It’s a remarkable film — chilling and profound, creepy and immersive, a movie that holds human darkness up to the light and examines it as if under a microscope.
LA Times Studios Partners With ABC News on Randall Emmett Doc Amid #Scandoval Controversy
The first of three “Vanderpump Rules” #Scandoval reunion episodes will air on May 24, but for fans who can’t wait that long for the fireworks that Bravo has promised, there’s a tailgating opportunity in the form of a documentary titled “The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump.” The 90-minute Hulu doc, which begins streaming on…
This $50 Soundbar and Subwoofer Set Is An Instant Upgrade for Your TV Setup
Most television sets deliver decent sound these days, but if you really want to turn up the volume, you’ll want to upgrade to a soundbar. While TVs have built-in speakers, they won’t be able to replicate — or amplify — your audio in the same way that a soundbar can. These days, there is no…
Salman Rushdie Makes First Public Appearance Since Stabbing: ‘It’s Never Been More Important to Fight’ Against War on Books
Author Salman Rushdie was honored by PEN America with the Centenary Courage Award at their 2023 Literary Gala Thursday. It was the first time the former PEN president was seen in public since he was severely wounded by a knife attack in August 2022. At 75 years old, the “Satanic Verses” author has survived numerous…
Towns to make college hoops return at Howard
Seth Towns, the former Harvard and Ohio State forward who will be 26 at the start of the 2023-24 campaign, will attend Howard for his eighth college season.
Sky Boss on Streamers’ Woes: ‘They Will Adapt and Change as We Have’
Sky boss Stephen van Rooyen said the streamers will have to adapt and change just as linear networks did a decade or so ago. Van Rooyen, who is CEO of Sky U.K. and Ireland and CCO for the Comcast owned-Sky Group, was in conversation with Sky News anchor Sophy Ridge at the Deloitte and Enders…
New Europe Film Sales Boards ‘Julie Keeps Quiet’ by Leonardo Van Dijl (EXCLUSIVE)
Warsaw-based sales outlet New Europe Film Sales has signed an international sales deal for the upcoming Belgian debut “Julie Keeps Quiet” by Leonardo Van Dijl, whose short film “Stephanie,” also repped by New Europe, played in Cannes competition in 2020. Both films are set in the world of competitive youth sports: the short explored the…
Attention, Hollywood: De-Aging Isn’t Working, So Please Stop Using It
Fun fact that Hollywood actors hate to admit… people get older. The natural progression of life, Hollywood has engaged in de-aging effects for older actors to play younger versions of their characters, whether it’s in a franchise or standalone film — such as Robert DeNiro in “The Irishman,” Samuel L. Jackson in “Captain Marvel” and…
‘About Dry Grasses’ Review: Nuri Bilge Ceylan Paints the Minutiae of Misanthropy on a Vast, Ravishing Canvas
“Does everyone have to be a hero?” The question comes from thirtysomething art teacher Samet (Deni̇z Celi̇loğlu), burst out in frustration in the heat of an intense argument with his fellow educator and would-be girlfriend Nuray (Merve Di̇zdar), as they disagree over just how, or how much, any individual is obliged to contribute to society….
India’s ZEE5 Unveils 111-Strong 2023 Slate, Executives Reveal Content Strategy (EXCLUSIVE)
South Asian focused streamer ZEE5 has unveiled a 111-strong 2023 slate on the occasion of its fifth anniversary. The lineup is across the Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bangla, Punjabi and Marathi languages. The content is from top producers including Dharma Productions, Salman Khan Films, Oscar winner Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment, Bhanushali Studios, The Viral…