The film industry was very different in the early 2000s than it is now. It was a period when franchise films were still relatively rare. And the box office was dominated by A-list stars who could draw audiences to theaters based solely on their names. As one of the biggest stars of the time, Jim Carrey also enjoyed great success with his 2003 flick, Bruce Almighty.
What distinguished Tom Shadyac’s film from most of the Carrey films that came before it was that the actor was not the only humorous element in the story. He has many of the funniest scenes with his co-star Morgan Freeman, who played the ‘God’ in the movie.
In an interview with the BBC, the Canadian-born actor admitted to feeling intimidated by Freeman. Carrey truly believed that everyone in the film industry was hesitant to work with the Oscar-winning star.
Jim Carrey and Morgan Freeman...
What distinguished Tom Shadyac’s film from most of the Carrey films that came before it was that the actor was not the only humorous element in the story. He has many of the funniest scenes with his co-star Morgan Freeman, who played the ‘God’ in the movie.
In an interview with the BBC, the Canadian-born actor admitted to feeling intimidated by Freeman. Carrey truly believed that everyone in the film industry was hesitant to work with the Oscar-winning star.
Jim Carrey and Morgan Freeman...
- 2/17/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
How would you handle coming face to face with your attacker? Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping’s “Femme” takes that very question — and the revenge story that follows — to a new level, as it follows a lauded drag artist (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) who crosses paths with his homophobic assaulter (George MacKay) in a gay bathhouse months after his terrible attack. What transpires is an unexpected tale of forgiveness, empathy, and yes, even violence.
The official synopsis for the film reads: “With his performances as Aphrodite Banks, Jules (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) has a place among London’s celebrated drag artists. One night after a show, he steps out to get some cigarettes and is brutally attacked by a man (George MacKay) out with a gang of his friends. Although Jules is able to recover physically, he withdraws from the outside world, traumatized. Months later, he recognizes his attacker by chance in a gay sauna.
The official synopsis for the film reads: “With his performances as Aphrodite Banks, Jules (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) has a place among London’s celebrated drag artists. One night after a show, he steps out to get some cigarettes and is brutally attacked by a man (George MacKay) out with a gang of his friends. Although Jules is able to recover physically, he withdraws from the outside world, traumatized. Months later, he recognizes his attacker by chance in a gay sauna.
- 2/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
In a federal bankruptcy court in Manhattan, former New York City mayor and one-time attorney to Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, revealed his dire financial situation and cited approximately $2 million in unpaid legal fees owed to him by the former president’s campaign and the Republican National Committee.
Giuliani’s testimony, delivered on Wednesday, shed light on his strained financial state, which was exacerbated by a $148 million defamation judgment against him for disseminating false information about the 2020 presidential election.
Giuliani’s bankruptcy filing, under Chapter 11, has left him near financial ruin. “I wouldn’t be bankrupt, up until that,” he lamented during his court appearance.
Despite the increase in his financial challenges, Giuliani has refrained from holding Trump accountable for the outstanding legal fees he claims are owed to him.
Giuliani says that Trump requested that he “take over” the campaign’s legal staff in November 2020, as Trump-aligned attorneys launched an...
Giuliani’s testimony, delivered on Wednesday, shed light on his strained financial state, which was exacerbated by a $148 million defamation judgment against him for disseminating false information about the 2020 presidential election.
Giuliani’s bankruptcy filing, under Chapter 11, has left him near financial ruin. “I wouldn’t be bankrupt, up until that,” he lamented during his court appearance.
Despite the increase in his financial challenges, Giuliani has refrained from holding Trump accountable for the outstanding legal fees he claims are owed to him.
Giuliani says that Trump requested that he “take over” the campaign’s legal staff in November 2020, as Trump-aligned attorneys launched an...
- 2/10/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani declared in a federal bankruptcy court filing that his net income is only $2,308 per month after spending $43,797 monthly in expenses.
On February 2, Giuliani’s documents were submitted to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
In the filings, the former mayor’s assets are valued at over $10.6 million, including a $5.6 million condominium in New York City and a $3.5 million penthouse in Palm Beach, Florida.
His creditors’ attorney, Philip C. Dublin, asserted relevant transfers had not been disclosed.
Giuliani wants the court to modify the $148 million judgment against him in the defamation lawsuit in December due to his bankruptcy.
Dublin argued that Giuliani had made “significant” overstatements and understatements regarding the worth of his assets.
His expenses include $13,500 in court-ordered payments to his mother-in-law and $5,000 in alimony.
Giuliani listed his transportation expenses as $1,600 and groceries, household items, laundry and personal care products expenses as $1,975 a month.
On February 2, Giuliani’s documents were submitted to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
In the filings, the former mayor’s assets are valued at over $10.6 million, including a $5.6 million condominium in New York City and a $3.5 million penthouse in Palm Beach, Florida.
His creditors’ attorney, Philip C. Dublin, asserted relevant transfers had not been disclosed.
Giuliani wants the court to modify the $148 million judgment against him in the defamation lawsuit in December due to his bankruptcy.
Dublin argued that Giuliani had made “significant” overstatements and understatements regarding the worth of his assets.
His expenses include $13,500 in court-ordered payments to his mother-in-law and $5,000 in alimony.
Giuliani listed his transportation expenses as $1,600 and groceries, household items, laundry and personal care products expenses as $1,975 a month.
- 2/6/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Netflix has dropped a teaser for Dave Chappelle’s upcoming New Year’s Eve special, Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer.
The first look is narrated by Morgan Freeman, who asks, “What do you dream about? Not the dreams you have in your sleep, the ones you hold in your heart. Don’t be intimidated by the audacity of your dream — be inspired by it.”
The teaser then cuts to Freeman sitting next to Chappelle. As the pair watch the special, Freeman says, “What happens to a dream deferred? Lucky for Dave, he doesn’t know.”
The Dreamer was shot in Chappelle’s hometown of Washington, DC at the historic Lincoln Theatre and was directed by Emmy Award winner Stan Lathan, who has helmed all seven of Chappelle’s specials for the streaming giant.
The Dreamer follows Chappelle’s last special, The Closer, which debuted on Netflix on Oct. 5, 2021. The special was...
The first look is narrated by Morgan Freeman, who asks, “What do you dream about? Not the dreams you have in your sleep, the ones you hold in your heart. Don’t be intimidated by the audacity of your dream — be inspired by it.”
The teaser then cuts to Freeman sitting next to Chappelle. As the pair watch the special, Freeman says, “What happens to a dream deferred? Lucky for Dave, he doesn’t know.”
The Dreamer was shot in Chappelle’s hometown of Washington, DC at the historic Lincoln Theatre and was directed by Emmy Award winner Stan Lathan, who has helmed all seven of Chappelle’s specials for the streaming giant.
The Dreamer follows Chappelle’s last special, The Closer, which debuted on Netflix on Oct. 5, 2021. The special was...
- 12/25/2023
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dave Chappelle is back on Netflix with a new comedy special that drops on Dec. 31 and features Morgan Freeman.
Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer was filmed in the comic’s hometown of Washington D.C. at the historic Lincoln Theater.
“What do you dream about? Not the dreams you have in your sleep, the ones you hold in your heart,” Freeman’s voice is heard saying in the trailer. “Don’t be intimidated by the audacity of your dream — be inspired by it.”
Emmy Award-winning director Stan Lathan returns to direct The Dreamer, having directed all seven of Chappelle’s Netflix specials.
Chappelle has received five Emmy awards including three for his Netflix comedy special Sticks & Stones (2019) and Equanimity & The Bird Revelation (2017), and two for hosting Saturday Night Live.
The comedian is a four-time Grammy winner for The Closer, Sticks & Stones, Equanimity & The Bird Revelation, and The Age Of Spin...
Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer was filmed in the comic’s hometown of Washington D.C. at the historic Lincoln Theater.
“What do you dream about? Not the dreams you have in your sleep, the ones you hold in your heart,” Freeman’s voice is heard saying in the trailer. “Don’t be intimidated by the audacity of your dream — be inspired by it.”
