Dolphin Entertainment, a marketing and production company, has acquired Elle Communications, a public relations agency specializing in social and environmental impact for a client roster of mission-centered brands, nonprofits and foundations, activists and leaders.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the sale, Elle Communications will become a division of 42West, the PR giant that Dolphin acquired in 2017. It will also join other PR firms and speciality agencies that are owned and operated by Dolphin Entertainment, including Shore Fire Media, and The Door, influencer marketing agency The Digital Department, and celebrity booking and event agency Special Projects.
Elle Communications was founded in 2008 by its CEO Danielle Finck and was a pioneer in the field of social and environmental impact PR. In 2016, the company added Silvie Snow-Thomas to the executive team. She would go on to become president of the firm. Over its 16-year history, Elle Communications has worked with social,...
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the sale, Elle Communications will become a division of 42West, the PR giant that Dolphin acquired in 2017. It will also join other PR firms and speciality agencies that are owned and operated by Dolphin Entertainment, including Shore Fire Media, and The Door, influencer marketing agency The Digital Department, and celebrity booking and event agency Special Projects.
Elle Communications was founded in 2008 by its CEO Danielle Finck and was a pioneer in the field of social and environmental impact PR. In 2016, the company added Silvie Snow-Thomas to the executive team. She would go on to become president of the firm. Over its 16-year history, Elle Communications has worked with social,...
- 7/15/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Dolphin Entertainment has added talent booking and events firm Special Projects to the roster of PR and marketing services it offers for entertainment, media, fashion and luxury brands.
Dolphin, led by founder and CEO Bill O’Dowd, has acquired the bicoastal firm launched in 2016 by industry veterans Nicole Vecchiarelli and Andrea Oliveri, who serve as co-CEOs. Special Projects will become part of the Dolphin portfolio but operate autonomously under its existing moniker. The firm focuses on talent booking and event production for high-end clients in media, entertainment, fashion and other sectors. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Dolphin said it would be “immediately accretive.”
Vecchiarelli and Oliveri came together as business partners seven years ago after both had worked as editors as well as brand and franchise managers for such magazines as W, Teen Vogue, Elle, InStyle, Details and DuJour. The two have helped craft the Wall Street Journal...
Dolphin, led by founder and CEO Bill O’Dowd, has acquired the bicoastal firm launched in 2016 by industry veterans Nicole Vecchiarelli and Andrea Oliveri, who serve as co-CEOs. Special Projects will become part of the Dolphin portfolio but operate autonomously under its existing moniker. The firm focuses on talent booking and event production for high-end clients in media, entertainment, fashion and other sectors. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Dolphin said it would be “immediately accretive.”
Vecchiarelli and Oliveri came together as business partners seven years ago after both had worked as editors as well as brand and franchise managers for such magazines as W, Teen Vogue, Elle, InStyle, Details and DuJour. The two have helped craft the Wall Street Journal...
- 10/3/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon Studios has landed worldwide rights to the U.S. naval aviation documentary “The Blue Angels,” which is backed by production companies of J.J. Abrams and “Top Gun: Maverick” star Glen Powell.
The film, shot with Imax cameras, chronicles a year in the cockpit with one of the world’s top aviator teams, the Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron, through their intense training and aerial touring show. Abrams’ Bad Robot, Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films and Dolphin Entertainment produced the project.
“This fascinating and layered documentary is wholly representative of the kind of work ethic, teamwork, and perseverance that goes into being a Blue Angel,” said Brianna Oh, Amazon’s head of documentary features. “We are incredibly honored to join this talented filmmaking team in bringing their story to audiences around the world.”
The film will play in theaters on a yet-to-be determined date before landing on Amazon Prime Video.
The film, shot with Imax cameras, chronicles a year in the cockpit with one of the world’s top aviator teams, the Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron, through their intense training and aerial touring show. Abrams’ Bad Robot, Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films and Dolphin Entertainment produced the project.
“This fascinating and layered documentary is wholly representative of the kind of work ethic, teamwork, and perseverance that goes into being a Blue Angel,” said Brianna Oh, Amazon’s head of documentary features. “We are incredibly honored to join this talented filmmaking team in bringing their story to audiences around the world.”
