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The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences has revealed the nominees for the 25th annual Webby Awards ahead of its virtual ceremony on Tuesday May 18, 2021 hosted by The Good Place and Legendary’s Jameela Jamil. The Webbys celebrate the year’s best Internet work as well as outstanding individuals and organizations who are using the Internet to respond to the impact of the coronavirus, social injustice and more. Nominees in the entertainment realm include Marvel Entertainment, OWN, The Daily Show’ s Trevor Noah , Megan Thee Stallion ,  Disney+ and Ratatouille: The Tik Tok Musical and more. All nominees are eligible to take home the Internet industry’s two most prestigious awards: The Webby Award, selected by the Academy, and The Webby People’s Voice Award. Internet fans can begin casting their votes today until Thursday, May 6 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Related Story Trevor Noah On Racist Police Incidents: "Where Are The Good Apples?" The … [Read more...] about Webby Nominations: Trevor Noah, Megan Thee Stallion, ‘Ratatouille: The Tik Tok Musical’ Among Nominees

In a year that saw a massive security breach that exposed the personal information of millions of users, and press revelations that threw shade on how its executives responded to foreign interference on its platform, Facebook offered a surprisingly sunny appraisal of 2018 in its year in review . Research manager Sheida Neman avoided re-opening any scars in her blog post , choosing instead to highlight “top ways people around the world connected with their communities on Facebook.” Neman talked about how International Women’s Day was the most talked about moment of the year, and how the March for Our Lives, a movement started by survivors of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, fueled conversation and action around the world. Related Story International Film Festivals Condemn Myanmar Coup As Military Continues To Target Prominent Cultural Figures The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl win against the … [Read more...] about Facebook Focuses On The Sunny Side Of 2018 With Its Year In Review

EXCLUSIVE: Endeavor Content has tapped Cristina Garza as its SVP, Development and Production. In the executive appointment, which is effective immediately, Garza will focus on Latino audience-facing English-language content in the United States, and Spanish-language content as part of Endeavor Content’s global slate. Previously an agent in Media Finance at CAA, Garza has dedicated her career to the development, sale and distribution of Latin American cinema and television. While at CAA she specialized in independently financed film, television and digital content for the Latin American and Spanish market. In the seven years she lived in Mexico, Garza ran distribution for Gael García Bernal and Diega Luna’s Mexico City-based production and distribution company Canana. “Cristina’s experience in championing diverse voices, as well as her deep relationships in both the film and television world lend a unique hand to our efforts in telling truly global audiences,” said … [Read more...] about Endeavor Content Appoints Cristina Garza As SVP, Development & Production

After a marathon five hours of testimony yesterday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg returned to Congress today to address another round of questions about privacy and the Cambridge Analytica scandal. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden, R-Oregon, opened the hearing calling Facebook an American success story — a company that embodies the nation’s principles of freedom of speech and association. But reports that data about millions of users had been harvested without their consent raises troubling questions about privacy and trust. “While Facebook has certainly grown, I worry it has not matured,” Walden said. “I think it is time to ask whether Facebook may have moved too fast and broken too many things.” Related Story Facebook Looks To Make Audio More Social With Podcast Integration, Clubhouse Rival And New Soundbites Format Rep. Frank Pallone, a New Jersey Democrat, said the Cambridge Analtica revelations — in which a political … [Read more...] about Mark Zuckerberg Resumes Congressional Testimony, Legislators Say: “I Think It Is Time To Ask Whether Facebook Moved Too Fast”

EXCLUSIVE: Director Rob Hardy is cranking up the power with a new first-look deal with Lionsgate and Power creator Courtney Kemp ’s End of Episode Productions. “Rob is a brilliant director and a tremendous creative force,” Kemp told Deadline. “It is my great pleasure to have the opportunity to continue our collaboration, and I look forward to a bright future together bringing more series to the screen, with BIPOC representation both on camera and behind the scenes,” the Power Book II: Ghost showrunner and EP added. Under the provisions of the multi-year agreement the Ghost Season 1 finale helmer will direct more of the evolving Powerverse, along with other Lionsgate shows. The deal also sees Hardy and his Rainforest Entertainment producing partner Mitzi Miller develop and oversee original shows for the studio and Kemp’s shingle. Related Story 'Lady In The Lake' Co-Creator Dre Ryan Inks Overall Deal With Endeavor Content “I’m thrilled to partner … [Read more...] about ‘Power’ Director Rob Hardy Inks First-Look Deal With Lionsgate & Courtney Kemp’s End of Episode