New data from Illuminative, the Native women-led social justice organization, and Nielsen’s Seen on Screen case studies reveals the number of indigenous people in lead roles across TV and streaming has expanded over the past two years, but there’s still much room for growth. The findings claim the number of indigenous lead recurring roles increased…
Larrain Brothers’ Fabula Elevates Constanza Muñoz as It Readies ‘The Eternal Memory,’ ‘Sorcery’ for Sundance (EXCLUSIVE)
Readying Maite Alberdi’s “The Eternal Memory” and Christopher Murray’s “Sorcery” for world premieres at this year’s Sundance Festival, “Spencer” director and producer Pablo and Juan de Dios Larraín’s Fabula has promoted Constanza Muñoz to VP of film at its North American office. The move comes as Fabula continues to expand into the English-language market. Muñoz…
Ryan Coogler, Questlove Announce New Projects With Onyx Collective for Hulu
As part of this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Onyx Collective unveiled its expanding slate of programming to come in the near future during their Storytellers Showcase – which notably includes two new projects, one from Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media, as well as the highly anticipated sophomore documentary feature from music artist and filmmaker Questlove. The…
Beyoncé Dazzles in Dubai With First Performance in Four Years
The Queen has returned. It’s been four years since Beyoncé’s last headlining show, and her performance at the new Atlantis The Royal Resort in Dubai on Saturday night (Jan. 21) was a fittingly grand return. The star-studded show began Saturday night like a theatrical production. Violinists crowned with metallic gold headpieces and voluminous red skirts…
‘Fair Play’ Review: A Gripping Financial Drama Dunked in Up-to-the-Minute Sexual Politics
It’s a finance drama, set inside a cutthroat New York hedge fund, and it’s also a romantic thriller that takes a very shrewd and probing look at sexual politics in the post-#MeToo world.
Ben Platt, Molly Gordon and ‘Theater Camp’ Cast Brings Laughs, Surprise Performance to Sundance
In a reception that’s sure to warm the hearts of theater kids everywhere, “Theater Camp,” a goofy mockumentary about intensely earnest thespians, earned a heartfelt standing ovation at Sundance Film Festival. Real-life best friends Ben Platt, Molly Gordon and Noah Galvin star in “Theater Camp,” an affectionate satire set at a scrappy overnight camp in…
Time’s Up to Cease Operations by End of January, Devote Remaining Resources to Legal Fund
Time’s Up, the anti-harassment organization that was launched to substantial fanfare among Hollywood personalities and political players at the onset of the #MeToo movement five years ago, will halt current operations in the coming days. The decision comes following a tumultuous stretch of months for the organization, stirred by revelations that leadership had undisclosed connections…
Hillis out of hospital 2 weeks after water rescue
Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis has been discharged from the hospital two weeks after he reportedly rescued family members during a swimming accident, according to a social media post by his girlfriend.
Reed won’t coach Bethune-Cookman as talks fail
Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed said he will not be the new head coach at Bethune-Cookman because the “university won’t be ratifying” his contract after weeks of negotiations.
Ex-Brewers GM Bando, 3x champ with A’s, dies
Sal Bando, who won three World Series titles and was a four-time All-Star with the A’s before joining the Brewers, where he later became GM, has died at 78.