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RICK HORROW’S TOP 10 SPORTS/BIZ/TECH/PHILANTHROPY ISSUES FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 12 with Jacob Aere
Raiders, Allegiant agree on a naming rights deal for Las Vegas Stadium. The Raiders and Allegiant announced an agreement for the naming rights to Las Vegas Stadium, the future home of the Raiders and UNLV Football. Sources said that Allegiant is likely paying between $20-25 million in "cash and in-kind services a year to put its name on the building." This partnership with the Raiders presents a global branding opportunity for the Las Vegas-based airline company as Allegiant will have its name showcased on the 1.75 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art domed stadium that will also host many world-class major sports and entertainment events. Said Raiders President Marc Badain, “As the hometown airline, Allegiant is the perfect partner to showcase the incredible support we continue to receive from the Southern Nevada community.” Allegiant Stadium will also serve as the home for UNLV football in addition to serving as the site of the Las Vegas Bowl beginning in 2020, as well as the 2020 and 2021 Pac-12 football championship games.
American Airlines will pay $90 million over 10 years to sponsor a plaza at the Rams' and Chargers' new Inglewood stadium, becoming the "first official partner" for the facility. According to Bloomberg, American Airlines "agreed to sponsor the 2.5-acre space that serves as main entrance" to the Rams' and Chargers' new $5 billion Inglewood stadium, which "doesn't have a naming rights partner yet.” Los Angeles Stadium and Entertainment District Managing Director Jason Gannon said that talks on this deal "began more than a year ago.” The American Airlines Plaza will stand 10 stories high and has a "capacity of about 15,000." It will be "open to the public year-round, along with event days." As part of the deal, American Airlines also will become the "official airline of the Rams and Chargers, and have prominent branding during games.” American Airlines will pay $90 million over 10 years to sponsor the area. American Airlines has "been the Rams' carrier since the team returned" to Los Angeles in 2016. American Airlines currently has naming rights deals with the NBA Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat.
Loudoun United christens new Segra Field home. D.C. United last Friday night opened the gates to a new venue for its second-division team in Leesburg, Virginia. USL club Loudoun United "announced a sellout crowd of 5,015" for its draw against the Charlotte Independence at Segra Field, according to the Washington Post. A week ago Saturday, however, the club welcomed numerous local dignitaries and representatives from D.C. United for an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Among the guest speakers at the event were Dave Johnson, longtime television voice of D.C. United, D.C. United CEO and managing general owner Jason Levien, Loudoun United Chief Operations Officer Adam Behnke, and Loudoun County Department of Economic Development Executive Director Buddy Rizer, along with almost every Loudoun County supervisor. Real estate firm JLL secured the deal to manage the venue, its fourth in the D.C. region. The stadium will be joined next year by a new training facility that will be shared by Loudoun United and D.C. United, with the $15 million development set to be completed next summer.
The Pro Bowl is returning to Orlando. The NFL announced that Orlando will host the 2020 Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium on January 26, marking the "fourth consecutive year" the city has hosted the event. While Florida Citrus Sports and city officials "hoped to bring the game back, the NFL was rumored to be exploring hosting it in warm weather Super Bowl cities," according to the Orlando Sentinel. In 2020, it could have "moved to Miami ahead of the Super Bowl scheduled to be played at Hard Rock Stadium." Continuing the game in Orlando was also made possible by the $200 million-plus reconstruction to the former Citrus Bowl stadium that was completed in 2014. An additional $60 million upgrade is in the works that will include additional seats, ground-floor operations upgrades, and other improvements meant to attract more games and concerts. Major sporting events, from the Pro Bowl to WWE’s WrestleMania, have increased visitation in Central Florida, drawing thousands of fans and generating more than $100 million in economic impact.
A frequent topic of discussion among Tennis Canada execs has been how to find a way to increase the women’s purse at the Rogers Cup to "make it equal to the men’s." According to the Globe & Mail, men playing in the just-completed Rogers Cup, won by Rafael Nadal for the fifth time, competed for a purse of $5.7 million this year, compared with the women’s purse of $2.8 million. Tennis Canada �� the event's owner and operator – “foots the bill" for both of the tournaments’ prizes. They are "separate events, mandated by the two different tours that each have their own sets of guidelines for determining prize money." The men's Rogers Cup has a "higher classification" on the ATP Tour than the women's event does on the WTA Tour. WTA CEO Steve Simon said, "We all recognize that the money has to come from some place, and they have a lot of responsibilities and we respect choices federations have to make." Building up the WTA Rogers Cup is a "top initiative" for Tennis Canada, as "increased revenue at the event leads directly to higher prize money."
