Despite efforts to address gender inequality, female filmmakers continue to encounter significant obstacles in advancing their careers beyond their debut films, according to Kristy Matheson, director of the London Film Festival. Matheson's remarks coincide with the announcement of the festival's 2026 program, scheduled for October 7 to 19. Among the 251 titles, women directors are responsible for 43%, or 109 films. However, only two...
Tim Cook has transitioned from his role as Apple’s chief executive to take on the position of executive chair, accompanied by a compensation package valued at approximately $47 million. This package includes a base salary of $2 million and an additional $45 million in shares. Notably, half of the stock award is contingent upon achieving certain performance targets, while the rest will vest over...
