China Spy Balloon Shot Down Over Atlantic, Live Feed Captures Its Plummet Into Ocean

The controversial Chinese balloon that traversed the United States has been shot down. A live feed on YouTube covered the balloons plummet from 60,000 feet. A full air ground-stop was in effect in the area until 3:30 pm. ET to facilitate the balloon takedown. The administration line was that debris from any shoot would potentially cause damage. But President Biden said today to reporters, Well take care of it. A few hours later, the balloon was shot down....

February 4, 2023 · 1 min · 169 words · Daniel Keller

In ‘Murf The Surf,’ Director R.J. Cutler Explores Dashing Jewel Thief-Turned Murderer Who Became A Proto-True Crime Celebrity

Still, he wanted more. Cutlerdirected and executive produced the four-part series. It was hardly that, unless the book in question is Grimms Fairytales. MGM+ Not only was he telegenic, but the guy with the Irish surname possessed a Touch of the Blarney. These surfer dude jewel thieves had captured the public imagination and become nightly news fodder. And Americans gathered around the TV to see what was going on in the case, Cutler explains....

February 4, 2023 · 1 min · 207 words · Stephanie Brennan

Paul McCartney’s Decade-Long Creative Surge Post-Beatles To Be Explored In ‘Man On The Run’ From Oscar Winner Morgan Neville

EXCLUSIVE:Paul McCartneys incredible creative output in the decade after he left The Beatles will come into focus inMan on the Run(working title), a documentary to be directed by Oscar and Grammy winnerMorgan Neville. MPL andPolygram Entertainment the film and television unit of Universal Music Group announced the project today, a day before the 65thAnnual Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. The feature film will explore Paul McCartneys extraordinary life following the breakup of The Beatles and how the love he shared with Linda McCartney influenced a journey that would lead to the formation of Wings and more of the greatest music ever created....

February 4, 2023 · 4 min · 788 words · Nicole Moss

‘The Flash’: Rick Cosnett, Matt Letscher, Jessica Parker Kennedy Return For Season 9

He returned to reprise his role in seasons 2, 3 and 8. Its especially wonderful as Rick was an integral part of the shows inaugural season. So having him return to help us conclude our shows incredible nine-year run was more than a privilege. The CW/Everett Collection It was a no-brainer. The result is a wild and bittersweet episode we hope fansboth old and newwill love. She was seen in 33 episodes onThe Flash, most recently in Season 8....

February 4, 2023 · 1 min · 134 words · Karen Williams

Amazon Praises Video As Key Driver Of Prime; 2022 Content Spend, Including Music, Hit $16.6 Billion

CEO Andy Jassy also weighed in. Growth at its core e-commerce and Amazon Web Services slowed last quarter. Do I think every one of our new investments will be successful? The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power History woudl say that would be a long shot. But it only takes one or two. North America segment sales increased 13% year-over-year to $93 billion. That was due in large part to its investment in electric automaker Rivian....

February 3, 2023 · 1 min · 154 words · Ryan Jackson

Animated Sundance Sleeper ‘The Amazing Maurice’ A Viva Pictures Milestone; ‘Freedom’s Path’ Marks Black History Month – Specialty Preview

It screened in competition in the Sundance Kids section. Byron Allens streaming platform HBCU GO is partnering with the producers to promote the films message throughout the month. A part of ticket sales will be donated to underfunded Historically Black Colleges and Universities. ‘The Amazing Maurice’ and ‘Freedom’s Path’Courtesy of Sundance/Xenon Pictures CMG waited, with Covid shutting theaters and crimping attendance (especially for arthouse films and foreign-language films). Long gaps even for festival favorites havent been uncommon, but can be a harder sell to exhibitors....

February 3, 2023 · 2 min · 306 words · Frank Torres

Boris Johnson Says He Spends His Days Drawing Cows After Scandal Forced Him From Office

Boris Johnsonhas revealed his weirdly specific new hobby: mastering the form of a cow. How many toes on the front does a cow have? Its two, and theyve got a little thing on the heel. Nadine Dorries interviews Boris Johnson on TalkTV.TalkTV And what do you call that bit of the cow? I think its called the withers. What do you call the back of the knee of the cow?...

