Epix, the multiplatform premium entertainment service, will present Marvel Heroes Weekend, April 27 . 29, a marathon of superhero movies including Iron Man 2, Thor, the world television premiere of Captain America: The First Avenger and the Epix Original Documentary With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story. Hosted by legendary comic book creator Stan Lee, the marathon also includes Epix Extra: Mighty Movie Superheroes, examining the origins and fan following of the mighty team. The weekend celebration of Marvel.s famed superheroes and their creator features the movies that have led up to the highly anticipated theatrical release of The Avengers on May 4.
The Epix Original Documentary With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story follows the life and creations ofStan Lee, the co-creator of Spider-Man, Captain America, Hulk, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man and over 200 other characters that can be found in Marvel comic books, on movie screens and in retail stores around the world.
The Epix Original Documentary With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story follows the life and creations ofStan Lee, the co-creator of Spider-Man, Captain America, Hulk, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man and over 200 other characters that can be found in Marvel comic books, on movie screens and in retail stores around the world.
- 3/19/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
New Orleans -- Former Showtime exec Mark Greenberg on Monday officially was appointed president and CEO of the new premium TV channel and VOD service being launched by Viacom and its Paramount Pictures unit, Lionsgate and MGM.
Viacom president and CEO Philippe Dauman said Greenberg "was our first and only choice" for the job.
The unnamed channel has yet to begin landing carriage deals with cable and satellite providers. Greenberg, who called heading up the new venture a "huge opportunity," said discussions are under way with "everyone" but declined to elaborate.
As for the channel's programming slate, Greenberg said that original series, particularly scripted, will be a centerpiece.
"(Paramount chairman) Brad Grey)'s resume is remarkable, having been executive producer of 'The Sopranos, ' " he said. "MGM has a lot of franchises we're looking at that would be great, and Lionsgate very effectively is a supplier of TV content. We're in discussions with all three of them to look at original series as well as live events."
At Showtime, Greenberg oversaw the network's boxing coverage.
Viacom president and CEO Philippe Dauman said Greenberg "was our first and only choice" for the job.
The unnamed channel has yet to begin landing carriage deals with cable and satellite providers. Greenberg, who called heading up the new venture a "huge opportunity," said discussions are under way with "everyone" but declined to elaborate.
As for the channel's programming slate, Greenberg said that original series, particularly scripted, will be a centerpiece.
"(Paramount chairman) Brad Grey)'s resume is remarkable, having been executive producer of 'The Sopranos, ' " he said. "MGM has a lot of franchises we're looking at that would be great, and Lionsgate very effectively is a supplier of TV content. We're in discussions with all three of them to look at original series as well as live events."
At Showtime, Greenberg oversaw the network's boxing coverage.
- 5/19/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The big deal: The principals are calling it a "next-generation" service and a "game changer" for the industry, but No One seems entirely sure just what it is yet. Still, when Viacom (and Paramount), MGM and Lionsgate say they're teaming to create their own premium channel, one with a yet-to-be-defined VOD element, people tend to listen. Those wondering if maybe it was all just a bluff in negotiations with Showtime -- where all three film companies have output deals -- lost some ammunition Wednesday when news broke that former Showtime exec Mark Greenberg has been tapped to lead the new venture. Now, all they need is carriage.
No big 'Deal': President Bush brought the full weight of his approval ratings to a much-hyped appearance on NBC's "Deal or No Deal", resulting in the lowest Monday rating in the game show's history. The episode was down 27% from its season average in the 18-49 demo.
All choked up: Can someone choke to death and cough at the same time? It's a question that has baffled man since the dawn of time, so is it really any surprise that it led James Caan to storm off the set of David O. Russell's "Nailed"? To recap: Caan's character was to have choked to death on a cookie. Russell wanted him to cough during the take, while Caan suggested this was physiologically impossible.
No big 'Deal': President Bush brought the full weight of his approval ratings to a much-hyped appearance on NBC's "Deal or No Deal", resulting in the lowest Monday rating in the game show's history. The episode was down 27% from its season average in the 18-49 demo.
All choked up: Can someone choke to death and cough at the same time? It's a question that has baffled man since the dawn of time, so is it really any surprise that it led James Caan to storm off the set of David O. Russell's "Nailed"? To recap: Caan's character was to have choked to death on a cookie. Russell wanted him to cough during the take, while Caan suggested this was physiologically impossible.
- 4/25/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Related: New Viacom net spurs intrigue
It looks like a former Showtime Networks executive will be taking the reins of Viacom's new premium TV channel and VOD service launching in fall 2009. Mark Greenberg, a 17-year Showtime veteran who left in March 2006, is expected to be named CEO of the new venture, sources said.
The news, first speculated on in Business Week, comes two days after Viacom announced the launch of the startup company by its Paramount Pictures unit, MGM and Lionsgate. Immediately after the announcement, observers had raised doubts about how real the new venture is. The swift hire of a top executive signals the venture partners' intention to get the new channel up and running quickly.
Greenberg's hire also would add another wrinkle to the ongoing rivalry between Viacom and CBS Corp., which owns Showtime. Viacom declined comment Tuesday. Greenberg had risen through the ranks to become executive vp at Showtime, where he had overseen such areas as sales, affiliate marketing and direct-to-home services as well as the company's boxing programming.
It looks like a former Showtime Networks executive will be taking the reins of Viacom's new premium TV channel and VOD service launching in fall 2009. Mark Greenberg, a 17-year Showtime veteran who left in March 2006, is expected to be named CEO of the new venture, sources said.
The news, first speculated on in Business Week, comes two days after Viacom announced the launch of the startup company by its Paramount Pictures unit, MGM and Lionsgate. Immediately after the announcement, observers had raised doubts about how real the new venture is. The swift hire of a top executive signals the venture partners' intention to get the new channel up and running quickly.
Greenberg's hire also would add another wrinkle to the ongoing rivalry between Viacom and CBS Corp., which owns Showtime. Viacom declined comment Tuesday. Greenberg had risen through the ranks to become executive vp at Showtime, where he had overseen such areas as sales, affiliate marketing and direct-to-home services as well as the company's boxing programming.
- 4/22/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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