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On today's show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about tonight's College Football slate which includes 21 games including North Dakota State vs Colorado, North Carolina vs. Minnesota, and a handful of other marquee matchups. They also cover Brandon Aiyuk and Ja'Marr Chase still not practicing, and everything else we need to be aware of as we prepare for week 1 of the college football season and the start of the NFL season. Joining the progrum to chat about Brandon Aiyuk, Trent Williams, Haason Reddick, and all the other pertinent pieces of information heading into the NFL season is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, one of the founders of SpringHill Entertainment, LeBron James' business partner, and executive producer of the new Connor Stallions documentary, Maverick Carter joins the show to chat about the doc and how it came to be, some of the other business ventures that he and LeBron are cooking up, The Shop watchalong's on Thursday Night Football on Prime, how good of a basketball player Brian Windhorst was in high school, and more. Later, 5x Pro Bowler, 4x All-Pro, Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor member, and future Hall of Famer, Jared Allen joins the show to chat about the mullet competition he judged and who the winners are, his thoughts on the NFL this year, and more in an incredible conversation. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow. Cheers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode we're talking with Reinaldo Marcus Green who directed Paramount's BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE, starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the Jamaican Reggae icon Bob Marley and Lashana Lynch as his wife, Rita Marley. BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE premiered February 14 and debuted #1 at the box office. BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE celebrates the life and music of Bob Marley who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. The film chronicles the reggae icon's powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music.  Reinaldo Marcus Green is a writer, director and producer. He is best known for directing the critically acclaimed Warner Bros. film KING RICHARD starring Will Smith. The film received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and earned Will Smith his first Oscar win for Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role. Reinaldo's first feature, MONSTERS AND MEN premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and received a Special Jury Prize for Outstanding First Feature. Reinaldo's other credits include: director and co-executive producer on the Netflix series, TOP BOY, executive produced by Drake and SpringHill Entertainment; director of (his sophomore) feature film JOE BELL, starring Mark Wahlberg, distributed by Amazon and Roadside Attractions; and director and co-producer for HBO's limited series, WE OWN THIS CITY, written by George Pelecanos and David Simon. PLEASE NOTE: TRANSCRIPTS ARE GENERATED USING A COMBINATION OF SPEECH RECOGNITION SOFTWARE AND HUMAN TRANSCRIBERS, AND MAY CONTAIN ERRORS. 0:08 - Intro to BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE 1:42 - BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE synopsis 4:25 - Intro to Reinaldo Marcus Green 5:47 - Bob Marley's life and legacy 10:23 - Interpreting a Reggae legend 16:06 - Film making craft and professional growth 20:54 - How place creates authenticity 25:53 - Recreating historical drama environments 42:40 - Bob Marley's legacy and impact for younger generations 47:53 - Time Travel: Mets baseball, marriage certificate, hats 55:27 - Where to find BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE ------------ STAY ENGAGED with HISTORICAL DRAMA WITH THE BOSTON SISTERS SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform LISTEN to past past podcasts and bonus episodes SIGN UP for our mailing list SUPPORT this podcast on Spotify or SHOP THE PODCAST on our affiliate bookstore Thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historicaldramasisters/support

ABOUT REINALDO MARCUS GREENReinaldo Marcus Green is a writer, director and producer. He is best known for directing the critically acclaimed Warner Bros. film KING RICHARD starring Will Smith. Green helmed the film, which was named one of the Top 10 Films of the Year by both AFI and the National Board of Review and earned many accolades, including six Academy Awards nominations including Best Picture, four Golden Globes nominations and four BAFTA nominations. The film earned Smith his first Oscar win for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, in addition to his Golden Globe, BAFTA and SAG wins.His first feature, MONSTERS AND MEN had its world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and received a Special Jury Prize for Outstanding First Feature. Green directed and co-executive produced the first three episodes of the Netflix series, TOP BOY. Executive produced by Drake and SpringHill Entertainment, the series became the first ever Netflix title to be inducted into the BFI National Archive. His sophomore feature JOE BELL, starring Mark Wahlberg, premiered at TIFF 2020 and was distributed by Amazon and Roadside Attractions. Green also directed all six episodes of the HBO limited series, WE OWN THIS CITY, written by George Pelecanos and David Simon, which he also served as an executive producer for. ABOUT BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE, ON DIGITAL MARCH 19th AND ON BLU-RAY MAY 14TH Bob Marley: One Life celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob's powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita, BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE is coming digital March 19th and Blu-ray May 14th, 2024.Directed by Reinaldo Marcus GreenWritten by Terence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, Zach BaylinStarring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajw425Kuvtw X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook: @OneLoveMovie #OneLoveMovie #BobMarleyMovieBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

