AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublishing & Film: “People of The Book,” a historical drama based on Geraldine Brooks’ novel, is selling worldwide rights at TIFF; filming wrapped in Spain (Valencia region) and also in Trieste and Venice, with Good Films Studios Spain backing the project. Tech Regulation: Germany’s competition authority says Apple must change iPhone/iPad app consent rules for targeted ads, after finding Apple’s own apps got more favourable prompts than third parties; Italy and France have already fined Apple over ATT. Books & Translation: Monica Capuani, a leading Italian theatre translator, discusses translating Marina Carr’s new play “Mirandolina,” a contemporary Dublin reimagining of Goldoni, arriving in late August with subtitles. Italian Publishing Business: Rizzoli Universe is set to publish “The Art of Wildwood.” Culture & Libraries: A downtown library event spotlights calligraphy as living book culture, pairing a local exhibit with a rare-book tour and a guide for “Life in Letters.” Food Culture: Chef’s Table Festival brings an Italian pizza party with Dario Cecchini and Franco Pepe.
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