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Yahoo
9 hours ago
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Yonkers Launches Multi-Platform Media Campaign to Position City as 'Hollywood on Hudson' with Largest Film & TV Production Hub in Northeast
YONKERS, N.Y., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Yonkers has announced the launch of a multi-platform advertising campaign aimed at positioning Yonkers as "Hollywood on Hudson," the largest film and TV production hub in the Northeast. The ad campaign, which launched on May 28, includes TV commercials, bus exteriors, billboards, MTA car cards on trains, paid social and organic social. The goal is to position Yonkers as Hollywood on Hudson to residents and filmmakers alike and to continue to build the brand which is copyrighted. "Yonkers isn't just making movies; we're making history. This multi-platform campaign showcases our incredible studios and diverse locations, and it celebrates the Yonkers residents whose talent and hard work is fueling our transformation into 'Hollywood on Hudson.' Partnering with our local schools that are nurturing the next generation, the future of film and TV is undeniably bright right here in Yonkers, the fastest-growing city in New York State," said Mayor Mike Spano. The stars of the campaign are the Yonkers residents who work at Great Point Studio whose testimonials are featured in a TV commercial airing throughout the Westchester area. They include Stage Manager Jason DiPaola, Grip Rohan Corbin, Graphic Designer Jordan Weaver, Stage Manager Julia Carriero, Campus Ambassador Michael Hurtado and Custodian Nancy Delgado. Sixty percent of the those employed at Great Point Studios are either from or live in Yonkers. According to the Mayor's Office of Film, permits for filming generated a total revenue of $5.45 million since 2014 with 1,510 days of filming -- at both public and private non-studio properties throughout the city. Since Great Point Studios opened its Lionsgate Studios in January 2022, it has shot eight productions. Great Point also has studios throughout the city including 90 Warburton Avenue, and 134 Woodworth Avenue which features a 4Wall LED studio. Including the new Media Pro campus at 150 North Broadway opening in July, Yonkers will now have 10 stages open and 6 more about to go under construction. When completed, the city will have 245,000 SF of purpose-built stages and over 1,000,000 SF of support space. Among the recent productions filmed in Yonkers are "Dexter" for Paramount+, "Run The World" for Starz, "Raising Kanan" for Starz, the Golden Globe winning TV series "The Penguin" starring Colin Farrell and an Apple TV+ series. The top locations for filming were City Hall, Hudson River Museum, Untermyer Gardens and Oakland Cemetery. Last September, the Yonkers Public Schools held the grand opening of the Robert Halmi Sr. Academy of Film and Television, a groundbreaking new academy that provides students with the skills and hands-on experience necessary for careers in film, television, and the broader media industry. It is named in honor of legendary and award-winning television producer Robert Halmi Sr. The city's booming film and TV production industry is just one example of why Yonkers is the fastest growing city in New York State and the safest city of its size in the nation. Yonkers also boasts the highest graduation rate among the state's big five cities. Yonkers recently opened two new schools and is expected to break ground on a new school in 2026. Yonkers is home to over $5 billion in private economic development, attracting national retail stores and businesses as well as national developers. The city is renovating and creating new open, green spaces including a new waterfront park in Ludlow. Yonkers is a leader in sustainability with a goal of ZERO emissions by 2050. Finally, Yonkers is awaiting a decision on one of the three remaining full gaming licenses in the downstate region. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE City of Yonkers, NY Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Business Upturn
