James Gandolfini Remembered By ‘The Sopranos’ Co-Stars On 10-Year Anniversary Of His Death

Its been ten years sinceJames Gandolfinidied and his co-stars fromThe Sopranosare remembering the late actor. Michael Imperiolistarred on the HBO drama and shared the screen with Gandolfini as Tony Sopranos protege Christopher Moltisanti. Batman and Robin…my favorite picture of us. James GandolfiniColleen Hayes / Fox Searchlight / Courtesy Everett Collection And I cant help thinking where we ended up that night and what you said. That was one for the books, Imperioli captioned theInstagrampost....

June 19, 2023 · 1 min · 192 words · Jeffrey Reeves

On My Screen: ‘Your Honor’ Star Bryan Cranston On Being Too Busy To Have A Hobby & Why He Wants To Be In A Musical But Doesn’t Do Karaoke

I remember I got a job onDays of Our Lives. This was one of my first jobs, so it was 1979, I think, or 1980. I just had the worst day. Bryan Cranston as Michael Desiato in ‘Your Honor’ for Showtime.Andrew Cooper/Showtime And I panicked and ran to the studio. I lied that I got a flat tire. I was so embarrassed. From left: James Kiberd and Bryan Cranston in Loving....

June 19, 2023 · 4 min · 699 words · Thomas Smith

Paramount+’s Korean Drama ‘Bargain’, Prime Video’s ‘I’m A Virgo’ & Greek Infertility Drama ‘Babython’ Among Seriencamp Winners

Bargaintook home the festivals Critics Choice Award, whileBabythonwas named best in show at the Co-Production Pitch. Prime Video dark coming-of-age comedyIm a Virgowon the Official Competition Award. CJ ENM is attached through its partnership with Paramount. ‘Bargain’Paramount+ The series won the Best Screenplay award at Cannes Series earlier in the year. The series debuted at South by Southwest in March. The nine-part series beat off seven rivals to win the Co-Production Pitch....

June 19, 2023 · 1 min · 122 words · Gregory Cobb

Sarah Jessica Parker Says Kim Cattrall’s ‘And Just Like That…’ Cameo Was A Joy, But Kristin Davis Kills Any Hope Of Cast Feud Closure

Cattrall had no interaction with the rest of theAnd Just Like That…cast. I dont know that were even trying for closure at this point, or resolution. I think we just thought you know, here is, you know, our character whos been gone. Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall in ‘Sex And The City 2’NEW LINE CINEMA/HBO/VILLAGE ROADSHOW/KOBAL And then I think maybe hopes have been lifted, possibly higher than that....

June 19, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Jeremy Wilson

Stan Secures Lionsgate’s ‘Gray’; Indigenous Canadian Stand-Up Show Readied; Disney+ Buys ‘Marie Antoinette’; Venice’s ‘Love Life’ Acquired — Global Briefs

StanRefreshesLionsgateOutput Deal Australian streamer Stan has refreshed its output deal with Lionsgate. Also on the menu areSon of a Critch,Welcome to Flatchand Steven K. KnightsSpartacussequel series. Theatrical features includeWhite Bird,AliceandDarling. Lydia West and Patricia Clarkson in ‘Gray’Ian Watson Cindy AuYeung is a co-executive producer. Nahanee will star in the pilot. His Lee-created specialComedy Invasionis on AAM.tv, Amazon Freevee, Roku Channel and Tubi. The pic will hit UK and Irish cinemas on December 15....

June 19, 2023 · 1 min · 99 words · Janice Davis

Teresa Taylor Dies: Butthole Surfers Drummer And Memorable ‘Slacker’ Actor Was 60

She will live in our hearts forever. RIP, dear friend. After joining the San Antonio-based rock band, Coffey recruited his friend Taylor to join. Teresa Taylor, left, in ‘Slackers’YouTube Taylor left the band in 1989 after experiencing seizures resulting from a brain aneurysm. She underwent brain surgery in 1993. The group went to have an infectious No. ‘Slacker’ poster art (1991) featuring TaylorEverett Collection 1 modern rock hit with Pepper in 1996, and she returned for some tour dates in 2009....

