Justin Halpern & Patrick Schumacker Sign With UTA

Justin Halpern & Patrick Schumacker Sign With UTA

UTA has signed Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker for representation in all areas. Halpern and Schumacker are currently executive producers and co-showrunners of the ABC hit comedy series Abbott Elementary. Alongside series creator and star Quinta Brunson, Halpern and Schumacker have received four consecutive group Emmy nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series. In addition to showrunning…

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Global clean energy manufacturing supply far exceeds demand

Global clean energy manufacturing supply far exceeds demand

The glut has strengthened renewable power’s appeal as an alternative to fossil fuels Published Wed, May 27, 2026 · 11:45 PM CLEAN energy manufacturers around the world now have double the production capacity needed to meet global renewable energy demand as factory output surges in Asia while the US and Europe lag. Production of the…

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Steven Schneider Developing Hybrid AI Horror Film ‘Terrarium’

Steven Schneider Developing Hybrid AI Horror Film ‘Terrarium’

EXCLUSIVE: Steven Schneider (Paranormal Activity) has partnered with two AI production studios, Artlist and Secret Level, to develop a feature film titled Terrarium. Terrarium is currently in production and is written and directed by Jason Zada (The Forest). The film is described as a “hybrid horror feature.” It is being produced by Christina Lee Storm…

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Microdrama Alza Festival Launched In New York By TikTok, Tribeca Vets

Microdrama Alza Festival Launched In New York By TikTok, Tribeca Vets

EXCLUSIVE: America’s first microdrama festival is launching in New York. Alza Festival will feature vertical video series premieres, creator spotlights, live conversations, and immersive brand activations, a first-of-its-kind in the U.S. that taps into the buzzy new space. Alza comes from Pete Torres, a former Tribeca COO, and Rita Vinnik, a former creator initiatives lead…

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American Airlines sees resilient demand cushioning fuel-price hit

American Airlines sees resilient demand cushioning fuel-price hit

Published Wed, May 27, 2026 · 10:34 PM [CHICAGO] American Airlines is sticking with its full-year profit outlook despite a sharp jump in fuel prices, CEO Robert Isom said at a Bernstein investor conference on Wednesday (May 27). This comes as stronger revenue, premium demand and corporate travel help cushion the hit from rising oil…

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Beirut’s Metropolis Cinema Pushes On South Screens Festival

Beirut’s Metropolis Cinema Pushes On South Screens Festival

Beirut’s arthouse Metropolis Cinema has confirmed that the second edition of its South Screens festival will kick-off as scheduled this week. The event, running May 28 to June 6, opens on Thursday with documentary And The Fish Fly Above Our Heads by Dima El-Horr, exploring the impact of conflict and economic crisis on Lebanon through…

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Prime Video Orders Animated Projects From GenAI Creators’ Fund Set Up By Amazon MGM Studios And AWS

Prime Video Orders Animated Projects From GenAI Creators’ Fund Set Up By Amazon MGM Studios And AWS

Three animated series have received orders by Prime Video via the GenAI Creators’ Fund, a new joint initiative of Amazon Web Services and Amazon MGM Studios. The projects are Cupcake & Friends from BuzzFeed Studios; Love, Diana Music Hunters from creator Albie Hecht, a former Nickelodeon exec who is now Chief Content Officer at pocket.watch; and Punky Duck from creator…

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Lululemon settles dispute with founder by shaking up board

Lululemon settles dispute with founder by shaking up board

The company will add a former ESPN executive and sneaker maker On’s previous co-CEO as directors Published Wed, May 27, 2026 · 09:41 PM LULULEMON Athletica has agreed to resolve a long-simmering dispute with founder Chip Wilson by overhauling its board with three new directors. The company will name two of Wilson’s nominees to the…

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