Exclusive: After announcing new docs on NFL Hall of Famer Mel Blount and MLB icon Tommy John in Whatever It Takes and The Bionic Man, respectively, Winter State Entertainment has unveiled The Hitman: A Tommy Hearns Story as its latest sports documentary.
The boxing pic directed by Winter State principals Hamid and Camille Torabpour, which wrapped production prior to the strikes, spotlights Tommy ‘The Hitman’ Hearns, the legendary Detroit fighter who, between 1977 and 2006, won titles in five different weight divisions.
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the summer of 2012, Hearns is known for displaying one of the most devastating punches in the history of the sport and for not being afraid to mix it up, sometimes to his own detriment. The film from the Torabpours will look in depth at both his illustrious boxing career and his broader life journey, including his initial decision to enter the...
The boxing pic directed by Winter State principals Hamid and Camille Torabpour, which wrapped production prior to the strikes, spotlights Tommy ‘The Hitman’ Hearns, the legendary Detroit fighter who, between 1977 and 2006, won titles in five different weight divisions.
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the summer of 2012, Hearns is known for displaying one of the most devastating punches in the history of the sport and for not being afraid to mix it up, sometimes to his own detriment. The film from the Torabpours will look in depth at both his illustrious boxing career and his broader life journey, including his initial decision to enter the...
- 8/15/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Ryan Reynolds has his sights set on a new investment: Formula 1 team Alpine. Through his film production and digital marketing company Maximum Effort, Reynolds, Michael B. Jordan, and Rob McElhenney have acquired a 24 percent stake — worth around $220 million — in the Renault-owned team alongside two other groups of investors.
“Maximum Effort Investments focuses on unlocking value through the power of storytelling, and we believe there is tremendous untapped potential in Alpine Racing,” James Toney, Co-Founder of Maximum Effort Investments, shared in a statement.
He added: “We are eager to...
“Maximum Effort Investments focuses on unlocking value through the power of storytelling, and we believe there is tremendous untapped potential in Alpine Racing,” James Toney, Co-Founder of Maximum Effort Investments, shared in a statement.
He added: “We are eager to...
- 6/26/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Wrexham Fc owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny and Creed actor Michael B. Jordan have invested in Formula 1 team Alpine.
The trio are part of a collective of investors in the Renault-owned team, who’ve taken a 24% stake worth a total of $220M. They’ll take their stake through Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Investments vehicle.
Otto Capital and RedBird Capital are the other investors. RedBird is the an investor Boston Red Sox and English Premier League side Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group, and owns French team Toulouse and Italian giants AC Milan. Alpine is current fifth in the F1 world championship.
“Maximum Effort Investments focuses on unlocking value through the power of storytelling, and we believe there is tremendous untapped potential in Alpine Racing,” said James Toney, Co-Founder of Maximum Effort Investments.
“We are eager to help shine a light on this incredible team. We’re thankful to our partners...
The trio are part of a collective of investors in the Renault-owned team, who’ve taken a 24% stake worth a total of $220M. They’ll take their stake through Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Investments vehicle.
Otto Capital and RedBird Capital are the other investors. RedBird is the an investor Boston Red Sox and English Premier League side Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group, and owns French team Toulouse and Italian giants AC Milan. Alpine is current fifth in the F1 world championship.
“Maximum Effort Investments focuses on unlocking value through the power of storytelling, and we believe there is tremendous untapped potential in Alpine Racing,” said James Toney, Co-Founder of Maximum Effort Investments.
“We are eager to help shine a light on this incredible team. We’re thankful to our partners...
- 6/26/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
When you make a movie with Michael Mann, you're likely going to become an expert in your character's field of expertise. James Caan had to study safecracking to a level where he could actually pull off a job. The cops and crooks in "Heat" went through such rigorous firearms training, Val Kilmer's on-the-fly reload mid-shootout has been singled out as textbook by military instructors. So when Will Smith got cast as Muhammad Ali, the preternaturally skilled heavyweight champion, Mann had him bulk up and get in the ring with prominent boxing contenders.
Though Mann's "Ali" was generally well-received when it was released in 2001, critics complained that it essentially told the same "Rumble in the Jungle" story as Leon Gast's Oscar-winning 1996 documentary, "When We Were Kings." In doing so, they overlooked what is easily the most technically detailed and accurate dramatization of "the sweet science" ever put to film.
Though Mann's "Ali" was generally well-received when it was released in 2001, critics complained that it essentially told the same "Rumble in the Jungle" story as Leon Gast's Oscar-winning 1996 documentary, "When We Were Kings." In doing so, they overlooked what is easily the most technically detailed and accurate dramatization of "the sweet science" ever put to film.
