- MGM’s recent lawsuit against Universal regarding the latter’s upcoming project Section 6 will move forward, after a ruling from U.S. District Judge James Otero. The crux of the matter is that the script for the film is substantially similar to the James Bond property. Both deal with MI-6, although Section 6 is set around the formation of the organization. For more information on the suit, click here.
- The Independent Film and Television Alliance (IFTA), which represents more than 145 companies from 21 countries, has voted to select its new executive committee and board of directors. The organization also organizes the annual American Film Market. “The newly elected board and executive committee members are an exceptionally talented group,” said IFTA chairman Paul Hertzberg. “Their experience and perspective will add immeasurably to our deliberations on key issues affecting the industry and independent sector.” To see the list, click here.
- On Wednesday, ESPN announced the suspension of analyst Bill Simmons over a profane on-air tirade, in which he called NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a “liar.” He was suspended for not operating “within ESPN’s journalistic standards,” the company said in a statement. For more information, click here.
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