EXCLUSIVE: New York-based cultural institution Villa Albertine and Unifrance have announced the selection of French features due to be showcased in the 9th edition of their joint Young French Cinema program.
19.12.2023 - 06:51 / deadline.com
UPDATE, 5:43 PM: Ari Emanuel has received an early Christmas present courtesy of a LA Superior Court judge.
Peeved at Wall Street, the Endeavor CEO may be evaluating “strategic alternatives” for the currently publicly traded entity but at least he won’t have to go to mattresses over “theft of …intellectual property” allegations out of the company’s eventual IPO in 2021.
A December 15 unsealed ruling by Judge Gregory Keosian rejected any notion by plaintiff David Carde that there was “a valid implied-in-fact contract between himself and Endeavor over analysis and marketing strategies the consultant sent to the company unsolicited almost four years ago. “Mr. Carde is entitled to be recompensed for Endeavor’s unjust enrichment in an amount to be proven at trial,” declared his Early Sullivan Wright Gier & McRae LLP lawyers in their initial complaint of March 2022.
Slamming the door shut on the matter, Judge Keosian wrote back in August that no reasonable person could conclude that there are any material similarities between plaintiff’s Essay and the Endeavor IPO materials that plaintiff claims relied on it.” He added” To the contrary, none of plaintiff’s unique concepts appear in any of Endeavor’s materials, and every single idea plaintiff claims was ‘stolen’ was actually made public by Endeavor long before plaintiff even wrote the Essay. Summary judgment accordingly must be entered in favor of Endeavor”
Case closed.
“We are pleased with the court’s decision granting summary judgment in favor of our client, Endeavor, holding plaintiff’s idea theft claims absolutely meritless,” Latham & Watkins partner Jessica Stebbins Bina said in a statement to Deadline today. “As the court recognized, Endeavor does not accept unsolicited
EXCLUSIVE: New York-based cultural institution Villa Albertine and Unifrance have announced the selection of French features due to be showcased in the 9th edition of their joint Young French Cinema program.
Inspiration for baby names can come from all over the globe, with many parents choosing some of their favourite destinations as a name for their little ones.The trend is set to soar in 2024, with celebrities like Paris Fury, who named her daughters Valencia and Venezuela, paving the way. Independent travel agency Iglu Cruise has compared over 60 destination-inspired baby names to reveal which ones had the biggest percentage increase from 1996 to 2021, as well as predicting upcoming baby name trends for 2024. With a percentage increase of 3950%, Phoenix tops the list as the fastest-growing boys’ name based on a destination.
Snoop Dogg has signed up to provide commentary on the TV coverage of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.News that the rapper will be reporting for the US coverage was announced over the weekend (December 31), during the halftime of Sunday Night Football’s coverage of the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers.According to the update, Snoop will be providing coverage for the Olympics primetime show in the US – giving insight into what’s happening at the event in Paris. It will also see him attend the events, speak to the athletes and their families, and explore iconic landmarks across the French capital.This year’s instalment will kick off on July 26, and his commentary will be available on NBC and Peacock.“I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris.
Look who’s become a sportscaster!
As December comes to a close, it’s no secret we’re more than a little disappointed that the new season of Emily in Paris hasn’t dropped onto our Netflix after leaving us on such a cliffhanger last year. However, in a bid to satisfy our need for escapism TV, we’ve obviously been revisiting our fave binge-able series over the festive season, and with January being all about forming new positive habits, it seemed only right that we investigated one of the most unusual items she used during the show – her LED face mask.
Those hoping to see a new series of Netflix's hit TV show Emily in Paris hit their screens this December will have to wait a little longer, after filming was delayed due to this year's WGA and SAG strikes. Season three ended in 2022 with lead character Emily Cooper, played by actress Lily Collins, torn between new love Alfie and old flame Gabriel, after the latter's spontaneous wedding to Emily's friend Camille was called off.
Prince William once got into a "water fight" when he let loose during a Royal Family Christmas party. It has been revealed that the Prince was playing around with a member of staff in St James' Palace, while in the company of Prince Harry and Camilla. Former royal butler Grant Harrold, recalled the moment and other "hilarious" times in an interview with Slingo.
Ariana Grande and her boyfriend, Ethan Slater, are going strong after their controversial beginnings. The couple keeps a low profile, but on December 23rd they were photographed on a rare outing in New York City. They were with her father, Ed Butera.The couple went to eat at an Italian restaurant with Butera and a blonde friend.
Travis Kelce will stop at nothing to make Taylor Swift feel like the queen she is!
, raunchy comedy , and , has taken her all around the globe. Naturally, that makes her a bit of an expert at finding the right hotels for any occasion, from (the Bulgari Hotel in Paris) to a (the Villa Treville in Italy is a totally chill spot, she says).Her love of traveling is how she booked her next role: an appearance on where she’ll share her traveling hacks and wackiest stories including that time she spontaneously checked into a place that doubled as a nightclub (iconic). Ahead, the Golden Globe-nominated actress tells Glamour about the skin-saving travel essentials she always packs in her , her fave budget-friendly properties, and her .
Tatiana Siegel 2024 can’t come fast enough. When the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, Hollywood will close the book on arguably the most tumultuous 12 months in a generation, with the town roiled by devastating strikes, the implosion of the superhero movie and deep divisions on everything from AI to Israel.
EXCLUSIVE: Sandbox Films (Fire of Love) and XTR (Ascension) have teamed to produce feature doc A Life Illuminated, exploring the life and legacy of pioneering marine biologist Edie Widder, in association with ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX.
Lizzo‘s legal team has filed a motion to dismiss a harassment and discrimination lawsuit made by a former “disgruntled” employee.
Paris Hilton is opening up about motherhood and music in a new interview with Romper.
The birth certificate for Paris Hilton‘s newborn daughter has been revealed!
Well, this is a surprise!
Kyle Richards is missing out on some major family moments — and she’s not thrilled about it.
Meghan Markle could be facing serious repercussions for something she claims she didn’t even do!
Paris Hilton has revealed she did not change her son Phoenix’s nappy for the first month of his life. The 41 year old reality star admitted she was “scared” when she finally came to carry out the task herself.The job had previously been left up to Paris’ nanny, it was revealed. Socialite and model Paris welcomed her baby boy with her husband Carter Reum via surrogate in January.
Paris Hilton is opening up about surrogacy.