At the New York Comedy Festival , four leading industry figures gathered for a Business of Comedy Panel moderated by Variety TV reporter Ethan Shanfeld. Comedian Jeff Ross , festival founder Caroline Hirsch, talent executive Louis Faranda and “Emily in Paris” producer Lilly Burns discussed the most pressing issues facing the funny business, from the decline of traditional Hollywood gatekeepers to the debate surrounding the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. Hollywood PR Shake-Up: Most R&