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 Issue Date: 02/18/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Sean Baker’s “Russian Ryan Gosling”: “Anora” Oscar Nominee Yura Borisov
Yura Borisov does not have a flashy entrance in “Anora.” His character Igor isn’t even introduced until the movie’s nearly halfway through. He’s just the hired muscle, quietly observing and reacting to the quickly devolving situation around him. And yet you can’t take your eyes off of this stranger. Up until that point it’s been
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Steven Spielberg’s Next Film, Starring Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt, Set For June 2026
Steven Spielberg is gearing up to direct a new film starring Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt. The still untitled “event film” is set for a theatrical release on June 12, 2026, Universal Pictures said Tuesday. Details are scarce about the new project, which will be based on a story by Spielberg. Screenwriter David Koepp, who
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A$AP Rocky is found not guilty of firing a handgun at a former friend
Rapper A$AP Rocky was found not guilty Tuesday of firing a handgun at a former friend on a Hollywood street in 2021. Los Angeles jurors deliberated for only about three hours before clearing him of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The 36-year-old hip-hop star, fashion mogul and burgeoning actor — whose
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FireAid announces $50 million for L.A. community organizations helping those impacted by fires
FireAid, the benefit concert that raised an estimated $100 million for those impacted by the Los Angeles fires last month, announced $50 million in grants on Tuesday to dozens of community-based organizations assisting in disaster recovery. The initial round of grantmaking will support immediate needs like temporary housing, rental assistance, food access, and disaster case
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MADRE Signs Director Roberta For Commercials and Branded Content
Production company MADRE has signed director Roberta for U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded content. Roberta–who formerly directed under the name Marilina Perez–was born in Argentina and is currently based in Santiago, Chile. She has turned out work for global and local brands alike. Roberta has directed select spots for brands including Acura, Chevrolet, Levi’s,
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EPs Jim Huie and Nick Pitcavage Launch Supper Club Pictures
Production company and content studio Supper Club Pictures has been launched. The new venture offers commercials, branded content, and film for leading ad agencies and brands. Former Alkemy X executive producers Jim Huie and Nick Pitcavage have formed Supper Club with a curated roster of directors which includes Dean Blumberg, Benny Nicks, Josh Forbes, Tatjana
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John Hansa and John Parker Join GUT As Exec Creative Directors
GUT has hired executive creative directors for its New York and Los Angeles offices. John Hansa has been named ECD at GUT Los Angeles while John Parker joins as the first ever ECD at GUT New York. Hansa got his start as a copywriter and then became creative director at Leo Burnett working on a
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Nian He and Tiago Beltrame Join Publicis London As Senior Creative Team
Publicis London has added Nian He and Tiago Beltrame as a senior creative team. Reporting to chief creative officer Noel Bunting, He, who is from China, and Beltrame, from Brazil, join the Publicis London fold from HeimatTBWA in Berlin, and will be working across the agency’s wide variety of global clients including Heineken, Renault, Nescafe
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Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture
South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country’s celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can foster a culture of harassment. The 24-year-old, who began her career as a child actor and earned
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“Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special watched by nearly 15 million people
The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary celebration is NBC’s most-watched prime-time entertainment telecast in five years, reaching nearly 15 million viewers. Sunday night’s 3½ hour extravaganza packed with comedy sketches, superstar musical performances and unexpected cameos, delivered the biggest audience for the network for a night-time entertainment show since the 2020 Golden Globes. Only the
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Issue Date: 02/18/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
Legendary Trailblazer: Sports Journalist Lesley Visser Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at NYF TV & Film Awards
New York Festivals® Television & Film Awards is proud to honor pioneering sports journalist and broadcasting groundbreaker Lesley Visser with the New York Festivals 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. A true innovator in sports journalism, Visser has made history as the first woman to achieve numerous milestones in the industry, earning her place as the most
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Living Legends George Noory and George Knapp To Appear Together Onstage at Contact In The Desert 2025
George Noory and George Knapp will be appearing together on stage at The Contact In The Desert Conference (CITD) event, which will take place May 29th – June 2nd, 2025, at the beautiful Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, CA. The conference, with the theme Event Horizon, will feature over 120 lectures, workshops,
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, February 2025 Edition (Hybrid Special)
The phenomenon known as SXSW was launched in Austin, Texas, USA, back in 1987. Starting on 7 March, the 2025 SXSW Conference & Festivals will introduce what’s next in the worlds of film, culture, music, and technology, providing rich opportunities for professionals at all levels to participate, network, and supercharge our careers. Aiming to shake
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