Mars Reel, a digital-media startup focused on high-school basketball athletes and teams, has closed its $4.7 million initial funding round with new investments from Drake, NBA star Dwayne Wade and Otter Media, now part of At&T’s WarnerMedia.
In addition to its cash investment, Otter Media will also serve as an adviser and strategic partner for Mars Reel in several areas. The new investors join a host of other previously announced backers from the worlds of sports and media, including NBA players LeBron James, Shane Battier, and Kevin Durant; hip-hop artist Nas; and actor Cedric Stewart.
Others investors in Mars Reel include Maverick Carter, LeBron James’ business partner and CEO of Uninterrupted and Springhill Entertainment; Devin Johnson, president of Uninterrupted; DraftKings CEO Jason Robins; Translation founder and CEO Steve Stoute; Bruce Tuchman, former global network chief for AMC, Sundance and MGM; Mars Reel chairman Jerry Hall, previously founder and CEO of...
In addition to its cash investment, Otter Media will also serve as an adviser and strategic partner for Mars Reel in several areas. The new investors join a host of other previously announced backers from the worlds of sports and media, including NBA players LeBron James, Shane Battier, and Kevin Durant; hip-hop artist Nas; and actor Cedric Stewart.
Others investors in Mars Reel include Maverick Carter, LeBron James’ business partner and CEO of Uninterrupted and Springhill Entertainment; Devin Johnson, president of Uninterrupted; DraftKings CEO Jason Robins; Translation founder and CEO Steve Stoute; Bruce Tuchman, former global network chief for AMC, Sundance and MGM; Mars Reel chairman Jerry Hall, previously founder and CEO of...
- 8/21/2018
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
The 6th episode of Banshee airs Friday. Check out video clips and three new photos. In the sixth episode which airs on Friday, February 15th at 10:00-10:50 p.m., Wicks (Michael Kostroff), an ex-con from Lucas’ past, passes through Banshee, triggering memories about the Albino (Joseph Gatt), a brutal insider enlisted by Rabbit (Ben Cross) to make Lucas’ prison life a living hell. Proctor turns to extortion when a reverend refuses to sell his home to make room for a casino hotel. The Cinemax series created by David Schickler and Jonathan Tropper stars Antony Starr, Ivana Milicevic, Rus Blackwell, Matt Servito, Ulrich Thomsen, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Ryann Shane, Frankie Faison, Lili Simmons, Russell Means, Anthony Ruivivar and Cedric Stewart.
- 2/15/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The 6th episode of Banshee airs Friday. Check out video clips and three new photos. In the sixth episode which airs on Friday, February 15th at 10:00-10:50 p.m., Wicks (Michael Kostroff), an ex-con from Lucas’ past, passes through Banshee, triggering memories about the Albino (Joseph Gatt), a brutal insider enlisted by Rabbit (Ben Cross) to make Lucas’ prison life a living hell. Proctor turns to extortion when a reverend refuses to sell his home to make room for a casino hotel. The Cinemax series created by David Schickler and Jonathan Tropper stars Antony Starr, Ivana Milicevic, Rus Blackwell, Matt Servito, Ulrich Thomsen, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Ryann Shane, Frankie Faison, Lili Simmons, Russell Means, Anthony Ruivivar and Cedric Stewart.
- 2/15/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out new videos from Cinemax's "Banshee" as well as new images from the third episode called Meet the New Boss. A mixed martial arts title bout is being planned at the Kinaho Moon Casino, run by tribe leader Benjamin Longshadow (Russell Means) and his son Alex (Anthony Ruivivar). Huge profits are anticipated for Banshee investors, but the enterprise is threatened when the champion (Cedric Stewart) arrives and angers Lucas and especially Siobahn. Will Lucas keep his mouth shut and allow the fight to go on as planned? The episode airs on Friday, January 25th at 10:00 p.m.
- 1/24/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out new videos from Cinemax's "Banshee" as well as new images from the third episode called Meet the New Boss. A mixed martial arts title bout is being planned at the Kinaho Moon Casino, run by tribe leader Benjamin Longshadow (Russell Means) and his son Alex (Anthony Ruivivar). Huge profits are anticipated for Banshee investors, but the enterprise is threatened when the champion (Cedric Stewart) arrives and angers Lucas and especially Siobahn. Will Lucas keep his mouth shut and allow the fight to go on as planned? The episode airs on Friday, January 25th at 10:00 p.m.
- 1/24/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
New York, NY (September 18, 2012)-- Cedric Stewart (Alan Ball's 'Banshee') has signed with Don Buchwald & Associates, Inc. Buchwald will represent Stewart across the board. Jonathan Mason will work directly with Stewart. Stewart just finished filming an episode of Alan Ball's (True Blood) highly anticipated 'Banshee' in Charlotte, North Carolina. He also has a recurring role on Tyler Perry's TBS sitcom, "For Better or Worse." Stewart continues to be repped by Sean Mik'ael at Serendipity Entertainment. About Cedric Stewart Hailing from Washington, DC, Cedric Stewart is one of Hollywood’s newest emerging actors to explode...
- 9/19/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
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