In this episode Jordan talks with Oscar nominated filmmaker Rachel Winter on how she started in the film business, producing Oscar winning DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, working with King James, on being a woman in the business and HollywoodLand. ...... Brought to you by The Squad. ------------------------------- JORDAN BAYNE OFFICIAL WEBSITE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jordanbayne.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TWITTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jordanbayne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jordan_bayne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LINKEDIN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-bayne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------ The Film3 OG and the Next Wave of Cinema Podcast is hosted by Jordan Bayne, the award winning filmmaker and thought leader behind the Film3 Movement. This podcast has conversations with the cutting edge thought leaders, artists, filmmakers and creators who are trailblazing the Film3 Movement alongside Jordan and The Squad to create a better future for filmmakers. ------------------------------ RESOURCE LINKS THE SQUAD OFFICIAL WEBSITE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.filmsquad.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ THE SQUAD TWITTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Film3Squad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ THE SQUAD DISCORD ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/K9DEfNaSYn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ THE SQUAD INSTAGRAM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/film3squad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ THE SQUAD YOUTUBE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF-bQ4_cNRth0XE-C60wzvw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------ BIO: RACHEL WINTER Rachel Winter is an Academy Award®-nominated producer of the acclaimed film DALLAS BUYERS CLUB. Based on a true story, the powerful film earned six Academy Award® nominations including Best Picture, winning three of them including lead actor for Matthew McConaughey and supporting actor for Jared Leto. The film also received accolades from the Producers Guild of America, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Golden Globe Awards and the Broadcast Film Critics Association's Critics Choice Awards. Winter also produced the LeBron James biopic SHOOTING STARS alongside James and Maverick Carter for their Springhill Entertainment and Universal, which premiered in early June. In addition, Winter produced and directed a nine-part audio drama for iHeart Radio titled "Supreme, The Battle for Roe."  The series made its debut on June 28th, the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision reversing Roe V. Wade. The series stars Maya Hawke (Stranger Things) and William H. Macy. Winter has several projects in development including a feature based on the life of daredevil motorcycle icon Evel Knievel at Paramount written by William Monahan (Academy Award®-winning writer of “The Departed”) with Leonardo DiCaprio attached to star; Along with a film about Rodney Dangerfield being written by her husband, Terence Winter, set for Jonah Hill to play Dangerfield.  Click SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode.

Josh Giddey, the Australian sensation, has quickly carved a niche in the NBA with his exceptional talent. His rise in the league as a young, versatile player for the Oklahoma City Thunder has been nothing short of remarkable. Giddey's court vision, basketball IQ, and ability to impact the game at a tender age exemplify the evolving nature of basketball and the global talent pool contributing to the sport's dynamism. Maverick Carter, a key figure in sports and media, stands as a testament to the expanding role of influencers beyond the boundaries of traditional sports management. His partnership with LeBron James and the establishment of SpringHill Entertainment have redefined sports-related content creation. Carter's commitment to diverse storytelling and social advocacy within the sports realm echoes a broader shift toward using sports as a platform for societal change and inclusivity. The clash between the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles serves as a vivid canvas showcasing the excitement and unpredictability of NFL matchups. The strategic maneuvers, athleticism, and intense rivalry between these teams underscore the captivating essence of professional football, captivating fans worldwide with every play and tactical decision. Enjoy this episode.

This week on the show we hear from the energetic Nicole Tossou who lives by the mantra:  If you stay ready, you don't have to get ready. A child of immigrant parents and proud native of Washington D.C, Nicole's career began in the NBC Page Program in New York, working on iconic programs such as THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON, TODAY, and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. She worked at A+E Networks & A+E Studios for five years before heading west and landing at Springhill Entertainment, where she was deeply involved with the development of scripted and unscripted content including Netflix's SELF MADE: INSPIRED BY THE LIFE OF MADAM C.J. WALKER starring Octavia Spencer. Loved this show, btw. If you have not seen it, highly recommend checking it out. Nicole is currently the Head of Television at Project X Entertainment and is an EP on Netflix's, “The Night Agent.” The show premiered in April and was in the top 10 list of the streamer's most popular shows ever. I adored our our chat and as you'll hear, I was in a funky moment the day we recorded. She really lifted my spirits and as much as I do the show for you and our community, oftentimes these conversations become free therapy for me. Here are the key takeaways: Learning to set boundaries Stepping away to enjoy things outside of the industry to reinvigorate your spark How to feel whole and define yourself outside of your job Resources: Carolina on IG - instagram.com/carolinagroppa AOP on IG - instagram.com/angleonproducers Subscribe to my newsletter - eepurl.com/gx0gvn The Baddest Bitch in the Room - https://amzn.to/3X48AzR Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker - netflix.com/title/80202462

