Barry Diller, the esteemed former head of major media companies such as ABC, Fox Broadcasting Company, and Paramount, and the current Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC and Expedia Group, has sparked a heated discussion with his recent appearance on CBS talk show “Face the Nation.” During the show, Diller raised several thought-provoking suggestions and
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Judy Solomon, the former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), passed away at the age of 91 on Friday. The HFPA confirmed her death, but did not disclose the cause or location. Helen Hoehne, a representative of the HFPA, expressed deep sadness at the loss and emphasized the importance of celebrating Solomon’s remarkable
Rev. Dr. A. Stephen Pieters, widely known as Steve Pieters, passed away on July 8 at the age of 70 in Los Angeles. Pieters, an influential AIDS activist and long-term HIV survivor, rose to prominence following his historic interview with televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in 1985. The interview, which showcased a sympathetic portrayal of a
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous creator and renowned screenwriter Zack Stentz has joined forces with iwot productions to develop a feature-length animated film titled The White Tower. Inspired by Robert Jordan’s popular graphic novel series, The Wheel of Time, this animated movie is being created in collaboration with Quebec’s Squeeze Studios, known for their work on
Director Chris McQuarrie recently shared an intriguing insight into his first encounter with Tom Cruise back in 2006, ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One. McQuarrie, who has collaborated closely with Cruise on the Mission: Impossible franchise and served as a producer on Top Gun: Maverick, initially worked with the
SAG-AFTRA, the labor union representing actors, is taking measures to prepare for a possible strike next week. In a social media post on Friday, the guild stated that they are ready if a strike becomes necessary. This would mark the first strike by actors in the film and TV industry since 1980 when SAG and
Welcome to the Scene 2 Seen podcast. Today, we delve into the captivating HBO documentary, The Stroll, directed by Kristen Lovell and Zackary Drucker. Joined by one of the film’s subjects, Carey Smith, our hosts discuss the making of the film, the emergence of a tight-knit community within “The Stroll,” and the far-reaching consequences of
Graham Patrick Martin, known for his role in Catch-22, and Andrea Londo, famous for her work in Narcos, have recently completed shooting for Adventure Tom, a dramedy that takes viewers on a road trip across the United States. The film, written and directed by Miguel Duran, was produced by Create Entertainment. The production journey began
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has unveiled its “Core Principles” for the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies in the entertainment industry. Recognizing the potential threat to employers’ business models and the livelihoods of IATSE members, the union emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to address the
Pascal Plante’s Red Rooms is a psychological horror film that defies expectations by combining the overused genre of serial killer movies with the often-misused technique of dark Lynchian surrealism. This fusion results in something entirely new and original. The film delves into the unseen and the obscene, offering a captivating and disturbing experience for audiences.