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 Issue Date: 09/22/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Christopher Nolan Elected DGA President
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has announced that director Christopher Nolan was elected president during its Biennial National Convention by acclimation. 167 delegates who represented more than 19,500 Guild members in the election also chose a new slate of officers and members of the National Board of Directors. “To be elected president of the
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ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension; His Late-Night Show Will Return On Tuesday
ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday. “We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,”
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In Battles Over Free Speech, Comedians Often Take Center Stage
Bassem Youssef, the Egyptian satirist whose “Daily Show”-like program was canceled after the military seized the once pro-democracy government, watched the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel with an immediate sense of familiarity. “My Fellow American Citizens,” Youssef wrote on X. “Welcome to my world.” Youssef’s show skewering public figures led to a criminal investigation in 2013
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Google Faces Antitrust Déjà Vu As U.S. Seeks To Break Up Its Digital Ad Business
After deflecting the U.S. Justice Department’s attack on its illegal monopoly in online search, Google is facing another attempt to dismantle its internet empire in a trial focused on its abusive tactics in digital advertising. The trial that opened Monday in an Alexandria, Virginia, federal court revolves around the harmful conduct that resulted in U.S.
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Director Aaron Ruell Joins Little Minx
Director Aaron Ruell has joined production house Little Minx for commercial representation in the U.S. Ruell is an American director, photographer and former actor who has worked with a wide range of brands, including Burger King, NY Lottery, Serta, Macy’s, Kerrygold and Coca‑Cola. California raised and Portland based, Ruell works with an editor’s sense of
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Creatives in 30 countries shortlisted for Next Creative Leaders 2025
The One Club for Creativity has announced the 120 talented young creatives and teams based in 30 countries and territories who have been shortlisted for Next Creative Leaders 2025, a free global competition recognizing women and non-binary creatives on the rise. Celebrating its 10th year, Next Creative Leaders was created in partnership with The 3%
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Director Brandt Lewis Signs With Good Behavior
Good Behavior, the comedy commercial production outfit launched last year by director Pete Marquis and his partners Victoria Guenier and Adam Lawson, has added Brandt Lewis to its roster of directors. Lewis worked as an art director at Deutsch, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, 72andSunny, and Wieden+Kennedy before taking the leap into commercial directing in 2018.
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Emerging TikTok Deal With China Ensures U.S. Control Of Board and Key Algorithm, White House Says
An emerging TikTok deal with China will ensure that U.S. companies control the algorithm that powers the app’s video feed and Americans will hold a majority of seats on a board overseeing U.S. operations, the White House said Saturday. A central question to the tug of war between Washington and Beijing has been whether the
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Director Ben Nakamura Whitehouse Signs With Tomorrow For U.S. Spot Representation
Production company Tomorrow has brought director Ben Nakamura Whitehouse aboard its roster for U.S. commercial representation. Most recently, Whitehouse has directed campaigns for Masterclass, Amazon, Pinterest, Google, Crea, and Weetabix. Chris Zander, Tomorrow’s managing director, said of Whitehouse, “His work is a rare combination of visual sophistication and comedic wit. Hit pause on any frame
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Neighborhood Watch Adds Director Douglas Guillot For His First U.S. Representation
Neighborhood Watch has added filmmaker Douglas Guillot to its talent roster. This marks his first signing in the U.S. market. The French director’s career began at the avant-garde publication Desillusion Magazine where he shot key figures from the world of skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding through candid, documentary-style short films. An ode to the meditative practice
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Creative Studio JEAN’S SISTER Opens
JEAN’S SISTER–a full-service creative studio spanning ideation, production and post–has been officially launched by founders/partners Eric Eckelman, Armand Prisco and Nat Prisco. Coming aboard the new venture’s directorial roster is JEAN, the duo consisting of Eckelman and Armand Prisco. “We were looking for the perfect directors for our first signing,” quipped Armand Prisco, with Eckelman
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North American Box Office Slows After Two Big Weekends
Neither a Jordan Peele-produced horror nor a Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell romantic drama were enough to continue the September hot streak at the movies. After back-to-back weekends that had films majorly overperforming, first “The Conjuring: Last Rights” followed by the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle,” the North American box office
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Issue Date: 09/22/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
JALI Showcases Next-Level 3D Facial Animation Tech at The Science of Animation Pop-Up Studio at Fleet Science Center, San Diego, September 27–28, 2025
JALI Research (JALI), the Toronto-based developer of high-end lip sync and facial animation software, will bring its technology platform to The Science of Animation pop-up exhibit at the Fleet Science Center in San Diego’s Balboa Park, September 27–28. Presented by Immersive Enterprise Laboratories (IEL), a leading independent animation studio, the event features a fully networked
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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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