February 3, 2023 · 1 min · 203 words · Craig Moore

Channel 4: Inside The Doomed Sale Of A Crown Jewel Of British Television

There was a moment in November whenChannel 4s senior executives breathed a sigh of relief. They were raising a glass to a British success story in a rare public display of unity. Coffey turned to Mahon and asked if she could raise a glass to Channel 4. A protester outside Channel 4 in a Margaret Thatcher mask Channel 4 executives were amazed by the singalong. It has spent 40 years funneling its TV ad revenue into disruptive programming from the UKs independent production sector....

February 3, 2023 · 5 min · 937 words · Elizabeth Torres

Dardennes, Alice Diop, Cristian Mungiu, Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah Demand Iran’s Fajr Film Fest Remove Titles From Line-Up

Both filmmakers have asked for the titles to be withdrawn. They have asked Front Row to enforce the removal of the films from the selection. Front Row has now made multiple requests for the films to be dropped and is awaiting a reply. Alice Diop, Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah, Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, Cristian MungiuGetty Images Titles by other international filmmakers are also believed to be in the same situation....

February 3, 2023 · 1 min · 139 words · Michelle Rangel

Going First At Bargaining Table Means A Lot, But No Word Yet If It Will Be DGA, WGA or SAG-AFTRA

The DGA often begins its negotiations many months in advance of the expiration of its contracts. The last time the WGA went first, back in 2007, a 100-day writers strike ensued. Negotiations concluded witha deal on March 4, just before the Covid pandemic took hold. Getty Images Only 87 members voted against it, compared with 4,068 who approved it. The contract again wasratified by an overwhelming marginon January 25, 2017....

February 3, 2023 · 1 min · 150 words · Kim Jones

International Insider: UK Production Booms… Sort Of; Star Rukh Khan; ‘Doctor Who’s Regeneration; Inside Channel 4’s Failed Sale; Panahi On Hunger Strike

Hello and welcome back, Insiders. Jesse Whittock here to guide you through another week in film and TV. Onwards to the weekend… UK Production Booms… That could make execs feel, to use a British phrase, a little peaky. Deadline Nancy had all the stats youll ever need.Read onand thengo deeperwith Lizs Q&A with director Anand. It was a risky route in a period when local films have failed to shine at the box office....

February 3, 2023 · 2 min · 350 words · Kaitlyn Brown

Jude Law & Nicholas Hoult To Star In True Crime Pic ‘The Order’ About Domestic Terror Group The Silent Brotherhood For Director Justin Kurzel & AGC Studios – EFM Hot Package

Production will begin in May in Alberta, Canada. CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group are co-representing North America. AGC is producing with Bryan Haas of Chasing Epic Pictures and Laws Riff Raff Entertainment. Jude Law & Nicholas HoultMarco Grob /Getty Images He is currently in production onStar Wars: Skeleton Crewfrom director Jon Watts and writer Christopher Ford. Hoult can currently be seen in in Searchlights dark comedy featureThe Menualongside Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes....

February 3, 2023 · 1 min · 145 words · Michelle Frank

Netflix Teases Nordic Slate & Julie Andem Talks ‘SKAM Austin’ At TV Drama Vision — Göteborg Film Festival

The Copenhagen-based SAM Productions produced the series, and Kasper Barfoed directs. This enthusiasm continued into the presentation ofDance Brothers, the first Finnish series set to debut globally on Netflix. The young adult drama series is a co-production between Netflix and Finlands national broadcaster YLE. Josephine Park as Christina Aistrup and Fanny Louise Bernth as Pernille Kurzmann in Netflix’s ‘The Nurse.‘Courtesy of Netflix © 2022. Max Malka of Banijays Endemol Shine Finland created and produced the show....

February 3, 2023 · 1 min · 143 words · Rebecca Brown