Kristen Welker’s ‘Meet The Press’ Debut: Donald Trump Interview Makes News, But Sit-Down Highlights Risks Of Showcasing A “Bulldozer” Of Lies (Analysis)

Welker tried, successfully at points, to make news and also to counter him on certain key facts. There is just no evidence of that, Mr. President, Welker said to him. The indictments have been charged by a special counsel. Donald Trump and Kristen Welker in September, 2023NBC News Yet in this case, the context goes beyond just what the White House says. (At one point Trump claimed that Biden has lied about his golf handicap....

September 17, 2023 · 2 min · 265 words · Jacob Johnson

‘A Haunting In Venice’ Hosts $37M Global Opening Seance, ‘The Nun II’ Rises To $159M WW, ‘Jawan’ Rounds $100M – International Box Office

1s in the UK, Spain and Italy, and No. 2s in France, Germany and Brazil among the key markets. IMAX generated $900K offshore. The Nun II, A Haunting in Venice, JawanWB, 20th Century Studios, Red Chillies There are also still some significant markets to come including Germany and Korea this month and Japan in October. Over toOppenheimerwhich, as we reported yesterday,crossed $900M worldwide on Friday. Oppenheimeris now the highest-grossing biopic of all time globally, ahead ofBohemian Rhapsody....

September 17, 2023 · 1 min · 147 words · Robert Williams

‘DWTS’ Pro Sharna Burgess “Shocked” Ex-NFL Star Adrian Peterson Is On The Show

Dancing with the StarsproSharna Burgesshas some thoughts about the shows upcomingSeason 32 lineup. Calling it overall an incredible lineup, the Season 27 Mirrorball winner had one objection: formerNFLrunning backAdrian Peterson. I had some people reach out to me and say, Have you seen this? Sharna BurgessABC/Maarten de Boer Do you know his history? I looked it up. That is just devastating for me. He avoided a jail sentence by agreeing to a plea agreement....

September 17, 2023 · 1 min · 140 words · Emily Brown

‘Jawan’ In Top 10; ‘Dumb Money’ Banks On Word Of Mouth As Stars Sidelined By Strike – Specialty Box Office

The Yash Raj actioner is no. 6 at the domestic box office. A breathlessly awaited, well-reviewed movie there is the same here. Shah Rukh Khan in JawanRed Chillies Entertainment No social data but anecdotal reports from theaters of positive reactions from advance screenings, and high audience scores. The Inventorstop-motion animation from Blue Fox Entertainment grossed an estimated $201k+ from 700 runs. Limited release:DocumentaryInvisible Beautyfrom Magnolia Pictures grossed $10,500 at the Film Forum....

September 17, 2023 · 1 min · 204 words · Brian Brown

All Systems Go For Maine’s Camden International Film Festival Despite Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee – Update

The in-person portion of the festival wraps today; the virtual component runs from Sept. 18-25. The festival says it is trying to reschedule the performance for Sunday. If the power isnt restored, the scheduled 7:30 p.m. screening ofA Storm Foretoldwill be cancelled as well. A tropical storm-force wind probability map from the National Ocean and Atmospheric AdministrationNOAA/National Weather Service Like you, we are anxiously watching the weather, the bulletin from CIFF said....

September 16, 2023 · 1 min · 118 words · Danielle Webster

Breaking Baz @ TIFF: Hollywood Filmmaker Tarsem Singh On Shooting ‘Dear Jassi’, His First Film In India; Helmer Talks Of Mothers And Murder

It is a love story, Singh noted, but with a grisly murder at its center. Dear Jassiis inspired by the real-life honor killing of Jaswinder Kaur Sidhu in June 2000. I could see it happening, he told me. Yugam Sood and Pavia Sidhu in ‘Dear Jassi’Toronto Film Festival You think shed order a hit on her own child?, I spluttered. I could think of tons of women that this would happen with, he responded calmly....

