Huw Edwards Named As BBC Presenter Who Allegedly Paid Young Person For Sex Images

The exchanges allegedly began in 2020 when the young person was aged 17. One of the BBCs highest-profile and most-respected news presenters, Edwards was at the peak of his powers. Edwards earns as much as 440,000. Huw EdwardsBBC News I am doing this primarily out of concern for his mental well-being and to protect our children. Huw is suffering from serious mental health issues. As is well documented, he has been treated for severe depression in recent years....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 141 words · Lisa Alexander

Imax To Acquire Full Control Of China Subsidiary In $124M Deal

Imax Corp. is planning to acquire full control of its China subsidiary, the company announced Wednesday. The company is paying roughly HK$10 per share in cash, or $124 million. The capital markets in China have not really appreciated the Imax China story, he said. A Jinyi Imax Cinema in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, ChinaGetty Images The sector is down, the volume is very low. We used to have 15 analysts that covered us....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 138 words · Trevor Davis

Jenna Ortega & Pedro Pascal Make Emmy History For Latino Actors In Main Acting Categories

Jenna OrtegaandPedro PascalmadeEmmyhistory for Latino actors following their respective nominations in leading acting categories announced this morning for the 75th AnnualEmmy Awards. Jenna Ortega is nominated for lead actress in a comedy for her portrayal of Wednesday Addams in the Netflix hit seriesWednesdaySeason 1. Ortega is the third Latina to ever be nominated in a leading actress category following Rita Moreno in 1983 for ABCs9 to 5and America Ferrera forUgly Bettyin 2007....

July 12, 2023 · 3 min · 506 words · Justin Martin

John Ridley: Diversity Exec Exits Spark Fear That Hollywood Inclusion Pledges Were Just PR & More Broken Promises To People Of Color – Guest Column

History doesnt repeat itself, it rhymes. Mistakes made in the past arrive again in the present, slightly re-dressed but always familiar. Watch on Deadline This cyclical roll back of gains made is currently happening in politics. John RidleyGetty Its happening in the business world. Its happening across entertainment. Through the 90s into the early 2000s TV became a desert that lacked real representation. In 2002 I remember real distinctly the historic night Halle Berry and Denzel Washington took home well-deserved Oscars....

July 12, 2023 · 2 min · 386 words · Dylan Kelley

Michael J. Fox Documentary ‘Still’ Grabs 7 Emmy Nominations, Most For Any Nonfiction Contender

Over his career Michael J. Fox has won fiveEmmys, and now an acclaimed documentary about him could win a bunch more. Still: A Michael J. ‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’Apple TV+ Fox Moviefrom Apple TV+ earned seven nominations this morning, the most of any nonfiction film or series. Its kind of wonderful, mostly because I think people are starting to really understand who Michael J. Fox is as a human being, the director said....

July 12, 2023 · 2 min · 404 words · Brandy Oconnor

Netflix’s ‘Entergalactic’, Created By Kid Cudi, Jumps Into Animated Emmy Race

It also features the voices of Timothee Chalamet, Vanessa Hudgens, Jaden Smith and Macauley Culkin. The series is produced by Mad Solar, Khalabo Ink Society and Edelgang. Kid Cudi thanked theEntergalacticteam that made my dream come to life. EntergalacticNetflix Co-creator and exec producer Kenya Barris added that that was mind blown and grateful for the nomination. There are so many things Im feeling after hearing thatEntergalacticis nominated from an Emmy Award....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 108 words · Savannah Patel

Padma Lakshmi Talks ‘Top Chef’ Exit, What Kristen Kish Will Bring To The Table As New Host, WGA Strike And Pride In ‘Taste The Nation’ Amid 2023 Emmys Hat Trick

Im over the moon because Im leaving the show in a great shape. So, its not lost on me how rare this moment is. I dont know how its possible to root against Michelle Obama, she said. Padma Lakshmi in ‘Taste the Nation’Rebecca Brenneman / Hulu / Courtesy Everett Collection But this is a case where Im truly just psyched to be on the same list. I think shell bring herself to the show, which is different....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 172 words · Susan Gardner