LionTree Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff has a freewheeling and insightful conversation with Maverick Carter, who has gone from high school teammate of LeBron James to serving as CEO of The SpringHill Company, which includes SpringHill Entertainment, the content and production company the pair launched in 2007, and Uninterrupted, a platform that allows world-class athletes to share their stories. This conversation has everything: Maverick's Akron, Ohio origin story; the advantages of being "user friendly"; and why "The Shop," Uninterrupted's raw and engaging chronicle of conversations with sports and cultural figures, has such enduring appeal. Chock full of lessons big and small, this is an episode not to be missed.Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132 and on United Airlines. And you can find all of Kindred Media's podcasts and subscribe to our daily newsletter, “Take a Break with Kindred Media,” here (https://linktr.ee/KindredMediaHQ).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're in the midst of not one, but two, once-in-a-generation paradigm shifts: the “Streaming Wars” and the “Audio Wars”. And industry players are spending big on "land grab" strategies to own tomorrow's consumer. But in 2022, we expect the deal flow to evolve, where streaming and podcast platforms will:Expand their audience acquisition efforts beyond “core” consumers and into underserved communities (e.g. BIPOC, LatinX, AAPI, Women, Gen-Z, etc)Generate incremental audience reach, while increasing platform stickiness and deepening monetization by onboarding passionate affinity-groups (e.g. sports fans, true crime fans, kids & families, etc.)These two goals share one solution: specialized content creators dedicated to valuable niche verticals. There's a lot to break down here, so we've split up this analysis into a 2-part episode.  Today we walk through how the next phase of the “IP Wars” -- across both video and audio -- will be impacted by a renewed emphasis on studios and production companies that cater to underserved / multicultural audiences. Then on our next episode, we'll break down the role of creators that cater to passionate affinity-groups.Subscribe to our newsletter. We explore the intersection of media, technology, and commerce: sign-up linkLearn more about our market research and executive advisory: RockWater websiteEmail us: rounduppod@wearerockwater.com--EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: Chris Erwin:So Andrew, you just wrote a beast of a piece that is our first 2022 prediction. And that is that the IP wars will evolve to prioritize specialized creators that super serve distinct communities. I will say, look, the feedback I got from some of our readers is how long did it take to write this thing? Andrew Cohen:Well, we wrote a long one about the IP wars and M&A in the fall. And I guess had a lot more to say. There's a lot going on. So excited to get into it. Chris Erwin:It's funny, every time you and I talk about an outline for our predictions, we're like, all right, let's try and get this down to two pages. And then it comes out five times the size and we're okay with it because it's good content. Andrew Cohen:I appreciate the leeway. Chris Erwin:All right. So let's set this up for our listeners. We are in the midst of not one, but two once in a generation paradigm shifts, right? The streaming wars and the audio wars, which we've written extensively about in 2021. Both markets are undergoing transformational growth. So for example, the OTT video market is projected to be worth 218 billion by 2026, that's a 19% CAGR from 2020. And then in terms of audio, monthly podcast listenership is expected to hit 164 million by 2023. That's a 41% increase from 2021. So as a result, both industries are undergoing land grab spending sprees, operating on a similar principle, spend aggressively on IP and talent that will attract and retain audiences in an effort to win market share today while each market is in its formative stage, and consumers are developing their routine. Those who do this successfully will become the default destination for generations to come when the market is fully matured. Chris Erwin:So there's a few different deal examples I'll quickly walk through here. I think we had initial like 30 deals on this list, but we got it down to four. So on the video side, we're seeing studio and production company M&A, we saw Candle Media acquire Moonbug Entertainment for three billion in November of last year. And then we've also seen interesting IP and talent deals on the video side as well. So I think ViacomCBS paid $900 million to expand and the universe of South Park Studios. That includes in creating more content and then moving into different mediums like gaming, film, TV, and much more. Chris Erwin:And then on the audio side, again, studio and production company, M&A, we saw Amazon acquire Wondery for 300 million back in December of 2020. And then similarly, also some IP and talent deals are ramping up. Spotify signed Joe Rogan to an exclusive distribution deal for what was initially reported at as 100 million by The New York times. But which I think just out this morning or yesterday, I think the updated estimate is that it's a $200 million deal. Pretty impressive numbers here, Andrew. Andrew Cohen:For sure. And definitely think looking forward, this land grab is far from over. Definitely do not expect the deal flow to disappear in 2022 when it comes to the IP wars, but we do expect it to evolve. So we wrote about it in the piece and we'll talk about today. So we expect both streaming and podcast platforms are going to do two things. One is that's expand their audience acquisition efforts beyond kind to these core consumer groups and into what we consider underserved communities. So that's BIPOC, Latinx, Asian Pacific, women, gen Z, all of these other communities. And two, they're going to want to generate incremental audience reach while increasing platform stickiness and deepening monetization by onboarding passionate affinity groups. So things like sports fans, true crime fans, kids and families, sneaker heads, all of these kind of really sticky communities. Andrew Cohen:And as you we think about it, these two goals share one solution, which is specialized content creators that are dedicated to these kind of valuable core communities. And there's a lot to break down here. So what we're going to do is split up this analysis into a two part episode. So today we'll walk through how the next phase of the IP wars across both audio and video is going to be impacted by a renewed emphasis on studios and production companies that cater to underserved and multicultural audiences. Then on our next episode we'll break down the role of creators that cater to these passionate affinity groups and how that's going to affect the next wave of M&A across these IP wars. How does that sound? Chris Erwin:Yeah, sounds good. It'd be way too much for one episode. And I think we're still biting off a lot here. Let's dive into underrepresented communities. So as future phases of the streaming war and the audio wars unfold, right, the consumption preferences of early adopters, they're all but cemented. Therefore, the high growth demographics will become increasingly valuable targets for customer acquisition. As a result, platforms are increasingly focused on providing inclusive storytelling with diverse representation so that consumers from all backgrounds can find programming that brings them onto these platforms and keeps them there. Chris Erwin:So let's look at some key stats. These are pretty eye popping to me. Non-white consumers account for about 40% of the US population. And that number is steadily increasing. Also, the buying power of non-white consumers has grown by 555% since 1990. So that went from 458 billion to three trillion. So no platform will win its respective land grab without this 40%, right? This is probably going to be the new majority over the next few years. So as the initial target audience is all but acquired, the next phase of the streaming wars and the audio wars will be focused on multicultural audience expansion. Now, although this trend is universal across both streaming and audio, there are nuances in terms of how these trends will manifest themselves this year. So let's break them out one by one, starting with the streaming wars. Andrew, take it away. Andrew Cohen:Yes. So taking a look at how underrepresented audiences are going to impact the streaming wars in 2022, just like we've seen in the past with the investments in Moonbug, Hello Sunshine, all of that, the flow of investment capital from private equity funds in 2022 is going to mirror the capital flow from the major content buyers, which is mostly the streaming platforms. And we believe that in 2022 content spends are going to be redirected towards talent and IP that can help them reach new multicultural demographics. This is important. BIPOC audiences, for example, they over index on streaming. And despite making up only 13% of the US population, they actually make up anywhere between 15 and 39% of the viewership on top OTT platforms. Yet, despite this less than 5% of the leading actors on streaming shows are black. So it's no surprise that a recent study showed that the film and TV industry can unlock an additional 10 billion in annual revenue. That's a 7% increase by, "Addressing the persistent barriers around diversity and representation." That's huge, but also not to mention it's just the right thing to do. Chris Erwin:100%. This gap in the market Andrew has enabled the emergence of niche streaming platforms like Tyler Perry's BET plus, which reach 1.5 million paid subs in its first 18 months. This increased demand is already leading to a surge of investments in supply via new production companies that focus on expanding representation through storytelling. A few examples here, ViacomCBS partnered with Kenya Barris and others to launch BET Studios, which provides equity ownership to black creators across premium TV and film content. Also MACRO, a film studio with the state admission of the voice and perspective of people of color in film and media recently raised 150 million. Chris Erwin:Now there's other examples like LeBron James' SpringHill Entertainment and more, but we got limited time. So we got to keep moving. As the streaming land grab expands, we expect these production companies to become increasingly valuable. Therefore, we predict that private equity companies will soon begin acquiring more studios with a specific focus on the demos that have long been overlooked by Hollywood. And in order to position themselves for returns on those exits, we predict that venture and growth funding will start pouring into those spaces in the near term as well. So then the next question is Andrew, how will this trend play out in the audio wars? Andrew Cohen:Good question. So similarly podcast providers need to find new audiences and luckily for them, multicultural consumers love podcasts. In fact, 43% of podcast listeners are non-white. So given that less than 40% of US population is non-white that means that podcasts over indexes on diverse audiences. And the growth of these audiences are actually dramatically outpacing the growth of white listenership. So for example, Latino podcast audiences have grown by 6x over the past nine years. BIPOC and Asian listenership has grown by 5x over the past nine years. And by comparison, white listenership has only grown by 17% over the past six years. Andrew Cohen:So there's some saturation here. So therefore we believe that we'll soon see kind of the audio native version of BET, Telemundo, Shondaland emerged to capitalize on this next wave of the audio spending spree. But also the video native companies that have already built fandoms in this space, like the company I just listed, they will soon begin to double down by expanding into audio, which I think leads to kind of the big conclusion, which is that really it's going to be these specialized content creators are really going to be medium agnostic going forward. What do you think? Chris Erwin:Andrew, to that end, the worlds of audio and video are converging. So all the major streaming services have launched major podcast initiatives and are adopting podcasts into film and TV shows. For example, Spotify, Wondery and other owners of audio native IP have signed major output deals to adapt their podcast into film and TV. If you can create content that connects deeply with a particular community, you're going to be in high demand by the platforms vying to win new eyeballs or new ears. So therefore in 2022, we expect that specialized studios and production companies will seek to maximize their value by expanding their output to cover both mediums. So the most valuable IP creators in 2022 will be the one who can delight one audience across two mediums. I like this phrasing. Think you came up with this, Andrew, the most valuable bullet makers quote unquote, will be those who can leverage their singular expertise to supply the front lines with the ammunition to win the fandoms they so desperately need. And I think with that, I think that ends part one of this part two series. Next week we'll talk about passionate affinity groups. Andrew Cohen:To be continued. See you next time. 

