Update, Wednesday: The White House released a video of Joe Biden and actor Chris Evans, in which the president presents the Captain America star with a pair of his trademark aviators. The gesture was met with an enthusiastic, “I love it!” from Evans.
“What you’re doing with the kids matters, so thanks for doing this,” Biden said, as Evans was appearing at an event to boost civic engagement. Biden also said, “I’m a fan.”
Chris, thanks for everything you're doing to get young folks engaged in government and public service.
Because of you, our country's youngest leaders are getting off the sidelines and helping build the backbone of their communities. pic.twitter.com/TmN1Wk1qer
— President Biden (@Potus) January 31, 2024
Previously, Tuesday: “He said I could call him Captain America,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said to Chris Evans at a White House event today.
Evans and Mark Kassen,...
“What you’re doing with the kids matters, so thanks for doing this,” Biden said, as Evans was appearing at an event to boost civic engagement. Biden also said, “I’m a fan.”
Chris, thanks for everything you're doing to get young folks engaged in government and public service.
Because of you, our country's youngest leaders are getting off the sidelines and helping build the backbone of their communities. pic.twitter.com/TmN1Wk1qer
— President Biden (@Potus) January 31, 2024
Previously, Tuesday: “He said I could call him Captain America,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said to Chris Evans at a White House event today.
Evans and Mark Kassen,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek has found his next gig.
The executive is joining the board of directors of Masimo, the medical device company currently embroiled in a dispute with Apple over certain features of the tech giant’s Apple Watch. Imports of the Apple Watch were halted after Masimo accused the company of infringing on its patents. Apple said that it will redesign the watch to remove a blood oxygen measurement functionality to avoid the ban.
“I am thrilled to join the Masimo Board,” said Chapek in a statement. “I look forward to helping advance the company’s growth by leveraging their core technologies in the consumer and consumer health spaces.”
Joe Kiani, Chairman and CEO of Masimo, said, “We are honored to have Bob join the Board. As we execute our hospital to home strategy, we expect to benefit greatly from Bob’s role on our Board.”
Chapek...
The executive is joining the board of directors of Masimo, the medical device company currently embroiled in a dispute with Apple over certain features of the tech giant’s Apple Watch. Imports of the Apple Watch were halted after Masimo accused the company of infringing on its patents. Apple said that it will redesign the watch to remove a blood oxygen measurement functionality to avoid the ban.
“I am thrilled to join the Masimo Board,” said Chapek in a statement. “I look forward to helping advance the company’s growth by leveraging their core technologies in the consumer and consumer health spaces.”
Joe Kiani, Chairman and CEO of Masimo, said, “We are honored to have Bob join the Board. As we execute our hospital to home strategy, we expect to benefit greatly from Bob’s role on our Board.”
Chapek...
- 1/16/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bob Chapek, a nearly three-decade Disney veteran who was ousted in 2022 as the media company’s CEO, has been appointed to the board of directors of medical tech firm Masimo.
The move comes during a dramatic series of events involving Masimo and Apple. The tech giant has been in a patent dispute with the firm over a blood oxygen tool featured in the company’s latest line of smart watches. After the International Trade Commission ruled that the feature infringed on Masimo’s patent, Apple pulled the current edition of the watches off the market. Multiple media outlets reported Monday that the feature is being taken off of the watches in subsequent editions.
Chapek took over as CEO of Disney in February 2020, taking the baton from Bob Iger just as the world began to be upended by Covid. While he managed to steer the company through brutal challenges in the initial stages of the pandemic,...
The move comes during a dramatic series of events involving Masimo and Apple. The tech giant has been in a patent dispute with the firm over a blood oxygen tool featured in the company’s latest line of smart watches. After the International Trade Commission ruled that the feature infringed on Masimo’s patent, Apple pulled the current edition of the watches off the market. Multiple media outlets reported Monday that the feature is being taken off of the watches in subsequent editions.
Chapek took over as CEO of Disney in February 2020, taking the baton from Bob Iger just as the world began to be upended by Covid. While he managed to steer the company through brutal challenges in the initial stages of the pandemic,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Like Minded Media Ventures has tapped Chris Monteleone as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer. In this new role Monteleone is charged with developing commercial strategies, driving sales and business development for the portfolio companies of Lmmv: Like Minded Entertainment, Like Minded Labs as well as the non-partisan media site A Starting Point.
Monteleone has spent his career as a senior executive with deep experience and knowledge in Sports, Media, Entertainment and Technology. Most recently he served as the EVP of Corporate Strategy of Cast Iron Media which is a sports media and technology firm the has extensive partnerships with major leagues to sell in-venue and CTV/Ott media. In the last 20 years he has built and led businesses inside major companies such as Cablevision, Comcast, Sony, AMC Networks, Madison Square Garden and iHeartMedia. Following his corporate career, he was the CEO and Founder of Sweigh,...
