Endemol Shine North America Taps TV Academy Exec As First-Ever Head of Inclusion/Social Responsibility (EXCLUSIVE)

She says she has been busy as the country’s on-screen industry starts to recognise this is the way forward when it comes to protecting actors, ensuring directors don’t abuse their power, unwittingly or otherwise.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeJon & Vinny’s is offering pizza with extra chess this weekend. As part of Netflix’s For Your Consideration campaign for its limited series “The Queen’s Gambit,” the streamer has partnered with the popular local pizza chain to hand out custom pizza boxes promoting the show’s awards hopes.As part of the campaign, the Jon & Vinny’s green and white cardboard pizza boxes have been redesigned into chess boards.

Lost Ark by Amazon Games is coming to PC in North America and Europe this year.The game is currently only available in Korea, Japan, and Russia, it is developed by  Smilegate RPG.Lost Ark is set in the world of Arkesia, and features 15 hero classes and fast-paced combat. It also has an adaptable skill system and the Tripod Skill system.

Elden Ring has finally received its first full trailer since being announced in 2019.Fromsoftware, the team behind Demon’s Souls and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, shared the first look at Elden Ring and announced that the game will be released on January 21, 2022.Elden Ring is a creative collaboration between Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R.

Angelique Jackson Veteran advertising exec Mike Densmore is joining UTA Marketing, the brand consulting division of United Talent Agency, as its first-ever head of growth and innovation.In the newly created role, Densmore will be responsible for spearheading the agency’s new business efforts with brand clients globally and expanding relationships within the broader advertising industry.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterSaban Films has landed the North American distribution rights to the upcoming action thriller “Gasoline Alley.”The film — written, directed and produced by Edward Drake — is led by Bruce Willis, Devon Sawa and Luke Wilson. Set in the underbelly of Los Angeles, Sawa plays a man drawn into a high-profile triple murder.

EXCLUSIVE: Sundance and Berlin 2020 drama Surge, starring Ben Whishaw, has sold to FilmRise for North America.

EXCLUSIVE: Sparkling: The Story Of Champagne, Frank Mannion’s feature documentary about the popular beverage, has landed key territory deals.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargePeacock has unveiled a “Girls5eva” Emmy FYC plan that includes sending a karaoke bus around the streets of Los Angeles and West Hollywood, and also taking over the marquees of two landmark music venues.The customized, open-air double-decker “Girls5eva” karaoke bus, part of what creator Meredith Scardino helped dub the “5 Your Emmy Consideration” campaign, will embark next weekend, from Friday, June 11, to Sunday, June 13, noon to 8 p.m.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Police are set to investigate a clairvoyant’s claim that Madeleine McCann’s body is buried in a forest six miles from the Portuguese holiday resort where she went missing.Michael Schneider, who has successfully located the remains of several missing people, has told officers that Madeleine “is unfortunately dead and buried in Portugal north-east of Lagos”.He has given cops the exact co-ordinates of the

Shetland has just launched a new gin marks the official countdown to the UK’s first ever vertical satellite launch, which is set to take place on the islands in 2022.

Ethan Shanfeld The highest bidder for a new income-producing NFT will receive a cut of all future mechanical, public performance and sync royalties for Lil Dicky’s 2015 hit “Save Dat Money.”Spearheaded by Royalty Exchange, the world’s largest platform for buying and selling royalties, the first-ever music publishing NFT allows investors to buy music catalogs and songs using the Ethereum cryptocurrency, bringing “real” value to the NFT marketplace.While NFT artwork and collectibles are often

Spotify VP and global co-head of music Marian Lee Dicus is leaving the company to lead Netflix marketing for the U.S. and Canada, Variety has confirmed.Dicus will join Netflix in July 2021 as VP of U.S./Canada marketing, reporting to Bozoma Saint John, the marketing vet who joined Netflix as global CMO last August.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeABC is developing a new reality competition series that might be described as an “American Idol” for the social media influencer set. “#FollowMe,” from Venture 10 Studio Group, will feature aspiring online stars as they compete in various business-themed challenges to build their follower bases.

Dane Bowers has revealed he was asked to go on the first ever series of Love Island, long before his now-girlfriend Laura Anderson starred in the fourth season. The former Another Level singer, 41, and 32-year-old Laura have discussed their relationship in a brand new interview with new! – which is their first as a couple.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAmazon Prime Video is getting into the Emmy FYC pop-up groove after all. The streamer is unveiling a three-day experiential event next weekend tied to its drama series “The Boys.” The drive-thru restaurant, dubbed “Planet Vought,” will take place at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, with reservations available between June 4 and June 6.