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Category: Arts & Entertainment News
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Roundup: WGA Contract Ratification, April 28, 2026
WGA Contract Ratification this week: The WGA membership has ratified a new four-year Minimum Basic Agreement with the AMPTP, with over 90% approval; and The Writers Guild of America has ratified a new four-year Minimum Basic Agreement…
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Roundup: International Co-Productions & Festivals, April 28, 2026
International Co-Productions & Festivals this week: Singapore’s IMDA and Korean broadcaster SBS have signed an MOU to jointly develop global content and AI media; and This matters for Bloomington-Normal, IL because it gives a concrete…
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Roundup: Streaming & Production Deals, April 28, 2026
Streaming & Production Deals this week: Peacock has halted development on a ‘Clueless’ sequel series starring Alicia Silverstone, a project announced in; and Disney+ Japan has entered a multi-year co-development agreement with Japanese…
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Roundup: Industry Analysis & Financing, April 28, 2026
Industry Analysis & Financing this week: The article outlines the standard commissioning and development pipeline for screenplays, distinguishing between; and Producer Adam Neuhaus, a former ESPN 30 for 30 developer, has launched the…
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Introducing Frame.io Drive: Access Your Media Anywhere, Instantly
This matters for Media Production because it gives a concrete current signal to track: Every creative project has moments where the work stops.
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Development Update: Week of April 13-17
First-look deal monetization: Ryan’s novel secures Peacock development, signaling platform appetite for established literary IP.
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IMG makes senior leadership changes
Talent & Creative Signals this week: This matters for Talent & Creative Signals because it gives a concrete current signal to track: Global sports agency; and This matters for Talent & Creative Signals because it gives a concrete current…
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Roundup: Industry News Roundups & Analysis, Global TV Film Media, and more.
Industry News Roundups & Analysis this week: Warner Bros. Discovery will split into two companies by late 2026, separating its studios and streaming operations; and A Hollywood Reporter feature frames current executive succession planning…
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Roundup: Talent Deals & Creative Partnerships, Showveralls Mini-First-Looks How Win, and more.
Talent Deals & Creative Partnerships this week: Universal TV president Erin Underhill confirms the studio is experimenting with ‘mini-first-looks,’ while talent; and Apple TV+ has extended its multi-year deal with showrunner Jonathan…
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Roundup: Leadership Shuffle, Skydance names Paramount’s new bosses, and more.
Executive Moves & Leadership Changes this week: Skydance Media has named its executive leadership team for the post-merger Paramount entity, structuring the company; and A confluence of structural factors is creating a CEO succession…