On May 7, many elite, A-list celebrities descended on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for the annual Met Gala, the star-studded fashion extravaganza and most important red carpet (this year, green and white) event of the year. Online coverage of the glitzy affair always blankets media coverage as fans pore over each gown’s details.
But this year, dozens of pro-Palestine protesters were arrested a block away while marching toward the event. And for those closely watching the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and Gaza’s harrowing devastation — as the death toll topped 35,000 (many of which are women and children) — the Met affair led some online critics to launch the #Blockout2024 movement, which this week is gaining traction.
What is the #Blockout2024 movement?
Many celebrities have used their platforms to express sympathy for Palestinians, condemn Israel’s campaign in Gaza or call for a ceasefire in the conflict that has...
But this year, dozens of pro-Palestine protesters were arrested a block away while marching toward the event. And for those closely watching the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and Gaza’s harrowing devastation — as the death toll topped 35,000 (many of which are women and children) — the Met affair led some online critics to launch the #Blockout2024 movement, which this week is gaining traction.
What is the #Blockout2024 movement?
Many celebrities have used their platforms to express sympathy for Palestinians, condemn Israel’s campaign in Gaza or call for a ceasefire in the conflict that has...
- 5/15/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mortal Media, the film and TV production company co-founded by Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil, has signed with WME for representation, Variety has learned exclusively.
WME will rep Mortal Media’s scripted and unscripted slate, while also helping the company expand into brand partnerships and creative marketing services. In addition, Griffin has signed with WME for theatrical representation.
Mortal Media currently has projects in development across a wide range of platforms, including Netflix, Paramount, 20th Century Studios, FX, and Disney. Their recent credits include the “White Men Can’t Jump” remake at Hulu and the sci-fi dramedy series “Hello Tomorrow!” at Apple TV+. On the horizon, Mortal Media is behind “The Rocketeer” sequel at Disney, the single-cam comedy “Get Buckets” in development at Fox, and a feature action comedy with Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat for Netflix. Mortal Media is also a lead investor in Swaybox Studios, an innovative, New Orleans-based animation studio.
WME will rep Mortal Media’s scripted and unscripted slate, while also helping the company expand into brand partnerships and creative marketing services. In addition, Griffin has signed with WME for theatrical representation.
Mortal Media currently has projects in development across a wide range of platforms, including Netflix, Paramount, 20th Century Studios, FX, and Disney. Their recent credits include the “White Men Can’t Jump” remake at Hulu and the sci-fi dramedy series “Hello Tomorrow!” at Apple TV+. On the horizon, Mortal Media is behind “The Rocketeer” sequel at Disney, the single-cam comedy “Get Buckets” in development at Fox, and a feature action comedy with Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat for Netflix. Mortal Media is also a lead investor in Swaybox Studios, an innovative, New Orleans-based animation studio.
- 4/8/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
[Editor’s Note: Tubefilter Charts is a weekly rankings column from Tubefilter with data provided by GospelStats. It’s exactly what it sounds like: a top number ranking of YouTube channels based on statistics collected within a given time frame. Check out all of our Tubefilter Charts with new installments every week right here.]
The theme of this week’s U.S. Top 50 is clear: Creators who fail to split their uploads between long-form videos and Shorts run the risk of falling behind the pack.
The top channels in the chart are a mix of short-form standouts and multiformat stars. The #1 channel falls into the former of those categories.
Chart Toppers
After finishing second in the U.S. Top 50 a week ago, MaviGadget has returned to the #1 spot in our all-American rankings. The short-form hub swept the top spots in our two weekly rankings by picking up 664.4 million weekly views. The channel known for its coverage of machinery, technology, and innovations...
The theme of this week’s U.S. Top 50 is clear: Creators who fail to split their uploads between long-form videos and Shorts run the risk of falling behind the pack.
The top channels in the chart are a mix of short-form standouts and multiformat stars. The #1 channel falls into the former of those categories.
Chart Toppers
After finishing second in the U.S. Top 50 a week ago, MaviGadget has returned to the #1 spot in our all-American rankings. The short-form hub swept the top spots in our two weekly rankings by picking up 664.4 million weekly views. The channel known for its coverage of machinery, technology, and innovations...
- 2/21/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
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With the use of so-called “artificial intelligence” software one of the main issues that led both SAG-AFTRA and WGA to go on strike, Mortal Media’s Ryan Kalil thinks AI is going to have a big impact on both sports and entertainment.
“I am super fascinated with how coaches are going to use AI,” Kalil told Todd Burach, SVP and Team Leader, Sports & Family Office Banking, City National Bank at “Game On: The Intersection of Sports & Entertainment,” presented by City National Bank as part of The Grill 2023. “I think it’s going to trickle down to all youth sports, too. It’s going to be super data driven.”
Kalil added: “I think more exciting than that is going to be the spatial computing stuff, I think the immersiveness of entertainment,...
