The Force Behind Film Forum
Aroom without books is like a body without a soul, and the same is true of a city without an independent cinema. If New York has survived the rise of VHS and DVD and streaming—and this is no Luddite’s lament; … Continued
TIFF According to: Republic Pictures’ Dan Cohen
The head of the recently revived Paramount label shares his favorite Canadian souvenir and the time he caught Kevin Costner’s band at the Calgary Stampede. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/tiff-according-to-toronto-republic-pictures-dan-cohen-1235581275/
Film challenging Essex girls stereotype makes BFI shortlist
A new short film challenging the much-maligned Essex girl stereotype has been shortlisted at a prestigious UK screen festival. Essex Girls is nominated for best short film award at the British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival. The coming-of-age comedy drama … Continued
Susan Rice Returns to Netflix Board of Directors
The official departed the Biden administration, where she led domestic policy, earlier this year. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/susan-rice-joins-netflix-board-after-biden-1235585878/
Media-focused students to benefit from new partnership with the BFI
Brunel University London and the BFI (British Film Institute) are entering into a partnership that will see students on Brunel’s Media & Communications, Film Studies and Journalism programmes have access to the BFI’s film streaming service, as well as to … Continued
What Happens If Disney Can’t Agree With Comcast on a Price Tag for Hulu
A securities filing Friday lays out the process by which the companies will determine a value for the streaming service. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/disney-comcast-hulu-value-option-1235585916/