AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPop Culture & Fandom: Lucasfilm is moving ahead with a new Star Wars Skywalker-era trilogy, with Jon Watts set to direct and Simon Kinberg writing, while Giancarlo Esposito talks villain fame, fan joy, and “wonder” at Utah’s FanX. Music & Festivals: Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda builds momentum with Brinda Miller’s Mame Khan fundraiser, and Istanbul’s Türkiye Culture Route kicks off with hundreds of events across venues. Film & Awards: British director Mike Leigh wins top prize at San Sebastián for “Tender Loving Care,” and Canada’s Songwriters Hall of Fame honors The Tragically Hip, Leslie Feist, Loverboy’s Paul Dean and others. Culture, Rights & Identity: A UNHRC side event spotlights concerns over Tibetan children’s education and cultural identity, while Palestine and Russia agree on reciprocal cultural weeks and translation programs. Media & Policy: UK BBC licence fee plans face fresh debate as Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says the fee isn’t “finished.” Arts & Community: A new exhibit, “Unboxed,” opens in Springfield exploring Black identity through mixed media.
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