Entertainment Ventures

E! Entertainment Television Creator Larry Namer Named Chairman of The World Film Institute
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025

The World Film Institute has appointed media visionary Larry Namer as its new Chairman. Namer, renowned worldwide as the founder of E! Entertainment Television, succeeds WFI's esteemed founder and president Dr. Olympia Gellini.

Interview: Renee O'Connor on Directing Roald Dahl's MATILDA the Musical for Encore Productions at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
by Shari Barrett - Jan 15, 2024

Renee O’Connor is perhaps best known as Gabrielle from the popular TV Show Xena Warrior Princess. Along with her roles in many movies, she is now stepping into the role of director for Encore Production’s Matilda, a musical extravaganza featuring cast members of all ages and backgrounds at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Friday, January 19 at 7:30pm, Saturday, January 20 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday, January 21 at 2:00pm. I decided to speak with Renee about directing the production, her search for the young performers needed in it, and to find out more about her other entertainment ventures.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour to be Presented in Mumbai in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023

The global tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, will be the first Broadway touring musical to perform in India at the brand new 2000 seat musical theatre venue, The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai.

THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN to Open in NYC Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2021

Gamiotics Studios, the emerging leader in real-time audience engagement will be presenting The Twenty-Sided Tavern, a live-action Dungeons and Dragons style interactive adventure at The Asylum NYC in New York City as part of a multi-city rollout of this new live narrative experience.

DEPARTURE, Starring Archie Panjabi and Christopher Plummer, Now In Production
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 13, 2018

Global announced today that it has commissioned a new Canadian original six-part event series, Departure. Produced by Shaftesbury and Greenpoint Productions Ltd., the thrilling drama is directed by Canadian Screen Award Winner T.J. Scott (Orphan Black, Star Trek: Discovery), with Malcolm MacRury (Saving Hope) joining as showrunner, and created by Vincent Shiao (Ransom, Aftermath). With principal photography now underway in Toronto, the Canada/UK co- production will also shoot in London, England. The project was developed by Shaftesbury in association with Corus Entertainment and Red Arrow Studios International.

The Russo Brothers' AGBO Hires Three New Executives
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 12, 2018

Todd Makurath, Chief Operating Officer of AGBO, announced today the expansion of the executive ranks with the hiring of Dennis Hands (Chief Financial Officer), Irene Flores (General Counsel), and Nicholas Anglewicz (EVP, Finance & Strategy). They come to AGBO with a wealth of experience in the film and entertainment industry.  The group will be joining AGBO as part of its focus towards growing its footprint as a full service media company.  

Ice Cube Talks to CBS SUNDAY MORNING About His Greatest Setback
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 10, 2018

By any measure, rapper, actor, producer and entrepreneur Ice Cube has been successful in his career. However, he still feels like he has to convince people he's on top of his game, he tells Tracy Smith in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcast Sunday, August 12 (9:00 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Wibbets Inc Announces the Release Date of 'Honey Badger Goes to DC'
by Robert Diamond - Aug 24, 2017

Rushion McDonald Expands Global Reach of Hit Show MONEY MAKING CONVERSATIONS
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 7, 2017

2-time EMMY winning entertainment mogul Rushion McDonald expands global reach of his hit show 'Money Making Conversations', now available on iHeartRadio.

Bob Esty Joins WeHo parTy boys as Musical Director
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2016

WeHo parTy boys, West Hollywood's only gay all-male revue, announce the addition of legendary record producer and songwriter Bob Esty as musical director.

Clay Aiken Leads JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Ogunquit Playhouse, Now trhu 8/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2013

The Ogunquit Playhouse is thrilled to announce that multi-platinum recording artist, American Idol and Broadway star Clay Aiken will portray Joseph in the upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's beloved family musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on stage today, July 31 through August 25.

Clay Aiken to Lead JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Ogunquit Playhouse, 7/31-8/25
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 12, 2013

The Ogunquit Playhouse is thrilled to announce that multi-platinum recording artist, American Idol and Broadway star Clay Aiken will portray Joseph in the upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's beloved family musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on stage July 31 through August 25.

BWW Reviews: Street-Savvy 'TRACES' Leaps to The O.C.
by Michael L. Quintos - Mar 3, 2012

A recent critical hit in New York as well as in its stop in Los Angeles last year, the Montreal-based TRACES is a sensational e-ticket thrill ride of a show that mixes extraordinary circus feats with the easy-going vibe of urban cool. A refreshing, high-energy cross between Stomp! and, yes, Cirque du Soleil, the national tour of this 7 Fingers Production continues its enthralling presence at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts through March 4.