Emmy Award-winning director Stan Lathan returns to direct The Dreamer, having directed all seven of Chappelle’s Netflix specials.
Chappelle has received five Emmy awards including three for his Netflix comedy special Sticks & Stones (2019) and Equanimity & The Bird Revelation (2017), and two for hosting Saturday Night Live.
The comedian is a four-time Grammy winner for The Closer, Sticks & Stones, Equanimity & The Bird Revelation, and The Age Of Spin...
- 12/24/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has released the official trailer for Dave Chappelle’s newest comedy special, “The Dreamer.”
The trailer is narrated by Morgan Freeman, who also makes an appearance alongside Chappelle.
“What do you dream about? Not the dreams you have in your sleep: the ones you hold in your heart. Don’t be intimidated by the audacity of your dream — be inspired by it,” Freeman says in the trailer. “What happens to a dream deferred? Lucky for Dave, he doesn’t know.”
“The Dreamer,” which was shot in Chappelle’s hometown of Washington, D.C., at the Lincoln Theatre, marks Chappelle’s seventh special with Netflix. Stan Lathan, who directed Chappelle’s six other specials for the streamer, returns to direct “The Dreamer.”
Chappelle became a controversial figure following his 2021 Netflix special “The Closer,” in which he made jokes about transgender people, leading to company walkouts in October of that year.
The trailer is narrated by Morgan Freeman, who also makes an appearance alongside Chappelle.
“What do you dream about? Not the dreams you have in your sleep: the ones you hold in your heart. Don’t be intimidated by the audacity of your dream — be inspired by it,” Freeman says in the trailer. “What happens to a dream deferred? Lucky for Dave, he doesn’t know.”
“The Dreamer,” which was shot in Chappelle’s hometown of Washington, D.C., at the Lincoln Theatre, marks Chappelle’s seventh special with Netflix. Stan Lathan, who directed Chappelle’s six other specials for the streamer, returns to direct “The Dreamer.”
Chappelle became a controversial figure following his 2021 Netflix special “The Closer,” in which he made jokes about transgender people, leading to company walkouts in October of that year.
- 12/24/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Dave Chappelle has dropped the trailer for his new Netflix comedy special The Dreamer, out on December 31.
On Sunday, the comedian released a trailer for the special, featuring Morgan Freeman delivering one of his trademark voiceovers as Chappelle takes the stage. “What do you dream about? Not the ones when you go to sleep; the ones you hold in your heart,” Freeman asks in the teaser. “Don’t be intimidated by the audacity of your dream. Be inspired by it.”
The trailer then cuts to Chappelle and Freeman watching The Dreamer together,...
On Sunday, the comedian released a trailer for the special, featuring Morgan Freeman delivering one of his trademark voiceovers as Chappelle takes the stage. “What do you dream about? Not the ones when you go to sleep; the ones you hold in your heart,” Freeman asks in the teaser. “Don’t be intimidated by the audacity of your dream. Be inspired by it.”
The trailer then cuts to Chappelle and Freeman watching The Dreamer together,...
- 12/24/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
On Thursday, Rudy Giuliani declared bankruptcy after being ordered to immediately pay a $148 jury judgment to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, the two Georgia women he falsely accused of stealing the 2020 election from his client Donald Trump.
The decision was made by Judge Beryl A. Howell, who had concerns that Giuliani might attempt to conceal his assets.
Despite Howell’s orders, there is little chance that Giuliani has anywhere near the $148 million he owes. The two Georgia women, who are mother and daughter, have also filed a request, which accused Giuliani of already failing to comply with other court orders.
In the 13-page order, Howell sided almost completely with Freeman and Moss.
“Giuliani has simply ignored the orders directing reimbursement to plaintiffs of attorney’s fees for discovery misconduct, without seeking extensions of time to make reimbursement, requesting any payment schedules or making any excuse for his nonpayment by the deadlines set in court orders,...
The decision was made by Judge Beryl A. Howell, who had concerns that Giuliani might attempt to conceal his assets.
Despite Howell’s orders, there is little chance that Giuliani has anywhere near the $148 million he owes. The two Georgia women, who are mother and daughter, have also filed a request, which accused Giuliani of already failing to comply with other court orders.
In the 13-page order, Howell sided almost completely with Freeman and Moss.
“Giuliani has simply ignored the orders directing reimbursement to plaintiffs of attorney’s fees for discovery misconduct, without seeking extensions of time to make reimbursement, requesting any payment schedules or making any excuse for his nonpayment by the deadlines set in court orders,...
- 12/21/2023
- by Zach Ament
- Uinterview
It’s the last SNL of 2023, former cast Mvp Kate McKinnon is hosting, and that just means the cold open had to dive into Rudy Giuliani’s latest legal face plant — which is exactly what the Lorne Michaels-produced show sadly didn’t do tonight.
Instead, being that it is the last Saturday Night Live of the year before Santa Claus starts shimming down chimneys in a week and a bit, the long-running NBC show went with the 95th annual Christmas Awards “live” from “beautiful and dangerous” downtown LA. A choice that resulted in what just may be the absolute worst cold open of the entire season so far — and that’s a distinct that requires real effort based on the past few weeks.
Fronted by Heidi Gardner and Bowen Yang as the fictional and perpetually annoying Tina Cabrini and John Parker-Lee from E!, the ceremony of sorts in the...
Instead, being that it is the last Saturday Night Live of the year before Santa Claus starts shimming down chimneys in a week and a bit, the long-running NBC show went with the 95th annual Christmas Awards “live” from “beautiful and dangerous” downtown LA. A choice that resulted in what just may be the absolute worst cold open of the entire season so far — and that’s a distinct that requires real effort based on the past few weeks.
Fronted by Heidi Gardner and Bowen Yang as the fictional and perpetually annoying Tina Cabrini and John Parker-Lee from E!, the ceremony of sorts in the...
- 12/17/2023
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
On Friday afternoon, a jury in Washington, D.C., ordered former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to pay two Georgia election workers $148 million for false and defamatory claims he made about them.
After the 2020 election, on behalf of former President Donald Trump, Giuliani publicly alleged that Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, two election workers involved in ballot counts in Fulton County, Georgia, engaged in election fraud.
In August, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled in favor of Freeman and Moss and awarded them a default judgment. The ongoing trial aimed to determine the extent of the damages and the penalties that Giuliani will be required to pay as a result.
Freeman and Moss seek compensation from $15.5 million to an amount in the $40 million range.
The jury determined the amount of damages Giuliani will be obligated to pay as compensation for the defamation of the two women, as...
After the 2020 election, on behalf of former President Donald Trump, Giuliani publicly alleged that Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, two election workers involved in ballot counts in Fulton County, Georgia, engaged in election fraud.
In August, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled in favor of Freeman and Moss and awarded them a default judgment. The ongoing trial aimed to determine the extent of the damages and the penalties that Giuliani will be required to pay as a result.
Freeman and Moss seek compensation from $15.5 million to an amount in the $40 million range.
The jury determined the amount of damages Giuliani will be obligated to pay as compensation for the defamation of the two women, as...
- 12/15/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
A federal jury Friday awarded two Georgia election workers a total of $148 million in their defamation case against Rudy Giuliani, as they said they were subject to harassment and death threats over false claims that they were involved in rigging the state’s results in the 2020 presidential election.
The election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss, sued Giuliani over the statements. The trial was largely to determine damages. They had previously testified before the January 6th Committee about the threats that they faced.
CNN and MSNBC went to breaking news of the huge verdict, while Fox News initially stuck with Neil Cavuto’s interview with New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, who has endorsed Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential race. Cavuto went to the story once that interview wrapped up.
The verdict was well above the $48 million in damages sought by by Freeman and Moss. The jury awarded Freeman $16.2 million for defamation,...
The election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss, sued Giuliani over the statements. The trial was largely to determine damages. They had previously testified before the January 6th Committee about the threats that they faced.
CNN and MSNBC went to breaking news of the huge verdict, while Fox News initially stuck with Neil Cavuto’s interview with New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, who has endorsed Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential race. Cavuto went to the story once that interview wrapped up.
