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Terry Crews, Common and Top Execs on Advertising Industry Challenges
What do consumers want? How is AI changing how business operates? When it comes to work habits — do you lean toward a whiteboard or mood board?
Those are among the lofty and light questions…
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‘Grand Theft Hamlet,’ ‘Strike’ Among Raindance Maverick Contenders
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London’s Raindance Film Festival has unveiled its 13-title longlist for the BIFA (British Independent Film Awards) Raindance Maverick Award, recognizing independent films…
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Adam Price True Crime, Royal Drama on SAM Productions’ Slate
Studiocanal‘s Scandi powerhouse SAM Productions, co-founded by star writers Adam Price (“Borgen,” “Ride Upon the Storm”), Søren Sveistrup (“The Killing,” “The Chestnut Man”) and producer Meta…
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Roman Polanski’s L.A. Trial Over Alleged Rape Canceled; Case Settled
Roman Polanski will no longer go on trial in Los Angeles next year over the alleged rape of a minor in 1973, French news agency AFP reports.
The director’s lawyer, Alexander Rufus-Isaacs,…
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The Mediapro Studio’s First U.S. English-Language Slate Unveiled
John Turturro, Melissa Leo, “24” showrunner Evan Katz and Oscar winner Juan José Campanella will be joined by Tom Donahue, director of “Mafia Spies,” “The Floor” showrunner Anthony Carbone and…
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Locarno Title ‘Red Path’ Nabbed by Sovereign for U.K.-Ireland Release
Sovereign Films has acquired U.K. and Ireland distribution rights to “Red Path,” the latest feature from Tunisian director Lotfi Achour, which competed for the Golden Leopard at this year’s…
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Cineflix Rights’ ‘Manayek,’ ‘The Minister’ Sell Wide
Cineflix Rights has sold Icelandic political drama “The Minister” and Israeli thriller “Manayek” to territories across Europe and beyond.
“Manayek,” a 20-episode affair from Yoav!-->…
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Hasan Minhaj Jokes About Fact-Checking Scandal in Netflix Special
In his new Netflix special, Hasan Minhaj touched on the fact-checked jokes scandal that led to him losing his job as the new host of the “The Daily Show.”
Minhaj’s acknowledgement comes…
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‘Trivial Pursuit’ Quiz Show Format to Be Sold by Talpa
Talpa Studios, founded by “The Voice” and “Big Brother” creator John de Mol, has launched “Trivial Pursuit,” a quiz show format based on the Hasbro trivia game, at TV market Mipcom in Cannes.…
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Zoe Saldaña Says ‘Crossroads’ Sequel ‘Would Only Work’ With Britney Spears
Zoe Saldaña is open to working on a sequel to the road trip comedy-drama “Crossroads,” in which she starred alongside Britney Spears.
While playing a game of Variety‘s “Know Their Lines,”…
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