formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The Disney/ESPN, Fox Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery sports-streaming joint venture has drawn congressional scrutiny. In a letter sent Tuesday (April 16) to the CEOs of the three companies, Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D.-NY), the ranking member of the House Judiciary … Continued
Bill Schultz claims he was fired in retaliation for pushing back against executives at Al Roker Entertainment, who allegedly undercut a PBS-mandated diversity program. Source: Al Roker Lawsuit: Bill Schultz Sues Over DEI Policy Claim
The writers behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Helpers’ and ‘The Not Too Late Show With Elmo’ are preparing for a work stoppage if a new labor contract is not reached by April 19. Source: Sesame Workshop Strike: Writers Authorize Potential Work Stoppage
Jonathan Majors has been sentenced to one year of domestic violence counseling after being convicted last year of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Source: Jonathan Majors Sentenced to Counseling for Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend
A judge has ruled that “Top Gun: Maverick” did not infringe on an article about Navy fighter pilots that inspired the original 1986 film. Paramount bought the rights to the article, “Top Guns,” from author Ehud Yonay in May 1983. … Continued
Italian collecting company Artisti 7607, which represents thousands of local acting and dubbing talents, has announced it is suing Netflix in a Rome court “to obtain adequate and proportionate compensation due by law to its mandated artists.” Source: Netflix Sued … Continued