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Outlander Season 8: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on May 28, 2025, 19:00 IST Last updated May 28, 2025, 14:02 IST Outlander Season 8 marks the final chapter of the beloved Starz series, bringing Claire and Jamie Fraser's epic time-traveling romance to a close. Fans are eagerly awaiting the conclusion of this historical drama, based on Diana Gabaldon's bestselling novels. With filming wrapped and speculation swirling, here's everything we know so far about Outlander Season 8. Outlander Season 8 Release Date Speculation While Starz has not yet announced an official premiere date for Outlander Season 8, several clues point to a likely release window. Filming for the final season began in March 2024 and wrapped in September 2024, as confirmed by the official Outlander Instagram account. Based on the production timeline for Season 7, which took approximately 16 months from the start of filming (May 2022) to the premiere of Part 1 (June 2023), fans can expect Season 8 to debut in late 2025 or early 2026. Outlander Season 8 Cast The final season will feature the return of core cast members, ensuring a heartfelt farewell to the Fraser family and their allies. Confirmed returning actors include: Caitríona Balfe as Claire Fraser, the time-traveling nurse from the 20th century. Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser, the 18th-century Highland warrior and Claire's husband. Sophie Skelton as Brianna MacKenzie, Claire and Jamie's daughter. Richard Rankin as Roger MacKenzie, Brianna's husband. John Bell as Young Ian Murray, Jamie's nephew. Lauren Lyle as Marsali Fraser, Claire and Jamie's daughter-in-law. César Domboy as Fergus Fraser, Jamie's adopted son. David Berry as Lord John Grey, a close friend of the Frasers. Charles Vandervaart as William Ransom, Jamie's son. Joey Phillips as Denzell Hunter, a Quaker doctor. Izzy Meikle-Small as Rachel Hunter, Denzell's sister. Diarmaid Murtagh as Buck MacKenzie, Roger's ancestor. Outlander Season 8 Potential Plot Outlander Season 8 will primarily adapt Diana Gabaldon's ninth book, Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone , set against the backdrop of the American Revolutionary War. The season will consist of 10 episodes, making it shorter than Season 7's 16-episode run but still packed with emotional and dramatic moments. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Morgan Stanley Trims Lionsgate (LION) Price Target Amid TV Production Challenges
On Monday, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NYSE:LION) to $8 from $8.50 but maintained an Overweight rating. This revision is attributed to updated estimates based on film timing and a challenging television production environment. A film crew shooting a scene in the studio for a new television series produced by the company. Lionsgate reported its FQ4 2024 results earlier on May 22 and logged $1.07 billion in revenue. While this was a 4.29% year-over-year decline, the quarterly television revenue reached $543 million, which was up 16% year-over-year. The Television Group is recovering from the industry strikes, with revenue growth fueled by an increase in episodic deliveries. Despite near-term hurdles, Morgan Stanley expresses confidence in accelerated growth for Lionsgate in FY2027 due to the return of key franchises and robust underlying demand for film content. The Television Group's strength is underscored by a series of key renewals, which highlight the popularity and success of its productions. Beyond these renewals, the Group is enriching its content pipeline with new premium properties. The recent separation of Lionsgate and Starz in May further empowers the Television Group with flexibility to navigate market dynamics and positions the studio at the forefront of the entertainment industry. While we acknowledge the potential of LION to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than LION and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Record
4 days ago
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- Daily Record
Outlander's Diana Gabaldon addresses Jamie Fraser's fate in final book
Outlander creator Diana Gabaldon is working on the final book Outlander creator Diana Gabaldon has shared the destiny of her renowned protagonist Jamie Fraser, portrayed by Sam Heughan, in her book series, reports the Scottish Daily Express. Currently penning the 10th and concluding volume of the Outlander saga, entitled A Blessing For A Warrior Going Out, she recently took to Facebook to address fans' concerns sparked by the seemingly portentous title: "No, that doesn't mean Jamie's going to die." Clarifying the confusion, Gabaldon stated it was not a "death blessing", but the Blessing of St. Michael, intended for a warrior on the verge of undertaking an essential and dangerous mission. The reassurance allows fans to temporarily set aside their worries - yet with Jamie's ghost making an appearance in the inaugural novel, and his lack of immortality established, it's inferred the character will eventually succumb. Many followers of the series anticipate that Gabaldon's final literary endeavour will offer closure regarding the enigma of Jamie's ghost. Over time, Gabaldon has peppered hints about this mysterious apparition that manifests in 1940s Inverness, immediately before Claire Fraser (interpreted by