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 Issue Date: 03/10/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Jury Rules Disney Didn’t Copy “Moana” From A Man’s Story Of A Surfer Boy
A jury on Monday quickly rejected a man’s claim that Disney’s “Moana” was stolen from his story of a young surfer in Hawaii. The Los Angeles federal jury deliberated for only about two-and-a-half hours before deciding that the creators of “Moana” never had access to writer and animator Buck Woodall’s outlines and script for “Bucky
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India’s Official Oscar Entry, Which Failed To Make The Cut, Tops Bollywood Awards Show With 10 Wins
The film that was submitted as India’s official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy Awards, which recognize outstanding work in the country’s film industry. Director Kiran Rao’s critically acclaimed “Laapataa Ladies” — renamed “Lost Ladies” for its Oscar campaign — emerged as the
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“Mickey 17” Tops Weekend Box Office, But Profitability Is A Long Way Off
“Parasite” filmmaker Bong Joon Ho’s original science fiction film “Mickey 17” opened in first place on the North American box office charts. According to studio estimates Sunday, the Robert Pattinson-led film earned $19.1 million in its first weekend in theaters, which was enough to dethrone “Captain America: Brave New World” after a three-week reign. Overseas,
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VSA Partners expands women-led leadership team with 3 executive promotions
VSA Partners has promoted three key executives to bolster its leadership team. YanYan Zhang and Kim Mickenberg have been named partners, while Susan Pfeifer, an existing partner, has been appointed head of operations. With these promotions, VSA’s seven-member leadership team now includes five women, cementing the 40-year-old strategy and creative agency’s ability to build a
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Elon Musk claims X being targeted in “massive cyberattack” as service goes down
Hours after a series of outages Monday that left X unavailable to thousands of users, Elon Musk claimed that the social media platform was being targeted in a “massive cyberattack.” “We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources,” Musk claimed in a post. “Either a large, coordinated group and/or
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Final Cut restructures management team with enhanced roles for Roebuck, Ramirez, Corney and Webb
Creative editorial company Final Cut, known for its work in film, television, and advertising, has restructured its management team. Sarah Roebuck steps into the role of managing director/executive producer for Final Cut’s New York office. Previously the NY executive producer, she now leads the East Coast team. Suzy Ramirez has been promoted from her role
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Harbor adds Paul Yacono as sr. colorist
Paul Yacono has joined Harbor as sr. colorist. With decades of experience in color grading, Yacono has collaborated with top directors and brands across film, television, and advertising. His portfolio includes high-profile projects such as House of Cards, Ava DuVernay’s Oscar-nominated 13th, and multiple Super Bowl campaigns. Yacono’s career encompasses a diverse array of projects,
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GUT New York names Deb Freeman as head of strategy
GUT New York has appointed Deb Freeman as its first head of strategy. In her new role, she will lead GUT’s strategy team across all facets of strategic planning, integration, and execution. She will report to U.S. head of strategy Natalia Davila and New York managing director Gus Marmarinos. With more than 20 years of
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Issue Date: 03/10/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
DWA Presents Ultimate Events, March 2025 Edition (Hybrid Special)
Heads up, friends: More than 70 exciting Ultimate Events are about to pop. Over the years, these updates have presented thousands of opportunities to advance knowledge, sharpen skills, leap into world-class entertainment experiences, and connect with your inspirations. With the ever-expanding reach of online access, our chances to learn, grow, and engage are soaring. Sending
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