“World of Dance,” the popular NBC dance competition show judged by Jennifer Lopez, Ne-yo and Derek Hough, is adding a record label to its brand portfolio which includes a YouTube network, tours, a brand management company and the U-Jam dance fitness program. Music released will be co-managed, marketed and promoted with digital and physical distribution via a global partnership with San Francisco-based Empire.
Leading the music arm is Jr. Regisford, while marketing is overseen by Spike Wray-Kirk, announced World of Dance founders David Gonzalez and Michael McGinn. The World of Dance vision mission is described as: “To become the preeminent lifestyle brand and creative platform for dancers around the world. Following the legacy of the world’s most prestigious dance competition brand, World of Dance Records is a forward-thinking, full-service record label and artistic brand management company. We focus on transitioning dancers to artists by implementing creative musical brand strategies while highlighting fan engagement.
Leading the music arm is Jr. Regisford, while marketing is overseen by Spike Wray-Kirk, announced World of Dance founders David Gonzalez and Michael McGinn. The World of Dance vision mission is described as: “To become the preeminent lifestyle brand and creative platform for dancers around the world. Following the legacy of the world’s most prestigious dance competition brand, World of Dance Records is a forward-thinking, full-service record label and artistic brand management company. We focus on transitioning dancers to artists by implementing creative musical brand strategies while highlighting fan engagement.
- 7/14/2020
- by Michele Amabile Angermiller
- Variety Film + TV
James Franco was honored with the 2,492nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today before his new film Oz The Great And Powerful opens on Friday, March 8th.
Director Sam Raimi, friend/actor Seth Rogen as well as Franco’s family were on hand for the ceremony. Watch it Here.
Disney also announced that Mayor Michael McGinn proclaimed Thursday as “Oz The Great and Powerful” Day in the city of Seattle, Wash., in honor of Disney’s fantastical adventure opening in theaters across the U.S. tomorrow, March 8.
Since the 1980s, Seattle, Washington, has often been referred to as the “Emerald City” because of the lush evergreen forests of the area and the more than 6,000 acres of beautiful parklands within the city limits. The name “Emerald City” came into the public’s consciousness through the works of L. Frank Baum, whose 14 books, set in the imaginary Land of Oz,...
Director Sam Raimi, friend/actor Seth Rogen as well as Franco’s family were on hand for the ceremony. Watch it Here.
Disney also announced that Mayor Michael McGinn proclaimed Thursday as “Oz The Great and Powerful” Day in the city of Seattle, Wash., in honor of Disney’s fantastical adventure opening in theaters across the U.S. tomorrow, March 8.
Since the 1980s, Seattle, Washington, has often been referred to as the “Emerald City” because of the lush evergreen forests of the area and the more than 6,000 acres of beautiful parklands within the city limits. The name “Emerald City” came into the public’s consciousness through the works of L. Frank Baum, whose 14 books, set in the imaginary Land of Oz,...
- 3/8/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Seattle mayor Michael McGinn officially proclaimed Thursday, March 7, to be Oz the Great and Powerful Day in the coastal city. While the film's Emerald City was the brainchild of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum, Seattle has been nicknamed “The Emerald City” due to its lush evergreen forests and more than 6,000 acres of parkland within the city. Photos: 'Oz the Great and Powerful': How Sam Raimi Brought the Legend Back to Life Sam Raimi’s film imagines the origins of the wizard character in Baum’s novels, played by James Franco, and how he made his
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- 3/7/2013
- by Emily Helwig
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
According to Seattle's Mayor Michael McGinn, March 7 will forever be known as "Oz the Great and Powerful" Day. Seattle is referred to as the real-life "Emerald City," so it has a special connection to the "Wizard of Oz" sort-of prequel.
SeattlePI spoke to McGinn's representative and asked why he decided to make the pronouncement, the spokesman said it was because "they [Disney] asked." Because of Seattle's nickname, Disney saw a special opportunity to connect "Oz" with Seattle officially, it seems.
"Oz the Great and Powerful" comes out on March 8. It stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz, and was directed by Sam Raimi. The movie tells the origin story of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
SeattlePI spoke to McGinn's representative and asked why he decided to make the pronouncement, the spokesman said it was because "they [Disney] asked." Because of Seattle's nickname, Disney saw a special opportunity to connect "Oz" with Seattle officially, it seems.
"Oz the Great and Powerful" comes out on March 8. It stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz, and was directed by Sam Raimi. The movie tells the origin story of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
- 3/7/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
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