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Ed Meza @edmezavar The changing global strategies of streamers and their impact on the independent film sector were front and center for international industry reps at the Zurich Summit on Saturday. Sasha Bühler, Netflix’s director of film for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Patrick Wachsberger, Black Bear president John Friedberg, John Lesher, Neon CEO Tom Quinn, Focus Features’ Kiska Higgs and CAA’s Roeg Sutherland were among the participants taking deep dives into major issues facing the global entertainment market. Commenting on changing investment strategies at Netflix, Bühler stated, “We’re available in over 190 countries and we have 238 million subscribers, very diverse, around the world, and we actively produce in 50 countries, so it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach, and there are territories that are more saturated than others.” There are definite growth markets for Netflix and the company has not slowed down its investments at all, she added.

EXCLUSIVE: Neon CEO and founder Tom Quinn, Black Bear International President John Friedberg and Iconoclast‘s Head of Film and TV Robert Walak stopped by Deadline’s Zurich Summit studio this weekend to talk about current projects. Watch the video above.

Neon CEO Tom Quinn has addressed the debate around the new theatrical standards for Best Picture eligibilityannounced by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences over the summer.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are still deeply angry with Prince Harry over one claim from his bombshell memoir Spare, according to reports.

Prince William was drawn to Kate Middleton by her "warm, solid background" when he first met her, according to a palace insider.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's antics over the past few years have resulted in a "lot of trouble being stored up" for their children, according to a royal author.

“Scandals of the Royal Palaces” author Tom Quinn, the former actress, 42, felt “shunted off” when she and Harry moved into the two-bedroom abode that is nestled on the grounds of Kensington Palace.Quinn told the Mirror‘s “Pod Save The Queen” podcast recently that Markle seemingly was “drawn in” by the idea of the royal family and was disheartened to learn she would be residing “in a little cottage” rather than a palace.“I think that actually, she wasn’t too keen on that,” he said. “It seemed like they were being shunted off to a little prefab in the grounds.”“Finding Freedom” authors Carolyn Durand and Omid Scobie, however, claimed that the “Suits” alum was ecstatic to live at the quaint bungalow.They wrote in the biography: “After months of long-distance, Meghan was thrilled to finally be sharing a postcode, W8 4PY, with her partner.”“She felt at home at [Nottingham Cottage] with Harry -— she’s always been able to bloom where she was planted, but she hadn’t moved to London to start a new job,” they added.

“That is the part where you look up and you say, ‘how could people have allowed their neighbors to be taken and put in the camps?’” says Origin director Ava DuVernay of the deep roots of discrimination and the cruel consequences of subjugation.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Neon has acquired worldwide rights to Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” ahead of its world premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival. The movie, starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts, will also screen at the Toronto International Film Festival. “Origin” will be released in theaters later this year.

Neon has acquired worldwide rights for Ava DuVernay’s Origin ahead of its world premiere in Competition at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday (September 6).

When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry fight, "they really get into it in a big way", according to a Kensington Palace aide.

Prince William and Kate share some adorable and sauce nicknames for each other including one 'gentle dig' which was inspired by the late Queen, one royal author has claimed.

she can’t rib the royal.Kate Middleton, 41, has some cheeky nicknames for Prince William, 41, according to one royal source, including one endearing moniker for his smooth head — “baldy.”Tom Quinn, who is the author of the February 2023 book “Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family,” claimed that he was told by palace staff that the Prince and Princess have pet names for each other, just “like all couples,” according to The Mirror. The author reported that Middleton calls William “babe,” but also has some sassy names for her husband, like “Big Willy” and “baldy.”These comebacks were apparently concocted after the “nudge” that the late Queen Elizabeth II used to tell Middleton, which was that she “didn’t have a full-time career” before getting married to her husband.

more beloved auteurs among the critical community of the last few decades. Mann recently directed the pilot for HBO Max’s “Toyko Vice” while executive producing the Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe-starring show.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Neon has acquired “Ferrari,” the next film from Michael Mann. It will release the drama in theaters nationwide on Christmas Day. The film, Mann’s first since 2015’s “Blackhat,” will star Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari and Penélope Cruz as his wife, Laura Ferrari. The ensemble includes Shailene Woodley, Jack O’Connell, Sarah Gadon, Patrick Dempsey and Gabriel Leone. According to an official description, the film is set during the summer of 1957 and follows Enzo Ferrari as he deals with the possible bankruptcy of his company, as well as his stormy marriage and the death of his son. Against that backdrop, Ferrari wagers everything on one race, the 1,000-mile trek across Italy, the Mille Miglia. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales have tried their best to give their children as normal an upbringing as possible despite being future heirs to the throne.

EXCLUSIVE: Neon is nearing a deal for North American rights to Cannes competition entry Perfect Days from The Match Factory in a deal pegged in the mid-to-high six figures.

Very few of us need reminding of how the Prince and Princess of Wales' legendary love story started at the University of St Andrews in Scotland soon after the pair both enrolled in 2001. In the 12 years since the couple married, they have become the most popular members of the Royal Family who advocate for key causes such as mental health, homelessness and early childhood. The relatable way the pair behave in public continues to win them fans - and it appears that this normalcy extends into their life away from the cameras with their three children.

Prince William might be next in line to the throne, but apparently he acts like someone who needs a different kind of high chair!

EXCLUSIVE: Sierra/Affinity is handling foreign sales on Neon’s horror pic, Cuckoo, at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.

EastEnders have confirmed that Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, will be the centre of an eating disorder storyline in the coming months.

