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Last year’s film SAG Awards nominations were dominated by the likes of “The Irishman” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” but it was Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” ensemble that took home the top prize for Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture. The “Parasite” win marked the first time a non-English-language movie was awarded SAG’s biggest prize. “Parasite” went on to win the Best Picture Oscar. All four SAG film acting winners repeated at the Oscars: Renee Zellweger for Best Actress (“Judy”), Brad Pitt for Best Supporting Actor (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”), Joaquin Phoenix for Best Actor (“Joker”), and Laura Dern for Best Supporting Actress (“Marriage Story”)....

Whether you’re pressed for room, or simply enjoy versatility, folding desks are a great workspace addition that also has the benefit of being pretty cheap.They’re also a cost-effective way of furnishing a bigger room on a budget. They’re also great for schools as students return to in-person classes; folding desks help maintain social distancing while providing ample surface space. You can find sturdy and durable folding desks for less than $75, but there are also some nicer options at a slightly higher price point....

One member of the sound branch is so upset that they’re “considering everything up to and including resigning from the Academy,” the member said. “I’m furious. It shows a complete lack of respect for ’the crafts.’ Sounds like we’re weaving baskets rather than creatively participating in making a film. I’ve been communicating with people…about this, and as far as I can tell there’s unanimous anger and disappointment among the sound branch at this move....

The Nielsen-only tally is 47 percent better than last year’s Week 2 “Thursday Night Football” game, which aired solely on the NFL Network outside of local markets. It helped, of course, that Prime Video’s exclusive debut was a tight game with the Kansas City Chiefs outlasti ng the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24. The AFC West matchup averaged a 5.0 rating among adults 18-49, which was 9 percent better than last year’s full-season average across numerous networks....

“We’re starting with a nobody,” series creator Tony Gilroy told IndieWire over Zoom. “How does a nobody, absolute nobody, forgotten, careless nobody, become this incredible person? I’m not going to call him a messianic character, but there is an aspect of it that is a journey of someone who has a destiny.” “Andor” finds Cassian at a distinct low point in his life, grappling with repressed childhood trauma and an adult life that has veered from his limited aspirations....

David Zaslav, who has led Discovery for 14 years, will be in charge of the new business, an official name for which has not yet been given. AT&T shareholders will own 71 percent of the new company, Discovery shareholders 29 percent. As for everyone else, that’s TBD: Executives from WarnerMedia and Discovery will be in “key leadership roles,” according to a press release. “We think together, the combination makes us the best media company in the world,” Zaslav told press about the merger, adding the new business will spend $20 billion on content....

Expected for next year’s event are screenings, Q&As, events, and a return of the annual Pitch Competition. Details on how to attend, badges, passes, pricing, and initial programming confirmations will be announced in January. The Pitch Competition begins accepting submissions November 15; applications are due January 30. The competition provides up-and-coming TV writers a chance to pitch their scripted ideas to decision-makers. It also gives those without access to the industry a path to management, agents, staffing; all finalists get tools and resources for career advancement....