Leo Barraclough, previously news editor at Variety, is working as a freelance writer for the magazine and other film, TV and music trades.

Bobbie Whiteman in LA will be editing all international news.

Ali Jaafar, Europe & Middle East Correspondent, has been promoted to international editor.

Michael Speier, Executive Editor – News, Archie Thomas, Correspondent and Phil Gallo, Associate Editor have all left.

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