Duncan Clark To Exit Universal As President Of International Distribution; Former WB Exec Veronika Kwan Vandenberg Will Take Over Role

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Rebecca Davis editorUniversal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group, said Thursday that it has signed Sunnee, a former member of popular Chinese idol group Rocket Girls 101, which disbanded earlier this week. Sunnee, a Thai singer of Chinese descent whose full Mandarin name is Yang Yunqing, is the first of the former 11-person group to sign with a major music label.

Anna Marie de la Fuente The Dominican Republic’s lauded film law marks its 10th year amid general elections set for July. Fortunately, the three main candidates are said to be pro-cinema.“The law is up for a review, but we don’t think there will be too many changes,” says film commissioner Yvette Marichal.As the country gears up to emerge from its COVID-19 lockdown by July 1, it is still unclear when productions will restart and shuttered cinemas reopen.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Bolstered by generous incentives that have sparked a production boom, Dominican filmmakers are exploring a diversity of genres, both mainstream and alternative.Growing in equal measure are the ranks of below-the-line crew working on both local and international projects. Training programs abound for grips, lighting technicians, and so on.

T.I. is heading back to school. Billboard learned on Tuesday (June 23) that Tip will be teaching the business of trap music at Clark Atlanta University this fall alongside renowned hip-hop scholar Dr. Melva K. Williams.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today announced the launch of a new paid internship program for students enrolled in historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the U.S.

Stassi Schroeder, 31, has emerged amid much controversy to share her first social media post since being fired from Vanderpump Rules. Instead of releasing another statement, though, she simply updated her Instagram Story with a photo of herself kissing fiancé Beau Clark, 40, on the cheek on June 18. It was a polaroid photo, and appeared to be taken on the go — both were bundled up in warm layers while hanging outdoors.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Batwoman” showrunner Caroline Dries reassured fans on Wednesday that there are no plans to kill off the character of Kate Kane following the exit of series lead Ruby Rose.“As a lesbian who’s been working as a writer for the past fifteen years, I’m well aware of the ‘Bury Your Gays’ trope and I have no interest in participating in it,” Dries tweeted.

Veronika Kwan Vandenberg will join Universal Pictures as president of international distribution, replacing industry veteran Duncan Clark, who will be stepping down in August after 14 years with the studio and more than five years in his current role. The two will work closely with executive vp international distribution Niels Swinkels and president of international marketing Simon Hewlett over the coming months to manage the transition.

Duncan Clark, Universal’s president of international distribution, will step down from his role this August, Donna Langley said in a letter to staff on Tuesday.Clark is a 41-year veteran of the industry and has been with Universal for the last 14 years.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThere’s a changing of the guard at the team that leads Universal Pictures’ overseas distribution.Duncan Clark, the convivial and much-beloved president of international distribution, will be stepping down after a 14-year run at the studio.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorLong-time Studiocanal executive Rola Bauer is joining MGM as President, International Television Productions.Bauer will oversee development, production and co-productions for MGM’s international scripted TV content, reporting to MGM TV Group Chairman Mark Burnett.Based in Munich, she will split her time between MGM’s European and U.S.

Billy Bush was on the receiving end of a fiery and racially-tinged tweet from one of his former co-workers.

Gary Clark Jr. directly addressed racism in America with his blistering 2019 single “This Land”, and as protesters hit the streets throughout the world he has even more to say.

Gary Clark Jr. shared his thoughts on the ongoing racial tensions in America with a powerful video message on Sunday (May 31).

Kenya Moore, 49, is not holding back when it comes to her feelings on NeNe Leakes, 52, after it was revealed that NeNe sent a group text to the cast of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta after filming the Season 12 virtual reunion. “It was just a fake and sauce narrative to make it seem as though her hands were clean in Snakegate,” Kenya told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY on May 27 during an episode of TVTalk. “And in fact, they were covered with scales because she is in fact a snake.”

Things are going well for Kenya Moore. The stunning Real Housewives Of Atlanta star, 49, is taking her quarantine with one-year-old daughter Brooklyn Doris Daly one day at a time, and working with her estranged husband, Marc Daly, on co-parenting the sweet little tot.