The first ATP/WTA Citi Open under Mark Ein’s management broke the 51-year old tournament’s attendance record, as more than 78,000 fans watched the tennis action in DC. Ein took over management of the tournament from the Washington Tennis and Education Foundation in late 2018. The WTEF still owns the Citi Open and is its charitable beneficiary; a $50,000 check was presented to the WTEF from funds raised on the grounds during this year’s tournament. Citi Open ticket revenue was 20% higher than the previous record. Six of the tournament's nine main draw sessions sold out and merchandise sales were up 100% from 2018, according to the Washington Post. Fifteen-year old Coco Gauff lost early in the singles draw, but her run to the doubles title with 17-year old Caty McNally was a huge boost for the event, while the personality of men's singles winner Nick Kyrgios likely drew fans through the tournament’s final day. “We set lofty goals, and it exceeded even our wildest dreams,” Ein said in a statement.
Increased focus on media engagement and promotion within core markets sparks NASCAR turnaround. After several years of sharp ratings declines, NASCAR television viewership is on rise again. Nielsen reported that the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series averaged 4,076,000 viewers per race through the first half of this season, or about +2% year over year. JohnWallStreet visited Watkins Glen last week trying to find out what the drivers think the catalyst for the turnaround has been. The common theme among them was the belief that NASCAR president Steve Phelps’ increased focus on promoting the sport was driving it back in the right direction. While highly competitive racing has no doubt helped ratings, the consensus among NASCAR cognoscenti seems to be that the ratings increase is primarily the product of NASCAR's renewed focus on marketing. Like all businesses, everything starts at the top. NASCAR’s leadership – from Phelps on down – has once again gotten serious about promoting the sport.
As the Little League World Series gets underway, it’s unsettling to hear that the average child today spends less than three years playing a sport and quits by age 11, according to a new survey conducted by the Aspen Institute and Utah State University. On top of that, only 28% of kids aged 6 to 12 played team sports on a regular basis in 2018, down from 45% in 2008, per the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. According to the survey, three of the main reasons kids quit sports are a lack of fun, bad coaches, and financial pressure. The youth sports economy has always been big business, but as competitive travel teams have crept into increasingly younger age groups over the past decade, the industry has doubled in size to more than $15 billion. The result is a world of private coaching, interstate travel, and mega-complexes full of families willing — and able — to spend as much as $20,000 per year on youth sports. Meanwhile, low-income families are being priced out, resulting in their children losing not only an opportunity to excel at a sport but also the chance to exercise, make friends, and stay off the streets.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said soccer’s global governing body will exceed its promise to double the prize money for the 2023 Women’s World Cup to $60 million. In July, Infantino had confirmed that FIFA would increase the purse for the 2023 tournament, marking a second successive Women’s World Cup where the financial rewards have doubled, but with the size of the tournament going from 24 team to 32 the rewards would not have been as significant. “We have until 2023 to discuss about the prize money,” SportsPro quoted Infantino as saying. “I’m very confident, I’m sure we can go higher than doubling.” Despite Infantino’s commitment, FIFA has continued to face criticism for the disparity in pay between the women’s and men’s World Cups, with the latter’s prize money way ahead at $440 million for the 2022 competition in Qatar. Exactly by how much the prize money for the 2023 Women’s World Cup will surpass $60 million has not been reported. But with the success of France 2019 prompting FIFA to push through an expansion of the competition, Infantino has acknowledged this year’s tournament “really marked a before and an after for women’s football.”
Drew Brees partners with a youth soccer club. The Surf Soccer Club is one of the nation’s most storied youth soccer clubs and could soon become a destination for athletes in other sports. According to the Rancho Santa Fe Review, Surf Soccer Club announced a partnership with former San Diego Chargers quarterback Drew Brees as he made an investment in Surf Cup Sports, the storied soccer club’s parent company. Although not currently offering football, Surf CEO Brian Enge said the possibility of branching out into other sports will be one of the critical issues facing the company’s board. Surf Sports is also considering expansion into lacrosse and beach volleyball. Surf Cup Sports has 16,000 athletes in the nation that play under the Surf brand and the club hosts four major national tournaments each year that bring in tens of thousands of athletes across the country. Surf is known for its philanthropy, funding over $8 million in charitable contributions over the years and Brees, a man who won Sportsman of the Year for his charitable efforts after Hurricane Katrina, will help to expand the brand and its philanthropic endeavors for youth in sports.
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Keep an eye out for the next moves by these entrepreneurs and executives. A number of the biggest names in media left their jobs over the last year (or announced they will be leaving soon), including a handful of now-billionaires who have resources, ambition, and time on their hands to explore something new.
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Most notably, there are Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch (with rumored plans to launch a VC firm), Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine, VICE founder/CEO Shane Smith (who transitioned to a Chairman role), Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe, and Oath’s CEO Tim Armstrong.
