Writers Guild Of Canada “Overwhelmingly� Votes To Authorize Strike Action
Posted on Thursday April 25, 2024

Last year it was strike action in Hollywood, now it’s Canada. The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) has “overwhelmingly” voted in favor of authorizing strike action if there is no resolution to the ongoing talks with the Canadian Media Producers Association. Some 96.5% of voted in favour of a strike mandate, with the week-long voting […]

Wheelhouse And UK Theme Park Firm Merlin Entertainments Building Unscripted Slate Around London Eye And Other Iconic Attractions
Posted on Thursday April 25, 2024

Wheelhouse is getting ready for a rollercoaster ride. Brent Montgomery’s company has entered into a partnership with UK-based theme park and attractions firm Merlin Entertainments. This will seer the pair working to develop a slate of original unscripted TV programs based around Merlin’s suite of attractions. Merlin owns 140+ attractions in 23 countries. Its most […]

Laurence Fox Ordered To Pay $220,000 To Former ‘Drag Race’ UK Star & Charity Trustee He Called “Paedophiles� On Social Media
Posted on Thursday April 25, 2024

Laurence Fox has been ordered to pay £180,000 ($220,000) in damages to a former RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star and charity trustee he called “paedophiles” on social media. The former GB News host lost his libel case against Crystal, whose real name is Colin Seymour, and Simon Blake, a trustee of UK charity Stonewall, several […]

Harvey Weinstein “Cautiously Excited� After 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned, New Trial Order By NY Appeals Court
Posted on Thursday April 25, 2024

(Updated with statement from Weinstein spokesperson) New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges, ordering a new trial. However, that doesn’t mean the Pulp Fiction producer will be stepping out of prison any tine soon. In a 4-3 ruling, the New York Court of Appeals flipped Weinstein’s conviction, […]

Television Academy Honors Revealed; Four Non-Scripted Series & Three Scripted Series Recognized
Posted on Thursday April 25, 2024

The Television Academy have revealed the recipients of its 17th Television Academy Honors. The recipients include four non-scripted series and three scripted series. Each year, Television Academy Honors celebrates programs that raise awareness about complex issues facing society. “This year’s honorees have leveraged the medium’s power to drive meaningful conversation and create social impact,â€� said […]