Reinaldo Marcus Green is a writer, director, and producer. He most recently directed the critically acclaimed Warner Brothers film King Richard starring Will Smith. The film is nominated for Best Picture at the Critics Choice Awards, was named one of the Top 10 Films of the Year by both AFI, the National Board of Review and an Academy Award® nomination for Best Picture.[presto_player id=110177]Based on the true story that will inspire the world, Warner Bros. Pictures' “King Richard follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever. Two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (“Ali,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Bad Boys for Life”) stars as Richard, under the direction of Reinaldo Marcus Green (“Monsters and Men”).Driven by a clear vision of their future and using unconventional methods, Richard has a plan that will take Venus and Serena Williams from the streets of Compton, California to the global stage as legendary icons. The profoundly moving film shows the power of family, perseverance and unwavering belief as a means to achieve the impossible and impact the world.Aunjanue Ellis (“If Beale Street Could Talk,” TV's “Quantico”) plays the girls' mom, Oracene “Brandi” Williams, Saniyya Sidney (“Hidden Figures,” “Fences”) stars as Venus Williams, Demi Singleton (TV's “Godfather of Harlem”) stars as Serena Williams, with Tony Goldwyn (the “Divergent” series, TV's “Scandal”) as coach Paul Cohen and Jon Bernthal (upcoming “The Many Saints of Newark,” “Ford v Ferrari”) as coach Rick Macci.The ensemble also includes Andy Bean (“IT Chapter Two”), Kevin Dunn (the “Transformers” films, HBO's “Veep”) and Craig Tate (“Greyhound”).Green directed “King Richard” from a screenplay written by Zach Baylin. The producers were Tim White and Trevor White under their Star Thrower Entertainment banner, and Will Smith under his Westbrook banner.Isha Price, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith, Adam Merims, Lynn Harris, Allan Mandelbaum, Jon Mone and Peter Dodd served as the executive producers.The behind-the-scenes creative team includes Oscar-winning director of photography Robert Elswit (“There Will Be Blood”), production designers Wynn Thomas (“Da 5 Bloods,” “Hidden Figures”) and William Arnold (“The Hate U Give”), Oscar-nominated editor Pamela Martin (“The Fighter”), and two-time Oscar-nominated costume designer Sharen Davis (“Dreamgirls,” “Ray”).[presto_player id=110180]His first feature, Monsters and Men had its world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The film received a Special Jury Prize for Outstanding First Feature. Reinaldo directed the first three episodes of the Netflix series, Top Boy, executive produced by Drake and SpringHill Entertainment.His sophomore feature Joe Bell, starring Mark Wahlberg, premiered at TIFF 2020 and was distributed by Amazon and Roadside Attractions. He is currently in post-production on the upcoming HBO Limited Series We Own This City. Reinaldo directed all of the episodes of the series, written and executive produced by David Simon and George Pelecanos. Following, Reinaldo is attached to write and direct the upcoming Bob Marley biopic at Paramount.Enjoy my conversation with Reinaldo Marcus Green.

Big Apple Film Festival Industry Summit Moderator Jonathan Lipp (Big Apple Film Festival Founder/Director) Reinaldo Marcus Green is a writer, director, and producer. His first feature, Monsters and Men had its world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The film received a Special Jury Prize for Outstanding First Feature. Reinaldo directed the first three episodes of the Netflix series, Top Boy, executive produced by Drake and SpringHill Entertainment. He has since completed his sophomore feature Joe Bell, starring Mark Wahlberg which premiered at TIFF 2020 and will be distributed this summer by Amazon and Roadside Attractions. Reinaldo directed the Warner Brothers film King Richard starring Will Smith, which is currently available worldwide. He will direct the upcoming HBO Limited Series We Own This City, written and executive produced by David Simon and George Pelecanos. Following, he's attached to write and direct the upcoming Bob Marley biopic at Paramount.

