“We have to do something,” says one of the many shadowy extremists who populate the fringes of Mike Ott’s tense drama McVeigh, a condensed account of the events that led Timothy McVeigh, an Iraq war veteran, to blow up the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma on 19 April 1995, killing 168 people and injuring 680 more. His close ties to white supremacist Richard Snell, a convicted murderer put to death by lethal injection that same day, might — reasonably — lead one, and especially people of color, to wonder why this man needs the oxygen of publicity, nearly 23 years after his own execution. But Mike Ott’s film is a rare study of the radicalization of white working-class Americans, a phenomenon that went overground in Washington DC on 6 January 2021.
Ott carefully keeps us at arm’s length from his subject at all times, and his direction makes that clear from the outset. When we’re not following McVeigh,...
Ott carefully keeps us at arm’s length from his subject at all times, and his direction makes that clear from the outset. When we’re not following McVeigh,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
The acclaimed Showtime limited series “Fellow Travelers” tells the decades-long love story of two closeted men, Hawk Fuller (Matt Bomer) and Tim Laughlin (Jonathan Bailey) who meet in 1950s Washington. Their early days together are told against the backdrop of the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy (Chris Bauer), the notorious Republican Senator from Wisconsin, tapped into Americans increasing Cold War fears of Russia and rampant Communist infiltration in the U.S. He was a little-known junior senator who, on Feb. 9, 1950, made his notorious speech in Wheeling, West Virginia where he brandished a list of over 200 alleged Communists working in the State Department. These employers, he added, were being protected by high-ranking Communist sympathizers.
McCarthy got his desired response: nationwide publicity. He became an overnight sensation in the Senate. By 1953, McCarthy was chairman of Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations where he continued his Communist witch hunt while gaining more publicity and notoriety.
McCarthy got his desired response: nationwide publicity. He became an overnight sensation in the Senate. By 1953, McCarthy was chairman of Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations where he continued his Communist witch hunt while gaining more publicity and notoriety.
- 6/7/2024
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
With Pat Sajak’s final appearance as host of “Wheel of Fortune,” the makeup of a daily hour of television that structures the days of millions of Americans is shifting once more.
“Wheel of Fortune” is the low-pressure option of the two famous game shows invented by the late superproducer Merv Griffin. Unlike “Jeopardy,” it’s intended to be not aspirational but accessible, with simple word-puzzle games and a department-store glamour that comforts but doesn’t dazzle. And Sajak, along with Vanna White revealing the letters, has been at its center since relatively close to the beginning; he took over from Chuck Woolery in 1981, six years into the show’s run, and has since been honored by the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest continuous stint hosting a single game show.
His departure won’t leave a vacuum, exactly; his replacement, Ryan Seacrest, was announced in June 2023 — nearly...
“Wheel of Fortune” is the low-pressure option of the two famous game shows invented by the late superproducer Merv Griffin. Unlike “Jeopardy,” it’s intended to be not aspirational but accessible, with simple word-puzzle games and a department-store glamour that comforts but doesn’t dazzle. And Sajak, along with Vanna White revealing the letters, has been at its center since relatively close to the beginning; he took over from Chuck Woolery in 1981, six years into the show’s run, and has since been honored by the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest continuous stint hosting a single game show.
His departure won’t leave a vacuum, exactly; his replacement, Ryan Seacrest, was announced in June 2023 — nearly...
- 6/7/2024
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Perhaps royal fans weren’t the only ones who were made uncomfortable by Meghan Markle re-enacting the curtsy she apparently performed in front of the late Queen Elizabeth during their first meeting.
According to a body language expert, Prince Harry was affected by the “mocking” show put on by Meghan and signalled for it to stop.
Body Language Expert Says This Prince Harry Gesture Meant Meghan Markle’s “Mocking” Had Gone “Too Far”
While curtsying to your boyfriend’s grandmother may not be in your bingo card, it was a lived experience for Meghan Markle, who did not fail to recall the moment without some derision.
The important meeting, which Meghan ridiculed on her and Harry’s Netflix docuseries, ‘Harry And Meghan,’ happened when she and her then-boyfriend Harry were having lunch with.
Princess Eugenie at the Royal Lodge and heard the Queen would soon be paying them a visit.
According to a body language expert, Prince Harry was affected by the “mocking” show put on by Meghan and signalled for it to stop.
Body Language Expert Says This Prince Harry Gesture Meant Meghan Markle’s “Mocking” Had Gone “Too Far”
While curtsying to your boyfriend’s grandmother may not be in your bingo card, it was a lived experience for Meghan Markle, who did not fail to recall the moment without some derision.
The important meeting, which Meghan ridiculed on her and Harry’s Netflix docuseries, ‘Harry And Meghan,’ happened when she and her then-boyfriend Harry were having lunch with.
Princess Eugenie at the Royal Lodge and heard the Queen would soon be paying them a visit.
- 6/7/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Soap Opera Spy
Phrases like "the end of an era" and "TV legend" might be tossed around a bit too often these days.
But in the case of Pat Sajak and the end of his 43-year run as host of Wheel of Fortune, such descriptions couldn't be more apt.
As you've likely heard by now, Sajak is retiring from the show that made him famous, and Ryan Seacrest will take over when Wheel returns for its 42nd season in September.
Seacrest is well-suited to the gig, and while he's got some very big shoes to fill, we're sure he's up to the task of introducing prize puzzles and selling vowels.
But it's unlikely that he'll ever be regarded as an indispensable weekday night staple, as Sajak was for so many decades.
There are many reasons for this, and only a few of them have to do with the respective charms and talents of...
But in the case of Pat Sajak and the end of his 43-year run as host of Wheel of Fortune, such descriptions couldn't be more apt.
As you've likely heard by now, Sajak is retiring from the show that made him famous, and Ryan Seacrest will take over when Wheel returns for its 42nd season in September.
Seacrest is well-suited to the gig, and while he's got some very big shoes to fill, we're sure he's up to the task of introducing prize puzzles and selling vowels.
But it's unlikely that he'll ever be regarded as an indispensable weekday night staple, as Sajak was for so many decades.
There are many reasons for this, and only a few of them have to do with the respective charms and talents of...
- 6/7/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Donald Trump has had payback on the brain since he was convicted on 34 felony charges of falsifying business records in New York last week. He told Sean Hannity on Wednesday that he would have “every right” to weaponize the Justice Department to prosecute his political enemies should he win in November. He told Dr. Phil a day later that “sometimes revenge can be justified,” with the interview airing hours after he called for members of the House Jan. 6 Committee to be indicted. This all comes amid months of the former...
- 6/7/2024
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
Real Housewives of New York Og, Jill Zarin recently appeared on The Goat and on Bravo’s Below Deck, and she decided a facelift was in order. Additionally, she had some work done with lipo on her hands.
Rhony Fans Get Irritated With Jill Zarin
Bravo fans don’t universally love Jill Zarin because she tends to be a bit overbearing sometimes. Recent television appearances showed her clashing with the cast of Below Deck. Fans slammed her for acting like she owned the super yacht when she was just a guest of the client.
Rhony – Jill Zarin – Bravo
Many fans feel that on Rhony and other shows, Jill Zarin seemed remote from those who don’t have massive bank accounts. Meanwhile, others accused her of flaunting her wealth. And, now that she has undergone her latest facelift and other tweaks, once again, they find her unrelatable.