- 9/27/2022
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Ryan Reynolds’ production company Maximum Effort Productions has inked a first-look deal with FuboTV Inc. for unscripted content.
The deal was described as a “multi-year partnership,” the companies announced in a joint release Monday. It will see Maximum Effort, co-founded by George Dewey in 2018, launch Maximum Effort Network, a linear channel on the sports-first live streaming platform. The company will also have a blind scripted deal with FuboTV. Maximum Effort Productions has also, as part of the deal, been granted creative control over the channel’s content. The deal also gives Maximum Effort equity from FuboTV.
“Maximum Effort’s mission is to bring people together in fun and unexpected ways and we think today’s announcement with Fubo will help do just that,” Reynolds, co-founder of Maximum Effort Productions, said in a statement. “FuboTV has taken a fresh approach to developing and delivering content in the digital age and the...
The deal was described as a “multi-year partnership,” the companies announced in a joint release Monday. It will see Maximum Effort, co-founded by George Dewey in 2018, launch Maximum Effort Network, a linear channel on the sports-first live streaming platform. The company will also have a blind scripted deal with FuboTV. Maximum Effort Productions has also, as part of the deal, been granted creative control over the channel’s content. The deal also gives Maximum Effort equity from FuboTV.
“Maximum Effort’s mission is to bring people together in fun and unexpected ways and we think today’s announcement with Fubo will help do just that,” Reynolds, co-founder of Maximum Effort Productions, said in a statement. “FuboTV has taken a fresh approach to developing and delivering content in the digital age and the...
- 8/8/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Productions has closed an exclusive multi-year first-look deal with FuboTV for unscripted content. As part of the deal, the prodco will launch Maximum Effort Network, a linear channel on FuboTV, and will also have a blind scripted deal with Fubo TV. The new Maximum Effort Network will join Fubo’s sports, news and entertainment lineup, with Maximum Effort Productions having creative control over the channel’s content.
“Maximum Effort’s mission is to bring people together in fun and unexpected ways and we think today’s announcement with Fubo will help do just that,” said Reynolds. “FuboTV has taken a fresh approach to developing and delivering content in the digital age and the entire team is passionate about thinking differently and taking chances. I genuinely can’t believe Maximum Effort gets to program our own network. I am beyond excited and grateful to Fubo.”
Reynolds and George Dewey launched Maximum Effort in 2018, following their successful collaboration on the first two Deadpool films. Since then, the company has been behind Free Guy, The Adam Project and the upcoming unscripted show Welcome to Wrexham.
“I am thrilled to announce FuboTV’s partnership with Ryan Reynolds, George Dewey, James Toney (chief strategy officer) and Maximum Effort,” said David Gandler, co-founder and CEO, FuboTV. “Ryan is not only an A-list Hollywood star but also a serial entrepreneur with a stellar track record across sports (as owner of the Wrexham soccer club), advertising, content and marketing. We plan to leverage Ryan and George’s expertise, creativity and advertiser relationships to underwrite network programming through innovative marketing partnerships that leverage Fubo’s data capabilities and interactive technology stack. Ryan and Maximum Effort have demonstrated their confidence in FuboTV and what we plan to create together through an equity agreement encompassing stock at higher than today’s trading price. We can’t wait to get started.”
Maximum Effort Productions also is under a three-year first-look development deal with Paramount Pictures announced in May of 2021 for feature projects.
Pamela Duckworth, head of original programming, FuboTV added: It’s so exciting to partner with Ryan, George and James to launch a new entertainment network. We all feel the opportunity to co-create scripted and unscripted content without the usual layers of approvals necessary at other networks will open the creative floodgates.”...
“Maximum Effort’s mission is to bring people together in fun and unexpected ways and we think today’s announcement with Fubo will help do just that,” said Reynolds. “FuboTV has taken a fresh approach to developing and delivering content in the digital age and the entire team is passionate about thinking differently and taking chances. I genuinely can’t believe Maximum Effort gets to program our own network. I am beyond excited and grateful to Fubo.”
Reynolds and George Dewey launched Maximum Effort in 2018, following their successful collaboration on the first two Deadpool films. Since then, the company has been behind Free Guy, The Adam Project and the upcoming unscripted show Welcome to Wrexham.
“I am thrilled to announce FuboTV’s partnership with Ryan Reynolds, George Dewey, James Toney (chief strategy officer) and Maximum Effort,” said David Gandler, co-founder and CEO, FuboTV. “Ryan is not only an A-list Hollywood star but also a serial entrepreneur with a stellar track record across sports (as owner of the Wrexham soccer club), advertising, content and marketing. We plan to leverage Ryan and George’s expertise, creativity and advertiser relationships to underwrite network programming through innovative marketing partnerships that leverage Fubo’s data capabilities and interactive technology stack. Ryan and Maximum Effort have demonstrated their confidence in FuboTV and what we plan to create together through an equity agreement encompassing stock at higher than today’s trading price. We can’t wait to get started.”
