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10/02/2020

Andre Iguodala: The Sixth Man and Six Straight NBA Finals Appearances

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30018798/nba-finals-mind-games-miami-heat-andre-iguodala

09/25/2020

Black Cinema’s Billion-Dollar Man Finally Has Hollywood’s Attention

Will Packer: Bloomberg Business Week

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-25/will-packer-is-no-longer-black-hollywood-s-best-kept-secret

Producer Will Packer doesn’t want this cultural moment to go to waste.

06/17/2020

Producer Will Packer: Why Hollywood Needs to Demand Change in Production Hub Georgia (Guest Column)

THR: Will Packer

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/producer-will-packer-why-hollywood-needs-demand-change-production-hub-georgia-guest-column-1298727

The producer reveals the "weariness that weighs on Black people" as he advocates for a hate crime law in Georgia, where Ahmaud Arbery was killed only hours away from the spot Black Panther and his fellow Avengers were filmed saving the world.

05/21/2020

Andre Iguodala Upping His Game From The Court To The Boardroom

Haute Living cover feature: Andre Iguodala

https://hauteliving.com/?p=686838&preview=true#038;

The Miami HEAT’s latest acquisition Andre Iguodala talks about his memoir, The Sixth Man, his endeavors outside the court, and his transition to Miami

04/29/2020

L.A. Lakers qualified for an emergency PPP loan — why didn't nonprofits?

Help USA: NBCNews.com

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/l-lakers-qualified-emergency-ppp-loan-why-didn-t-nonprofits-n1192431

Not only are nonprofits being skipped over by coronavirus-related aid, but they have also had to cancel fundraising events because of social distancing lockdowns.

04/28/2020

Zoom investor Andre Iguodala wishes he had put even more...

Andre Iguodala: The Athletic
https://theathletic.com/1778820/2020/04/28/zoom-investor-andre-iguodala-wishes-he-had-put-even-more-money-in-as-users-surge/

The three-time NBA champion has seen his decision to back Zoom as an early investor pay off with video conferencing becoming a necessity.

03/11/2020

The Will Packer Interview: Why the Billion-Dollar Producer Is Still Hollywood’s Greatest Underdog

IndieWire: Will Packer, Hollywood's Greatest Underdog

https://www.indiewire.com/2020/03/will-packer-interview-2-1202216556/

The business-first creative producer believes "the glacier is starting to move" for black creators, but success only stays if the struggle never stops.

02/26/2020

Kevin Hart to Star in Action-Comedy From ‘Broad City’ Alums (EXCLUSIVE)

Will Packer Productions:

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/kevin-hart-broad-city-night-school-new-film-comedy-1203515058/

Universal Pictures is developing an untitled action-comedy based on an original idea from “Broad City’s” Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs with Kevin Hart attached to star. Aniello …

02/18/2020

VIDEO | Hollywood mogul Will Packer on the New American Mainstream | Fast Company

Will Packer: Fast Company Interview; New American Mainstream

https://www.fastcompany.com/video/hollywood-mogul-will-packer-on-the-new-american-mainstream/9655MgZN

Will Packer, producer of such hits as 'Girls Trip' and 'Night School', believes that anyone trying to do business in Hollywood using traditional methods will soon be left behind. In 2020, diverse audiences are now the mainstream, and content creators can come from anywhere.

02/05/2020

Andre Iguodala Joins Comcast Ventures’ Catalyst Fund

Andre Iguodala: Comcast Ventures

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200205005459/en/Andre-Iguodala-Joins-Comcast-Ventures%E2%80%99-Catalyst-Fund

Comcast Ventures, the venture capital affiliate of Comcast Corporation, today announced Andre Iguodala has joined its Catalyst Fund as a Venture Partn

02/05/2020

Andre Iguodala knows he's close to some kind of ending

Andre Iguodala: ESPN

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28633740/andre-iguodala-knows-close-some-kind-ending

Iguodala hasn't played a second of basketball since June, living and working 1,800 miles from the Grizzlies team that employs him.

02/02/2020

Why pro athletes like Richard Sherman and Andre Iguodala are cozying up to venture capital

CNBC.com

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/01/richard-sherman-kobe-bryant-and-the-athlete-to-vc-connection.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Message

The world's premiere athletes are getting an early look at venture capital deals — partially thanks to their social media presence.