The film will play in theaters on a yet-to-be determined date before landing on Amazon Prime Video.
- 5/1/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon Studios has acquired worldwide rights to the Imax Original Documentary, “The Blue Angels,” the company announced on Monday.
Bad Robot, Glen Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films, and Dolphin Entertainment produced the project that chronicles a year in the cockpit with one of the most exclusive aviator teams in the world, filmed with Imax cameras.
“The Blue Angels” follows the newest class of the storied Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron through intense training and into a season of heart-stopping aerial artistry, and the veterans on the team who, this year, will take their final flights.
The documentary marks the first time the iconic blue and yellow F/A-18 Super Hornets will be featured in Imax. The film also captures the spectacle of this traveling air show through key members of the support staff on the ground, as well as from loved ones left at home.
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Bad Robot, Glen Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films, and Dolphin Entertainment produced the project that chronicles a year in the cockpit with one of the most exclusive aviator teams in the world, filmed with Imax cameras.
“The Blue Angels” follows the newest class of the storied Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron through intense training and into a season of heart-stopping aerial artistry, and the veterans on the team who, this year, will take their final flights.
The documentary marks the first time the iconic blue and yellow F/A-18 Super Hornets will be featured in Imax. The film also captures the spectacle of this traveling air show through key members of the support staff on the ground, as well as from loved ones left at home.
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- 5/1/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Amazon Studios is going airborne with a spectacular squadron of the U.S. military.
The production-distribution company today announced it has acquired worldwide rights to the Imax Original Documentary The Blue Angels, directed and edited by Paul Crowder and filmed aloft with “awe-inspiring Imax cameras.” Bad Robot, Glen Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films, and Dolphin Entertainment produced the documentary.
“The Blue Angels follows the newest class of the storied Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron through intense training and into a season of heart-stopping aerial artistry, and the veterans on the team who, this year, will take their final flights,” according to a description of the project. “It marks the first time the iconic blue and yellow F/A-18 Super Hornets will be featured in Imax. The film also captures the spectacle of this traveling air show through key members of the support staff on the ground, as...
The production-distribution company today announced it has acquired worldwide rights to the Imax Original Documentary The Blue Angels, directed and edited by Paul Crowder and filmed aloft with “awe-inspiring Imax cameras.” Bad Robot, Glen Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films, and Dolphin Entertainment produced the documentary.
“The Blue Angels follows the newest class of the storied Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron through intense training and into a season of heart-stopping aerial artistry, and the veterans on the team who, this year, will take their final flights,” according to a description of the project. “It marks the first time the iconic blue and yellow F/A-18 Super Hornets will be featured in Imax. The film also captures the spectacle of this traveling air show through key members of the support staff on the ground, as...
- 5/1/2023
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
The Blue Angels, a feature documentary from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and Imax about the storied U.S. Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron from the cockpit, has landed at Amazon Studios.
The documentary, also from Glen Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films and Dolphin Entertainment, has not yet set its release plans after Amazon Studios picked up the worldwide rights. But The Blue Angels will screen in Imax theaters at some point, while the doc is also expected to get play on Amazon’s Prime Video.
The Blue Angels uses Imax cameras to follow a year in the life of the Blue Angels from training through their touring show season. Imax got its start in making films for museums, science centers and other institutional partners before the Canadian-based company branched out into digitally remastering and screening Hollywood tentpoles on its large format screens after they were often shot using its proprietary cameras.
The documentary, also from Glen Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films and Dolphin Entertainment, has not yet set its release plans after Amazon Studios picked up the worldwide rights. But The Blue Angels will screen in Imax theaters at some point, while the doc is also expected to get play on Amazon’s Prime Video.
The Blue Angels uses Imax cameras to follow a year in the life of the Blue Angels from training through their touring show season. Imax got its start in making films for museums, science centers and other institutional partners before the Canadian-based company branched out into digitally remastering and screening Hollywood tentpoles on its large format screens after they were often shot using its proprietary cameras.
- 5/1/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Aircraft Pictures is teaming up with Dolphin Entertainment to produce a new feature adaptation of the 1986 sports drama, Youngblood, with rising filmmaker Charles Officer (Akilla’s Escape) on board to direct. The film is slated to begin principal photography in early 2023.
