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Disney and CEO Iger Get Backing of Proxy-Advisory Firm Glass Lewis in Battle Over Board - variety.com - county Lewis - Indiana
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18.03.2024

Disney and CEO Iger Get Backing of Proxy-Advisory Firm Glass Lewis in Battle Over Board

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Disney‘s current strategic direction under CEO Bob Iger got the thumbs-up from independent proxy voting and corporate governance advisory firm Glass Lewis, amid a campaign launched by two activist investor groups to win seats on the Mouse House’s board. Glass Lewis, in a March 18 report, recommended Disney shareholders vote for the Disney-selected 12 director nominees — and reject those put forward by Nelson Peltz‘s Trian Partners and another firm, Blackwells Capital — at the company’s annual meeting on April 3.

Original ‘The Crow’ Director Disavows Remake: ‘Brandon Lee Died Making’ the Film and It ‘Should Remain’ His ‘Legacy’ - variety.com
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18.03.2024

Original ‘The Crow’ Director Disavows Remake: ‘Brandon Lee Died Making’ the Film and It ‘Should Remain’ His ‘Legacy’

Ethan Shanfeld Thirty years after its release, the supernatural superhero thriller “The Crow” is getting the remake treatment from director Rupert Sanders and star Bill Skarsgård. But Alex Proyas, the director of the original 1994 film starring Brandon Lee, doesn’t think that’s a good idea. “I really don’t get any joy from seeing negativity about any fellow filmmakers work,” Proyas wrote on Facebook.

Variety Announces Additional Speakers and Programming for Entertainment Marketing Summit - variety.com - Los Angeles - USA
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18.03.2024

Variety Announces Additional Speakers and Programming for Entertainment Marketing Summit

Variety, about her vision for campaign strategy, having led marketing efforts on such films as “Air,” “Saltburn” and the Academy Award-winning film “American Fiction.” She has also spearheaded marketing for hit series including “Expats,” “Mr. & Mrs.

MrBeast Reality Show to Award $5 Million Grand Prize — Biggest Payout in TV History — Greenlit at Prime Video - variety.com
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18.03.2024

MrBeast Reality Show to Award $5 Million Grand Prize — Biggest Payout in TV History — Greenlit at Prime Video

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor MrBeast, the YouTuber known for big-money giveaways, is going bigger than ever with his new show on Amazon’s Prime Video. The mega-popular YouTube creator, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, announced a deal with Prime Video for “Beast Games,” a reality-competition show promising the winner a $5 million cash prize — believed to be the largest single payout ever in TV history.

Sports Illustrated Gets New Publisher And Print Edition Will Continue - deadline.com - New York
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18.03.2024

Sports Illustrated Gets New Publisher And Print Edition Will Continue

Sports Illustrated‘s owners said that they have partnered with Minute Media to be the new publisher of the venerable brand’s editorial operations.

Sundance’s AI Afterlife Documentary ‘Eternal You’ Gets Theatrical Release in the U.K., Germany (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Germany - Denmark
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18.03.2024

Sundance’s AI Afterlife Documentary ‘Eternal You’ Gets Theatrical Release in the U.K., Germany (EXCLUSIVE)

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent After premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck’s documentary “Eternal You” is set to be theatrical released by Dogwoof in the U.K. and Farbfilm in Germany. The buzzed-about documentary explores ways that AI is being used by help people cope with grief, allowing them to interact with avatars of their deceased loved ones.

Sports Illustrated Publishing Rights Secured by Minute Media, After Mass Layoffs Under Previous Partner - variety.com - New York
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18.03.2024

Sports Illustrated Publishing Rights Secured by Minute Media, After Mass Layoffs Under Previous Partner

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Minute Media, the sports media company that owns The Players’ Tribune, landed the publishing rights to Sports Illustrated — coming two months after a financial crisis at SI’s former publishing partner led to mass layoffs. ABG had previously licensed the rights to publish Sports Illustrated the magazine to a company called Arena Group — but after the Arena Group missed a recent $3.75 million payment, in January, ABG revoked the license, leading the Arena Group to institute major job cuts at the publication.

