Palestinian Filmmakers Accuse Hollywood of Censorship, Disney CEO Race Has ‘Not Changed' ESPN Strategy and Selling Pluto Could Challenge Paramount

Plus: Peter Guber and Jeff Sagansky headline TheGrill, Michelle Mendelovitz exits Mattel TV Studios and Fall film festivals struggle to regain mojo [Bisan Atef Owda (Credit: "It’s Bisan from Gaza and I’m Still Alive," via Peabody Awards)]( [Nearly 70 Palestinian Filmmakers Sign Letter Accusing Hollywood of ‘Racism and Censorship’]( By Natalie Korach Nearly 70 Palestinian filmmakers signed on to a letter accusing Hollywood of “racism and censorship,” which they say has enabled devastation in Gaza since Oct. 7. The letter was signed by two-time Oscar nominee Hany Abu Assad and director Elia Suleiman, as well as award-winning filmmakers Mai Masri, Najwa Najjar, Michel Khleifi, Farah Nabulsi, among others. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Jimmy Pitaro Says Disney CEO Succession Process Has 'Not Changed Anything' About How He's Running ESPN]( By Lucas Manfredi and Kayla Cobb He’s one of four internal candidates being considered to replace Bob Iger at the end of 2026, but ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro says Disney’s CEO succession process has “not changed anything” about the way he’s running the sports division. “I’m sitting in my dream job. I literally grew up wanting to work here, even the years that I was competing against this place,” Pitaro told reporters on Wednesday. “I’m very fortunate and blessed to be surrounded by the best executives in the industry. I get out of bed and I say to myself, ‘I have to earn this today,’ because I feel just fortunate to be here.” [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Pluto TV]( [Is Pluto TV for Sale? It Could Be Challenging for Paramount]( By Lucas Manfredi Is Pluto TV for sale? The current leaders of Paramount Global reaffirmed their plan to sell assets as recently as this month’s second quarter earnings call. But the presumptive new owner of the company — Skydance Media — may have something else in mind. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Peter Guber and Jeff Sagansky Headline TheGrill 2024]( [Michelle Mendelovitz Exits as Head of Mattel TV Studios]( [Joker Conclave Nightbitch]( [Fall Film Festivals Struggle to Regain Their Mojo as Awards Season Launching Pads]( [ESPN Extends Partnership With US Tennis Association Through 2037]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [WrapPRO logo] Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. [Subscribe Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( TheWrap | 2034 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](