Youngblood follows hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood, who joins the Hamilton Bulldogs and discovers he must face off against toxic behavior on the ice and within himself, to fulfill his dream of being drafted into the National Hockey League. The original film, distributed by MGM, starred Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves in his feature debut, and has since become a cult classic among hockey fans.
Josh Epstein & Kyle Rideout, Seneca Aaron and Officer penned the script for the new film, which will be distributed in Canada by Photon Films — being made with the financial participation of Telefilm Canada and the Talent Fund, as well as Ontario Creates and the Shaw Rocket Fund.
Youngblood follows hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood, who joins the Hamilton Bulldogs and discovers he must face off against toxic behavior on the ice and within himself, to fulfill his dream of being drafted into the National Hockey League. The original film, distributed by MGM, starred Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves in his feature debut, and has since become a cult classic among hockey fans.
Josh Epstein & Kyle Rideout, Seneca Aaron and Officer penned the script for the new film, which will be distributed in Canada by Photon Films — being made with the financial participation of Telefilm Canada and the Talent Fund, as well as Ontario Creates and the Shaw Rocket Fund.
- 9/7/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
A new feature film based on the 1986 sports drama “Youngblood,” this time centering on an African American hockey prodigy, is in the works from Aircraft Pictures and Dolphin Entertainment. Rising filmmaker Charles Officer is on board to direct the film, which is slated to begin principal photography in early 2023.
The reimagined update follows hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood, who joins the Hamilton Bulldogs and faces toxic behavior throughout his journey to the National Hockey League draft. The original 1986 film, distributed by MGM, was Keanu Reeves’ feature film debut. It also starred Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze, and it has since become a cult classic among hockey fans.
“The opportunity to re-imagine the beloved classic hockey drama ‘Youngblood’ is a gift, and I am excited to bring a fresh story that centers on an African American hockey prodigy to the screen,” Officer said.
Officer previously directed the crime-noir feature film “Akilla’s Escape,...
The reimagined update follows hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood, who joins the Hamilton Bulldogs and faces toxic behavior throughout his journey to the National Hockey League draft. The original 1986 film, distributed by MGM, was Keanu Reeves’ feature film debut. It also starred Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze, and it has since become a cult classic among hockey fans.
“The opportunity to re-imagine the beloved classic hockey drama ‘Youngblood’ is a gift, and I am excited to bring a fresh story that centers on an African American hockey prodigy to the screen,” Officer said.
Officer previously directed the crime-noir feature film “Akilla’s Escape,...
- 9/7/2022
- by Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Dolphin Entertainment CEO and founder Bill O’Dowd said Tuesday that visual designer Anthony Francisco is joining the the company as creative director.
Francisco’s last position was at Marvel Studios, where he was Senior Visual Development Artist — a post he held for nine years. His design work includes famed MCU characters and elements like Baby Groot, Loki and the Dora Milaje (the female warriors of Black Panther). Francisco’s designs, concepts and creations will also be featured in Eternals, Black Panther 2, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Captain Marvel 2.
At Dolphin, Francisco will be in charge of developing and executing various Nft series involving original and existing IP with Dolphin’s growing Nft (non-fungible token) studio. The company most recently partnered with cryptocurrency exchange platform Ftx to build Nft marketplaces across multiple entertainment and sports verticals.
“Anthony Francisco has the distinct honor of designing...
Francisco’s last position was at Marvel Studios, where he was Senior Visual Development Artist — a post he held for nine years. His design work includes famed MCU characters and elements like Baby Groot, Loki and the Dora Milaje (the female warriors of Black Panther). Francisco’s designs, concepts and creations will also be featured in Eternals, Black Panther 2, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Captain Marvel 2.
At Dolphin, Francisco will be in charge of developing and executing various Nft series involving original and existing IP with Dolphin’s growing Nft (non-fungible token) studio. The company most recently partnered with cryptocurrency exchange platform Ftx to build Nft marketplaces across multiple entertainment and sports verticals.
“Anthony Francisco has the distinct honor of designing...
