After Russia invaded Ukraine it didn’t take long for various sectors of the global entertainment industry to respond by canceling concerts, sporting events and film releases in the territory. While this is insignificant in comparison to the loss of life and liberty currently taking place in Ukraine, it still serves to show how art, culture and sports can play a role in protesting unprovoked military aggression.

Back in Hollywood, France held it’s annual César Awards and the Screen Actors Guild shook up the awards season race by handing out a few prizes that made history.

Of course we also cover the week’s top entertainment headlines including why the Oscars are cutting with award presentations from the live telecast, why China’s moviegoing declined from last year during its Spring Festival and CNN gets a new leader.

Box Office: ‘Uncharted,’ ‘Dog’ Lead Quiet Weekend as ‘Studio 666’ Flops

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/uncharted-box-office-studio-666-1235100317/

‘Uncharted’ Darts To $226M WW, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Tops ‘Titanic’s Original Global Run

https://deadline.com/2022/02/uncharted-spider-man-no-way-home-tom-holland-sing-2-global-international-box-office-1234960950/

‘Lost Illusions’ Wins Best Film at France’s Cesar Awards

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cesar-awards-2022-winners-complete-list-1235099553/

‘Ozark’ Hits 2-Year High in Nielsen Streaming Rankings

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ozark-hits-high-streaming-rankings-jan-24-30-1235099122

Oscars: Eight Awards Won’t Be Telecast Live This Year

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oscars-several-awards-wont-be-telecast-live-this-year-exclusive-1235097888

‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno,’ From ‘Encanto,’ Tops Billboard Hot 100 for Fourth Week

https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/we-dont-talk-about-bruno-encanto-number-one-hot-100-fourth-week-1235034194/

Jeff Zucker’s Successor Is… Chris Licht

https://puck.news/jeff-zuckers-successor-is-chris-licht/

Eurovision Song Contest Will Still Host Both Russia, Ukraine This Spring

https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/eurovision-song-contest-russia-ukraine-1235189397/

Russia Banned From Eurovision 2022 After Ukraine Invasion

https://pitchfork.com/news/russia-banned-from-eurovision-2022-after-ukraine-invasion/

IOC Calls for International Event Ban for Athletes From Russia and Belarus