Criticism of Alma Mutheu: "Mfunike Uchi Wake"

A TikToker Wambui Kidkora went viral after criticising Alma Mutheu for exposing her lover's weaknesses. Wambui opined that they should have been discusses privately.

by: Oneindia

Aishwarya Rai And Abhishek Bachchan Walk Hand-in-Hand To Aaradhya's School Day Function Amid Divorce Rumors

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan were seen walking hand-in-hand accompanied by her father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan at Aaradhya's school day event at Mumbai's Dhirubhai Ambani International School,

by: Polygon

Sony to become largest shareholder in FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa

On Jan. 7, 2025, Sony will become Kadokawa's largest stockholder by purchasing 12,054,100 new Kadokawa shares for 50 billion yen (around $320 million). This purchase, combined with a previous round of share acquisition in February 2021, will bring Sony's total holding in Kadokawa to 10% of the company.

by: Hindustan Times

Cardi B asks Offset to sign divorce papers after heated social media exchange

by: Yen.com.gh

Confusion Erupts As Video Of Sick Dr UN Happily Sharing Huge Plans For 2025 Surfaces

Ghanaian man, Kwame Owusu Fordjour popularly known as Dr uN who is belived to be recovering from a critical health condition has shared hisplans for 2025

by: Variety

Evan Spiegel and will.i.am Join Variety Entertainment Summit at CES

Snap Inc. co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel and FYI CEO will.i.am are added headliners of the Variety Entertainment Summit at CES on Jan 8 in Las Vegas.

by: The New York Times

Wizards, Capitals commit to D.C. as Capital One Arena gets approved for $515 million renovation

Internal and external renovations for the Capital One Center are expected to be completed before the 2027-28 NBA and NHL seasons.

by: SignalSCV

Are You Facing YouTube Video Not Playing? Fix Now!

Do you want to learn how to fix the issue of the YouTube video not playing? This article offers the top 6 ways to resolve it with ease.

by: Oregonian

Will a Vancouver family win 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' finale Thursday? How to watch

The Buchanan family of Vancouver is among the four families competing for the $50,000 prize and Light Fight trophy in the season finale of 2024's "The Great Christmas Light Fight."

by: Townhall

My God, There Is Light

But Verify-Sy, a Syrian website dedicated to debunking propaganda, is reporting that this "prisoner" was actually Salama Mohammad Salama, also known as "Abu Hamza," a member of the Syrian Air Force Intelligence, which is responsible for the torture and murder of civilians.

by: Dexerto

Sony becomes biggest shareholder of FromSoftware owner in massive deal

Sony has become the biggest shareholder of FromSoftware owner Kadokawa, forming a "strategic capital and business alliance".

by: Yahoo

Old-School Decor Clues That Say 'This Home Needs a Makeover'

With the abundance of home decoration TV shows, blogs, and content creators, it's hardly surprising the home decor industry has grown significantly. However, knowing which part of your living space to renovate can be difficult.

by: WHO Magazine

The Block's Dan and Dani Reilly announce devastating passing of their daughter Billie

by: The Australian Financial Review

The good, the bad and the ugly of corporate Australia in 2024

Big deals, big names, big disasters. From AirTrunk to Woolies to our own Nine Entertainment, here are the biggest moments of the year.

by: MSN

The Bold and the Beautiful Recap for Thursday, December 19, 2024: Ridge is betrayed again

Eric said he could use a stiff martini as he came home with Ridge and Steffy. Ridge told him to keep a clear head. He wanted Eric to take it easy and not let the stress get to him.

by: MSN

Nia Long's New SKIMS Campaign Sends Social Media into a Frenzy

Social media erupted with praise and reactions to Nia Long's stunning debut in Skims' 2024 shapewear campaign.

by: Yahoo

Ethan Slater's Ex Lilly Jay Shares Update on Coparenting After Split

Over a year after Ethan Slater and Lilly Jay finalized their divorce, and the Wicked star went on to date Ariana Grande, the therapist shared insight into her coparenting relationship with the actor.

by: Variety

Coach Emma Hayes Signs With SMAC Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Talent management firm and production company SMAC Entertainment has signed U.S. Women's Soccer National Team head coach Emma Hayes.

by: Tuko

NTV Presenter Takes HIV Test On Instagram Live to Dispel Rumours: "Are You Happy?"

Lynda Ddane, a presenter working with NTV, went live on Instagram to take an HIV test. Rumours started circulating after she lost weight and she explained it.

by: Reuters

Focus: Seeing low-income consumers squeezed, retailers target $10 and under gifts

Retailers including Target and Walmart are stocking shelves with more toys and gifts such as Barbies that cost less than $10 this holiday season, a strategy aimed at attracting cash-strapped shoppers.

by: BBC

Special guests announced for Sophie Ellis-Bextor's NYE Disco on BBC One and iPlayer

This glittering TV event promises to be a night to remember as Sophie performs her global hits as well as some surprise numbers

by: Tuko

Jovial Vows to Never Expose Her Man for Being Broke: "Heri Aniombe Pesa"

Musician Jovial vowed never to expose her man on social media over finances. The songstress said she would rather he asks her for money than ask his friends.

by: Reuters

Hollywood embraces God and the 'cowboy curious' to broaden audience

The script for the biblical epic "Mary," which tells the story of the Nativity from the perspective of Mary of Nazareth, languished in Hollywood for some 15 years before entering production.