Real Housewives Of New...
Rhony Fans Get Irritated With Jill Zarin
Bravo fans don’t universally love Jill Zarin because she tends to be a bit overbearing sometimes. Recent television appearances showed her clashing with the cast of Below Deck. Fans slammed her for acting like she owned the super yacht when she was just a guest of the client.
Rhony – Jill Zarin – Bravo
Many fans feel that on Rhony and other shows, Jill Zarin seemed remote from those who don’t have massive bank accounts. Meanwhile, others accused her of flaunting her wealth. And, now that she has undergone her latest facelift and other tweaks, once again, they find her unrelatable.
Real Housewives Of New...
- 6/7/2024
- by James Michael
- TV Shows Ace
Can you imagine a film where the Tardis doors swung open to reveal Tom Cruise, with Pamela Anderson potentially at his side, all under the visionary direction of Steven Spielberg?
Well, few Hollywood ‘what-ifs’ are as intriguing as the renowned director’s involvement with Doctor Who, with reports of megastars and massive cinematic overhauls being considered. Spielberg has mostly picked his own projects, reading books to adapt, finding real-life tales to dramatize, and then working with writers to develop screenplays. So, when rumors of his involvement in the Doctor Who film surfaced in the early 1990s, Whovians went into a frenzy, latching onto any hint of this project.
Steven Spielberg | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Though the rumored project never materialized, perhaps Spielberg should be grateful his Doctor Who movie never happened, for it preserved the quintessentially British charm of our beloved Time Lord.
Unmade Doctor Who Flick: Collaboration of Steven Spielberg,...
Well, few Hollywood ‘what-ifs’ are as intriguing as the renowned director’s involvement with Doctor Who, with reports of megastars and massive cinematic overhauls being considered. Spielberg has mostly picked his own projects, reading books to adapt, finding real-life tales to dramatize, and then working with writers to develop screenplays. So, when rumors of his involvement in the Doctor Who film surfaced in the early 1990s, Whovians went into a frenzy, latching onto any hint of this project.
Steven Spielberg | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Though the rumored project never materialized, perhaps Spielberg should be grateful his Doctor Who movie never happened, for it preserved the quintessentially British charm of our beloved Time Lord.
Unmade Doctor Who Flick: Collaboration of Steven Spielberg,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
A quarter-century after lending his voice to Z in Disney’s CG feature “Antz,” Woody Allen is set to return to the recording booth and narrate the upcoming Spanish animated short “Mr. Fischer’s Chair,” which will formally add several key co-producers during this year’s Annecy Festival. The film’s directors have also given Variety an exclusive look at early concept art for the project.
“Mr. Fischer’s Chair” revisits the 1972 World Chess Championship, where Bobby Fischer faced off against Boris Spassky. During game 17 of their “Match of the Century,” the Soviet team accused the Americans of manipulating Fischer’s chair to maliciously harm his opponent, leading to an exhaustive examination of the Eames Executive seat.
The film is created and directed by filmmakers and producers Xosé Zapata and Lorenzo Degl’ Innocenti, who recently teamed on the Spanish Academy Goya Award-winning animated short “The Monkey.” Zapata is handling the screenplay.
“Mr. Fischer’s Chair” revisits the 1972 World Chess Championship, where Bobby Fischer faced off against Boris Spassky. During game 17 of their “Match of the Century,” the Soviet team accused the Americans of manipulating Fischer’s chair to maliciously harm his opponent, leading to an exhaustive examination of the Eames Executive seat.
The film is created and directed by filmmakers and producers Xosé Zapata and Lorenzo Degl’ Innocenti, who recently teamed on the Spanish Academy Goya Award-winning animated short “The Monkey.” Zapata is handling the screenplay.
- 6/7/2024
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Jimmy Kimmel reminded viewers what former President Trump thinks of veterans.
The day marks the date that Allied forces stormed the beaches of northern France.
Kimmel initially gave “Draft Dodger Don” credit for his “respectful” social media post to mark the date.
Writing on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Today, we honor the immortal heroes who landed at Normandy 80 years ago. The men of D-Day will live forever in history as among the bravest, noblest, and greatest Americans ever to walk the earth. They shed their blood, and thousands gave their lives, in defense of American Freedom. They are in our hearts today and for all time”.
Kimmel said that he agreed with the above and “would even be somewhat moved by” the post, had it not been for the fact that 12 hours prior, he wrote, “What I’ve gone through, no one has ever gone through…...
The day marks the date that Allied forces stormed the beaches of northern France.
Kimmel initially gave “Draft Dodger Don” credit for his “respectful” social media post to mark the date.
Writing on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Today, we honor the immortal heroes who landed at Normandy 80 years ago. The men of D-Day will live forever in history as among the bravest, noblest, and greatest Americans ever to walk the earth. They shed their blood, and thousands gave their lives, in defense of American Freedom. They are in our hearts today and for all time”.
Kimmel said that he agreed with the above and “would even be somewhat moved by” the post, had it not been for the fact that 12 hours prior, he wrote, “What I’ve gone through, no one has ever gone through…...
- 6/7/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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It was another work dinner, and I had completely lost the plot of the discussion. The restaurant we were dining at was dimly lit, scene-y, and thus unfortunately, the backdrop to our conversation was a thumping bass soundtrack. As I leaned forward, straining to listen over the thin eeeeeeeee sound ringing in my right ear, my gaze tracked down and tried to focus on people’s lip movements.
It was another work dinner, and I had completely lost the plot of the discussion. The restaurant we were dining at was dimly lit, scene-y, and thus unfortunately, the backdrop to our conversation was a thumping bass soundtrack. As I leaned forward, straining to listen over the thin eeeeeeeee sound ringing in my right ear, my gaze tracked down and tried to focus on people’s lip movements.
- 6/7/2024
- by Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
Out of 10 million Americans drafted into the military during World War II, 'Operation Overlord' aka 'D-Day', June 6, 1944, saw 156,000 American, Canadian and Brit forces landing on beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the fortified coast of France's Normandy region to kill Nazis and to free Europe:
"...the invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history and required extensive planning.
"Prior to D-Day, the Allies conducted a large-scale deception campaign designed to mislead the Germans about the intended invasion target.
"By late August 1944, all of northern France had been liberated... "... and by the following spring the Allies had defeated the enemy with the Normandy landings signalling the beginning of the end of war in Europe..."
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"...the invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history and required extensive planning.
"Prior to D-Day, the Allies conducted a large-scale deception campaign designed to mislead the Germans about the intended invasion target.
"By late August 1944, all of northern France had been liberated... "... and by the following spring the Allies had defeated the enemy with the Normandy landings signalling the beginning of the end of war in Europe..."
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- 6/6/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Variety hosted its inaugural Indigenous Storytelling in Entertainment Breakfast on June 5 in Los Angeles. The event included insightful conversations with Indigenous and Native creators, talent, and industry executives such as “Reservation Dogs” showrunner Sterlin Harjo, Bird Runningwater from “Fancy Dance,” Kali Reis from “True Detective” (who was joined by co-star Isabella Star Lablanc and showrunner Issa López) and many more. The program highlighted Indigenous storytelling and the achievements of Indigenous communities in film and TV and even included a surprise message from director James Cameron.
The event also explored how the industry is faring in creating opportunities for Indigenous talent on and off-screen. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Indigenous Native Americans becoming U.S. citizens, as President Calvin Coolidge signed the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924, inspired by the high rate of American Indian enlistment during World War I.
