Academy Museum Celebrates Sergei Parajanov’s Centenary With Screening Of Armenian Director’s ‘The Color Of Pomegranates’ Plus Restored Documentary About Him

Parajanov and Vartanov were both politically outspoken and controversial figures during the Soviet regime of the 1970s. What are the elements of the film that make it unique and important to preserve? And just like paintings at great museums, they have to be preserved for history. ‘The Color of Pomegranates’ by director Sergei ParajanovIFEX/Armenfilm Its continuing to spread, inspiring amazing musicians and artists Madonna, Lady Gaga, and many others. Its very difficult now to show the film in the original format, which is 35 mm....

April 18, 2024 · 3 min · 510 words · Robert Leon

BBC News Channel Presenters Take Legal Action Citing Age & Gender Discrimination — Update

It represents a significant ratcheting up of a dispute over the protractedBBC Newschannel restructure. Some were offered a correspondent/presenter role, though this is considered a demotion for the experienced anchors. In February, McVeigh and Guru-Murthy landed a Chief Presenter post after vacancies opened up. From left to right: Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Geeta Guru-Murthy, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh.BBC They returned to the air in recent weeks. He said the corporation was working towards a fair resolution for the women....

April 18, 2024 · 1 min · 113 words · Sean Rose

Blumhouse & Platinum Dune’s Fast-Paced Thriller ‘Drop’ Sets Violett Beane & Jacob Robinson

EXCLUSIVE:Violett Beaneand newcomerJacob Robinsonhave joined the cast of Christopher LandonsDropforPlatinum DunesandBlumhouse. The duo will star alongside previously announced Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar. The films logline is being kept under wraps at this time but is said to be a fast-paced thriller. Violett Beane and Jacob RobinsonEmily Sandifer/Cat Fogarty Dropis written by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach. Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller are producers. Ron Lynch and Sam Lerner serve as EPs....

April 18, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Kayla Adams

Brian Cox Blasts Joaquin Phoenix For ‘Napoleon’ Performance & Says He’ll Leave U.S. If Trump Gets Re-Elected

It really is appalling. I dont know what he was thinking. I think its totally his fault and I dont think Ridley Scott helps him. (L-R) Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon, Brian Cox and Donald TrumpAidan Monaghan / Sony Pictures Entertainment / Courtesy Everett Collection / Pablo Cuadra / Getty Images / Justin Lane / AFP I would have played it a lot better than Joaquin Phoenix, I tell you that....

April 18, 2024 · 1 min · 130 words · Mrs. Dana Webb

Celebrity Version Of ‘The Traitors’ Set To Launch Next Year On The BBC

HostClaudia Winklemanis expected to present the celeb version. The producers could capitalize upon that model and record the celebrity version before or after these editions. Elsewhere, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Mary Berry all featured in aCelebrity Traitorssketchlast year for Comic Relief. Claudia Winkleman hosts The TraitorsBBC The latest U.S. season featured British celebrities includingLove Islandwinner Ekin-Su Culculoglu and ex-politician John Bercow. In the UK,The Traitorshas been aratings juggernautfor the BBC....

April 18, 2024 · 1 min · 130 words · Jennifer Colon

Dickey Betts Dies: Allman Brothers Guitarist, Singer & Songwriter Was 80

His family posted the news on social media. Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt world-wide, the familywrote on Instagram. At this difficult time, the family asks for prayers and respect for their privacy in the coming days. Dickey Betts onstage with The Allman Brothers Band in 1979Paul Natkin/Getty Images More information will be forthcoming at the appropriate time. The album reached the Top 40, but the groups next disc would be a stone classic....

April 18, 2024 · 2 min · 284 words · Paige Johns

Full 12-Person Jury Selected And Sworn In For Donald Trump’s Hush Money Trial — Update

UPDATE:A 12-person jury has been selected forDonald Trumps hush money trial. Jury selection is not over, as the process now moves to selecting alternates. One was selected later in the day today, with as many as five more to go. Donald Trump and his attorneys in court on Thursday.Photo by Jabin Botsford-Pool/Getty Images And even as the additional jurors were sworn in this afternoon, issues can still be raised. Earlier today, two of the seven jurors who already had been sworn in were excused from the case....

