AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedia Ownership Shift: The Spokesman-Review’s nonprofit owners say they’ve hit the fundraising goal, kicking off a transition that will move the nearly 140-year paper from the Cowles family to a community-operated newsroom. Platform Regulation Clash: In Russia, digital services have started slapping drug-warning tags onto classic children’s books, and platforms are now removing or revising affected titles as the rules bite. Publishing + Politics: Pakistan’s National Assembly passed bills on plastic book covers and anti-rape trial changes on Members’ Day, rejecting opposition amendments. Books as Culture: A new collection from Australia’s National Library spotlights the enduring power of handwritten letters. Global Book Fairs: Doha’s book scene adds new scholarship and translation-heavy programming, including a 500+ title showcase from Abu Dhabi’s Arabic Language Centre. Film/Animation: Sycamore Studios has begun work on Doctor Dolittle: King of the Wild, aiming for a 2027 delivery.
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