Mubi Takes Global Streaming Rights to South African Artist William Kentridge Series ‘Self-Portrait as a Coffee Pot’ (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Italy - South Africa - city Johannesburg
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18.03.2024

Mubi Takes Global Streaming Rights to South African Artist William Kentridge Series ‘Self-Portrait as a Coffee Pot’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Indie streamer Mubi has acquired worldwide streaming rights to South African artist William Kentridge’s prestige series “Self-Portrait As a Coffee Pot” which explores how art is made in the digital age. The nine-episode series by Kentridge – who is celebrated around the world for his influential works comprising animation, installations, theater, opera and films – first previewed as a rough cut at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival.

Markus Breitenecker Joins Executive Board of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE as COO, Christine Scheffler Departs - variety.com - Austria - Germany - Switzerland
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18.03.2024

Markus Breitenecker Joins Executive Board of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE as COO, Christine Scheffler Departs

Naman Ramachandran Markus Breitenecker, currently CEO of ProSiebenSat.1 PULS4, has been appointed to the group’s executive board, with effect from April 1. Together with CEO Bert Habets, Breitenecker will take over the management of the German giant’s entertainment segment as chief operating officer.

BTS’s V to Boost ‘FRI(END)S’ Hit Single With Cartier Fashion Video - variety.com - France - North Korea
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18.03.2024

BTS’s V to Boost ‘FRI(END)S’ Hit Single With Cartier Fashion Video

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief V from Korean pop icons BTS will Tuesday unveil a live performance video in collaboration with French luxury brand Cartier in support of his – already hit – new digital single “FRI(END)S.” Released at 1 p.m. Korean time on Friday, “FRI(END)S” is a pop soul song that is the artist’s first solo project since “Layover,” his debut solo album released in September. The English-language song is a love song depicting one person’s confession of love to a friend.

New State Pension payment options for people due to reach DWP retirement age this year - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain - Scotland
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18.03.2024

New State Pension payment options for people due to reach DWP retirement age this year

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show the State Pension currently provides regular financial support for nearly 12.7 million older people across the country, including over one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

Filmmaker Couple Asks Themselves ‘Why the F*** Am I So Sad?’ to Reclaim the Narrative of Childlessness - variety.com - Italy
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17.03.2024

Filmmaker Couple Asks Themselves ‘Why the F*** Am I So Sad?’ to Reclaim the Narrative of Childlessness

Savina Petkova After 14 years together, editor Nela Märki and cinematographer-producer Martin Rattini locate a kernel of sadness in a shared life they describe as happy: they have not been able to have children. Grief and love inform the couple’s first feature—they share directors’ credits—with the title “Why the F*** Am I So Sad?,” which documents their changing relationship to childlessness.

Why Meghan Markle Feels ‘Incredibly Conflicted’ Over Princess Catherine Photoshop Controversy - perezhilton.com
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16.03.2024

Why Meghan Markle Feels ‘Incredibly Conflicted’ Over Princess Catherine Photoshop Controversy

Meghan Markle has some complex emotions about what’s going on across the pond with the royal family!

Searches for VPN Skyrocket in Texas After Pornhub Shuts Down Access in State - variety.com - Texas
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16.03.2024

Searches for VPN Skyrocket in Texas After Pornhub Shuts Down Access in State

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Searches by Texas users for the term “VPN” jumped more than fourfold after Pornhub and its parent company’s network of other pornography websites disabled access in the state this week, according to Google data. VPNs, or virtual private networks, establish an encrypted connection between a user and the public internet — and they can also mask the location of user, making it appear as if they’re accessing the internet from another state or country.

Oprah Winfrey Reveals Why She Quit WeightWatchers Board of Directors - variety.com
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15.03.2024

Oprah Winfrey Reveals Why She Quit WeightWatchers Board of Directors

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Entertainment mogul and TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey said she decided to exit the board of directors WeightWatchers — after nearly a decade — to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest. Last month, Winfrey announced that she will not stand for reelection to the board of WeightWatchers at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held in May 2024.

‘Madame Web’ Releases on Digital Today - variety.com
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15.03.2024

‘Madame Web’ Releases on Digital Today

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Only one month following its theatrical release in February, “Madame Web” is now available to rent/purchase digitally online. The Blu-ray/DVD versions will become available on Apr.

Will Keenan, Former Digital Exec at Endemol Shine, Joins Talent-Focused Startup Coy Creator as Chief Revenue Officer - variety.com - New Jersey
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15.03.2024

Will Keenan, Former Digital Exec at Endemol Shine, Joins Talent-Focused Startup Coy Creator as Chief Revenue Officer

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Will Keenan has returned to the entertainment industry, joining Coy Creator, a startup touting a full-service “business-in-a-box” platform for digital creators, as chief revenue officer. Keenan had joined Endemol Shine North America in 2013, where he launched the company’s Endemol Beyond division.

