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Bill Kramer, Kane Parsons Dispel Notion That Young People Are Only Into Short-Form, Academy Boss Talks YouTube Deal: “You’ll See A Very Different-Looking Oscars” – Zurich Summit

The youth demographic has been key to fuelling this summer’s box office boom. Backrooms director Kane Parsons and Academy boss Bill Kramer were among those taking part in a Deadline-moderated Zurich Summit panel this past weekend which addressed theatrical success in the age of YouTube, TikTok and other online platforms. Kramer thanked YouTube native Parsons […]

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Sep 28, 2026 · byDeadline

Kevin Mayer Shares Thoughts On Paramount-Warner Bros Merger – Zurich Summit

Former Disney exec Kevin Mayer, who oversaw his former employer’s 2019 acquisition of 20th Century Fox, has shared his thoughts on the Paramount-Warner Bros merger. The pragmatic exec, who has been co-CEO of Blackstone-backed media company Candle Media since 2021, told a panel at the Zurich Summit this weekend that consolidation in the media and […]

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Sep 27, 2026 · byDeadline

‘Musk’ Producer, Atwater-Magnific Exec & ‘Gods Don’t Give Gifts’ Director Talk AI: “It’s Important To Get In The Driver’s Seat” – Zurich Summit

Musk producer Nick Shumaker, Hollywood film financier Vania Schlogel, directors Zack London (Gods Don’t Give Gifts) and Nick Holt (AI: Probably Nothing to Worry About) took to the stage at the Zurich Summit this weekend to dig into the implications of AI for film. Schlogel, who is founder and managing partner of L.A.-based Atwater Capital, […]

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Sep 27, 2026 · byDeadline

FilmNation CEO Glen Basner Talks Art Of Film Sales & Financing: “It’s Really Just About Sitting & Listening To The Filmmaking Team” – Zurich Summit

FilmNation Entertainment Founder and CEO Glen Basner will receive the Game Changer Award this evening at the Zurich Summit, the annual industry event aimed at fostering transatlantic connections taking place within the Zurich Film Festival. As part of the honor, Basner participated in an onstage conversation on Saturday moderated by German Oscar-winning director Edward Berger. […]

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Sep 27, 2026 · byDeadline

Film Execs Ponder Federal Film Tax Credit Impact, Timeline & Potential Price Rises — Zurich Summit

At this weekend’s Zurich Summit a group of film financiers were asked by Deadline for their thoughts on the prospects of a U.S. federal film incentive. Last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled the bill for a 20% incentive, which with bonuses could bring the total rebate to 30%. The move has long been […]

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Sep 27, 2026 · byDeadline

Zurich Summit Game Changer Glen Basner and Edward Berger Reminisce on a Wild ‘Conclave’ Ride

Former Good Machine colleagues treated Zurich Summit attendees to behind-the-scenes anecdotes about making Berger's Vatican-set drama and touched on a busy year for award recipient Basner.

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Sep 26, 2026 · byThe Hollywood Reporter

One Year On, Does AI Actress Tilly Norwood Have An Agent? “We Get Loads Of Offers, But No, We Don’t Need It” — Zurich Summit

One year ago, AI ‘actress’ Tilly Norwood blew up at the Zurich Summit when she was introduced to the industry. The line that emerged from the event at the time was that agents were circling the AI creation. One year on, Norwood returned to the Summit with her creator Eline van der Velden from AI […]

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Sep 26, 2026 · byDeadline

Zurich Summit: FilmNation, AMPAS, Sony Classics, MUBI, Mattel, Komplizen, Mediawan, CAA, UTA, TikTok & YouTube Among Speakers At Swiss Conference

FilmNation Entertainment CEO Glen Basner, Backrooms director Kane Parsons, Tilly Norwood creator Eline van der Velden, AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer, CAA Media Finance Co-Head Roeg Sutherland, Mediawan Pictures CEO Elisabeth d’Arvieu, MUBI CEO Efe Cakarel and UTA Independent Film Group Partner and Head Rena Ronson will be among executives at the 12th Zurich Summit this […]

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Sep 24, 2026 · byDeadline

Zurich Summit: Edward Berger, Robbie Brenner, Oliver Berben, Janine Jackowski & More Join Swiss Conference Lineup

EXCLUSIVE: The Zurich Summit (September 25 to 27) has revealed its second batch of speakers including Oscar winner Edward Berger (Conclave), Oscar nominee Robbie Brenner (Barbie), Constantin Film CEO Oliver Berben; and Komplizen producer Janine Jackowski (Sentimental Value). Also joining will be director-influencer Zack London, better known as the face of the YouTube/Instagram generative AI […]

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Sep 11, 2026 · byDeadline