Husslup Launches Initiatives To Support Writers During Strikes

Pregnant Sienna Miller gave a glimpse of her baby bump as she launched her new fashion collection for the high street giant Marks and Spencer. The actress, 41, showed off her signature style as she posed in a sleek all-black three-piece suit with waistcoat, blazer, and flared trousers. Pairing the effortless outfit with statement red earrings, the blonde Layer Cake actress displayed her neat bump as she celebrated her M&S Autumn collaboration that goes live on 7 September.Talking about the collection, which offers fashionistas "timeless staples that form the foundation of any wardrobe," Sienna revealed she was "thrilled." "I have always had a genuine love for Marks & Spencer.

Aton Soumache and Joann Sfar’s French studio Magical Society has launched a UK arm helmed by Saving Mr Banks producer Paul Trijbits, whose drama indie FilmWave has shuttered after a decade.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music After weeks of rumors, it’s official: Elliot Grainge’s 10K Projects, home to releases by Trippie Redd, Ice Spice, Iann Dior and more, has launched a joint venture with Warner Music Group. According to the announcement, the label, which was founded by Grainge — son of Universal Music chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge — in 2016, will become a standalone label within the WMG ecosystem, bringing its roster and team into the WMG fold.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Content production shop SuperBloom House has launched a new vertical that will pair Hollywood writers and digital creators with brands. Named The Creative Collective, founding members include “The O.C.” and “Gossip Girl” showrunners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, Olympian turned TV host Gus Kenworthy, showrunner Ryan Duffy, journalist Mickey Rapkin and more. The roster will be available to brands looking for bespoke collaborations that go beyond traditional advertising.

We have no doubt that by now you’ve heard of Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream, £79 here.The moisturiser is loved by celebrities and makeup artists alike for its ultra-hydrating formula that leaves skin glowing and soft, and now it’s been given a gel makeover. Although the original Magic Cream is loved for how thick and luxurious it is, some users – especially those with oilier complexions – find it too heavy for their skin, making the brand new Charlotte's Magic Water Cream, £79 here, the perfect alternative.

Bob Odenkirk is feeling a bit left out.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief CAA China has teamed up with the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society to unveil a joint initiative that will foster Chinese-language genre film projects. The HGC initiative will operate an open call for projects from Monday until the end of October.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Chief Correspondent Creative talent discovery network, Husslup, and the organization Hire Survivors Hollywood are entering into a groundbreaking partnership to create more opportunities for survivors of sexual violence across the entertainment industry. The partnership will connect sexual violence survivors directly with studios and production companies in Hollywood.

Ellise Shafer Venice Film Festival international jury president Damien Chazelle showed support for the ongoing strikes in Hollywood at the event’s first press conference, sporting a “Writers Guild on Strike” shirt and pin. During the jury press conference — which also included artistic director Alberto Barbera, La Biennale president Roberto Cicutto, Orizzonti president Jonas Carpignano and Luigi De Laurentiis president Alice Diop — Chazelle made a powerful statement about the current state of Hollywood, touting “art over content.” “Today is the 121st day that the writers in Hollywood have been on strike; the 48th day that the actors have been on strike,” Chazelle began.

EXCLUSIVE: Elevate Entertainment, a management firm whose clients include Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan, is adding a podcast division.

Zendaya had the support of her boyfriend, Tom Holland, as she attended the grand opening of a new basketball court she contributed to building with Hoopbus and Project Backboard in West Oakland, California on Saturday. The court's grand opening was celebrated with a charity basketball game, which gave Holland a chance to hit the court and show off his skills.

In what was to be expected, Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros’ highly anticipated sequel, Dune: Part Two, from Denis Villeneuve is moving off its Nov. 3 theatrical release to March 15, 2024 due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. The sequel based on the Frank Herbert penned novel will also play Imax on its new date. Don’t be surprised if Dune: Part Two fires off either the Berlin Film Festival or SXSW in the late winter/early spring.

Fifth Season, the company formerly known as Endeavor Content, is cutting around 12% of its workforce as a result of the impact of the dual Hollywood strikes.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The 2023 writers strike has focused attention on recent developments like artificial intelligence and the transition to streaming. But for film writers, the key issue in the strike has been a constant battle for more than a generation: How do you get paid for a script once it’s finished? Screenwriters have long been asked to do free revisions before turning in a “first draft” to the studio, which triggers payment. Typically they agree, even though the Writers Guild of America contract sets out minimum rates for revisions and polishes.

Being at the bottom of the Hollywood ladder, production assistants are often overlooked and particularly vulnerable — especially in hard times like the current Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Several cast and production members at Chicago P.D. are stepping in to help the 13 set and office PAs on the popular NBCseries, pitching in to give each of them $1,500. The money was distributed a week and a half ago, with a second payment on the way.

Payments totalling £3m were made to struggling families across Dumfries and Galloway last year to help support children during the school holidays.

Aphex Twin has launched a new augmented reality app to accompany his recent EP ‘Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / in a room7 F760’.The musician, composer and DJ – real name Richard David James – dropped the four-track collection on July 28 via Warp Records, marking his first material in five years.Today (August 17) Aphex Twin released an AR app called ‘YXBoZXh0d2lu’, which translates to ‘aphextwin’ when decrypted using Base64 binary-to-text encoding.Created by Tokyo-based spatial internet studio KALKUL, visual artist Weirdcore with Warp and Aphex Twin, the app presents an alternate world of interactive AR – bringing the artwork, music and video from the ‘Blackbox Life Recorder…’ era to life in 3D.Fans can access numerous AR landscapes soundtracked by music from Aphex Twin’s most recent EP. The experiences are triggered by pointing your smartphone camera at the packaging for the release.You can download the app for free now here (Apple App Store) or here (Google Play for Android).

The Motion Picture & Television Fund will host a food drive on August 24 to help out industry members effected by the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Volunteers are being provided by IATSE and Teamsters Local 399, with donations from the Matthew 25: Ministries.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Hasbro is launching a new division called Hasbro Entertainment, which will unify the company’s film, television, animation, and digital media businesses. Olivier Dumont will serve as president of Hasbro Entertainment, while Zev Foreman and Gabriel Marano will serve as the head of film and head of television, respectively.

Naman Ramachandran Streamer Disney+ will launch its ad-supported subscription plan across several European countries in November. The ad-tier was launched in the U.S. in December 2022.