Paramount Pictures has appointed Shaun Barber, a seasoned executive with extensive experience at Lionsgate, as the new head of domestic theatrical distribution. In this capacity, he will be responsible for shaping and managing the studio’s distribution efforts across North America for all major film releases. Among the upcoming titles under his oversight are the highly anticipated...

London's Stranger Things Stage Prequel London’s West End is now home to a Stranger Things stage prequel. The play, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, transports audiences to Hawkins in 1959 — long before the Upside Down upended reality. Performances began on Dec. 14 at the Phoenix Theatre. Due to demand, the run has been extended and will continue through April 6, 2025. This...

Netflix-Richard Gadd Partnership Netflix and Richard Gadd solidify their creative alliance following the immense triumph of his Emmy-winning series Their collaboration expands significantly with a multi-year pact centered on pioneering scripted television concepts Ted Sarandos announced this strategic partnership extension at a prominent London television convention securing a first-look...

Adobe Addresses Critical Security Vulnerability in Reader and Acrobat Applications Security researchers have identified a severe vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat that allows attackers to compromise Windows systems without requiring users to open malicious PDF files. This zero-day exploit takes advantage of the Windows indexing service, which automatically scans documents to create file...

Italy Implements New Digital Age Verification Protocol for Adult Content Starting November 12, Italy will join several other nations in requiring age verification for accessing adult websites online. This move aligns Italy with countries like the United Kingdom, France, and certain U.S. states that have already implemented similar protective measures. The Italian communications authority...