Amid a torrent of fan-friendly news about Disney projects across the media spectrum, Disney leadership took time on the first day of the three-day D23 fan fest weekend in Anaheim for panels that offered a behind the scenes look at the Mouse House’s business strategies and vision for driving growth in the streaming era. One
The U.K.’s decision to clear Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has been broadly welcomed by European industry players. U.K. exhibitors, media executives and analysts have argued the deal reflects a wider shift in regulatory thinking as European broadcasters face mounting competitive pressure from global streaming giants. Following the European Commission’s
Drizzle just before play was due to start at 11:00 [BST] meant the action was delayed by 10 minutes and resulted in an over being docked off each innings. Perhaps buoyed by successfully chasing down 294 and 314 in their past two group matches, Kent chose to stick Surrey in after winning the toss but
The Hundred women’s competition, Sophia Gardens Southern Brave 121-5 (100 balls): Wolvaardt 48 (45); Potts 2-14 Welsh Fire 122-6 (100 balls): Graham 35* (28); Corteen-Coleman 3-27 Welsh Fire won by four wickets Scorecard. Table Welsh Fire condemned Southern Brave to their first defeat of this season’s Hundred as they earned a dramatic four-wicket victory in
During this year’s featured edition of the 60th anniversary of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Variety organized a panel in collaboration with Allwyn to discuss the enduring success of the Promotion of European Cinema’s Future Frames programme, which acts as a springboard for emerging European directors. The panel, populated by key industry names, addressed
WASHINGTON– The Senate’s top two Republicans have spoken individually with Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, according to aides, as the former Republican leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health problems. McConnell’s aides have refused to release information about his condition, fueling speculation about his prognosis and whether he