UTA Streamlines Film, TV and Talent Leadership; Matt Rice Rises to President of Filmed Entertainment Unit
Varietyby Cynthia Littleton·11d ago
UTA has taken a dramatic step to streamline the leadership of its film and TV lit and talent departments to reflect the industry trends of blurring lines between disciplines.
Middleburg Film Festival Sets ‘Being Heumann’ as Closing Night Film, Martin McDonagh, Seth Rogen and Rosalind Eleazar Lead Honorees
Varietyby Clayton Davis·11d ago
“Being Heumann,” Oscar winner Siân Heder’s Apple Original Film, will close the 14th Middleburg Film Festival, which runs Oct. 15-18.
Theaters Re-Invest $2.7 Billion to Bring In Moviegoers With Heated Reclining Seats, Full-Service Bars, Immersive Sound and More
Varietyby Pat Saperstein·11d ago
As the summer box office closes at an all-time high, theaters across North America are aiming to keep audiences engaged by spending $2.7 billion over the past two years on upgrades and innovations.
Amelia Dimoldenberg to Bring ‘Chicken Shop Date’ Final Season to Netflix and YouTube (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Ethan Shanfeld·11d ago
“Chicken Shop Date” is coming to Netflix. The final season of Amelia Dimoldenberg‘s popular interview series will air on the streamer on Oct.
Grammy Asian Pop Category Will Go Forward, CEO Says: ‘We Understand This Conclusion Will Not Satisfy Everyone’
Varietyby Jem Aswad·11d ago
Grammy chief Harvey Mason Jr. has issued a statement in which he says the Awards’ controversial newest category, Asian Pop, will go forward for the 2027 ceremony.
Paramount, CNN Chief Mark Thompson in ‘Early Stages’ of Discussions to Keep Him in Post
Varietyby Brian Steinberg·11d ago
Paramount Skydance and CNN chief Mark Thompson are in the “early stages” of discussions that could keep him as the leader of the news giant, according to a person familiar with the matter, a sign...
‘La Bola Negra’ Star Guitarricadelafuente to Receive Discovery Award at SCAD Savannah Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Marcmalkin·11d ago
“La Bola Negra” star Guitarricadelafuente will be honored with the Discovery Award at this year’s SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
Pro ‘Fortnite’ Gamer Cody ‘Clix’ Conrod Launches New Holding Company Full Box to Align Owned Businesses, Collabs and Philanthropy (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Jennifer Maas·11d ago
Professional “Fornite” player and star gamer Cody “Clix” Conrod has launched Full Box Inc., a creator-led holding company to encompasses his nine businesses, ventures and community initiatives A...
Fox Business Taps ‘Big Money’ Roundtable to Replace Maria Bartiromo in Mornings
Varietyby Brian Steinberg·11d ago
Fox Business Network plans to replace Maria Bartiromo‘s single-anchor morning program with a new version of its “Big Money” roundtable, offering up a group of anchors who will now vie with for...
Rome MIA Market to Kick Off New Format With Rich Roster of Projects and Guests Including Edward Berger, Asif Kapadia, Kim Longinotto
Varietyby Nvivarelli·11d ago
Rome’s MIA Market — which is dedicated to international TV series, animation, feature films and documentaries — is set to kick off its 12th edition with a new format that will expand its venues to...
AGC Studios Launches AGC Digital, a Division Focused on Nurturing Creator-Led Intellectual Property
Varietyby Leo Barraclough·11d ago
Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, whose credits include more than 50 films and TV series, has launched AGC Digital, a new division that will partner with digital creators to turn their ideas, content and...
Nathan Fielder Speaks Out on Living With Elizabeth Holmes While Filming ‘You Can See Everything’ Doc: ‘She Seems So Genuine’ but ‘I Know She’s a Liar’
Varietyby Jordan Moreau·11d ago
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s wild Elizabeth Holmes documentary, “You Can See Everything,” screened at the New York Film Festival Wednesday night after it received rave reviews and Oscar...
NBCUniversal Hires Amazon Exec Jamia Bigalow as EVP of Marketing for Platform Distribution and Partnerships
Varietyby Todd Spangler·11d ago
Industry veteran Jamia Bigalow joined NBCUniversal as executive vice president of partner marketing in the media company’s platform distribution and partnerships group.
Rachel Zegler, Diego Rodriguez and James Olivas on Bringing ‘Evita’ to Broadway and Reimagining the Iconic Balcony Sequence for Times Square
Varietyby Rebecca Rubin·11d ago
Rachel Zegler hesitated when “Evita” director Jamie Lloyd pitched her on his big idea for their West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical.
Sia Sells 50% of Music Catalog to Pophouse in $180 Million Partnership Deal
Varietyby Jem Aswad·11d ago
Pophouse Entertainment, the Sweden-based entertainment and music investment firm co-founded by ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus, has acquired a 50% stake in the publishing and master music rights of Australian...
DDA Hires Luxury Hospitality Exec Keith Iddins as Longtime Event Management Boss Caroline Warburton Sets Retirement (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Alex Ritman·11d ago
Marketing and communications agency DDA has hired Keith Iddins, a luxury hospitality and entertainment veteran with more than 30 years experience, to the newly created role of travel relationship...
Dominic West and Sienna Miller Shine In HBO’s Captivating Divorce Thriller ‘War’: TV Review
Varietyby Aramide Tinubu·11d ago
From “Hijack” and “Lupin” creator George Kay, HBO and Sky Television’s “War” is a thrilling legal drama highlighting a bitter, high-profile divorce.
Screenvision Shakes Up Movie-Theater Pre Show in Bid for Gen Z Ad Dollars
Varietyby Brian Steinberg·11d ago
Some of the puzzles and trivia moviegoers see when they arrive before showtime at the cinema may be going the way of Good N’ Plenty and Jujubes.
Fugitive Films Co-Founder, Former MTV Scripted Boss Launch Romance-Focused Vertical Content Studio, Rommi (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Jennifer Maas·11d ago
Fugitive Films co-founder Jamie Gordon and former MTV scripted programming chief Maggie Malina have launched Rommi, a new romance genre-focused, vertical content production studio.
Doc Society Announces Fund for Films ‘In Service of Better Futures,’ Zohran Mamdani Project Among First Supported Features (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Alex Ritman·11d ago
Doc Society, the London-headquartered non-profit organization that funds and supports independent documentary filmmakers, has announced the launch of a new fund.
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