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Fremantle is looking to help train diverse youth into becoming filmmakers after striking a partnership with Fresh Films.

In She Said, Maria Schrader’s telling of the Harvey Weinstein take-down by New York Times journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, we see the birth of a historic moment: The turning of #MeToo from a movement into an unstoppable train of change. Based on Kantor and Twohey’s book, and from a screenplay by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, the reporters painstakingly gather evidence from silenced survivors, many of whom consulted on, and in some cases starred in, the film. For Zoe Kazan, alongside Carey Mulligan as Twohey, playing Kantor meant understanding her humanity, the practical nuts and bolts of reporting life, and the weight of what it is to bring others’ devastating personal truths to light. In conversation with Antonia Blyth, Kazan and Kantor discuss the portrayal of women at work to change the world.

The new Whitburn Partnership Centre has opened, bringing a number of local services under one roof and has breathed new life into one of the town’s most prominent and historic buildings.

Legendary Entertainment and Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group have launched a multiyear worldwide film distribution partnership pursuant to which Sony Pictures will market and distribute Legendary’s new upcoming theatrical film titles, the companies said Monday.Legendary and Sony Pictures are aligned in their ongoing commitment to theatrical distribution as a driver for other “downstream” windows and the theatrical window’s long-term value for films.As part of the pact, Sony Pictures will market and distribute new Legendary theatrical releases worldwide excluding China, where Legendary East will handle all marketing and distribution activities. Sony Pictures will also handle home entertainment and TV distribution for the titles it releases.

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and international producer and longtime collaborator Michael Harrison announced today the creation of a new musical theater partnership to find and develop new musicals, and create new productions from Lloyd Webber’s catalog.

Elisabeth Murdoch and Jane Featherstone’s Chernobyl producer Sister has partnered with the Royal Court Theatre to seek the next generation of TV and theater scribes.

EXCLUSIVE: Searching for Sugar Man producer Passion Pictures has broadened its partnership with Paris animation outfit Circus Studios and the pair have been revealed as the producers behind Interplay Entertainment’s Earthworm Jim animated TV series based on the iconic 90’s computer classic.

The non-profit Inevitable Foundation, dedicated to breaking down barriers for mid-level disabled screenwriters, has announced the expansion of its Accelerate Fellowship via an exclusive, multi-year commitment from Netflix’s Fund for Creative Equity, also today naming Monica Lucas and David Dineen-Porter as its Fall 2022 Fellows.

Councillors have unanimously backed Perth and Kinross Council's bid to pilot a Cash First Partnership in Perth and Kinross.

A perfect pair! Trevor Donovan and Emma Slater have been giving their all in the Dancing With the Stars ballroom this season — and their bond is only getting stronger.

As expected, Adidas yesterday formally cut its ties with Kanye West, announcing it was ending production of all the Yeezy branded products it has made via its partnership with the rapper.West’s relationships with some of his business partners in the fashion domain were already deteriorating before his recent spate of controversial and anti-semitic statements.Adidas, which has been working with West since 2013 – with the first trainers under the Adidas Yeezy brand being launched in 2015 – announced it was reviewing its long-standing partnership with the rapper earlier this month.The sportswear firm’s current deal with West was reportedly due to run through to 2026, but yesterday it confirmed it was terminating the partnership with immediate effect. This follows West’s recent claim in a controversial Drink Champs interview that “I can say antisemitic things and Adidas can’t drop me”.“Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech”, the company said in a statement.

Kanye West is no longer a billionaire.

Doctor Who is teleporting to Disney+ outside the UK and Ireland.

Let’s all say it together — F**KING FINALLY!

It’s over. Adidas has announced its decision to part ways with Kanye West in the wake of the rapper’s anti-Semitic remarks and other offensive comments.

first published by Variety.Thoensen joined TikTok in 2019, following stints at WME, Hulu and Fullscreen.Spotify spent $1 billion on podcasts in 2021 and has been working to expand on that in 2022.

Sharing his truth. Love Is Blind alum Nick Thompson opened up about what led to his divorce with fellow Netflix personality Danielle Ruhl.

