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From STXfilms and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: Mile 22

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Thursday, September 13, 2018
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UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --James Silva and his CIA unit embark on a 22-mile gauntlet under deadly circumstances in Mile 22, arriving on Digital on October 30, 2018 and on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on November 13, 2018 from STXfilms and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

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  • UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --James Silva and his CIA unit embark on a 22-mile gauntlet under deadly circumstances in Mile 22, arriving on Digital on October 30, 2018 and on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on November 13, 2018 from STXfilms and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
  • "Loaded with edge-of-your-seat action" (Steve Weintraub, Collider), Mile 22 is the perfect film for fans of fast-paced combat cinema.
  • Deemed as "Mark Wahlberg's best action movie to date" (Jack Giroux, Film), Mile 22 is filled with non-stop action and intense stunts.
  • BTS Stunts: An in-depth take on the creation of the action-packed stunts of Mile 22 with commentary from Director Peter Berg and the film's stars.

Bob Simonds' STX Adds Nick Jonas to Star-Studded UGLYDOLLS Film

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Film, Cinema of the United States, Films using computer-generated imagery, Spider-Man films, Entertainment, English-language films, STX Entertainment, Uglydoll, Pitbull, Spider-Man

"Nick Jonas is not only a talented musician, he's also an accomplished actor beloved by millions of passionate fans around the world," said Adam Fogelson, Chairman of STXfilms.

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  • "Nick Jonas is not only a talented musician, he's also an accomplished actor beloved by millions of passionate fans around the world," said Adam Fogelson, Chairman of STXfilms.
  • "Over the last several years, Nick has proven there's not much he can't do, and we're ecstatic to have him join Kelly and Pitbull in this charming and funny film."
  • STXfilms will release UGLYDOLLS in theaters in 2019 as launch vehicle for STX Entertainment's UglyDolls franchise.
  • The film has passed "Spider-Man" to become Sony's highest-grossing film ever at the U.S. box office.

Kevin Kwan Drama Series From Robert Simonds' STXtv In Development At Amazon Studios

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Friday, August 3, 2018
STX Entertainment, Robert Simonds, Cinema of the United States, Mozart in the Jungle, Amazon, STX, Kevin Kwan, Television, Entertainment

BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --STXtv, the televisionstudio for Robert Simonds' STX Entertainment, today announced it has received a script-to-series order from Amazon Studios for a new drama series from the mind of Kevin Kwan, the No.

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  • BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --STXtv, the televisionstudio for Robert Simonds' STX Entertainment, today announced it has received a script-to-series order from Amazon Studios for a new drama series from the mind of Kevin Kwan, the No.
  • The yet-to-be titled series is a globe-hopping drama set amongst Hong Kong's most influential and powerful family and the business empire they control.Will Graham (Mozart in the Jungle)will supervisethe series co-created and co-written by Kwan andDavid Sangalli.
  • Hailey Wierengo is set to co-executive produce under Graham's Field Trip Productions banner as part of the company's first-look deal with Amazon.
  • "This series is precisely the type of East-meets-West material that STX is uniquely positioned to develop across all of our divisions.

Kelly Clarkson Brings Her Moxy to STX's UGLYDOLLS

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Music, Uglydoll, STX Entertainment, Entertainment, Pitbull, Kelly Clarkson, Clarkson, Moxy, Meaning of Life, Draft:Uglydolls

Clarkson will voice act the character of "Moxy" and also perform original songs for the feature.

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  • Clarkson will voice act the character of "Moxy" and also perform original songs for the feature.
  • "Kelly Clarkson has been a role model to millions of fans since the beginning of her momentous career.
  • Clarkson joins an UGLYDOLLS voice cast that also features fellow GRAMMY-Award winner Pitbull, as announced earlier this year.
  • STXfilms will release UGLYDOLLS in theaters in 2019 as launch vehicle for STX Entertainment's UglyDolls franchise.

Robert Simonds' STX UGLYDOLLS Franchise Gets Animated as New Kids Series for Hulu

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
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BURBANK, Calif., May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --STX Entertainment, Robert Simonds' next-generation media company, today announced a new deal with Hulu for UGLYDOLLS, STX's highly anticipated animated franchise.

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  • BURBANK, Calif., May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --STX Entertainment, Robert Simonds' next-generation media company, today announced a new deal with Hulu for UGLYDOLLS, STX's highly anticipated animated franchise.
  • The agreement includes a 26-episode series order of "Uglydolls" to be developed and produced as an animated kids series for Hulu, as well as the exclusive SVOD rights to the upcoming animated feature film following its theatrical run.
  • Hulu will be the streaming home to both the series and the film in the U.S., with STX retaining the international rights.
  • STXtv will take on the dual role of studio and producer for the new animated kids series, which will be based on the animated feature UGLYDOLLS already in the works at STXfilms for a 2019 theatrical release.

STX Entertainment, Tencent Pictures And Free Association Join Forces On 'Zombie Brother' Feature Film

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
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With Tencent Pictures' awesome ecosystem of entertainment channels and Free Association's creative acumen, we think there is no end to the storytelling opportunities of this franchise."

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  • With Tencent Pictures' awesome ecosystem of entertainment channels and Free Association's creative acumen, we think there is no end to the storytelling opportunities of this franchise."
  • "We are thrilled to be joining forces with STX Entertainment on one of Tencent Animation and Comics' excellent properties, 'Zombie Brother.'
  • Teamed alongside our gifted producers at Free Association, we look forward to bringing 'Zombie Brother' as a uniquely fun and fresh film for the enjoyment of audiences everywhere," said Edward Cheng, Vice President of Tencent and CEO of Tencent Pictures.
  • Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin, Peter Kiernan and Michael Parets will produce for Free Association, and Edward Cheng, Howard Chen, and Conor Zorn will produce for Tencent Pictures.

Robert Simonds' STXdigital Announces Facebook Anthology Variety Series, 'Pop Now'

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
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BURBANK, Calif., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- STXdigital, a division of STX Entertainment, Robert Simonds' global next-generation media company, today announced the launch of "Pop Now," a cutting-edge, mobile-first variety series exclusively on Facebook.

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  • BURBANK, Calif., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- STXdigital, a division of STX Entertainment, Robert Simonds' global next-generation media company, today announced the launch of "Pop Now," a cutting-edge, mobile-first variety series exclusively on Facebook.
  • Leveraging the connected Facebook community, "Pop Now" reimagines the traditional late-night talk show format for the next generation of highly engaged audiences.
  • Featuring a new celebrity each episode, the series removes the host entirely, and allows the talent to create and curate their own experience.
  • "We're reinventing the talk show model with a deconstructed architecture, built to serve specific audiences looking to engage with celebrities across the Facebook community."