Monteleone has spent his career as a senior executive with deep experience and knowledge in Sports, Media, Entertainment and Technology. Most recently he served as the EVP of Corporate Strategy of Cast Iron Media which is a sports media and technology firm the has extensive partnerships with major leagues to sell in-venue and CTV/Ott media. In the last 20 years he has built and led businesses inside major companies such as Cablevision, Comcast, Sony, AMC Networks, Madison Square Garden and iHeartMedia. Following his corporate career, he was the CEO and Founder of Sweigh,...
- 1/14/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
As the U.S. enters a new era of foreign policy in the Middle East, A Starting Point, the civic media organization created by Chris Evans, actor/filmmaker Mark Kassen and entrepreneur Joe Kiani, will explore America’s past, present and future in the region during a new six-part series, Influence and Power in the Middle East, guest hosted by former CIA Operative and Texas Congressman Will Hurd.
Drawing on his unique insights and on-the-ground experience, Hurd will lead exclusive conversations with several of the most influential foreign policy makers of the past four administrations including Former Un Ambassador John Bolton, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Former Saudi Arabia Ambassador Joseph Westphal, Former Yemen Ambassador Barbara Bodine and others.
Airing on Aug. 30, the six-part series connects the major national players, history, culture, and influence that shapes America’s strategic relationships and military involvement in the Middle East.
Drawing on his unique insights and on-the-ground experience, Hurd will lead exclusive conversations with several of the most influential foreign policy makers of the past four administrations including Former Un Ambassador John Bolton, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Former Saudi Arabia Ambassador Joseph Westphal, Former Yemen Ambassador Barbara Bodine and others.
Airing on Aug. 30, the six-part series connects the major national players, history, culture, and influence that shapes America’s strategic relationships and military involvement in the Middle East.
- 8/16/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
A Starting Point, the civic media organization created by Chris Evans, actor/filmmaker Mark Kassen and entrepreneur Joe Kiani, has teamed with Newsweek for the month of April to create a cross-platform series exploring Gen Z’s impact on American politics.
In this first-of-its-kind media collaboration for Asp, the brands will combine Asp’s educational and bipartisan lawmaker video interviews with Newsweek’s articles. Throughout the month, the collaboration will deliver timely conversations on Gen Z issues including immigration, human rights, climate change, women’s issues and voting rights.
“Young Americans voted in record high numbers in 2020, demonstrating their fast-growing influence on U.S. politics today,” said Asp’s co-founders. “We’re thrilled to join forces with a trusted media organization like Newsweek at this pivotal moment to better understand the issues activating Gen Z engagement and explore how lawmakers are responding to their concerns. We hope this partnership showcases thoughtful,...
In this first-of-its-kind media collaboration for Asp, the brands will combine Asp’s educational and bipartisan lawmaker video interviews with Newsweek’s articles. Throughout the month, the collaboration will deliver timely conversations on Gen Z issues including immigration, human rights, climate change, women’s issues and voting rights.
“Young Americans voted in record high numbers in 2020, demonstrating their fast-growing influence on U.S. politics today,” said Asp’s co-founders. “We’re thrilled to join forces with a trusted media organization like Newsweek at this pivotal moment to better understand the issues activating Gen Z engagement and explore how lawmakers are responding to their concerns. We hope this partnership showcases thoughtful,...
- 4/1/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Like Minded Media Ventures continues its expansion with three new hires in key executive roles, tapping Kristen Jenkins as their CFO, Damian Parker-Kidd as their Head of Design and Kyle Cowan as their Head of Product.
Jenkins is a finance leader with 25 years of experience helping media and technology companies achieve their financial and strategic goals. Prior to joining Like Minded Media Ventures, Jenkins has held senior finance roles at Verizon Media (formerly AOL), Nokia, NBC Universal, Viacom CBS, and Warner Music Group. Most recently Kristen was the head of finance for Xo Group, the public parent company of The Knot, where she helped orchestrate Xo’s successful merger and sale. She began her career, and earned her Cpa, at Price Waterhouse Coopers within the assurance arm of the technology, information, communications and entertainment group.
Parker-Kidd most recently led the design team at UK-based online sampling platform SoPost, which is...
Jenkins is a finance leader with 25 years of experience helping media and technology companies achieve their financial and strategic goals. Prior to joining Like Minded Media Ventures, Jenkins has held senior finance roles at Verizon Media (formerly AOL), Nokia, NBC Universal, Viacom CBS, and Warner Music Group. Most recently Kristen was the head of finance for Xo Group, the public parent company of The Knot, where she helped orchestrate Xo’s successful merger and sale. She began her career, and earned her Cpa, at Price Waterhouse Coopers within the assurance arm of the technology, information, communications and entertainment group.
