Editor’s note: Dade Hayes and Jonathan Bing are co-authors of Open Wide: How Hollywood Box-Office Became a National Obsession. Hayes is Deadline’s Business Editor and Bing is Chief Communications Officer at Vice Media Group.
The more things change, the more the Hollywood studios stay the same. At least that’s one of the surprising lessons of Barbenheimer, Sound of Freedom, Indiana Jones 5, Mission: Impossible 7, Fast and the Furious 10, and the other big-budget summer box office bets trying to help the movie business pull off a historic comeback.
Twenty years ago, we wrote a book, Open Wide, about a battle at the multiplex on the weekend of July 4, 2003, for the hearts, minds and dollars of the American public. In some respects, nothing has changed. The showdown that July weekend two decades ago pitted pink against black, and a sparkly self-actualized blonde heroine against a grim avatar of thermonuclear war.
The more things change, the more the Hollywood studios stay the same. At least that’s one of the surprising lessons of Barbenheimer, Sound of Freedom, Indiana Jones 5, Mission: Impossible 7, Fast and the Furious 10, and the other big-budget summer box office bets trying to help the movie business pull off a historic comeback.
Twenty years ago, we wrote a book, Open Wide, about a battle at the multiplex on the weekend of July 4, 2003, for the hearts, minds and dollars of the American public. In some respects, nothing has changed. The showdown that July weekend two decades ago pitted pink against black, and a sparkly self-actualized blonde heroine against a grim avatar of thermonuclear war.
- 8/18/2023
- by Jonathan Bing and Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
The unofficial second season of the Bama Rush frenzy on TikTok – which follows sorority hopefuls known as “potential new members” at the University of Alabama as they graft for recruitment bids – has proven to be much more hectic than its first. This summer, the viral phenomenon reached a head when warnings began popping up on TikTok to beware of PNMs with hidden microphones as rumors of a secret documentary swirled. The rumor disqualified some young women from rushing, even if they weren’t the mole in question.
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- 8/16/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Jonathan Bing has left his post as director of communications at Netflix to take the role of chief communications officer at Vice Media Group, Variety has learned.
Based out of Los Angeles, Bing will lead Vice Media’s communications strategy across its portfolio of brands, including Vice News, Vice TV, Vice Studios and Refinery 29. He will head up Vice’s communications, brand, and reputation strategy globally “to reflect and deliver against the new ambitions for the business,” per the company.
Most recently, Bing was head of communications at Netflix and previously senior vice president of communications for Fox Network Group. Prior to those roles, Bing founded Freud Communications’ Los Angeles office and consulted for Sony Pictures Entertainment, Disney and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
Bing’s exit from Netflix comes amid a tumultuous time for the company, which has laid off more than 100 employees as it struggles to...
Based out of Los Angeles, Bing will lead Vice Media’s communications strategy across its portfolio of brands, including Vice News, Vice TV, Vice Studios and Refinery 29. He will head up Vice’s communications, brand, and reputation strategy globally “to reflect and deliver against the new ambitions for the business,” per the company.
Most recently, Bing was head of communications at Netflix and previously senior vice president of communications for Fox Network Group. Prior to those roles, Bing founded Freud Communications’ Los Angeles office and consulted for Sony Pictures Entertainment, Disney and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
Bing’s exit from Netflix comes amid a tumultuous time for the company, which has laid off more than 100 employees as it struggles to...
- 6/1/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Jonathan Bing is joining Vice Media Group as the new chief communications officer.
Bing, who previously served as director of communications for Netflix, will be responsible for leading all communications strategy across the organization’s entire portfolio. Some of the brands that make up Vice include Vice News, Vice TV, Vice Studios and Refinery 29.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jon to Vmg,” said Nancy Dubuc, Chief Executive Officer, Vice Media Group. “Jon’s global communications knowledge will be an asset for us at Vmg, and his well-rounded knowledge of news, film, television, and culture will directly and positively impact our business as we continue to grow and reach new milestones.”
“Vice has an incredibly impressive track record of creating fearless and authentic, original content for a young, diverse, global audience which the rest of the media finds hard to reach,” added Bing. “I am excited to be taking on...
Bing, who previously served as director of communications for Netflix, will be responsible for leading all communications strategy across the organization’s entire portfolio. Some of the brands that make up Vice include Vice News, Vice TV, Vice Studios and Refinery 29.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jon to Vmg,” said Nancy Dubuc, Chief Executive Officer, Vice Media Group. “Jon’s global communications knowledge will be an asset for us at Vmg, and his well-rounded knowledge of news, film, television, and culture will directly and positively impact our business as we continue to grow and reach new milestones.”
“Vice has an incredibly impressive track record of creating fearless and authentic, original content for a young, diverse, global audience which the rest of the media finds hard to reach,” added Bing. “I am excited to be taking on...
- 6/1/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Martin Kove is staying one step ahead of the competition.
The “Cobra Kai” star is set to launch the podcast “Cobra Koves” with LiveOne-owned PodcastOne on January 20, as announced by Deadline. Kove originally starred in the “Karate Kid” films as bully John Kreese; in the Netflix spinoff series “Cobra Kai,” Kove’s character has since become a rival Sensei to lead stars Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka).
Kove will break down his character in the “Cobra Koves” podcast, alongside his children, fraternal twins Jesse and Rachel, as they recap the Netflix series, which premiered its fourth season in December 2021.
Per the podcast description, Kove will give an inside look at the original “Karate Kid” trilogy, plus share behind-the-scenes family details. “Cobra Koves” also promises a slew of guests including actors, athletes, musicians, and psychology experts to discuss the legacy of “Cobra Kai,” spirituality, mental health, and bullying.
The “Cobra Kai” star is set to launch the podcast “Cobra Koves” with LiveOne-owned PodcastOne on January 20, as announced by Deadline. Kove originally starred in the “Karate Kid” films as bully John Kreese; in the Netflix spinoff series “Cobra Kai,” Kove’s character has since become a rival Sensei to lead stars Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka).
Kove will break down his character in the “Cobra Koves” podcast, alongside his children, fraternal twins Jesse and Rachel, as they recap the Netflix series, which premiered its fourth season in December 2021.
Per the podcast description, Kove will give an inside look at the original “Karate Kid” trilogy, plus share behind-the-scenes family details. “Cobra Koves” also promises a slew of guests including actors, athletes, musicians, and psychology experts to discuss the legacy of “Cobra Kai,” spirituality, mental health, and bullying.
- 1/18/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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