Patreon Lays Off 17% of Workforce, Closes European Offices

Abigail Disney has shut down Fork Films, the documentary and feature film company behind “Crip Camp,” “One Child Nation” and “The Tale,” a drama about sexual abuse that starred Laura Dern. As part of the closure, fewer than 10 positions have been eliminated. Abigail, a filmmaker and philanthropist, is also the granddaughter of Roy Disney, the co-founder of The Walt Disney Company. A spokesperson for Fork Films said the staff was notified of the closure in February, and have been working to wind down the company by Sept. 30, 2022. Disney’s most recent film, “The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales,” which she co-directed with Kathleen Hughes, debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and was recently released digitally. The film examines the issue of economic inequality and ballooning CEO compensation packages. The movie made headlines as Disney drilled down on the employment and union practices at the theme parks run by The Walt Disney Company. In the film and dozens of subsequent interviews, Disney has consistently and unflinchingly taken the company to task, describing the corporation’s promises of “upward mobility” as “neoliberal claptrap.”

Seeing the Northern Lights, visiting the Eiffel Tower and taking a trip to Loch Ness. These are just some of the top things people around the UK have on their bucket lists. A poll of 2,000 Britons has just revealed the places people would love to go at least once in their lifetime.

EXCLUSIVE: Elisabeth Murdoch, Jane Featherstone and Stacey Snider’s Chernobyl producer Sister has posted a near-$20M loss due to continued disruption caused by the Covid pandemic and expansion investment, with CFO Chris Fry stating that the transatlantic indie has “laid the foundations for future growth.”

Lizzo has shared details of UK and European dates for her ‘The Special Tour’ in 2023.The pop star, who today (October 3) kicks off the tour in North America in support of her latest album, ‘Special‘, will play 15 dates across Europe and the UK next year. Joy Crooks will support on all UK dates.It begins at Oslo’s Spektrum on February 17 before wrapping at The O2 in London on March 15.

Lindsey Buckingham cancelled the remainder of his UK and European tour dates due to “ongoing health issues”.The former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and singer was currently midway through a run of rescheduled UK gigs, which were due to be played earlier this year before he was forced to postpone the tour after he and members of his live band and crew contracted COVID.After playing the London Palladium on Saturday night (October 1), Buckingham shared a message on his social media the following day, revealing that the remainder of the dates – including a show set for tonight (October 3) in Glasgow – are now cancelled.The message said: “Due to ongoing health issues, Lindsey is regrettably having to cancel the remaining shows on his current European tour.“Refunds will be available from the point of purchase. Lindsey sends his deepest apologies to all of his fans who were planning to attend and hopes to return to Europe in the future.See the message and the cancelled tour dates below.News on Lindsey’s remaining European tour dates.

CNN has cut some staffers from its audio team, in what the network said was a change in strategy at the division.

Michaela Zee editor Trioscope has hired Kyle Hoedl as chief marketing officer and Joe Snowden as chief operating officer, Variety has learned exclusively. “Both Kyle and Joe embody the acumen, energy and long-term vision that’s needed to scale our slate and catapult the company to the next level,” L.C. Crowley, co-founder and CEO of Trioscope, said in a statement. “Their hires are cornerstone to Trioscope’s evolution as a high-growth brand and business within a hyper-competitive global industry.” Hoedl will lead marketing and communications for the company’s business sectors, including Trioscope Studios and Trioscope Platform. Previously, Hoedl led marketing and digital content strategy for Trioscope and Quality Films’ “Takeover,” an action thriller film starring Quavo, Billy Zane and Serayah, as well as conceptualized the Web3-enabled virtual world “Takeover World.”

Charlie Puth has added four UK and European dates to his 2022 ‘One Night Only’ tour – see the new dates below and buy tickets here.The US singer-songwriter is due to release his new album ‘Charlie’ on October 7, following singles ‘Light Switch’, ‘That’s Hilarious’, ‘Left And Right’ featuring BTS‘ Jung Kook, ‘Smells Like Me’ and ‘I Don’t Think That I Like Her’.Next month, he will kick off a North American tour in support of the album, beginning in New Jersey on October 23 with dates following in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and more.In late November, he will then cross the pond for four European dates, beginning in London at the Coliseum on November 28, before dates in Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin.See Charlie Puth’s newly announced UK and European tour dates below. Tickets go on sale at midday local time on Friday, September 30 here.NOVEMBER 202228 – London, ColiseumDECEMBER 20221 – Paris, Salle Pleyel4 – Amsterdam, Royal Theatre Carre6 – Berlin, Theater Am Potsdamer PlatzIn a recent interview, Puth said that his forthcoming third album ‘Charlie’ is his “most personal work” yet.Speaking in a new interview with Billboard, Puth explained how he tried to put more of his personality into the new album.

Judi Love has praised Melanie C for being open about her mental health struggles - saying many in the world of showbusiness suffer silently.The 42 year old praised the former Spice Girls singer after she recently published her debut memoir, Who I Am, in which she opens up on the pitfalls of fame. Writing in her exclusive OK! column, the Loose Women panellist said: "Melanie C has been so open about the mental health problems she has dealt with since finding fame in her new autobiography.

Kim Kardashian wears Dolce&Gabbana while heading into the fashion brand’s office on Thursday (September 22) in Milan, Italy.

Piers Morgan caused outcry among TV viewers earlier today after criticising Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during the coverage of the state funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Despite making somewhat of a surprising U-turn last week when he called Prince William and Prince Harry’s reunion “heart-rendering”, the outspoken presenter has ruffled feathers once again while discussing the division between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the royal family. The former Good Morning Britain presenter, 57, was covering Her Majesty’s funeral for US TV station Fox News, when he told viewers that it was “hard to forgive” Harry and Meghan following their interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021.

Prince William and Prince Harry have joined their cousins in standing vigil for their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in London’s Westminster Hall.

COVID-19 pandemic was no longer viable.A post shared by Jack Conte (@jackconte)“I take full responsibility for choosing that original path forward, and for the changes today, which will be very difficult for our team,” the CEO said. “In response to the changing environment, Patreon needs to change the way we operate.”You can read the full statement here, and see Conte’s message on Instagram above.Founded in 2013, the site has built a community of eight million members, and more than $3.5billion has been paid to creators since the company’s inception.During the early lockdowns, Patreon grew significantly due to creators seeking alternative revenue streams amid cancelled live tours and in-person events.Numerous well-known musicians use the service, which gives paying subscribers access to exclusive content via various monthly membership tiers (priced at either £1, £5 or £10, for example).

restructuring to its leadership for that department. The team, led by Karen Toliver (VP Animation Film Content) and Traci Balthazor (VP Animation Film Production), aims for better collaboration closer to traditional animation film studios, resulting in 30 different roles that are no longer needed, an individual with knowledge of the decision said.

Ethan Shanfeld Netflix Animation has laid off 30 employees, Variety has confirmed. The news comes after recent executive shakeups, with Netflix earlier this year appointing Karen Toliver vice president of animated film content and Traci Balthazor vice president of animated film production.