June 19, 2023 · 1 min · 134 words · Scott Glass

‘Past Lives’ Producers Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler & David Hinojosa On Indie Film Scene’s Rebound From Covid & Perpetuating “A Healthy Ecosystem For Serious Adult Dramas To Exist”

And inPast Lives, the producers had the chance to help cement the career of another. DEADLINE: Tell us more about those initial conversations with Celine. What did she describe, in terms of her vision? From left: ‘Past Lives’ producers Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler and David HinojosaDominik Bindl/Getty Images VACHON: The movie that you just saw. Its a pretty extraordinary, straight line. Theres just an uncanny sense of the form of each story....

June 19, 2023 · 4 min · 680 words · Dana Schneider

‘Your Fat Friend’ Wins Audience Award At 30th Sheffield DocFest

Your Fat Friendhas received a very friendly reception at Sheffield DocFest. Both Finlay and the protagonist of the film,Aubrey Gordon, attended DocFest. A paradigm shift in the way that we view fat people and the fat on our bodies. ‘Your Fat Friend’Courtesy of Sheffield DocFest The most meaningful change is when her family start listening to her message. The 30thedition of Sheffield DocFest concludes today after opening on June 14....

June 19, 2023 · 1 min · 150 words · Nicholas Castaneda

Big Pokey Dies: Houston Rapper Collapses On Stage At 45

He was 45 and the cause of death has not been determined. Video from the performance shows Big Pokey gasping in mid-lyric, then falling on his back. A nurse in the crowd administered CPR and he was taken to a hospital just after midnight. Big PokeyYouTube He died shortly thereafter. His 1999 solo debut,The Hardest Pit in the Litter, brought him to greater attention. He since released numerous albums and collaborations, with his last work 2021sSensei....

June 18, 2023 · 1 min · 210 words · Rebecca Solis

Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri Take The Stage At ‘A Bronx Tale’ 30th Reunion – Tribeca Festival

I was lucky to be able to make the movie. I made it the way I wanted to make it. I didnt compromise at all. David Remnick with Robert De Niro and Chazz Palminteri And I took longer to do [it] than was scheduled. And I had a lot of pressure…So I never got asked to do movies after that. I didThe Good Shepherd. But that was another uphill battle, De Niro said....

June 18, 2023 · 1 min · 178 words · Pamela Kelly

Ukraine-Themed Documentary ‘In The Rearview’ Earns Top Prize At 30th Sheffield DocFest – Full Winners List

[Scroll for full list of winners]. This film started as volunteer work, Hamela noted as he accepted the prize. His work for the AP in Ukraine recently won him the Pulitzer Prize. ‘In the Rearview’ director Maciek Hamela (L) with Sheffield DocFest Creative Director Raul Niño Zambrano after winning the International Competition prizeMatthew Carey Thank you for possibility to show this film [at Sheffield]. Our team is working now on the front lines....

June 18, 2023 · 2 min · 253 words · Brandi Guerra

‘Accused’ Star Michael Chiklis On Addressing Hot-Button Topics As A Director: “I’m Finally At A Point Where I Have Some Things To Say”

How did it feel working on those stories? So when I read the pilot, I honestly was blown away. This is a subject that none of us can avoid in this country. Michael Chiklis in the ‘Scott’s Story’ episode of ‘Accused.‘Steve Wilkie/Fox Its just madness at this point. At least, it did for me. What would you do? From left: Oakes Fegley and Michael Chiklis.Steve Wilkie/Fox How could you respond to that?...

June 18, 2023 · 3 min · 577 words · Cathy Ortiz

‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back’ At 25: Angela Bassett & Kevin Sullivan On Taye Diggs’ Casting, Whoopi Goldberg’s Generosity & Film’s Lasting Impact — Tribeca

Angela Bassettis a force of nature in Hollywood. Bassetts breakthrough role came in 1993 when she played Tina Turner inWhats Love Got to Do With It. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Torell Sharone Taylor, Angela Bassett and Kevin Sullivan speak onstage during a Q&A at the “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” Screening during the 2023 Tribeca Festival at SVA Theatre(Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)...

June 18, 2023 · 2 min · 301 words · Timothy Reed