Features
Agents of Change: How WME Has Helped Clients Adjust to World in Flux
WME HELPS POST-PRODUCTION CLIENTS ADAPT TO A WORLD WRACKED BY PANDEMIC AND ECONOMIC SHIFTS. […]
Year: 2021
Industry
NYT: Where to Stream ‘Nomadland,’ ‘Minari’ and More 2021 Oscar Nominees
The vast majority of nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards are available to watch right away in the United States, due to a combination of the pandemic prompting a shift toward home viewing, an abundance of streaming exclusives and the […]
Awards
‘Nomadland’s Spirit Awards Wins for Best Feature, Editing; Solidify Oscars Prospects
On Thursday night, Nomadland‘s Oscars push was further bolstered by four wins at the virtually held 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards, in the categories of Best Picture, Director, Editing and Cinematography. The former award […]
Awards
Zendaya, Whoopi Goldberg Honored at Essence’s Black Women in Hollywood Awards
In a typical Oscar week, Essence’s Black Women in Hollywood Awards is a star-studded, tears-and-laughter packed, invitation-only luncheon celebrating the industry’s Black female talent. This year, Essence’s 14th time hosting the event, called […]
Labor
Manchin Throws Support Behind Union-Backed PRO Act
Senator Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) on Monday threw his support behind the PRO Act, union-backed legislation to promote labor organizing. The PRO Act would block “right-to-work” laws, which allow people who benefit from union […]
Industry
IBEW: New Bill Would Restore Tax Deduction for Union Dues
The Tax Fairness for Workers Act would also restore the deduction for other unreimbursed employee expenses, including travel and the cost of tools and uniforms, that were killed in the 2017 package of tax breaks for the rich. The bill […]
Industry
Trumka: Chauvin Verdict ‘Just the Beginning’
“We are relieved the jury delivered justice for George Floyd’s family,” wrote AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka. “Floyd’s murder shocked our collective conscience and sparked a movement for change that has inspired America over the past year. While this verdict is welcome news, the work […]
Industry
Scott Rudin ‘Stepping Back’ from Film and Streaming Projects
Producer Scott Rudin says he is “stepping back” from his film and streaming projects in addition to his Broadway productions. In a statement released Tuesday, Rudin said: “I am stepping back from my film and streaming projects in addition to […]
Industry
Key HFPA Allies Jump Ship After Latest Inclusion Crisis at Golden Globes Group
On Tuesday night, fallout from recent controversies surrounding the Hollywood Foreign Press Association continued. We can confirm from sources with knowledge that Diversity and Inclusion Advisor Dr. Shaun Harper walked away earlier […]
Industry
L.A. has 5 Current Covid-19 Outbreaks at Schools — All Associated with Youth Sports
Schools reopening across Los Angeles County are showing excellent compliance with Covid-19 protocols, said the county’s public health director on Monday. She affirmed that campuses are safe for kids, but youth sports are […]
