LA Fire & Rescue — Pictured: “LA Fire & Rescue” Key Art — (Photo by: NBCUniversal) NBC reveals the real-life heroes on “LA Fire & Rescue,” a new docuseries from Wolf Entertainment (the producers behind NBC’s hit drama “Chicago Fire”), and Universal Television Alternative Studio and 44 Blue Productions. The series offers unprecedented access to the inner workings of the Los Angeles County Fire Department and premieres Wednesday, June 21 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. Responsible for protecting the lives and property of 4 million residents living in 59 cities across Los Angeles County, the LACoFD’s 2,300 square miles of service is unlike any other in the United States. From helicopter mountain rescues and lifeguard beach Sos, to fireboats, hazmat units and California’s raging wildfires, the department does it all. The series documents actual calls and drama while giving a face to...
- 5/24/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
NBC’s summer primetime lineup will feature the series premiere of LA Fire & Rescue. The new docuseries from prolific executive producer Dick Wolf debuts on June 21, 2023, with new episodes airing on Wednesdays at 8pm Et/Pt.
The documentary series focuses on seven firehouses that are part of the massive Los Angeles County Fire Department. LACoFD’s Air Operations and Lifeguard Divisions are also featured in the docuseries from Wolf Entertainment’s Dick Wolf and Tom Thayer, 44 Blue Productions’ Rasha Drachkovitch, and Robyn Younie. Younie is the showrunner.
NBC offers this synopsis of the docuseries and details on the firehouses featured on LA Fire & Rescue:
“Responsible for protecting the lives and property of 4 million residents living in 59 cities across Los Angeles County, the LACoFD’s 2,300 square miles of service is unlike any other in the United States. From helicopter mountain rescues and lifeguard beach Sos, to fireboats, hazmat...
The documentary series focuses on seven firehouses that are part of the massive Los Angeles County Fire Department. LACoFD’s Air Operations and Lifeguard Divisions are also featured in the docuseries from Wolf Entertainment’s Dick Wolf and Tom Thayer, 44 Blue Productions’ Rasha Drachkovitch, and Robyn Younie. Younie is the showrunner.
NBC offers this synopsis of the docuseries and details on the firehouses featured on LA Fire & Rescue:
“Responsible for protecting the lives and property of 4 million residents living in 59 cities across Los Angeles County, the LACoFD’s 2,300 square miles of service is unlike any other in the United States. From helicopter mountain rescues and lifeguard beach Sos, to fireboats, hazmat...
- 5/22/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Lionsgate will be merging its production and acquisition departments into a single content banner. The new Lead Content Group will be headed up by Motion Picture Group President Nathan Kahane. Meanwhile, Charlotte Koh and Lauren Bixby will lead Acquisitions and Co-Productions.
“Lionsgate has grown aggressively over the last few years,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Joe Drake. “We now release approximately 50 new films every year across our wide theatrical release business, from our tentpoles like ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ and ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ to our more targeted theatrical business with movies like ‘Sisu’ and ‘Fall,’ including a vibrant multiplatform release pipeline that debuts over 30 films annually.”
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David Spitz Exits as Lionsgate Distribution Chief, Kevin Grayson to Replace
Lionsgate’s Jason Constantine has been named co-president, Motion Picture Group. Constantine, who has driven acquisitions of the “John Wick,” “Expendables” and “Saw” franchises...
“Lionsgate has grown aggressively over the last few years,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Joe Drake. “We now release approximately 50 new films every year across our wide theatrical release business, from our tentpoles like ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ and ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ to our more targeted theatrical business with movies like ‘Sisu’ and ‘Fall,’ including a vibrant multiplatform release pipeline that debuts over 30 films annually.”
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David Spitz Exits as Lionsgate Distribution Chief, Kevin Grayson to Replace
Lionsgate’s Jason Constantine has been named co-president, Motion Picture Group. Constantine, who has driven acquisitions of the “John Wick,” “Expendables” and “Saw” franchises...
- 5/12/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
New hire was STX president of distribution.
Kevin Grayson has been named president of domestic distribution at Lionsgate Motion Picture Group as the company’s longtime distribution head David Spitz departs.
Spitz has played a leadership role for nearly 20 years at the company and oversaw distribution strategies on the John Wick, Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, Saw, Tyler Perry and Expendables franchises along with La La Land, Knives Out, Wonder, Crash, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Precious, among others.
“David has been an incredibly valued leader of Lionsgate’s distribution business for nearly 20 years,” said Adam Fogelson, vice chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
Kevin Grayson has been named president of domestic distribution at Lionsgate Motion Picture Group as the company’s longtime distribution head David Spitz departs.
Spitz has played a leadership role for nearly 20 years at the company and oversaw distribution strategies on the John Wick, Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, Saw, Tyler Perry and Expendables franchises along with La La Land, Knives Out, Wonder, Crash, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Precious, among others.