Indigenous Storytelling Breakthroughs
The first panel of the day highlighted...
The event also explored how the industry is faring in creating opportunities for Indigenous talent on and off-screen. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Indigenous Native Americans becoming U.S. citizens, as President Calvin Coolidge signed the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924, inspired by the high rate of American Indian enlistment during World War I.
Indigenous Storytelling Breakthroughs
The first panel of the day highlighted...
- 6/6/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Alyssa Farah Griffin decided to share a very personal anecdote on Thursday’s edition of The View. During the first “Hot Topics” segment, cohosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, and Griffin talked about Republican senators’ decision to block a Democrat-led bill that would’ve federally protected access to contraceptives. While the others discussed the legitimate concerns Americans have over access to reproductive options being hindered by the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade, Griffin decided to share her very intimate reason for believing birth control access is simply a matter of “basic health care.” “I will say this: On a personal note, I was on birth control years before I was sexually active, for heavy, painful menstrual cramps,” Griffin explained, adding that she even had a traumatic experience with her pain during her tenure as a Trump administration official. “I remember meeting in the Pentagon with pain...
- 6/6/2024
- TV Insider
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry retained their royal titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex after splitting from the royal family in 2020. However, if King Charles ever decided to strip the couple of these royal designations, Meghan would automatically become Princess Henry.
Meghan Markle’s official royal title isn’t Princess Harry
On her wedding day to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle became the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex. Queen Elizabeth gifted the couple those titles.
However, amid the tension surrounding Harry and Meghan’s relationships with senior royals including King Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Camilla Queen Consort, there has been chatter that these titles would be stripped. Kensington Palace has not commented on any decision regarding the couple’s official titles.
But, if this bold palace should occur, Meghan would remain royalty. However, she would refer to her other title of Princess Henry.
Meghan Markle’s official royal title isn’t Princess Harry
On her wedding day to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle became the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex. Queen Elizabeth gifted the couple those titles.
However, amid the tension surrounding Harry and Meghan’s relationships with senior royals including King Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Camilla Queen Consort, there has been chatter that these titles would be stripped. Kensington Palace has not commented on any decision regarding the couple’s official titles.
But, if this bold palace should occur, Meghan would remain royalty. However, she would refer to her other title of Princess Henry.
- 6/6/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Evil Season 4 Episode 3 is brimming with juicy details and reveals that really get the conversation going for the remainder of the season.
Sheryl's working from the inside to take down Leland? The Anti-Christ was born! David's first remote viewing mission is life or death for many.
Let's dig into Evil!
David's First Mission
David's remote viewing training was very short, and his first mission was literally life and death.
But David can be quite stubborn when he wants to be, so he barely gave viewing a shot when Father Dominic gave him the assignment. David feels used, and he doesn't like that one of only 250 priests in the US is now his handler.
If it's a conspiracy of some sort based on race, I'd be surprised. Father Dominic's Nigerian origins are the more likely explanation for his involvement.
Americans are skeptical of things like remote viewing, but when...
Sheryl's working from the inside to take down Leland? The Anti-Christ was born! David's first remote viewing mission is life or death for many.
Let's dig into Evil!
David's First Mission
David's remote viewing training was very short, and his first mission was literally life and death.
But David can be quite stubborn when he wants to be, so he barely gave viewing a shot when Father Dominic gave him the assignment. David feels used, and he doesn't like that one of only 250 priests in the US is now his handler.
If it's a conspiracy of some sort based on race, I'd be surprised. Father Dominic's Nigerian origins are the more likely explanation for his involvement.
Americans are skeptical of things like remote viewing, but when...
- 6/6/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
The rings of the Olympic Games on display in London.
More than half of American sports fans plan to stream some or all of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this summer, according to a new study published by Amdocs this week.
Four years ago, a similar survey conducted by Amdocs found 28 percent of Americans planned to stream the Summer Games, which were made available on Comcast’s NBC Sports and Peacock apps.
This year, all events from the Olympic Games will be available to stream live on Peacock — even with the time difference between the United States and France, the host country of the Olympics this year. But the time zone issues won’t deter sports fans from streaming the games, with 51 percent of Americans surveyed by Amdocs affirming their desire to watch the events online.
Raman Abrol, the General Manager at Amdocs and the CEO of its subsidiary Vubiquity,...
More than half of American sports fans plan to stream some or all of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this summer, according to a new study published by Amdocs this week.
Four years ago, a similar survey conducted by Amdocs found 28 percent of Americans planned to stream the Summer Games, which were made available on Comcast’s NBC Sports and Peacock apps.
This year, all events from the Olympic Games will be available to stream live on Peacock — even with the time difference between the United States and France, the host country of the Olympics this year. But the time zone issues won’t deter sports fans from streaming the games, with 51 percent of Americans surveyed by Amdocs affirming their desire to watch the events online.
Raman Abrol, the General Manager at Amdocs and the CEO of its subsidiary Vubiquity,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Danielle Collins recently posted an emotional message on social media detailing her satisfaction with representing her country at the upcoming Olympic Games.
The 2024 Paris Olympics will commence in late July, with the tennis tournament guaranteed to crown a new gold medalist. Collins will be among the 64 women in the singles draw and one of four Americans vying to win the lot.
The 30-year-old has never played at the Olympics before, and this will be her first taste in what will be her last season on the professional scene. In a post on Instagram, Collins shared a photo of herself with a clenched fist, symbolizing her message that she fulfilled one of her career goals.
"This pumped about finally getting a break. After 6 months of playing a tournament almost every week, I can finally take some time to relax and recover."
"In the beginning of the season it was a goal...
The 2024 Paris Olympics will commence in late July, with the tennis tournament guaranteed to crown a new gold medalist. Collins will be among the 64 women in the singles draw and one of four Americans vying to win the lot.
The 30-year-old has never played at the Olympics before, and this will be her first taste in what will be her last season on the professional scene. In a post on Instagram, Collins shared a photo of herself with a clenched fist, symbolizing her message that she fulfilled one of her career goals.
"This pumped about finally getting a break. After 6 months of playing a tournament almost every week, I can finally take some time to relax and recover."
"In the beginning of the season it was a goal...
- 6/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Mega
President Joe Biden's mental health has been a topic of discussion among Americans and politicians for years. As the 2024 Presidential Election creeps up on the nation, experts are again examining the President's cognitive behavior.
Doctors are now calling for President Joe Biden to take a cognitive test after seeing the results of a new bombshell report.
New Report Reveals President's Mental Decline Mega
After a new bombshell report was released, doctors are calling for Joe Biden to take a cognitive test and publicize the results.
Several individuals "who either participated in meetings with Biden or were briefed on them contemporaneously" spoke to The Wall Street Journal, and several "expressed concern about Biden."
"[They] said the behavior they saw suggested an unevenness, not the caricature of an addled leader that some of his political opponents draw," WSJ reported.
Doctors Call For An Investigation
Mega
Dr Stuart Fischer, an internal medicine physician in New York City,...
President Joe Biden's mental health has been a topic of discussion among Americans and politicians for years. As the 2024 Presidential Election creeps up on the nation, experts are again examining the President's cognitive behavior.
Doctors are now calling for President Joe Biden to take a cognitive test after seeing the results of a new bombshell report.
