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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fawesome Strikes 14-Film Deal With Iris Indie Global, Including Ed Westwick & Billy Blair Pic ‘Tonic'
EXCLUSIVE: Free streamer Fawesome has struck a deal with Iris Indie Global for a slate of 14 independent films, including the Ed Westwick and Billy Blair thriller Tonic. The pair has partnered to curate the films for Fawesome's services in North America, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. More from Deadline 'Sound Of Falling': Filmmaker Mascha Schilinski On Generational Trauma Epic's Origins - Cannes Two-Time Palme D'Or Winner Ken Loach Shares Open Letter Remembering Palestinian Journalist Fatima Hassouna & Calls For An End To The Violence In Gaza Viaplay Content Distribution Taking Financial Drama 'Golden Boys' From 'Quicksand' Maker FLX & Film i Väst To Market Among them is Tonic, which stars Blair (Sin City: A Dame to Kill For) as Sebastian Poe, a struggling jazz pianist who is given 24 hours to kill a dangerous drug dealer (Westwick) by a crooked cop (Jaso Coviello), and spirals into a moral and emotional tailspin. Lori Petty is also in the cast. Pic was awarded Best Thriller at the Los Angeles International Film Festival, played at several other fests and is set to screen in Cannes on May 19. Following the initial slate, the pair will adds a 'steady rollout' of exclusive films over coming months, spanning drama, thriller, romance and documentary. Iris Indie Global positions itself as a production, distribution and finance company that focuses on 'transparency and meaningful partnerships,' while the Future Today-owned Fawesome offers a collection about around 150,000 movies, comedy specials, docs and TV shows across genres. 'We're living in an age of extraordinary content – but too many standout indie films are getting lost in crowded streaming menus,' said Milena Rimassa, President of Distribution at Iris Indie Global. 'Future Today and Iris Indie are aligned on the idea that curation and creativity are essential. Together, we have shaped a model that delivers not only reach but resonance – bringing viewers into the heart of the experience.' 'We're proud to deepen our support for the independent film community through this exclusive slate,' said David Di Lorenzo, SVP Content Acquisitions and Partnerships at Future Today. 'These films represent the creativity, courage and diversity that define indie cinema. At Future Today, we're committed to not only acquiring standout content, but also building a platform where these stories can be discovered and appreciated by a wide audience. 'Together, we're designing a new blueprint for indie film success. By fusing digital distribution with personal, live experiences, we're elevating independent film and ensuring it stands out in a crowded marketplace.' 'In a sea of algorithms and passive viewing, we're betting on something more human,' added Rimassa. 'This partnership is about carving out space for great stories – and the people who tell them.' Best of Deadline Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iris Indie Global and Future Today's Fawesome Channel Forge Strategic Streaming Partnership, Bringing Exclusive Content to Fawesome
Exclusive AVOD Launch on Fawesome Precedes Tonic's Cannes Film Festival Screening on May 19 MENLO PARK, Calif., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fawesome, the leading free ad-supported streaming platform Future Today offering over 150,000 movies and TV shows, has partnered with Iris Indie Global, an innovative production, distribution and finance company committed to transparency and meaningful partnerships, to bring a curated slate of 14 standout independent films to audiences across North America, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. This slate of exclusives underscores Future Today's ongoing commitment to building a strong, supportive platform for independent filmmakers. By expanding Fawesome's focus on indie cinema, the company aims to champion bold, original storytelling and offer a powerful distribution channel that brings underrepresented voices to a broader audience. 'We're living in an age of extraordinary content — but too many standout indie films are getting lost in crowded streaming menus,' said Milena Rimassa, President of Distribution at Iris Indie Global. 'Future Today and Iris Indie are aligned on the idea that curation and creativity are essential. Together, we have shaped a model that delivers not only reach but resonance — bringing viewers into the heart of the experience.' The initiative will premiere Iris Indie Global's films on Fawesome, a free, ad-supported movie platform available across Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, Android and various smart TV platforms reaching over 50 million households. 'We're proud to deepen our support for the independent film community through this exclusive slate,' said David Di Lorenzo, SVP Content Acquisitions and Partnerships, of Future Today. 'These films represent the creativity, courage and diversity that define indie cinema. At Future Today, we're committed to not only acquiring standout content, but also building a platform where these stories can be discovered and appreciated by a wide audience.' 'Together, we're designing a new blueprint for indie film success,' added Di Lorenzo. 