formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Brennan reveals her priorities in one of her first interviews since taking on the role in January. Source: “Coproduction has got to be a focus,” says Screen Australia CEO Deirdre Brennan | Features | Screen
The son of the late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner is seeking to acquire the rights to the Playboy brand from its current owner PLBY Group. Source: Cooper Hefner Plans Playboy Takeover Offer Worth $100M
Pathé is expanding its library with five titles acquired from London-based production banner Celador Films, including Danny Boyle’s Oscar-winning “Slumdog Millionaire.” Source: Pathé Signs Deal With ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Producer Celador Films
Gorman succeeds Mark Parker, who will leave Disney’s board early next year, and says that Disney will name a new CEO in “early 2026.” Source: New Disney Chairman is James Gorman, Replacing Mark Parker
The event, running October 21-24, comes at a challenging time for many of the global TV industry executives who are gathering in Cannes. Source: Can Mipcom lift the spirits of a struggling TV industry? | Features | Screen
Outgoing Sony chairman and CEO predicts period of chaos as studios grapple with decline of legacy cable business. Source: Hollywood strike impact “far more severe” than people realise, Sony Pictures boss tells Mipcom | News | Screen