CNN Digital editor in chief Meredith Artley is exiting the news organization after more than 12 years, coming a little over a month after the close of the…
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Ukraine Biz Shows Range in Cannes
Ukrainian industry players gathered in Cannes are determined to show they can provide a variety of new content, as well as stories that look beyond the current Russian…
TV Shows Take a Back Seat as Upfronts Focus on New Ad Tech
TV used to be about shows. Now, based on many of the industry’s glitzy upfront presentations that took place this week, it’s all about algorithms. At show after…
Variety Rocks Croisette With Welcome to Cannes Party
The Variety Welcome to Cannes party at the Unifrance terrace was the place to be on Thursday afternoon, with guests including Eva Longoria, Sony Pictures Classics’ Tom Bernard…
Utopia Acquires ‘Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.’ – Film News in Brief
Utopia has picked up North American rights to “Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.,” the feature docu that looks at the legacy of the influential 1990s band. A…
Hollywood’s Iconic TCL Chinese Theatre Celebrates 95 Years of Premieres and Stars
From “The King of Kings” to “The Northman,” hundreds of films have premiered within the storied walls of the TCL Chinese Theatre, which celebrates its 95th anniversary May 18.…
TaP Music President Wendy Ong Opens Up Her Career, Confidence and Discrimination for AAPI Month
Wendy Ong brings an extraordinarily diverse background to her current role as president of TaP Music. Her career path has led her from Singapore to Hong Kong to…
Disney Strikes Deal to Put XFL on ESPN, FX, ABC
Disney is throwing a pass at spring football. The entertainment giant said it struk a multi- year rights deal with the XFL, tte start-up football league led by…
AMC Networks Names Len Fogge Marketing President; Miquel Penella to Oversee AMC International
10Len Fogge has been named president of marketing at AMC Networks. Additionally, streaming services president Miquel Penella is taking on an expanded role and will now oversee the…
Cannes Aims to Bring Web3 to the Film Industry With First-Ever NFTCannes Summit
Cannes is bringing the metaverse to the film industry. The first-ever NFTCannes Summit will take place at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. This annual event is designed to…
Ricky Gardiner, guitarist for David Bowie and Iggy Pop, dead at 73
Iggy Pop wrote a touching tribute to his friend on Twitter upon hearing of his death.
Dan Rather Receives Peabody Career Achievement Award From Dolly Parton
Dan Rather has received the Peabody career achievement award, with Dolly Parton presenting the broadcast journalist with the honors. Peabody announced the news on Tuesday morning. “For more…