'By fusing digital distribution with personal, live experiences, we're elevating independent film and ensuring it stands out in a crowded marketplace.' Tonic is set for its streaming debut to US audiences on 16th May, 2025 as the first Fawesome Exclusive on the channel. A gripping noir set in the underground world of music and crime, Tonic follows Sebastian Poe, a struggling jazz pianist portrayed by Billy Blair (Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, 3 From Hell). When a crooked detective (Jason Coviello, The Juror #2, Netflix's Pulse) gives him 24 hours to kill a dangerous drug dealer (played by Ed Westwick, Gossip Girl), Sebastian spirals into a moral and emotional tailspin. Lori Petty (Orange is the New Black, Point Break) rounds out the cast as Sebastian's terminally ill but fiercely resilient sister, Elise. The movie has earned widespread acclaim on the international festival circuit, collecting multiple accolades for its gripping storytelling and bold vision. The film was awarded Best Thriller at the Los Angeles International Film Festival and was an official selection at the USA Film Festival, Dallas International Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival and the 20th Cinema at the Bayou Film Festival. It also took home Best Actor, Best Producer, and the prestigious Gray Fredrickson Best Producer Award from the Bare Bones International Film Festival. Tonic is now set for screening at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19. These honors continue to validate the power of independent cinema — something Fawesome proudly champions and brings to audiences around the world. This initial slate will be followed by a steady rollout of additional exclusive releases over the next few months, spanning a wide range of genres including drama, thriller, romance and documentary. Each film has been carefully curated to reflect powerful storytelling and unique perspectives, offering audiences a rich and varied viewing experience — all available to stream for free, only on Fawesome. 'In a sea of algorithms and passive viewing, we're betting on something more human,' said Rimassa. 'This partnership is about carving out space for great stories — and the people who tell them.' In addition to releasing the films on Fawesome, Future Today — in partnership with Iris Indie — is exploring the launch of a series of Live Video On Demand (LVOD) events in the future that may offer audiences exclusive digital premieres enhanced by live, festival-style experiences. These events will feature cast and filmmaker Q&As, interactive chat and real-time engagement, bringing the energy of a premiere or film festival directly into viewers' homes. It's a dynamic and transparent strategy designed to amplify stories and spotlight the filmmakers behind them. About Future Today Future Today is a leader in the ad-supported streaming media universe with its flagship channels – Fawesome, HappyKids and – ranking in the top free channels across nearly every OTT consumer platform. The company's proprietary, cloud-based technology platform manages OTT services for hundreds of content owners, producers, distributors and major media companies helping them launch and monetize complex Connected TV channels across devices in a matter of days. Future Today's comprehensive portfolio of technology and services includes video management, content management and publishing, app development and maintenance, cross-channel promotion, advertising, monetization and more. About Fawesome Fawesome presents a vast collection of 150,000 popular movies, comedy specials, documentaries and television shows, spanning all genres: family, comedies, true crime, drama, westerns, reality and classics, all accessible for free without the need for subscriptions, credit cards or accounts. Our content is available on all major OTT platforms and streaming devices, including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Xfinity, Vizio and most major connected TV and mobile devices. Watch on Fawesome at About Iris Indie Founded by Mark Goldberg, a serial entrepreneur with a passion for entertainment, and Joshua Russell, a renowned academician turned producer known for championing thoughtful, socially resonant storytelling, Iris Indie Global was built to support filmmakers through a model that emphasizes artistic integrity, fair financing, and global reach. They're committed to expand the reach of these films internationally, through territorial distributors and multi-territory streaming platforms, ensuring that these powerful stories resonate with audiences around the world. The leadership team expanded to include Sean Carey, a key architect of Netflix' global content expansion and former executive with Sony Pictures Entertainment; Kip Konwiser, Emmy Award-winning producer and director of Miss Evers' Boys and On Hallowed Ground; and Milena Rimassa, a global distribution strategist whose career spans three decades of global festival attendance and content sales. Press Contact:Milena RimassaPresident of Distribution, Iris Indie Globalmrimassa@ | +1 310 997 7187 Rishika MathurPR and Marketing Manager, Future Todayrishika@
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Iris Indie Global and Future Today's Fawesome Channel Forge Strategic Streaming Partnership, Bringing Exclusive Content to Fawesome