China’s Linmon Pictures Readying ‘Second Sister’ Adaptation, Hong Kong-Set Crime Series ‘Hate Coin’ - variety.com - China - Hong Kong - city Hong Kong
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15.03.2024

China’s Linmon Pictures Readying ‘Second Sister’ Adaptation, Hong Kong-Set Crime Series ‘Hate Coin’

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Linmon Pictures, one of the most outward-looking mainland Chinese entertainment firms, is preparing premium series “Hate Coin.” The show is being produced in association with Jonathan Wong and Justina Shih’s production company Octagon Metatainment, a Hong Kong-based multimedia studio. “Hate Coin” is based on international best-selling novel “Second Sister,” by successful Hong Kong novelist Chan Ho Kei, whose previous book “The Borrowed” was a crime story that panned five-decades. The story follows the activities of a young woman whose school-age sister appeared to have committed suicide. Suspecting foul play, the woman trams up with a manipulative hacker and cybersecurity expert to try to dig deeper. “What follows is a cat and mouse game through the city of Hong Kong and its digital underground, especially an online gossip platform, where someone has been slandering Siu-Man.

Taylor Swift Takes Over Disney+ Homepage for ‘Eras Tour’ Streaming Premiere - variety.com - Turkey - county Love
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15.03.2024

Taylor Swift Takes Over Disney+ Homepage for ‘Eras Tour’ Streaming Premiere

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Disney+ is officially in its Taylor Swift era. With the launch of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)” on Disney+ on March 14 at 6 p.m. PT, the megastar is getting a homepage takeover on the streamer.

‘Shōgun’ Composers Spent More Than Two Years Composing Four Hours of Music - variety.com - California - Japan
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15.03.2024

‘Shōgun’ Composers Spent More Than Two Years Composing Four Hours of Music

Jon Burlingame FX’s acclaimed miniseries “Shōgun,” now nearing its halfway point, sports a score quite unlike Maurice Jarre’s music for the 1980 original adaptation. While utilizing authentic Japanese instruments, the music takes a very modern approach that applies today’s technology and advanced sonic manipulation in ways that were impossible four decades ago.

Amalea Chininis Joins Artists First As Manager - deadline.com - Los Angeles - Chicago - Russia - Kenya - Michigan
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15.03.2024

Amalea Chininis Joins Artists First As Manager

EXCLUSIVE: Following a brief stint working on her own, Amalea Chininis has joined Artists First as a Manager, working out of the company’s Los Angeles office.

Pierce Brosnan pleads guilty in Yellowstone case, admits he stepped off trail in national park thermal area - www.foxnews.com - Wyoming - county Yellowstone
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14.03.2024

Pierce Brosnan pleads guilty in Yellowstone case, admits he stepped off trail in national park thermal area

Pierce Brosnan pleaded guilty Thursday to stepping off a trail in a thermal area during a visit to Yellowstone National Park Nov. 1. According to The Associated Press, Pierce phoned into the court hearing to enter his plea and hear his fines.

Cait Ferrera Promoted To Manager At Artists First - deadline.com - New York
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14.03.2024

Cait Ferrera Promoted To Manager At Artists First

EXCLUSIVE: Cait Ferrera has been promoted to manager at Artists First. She will continue to work out of their New York offices.

Meghan Markle drops Instagram surprise with new venture as royals reel - www.foxnews.com - Britain - USA
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14.03.2024

Meghan Markle drops Instagram surprise with new venture as royals reel

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Pornhub Disables Website in Texas Over Age-Verification Law - variety.com - Texas - Houston
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14.03.2024

Pornhub Disables Website in Texas Over Age-Verification Law

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Pornhub and other affiliated adult websites have blocked access to users in Texas, amid a legal battle with the Lone Star State’s attorney general over an age-verification law. Last week, a federal appeals court upheld a Texas law requiring pornography sites to institute age-verification measures to ensure only adults 18 and older are able to access them, while it also struck down a part of the law requiring porn sites to display “health warnings” about the content.

