Amazon told to 'rethink new app logo' over its 'resemblance to Adolf Hitler'

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Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterWith Peak TV still getting peak-ier, it’s harder than ever for a series to really break through with audiences. And that means it’s even harder for a new writer to get their project noticed with the studio executives who are sifting through pitches looking for the next show that will break through with audiences.During a “Meet the Executives” virtual panel at SCAD TVfest last Thursday, five top programming execs offered up some key advice to SCAD students on what they are looking for in a script from the next generation of TV series creators.The panel, which was hosted by Variety‘s TV business writer Jennifer Maas, included JoAnn Alfano, executive vice president of scripted current series and head of international business development at Universal Studio Group; Jasmine Russ, vice president of development and production at Fabel Entertainment; Max Kisbye, executive vice president of development and production at MGM/UA Television; Tana Nugent Jamieson, senior vice president of creative affairs at A+E Studios; and Naomi Funabashi, senior vice president of film and television at Hillman Grad Productions.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorAT&T and State Farm are the latest big advertisers to experiment with new ways of figuring out just who is watching TV – and the commercials that support it.The two marketers are among those who are taking part in an alliance between Discovery and Omnicom Media Group. Under the pact, a handful of Omnicom clients, including the telecom and insurance giants, will test new ways of tabulating linear TV audiences using Comscore and VideoAmp, and examine recent viewership data.

PSA: Travis Barker just dropped a jewelry line — and it’s extremely on-brand. The 46-year-old Blink 182 drummer teamed up with Buster + Punch to create a skull-themed (!!) line complete with necklaces, home decor, clothing and drum keys. 

Zack Sharf A new short documentary and exposé published by Vanity Fair accuses Jerry Lewis of sexual harassment and assault. The interviews with actresses such as Karen Sharpe and Hope Holiday were conducted by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, the duo who tackled Mia Farrow’s allegations against Woody Allen in the HBO documentary series “Allen v Farrow” and the directors of the Oscar-nominated “The Hunting Ground.” Lewis was one of the most popular performers in the world in the 1950s and ’60s, first as part of a comic team with Dean Martin and later as the star of hits such as “The Nutty Professor” and “Cinderfella.” He died in 2017 at the age of 91.Sharpe met the actor during his commercial zenith. She was cast as Lewis’ love interest in the 1964 comedy “The Disorderly Orderly.” The actress said she was being fitted for costumes in Lewis’ office when he ordered everyone but her out of the room.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic“Better Things,” launching its fifth and final season February 28, is not the highest-profile show to have recently announced its conclusion, or the flashiest. But its time on FX has been a small-scale triumph both of art and of persistence — and a moment in TV history that seems to be flickering out of view.From its 2016 launch, “Better Things” depicted the trials endured by Sam Fox (show creator Pamela Adlon), who struggled to balance her life as a single mother with her career as a working actor in Hollywood.

Former Atletico Madrid attacker Paulo Futre has aimed a dig at ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel as the two clubs lock horns for the first in more than 30 years.

Everton manager Frank Lampard has already named the Manchester City star he dreads facing ahead of this weekend's clash.

K.J. Yossman While the U.K.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster ITV has commissioned real-life drama “Stonehouse,” from “A Very English Scandal” writer John Preston, directed by BAFTA-nominated Jon S. Baird (“Stan & Ollie”).

A man’s plan to propose on Mount Snowdon fell apart after he fell down a small waterfall and lost the engagement ring.

Not on the same page. While reflecting on the difficult experience filming 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road, Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy got honest about the tumultuous turn that their working relationship took along the way.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorYouTube wants to pull in even more dollars from TV ad budgets — and this year, for the first time, the streaming giant is holding its annual sales pitch event for marketers the same week as TV’s upfronts.The video platform is holding YouTube Brandcast during the week of the television upfronts. The live show is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, starting at 8 p.m.

shot her several times in the back, according to a court report.Kyndal McVey is now suing Alexander Feaster for acting with “reckless disregard” in connection with the shooting just before 3pm on June 28 last year.Ms McVey, 26, was at a party across from Feaster’s home in the small town of Hunter when she saw the flags. She was on her way back to the party when Feaster emerged from his house and fired an assault rifle, striking her in the back and legs at least four times.Following an emergency call from one of the other party guests, police arrived at the scene and arrested Feaster, 45, charging him with assault with a deadly weapon and shooting with intent to kill.

Mail Online reports.A guide price of £10,000-£15,000 has been placed on the item.Bill Panagopulos of Alexander Auctions said it was "guaranteed to be one of the most eye-catching items one could ever add to a collection of World War Two relics".He added: "This was from Hitler’s personal bathroom, from as close to a 'throne' as the dictator would ever get."One can scarcely imagine the plotting the tyrant undertook while contemplating the world from atop this perch."Bill Wyman's former toilet seat cover currently hold the record for the most expensive bit of furniture of its type, sold at auction.A staggering £850 was paid last year for a 1975 toilet seat cover sporting a Rolling Stones tongue logo, belonging to the legendary bassist.

An unusual, 'one-of-a-kind' relic from the Second World War, Adolf Hitler's toilet seat, is going up for auction.

direct to your inboxShoppers are urging e-commerce giant Amazon to rethink its new app logo, after they pointed out a controversial detail.According to some shoppers, the new app icon has a resemblance to Adolf Hitler - something brands probably want to avoid.The icon features the company's signature 'smile' logo as well as some blue tape at the top, as if it were a delivery box.However, there were quite a few people who thought the tape looked like something else.A number of Twitter users couldn't help but compare it to Hitler's moustache, with one writing: "Amazon's new app logo is Hitler with a blue moustache."Someone else tweeted: "Amazon isn't pulling any punches with its new Hitler-stache logo, eh?"Another tounge-in-cheek person said:

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterFocus Features has nabbed worldwide rights to Luke Holland’s “Final Account,” a documentary about the last living generation from Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich. The announcement was tied to International Holocaust Remembrance Day.Focus plans to release the film — in collaboration with Participant Media — in the U.S.

Focus Features will release Participant’s documentary Final Account which is directed and produced by the late Luke Holland, setting a date of May 21. Focus has global rights outside of Israel. Universal International will distribute the feature abroad.

Amazon has been mocked on social media over the new icon for their smartphone app.

Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler.Lee was making an acceptance speech at the New York Film Critics Awards yesterday (24 January), with his message pre-recorded on January 6, the day a mob of pro-Trump supporters rioted at the US Capitol building.Winning an award for his 2020 short film New York New York, which was filmed during the coronavirus pandemic, Lee reflected on the riot and said the country needed to come together at the “crossroads” they find themselves at.“It’s a very sad day in the history of America,” the director said. “We’re at the crossroads now… and everybody please be safe.