Posts by Nathan Pine
Paramount Cutting Another 3.5% Of Its Domestic Workforce, Citing Linear TV Declines And Broader Economy
Paramount Global, which last year shed 15% of its U.S. workforce, said Tuesday it will reduce it by another 3.5%. The cuts will take effect Tuesday, according to a memo from Co-CEOs George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins that was obtained by Deadline. “As we navigate the continued industry-wide linear declines and dynamic macro-economic…
Read MoreNew Regency Hires Tesha Crawford For International TV
Prime Target studio New Regency has hired Tesha Crawford as EVP, Head of International Television. Former Universal International Studios (UIS) and Netflix executive Crawford will oversee the company’s global television slate from the London office and lead its international development and production strategy, reporting to New Regency Chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan and Natalie Lehmann,…
Read MoreSociete Generale becomes first major bank to launch dollar-pegged stablecoin
[PARIS] France’s Societe Generale said on Tuesday (Jun 10) it plans to launch a publicly tradable, dollar-backed stablecoin through its digital asset subsidiary, making it the first major bank to enter the growing market of dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies. The new digital currency, named “USD CoinVertible”, will be issued on both the Ethereum and Solana blockchains, with…
Read More“Je Suis Milhouse”: Matt Groening Gets Emotional At Annecy As He Reveals The Motivation Behind The 800-Episode Longevity Of ‘The Simpsons’
Matt Groening, arguably the greatest TV animator of all time, grew visibly emotional receiving the Honorary Cristal Award at today’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which he labeled the “best festival in the world, animation or otherwise.” Receiving the gong in front of a packed house, he paid tribute to the “gods and goddesses” in…
Read MoreHBO Max Adding New International Territories As Execs Talk Local Programming & Rollout Strategy
If a packed NEM crowd wanted the low-down on what the Warner Bros. Discovery split means for the international biz, it was slim pickings as WBD execs took the stage. There was, however, clarity on the rollout and programming strategy for HBO Max. Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two publicly traded entities, Streaming &…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith—and More Film Secrets
How Angelina Jolie Started Getting Into Character At the start of rehearsals, “they were putting us together and trying outfits on us, seeing how we look as a couple,” Jolie told Vogue, about a week after she met Pitt. “It’s always so silly; you don’t know somebody and in three days you’re going to be…
Read MoreAustralia regulator trials faster IPO process as listings hit decade low
[SYDNEY] Australia’s securities regulator said on Tuesday (Jun 10) it would trial changes to speed up initial public offerings that are at a decade low by implementing recommendations from earlier reviews and allowing faster access for retail investors. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said the changes could shave as much as one week…
Read MoreLucy Liu To Receive Locarno Career Award & Present ‘Rosemead’ On Piazza Grande
Charlie’s Angels star Lucy Liu will be honored with a Career Achievement Award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival in August. The lakeside festival will also host the international premiere of Eric Lin’s Rosemead, featuring a critically acclaimed performance by Liu. The award ceremony and screening will take place on Locarno’s Piazza Grande on August…
Read MoreThai tech services outlook remains positive amid recession fears: Analyst
[SINGAPORE] Maybank Securities has sounded a positive note for the outlook for the Thailand technology services sector, on the back of support from the banks and government. In a report dated Jun 6, Maybank Securities analyst Wasu Mattanapotchanart singled out tech consulting company Bluebik as the top pick for growth. Maybank Securities estimated that the…
Read More‘My Grandfather Is A Nihonjin’: Director Behind Brazilian-Japanese Animation Details Why She Didn’t Want To Make An Anime
EXCLUSIVE: The director behind My Grandfather is a Nihonjin, an animation about the Japanese immigrant experience in Brazil, has said she did not want to lean too heavily into anime but forge her own unique blend of Japanese and South American style. Speaking before its screening at Annecy, Celia Catunda revealed her desire to “create…
Read MoreBBC Anime; ‘Wild Cards’ Deals; ‘Gomorrah’ Launch Date; ‘Cage’ Casting; Dawn French Animation — Global Briefs
BBC Studios & Blink Anime-Inspired Series BBC Studios Kids & Family is developing a new anime-inspired series for 8-12-year-olds – the primary title in its first-look deal with Blink Industries. Children Vs Battle SuperStars [working title] is a 22 x 22′ kids’ martial arts tournament series set in a fantastical modern-day world. Inspired by the classics of…
Read MoreGrierson Trust Chair Lorraine Heggessey Steps Down After 11 Years
The Grierson Trust has begun the search for its next chair after Lorraine Heggessey announced her intention to step down after 11 years. Heggessey, the former controller of BBC1 and boss of Fremantle’s Talkback Thames, has overseen the Grierson Trust since 2014. The charity trumpeted her work in expanding the Grierson DocLab, which has trained more…
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