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    Director Megan Stowe joins ONE at Optimus

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    CHICAGO --

    ONE at Optimus has added LGBTQIA+ commercial/TV/film director Megan Stowe to its talent roster. 

    An alum of SHOOT’s 2023 New Directors Showcase, Stowe has a body of work which spans LGBTQIA+ storytelling, documentary filmmaking, and commercial directing. Stowe is described by ONE at Optimus executive producer and head of production Dave Buehrle as “an empathetic, story-driven director with a talent for capturing people in an authentic way on screen. I love her passion for work that uplifts unique and underrepresented voices.” 

    Stowe has garnered assorted accolades throughout her career including Gold Telly Awards, shortlist distinction for a Clio Award in Film Craft (Direction), a People’s Voice Webby Award and multiple Mid-America Emmys presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She was also honored as one of The Verywell Mind’s 25 Health Champions, alongside influential figures like Selena Gomez, Brené Brown, and Carson Daly. One of Stowe’s most notable achievements was directing the award-winning short film Learn with Love, that focused on changing hearts and minds about the experiences of trans and nonbinary youth.

    Drawing inspiration from her own experiences as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Stowe actively explores narratives that address themes like identity, acceptance, and the shared humanity that connects us all. The timing of her signing with ONE at Optimus–during Pride Month 2024–is apropos. She is adept at directing real people as well as actors, eliciting authentic performances. Her art touches the hearts and minds of viewers, fostering empathy and understanding while celebrating the diverse and interconnected nature of our human experience.

    “As an LGBTQIA+ female commercial/TV/film director, I aspire to craft stories that resonate deeply, enabling audiences to forge connections with characters, emotions, and ideas that touch the essence of being a human,” said Stowe. “Whether through a 30-second commercial, a five-minute piece of branded content, or a feature film, I evoke empathy, provoke thought, and inspire change. I’m excited to bring my expertise in visual storytelling and authentic representation to ONE at Optimus, where I can continue to create meaningful, impactful content.”

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    DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit

    Friday, November 22, 2024
    Dish Network satellite dishes are shown at an apartment complex in Palo Alto, Calif., Feb. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

    DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company.

    The deal was reliant on Dish bond holders agreeing to trade in the debt they held for debt in the new company, a swap that would have cost them about $1.6 billion, collectively.

    The retreat by DirecTV this week may end a years-long effort by the company to acquire both Dish and Sling after it announced the bid in September.

    DirecTV was looking to acquire Dish TV and Sling TV from its owner EchoStar in a debt exchange transaction that included a payment of $1, plus the assumption of approximately $9.8 billion in debt. The deal was contingent on several factors, including regulatory approvals and bondholders writing off debt related to Dish.

    "While we believed a combination of DirecTV and Dish would have benefited all stakeholders, we have terminated the transaction because the proposed exchange terms were necessary to protect DirecTV's balance sheet and our operational flexibility," DirecTV CEO Bill Morrow said in a statement.

    The prospect of a DirecTV-Dish combo has long been rumored, and reported talks resurfaced over the years. And the two almost merged more than two decades ago — but the Federal Communications Commission blocked the deal valued at the time at $18.5 billion deal, citing antitrust concerns.

    The pay-for-TV market has shifted significantly since. As more and more consumers tune into online streaming platforms, demand for more traditional satellite entertainment continues to shrink.

    DirecTV says that it will continue to invest in next-generation streaming platforms and offer new packaging options while integrating content from live TV alongside direct-to-consumer... Read More

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