TelevisaUnivision Says Streaming Business on Track to Turn Profitable This Year
The Spanish-language media giant, led by CEO Wade Davis, reports its second-quarter financials. Source: TelevisaUnivision Q2 2024 Earnings Report: Advertising, Election
India’s independent films gain prizes at Cannes but no love in cinema at home
India’s independent films are winning top awards at international festivals and appearing in theaters across the United States and Europe — just not in India itself. These highly acclaimed films — made by Indians and about India — are unlikely … Continued
Ryan Reynolds Met Madonna for ‘Deadpool 3’ to Use ‘Like a Prayer’
Ryan Reynolds and his “Deadpool & Wolverine” director Shawn Levy revealed during an interview on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM radio show (via People) that they met with Madonna in person in order to secure the rights to use “Like a Prayer” … Continued
Uzbekistan drama ‘Sunday’, India’s ‘Stolen’ win top prizes at Japan’s Skip City
Further winners included Yoshihiko Taniguchi’s ‘Happy Life’. Source: Uzbekistan drama ‘Sunday’, India’s ‘Stolen’ win top prizes at Japan’s Skip City | News | Screen
BBC to Lay Off 500 Staff by 2026, Annual Report Reveals
The U.K. public broadcaster has revealed its headcount is down by 10 percent over the past five years, a reduction of almost 2,000 roles, and a voluntary redundancy scheme has just launched. Source: BBC to Lay Off 500 Staff by … Continued
Mike Bowers named chair of The Cinema Foundation
Executive serves as president and CEO of Harkins Theatres. Source: Mike Bowers named chair of The Cinema Foundation | News | Screen