TV News: Cabler overhauls Encore brand with name changes, more HD outlets — Starz Entertainment is adding a Spanish-lingo version of its Encore movie channel. The Liberty Media-owned group is also changing the names of several of Encore’s themed channels as of Aug. 1.
Gregg Kilday The bill, which would extend the program for five more years, was approved by a vote of 72-1 and next moves to the state Senate. read more
Alex Ben Block The region has become a growth market thanks to robust economies in key territories and distribution technology that has created new ways to reach consumers. read more
Duane Byrge Director Takako Imai’s latest film is equal to sitting in front of a store window and staring at mannequins for nearly 90 minutes. read more
Gregg Kilday The convention runs from Oct. 24-27 in Miami and Hollywood, Fla. read more
Duane Byrge Howie Askins directs a cast, led by Ryan McCoy, in the horror film. read more
Isaiah Mustafa as Luke Cage aka Power Man? If Isaiah Mustafa, best known as the actor in those Old Spice commercials (aka “The Old Spice Guy”), has anything to say about it, you’re damn skippy. After making it publicly known that he’d like Marvel Studios to cast him in a potential Luke Cage movie, Mustafa [...]
As part of their “11 Words” feature, Esquire asked 21 celebrities to define manhood in, well, 11 words. They panel includes athletes, politicians, authors, and more. Hell, they even got a fictional character (and dynamo of pure testosterone) to contribute.
Living six different lives.
Sill having fun breaking bones, shattering bodies and breaking people into pieces in Netherrealm Studios’ Mortal Kombat reboot? Well, more blood-drenched action is heading your way with a brand new downloadable character named, Skarlet. The dressed-in-red femme fatale will be exclusively on display at this year’s E3, giving gamers a full glimpse at her…um, assets.