MENLO PARK, Calif., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fawesome, the leading free ad-supported streaming platform Future Today offering over 150,000 movies and TV shows, has partnered with Iris Indie Global, an innovative production, distribution and finance company committed to transparency and meaningful partnerships, to bring a curated slate of 14 standout independent films to audiences across North America, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. This slate of exclusives underscores Future Today's ongoing commitment to building a strong, supportive platform for independent filmmakers. By expanding Fawesome's focus on indie cinema, the company aims to champion bold, original storytelling and offer a powerful distribution channel that brings underrepresented voices to a broader audience. 'We're living in an age of extraordinary content — but too many standout indie films are getting lost in crowded streaming menus,' said Milena Rimassa, President of Distribution at Iris Indie Global. 'Future Today and Iris Indie are aligned on the idea that curation and creativity are essential. Together, we have shaped a model that delivers not only reach but resonance — bringing viewers into the heart of the experience.' The initiative will premiere Iris Indie Global's films on Fawesome, a free, ad-supported movie platform available across Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, Android and various smart TV platforms reaching over 50 million households. 'We're proud to deepen our support for the independent film community through this exclusive slate,' said David Di Lorenzo, SVP Content Acquisitions and Partnerships, of Future Today. 'These films represent the creativity, courage and diversity that define indie cinema. At Future Today, we're committed to not only acquiring standout content, but also building a platform where these stories can be discovered and appreciated by a wide audience.' 'Together, we're designing a new blueprint for indie film success,' added Di Lorenzo. 'By fusing digital distribution with personal, live experiences, we're elevating independent film and ensuring it stands out in a crowded marketplace.' Tonic is set for its streaming debut to US audiences on 16th May, 2025 as the first Fawesome Exclusive on the channel. A gripping noir set in the underground world of music and crime, Tonic follows Sebastian Poe, a struggling jazz pianist portrayed by Billy Blair ( Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, 3 From Hell ). When a crooked detective (Jason Coviello, The Juror #2, Netflix's Pulse ) gives him 24 hours to kill a dangerous drug dealer (played by Ed Westwick, Gossip Girl ), Sebastian spirals into a moral and emotional tailspin. Lori Petty ( Orange is the New Black, Point Break ) rounds out the cast as Sebastian's terminally ill but fiercely resilient sister, Elise. The movie has earned widespread acclaim on the international festival circuit, collecting multiple accolades for its gripping storytelling and bold vision. The film was awarded Best Thriller at the Los Angeles International Film Festival and was an official selection at the USA Film Festival, Dallas International Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival and the 20th Cinema at the Bayou Film Festival. It also took home Best Actor, Best Producer, and the prestigious Gray Fredrickson Best Producer Award from the Bare Bones International Film Festival. Tonic is now set for screening at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19. These honors continue to validate the power of independent cinema — something Fawesome proudly champions and brings to audiences around the world. This initial slate will be followed by a steady rollout of additional exclusive releases over the next few months, spanning a wide range of genres including drama, thriller, romance and documentary. Each film has been carefully curated to reflect powerful storytelling and unique perspectives, offering audiences a rich and varied viewing experience — all available to stream for free, only on Fawesome. 'In a sea of algorithms and passive viewing, we're betting on something more human,' said Rimassa. 'This partnership is about carving out space for great stories — and the people who tell them.' In addition to releasing the films on Fawesome, Future Today — in partnership with Iris Indie — is exploring the launch of a series of Live Video On Demand (LVOD) events in the future that may offer audiences exclusive digital premieres enhanced by live, festival-style experiences. These events will feature cast and filmmaker Q&As, interactive chat and real-time engagement, bringing the energy of a premiere or film festival directly into viewers' homes. It's a dynamic and transparent strategy designed to amplify stories and spotlight the filmmakers behind them. About Future Today Future Today is a leader in the ad-supported streaming media universe with its flagship channels – Fawesome, HappyKids and – ranking in the top free channels across nearly every OTT consumer platform. The company's proprietary, cloud-based technology platform manages OTT services for hundreds of content owners, producers, distributors and major media companies helping them launch and monetize complex Connected TV channels across devices in a matter of days. Future Today's comprehensive portfolio of technology and services includes video management, content management and publishing, app development and maintenance, cross-channel promotion, advertising, monetization and more. About Fawesome Fawesome presents a vast collection