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 Issue Date: 09/16/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
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Robert Redford, Oscar-Winning Actor, Director and Champion of Indie Filmmaking, Dies At 89
Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89. Redford died “at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved,” publicist Cindi
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In His Own Words: Robert Redford On Independence, Sundance and His Enduring Roles
As the world reflects on Robert Redford’s death, his own words illuminate the essence of his career as an Oscar-winning actor, director and founder of the Sundance Film Festival who championed truth, independence and new voices. Redford, who died Tuesday at 89, leaves behind a legacy of freedom, artistry and opportunity. His words — captured
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Park Pictures Signs Director Yann Demange For Commercial Representation In U.S. and U.K.
Director Yann Demange has signed with Park Pictures for representation in the U.S. and U.K. spanning commercials and branded content. Based in London, the French-Algerian filmmaker brings a body of work that spans critically acclaimed television, feature films and global campaigns. Based in London, the French-Algerian filmmaker is known for his visceral storytelling and dynamic
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TBWA\Media Arts Lab London Appoints Tim Schoenmaeckers As ECD For U.K., EU and CEMEA
TBWA\Media Arts Lab, Apple’s bespoke global creative agency, has appointed Tim Schoenmaeckers as executive creative director for the U.K., EU and CEMEA, based in the London office. Schoenmaeckers will partner with London’s managing director Tommy Smith to lead the agency’s creative output across the region. Originally from Belgium, Schoenmaeckers joins TBWA\Media Arts Lab from Ogilvy
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Trump Extends TikTok Shutdown Deadline For 4th Time, Looks To Finalize Framework Deal Reached With China
President Donald Trump formally extended the deadline to keep the social media app TikTok available in the United States until Dec. 16, giving time to complete the framework of the deal announced Monday after talks between American and Chinese government officials. The executive order signed on Tuesday by Trump was the fourth time he has
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Emmy Awards ratings up 8% with CBS audience of 7.4 million
Ratings for the Emmy Awards have continued their climb from all-time lows as the television industry looks to shake off the shake-ups of recent years. About 7.42 million viewers tuned in to watch the Nate Bargatze -hosted 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on CBS, according to Nielsen company data released Monday by the network. The night’s
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Boutique VFX studio Significant Others opens L.A. office under the aegis of Thomas Reimerink
Creative studio Significant Others NY has expanded with the launch of a Santa Monica office. Significant Others LA will be led by creative director Thomas “Thom” Reimerink. The new studio launched with Coldplay’s music video “All My Love” from their 10th studio album, Moon Music, directed by Spike Jonze, with Reimerink serving as VFX lead.
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Australia warns social media platforms against age verification for all ahead of a ban on children
Australian authorities said Tuesday that social media platforms should not demand age verification for all account holders starting from December, when a ban on children under 16 having accounts goes into effect in the country. The government released guidelines on how platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram should apply the world’s
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