Film production and financing company Productivity Media Inc. has suspended its CEO amid an investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement, the company says. The Hollywood ReporterIt recently informed investors that its executive team had hired auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers to audit its books and review loans. “We can confirm that a confidential investigation is ongoing and that … Read more
Bell Media Chairman Sean Cohan has been named the next chairman of the Banff World Media Festival board of directors. The former A&E Networks and Nielsen veteran replaces Kevin Beggs, chairman of Lionsgate Television Group, who served as Banff’s board chairman for three years. Beggs will continue to serve on the festival’s board while Cohan … Read more
Although Latinos make up about 20% of the country’s population, they are still underrepresented in many types of media, which is a serious economic loss. The Latino Donor Collaborative’s Latinos in Media 2024 report found that the entertainment industry could generate an additional $12 to $18 billion annually if it achieved adequate Latino representation in … Read more
The Justice Department on Wednesday announced charges against two Russian state media employees for diverting $10 million to an unidentified media company in the United States. The criminal case names two defendants, Kostiantyn Kalashnikov and Elena Afanasyeva, both charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Their scheme was … Read more
Sally Field is back on social media thanks to Kamala Harris’ presidential candidacy. The Oscar-winning actress posted two separate posts on her Instagram, announcing that she has returned to the platform after Harris ran for president alongside Tim Walz as her running mate. “I haven't been on social media. Since it became public toilet paper … Read more
Sally Field is back on social media thanks to Kamala Harris’ presidential candidacy. The Oscar-winning actress posted two separate posts on her Instagram, announcing that she has returned to the platform after Harris ran for president alongside Tim Walz as her running mate. “I haven't been on social media. Since it became public toilet paper … Read more