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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Fox Backs The Lighthouse To Develop Creator-Led Franchises
Fox Corp (NASDAQ:FOX) (NASDAQ:FOXA) Fox Advertising on Monday announced a strategic investment in The Lighthouse (part of the Whalar Group), the innovative studio and campus space explicitly designed for Creators to collaborate and develop content. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed. The investment will also support the launch of Fox's new IP development initiative, which aims to fuel Creator-led franchises across its content portfolio. Also Read: The strategic investment will strengthen Fox's commitment to Creator-powered innovation and content creation. Unveiled at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Fox, and The Lighthouse's future-forward strategic relationship, together with the launch of Fox's new IP development initiative, will bring together the art of storytelling, brand integration, and new media experiences and will allow advertisers to collaborate with Creators around brand sponsorships and advertising inventory tied to new properties, as well as access to a pipeline of Creator-led properties designed for maximum cultural relevance and creative impact. Fox held $4.82 billion in cash and equivalents as of March 31, 2025. Fox stock surged 59% in the last 12 months. The company reported third-quarter revenue of $4.37 billion, up from $3.45 billion a year ago, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $4.16 billion. Adjusted net income was $507 million, or $1.10 per share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $0.90. It was $520 million or $1.09 per share a year ago. Price Action: FOXA stock is trading lower by 0.04% to $49.28 premarket at last check on Monday. Read Next:Photo by KinoMasterskaya via Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? FOX (FOXA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Fox Backs The Lighthouse To Develop Creator-Led Franchises originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
FOX Advertising Launches Enhanced Brand Storytelling Program with Strategic Investment in The Lighthouse
CANNES, France, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX Advertising announced today a strategic investment in The Lighthouse (part of the Whalar Group ), the innovative studio and campus space designed specifically for Creators to collaborate and develop content. The investment will also support the launch of FOX's new IP development initiative aimed at fueling Creator-led franchises across its content portfolio. At a time when brands and media companies are seeking immersive, IP-first ecosystems that blend content, commerce and culture, this strategic investment will further strengthen FOX's commitment to Creator-powered innovation and content creation. 'At FOX, we see the future of entertainment and advertising will be driven by bold culture-shaping IP,' said Stephano Kim, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, FOX Advertising. 'Our investment in The Lighthouse signals our commitment to building original franchises with visionary Creators who are redefining storytelling and influencing culture in real time.' Unveiled at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, FOX and The Lighthouse's future-forward strategic relationship together with the launch of FOX's new IP development initiative will bring together the art of storytelling, brand integration, and new media experiences and will give advertisers the opportunity to collaborate with Creators around brand sponsorships and advertising inventory tied to new properties, as well as access to a pipeline of Creator-led properties designed for maximum cultural relevance and creative impact. On this strategic investment, Jon Goss, President, The Lighthouse, said: 'This partnership with FOX is a defining moment for The Lighthouse. We built this campus at the intersection of media, creativity, and culture, where the next generation of bold, Creator-led IP can be imagined and launched. Together with FOX, we're reimagining how creators and brands don't just show up in culture, they help shape it.' This investment and the launch of FOX's new IP development initiative will be FOX's first steps in building lasting franchises powered by Creator vision, network scale and brand from the start. About Fox Corporation: Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports, and entertainment content through its primary iconic domestic brands, including FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develop deeper consumer relationships, and create more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that shapes our strategy to capitalize on existing strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit About The Lighthouse: The Lighthouse, part of Whalar Group, is the in-real-life (IRL) creative campus and studio playground for the Creator Generation. Offering Creators an IRL platform to Learn, Make, and Belong. With locations opening in Venice, CA (2024), Brooklyn, NY (2025), and London/EMEA (2026), the campuses are designed to empower and support career Creators and creative professionals, providing a dynamic environment explicitly tailored to their needs. Each campus features state-of-the-art, mixed-use content studios and hosts impactful programming that empowers members to collaborate, learn, and grow their businesses within a thriving community. The Lighthouse expands opportunities and creative capabilities, offering Creators a dedicated space to co-create, connect, and lead the businesses shaping creative culture. Learn more: Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' 'likely,' 'anticipates,' 'expects,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'projects,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'outlook' and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on FOX and The Lighthouse management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements in this press release due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological, strategic and/or regulatory factors and other factors affecting the operation of FOX and The Lighthouse's businesses, including the impact of COVID-19 and other widespread health emergencies or pandemics and measures to contain their spread. Statements in this press release speak only as of the date they were made, and neither FOX nor The Lighthouse undertakes any duty to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement made in this press release or to report any events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or to conform such statements to actual results or changes in FOX or The Lighthouse's expectations, except as required by law. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Fox Corporation
