Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that its streaming service Max will be rebranded to HBO Max this summer. According to the company the return to the HBO Max branding is based on consumer data and insights. As the consumers become fatigued by the quantity of content across streaming platforms, Warner Bros. Discovery is repositioning themselves.__
Day 1 The 78th Festival de Cannes has officially kicked off, and so has the business of the industry. Day 1 saw countless deals made between studios, filmmakers, and countries from around the world. Closer Media is on the hunt for international auteur filmmakers, The New York-based producer-financier is in Cannes with Oliver Hermanus’s The History__
“What We Hide,” formerly known as Spider & Jessie, has been acquired by Gravitas Ventures as reported by Variety. The film follows Spider, Mckenna Grace, and Jessie, Jojo Regina, as they deal with the ramifications of their mothers’ fatal overdose. The sisters decide to hide their mother’s body to avoid being separated by the foster__
That’s a wrap on the Gasparilla International Film Festival 2025, announcing the GIFF award winners and other industry news.
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After a lengthy search, the Sundance Institute announced yesterday that they have found their new home. Starting in 2027, the Sundance Film Festival will relocate from Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah, to Boulder, Colorado.
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FTB’s new look, our staff went to Sundance, industry news, and more.
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Film Tampa Bay is excited to announce the launch of its new brand identity.
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The Home Shopping Network is set to close its St. Petersburg, Florida campus after 47-years of operation.
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Happy New Year from FTB, Second Screen Cult Cinemas 2025 lineup, our interview with Steven Demmler, and Gasparilla closures.
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FTB volunteered, Wild Rover Film Festival recap, getting ready for GIFF, our interview with Sergio Velazquez
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Hilary went to AFI Fest, FTB presented Bitter Souls, and our interview with Jeff Fay
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Hilary went to TIFF, we hired a new Marketing Manager, Love Unleashed screening, our interview with Sean Michael Davis
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The commendation recognizes Film Tampa Bay’s crucial role in enhancing the region’s marketing and economic development.
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Allen brings experience from the video production, marketing, and journalism industries Film Tampa Bay is excited to announce the addition of Sam Allen as their new Marketing Manager. Sam will be responsible for developing marketing strategies to boost brand awareness. Sam started her career in the Locations Department on screen industry productions like Bloodline and__
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