- 10/26/2021
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Annalee Paulo has been named president of 42West’s West Coast Entertainment Marketing division. The appointment was made by CEO Amanda Lundberg. Paulo will succeed veteran public relations executive Susan Ciccone who, after 15 years with the company, has decided to leave 42West to spend more time with family in Los Angeles and Virginia.
In her new position, Paulo will work alongside East Coast President Tom Piechura in running the company’s Entertainment Marketing division, which oversees a variety of theatrical, streaming, corporate and personal PR campaigns, and supervising its 30 employees.
“I’m a proud longtime member of 42West,” says Paulo, who is widely respected in Hollywood for her acumen as a publicist and her strong filmmaker client list. “I’m excited to take on this new leadership role within our uniquely collaborative, team-based culture as we continue to expertly guide our clients through an ever-changing and energized media/content landscape.
In her new position, Paulo will work alongside East Coast President Tom Piechura in running the company’s Entertainment Marketing division, which oversees a variety of theatrical, streaming, corporate and personal PR campaigns, and supervising its 30 employees.
“I’m a proud longtime member of 42West,” says Paulo, who is widely respected in Hollywood for her acumen as a publicist and her strong filmmaker client list. “I’m excited to take on this new leadership role within our uniquely collaborative, team-based culture as we continue to expertly guide our clients through an ever-changing and energized media/content landscape.
- 9/24/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Dolphin Entertainment, Ftx Launching Nft Marketplace for Sports and Entertainment Brands (Exclusive)
Dolphin Entertainment and West Realm Shire Services Inc., owner and operator of Ftx.US, are teaming up to create an Nft marketplaces for major sports and entertainment brands. The pact will combine Dolphin’s creative and marketing prowess with Ftx’s knowledge of crypto currencies.
The marketplace is described as “large-scale” and “consumer-facing” and comes as the trading of NFTs or non-fungible tokens is booming. The market for these digital assets hit $2 billion in sales during the first quarter of 2021 with the likes of Beeple selling Nft artwork for $69.3 million and Jack Dorsey auctioning off his first tweet for $2.9 million. At the same time, bands like Kings of Leon are releasing albums as NFTs and filmmakers like Kevin Smith have said they will release movies on the format, a signal of the growing prominence of these tokens.
As part of their new partnership, Dolphin will develop and execute the creative branding,...
The marketplace is described as “large-scale” and “consumer-facing” and comes as the trading of NFTs or non-fungible tokens is booming. The market for these digital assets hit $2 billion in sales during the first quarter of 2021 with the likes of Beeple selling Nft artwork for $69.3 million and Jack Dorsey auctioning off his first tweet for $2.9 million. At the same time, bands like Kings of Leon are releasing albums as NFTs and filmmakers like Kevin Smith have said they will release movies on the format, a signal of the growing prominence of these tokens.
As part of their new partnership, Dolphin will develop and execute the creative branding,...
- 8/2/2021
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Entertainment marketing and production company Dolphin Entertainment is acquiring boutique gaming and e-sports PR firm B/Hi, formerly known as Bender/Helper Impact.
Under the terms of the deal, B/Hi will operate as a division of public relations agency and Dolphin subsidiary 42West, with B/Hi founder Dean Bender and Shawna Lynch leading the unit as co-presidents. B/Hi, founded by Bender in 1986, specializes in corporate and product communications across gaming, e-sports, entertainment programming and consumer products groups.
“The acquisition of B/Hi provides a tremendous gateway into the last remaining large vertical of entertainment for our Super Group – video gaming and esports,” said Dolphin CEO Bill O’Dowd. “Video gamers are celebrities in their own right, and among the most popular social media influencers in the world. We believe the opportunities to cross-sell services with B/Hi will be numerous, as will be the possibilities to create original content and live events.
Under the terms of the deal, B/Hi will operate as a division of public relations agency and Dolphin subsidiary 42West, with B/Hi founder Dean Bender and Shawna Lynch leading the unit as co-presidents. B/Hi, founded by Bender in 1986, specializes in corporate and product communications across gaming, e-sports, entertainment programming and consumer products groups.
