Documentary Field In Need Of A Jolt Looks To Upcoming Sunny Side Of The Doc Event In France For Inspiration, Ideas

A documentary field roiled by change could use some clarity on how to navigate turbulent times. Sunny Sides ambition is nothing less than to shape the future of documentary filmmaking. The 2023 event gave a platform to institutional stakeholders in Australia, including broadcasters and Screen Australia. Sunny Side of the Doc in La Rochelle, FranceJean-François Augé - Studio Ouest Another hot area of new media podcasts is going to be explored at Sunny Side....

May 31, 2024 · 1 min · 159 words · Jack Garcia

Donald Trump Blasts Judge As A “Devil” And Justice System As “Rigged” In Speech After Guilty Verdict

Its a rigged trial. It shouldnt have been at that venue. We shouldnt have had that judge, Trump said, against the backdrop of American flags. Donald TrumpPhoto by Spencer Platt/Getty Images The case, though, was brought by Manhattan prosecutors, not the Biden administration Justice Department. After the unanimous verdicts were announced on Thursday, Trumps campaign quickly sent out fundraising pitches. According to the campaign, they have raised $34.8 million since then....

May 31, 2024 · 2 min · 251 words · Jacqueline Parker

International Insider: What’s In A Phrase?; Indian Sci-Fi Epic; Netflix On Korea Path

Afternoon, Cannes is over but the world of film and TV rumbles on. Heres your weekly dose of Insider news n goss from Max Goldbart. Make us happy and sign uphere. Daniel Radcliffe and ‘Harry Potter’ author J.K. RowlingSteven Ferdman / Getty Images / Euan Cherry Whats In A Phrase? Palms could be heard hitting faces across the land. There was some cruel irony embedded within that dedication. Christophe SIMON / AFP/ Getty Images...

May 31, 2024 · 2 min · 308 words · Cheryl Young

James Austin Johnson Delivers Donald Trump Rant With A Side Of Carbonara

Saturday Night LivesJames Austin Johnsonchanneled former president and felonDonald Trumpin a conviction day reprise of his most famousSNLimpression. But not for too long. The Trump-like rambling finally finds its target. James Austin JohnsonNBC And the carbonaras very expensive. And I think carbonara what is that, like four, five ingredients? And I think some cheese, maybe a couple eggs. And it sounds like breakfast but its a very yummy pasta. But they charge you so much....

May 31, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Jessica Edwards

Jason George Poised To Return To ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ After End Of ‘Station 19’

EXCLUSIVE:In 2017,Jason GeorgeleftABCsGreys Anatomyto help launch its spinoff series,Station 19. The way the firefighter drama wrapped Bens story, he is practically headed back to Grey Sloan. More on that in a bit, preceded by a spoiler warning. Jason George on ‘Greys Anatomy’ and ‘Station 19’Craig Sjodin/Disney/Justin Stephens/Getty Images Ben Warren always has had a personal connection toGreys Anatomythrough his marriage to Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson). SPOILER ALERT:The remaining portion of the story includes mild spoilers about the series finale ofStation 19....

May 31, 2024 · 1 min · 119 words · Nicholas Hardy

Jennifer Lopez Cancels Summer Tour To Spend Time With “Her Children, Family & Close Friends”

Jennifer Lopezhas canceled her entire 2024 summer tour. like know that I wouldnt do this if I didnt feel that it was absolutely necessary. I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again. Jennifer Lopez onstage in 2021Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection I love you all so much. Refunds will be issued to those who bought tickets through Ticketmaster. Ticket buyers who used third-party sites will have to contact those platforms for details....

May 31, 2024 · 1 min · 117 words · Steve Burke

Joe Biden Dismisses Trump Claim That He Orchestrated His Conviction: “I Didn’t Know I Was That Powerful”

UPDATE:PresidentJoe Bidenresponded toDonald Trumps claim that he was orchestrating his prosecution and conviction. Doocy also asked Biden whether he is worried that this could happen to you someday. I didnt do anything wrong. Joe Biden spoke at the White House on Friday.Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The system still works, Biden said. The president also said he had no idea whether the conviction will help his rivals presidential campaign. Watch on Deadline Biden turned and gave a bit of a grin but did not respond....