There’s also a long list of other names you may not recognize but should keep on your radar in the months ahead as they found new startups or take key leadership roles at top media/tech companies.
Today, Snap’s VP of Content Nick Bell announced he will be leaving the company by the end of the year. He oversaw all media partnerships and content operations for the Snapchat Discover section over the last 5 years. The 34-year old sold his first company, Teenfront.com, at age 16 and started multiple ventures afterward until joining global media conglomerate News Corp (where he became SVP of Digital Product). As a serial entrepreneur and one of the most sought-after experts in digital video, expect Bell’s next move to be noteworthy.
Nick Bell was one of the smartest, most in-tune people when it came to the future of content. His exit bodes poorly for Snapchat fixing Discover & winning at original content. Bet Instagram wouldn't mind having him run IGTV https://t.co/JBlAx6E7xr
— Josh Constine (@JoshConstine) November 12, 2018
Here are 12 other leaders at the intersection of media and technology who are currently available (publicly, at least) and plotting their next endeavor:
Joanna Coles, Photo by Amanda Voisard for The Washington Post via Getty Images.
Joanna Coles, former Chief Content Officer at Hearst Joanna Coles, who oversaw all editorial operations for the 300-title global publishing group Hearst since September 2016, announced with a fun video on August 6 that she would be stepping down. The former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire (as they shifted into a digital-first era) said she would announce her next adventure sometime this fall after taking a break. Coles has been a board member of Snap since 2015 and was appointed as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Rich Battista, former CEO of Time Inc Time Inc’s CEO left the helm of the publishing group upon its $2.8 billion acquisition by Meredith Corp in the spring. Battista held a range of major publishing, TV, and digital media roles before then, from leading Fox’s cable networks to running Mandalay Sports Media to turning around Gemstar-TV Guide and selling it for $2.3 billion. At various points in his career Battista has been a big company executive, an investor, and an entrepreneur.
Joel Stillerman, former Chief Content Officer at Hulu Stillerman was one of several executives who departed Hulu in May in a leadership reshuffle by the company’s new CEO. Stillerman was previously President of Original Programming and Development for AMC and SundanceTV. At a time when nearly every major TV company is vying to compete with Netflix through another streaming video platform (on their own or in partnership with others), there’s a lot of expertise to be had from the executive to oversaw all content for Netflix’s top competitor.
George Strompolos, Founder and former CEO of Fullscreen After AT&T acquired The Chernin Group’s remaining stake in Otter Media (Fullscreen’s parent company) in September, Fullscreen’s George Strompolos stepped down as CEO of the multi-channel network he founded in 2011. According to his LinkedIn profile, LA-based Strompolos in advising and investing in startups for the time being.
Erik Huggers, former CEO of VEVO Huggers stepped down from VEVO in April after 3 years. He was previously an SVP at Verizon and President of Intel Media (which Verizon acquired). As a supervisory board member of Germany’s largest broadcasting group, ProSiebenSat.1, Huggers has also recently joined the board of ProSiebenSat.1’s streaming TV service 7TV, which is a joint venture with Discovery Inc.
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Sophie Watts, former President of STX Entertainment Sophie Watts joined investor Robert Simonds in 2011 to develop a new film/TV studio with backing from TPG Growth. According to the WSJ, STX Entertainment has been planning a $500 million IPO in Hong Kong. As president, she primarily oversaw unscripted TV, digital, and VR operations. She left in January to explore new opportunities. Watts—who started her career in London producing videos for Beyoncé, Elton John, Madonna, Mariah Carey, and others—was named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40 in 2016 and is still just 32.
Jonathan Carson, former President of Mic Carson founded 3 startups (music social network Outer Sound, interactive media consultancy Intercities, and social media intelligence company BuzzMetrics) before becoming the “CEO of Digital” at Nielsen and then the Chief Revenue Officer at VEVO. In July, he stepped down from VC-backed news startup Mic after one year as President. Expect his next move to be within the same realm of video, social, mobile, and data that he’s worked in thus far.
Colin Carrier, former Chief Strategy Officer at Twitch Carrier joined Twitch in 2013, leaving the Eversport Media startup he co-founded to become General Manager of Justin.TV which operated independently from the rest of Twitch. He transitioned to become Twitch’s Chief Strategy Officer in 2014 upon Amazon’s $1 billion acquisition of the live-streaming platform. While CSO, he oversaw the acquisition of CurseMedia and ClipMine and developed a personal angel investment portfolio of over 30 startups (including Cruise, which GM acquired for over $1B). He departed Twitch over the summer.