Caitríona Balfe) travels through the stones into Jamie's era. Among these veiled revelations, the author has intimated that the ghost seems to be a 25 year old Jamie as he was at Culloden. Yet, Gabaldon also tempered this with the notion that ghosts have the autonomy to choose how they appear, detached from the age they were at the time of death. She further expounded that contrary to some theories, the phenomenon isn't Jamie performing any kind of astral projection across time - rather, it is indeed his spirit from after his demise. Gabaldon has not yet set a completion date for her forthcoming novel, A Blessing For A Warrior Going Out. However, she did offer fans a sneak peek into the book with an excerpt that depicts Jamie in his later years, showing signs of frailty. Meanwhile, fans eagerly anticipate the eighth and final season of Outlander, which Starz has hinted will be released "soon". The television series and the books have taken significantly different paths, especially after the season seven finale suggested Faith Fraser might have survived, despite being stillborn in the novels. The upcoming season is expected to provide its own explanation for Jamie's ghostly presence, although it remains unclear if this will align with Gabaldon's literary version, which is likely to be published post the airing of season eight. With the drama set to pursue a narrative distinct from the original books, audiences should brace themselves for two uniquely crafted endings to the Outlander saga across the respective mediums.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The best streaming deals for Memorial Day: Find out how to save on YouTubeTV, Peacock and more
With so many streaming services out there, it can be overwhelming from both a content perspective (so many original shows to binge! And why do the biggest ones always seem to drop at once?) and a budgetary one (so many monthly fees!). If you're trying to find ways to make your monthly bills a little less painful though, you've got a few options. There are all kinds of streaming bundles available right now, so whether you're interested in the best deals on live sports, the best way to watch all your favorite shows, or some combination of both, we can help. (And help save you money in the process.) This Memorial Day Weekend, there are tons of great deals to choose from. From discounts on Peacock and YouTube TV to more niche subscriptions like Mubi and MLS Season Pass, there's something for everyone, and it's all on sale. Oh, and if you think there are no discounts for Netflix, we've got the scoop on how to subscribe to them for less, too. We've narrowed down a list of the best streaming bundles and deals in one place so you can decide which one works best for your viewing habits. Among the best streaming deals this week, you can subscribe to Starz for just $3 per month, get a year of Peacock Premium for 70% off, or snag a great discount on DIRECTV. If you're a student (and aren't already on a family streaming plan), a few services offer great limited-time discounts, including Max, which offers 50% off their ad-supported plan (so you'll pay $4.99, though the offer is only good for one 12-month period), and Peacock, which costs students $2.99/month. (And note that you can often find a similar deal on Peacock around Black Friday even if you're not a student.) But the best streaming offer for students might just be Hulu's: They offer students a rate of just $1.99/month for as long as you offer proof of enrollment. Some of the best discounts around aren't through special sales, they're through your cell phone provider. T-Mobile offers discounts or free subscriptions to Apple TV+, Hulu, and Netflix (Standard with Ads), Verizon offers discounted $10 subscriptions to the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle, a Netflix/Max bundle, and YouTube Premium, and select Cricket Wireless plans get Max (with Ads) for free. If you have or want to switch to Xfinity for your internet or cable provider, you can add a $15 streaming bundle into the mix, the Xfinity Streamsaver bundle, which includes three streamers putting out some of the best original content around: Apple TV+, Netflix (Standard with ads) and Peacock. Xfinity internet plans start at $30/month, bringing your total for the Streamsaver bundle to $45/month (that's $10 of savings vs. subscribing to all those services individually). If you're a Spectrum customer, there's a similar cable and streaming bundle available as well and it won't even cost you anything: If you subscribe to Spectrum and opt for a TV Select cable plan or higher, you'll receive free ad-supported subscriptions to Disney+, ViX, Paramount+, as well as Max, which was just recently added to their offerings.