Andrew "Hawk" Hawkins is an activist and talented television digital personality shaking up the entertainment industry. After playing for several top teams in the NFL, he took his talents to Hollywood by venturing into a variety of verticals within media, business, and film. Throughout the years, his thought-provoking and hilarious content have made audiences laugh and smile. Hawkins' work has earned him a coveted Shorty Award and two Emmy Award nominations for emerging talent on the NFL Network. Continuously believing in athletes transforming the world, he served as a producer in Matthew Cherry's Oscar Award-winning short film' Hair Love,' in 2019.' Hawk's 7-year NFL career was as unlikely as his post-NFL successes in media, business, and entertainment, and his journey is currently being developed into a film. The former NFL team captain and budding talent graduated with a master's degree and a 4.0 GPA from Columbia University while playing in the NFL. Hawkins' business acumen pushed him to continue growing in expansion and growth. He served as the Director of Business Development and Creative Strategy for LeBron James and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Entertainment, which has brought forth several television and film projects. To Learn more about Runnin' It Back visit: https://www.runninitback.com/Runnin' It Back is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #NFL #TelevisionPersonality #Digital #Host

Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Jay Williams debate about Kyrie's vaccination status and the Nets. Dan Orlovsky debates Stephen A. about how the Raiders organization is handling the Gruden situation, and Co-founder of LRMR & Springhill Entertainment, Maverick Carter joins the show.

Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Jay Williams debate about Kyrie's vaccination status and the Nets. Dan Orlovsky debates Stephen A. about how the Raiders organization is handling the Gruden situation, and Co-founder of LRMR & Springhill Entertainment, Maverick Carter joins the show.

It's been about a minute since I last wrote to you. After a much-needed Season 1 break, we're back with a makeover, and I can't wait to share with you what's up.In this episode we discuss:Spark Studios, Hello Sunshine, A24, SpringHill Entertainment, Netflix, The Co-Dubai, Mal O'Brien.Want to read the episode instead? Access the show notes here, and subscribe to our newsletter whilst you're on our site.Feel like socializing? Connect with us on Instagram and Linkedin.Got something you'd like to discuss with us? Email us at hello@sparkwithshereen.comWe're a studio that produces original content & provides content-as-a-service.Podcasts hosted by @shereenabdulla.

Many athletes have made moves into the media business, from Derek Jeter with The Players' Tribune to LeBron James with Uninterrupted and SpringHill Entertainment to Alex Morgan, Sue Bird, Chloe Kim and Simone Manuel with TOGETHXR. That list also includes Kevin Durant. Through their company Thirty Five Ventures, the NBA star and his business partner Rich Kleiman have been building a media business that has evolved from a channel on YouTube and show on ESPN+ into a media company called The Boardroom. “Boardroom was an evolution of us wanting to have a voice, knowing we had a voice but wanting to have our take and our point of view on the sports world and on what was happening in the culture around the sports world,” Kleiman said in the latest episode of the Digiday Podcast.

Major League Baseball wraps up a big week in Denver, NBC's plan for producing the Tokyo Olympics without fans, and LeBron James' SpringHill Entertainment could be on the market.

Joel Relampagos is a TV Executive Producer and Show Host. He has Executive Produced household-name shows like NBC's 'The Biggest Loser'. He also Executive Produced the student debt show 'Going From Broke' alongside Ashton Kutcher. He has been a show-runner for multiple production companies such as LeBron James' 'SpringHill Entertainment' and Dwayne Johnson's 'Seven Bucks Productions'. He is also the host of the student mental health show 'Breaking the Stigma' released through the education technology company Chegg. He is also the Founder of the Los Angeles based mental wellness company 'Change Your Algorithm'. Lesley converses with Joel about his journey to recovery from alcoholism. “I didn't believe I had a drinking problem because I wasn't passed out with a paper bag on the sidewalk”. Joel's authentic delivery of his story highlights his mission to ensure everyone struggling with a mental disorder has the proper outlets and resources available. Joel has launched and committed to his latest project “Change Your Algorithm”, a mental wellness program that offers free mental health classes in Los Angeles and globally online. The classes are led by certified mental health therapists that provide you with the tools needed to take care of your mind during a time of fear and uncertainty.  Joel's Instagram: https://instagram.com/joelrelampagos?igshid=1u41k5xz10pxj (https://instagram.com/joelrelampagos?igshid=1u41k5xz10pxj) Change Your Algorithm: https://changealgorithm.com (https://changealgorithm.com) Lesley's Instagram: https://instagram.com/theholistichealthgenius?igshid=actupzaz3v7s (https://instagram.com/theholistichealthgenius?igshid=actupzaz3v7s) Try my line of CBD: https://theholistichealthgenius.store

It’s Episode 154: “It Ain't Trickin If You Got It” & DTN is back recapping the week: -NBA Champion/Laker LeBron James and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Entertainment is linking up with CNN Films for a new documentary focused on the events surrounding The “Black Wall Street” Massacre. -Rapper & Presidential Hopeful Kanye West says The President of Haiti gave him an island in Haiti to develop -The 2nd Presidential debate between Trump #45 and Former VP Joe Biden is recapped -The parents of 545 migrant children separated by the Trump Administration; cannot be found -Former VP & Future President Joe Biden’s Tax Plan calls for “Higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy, no increase under $400k” -The Hèrmes Birkin bag craze that’s hit IG -Former Fighting Champ Mike Tyson Confronts Rapper Lil’Boosie Badazz Over His Comments About Former NBA player Dwyane Wade's Transgender Daughter -‘Verzuz' Will Mark it’s Return with a Battle Between Atlanta Rappers: T.I. & Jeezy Questions of the week: 1. Do you think more black people would support Trump if they were richer? Follow @defeatthenormpodcast on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Facebook & on ALL streaming platforms available! Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCS0RrAhZiFX-s4mYzjnuIjA

