Peter Lawwell's £35million Celtic transfer breakdown examined after chief exec’s AGM claim

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Cynthia Littleton Business EditorNetflix is going to ride the gaming rocket. TikTok is just getting started.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterAfter weeks of internal strife and external controversy surrounding the Walt Disney Company’s lack of public response to the “Don’t Say Gay” legislation in Florida, CEO Bob Chapek announced in a company email on Friday that Disney will pause all political donations in the state during a restructuring of its political giving framework.Chapek also apologized directly to the company’s LGBTQ employees for his widely criticized messaging on the issue.“It is clear that this is not just an issue about a bill in Florida, but instead yet another challenge to basic human rights,” Chapek wrote.

Jaime Lee Curtis stars in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” She plays the role of an IRS inspector, a part that made her want to look as real as possible. She shared a first look on Instagram and discussed the making of the film and why she chose to show everything to the camera for the first time.Judy Greer talks about the blood, gore, and screams, inHalloween Killsin this exclusive interview‘Halloween Kills’ star Jamie Lee Curtis reveals she is afraid of horror moviesA post shared by Jamie Lee Curtis (@curtisleejamie)The photo features Curtis in character, playing the part of the awesomely named Deirdre Beaubeirdra. “WELL....

Chris Willman Music WriterKanye West has added a high-profile media figure to his executive ranks, naming Jason Lee, the founder-CEO of Hollywood Unlocked, to his team under the title of head of media and partnerships.Lee shared his take on joining forces with West with Variety prior to the official announcement going out Friday. He says that his appointment was an outgrowth of the camaraderie he established with the superstar musician doing a video interview for Hollywood Unlocked that went up last month.

Tiwary Entertainment Group’s TEG Plus has acquired the stage rights to the beloved children’s book by Crockett Johnson — with plans to adapt it into a Broadway production. The “Harold and the Purple Crayon” musical will feature new and original songs composed by pop group AJR’s Jack and Ryan Met.

Sharareh Drury administratorThe Australian Consulate-General of Los Angeles celebrated Australian women’s success in film and television on Thursday with a panel and networking reception featuring vetted and rising Aussie talent. The event, held in partnership with Variety, spotlighted the increase in international production in Australia and the historic number of Australian women who have been recognized by international award bodies for their contributions to the industry.Diverse representation in film, pushing boundaries on and off set, and becoming one’s own agent of change were featured topics during a panel held at the official residence of Consul General Jane Duke in Brentwood.

Ellise Shafer Two weeks after pausing the theatrical release of “Morbius” in Russia, Sony Pictures has announced that it is also halting all other business in the country following its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.This includes home entertainment releases, such as that of box office hit “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” and any television distribution deals. Crunchyroll has also suspended its anime streaming service in Russia.Below, read the full memo from chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra:“As we continue to see the devastating news and images coming out of Ukraine, I wanted to reach out with an update on how SPE is reacting to these events.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorWhile the Madrigal family is the heart of Disney’s “Encanto,” another key character in the film is Casa Madrigal, the family’s magical home and center of the narrative.From the very beginning, co-writer and co-director Charise Castro Smith says the creative team knew that the house would be a reflection of the family and their magical powers, with a personality and a point of view.“We knew it was going to be alive, magical and fun and a friend to the kids who lived in the house,” she says.Each room in the house also had its own personality and early on, Castro Smith says the magic of technology allowed her to visualize the world of “Encanto” through VR.“The visual design team modeled it in 3D, so we got to put a headset on and walk through the house.” That process came in handy when she was polishing the story that is rooted in magical realism — she was able to step into the casita and immerse herself in the experience. Although the house is alive, in designing the home, associate production designer Lorelay Bove added touches that were inspired by Colombian homes while making sure it oozed energy and vibrancy.The kitchen had items that would be found in a cocinar Colombiana, “like a molinillo, which is a hot chocolate stirrer, a corn grinder and traditional clay pottery called La Chamba,” Bove says.“The one thing the directors said was that there needed to be truth to the materials.

Ben Croll Returning to in-person gatherings after last year’s online event, this year’s Cartoon Movie pitch and co-production forum saw the teams behind 57 animated features pitch their development projects before 930 European industry delegates from 19 countries. Running over March 8 – 10 in the southwest city of Bordeaux in France, this year’s forum saw both international buyers (totalling 297 overall – a 12% increase from the previous edition) and adult skewing projects notch upward – two facts not wholly unrelated.Whether on purpose or by some happy twist of fate, the four beneficiaries of this year’s Cartoon Movie Tribute Awards reflected a pair of key industry trends.At an event where one third of the pitch projects were based on preexisting material, it was thus fitting that adaptation “Even Mice Belong in Heaven” — directed by Denisa Grimmová & Jan Bubeníček, co-produced by Czechia’s Fresh Films, France’s Les Films du Cygne, Slovakia’s Cinemart and Poland’s Animoon – would win for Producer of the Year, and that the graphic novel inspired “Melvile” – directed by Romain Renard and Fursy Teyssier, produced by Belgium’s Need Productions and co-produced by France’s Creative Touch and Special Touch Studios – would claim the Eurimages Co-Production Development award.

really like to take a Disney cruise).But, he’s never been in a boy band. For him, working with so many other voices was exciting.“I mean like, as a writer, and as a creator, my favorite way to build is with other people,” Fisher said.

