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'Top Gun: Maverick' Director To Team Up With Apple, Brad Pitt For Formula 1 Movie
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 - 6:02pm | 433"Top Gun: Maverick" has been a smashing success at the box office and now the director of the film, Joseph Kosinski, has a new gig: a Formula One movie starring Brad Pitt produced with Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL). A New Model: The project could change how streaming platforms handle...
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DJ Irie, Fresh After Filming 'Beat Shazam' With Jamie Foxx, Shares His Story And Advice To Self-Starters
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 5:40pm | 1807What’s it like being a world-class disc jockey? It’s definitely beyond what social media has made it out to be. It’s long nights, little pay, and a lot of work, particularly at the outset. In learning more about what it takes to become a world-class DJ, Benzinga chatted with the...
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Is Formula One Stock A Buy Ahead Of Miami Grand Prix? Earnings, Netflix Renewal In Focus
Friday, May 6, 2022 - 12:30pm | 1037The Formula One racing league announced a renewal with a major media company this week, posted earnings results and is preparing for a race in the U.S., a territory that has seen huge growth. Here’s the latest. What Happened: Publicly traded racing Formula One, which trades as...
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Own A Piece Of Lewis Hamilton's F1 Car Thanks To NFTs And FTX
Friday, April 29, 2022 - 3:12pm | 560Ever wanted to own a piece of a Formula One car? Winning an auction for a non-fungible token could complete the dream for many fans of the global racing sport. What Happened: Formula One, which is owned by Liberty Formula One Group (NASDAQ: FWONA)(NASDAQ: FWONK), is set to race its inaugural...
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Could Netflix Be Targeting Live NFL Streaming And Docuseries? Should Apple, Amazon And ESPN Be Worried?
Friday, April 8, 2022 - 3:49pm | 643Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is well-known for its partnered content and original programming. Could live sports and a continued focus on sports docuseries be a huge growth driver for the company going forward? What Happened: A new report from Front Office Sports highlighted ...
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Analysis: Formula One Adds Las Vegas—Here's Why US Growth Is So Important As Stock Hits 52-Week Highs
Friday, April 1, 2022 - 3:46pm | 1441Racing league Formula One confirmed a third U.S. race to happen in 2023. Here are the details about the announcement and why continued growth for the league in the U.S. is so important for the company and potentially, the stock. What Happened: Formula One, a publicly-traded...
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After Formula One Success, Netflix Is Filming A Docuseries On This Sport
Thursday, March 31, 2022 - 11:32am | 552A streaming giant is expanding its coverage of sports leagues with a new docuseries set to follow an international sport that could gain in popularity in the U.S. with the additional coverage. What Happened: Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) will film a docuseries based on the Tour de France cycling race...
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From Soccer To F1, The New Sponsors Are Crypto Platforms
Friday, March 11, 2022 - 6:41pm | 441This article was co-written by Giada Palma. The year 2021 was marked by the entry of cryptocurrencies into the world of soccer. Of all sports, soccer proved to be the most receptive and interested in the opportunity to discover new funding and engagement for their fans. And while soccer...
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How The Sports World Is Reacting To The Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Friday, February 25, 2022 - 5:41pm | 883The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has impacted the world and sports will likely be no exception. Several sports leagues have taken measures to change their schedules and condemn the actions of Russia. Athletes with ties to both Russia and Ukraine have also spoken out on the events. Sports Leagues...
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Formula 1 Had A Huge 2021 With Viewership, Race Growth: Here's What's In Store For 2022 (Including US Expansion)
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 2:26pm | 1054Leading global racing league Formula 1 turned in a strong 2021 with a first place battle for the ages. The company recently shared an update on viewership and growth seen in 2021 and has its sights set on the 2022 season, which kicks off this week. What Happened: Formula 1, publicly traded as...
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Red Bull Formula One Team Signs Cryptocurrency Deal With Bybit: Here Are The Details
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 - 11:44am | 421Professional sports leagues continue to warm up to the cryptocurrency industry with sponsorship deals for leagues, teams and players. Here’s the latest signed deal. What Happened: The Red Bull Racing F1 team announced the signing of a multi-year partnership with Bybit, a...
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Could A New Netflix Series Boost PGA Tour Golf Ratings And The Sport?
Thursday, January 13, 2022 - 6:02pm | 575With popular golfer Tiger Woods' latest injuries, the world of golf and broadcast partners have been affected, as well. Could there be a major catalyst coming to the PGA Tour? What Happened: The team behind the popular “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” show on Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:...
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Elon Musk Takes A Dig At F1 Zoom Sponsorship
Monday, December 13, 2021 - 6:30am | 303As the 2021 Formula One season reached its conclusion on Sunday, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk touched on the matter in a Twitter post, taking a dig at Zoom Video Communications Inc's (NASDAQ: ZM) sponsorship of the series. What Happened: Musk who has...
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Max Verstappen Claims His First F1 World Championship: 5 Things You Might Not Know About The Formula One Driver
Sunday, December 12, 2021 - 1:53pm | 961Max Verstappen claimed his first F1 world championship title by overtaking rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Verstappen was able to catch and pass Hamilton after a late safety car restart. Although his victory could be in...
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Formula One Driver Lewis Hamilton
Sunday, December 12, 2021 - 9:48am | 656The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is underway, it's the 22nd and final race in the 2021 Formula 1 season. For the first time since 1974, the Formula 1 finale will decide the winner of the season. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull driver Max...