#LeBronJames #CBSNews #SpringHillEntertainment TULSA, Okla. — NBA superstar LeBron James will have a hand in an upcoming documentary about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Writer Salima Koroma announced the partnership with James and business partner Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Entertainment on Twitter on Monday. Hashtags: #RBCF #RealBlackConsciousness #LosAngelosLakers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realblackforum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realblackforum/support

"The First One," hosted by DJ Khaled, is a new interview podcast that goes behind the scenes with the world's biggest musical stars—artists like L'il Wayne, J Balvin, Big Sean, Jon Bon Jovi, and more— to learn more about their first big hit. "The First One" is produced by Lebron James' production company, Springhill Entertainment, and is available every Thursday, exclusively on Amazon Music. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Marv Albert will not go into the bubble. Turner's lead NBA announcer, told the New York post that he was getting fired up to take part in the NBA's plan to restart its season in July but “had second thoughts” after coronavirus cases spiked in Florida.  The NBA is planning to sequester teams, reporters, announcers and related staff  on Walt Disney World's campus until a champion is crowned in the fall. Aside from increasing COVID-19 cases critics say staff who will have the ability to come and go as they please will pop the bubble before it inflates. Delegations capped at 35 people per team for the 22 clubs that have been invited to the N.B.A.'s planned restart  The idea is to limit traveling back and forth among their assigned team hotels, seven practice facilities and the three arenas used for games at the complex A 33-page player handbook sent to teams In June also details about entertainment options, recreational activities and personal services  inside the bubble. The players were facing $645 million in lost salary if the games didn't resume. all 22 teams in the bubble will play 8 games before the postseason begins. These 88 games reduce the salary loss by $300 million. If successful, the two teams that reach the finals will be there for three months. In other Basketball news LeBron James and Maverick Carter have secured $100 million to form SpringHill Co., which will combine their three existing businesses: SpringHill Entertainment, Uninterrupted and Robot, Bloomberg's Jason Kelly reports. The $100 million will allow James and Carter to vastly expand a media business centered around diverse content creators, as well as athlete empowerment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 In this episode, BGB talks the Netflix original series Self Made with our guest Trae the owner of Saintuso, we talk the Madam C.J. Walker, Octavia Spencer, SpringHill Entertainment, Tiffany Haddish, chasing your dreams, defying the odds, passion vs. relationship, Blair Underwood always being a bad husband, colorism, Booker "Trash" Washington, advertising to white people vs. black people, the Honey Pot controversy, trailer parks vs. projects, being an entrepreneur, respecting your employees and having business integrity and so much more Mentioned: Honey Pot boycott Octavia Spencer Crazy Role That Roll Bounce Scene Shop Saintuso FOLLOW US: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook And always be sure to rate, review, subscribe and comment! Email us your thoughts, shows suggestions & possible show topics at blackgirlbroadcast@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!!

A'Lelia Bundles talks with The Gist of Freedom, guest host Shellie Gaines about her great great Grandmother Madam C.J.Walker, her book Self Made and the Netflix series Self Made which was inspired by her book.    Octavia Spencer has her hands in many projects, the Academy Award-winning actress is starred as the trailblazing Madam C.J. Walker in an autobiographical limited series for Netflix.  The hair care mogul broke barriers as America's first Black self-made millionaire. Spencer revealed that LeBron James, who is producing the series via his SpringHill Entertainment, helped her with her Netflix deal. “I have to say, when I was negotiating my deal for ‘Madam C.J.,' LeBron James had to intervene,” Spencer said. “So we need all our male counterparts to be in the fight with us.”    

Bigg expresses what he gained from watching the Springhill Entertainment produced Netflix Original, chronicling the rise of America's first self made female millionaire. It gave you the good the bad and the ugly side of doing business in those times. It was so good that Bigg had to watch it twice. Follow Bigg on IG & Twitter @BTSE_365

On this episode, we're talking all about Bob Iger stepping down as Disney's CEO, Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction, Netflix, WarnerMedia, Hulu, ViacomCBS, NBCUniversal, Amazon, SpringHill Entertainment, and more!! Our guest this week is the creator and showrunner of NBC's hit series, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Austin Winsberg!!  Plus we have our "Top 5 Favorite ___________"!! segment; this week it's Upcoming Movies We're Excited To See, and of course we have our box office predictions, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!!

Athlete-turned-businessman Maverick Carter shares stories from North Akron including the early years as a teammate and close friend of LeBron James. Carter takes nothing for granted and shares the story of developing business around content that serves an authentic purpose with Uninterrupted, SpringHill Entertainment and beyond.

“Always look for components of a good story – character, conflicts, intimacy, access.”  – Gotham Chopra Gotham Chopra is a Sports Emmy award-winning director of “Tom vs Time,” Kobe Bryant’s ”Muse,” and the Sports Emmy-nominated  documentary series “Shut Up & Dribble” in partnership with NBA All-Star LeBron James, Springhill Entertainment, and Showtime Networks. Currently, Chopra... The post Gotham Chopra – Sports Emmy Award-winning Filmmaker and Director and how he partnered with LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Steph Curry to tell their stories appeared first on South Asian Stories.