Prime Video Lines Up ‘No Activity’ Remake As Part Of Latest Italian Originals Slate

Among the scripted series isAntonia, the comedy-drama from Groenlandia and Fideliowe told you about earlier this morningin Europe. JoiningAntoniais another Groenlandia series,Niente da Segnalare, which is based on the Australian drama formatNo Activity. When the shipment doesnt arrive, everyone is forced into an exhausting wait. ‘No Activity’ teamPrime Video Italy Its is based on Jungle Entertainments series for Paramount+ and is lead byColin From Accountsstar Patrick Brammall. The Italian show will launch on Prime Video in 2024....

July 12, 2023 · 2 min · 309 words · Leonard Cook

Richard Jenkins On His Emmy Nomination For Playing Jeffrey Dahmer’s Dad: “An Interesting, Fascinating Human Story”

I loved working on the project and its nice to see it get some recognition. Theres some wonderful performances and the crew was great; the directors were terrific. And the answer is no, you dont. Richard Jenkins and Molly Ringwald in the Netflix ‘Dahmer - Monster’ seriesNetflix Thats a predicament that most parents, youre grateful youre not in. But hes still your son. And I think its just an interesting, fascinating human story....

July 12, 2023 · 2 min · 331 words · Michael Smith

Tyler James Williams On His Second Emmy Nomination For ‘Abbott Elementary’ & A Potential Actors Strike: “It’s Time”

Tyler James Williamshas earned his second Emmy nomination for his role as Gregory Eddie onABCsAbbott Elementary. Creator and star Quinta Brunson also received an acting nomination. Even the second time around, Williams says the acknowledgment is still just as sweet. Abbott ElementaryABC Im just never expecting anything. You know what I mean? There were great shows that came out this year, really great, he said. Our [departments] need to be able to eat and live....

July 12, 2023 · 4 min · 817 words · Stacy Mendoza

WGA East “Demands Immediate End” To AI-Generated Articles On G/O Media Sites

The unionreps about 100 staffers at the media companywhose sites include The Onion, A.V. Club, Deadspin, Gizmodo and several others. Read the full WGA East statement below. Getty The posted articles, called tests by G/O management, were riddled with errors and even an ethnic slur. The posted articles, called tests by G/O management, were riddled with errors and even an ethnic slur. Still, a company representative toldTheWashington Postthat these articles were successful....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 164 words · Hannah Lucas MD

‘Abbott Elementary’ Writer-Producer’s Reaction To Nomination Spotlights Somber Reality Of Emmy Celebration Amid WGA Strike

But this is not a typical Emmy nominations day. I hope to see you all on the picket line for a very complicated celebration. 98% of staff writers are working at minimums, she said. Abbott ElementaryWarner Bros. 2023 And youll never guess who Ive heard this happening to more than anyone else. But not everyone is as lucky as I am. Largely, the state of the industry is keeping people like me out, she wrote....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 103 words · Abigail Howe

‘Antonia’: Prime Video Italy Orders Comedy-Drama Series “In The Tone Of ‘Fleabag'” From ‘Romulus’ Producer Groenlandia

EXCLUSIVE:Prime Video Italy has ordered a six-partcomedydramawith a tone in the direction ofFleabag from Italian producerGroenlandia. We can reveal Banijay-owned drama house Groenlandia and Fidelio are makingAntonia, in collaboration with Prime Video. Each episode will be a half-hour. Chiara Martegiani and Valerio Mastandrea at the 79th Venice International Film Festival in 2022Stefania D’Alessandro/WireImage Chiara Martegiani (Ride) stars in the title role. Elisa Casseri, Carlotta Corradi and Chiara Martegiani are the writers....

July 12, 2023 · 2 min · 259 words · James Gonzales