Disney TV Execs and Producers Talk Building a More Inclusive Talent Pool

Marcus Lim Chinese streaming firm iQIYI and production company G.H.Y. Culture & Media are launching Uni-Icon Entertainment, a Singapore-based talent agency focusing on Southeast Asian performing talent.Announced at a signing ceremony in Singapore on Wednesday, the talent agency aims to identify and promote talent, with an emphasis on performers from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefIn remaking local versions of Thai and Chinese language content Bangkok- and Beijing-based Artop Media may have lucked onto one of the hottest trends of the moment in the Asian TV space.That’s because Thai content is increasingly successful on mainland Chinese streaming networks, and, as multiple speakers have noted in the first two day of FilMart, Thai content is increasingly working across East and Southeast Asia too.At FilMart this week Artop is pitching

Luis Palau was a popular Christian evangelist who worked with Billy Graham (1918–2018) and became one of his successors as he preached to the Spanish-speaking audience.A native of Argentina, Palau met Graham in the early 1960s and began interning for him, translating his speeches for Spanish-speaking audiences. Graham became a mentor to Palau as he forged his own path as a preacher for Overseas Crusades, then later founded his own ministry.

direct to your inboxLegendary Formula One commentator Murray Walker has died aged 97.Murray, the voice of Formula One, became synonymous with the motorsport through his high-octane commentary.The sad news was confirmed by the British Racing Drivers' Club. The BRDC said in a statement: "It's with great sadness we share the news of the passing of BRDC Associate Member Murray Walker OBE.

Sharon Osbourne is speaking out with accusations against CBS following the episode of The Talk in which she discussed her friend Piers Morgan‘s comments about Meghan Markle.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorA special-purpose acquisition corporation targeting tech, media and telecom firms led by two former senior Disney execs — Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer — raised $350 million in its upsized initial public offering.The SPAC, Forest Road Acquisition Corp. II, is led by Staggs (former Disney COO) and Mayer (previously chairman of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer and International and briefly CEO of TikTok) who both serve as co-CEOs and co-chairs of the board.

Salford from 2013 to 2014, after almost 20 years as a local councillor representing the Weaste and Seedley, and Ordsall wards.

Three big-name actors will be starring in Ron Howard‘s new movie!

“I’ve referred to it as the ‘Valley of the Dolls‘ Pee-wee movie,” Paul Reubens said about the “dark” Pee-Wee Herman movie he’s been hoping to make for a few years. “It’s about fame.” Last year, news came out the Reubens, the creator and character of Pee-Wee Herman, had approached “Uncut Gems” filmmakers the Safdie brothers, Benny and Josh, if they wanted to direct the film, and apparently, they were considering it.

Daniel Holloway Executive Editor, TVShowtime has added two new senior executives to its communications team.Patricia Kollappallil has joined the premium service as senior vice president, corporate communications.

JoJo Siwa, Halsey and more have owned their moment and paved a way for others, helping to create a more inclusive world. From drawing attention to topics like racial injustice and mental health to advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, these celebs are pushing boundaries — and inspiring other women to do the same.

When the documentary Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) sold for a record $12 million+ out of Sundance, it was just the latest piece of good news in a breakthrough year for production house Concordia Studio.

Phil Lord and Chris Miller's Lord Miller banner has picked up Emma Dudley's Blacklist wedding comedy Forever Hold Your Peace. The script, which appeared on the 2020 version of the Blacklist, follows ayoung queer woman finds herself in an extremely awkward situation at her conservative dad's wedding.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorGerman movie and television company Telepool – which is co-owned by Will Smith and Swiss investor Elysian Fields – and its sales arm Global Screen are embarking on a strategic realignment to board projects at an earlier stage as co-production and co-financing partners, in addition to handling world sales, and have revealed the first three projects they have boarded as part of this adjusted approach.Jan Frouman, who joined Telepool as CEO in

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefProduction has begun on Thai-language mystery series “Forbidden,” which is positioned by WarnerMedia as an original for HBO Asia.

70 million people in the world stutter — our own President is among them. From that population, 1 in 20 children stutter.