BBC Studios Natural History Unit Head Julian Hector Steps Down

Moscow International Film Festival Unveils PlanThe Moscow International Film Festival is set to run as a physical event in the Russian capital from April 22 to 29, making it one of the first international film festivals to take place in physical form this year. The event will run on site for the Russian public and virtually for international delegates.

Naman Ramachandran BBC Studios Productions has expanded its factual leadership team with the appointment of Nicola Pinn as director of production, and hiring ICM Partners’ Ian Moffitt in the new role of director of commercial and business development.The roles will work closely with Tom McDonald, MD of factual, BBC Studios Productions.Pinn will be responsible for production management as well as contributing to strategy across the three factual production units – the Natural History Unit, the

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefBBC Studios, the commercial arm of the British Broadcasting Corporation, has appointed Phil Hardman as senior VP and GM of its operations in India, South East Asia, Japan and Korea.The move is a streamlining of operations under Jon Penn, executive VP for the APAC region.

Sean Penn documented his travels to Haiti after the devastating 7.0 earthquake in 2010 for Discovery+’s documentary, “Citizen Penn”.

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Also Read: Dan Stevens Replaces Armie Hammer in Starz's Watergate Series 'Gaslit'“Citizen Penn” ​chronicles the moment Penn and his team of volunteers landed in Haiti, just days after the earthquake struck, and the ten years since. The film offers viewers an intimate, honest, and self-reflective look into the triumphs and challenges of those who decided to do something.

Julian Hector, the head of BBC Studios’ iconic Natural History Unit, is leaving after nearly 30 years of service to the production division behind global hits including Planet Earth, Blue Planet, and Seven Worlds, One Planet.

Chinese movie mogul Wang Zhongjun, co-founder of Huayi Brothers Media, has stepped down as chairman of holding company Huayi Tencent Entertainment. Established in 2016, the firm, which is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, has been used by Huayi Brothers, Tencent and its other investors as a vehicle to co-finance international films and buy stakes in companies listed outside China.

During a candid appearance on ACE Universe Presents: A Conversation with Chris Evans & Scott Evans, our beloved Captain America himself was asked by a fan if he could switch roles with anyone else in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), who would it be and why. Interestingly, Chris chose his on-screen and off-screen bestie Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man."I'll say, I mean, I'll say Downey, Iron Man.

Naomi Osaka is adding her voice to the stop anti-Asian hate conversation.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterKeri Putnam, a fixture in Hollywood thanks to her longtime shepherding of America’s preeminent film festival, is resigning her post as CEO of the Sundance Institute.Putnam has served in the role for over a decade, guiding the organization’s numerous programs and initiatives to fund and uplift indie filmmaking and marginalized voices, as well as overseeing the annual Park City-based festival.“It’s been such an amazing ride.

The Sun: 'Those at the top insist that not asking her back is nothing personal and is just part of a shake-up. .

Sally Hawkins Boards Stephen Frears’ ‘The Lost King’ Oscar-nominated The Shape of Water star Sally Hawkins has joined the cast of UK comedy-drama The Lost King, inspired by the remarkable 2012 true story of finding Brit monarch King Richard III’s remains under a Leicester car park. Steve Coogan has co-written the script with his Stan & Ollie and Philomena collaborator Jeff Pope. Philomena director and two-time Oscar nominee Stephen Frears is aboard to direct the Baby Cow-produced feature.

Naman Ramachandran “Attenborough’s Life in Colour” producer Humble Bee Films is strengthening its team with the hire of BBC Studios Natural History Unit executive Jayne Edwards as head of development.Humble Bee recently hired long-time Icon Films executive Stephen McQuillan as its creative director.