The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and United Talent Agency (UTA) have agreed to a new franchise agreement. Therefore, effective immediately, UTA may once again represent WGA members for covered
GALE has bolstered its creative roster by adding 20-year advertising and entertainment industry veteran Geoff Edwards to its leadership team. The new Executive Creative Director (ECD) joins the agency from
The Mississippi state flag will no longer be sold or displayed in Walmart stores. A spokesperson for Walmart, Anne Hatfield said displaying the state flags “is a common practice nationwide.” The
HBO Max, the new direct to consumer offering from WarnerMedia, announced today its agreement to a two year first-look deal with actress, executive producer, and Academy Award® nominee Salma Hayek, founder, and
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is proud to announce commitments from 19 partner companies in its fourth year of Academy Gold, an entertainment industry internship enhancement and mentorship
Off the top of my head, I cannot think of a single film, definitely not of the comic book genre, where the effort tanked at the box office, was generally
Editor’s Note: This is a reprint of a blog that first appeared on Medium.com. It is reprinted with Richard Jane’s permission. Production, exhibition, and good old fashion power are all
Don’t be surprised if a villain with the last name of Birotte begins to show up in screenplays in the not too distant future. A Los Angeles federal judge dismissed
Editor’s Note: The world changed right before our very eyes. We now work, live, exercise and entertain ourselves in our homes. This is the new normal. In this new on-going series,
As social distancing and self-quarantining become the new norm due to the outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19, audiences are thirsty for and seeking out content wherever they can find it. Screenwriter
Paradigm Talent Agency is the latest literary agency to sign a new franchise agreement with the Writers Guild of America, allowing the fifth largest talent agency to resume representation of its
NCAA President Mark Emmert has made a difficult decision in regards to the upcoming March Madness Men’s and Women’s basketball tournament. While all games will be played, attendance will be
Editor’s Note: “The Reel Black List” is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of advertising, film, TV, music, radio and media who are making a difference
Laughlin Constable (LC), a Top 25 independent agency, today announced that it has hired John “Max” Maxham as its Chief Creative Officer (CCO). Maxham joins LC from DDB Chicago, where
Editor’s Note: “The Reel Black List” is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of advertising, film, TV, music, radio and media who are making a difference
Accomplished screenwriter Brad Holloway makes his directorial debut with his new short comedy Open House 1-4, a film that takes a dark yet humorous look at the intensely competitive and sometimes
Terry McAulay has led a truly fascinating life. The short version is that he realized his passion for being a referee from an early age; turned his interest in math
One would think with the House of Representatives currently embroiled in impeachment hearings and other ongoing investigations concerning President Donald Trump, the Department of Justice (DOJ) would be focused on
Never one to shy away from poking the unions, especially when it comes to Hollywood, President Trump has ordered the DOJ (Department of Justice), specifically the Antitrust Division, into the
The American Film Institute has announced the films that will play in the New Auteurs, Cinema’s Legacy, Midnight, Shorts and AFI Conservatory Showcase sections at AFI Fest 2019 presented by