The verdict was well above the $48 million in damages sought by by Freeman and Moss. The jury awarded Freeman $16.2 million for defamation,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay two Georgia election workers a total of $148 million for spreading defamatory conspiracy theories about them in the aftermath of the 2020 election. The massive judgement is the most significant legal accountability any one individual has faced for lying about election fraud.
The eight-person jury reached the decision unanimously on Friday after deliberating for two days. The jury found Giuliani owes Wandrea ArShaye “Shaye” Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman $16,998,000 and $16,171,000, respectively, for defamation; $20 million a piece for emotional distress; and $75 million total in punitive damages.
The eight-person jury reached the decision unanimously on Friday after deliberating for two days. The jury found Giuliani owes Wandrea ArShaye “Shaye” Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman $16,998,000 and $16,171,000, respectively, for defamation; $20 million a piece for emotional distress; and $75 million total in punitive damages.
- 12/15/2023
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Martin Freeman, the 52-year-old actor who know for his roles in the MCU and The Hobbit, has been showered in controversy and allegations over the years, with some fans recently bringing them back up.
For example, responding to the trailer for Freeman's new film, Miller's Girl, posted to X (formerly known as Twitter), user lynchinist called him "a racist, misogynistic homophobe" amongst other things, and shared some of his most questionable moments.
That being said, what past controversy surrounds Freeman?
Read full article on The Direct.
For example, responding to the trailer for Freeman's new film, Miller's Girl, posted to X (formerly known as Twitter), user lynchinist called him "a racist, misogynistic homophobe" amongst other things, and shared some of his most questionable moments.
That being said, what past controversy surrounds Freeman?
Read full article on The Direct.
- 12/14/2023
- by Nathan Johnson
- The Direct
Rudy Giuliani was slated to testify on Thursday in the trial to determine how much he has to pay the Georgia election workers he defamed following the 2020 election. He decided against taking the stand, however, reneging on a promise to set the record straight and “give the whole story.”
Giuliani was found liable in August of spreading lies about Shaye Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, now-former Georgia election workers he falsely claimed helped rig the election in President Biden’s favor. Moss and Freeman were subjected to relentless harassment...
Giuliani was found liable in August of spreading lies about Shaye Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, now-former Georgia election workers he falsely claimed helped rig the election in President Biden’s favor. Moss and Freeman were subjected to relentless harassment...
- 12/14/2023
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
Jenna Ortega is trying on playing a seductress for size. The “Beetlejuice 2” and “Wednesday” star leads psychological thriller “Miller’s Girl” in what appears to be a ’90s-esque tale of twisted teen power dynamics set against the backdrop of an elite university.
Martin Freeman stars as the titular Mr. Miller, a teacher who becomes entangled with talented student Cairo (Ortega), who has an agenda all her own. As 18-year-old Cairo taunts Mr. Miller into a game of truth or dare, a more sinister scheme of blackmailing ensues.
The official synopsis reads: “A talented young writer (Ortega) embarks on a creative odyssey when her teacher (Freeman) assigns a project that entangles them both in an increasingly complex web. As lines blur and their lives intertwine, professor and protégé must confront their darkest selves while straining to preserve their individual sense of purpose and the things they hold most dear.”
Dagmara Domińczyk,...
Martin Freeman stars as the titular Mr. Miller, a teacher who becomes entangled with talented student Cairo (Ortega), who has an agenda all her own. As 18-year-old Cairo taunts Mr. Miller into a game of truth or dare, a more sinister scheme of blackmailing ensues.
The official synopsis reads: “A talented young writer (Ortega) embarks on a creative odyssey when her teacher (Freeman) assigns a project that entangles them both in an increasingly complex web. As lines blur and their lives intertwine, professor and protégé must confront their darkest selves while straining to preserve their individual sense of purpose and the things they hold most dear.”
Dagmara Domińczyk,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Lionsgate’s first trailer for Miller’s Girl sets up the twisted dynamic between a student, played by Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), and a teacher, played by Martin Freeman (Breeders).
Written and directed by first time feature filmmaker Jade Halley Bartlett, Lionsgate will be introducing the film at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival. It will begin its theatrical run on January 26, 2024.
Dagmara Domińczyk, Bashir Salahuddin, and Gideon Adlon co-star. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Josh Fagen, and Mary-Margaret Kunze served as producers.
“A talented young writer (Ortega) embarks on a creative odyssey when her teacher (Freeman) assigns a project that entangles them both in an increasingly complex web,” reads Lionsgate’s synopsis. “As lines blur and their lives intertwine, professor and protégé must confront their darkest selves while straining to preserve their individual sense of purpose and the things they hold most dear.”
In 2023, Jenna Ortega was nominated for a...
Written and directed by first time feature filmmaker Jade Halley Bartlett, Lionsgate will be introducing the film at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival. It will begin its theatrical run on January 26, 2024.
Dagmara Domińczyk, Bashir Salahuddin, and Gideon Adlon co-star. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Josh Fagen, and Mary-Margaret Kunze served as producers.
“A talented young writer (Ortega) embarks on a creative odyssey when her teacher (Freeman) assigns a project that entangles them both in an increasingly complex web,” reads Lionsgate’s synopsis. “As lines blur and their lives intertwine, professor and protégé must confront their darkest selves while straining to preserve their individual sense of purpose and the things they hold most dear.”
In 2023, Jenna Ortega was nominated for a...
- 12/14/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Animation and the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” filmmakers partnered with non-profit Reel Start and animation/visual effects academy Exceptional Minds to debut the animated short “Tree’s Blood.” The premiere took place at Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank.
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” writer-producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg attended the screening, as did producer James Weaver and cinematographer Kent Seki. Rose Byrne and Ayo Edebiri, who star together in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” also voice characters in “Tree’s Blood.”
“Tree’s Blood” was produced from a partnership between Reel Start and Exceptional Minds. The initiative allows Reel Start’s students to create shorts with animation services provided by Exceptional Minds.
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“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” writer-producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg attended the screening, as did producer James Weaver and cinematographer Kent Seki. Rose Byrne and Ayo Edebiri, who star together in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” also voice characters in “Tree’s Blood.”
“Tree’s Blood” was produced from a partnership between Reel Start and Exceptional Minds. The initiative allows Reel Start’s students to create shorts with animation services provided by Exceptional Minds.
Indeed, Hillman Grad, 271 Films Announce Ten Rising Voices Filmmakers for Season Four
Hiring platform Indeed, Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad and Doménica and Constanza Castro’s 271 Films have announced the ten filmmakers selected for the fourth...
- 12/13/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay, Valerie Wu and Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman find themselves embroiled in a heated student-teacher dynamic in the trailer for the upcoming feature Miller’s Girl.
Lionsgate is set to release the film from writer-director Jade Halley Bartlett on Jan. 26 after it debuts at the Palm Springs International Film Festival earlier that month. Ortega stars as Cairo, a promising writer who navigates her complicated relationship with Jonathan Miller (Freeman) after his assignment leads to tension.
“Why did you write this?” Freeman asks in the drama’s trailer. “This is inappropriate.” This leads Ortega to respond, “‘Write what you know,’ is what you said.”
Later, Freeman laments, “If she can convince them that something happened between us, I would lose my job.”
Bartlett directs from her own script, which landed on the Black List in 2016. Dagmara Domińczyk, Bashir Salahuddin and Gideon Adlon co-star in the movie that counts Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Josh Fagen...
Lionsgate is set to release the film from writer-director Jade Halley Bartlett on Jan. 26 after it debuts at the Palm Springs International Film Festival earlier that month. Ortega stars as Cairo, a promising writer who navigates her complicated relationship with Jonathan Miller (Freeman) after his assignment leads to tension.
“Why did you write this?” Freeman asks in the drama’s trailer. “This is inappropriate.” This leads Ortega to respond, “‘Write what you know,’ is what you said.”
Later, Freeman laments, “If she can convince them that something happened between us, I would lose my job.”
Bartlett directs from her own script, which landed on the Black List in 2016. Dagmara Domińczyk, Bashir Salahuddin and Gideon Adlon co-star in the movie that counts Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Josh Fagen...
