The New York Times – Film:
The producer behind the streaming company’s new live-actor remake of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” will replace Scott Stuber.
Category: Appointments and Executive Changes
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Jaap van Zweden to Lead French Orchestra After New York Philharmonic
The New York Times – Music:
The conductor, whose tenure in New York ends this summer, will begin a five-year term at the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France in 2026.
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Zac Posen at Gap, H&M Thrift Shopping and Our Doll Obsession in Fashion
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Unlikely, but with Zac Posen being named its creative director, you never know. Plus, fashion’s doll fixation, thrift shopping at H&M and pop-ups to pop by.
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Lincoln Center’s Leader, Henry Timms, to Depart After Five Years
The New York Times – Music:
After guiding the arts organization through the pandemic and shepherding through the renovation of David Geffen Hall, he is leaving to lead the Brunswick Group.
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Robert Spano to Lead Washington National Opera as Music Director
The New York Times – Music:
The veteran conductor, who won acclaim as a champion of new music at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, will begin a three-year term in 2025.
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Jaap van Zweden, New York Phil Maestro, Takes Podium in Seoul
The New York Times – Music:
The conductor officially began his tenure as the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’s new music director, months before he is to step down in New York.
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As Changes Come to Boston Symphony, Conductor’s Contract Is Extended
The New York Times – Music:
The music director, Andris Nelsons, was moved to an evergreen contract, with an expanded role at Tanglewood. And Carlos Simon was named to a new composer post.
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Netflix’s Head of Film to Depart
The New York Times – Film:
Scott Stuber attracted Oscar-winning filmmakers to the streaming service and helped usher the entertainment industry into the streaming era.
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Franz Welser-Möst to Leave the Cleveland Orchestra
The New York Times – Music:
Franz Welser-Möst, the Cleveland Orchestra’s music director since 2002, is beginning to wind down his career.