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Associated Press
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
THREE'S COMPANY!!! 3 ALLEN MEDIA GROUP COURT SERIES RECEIVE DAYTIME EMMY® AWARD NOMINATIONS
AMERICA'S COURT WITH JUDGE ROSS, JUSTICE FOR THE PEOPLE WITH JUDGE MILIAN, AND WE THE PEOPLE WITH JUDGE LAUREN LAKE Nominated for 'Best Legal/Courtroom Program' LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 / / -- Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG) proudly announces that 3 of its court series have received nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) in the 'Best Legal/Courtroom Program' category for the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards. The 3 AMG court series nominated – AMERICA'S COURT WITH JUDGE ROSS, WE THE PEOPLE WITH JUDGE LAUREN LAKE, and JUSTICE FOR THE PEOPLE WITH JUDGE MILIAN – are daily one-hour strip series, currently carried nationwide on broadcast stations in more than 90 percent of U.S. broadcast television markets, and on cable and digital distribution platforms globally. In the past 15 years, AMG has launched 9 court series, making it the largest owner/producer/distributor of television court programming in the world. All 9 AMG court series are created by Byron Allen and Executive Produced by Byron Allen, Carolyn Folks, Jennifer Lucas, and Patricia Wilson. The 9 AMG court series are: ● AMERICA'S COURT WITH JUDGE ROSS ● JUSTICE FOR ALL WITH JUDGE CRISTINA PEREZ ● SUPREME JUSTICE WITH JUDGE KAREN ● JUSTICE WITH JUDGE MABLEAN ● THE VERDICT WITH JUDGE HATCHETT ● WE THE PEOPLE WITH JUDGE LAUREN LAKE ● MATHIS COURT WITH JUDGE MATHIS ● JUSTICE FOR THE PEOPLE WITH JUDGE MILIAN ● EQUAL JUSTICE WITH JUDGE EBONI K. WILLIAMS 'We at Allen Media Group are extremely proud of these 3 Emmy® nominations,' said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. 'Judge Lauren Lake, Judge Marilyn Milian, and Judge Kevin Ross are all outstanding, charismatic, and iconic television judges. Our entire roster of court show talent is exceptional, and we very much appreciate this recognition.' 'These three Daytime Emmy® nominations mean so much to us because they honor the heart, grit, and passion of everyone who pours themselves into all of our court shows,' said Executive Producer Patricia Wilson. 'A big thank you to the Television Academy.' 'I've been doing this for 25 years and being nominated still thrills me beyond belief,' said Judge Marilyn Milian. 'We are so honored to be nominated and have the hard work of so many recognized.' 'To be nominated in this category a second time is such a tremendous affirmation,' said Judge Kevin Ross. 'For 15 Seasons, my mission has been to entertain, enlighten and educate people about the law. To have the opportunity to do what I love with the great team at Allen Media Group is fantastic and humbling. Thank you, Television Academy, for recognizing our work. I am incredibly grateful for this honor.' 'I am honored for the Emmy® nomination,' said Judge Lauren Lake. 'Thank you to the Television Academy for this incredible acknowledgment. This recognition means the world to me, and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Byron Allen, Carolyn Folks, Jennifer Lucas, Patricia Wilson, and the entire Allen Media Group and production team for their unwavering belief in me and this show. I'm also thrilled to congratulate my colleagues Judge Kevin Ross and Judge Marilyn Milian—three nominations for the studio is a powerful testament to the excellence we're building together.' For more information, visit: Eric Peterkofsky Allen Media Group [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Freestyle Digital Media Acquires ‘A Spartan Dream,' Sets Limited Theatrical Release- Film News in Brief
Freestyle Digital Media— the independent film arm of Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios—has acquired the distribution rights to 'A Spartan Dream' and will release it in select theaters for one week, starting Aug. 15. 