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 Issue Date: 05/05/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Here’s What We Know About Trump’s Threatened 100% Tariff On Movies Made Outside The U.S.
President Donald Trump is eyeing Hollywood for his next round of tariffs, threatening to levy all films produced outside the U.S. at a steep rate of 100%. Over the weekend, Trump accused other countries of “stealing the movie-making capabilities” of the U.S. and said that he had authorized the Commerce Department and the U.S. Trade
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Lovie Simone Leads Netflix Series That Adapts The Judy Blume Novel “Forever…”
While cutting together scenes for the new series “Forever,” Mara Brock Akil, who has created shows like “Girlfriends,” “Being Mary Jane,” and “The Game,” recalls asking her video editor to pause for a moment. Was there a problem? No. Akil was watching someone very right: the show’s female lead, Lovie Simone. “I was like, ‘Oh
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The Summer Movie Season Kicks Off With “Thunderbolts” Topping The Weekend Box Office
Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts” opened with $76 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, kicking off the summer box office with a solid No. 1 debut that fell shy of Marvel’s more spectacular launches. All eyes had been on whether “Thunderbolts” — a team-up of antihero rejects similar to “Avengers” – could restore
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ArtClass Signs Director Luke Jaden For Commercials and Branded Content
ArtClass has added filmmaker Luke Jaden to its talent roster for U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded content. Jaden earned a place in the 2023 SHOOT New Directors Showcase for his remarkable work for Ford and was also named Best New Filmmaker by Filmsupply. His autobiographical short Hemingway—a tender depiction of his son’s birth—was recognized
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OpenAI reverses course and says its nonprofit will continue to control its business
After months spent pursuing a plan to convert itself into a for-profit business, OpenAI is reversing course and said Monday its nonprofit will continue to control the company that makes ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence products. “We made the decision for the nonprofit to stay in control after hearing from civic leaders and having discussions
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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial begins with jury selection
The federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop entrepreneur whose wildly successful career has been dotted by allegations of violence, began on Monday in New York City with jury selection that could last several days. Opening statements by lawyers and the start of testimony are expected next week. Several dozen prospective jurors
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AKA promotes a pair to sr. creative roles, hires 2 new staffers
Fully integrated advertising agency AKA has promoted Sam McMenamin to sr. creative director, head of content & social, and Lisa Lewis to sr. creative director, head of copy & design. “Sam and Lisa have been integral to shaping the creative identity of our campaigns and mentoring the next generation of talent,” said Miky Wolf, chief
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Here’s Why May the 4th Is Celebrated As Star Wars Day Across The Galaxy
It didn’t begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away, but every May 4 it feels like images, memes and promotional deals involving “Star Wars” have an inescapable gravity. May 4 — or May the 4th, as fans say — has evolved over the years into Star Wars Day, an informal
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Issue Date: 05/05/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
DWA Presents Ultimate Events, May 2025 Edition (Hybrid Special)
Over the past few years, we have adapted together; now, our ships are coming in. Comparatively, we may go less often, stay closer to home, and spend more time phoning things in … but new days are growing heavy with promise. In our refined order, learning opportunities beckon, inviting us to build and fortify relationships,
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