The Art vs. Commerce podcast is back! After a hiatus the show returns to kick things off with friend of the pod Ryan Booth. We felt Ryan would make for a great guest to relaunch as he has been through so much career change since we last spoke in 2015. In this episode we compare and contrast our previous conversation learning about his journey and what insights he has gained since becoming a repped commercial director on the Pulse Film roster. Booth’s filmmaking career began in 2011 when his first attempt at making short film won a contest hosted by Vimeo and Canon and premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Booth was an audio engineer living in Texas at the time. After Sundance he came home and quit his job and dove headfirst into filmmaking.  He spent the next few years cutting his teeth as a Director of Photography, working on commercial projects for Fox, MTV, Spotify, Under Armour, Pepsi, and Budweiser, as well as music videos for Atlantic Records, Sony, and Universal Music. He DP'd narrative and documentary features that have screened at Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca Film Festivals, among others. In 2016, Ryan DP'd a feature documentary that was commissioned by Alejandro G. Iñárritu that explores the modern implications of the themes woven into Iñárritu’s film, The Revenant. The film was directed by Eliot Rausch and the experience working with Eliot and Alejandro proved to be the catalyst that began his transition into directing.  Ryan has always been drawn to telling the stories of real people. He naturally began his directing work in documentaries. He created a doc series pilot called Five Star, about the insane world of college football recruiting. This led to shopping deals with SpringHill Entertainment and Preferred Content. He naturally moved into branded content, directing projects for Spotify and Google. He then caught the eye of Pulse Films, the award winning production company behind American Honey and Lemonade. In the spring of 2017 he was offered a spot on Pulse's commercial roster and within  a few months of beginning to pitch, was directing national campaigns with Weiden + Kennedy for Fox Sports and Anheuser-Busch. He's currently pitching as much as possible and looks forward to collaborating with some of the best agencies in the world. Additionally, Ryan co-wrote and directed his first narrative short, The Heights, as a proof of concept for what would be his first narrative feature. Not one to wait around for permission, he is actively developing a handful of film and television projects with writers and producers from around the world.

This episode represents the first time that LeBron James has been interviewed alongside his very below-the-radar, some might say top-secret, athletic trainer about details of training, recovery, diet, and even how much longer he hopes to play in the NBA.LeBron James (@KingJames) is widely considered one of the greatest athletes of his generation and regarded by some as the best basketball player of all time. James' accomplishments on the court include four NBA Most Valuable Players Awards, three NBA Championships and three NBA Finals MVP Awards, two Olympic gold medals, and an NBA scoring title. He is the all-time NBA playoffs scoring leader and has amassed fourteen NBA All-Star game appearances, twelve All-NBA First Team selections, and five All-Defensive First Team honors.Throughout his career, James has used his platform to inspire and empower others through his LeBron James Family Foundation that supports at-risk students in his hometown earn life-changing educations (culminating in the recent opening of his I PROMISE School); SpringHill Entertainment, the entertainment company he co-founded with Maverick Carter that produces compelling and aspirational content for a cross-cultural audience on a variety of platforms including digital, film, and television; and UNINTERRUPTED, the digital media company he and Carter co-founded that provides athletes a platform to tell their stories.James' diverse business portfolio of innovative endorsements and investments has established him as one of the most influential figures in all of sports. James has appeared on Forbes' list of the world's most powerful celebrities, TIME's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and Bloomberg BusinessWeek's 100 Most Influential People in Sports.LeBron, along with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cindy Crawford, and Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn, has founded Ladder, a health and wellness platform and brand launching today. The site, weareladder.com, is a resource for reaching fitness, nutrition, and health goals with tools and scientifically supported insights for addressing any frustrations or roadblocks along the way.Mike Mancias (@mikemancias1) is LeBron James' athletic trainer and recovery specialist, a position he's held for 14 years and counting. A veteran in the world of training professional basketball players, his experience also includes working with NFL, MLB, PGA, and top NCAA athletes. Throughout his tenure with LeBron, Mike has quietly developed a winning human-performance blueprint that encompasses everything from preventative medicine, strength training/rehab, nutrition, and the latest in recovery techniques. Mike's philosophy is one that is now commonly accepted by many athletes and trainers as the ideal 360-degree approach to wellness and performance. It was through this focus on nutrition to performance and recovery that Mancias aided in developing the Ladder brand and its products.Originally from Brownsville, Texas, Mancias attended the University of Texas-Pan American and graduated with a degree in Health Education. He is licensed and nationally certified by the Accredited National Athletic Trainers Association and is a 14-year member of The National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association.Please enjoy!This episode is brought to you by 99designs. 99designs is the global creative platform that makes it easy for designers and clients to work together. 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From the creative minds behind Springhill Entertainment, LeBron James, Maverick Carter and filmmaker Gotham Chopra’s response to negative criticism is that they will not just SHUT UP AND DRIBBLE!  After watching the 1st part of the 3-episode series, Shay and Rell discuss if it’s worth the courtside seats or not even worth a seat in the nose bleeds.    Show Summary:  Taking a break from watching Election Day programming, Shay and Rell watched the 1st part in the 3-episode series on Showtime, SHUT UP AND DRIBBLE.  Shay and Rell discuss and review if this limited series is another slam dunk for LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s Springhill Entertainment, or if it’s a missed shot opportunity.  Thanks again for being a supporter of Rell and I, please rate and review us on iTunes!   “Whether you’re reclining your seat in the theater, DVR-ing, downloading to your mobile or Netfilx-ing and chilling, we’ll tell you if a popular film or series are worth a watch.  Every week, join Shay and Rell, a veteran television producer and editor, as they review and breakdown the story greats and not-so-greats from the big to mobile-screens.  If you’re a movie or TV buff, a story novice or just want to know if a film or series is worth the view, than this is the podcast for you!”   If you want to chat about film and tv, or catch up with up to date news please follow us at https://twitter.com/ShaynRell (@ShaynRell) or to follow Team Rell https://twitter.com/RellTellStories (@RellTellStories) or Team Shayla https://twitter.com/shayknowsstory (@shayknowsstory)

It’s still October so that means the month of horror continues. In this episode of the podcast Hemant talks about some news including the possibility of LeBron James’ production company Springhill Entertainment rebooting the Friday the 13th movie franchise. And speaking of exciting, Hemant filled out a survey from Landmark Cinemas and all signs are … Continue reading "Episode 46: Ant Man and the Wasp, Christine, and a Friday the 13th Reboot?"