New Report Reveals President's Mental Decline Mega
After a new bombshell report was released, doctors are calling for Joe Biden to take a cognitive test and publicize the results.
Several individuals "who either participated in meetings with Biden or were briefed on them contemporaneously" spoke to The Wall Street Journal, and several "expressed concern about Biden."
"[They] said the behavior they saw suggested an unevenness, not the caricature of an addled leader that some of his political opponents draw," WSJ reported.
Doctors Call For An Investigation
Mega
Dr Stuart Fischer, an internal medicine physician in New York City,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Kelly Coffey-Behrens
- The Blast
Den of Geek’s live auctions have become quite an amazing opportunity not only to score some great rare items and benefit a cause, but also to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow collectors and have fun with our entertaining hosts. We’re keeping it rolling throughout June, starting with the next collectibles charity auction on June 5, starting at 6 pm Et/3 pm Pt via eBay Live. This exciting event, organized in partnership with Nacelle, promises to be a can’t-miss opportunity for collectors and pop culture enthusiasts alike.
Nacelle, known for breathing new life into nostalgic properties of the past, is contributing a range of exclusive items from their Nacelleverse collection. From RoboForce to Biker Mice from Mars, the merch that fans can expect to bid on are both rare and unique memorabilia that span many beloved franchises. Nacelle also partners with Funko, Oni Press, Geeki Tikis, and more to provide...
Nacelle, known for breathing new life into nostalgic properties of the past, is contributing a range of exclusive items from their Nacelleverse collection. From RoboForce to Biker Mice from Mars, the merch that fans can expect to bid on are both rare and unique memorabilia that span many beloved franchises. Nacelle also partners with Funko, Oni Press, Geeki Tikis, and more to provide...
- 6/5/2024
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
The term wizard can be thrown around a lot. Wizards make magic, can create life from the ether, and conjure things that are beautiful and sometimes monstrous. There aren’t many wizards out in the world these days, but I know of one by name and that name is Rick Baker. Baker is a master of the monsters and a wizard of special effects. He’s an artist and a visionary who made some of the most memorable creatures and effects to grace movie and TV screens of the last few decades. He’s also an unabashed Monster Kid who has never lost his love and fascination for the classics. On todays episode of What Happened To This Horror Celebrity we’re meeting a wizard of the wicked and magician of monsters as we reveal what happened to Rick Baker.
Rick Baker was born in 1950 to Doris and Ralph Baker in New York.
Rick Baker was born in 1950 to Doris and Ralph Baker in New York.
- 6/5/2024
- by Jessica Dwyer
- JoBlo.com
When the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative released a report surveying film roles for Native Americans last October, of the 100 highest-grossing theatrical movies released between 2007 and 2022, only one had an Indigenous performer in a lead role. Yet when speaking to Native creatives and performers, there is an overwhelming sense of optimism for what’s to come for their representation in entertainment. “I feel very hopeful about where we are,” Jana Schmieding, who recently starred on “Reservation Dogs,” tells Variety. “I want to think that studios see the value in our storytelling.”
Variety’s inaugural Indigenous Storytelling in Entertainment Breakfast, which will take place June 5 in Los Angeles, will focus on both the value and future of such stories. The invite-only breakfast program will feature a series of keynote and panel conversations with creators, talent and executives that will center on Indigenous storytelling and spotlight the achievements of its communities in film and TV.
Variety’s inaugural Indigenous Storytelling in Entertainment Breakfast, which will take place June 5 in Los Angeles, will focus on both the value and future of such stories. The invite-only breakfast program will feature a series of keynote and panel conversations with creators, talent and executives that will center on Indigenous storytelling and spotlight the achievements of its communities in film and TV.
- 6/5/2024
- by Kristen Lopez
- Variety Film + TV
Oh, happy day! Whoopi Goldberg and The View celebrated the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Wednesday by reuniting the show’s co-host with some of her former co-stars — which included a vibrant performance of the film’s breakout track “Joyful, Joyful.”
To start, Kathy Najimy (Sister Mary Patrick), Wendy Makenna (Sister Mary Robert), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Florence Watson), music supervisor Marc Shaiman and music producer Mervyn Warren sat in studio to discuss the time that’s passed since the sequel’s release and why the movie still feels so special.
More from TVLineThe View Hosts...
To start, Kathy Najimy (Sister Mary Patrick), Wendy Makenna (Sister Mary Robert), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Florence Watson), music supervisor Marc Shaiman and music producer Mervyn Warren sat in studio to discuss the time that’s passed since the sequel’s release and why the movie still feels so special.
More from TVLineThe View Hosts...
- 6/5/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Twenty years after launching her Institute on Gender in Media — which created a blueprint for gathering data about inclusion and diversity on- and offscreen — Geena Davis is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Arkansas’ Bentonville Film Festival, which she runs alongside fest director Wendy Guerrero. Here, the Oscar-winning actor shares her proudest moments from Bff (the June 10-16 event is expected to attract 65,000 attendees this year), the meaningfulness of a Dei-centered fest in a tumultuous election year and what most informs her “inherently not controversial” belief that storytelling should be for everyone.
How does it feel to see Bff reach this milestone?
We truly can’t believe 10 years have already gone by. When we launched, Bentonville didn’t even have a movie theater. (Laughs.) And now the town is booming — art, culture, restaurants and museums. It’s been amazing to see.
What’s been the toughest part of this process that you didn’t anticipate?...
How does it feel to see Bff reach this milestone?
We truly can’t believe 10 years have already gone by. When we launched, Bentonville didn’t even have a movie theater. (Laughs.) And now the town is booming — art, culture, restaurants and museums. It’s been amazing to see.
What’s been the toughest part of this process that you didn’t anticipate?...
- 6/5/2024
- by Stacey Wilson Hunt
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Congressman Jamie Raskin’s office is busy. It’s the summer interns’ first day, one staffer explains. Constituents and aides flutter in and out of the small lobby, somehow still spacious considering the generally cramped conditions the House’s quarters are renowned for. Everyone is watching the clock, everything is running a little behind schedule.
Raskin himself seems unfazed. The four-term Democratic representative from Maryland has seen it all before. When we sit down in the comparatively quiet sanctum of his office — which doubles as a central meeting room — he’s the picture of relaxation.
Raskin himself seems unfazed. The four-term Democratic representative from Maryland has seen it all before. When we sit down in the comparatively quiet sanctum of his office — which doubles as a central meeting room — he’s the picture of relaxation.
- 6/5/2024
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Mega
Donald Trump's guilty verdict in his New York hush money trial has caused an unexpected ripple effect on his personal life, reuniting his family members like never before.
Trump's family has reportedly rallied around him to show their support, with sources noting that the guilty verdict has even led to a "thaw" in the frosty relationship between his daughter, Ivanka, and wife, Melania.
Donald Trump, the convicted GOP candidate, recently admitted that the trial had taken a toll on his family, especially on his wife, Melania.
The Guilty Verdict Has Brought Melania And Ivanka Trump Closer Mega
The former president's family members have seemingly put aside their differences and are rallying around their patriarch as he awaits his sentencing on July 11.
Trump was found guilty of 34 count charges for falsifying company records to cover up a hush money payment made to former adult film star Stormy Daniels.
According to Page Six,...
Donald Trump's guilty verdict in his New York hush money trial has caused an unexpected ripple effect on his personal life, reuniting his family members like never before.
