Warner Bros., Lorimar and Telepictures’ Michael Jay Solomon Joins Phantom Space Corporation

Michael Jay Solomon Turns His Attention to the Entertainment Value of Space Joining Phantom as Executive Vice President and Chairman of the Board of Advisors

TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2024 – Phantom Space Corporation announced hiring Michael Jay Solomon, one of the entertainment industry’s most sought-after executives. Michael will serve as Executive Vice President and Chairman of the Board of Advisors, where he will lead the charge of developing a nexus between the entertainment world and the world of space commerce.

For 40 years, Michael Jay Solomon has pioneered the international marketplace for the American television industry, as well as running major media companies.

From a humble start loading films onto trucks for United Artists to becoming the President of Warner Brothers International, Michael’s career has demonstrated a competitive spirit and a tremendously creative force to bring innovative entertainment to the world.

“Phantom is doing some extraordinary things that not many others in space technology are doing right now.” ~ Michael Jay Solomon

Michael opened MCA/Universal’s Latin American television division, becoming a Vice President at age thirty. In 1978, he founded Telepictures Corp., and as Chairman and CEO, took it public after 14 months. Seven years later, Telepictures merged with Lorimar to form Lorimar-Telepictures Corp. He became President. The company produced TV series like Dallas, Falcon Crest, Knot’s Landing, and Alf.

Following Warner Bros.’s acquisition of Lorimar-Telepictures, he became President of Warner Bros. International, heading up sales and marketing to television, cable, and satellite and increasing revenues by more than 400 percent. Michael launched his own television communications company, Solomon Entertainment Enterprises, and later founded Truli Media Group in 2010 as a digital platform and aggregator of content focusing on family and faith. Michael eventually sold Truli Media Group to Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.

Michael served on the Board of Trustees of the Stern School of Business at New York University for 33 years. He currently serves on the Board of Emerson College in Boston. He also serves on the Board of several non-profit organizations.

In 2024, he was appointed Executive Vice President and Chairman of the Board of Advisors to Phantom Space, a company founded in 2019. “Phantom is doing some extraordinary things that not many others in space technology are doing right now,” says Solomon. “Phantom is focusing on lowering cost and scheduling barriers to space access through mass production. The future depends on companies like Phantom continually lowering space access costs, and I want to be a part of this quest. I am very impressed with what I see at Phantom, their approach to the launch vehicle and satellites, and their early focus on hardware and existing satellite hardware developments. This is very unusual for an early-stage company and speaks to the company’s focus on producing flight hardware. I am also highly impressed by their leadership headed by an icon in the space industry, Jim Cantrell, who was one of the founders of Musk’s Space X.

“Michael is a seasoned professional in the mass entertainment world,” says Jim Cantrell, Co-Founder & CEO of Phantom. “From his work at Warner Brothers to his innovative leadership at Telepictures and Lorimar-Telepictures, Michael has repeatedly proven himself to be an invaluable asset with a wealth of knowledge and perspective that will better our company and bring us closer to our goal to become the Henry Ford of Space.” Solomon’s role will leverage and further integrate this new economy with the entertainment world to aid Phantom’s mission to democratize space access.

About Phantom
Founded by inventors and entrepreneurs Jim Cantrell and Michael D’Angelo, Phantom Space Corporation is a space transportation company applying mass manufacturing to launch vehicles, satellites, and Space Cloud networks. Phantom’s vision is to become the “Henry Ford of Space” by lowering the cost and schedule access barriers to space through mass manufacturing launch vehicles, satellites, and in-space data networks. A United States based and operated enterprise headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, with multiple launch operations centers.

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Kartoon Studios &GFM Animation Partner for Stan Lee Universe Film Slate

By Mercedes Milligan – May 9, 2024

Kartoon Studios, Inc., the controlling partner of Stan Le Universe, LC (SLU), has inked adeal with the U.K.’s GFM Animation Limited (10 Lives, XFactor in the Jungle, The Day the Earth Blew Up: ALooney Tunes Movie) to develop, finance and produce five animated feature films featuring stories and characters created by comicbook legend Stan Lee.

The partnership will bring to life select properties from the SLU catalog, each project chosen through mutual selection for its potential to appeal to a broad audience demographic and families. GFM has assembled team of L.A.-based writers with previous experience of working across Marvel projects to develop the first scripts, working alongside the GFM team in London and Kartoon Studios. The first three treatments will be ready for presenting to distributors at the forthcoming Cannes Film Festival.

