Howdy, Insider crew.

Jesse Whittock guiding you through.

For me, this has been an incredible ride, he added.

Sophie Thatcher as Natalie and Kevin Alves as Travis in ‘Yellowjackets’

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Former HBO program exec Lombardo helped set up series such as theDungeons & Dragonsshow at Paramount+.

EOnes Film boss Nick Meyer had exited earlier in the summer when his contract expired.

Before the screening, Demange (71,White Boy Rick) reada short letter from Ahmed.

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Im sorry I couldnt be with you today.

Its a very important fight, and I hope you all understand, Ahmed wrote.

As an exec producer, Blanchett technically wouldnt have been bound by SAG-AFTRA regulations.

Punchy:This year Locarno runs until August 12.

Playing in Competition is Golden Bear winner Radu Jude.

The festivals Piazza Grande lineup features Ken Loachs last filmThe Old Oakand Palme dOr winnerAnatomy Of A Fall.

We are talking about the livelihood of tens of thousands of families, said producers association boss Tzvika Gottlieb.

(Liberty is a connection between both companies, being ITVs largest single shareholder.)

Execs from both sides had even met to discuss structures on the international side both have successful distribution divisions.

It seems the money is the real issue.

The formal sales process starts again imminently so well be updating as developments emerge.Read on.

Expect more of these deals in the coming months.

Jake with the scoop.

Another: Cineversesnapped upNorth American rights to body-swap thrillerDevilsfollowing its international premiere in Montreal at Fantasia.

Liz got this one.

Box Office:Barbieisheaded towards $1B globally, Anthony DAlessandro reported Tuesday.

The U.S. branch apologized.

Exiting: Raws long-serving commercial chief and executive producerPiers Vellacott.

Axed:Apple TV+sSuspicion, a drama remake of Israeli scripted seriesFalse Flag.

First Look:At Radu Judes Locarno competition picDo Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World.

Zac Ntim and Max Goldbart contributed to this weeks Insider.