Nat Rubio-Licht
Stories by Nat
Zico Founder Buys Beverage Line Back From Coca-Cola
Coconut water company Zico was reacquired by its founder from the Coca-Cola Co. for an undisclosed sum.
Uplifting Results Labs Raises $8.2 Million
Uplifting Results Labs Inc., the Playa Vista-based nutrition startup behind the Muniq health brand, raised $8.2 million in Series A funding, the company announced Jan. 12.
Bloomingdale’s to Close Santa Monica Store
The closure is part of a move by Bloomingdale’s parent company, Macy’s Inc., to shutter 45 stores by mid-2021.
LA’s Big Game Developers Ride the Mobile Wave
Culver City-based Scopely Inc.’s “Scrabble GO” might seem like a typical multiplayer mobile word game.
Roku Acquires Quibi Content Catalog
Roku strikes a deal to acquire rights to Quibi’s library of more than 75 short-form shows.
Hamada Extends DC Films Deal
DC Films President Walter Hamada signed a deal that will keep him with the Warner Bros. division through 2023.
Entertainment Groups Urge Pause on Productions
SAG-AFTRA and the Producers Guild of America recommended a temporary pause of in-person production due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wondery to Be Acquired by Amazon
Wondery Inc., the West Hollywood-based podcast network with a roster of hit shows, will be acquired by Amazon Music.
8Minute Solar Adds $125 Million to Financing
Solar power development company 8Minute Solar Energy has secured an additional $125 million in financing for its pipeline of projects in California, Texas and the Southwest.
Lobbyist and Consultant Steve Afriat Dies at 68
Afriat was known for his focus on West Hollywood, where much of his political and real estate consultancy was based.
White House Appeals Order Blocking TikTok Restrictions
The Trump Administration appealed a federal judge's order which blocked restrictions on TikTok's U.S. operations.
OSI Systems Lands $13 Million Contract for Airport Screening Devices
OSI Systems’ Security division received a $13 million to provide screening products to two airports
Bergman Tapped to Lead Walt Disney Studios
Walt Disney Co. veteran Alan Bergman will become chairman of Walt Disney Studios and Alan Horn will stay on as chief creative officer.
Academy Museum Opening Is Postponed Again
The debut of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has been pushed back to next fall due to the coronavirus pandemic.
CAA, Writers Guild End 20-Month Impasse
Creative Artists Agency and the Writers Guild of America have come to an agreement that ends their 20-month standoff.
Dash Systems Raises $8 Million for Airdrop Technology
Hawthorne-based DASH Systems Inc. will use the funding to expand aerial shipping to remote and rural areas.
