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EXCLUSIVE, 9:15 AM: Christopher Malone has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer of Byron Allen ’s Allen Media Group . The move comes just two months after the veteran exec joined AMG as EVP, Head of Corporate Development. He remains based in Los Angeles. “I am very excited to elevate Chris Malone within the Allen Media Group family to Chief Financial Officer, where Chris will be valuable in helping to lead our M&A efforts and other strategic financial initiatives,” said Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group. “Chris plays a vital role in helping Allen Media Group continue its trajectory of growth and execute on the large number of acquisition opportunities in front of us.” Said Malone: “It has been exciting to see the strong growth of Allen Media Group over the past five years and it is even more exciting to join at such a dynamic time for the company. The industry is experiencing rapid transformation as well as increased consolidation and … [Read more...] about Chris Malone Upped To CFO Of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group – Update

Former A$AP Mob member Terell Ephron, aka A$AP Relli, has come forward as the man A$AP Rocky allegedly shot last November, as Rolling Stone has learned that he plans to file a civil suit against his high school best friend. Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was arrested in April for assault with a deadly weapon over the alleged shooting , with police withholding the victim’s name. Mayers has not been charged, but heads to court on August 17 over the matter. But ahead of the hearing, Ephron has come forward to publicly accuse Mayers of luring him to an obscure location in central Hollywood “to discuss a disagreement between the two of them,” according to a statement provided to Rolling Stone by Ephron’s attorneys Jamal Tooson and Brian Hurwitz announcing the lawsuit. “Unbeknownst to Mr. Ephron, A$AP Rocky was not just planning for a conversation and came armed with a semi-automatic handgun,” the statement alleges. “After arriving at the location, a conversation … [Read more...] about A$AP Rocky’s Shooting Victim Was His Own Mob Member. Now He’s Coming Forward

EXCLUSIVE: Macro Film Studios, Confluential Films and No Label Productions are collaborating on the film Young. Wild. Free . Sanaa Lathan ( The Perfect Guy ), Algee Smith ( Judas and the Black Messiah ), Sierra Capri ( On My Block ) and Mike Epps ( The Upshaws )star. Directed by Thembi Banks ( Insecure ) and written by Juel Taylor (from a story created by Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier), the film follows a hot-tempered high school senior who finds his claustrophobic life suddenly thrust into an enticing, dangerous direction after he is robbed at gunpoint by the girl of his dreams. Producers include Macro Film Studios’ Charles D. King, James Lopez and Poppy Hanks, Tommy Oliver and Baron Davis. Executive producers include Codie Elaine Oliver, Prince Baggett and Charlotte Koh; Jenna Cavelle; Taylor, Rettenmaier, Mark R. Wright, Jo Henriquez, Thembi Banks and Lathan. Production is underway in Los Angeles. … [Read more...] about Sanaa Lathan, Algee Smith, Sierra Capri & Mike Epps To Star In ‘Young. Wild. Free’ From Macro Film Studios & Confluential Films

The American Film Institute said Thursday that its annual AFI Awards honorees event is set for Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. The annual gala luncheon is for the winners of the AFI Awards , which go to the creative teams of the year’s 10 most outstanding motion pictures and TV series. Those winners are selected by a jury of AFI Trustees, artists, critics and scholars. Earlier this year, the event returned in-person to honor the likes of eventual Oscar Best Picture winner CODA, Dune, King Richard and West Side Story on the film side , and Succession, Ted Lasso, The Underground Railroad and Reservation Dogs among the TV winners . Special mentions went to Belfast , Oscar winner Summer of Soul and Squid Game . Submissions and deadlines for this year’s AFI Awards will be be announced soon, with the honorees to be announced some time in December ahead of the January gala. … [Read more...] about AFI Awards Sets Date For 2022 Honorees Gala