September 16, 2023 · 3 min · 578 words · Charles Callahan

Jann Wenner Removed From Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation Board Of Directors

The board administrates the selections for the Hall of Fame museum. The vote to remove Wenner had just one dissenter, reportedly Bruce Springsteen manager Jon Landau. It is separate from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum. Jann WennerCindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM Wenner is a cofounder of the Foundation, which was started in 1983. He then said that none of the women he considered were as articulate enough on this intellectual level....

September 16, 2023 · 1 min · 130 words · Danielle Carter

Lauren Boebert Denies Vaping During Crowded ‘Beetlejuice’ Performance, But Backtracks When Video Surfaces: “I Genuinely Did Not Recall Vaping That Evening”

Apparently, itwasntthe smoke machines. The rep explained that there might have been a misunderstanding from someone sitting near her. Thats unacceptable and Im sorry. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Regardless of my belief, its clear now that was not accurate. Today, after the video circulated widely, Boebert issued a lengthy apology in which she claimed she genuinely did not recall vaping during the show. She also claimed that her words and actions that night were those of “a private citizen” and “not intended to be malicious....

September 16, 2023 · 1 min · 119 words · Angela Thompson

Newfest Reveals Full Lineup For The New York LGBTQ Film Festival’s 35th Anniversary

NewFesthas announced its full lineup for the 35th milestone anniversary year of its annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival. The announcement was made today by NewFests Executive Director David Hatkoff and Director of Programming Nick McCarthy. The films score was composed by 3-time Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and music historian Branford Marsalis. Multiple Grammy Award winner Lenny Kravitz also contributed an original song, Road To Freedom. The festivals announcement today reveals three highly anticipated Centerpiece titles....

September 16, 2023 · 2 min · 306 words · Amanda Crawford

Points North Institute Announces Recipients Of Inaugural Diane Weyermann Fellowships; Selected Projects To Earn $100K Grant & Mentorship

Scroll for details on each of the projects and filmmakers. This breadth of support is a unicorn for the independent documentary space. Our hearts are bursting with gratitude and our spirits have soared at receiving this singular honor! Recipients of the inaugural Diane Weyermann FellowshipsPoints North Institute After graduating Art History, Biljana studied Film Anthropology and Acting. Her second feature documentary SOUNDS OF THUNDERSTORM is in post-production. Petar Glomazicgraduated in 1994 from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade....

September 16, 2023 · 2 min · 300 words · Jack Henderson

Russell Brand Preemptively Denies “Astonishing” Criminal Allegations Set To Be Published In UK

Deadline understands that Channel 4 and Rupert Murdoch-owned newspapersThe TimesandThe Sunday Timesare behind the stories. I was always transparent about that then, almost too transparent. And Im being transparent about it now. Getty What I seriously refute are these very, very serious criminal allegations. Channel 4 has a special episode of its investigative journalism brandDispatchesscheduled to broadcast tonight at 9PM UK time. It has not released details of the shows subject....

September 16, 2023 · 1 min · 125 words · Mrs. Desiree Sanchez

Steve Martin Rebuts Accusations From ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ Co-Star Miriam Margolyes Who Calls Him “Undeniably Brilliant, But Horrid”

Steve Martinhas responded to allegations made byMiriam Margolyes, his co-star in 1986sLittle Shop of Horrors. Martin was undeniably brilliant, but horrid to me. My memory is that we had a good communication as professional actors. Steve Martin in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’Everett Collection I remember taking EXTREME caution regarding the fake punch the same caution I would use with any similar scene. She assured me she felt fine, and we did a few successful takes and stopped....

September 16, 2023 · 1 min · 140 words · Patrick Tucker

Watch Jessica Chastain Deliver A Perfect Explanation Of SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreements In Less Than 30 Seconds

The actress later posted the clip to her own social media. You got the major leagues, Chastain begins. And theyre not happy with their contracts. Jessica ChastainGetty Were gonna strike. The minor leagues show up and say, Hey, guess what? Were going to give you the contract you want. So the players go, You know what? Were not going to work for the major leagues. Were gonna go work for the minor leagues....

September 16, 2023 · 1 min · 195 words · Brittany Johnson