Brooks Barnes
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Ann Sarnoff, Warner Bros. Chief, Is Set to Leave
Ms. Sarnoff became the first woman to hold the job in 2019, but Discovery’s C.E.O. is expected to take over at least some of her...
Disney Says It Hopes Florida Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. Law Is ‘Struck Down’
Disney’s employees criticized the company this month for not taking a public stance against the legislation.
Will Smith Wins Oscar for ‘King Richard’, Apologizes to Academy
“Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” Smith said in his acceptance speech, referring to his role in “King Richard.”
Troy Kotsur Becomes First Deaf Man to Win an Acting Oscar
“This is dedicated to the deaf community, the CODA community and the disabled community,” he said in his acceptance speech, delivered in American Sign Language....
Disney Employees Walk Out Amid Furor Over Florida Anti-LGBTQ Bill
Hoping to avoid controversy, the company initially shied away from taking a public stance on the anti-L.G.B.T.Q. bill. Now, an internal outcry has stretched into...
Disney C.E.O. Takes Stance on Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Bob Chapek’s remarks followed criticism that the company, which is a major employer in the state because of Disney World, had not spoken out against...
Much of Smartmatic Case Against Fox News Can Proceed, Judge Rules
The judge did dismiss some defamation claims, against Rudolph W. Giuliani, Jeanine Pirro and Sidney Powell.
Much of Smartmatic Case Against Fox News Can Proceed, Judge Rules
The judge did dismiss some defamation claims, against Rudolph W. Giuliani, Jeanine Pirro and Sidney Powell.
Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ Helps Break a Glass Ceiling
Domee Shi is the first woman filmmaker with sole directing credit on a Pixar feature.
Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ Helps Break a Glass Ceiling
Domee Shi is the first woman filmmaker with sole directing credit on a Pixar feature.