Brendan Rodgers' infamous "million wingers" broadside aimed straight at the heart of the Celtic boardroom upon Marian Shved's arrival. Despite the Irishman's need for speed, he couldn't help but go public with his concerns his squad was overflowing with wide men just weeks before his own Parkhead exit.The Irishman's 4-3-3 was built upon players who could beat a man, score goals and also work tirelessly - it was the toughest gig in his all-conquering team.

HELEN Flanagan has teased plans to marry boyfriend Scott Sinclair next Christmas - and hinted that she will return to Coronation Street after the birth of her third child. The 30-year-old star and her footballer fiancé were due to tie the knot this year, but had to put their nuptials on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Neil Lennon and is adamant he’s the best man to get Celtic to Ten In A Row. The Parkhead chief-executive has been accused, along with his board and majority shareholder Dermot Desmond, of not being strong enough publicly in his support for the boss.

Peter Lawwell and insists the rest of the realistic decision-makers inside the club remain the right men for their jobs. Celtic ’s main powerbrokers were maintained in post at the club’s AGM and the chairman has nothing but praise for the work of his chief executive.

Peter Lawwell launched an impassioned defence of his club in the wake of recent fan fury as he rounded on 'online negativity'. The club have released two statements in recent weeks but the club's AGM offered the first chance for the long-serving Parkhead chief to speak directly to supporters.

Celtic board may be glad this year's AGM is being held virtually. In previous years the annual general meeting has gone off without much of a hitch as the club racked up trophy after trophy, with the infamous 'resolution 12' the only sticking point.

Peter Lawwell and the board ahead of kick-off against Kilmarnock as they told the Hoops hierarchy, ‘It’s because of us you’re in a job’. The Celtic Trust protest went ahead as the team bus rolled up at Parkhead confronted by a huge “Back the Team - Sack the Board” banner.

Peter Lawwell as Donald Trump. Hundreds of supporters descended on Parkhead ahead of their side's Premiership clash with Kilmarnock to voice their fury at how the club is being run.Celtic 's quest for Ten In A Row hangs by a thread and punters have rounded on the club's hierarchy in recent weeks.

Celtic and their current board is becoming a Sunday staple among a section of the club's support who are desperate for change.It's hard to believe that the scenes of fury that followed the 2-0 Betfred Cup nightmare against Ross County was only a fortnight ago.But more recriminations followed in the wake of the St Johnstone draw that leaves the Premiership champions miles off runaway leaders Rangers.Celtic have been dominant but now look anything but as the club's Trust calls for fans to demand change on and off the park with Dermot Desmond and Peter Lawwell in their cross hairs following chants and banners to 'Sack the Board'.Neil Lennon was able to arrest his side's worrying form against Lille and it will be fascinating to see how many

Celtic board to not have to meet their public in person then this would be it. The Premiership champions are a club on the ropes with an agitated fanbase desperately searching for answers as their long-standing Ten In A Row dream fades with each passing week.Celtic have used AGM's in years gone by as a platform to talk up their trophy-laden successes on the pitch and their financial triumphs off it.But rude financial health and domestic dominance during peace time still didn't spare the top table from tough questions and you guarantee some fireworks are incoming this time around.

Scott Sinclair flock to the young keeper's Instagram to post their congratulations. Hazard was given a chance in Thursday night's dead-rubber and the keeper was out to impress on his first-team competitive debut.

Kilmarnock. Supporters are unhappy after a run of just one win in 12 games, with demonstrations after the last two home games calling for Neil Lennon to go.

Celtic boss has called for unity as the Hoops season hangs in the balance despite protests outside of the stadium. Seething supporters have left slogans and banners slaughtering him, Peter Lawwell and Dermot Desmond on the ring of steel thrown around Celtic Park.

Mark Warburton was asked the question the more it seemed to irritate him.

Celtic striker Andy Walker has accused the club's board of a 'dereliction of duty' in their failure to sack Neil Lennon. The Irishman has been under fire from all sides after presiding over just two wins from the last 12 games but has been given until January to turn things around by power brokers Peter Lawwell and Dermot Desmond.

James Tavernier has outshone Kieran Tierney's performances in Glasgow that earned him an Arsenal switch. And he reckons the Ibrox captain could be the subject of a transfer tug-of-war in the winter window.

Neil Lennon is on the brink but it's not just him who is coming in for criticism. Largest shareholder Dermot Desmond and chief executive Peter Lawwell are also in the firing line, with supporters protesting the running of their club as 10 In A Row slips away.

Celtic fans ahead of their crunch clash with St Johnstone.   Supporters remain unhappy with the club on and off the park with supporters expected to head to the stadium today. The Green Brigade have railed against Peter Lawwell, Dermot Desmond and manager Neil Lennon and have called for a shake-up.

Celtic’s domestic season stone dead eventually.Sunday, for instance, is potentially the last meaningful day of the defending champions’ league season if they fail to beat St Johnstone.And it took 15 outfield players in total to get a time-added-on win over the Perth side when the two met in October.Peter Lawwell’s statement to the Celtic fans last Tuesday wasn’t really about showing “strength in adversity”.It was more of an appeal for calm while all around him the club’s customer base was going apoplectic.He tried to give the fans clarity.

Peter Lawwell and largest shareholder Dermot Desmond on the receiving end of the criticism. The decision to erect the fencing stemmed from furious protests last Sunday, when a large number of Celtic diehards gathered outside the ground to vent their frustrations after going out of the Betfred Cup to Ross County.