Troy Carter speaks onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2015 (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images for TechCrunch)
Troy Carter, former Global Head of Creator Services at Spotify A career talent manager in the music industry who worked with artists like Lady Gaga, John Legend, and Meghan Trainor, Carter joined Spotify in June 2016 as the face of the streaming service within the music industry. Having stepped down in September, he is among several top executives who have left Spotify in 2018 before and after it listed on the NYSE. Carter—who also built an angel investing portfolio of over 40 startups—hasn’t announced his next endeavor but appears to still be making investments through the VC fund he co-founded, Cross Culture Ventures.
Stefan Blom, former Chief Content Officer of Spotify Blom left Spotify early this year just before the music streaming service went public with a $29 billion market cap. He had been Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Content Officer over the prior 4 years, working in part on Spotify’s early steps into original video (which it retreated from). Before Spotify, he was CEO of the Nordic division at EMI (a notable record label group).
Matthew Ball, former Head of Strategy at Amazon Studios Ball joined Amazon Studios as Head of Strategy in 2016 after working within The Chernin Group as Director of Strategy & Business Development for Otter Media (which is now fully owned by AT&T). Since leaving Amazon earlier this year, he has continued to publish widely-read blog posts about the future of media for MediaREDEF—which he has been doing since 2014—and, according to his Twitter bio, is currently “tinkering away on a small idea that could be more”.
Matt Pincus, Founder and former CEO of SONGS Music Publishing Last December, Pincus sold his innovative music publishing firm SONGS Music Publishing, which had become the largest independent publishing of contemporary music in the US, to Kobalt for a rumored $150 million. He departed in March and has since become a Special Advisor to Snap Inc and taken an Entrepreneur-in-Residence title at leading digital media merchant bank LionTree.
Who are other top executives at the intersection of media + tech who are launching new companies or available to fill open CEO roles? Let me know on Twitter at @epeckham.
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As the 4th of July approaches, what is your favorite part of the festivities? Just enjoying a day off Hosting or attending a barbecue, picnic, or cookout Attending a fireworks display Fire off your own fireworks Watch a Fourth of July parade A look at a terribly reviewed television show Steve and Ted sample ABC’s “The Proposal” on The Blur 00:13:29 Download Transcript – Not for consumer use. Robot overlords only. Will not be accurate. He came in as the future of the morning Steve back into Ted Woodward at 830. The leader of Starbucks makes his drug days exit today on its feet and even your. For the coffee company Starbucks founder and executive chair 64 year old Howard Schultz officially steps down. Shields is seen as the architect of the modern Starbucks having overseen its expansion from a single coffee shop. Opening in Seattle’s Pike Place Market in 1971. In overtime. Growing the brand to more than 28000. Locations worldwide. 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Brawn appoints Nielsen to F1 analysis team
Ross Brawn has appointed ex-Williams staff supervisor Steve Nielsen as Components One’s new sporting director.
Nielsen will be a part of Brawn’s burgeoning F1 analysis team, which has been tasked with formulating the following established of sporting and technical polices. He will acquire up his new purpose on August one and report straight to Brawn.
“I have acknowledged Steve for a lot of many years and have found at 1st hand his techniques and means,” Brawn explained. “His appointment will bolster the functioning team we are location up to get the job done with the FIA and the teams in defining a framework for the technical and sporting polices for Components 1’s following phase.
“Steve’s most important duty will be related to sporting and organisational matters, for case in point by attending the conferences of the Sporting Performing Team.”
Nielsen will get the job done along with ex-Williams engineers Jason Somerville and Craig Wilson, who joined the analysis team in May, and former Mercedes chief strategic officer Nigel Kerr, who will also get started on August one. Brawn and his staff are hoping to devise a established of polices that motivate close racing although permitting midfield teams to close the hole to the front.
Nielsen has labored in F1 given that 1986 when he stop his task as a policeman in East London and joined Staff Lotus as a truckie. Considering that then, he has labored in a collection of roles as staff supervisor and sporting director at Tyrrell, Honda, Arrows, Benetton, Renault, Lotus, Caterham, Toro Rosso and Williams
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Media Round Up - June 2017 - Movies To See
It’s time… The month of June is going to be explosive. It will see some of the most anticipated releases of the year as Wonder Woman makes her debut, the Mummy returns, heck…even Captain Underpants is getting into the fun. There are a lot of movies to see and you are at the right place to get a preview of all of your favorite blockbusters. Enjoy.
June 2
Wonder Woman
Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, David Thewlis, Danny Huston, Said Taghmaoui
Director: Patty Jenkins
Synopsis:
Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.
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Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Stars: Ed Helms, Kevin Hart, Nick Kroll, Jordan Peele
Director: David Soren
Synopsis:
Based on the worldwide sensation and bestselling book series, and boasting an A-list cast of comedy superstars headed by Kevin Hart and Ed Helms, DreamWorks Animation brings audiences the long-awaited global movie event, “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.” This raucously subversive comedy for the entire family tells the story of two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold, who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.