Nicola Sturgeon has said no country would choose to be in a “travesty of a partnership” with Westminster, as she makes the case for independence a year ahead of a proposed referendum.

Kylie Jenner stunned in a black Heavy Manners bikini to announce her partnership with GLOW® Beverages Inc., a functional sparkling beverage line, on Tuesday, Oct. 18. While star opted for the brand's Mango Apricot flavor in a series of Instagram snaps, the line offers a variety of options including Spicy Watermelon, Ginger Lemon, Cherry Lime, Pineapple Blood Orange, Tiger's Blood, and GLOW® Shots, with plans to launch an Ultra Smooth Alkaline Water soon. «I've always been interested in the water and functional beverage category.

Erik ten Hag has hailed Jadon Sancho and Luke Shaw for their “good combinations” in Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Omonia on Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE: Shark Tank EP Phil Gurin’s The Gurin Company has struck an international partnership with Ukrainian indie FILM.UA Group and set the first project, a home makeover series titled Rebuilding Ukraine Together.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent French production powerhouse Studiocanal is moving into the Italian production market by joining forces with Rome-based shingle Elsinore Film with plans to co-develop and coproduce a slate of scripted and unscripted content for the Italian and international market. Elsinore Film is a boutique outfit headed by Annamaria Morelli (pictured, left), a former head of production at Italian streamer TimVision, who is known for her scouting activity. Morelli has had a hand in shepherding “Skam Italia,” the Italian adaptation of the Nordic drama series that’s a hit in Italy. She was more recently among producers of “Amanda,” a quirky teen dramedy about female friendship by newcomer Carolina Cavalli, that launched positively in September from the Venice fest’s Horizons section. 

Bloomberg report that they are nearing a deal for online betting with ESPN.According to Bloomberg, the deal could be worth as much $3 billion. In September, Disney CEO Bob Chapek told Bloomberg, “Sports betting is a part of what our younger, say, under-35, sports audience is telling us they want as part of their sports lifestyle.”Disney, which owns ESPN, acquired a stake in DraftKings as part of its acquisition of Fox’s entertainment assets in 2019.

Adidas is reviewing its Yeezy partnership with Kanye West days after he showed a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt design at Paris Fashion Week. The rapper was criticised after the slogan appeared on garments on the catwalk, with actor Will Smith’s son Jaden walking out of the show and supermodel Gigi Hadid branding him a “bully and a joke”. The sportswear giant has now released a statement saying they are reviewing their business dealings with the outspoken musician.

Adidas has confirmed that it is reviewing its business partnership with Kanye West, who has been busy of late dissing the sportswear brand with which he has had a pretty long alliance.“Adidas has always been about creativity, innovation, and supporting athletes and artists to achieve their vision”, the firm said in a statement yesterday. “The Adidas Yeezy partnership is one of the most successful collaborations in our industry’s history”.“We are proud of our team that has worked tirelessly throughout our collaboration with [West] and the iconic products that were born from it”, it went on. “We also recognise that all successful partnerships are rooted in mutual respect and shared values”.“After repeated efforts to privately resolve the situation”, the statement concluded, “we have taken the decision to place the partnership under review.

Kanye West‘s tumultuous partnership with Adidas is reportedly “under review” according to new reports.West partnered with Adidas under the Yeezy banner in late 2013, with their first collection debuting in 2015. Under the terms of West’s contract with Adidas, the rapper retains full ownership of the Yeezy brand, and has complete creative control over the products released through the brand.Over the past year though, Kanye has accused Adidas of a number of wrongs, including allegedly creating Yeezy Day, the annual day in which the brand releases some of its most anticipated Yeezy sneaker drops, without his personal approval.

A turn of events. Adidas has announced a change in its relationship with Kanye West.

Yeezy might have to find a new company to partner with.

Kanye “Ye” West. In a new statement, the activewear company said that its relationship with the 45-year-old GRAMMY-winning musician is “under review.” “Adidas has always been about creativity, innovation and supporting athletes and artists to achieve their vision.

EXCLUSIVE: Former MGM and Sony Pictures exec Eric Paquette’s film and TV company Meridian Pictures has struck a partnership deal with Saudi Arabian production house and literary management company Hakawati Entertainment.