Some of the most prominent figures in Italian cinema are speaking out against Netflix. Elio Germano, Valerio Mastandrea, Neri Marcorè, and Claudio Santamaria, alongside thousands of local acting and dubbing talents, are part of the collecting company Artisti 7607, which has filed a lawsuit against the streaming platform in the civil court of Rome, demanding “adequate and proportionate compensation as stipulated by the law.” For eight years, Artisti 7607 has been in negotiations with Netflix without the two parties reaching [...]

The Russo Brothers have a profound connection to their Italian heritage. Anthony, 54, and Joseph, 52, are renowned American directors, producers, and screenwriters recognized for their contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They also established AGBO, an independent studio nestled in an old factory in the fashion district of Los Angeles, faraway from the sprawling lots and theaters of Hollywood or Burbank. Through AGBO, they launched a scholarship for filmmakers residing in the United States with projects focusing on depicting [...]

Announcing the full cast for the action-packed comedy-drama "Costiera" set against Italy's breathtaking Amalfi Coast, Prime Video has created a buzz. Emmy-winning director Adam Bernstein ("30 Rock", "Breaking Bad") leads the production, with Jesse Williams ("Take Me Out") taking the lead. The ensemble cast for this English-language series, co-produced by Amazon Studios and Luca Bernabei's Lux Vide, features talent from across the globe. Among them are Jordan Alexandra from the UK ("Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness","The Winter King"), [...]

Virtual reality headsets are shaping the future of entertainment, yet they're not yet in every home, and not everyone is accustomed to this format. However, history shows that groundbreaking technologies often face skepticism. For instance, when telephones were first introduced, there were concerns about spreading infections through shared usage. Now, we all carry telephones in our pockets, illustrating how the acceptance of new technological devices evolves over time. Vision Pro, a groundbreaking mixed-reality headset from Apple Inc., is poised to [...]

Apple has laid off more than six hundred employees, marking the company’s first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader wave of tech industry consolidation. The iPhone maker was largely spared from last year's massive rounds of job cuts at Amazon, Meta, Google and other tech giants after a major hiring spree during the coronavirus pandemic, when people spent more time and money online. Wind seems to have changed in 2024 for the company founded by Steve Jobs: [...]

During his first 15 years running Walt Disney Co., Bob Iger had a magical touch. Acquisitions of Pixar Animation, Marvel Entertainment and Lucasfilm turbocharged the company’s creative engines. Movies minted billions of dollars, sports king ESPN spawned staggering profits, and Disney’s theme parks teemed with delighted guests. Iger embraced the role of celebrity chief executive, flirting briefly with a bid for president. But no longer. In the year and a half since Iger returned as Disney CEO to replace his [...]