“David has been an incredibly valued leader of Lionsgate’s distribution business for nearly 20 years,” said Adam Fogelson, vice chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
- 5/5/2023
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Longtime Lionsgate Film Distribution Head David Spitz is exiting, Deadline has learned, with former STX distribution vet Kevin Grayson getting named President of Domestic Distribution of the studio’s motion picture group.
‘The Hunger Games’
Spitz came to Lionsgate via its absorption of Blair Witch Project studio Artisan. Before that, Spitz was at Reservoir Dogs distributor, Live Entertainment which was acquired by Artisan. Spitz, son of legendary late distribution boss Jimmy Spitz, has had a leadership role at Lionsgate since 2003. Spitz handled several franchise hits including John Wick (the latest Chapter 4 of which became the highest grossing in the franchise with $180M+ this weekend), Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, Saw, the Tyler Perry canon and Expendables. He was also behind such notable counterprogramming and awards hits as La La Land, Knives Out, Wonder, Crash, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Precious, among many others.
“David has been an incredibly valued leader of Lionsgate...
‘The Hunger Games’
Spitz came to Lionsgate via its absorption of Blair Witch Project studio Artisan. Before that, Spitz was at Reservoir Dogs distributor, Live Entertainment which was acquired by Artisan. Spitz, son of legendary late distribution boss Jimmy Spitz, has had a leadership role at Lionsgate since 2003. Spitz handled several franchise hits including John Wick (the latest Chapter 4 of which became the highest grossing in the franchise with $180M+ this weekend), Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, Saw, the Tyler Perry canon and Expendables. He was also behind such notable counterprogramming and awards hits as La La Land, Knives Out, Wonder, Crash, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Precious, among many others.
“David has been an incredibly valued leader of Lionsgate...
- 5/5/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: We hear that STX Entertainment has made cuts, notably in its theatrical distribution and marketing departments in the lower-level executive tiers and down.
The news comes as STX is pivoting away from 12 theatrical releases a year and more toward a multi-tiered distribution model. It plans to make 15 films a year, with five destined for the big screen and the balance split between straight-to-streaming or international theatrically distributed PVOD or direct-to-streaming titles.
STX is reorganizing itself financially, de-merging from Eros and segueing to the Najafi Companies. There was an option on the table to have STX absorbed by Lionsgate, both library and staff — a bid STX full-out rejected, I hear, so that it can remain an independent studio. Two films were placed separately in bankruptcy under shell companies of late: Greenland 2 and the Chris Pine-Ben Foster movie The Contractor. This was a means of protecting those features so the studio...
The news comes as STX is pivoting away from 12 theatrical releases a year and more toward a multi-tiered distribution model. It plans to make 15 films a year, with five destined for the big screen and the balance split between straight-to-streaming or international theatrically distributed PVOD or direct-to-streaming titles.
STX is reorganizing itself financially, de-merging from Eros and segueing to the Najafi Companies. There was an option on the table to have STX absorbed by Lionsgate, both library and staff — a bid STX full-out rejected, I hear, so that it can remain an independent studio. Two films were placed separately in bankruptcy under shell companies of late: Greenland 2 and the Chris Pine-Ben Foster movie The Contractor. This was a means of protecting those features so the studio...
- 4/14/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“Queenpins,” a comedy starring Kristen Bell as a coupon queen turned criminal, is slated to release on the big screen in fall.
The STX film, inspired by the true story of the largest coupon counterfeit scam in U.S. history, will debut on Sept. 10. “Queenpins” will also feature Bell’s “Veronica Mars” and “The Good Place” co-star Kirby Howell-Baptiste, as well as Paul Walter Hauser, Joel McHale, Bebe Rexha and Vince Vaughn. The film will land on Paramount Plus in the U.S. after its theatrical run.
Along with the “Queenpins” announcement, STX has set three of its upcoming films — the sports drama “National Champions,” a tense thriller “Violence of Action” and an untitled Guy Ritchie film — for release later this year and next.
“We have been busy building a strong and diverse slate with a number of films from STX and our production partners that will arrive in theaters...
The STX film, inspired by the true story of the largest coupon counterfeit scam in U.S. history, will debut on Sept. 10. “Queenpins” will also feature Bell’s “Veronica Mars” and “The Good Place” co-star Kirby Howell-Baptiste, as well as Paul Walter Hauser, Joel McHale, Bebe Rexha and Vince Vaughn. The film will land on Paramount Plus in the U.S. after its theatrical run.
Along with the “Queenpins” announcement, STX has set three of its upcoming films — the sports drama “National Champions,” a tense thriller “Violence of Action” and an untitled Guy Ritchie film — for release later this year and next.