May 31, 2024 · 2 min · 285 words · Scott Francis

Renée Elise Goldsberry Talks The Magic Of ‘Girls5Eva’, Living Unapologetically & Working On Her Own Music

In Netflix seriesGirls5Evathe band gets back together literally. And what was your first impression of the script? Watch on Deadline RENEE ELISE GOLDSBERRY: It was the middle of Covid. Renée Elise Goldsberry as Wickie in ‘Girls5Eva.‘Netflix I had no idea what that was. But I read it, because I had nothing else to do. And I was in. From left: Busy Philipps, Sara Bareilles, Paula Pell and Goldsberry inGirls5Eva.Emily V. Aragones/Netflix...

May 31, 2024 · 3 min · 558 words · Christina Jackson

Robert De Niro Responds To Donald Trump Verdict: “This Never Should Have Gotten To This Stage”

I dont want to be talking, but I am so upset by it. I have to say something. This is my country. This guy wants to destroy it. You think about that. It makes me more angry, but I have to be afraid to be intimidated. And thats why I said, youre not going to intimidate us. People are fed up, theyre going to fight back. Thats not what were about in this country....

May 31, 2024 · 1 min · 157 words · David Willis

Sony’s Tony Vinciquerra Says Paramount Talks Are “Still Progressing” Despite Skydance Sweetening Deal; CEO Hits ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ Premiere Red Carpet

EXCLUSIVE:Its still progressing. Were not going to get into other businesses. Were not going to get into a general entertainment streaming service. Tony Vinciquerra, Chairperson and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, (L) and Will SmithEric Charbonneau/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Were not going to be operating other businesses that are outside the strategy that we have defined. Biggest hurdles for Sony taking Paramount is a foreign-owned congloms ownership of U.S. broadcast stations....

May 31, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Sean Cole

TV Studio Bosses On Death Of Peak TV, Hollywood Contraction & Lamenting Loss Of Shows Such As ‘American Born Chinese’ & ‘Primo’ – ATX

Were on the other side of it, said Burke. Shows would come and go so quickly. It feels like a natural and healthy correction. ‘American Born Chinese’Everett Collection The reason you go into TV, as opposed to film, is the novelization format. Theres been a noticeable contraction across Hollywood, following the writers and actors strikes last year. Pope said that the second fear comes into a creative endeavor, you have failed....

May 31, 2024 · 1 min · 174 words · Joseph Miller

Viggo Mortensen Directs ‘The Dead Don’t Hurt’ With ‘Flipside’ & ‘Robot Dreams’ In Eclectic Indie Weekend – Specialty Preview

Bleecker Streets family dramaEzraand IFC Films arthouse slasherIn A Violent Natureare technically wide but both well under 1,500 screens. Viggo Mortensen directed, wrote and stars in WesternThe Dead Dont Hurtpresented by Shout! Studios on 730 screens. ‘Flipside,’ ‘The Dead Don’t Hurt’ and ‘Robot Dreams’Everett Collection Its Mortensens second outing behind the camera since 2020sFalling. Wilcha and Glass will be doing Q&As over the weekend. Adding LA next week. NeonsRobot Dreamsby Pablo Berger (Blancanieves) starts its run in NYC at Film Forum and AMC Lincoln Square....

May 31, 2024 · 2 min · 237 words · Jessica Huffman

Whoopi Goldberg Makes Rare Friday Appearance On ‘The View’ To Name He Who She Doesn’t Name; Sunny Hostin Predicts Rikers For Trump

Do not adjust your TV set,Whoopi Goldbergsaid at the start of todaysThe View. Yes, Im here on a Friday because this is a very unique moment in history. Holocaust Museum’s Board Watch some clips below. Whoopi Goldberg on ‘The View’ todayThe View/X At that point, the audience responded with a surprised oooohhh followed by applause. At that point in the conversation, Hostin jumped back in. I didnt feel somber. I felt like the Knicks won the tournament....

May 31, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Linda Bell