Trump's family has reportedly rallied around him to show their support, with sources noting that the guilty verdict has even led to a "thaw" in the frosty relationship between his daughter, Ivanka, and wife, Melania.
Donald Trump, the convicted GOP candidate, recently admitted that the trial had taken a toll on his family, especially on his wife, Melania.
The Guilty Verdict Has Brought Melania And Ivanka Trump Closer Mega
The former president's family members have seemingly put aside their differences and are rallying around their patriarch as he awaits his sentencing on July 11.
Trump was found guilty of 34 count charges for falsifying company records to cover up a hush money payment made to former adult film star Stormy Daniels.
According to Page Six,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Favour Adegoke
- The Blast
Exclusive: Abramorama has acquired North American theatrical distribution rights to the award-winning documentary Join or Die, a film about community in America, the loneliness epidemic and Robert Putnam’s famed “Bowling Alone” research on civic decline and renewal. Directed by sister-brother team Rebecca Davis (Netflix’s Explained) and Pete Davis (author of Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing).
Join or Die follows the story of America’s civic unraveling through the lens of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose Bowling Alone research into American community decline may hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis. The pic from Develan Street Films features conversations with Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Jane McAlevey, Glenn Loury, Raj Chetty and Priya Parker, among others. Watch the trailer here:
Harvard professor Robert D. Putnam is America’s pre-eminent political scientist and one...
Join or Die follows the story of America’s civic unraveling through the lens of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose Bowling Alone research into American community decline may hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis. The pic from Develan Street Films features conversations with Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Jane McAlevey, Glenn Loury, Raj Chetty and Priya Parker, among others. Watch the trailer here:
Harvard professor Robert D. Putnam is America’s pre-eminent political scientist and one...
- 6/4/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Godzilla Minus One is a rare beast. Despite being derived from a franchise that’s nearly three-quarters of a century old, and which has had more installments than there are days in a month, Takashi Yamazaki’s latest reinvention of the Big G feels fresh. It’s a true spectacle of emotion and cultural angst; a film that remarkably takes a piece of pop culture furniture like the giant irradiated lizard and makes him scary again.
In Godzilla Minus One, the titular creature is not only a dazzling sight of cinematic carnage candy, but he’s also a potent metaphor about war, destruction, and the psychic scars such catastrophes leave in their wake. It’s also just a gripping piece of entertainment that took the world so by storm that it convinced the Academy Awards to give Minus One the Best Visual Effects Oscar despite having a budget of less...
In Godzilla Minus One, the titular creature is not only a dazzling sight of cinematic carnage candy, but he’s also a potent metaphor about war, destruction, and the psychic scars such catastrophes leave in their wake. It’s also just a gripping piece of entertainment that took the world so by storm that it convinced the Academy Awards to give Minus One the Best Visual Effects Oscar despite having a budget of less...
- 6/4/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
For the latest season of TCM and Novel’s “The Plot Thickens” podcast, host Ben Mankiewicz became a treasure hunter. Maybe part of him always was, as the job of a film historian is often to find and showcase work that’s been lost. Taking it a step further, introducing others to any new film for the first time can make one feel like Indiana Jones discovering the Ark of the Covenant and Mankiewicz emulates that experience with “The Plot Thickens.” In Season 5, Mankiewicz examines the life and works of filmmaker John Ford, using audio conversations with Katherine Hepburn, Woody Strode, John Wayne, and others to illuminate our understanding of the masterful, yet mercurial director. But there’s an added adventure within Mankiewicz’ journey towards understanding Ford that sees the critic and personality cross oceans, brave harsh weather, and come face-to-face with the horrors of the past.
One of the...
One of the...
- 6/4/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
British royal family news shows that Meghan Markle has been called many things. This is why Princess Pinocchio aka the Nigerian Princess could next be called Princess Henry.
According to a royal expert Ingrid Stewart, if Meghan were to lose her title as the Duchess of Sussex, she would be known by her husband Prince Harry’s title, thus be called Princess Henry, Henry being Harry’s legal name.
Seward told The Royal Beat that Meghan’s name change would occur should King Charles listen to the masses and strip these two traitors of their coveted titles.
Royal Family News- Princess Henry Has A Ring To It
The Markles ran away from the monarchy in 2020. But Seward doubts that Charles will take away their titles even though they have been forbidden to use the Hrh styling.
She explained that if they lose their titles, “Harry is still a prince of...
According to a royal expert Ingrid Stewart, if Meghan were to lose her title as the Duchess of Sussex, she would be known by her husband Prince Harry’s title, thus be called Princess Henry, Henry being Harry’s legal name.
Seward told The Royal Beat that Meghan’s name change would occur should King Charles listen to the masses and strip these two traitors of their coveted titles.
Royal Family News- Princess Henry Has A Ring To It
The Markles ran away from the monarchy in 2020. But Seward doubts that Charles will take away their titles even though they have been forbidden to use the Hrh styling.
She explained that if they lose their titles, “Harry is still a prince of...
- 6/4/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
Jon Stewart returned to The Daily Show on Monday for the first time since former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts stemming from a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
Stewart dug into both sides of the media, first mocking liberal outlets by saying the conviction “was an exercise in concealed and controlled glee” and that the Democratic party’s next hurdle would be figuring out how to “exploit the moment politically without giving the impression that this was the plan all along.”
The...
Stewart dug into both sides of the media, first mocking liberal outlets by saying the conviction “was an exercise in concealed and controlled glee” and that the Democratic party’s next hurdle would be figuring out how to “exploit the moment politically without giving the impression that this was the plan all along.”
The...
- 6/4/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Jon Stewart slammed the media’s response to Donald Trump’s hush money conviction during The Daily Show on Monday, criticizing conservative outlets’ denial of the trial’s legitimacy and denouncing both sides’ polarized coverage of the event.
Last Thursday, a New York jury found the former president guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records after weeks of testimony from a former tabloid publisher, a Hollywood fixer, Trump’s former lawyer and a porn star. He will be sentenced on July 11.
In response to Republican commentators’ claims that the trial was rigged, Stewart said: “Yes, we impaneled grand juries and submitted evidence and cross-examined witnesses … But how was Donald Trump or his family not allowed on the jury? Outrageous!”
Later, while discussing the media’s weaponization of the court system, Stewart said, “Maybe our justice system wasn’t a sham, but certainly applying our justice system to Donald Trump was.
Last Thursday, a New York jury found the former president guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records after weeks of testimony from a former tabloid publisher, a Hollywood fixer, Trump’s former lawyer and a porn star. He will be sentenced on July 11.
In response to Republican commentators’ claims that the trial was rigged, Stewart said: “Yes, we impaneled grand juries and submitted evidence and cross-examined witnesses … But how was Donald Trump or his family not allowed on the jury? Outrageous!”
Later, while discussing the media’s weaponization of the court system, Stewart said, “Maybe our justice system wasn’t a sham, but certainly applying our justice system to Donald Trump was.
- 6/4/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Real talk: you know you’re going to get some rainbow gear for the Pride parade, those sunglasses for your upcoming trip to Bali, something to wear to your cousin’s wedding, and a new bag of coffee beans because returning to that commute and the office at 9 a.m. has been brutal — and that’s okay. You buy stuff. We all do. We’re Americans. It’s...