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The Mummy
Stars: Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Russell Crowe
Director: Alex Kurtzman
Synopsis:
Tom Cruise headlines a spectacular, all-new cinematic version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: “The Mummy.”
Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella of “Kingsman: The Secret Service” and “Star Trek Beyond”) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her, is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension.
From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinths under modern-day London, “The Mummy” brings a surprising intensity and balance of wonder and thrills in an imaginative new take that ushers in a new world of gods and monsters.
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It Comes At Night
Stars: Joel Edgerton, Riley Keough, Carmen Ejogo, Christopher Abbott
Director: Trey Edward Shults
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Imagine the end of the world— Now imagine something worse.
Award-winning filmmaker Trey Edward Shults follows his incredible debut feature “Krisha” with “It Comes At Night,” a horror film following a man (Joel Edgerton) as he learns that the evil stalking his family home may be only a prelude to horrors that come from within.
Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, the tenuous domestic order he has established with his wife and son is put to the ultimate test with the arrival of a desperate young family seeking refuge.
Despite the best intentions of both families, paranoia and mistrust boil over as the horrors outside creep ever-closer, awakening something hidden and monstrous within him as he learns that the protection of his family comes at the cost of his soul.
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June 16
47 Meters Down
Stars: Mandy Moore, Claire Holt, Matthew Modine
Director: Johannes Roberts
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On the rebound after a devastating break-up, Lisa (Mandy Moore) is ready for adventure while on vacation in Mexico. Even still, she needs a little extra persuasion when her daring sister Kate (Claire Holt) suggests they go shark diving with some locals. Once underwater in a protective cage, Lisa and Kate catch a once in a lifetime, face-to-face look at majestic Great Whites. But when their worst fears are realized and the cage breaks away from their boat, they find themselves plummeting to the bottom of the seabed, too deep to radio for help without making themselves vulnerable to the savage sharks, their oxygen supplies rapidly dwindling. “47 Meters Down” is a terrifying tale of survival set in the domain of the ocean’s fiercest creatures.
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Cars 3
Stars: Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Bonnie Hunt, Cheech Marin, Kerry Washington, Nathan Fillion, Armie Hammer, Jeff Gordon
Director: Daniel Gerson
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Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez, with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage!
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Rough Night
Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Zoe Kravitz, Kate McKinnon, Ilana Glazer, Jillian Bell, Demi Moore
Director: Lucia Aniello
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Five best friends from college (played by Scarlett Johansson, Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell, Ilana Glazer, and Zoë Kravitz) reunite 10 years later for a wild bachelorette weekend in Miami. Their hard partying takes a hilariously dark turn when they accidentally kill a male stripper. Amidst the craziness of trying to cover it up, they’re ultimately brought closer together when it matters most.
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All Eyez On Me
Stars: Demetrius Shipp Jr., Danai Gurira, Lauren Cohan, Hill Harper, Jamal Woolard
Director: Benny Boom
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“All Eyez on Me” tells the true and untold story of prolific rapper, actor, poet and activist Tupac Shakur. The film follows Shakur from his early days in New York City to his evolution into being one of the world’s most recognized and influential voices before his untimely death at the age of 25. Against all odds, Shakur’s raw talent, powerful lyrics and revolutionary mind-set propelled him into becoming a cultural icon whose legacy continues to grow long after his passing.
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June 21
Transformers: The Last Knight
Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Isabela Moner, Josh Duhamel, Anthony Hopkins, Laura Haddock, Santiago Cabrera, Jerrod Carmichael, Stanley Tucci
Director: Michael Bay
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Transformers: The Last Knight shatters the core myths of the Transformers franchise, and redefines what it means to be a hero. Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Saving our world falls upon the shoulders of an unlikely alliance: Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg); Bumblebee; an English Lord (Sir Anthony Hopkins); and an Oxford Professor (Laura Haddock).
There comes a moment in everyone’s life when we are called upon to make a difference. In Transformers: The Last Knight, the hunted will become heroes. Heroes will become villains. Only one world will survive: theirs, or ours.
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June 23
The Bad Batch
Stars: Suki Waterhouse, Jason Momoa, Giovanni Ribisi, Keanu Reeves
Director: Ana Lily Amirpour
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The highly-anticipated follow-up to Amirpour’s acclaimed directorial debut, “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night,” “The Bad Batch” follows Arlen (Waterhouse) as she is unceremoniously dumped in a Texas wasteland fenced off from civilized society. While trying to orient her unforgiving environment, she is captured by a savage band of cannibals and quickly realizes she’ll have to fight her way through her new reality. As Arlen adjusts to life in ‘the bad batch’ she discovers that being good or bad mostly depends on who you’re standing next to.
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June 28
Baby Driver
Stars: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx, Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Jon Bernthal, Jon Hamm
Director: Edgar Wright
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A talented, young getaway driver (Ansel Elgort) relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. But after being coerced into working for a crime boss (Kevin Spacey), he must face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love and freedom.