'A Spartan Dream' is a romantic-comedy adventure film riddled with fantasy and myth. Based on a true story, the film follows an ancient-Greece-obsessed American who travels to the land of his ancestors to sell his old family homestead. However, plans go awry when he falls in love with a beautiful Greek woman; he changes course to salvage the village and change history. More from Variety Daytime Emmy-Winner 'Venice The Series' Returns for Season 7 on Vimeo (EXCLUSIVE) Vimeo Hires Google Cloud AI Exec Philip Moyer as CEO Vimeo Is Shutting Down Its TV Apps This Month The film stars Peter Bundic, Georgia Mesariti, Katerina Didaskalou, Renos Haralambidis, and Nikos Tsergas, and is the feature directorial debut for M. Achilles. It gained attention after winning Best Feature Film at the 2025 Prague Actors and Filmmakers Film Festival. The movie's theatrical run will take place in five cities between Aug. 15 and Aug. 22. It will simultaneously become available on VOD platforms, and the DVD will release in September. The release marks another step the fast-growing, diverse slate of independent films that Freestyle Digital Media aims to showcase for wide audiences. The 'We Are Guardians' film impact campaign team has raised over $1 million in support of the Indigenous-led movement to protect the Amazon rainforest and its people. The majority of the impact campaign funds will be directed to the forest guardians featured in the film and Indigenous-led initiatives, including projects and training for Indigenous women. The money will also be used to build the infrastructure necessary to achieve the film's long-term impact goals, support the film's release, fund accessible community events, educational theatrical experiences and opportunities for viewers to engage in person with Indigenous movement leaders. 'The film's impact campaign is an essential part of the project,' Edivan Guajajara, the film's director, said. 'It's not just about showing the story, but mobilizing people, creating strategic partnerships, influencing policies, and inspiring everyone to join this fight. The world needs to understand that protecting Indigenous peoples is protecting the planet. Every viewer can become a guardian. That's our mission.' Produced by Fisher Stevens with Leonardo DiCaprio as executive producer, 'We Are Guardians' is an environmental documentary that follows the Indigenous forest protectors of the Amazon as they risk their lives to fend off illegal loggers and land invaders. In addition to raising money, the impact campaign has delivered drones, radios, firefighting equipment and cameras to forest guardians as well as building monitoring bases. Following its premiere in June, the theatrical release of 'We Are Guardians' opens in New York on Friday and will continue its showings nationwide through September. The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has chosen eight honorees to receive the 2025 Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECAs). Among honorees are Isaac Banks, 'The Trophy King,' John B. Barrett, 'Recall,' Daniel Cotroneo, 'Yae: Blind Samurai Woman,' Eythan Maidhof, 'Class Clown,' Mariscela Beatríz Méndez, 'The Middle,' Josh Pickering, 'Boundless | HomeAid,' Steven Jacob Russell, 'Hammer' and Alexa Wolf, 'To Fade Away.' The ECAs support the next generation of visual storytellers by spotlighting and honoring early-career and emerging Directors of Photography. 'The Emerging Cinematographer Awards reflect the important values that ICG stands for — fostering talent, mentorship, and supporting a strong creative community,' says John Lindley, ASC, National President of the ICG. 'These honorees represent the future of our craft, and we're privileged to elevate their visions at this pivotal moment in their careers.' 'By recognizing outstanding talent at the earliest stages of their careers, the ICG is proud to help open doors and create opportunities for emerging Directors of Photography to thrive in this dynamic industry,' says Steven Poster, ASC, Chair of the Guild's ECA committee. Eduardo Fierro, SVC, 2013 ECA alumnus who now joins this year as the new Co-Chair of the ECA committee, adds, 'It's an honor to step into this role and help continue the tradition of uplifting fresh voices in cinematography. As an ECA alumnus, this has been a full circle experience for me. The ECAs celebrate both artistic excellence and the spirit of mentorship that defines our community.' The 27th annual awards gala and reception will be held at the Television Academy Saban Media Center Wolf Theatre, on Sept. 28. Vimeo has announced the full list of their first Short Film Grant winners. The program, which was launched earlier this year in March, is set to provide aspiring filmmakers with industry access and the opportunity for distribution to Vimeo's global audience. 'For two decades, Vimeo has served and inspired millions of filmmakers and film enthusiasts around the world,' says Philip Moyer, the CEO of Vimeo. 