by: Yahoo

Asylum Entertainment Rebrands As Pantheon Media With Jennifer O'Connell Named As CEO

Asylum Entertainment Group is rebranding and has a new CEO. The company is rebranding to Pantheon Media Group and former HBO Max unscripted boss Jennifer O'Connell has been named CEO. Steve Michaels, who was previously CEO of the company, will become ...

by: MSN

From Rema to Ayra Starr, Mavin Global's Rima Tahini Ighodaro is a 'First Responder' for the Nigerian Label's Stars

Mavin Global senior vp of A&R and creatives Rima Tahini Ighodaro has played an instrumental role in Rema and Ayra Starr's careers since they signed to the label in 2019.

by: MSN

Benzino Claps Back At 50 Cent While Addressing Domestic Abuse Rumors

However, Benzino has since come out to set the record straight, as he says the frightening footage was filmed in an effort to help his hone his acting skills, as it was practice f

by: Tuko

Cardi B Demands Offset Sign Divorce Papers After Heated Online Exchange

Cardi B and Offset engaged in a heated online exchange over their divorce, custody, and accusations days after a brief reunion at Offset's birthday celebration.

by: Yahoo

Trump hair viral moments: A look at his haircuts, the part, combover and hiding his bald spot

Remember The Rachel? The mullet? Snooki? Why the obsession over Trump's hair? History has seen a haircut or new hairstyle make waves.

by: Yahoo

Entertainment and Media Suffers Another Major Blow in 2024 With 15,000 Job Cuts

The sequel to 2023's brutal year for the entertainment and media industries was not much better. In 2024, nearly 15,000 jobs were eliminated across broadcast, television, film, news and streaming — extending a two-year run in which the news and ...

by: MSN

Deborah Norville To Host New Syndicated Game Show "The Perfect Line" For CBS Media Ventures

CBS Media Ventures is launching The Perfect Line, a new syndicated game show hosted by Deborah Norville that is set to premiere next fall with the CBS stations as the anchor group. The Perfect Line promises "a new,

by: MSN

CBS Media Ventures Launching Syndicated Game Show'The Perfect Line'

Inside Edition Anchor Deborah Norville Set to Host the Trivia Show anchored by CBS Stations in fall 2025. The post CBS Media Ventures Launching Syndicated Game Show'The Perfect Line' appeared first on TV News Check.

by: MSN

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to produce original TV series for Bell Media

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are bringing their comedy chops back to Canada for a single TV series deal with Bell Media.

by: MSN

Tony Khan Explains What Matt Cardona Brings To The Table For AEW

The "Indie God," Matt Cardona, has been in a heated feud with ROH World Champion Chris Jericho, and the two have traded attacks in several promotions, with Cardona appearing on AEW television several times.

by: MSN

Crave Calls On 'The Office Movers' To Make Season 2

EXCLUSIVE: The Office Movers are back in business. Canadian streamer Crave has ordered a second season of the comedy series from Jae and Trey Richards, with Justin Stockman, Vice President, Content Development and Programming at Crave parent Bell Media calling it a "hit.

by: MSN

Sony now owns a much bigger piece of FromSoftware's parent company

Sony has announced that it has increased its holdings in Japanese media giant and FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa Corporation. Sony acquired the shares for 50 billion yen or roughly $300 million,

by: MSN

For travellers and workers 'Music for Airports' is now a thing of the past

For travellers and workers 'Music for Airports' is now a thing of the past - Live acts are taking over airports

by: MSN

For airports, background music no longer is an afterthought

Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports, which are hiring local musicians and carefully curating playlists to help lighten travelers' moods. London's Heathrow Airport built a stage to showcase emerging British performers for the first time this summer.

by: MSN

David Axelrod ends "The Axe Files" podcast

David Axelrod — whose zeitgeisty "The Axe Files" podcast is a favorite of anyone obsessed with media and politics — is making a surprise exit, with Rahm Emanuel as his final guest. "Today's podcast will be the 605th episode of The Axe Files,
  • Mon, December 23, 2024

by: Indiatimes

CV Anand apologizes for his controversial remarks on media over Allu Arjun stampede controversy

Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand issues an apology for his controversial statements on national media following the tragic stampede at the premiere of Allu Arjun's film 'Pushpa 2', which resulted in a fatality.

Hollywood embraces God and the 'cowboy curious' to broaden audience

The script for the biblical epic "Mary," which tells the story of the Nativity from the perspective of Mary of Nazareth, languished in Hollywood for some 15 years before entering production.
The article from Reuters discusses Hollywood's strategic shift towards embracing faith-based and rural-themed content to broaden its audience appeal. This move is exemplified by the success of films like "The Blind Side" and "God's Not Dead," which have resonated with audiences outside the traditional urban, liberal demographic. Hollywood studios are now investing in projects that feature religious themes, rural settings, and characters with strong moral values, often referred to as "cowboy curious" content. This trend is driven by the recognition that there is a significant market for stories that reflect the values and lifestyles of Middle America, which has been somewhat underserved by mainstream cinema. The article highlights how this content not only appeals to a demographic that feels Hollywood often overlooks them but also aims to tap into the lucrative market of faith-based entertainment, which has shown consistent box office success.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/hollywood-embraces-god-cowboy-curious-broaden-audience-2024-12-19/


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