12/28/2019

Barack Obama on Twitter

Congrats Andre Iguodala..."The Sixth Man" selected as one of President Obama's favorite books of 2019
pic.twitter.com/l5qTGkAPok

12/19/2019

Will Packer

Congratulations Will Packer on the Variety 500 inclusion

https://variety.com/exec/william-packer/

Packer started out small in the biz, producing and starring in the $20,000 feature “Chocolate City” (1994), which he distributed via a deal with Blockbuster Video. Today, he has a multi-platform me…

11/25/2019

Ahead Of A Trip To Harvard, Andre Iguodala Talks Leadership And The Golden State Warriors

Andre Iguodala & Forbes: Harvard Business School

https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickmurray/2019/11/24/ahead-of-a-trip-to-harvard-andre-iguodala-talks-leadership-and-the-golden-state-warriors/#e1043b02b039

In an exclusive conversation ahead of an appearance at Harvard, Andre Iguodala shared his reflections on leadership and the Golden State Warriors.

11/19/2019

Fox Buys Single Moms Comedy ‘Every Other Weekend’ From Adrienne Carter & Will Packer Media

Will Packer Media: Deadline
https://deadline.com/2019/11/fox-buys-single-moms-comedy-every-other-weekend-from-adrienne-carter-will-packer-media-1202779522/

EXCLUSIVE: Fox has put in development Every Other Weekend, a half-hour single-camera comedy from Adrienne Carter (Everybody Hates Chris), Will Packer Media and Fox Entertainment’s Sidecar Con…

11/13/2019

Diversity in the Life Sciences Industry: More Progress Needed - AW360

Faith Charles: AW360
Diversity in Life Sciences

https://www.advertisingweek360.com/diversity-in-the-life-sciences-industry-more-progress-needed/

The life sciences industry is at the forefront of developing the newest drugs and the most advanced technology to treat millions of patients around the world. But to continue to grow, these companies must also be innovative in how they do business, not just in their products.

11/11/2019

Homeless veterans set to move into permanent digs, with a touch of stardom

HELP USA: Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/homeless-veterans-set-to-move-into-permanent-digs-with-a-touch-of-stardom/2019/11/10/3879ec96-0250-11ea-8bab-0fc209e065a8_story.html

Jon Bon Jovi’s charitable organization helped fund a new facility in Washington.

11/04/2019

Quibi Buys Donald Sterling Docuseries From Will Packer

Will Packer & Quibi Announcement:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/quibi-buys-donald-sterling-docuseries-will-packer-1252007

'Blackballed' will be directed by Michael Jacobs.

11/01/2019

Are you ready to visit ‘Central Ave.’?

Will Packer: Fox TV
https://www.fox5ny.com/news/are-you-ready-to-visit-central-ave

Back in the 1950’s, Central Avenue was a popular place in South Central Los Angeles, especially for members of what was called ‘Black Hollywood’ at the time.

10/16/2019

Congratulations to HELP USA on their Ribbon Cutting at Walter Reed Veterans Apartments.

This new 100 percent affordable development provides permanent supportive housing for 77 previously homeless veterans on the former site of Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

10/08/2019

Universal Teams With Will Packer Productions To Develop Erotic Romance ‘Deeper’ From ‘Queen Sugar’s Felicia Pride

Will Packer Productions:

https://deadline.com/2019/10/universal-pictures-will-packer-productions-deeper-felicia-pride-deeper-1202754633/

EXCLUSIVE: Felicia Pride is bringing the heat to Universal Pictures. The studio is teaming with Will Packer Productions to develop Deeper, an erotic romance based on an original idea from the Queen…

09/26/2019

NBA's Andre Iguodala on Investing, Kaepernick and Legacy

Andre Iguodala: WSJ The Hub

https://www.wsj.com/video/nba-andre-iguodala-on-investing-kaepernick-and-legacy/91FD41AC-C03B-491A-BBED-0E181993E280.html

Former Golden State Warrior Andre Iguodala talks to WSJ's Lee Hawkins about being an active tech investor, his commitment to opening doors for other athletes and people of color, and the benefits of having a "strict" mother.

09/18/2019

BET streaming service launches 9/19 with Will Packer’s raunchy, hilarious ‘Bigger’

Will Packer: Atlanta Journal Constitution; "Bigger"

https://www.ajc.com/blog/radiotvtalk/bet-streaming-service-launches-with-will-packer-raunchy-hilarious-bigger/K5bti4ouo0WK64caG8DJhO/

Originally posted Wednesday, September 18, 2019 by RODNEY HO/[email protected].