Maximum Effort Productions also is under a three-year first-look development deal with Paramount Pictures announced in May of 2021 for feature projects.
Pamela Duckworth, head of original programming, FuboTV added: It’s so exciting to partner with Ryan, George and James to launch a new entertainment network. We all feel the opportunity to co-create scripted and unscripted content without the usual layers of approvals necessary at other networks will open the creative floodgates.”...
- 8/8/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Imax Corp. reported improved second-quarter revenue and earnings on Tuesday that exceeded Wall Street expectations.
“Imax is on track to deliver its best year ever at the box office, with the success of ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home,’ ‘The Lion King,’ and our record-breaking, first local language animated release in China this past weekend, ‘Ne Zha,’ leading a strong second half film slate and building on our solid first-half,” Imax CEO Rich Gelfond said in a statement “Our continued success is driven by the privileged position we hold in the entertainment ecosystem, where our end-to-end technology empowers world-class creators to bring cultural events and communal experiences to life on a global scale.”
The premium format film exhibitor reported adjusted per-share earnings of 32 cents, which was up slightly from the 30 cents per-share earnings the company reported during the same quarter a year ago. Imax’s earnings per share were also above the...
“Imax is on track to deliver its best year ever at the box office, with the success of ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home,’ ‘The Lion King,’ and our record-breaking, first local language animated release in China this past weekend, ‘Ne Zha,’ leading a strong second half film slate and building on our solid first-half,” Imax CEO Rich Gelfond said in a statement “Our continued success is driven by the privileged position we hold in the entertainment ecosystem, where our end-to-end technology empowers world-class creators to bring cultural events and communal experiences to life on a global scale.”
The premium format film exhibitor reported adjusted per-share earnings of 32 cents, which was up slightly from the 30 cents per-share earnings the company reported during the same quarter a year ago. Imax’s earnings per share were also above the...
- 7/30/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Mo Rhim, James Toney to develop content strategy, grow direct relationship with consumers.
IMAX Entertainment president Megan Colligan has announced two new senior executives as she seeks to grow the company’s global content strategy.
Mo Rhim and James Toney both join as senior vice-president in newly created roles where they will oversee content strategy, partnerships and innovation for the IMAX Entertainment division.
Rhim most recently served as senior vice-president, international digital marketing at Paramount. She worked across regional and territory offices on all international theatrical releases, developing digital strategies and operational frameworks, and leveraging her expertise in data and marketing technology.
IMAX Entertainment president Megan Colligan has announced two new senior executives as she seeks to grow the company’s global content strategy.
Mo Rhim and James Toney both join as senior vice-president in newly created roles where they will oversee content strategy, partnerships and innovation for the IMAX Entertainment division.
Rhim most recently served as senior vice-president, international digital marketing at Paramount. She worked across regional and territory offices on all international theatrical releases, developing digital strategies and operational frameworks, and leveraging her expertise in data and marketing technology.
- 6/13/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Imax has installed Mo Rhim and James Toney, two executives with major studio experience, in new senior vice president roles in the company’s entertainment division.
Both will focus on the company’s content strategy, partnerships and innovation related to releases across Imax’s 80-territory global footprint.
Rhim and Toney, veterans of Paramount and Fox, respectively, will report to Imax Entertainment president Megan Colligan.
“As audiences drive record box office across Imax theaters worldwide, artists throughout culture increasingly want to leverage our platform to create new, immersive experiences for their fans,” Colligan said. “Mo and James each bring a deep understanding of the intersection of entertainment and technology and a strong vision for the way our creative partners can harness the power of Imax.”
Rhim was Svp of international digital marketing at Paramount and prior to that spent 11 years at Google. Toney was Svp of technology and innovation at Fox,...
Both will focus on the company’s content strategy, partnerships and innovation related to releases across Imax’s 80-territory global footprint.
Rhim and Toney, veterans of Paramount and Fox, respectively, will report to Imax Entertainment president Megan Colligan.
“As audiences drive record box office across Imax theaters worldwide, artists throughout culture increasingly want to leverage our platform to create new, immersive experiences for their fans,” Colligan said. “Mo and James each bring a deep understanding of the intersection of entertainment and technology and a strong vision for the way our creative partners can harness the power of Imax.”
