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 Issue Date: 09/03/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania Brings “The Voice of Hind Rajab” To Venice Film Festival
In January 2024, a 6-year-old girl trapped inside a bullet-riddled car in Gaza City begged for someone to rescue her. Contact was lost with the first ambulance. Hind Rajab, five family members and two medics were found dead 12 days later. The impact of the story, and the audio of Hind’s voice from that call,
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Director Sang-il Lee’s Movie About Kabuki Is A Surprise Hit In Soul-Searching Japan
A three-hour film about the esoteric world of Kabuki is defying the odds at the Japanese box office, with tickets selling out at some cinemas. “Kokuho,” which means “national treasure,” has already grossed more than 10 billion yen ($68 million), making it the second-highest grossing Japanese live-action film of all time, and the first to
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Saulo Rocha Joins TBWA\Media Arts Lab Los Angeles As Executive Creative Director
TBWA\Media Arts Lab, the bespoke global creative agency for Apple, has appointed Saulo Rocha as executive creative director at its Los Angeles office. Rocha will report directly to Brent Anderson, global chief creative officer. “Saulo joins an incredible creative leadership bench in Los Angeles that is firing on all cylinders. He brings that same level
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IFTA President & CEO Jean Prewitt To Step Down After 25 Years Of Leadership
After 25 year of leadership, Jean Prewitt will step down at the end of the year as president and CEO of the Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®), the global trade association of the independent industry and producer of the American Film Market® (AFM®). IFTA retained the firm McCormack + Kristel to support its search
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The “Superman” sequel, “Man of Tomorrow,” will arrive summer 2027
Up, up and away! A “Superman” sequel is in the works. Writer-director James Gunn, who now presides over DC Studios with producer Peter Safran, shared on Instagram Wednesday that a new film, called “Man of Tomorrow,” will arrive in theaters July 9, 2027. His post included an image of Superman and Lex Luthor standing together,
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Johanna Coelho and Sandra Valde-Hansen to receive special awards at ICG’s Emerging Cinematographer Awards
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has announced cinematographer Johanna Coelho will accept the Distinguished Filmmaker Award, presented by Panavision, Family of Companies, at the 27th Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA). Cinematographer Sandra Valde-Hansen, ASC, LPS, will be honored with the ASC Mentor Award. “Our Distinguished Filmmaker and ASC Mentor awards winners represent
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C-SPAN reaches deal for its service to be carried on YouTube TV, Hulu
C-SPAN said Wednesday that it had reached a deal to have its three channels air on YouTube TV and Hulu’s live television feed, ending a dispute that had led to a revenue squeeze for the public affairs network in the cord-cutting era. The network said the streaming services would pay the same fee as cable
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“Ketamine Queen” pleads guilty to selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry
A woman branded as the “Ketamine Queen” pleaded guilty Wednesday to selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed him, becoming the fifth and final defendant charged in Perry’s overdose death to admit guilt. Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to five federal charges, including providing the ketamine that led to Perry’s death. Her trial had been planned
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Newsmax files antitrust lawsuit against Fox News
The conservative news network Newsmax filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox News on Wednesday, saying Fox has sought to maintain its market dominance through intimidation and exclusionary business practices designed to stifle competition. Fox has sought to block television distributors from carrying Newsmax or minimize its exposure, pressured guests not to appear on the rival
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Issue Date: 09/03/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
LAIR Welcomes Social-First Storyteller Philip Lawson
LAIR is pleased to announce that Philip Lawson, a London-based creative director, videographer, editor, and content creator renowned for his “social-first” visual storytelling, has officially joined the LAIR collective. Philip brings a strategic blend of aesthetic finesse and platform-savvy creativity to LAIR, with a track record of elevating brand narratives across dynamic digital landscapes. His
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Renowned Music Producer Fred Mollin Celebrates 60th Anniversary as a Musician With Release of New Book “UNPLUGGED”
Long Island native Fred Mollin, currently celebrating his 60th Anniversary as a Musician and nearly 50th Anniversary in the music industry, has just released a remarkable new book about his experiences within the music industry entitled “Unplugged.” Mollin, a renowned producer of countless songs and albums, has worked with a literal “who’s who” in the
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, September 2025 Edition (Hybrid Special)
Finding so many extraordinary offerings to showcase in this Ultimate Events edition is a wonderful feeling. You are sure to recognize many of the social engagements taking pop culture’s center stage. Even if you can’t hit the road to learn new things and meet new people, achieving those feats online is easier than ever. With
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