“Through Stan Lee Universe, we are dedicated to continuing the legacy of one of the most iconic and prolific creators in the world, who continues to inspire fans globally with recent mega-hits such as Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. These new projects, developed from Stan’s original ideas, will introduce his magic to younger generations and continue to engage his loyal fans,” commented Gregg Goldin, SVP, Development &Production, Kartoon Studios. “Our new partner, GFM, has a history of producing quality films for the entire family, and fresh off their successful debut of 10 Lives at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, they continue to prove their expertise in the independent animation landscape. We are excited to partner with them on this ambitious slate of projects.”

“Stan Lee is a singular creator. The stories and characters Stan created and co-created have mesmerized multiple generations of fans across the globe for many decades,” stated Guy Collins, Chairman, GFM Animation. “We are honored to partner with Kartoon Studios and Stan Lee Universe to celebrate Stan’s tremendous contributions to pop culture and entertainment by bringing quality animated films for all ages to big screens around the world.”

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Mr. Solomon will assist Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment in various business functions, including program library and company acquisitions, co-production financing, as well as sales and other activities, with a focus on assisting the Company with respect to its global AVOD rollout.

Mr. Solomon has been the largest distributor of American television content in the world for the last 40 years, and he has pioneered the international marketplace for the American television industry in addition to running major media companies. After eight years with United Artists and 14 years with MCA, he founded Telepictures Corporation in 1978, which went public 14 months later in January of 1980. Seven years later, Telepictures merged with Lorimar to form Lorimar Telepictures Corp., which was ultimately acquired by Warner Bros. Mr. Solomon became Lorimar’s President and served on the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Solomon then became President of Warner Bros. International Television, heading up the company’s sales and marketing functions with a focus on television, cable and satellite companies internationally.

“It’s rare to find someone with the experience, relationships and knowledge of the global television business that Michael has,” said William J. Rouhana Jr, CEO of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. “We are privileged to have his input and expertise as an invaluable resource in helping us further build our business.”

“I couldn’t be more pleased to be Senior Advisor to Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and to work with Bill Rouhana and the excellent, professional team that he has put together,” said Michael Solomon. “This is a wonderful Company that under Bill’s direction has grown substantially in a very short time. I look forward to contributing to this growth on a world-wide basis in all aspects of our industry.”

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ABOUT CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL ENTERTAINMENT

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) operates streaming video-on-demand networks (VOD). The company owns Crackle Plus, which owns and operates a variety of ad-supported and subscription-based VOD networks including Crackle, Popcornflix, Popcornflix Kids, Truli, Pivotshare, Españolflix and FrightPix. The company also acquires and distributes video content through its Screen Media subsidiary and produces original long and short-form content through Landmark Studio Group, Chicken Soup for the Soul Unscripted, APlus.com and Halcyon Television. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

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Acclaimed Content Distributor to Oversee Growth for Newly Formed Online and Broadcast Content Entity

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (November 21, 2019)– Michael Jay Solomon, one of the entertainment industry’s most influential television executives and a pioneer in the media marketplace has been appointed as chairman of the board of BEOND.TV,

A global digital distribution platform combined with original syndicated broadcast contentBEOND.TV is led by “Carlos and Lisa,” a news-talk program currently airing in Los Angeles. The show’s hosts, Southland natives and popular morning anchors Carlos Amezcua and Lisa Remillard, incorporate issue-driven discussions with lively and fun content.

Mr. Solomon brings more than 50 years in the worldwide media and content distribution business to BEOND.TV. He was co-founder and Chairman/CEO of U.S. television syndication and international distribution giant Telepictures Corp., Mr. Solomon later became president and board member of Lorimar Telepictures Corp. Following an acquisition by Warner Bros., Mr. Solomon became president of Warner Bros. International Television. Most recently, he has spearheaded multiple industry advancements through his company, Solomon Entertainment Enterprises.

“We are delighted to have Michael on board as we look to the future of media in this new landscape,” said BEOND.TV President Amie Martin. “His leadership will be invaluable as we continue to tell the stories of Southern Californians while creating disruptive technologies and utilizing traditional media.”

Mr. Solomon states that “I accepted their offer to become Chairman because BEOND.TV has a vision and a purpose that perfectly aligns with my experience. Leveraging Carlos and Lisa’s talents and experience, I believe their program can be successfully syndicated to many other markets in the U.S. and English-speaking countries internationally.”