'We are incredibly proud to partner with industry leaders, Nikon and RED, on this new grant program to accelerate the future of storytelling and launch a new generation of filmmakers. Together we will provide filmmakers with resources, mentorship, and a trusted platform to create exceptional short films and connect with a global audience.' The 2025 winners were selected by a jury of industry professionals including David Lowery ('The Green Knight), Charlotte Wells ('Aftersun'), Sean Wang ('Didi'), Savanah Leaf ('Earth Mama') and cinematographer Adam Bricker. Recipients of this year's award will receive $30,000 each in funding for their films, as well as personal mentorship opportunities with the selection jury and the Vimeo Curation Team. Winners will also receive the latest Z CINEMA line of professional equipment and a Vimeo Standard subscription. See below for the full winners list. 'Spaceboi,' directed by Andrew J. Rodriguez 'La Selva,' directed by Sofia Camargo 'I Remember the House Was Red,' directed by Carmen Pedrero 'The Only Man to Ever Exist,' directed by Annie Ning 'The Ineffable Hum,' directed by John C. Kelley Pathway Pictures and SheNYC Arts have wrapped production on the dark comedy feature film 'Sheepwell,' starring Michole Briana White, Alix Lapri, Connor Paolo and producer Lauren Elizabeth Harris. Based on the Off Broadway play of the same title by Margaret Rose Caterisano, director Kim Caicedo adapted the story into a screenplay alongside Danielle DeMatteo. 'Sheepwell' is described as a feminist thriller that reveals what happens when an overconfident traveler messes with the wrong woman. Denise Grayson also acted in the film. 'Upon reading the script for the first time, I was immediately consumed by these women and the eerie, twisted Southern landscape that they're trying to survive in,' Caicedo said. 'This film is more than just a mystery and a thriller. It's a real-life depiction of what women in our society have to fear and fight for every day.' DeMatteo, who is also the founder and artistic director of SheNYC Arts, added, 'Sheepwell' is an incredibly special story that's kept all of us up at night at SheNYC, ever since we first read the original play script. We had the privilege of bringing it to life on an off-Broadway stage back in 2023, and it's going to be even more thrilling and shocking on screen.' Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Disney & Amazon Advertising Units Team Up: 'We're Breaking Down Traditional Barriers Between Content And Commerce'
The advertising divisions of Amazon and Disney are joining forces to open up new opportunities for streaming buyers. Under the partnership, Disney's Real-Time Ad Exchange and Amazon's demand-side platform (DSP) are being integrated. The team-up will give advertisers direct access to Disney premium inventory on Disney+, ESPN, Hulu and other platforms. Buyers will also be able to gain data from both companies that will make targeting more precise and incomes more efficient, the companies said. More from Deadline Netflix Adds Yahoo To Its Roster Of Programmatic Advertising Partners Amazon Ads & Roku Set Landmark Pact Giving Brands Access To 80% Of Connected-TV Households Byron Allen Reaches Settlement With McDonald's In Lawsuit Claiming Racial Bias In Advertising The initiative was announced at Cannes Lions, a day after Amazon's DSP also forged a major pact with Roku, giving advertisers access to more than 80% of U.S. connected-TV households. The Amazon-Disney pact will deliver curated deal packages through products like Disney's Magic Words contextual targeting and the upcoming connection to Disney Select, Disney's proprietary data offering. Advertisers on Amazon DSP will also soon be able to create specialized campaigns matching Disney's audience data with browsing, streaming and purchase insights from Amazon Ads. Enabling that specialization will be a direct collaboration between Amazon Publisher Cloud and Disney Compass, a data collaboration platform providing seamless access to all its planning, activation, and measurement capabilities. In an example provided by Amazon and Disney, a pet food brand could reach viewers who both watch Disney programming and have an interest in pet products sold on Kelly MacLean, VP of Amazon DSP at Amazon Ads, called the collaboration 'a significant leap forward in advertising effectiveness.' She added, 'We're breaking down traditional barriers between content and commerce signals, allowing advertisers to deliver more meaningful experiences to viewers. By connecting Disney's premium content with Amazon's deep consumer understanding, we're creating advertising that works better for everyone – brands reach the right audiences, publishers maximize their inventory value, and viewers see more relevant ads.' By hooking up with Amazon, 'we're enabling greater accessibility to inventory and audience signals that translate into meaningful results for advertisers leveraging Amazon DSP,' said Matt Barnes, VP of Programmatic Sales, Disney Advertising. 