Real talk: you know you’re going to get some rainbow gear for the Pride parade, those sunglasses for your upcoming trip to Bali, something to wear to your cousin’s wedding, and a new bag of coffee beans because returning to that commute and the office at 9 a.m. has been brutal — and that’s okay. You buy stuff. We all do. We’re Americans. It’s...
- 6/4/2024
- by Carrie Bell and Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
A utility truck used by Astound Broadband.
Astound Broadband has launched a new low-cost Internet offering that allows customers to sign up for high-speed service for as little as $10 per month.
The offering, called Internet First, is aimed at low-income Americans who were impacted by the ending of the Affordable Connectivity Program (Acp), a government subsidy that reduced the cost of home Internet service by $30.
There are two tiers of service through Internet First: A $10 per month plan that offers average download speeds of 50 Megabits per second (Mbps), and a $20 per month plan that increases the download speed between 100 and 150 Mbps.
Both plans include a standard modem that offers basic wireless Internet coverage. Astound says its whole-home Wi-Fi solution, which improves the internet signal through two included Eero-brand routers, is available for $5 per month for 12 months.
As with the Affordable Connectivity Program, Internet First requires households to prove their status as low-income.
Astound Broadband has launched a new low-cost Internet offering that allows customers to sign up for high-speed service for as little as $10 per month.
The offering, called Internet First, is aimed at low-income Americans who were impacted by the ending of the Affordable Connectivity Program (Acp), a government subsidy that reduced the cost of home Internet service by $30.
There are two tiers of service through Internet First: A $10 per month plan that offers average download speeds of 50 Megabits per second (Mbps), and a $20 per month plan that increases the download speed between 100 and 150 Mbps.
Both plans include a standard modem that offers basic wireless Internet coverage. Astound says its whole-home Wi-Fi solution, which improves the internet signal through two included Eero-brand routers, is available for $5 per month for 12 months.
As with the Affordable Connectivity Program, Internet First requires households to prove their status as low-income.
- 6/3/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
The front of the Washington Post’s former headquarters. (Photo by Michael Fleischhacker via Wikimedia Commons)
The Washington Post is launching a new digital newsroom that aims to reach consumers on non-traditional platforms like Twitter and Facebook, the organization said on Monday.
The newsroom — its third overall — will utilize artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to produce more visual-storytelling, the Post said. It will also offer “flexible payment methods” for consumers who want to support the Post’s new digital news offerings, though it didn’t offer any insight into how that will work.
The venture will be separate, but complementary, to the Post’s core newsroom, which is focused on creating print and video journalism in a traditional sense, distributed across the legacy newspaper format and the Washington Post website and apps.
“The move will also allow the core news division to focus on growing The Post subscriber base and building...
The Washington Post is launching a new digital newsroom that aims to reach consumers on non-traditional platforms like Twitter and Facebook, the organization said on Monday.
The newsroom — its third overall — will utilize artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to produce more visual-storytelling, the Post said. It will also offer “flexible payment methods” for consumers who want to support the Post’s new digital news offerings, though it didn’t offer any insight into how that will work.
The venture will be separate, but complementary, to the Post’s core newsroom, which is focused on creating print and video journalism in a traditional sense, distributed across the legacy newspaper format and the Washington Post website and apps.
“The move will also allow the core news division to focus on growing The Post subscriber base and building...
- 6/3/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Does the world seem like it's more complicated and confusing than it used to be?
When you look at the way people lived in previous generations, are you struck by a vague sense that you missed out on something?
Do you sometimes feel as though it just hasn't been your day, your week, your month -- or even your year?
If so, you're not alone.
This might sound like the voice-over that plays over a beach volleyball scene in a commercial for the latest magic-bullet anti-depressant, but it's actually the beginning of an attempt to understand the viewing habits of tens of millions of Netflix customers.
A Surprising Trend
You see, in most previous decades, one of the defining traits of young people was a rabid interest in all things new and innovative, often to the exclusion of anything deemed "old."
That's still the case for members of Generation Z in most areas.
When you look at the way people lived in previous generations, are you struck by a vague sense that you missed out on something?
Do you sometimes feel as though it just hasn't been your day, your week, your month -- or even your year?
If so, you're not alone.
This might sound like the voice-over that plays over a beach volleyball scene in a commercial for the latest magic-bullet anti-depressant, but it's actually the beginning of an attempt to understand the viewing habits of tens of millions of Netflix customers.
A Surprising Trend
You see, in most previous decades, one of the defining traits of young people was a rabid interest in all things new and innovative, often to the exclusion of anything deemed "old."
That's still the case for members of Generation Z in most areas.
- 6/3/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Godzilla Minus One became the first Japanese film to be nominated for an Oscar. Director Takashi Yamazaki and his VFX team won the Best Visual Effects Oscar, a deserving recognition for the film. As the film becomes available to the wider public on streaming platforms, more details emerge about the film. One scene in the climax sets up a potential sequel for the film.
Kamiki Ryunosuke as Shikishima in Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co. Ltd.
Yamazaki confirmed that the final moments of the film featured Godzilla Cells or G-Cells. The G-Cells in the Japanese kaiju lore were used to create two prominent villains, Biollante and SpaceGodzilla, thus hinting at their appearance in the sequel.
Godzilla Minus One‘s G-Cells Sets Up For An Interesting Sequel A still from Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co. Ltd.
Godzilla Minus One climax was interestingly horrific for many viewers and it left many open ends...
Kamiki Ryunosuke as Shikishima in Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co. Ltd.
Yamazaki confirmed that the final moments of the film featured Godzilla Cells or G-Cells. The G-Cells in the Japanese kaiju lore were used to create two prominent villains, Biollante and SpaceGodzilla, thus hinting at their appearance in the sequel.
Godzilla Minus One‘s G-Cells Sets Up For An Interesting Sequel A still from Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co. Ltd.
Godzilla Minus One climax was interestingly horrific for many viewers and it left many open ends...
- 6/3/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former CDC director, endured criticism during a House hearing on Monday morning for his response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fauci declared he has “nothing to hide” in his opening statement before the Select Subcommittee on the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Conservatives have hammered him on his response to the virus – everything from mask mandates to vaccine guidelines and even origin possibilities.
“Americans were aggressively bullied, shamed and silenced for merely questioning or debating issues such as social distancing, masks, vaccines or the origins of Covid,” Ohio Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R) stated as the hearing started.
Wenstrup, who stated that he wanted accountability in the hearing, accused Fauci of promoting “one of the most invasive regimes of domestic policy the U.S. has ever seen.”
Fauci mentioned these issues during his opening statement, labeling certain matters “seriously distorted.”
He forcefully rejected accusations that he interfered in research about the pandemic’s origins,...
Fauci declared he has “nothing to hide” in his opening statement before the Select Subcommittee on the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Conservatives have hammered him on his response to the virus – everything from mask mandates to vaccine guidelines and even origin possibilities.
“Americans were aggressively bullied, shamed and silenced for merely questioning or debating issues such as social distancing, masks, vaccines or the origins of Covid,” Ohio Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R) stated as the hearing started.
Wenstrup, who stated that he wanted accountability in the hearing, accused Fauci of promoting “one of the most invasive regimes of domestic policy the U.S. has ever seen.”
Fauci mentioned these issues during his opening statement, labeling certain matters “seriously distorted.”