- 12/13/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Jade Halley Bartlett’s Miller’s Girl starring Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman will make its world premiere at the 2024 Palm Springs Film Festival before it hits theaters next month.
Lionsgate and Point Grey Pictures are behind the movie, which marks the feature writing and directing debut for Bartlett, who wrote the original play in 2011 and adapted it into a screenplay that landed on the 2016 Black List. Miller’s Girl will premiere at the festival January 11 and land in cinemas beginning Friday, January 26.
Ortega, Freeman and Bartlett are set to attend the Palm Springs screening at the festival, which runs January 4-15. They will be a part of the fest’s Talking Pictures program that features post-screening Q&As with cast and creatives.
The film centers on the unraveling of a complex connection between lonely intellectuals: a failed writer named Jonathan Miller (Freeman) and his remarkable student Cairo Sweet (Ortega). When...
Lionsgate and Point Grey Pictures are behind the movie, which marks the feature writing and directing debut for Bartlett, who wrote the original play in 2011 and adapted it into a screenplay that landed on the 2016 Black List. Miller’s Girl will premiere at the festival January 11 and land in cinemas beginning Friday, January 26.
Ortega, Freeman and Bartlett are set to attend the Palm Springs screening at the festival, which runs January 4-15. They will be a part of the fest’s Talking Pictures program that features post-screening Q&As with cast and creatives.
The film centers on the unraveling of a complex connection between lonely intellectuals: a failed writer named Jonathan Miller (Freeman) and his remarkable student Cairo Sweet (Ortega). When...
- 12/12/2023
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Georgia election worker Wandrea ArShaye “Shaye” Moss testified on Tuesday in a jury trial that will determine how much Rudy Giuliani owes her and her mother, Ruby Freeman, in defamation damages.
In court, Moss described running to her hairdresser and begging her to help change her appearance after realizing that she’d become the target of a right-wing mob egged on by Giuliani, who falsely accused Moss and her mother of working to rig the election.
“I was afraid for my life,” Moss told the court, echoing testimony she gave...
In court, Moss described running to her hairdresser and begging her to help change her appearance after realizing that she’d become the target of a right-wing mob egged on by Giuliani, who falsely accused Moss and her mother of working to rig the election.
“I was afraid for my life,” Moss told the court, echoing testimony she gave...
- 12/12/2023
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Lawyers for Rudy Giuliani are begging jurors not to grant two Georgia election workers the up-to $43 million in damages they’ve requested in their defamation case against the former Trump attorney.
Before the court on Monday, Giuliani’s lawyer Joe Sibley called the proposed damages “the civil equivalent of the death penalty.”
“If you award them what they are asking for, it will be the end of Mr. Giuliani,” he said.
In August, Giuliani was found liable for defaming Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, two Georgia election...
Before the court on Monday, Giuliani’s lawyer Joe Sibley called the proposed damages “the civil equivalent of the death penalty.”
“If you award them what they are asking for, it will be the end of Mr. Giuliani,” he said.
In August, Giuliani was found liable for defaming Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, two Georgia election...
- 12/11/2023
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Morgan Freeman is sharing his thoughts on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
in a new interview, the 86-year-old Oscar-winning actor, who is a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, was asked how he feels about the 33-year-old “Blank Space” singer dating the 34-year-old linebacker.
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“You’re a big Kansas City Chiefs fan, is that true?” CBS Mornings‘ Gayle King asked Morgan, who responded, “Yes.”
“So how are you feeling about Taylor and Travis?” Gayle then asked. “Is it keeping you up at night? Are you in favor?”
Co-host Vladimir Duthiers then asked, “Are you a Swiftie, Mr. Freeman?”
“Travis is playing better than ever,” Nate Burleson added.
“So what are you thinking, Morgan Freeman, about this?” Gayle then added.
Morgan – who looked visibly dumbfounded by the questions and kept shaking his head – gave a very blunt and honest answer.
“I don’t… think about them…...
in a new interview, the 86-year-old Oscar-winning actor, who is a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, was asked how he feels about the 33-year-old “Blank Space” singer dating the 34-year-old linebacker.
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“You’re a big Kansas City Chiefs fan, is that true?” CBS Mornings‘ Gayle King asked Morgan, who responded, “Yes.”
“So how are you feeling about Taylor and Travis?” Gayle then asked. “Is it keeping you up at night? Are you in favor?”
Co-host Vladimir Duthiers then asked, “Are you a Swiftie, Mr. Freeman?”
“Travis is playing better than ever,” Nate Burleson added.
“So what are you thinking, Morgan Freeman, about this?” Gayle then added.
Morgan – who looked visibly dumbfounded by the questions and kept shaking his head – gave a very blunt and honest answer.
“I don’t… think about them…...
- 10/29/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Morgan Freeman is more than just an Oscar-winning actor. He’s also a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan — which means his favorite football team has come under particular scrutiny thanks to a certain Taylor Swift dating its star tight end, Travis Kelce.
But ask the prolific performer what he thinks about this budding, A-lister romance, and he’ll tell you point blank: He doesn’t.
“You’re a big Kansas City Chiefs fan, is that true?” “CBS Mornings” anchor Gayle King asked Thursday while interviewing Freeman for his new narrating gig on Netflix, docuseries “Life on Our Planet.”
“Yes,” he responded.
“So how are you feeling about Taylor and Travis?” she pressed. “Is it keeping you up at night? Are you in favor?”
“Are you a Swiftie, Mr. Freeman?” chimed in cohost Vladimir Duthiers.
“Travis is playing better than ever,” added Nate Burleson.
“So what are you thinking, Morgan Freeman,...
But ask the prolific performer what he thinks about this budding, A-lister romance, and he’ll tell you point blank: He doesn’t.
“You’re a big Kansas City Chiefs fan, is that true?” “CBS Mornings” anchor Gayle King asked Thursday while interviewing Freeman for his new narrating gig on Netflix, docuseries “Life on Our Planet.”
“Yes,” he responded.
“So how are you feeling about Taylor and Travis?” she pressed. “Is it keeping you up at night? Are you in favor?”
“Are you a Swiftie, Mr. Freeman?” chimed in cohost Vladimir Duthiers.
“Travis is playing better than ever,” added Nate Burleson.
“So what are you thinking, Morgan Freeman,...
- 10/28/2023
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
This post contains minor spoilers for the "Star Trek: Lower Decks" episode "The Inner Fight."
Throughout the fourth season of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," audiences have seen a mysterious white UFO, its motivations unknown, cruising about the galaxy attacking and destroying numerous alien vessels. Details about this UFO have slowly been revealed throughout the season, but its true secret remains. Who is flying it and why is it attacking non-Federation ships?
In the latest episode, called "The Inner Fight," it is also revealed that the UFO may be targeting specific Starfleet officers, again for reasons unknown. Captain Freeman (Dawnn Lewis) notes that one of the potential targets may be Dr. Beverly Crusher, once the chief medical officer on the U.S.S. Enterprise. Lieutenant Boimler (Jack Quaid), being intimately familiar with Starfleet history, immediately begins to geek out. He will get to meet the Dr. Beverly Crusher? He is giddy just at the possibility.
Throughout the fourth season of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," audiences have seen a mysterious white UFO, its motivations unknown, cruising about the galaxy attacking and destroying numerous alien vessels. Details about this UFO have slowly been revealed throughout the season, but its true secret remains. Who is flying it and why is it attacking non-Federation ships?
In the latest episode, called "The Inner Fight," it is also revealed that the UFO may be targeting specific Starfleet officers, again for reasons unknown. Captain Freeman (Dawnn Lewis) notes that one of the potential targets may be Dr. Beverly Crusher, once the chief medical officer on the U.S.S. Enterprise. Lieutenant Boimler (Jack Quaid), being intimately familiar with Starfleet history, immediately begins to geek out. He will get to meet the Dr. Beverly Crusher? He is giddy just at the possibility.
- 10/27/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
This post may contain spoilers for "Star Trek: Lower Decks" season 4.