Pro-Tek Vaults, Which Helped Restore ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Moonlighting,’ Charts Course for Future of Film Protection - variety.com
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14.03.2024

Pro-Tek Vaults, Which Helped Restore ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Moonlighting,’ Charts Course for Future of Film Protection

Brent Simon In the digital age, there is a tendency to think of the phrase “film preservation” only as it relates to the care and restoration of movies from the 1950s or earlier. But while classic films need care, so too do newer projects. Digital formats not only become obsolete but degrade over time.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max Looks to Lock in Subscribers With 30% Discount on Yearly Plans Ahead of March Madness - variety.com
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14.03.2024

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max Looks to Lock in Subscribers With 30% Discount on Yearly Plans Ahead of March Madness

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Warner Bros. Discovery is hoping to convert college hoops excitement into a bumper crop of new Max subscribers this spring. The media company, ahead of the upcoming 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, is offering U.S.

Patty Jenkins Says ‘I Am Now Back Doing’ the ‘Star Wars’ Movie ‘Rogue Squadron’ After ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Fell Apart: ‘I Now Owe’ Lucasfilm a Draft - variety.com
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14.03.2024

Patty Jenkins Says ‘I Am Now Back Doing’ the ‘Star Wars’ Movie ‘Rogue Squadron’ After ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Fell Apart: ‘I Now Owe’ Lucasfilm a Draft

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Patty Jenkins‘ “Star Wars” movie “Rogue Squadron” might not be dead after all. The project, centered on fighter pilots in the “Star Wars” universe, was first announced at the end of 2020 and was put on the calendar for a December 2023 theatrical release. By September 2022, however, Disney had pulled the title from its release schedule. Variety reported last May that “Rogue Squadron” was no longer in active development at Lucasfilm.

How to Watch ‘The Eras Tour’ Online - variety.com - county Love
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14.03.2024

How to Watch ‘The Eras Tour’ Online

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After breaking box office records in the fall, Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” film will finally stream on Disney+ this week with four bonus acoustic songs.

Trump’s Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Wants to Buy TikTok Amid Brewing Threat of U.S. Ban: ‘It’s a Great Business’ - variety.com - China - USA
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14.03.2024

Trump’s Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Wants to Buy TikTok Amid Brewing Threat of U.S. Ban: ‘It’s a Great Business’

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Steven Mnuchin, former treasury secretary under President Trump and Hollywood producer, said he’s assembling an investor group to acquire TikTok — although there’s no clear indication he could swing a deal with TikTok’s parent, ByteDance, to buy the popular app. Mnuchin’s comments come a day after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a fast-tracked bill — by a wide margin — that would effectively ban TikTok unless China-based ByteDance sold off its ownership stake.

‘Food Inc. 2′: Sequel to Oscar-Nommed Documentary Looks Bringing Workers’ Rights, Healthy Choices to Broken System - variety.com - USA - county Sonoma - county Boulder
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14.03.2024

‘Food Inc. 2′: Sequel to Oscar-Nommed Documentary Looks Bringing Workers’ Rights, Healthy Choices to Broken System

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor “Food, Inc. 2,” the follow-up to the 2008 Oscar-nominated documentary on the effects of agribusiness on American consumers, is set for a special screening event from Magnolia Pictures on April 9. The feature documentary will be released on digital platforms on April 12.

Curtis Brown Group Taps Martha Atack to Lead New Unscripted and Entertainment Division - variety.com - Britain - county Hughes - city London, county Hughes
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14.03.2024

Curtis Brown Group Taps Martha Atack to Lead New Unscripted and Entertainment Division

K.J. Yossman The Curtis Brown Group has launched a new unscripted and entertainment talent division, tapping former YMU agent Martha Atack to lead it. The division will offer artists across entertainment, comedy, factual and digital multi-hyphenate representation across the agency with the aim of launching them globally.

Jeff Zucker’s Acquisition of U.K. Newspaper Daily Telegraph Likely to Be Blocked by New Legislation - variety.com - Britain - city Abu Dhabi
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14.03.2024

Jeff Zucker’s Acquisition of U.K. Newspaper Daily Telegraph Likely to Be Blocked by New Legislation

Jeff Zucker‘s Abu Dhabi-controlled investment group RedBird IMI is likely to be blocked by new legislation that bans the ownership of U.K. newspapers and news magazines by foreign governments.

Kate Middleton's photo scandal leaves Meghan Markle 'conflicted' despite her own family victory: expert - www.foxnews.com
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14.03.2024

Kate Middleton's photo scandal leaves Meghan Markle 'conflicted' despite her own family victory: expert

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