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    BBH Entertainment co-producing new Depeche Mode film in theaters Nov. 21

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    LONDON --

    BBH Entertainment, the development arm of the global creative agency BBH, specializing in the intersection of advertising and entertainment, is co-producer of Depeche Mode’s new film, SPIRITS in the Forest, along with Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Entertainment.  

    The feature-length documentary and concert film, which celebrates the impact of Depeche Mode’s music and performances, is coming to cinemas worldwide for a one-night event on November 21.  Directed by award-winning filmmaker Anton Corbijn,  the film follows the band’s 2017/2018 Global Spirit Tour, and dives into the deeply emotional stories of six special Depeche Mode fans.

    “Growing up in Sweden, I would line up in the freezing cold to wait for Depeche Mode tickets, and I know first-hand that Depeche Mode, which arguably has the biggest fanbase in the world, is more than a band for so many people,” said Pelle Sjoenell, BBH worldwide chief creative officer and co-producer of the film. “This film is a truly unique music documentary as it is told from the fans’ point of view. The fan stories in the film are inspiring and relatable, illustrating how music can empower people and break down boundaries.”

    “Following BBH’s win at the BAFTAs for best short film, we are thrilled to be partnering with an iconic band on this full-length feature film, which was inspired by our work engaging Depeche Mode’s fans on a highly successful social media fan takeover campaign timed around the band’s global world tour,” said William Swann, head of entertainment and executive producer at BBH. “The film demonstrates the strength of our entertainment offering, which encompasses original IP as well as IP created with brands, and we are very excited to see the film premiering in theaters worldwide.”

    In addition to the film, BBH Entertainment is also working with Fremantle Media to develop and co-own brand-friendly TV and digital formats and stand alone (without brands) unscripted TV formats currently being pitched to networks, as well as executive producing a scripted drama series by Lena Waithe for Dove debuting spring of next year.

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    Jury selection for sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is pushed to next week

    Friday, May 9, 2025
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs, far left, looks on from the defense table with his attorneys, as a prospective juror, far right, answers questions posed by Judge Arun Subramanian, center, at Manhattan federal court, Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)

    The final stage of jury selection for the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was postponed until early next week, right before opening arguments begin, a federal judge decided on Friday.

    Prosecutors allege that Combs, 55, used his fame and power at the top of the hip-hop world to sexually abuse women from 2004 to 2024. He pleaded not guilty after his September arrest and has remained held without bail at a federal lockup in Brooklyn.

    Judge Arun Subramanian granted the defense lawyers' request to delay the last step in jury selection until Monday, when both sides will narrow down the pool of 45 people to 12 jurors and six alternates. Generally, lawyers do not have to explain why they are ejecting individuals from the panel.

    The defense said striking prospective jurors could take as little as 10 to 15 minutes, so why not do it on Monday when they will be present. The jurors weren't required to be in the Manhattan courtroom on Friday, but Combs was there.

    Prosecutors objected, saying the whole process could get gummed up if several jurors panic after being chosen and decide they don't want to take part in a high-profile trial that's expected to last two months.

    Would-be jurors were asked questions earlier this week to help the judge and lawyers determine if they could be fair and impartial. And they were also questioned to ensure they could decide the case on the facts — even after seeing explicit videos of sexual activity that some might find disturbing.

    On Monday, prosecutors will be permitted to strike six prospective jurors from the jury while defense lawyers were allowed 10 strikes before the jury is finalized. The process is expected to take up to an hour.

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