09/14/2019

Africa’s Amazon Enlists Andre Iguodala to Boost U.S. Profile

Andre Iguodala: Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-13/-africa-s-amazon-enlists-andre-iguodala-to-boost-u-s-profile

Jumia Technologies AG is struggling to convince U.S. investors it can build a successful e-commerce business in Africa, with the shares down 23% since a New York initial public offering in April.

09/14/2019

BET Networks & Tyler Perry Studios Set Launch Date, Price For BET+ Streaming Service

Will Packer Media: BET+ "Bigger"

Deadline
https://deadline.com/2019/09/bet-networks-tyler-perry-studios-set-launch-date-for-bet-1202729615/

Viacom’s BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios today announced a September 19 U.S. launch date for BET+, their joint venture and premier subscription video-on demand service. Priced at $9.99 p…

09/14/2019

Basketball player and tech investor Andre Iguodala takes our career questionnaire

Andre Iguodala: Fast Company Q&A

https://www.fastcompany.com/90396820/basketball-player-and-tech-investor-andre-iguodala-takes-our-career-questionnaire?utm_source=postup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=issue-235&position=25&partner=newsletter&campaign_date=09142019

Basketball player, tech investor, and author of “The Sixth Man” Andre Iguodala takes our career questionnaire

08/01/2019

What Andre Iguodala's Life as an NBA Champ Taught Him About Leadership | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

Andre Iguodala WNYC
https://www.wnyc.org/story/sixth-man/

Andre Iguodala, NBA star and the author (with Carvell Wallace) of The Sixth Man: A Memoir, discusses his basketball career and lessons on leadership from his new book.

07/30/2019

“If you have respect for it, a reverence for it – if you love it and get joy from it – that’s when you start to have success.” NBA star ANDRE IGUODALA talks sacrifice, freedom, and what needs to change. - 032c

https://032c.com/iguodala-talks-sacrifice

A three-time NBA Champion, Finals MVP, Gold Medalist and All-Star, Andre Iguodala has had a decorated career, but you would never know it from reading his new memoir, co-written with Carvell Wallace. Iguodala does not dwell on his achievements in THE SIXTH MAN. He presents himself as someone on a jo...

07/26/2019

7 People Who Are Changing the Face of Power - Worth

Rudy Cline-Thomas Worth mag

https://www.worth.com/7-people-who-are-changing-the-face-of-power/

In a nation undergoing generational and cultural transformation, here are seven men and women helping to shape a future in which power is sure to look strikingly different.

07/15/2019

Kayne West looks to build 'Star Wars' inspired homes for the homeless: RPT

HELP USA: Yahoo Finance
https://finance.yahoo.com/video/kayne-west-looks-build-star-185739453.html

Kanye West is taking on the homeless crisis by building homes based on Luke Skywalker's home in the original 'Star Wars' film for the homeless, according to Forbes. HELP USA CEO and President Tom Hameline discusses this and the growing homeless crisis with Yahoo Finance's Zack Guzman and Kristin Mye...

07/01/2019

Andre Iguodala on the Business of Basketball

Andre Iguodala: The New Yorker


https://www.newyorker.com/culture/q-and-a/andre-iguodala-on-the-business-of-basketball

The former Golden State Warriors star, who was recently traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, discusses his career, the evolution of the sport, and the clash between religious beliefs and gay acceptance in the N.B.A.

06/07/2019

Hamilton actor Bryan Terrell Clark talks money on My Three Cents with Jen Rogers

Yahoo Finance: Bryan Terrell Clark
https://finance.yahoo.com/video/hamilton-actor-bryan-terrell-clark-203000875.html

What does a man who played George Washington in the smash hit Hamilton have to say about money? Actor Bryan Terrell Clark sits down with Yahoo Finance's Jen Rogers to talk about his struggles growing up in Baltimore and how Hamilton finally taught him how to ditch the survival mindset when it comes....

06/07/2019

Yahoo Finance: Bryan Terrell Clark

BTC on Blue Collar Broadway

06/06/2019

‘Queen Sugar’: Five Directors & Two Guest Stars Added For Season 4 Of OWN Drama

Queen Sugar Guest Star: Bryan Terrell Clark

Deadline;
https://deadline.com/2019/06/queen-sugar-season-4-directors-guest-stars-cree-summer-bryan-terrell-clark-1202627794/

EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of next week’s Season 4 premiere of Queen Sugar, the OWN drama has announced five more directors and a pair of guest stars for the upcoming run. Lacey Duke, C. Fitz, Pratibha…