Voiceover Artist, Actor and Author Rodney Saulsberry narrates this riveting and compelling short story about Maverick Carter the extraordinary Business Manager and Business Partner of NBA All Star LeBron James. Carter and James founded SpringHill Entertainment, a collaborator of Warner Bros. whose projects include the Disney XD series Becoming, the Starz series Survivor's Remorse, the NBC game show The Wall and the Bleacher Report spinoff "Uninterrupted" Besides managing LeBron James, other business management clients of Carter include free agent football player Johnny Manziel.

Skai Blue Media and ABF Creative in partnership with NeueHouse presents FAN OF YOUR BRAND™. On October 19th we launched an intimate conversation series with special guest host and talent curator Martin Bowier featuring leading creative entrepreneurs behind entertainment's biggest brands. Maverick Carter is the CEO of SpringHill Entertainment, the content company he co-founded with LeBron James, as well as UNINTERRUPTED, a digital media platform created by Carter and James that empowers athletes to develop their stories. Learn how the future of sports marketing and entertainment is being crafted by Maverick, who negotiated the largest single-athlete deal in Nike history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of the Women’s Film Institute podcast, host, Scarlett Shepard, speaks with author and journalist A'Lelia Bundles about her book On Her Own Ground, which is slated to become a TV series about entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist, Madam C.J. Walker (1867–1919). A'Lelia Bundles shares the legacy of her great-great-grandmother, Madam C.J. Walker, the country’s first African-American millionaire, who helped women become entrepreneurs in the 20th century. Kasi Lemmons is attached to direct the series. Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer has signed on to play Madam C.J. Walker, and will become a producer of the show. LeBron James, in association with his production company, SpringHill Entertainment, has joined the team as an executive producer. More info: http://womensfilminstitute.com/2017/10/17/alelia-bundles/

In a stunning move, Maverick Carter (CEO of UNINTERRUPTED and SpringHill Entertainment) appears in studio POSSE-free to set the record straight. Some hoops analysis by Chris Broussard peppered in for flavor.

Maverick Carter, best known as LeBron James’ childhood friend and agent, claims “I have no special talents, I am only passionately curious,” borrowing a phrase from Albert Einstein. But to overlook him as “just” James’ trusted confidante underestimates Carter’s abilities as a businessman, sports marketer and media executive. Carter is CEO of SpringHill Entertainment, which signed a content deal with Warner Brothers in 2015. He’s also CEO and co-founder (with James) of Uninterrupted, a platform for first-person athlete stories hosted on Bleacher Report. In this episode of Fortune Unfiltered, Carter reveals some of his career highlights, including negotiating James’ rumored $1 billion-plus lifetime deal with Nike, and his role helping put Beats Music on the map in the years prior to its acquisition by Apple in 2014. We also discuss going from “The Decision” special — which was widely criticized— to seeing LeBron bring a championship to Cleveland for the first time since 1964, what he learned from his grandmother, who ran a gambling parlor, working (briefly) with Johnny Manziel, what he considers “the worst thing” in business, and what’s next for him and James. “I feel like we’re just getting started...just getting started,” he says. “We’ve got a long way to go.”

Learn what smart moves LeBron has made that are very different from other successful pro athletes, high-paid actors and lottery winners. Congratulations to the Cleveland Cavaliers for winning the 2016 NBA Championship! I’ve been reading about LeBron James and what a smart businessman he is. I have to agree. 1. He knows a good deal when he sees one. LeBron signed a contract right out of high school. Under the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, he signed a 3-year deal worth a maximum $12.96 million. 2. He keeps his options open. “Next year, LeBron is expected to have the highest salary in the NBA for the first time in his 13-year career. He knew this in 2014, which is why he became the first megastar player to take a one-year contract (with a one-year player option) in the midst of his prime, and why he did the same this past summer, positioning himself to cash in on the upcoming salary-cap spike.” 3. He takes equity positions. When a headphones company called Beats came to him in 2008 looking for marketing help, LeBron put an equity stake ahead of making immediate cash. He gave pairs of Beats headphones to his Team USA teammates. Perhaps he knew images of the product at the Beijing Olympics would help launch the brand. Beats later sold for $3.2 billion to Apple, and James made tens of millions. 4. He thinks long-term. Just signed a lifetime deal to wear Nike shoes. It is believed to be the first lifetime deal in the shoe and apparel company's 44-year history. No disclosure on the amount of the contract. Also, there are no personal blemishes to his reputation. 5. He thinks outside the box to create new roads less traveled. His production company, SpringHill Entertainment, currently has deals for shows with Starz, Disney, Showtime and NBC, and a development deal with Warner Bros. He’s not afraid to think of new projects and to do something that hasn’t been done before. 6. He thinks like an owner. That’s why he recently left McDonald's to become an investor in an upstart pizza chain, and why he has cut back on commercials. Harden is getting paid for pitching Taco Bell; LeBron is trying to make his money from owning a franchise like Taco Bell. The other big-business announcement James made last week was a $15.8 million investment in Uninterrupted, a social-media platform he and his partners created last year that allows direct interaction between athletes and fans. 7. He contributes to charity. LeBron set up a family foundation and has a program called “I promise”, paying college tuition to qualifiers. His foundation will donate $41 million to pay for 1,100 kids. The irony is he skipped college to join the NBA, but it certainly paid off for him. Now’s he’s giving back in a profound way by investing in young people and providing a way for them to have a better life.