BEOND.TV is the realization of the team’s shared vision to expand beyond broadcast, providing fellow journalists and contributors with an opportunity to showcase their original stories and expertise. The platform comes to market with an award-winning news and technical production team led by Emmy-winning BEOND.TV President and Co-founder Amie Martin, who also serves as executive producer of “Carlos & Lisa.” Co-founder Howard Bolter, a former top executive for Barry Diller’s USA Broadcasting, is BEOND.TV’s chief operating officer.

A fixture in Los Angeles while anchoring the top-rated “KTLA Morning News” for nearly 20 years, Amezcua brings 22 Emmy awards to this new venture. He reunites with former “Good Morning San Diego” co-anchor Remillard, whose 15-year career also includes ratings successes in Tampa and Las Vegas before teaming with Amezcua on the number-one rated morning news in San Diego.

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (November 21, 2019) – Michael Jay Solomon, one of the entertainment industry’s most influential television executives and a pioneer in the media marketplace has been appointed as chairman of the board of BEOND.TV.

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Acclaimed Content Distributor to Oversee Growth for Newly Formed Online and Broadcast Content Entity

by Sheila Morris | Nov 21, 2019

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (November 21, 2019) – Michael Jay Solomon, one of the entertainment industry’s most influential television executives and a pioneer in the media marketplace has been appointed as chairman of the board of BEOND.TV.

A global digital distribution platform combined with original syndicated broadcast contentBEOND.TV is led by “Carlos and Lisa,” a news-talk program currently airing in Los Angeles. The show’s hosts, Southland natives and popular morning anchors Carlos Amezcua and Lisa Remillard, incorporate issue-driven discussions with lively and fun content.

Mr. Solomon brings more than 50 years in the worldwide media and content distribution business to BEOND.TV. He was co-founder and Chairman/CEO of U.S. television syndication and international distribution giant Telepictures Corp., Mr. Solomon later became president and board member of Lorimar Telepictures Corp. Following an acquisition by Warner Bros., Mr. Solomon became president of Warner Bros. International Television. Most recently, he has spearheaded multiple industry advancements through his company, Solomon Entertainment Enterprises.

“We are delighted to have Michael on board as we look to the future of media in this new landscape,” said BEOND.TV President Amie Martin. “His leadership will be invaluable as we continue to tell the stories of Southern Californians while creating disruptive technologies and utilizing traditional media.”

Mr. Solomon states that “I accepted their offer to become Chairman because BEOND.TV has a vision and a purpose that perfectly aligns with my experience. Leveraging Carlos and Lisa’s talents and experience, I believe their program can be successfully syndicated to many other markets in the U.S. and English-speaking countries internationally.”

BEOND.TV is the realization of the team’s shared vision to expand beyond broadcast, providing fellow journalists and contributors with an opportunity to showcase their original stories and expertise. The platform comes to market with an award-winning news and technical production team led by Emmy-winning BEOND.TV President and Co-founder Amie Martin, who also serves as executive producer of “Carlos & Lisa.” Co-founder Howard Bolter, a former top executive for Barry Diller’s USA Broadcasting, is BEOND.TV’s chief operating officer.

A fixture in Los Angeles while anchoring the top-rated “KTLA Morning News” for nearly 20 years, Amezcua brings 22 Emmy awards to this new venture. He reunites with former “Good Morning San Diego” co-anchor Remillard, whose 15-year career also includes ratings successes in Tampa and Las Vegas before teaming with Amezcua on the number-one rated morning news in San Diego.

Co-founders Amezcua and Remillard have structured the new platform with a lineup of curated high-end original content that will be accessible both on the BEOND.TV site, as well as through local broadcast outlets. BEOND.TV’s first original production, “Carlos and Lisa” currently airs weekday mornings from 8:00 – 9:00 on KDOC-TV in Los Angeles. Plans call for national expansion in the months ahead.

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Author: Alison Skilton

Media executive Michael Jay Soloman has been appointed chairman of the board of BEOND.TV, bringing more than 50 years of experience in the worldwide media and content-distribution business to the company.

He was co-founder and chairman/CEO of the U.S. television syndication and international distribution giant Telepictures. Solomon later became president and board member of Lorimar Telepictures. Following an acquisition by Warner Bros., Solomon became president of Warner Bros. International Television. Most recently, he has spearheaded multiple industry advancements through his company, Solomon Entertainment Enterprises.