The character of Harcourt Fenton "Harry" Mudd, as played by actor Roger C. Carmel, appeared in two episodes of the original "Star Trek" and one episode of "Star Trek: The Animated Series." In 1966's "Mudd's Women," he served as a seller and transporter of mail-order brides. The women he transports (they all hitch a ride on the Enterprise) happen to be the most attractive women imaginable and are decked out on the finest diaphanous parkas that 1960s sci-fi fashion had to offer. It's later revealed that Mudd is a notorious swindler and smuggler and is wanted for various criminal endeavors throughout the quadrant. It's also revealed that the women he is transporting are made artificially more attractive through the regular ingestion of a miracle pill that temporarily transforms them into models. In an additional, even stupider twist, the...
The character of Harcourt Fenton "Harry" Mudd, as played by actor Roger C. Carmel, appeared in two episodes of the original "Star Trek" and one episode of "Star Trek: The Animated Series." In 1966's "Mudd's Women," he served as a seller and transporter of mail-order brides. The women he transports (they all hitch a ride on the Enterprise) happen to be the most attractive women imaginable and are decked out on the finest diaphanous parkas that 1960s sci-fi fashion had to offer. It's later revealed that Mudd is a notorious swindler and smuggler and is wanted for various criminal endeavors throughout the quadrant. It's also revealed that the women he is transporting are made artificially more attractive through the regular ingestion of a miracle pill that temporarily transforms them into models. In an additional, even stupider twist, the...
- 10/26/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."
"Star Trek: Lower Decks" has gained a reputation for taking some bold swipes and making plenty of affectionate jokes at the expense of some of the silliest moments in the "Trek" franchise. And with over 50 years of canon, well, there's no shortage of easy targets and deep-cut references to focus on in any given episode. In essence, it's precisely the kind of comedic material that could only come from the minds of the biggest nerds and most adoring fans out there, which the writers so obviously are. But who says the broad range of this satirical show's irreverent sense of humor must be limited to "Star Trek" alone?
This latest episode, the penultimate of the season, took aim directly at a venerated sci-fi franchise set in space, as usual ... but, for once, it set its sights on that galaxy far,...
"Star Trek: Lower Decks" has gained a reputation for taking some bold swipes and making plenty of affectionate jokes at the expense of some of the silliest moments in the "Trek" franchise. And with over 50 years of canon, well, there's no shortage of easy targets and deep-cut references to focus on in any given episode. In essence, it's precisely the kind of comedic material that could only come from the minds of the biggest nerds and most adoring fans out there, which the writers so obviously are. But who says the broad range of this satirical show's irreverent sense of humor must be limited to "Star Trek" alone?
This latest episode, the penultimate of the season, took aim directly at a venerated sci-fi franchise set in space, as usual ... but, for once, it set its sights on that galaxy far,...
- 10/26/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
This post contains minor spoilers for the "Star Trek: Lower Decks" episode "The Inner Fight."
In the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," titled "The Inner Fight," a mystery stands on the brink of being resolved. Throughout the show's fourth season, audiences have glimpsed a mysterious white UFO traversing the galaxy, idly obliterating numerous vessels in its path. Its pilot is not revealed, and it doesn't look like any ship previously seen on "Star Trek." In "The Inner Fight," Captain Freeman (Dawnn Lewis) reveals that she still doesn't know anything about who might be controlling the UFO, but has learned details of its mysterious mission. At the very least, she knows the UFO will be attacking certain individuals in the Federation next, and it's up to her and her ship to track down the next target and protect him.
In a very "Star Wars" twist, Captain Freeman's quest to...
In the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," titled "The Inner Fight," a mystery stands on the brink of being resolved. Throughout the show's fourth season, audiences have glimpsed a mysterious white UFO traversing the galaxy, idly obliterating numerous vessels in its path. Its pilot is not revealed, and it doesn't look like any ship previously seen on "Star Trek." In "The Inner Fight," Captain Freeman (Dawnn Lewis) reveals that she still doesn't know anything about who might be controlling the UFO, but has learned details of its mysterious mission. At the very least, she knows the UFO will be attacking certain individuals in the Federation next, and it's up to her and her ship to track down the next target and protect him.
In a very "Star Wars" twist, Captain Freeman's quest to...
- 10/26/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
In classic Trek tradition, there's always a filler episode (or three) in any given season, and at least one is a classic clip show.
Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 Episode 8 manages to give the trope of a clip show a twist in that its clips are all new scenes.
No, there's no development in the mysterious vessel's long-arc plot, but our Fab Four get to bond and revisit what makes them such great friends to begin with.
It's a fact that before Mariner ever moans about their away mission, there are over Thirty separate cave-based adventures in televised Trek history (including Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 Episode 8 And Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Episode 3.)
Furthermore, caves have played major roles in multiple Trek motion pictures. So Mariner's got a point. Caves are kind of over-represented as far as landforms go.
Clip shows are a great device for bringing back recurring characters by rehashing old footage.
Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 Episode 8 manages to give the trope of a clip show a twist in that its clips are all new scenes.
No, there's no development in the mysterious vessel's long-arc plot, but our Fab Four get to bond and revisit what makes them such great friends to begin with.
It's a fact that before Mariner ever moans about their away mission, there are over Thirty separate cave-based adventures in televised Trek history (including Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 Episode 8 And Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Episode 3.)
Furthermore, caves have played major roles in multiple Trek motion pictures. So Mariner's got a point. Caves are kind of over-represented as far as landforms go.
Clip shows are a great device for bringing back recurring characters by rehashing old footage.
- 10/19/2023
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Aldis Hodge (Black Adam) and Lauren E. Banks (City on a Hill) are the latest additions to the cast of The Dutchman, the psychological thriller based on the Obie Award-winning play by Amiri Baraka, which began filming under a SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement in September.
The actors join an ensemble that includes André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz and Stephen McKinley Henderson, as we were first to tell you. Emmy nominee Andre Gaines (The One and Only Dick Gregory) is directing from his screenplay written with filmmaker Qasim Basir.
Set on a New York subway, The Dutchman centers on an encounter between a well-to-do Black man and an enchanting white woman who match wits in a sexualized game of cat and mouse that leads to a violent conclusion. The searing confrontation amplifies the dimensions of racial conflict in America in this adaptation of the stage show first presented at the...
The actors join an ensemble that includes André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz and Stephen McKinley Henderson, as we were first to tell you. Emmy nominee Andre Gaines (The One and Only Dick Gregory) is directing from his screenplay written with filmmaker Qasim Basir.
Set on a New York subway, The Dutchman centers on an encounter between a well-to-do Black man and an enchanting white woman who match wits in a sexualized game of cat and mouse that leads to a violent conclusion. The searing confrontation amplifies the dimensions of racial conflict in America in this adaptation of the stage show first presented at the...
- 10/17/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Last week, producer and director Sam Wineman filed a lawsuit against Hannibal creator Bryan Fuller and AMC Networks including accusations of sexual assault, creating a hostile work environment and retaliation on the docuseries Queer For Fear.
Wineman was a producer and director for Shudder’s four-part series Queer For Fear: The History Of Queer Horror.
Wineman accused Fuller, an executive on the series, of sexual assault and asserted that AMC executives had ignored his allegations and instead punished him when he voiced his discomfort.
In a filing with the L.A. Superior Court, Wineman made specific accusations that Fuller was abusive to Wineman while he worked on the 2022 docuseries. He also claimed that his termination from the series in August 2021 was in response to the comments he made to higher-ups about Fuller’s “unlawful behavior and comments.”
Wineman’s filing reads, “Defendant Bryan Fuller cultivated and maintained a hostile work...
Wineman was a producer and director for Shudder’s four-part series Queer For Fear: The History Of Queer Horror.
Wineman accused Fuller, an executive on the series, of sexual assault and asserted that AMC executives had ignored his allegations and instead punished him when he voiced his discomfort.
In a filing with the L.A. Superior Court, Wineman made specific accusations that Fuller was abusive to Wineman while he worked on the 2022 docuseries. He also claimed that his termination from the series in August 2021 was in response to the comments he made to higher-ups about Fuller’s “unlawful behavior and comments.”