of 150,000 popular movies, comedy specials, documentaries and television shows, spanning all genres: family, comedies, true crime, drama, westerns, reality and classics, all accessible for free without the need for subscriptions, credit cards or accounts. Our content is available on all major OTT platforms and streaming devices, including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Xfinity, Vizio and most major connected TV and mobile devices. Watch on Fawesome at About Iris Indie Founded by Mark Goldberg, a serial entrepreneur with a passion for entertainment, and Joshua Russell, a renowned academician turned producer known for championing thoughtful, socially resonant storytelling, Iris Indie Global was built to support filmmakers through a model that emphasizes artistic integrity, fair financing, and global reach. They're committed to expand the reach of these films internationally, through territorial distributors and multi-territory streaming platforms, ensuring that these powerful stories resonate with audiences around the world. The leadership team expanded to include Sean Carey, a key architect of Netflix' global content expansion and former executive with Sony Pictures Entertainment; Kip Konwiser, Emmy Award-winning producer and director of Miss Evers' Boys and On Hallowed Ground; and Milena Rimassa, a global distribution strategist whose career spans three decades of global festival attendance and content sales. Press Contact: Milena Rimassa President of Distribution, Iris Indie Global [email protected] | +1 310 997 7187 Rishika Mathur PR and Marketing Manager, Future Today [email protected]
Hi Dubai
07-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Museum of the Future Unveils New Talks, Workshops for May
The Museum of the Future has unveiled a fresh series of talks and workshops for May, reinforcing its role as a leading platform for innovation, education, and future-focused dialogue in the UAE. Throughout the month, visitors can engage in sessions covering the future of finance, regulation, governance, and wellness. These events aim to bring together thought leaders, specialists, and curious minds for knowledge sharing and forward-thinking discussions. On 15 May, the museum will host a key panel on the future of digital finance. Held on the 'Future Today' floor, the session will feature leading voices in digital assets, addressing global trends and regulatory developments shaping the UAE's financial future. The talk is open to investors, entrepreneurs, students, and fintech professionals, offering insights into opportunities and challenges in this fast-moving sector. Renowned historian Dr. Roy Casagranda will return on 22 May with his ongoing lecture series, Lessons from the Past at Museum of the Future . His latest session, Decoding Systems: Exploring Nations and Governance , will explore how political systems evolve over time, linking historical patterns to today's global structures. To round out the month, a wellness-focused workshop on 25 May will delve into the science of gratitude. This hands-on session will guide participants through meditation and journaling techniques designed to boost mental well-being and reframe daily perspectives through practical, evidence-based tools. The lineup reflects the museum's growing influence as a catalyst for dialogue and discovery across disciplines. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Al Etihad
06-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Museum of Future to host talks, workshops in May
6 May 2025 18:05 DUBAI (WAM) The Museum of the Future has announced a new lineup of insightful talks and interactive workshops taking place throughout the month of a diverse range of topics including the future of finance, regulation, governance, and the future of wellness, these activations reflect the museum's ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and serving as a dynamic hub for knowledge will engage in enriching learning experiences led by distinguished experts and May 15, the Museum of the Future will host an insightful talk on the future of digital finance, taking place on the 'Future Today' floor. A panel of leading experts in digital assets will discuss global trends and key regulatory shifts shaping the future finance landscape in the session is tailored for investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, students, and fintech will provide a dynamic platform for exchanging insights, addressing pressing challenges, and uncovering new opportunities within this rapidly evolving historian Dr. Roy Casagranda will continue his lecture series 'Lessons from the Past at Museum of the Future,' with a captivating interactive session titled 'Decoding Systems: Exploring Nations and Governance' taking place on May Casagranda will delve into how systems operate and evolve across compelling storytelling and deep analysis, Dr. Casagranda will draw meaningful connections between the past, the present and the May 25, the Museum of the Future will host a two-hour interactive workshop exploring the transformative power of gratitude. Participants will discover how cultivating gratitude can reshape thought patterns, improve emotional well-being, and enhance overall quality of life. The session will also introduce evidence-based practices, including meditation and journaling, offering practical, science-backed tools that can be easily integrated into daily routines.
