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The new company, Compound Creative Holdings, will seek to acquire, operate and grow companies that operate in the creator economy.
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Mason Thames, Mckenna Grace and Jenna Fischer star in Lee Kirk's comedy feature that hits theaters this summer after premiering at TIFF.
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The 59-year-old, also known for playing Sabretooth in the original 'X-Men' movie, said on Instagram: "It’s super rare. Only 1 percent of breast cancers are men."
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CAA, TPG Form $250 Million Holding Company to Acquire Businesses Led by YouTubers and Other Creators
CAA is back in business with its former majority owner, private-equity giant TPG — with the two companies teaming up on plans to buy creator-led companies. CAA and TPG’s Integrated Media Company (IMC) have formed Compound Creative Holdings, a $250 million holding company “designed to acquire, operate and grow a portfolio of leading Creator Economy […]
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present Honorary Oscars to veteran actress Glenn Close, legendary director Sir Ridley Scott and Disney’s first Black animator Floyd Norman, while producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, longtime champions of independent film, will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, following a vote by its Board […]
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The cable network’s period drama chronicling the fall of Julius Caesar earned nine Emmy nominations in 2006 and took home four wins.
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None of this year's five honorees have previously been recognized with a competitive Oscar. Close has been nominated eight times, Scott four and Vachon and Koffler once.
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The Federal Communications Commission is also probing financing from Gulf sovereign wealth funds, which will own nearly half of the combined company.
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As remote work has become more ubiquitous over the past five years, the work-from-home setup has become its own kind of production: video calls, file uploads, streaming, group chats, smart-home devices and the occasional mid-day tech crisis, all running through the same internet connection. T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet is designed to make that setup simpler, […]
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The former NBCUniversal executive will move to a producing role with the streamer.
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Charge nurse Dana Evans embodies the heart and soul of HBO’s “The Pitt.” She’s smart and reacts with her gut; she’s tough and empathetic, a fierce fighter for her patients and staff, but knows when not to pick a fight. Katherine LaNasa’s portrayal of this complicated woman has made her a fan favorite and earned […]
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The Bravo star spoke to People about his upcoming sit-down with Wilson, which will air on next week's bonus episode 'Summer House: The Aftermath,' and if he'd film with Wilson and Batula for season 11.
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Jeff Gaspin is exiting his role as Netflix’s VP of unscripted series after a little more than two years, Variety has confirmed. The former NBC Universal Television Entertainment chairman first took the job in February 2024, reporting to Netflix VP of nonfiction series Brandon Riegg. Gaspin is set to depart the position on July 1; […]
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The first-to-market advantage is built right into the name: the National Broadcasting Company. NBC was created a century ago amid the maelstrom of a mid-1920s gold rush that emerged around the cutting-edge technology of radio broadcasting. The pages of Variety in that era were filled with stories about new radio sta- tions signing on and […]
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If there’s one thing Kristen Kish has brought to “Top Chef,” it’s her face card: tears and laughter. Since Kish returned to the Bravo show – she won season 10 – as host in 2024, watching Kish’s emotional responses has become as rewarding and heartwarming as seeing the chefs rise to their cooking challenges. Speaking […]
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Bentonville, Ark., may seem out of the way for a film festival, but it’s a place where cinema and artists thrive. Launched by actress Geena Davis to give a voice to underrepresented filmmakers, the heartland event sees its 12th year unspool June 15-21. “Geena Davis has never been interested in simply talking about making change, […]
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Advertising giant Havas acquired a majority stake in Archrival, a U.S.-based youth-culture and experiential activation agency, aiming to augment the capabilities of its Havas Play branded content and experiential marketing unit. The company said the Archrival acquisition expands Havas Play’s offering across sports marketing, live experiences, branded partnerships, creator engagement and experiential activation. Archrival’s clients […]
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“Project Hail Mary,” the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s best-selling novel, is finally coming to streaming. It will release on MGM+ on June 18. Creative duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, whose previous films include “The Lego Movie” and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” directed the film with a script from Drew Goddard. This marks Goddard’s […]
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When it comes to cable-network Bravo, executives at NBCUniversal may be shouting “Encore!” The home to reality-series staples including “Summer House,” “Watch What Happens Live” and “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” is scoring new ad commitments in TV’s annual ad-sales market, according to four people familiar with the matter, and it is doing so […]
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One of the hottest trends to come out of the network upfronts this year was the return of pilot season. NBC ordered a total of eight pilots this year — ordering half of them to series. Primetime’s back, baby! Well, OK, let’s curb our enthusiasm. I give a ton of credit to NBC for producing […]