Wineman’s filing reads, “Defendant Bryan Fuller cultivated and maintained a hostile work...
- 10/16/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
This article contains spoilers for "Secret Invasion."
Many feel the Marvel Disney+ series "Secret Invasion" went out with a whimper, although it started with a big twist. None other than Agent Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) turned out to be a shapeshifting Skrull, with the real Ross locked away in a pod with the other humans the Skrulls had replaced. Don't worry, he and the others were rescued in the end!
For the uninitiated, the Skrulls first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (as far as we know) in the 1990s during the events of "Captain Marvel." The alien race was looking for a new home, and back then, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) offered to help them in exchange for their help with some spy work on Earth. Some of them volunteered, including the now-deceased Talos (Ben Mendelsohn). In "Secret Invasion," we get to see Skrull versions of Fury, several world leaders,...
Many feel the Marvel Disney+ series "Secret Invasion" went out with a whimper, although it started with a big twist. None other than Agent Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) turned out to be a shapeshifting Skrull, with the real Ross locked away in a pod with the other humans the Skrulls had replaced. Don't worry, he and the others were rescued in the end!
For the uninitiated, the Skrulls first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (as far as we know) in the 1990s during the events of "Captain Marvel." The alien race was looking for a new home, and back then, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) offered to help them in exchange for their help with some spy work on Earth. Some of them volunteered, including the now-deceased Talos (Ben Mendelsohn). In "Secret Invasion," we get to see Skrull versions of Fury, several world leaders,...
- 7/30/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
In its fourth and final season, FX’s “Breeders” is ending exactly the way its three creators always wanted: with brutal honesty.
“We did always want it to be honest, that’s for sure,” Martin Freeman told TheWrap in an interview conducted ahead of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. “From me, Simon Blackwell and Chris Addison’s first conversations about this show — when we were making what it would be six or seven years ago — it was basically a collection of all the things that were difficult about being parents.”
Freeman likened those initial conversations to a “comedy therapy session,” adding that he always wanted the show to be “fairly unflinching” and “not too pretty.”
According to the co-creator, executive producer and star, “very, very early on” the plan was to follow the series’ central family from when the kids were very young through college age. “We weren’t exactly...
“We did always want it to be honest, that’s for sure,” Martin Freeman told TheWrap in an interview conducted ahead of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. “From me, Simon Blackwell and Chris Addison’s first conversations about this show — when we were making what it would be six or seven years ago — it was basically a collection of all the things that were difficult about being parents.”
Freeman likened those initial conversations to a “comedy therapy session,” adding that he always wanted the show to be “fairly unflinching” and “not too pretty.”
According to the co-creator, executive producer and star, “very, very early on” the plan was to follow the series’ central family from when the kids were very young through college age. “We weren’t exactly...
- 7/30/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Rudy Giuliani has conceded that statements he made about two Georgia election workers and their role in the 2020 presidential election were false and defamatory.
In a filing in D.C. federal court, Giuliani signed a stipulation in which he acknowledged that the statements he made “carry meaning that is defamatory per se” and that “such actionable statements were false.”
Giuliani is a defendant in a defamation lawsuit brought by Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, the election workers that the former New York mayor had accused of manipulating votes. Freeman and Moss appeared last year before the January 6th Committee and described the harassment and threats they faced amid the accusations.
The concession was made “solely for the purposes of this litigation,” and the filing stated that Giuliani “is desirous to avoid unnecessary expenses in litigating what he believes to be unnecessary disputes.” Giuliani also continues to contest whether Freeman and Moss suffered any damages.
In a filing in D.C. federal court, Giuliani signed a stipulation in which he acknowledged that the statements he made “carry meaning that is defamatory per se” and that “such actionable statements were false.”
Giuliani is a defendant in a defamation lawsuit brought by Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, the election workers that the former New York mayor had accused of manipulating votes. Freeman and Moss appeared last year before the January 6th Committee and described the harassment and threats they faced amid the accusations.
The concession was made “solely for the purposes of this litigation,” and the filing stated that Giuliani “is desirous to avoid unnecessary expenses in litigating what he believes to be unnecessary disputes.” Giuliani also continues to contest whether Freeman and Moss suffered any damages.
- 7/26/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Rudy Giuliani admitted in a court filing Tuesday night that his claims about Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss were false.
The concession came as Giuliani tries to settle a defamation lawsuit from Freeman and Moss, whom he falsely accused of participating in a scheme to rig Georgia’s 2020 presidential election in favor of President Biden. “Defendant Giuliani concedes … that the statements carry meaning that is defamatory,” the filing reads, later noting that he “does not contest” that the “statements were false.”
The filing is full of stipulations, including that the...
The concession came as Giuliani tries to settle a defamation lawsuit from Freeman and Moss, whom he falsely accused of participating in a scheme to rig Georgia’s 2020 presidential election in favor of President Biden. “Defendant Giuliani concedes … that the statements carry meaning that is defamatory,” the filing reads, later noting that he “does not contest” that the “statements were false.”
The filing is full of stipulations, including that the...
- 7/26/2023
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
Last year’s Best Narrator Emmy contest was a real clash of the titans as three-time champion David Attenborough (“The Mating Game”) attempted to fend off famously charismatic first-timer Barack Obama (“Our Great National Parks”). Now that the former U.S. president has one victory under his belt, he is immediately seeking a second for another Netflix series, “Working: What We Do All Day.” This time, he faces an entirely different slate of challengers who could very well make this outing even more difficult.
Those competing against Obama for the 2023 narration prize are returning nominees Angela Bassett (“Good Night Oppy”) and Morgan Freeman (“Our Universe”) and category newcomers Mahershala Ali (“Chimp Empire”) and Pedro Pascal (“Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World”). Collectively, the professional actors have previously vied for 14 Emmys across 10 categories.
In order to determine if anyone has what it takes to defeat the ex-commander in chief,...
Those competing against Obama for the 2023 narration prize are returning nominees Angela Bassett (“Good Night Oppy”) and Morgan Freeman (“Our Universe”) and category newcomers Mahershala Ali (“Chimp Empire”) and Pedro Pascal (“Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World”). Collectively, the professional actors have previously vied for 14 Emmys across 10 categories.
In order to determine if anyone has what it takes to defeat the ex-commander in chief,...
- 7/24/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
This Star Trek: Strange New Worlds article contains spoilers.
Time travel is a joke. Well, in Strange New Worlds season 2, time travel is either a huge deal, like it was in episode 3, when Captain Kirk had a rough time in Toronto with La’an, or in episode 7, in which time travel is mostly silly. In the long-anticipated crossover episode between Lower Decks and Strange New Worlds, crew members from 2381 find themselves in the year 2259. A strange, new time portal accidentally brings under-achieving ensigns Boimler and Marnier to Pike’s Enterprise and the results are undeniably hilarious.
With “Those Old Scientists,” Strange New Worlds enjoys a visit from The Next Generation–era of Lower Decks, and thus, gets a little bit of a retcon by default. Because, in between all the jokes, “Those Old Scientists” manages to stitch up a few aspects of Snw that feel incongruous with the actual canon...
Time travel is a joke. Well, in Strange New Worlds season 2, time travel is either a huge deal, like it was in episode 3, when Captain Kirk had a rough time in Toronto with La’an, or in episode 7, in which time travel is mostly silly. In the long-anticipated crossover episode between Lower Decks and Strange New Worlds, crew members from 2381 find themselves in the year 2259. A strange, new time portal accidentally brings under-achieving ensigns Boimler and Marnier to Pike’s Enterprise and the results are undeniably hilarious.
With “Those Old Scientists,” Strange New Worlds enjoys a visit from The Next Generation–era of Lower Decks, and thus, gets a little bit of a retcon by default. Because, in between all the jokes, “Those Old Scientists” manages to stitch up a few aspects of Snw that feel incongruous with the actual canon...
- 7/23/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
For Oceana, its 16th annual SeaChange Summer Party, taking place Saturday, July 22, represents a full circle moment.
The ocean-conservation nonprofit is set to celebrate Morgan Freeman as its guest of honor at the fundraiser, which takes place at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point, California. It was just six years ago that Freeman joined Oceana on Capitol Hill to urge action on a bill to ban the buying and selling of shark fins.
