Reuters Entertainment News Summary
Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.
Disney CEO says company will 'quiet the noise' in culture wars -analyst
Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger told investors the company will "quiet the noise" in a culture war that has pitted social conservatives against the global media and entertainment conglomerate, according to an analyst note on Wednesday. Iger´s brief statement, included in an analyst report from Needham media analyst Laura Martin, was part of an investors´ presentation on Tuesday at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, in which the CEO also announced Disney will double its investment in theme parks and cruise ships over the next decade.
Striking writers, Hollywood studios to meet again Thursday
Negotiators for the striking Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Hollywood studios will meet again on Thursday to try to resolve a nearly five-month standoff that has disrupted film and television production. The WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents Walt Disney, Netflix and other media companies, held talks for the first time in about a month on Wednesday.
'Let's Get It On' songwriter's estate ends Ed Sheeran copyright fight
The heirs of a musician who co-wrote Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" have agreed to drop their appeal of a U.S. jury verdict clearing British pop star Ed Sheeran of allegations his song "Thinking Out Loud" illegally copied Gaye's classic. A court filing on Wednesday said that songwriter Ed Townsend's estate would withdraw the appeal with prejudice, which means it cannot be refiled.
Hollywood workers resort to flea markets, bake sales as strikes drag on
"Set decorator for 20 years. Single mom of 15-year-old twins," said the sign above a table of cupcakes, cookies and other baked goods for sale. "Struggling to pay bills, especially my mortgage." A prop master nearby was selling handmade quilts, normally a side gig, to help make ends meet. "I now work two part-time jobs just to barely pay rent and utilities," her sign read.
Polish ruling party condemns critical film as migration dominates election campaign
Poland's ruling party has condemned a new film criticizing the country's rejection of migrants from the Middle East and Africa and challenged the opposition to follow suit, as campaigning for October's election focuses increasingly on migration. "Green Border," directed by veteran Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland, has drawn a furious response from conservatives in Poland ahead of its release in Polish cinemas on Friday, who say its depiction of Polish officials' treatment of migrants dishonors those who were protecting their country.
Moschino close to naming new creative director, owner says
Italy's fashion label Moschino will hire its new creative director in the next few weeks, said Massimo Ferretti, the executive chairman at Aeffe, which owns the brand. Jeremy Scott stepped down as creative director last March after a decade in the role.
Mexican singer Peso Pluma cancels concert after death threats
The Mexican singer known as Peso Pluma has called off an October concert in Tijuana, a city on the border with the United States, after receiving death threats, his record label said on Wednesday. Several banners appeared on four major roads in Tijuana warning in red letters that if the 24-year-old, whose real name is Hassan Kabande, sang in the city, it would be his last performance.