“The acquisition of B/Hi provides a tremendous gateway into the last remaining large vertical of entertainment for our Super Group – video gaming and esports,” said Dolphin CEO Bill O’Dowd. “Video gamers are celebrities in their own right, and among the most popular social media influencers in the world. We believe the opportunities to cross-sell services with B/Hi will be numerous, as will be the possibilities to create original content and live events.
- 1/12/2021
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: In a major shakeup at the entertainment publicity/marketing firm 42West, preeminent publicist Leslee Dart will shed the co-ceo title she has shared with Amanda Lundberg. Dart will take a newly created senior strategic advisor role at Dolphin Entertainment, which made 42West its first acquisition in the PR/marketing space in a $28 million deal in 2017. Lundberg will become sole CEO and run 42West day to day from its New York headquarters.
Dolphin subsequently acquired The Door and Viewpoint Creative, and most recently the music PR firm Shore Fire. Two more acquisitions in the space will be made this year, and Dart will take on a supervisory role in pulling those pieces together and making them compatible as Dolphin continues to grow under president Bill O’Dowd. Because the company is publicly traded, the principals were not specific on the title Dart will hold at Dolphin, but word began getting around...
Dolphin subsequently acquired The Door and Viewpoint Creative, and most recently the music PR firm Shore Fire. Two more acquisitions in the space will be made this year, and Dart will take on a supervisory role in pulling those pieces together and making them compatible as Dolphin continues to grow under president Bill O’Dowd. Because the company is publicly traded, the principals were not specific on the title Dart will hold at Dolphin, but word began getting around...
- 3/2/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Following a brief, worrying detour where it looked like Taylor Lautner might be picking up the powers for Paramount, the Max Steel movie was put back in development via production company Dolphin Entertainment last August. The Lautner-free cast is finally coming together, with Andy Garcia, Ben Winchell and Ana Villafañe.Steel, based on the Mattel superhero toy line-turned-‘toon, is set up as an origin story that introduces 16-year-old Max McGrath (Winchell). He has to join forces with a powerful alien known as Steel, and uses his new extra-terrestrial abilities to discover strange secrets and save the world from a terrible threat.Villafañe is playing a young woman named Sofia Martinez, while Garcia will be mysterious scientist Dr. Miles Edwards. Sorority Row director Stewart Handler is in charge of shot-calling for this one, based on a script by Thor: The Dark World’s Christopher Yost. The cameras have just started rolling in North Carolina.
- 4/29/2014
- EmpireOnline
Dolphin Films announced today that Academy Award nominee Andy Garcia has signed on to play the pivotal role of the brilliant and mysterious scientist, Dr. Miles Edwards, in their upcoming live action adaptation of Max Steel . "We're ecstatic to be working with legendary actor Andy Garcia," said Bill O'Dowd, CEO, Dolphin Films. "Dr. Miles Edwards is a very complicated character, and he is central to the entire mythology of Max Steel. The role requires a truly talented actor, and there is no one more qualified than Andy to tackle it." Max Steel stars Ben Winchell as Max McGrath and Ana Villafane as Sofia Martinez. Written by...
- 4/29/2014
- Comingsoon.net
Through an online scavenger hunt orchestrated by Moviefone , Cambio and The Huffington Post , Open Road Films has revealed the poster for Jon M. Chu's new Justin Bieber film, Believe . Check it out below and stay tuned for the trailer on Friday! Featuring new interviews with Bieber and appearances from manager Scooter Braun, Usher Raymond, Rodney Jerkins, Ludacris, Mike Posner and many more, Believe is produced by Bieber, Scooter Braun, Usher Raymond, Bill O'Dowd and Garrett Grant. Believe hits theaters on December 25.
- 11/13/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Open Road Films, along with Sb Films and Dolphin Films, will release Believe nationwide on Christmas Day 2013. On each Monday prior to Believe 's release, Justin will celebrate Music Mondays by dropping a brand new song exclusively through iTunes. Last week, he unveiled the smash "HeartBreaker," and he's followed suit this week with "All That Matters." Directed by Jon M. Chu ( G.I. Joe: Retaliation , Step Up 2 & 3 , Justin Bieber Never Say Never ), Believe features new interviews with Bieber and appearances from manager Scooter Braun, Usher Raymond, Rodney Jerkins, Ludacris, Mike Posner and many more. Believe is produced by Justin Bieber, Scooter Braun, Usher Raymond and Bill O'Dowd. Garrett Grant is also a producer. "I am so excited...