Cut to December 2022: Congress passed the legislation, and Joe Biden signed it, a major move toward protecting sharks, who are hunted relentlessly for their fins, which are the chief ingredient in shark-fin soup.
“We’re honoring [Morgan Freeman] for really being there when we needed him — standing with us and our campaigners and introducing legislation that’s now law,” says Andrew Sharpless, the CEO of Oceana, which worked along with the Humane Society on...
The ocean-conservation nonprofit is set to celebrate Morgan Freeman as its guest of honor at the fundraiser, which takes place at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point, California. It was just six years ago that Freeman joined Oceana on Capitol Hill to urge action on a bill to ban the buying and selling of shark fins.
Cut to December 2022: Congress passed the legislation, and Joe Biden signed it, a major move toward protecting sharks, who are hunted relentlessly for their fins, which are the chief ingredient in shark-fin soup.
“We’re honoring [Morgan Freeman] for really being there when we needed him — standing with us and our campaigners and introducing legislation that’s now law,” says Andrew Sharpless, the CEO of Oceana, which worked along with the Humane Society on...
- 7/21/2023
- by Degen Pener
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Plot: Inspired by an actual U.S. Military program, Special Ops: Lioness follows the life of Joe (Saldaña) while she attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA’s spear in the war on terror. The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade (Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Kelly), enlists an aggressive Marine Raider named Cruz (De Oliveira) to operate undercover alongside Joe among the power brokers of State terrorism in the CIA’s efforts to thwart the next 9/11.
Review: With Yellowstone wrapping at the end of the current season, Taylor Sheridan’s oeuvre of series on Paramount Network and Paramount+ continues to grow. Unlike Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and the various Yellowstone spin-offs, Sheridan’s latest series leaves the wild world of small-town politics and crime for a larger scale. Focused instead on covert operations conducted by the CIA, Taylor Sheridan’s Special Ops: Lioness...
Review: With Yellowstone wrapping at the end of the current season, Taylor Sheridan’s oeuvre of series on Paramount Network and Paramount+ continues to grow. Unlike Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and the various Yellowstone spin-offs, Sheridan’s latest series leaves the wild world of small-town politics and crime for a larger scale. Focused instead on covert operations conducted by the CIA, Taylor Sheridan’s Special Ops: Lioness...
- 7/21/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Camerimage Film Festival, which is devoted to the art of cinematography, is to pay tribute to Peter Biziou. The British cinematographer, who won an Oscar for “Mississippi Burning,” and was BAFTA nominated for “The Truman Show,” will receive the festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Biziou, the son of cinematographer-animator Leon Bijou, started his career at an animation company in London. In the mid-sixties, he started to light film sets for commercials and shorts, which helped foster “his innate intuition and his courage to implement innovation,” the festival said. He worked with the likes of Len Fulford, Bob Brooks, Terence Donovan, John Swannell and Frank Budgen.
His work with fashion photographer Robert Freeman brought an invitation for Biziou to be in charge of the visuals on Freeman’s fiction film debut, 1969’s “Secret World,” starring Jacqueline Bisset, which was well-received.
He then worked on Alan Parker’s “Bugsy Malone” (1976), Terry Jones...
Biziou, the son of cinematographer-animator Leon Bijou, started his career at an animation company in London. In the mid-sixties, he started to light film sets for commercials and shorts, which helped foster “his innate intuition and his courage to implement innovation,” the festival said. He worked with the likes of Len Fulford, Bob Brooks, Terence Donovan, John Swannell and Frank Budgen.
His work with fashion photographer Robert Freeman brought an invitation for Biziou to be in charge of the visuals on Freeman’s fiction film debut, 1969’s “Secret World,” starring Jacqueline Bisset, which was well-received.
He then worked on Alan Parker’s “Bugsy Malone” (1976), Terry Jones...
- 7/19/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Cinematographer Peter Biziou — who earned an Oscar and BAFTA for Alan Parker-directed 1988 film Mississippi Burning — will receive the lifetime achievement award at the 31st EnergaCamerimage international festival of cinematography, which returns to Turun, Poland, in November.
Biziou’s credits include Peter Weir’s The Truman Show, for which he earned an additional BAFTA nom, and several films with Parker, including Bugsy Malone (shared with Dp Michael Seresin) and Pink Floyd: The Wall.
His other notable credits also include Monty Python’s Life of Brian, helmed by Terry Jones; Time Bandits, directed by Terry Gilliam; Another Country, by Merek Kanievska; and In the Name of the Father, by Jim Sheridan.
Born in Wales in 1944, Biziou’s family was evacuated during WWII. His father, Leon Bijou, was a cinematographer, special effects, animation pro and an assistant director who worked with Richard Thorpe on 1952’s Ivanhoe.
Following his return to post-war London,...
Biziou’s credits include Peter Weir’s The Truman Show, for which he earned an additional BAFTA nom, and several films with Parker, including Bugsy Malone (shared with Dp Michael Seresin) and Pink Floyd: The Wall.
His other notable credits also include Monty Python’s Life of Brian, helmed by Terry Jones; Time Bandits, directed by Terry Gilliam; Another Country, by Merek Kanievska; and In the Name of the Father, by Jim Sheridan.
Born in Wales in 1944, Biziou’s family was evacuated during WWII. His father, Leon Bijou, was a cinematographer, special effects, animation pro and an assistant director who worked with Richard Thorpe on 1952’s Ivanhoe.
Following his return to post-war London,...
- 7/19/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Members of the royal family try to put on a happy face when they’re out greeting members of the public or participating in royal events. But because cameras are always on them and they are human, we sometimes see moments of unexpected emotions.
Well that’s exactly what a body language expert has noticed in several photos of Queen Camilla (formerly known as Camilla Parker Bowles) when she’s around the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) or other royals during large events and gatherings. Here’s more on what the queen’s demeanor and gestures show when she’s not smiling.
Queen Letizia, Camilla Parker Bowles (Queen Camilla), Queen Maxima, and Kate Middleton attend the Order of the Garter service at St George’s Chapel | Pool/Max Mumby/Getty Images Expert points out how Camilla appeared ‘irritated’ and ‘frosty’ at certain royal events
Body language and...
Well that’s exactly what a body language expert has noticed in several photos of Queen Camilla (formerly known as Camilla Parker Bowles) when she’s around the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) or other royals during large events and gatherings. Here’s more on what the queen’s demeanor and gestures show when she’s not smiling.
Queen Letizia, Camilla Parker Bowles (Queen Camilla), Queen Maxima, and Kate Middleton attend the Order of the Garter service at St George’s Chapel | Pool/Max Mumby/Getty Images Expert points out how Camilla appeared ‘irritated’ and ‘frosty’ at certain royal events
Body language and...
- 6/11/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
At this point, Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan is pretty much a TV network unto himself, pumping out show after show off the back of the success of the Kevin Costner-fronted series. Now he's headed into territory reminiscent of — but not identical to — that of the film Sicario, which he wrote. New series Special Ops: Lioness continues his blend of easy-to-grasp, hooky concepts with hefty star power, and the first trailer is below.
Indeed, Lioness pushes the Big-Name-o-Meter further into the red zone than ever before, as it features the likes of Zoe Saldaña, Morgan Freeman, and Nicole Kidman.
Inspired by an actual US Military program, the show follows the life of Joe (Saldaña) while she attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror.
The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade (Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Kelly), enlists...
Indeed, Lioness pushes the Big-Name-o-Meter further into the red zone than ever before, as it features the likes of Zoe Saldaña, Morgan Freeman, and Nicole Kidman.
Inspired by an actual US Military program, the show follows the life of Joe (Saldaña) while she attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror.
The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade (Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Kelly), enlists...
- 6/8/2023
- by James White
- Empire - TV
Updated: A federal prosecutor is investigating the alleged hack of internal Fox News video footage of former host Tucker Carlson, as clips have surfaced on Vice and watchdog group Media Matters for America.
