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 Issue Date: 07/18/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
“Severance” Tops Emmy Nominations With 27; “The Studio” Leads Comedies With 23
“Severance” separated itself from the field with 27 Emmy nominations Tuesday, while “The Studio” led comedy nominees with a record-tying 23 in a dominant year for Apple TV+. No other dramas came close to the dystopian workplace series “Severance,” which achieved a convergence of acclaim and audience buzz for its second season that brought an
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Apple Extends Its Run Of Primetime Commercial Emmy Nominations To Eight Straight Years
For the eighth consecutive year, Apple has found a place in the primetime commercial Emmy nominations circle. Actually this marks the sixth of those years in which Apple has scored at least two nods.. This time around, Apple received nominations for “Flock” promoting its user privacy prowess and “Heartstrings” for AirPods Pro, both out of
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Surprises and Snubs: Emmys Show Love For “Shrinking,” But Give Chilly Goodbye To “The Handmaid’s Tale”
As expected, Emmy voters heaped love on the so-called “Big Four” of comedy — “Hacks,” “The Bear,” “Abbott Elementary” and “Only Murders in the Building.” Many of those competing in the drama categories were likely just happy the Emmy-gobbling “Shogun” is between seasons. Emmy voters are creatures of habit but there were some happy differences
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SHOOT’s 65th Anniversary Reflections: FKKS’ Managing Partner Jeffrey A. Greenbaum
As SHOOT celebrates a milestone, its 65th year of publication, we continue a recently launched series of interviews and features that will run throughout the summer on SHOOTonline and in SHOOT‘s newsletters and special PDF Issue with digital distribution in which industry executives, creatives and artists reflect on the changes they’ve seen over the decades,
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Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Canceled by CBS, Ends May 2026
CBS is canceling “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” next May, shuttering a decades-old TV institution in a changing media landscape and removing from air one of President Donald Trump’s most prominent and persistent late-night critics. Thursday’s announcement followed Colbert’s criticism on Monday of a settlement between Trump and Paramount Global, parent company of CBS, over a “60
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House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid
The House gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid early Friday as Republicans intensified their efforts to target institutions and programs they view as bloated or out of step with their agenda. The vote marked the first time in decades that a president has
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What’s in the Republican bill cutting $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid
The Republican-led Congress is testing the popularity of Department of Government Efficiency spending cuts this week by aiming to pass President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion in public broadcasting and foreign aid spending. Trump’s Republican administration is employing a rarely used tool that allows the president to transmit a request to
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Searching for pennies: With the cut in federal funding public broadcasters are looking to cope
Lauren Adams, general manager for KUCB public radio in Unalaska, Alaska, didn’t have much time to reflect on Congress, 4,000 miles away, stripping federal funding for public media this week. She’s been too busy working. Sirens blared in the Aleutian Islands community Wednesday warning of a potential tsunami, with a voice over public loudspeakers urging the
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Two Viewership Milestones Underscore The Changing Media Landscape
Two milestones revealed this week illustrate the diminishing power of broadcast television in the media world — one fueled by the habits of young people and the other by their elders. During June, viewers spent more time watching streaming services than they did for broadcast and cable television combined. That happened for the first time
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Ari Aster made a movie about polarized America. ‘Eddington’ has been polarizing
A Post-it note sat near Ari Aster while he wrote “Eddington”: “Remember the phones.” “Eddington” may be set during the pandemic, but the onset of COVID-19 isn’t its inciting incident. Outside the fictional New Mexico town, a data center is being built. Inside Eddington, its residents — their brains increasingly addled by the internet, social media, smartphones and whatever
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What to Stream: Dragons, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Myke Towers and ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’
The live-action remake of the animated film “How to Train Your Dragon” and a two-part, five-hour documentary on Billy Joel are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Puerto Rican rapper
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“American Idol” Music Supervisor and Husband Both Found Dead In Their L.A. Home
An “American Idol” music supervisor and her husband were both found dead in their Los Angeles home Monday afternoon. Officers were conducting a welfare check at a home in the Encino neighborhood when they found the bodies of a man and woman with gunshot wounds. An “American Idol” spokesperson confirmed the deaths of Robin Kaye
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The Paramount Comics, Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, Are Sharp Critics Of The “60 Minutes” Deal
This isn’t a joke. They’ve made that clear. CBS “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert condemned parent company Paramount Global’s settlement of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” story as a “big fat bribe” during his first show back from a vacation. Colbert followed “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart’s attack of the deal
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Stephen Graham, Cristin Milioti, Noah Wyle and More React To Emmy Nominations
This year’s crop of Emmy nominees were announced Tuesday. “Severance” led with 27 Emmy nominations, while “The Studio” led comedy nominees with 23 in a dominant year for Apple TV+. The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will air on CBS from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 14. Nate Bargatze is slated to host.
