The Stage · 2026-03-25 09:57:17 · Deadline
A new report from the Federation of Screenwriters in Europe (FSE) sounds a stark alarm: the political climate shaped by Donald Trump and the ascent of far-right parties across Europe is actively suppressing creative expression. The study concludes that a widespread "chilling effect" is now causing writers, directors, a...
The Stage · 2026-03-26 09:57:03 · Variety
The abrupt removal of Domingo Corral, the influential director of fiction at Telefónica's Movistar Plus+, has triggered a seismic reaction from Spain's creative elite, revealing a deep-seated anxiety over corporate control of national storytelling. In a rare show of unity, nearly 150 top-tier figures—including Pedro an...
The Stage · 2026-04-01 09:56:50 · Deadline
Saatchi & Saatchi has severed a 36-year partnership with the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, moving its flagship New Creators' Showcase to SXSW London. This strategic pivot marks a significant realignment in the advertising industry's calendar and signals a shift in where the agency believes the most...
The Stage · 2026-04-13 13:52:42 · Variety
A powerful coalition of Hollywood's biggest names is mobilizing to stop one of the industry's most significant consolidations. Over 1,000 film and television stars and creatives, including Joaquin Phoenix, Ben Stiller, and Kristen Stewart, have issued a forceful open letter opposing the pending acquisition of Warner Br...