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
FOX Advertising Launches Enhanced Brand Storytelling Program with Strategic Investment in The Lighthouse
CANNES, France, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX Advertising announced today a strategic investment in The Lighthouse (part of the Whalar Group), the innovative studio and campus space designed specifically for Creators to collaborate and develop content. The investment will also support the launch of FOX's new IP development initiative aimed at fueling Creator-led franchises across its content portfolio. At a time when brands and media companies are seeking immersive, IP-first ecosystems that blend content, commerce and culture, this strategic investment will further strengthen FOX's commitment to Creator-powered innovation and content creation. "At FOX, we see the future of entertainment and advertising will be driven by bold culture-shaping IP," said Stephano Kim, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, FOX Advertising. "Our investment in The Lighthouse signals our commitment to building original franchises with visionary Creators who are redefining storytelling and influencing culture in real time." Unveiled at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, FOX and The Lighthouse's future-forward strategic relationship together with the launch of FOX's new IP development initiative will bring together the art of storytelling, brand integration, and new media experiences and will give advertisers the opportunity to collaborate with Creators around brand sponsorships and advertising inventory tied to new properties, as well as access to a pipeline of Creator-led properties designed for maximum cultural relevance and creative impact. On this strategic investment, Jon Goss, President, The Lighthouse, said: "This partnership with FOX is a defining moment for The Lighthouse. We built this campus at the intersection of media, creativity, and culture, where the next generation of bold, Creator-led IP can be imagined and launched. Together with FOX, we're reimagining how creators and brands don't just show up in culture, they help shape it." This investment and the launch of FOX's new IP development initiative will be FOX's first steps in building lasting franchises powered by Creator vision, network scale and brand from the start. About Fox Corporation:Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports, and entertainment content through its primary iconic domestic brands, including FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develop deeper consumer relationships, and create more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that shapes our strategy to capitalize on existing strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit About The Lighthouse:The Lighthouse, part of Whalar Group, is the in-real-life (IRL) creative campus and studio playground for the Creator Generation. Offering Creators an IRL platform to Learn, Make, and Belong. With locations opening in Venice, CA (2024), Brooklyn, NY (2025), and London/EMEA (2026), the campuses are designed to empower and support career Creators and creative professionals, providing a dynamic environment explicitly tailored to their needs. Each campus features state-of-the-art, mixed-use content studios and hosts impactful programming that empowers members to collaborate, learn, and grow their businesses within a thriving community. The Lighthouse expands opportunities and creative capabilities, offering Creators a dedicated space to co-create, connect, and lead the businesses shaping creative culture. Learn more: Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "may," "will," "should," "likely," "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "projects," "believes," "estimates," "outlook" and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on FOX and The Lighthouse management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements in this press release due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological, strategic and/or regulatory factors and other factors affecting the operation of FOX and The Lighthouse's businesses, including the impact of COVID-19 and other widespread health emergencies or pandemics and measures to contain their spread. Statements in this press release speak only as of the date they were made, and neither FOX nor The Lighthouse undertakes any duty to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement made in this press release or to report any events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or to conform such statements to actual results or changes in FOX or The Lighthouse's expectations, except as required by law. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Fox Corporation Sign in to access your portfolio
Arab News
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Recipes for Success: Chef Davisha Burrowes offers advice and a tasty recipe
RIYADH: The Mediterranean dining venue The Lighthouse, founded in the UAE, recently opened its first Saudi outpost in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ 'I like to describe the Lighthouse menu as a celebration of fresh and seasonal ingredients that represent the Mediterranean culturally as a whole,' says its executive chef Davisha Burrowes. 'I think it's a perfect balance between East and West.' Burrowes — who grew up in Barbados — caught the culinary bug early. 'I was around nine years old when I started cooking,' she says. 