BFI Chair Jay Hunt Raises Concern Over “Very Protectionist Language Around Hollywood” Since Donald Trump Returned To White House

Watch on Deadline Huntjoined the BFI in the voluntary chair role last year. This is an art form that over-indexes for lower socioeconomic groups, added Hunt. In certain parts of the country this isthecultural provision, so protecting it is important. Jay HuntBFI Pierce Brosnan boxing movieGiantrecently relocated from Malta to Leedsto utilize the new credit, he noted as example. I get very frustrated with narratives in the press, he said....

January 28, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Michael Briggs

Cate Blanchett & IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund Unveil ‘Displacement Film Fund’

Watch on Deadline Selected filmmakers for the fund will be announced during Cannes Film Festival this year. The finished projects will have their world premieres at IFFR in 2026. It is this aim of creating personal, intimate touchpoints that the Displacement Film Fund is driven by. Displacement Film Fund panellists (left to right) include Waad Al-Kateab (credit: Sharbel Kanoun), Cate Blanchett (credit: Renato Campora), Koji Yanai (credit: Chiyoe Sugita), Tamara Tatishvili (credit: Elene Mikaberidze) and Jonas RasmussenIFFR/Andreas Omvik

January 28, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Danielle Woods

Eurosport To Be Replaced By TNT In The UK As Warner Bros. Discovery Shakes Up Sports Portfolio

Storied sports channelEurosportwill disappear from British screens next month asWarner Bros. Discoveryrejigs its sports portfolio. Eurosport majors in cycling, tennis, winter and fight sports coverage of which will port to TNT. The combined offering will continue to also be available on the Discovery+ streaming service. TNT Sports presenters at a Europa League soccer gameMalcolm Cochrane Photography For fans of cycling and events on Eurosport the change will come at a cost....

January 28, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Rachel Forbes

Flooding The Zone: Despite Trump’s Claim, State Officials Say The Military Did Not Turn On The Water In California

Newsoms office also has called it pure fiction that the governor issued a declaration that tied up water supply. The days of putting a Fake Environmental argument, over the PEOPLE, are OVER. Enjoy the water, California!!! Donald TrumpPhoto by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images The federal government restarted federal water pumps after they were offline for maintenance for three days. State water supplies in Southern California remain plentiful.

January 28, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · John Lee

Gavin Newsom Taps Magic Johnson, Casey Wasserman & Mark Walter To Lead $100M LA Rises Initiative To Rebuild City After Fires

Gavin Newsomtoday announced an initiative to help rebuild Los Angeles after the recent fires. That will include not only recruiting other community leaders, but also to raise money. Just as California came together to fight the fires, well work together to rebuild. L-R: Gavin Newsom, Magic Johnson, Casey Wasserman and Dodgers Chairman Mark WalterGetty Images/Courtesy/Getty LA Rises will focus on providing access to capital and financial tools, leveraging innovation and fostering private-sector investment....

January 28, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Mark Campbell

Google Maps Will Change Name Of Gulf Of Mexico To Gulf Of America In Response To Trump’s Executive Order

In his first day in office,Donald Trumpsigned an executive order mandating the name change. Also longstanding practice: When official names vary between countries, Maps users see their official local name. Everyone in the rest of the world sees both names. Gulf of MexicoGoogle Maps That applies here too. Mexico, as well as other countries and international bodies, do not have to recognize the name change. The AP will switch to referring to Denali as Mount McKinley....

January 28, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Thomas Cox

I Also Do This: ‘American Primeval’s Taylor Kitsch On Developing A Passion For Hunting Bears, Wolves & Other Wildlife Armed With A Camera

The experience led Kitsch to pick up a camera and become an accomplished still photographer. Not a conflict photographer like the photojournalist he portrayed in the film, Kevin Carter. Kitsch relocated four years ago from Texas to Montana, where his photography took a different turn. Courtesy of Taylor Kitsch Braving the cold has never been a problem for him. Im Canadian, he explained. How did the shutter bug take hold?...

January 28, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Thomas Torres

Jan Shepard Dies: ‘King Creole’ Actress Was 96

InKing Creole, noted as Presleys favorite of his films, she portrayed his on-screen sister Mimi. Eight years later, Shepard played Presleys business partners wife in the 60s buddy musical comedy. (Steeped in old Hollywood, she was alsoGunsmokestar Amanda Blakes roommate.) Jan Shepard in 1963, left, and with Elvis Presley and ‘King Creole’ co-stars in 1958Everett Collection Shepard also said that Presley regarded her as a sister in real life and wished the two were related....

January 28, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Kevin Logan

Jim Acosta Announces Departure From CNN With A Message: “It Is Never A Good Time To Bow Down To A Tyrant”

Im grateful to CNN for the nearly 18 years Ive spent here doing the news, Acosta said. I took home this lesson it is never a good time to bow down to a tyrant. Watch on Deadline One final message: Dont give in to the lies. Jim AcostaCNN Dont give in to the fear. I will not give in to the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too....

January 28, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Annette Pratt

Jon Stewart Cautions Dems On Fascist Alarmism: “Don’t Hate The Player, Hate The Founding Fathers”

had its job replaced by A.I.? Related Stories Donald Trump Removes Doug Emhoff And Other Joe Biden Appointees From U.S. I have no idea, he said of the inspectors. Jon StewartThe Daily Show/YouTube For some reason, we have given presidents the power of a king. We must be vigilant, but part of vigilance is discernment. In the clip, theDr. Youre fing Dr. Phil. I would know that little egghead anywhere, little-bald-mustache-Southern drawl....

January 28, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Charles Ford

Julie-Jeanne Régnault Steps Down As Head Of European Film Agency Directors Association

Together with our members and partners, we have achieved significant milestones. I am deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to this incredible journey, said Regnault. Julie-Jeanne has contributed immensely to achieving our objectives. Julie-Jeanne RégnaultErlend Štaub EFAD Vice President Kjersti Mo praised Regnaults ability to connect the varying agencies over a wide range of issues. Covering AI, gender and diversity issues, sustainability, coproductions and more, she said. Regnault has yet to reveal her next move....

January 28, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Joshua Hall

Kate Mara Joins Elisabeth Moss & Kerry Washington In Apple’s ‘Imperfect Women’

As the investigation unravels, so does the truth about how even the closest relationships can change over time. The show is a co-production between 20th Television and Apple Studios. InThe Dutchman, directed by Andre Gaines, she stars alongside Andre Holland and Zazie Beetz. Kate MaraJuankr InThe Astronaut, from writer-director Jess Varley, she shares the screen with Laurence Fishburne. Mara is represented by CAA, Mosaic, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.

January 28, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Patricia Johnston

Kevin Kline Comedy ‘American Classic’ Gets MGM+ Series Order; Jon Tenney Co-Stars In Fifth Season Production

(The linear channel and streaming services other half-hour original was the 2021 dramedyBridge and Tunnel.) has become, by necessity, a low-rent dinner theater serving roast beef and murder mysteries. Tenney is co-executive producer; Kevin Cotter a co-producer. Kevin Kline and Jon TenneyBrigitte Lacombe/Daniel Reichert Kline is repped by Berwick & Kovacik and UTA. Hoffman is repped by Timaeus Group and UTA. Martin is repped by Paradigm and Brian Stern of AGI Entertainment Media & Management....

January 28, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Jacob Pierce