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Born Social Names Chiara Trecchi As Its First Head Of Production
Global social media agency Born Social has appointed Chiara Trecchi as its first ever head of production, in a move that signals the agency’s evolution beyond social towards integrated, multi-format creativity. Trecchi joins following a period of rapid growth and a surge in production demand at Born Social, with over 100 shoots completed by the
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Director Roger Guàrdia Joins Serial Pictures For Spots, Branded Entertainment and Music Videos
Visual artist and film director Roger Guàrdia has signed with Serial Pictures for commercial, branded entertainment and music video representation in the U.S. Guàrdia’s portfolio merges art, fashion, commercial and music videos. He has collaborated with global brands including UNICEF, Nike, Converse, Stella McCartney, Zara, H&M, Tecate, Adidas, and YouTube; and photographed celebrities Micheal Phelps,
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Review: Writer-Director Ari Aster’s “Eddington”
You might need to lie down for a bit after “Eddington.” Preferably in a dark room with no screens and no talking. “Eddington,” Ari Aster’s latest nightmare vision, is sure to divide (along which lines, I’m can’t fathom) but there is one thing I think everyone will be able to agree on: It is an
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Embeth Davidtz Drew On Her Childhood In Africa To Adapt Author Alexandra Fuller’s “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight”
In 1974, when it seemed as though everyone was leaving South Africa, Embeth Davidtz’s family was going back. Davidtz, a familiar presence in films and television for over 30 years with memorable roles in everything from “Schindler’s List” to “Matilda,” was born in the United States to white, South African parents. When she was 8,
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“Superman” and DC Studios Soar To A $122 Million Opening
In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn’s “Superman” opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. DC and Warner Bros. had a lot riding on “Superman.” While the Walt Disney Co.’s Marvel Studios has had its own share of
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TV Series Adaptation Of “The Institute” Gets A Thumbs Up From Author Stephen King
Stephen King has a rule for anyone wanting to adapt one of his books for the big or small screen. It’s basically the Hippocratic oath for intellectual property — first, do no harm. “When you deviate from the story that I wrote, you do so at your own risk,” he says in a recent interview
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Issue Date: 07/18/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
AI Motion Estimation Drives Precise 3D Tracking In Boris FX SynthEyes
SynthEyes 2025.5 is packed with new features that produce high-quality camera solves in less time. The latest update from Boris FX offers matchmove artists AI-assisted motion estimation and automated workflows that streamline core tasks. SynthEyes 2025.5 is now available as a low-cost standalone application ($325/year). “Our new release focuses on strengthening three key elements of
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New York Festivals Advertising Awards and Lightricks LTX Studio Announce The 2025 NYFAi Competition Award Winners
New York Festivals Advertising Awards (NYFA) announced the winners of the inaugural NYFAi competition. Launched in partnership with Lightricks’ LTX Studio, a powerful generative AI platform, NYFAi is a global competition designed to push the boundaries of storytelling through the power of artificial intelligence. The future of advertising came to life in real time as
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International Cinematographers Guild Announces 27th Emerging Cinematographer Award Honorees
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has chosen eight honorees to receive the 2025 Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECAs). The 27th annual awards gala and reception will be held at the Television Academy Saban Media Center Wolf Theatre, on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The eight filmmakers, selected from 100 submissions, are: Name, Film Title Isaac Banks, “The Trophy King”
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Production Company Field Work Breaks The Ice With Launch Film For New NHL Team, The Utah Mammoth
In a dramatic departure from traditional sports marketing, the NHL’s newest franchise, the Utah Mammoth, has launched a cinematic brand film that trades traditional sports tropes for something that leans into myth, mystery, and mountains. Directed by Zeppelin Zeerip of Salt Lake City-based production company Field Work Creative, the piece introduces the Mammoth not just
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Wonderful Content Launches “Operation Lighthouse” To Steer Brands Through Global Production Uncertainty
0As global advertising production faces growing turbulence — from border delays and currency shocks to region-specific volatility — international commercial production company Wonderful Content is answering with a bold, strategic response: Operation Lighthouse. Click here to see the details around Operation Lighthouse. This internal, proprietary initiative is not just a crisis plan — it’s a
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Google Alums At Tiger Tracks Agency Spur Rapid Growth By Deploying Tech Industry Tactics
Today, Tiger Tracks, a digital marketing agency, has crossed a major milestone, officially increasing its monthly recurring revenue by more than 100x since launching in May 2021. Founders of the startup agency attribute their fast growth to tech industry tactics such as marshalling the power of PE partnerships. Alongside its revenue growth, the company’s staff
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ONLYCH1LD Tapped By Genesys For “The Next Level of Experience” Campaign
Creative production studio ONLYCH1LD was selected by Genesys, a global leader in AI-Powered Experience Orchestration, for its latest campaign “The Next Level of Experience.” The new, four-spot campaign highlights the Genesys partnerships with Scuderia Ferrari HP and the Laver Cup, showcasing the spirit of innovation and performance that drives elite athletes, teams, and customer experience
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, July 2025 Edition (Hybrid Special)
As our world continues to shapeshift, many world-famous gatherings are inviting us back in person, even as innovative online events continue to proliferate and offer unprecedented learning opportunities. In many cases, the online events offer direct access to global thought-leaders. Take a hard look this month’s list of Ultimate Events, reserve your spots, and take
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