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June 30
Despicable 3
Stars: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker, Steve Coogan, Jenny Slate, Julie Andrews
Director: Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda
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The team who brought you “Despicable Me” and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, “Despicable Me 2” and “Minions,” returns to continue the adventures of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions. “Despicable Me 3,” directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, co-directed by Eric Guillon, and written by Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio, will be released in theaters on June 30, 2017.
The animated film is produced by Illumination’s Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, and executive produced by Chris Renaud.
Joining Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig in “Despicable Me 3” is Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winner Trey Parker, co-creator of Comedy Central’s global phenomenon “South Park” and the Broadway smash “The Book of Mormon.” Parker voices the role of villain Balthazar Bratt, a former child star who’s grown up to become obsessed with the character he played in the ‘80s, and proves to be Gru’s most formidable nemesis to date.
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FIA announce new management structure with Steve Nielsen joining as Sporting Director
F1 Sporting Director Steve Nielsen is leaving the organisation to take up a similar position with the sport’s governing body, the FIA, it was announced on Wednesday. Nielsen joined F1 in 2017, having previously carried out sporting roles for a host of teams including Lotus, Tyrrell, Honda, Benetton, Arrows, Renault and Williams, with his Formula 1 career beginning in the 1980s. READ MORE: 10 things to be excited for as F1 gears up for 24 races and 6 Sprints in 2023 On Wednesday, the FIA confirmed a reshuffle of their F1 structure for 2023 following a transitional period, which sees Nikolas Tombazis become Single-Seater Director, with new Sporting Director Nielsen reporting to him. Meanwhile, Tim Goss – once of McLaren – takes on the Technical Director role previously held by Tombazis, with Federico Lodi named Financial Director and former Sporting Director François Sicard named Strategy & Operations Director. Nielsen is one of the most experienced members of the F1 paddock Offering his comments on the move, F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “I want to thank Steve Nielsen for his hard work and dedication over the past five years at Formula 1. “He is a highly respected professional in our sport, and we fully support his move to the FIA. His skills and experience in Formula 1 will assist the FIA in its ongoing efforts to improve their operations during race weekends.” READ MORE: From cutting curfews to grid penalties – 10 rule changes you need to know about for the 2023 F1 season Nielsen added: “I have spent my professional life working for many teams and organisations in Formula 1, and cannot wait to engage with another new chapter with the FIA. “I’d like to thank both the President and Stefano Domenicali for their trust in me, and I understand and appreciate the unique challenges that come with being the regulator. Nielsen’s new FIA role is one of several changes at the governing body “Having worked closely with a number of people in the Federation over the years, I’m looking forward to tackling those challenges that lie ahead with them. “Formula 1 is in a great place at the moment, and it’s our responsibility to ensure the future health of the sport that is at the heart of everything we do.” PERSONALITY TEST: Which F1 driver should you support in 2023? Explaining the process behind the changes, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “We have dedicated a lot of time and effort to making significant, informed changes to our Formula 1 team to create the right structure with the right people to oversee the future regulation of the sport. “By developing and empowering people within our organisation, as well as bringing in expertise and experience from the outside, I am confident that we are in the best position possible to move forward together with our partners at FOM and the Formula 1 teams.” via Formula 1 News https://www.formula1.com
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FIA confirms new structure in Formula One with Steve Nielsen joining as Sporting Director
FIA confirms new structure in Formula One with Steve Nielsen joining as Sporting Director By Balazs Szabo on 18 Jan 2023, 15:00 Formula One's governing body, the FIA has today confirmed significant updates to its Formula 1 structure with Steve Nielsen leaving FOM to take on the role of FIA's F1 Sporting Director. Following a review of FIA’s internal procedures initiated by its President Mohammed Ben Sulayem at the start of the year, the Paris-based governing body has confirmed that it has made significant tweaks to its structure. Nikolas Tombazis, who has led the FIA’s Formula 1 technical team since 2018 and overseen the development and implementation of the successful 2022 regulations overhaul, will take on a more transversal role as Single Seater Director. Four new roles have been established with the Sporting, Technical, Financial and Strategy & Operations Directors with all of them set to report to the Single Seater Director. F1 Sporting Director Steve Nielsen is leaving FOM to take up a similar position with the sport’s governing body, the FIA. The Bristol-born has been sporting director at rights holder F1 since 2017 and his 30-year career has also included spells at Williams, Alpine and Toro Rosso. The 58-year-old will be responsible for overseeing all sporting matters including the ongoing development of Race Control and the Remote Operations Centre, as well as future updates to the Sporting Regulations. Tim Goss will take on the role of Technical Director previously held by Tombazis, having worked as Deputy since the start of the 2021 season. Federico Lodi has led the FIA’s Financial Regulations team since its inception, and now becomes the Formula 1 Financial Director. Former Sporting Director François Sicard will take on a newly-created position within the FIA as Formula 1 Strategy & Operations Director, responsible for long-term strategic planning, and also for key trackside activities and logistics. