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As Disney Outmaneuvers DeSantis, Florida Gov. Calls for Investigation Over Special District
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for an investigation into an agreement that transferred the powers of Disney’s now-dissolved special district back to the company before the state assumed control of the board. In a letter to state chief inspector general Melinda Miguel, DeSantis says that the deal suffers “serious legal infirmities” and questions whether […]
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Board Outmaneuvered in Wrangling Over Disney Special District Control
A legal battle is brewing over an agreement that transferred the powers of Disney’s now-dissolved special district back to the company before Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis assumed control of the board. The 30-year deal includes approval to build another theme park and restrictions that bar the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s new board of supervisors […]
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Top Production Pros Examine Potential Writers Strike, COVID-19 Safety Protocols at AFCI Brunch
From a potential writers strike to COVID-19 safety protocols on set, some of Hollywood’s top producers offered a peek on Wednesday at how they approach some of the industry’s most contentious issues. The insiders, typically tight-lipped on Hollywood dealings, discussed their thoughts on widespread industry concerns and trends at a brunch honoring the top physical […]
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‘Rust’ Prosecution Gets New Lawyers as District Attorney Steps Away
New special prosecutors have been appointed to oversee criminal charges in the Rust shooting after the lawyer previously handling the cases was forced to step down. Jason Lewis and Kari Morrissey will serve as the lead lawyers in the prosecution of Alec Baldwin and Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office announced […]
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Meet the World Builders: Hollywood’s Top Physical Production Executives of 2023
These 30 executives scour the globe in pursuit of movie magic. As Hollywood’s top physical production pros, highlighted by The Hollywood Reporter for their work behind the scenes, they are charged with realizing a script’s vision on the screen. And on March 27 they will convene at a weeklong conference at the Sofitel Los Angeles at […]
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Disney, Major Studios Get $30M From Illegal Streaming Sites Amid Piracy Crackdown
A coalition of top movie and TV studios have secured a $30 million judgment against the operator of two illegal streaming sites. The studios and defendant Dwayne Johnson (no relation to the actor) agreed to resolve the suit in a deal that includes an injunction barring him from continuing to operate any service that allows […]
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‘Yellowstone’ Pushes Texas to Up the Ante to Court Film and TV Projects
For studios, the best part about shooting in New Mexico might be how it looks so much like Texas. That’s why Taylor Sheridan’s Hell or Hell High Water chose to shoot in New Mexico, as did Walker: Independence, King Rex and other projects looking for generous helpings of tax incentives to film in the state […]
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Biden’s TikTok Dilemma: Go After China or Pursue Social Media Antitrust Claims
In big tech, data is currency, and TikTok is printing money. Once known for viral dance videos, the platform has built itself into a digital advertising juggernaut. The app has more than 150 million monthly users and 5 million businesses it can harvest information from to sell ads, it disclosed March 21. It’s the leading video-sharing app in […]
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TikTok CEO’s Testimony to Congress May End Up Escalating Calls for a Ban
Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee interrogated the chief executive of TikTok on alleged national security risks posed by the immensely popular video-sharing app, while the CEO stressed that data privacy and security issues are prevalent across all of Big Tech and that the company doesn’t share information with the Chinese government. During […]
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Post Malone Settles ‘Circles’ Copyright Suit in Last-Minute Deal
Post Malone has settled a copyright suit from a musician alleging he co-wrote 2019 hit “Circles” but was denied credit and compensation, according to a court document filed on Tuesday. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The court was informed of the agreement during jury selection. The suit revolved around an August 2018 recording session […]
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AI-“Assisted” Works Are Now Open to Copyright Protection, Raising Questions for Hollywood
The U.S. Copyright Office has affirmed that most works generated by artificial intelligence are not copyrightable, while clarifying that AI-assisted material qualifies for protection in certain instances. In a statement of policy issued Thursday, the office says it’s “well-established” that copyrights can only be issued to works that are the “product of human creativity” and […]
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Madison Square Garden Entertainment’s Board Reaches $85M Deal to Settle Shareholder Suit
Madison Square Garden Entertainment’s board has agreed to settle for $85 million a shareholder suit accusing it of failing to protect stockholders’ interests when it merged with MSG Networks. The deal will be covered by the board’s insurers, according to a securities form filed on Wednesday. There was no admission of wrongdoing. The suit filed […]
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