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BBC Boss Outlines Goals: “Pursue Truth, Back British Storytelling, Bring People Together”

The BBC needs more partnerships with media, entertainment and technology giants, such as one with the Walt Disney Co. for sci-fi hit show Doctor Who, and change how it does business further in a competitive and polarized world. That was the message of Tim Davie, the director general of the U.K. public broadcaster, in a major Tuesday speech outlining his...

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Nov 6, 2024

Eli Noyes, Pioneer in Clay and Sand Stop Animation, Dies at 81

Eli Noyes, the Oscar-nominated animator who revolutionized stop-motion filmmaking with his innovative use of clay and sand, has died. He was 81. Noyes died Saturday of complications from prostate cancer at his home in San Francisco, Toy Story producer Ralph Guggenheim announced. The two formed Alligator Planet in 2003 to create film, print and media works. As an undergraduate student...

Nov 6, 2024

MIPTV Confirms Move to London in 2025

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Stephen Colbert made a two-minute statement near the start of Mondays The Late Show about his recent jokes about Kate Middleton. The late night host had previously mocked Princess of Wales absence from public life, as well as made jokes about rumors Prince William had an affair. Last week, Middleton revealed she was battling cancer. Given that it was public...

Nov 6, 2024

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Business

Kenny Ortega Returns to Paradigm (Exclusive)

Kenny Ortega, the director of Disney Channel franchises High School Musical and Descendants, has returned to Paradigm for representation. Having left A3 Artists Agency after it shut down, Ortega found his way back to the Hollywood talent agency by way of Paradigm partner and head of the New York office Jack Tantleff, and Paradigm managing partner Andrew Ruf. Ortegas film...

In Setback for Disney Board, Influential Shareholder Firm ISS Backs Nelson Peltz in Proxy Fight

In a recommendation that could shape the high-profile proxy fight between The Walt Disney Company and Nelson Peltzs Trian Partners, the influential advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services is recommending that its clients vote to add Peltz to Disneys board of directors. ISS ultimately recommended a vote for Peltz, but not Trians other nominee, Jay Rasulo, and to withhold a vote...

Nov 6, 2024

Hollywood Pantages Ushers Reach Tentative Deal on First Labor Contract

After seven months of negotiations, ushers at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre have reached a tentative agreement on a first three-year labor contract with their employer. The Nederlander Organization-owned theater and union IATSE Local B-192 agreed to the provisional pact affecting over 70 ushers on Monday, March 11. The new agreement improves wages ushers will see a 25 percent increase in...

Nov 6, 2024

BBC Studios Acquires Spanish Producer Brutal Media

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Laurene Powell Jobs Throws Support Behind Disney Board and Bob Iger in Proxy Fight

Audacy Reorganizes Podcast Division, Sunsets Cadence13 Brand

ESPN Inks Multibillion Six-Year Extension for Expanded College Football Playoff

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After leaving Verve last month, Bill Weinstein and Devon Schiff are joining Paradigm in the literary content department, the agency has announced. In this business, whether collaborating or going head-to-head, there is no denying the creativity, intelligence and passion that Bill and Devon bring to their work. This relentless advocacy on behalf of clients is a great fit with the...

Nov 6, 2024

Hermès Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Exclusivity of Birkin Bags

NBCUniversal Media Group Promotes David Pietrycha to Chief Business Officer

Condé Nast Plans More Layoffs, Files Charge Against Union as Staffers March to Executive Offices

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Crime & Law

Permanent Punishment, Part 4: Sealed Records, Expungement and Clemency Involve Complicated Mix of Paperwork and Expenses

Though there are about 1,300 permanent punishments on the books in Illinois — and countless more that aren’t — there are only a handful of ways to get around them. They often involve a complicated mix of paperwork and expenses. The records sealing or expungement process, for example, involves filing a petition in court, costing around $157 per charge.

Alleged Highland Park Parade Gunman Will Represent Himself in February 2024 Trial

In a surprise move Monday, Crimo III told the court he wishes to proceed pro se and will act as his own attorney. The 23-year-old also invoked his right to a speedy trial — pushing what had been expected to be a February 2025 trial date up to Feb. 26, 2024.

Nov 6, 2024

Woman Killed at Brickyard Mall Had Protective Order Against Husband Accused of Killing Her

Jennifer Hamilton, 47, was sitting in her car on a video teleconference with her doctor outside a Target at the mall when her husband, 50-year-old Alphonso Hamilton allegedly approached and shot her five times.

Nov 6, 2024

Detroit on Pace for Lowest Homicide Rate in Nearly 60 Years, Michigan Officials Say

R. Kelly Accused of Soliciting 17-Year-Old Girl in Minnesota

R. Kelly’s Attorney Wants Judge to Reconsider Bond Ruling

CPS After-School Dance Club Instructor Charged With Sexually Abusing 2 Boys

Party Bus Driver Charged With Striking 18 Vehicles Near Market Days Festival

John Dillinger Relatives Doubt Body in Grave is the Gangster

Family Told Dead Chinese Scholar’s Body May Be in Landfill

Descendants of John Dillinger Get Permission to Exhume His Body

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Nov 6, 2024

Chicago Latino Community Reacts to El Paso Mass Shooting: ‘Words Matter’

Chicago Police Announce Safety Plans For Busy Labor Day Weekend

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Education

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Nov 6, 2024

Biggest Cities In Moldova

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Nov 6, 2024

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Politics

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Nov 6, 2024

Egyptian Authorities Kill 72 Protesters

In the second mass killing of protesters in three weeks, Egyptian authorities attacked protesters in Cairo Saturday, killing 72. M. Cherif Bassiouni, a war crimes expert and law professor at DePaul University, joins us with insight into the conflict.

Nov 6, 2024

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Science & Nature

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Nov 6, 2024

World Swelters to Unofficial Hottest Day on Record

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Nov 6, 2024

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Nov 6, 2024

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