AGBO Co-founders Anthony and Joe Russo Honored With Iconic Handprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood

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AGBO Co-founders Anthony and Joe Russo Honored With Iconic Handprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood

2025-02-23 11:57 Last Updated At：12:11

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 22, 2025--

Ahead of the March 14 release of their newest film The Electric State on Netflix, acclaimed filmmakers and co-founders of independent studio AGBO, Anthony and Joe Russo ( Avengers: Endgame, The Gray Man, Extraction ), were honored with a prestigious handprint and footprint ceremony at the world-famous TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood. The event recognized the Russo Brothers’ unparalleled contributions to film and television, highlighting their 14 number-one global openings and over $7 billion in global box office earnings, positioning them as the third highest-grossing directors in history.

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Special guests in attendance included actors Chris Pratt ( Guardians of the Galaxy, The Electric State ), Alison Brie ( Community ) and Yvette Nicole Brown ( Community ), as well as Bryan Lourd, co-chairman and CEO of CAA, Bela Bajaria, Netflix chief content officer, Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, and film producer and director Louis D’Esposito.

In heartfelt remarks honoring the Russo Brothers’ legacy, Pratt said, “They’re really known for their family-style approach to filmmaking. Not only working literally with members of their family but really fostering a sense of trust and collaboration amongst their cast and their crew. When you’re with the Russo Brothers, you’re with family.”

“The very nature of my brother’s and my relationship is collaboration. And we know that this moment is as much your moment as it is our moment. Because no story gets told without the help of dozens of dedicated, passionate partners working hand in hand, building a story together, brick by brick,” said Joe Russo, co-founder and partner of AGBO.

“Being able to share in the experience of cinema both as film fans and filmmakers has been one of the most meaningful parts and greatest thrills of our lives,” said Anthony Russo, co-founder and partner of AGBO. “The movie theater has always been a type of sacred space for us. And the Chinese Theatre is one of the world’s greatest movie temples. It keeps the flame lit.”

Members of the AGBO executive team joined the celebrations in support of the Russos, including screenwriters Chris Markus and Stephen McFeely; Donald Mustard, AGBO Partner; Chris Brearton, AGBO Partner; Angela Russo-Otstot, AGBO Chief Creative Officer; Dominic Hughes, AGBO Chief Scientific Officer; and Jake Aust, AGBO Chief Innovation Officer.

About AGBO

Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an independent studio dedicated to shaping the future of storytelling across film, television, and gaming. Known for record-breaking successes, AGBO has delivered 14 global #1 openings and over $7 billion in box office, including Avengers: Endgame, Marvel’s highest-grossing film. Everything Everywhere All at Once won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, while The Gray Man and Extraction rank among Netflix’s biggest hits. AGBO’s Citadel universe has expanded globally, with Citadel: Diana and Citadel: Honey Bunny becoming top Prime Video originals. The studio recently wrapped The Bluff for Amazon MGM, and Citadel Season 2 is currently in post-production. AGBO is also producing Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) with Marvel, with the Russo Brothers set to direct.

New Mexico opens major-party primary elections to growing ranks of unaffiliated voters

2025-04-08 10:10 Last Updated At：10:21

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The growing ranks of New Mexico voters with no party affiliation will be allowed to vote in primary elections without changing their nonpartisan status, under a bill signed into law Monday by Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

The change runs counter recent outcomes of election reform efforts in many other states. Last year, voters in a mixture of politically red, blue and purple states rejected state ballot initiatives to ditch traditional partisan primaries or adopt ranked choice voting.

New Mexico's shift to partially open primaries takes effect in time for the 2026 cycle, when parties nominate candidates for three congressional seats, one U.S. Senate seat and a long list of statewide offices, including governor as Lujan Grisham terms out of office. Seats in Democrat-led state House also will be up for election.

Statewide, about 23% of registered voters forgo partisan affiliation and previously were locked out the primary nomination process if unwilling to join a major party. The changes still prohibits crossover voting by members of opposing parties.

Last year, voters in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and South Dakota all rejected either ranked choice voting, open primaries or a combination of both.

Lujan Grisham voiced support for the shift toward open primaries at the close of a 60-day legislative session that left her openly frustrated with public safety initiatives and efforts to improve public education.

“I think the work to have open primaries is a step in the right direction for New Mexico, where we seem to not be able to govern, in a way," she said.

The bill from Democratic sponsors, including state Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth of Santa Fe, was opposed by the state Republican Party as a potential “stepping stone” to fully open primaries or ranked choice voting.

The share of unaffiliated voters in New Mexico has swelled from 15% of registrations in 2004 to 23% this year.

Among New Mexico’s 33 counties, unaffiliated voters outnumber registered Democrats in Otero and Curry counties and outnumber Republicans in Los Alamos and Doña Ana counties.

Democrats hold majorities in both chambers of the state Legislature, control every statewide elected office and all three of New Mexico's congressional seats. Trump lost the state three times, while narrowing his margin of defeat in 2024.