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PMK Entertainment has appointed Erik Bright, founder of Prodigy Public Relations, as its new EVP of Content and Strategic Communications. Bright, with 25 years of experience, will lead content initiatives and strategic comms, reporting to PMK President Dennis Dembia. This move signals PMK's expansion and focus on integrated client services.
The Santa Fe Film Festival (SFiFF), once focused on independent film, has transformed into a major international and Indigenous cinema showcase. Now Oscar-qualifying for shorts, it saw 13 nominated films last season and draws 15,000 visitors annually. The festival highlights diverse voices and aims to foster cinematic growth.
Actor Mark Ruffalo criticizes the approved Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing fears of stifled creativity, job losses, and weakened free speech. He vows the grassroots movement against such deals will persist, framing it as a fight against billionaire oligarchs.
Oscar-winning screenwriter Christopher Hampton will lead the jury at the 30th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. He is joined by a diverse international panel of film professionals.
Focus Features has slated Curry Barker's new film, 'Anything But Ghosts,' for a May 7, 2027 release. Following the massive success of 'Obsession,' which grossed over $500 million on a $750,000 budget, Barker aims to captivate audiences again with a horror-comedy.
Cindy Holland, the architect of Paramount's streaming strategy, is leaving the company. Her departure signals a potential shift, with HBO's Casey Bloys widely expected to take the helm of Paramount's streaming services. This move comes as Paramount+ nears 80 million subscribers.
Prime Video is reportedly close to greenlighting a new live-action Spider-Man series. The show is expected to adapt the iconic 'Clone Saga' comic storyline, focusing on characters Ben Reilly and Kaine Parker. Set within Sony's Spider-Man Universe, this development signals a significant expansion of Marvel IP on streaming platforms.
Wildlife personality Robert Irwin stars in Qantas' new "Australia in the Sky" campaign, featuring multiple Irwins on a flight and promoting Australian culture and travel. The partnership also supports conservation efforts.
Madrid's Iberseries & Platino Industria event, a key hub for Spanish- and Portuguese-language content, is enhancing its focus on international co-productions, literary adaptations, and the strategic use of AI, aiming to be a more business-driven platform for creators and industry professionals.