“We have been busy building a strong and diverse slate with a number of films from STX and our production partners that will arrive in theaters...
- 6/29/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
STXfilms has dated four movies for theatrical release: the Kristen Bell-Vince Vaughn coupon comedy Queenpins for Sept. 10, the sports drama National Champions for Nov. 24, the Chris Pine-Ben Foster reteam Violence of Action for Dec. 10 and Guy Ritchie’s untitled film for Jan. 21, 2022.
“We have been busy building a strong and diverse slate with a number of films from STX and our production partners that will arrive in theaters later this year and the beginning of next,” said Kevin Grayson, President of STX Domestic Theatrical Distribution. “Today we are thrilled to add four films to the upcoming release calendar. As moviegoers continue to return to theaters, we are all excited to be back on the big screens and look forward to sharing more programming news soon.”
Queenpins, which also stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Paul Walter Hauser and Joel McHale, as we first told you had its streaming rights...
“We have been busy building a strong and diverse slate with a number of films from STX and our production partners that will arrive in theaters later this year and the beginning of next,” said Kevin Grayson, President of STX Domestic Theatrical Distribution. “Today we are thrilled to add four films to the upcoming release calendar. As moviegoers continue to return to theaters, we are all excited to be back on the big screens and look forward to sharing more programming news soon.”
Queenpins, which also stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Paul Walter Hauser and Joel McHale, as we first told you had its streaming rights...
- 6/29/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
STXfilms has set release dates for four films on its slate, including Chris Pine’s thriller “Violence of Action” and the crime comedy “Queenpins” starring Kristen Bell.
STX also set dates for “National Champions,” a sports film directed by Ric Roman Waugh, and an untitled Guy Ritchie movie.
“Queenpins” will be released on Sept. 10, “National Champions” opens Nov. 24, Pine’s “Violence of Action” releases on Dec. 10, and Ritchie’s next movie opens Jan. 21, 2022.
“Queenpins” reunites “Bad Moms” star Bell with STX, and she stars with Kirby Howell-Baptiste in a film inspired by the true story of the largest coupon counterfeit scam in U.S. history. Aron Gaudet & Gita Pullapilly directed the film that also stars Paul Walter Hauser, Joel McHale, singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha in her first feature role and Vince Vaughn. The film recently sold to Paramount+ and Showtime, which will debut the film on streaming after its theatrical run.
STX also set dates for “National Champions,” a sports film directed by Ric Roman Waugh, and an untitled Guy Ritchie movie.
“Queenpins” will be released on Sept. 10, “National Champions” opens Nov. 24, Pine’s “Violence of Action” releases on Dec. 10, and Ritchie’s next movie opens Jan. 21, 2022.
“Queenpins” reunites “Bad Moms” star Bell with STX, and she stars with Kirby Howell-Baptiste in a film inspired by the true story of the largest coupon counterfeit scam in U.S. history. Aron Gaudet & Gita Pullapilly directed the film that also stars Paul Walter Hauser, Joel McHale, singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha in her first feature role and Vince Vaughn. The film recently sold to Paramount+ and Showtime, which will debut the film on streaming after its theatrical run.
- 6/29/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
“Playmobil: The Movie” will make box office history, but certainly not in the way it intended. Stx’s animated adventure generated less than $1 million despite launching in 2,337 North American theaters and now stands as one of the worst opening weekends of all time.
“Playmobil” scraped together just $668,000 over the weekend, marking the third-lowest debut ever for a film that was playing in over 2,000 locations. The only movies to suffer worse fates were 2012’s “The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure” and 2008’s “Delgo”.
North American theater chains and regional venues offered the film for $5, significantly less than the average ticket price in U.S. of roughly $9. Children’s tickets can run up to $15 in major markets like New York or Los Angeles. But even heavily discounted prices weren’t enough of an incentive. Since it’s already a competitive time of year for moviegoing, the studio will struggle to hold...
“Playmobil” scraped together just $668,000 over the weekend, marking the third-lowest debut ever for a film that was playing in over 2,000 locations. The only movies to suffer worse fates were 2012’s “The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure” and 2008’s “Delgo”.
North American theater chains and regional venues offered the film for $5, significantly less than the average ticket price in U.S. of roughly $9. Children’s tickets can run up to $15 in major markets like New York or Los Angeles. But even heavily discounted prices weren’t enough of an incentive. Since it’s already a competitive time of year for moviegoing, the studio will struggle to hold...
- 12/9/2019
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Stx Entertainment chairman of the motion picture group Adam Fogelson announced the hire on Tuesday following the company’s splashy presentation at CinemaCon last week.
In his new role Joe will be responsible for business operations and strategy for the motion picture group, where he will oversee the studio’s business affairs and film financing activities, and will seek out business development and partnership opportunities.