A global digital distribution platform combined with original syndicated broadcast content, BEOND.TV is led by Carlos and Lisa, a news-talk program currently airing in Los Angeles. The show’s hosts, Southland natives and morning anchors Carlos Amezcua and Lisa Remillard, incorporate issue-driven discussions with lively and fun content.

“We are delighted to have Michael on board as we look to the future of media in this new landscape,” said BEOND.TV’s president, Amie Martin. “His leadership will be invaluable as we continue to tell the stories of Southern Californians while creating disruptive technologies and utilizing traditional media.”

Solomon added: “I accepted their offer to become chairman because BEOND.TV has a vision and a purpose that perfectly aligns with my experience. Leveraging Carlos and Lisa’s talents and experience, I believe their program can be successfully syndicated to many other markets in the U.S. and English-speaking countries internationally.”

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By Oriana Schwindt

Family content company Truli Media has formed a joint venture with production company Cinemills Media to form Truli Cinemills.

The newly formed venture, headquartered in Burbank, Calif., will produce and distribute high-quality, low-cost family-friendly films, documentaries, and TV series, in addition to aggregating films and television content from global media markets. TCMC will distribute those projects in theaters, through linear TV, and via OTT services as well as Truli.com.

Solomon will serve as co-chairman and CEO of TCMC. Cinemills’ Marcos De Mattos will be president and chief operating officer.

The venture’s first project is “A Cowgirl’s Story,” based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel “Little Women.” The film chronicles the challenges and struggles of teenage cowgirls whose parents are away fighting in Afghanistan. Produced by writer-director Timothy Armstrong (“Cowgirls N’ Angels”), and starring Bailee Madison, Pat Boone, Aidan Alexander and Chloe Lukasiak, “A Cowgirl’s Story” is set to be distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films.

“Truli and Cinemills (TCMC) are both synonymous with high-quality family entertainment and corporate social responsibility. This partnership creates the perfect combination of faith and family programming options,” said Solomon.

“The Cinemills family is very excited to join forces with Truli and Michael,” said De Mattos. “We look forward to 2017’s deep slate of feature-length productions. We believe that life-affirming content is not a niche but rather the ‘market’ and we will continue to create content that moves audiences to explore topical issues influencing each of our daily lives.”

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LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwired – May 17, 2016) – Truli Media Group, Inc. (OTCQB: TRLI), parent company of www.Truli.com, a global video subscription channel featuring inspirational family entertainment, today announced that Christian Media Specialist, Paul Crouch, Jr., has joined its team as Vice President.

In his role as Chief of Staff of TBN, Paul Crouch Jr. led the expansion of TBN’s global TV network for over two decades. Under Paul’s leadership, TBN introduced several new affiliate networks including the award winning youth network JCTV and iTBN, a digital broadcast network which offers video on demand and streaming content. Paul also oversaw the expansion of the network’s global partnerships with cable and satellite companies, while frequently hosting TBN’s flagship daily show, “Praise the Lord” as well as hosting his own daily show, “Behind the Scenes.”

In late 2011, Paul Crouch, Jr. joined The Word Network as their Director of Project Development. The Word Network airs in 85 million homes across the U.S. and 200 countries worldwide and is the largest African-American religious network in the U.S. Paul also serves as Chairman and Chief Studio Designer for Cinemills Corporation.

“Paul is a huge addition to our team,” said Michael Jay Solomon, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Truli. “His is a preeminent name in Christian ministries and television and we are thrilled to now have his counsel regarding the expansion of Truli’s ministries and family entertainment collection.”

“I’m excited to contribute to the growth of Truli,” said Mr. Crouch. “Michael has created a unique platform where people from all walks of life can share faith and positive family values on any digital device anywhere in the world. I’m eager to work with him and the other team members in leading it to further success.”

About Truli

Launched in 2011, Truli is the premier internet destination for inspirational family entertainment. Global audiences come to connect, enjoy and be inspired. Truli’s free video subscription channel offers an on-demand video library with thousands of choices featuring family friendly entertainment, inspirational videos & much more. Truli’s content providers have the unique opportunity to share their programs and films with our global community at no charge. Watch anywhere. From any device. With peace of mind. Subscribe today and get instant unlimited access. Pick your device and go! AirPlay + Apple TV + iOS + Android + Windows Phone + Kindle Fire + internet enabled TVs and set-top boxes. Download our app at the Apple iTunes App Store, Google Play for Android, Windows Phone Store & Amazon App Store.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Truli Contacts:
Jim Dickson
VP Content and Distribution
(303) 810-4050
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