'And that just grew around the age of 14 or 15. I did a few competitions in Barbados, and from there, I took my degree in culinary arts, worked around the world in different cuisines, then finally landed with the Lighthouse.' When you started out, what was the most common mistake you made? I think all young chefs tend to seek perfection. I was definitely overthinking the little things. And when you overthink, you tend to overcomplicate and overseason. and throughout the years, with growth from maturing as a chef, I will tell anyone that lasts this morning. What's your top tip for amateur chefs? Experiment. Don't be afraid to try new things — new flavors, new blends. Go with the flow a little bit, and don't be so hard on yourself. Some of the best recipes, by a lot of chefs around the world, have been born through mistakes. What one ingredient can instantly improve any dish? And why? Probably a fresh squeeze of lemon. It brightens, it lifts, it cuts through very rich flavors as well. But personally, I think the best ingredient you can put in a dish is love, cooking with your heart, with your passion, just enjoying it and giving respect to each ingredient, whether it's something as humble as an onion or a piece of foie gras. When you go out to eat, do you find yourself critiquing the food? It depends. If I go to somewhere casual, you know, I take it for what it is. I manage my expectations. I also work within hospitality, so I know there can be certain challenges within the back of house and within the operation. But if I'm going somewhere where I have high expectations, then I hold them to a certain level. What's your favorite cuisine? I love Japanese cuisine. I worked in Japanese cuisine for two years, so I love a good selection of Nigiri platter. It needs precision, but it's very, very simple. What's your go-to dish if you have to cook something quickly at home? I love cooking spaghetti carbonara. It has very few ingredients, it takes minimal effort, but it also has its intricacies. What's your favorite dish to cook? If time's not a factor, then it's a barbecue. Going back to my roots, I'm from the Caribbean, and we do a lot of barbecue — it's always summer in the Caribbean, so we do a lot of cooking outdoors. So, definitely a barbecue feast or a grazing plate. What customer behavior most annoys you? I wouldn't say it necessarily 'annoys' me, but I do get a little disappointed when some ingredients are swapped out of dishes — especially ingredients that are essential to the harmony of the dish. As chefs, we spend a lot of time curating dishes, making sure the flavors are balanced, so when ingredients are swapped out, it just changes the whole experience that we're trying to offer. As a leader, what are you like? Are you a disciplinarian? Or are you more laid back? I prefer to inspire rather than intimidate. I'm very hands-on in the kitchen. I like to lead by example. I think that as a chef — or as a leader in any field — it's important that the team see you do it, so they can have the encouragement to do it on their own. Chef Davisha's charred aubergine with labneh and hot honey harissa (Serves 2) Ingredients: For the Charred Aubergine: 1 large eggplant (aubergine) 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp labneh (or see Labneh Mix below) 1 tbsp hot honey harissa (see Hot Honey Harissa below) 1 tsp toasted pine nuts A few fresh chives, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste For the Labneh Mix (optional, for a more flavorful labneh): 60g labneh 0g Greek yogurt Pinch of table salt 1 tsp fresh lemon juice For the Hot Honey Harissa: 20g butter 10g olive oil 3g harissa paste (or more for extra heat) 1g crushed chili flakes 5g smoked paprika 10g honey INSTRUCTIONS: Char the Aubergine: Preheat a grill pan or BBQ to high heat. Brush the aubergine halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on the hot grill and cook until charred and softened (about 6-8 minutes per side). For a true smoky flavor, roast directly over a gas flame or in a preheated oven at 220°C for 20 minutes. Prepare the Labneh Mix (optional): In a bowl, whisk together labneh, Greek yogurt, salt, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste. Make Hot Honey Harissa: In a small saucepan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the harissa paste, chili flakes, smoked paprika, and honey. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat. Assemble: Place the charred aubergine on a serving plate. Dollop with labneh (or labneh mix), drizzle generously with hot honey harissa, and scatter toasted pine nuts and chopped chives on top. At-home tips Labneh Substitute: If you don't have labneh, use thick Greek yogurt, strained through a cheesecloth or coffee filter for a few hours to mimic labneh's rich texture. Char at Home: If you don't have a grill, broil the aubergine in your oven or cook it in a cast-iron pan to achieve a similar smoky effect. Harissa Hack: No harissa paste? Mix 1 tbsp tomato paste with 1 tsp chili flakes, ½ tsp cumin, and a pinch of smoked paprika for a quick substitute. Honey Choices: Use mild, floral honey for a more balanced sauce or a spicy honey to really turn up the heat.
Geek Tyrant
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Robert Eggers Is Writing and Directing A CHRISTMAS CAROL with Willem Dafoe Eyed as Scrooge — GeekTyrant
It looks like Robert Eggers isn't ready to leave the haunting chill of Christmas behind just yet. After Nosferatu carved out a spooky, snow-dusted corner of the holiday box office, Eggers is reportedly diving back into the winter shadows, this time, with Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol . According to Deadline, Eggers is officially set to write and direct a new adaptation of the classic ghost story for Warner Bros., and he's crafting the role of Ebenezer Scrooge with one actor in mind… Willem Dafoe. While no deals are currently in motion, insiders say Dafoe is Eggers' top choice to play the iconic miser. Given their creative history, it's not hard to see why. Dafoe has been a regular fixture in Eggers' cinematic world, appearing in The Lighthouse , The Northman , and most recently, Nosferatu . At this point, casting him as a grim, tormented old soul visited by Christmas ghosts feels like a great opportunity, and Defoe would be awesome in the role! A Christmas Carol isn't exactly uncharted territory, it's been adapted countless times across film, stage, and television. But Eggers' fascination with historical detail, mood-soaked cinematography, and the supernatural makes this particular version worth paying attention to. A spectral tale of regret, redemption, and the macabre. Eggers will also produce the film alongside Chris Columbus and Eleanor Columbus under the Maiden Voyage banner, continuing a trend of filmmakers bringing their own trusted collaborators along for the ride. It doesn't hurt that his last outing, Nosferatu , was both a critical and financial success. The gothic vampire film earned $181 million globally (including $95 million domestically) and scored four Oscar nominations in technical categories like Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling. Eggers is already gearing up to shoot Werwulf for Focus Features later this year. But between werewolves, vampires, and now Dickensian spirits, Eggers has carved out a unique niche as cinema's reigning lord of the old-world supernatural, and I love it! Source: Deadline