He will also supervise Stx’s home entertainment, VOD and TV licensing activities, including the home entertainment and premium TV partnership with Showtime.
Joe will work closely with Fogelson overseeing all aspects involving the business of the motion picture group.
Fogelson hailed Joe, with whom he worked at Universal, as a “disciplined and forward-thinking leader”.
“I am excited to be joining Adam, Oren and the team at Stx, including my former colleagues David Kosse, Kevin Grayson, and Keri Moore,” said Joe. “In a short period of time, Stx has become...
In his new role Joe will be responsible for business operations and strategy for the motion picture group, where he will oversee the studio’s business affairs and film financing activities, and will seek out business development and partnership opportunities.
He will also supervise Stx’s home entertainment, VOD and TV licensing activities, including the home entertainment and premium TV partnership with Showtime.
Joe will work closely with Fogelson overseeing all aspects involving the business of the motion picture group.
Fogelson hailed Joe, with whom he worked at Universal, as a “disciplined and forward-thinking leader”.
“I am excited to be joining Adam, Oren and the team at Stx, including my former colleagues David Kosse, Kevin Grayson, and Keri Moore,” said Joe. “In a short period of time, Stx has become...
- 4/19/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Stx Entertainment will release Ilya Naishuller’s “Hardcore Henry” in the U.S. on April 8 following the action movie’s well-received debut at the Toronto International Film Festival, it was announced Wednesday by Kevin Grayson, president of domestic distribution for Stx. Previously titled “Hardcore,” the film stars Sharlto Copley, Haley Bennett and an ensemble of Russian actors. Naishuller wrote and directed the movie, which he also produced with Timur Bekmambetov, Inga Vainshtein Smith and Ekaterina Kononenko. Shot completely from its hero’s perspective, “Hardcore Henry” follows a man who has just been resurrected by his wife and remembers nothing, including his own name.
- 1/13/2016
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Hardcore Henry, one of the most unflinchingly original wild rides to hit the big screen in a long time, will be released by Stx Entertainment in the United States on April 8, 2016, it was announced today by Kevin Grayson, president of domestic distribution for the Stx Entertainment Motion Picture Group. Stx acquired the highly sought and acclaimed action thriller at the Toronto International Film Festival last year. The film was previously titled Hardcore.
Oren Aviv, president and chief content officer for the Stx Entertainment Motion Picture Group said:
“Hardcore Henry is one of the most original, adrenaline-filled moviegoing experiences to be presented in theaters in a long, long time. This film puts moviegoers into the story and experience in a fun and visceral new way with a first-person perspective that we really have not experienced before. Ilya Naishuller has delivered spectacular action and visual effects that you really need to see on a big screen.
Oren Aviv, president and chief content officer for the Stx Entertainment Motion Picture Group said:
“Hardcore Henry is one of the most original, adrenaline-filled moviegoing experiences to be presented in theaters in a long, long time. This film puts moviegoers into the story and experience in a fun and visceral new way with a first-person perspective that we really have not experienced before. Ilya Naishuller has delivered spectacular action and visual effects that you really need to see on a big screen.
- 1/13/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Stx Entertainment has shifted the release date for its upcoming crime thriller "Secret in Their Eyes" for the weekend prior to Thanksgiving, in order to give the film "a strategic position leading into the successful movie-going corridor," says the press release. Adapted from Juan José Campanella's 2010 Academy Award-winning Best Foreign Language Film, "Secret in Their Eyes" is directed by Billy Ray, and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nicole Kidman, and Julia Roberts, is now set for November 20, 2015, it was announced today by Kevin Grayson, President of Domestic Theatrical...
- 7/30/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Stx Entertainment will release Billy Ray’s crime thriller “Secret In Their Eyes” on Nov. 20, it was announced Wednesday by Kevin Grayson, Stx’s president of domestic theatrical distribution. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nicole Kidman, and Julia Roberts star in the film, which had been slated for release on Oct. 23 before Stx moved it to the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. Adapted from Juan José Campanella’s 2010 Oscar-winning foreign language film, “Secret In Their Eyes” was produced by Im Global along with Stx. Also Read: Julia Roberts Hunts Her Daughter's Killer in First 'Secret in Their Eyes' Trailer (Video) After FBI investigator Ray (Ejiofor) finds the.
- 7/29/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Jim Amos, who spent about 30 years in distribution at Sony Pictures Entertainment, is joining Stx Entertainment as senior VP of theatrical distribution. He will work with Stx president of distribution Kevin Grayson as the newly launched studio gears up to release its slate of films. The move comes only a day after announcing a ramp up in its marketing ranks. Amos, who will report to Grayson, will help book Stx films nationwide as the studio starts pumping out films next…...
- 4/15/2015
- Deadline
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