Globes. Gersh. 50 Cent.
Golden Globes ratings dropped for the second year in a row, hitting 8.66M views. That’s down 7% from last year. Although Glaser’s monologue is sitting at 14M views across socials.
Banijay Entertainment promotes Zachary Klein to COO of Bunim/Murray Productions (Project Runway), expanding his responsibilities beyond his existing COO role at 51 Minds Entertainment (Roofman).
Range Media Partners’ Jessica Lacy (CODA) is moving over to Gersh as a Partner and the new Head of Film Finance and Distribution. A huge indie player in the festival circuit, Lacy will lead campaigns for upcoming titles that Gersh and Range will represent together.
Fanatics, a massive sports merch distributor, has launched Fanatics Studios with OBB Media, unveiling major partnerships with LA28, ESPN, WWE, and MLB to build sports-based content.
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson plans to invest $124 million in a new G-Unit Film & Television production campus in Shreveport, Louisiana, backed by $50 million in state funding. The project includes renovated studios and new venues, with officials projecting major job creation and long term jobs impact.
Apple is embracing its creative side. Following Adobe’s model, Apple is launching Apple Creator Studio for $12.99/month, which gives users access to Final Cut Pro, Logic, Compressor, Keynote, and Pages.
Just before its official launch, Versant has officially acquired Free TV Networks, including FAST streaming channels and their networks like 365Blk and Outlaw. The acquisition will help Versant expand its reach to audiences outside of the traditional pay TV model.