The Tampa Bay Times reported that the probe is linked to a recent FBI search of the home of media consultant Tim Burke, who formerly worked for Deadspin and The Daily Beast, and is married to Tampa Bay City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak.
The Times cited a letter that Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Trezevant sent to the network, in which he wrote that Fox News was one of the “potential victim-witnesses” of the hacking. Deadline also obtained the letter, dated on Thursday, in which Trezevant wrote that the investigation is of allegations of unauthorized computer access, interception of wire, oral or electronic communication, conspiracy and other federal statutes.
As of yet, no one has been accused of...
The Tampa Bay Times reported that the probe is linked to a recent FBI search of the home of media consultant Tim Burke, who formerly worked for Deadspin and The Daily Beast, and is married to Tampa Bay City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak.
The Times cited a letter that Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Trezevant sent to the network, in which he wrote that Fox News was one of the “potential victim-witnesses” of the hacking. Deadline also obtained the letter, dated on Thursday, in which Trezevant wrote that the investigation is of allegations of unauthorized computer access, interception of wire, oral or electronic communication, conspiracy and other federal statutes.
As of yet, no one has been accused of...
- 5/26/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Sarah Silverman is in mourning following the loss of her incredibly dedicated father, Donald Silverman.
The 52-year-old actress and comedian took to Instagram on Thursday to share the sad news with a carousel of photos. In her caption, Silverman noted that her “best pal” was surrounded by family when he died Wednesday night.
“My best pal, Schleppy – my dad, died last night. All the sisters, and grandkids surrounded him with love and singing and very dark f***ed up jokes this final week,” she wrote in her caption. “But ultimately, he wanted to be with his love, Janice, who we lost last Monday. No shiva- [if] you wanna do something please donate to @2ndnurture He always said he was the richest man in the world because of his family, and he was.”
Janice was Silverman’s stepmother, and she was married to Donald for more than four decades. Second Nature is...
The 52-year-old actress and comedian took to Instagram on Thursday to share the sad news with a carousel of photos. In her caption, Silverman noted that her “best pal” was surrounded by family when he died Wednesday night.
“My best pal, Schleppy – my dad, died last night. All the sisters, and grandkids surrounded him with love and singing and very dark f***ed up jokes this final week,” she wrote in her caption. “But ultimately, he wanted to be with his love, Janice, who we lost last Monday. No shiva- [if] you wanna do something please donate to @2ndnurture He always said he was the richest man in the world because of his family, and he was.”
Janice was Silverman’s stepmother, and she was married to Donald for more than four decades. Second Nature is...
- 5/14/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
The 2023 BAFTA TV Awards are here with the red carpet just kicking off in London where the British version of the Emmys will be hosted by comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett. Usually, this event is paired with a classically grey and gloomy British sky despite being held annually in May. Today, however, the red carpet is shining brightly in the Spring sun as those of us here in the media center at the Royal Festival Hall, where this year’s TV BAFTAs are held, swelter at our laptops.
Down on the red carpet, Michelle Visage and Clara Amfo welcome viewers and guests alike as the first stars of this year’s awards begin to trickle in here in Waterloo, just beside the London Eye. There is a real mix of stars in attendance today. There are British TV presenters including “Strictly Come Dancing” judge Motsi Mabuse as well as...
Down on the red carpet, Michelle Visage and Clara Amfo welcome viewers and guests alike as the first stars of this year’s awards begin to trickle in here in Waterloo, just beside the London Eye. There is a real mix of stars in attendance today. There are British TV presenters including “Strictly Come Dancing” judge Motsi Mabuse as well as...
- 5/14/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla (formerly Camilla Parker Bowles) took place on May 6. Following the ceremony, Camilla made a comment to her husband regarding her dress when they appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Now, a lip reader has decoded what the monarch’s wife said.
King Charles III and Camilla Parker Bowles waving from the balcony before flypast | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Lip reader deciphers what Camilla said to Charles about her dress on the balcony
Fans who lined the streets in front of the Palace were treated to not one, but two balcony appearances from the royals. The first time the king and queen were joined by the working members of the royal family, as well as their pages of honor, and Camilla’s ladies in attendance. The second time the couple appeared alone as they smiled and waved to the crowds below.
Now, a lip reader has decoded what the monarch’s wife said.
King Charles III and Camilla Parker Bowles waving from the balcony before flypast | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Lip reader deciphers what Camilla said to Charles about her dress on the balcony
Fans who lined the streets in front of the Palace were treated to not one, but two balcony appearances from the royals. The first time the king and queen were joined by the working members of the royal family, as well as their pages of honor, and Camilla’s ladies in attendance. The second time the couple appeared alone as they smiled and waved to the crowds below.
- 5/12/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The British version of the Emmys is set for Sunday, May 14 with the main ceremony of the BAFTAs taking place in London. While these awards aren’t exactly a, uh, crystal clear crystal ball for the Emmys, they can give some insight into which British shows may make the successful trip across the Atlantic. At the same time, it also gives an insight into which American shows are proving to be the Brits’ particular, uh, cup of tea.
This year’s BAFTA ceremony will take at the Royal Festival Hall and will be hosted by comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan. Two shows lead the way in nominations this year, with Ben Whishaw‘s “This is Going to Hurt” and Martin Freeman‘s “The Responder” each receiving six nominations.
Like the Emmys, the BAFTAs split their TV awards into two parts — the main ceremony and an earlier celebration devoted to celebrating the creative arts.
This year’s BAFTA ceremony will take at the Royal Festival Hall and will be hosted by comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan. Two shows lead the way in nominations this year, with Ben Whishaw‘s “This is Going to Hurt” and Martin Freeman‘s “The Responder” each receiving six nominations.
Like the Emmys, the BAFTAs split their TV awards into two parts — the main ceremony and an earlier celebration devoted to celebrating the creative arts.
- 5/12/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Taylor Swift is known for her high-energy concerts and the devoted fans who flock to see her perform. But during one show, one man got too close for comfort. He didn’t even have a ticket to the show, but he managed to slip in somehow. For a scary moment, he was onstage with Swift before the situation was under control. Years later, it became clear just how dangerous that situation could have been.
An unplanned concert appearance
.@taylorswift13 became the first artist ever to perform three straight days at AT&T Stadium for a three-day AT&T Stadium attendance record of 210,607.#ATTStadium | #TaylorSwift | #TSTheErasTour | #ArlingtonTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/Zno0fxcCBh
— AT&T Stadium (@ATTStadium) April 3, 2023
On August 31, 2015, Swift performed at a sold-out Petco Park in San Diego. She was in the midst of her blockbuster 1989 World Tour. But although most of the tour had been a triumph, they ran...
An unplanned concert appearance
.@taylorswift13 became the first artist ever to perform three straight days at AT&T Stadium for a three-day AT&T Stadium attendance record of 210,607.#ATTStadium | #TaylorSwift | #TSTheErasTour | #ArlingtonTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/Zno0fxcCBh
— AT&T Stadium (@ATTStadium) April 3, 2023
On August 31, 2015, Swift performed at a sold-out Petco Park in San Diego. She was in the midst of her blockbuster 1989 World Tour. But although most of the tour had been a triumph, they ran...
- 4/30/2023
- by Kira Martin
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Whenever the Los Angeles Lakers are in the NBA playoffs the talk at some point turns to the celebrities who attend the games. When the team defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4 of the first round of playoffs, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, were spotted together at the Crypto.com Arena.
Because the duke and duchess can’t go anywhere these days without some thinking it’s just for PR, a lip reader broke down what they were talking about and revealed if it had anything to do with what they were seeing on the court.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies | Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images Lip reader deciphers part of Prince Harry and Meghan’s conversation during the game
During the game, the Sussexes were seen engaging in a private conservation.
According to professional lip reader Jeremy Freeman,...
Because the duke and duchess can’t go anywhere these days without some thinking it’s just for PR, a lip reader broke down what they were talking about and revealed if it had anything to do with what they were seeing on the court.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies | Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images Lip reader deciphers part of Prince Harry and Meghan’s conversation during the game
During the game, the Sussexes were seen engaging in a private conservation.
According to professional lip reader Jeremy Freeman,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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