A bankruptcy judge rejectedThe Onions planned acquisition ofAlex JonesInfowarsvia a bankruptcy auction. Jones Infowars has made tens of millions from spreading conspiracy theories. The shooter murdered 26 people in the school, including 20 children. InfoWars founder Alex Jones outside Waterbury Superior Court in 2022 and an edition of The OnionGetty Images; The Onion Per the AP, The Onion offered $1.75 million in cash for Infowars assets. A company affiliated with Jones bid $3....

Her keen eye for storytelling is unparalleled. She consistently brings forth projects that elevate and confirm her trust in the director and cinematographer relationship. Recognizing it as the backbone of great filmmaking, her movies consistently showcase this belief. Kathleen KennedyCourtesy Her dedication to visual excellence has made her a true trailblazer in the film industry. It is reserved for filmmakers who are champions for directors of photography and the visual art form....

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. It is 7 percent contained. More than 1,500 firefighters are battling the blaze that is being fueled by dry brush and low humidity. The Franklin Fire in MalibuBrian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Cher also evacuated her Malibu home and is staying at a hotel, her publicist told the AP. The cause of the fire remains under investigation....

Plot details are under wraps but the film is expected to follow along the lines of the animated version. Kristin Burr will produce for Burr! Productions along with Emmy-winning producer Lucy Kitada (The Baby-Sitters Club). Michael Gracey, ‘Tangled’Alex Fry/Walt Disney Studios No word yet on casting. Composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater were behind the films music. In the years following its release, there was talk about an animated sequel that never came to fruition....

Netflixis havingA Cowboy Carter ChristmasasBeyonceis set to perform in Texas onNFLChristmas Gameday. Beyonce finishes decorating a Christmas cactus that is then lit up. ET from the NFL Networks studios in L.A. and Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The first game starts at 1 p.m. ET when the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ian Eagle will be the play-by-play commentator, and Nate Burleson and JJ Watt will provide color commentary....

Up the ladder the filmmakers climbed. Theres a lot of dramatic teenage stuff in it… I got to see those letters from Fridas boyfriend. Artist Frida KahloAmazon MGM Studios She told us the story of meeting him, that she was surprised he was carrying all those letters. Thats really when she started gaining momentum as this feminist icon. And, so, we just set out to find them. Hayden Herrera’s attic in Cape Cod, Mass....

Saviourwill follow medical student Ben, who goes to a fancy-dress party in his dads police uniform. Running parallel with Bens story, the audience is introduced to Indy, a criminal barrister. Casting will be revealed at a date closer to filming next year. L to R: Peter Moffat, Nisha Parti, Imran MahmoodShannon Finney/Getty / Suki Dhanda / Imran Mahmood The series was greenlit by ITV drama boss Polly Hill and Helen Ziegler, with the latter overseeing production....

The Pokemon Company International and stop-motion studioAardmanhave revealed theyre working on a special project together. More information is planned to be shared in the future, the pair said in a press release. Aardman are masters of their craft, and we have been blown away by their talent and creativity. Aardman and The Pokemon Company are collaborating on a special projectLionsgate/Warner Bros/Everett Collection Animated seriesPokemonHorizonsandPokemon Conciergeboth go out on Netflix, making the streamer seem a potential home for the new project....

Yeah … that was an Oops! Her appearance comes after Gellarshared a photoof anIKWYDLSdirectors chair after visiting Prinze and director friendJennifer Kaytin Robinson. Gellar noted that the movie didnt even have a social media account. Sarah Michelle Gellar in ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (1997).Courtesy Everett Collection They had to make one after I did that, she said. Again, my bad. But it was such a cool picture, and it was so much fun....

Saudi Arabiahas been confirmed as host of the 2034soccerWorld Cup. The tournament will come just 12 years after Qatar hosted the worlds biggest global soccer tournament. In the past half hour, Saudi Arabia has been confirmed by the sports governing body FIFA. Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images Similar criticism was leveled at Qatar before 2022, with question marks remaining throughout the tournament. The 1930 tournament was hosted in Uruguay. Last World Cup in Qatar was won by Lionel Messis Argentina, beating France in the final....

Scott Frank, a two-time Adapted Screenplay Oscar nominee forLoganandOut of Sight,will receive theWGA Easts Ian McLellan Hunter Award for Career Achievement Writers GuildAwardsin February. Frank, who marks his 40th year as a WGA member in 2025, will be honored during the New York portion of the 77th annualWriters Guild Awardson February 15 at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan. Related Stories 2024-25 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More Deadline Launches New Awards Hub Read The Gladiator II Cover Story, Awards News, Features, Interviews & More Hel also has two Emmys forThe Queens Gambiton six nominations, including three forGodless, and twoWGA Awardson nominations, alomg with a USC Scripter Award forQueens Gambit....

Rock joined the project in January, as we were first to report. Were told Auburn landed the job after a long search, beating out maybe 200 scribes in the process. So how soon we might hear about further developments onAnother Roundis not yet clear. David AuburnCourtesy of Verve Exec producers include Vinterberg, Sisse Graum Jorgensen, and Kasper Dissing. Mike Hampton is overseeing for Appian Way. Fifth Season is the studio on the project....

Mimi Caruso was crowned winner. The deal will take Simon Cowells international hit to 2026 in Italy. The 10 will be presented at next years Berlinale in February. The X FactorFremantle The group have starred in a wealth of big-name European shows over the past year or so. It was not an easy task, among so many excellent nominees. Participants assume the life of someone else, in another country, where no one recognizes them....