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem commented: “We have dedicated a lot of time and effort to making significant, informed changes to our Formula 1 team to create the right structure with the right people to oversee the future regulation of the sport. By developing and empowering people within our organisation, as well as bringing in expertise and experience from the outside, I am confident that we are in the best position possible to move forward together with our partners at FOM and the Formula 1 teams.” Tombazis added: “I am excited and honoured to be taking on this new position within the FIA, and very grateful to the President for the trust he is demonstrating towards me. We have a group of extremely talented and dedicated people who work flat out to deliver the level of regulation that Formula 1 demands and deserves, and I fully believe this new structure will take our resources to the next level and allow us to make continual improvements.” Commenting on the announcement, Nielsen said: “I have spent my professional life working for many teams and organisations in Formula 1, and cannot wait to engage with another new chapter with the FIA. I’d like to thank both the President and Stefano Domenicali for their trust in me, and I understand and appreciate the unique challenges that come with being the regulator. "Having worked closely with a number of people in the Federation over the years, I’m looking forward to tackling those challenges that lie ahead with them - Formula 1 is in a great place at the moment, and it’s our responsibility to ensure the future health of the sport that is at the heart of everything we do.” via F1Technical.net . Motorsport news https://www.f1technical.net/news/
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Ben Sulayem hands day-to-day running of F1 over to Tombazis | 2023 F1 season
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has handed the day-to-day running of Formula 1 over to Nikolas Tombazis, who was appointed as single-seater director last month. The move follows recent criticism of Ben Sulayem’s management of the governing body’s most successful series. F1 wrote to Ben Sulayem last month to strongly object to comments he made on social media regarding F1’s financial value. Soon afterwards the FIA was forced to respond to sexist comments Ben Sulayem had made 20 years before he became president, after they resurfaced in a newspaper report. An FIA spokesperson told RaceFans the transfer of operational responsibilities from Ben Sulayem to Tombazis was a planned development following its announcement last month that it had completed the introduction of its new management structure for F1. Ben Sulayem, who was elected president of the FIA in December 2021, will continue to give input into top-level decision-making and strategy. The day-to-day operation of F1 will be handled by Tombazis and his team. Tombazis joined the FIA in 2018 as its head of single-seater technical matters. Prior to that he was Ferrari’s chief designer. His team in charge of F1 include Steve Nielsen, who joined the FIA as sporting director last month, as well as directors responsible for technical, financial, strategic and operational matters. “The president’s manifesto clearly set out this plan before he was elected,” said an FIA spokesperson. “It pledged ‘the appointment of an FIA CEO to provide an integrated and aligned operation,’ as well as to ‘introduce a revised governance framework’ under ‘a leadership team focused on transparency, democracy, and growth’.” Ben Sulayem appointed Natalie Robyn as the FIA’s CEO last September. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free Nielsen and Tombazis head up the FIA’s F1 team “These goals, as well as the announcement of the new structure of the Single-Seater Department, have been planned since the beginning of this presidency,” the spokesperson continued. “The FIA president has a wide remit that covers the breadth of global motor sport and mobility, and now that the structural reorganisation in F1 is complete this is a natural next step.” Last month Ben Sulayem indicated he intended to spend less time on F1 matters during his second year in charge of the FIA. “I should give more time to rallying,” said the former rally driver. “I have been dragged – and I’m being very straight and honest – I’ve been sucked into F1.” Ben Sulayem’s election as president came as F1 was engulfed in controversy over the conclusion to the 2021 world championship in Abu Dhabi. Its investigation into the handling of the race and the consequences arising from it lasted well into 2022. Other controversies which arose during 2022 included a long-running dispute over the wearing of jewellery by drivers, which brought Ben Sulayem into conflict with Lewis Hamilton and was regarded by some as being targeted against the seven-times world champion. Ben Sulayem was also involved in long-running negotiations over F1’s new engine rules for 2026 and Red Bull’s punishment for breaching the budget cap during the previous season. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free 2023 F1 season Browse all 2023 F1 season articles via RaceFans - Independent Motorsport Coverage https://www.racefans.net/
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Miami Grand Prix organisers increase spectator capacity and launch 'Campus Pass' for 2023 edition