- 10/16/2013
- Comingsoon.net
According to new reports, Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. and Mattel, Inc. will develop the live-action, feature-length film "Max Steel" based on Mattel's franchise property of the same name.
Created internally by Mattel, the "Max Steel" franchise spans multi-platform entertainment, toys and consumer products. "Max Steel" will be directed by Stewart Hendler ("Halo: Forward Unto Dawn)", for producers Bill O'Dowd and Julia Pistor:
"...'Max Steel' tells the story of teenager 'Maxwell McGrath' and 'alien' companion 'Steel' who can combine special turbo-energy powers to generate sensational superhero 'Max Steel'. The storyline centers on bringing a positive and relatable hero to kids, drawing upon turbo-charged teamwork, laughter and friendship..."
The Max Steel line of action figures produced by Mattel initially sought to emulate Hasbro's original 12-inch 'G.I. Joe' toys. The property was then developed into an animated TV series airing from 2000 to 2002, as well as featured in 9 direct-to-video animated films,...
Created internally by Mattel, the "Max Steel" franchise spans multi-platform entertainment, toys and consumer products. "Max Steel" will be directed by Stewart Hendler ("Halo: Forward Unto Dawn)", for producers Bill O'Dowd and Julia Pistor:
"...'Max Steel' tells the story of teenager 'Maxwell McGrath' and 'alien' companion 'Steel' who can combine special turbo-energy powers to generate sensational superhero 'Max Steel'. The storyline centers on bringing a positive and relatable hero to kids, drawing upon turbo-charged teamwork, laughter and friendship..."
The Max Steel line of action figures produced by Mattel initially sought to emulate Hasbro's original 12-inch 'G.I. Joe' toys. The property was then developed into an animated TV series airing from 2000 to 2002, as well as featured in 9 direct-to-video animated films,...
- 9/4/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Safely removed from that terrible time when Taylor Lautner was attached to star, Mattel is safe to move forward on a movie based on a toy Max Steel-- and as dicey as it always is when a toy gets turned into a movie, they're moving forward indeed. Back in August we learned that writer Christopher Yost and director Stewart Hendler were on board, and now Mattel and Dolphin Entertainment have confirmed the project via press release, setting plans for a wide release near the end of 2014. .We couldn.t think of a better property to kick off Dolphin.s feature film division than Max Steel, which tells a story of the power of friendship and teamwork, with a heavy dose of humor . all qualities we hope to bring to our partnership with the Mattel team," said Dolphin Entertainment CEO Bill O'Dowd in the release, which also announces Dolphin's multi-picture...
- 9/4/2013
- cinemablend.com
The very popular Max Steel toyline is set for bigscreen film release via Open Road Films in 2014, reports Deadline. Christopher Yost scripts the film directed by Stewaer Hendler. There was an animated series which ran for three season in 2000, as well as several video released animations between 2004-2014. This new live-action film is being produced by Mattel's Julia Pistor as well as Bill O'Dowd. Paramount was originally set for the adaptation with Twilight star Taylor Lautner on board to start. The Max Steel figures are similar to G.I. Joe toys, and are almost all different versions of Max Steel, and several of his enemies and some vehicles.
- 9/4/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. and Mattel, Inc. have confirmed they are teaming up to develop the live-action, feature-length film Max Steel based on Mattel's franchise property of the same name. The film will be produced by Dolphin Films, a newly-formed subsidiary of Dolphin Entertainment. Open Road Films will distribute Max Steel in the U.S. as the first of a multi-picture agreement with Dolphin Films. The film will be given a wide release in theaters in the fourth quarter of 2014. "Today marks the beginning of an exciting new relationship between Dolphin Entertainment and Mattel, two companies that have consistently worked to delight and entertain children all over the world," said Bill O'Dowd, CEO, Dolphin Entertainment. "We couldn't think of a better property...