With the use of so-called “artificial intelligence” software one of the main issues that led both SAG-AFTRA and WGA to go on strike, Mortal Media’s Ryan Kalil thinks AI is going to have a big impact on both sports and entertainment.
“I am super fascinated with how coaches are going to use AI,” Kalil told Todd Burach, SVP and Team Leader, Sports & Family Office Banking, City National Bank at “Game On: The Intersection of Sports & Entertainment,” presented by City National Bank as part of The Grill 2023. “I think it’s going to trickle down to all youth sports, too. It’s going to be super data driven.”
Kalil added: “I think more exciting than that is going to be the spatial computing stuff, I think the immersiveness of entertainment,...
- 10/7/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Some people like to sip the tea, but YouTube is sipping the pickle juice. The video platform has launched In A Pickle, a dishy interview series in which creators have two choices: Share your secrets or end up with a sour taste in your mouth.
In A Pickle will go live via the official YouTube Blog, where the first episode of the series is now live. The show’s format is reminiscent of the hit series Hot Ones, in that it pairs pointed interrogation with extreme food challenges. Instead of eating increasingly hot wings, the guest creators on In A Pickle respond to a set of questions. For each question they skip, they must down a shot of pickle juice.
That doesn’t sound like much of a punishment to me, but inaugural guest Haley Kalil has her own opinions. The model, funnywoman, and professional troll answered almost all of...
In A Pickle will go live via the official YouTube Blog, where the first episode of the series is now live. The show’s format is reminiscent of the hit series Hot Ones, in that it pairs pointed interrogation with extreme food challenges. Instead of eating increasingly hot wings, the guest creators on In A Pickle respond to a set of questions. For each question they skip, they must down a shot of pickle juice.
That doesn’t sound like much of a punishment to me, but inaugural guest Haley Kalil has her own opinions. The model, funnywoman, and professional troll answered almost all of...
- 8/17/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil’s film and TV production company, Mortal Media, has led an investment round for animation studio Swaybox Studios, Variety has learned exclusively.
As part of the investment, Mortal Media will join Swaybox’s advisory board, while Griffin and Kalil have also put an untitled live-action/animation hybrid project into development with the studio.
Swaybox was co-founded by Theresa Andersson and Arthur Mintz in 2013 in Shreveport, Louisiana. The company has developed a new animation technology and process for film and television production, called “Momo Animation.” The technology involves a combination of three traditional animation forms: CGI animation, practical elements of stop motion, and live action real-time performance.
“We’ve been so impressed with Arthur and Theresa’s vision and long-term aspirations for the company, “ said Kalil. “Swaybox’s technology is really remarkable, but it’s the artistry of their animators, puppeteers, and craftspeople that makes Swaybox animation feel like magic.
As part of the investment, Mortal Media will join Swaybox’s advisory board, while Griffin and Kalil have also put an untitled live-action/animation hybrid project into development with the studio.
Swaybox was co-founded by Theresa Andersson and Arthur Mintz in 2013 in Shreveport, Louisiana. The company has developed a new animation technology and process for film and television production, called “Momo Animation.” The technology involves a combination of three traditional animation forms: CGI animation, practical elements of stop motion, and live action real-time performance.
“We’ve been so impressed with Arthur and Theresa’s vision and long-term aspirations for the company, “ said Kalil. “Swaybox’s technology is really remarkable, but it’s the artistry of their animators, puppeteers, and craftspeople that makes Swaybox animation feel like magic.
- 8/3/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil are getting into business with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The producing partners have signed a multi-year first-look development and production deal for film and TV via their Mortal Media production banner.
Under the first-look pact, Mortal Media will develop and produce a range of projects across film and television, in both the scripted and non-scripted space. Feature films and scripted television projects will focus on the intersection of genre and comedy, while the non-scripted slate will be dedicated to sports-related projects. Former NFL center Kalil and NBA All-Star Griffin bring a unique perspective to the world of sports, having both had successful careers as professional athletes.
The deal comes on the heels of the company’s recently released Apple TV+ sci-fi dramedy series Hello Tomorrow!, starring Emmy winner Billy Crudup.
“We always look for opportunities to work with new talent with fresh ideas and couldn...
Under the first-look pact, Mortal Media will develop and produce a range of projects across film and television, in both the scripted and non-scripted space. Feature films and scripted television projects will focus on the intersection of genre and comedy, while the non-scripted slate will be dedicated to sports-related projects. Former NFL center Kalil and NBA All-Star Griffin bring a unique perspective to the world of sports, having both had successful careers as professional athletes.
The deal comes on the heels of the company’s recently released Apple TV+ sci-fi dramedy series Hello Tomorrow!, starring Emmy winner Billy Crudup.
“We always look for opportunities to work with new talent with fresh ideas and couldn...
- 2/28/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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