EastEnders is to air a new storyline that will deal with the eating disorder bulimia. Upcoming episodes will see Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, struggle with the disorder and attempt to hide it from his family.The long-running soap has worked alongside leading UK eating disorder charity Beat to produce the storyline.

If Prince Harry chooses not to attend the Coronation of his father, King Charles, it would be seen as "the ultimate snub", a royal expert has claimed.There is a huge question mark over whether Prince Harry, 38, and his wife Meghan Markle, 41, will attend the historic event, after relations between them and the rest of the royals have soured over the past few years.They have so far not revealed if they will be at the Coronation on 6 May, but it is thought that a decision is imminent. A source told The Times: "I hear they are going to confirm their plans soon, particularly now that Biden has." Author Tom Quinn said: "If Harry doesn't come it will never be forgotten.

Despite their lavish royal lives, Prince William and Kate Middleton attempt to give their kids a life “as normal as possible.” Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have childhoods not easily comparable to those of everyday UK citizens.They all have their starring roles in the upcoming Coronation of King Charles, and they go to the school once graced by the likes of Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Bear Grylls, and Crown actor Dominic West. But, royal author Tom Quinn has argued that their parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, try to give them the most normal life possible.

Royal Author Tom Quinn has warned that Prince Harry, 38, and Meghan Markle, 41, could face the same fate as former King Edward VIII and his wife Wallis Simpson, and become “very unhappy” and “insignificant”. The Gilded Youth author has drawn similarities between the two royal couples and, after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their experience, the expert says that the public will no longer be interested in them.

Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) and Prince William are said to be involved in a “debate” regarding the role that their young son Prince George will play in King Charles‘ coronation.

Prince George's role at King Charles' coronation has sparked an "argument" among the Royals, an expert has claimed.The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be considering whether to allow George, nine, to take on a prominent role at his grandfather's coronation in May, but the couple are worried it may be too much pressure for their young son. Leaked plans reveal that George and his siblings, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four, are likely to join their parents in a carriage behind King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla as they leave the Abbey after the service, the Times reports.

“more inclusive” coronation on May 6.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are “worried that it will be too much for” the 9-year-old, according to royal commentator Tom Quinn.The “Gilded Youth: A History of Growing Up in the Royal Family” author gave his hot take to the UK’s Express on Sunday, alleging that “there is a bit of an argument going on about whether George should play a more formal role” in the official crowning of King Charles, 74.Quinn claimed that William, 40, and Middleton, 41, are anxious over George’s role, hoping that it won’t paint a negative picture of the child in the eyes of the public.The writer also noted that the pair are uneasy about George’s role because they feel like their son could still be too young to take on a more royal duties.“It’s almost an echo of the way William and [Prince] Harry were sometimes made to attend formal occasions that they shouldn’t have been made to attend,” Quinn said, referencing how William and his younger brother, 38, undertook many royal engagements in their younger years.One of the most famous events that a teen William and an adolescent Harry were forced to endure was the 1997 funeral for their mother Princess Diana.The brothers were seen walking behind her coffin alongside the rest of the royal family.“A lot of people criticized that and said that it was a horrible thing to make two boys that young, and especially Harry, do,” Quinn said.He continued: “So I think people are remembering this and thinking, ‘Well hang on a minute, if George is some sort of a pageboy, or has a similar role at the coronation, is that going back too far towards the traditional roles?'”“There is a debate going on quite fiercely at the moment about how to do that.

Royal author Tom Quinn is sharing excerpts and info about his new book, “Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family” in a new interview.

Meghan Markle allegedly "hated being a second-rate princess" before she made her royal exit with Prince Harry. The claim was made by a Kensington Palace staffer "who remembered Meghan well" in a new book written by Tom Quinn titled "Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family." It features exclusive testimony from palace staff with historical sources, as well as royal insiders. It aims to examine the traditional upbringing of the British royal family and how it has impacted them over the years.

Before meeting Meghan Markle, Prince Harry "made jokes that we are no longer allowed to make," insisted one former classmate. The claim was made in a new book by author Tom Quinn titled "Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family." It features exclusive testimony from palace staff with historical sources, as well as royal insiders.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle named their second child Lilibet after welcoming their daughter together on June 4, 2021. As a touching nod to the late Queen Elizabeth II, Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, decided to go with the beautiful name and the Queen was said to be supportive of their decision.

A member of staff at Kensington Palace has revealed that Meghan Markle struggled with royal rules from the moment she was welcomed into the family.

Brown, who has served as SVP of Digital Strategy, Marketing and Distribution for Neon since 2017, has overseen the launch of the home digital portal Neon Cinema and manages the studio’s film library, which includes the last three Palme D’Or winners at the Cannes Film Festival: Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite,” Julia Ducournau’s “Titane,” and Ruben Ostlund’s “Triangle of Sadness.” Brown also founded the home entertainment distribution company DECAL in 2021 and will continue to serve as its co-president. “Andrew’s knowledge of the players, the platforms and the history of cinema all converge to make him a one-of-a-kind executive,” said Neon CEO and Founder, Tom Quinn.  “He’s been here from the beginning, and we look forward to continuing to grow NEON together.” Neon’s upcoming slate includes the Venice Film Festival Golden Lion winner “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” a documentary from Laura Poitras on photographer Nan Goldin and her activism to expose the Sackler family’s complicity in the opioid overdose crisis.

Neon has elevated Andrew Brown to President of Digital Distribution. The exec who has served as SVP of Digital Strategy, Marketing and Distribution for Neon since 2017 will also continue to serve as Co-President of Decal — the home entertainment distribution company launched by Neon and Bleecker Street last year.