Judge Sides With Film Academy Over Producer Michael Shamberg in Bylaws Suit

Marta Balaga The Ukrainian Institute has issued an official letter to the Cannes Film Festival and French director Michel Hazanavicius asking them to rename his opening night movie “Z,” which the org claims is a pro-war symbol of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.In Russia, “Z” is considered a pro-war symbol that has also been used in pro-Russian demonstrations across Europe. The symbol has recently been adopted by some Russian figures taking part in world events, such as gymnast Ivan Kuliak who, while in Qatar for a World Cup event, sported a “Z” on his chest while standing on a podium next to Ukrainian athlete Illia Kovtun.

New Mexico workplace safety regulators on Wednesday issued the maximum possible fine of nearly $137,000 against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set of “Rust” where a cinematographer was fatally shot in October by actor and producer Alec Baldwin.

Robin Roberts is currently facing a challenging time as her partner, Amber Laign undergoes treatment for breast cancer.But the GMA star has the support of her co-hosts, including Michael Strahan who has given her a well-deserved boost on Instagram with a heartfelt message which she much appreciated. MORE: Robin Roberts opens up about working from home woes with partner Amber Laign The former NFL player paid tribute to his friend and colleague as she continues to promote her new book which has just been released. WATCH: Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts are friendship goals Alongside a set photo of the Good Morning America team - including Lara Spencer and George Stephanopolous too - all holding the publication, he wrote:  "Proud of my friend @robinrobertsgma on her new book 'Brighter by the Day: Waking Up to New Hopes and Dreams' that’s out today!! "The book is a guide to instilling hope and optimism into your lives, something Robin does on a daily basis. Go get yourself a copy.

Outgoing Sunrise executive producer, Michael Pell got engaged at his going away party, Saturday afternoon. Pell’s boyfriend, Daniel Burgess-Wise, in a room full of their friends, family, and colleagues asked Pell to marry him.Burgess-Wise, 29, voice shaking asked Pell, “Will you marry me?Pell, 36, holding back tears, replied, “’Yes!”The pair hugged each other as their guest cheered. The couple met in 2018 after Burgess-Wise started working on Sunrise. They started dating in 2020.Pell has been promoted to a new role and is moving to Los Angeles to be Senior Vice President, Entertainment Content, North America.There Pell will scout out new potential shows and formats for the Seven Network.  A post shared by Michael Pell (@michaeljpell)Pell has been the executive producer at Sunrise since 2010 when at the age of 26 was he was one of the youngest producers at the network. Prior to that, Pell  was a producer in the network’s news department.  A post shared by Michael Pell (@michaeljpell)In response to the news of the promotion, Sunrise’s David Koch wished Pell well saying, “Michael has been a major force behind Sunrise’s continued success over many years.

Naman Ramachandran After a temporary COVID-induced pause, the Busan International Film Festival‘s Asian Film Academy, a talent incubator for emerging Asian filmmakers, is returning, in partnership with Chanel. The renamed Chanel X BIFF Asian Film Academy promises “a solid foundation for educating young promising Asian talents in a broader and more innovative way and provides the driving force to strengthen their capabilities.

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In a tentative ruling issued on Monday, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge said he is inclined to grant a request by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for summary judgment against producer Michael Shamberg’s lawsuit challenging the group’s interpretation of its bylaws.

slapped Chris Rock during the Oscars last weekend.In a resignation statement, Smith said he would accept any consequences imposed by the Academy’s Board of Governors for his actions.“The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home,” Smith said in the statement, obtained by Variety. “I betrayed the trust of the Academy.

Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” Smith said in the statement.“I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work,” Smith's statement said.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaWill Smith, facing possible expulsion or suspension after he assaulted Chris Rock during last Sunday’s Oscars telecast, has instead resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. The move comes as the actor is embroiled in the gravest crisis of his career and as the organization behind the Academy Awards has struggled in its attempts to deal with the fallout from the altercation.

EXCLUSIVE: HBO Max has acquired streaming rights to the family film Brie‘s Bake Off Challenge, from writer-director Emily Aguilar, for release today.

EXCLUSIVE: Four years after Judith Sheindlin, CBS and others were sued by a producer from the early seasons of the Judge Judy series and the estate of another producer over profits from the big bucks sale of the show’s library, the almost lucratively esoteric dispute looks to have come to the end of the legal road, at least for now.