- 9/4/2013
- Comingsoon.net
So, in case you were waiting for the day that you could say that you'd really heard everything... today's the day. A new "show" is coming your way via Facebook, and you could see parts of "yourself" in the show... sort of. Check this one out.
Frankly, I don't get it, but what do you think?
Warner Bros. Entertainment Becomes First Hollywood Studio To Launch A “Social Series” On Facebook Viewers Can Become Part Of A Show By Tapping Into Their Profile To Create A Unique, Seamless Social Viewing Experience With Their Photos, Text And Friends Integrated Into Each Episode
“Aim High” Premieres As First 'Social Series' October 18
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (Wbdd) today announced the first-ever “social series” from a Hollywood studio will debut on Facebook starting October 18. Consumers can now become part of the show by seamlessly integrating their profile information - including photos, text and friends – by...
Frankly, I don't get it, but what do you think?
Warner Bros. Entertainment Becomes First Hollywood Studio To Launch A “Social Series” On Facebook Viewers Can Become Part Of A Show By Tapping Into Their Profile To Create A Unique, Seamless Social Viewing Experience With Their Photos, Text And Friends Integrated Into Each Episode
“Aim High” Premieres As First 'Social Series' October 18
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (Wbdd) today announced the first-ever “social series” from a Hollywood studio will debut on Facebook starting October 18. Consumers can now become part of the show by seamlessly integrating their profile information - including photos, text and friends – by...
- 9/29/2011
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
New York -- Dolphin Entertainment, the production firm behind such teen TV hits as "Zoey 101," has picked high school comedy "Unpopular" as one of its first feature film projects and is developing an online teen telenovela project, company president Bill O'Dowd said Thursday.
Appearing at the annual What Teens Want conference, organized by Hollywood Reporter parent The Nielsen Co., he said the teen and tween content specialist plans to release the film, based on a script by Kenny Byerly, next fall. Casting will begin shortly, and the film will start shooting this fall, he said. Dolphin is also working on finding a director.
"It's a little bit of 'Mean Girls' crossed with 'Clueless,'" said O'Dowd in a keynote interview.
In October, Dolphin secured more than $100 million in financing from Continental Entertainment Capital for six films that Dolphin will produce and sell overseas, with Sony getting first crack at U.
Appearing at the annual What Teens Want conference, organized by Hollywood Reporter parent The Nielsen Co., he said the teen and tween content specialist plans to release the film, based on a script by Kenny Byerly, next fall. Casting will begin shortly, and the film will start shooting this fall, he said. Dolphin is also working on finding a director.
"It's a little bit of 'Mean Girls' crossed with 'Clueless,'" said O'Dowd in a keynote interview.
In October, Dolphin secured more than $100 million in financing from Continental Entertainment Capital for six films that Dolphin will produce and sell overseas, with Sony getting first crack at U.
- 6/25/2009
- by By Tina Yazdani
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Zoey 101 - Victoria Justice" -For those who are sick of hearing Britney or Jamie Lynn Spears news, here’s a breather. Nickelodeon is set to create their very own High School Musical. Yes, you heard it right. The annoying but amusing Disney hit series is about to be replicated by Nickelodeon, who claims that it will purely be a “performance-based spectacle,” Reuters reports, instead of the typical High School Musical scene wherein the characters suddenly break out into a song. Moreover, Zoey 101 actress Victoria Justice is set to be part of the upcoming film entitled Spectacular.
Victoria Justice, who plays Lola Martinez in Nickelodeon's Zoey 101, began acting and modeling at the age of eight. Her first major television appearance was in the television show Gilmore Girls and the independent films Fallacy with Gary Busey and When do We Eat with Michael Lerner, Leslie Ann Warren, and Jack Klugman. Following her screen appearances,...
Victoria Justice, who plays Lola Martinez in Nickelodeon's Zoey 101, began acting and modeling at the age of eight. Her first major television appearance was in the television show Gilmore Girls and the independent films Fallacy with Gary Busey and When do We Eat with Michael Lerner, Leslie Ann Warren, and Jack Klugman. Following her screen appearances,...
- 4/17/2008
- by BuddyTV
- buddytv.com
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