'Disney has been on a decades-long journey to unlock data and insights that reflect how our audiences watch and engage with our content. That knowledge has helped us move the needle for our clients and deliver better results–and this integration raises the bar for the wider industry.' Amazon and Disney will begin implementing the integrations with a select group of advertisers in the coming months. Disney+ inventory is also now available through Amazon DSP in France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Turkiye, and the UK – allowing Amazon DSP customers to access it in those territories. Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More 'Bachelor in Paradise' Cast Announcement: See Who Is Headed To The Beach For Season 10 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
McDonald's and ESN reach settlement over advertising litigation
McDonald's USA and Entertainment Studios Network/The Weather Group (ESN) have settled a pending advertising litigation. The settlement of a $10bn lawsuit by media entrepreneur Byron Allen averts a trial that was scheduled for 15 July 2025 in Los Angeles federal court, as reported by Reuters. Allen, the owner of Entertainment Studios Network and The Weather Group, had accused McDonald's of "racial stereotyping" by not including Black-owned media in a significant portion of its advertising budget. Allen's allegations pointed towards McDonald's categorising Entertainment Studios as a media outlet targeting solely Black viewers, thereby relegating it to a smaller advertising budget instead of the general ad budget. He also claimed that McDonald's was dishonest about its 2021 pledge to increase national advertising spending with Black-owned media from 2% to 5% by 2024. According to Allen, he sought business from McDonald's based on this commitment, but his proposals were rejected. The confidential agreement involves McDonald's continuing its advertising purchases from ESN, aligning with its strategic and commercial goals. McDonald's USA said in a statement: 'We are pleased that Allen has come to appreciate McDonald's unwavering commitment to inclusion, and has agreed to refocus his energies on a mutually beneficial commercial arrangement that is consistent with other McDonald's supplier relationships. 'Our company's unique three-legged stool model relies on mutual respect, and we look forward to ESN's contributions to the betterment of our system.' ESN will also drop its lawsuit against the fast-food giant in the US District Court for the Central District of California. The terms of the settlement remain confidential, and McDonald's has not admitted to any wrongdoing. Entertainment Studios Network/The Weather Group stated: 'During the course of this litigation, many of our preconceptions have been clarified, and we acknowledge McDonald's commitment to investing in Black-owned media properties and increasing access to opportunity.' The advertising space purchased by McDonald's from ESN will be priced at market value. "McDonald's and ESN reach settlement over advertising litigation" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
McDonald's settles Byron Allen's $10 billion lawsuit over commitment to Black-owned media
McDonald's has settled a $10 billion lawsuit by the media entrepreneur Byron Allen challenging the fast-food chain's alleged refusal to advertise with Black-owned media. Friday's settlement between McDonald's and two of Allen's companies, Entertainment Studios Networks and the Weather Group, averts a scheduled July 15 trial in Los Angeles federal court. It also resolves Allen's related $100 million lawsuit against McDonald's in Los Angeles Superior Court. McDonald's said it will buy ads "at market value" from Allen's companies "in a manner that aligns with its advertising strategy and commercial objectives." Settlement terms are confidential. McDonald's, based in Chicago, denied wrongdoing in agreeing to settle. In a statement, Allen's companies said "we acknowledge McDonald's commitment to investing in Black-owned media properties and increasing access to opportunity. Our differences are behind us." Allen had accused McDonald's of "racial stereotyping" by not advertising with Black-owned media, and lying when it pledged in 2021 to boost national ad spending with those media to 5% from 2% by 2024. He said he relied on that pledge when seeking new business from McDonald's, only to be rebuffed. Allen also said his Allen Media Group represented more than 90% of Black-owned media. Allen's networks include The Weather Channel, Justice Central, and
