David Rubin Re-Elected President Of Motion Picture Academy

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorWave, a startup that produces interactive virtual-entertainment concerts, has hired Tina Rubin as chief marketing officer.Rubin, a marketing veteran with nearly two decades of experience, joins from Netflix, where she was head of strategy and consumer marketing for its YA and family original TV shows.At L.A.-based Wave — whose investors include Scooter Braun and Alex Rodriguez — Rubin will oversee global marketing strategies and partnerships, reporting to

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are the last English side remaining in Europe this season after Man City's shock Champions League defeat to Lyon. United are looking for their first silverware since winning the Europa League in 2017.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineFocus Features executive Robert Walak is exiting his position as president and will move into an advisory role at the company. There is currently no plan to replace his position.Walak was appointed president of Focus Features, the specialty studio owned by Universal, in February 2016.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineGarrett Bradley’s documentary “Time,” an intimate portrait of mass incarceration in America, will debut in select theaters on Oct. 9 before launching on Amazon Prime Video on Oct.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineBefore making her Broadway debut, Lady Di is heading to Netflix.“Diana,” a musical based on the life of the Princess of Wales, will premiere on Netflix next year ahead of its opening on the Great White Way.The show was in previews and expected to premiere on March 31 when Broadway shut down in mid-March to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Theaters will remain closed through the rest of 2020.

It's been exactly six years since iconic comedian and actor Robin Williams died on Aug. 11, 2014.

Jill Biden is opening up her plans as a potential First Lady of the United States.

Robin’s Wish.The much-loved actor and comedian died by suicide in 2016, aged 63.

When it was revealed that Robin Williams died by suicide at the relatively young age of 63, people were shocked. How could one of the funniest, most joyful people on the planet succumb to such a dark fate? Well, as seen in the upcoming documentary, “Robin’s Wish,” the truth is that maybe his death wasn’t as cut and dry as was once believed.

Robin Williams fans will get a deep look into his final days with the documentary, “Robin’s Wish”.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineChristopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic “Tenet” will launch in Chinese theaters on Sept. 4.The movie, starring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson, is expected to be the first major Hollywood release since the pandemic forced cinemas to close in the country starting in January.The studio got approval last week to debut “Tenet” in China, signaling a reversal in reopening guideline from the National Film Bureau.

Douglas Ross has made a gaffe within hours of becoming Scottish Tory leader after effectively conceding defeat at the next Holyrood election.He said after the election he hoped to lead a “strong” Tory party that would provide “opposition” to the SNP.SNP MP Tommy Sheppard said: “This is a gaffe royale, even by Douglas Ross’ standards. He has conceded defeat before the election has even been called yet.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Tylor Norwood’s (The United States of Detroit, Paper Tigers) documentary Robin’s Wish has landed at Vertical Entertainment. The company has acquired the North American distribution rights to the feature that chronicles the late Robin Williams’ final days and, for the first time, focus on his fight against a deadly neurodegenerative disorder known as Lewy Body Dementia.

Tom Pollock, the former chairman of Universal Pictures and the American Film Institute, died Saturday night at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles following a heart attack. He was 77.

Pete Hammond Awards Columnist/Chief Film CriticThe Academy has chosen its film scholars this year and is not letting the Coronavirus pandemic get in the way of one of AMPAS’ most important programs, at least in terms of serious studies  relating to the film industry.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineRegina King’s directorial debut, “One Night in Miami,” has sold worldwide rights to Amazon Studios.Amazon plans to release “One Night in Miami” later this year and sees the film as a potential awards contender. As announced earlier Thursday, “One Night in Miami” will have its worldwide debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.Amazon nabbed the film after a competitive bidding war between a number of studios.

It’s hard to believe that Harper Beckham is already nine years old.The pint-sized fashionista joined her famous parents, David and Victoria Beckham, for an adorable dinner date and shocked fans with her grown up looks. David, 45, shared his lovely evening out with his youngest child on Instagram and was flooded with positive comments.

Also elected to officer positions by the Board:Lois Burwell, First Vice President(chair, Awards and Events Committee)Larry Karaszewski, Vice President(chair, Preservation and History Committee)Isis Mussenden, Vice President(chair, Museum Committee)Wynn P.