Rhim was Svp of international digital marketing at Paramount and prior to that spent 11 years at Google. Toney was Svp of technology and innovation at Fox,...
- 6/13/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
IMAX Entertainment announced an expansion of their executive team on Thursday, hiring Mo Rhim and James Toney as senior vice presidents. They will report to Megan Colligan, IMAX Entertainment president and IMAX Corp. executive vice president.
Rhim and Toney, who come to IMAX from Paramount and 20th Century Fox, respectively, will oversee content strategy, partnerships and innovation for the division. Rhim previously served as Svp of International Digital Marketing at Paramount and also previously worked at Google for 11 years. Toney was previously Svp of Technology and Innovation for Fox, spearheading new initiatives on data and AI.
“As audiences drive record box office across IMAX theatres worldwide, artists throughout culture increasingly want to leverage our platform to create new, immersive experiences for their fans,” said Colligan. “Mo and James each bring a deep understanding of the intersection of entertainment and technology and a strong vision for the way our creative partners...
Rhim and Toney, who come to IMAX from Paramount and 20th Century Fox, respectively, will oversee content strategy, partnerships and innovation for the division. Rhim previously served as Svp of International Digital Marketing at Paramount and also previously worked at Google for 11 years. Toney was previously Svp of Technology and Innovation for Fox, spearheading new initiatives on data and AI.
“As audiences drive record box office across IMAX theatres worldwide, artists throughout culture increasingly want to leverage our platform to create new, immersive experiences for their fans,” said Colligan. “Mo and James each bring a deep understanding of the intersection of entertainment and technology and a strong vision for the way our creative partners...
- 6/13/2019
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Imax has installed Mo Rhim and James Toney, two executives with major studio experience, in new senior vice president roles in the company’s entertainment division.
Both will focus on the company’s content strategy, partnerships and innovation related to releases across Imax’s 80-territory global footprint.
Rhim and Toney, veterans of Paramount and Fox, respectively, will report to Imax Entertainment president Megan Colligan.
“As audiences drive record box office across Imax theaters worldwide, artists throughout culture increasingly want to leverage our platform to create new, immersive experiences for their fans,” Colligan said. “Mo and James each bring a deep understanding of the intersection of entertainment and technology and a strong vision for the way our creative partners can harness the power of Imax.”
Rhim was Svp of international digital marketing at Paramount and prior to that spent 11 years at Google. Toney was Svp of technology and innovation at Fox,...
Both will focus on the company’s content strategy, partnerships and innovation related to releases across Imax’s 80-territory global footprint.
Rhim and Toney, veterans of Paramount and Fox, respectively, will report to Imax Entertainment president Megan Colligan.
“As audiences drive record box office across Imax theaters worldwide, artists throughout culture increasingly want to leverage our platform to create new, immersive experiences for their fans,” Colligan said. “Mo and James each bring a deep understanding of the intersection of entertainment and technology and a strong vision for the way our creative partners can harness the power of Imax.”
Rhim was Svp of international digital marketing at Paramount and prior to that spent 11 years at Google. Toney was Svp of technology and innovation at Fox,...
- 6/13/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
As Imax looks to accelerate growth at the intersection of Hollywood and technology, the giant screen exhibitor has hired former Google and Paramount exec Mo Rhim and ex-Fox exec James Toney as senior VPs.
In their newly created roles, Rhim and Toney will report to Megan Colligan, president, Imax Entertainment, and executive vp Imax Corp., as they forge new creative partnerships in Hollywood and use big data and marketing technology to leverage a global audience reach.
Rhim earlier served as senior vp international digital marketing at Paramount Pictures, where she oversaw the digital strategy across international markets for theatrical releases....
In their newly created roles, Rhim and Toney will report to Megan Colligan, president, Imax Entertainment, and executive vp Imax Corp., as they forge new creative partnerships in Hollywood and use big data and marketing technology to leverage a global audience reach.
Rhim earlier served as senior vp international digital marketing at Paramount Pictures, where she oversaw the digital strategy across international markets for theatrical releases....
- 6/13/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As Imax looks to accelerate growth at the intersection of Hollywood and technology, the giant screen exhibitor has hired former Google and Paramount exec Mo Rhim and ex-Fox exec James Toney as senior VPs.
In their newly created roles, Rhim and Toney will report to Megan Colligan, president, Imax Entertainment, and executive vp Imax Corp., as they forge new creative partnerships in Hollywood and use big data and marketing technology to leverage a global audience reach.
Rhim earlier served as senior vp international digital marketing at Paramount Pictures, where she oversaw the digital strategy across international markets for theatrical releases....