Miami Grand Prix organisers South Florida Motorsports (SFM) have increased the capacity of the Miami International Autodrome due to high demand for tickets – with expanded grandstands, new hospitality suits and an updated ‘Campus Pass' for general admission spectators. After the success of last year’s first ever Miami Grand Prix, organisers have increased the grandstand seats for this year by 3,000 – taking the total number to 56,000. Along with that, marquee features such as The Yacht Club at the MIA Marina and the Hard Rock Beach Club spaces will be expanding for the 2023 edition. READ MORE: FIA announce new management structure, with Steve Nielsen joining as Sporting Director Organisers have also added 61 new hospitality suits and two new luxury club spaces: The Vista at Turn 1, and The Boathouse at MIA Marina – while there will also be a brand-new permanent Formula 1 Paddock Club building spanning multiple levels alongside Hard Rock Stadium. The final general admission ticket release – which goes on sale today – is an upgraded three-day General Admission ‘Campus Pass’, which will allow more fans to experience F1 and the culture of Miami through access to unique locations around the venue. Fans will be able to look into the Team Village, where the drivers will be based over the race weekend Fans will also get exclusive insight into the behind-the-scenes working of an F1 paddock from the 300 level of Hard Rock Stadium, which will look directly into the Team Village. Team Village is one of the major updates for 2023, and will see the hospitality units of the 10 Formula 1 teams relocated to the Miami Dolphins football field in the centre of Hard Rock Stadium – where the drivers will be based across the weekend. This will be accessible to all ticket holders, including the General Admission ‘Campus Pass’ holders. READ MORE: Track to be resurfaced and paddock moved inside Hard Rock Stadium for 2023 Miami GP, organisers reveal “Our first race last May was a sell-out success in which more than 240,000 spectators visited the Miami International Autodrome for an unforgettable experience,” said Tyler Epp, President of the Miami Grand Prix. “Due to overwhelming demand, we have been maximising the venue to increase grandstand capacity, expand hospitality and to improve the experience for our General Admission Campus Pass ticket holders, to give the opportunity for even more fans to experience the incredible spectacle of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix.” Part of the Miami paddock will move inside the Hard Rock Stadium in 2023 He concluded: “In everything we do we are committed to providing an unparalleled fan experience to ensure Miami will be one of the must-attend races on the Formula 1 calendar for the next decade.” The first ever Miami Grand Prix saw a boost of $350 million to the local economy, both in Miami Gardens and the wider South Florida and Greater Miami region. READ MORE: From Schumacher to Hamilton and Martini – Which F1 drivers have spent the most seasons with one team? The benefit to the local community is set to continue in the second edition, with organisers confirming numerous programmes, including an expanded Formula 1 in Schools programme, the commitment to work with local Miami Gardens restaurant partners, and an enhanced internship programme through the launch of MIA Academy. The 2023 Miami Grand Prix is set to take place on May 5-7, with organisers also announcing last week that the track is set to be resurfaced ahead of this year's race. via Formula 1 News https://www.formula1.com
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Track to be resurfaced and paddock moved inside Hard Rock Stadium for 2023 Miami GP organisers reveal
Several major changes are being made on and off the track at the Miami International Autodrome ahead of the second running of the Miami Grand Prix, organisers have revealed. Miami delivered a sell-out debut event in 2022, with almost 250,000 spectators visiting the South Florida venue – which is based around the Hard Rock Stadium – over the course of the weekend. READ MORE: FIA announce new management structure, with Steve Nielsen joining as Sporting Director For the 2023 edition, which is scheduled to take place on May 5-7, a series of upgrades are being worked on, headlined by a paddock expansion and circuit resurfacing. An all-new ‘Team Village’ will be located on the pitch inside the stadium, housing the hospitality units for all F1 teams and freeing up space in the original paddock. Meanwhile, organisers have promised that fans who purchase general admission Campus Pass tickets will be able to access the 300 level of Hard Rock Stadium and look directly into the village. As for the track, renowned circuit designers Tilke Engineers & Architects will oversee a repaving of the entire 3.36-mile layout, with a view to promoting closer racing, opening up overtaking opportunities and adding to the spectacle. In addition to the paddock and track surface changes, a new, permanent three-tiered Paddock Club building – which can house more than 6,000 guests in premium suites and a luxury rooftop club – will arrive above the team pit garages, along with additional hospitality experiences and space. READ MORE: The records that could be broken by Hamilton, Verstappen, Leclerc and more in 2023 “After an incredible debut race, we have been working flat-out to ensure the 2023 event is an even greater experience for everyone visiting the Miami International Autodrome,” said Tyler Epp, President of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. “Stephen Ross and Tom Garfinkel are committed to making May’s event a best-in-class experience that is unlike any other Formula 1 race in the world. “With new and enhanced hospitality experiences, the creation of the F1 Team Village directly on the football field and increased capacity we are expecting our second race to be even bigger and better for the fans, the teams, drivers, partners and everyone in South Florida.” via Formula 1 News https://www.formula1.com
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