The 2023-24 TV Season Had 1,300 Fewer Writer Jobs
Of the 1,319 total writing jobs lost from 2022-23, 642 of them were co-executive producers or above. Source: The 2023-24 TV Season Had 1,300 Fewer Writer Jobs
Noel Clarke libel trial concludes in London with closing statements from both sides
Clarke’s lawyer says he is a “scapegoat” while Guardian lawyer describes Clarke’s claims as “nonsensical”. Source: Noel Clarke libel trial concludes in London with closing statements from both sides | News | Screen
Clem Burke, Blondie’s drummer and ‘heartbeat’, dies aged 70
Clem Burke, the drummer whose backbeats powered Blondie to huge chart success across several decades, has died aged 70.Burke’s bandmates Debbie Harry and Chris Stein said he had died after “a private battle with cancer”, in a tribute posted to … Continued
Robert De Niro to Receive Honorary Cannes Palme d’Or
The legendary actor, star of two Palme d’Or winners, will be honored at this year’s opening ceremony. Source: Robert De Niro to Receive Honorary Cannes Palme d’Or
Bill Murray Says ‘Being Mortal’ Misconduct Was “Light” and Is “Still Funny,” Slams Disney for Film’s Cancellation
“It wasn’t like I touched her, but it was just, I gave her a kiss through a mask. And she wasn’t a stranger,” the actor-comedian said of the alleged on-set misconduct. Source: Bill Murray Says ‘Being Mortal’ Misconduct Was ‘Light’ … Continued
What to do if you wake up with a Banksy on your wall
Sam was lying in bed one morning when her tenant in a house she owned in Margate sent her a photo of a piece of graffiti that had appeared on the wall outside.Astonishingly, it looked like a Banksy. It would … Continued