Entertainment
Entertainment Industry Disputes and Launches
Producers of ‘Gangs of London’ claim Vice Media owes them $20 million over the sale of Pulse Films. Meanwhile, new entertainment ventures like Social Commerce Network (SCN) by podcaster Sammi Cohen are launching to capitalize on live streaming and social commerce trends.
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Variety
Sammi Cohen has hundreds of thousands of followers who tune in to her podcast focused on the intersection of business, tech and culture — and she thinks they’re hungry for a live dose of her brand of news and analysis. Next month, Cohen is launching Social Commerce Network (SCN), a digit
2026-09-22 11:53 UTC
Variety
Sony’s franchise reboot “Resident Evil” stormed to the summit of the U.K. and Ireland box office, debuting in first place with £4.2 million ($5.6 million) across its opening frame. Warner Bros.’ “Practical Magic 2” moved to second place in its sophomore weekend, g
2026-09-22 12:01 UTC
Variety
The founders of “Gangs of London” producer Pulse Films claim they are owed more than $20 million over the sale of the studio to Vice Media in 2021. Thomas Benski and Marisa Clifford, who founded Pulse Films in 2005, allege Vice still owes them $20.43 million after acquiring their 22% sta
2026-09-22 12:05 UTC
Deadline
MIPCOM boss Lucy Smith wants the world to know that October in Cannes is now about more than buying and selling TV programs. “Our biggest challenge is changing the perception,” she says, with this year’s event just weeks away. “You don’t come to MIPCOM just for your distribution deals anymore.
2026-09-22 12:06 UTC