He forcefully rejected accusations that he interfered in research about the pandemic’s origins,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Get ready for a captivating journey into the world of love and romance with “90 Day Fiancé: Love In Paradise,” airing at 8:00 Pm on Monday, June 10, 2024, on TLC. In this exciting new series, viewers will witness relationships in various phases unfold before their eyes, from holiday flings that turned serious to unexpected pregnancies stemming from holiday romances.
As the cameras follow couples from different backgrounds and cultures, viewers will be treated to a glimpse of the challenges and joys that come with navigating love in paradise. From Americans hopeful that their romance with a local islander will stand the test of time to couples facing unexpected twists and turns along the way, the series promises to be a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
With each episode, viewers will be drawn deeper into the lives of the couples as they navigate the complexities of long-distance relationships, cultural differences, and the pressures of building a future together.
As the cameras follow couples from different backgrounds and cultures, viewers will be treated to a glimpse of the challenges and joys that come with navigating love in paradise. From Americans hopeful that their romance with a local islander will stand the test of time to couples facing unexpected twists and turns along the way, the series promises to be a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
With each episode, viewers will be drawn deeper into the lives of the couples as they navigate the complexities of long-distance relationships, cultural differences, and the pressures of building a future together.
- 6/3/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Rachel Maddow is back with another deep dive into the history of America’s radical right with the second installment of MSNBC podcast “Ultra.”
The eight-episode Season 2 of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra” is set to debut June 10, with new installments to be released weekly on Mondays. In the second season of “Ultra,” Maddow “uncovers a web of troubling forces at work on the American ultra right in the post-war 1950s,” telling the “complex and little-known history of the all-out international manhunt for a fascist American traitor who infiltrated the Nazi war crimes trials and left a lasting mark on American politics for decades to come,” per MSNBC. (Listen to the trailer below.)
Maddow details “the desperate search that reveals the extent of the ultra right’s reach into right-wing politics in America, with FBI investigators constantly one step behind, a gruesome hoax perpetrated in Congress, a bogus prosecution targeting a politician’s family,...
The eight-episode Season 2 of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra” is set to debut June 10, with new installments to be released weekly on Mondays. In the second season of “Ultra,” Maddow “uncovers a web of troubling forces at work on the American ultra right in the post-war 1950s,” telling the “complex and little-known history of the all-out international manhunt for a fascist American traitor who infiltrated the Nazi war crimes trials and left a lasting mark on American politics for decades to come,” per MSNBC. (Listen to the trailer below.)
Maddow details “the desperate search that reveals the extent of the ultra right’s reach into right-wing politics in America, with FBI investigators constantly one step behind, a gruesome hoax perpetrated in Congress, a bogus prosecution targeting a politician’s family,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Over the past two decades, the Supreme Court has been captured by dark-money interests, and justices are reshaping our laws and society according to their reactionary, far-right vision. It’s a problem that would only be compounded with a second Donald Trump administration pursuing an extreme, right-wing policy agenda.
Trump’s judicial adviser, Leonard Leo, who helped select three Supreme Court justices, can take pride in his work. His network, which recently received a historic $1.6 billion infusion, spent millions to confirm those justices, and works to influence both the justices’ caseload and their decisions.
Trump’s judicial adviser, Leonard Leo, who helped select three Supreme Court justices, can take pride in his work. His network, which recently received a historic $1.6 billion infusion, spent millions to confirm those justices, and works to influence both the justices’ caseload and their decisions.
- 6/3/2024
- by Andrew Perez
- Rollingstone.com
With the 1995 release of "Godzilla vs. Destoroyah," Toho ended the Heisei era of their Godzilla films in earnest and, in an unprecedented move, handed the reigns of their most popular monster over to TriStar Pictures for a proposed three-picture deal. Rather than make a typical mid-budget film, TriStar elected to make a major summer tentpole, pouring about $150 million into production and hiring "Independence Day" director Roland Emmerich. The film was a 139-minute FX bonanza that reimagined Godzilla as a sleek, square-jawed iguana that terrorized New York City. The monster was small enough to hide inside skyscrapers and spent large portions of the film offscreen in New York's sewers.
The script was more comedic than awe-inspired, populated by chattering Noo Yawk characters whose reactions to Godzilla were more along the lines of "weary acceptance" than awe. The cast would end up featuring Matthew Broderick, Maris Pitillo, Jean Reno, Kevin Dunn, and...
The script was more comedic than awe-inspired, populated by chattering Noo Yawk characters whose reactions to Godzilla were more along the lines of "weary acceptance" than awe. The cast would end up featuring Matthew Broderick, Maris Pitillo, Jean Reno, Kevin Dunn, and...
- 6/3/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Sally Buzbee is stepping down as executive editor of The Washington Post after three years, as the publication plans to alter the structure of the newsroom leadership.
Matt Murray, former editor in chief of The Wall Street Journal, will succeed Buzbee through the 2024 election. Then, Robert Winnett, deputy editor of The Telegraph Media Group, will take on the new role as editor of the Post, responsible for overseeing core coverage areas including politics, investigations, business, technology, sports and features.
The newsroom restructuring will include the creation of a new division “dedicated to better serving audiences who want to consume and pay for news differently from traditional offerings.” That will include service and social media journalism that is run separately from the core news operation, the Post said.
Buzbee’s exit is the biggest leadership shake up at the Jeff Bezos-owned media property since new publisher and CEO Will Lewis joined the publication in January.
Matt Murray, former editor in chief of The Wall Street Journal, will succeed Buzbee through the 2024 election. Then, Robert Winnett, deputy editor of The Telegraph Media Group, will take on the new role as editor of the Post, responsible for overseeing core coverage areas including politics, investigations, business, technology, sports and features.
The newsroom restructuring will include the creation of a new division “dedicated to better serving audiences who want to consume and pay for news differently from traditional offerings.” That will include service and social media journalism that is run separately from the core news operation, the Post said.
Buzbee’s exit is the biggest leadership shake up at the Jeff Bezos-owned media property since new publisher and CEO Will Lewis joined the publication in January.
- 6/3/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
President Joe Biden invited the Kansas City Chiefs to the White House on Friday to celebrate their second consecutive Super Bowl win. Gathered on the South Lawn, the team stood behind Biden as the president congratulated the Chiefs for their victory. Biden also commented on their back-to-back win, alluding to Biden’s campaign in the upcoming presidential election.
After the Super Bowl parade shooting, Biden also acknowledged the team’s efforts to comfort fans. Fans initially criticized the team for partying after one woman was fatally shot and eight others injured.
Following Biden’s speech, coach Andy Reid gifted the president a Chiefs helmet. Some players cheered and encouraged Biden to wear the helmet. After putting it on, Chiefs players gave Biden a round of applause and more cheers.
The helmet is Biden’s second gift from the Chiefs. Last year, the team gave the president a personalized jersey during...
After the Super Bowl parade shooting, Biden also acknowledged the team’s efforts to comfort fans. Fans initially criticized the team for partying after one woman was fatally shot and eight others injured.
Following Biden’s speech, coach Andy Reid gifted the president a Chiefs helmet. Some players cheered and encouraged Biden to wear the helmet. After putting it on, Chiefs players gave Biden a round of applause and more cheers.
The helmet is Biden’s second gift from the Chiefs. Last year, the team gave the president a personalized jersey during...
- 6/2/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
Donald Trump is officially on TikTok, an app he once tried to ban. The former president joined the China-based social media platform on Saturday night, posting a video of himself at an Ultimate Fighting Championship fight in New Jersey.