April 18, 2024 · 3 min · 451 words · Julie Miller

Johnny Depp’s IN.2 Execs Talk ‘Jeanne Du Barry’ UK Release, ‘Modi’ Plans & Projects With Charlotte Colbert, Julien Temple & Murray Lachlan Young

I thought, Why dont we do it? its a really good opportunity to have another aspect to IN.2. I like to think everyones moved on, he says. Stephen Deuters, Vivi Stone, Stephen MalitIN.2 I dont think it was anything to do with Johnny but rather because its a French film. Even though its got Johnny in it, its a French-Language period drama. It would be very different if it were a Johnny film of a commercial nature....

April 18, 2024 · 2 min · 314 words · Angela Hall

Leonie Benesch And Frank Van Passel On The Mystery Of “Moresnet,” A European Drama In Which A Time Capsule Carries A Deadly Message

Boris Van Severen (Salamander) is the chain-smoking Ben, who returns to Moresnet to bury his father. I loved every second… where I wasnt on screen, she says. Watch on Deadline She was, however, pleased with the results. Leonie Benesch stars in ‘Moresnet’Newen Connect Hoogmartens was an ever-present on set. I take great pleasure in not having to know everything, she says. I dont necessarily feel like I have to understand the whole thing....

April 18, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Karen Cook

Mark Duplass To Be Feted At SeriesFest As More Panels Added To Lineup

Mark Duplass, star ofThe Morning Show, is to be handed the Excellence in Acting Award at the upcomingSeriesFestevent. The event is held in Denver between May 1 and 5 and features the likes of Minnie Driver and the cast ofGreys Anatomyacross its lineup. Duplass, who also co-created HBO seriesTogetherness, is giving an Innovation Talk, where he will be handed the award. Mark DuplassMichael Buckner/Deadline Duplass has also starred inThe League, GoliathandThe Mindy Projectas well as being behind films such asThe Puffy ChairandCyrusas well as HBOs anthology seriesRoom 104and a raft of documentaries includingEvil Genius, Wild Wild CountryandSasquatch....

April 18, 2024 · 2 min · 328 words · Jenna Key

NRDC, The Black List, The Redford Center, And The CAA Foundation Announce Recipients Of NRDC’s 2024 Climate Storytelling Fellowship

This years fellowship recipients will be mentored by Brit Marling, Daniel Scheinert, and Mike Schur. Were thrilled to support these writers who are engaging with the climate crisis across genres in innovative ways. She most recently wrote on the limited-series dramedyDying for Sex(FX). L-R: Elizabeth Chatelain, Casey Rand, Marcus Tappan and Sasha StewartPhoto Courtesy of Elizabeth Chatelain, Casey Rand, and Mindy Tucker, She contributes to The New Yorker, and McSweeneys....

April 18, 2024 · 2 min · 219 words · Russell Torres

Stephen Colbert Defends Jimmy Kimmel From Donald Trump’s Attacks: “Keep My Friend’s Name Out Of Your Weird Little Wet Mouth”

Stephen Colbertis standing up toDonald Trumpand defendingJimmy Kimmelafter the former POTUS attacked this years Oscars host. Colbert addressed Trumps latest tirade against Kimmel onThe Late Show,calling out his obsession with the Academy Awards. You keep my friend Jimmy Kimmels name out of your weird little wet mouth, OK? (L-R) Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and Donald TrumpScott Kowalchyk / CBS / Randy Holmes / Disney / Spencer Platt / Getty Images...

April 18, 2024 · 1 min · 132 words · Harold Reid

Tribeca Festival Sets 2024 TV Lineup: Jake Gyllenhaal’s ‘Presumed Innocent’, New Season Premieres ‘My Brilliant Friend’, ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’

The 23rdedition, which unspool June 5-16, features 11 series premieres and two first looks at returning classics. Etheridge will perform a short acoustic set at the Beacon Theatre following the world premiere. Tribecas NOW section features indie episodic work, including short and long-form pilots and series. HBO’s My Brilliant FriendTribeca Festival Up this year, an untitledTim Burtondocuseries, andJuice, Mawaan Rizwans BAFTA TV-nominated series with Russell Tovey. Most screening are followed by Q&As with a mix of directors, producers and cast and subjects....

April 18, 2024 · 3 min · 556 words · Kevin Wright