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New York's highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with "egregious" improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren't part of the case....
The Television Academy has revealed the recipients of its 17th Television Academy Honors, recognizing seven compelling television programs and their producers who have leveraged the extraordinary power of storytelling to propel social change.
The honorees include four non-scripted...
Creative studio Even/Odd has signed filmmaker Dave Laven for U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded content. Even/Odd will also support nonfiction and fiction feature projects for Laven, a multidisciplinary writer, director, and producer whose film and advertising work encompasses...
Legislation forcing TikTok's parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. received President Joe Biden's official signoff Wednesday. But the newly minted law could be in for an uphill battle in court.
Critics of the sell-or-be-banned ultimatum argue it...
When President Joe Biden showed off his putting during a campaign stop at a public golf course in Michigan last month, the moment was captured on TikTok.
Forced inside by a rainstorm, he competed with 13-year-old Hurley "HJ" Coleman IV to make putts on a practice mat. The Coleman family...
Director Matt Ogens has an affinity for connecting audiences with people from different walks of life, particularly real-life protagonists who are seeking a sense of acceptance and belonging. In order to do that in his films, Ogens must first connect personally with the subjects themselves,...
After a hiatus from commercial directing to focus on their latest feature film, brothers Tom and Charlie Guard, have returned to advertising, signing for U.S. and U.K. representation with the women-owned production company, Merman. The Guard brothers recently wrote and directed the thriller,...
Independent full-service advertising agency INNOCEAN USA has appointed Gui Borchert as its executive creative director. He will oversee the Hyundai North America account.
Borchert, most recently senior director of creative at Squarespace, brings over 20 years of experience in delivering...
The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that's expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-...
The 2024 Tribeca Festival--which runs from June 5-16--has unveiled its lineup of short narrative, documentary, and animated films, as well as music videos.
The 2024 shorts lineup features 87 total selections from 101 filmmakers, including 65 films in competition and 10 music videos...