“The president is now on TikTok,” UFC CEO Dana White said into the camera while standing next to the candidate in the first video shared on Trump’s account.
“It’s my honor,” Trump said. With Kid Rock’s “American Badass” playing in the background, clips in the video show Trump...
“The president is now on TikTok,” UFC CEO Dana White said into the camera while standing next to the candidate in the first video shared on Trump’s account.
“It’s my honor,” Trump said. With Kid Rock’s “American Badass” playing in the background, clips in the video show Trump...
- 6/2/2024
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
Tune in for an insightful discussion of the latest political news with Episode 15 of “The Hill Sunday With Chris Stirewalt,” airing at 12:00 Pm on Sunday, June 9, 2024, on Pix. Hosted by political commentator Chris Stirewalt, this episode brings together a diverse array of politicians and newsmakers to dissect and analyze the current political landscape from the nation’s capital.
Join Chris Stirewalt and his guests as they delve into the pressing issues shaping the political agenda and debate the implications for the country. From legislative developments to campaign strategies, “The Hill Sunday” offers viewers a comprehensive overview of the latest happenings in Washington, D.C., and beyond.
With candid interviews, expert analysis, and lively discussions, this episode provides valuable insights into the inner workings of American politics and the key players driving the national conversation. Whether you’re a seasoned political junkie or simply curious about the state of affairs in the nation’s capital,...
Join Chris Stirewalt and his guests as they delve into the pressing issues shaping the political agenda and debate the implications for the country. From legislative developments to campaign strategies, “The Hill Sunday” offers viewers a comprehensive overview of the latest happenings in Washington, D.C., and beyond.
With candid interviews, expert analysis, and lively discussions, this episode provides valuable insights into the inner workings of American politics and the key players driving the national conversation. Whether you’re a seasoned political junkie or simply curious about the state of affairs in the nation’s capital,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
In an impassioned appeal, President Joe Biden’s wife, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, has called on Americans to “choose good over evil” by supporting her husband in the upcoming 2024 election.
In an interview on ABC’s The View, the first lady offered a glimpse into the administration’s campaign strategy and addressed concerns about the president’s age.
With emphasis on the high stakes of the election, Jill asserted, “This election is not about age. I mean, Donald Trump‘s going to be, what? 78? Joe’s 81. They’re basically the same age, right? But it’s about character. This election is about character, so you have two choices — you have my husband, Joe, who you all know, who has integrity, he’s strong, he’s steady, he’s a leader, he’s smart, he’s energetic — or you have chaos.”
Jill pledged that the Biden campaign would not “take...
In an interview on ABC’s The View, the first lady offered a glimpse into the administration’s campaign strategy and addressed concerns about the president’s age.
With emphasis on the high stakes of the election, Jill asserted, “This election is not about age. I mean, Donald Trump‘s going to be, what? 78? Joe’s 81. They’re basically the same age, right? But it’s about character. This election is about character, so you have two choices — you have my husband, Joe, who you all know, who has integrity, he’s strong, he’s steady, he’s a leader, he’s smart, he’s energetic — or you have chaos.”
Jill pledged that the Biden campaign would not “take...
- 5/31/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
As the nonfiction space continues to weather larger difficulties in the entertainment and journalism industries, a global nonprofit focused on helping documentarians connect is expanding its reach with some help from the Knight Foundation.
With an investment from Knight Foundation, the Video Consortium will partner with local newsrooms to help build out and strengthen their video strategy. They will bring in talent and help train local video journalists.
“We’ll be working with them, wherever they are, to make sure that the stories that they’re telling are authentic and reflect the communities they work in,” says Sky Dylan-Robbins, founder and executive director of the Video Consortium.
Dylan-Robbins, herself a journalist and filmmaker having previously worked at NBC News and The New Yorker, started the Video Consortium nearly a decade ago, offering clarity on issues from finding funding to finding distribution, all of which can be difficult to navigate, even for mid-career filmmakers.
With an investment from Knight Foundation, the Video Consortium will partner with local newsrooms to help build out and strengthen their video strategy. They will bring in talent and help train local video journalists.
“We’ll be working with them, wherever they are, to make sure that the stories that they’re telling are authentic and reflect the communities they work in,” says Sky Dylan-Robbins, founder and executive director of the Video Consortium.
Dylan-Robbins, herself a journalist and filmmaker having previously worked at NBC News and The New Yorker, started the Video Consortium nearly a decade ago, offering clarity on issues from finding funding to finding distribution, all of which can be difficult to navigate, even for mid-career filmmakers.
- 5/31/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Update: President Joe Biden responded to Donald Trump’s claim that he was orchestrating his prosecution and conviction.
“I didn’t know I was that powerful,” Biden told Fox News’ Peter Doocy as the president left the White House this evening, per a pool report.
Doocy also asked Biden whether he is worried that “this could happen to you someday.”
“Not at all. I didn’t do anything wrong. The system still works,” Biden said.
The president also said he had “no idea” whether the conviction will help his rival’s presidential campaign.
Meanwhile, the Trump campaign has keyed in to one moment during Biden’s remarks earlier in the day. After speaking to reporters at the White House, the president turned to leave and was asked by NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell about Trump’s claim that he is a “political prisoner” and that he blames Biden directly.
Joe Biden...
“I didn’t know I was that powerful,” Biden told Fox News’ Peter Doocy as the president left the White House this evening, per a pool report.
Doocy also asked Biden whether he is worried that “this could happen to you someday.”
“Not at all. I didn’t do anything wrong. The system still works,” Biden said.
The president also said he had “no idea” whether the conviction will help his rival’s presidential campaign.
Meanwhile, the Trump campaign has keyed in to one moment during Biden’s remarks earlier in the day. After speaking to reporters at the White House, the president turned to leave and was asked by NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell about Trump’s claim that he is a “political prisoner” and that he blames Biden directly.
Joe Biden...
- 5/31/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Mega
Former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Lisa Rinna has slammed ex-President Donald Trump's statement that he is an "innocent man."
Trump, on Thursday, made history as the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime after he was found guilty of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records.
Lisa Rinna joins many Hollywood celebrities who are celebrating the conviction of the Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump.
Lisa Rinna Claims Donald Trump's Innocence Is As Fake As Her Lips Mega
Following the historic guilty verdict of Trump, Hollywood has been in a mostly celebratory mood, with several stars commending the jury in the hush money trial for convicting the former president.
"Rhobh" star Rinna recently expressed her feelings about the conviction in a witty comment aimed at Trump's claims that he is an "innocent man."
"Yeah. And my lips are real," Rinna wrote on Instagram in response to Trump's claims.
Former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Lisa Rinna has slammed ex-President Donald Trump's statement that he is an "innocent man."
Trump, on Thursday, made history as the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime after he was found guilty of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records.
Lisa Rinna joins many Hollywood celebrities who are celebrating the conviction of the Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump.
Lisa Rinna Claims Donald Trump's Innocence Is As Fake As Her Lips Mega
Following the historic guilty verdict of Trump, Hollywood has been in a mostly celebratory mood, with several stars commending the jury in the hush money trial for convicting the former president.
"Rhobh" star Rinna recently expressed her feelings about the conviction in a witty comment aimed at Trump's claims that he is an "innocent man."
"Yeah. And my lips are real," Rinna wrote on Instagram in response to Trump's claims.
- 5/31/2024
- by Favour Adegoke
- The Blast
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