Harris-Trump Presidential Debate Draws 67.1M Viewers, Powerhouse Producers Join TheGrill and Why Animated Film Directors Aren't in the DGA

Plus: Swift endorsement drives 338,000 voter registration referrals, SAG-AFTRA members urge union to protect pro-Palestine colleagues from blacklisting and Texas is latest state to weigh AI guardrails [Donald Trump and Kamala Harris at ABC debate Sept. 10 (Credit: ABC News/Michael Le Brecht II)]( [Harris-Trump Presidential Debate Draws 67.1 Million Viewers, Up 31% From Biden Matchup]( By Loree Seitz and Lucas Manfredi The 2024 presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump was unsurprisingly a ratings hit. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Powerhouse Producers Mary Parent, Lucy Fisher and Sue Naegle Join TheGrill]( By Wrap Staff Top Hollywood producers Mary Parent (“Dune: Part 2”), Lucy Fisher (“Gladiator II”) and Sue Naegle (“Nightbitch”) join TheGrill 2024 for an exclusive Powerhouse Producers panel presented by Wrapbook Payroll, moderated by award-winning journalist Laura Holson. The panel promises to deliver unparalleled insights into the ever-evolving landscape of film and television production. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- ["Inside Out 2" and the DGA logo]( [Animated Films Dominate the Box Office, So Why Aren’t Their Directors Allowed Into the DGA?]( By Drew Taylor When Disney released its new version of “The Lion King” in 2019, the company was quick to describe it as the live-action version of the beloved 1994 original. Director Jon Favreau, who made a Christmas classic in “Elf” and jumpstarted the Marvel Cinematic Universe with “Iron Man,” was covered by the Directors Guild of America, which afforded him insurance and incentives, along with profit participation. One reported estimate had the director earning $60 million from his involvement in the film, which grossed $1.66 billion worldwide. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Taylor Swift performs on stage during the "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Wembley Stadium on June 21, 2024 in London, England]( [Taylor Swift's Kamala Harris Endorsement Drives 338,000 Views to Voter Registration Site]( [Mark Ruffalo]( [More Than 700 SAG-AFTRA Members Urge Union to Protect Pro-Palestine Colleagues From Being Blacklisted]( [AI regulation]( [Texas Becomes Latest State to Weigh Guardrails for Generative AI]( [Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel]( [Ari Emanuel Predicts Media Consolidation Will Leave Just '5 or 6' Major Content Providers – a 'Healthy Ecosystem']( --------------------------------------------------------------- [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](