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Sunday, May. 12, 2024
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" Reigns At Weekend Box Office With $56.5 Million
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" reigned over the weekend box office with a $56.5 million North American opening, according to studio estimates Sunday, giving a needed surge to an uncertain season in theaters. The film from 20th Century Studios and Disney that built on the rebooted "Apes"...
Saturday, May. 11, 2024
Hollywood Mentor Roger Corman, The King of B Movies, Dies At 98
Roger Corman, the "King of the Bs" who helped turn out such low-budget classics as "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Attack of the Crab Monsters" and gave many of Hollywood's most famous actors and directors early breaks, has died. He was 98. Corman died Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, California...
Thursday, May. 9, 2024
Peabody Awards Tally: 34 Winners Topped By HBO/Max With 7; PBS Scores 5
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors unveiled the 34 winners elected to represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2023. The winners were chosen by a unanimous vote of 32 jurors from over 1,100 entries spanning television, podcasts/radio,...
Thursday, May. 9, 2024
"Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" In Development At Warner Bros. With Andy Serkis To Direct and Star
Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new "Lord of the Rings" films. Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group's Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy said Thursday that Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, the Oscar-winning team behind the "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit"...
Thursday, May. 9, 2024
A Tribute To The Late Dan Duffy
The production community said goodbye far too soon to Dan Duffy, a wonderful friend and colleague who passed away unexpectedly due to complications from surgery on April 28 at the age of 57. Duffy was one of the industry’s most accomplished veteran production executives, known for his grace under...
Thursday, May. 9, 2024
Maria Ressa Named Recipient of Cannes LionHeart Award
Cannes Lions will honor Maria Ressa as its 2024 Cannes LionHeart, the award given to a person who has harnessed their position to make a significant and positive difference to the world around us. Ressa is the co-founder and CEO of Rappler, the top digital-only news site leading the fight for press...
Wednesday, May. 8, 2024
RadicalMedia Signs Director Matvey Fiks For Spots, Music and Brand Initiatives
RadicalMedia has added New York-based director Matvey Fiks to its talent roster for representation in the U.S. spanning commercials, music videos, and branded content. Previously represented by ArtClass, Fiks has a body of work ranging across various genres. In the advertising arena, he has helmed...
Wednesday, May. 8, 2024
Matt Blitz Named Executive Director of Production At FCB Chicago
FCB Chicago has announced the appointment of Matt Blitz as EVP, executive director of agency production. Blitz will oversee all agency producers and the broadcast business team, working in collaboration with all of FCB’s creative leaders to elevate the creative craft across over 50 brands. He will...
Tuesday, May. 7, 2024
TikTok Sues U.S. Government To Block Law That Could Ban The Social Media Platform
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it's sold to another company, arguing that it relies on vaguely painting it as a threat to national security to get around the First Amendment. The widely expected...
Tuesday, May. 7, 2024
Disney's Streaming Business Turns A Profit In First Financial Report Since Challenge To Bob Iger
The Walt Disney Co. swung to a loss in its second quarter because of restructuring and impairment charges, but its adjusted profit topped expectations and its streaming business turned a profit. Theme parks also continued to do well and the company boosted its outlook for the year. While Disney...