In their newly created roles, Rhim and Toney will report to Megan Colligan, president, Imax Entertainment, and executive vp Imax Corp., as they forge new creative partnerships in Hollywood and use big data and marketing technology to leverage a global audience reach.
Rhim earlier served as senior vp international digital marketing at Paramount Pictures, where she oversaw the digital strategy across international markets for theatrical releases....
- 6/13/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Ufc star Israel Adesanya says Floyd Mayweather needs to "grow some f*cking cajones" and make his upcoming fight Mma-style ... otherwise, Israel ain't gonna watch it. "What's all this, 'Yeah, man, we gonna f*cking fight! What's up! Oh, but, nah, um, you can't touch -- no legs, no knees, no grappling,'" Israel tells TMZ Sports. "I mean, what the f*ck are we doing?!" Of course ... Floyd just announced he's gonna fight 20-year-old...
- 11/6/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Actress/model Pamela Anderson is facing legal action from U.S. authorities after failing to stay on top of her taxes.
The Baywatch star owes California officials $524,241 (£327,651) in personal income taxes, according to a new list of debts released by The Franchise Tax Board on Friday.
The names of all persons owing more than $100,000 (£62,500) must be made public in accordance with the law and this year the busty blonde has been included amongst the group of delinquents.
As previously reported, singer/songwriter Lionel Richie has has been hit with a tax bill of $1.1 million (£687,500) and also named are Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis ($794,000/£496,250), boxer James Toney ($354,000/£221,250), and Golden Globe winner Gena Rowlands ($273,000/£170,625) and her actor son Nick Cassavetes ($106,800/£66,750).
The Baywatch star owes California officials $524,241 (£327,651) in personal income taxes, according to a new list of debts released by The Franchise Tax Board on Friday.
The names of all persons owing more than $100,000 (£62,500) must be made public in accordance with the law and this year the busty blonde has been included amongst the group of delinquents.
As previously reported, singer/songwriter Lionel Richie has has been hit with a tax bill of $1.1 million (£687,500) and also named are Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis ($794,000/£496,250), boxer James Toney ($354,000/£221,250), and Golden Globe winner Gena Rowlands ($273,000/£170,625) and her actor son Nick Cassavetes ($106,800/£66,750).
- 4/16/2012
- WENN
Electronic Arts revealed that its first downloadable boxer pack for Fight Night Round 4 will be available in late August on Xbox Live and the Playstation Network for 800 Microsoft points and $9.99, respectively. The downloadable boxer pack will include Oscar De La Hoya, Vitali Klitschko, Wladimir Klitschko, and alternate versions of George Foreman and James Toney. In addition to the boxer pack, EA Sports will also be releasing a free downloadable game update at the end of August. The free update will include additional trunks, gloves and shorts, as well as a free button control scheme that will allow gamers to use face buttons on the Xbox 360 and PS3 game controllers to throw punches, hooks, uppercuts...
- 8/13/2009
- by Hector Cortez
- Monsters and Critics
He showed up grinning at the red carpets, thanked his dogs during his acceptance speech, and is hailed as the 2009 comeback kid. "The Wrestler" star is nominated for Best Actor and his fellow costar Marisa Tomei is up for Best Actress. He has already scored roles in upcoming movies such as Sin City 2, The Expendables, and Iron Man 2. The real question is, "Who is Mickey Rourke?" In the 1980's Mickey Rourke quickly earned the title of sex symbol when he appeared alongside Kim Basinger in 9½ Weeks. From that moment on Rourke began scoring major movie roles including the critically acclaimed Barfly where he portrayed Henry Chinaski, a gifted yet troubled writer. Rourke was Mr. Hollywood; attending all the big parties, nabbing the major roles and swooning all the ladies, including Becker actress Terry Farrell. Hollywood's brightest and hottest young star hit a rocky patch in the late 1980's when...
- 2/5/2009
- by cjoyce@mail.popstar.com (Colleen Joyce)
- PopStar
NEW YORK -- Fox Sports Network plans to combine elements of three programs to air a heavyweight title match within a special live, 90-minute The Best Damn Sports Show Period on a Thursday night in late September. The network has arranged with promoter Dan Goosen to televise the IBO/IBA Heavyweight Championship between James Toney and Rydell Booker on Sept. 23. The bout will take place at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif. It's the first time Best Damn Sports will offer a live event, which will be hosted by the show's Tom Arnold, Chris Rose and John Salley. I, Max host Max Kellerman will serve as an analyst, with Sunday Night Fights personalities Barry Tomkins and Sean O'Grady calling the bout and reporting, respectively. "We're going to turn this into a big event, which it rightfully deserves," said George Greenberg, Fox Sports Net's executive vp programming and production.
- 7/30/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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