Laika Elevates Jeff Stringer To Chief Technology Officer

As New York City emerged from Covid facing challenges from economic flight to rising crime, Mayor Eric Adams put filmed entertainment at the center of a comeback. His Blueprint for Recovery released in August (read it here) created a film council with a seat at the table for studios, producers, unions and trade groups and mandated film industry liaisons at every city agency — in tandem with a major hire, Chicago’s well-regarded film chief, Kwame Amoaku. The new Deputy Film Commissioner reports to Anne del Castillo, head of the Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment (MOME), whose sprawling portfolio also encompasses theater, music, publishing, digital media, workforce development in the creative industries, press credentials, and the Office of Nightlife.

Members of the House of Representatives have had TikTok banned from their phones following the passing of a bill that forbids the app from appearing on government devices.

British actor and satirist John Bird has died aged 86.

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC is set to replace the robot cameras in its news channel studio after a string of viral tech fails over the past decade.

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Instagram yesterday to remember her late mother Carrie Fisher, who died in 2016 following a cardiac arrest on a transatlantic flight.The American Horror Story star marked the six-year anniversary of Carrie’s death with a sweet picture of the two of them when she was a little girl. In view of her 1.5 million Instagram followers, Billie opened up about the mixture of “grief” and “joy” she was feeling after giving birth to her second child after her mother’s death.The actress shares two-year-old son Kingston and new-born daughter Jackson with her husband Austen Rydell.Her mother Carrie was a film icon, notably starring as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars film franchise.Tragically, Lourd's grandmother and Carrie’s mother Debbie Reynolds died of a stroke just one day after her daughter’s death.“It has been 6 years since my Momby died (feels like 2 but also like 705 at the same time?),” Billie wrote beside the picture with her mother.“And unlike most other years since she’s died, this year, these past two weeks have been some of the most joyful of my life. “Giving birth to my daughter and watching my son meet her have been two of the most magical moments I have ever experienced. “But with the magic of life tends to come the reality of grief,” the actress continued. “My mom is not here to meet either of them and isn’t here to experience any of the magic. “Sometimes the magical moments can also be the hardest.That’s the thing about grief. “I wish my Momby were here, but she isn’t,” she added. “So all I can do is hold onto the magic harder, hug my kids a little tighter. “Tell them a story about her.Share her favourite things with them.Tell them how much she would have loved them. “For anyone out there experiencing the

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age with a disability, long-term illness or mental health condition who need help completing daily tasks inside their home or getting around.

Drivers are being warned of major delays on the M77 this afternoon after an accident closed the southbound lanes.

Shoppers looking for a kitchen bargain will be happy to know that Lidl is restocking one of its most popular air fryers for almost half the price of Amazon.

Paula Abdul looks unrecognisable as she shows off a new look after sharing a series of pictures while out at a Christmas party.

Andy Walker reckons Rangers are still just about in with a chance of reining Celtic back in as he changed his tone over their hard-fought victories under Michael Beale.

A huge mansion house in western France which features on Escape To The Chateau DIY has been put on the market at the same price as a one-bedroom flat in London.

KATIE Price has made her return to TikTok after being suspended for "dangerous videos." Earlier this month, the former glamour model, 44, was banned from the platform after "fans reported worrying videos of her kids." The mum of five had shared videos of her two children with ex-husband Kieran Hayler - Bunny, nine, and eight-year-old Jett. Footage of kids is strictly banned by TikTok.

LITTLE Mix star Jade Thirlwall has celebrated her milestone 30th birthday with a second bash complete with a surprising theme. The party came shortly after she posed naked in a body paint dress to mark her special day.

A MANSION that appeared on Escape to the Chateau is up for sale - for the same price as a tiny flat in London. The Channel 4 series starring Dick and Angel Strawbridge came to an end earlier this month after six years. Viewers watched the couple transform the huge property into a stunning home and wedding venue, while also helping other people renovate their homes on Escape To The Chateau DIY.

SEAN Tully actor Antony Cotton is one of many celebrities to turn to Cameo for extra cash. Coronation Street fans were shocked to see him charge more than stalwart William Roache for personalised messages. The soap star has been a Weatherfield resident since his first appearance as the Underworld machinist in 2004.

LOVE Island fans were all saying the same thing when Gemma Owen's dad shared a family photo over Christmas. Football legend Michael, 43, and his wife Louise Bonsall are parents to Gemma, 19, James, 16, Emily, 14, and Jessica, 12.

“Where is Hilary Faye?” Mandy Moore ponders. Hopefully entering a new chapter.

, or fester with horrific implications, or leave us anxious, confused, and world-weary. In that sense, we've been living through an outrageously turgid season of gossip ever . Did anyone enjoy sifting through the ? Or 's rapid descent into loathsome anti-semitism? Or ? Or Trump's unseemly confluence of reality-show buffoonery and dictatorial precepts? Our entertainment headlines have been dominated by outrage and criminal proceedings for so long that we've forgotten the joy of a thrilling, pulpy Hollywood scandal.