Issue Date: 08/27/2024 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day Edgar Bronfman Jr. Withdraws Offer For Paramount, Allowing Skydance Merger To Proceed
The merger between entertainment giant Paramount and media company Skydance is set to go ahead after Edgar Bronfman Jr. withdrew a competing offer. Bronfman, executive chairman of streaming service Fubo, told Paramount’s special committee of directors Monday night that he would not proceed with his bid. “While there may have been differences, we believe that
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The Past, Present and What’s In Store For The Venice Film Festival
The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival is about to begin, with major Hollywood films and stars expected in Italy. The festival kicks off Wednesday with the world premiere of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” before it opens in theaters worldwide next week. Here’s everything you need to know. What is the Venice International Film Festival? One
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The Estate of “ER” Creator Michael Crichton Sues Warner Bros. Over New Hospital Drama “The Pitt”
The estate of Michael Crichton, who wrote the screenplay for what became the pilot episode of “ER,” has sued Warner Bros. Television over a dispute about an upcoming medical drama it says is a rebranded version of an unauthorized reboot. After Crichton’s estate, led by his widow, Sherri, could not reach an agreement with the
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Angelina Jolie Named Recipient Of The TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media
Angelina Jolie–the multi-hyphenate Academy Award–winning actor, Tony Award–winning producer, and noted writer, director, and humanitarian–will be presented with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Tribute Award in Impact Media. Previously bestowed upon such luminaries as Pedro Almodóvar, Mira Nair, and Alanis Obomsawin, the TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media is presented by Anne-Marie Canning and
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Future Of The Sports Streaming Market Under Further Scrutiny After Venu Ruling
With the U.S. Open tennis tournament beginning Monday and college football kicking into high gear, this was supposed to be the week when some expected the Venu Sports streaming service to have a soft launch at least. Instead, the joint venture between ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery has been sidelined by a federal court’s
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Disbarred Celebrity Attorney Tom Girardi Found Guilty of Stealing Millions From His Clients
Disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi was convicted Tuesday of embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his clients, including several with severe physical injuries and families of people killed in accidents. After a 13-day trial and less than a full day of deliberations, the federal jury in Los Angeles found the 85-year-old Girardi guilty of
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Comic Relief US launches Roblox game to help children build community virtually and in real life
The notion that online gaming could help players develop charitable habits seemed bold when the anti-poverty nonprofit Comic Relief US tested its own multiverse on the popular world-building app Roblox last year. As philanthropy wrestles with how to authentically engage new generations of digitally savvy donors, Comic Relief US CEO Alison Moore said it was
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SPW News of the Day DWA Presents Ultimate Events, August 2024 Edition (Hybrid Special)
Even beyond Paris, dozens of momentous events are set to arrive en force in the coming days. The ever-enticing list includes some of our world’s most famous cultural and creative-industry gatherings, which are set to welcome attendees virtually and/or in person … and where innovation and mastery are sure to reach new heights yet again.
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