Shari Redstone

Introducing Avail: A New Platform Harnessing AI to Help Hollywood Cover More IP and Innovate the Pre-Production Process

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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Avail’s coverage offering summarizes scripts and books of any length, outputting a hallucination-free detailed summary, character breakdown, and tonal assessment within minutes.

Key Points: 
  • Avail’s coverage offering summarizes scripts and books of any length, outputting a hallucination-free detailed summary, character breakdown, and tonal assessment within minutes.
  • “After months of R&D, we’re thrilled to share Avail with the industry,” said Chris Giliberti, Co-Founder and CEO of Avail.
  • “In my executive days, the biggest challenge I faced was keeping up with the myriad of submissions.
  • Liu built his own platform for students as an undergrad, and began his tech leadership career at startups Chegg and Smule.

WARNER MUSIC GROUP PARTNERS WITH LEADING WEB3 PROTOCOL POAP INC. TO MINT SHARED MEMORIES AS NFTS

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (WMG) has entered into the first-ever partnership with leading Web3 protocol POAP Inc. Short for "Proof of Attendance Protocol," POAPs are digital mementos minted as NFTs in celebration of life's remarkable moments. Atlantic Records rapper Kevin Gates is slated to incorporate POAPs into his Khaza Tour, making one available to fans who attend his upcoming sold-out show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16th.

Key Points: 
  • "Music has always been highly contextual: who we are and what we are doing all affect how we perceive a record.
  • "Dropping a POAP offers artists a fun way to celebrate a show that's much more permanent than a ticket stub.
  • With a legacy extending back over 200 years, Warner Music Group (WMG) today brings together artists, songwriters, and entrepreneurs that are moving entertainment culture across the globe.
  • In addition, WMG counts storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment and social media content creator IMGN among its many brands.

Metaversal Partners with Crypt TV to Launch "Monster Fight Club," NFTs Inspired by Popular Characters from the Crypt TV Universe

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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Founded in 2015 by Jack Davis and Eli Roth, Crypt TV's Monster Universe has grown to television, podcasts, live events and more with GIRL IN THE WOODS on Peacock directed by Krysten Ritter and film with CHHORII debuting as the #1 film in India for Amazon Prime. Crypt TV monsters were featured at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando in 2021. Crypt TV also released its first podcast based on its original monster MORDEO with iHeartPodcasts and Blumhouse Productions. Crypt TV investors include Lerer Hippeau, Advancit Capital, NBCUniversal, and Blumhouse Productions--its first investor that also serves as a strategic partner.

Key Points: 
  • The companies will launch Monster Fight Club , a collection of 10,000 NFTs inspired by Crypt TV's Monster Universe, allowing fans to own a monster and benefit from the success of its IP.
  • With Monster Fight Club, Crypt TV will evolve from a Web2 company to a Web3 one, fully embracing NFTs as the future of IP creation and ownership.
  • Crypt TV also released its first podcast based on its original monster MORDEO with iHeartPodcasts and Blumhouse Productions.
  • Crypt TV investors include Lerer Hippeau, Advancit Capital, NBCUniversal, and Blumhouse Productions--its first investor that also serves as a strategic partner.

Incredible Dream Raises $2M Seed, Brings in Industry Veterans to Create Fantasy Game Series

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Incredible Dream sees this desire for in-person experiences as a reaction to the increasing dominance of digital consumption in our lives.

Key Points: 
  • Incredible Dream sees this desire for in-person experiences as a reaction to the increasing dominance of digital consumption in our lives.
  • Incredible Dream is bringing players back to human connection and playful immersion in the real world.
  • This funding has established Incredible Dream as one of the most funded startups in the board game industry.
  • Incredible Dream is on a mission to take players on memorable adventures with their favorite people through tabletop games.

Investing App Public.com and NFL Star Bobby Wagner Partner to Tackle Investing Literacy

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Public.com , the popular investing app, and Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks All-Pro linebacker, entrepreneur, and investor, today announced a partnership to help tackle financial literacy and help people become better active long-term investors.

Key Points: 
  • Public.com , the popular investing app, and Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks All-Pro linebacker, entrepreneur, and investor, today announced a partnership to help tackle financial literacy and help people become better active long-term investors.
  • Wagner will also be advising on creative programming within the Public app, with more details to be announced soon.
  • For the duration of the partnership, Public will be giving away free stock for Wagners fans who start a portfolio on Public.
  • Were so excited to partner with Bobby and make him an equity holder of Public, said Public.com co-CEO Leif Abraham.

Religion of Sports Names Steve Nelson as Head of Talk, Furthering Rapid Expansion Into Audio

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Religion of Sports Names Steve Nelson as Head of Talk, Furthering Rapid Expansion Into Audio

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  • Religion of Sports Names Steve Nelson as Head of Talk, Furthering Rapid Expansion Into Audio
    In this role, Nelson will lead the development and growth of ROS' talk audio vertical, including the creation of new podcast and audio programming, identifying original talent, and leveraging mediums such as video, scripted, and branded content to build and develop strategic multi-platform partnerships.
  • Prior to his time at NPR, Nelson was the Director of On-Demand Programming at American Public Media, where he helped launch the organization's first podcast network.
  • Nelson has worked as Program Director at Minnesota Public Radio, for MPR News, and as the inaugural Program Director for the award-winning music station "The Current."
  • "Religion of Sports tells stories that everyone can relate to, with podcasts that are well crafted and thought-provoking.

The Paley Center For Media Adds New Members To Its Board Of Trustees And Los Angeles Board Of Governors

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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Joining the Paley Los Angeles Board of Governors will beCharles D. King, Founder & CEO, MACRO, Keith Le Goy, President, Worldwide Networks & Distribution, Sony Pictures Television, and Michelle Sneed, President of Production and Development, Tyler Perry Studios.

Key Points: 
  • Joining the Paley Los Angeles Board of Governors will beCharles D. King, Founder & CEO, MACRO, Keith Le Goy, President, Worldwide Networks & Distribution, Sony Pictures Television, and Michelle Sneed, President of Production and Development, Tyler Perry Studios.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome this outstanding group of renowned leaders to the Paley Center's Board of Trustees and Los Angeles Board of Governors," said Maureen J. Reidy, the Paley Center's President & CEO.
  • In addition to these distinguished leaders joining the Board of Trustees and Los Angeles Board of Governors, current Trustee Shari Redstone, Chair, ViacomCBS, joins the Board of Trustees Executive Committee, offering counsel to the Paley Center's Executive Leadership Team on the goals and mission of the organization.
  • The Paley Center's Board of Trustees is chaired by Frank A. Bennack, Jr., and is comprised of leading executives in media and entertainment.