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
UK’s Raw hires former Brouhaha Entertainment, BBC Film exec to bolster scripted and features arm
Gordon joins the UK The Tinder Swindler production company at a time of growth in its scripted and features output, with upcoming feature film Crime 101 for Amazon MGM Studios being co-produced with Working Title. The indie was also behind … Continued
Venice Film Festival Director on 2024 Lineup, Netflix’s Absence
The long-running Venice festival director on the highlights of the 81st Biennale, why Netflix is absent this year and the stars returning to the Lido post-strike: “We’re going to have the most crowded red carpet in a decade!” Source: Venice … Continued
CJ ENM Names Jang Kyung ik CEO of Powerhouse K-Drama Subsidiary Studio Dragon
Korean entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM has named veteran executive Jang Kyung ik CEO of its K-drama subsidiary Studio Dragon. The appointment was revealed on Monday in Seoul. He scored a major win last year with Studio & NEW’s production of … Continued