Parker-Kidd most recently led the design team at UK-based online sampling platform SoPost, which is...
- 3/18/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Like Minded Media Ventures has hired Christina Moniodis as its VP Innovation and Business Development. In this role, Moniodis oversees partnerships, monetization and special projects across Lmmv’s portfolio, including A Starting Point, the video-based civic engagement platform created by Chris Evans, Mark Kassen and technology entrepreneur Joe Kiani.
Moniodis has worked across media, startups and law for over a decade. She served as Global Head of Strategy and Innovation for Verizon’s News division, which includes HuffPost, Yahoo News and AOL. Previously, she served as Global Chief of Staff and Head of Operations for The Huffington Post. She has also worked across the startup landscape, having been in Antler’s inaugural incubator cohort in New York City; an Executive-in-Residence for one of the largest venture funds in Greece, VentureFriends; and is currently an advisor to startups for a New York nonprofit, The Hellenic Initiative.
Moniodis will join Kaylin Minton,...
Moniodis has worked across media, startups and law for over a decade. She served as Global Head of Strategy and Innovation for Verizon’s News division, which includes HuffPost, Yahoo News and AOL. Previously, she served as Global Chief of Staff and Head of Operations for The Huffington Post. She has also worked across the startup landscape, having been in Antler’s inaugural incubator cohort in New York City; an Executive-in-Residence for one of the largest venture funds in Greece, VentureFriends; and is currently an advisor to startups for a New York nonprofit, The Hellenic Initiative.
Moniodis will join Kaylin Minton,...
- 10/28/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Evans just announced his latest project, and it isn't an acting gig. The Avengers star launched his new civil engagement website, A Starting Point, on July 14 to help Americans learn about political issues and policies in the form of short, digestible videos. Chris worked on the site for two years, along with the site's cofounders, actor and filmmaker Mark Kassen and technology entrepreneur Joe Kiani.
In a Twitter video introducing the platform, Chris said he hopes the unbiased content will create "a little more connectivity between elected officials and their constituents" and "demystify some issues that [he] thinks some people may find daunting." The goal is for voters to understand the political issues that matter to them, and to make sure their voices are heard in the upcoming election and those to follow. Keep reading to find out what A Starting Point is exactly, and how you can use it...
In a Twitter video introducing the platform, Chris said he hopes the unbiased content will create "a little more connectivity between elected officials and their constituents" and "demystify some issues that [he] thinks some people may find daunting." The goal is for voters to understand the political issues that matter to them, and to make sure their voices are heard in the upcoming election and those to follow. Keep reading to find out what A Starting Point is exactly, and how you can use it...
- 7/15/2020
- by Yerin Kim
- Popsugar.com
With SXSW mere weeks away, the annual confab has added more featured speakers and keynotes to the 34th edition of its conference which takes place March 13-22.edule.
Added to the lineup of keynotes are Chief Creative Officer of Tbwa\Media Arts Lab Brent Anderson, and the “Are You Ready for the Future of Space Exploration?” Keynote with Nasa Administrator Jim Bridenstine, astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli, Tyler N. “Nick” Hague, and CNN Business writer Jackie Wattles. They join previously announced keynotes that include Janelle Monae, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Damon Lindelof, Lulu Wang, Michael Moore and more.
On top of that, they have added a roster of more names from film, TV and media to their featured speaker programming including Katie Couric, Mr. Eazi, Chris Evans, Emily V. Gordon, Tamron Hall, Gillian Jacobs, Karlie Kloss, Kumail Nanjiani, Frank Oz, RZA, Alicia Tillman, among others.
Read the full list of additions below.
Added to the lineup of keynotes are Chief Creative Officer of Tbwa\Media Arts Lab Brent Anderson, and the “Are You Ready for the Future of Space Exploration?” Keynote with Nasa Administrator Jim Bridenstine, astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli, Tyler N. “Nick” Hague, and CNN Business writer Jackie Wattles. They join previously announced keynotes that include Janelle Monae, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Damon Lindelof, Lulu Wang, Michael Moore and more.
On top of that, they have added a roster of more names from film, TV and media to their featured speaker programming including Katie Couric, Mr. Eazi, Chris Evans, Emily V. Gordon, Tamron Hall, Gillian Jacobs, Karlie Kloss, Kumail Nanjiani, Frank Oz, RZA, Alicia Tillman, among others.
Read the full list of additions below.
- 3/3/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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