Activist Investor Nelson Peltz Eyes New Push for Disney Board Seats After Boosting Stake
The activist investor Nelson Peltz is making another play for The Walt Disney Co. In February, Peltz ended his proxy battle with Disney in a big win for CEO Bob Iger, but with the Hollywood giant’s stock remaining under pressure despite reorganization moves, Peltz is eyeing a renewed push for board seats, according to a […]
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Wall Street Firm Picks Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery Among Hollywood Stocks
A notable Wall Street private securities and investment research firm, Sanford C. Bernstein, re-initiated coverage of seven media and telecom stocks on Oct. 5, notably weighing in on the stock price targets for major Hollywood studio conglomerates. Bernstein analyst Laurent Yoon kicked off Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery with “outperform” ratings and $103 and […]
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Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Iran’s Narges Mohammadi for “Her Fight Against the Oppression of Women”
Iranian human rights advocate and freedom fighter Narges Mohammadi has won the Nobel Peace Prize 2023, organizers of the award said Friday. The Norwegian Nobel committee that awards the prize lauded Mohammadi for “her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all.” It highlighted: […]
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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Jennifer Lee Talks ‘Frozen 3,’ ‘Wish’ and Relying on ‘Cinderella’ as an Escape When She Was Bullied in School
The latest on Frozen 3, thoughts on the upcoming Wish and her memories of how watching Cinderella helped her when she used to get bullied in school where among the topics Jennifer Lee, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ chief creative officer and writer and director on the Frozen films, discussed in London on Thursday. In a BFI London Film […]
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Warner Bros. Discovery Unveils New International Leadership Team
Warner Bros. Discovery international boss Gerhard Zeiler has unveiled a new international leadership structure for the company following various executive departures and restructurings. “Following my recent announcements about the departure of Priya Dogra, Robert Blair, Hannes Heyelmann and Pierre Branco, I have been working with the leadership across the international business to create a new […]
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Spotify’s Audiobooks Push: Wall Street Dissects How It Differs From Its Podcast Initiative
What does Spotify’s big push into audiobooks with a new offering giving paid subscribers 15 hours of free listening per month mean for the music streamer’s business and financials? That was the topic of Wall Street debate following the company’s unveiling of its plan that was rolled out in the U.K. and Australia on Tuesday, […]
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Warner Bros. Discovery’s France, Benelux and Africa Boss Pierre Branco to Exit
Pierre Branco will leave Warner Bros. Discovery, where he has held the role of executive vp, general manager for France, Benelux and Africa. Gerhard Zeiler, the conglomerate’s international president, unveiled the news in a memo to staff on Tuesday. Branco joined Turner in 2006 and held several key roles across the Europe, Middle East and […]
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Paramount+ Names Anna Priest U.K. Head, Pluto TV Gets Senior VP, Int’l Content Programming, Acquisitions
Paramount Global has appointed two executives to new roles to strengthen its international streaming business. Anna Priest, previously chief marketing officer (CMO) for Paramount U.K., has been named senior vp and head of Paramount+ for the U.K. market. She now reports to Marco Nobili, executive vp and international general manager of Paramount+ who unveiled her […]
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LeBron James’ SpringHill Names Geraldine Pamphile Executive VP, International (Exclusive)
Add New LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s The SpringHill Company has named Geraldine Pamphile executive vp, international to help the company take full advantage of opportunities to bring its storytelling and intellectual property to international audiences. She joins the production, consumer product and brand consultancy company from blockchain start-up Lamina1 where she has been serving as chief business officer. […]
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Gerard Depardieu Denies Rape Allegations: “Never, Ever Have I Abused a Woman”
French actor Gerard Depardieu, 74, has denied rape and sexual assault allegations made against him, publishing an open letter in French newspaper Le Figaro under the title “Je veux enfin vous dire ma vérité,” meaning: “I finally want to tell you my truth.” “Never, ever have I abused a woman,” Depardieu wrote, according to English-language […]
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Why a Top Consulting Firm Is Advising Hollywood Execs to Be Careful About How They Deploy AI
Artificial intelligence is the topic of many entertainment industry conversations these days – whether because of its hoped-for benefits or fears that it could replace creatives, such as writers and actors. Case in point: the Writers Guild of America’s tentative deal with Hollywood studios and streamers secured protections against AI writing or rewriting original material […]
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A Jane Lynch Interview About Lego Turns Philosophical
Jane Lynch is a work-obsessed CEO whose eyes get opened to the benefits of play thanks to six adventurous children who bring fun and color to a monotonous workplace. No, that is not the premise of a new Hollywood blockbuster, but a short brand film that is part of Danish toy company Lego Group’s Play Is Your Superpower campaign. […]
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