Netflix co-founder and executive chairman Reed Hastings has joined the growing number of Democrats publicly urging Joe Biden to step down as the party’s 2024 nominee for president. Biden is seeking re-election, but his disastrous performance at the first presidential debate against Donald Trump has led some Democrats to insist he step down as they…
I (Barely) Survived ‘Horizon’: How Kevin Costner’s Western Epic Fails Even His Most Diehard ‘Yellowstone’ Fans
It’s been 550 days since a new episode of “Yellowstone” aired, which seems absurd for one of the most popular shows on television. But the behind-the-scenes drama since has been as fraught as the dynamics of the Dutton family, leading to the expulsion of the show’s star, Kevin Costner. His departure has been surrounded by…
Teamsters Union Warns of Tough Rhetoric Ahead in Studio Talks
The Teamsters union told its Hollywood members on Wednesday that it expects to hear “fear mongering” from the studios over the next few weeks, in a sign that the two sides remain far apart in negotiations. The union is bargaining on behalf of about 6,500 truck drivers, animal wranglers and location managers. Their contract with…
ABC News Moves Biden-Stephanopoulos Interview to Friday Primetime
George Stephanopoulos’ coming interview with President Biden is too hot to delay. ABC News said it will move an interview between the anchor and President Joe Biden to Friday evening, rather than waiting until Sunday morning as previously planned, a sign of the extreme interest in seeing the Commander-in-Chief address issues of physical and mental…
Kesha Releases ‘Joyride,’ Her First Independent Single After Parting Ways With Kemosabe and RCA
In a fitting way to ring in Independence Day, Kesha has dropped her new single “Joyride,” marking her first release as an indie artist since parting ways with Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe Records and RCA. The single, which she debuted at Brooklyn’s Planet Pride this past weekend, is a departure from the more experimental nature of…
‘Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot’ Review: Inspirational Drama Looks to Faith as a Healing Force for Foster Care
The East Texas town of Possum Trot received national notice in 2008 when ABC News, followed by “Oprah” and a slew of television shows that knew a heart-warmer when they saw it, sang the deserved praises of Rev. W.C. Martin and Donna Martin. The couple are the real-life basis of the faith-infused drama “Sound of…
Rise of Far-Right Populism in France Threatens Culture Across Europe, While U.K. Potentially Sets Opposite Course
Europe is in a flux. Two sets of elections taking place within days of each other could see two of the continent’s most powerful countries — both with influential entertainment industries — head in opposite directions. In the U.K., the Labour Party is expected to claim a landslide victory following Thursday’s election, shifting the country…
Zaid Abu Hamdan’s Arab Thriller ‘Boomah’ Rounds Out Cast as Production Starts in Jordan
Principal photography has commenced on the Arab underworld thriller “Boomah” (“The Owl”), written and directed by Zaid Abu Hamdan and marking the Jordanian filmmaker’s second feature following his critically acclaimed “Daughters of Abdul Rahman.” Previously announced in December, Rakeen Saad is set to play the titular role of the female thug Boomah. Saad rose to…
‘Cold Feet’ Gets Finnish Adaptation From ITV Studios Finland (EXCLUSIVE)
ITV Studios Finland has begun production on a local adaptation of “Cold Feet,” the beloved British comedy-drama series that ran for five seasons between 1997 and 2003 before launching a hit reboot 13 years later. Produced for MTV and set to premiere in 2026, the 8 x 42” series (“Rimakauhua ja rakkautta” in Finnish) is…
Checking Out Concord, PlayStation’s Upcoming 5v5 Hero Shooter | New Gameplay Today
<p><img loading=”lazy” src=”https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2024/06/26/15f8e83b/ngt_concord_yt.jpg” width=”800″ height=”450″ alt=”” typeof=”foaf:Image” class=”image-style-body-default” /></p> <p>We got our first big look at Concord, <a href=”https://www.gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2024/05/30/playstation-reveals-first-look-at-concords-5v5-fps-gameplay-out-this”>PlayStation’s upcoming 5v5 multiplayer hero shooter</a>, during a State of Play last month. And last week, we traveled to California to go hands-on with the game. <a href=”https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2024/06/26/concord-feels-like-destiny-meets-overwatch”>You can read <em>Game Informer’s</em> full Concord preview thoughts here</a>, but in…