Arnold Schwarzenegger To Receive Legacy Award From South East European Film Festival In Los Angeles

Adam Shankman (Hairspray) is directing. SEEfest, co-presented by ELMA (foundation for European Languages and Movies in America) runs April 30-May 7. The festival will showcase over 50 movies from the culturally rich area of East and Southeast Europe. Arnold SchwarzeneggerJohn Russo/Getty Images Unkovskis film spins the tale of a young shepherd boys love of music and his first experience with love. SEEfest was founded in 2006 byVera Mijojlic, film critic and cultural entrepreneur....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Michael Roberts

Michael Fishman On ‘The Conners’ Series Finale Absence: “Thankful For The Gift Of Grief”

Michael Fishmanis opening up about the reason he was not included in the series finale episode ofThe Conners. I prefer to be a lighthouse in the dark. He continued, When I look back at the legacy of the show. Michael Fishman on ‘The Conners’Eric McCandless / Getty Images A legacy that started with Roseanne Barr and that we built intoRoseanneandThe Conners, I have only gratitude. And I really believe that that legacy belongs to all of you in the audience....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Diana Jones

Netflix Adding Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’, ‘Rear Window’, ‘Vertigo’ & More, Sets Screening Series In NYC

Alfred Hitchcockenjoyed making his audiences suffer, and now that uneasy feeling is coming toNetflixin large doses. They join the filmmakers beloved and dreaded masterpiecePsycho,which is streaming now on Netflix. The new online collection also features films inspired by Hitchcocks mastery such asUsandBarbarian. From left: ‘Vertigo,’ ‘Psycho’ and ‘Rear Window’Netflix Also on the horizon is Hitch!

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Allison Crawford

Smaller Movies, Big Profit: Horror Is All The ROI Rage In 2024’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament

Rather, its downstream revenues and subsequent home windows must be taken into account. By traditional studio P&L standards, some of those releases would be considered flops. Given that, Apple and Amazon are excluded from this years survey. (Clockwise from top left) ‘Speak No Evil’, ‘Nosferatu’, ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’, ‘Smile 2’ and ‘Longlegs’Everett Collection He couldnt helm the prequel this time around due to scheduling issues withJack Ryan. First, Jeff Nichols was up for the job before Michael Sarnoski stepped in....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Adrian Hernandez

Wow! Emmy-Winning World Of Wonder Founders Fenton Bailey And Randy Barbato To Be Guests Of Honor At Sheffield DocFest

DocFest calls the film thought-provoking and hugely entertaining. Their work is proof that authenticity, creativity, and community can thriveeven in the toughest climates. Sheffield DocFest announces its full program on May 7. Randy Barbato (left) and Fenton Bailey, World of Wonder foundersSheffield DocFest Below are full details on the Bailey-Barbato programming at this years festival. It is hosted by longtime collaborators Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato. The event is hosted by broadcast legend and trailblazer Dawn Airey CBE....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Randall Lopez

Writers Guild Of America West Staff Union Wins Voluntarily Recognition, Moves To Negotiate First Contract

The Writers Guild of America West staff has officially unionized with the Pacific Northwest Staff Union. Were happy to be able to advocate for ourselves and look forward to negotiating our first collective bargaining agreement. Heres to solidarity, progress, and the next chapter! WGA West building in HollywoodGetty Images The Pacific Northwest Staff Union specializes in organizinglabormovement workers. The organization also represents staffers at the LA County Federation of Labor....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Dr. Stephanie Bridges

“Frankly, I Never Heard Of You”: A Testy Donald Trump Tussles With Terry Moran During Contentious ABC News Interview Marking POTUS’ First 100 Days

Midway throughDonald Trumps 100-day interview with ABCsTerry Moran, the president got flustered. Terry, theyre giving you the big break of a lifetime. You know, you are doing the interview. (L-R) Donald Trump and ABC News' Terry MoranABC/Michael Le Brecht II He had some tattoos that were interpreted that way, Moran said. Watch on Deadline Trump interjected, Terry. It says MS 13. That was photoshopped, Moran said. Terry, you cant do that....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Paul Blake

Amazon Says Tariff Pricing Plan Won’t Happen After White House Attacked Proposal As A “Hostile And Political Act” — Update

This was never approved and is not going to happen. She also said that as Reuters recently wrote, Amazon has partnered with a Chinese propaganda arm. In fact, the report she citedis from 2021. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a news article on Jeff Bezos.Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images This is another reason why Americans should buy American, she said. Punchbowl Newsfirst reportedon Amazons plans to disclose the tariff costs....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Joanne Allen

AMC Networks Boss Kristin Dolan On Why Streaming Is Better When It’s Wholesale, And What She Learned From ‘Dark Winds’ Netflix Run

Most media companies have tried their hands at the direct-to-consumer streaming business, with decidedly mixed results. AMC Networks has been overhauling its business to reflect the streaming-oriented environment. One of our big learnings fromDark Winds, she said, was the way Netflix promoted the drama series. AMC Networks CEO Kristin DolanPMC Its a cop show. Her husband is media and sports executive James Dolan, though the two are separated. The Dolan family operates a number of businesses rooted in the pioneering exploits of Chuck Dolan....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Marie Porter

Andrew Karpen Dies: Bleecker Street Media Founder And CEO Was 59

Bleecker has released more than 75 films since then, theatrical releases across all genres. He turned 59 on April 18. When he got to the office, he had difficulty typing with his right arm. Jordan Strauss/Invision for Producers Guild of America/AP Images He called his doctor and was told to come home immediately. A CAT scan and MRI revealed the fatal brain cancer. A first brief surgery revealed the depths of the problem....

April 29, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Donald Lewis

BBC Greenlights “Real Life ‘Black Mirror'” Doc About Artificial Intelligence As Factual Chief Jack Bootle Urges Competitors To Make More Science Shows

Thats not because Im snooty or opposed to generative AI but I just dont think its as special. Things like this happen every day and I wake up in this sea of confusion, added Bootle. We all feel this sense of bafflement and fatigue. Hannah FryWeiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty BBC Twos most-watched show of the year, for example, was Brian CoxsSolar System, he said. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Andrew Harnik/Getty

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · David Cummings

Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers Take Las Culturistas Culture Awards To Bravo

Bowen YangandMatt Rogers, co-hosts of theLas Culturistaspodcast, are taking theirLas Culturistas Culture AwardstoBravofor its first televised broadcast. ET and will be available the next day on Peacock. Oprah, u up?! Matt Rogers and Bowen YangJ.J. Geiger Watch on Deadline Las Culturistas Culture Awards is produced and distributed internationally by Lionsgate Alternative Television.

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Kimberly West

Canada Rebukes Trump & Tariffs With Big Election Win For PM Carney & Once Flailing Liberals

(UPDATE, APRIL 29 PM:It looks like it will be a Minority government after all. The Tories were seen and were acting as a MAGA-friendly government-in-waiting. Some electors are experiencing difficulties accessing Elections Canadas website. Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal leader Mark Carney, Donald TrumpGetty Images As a result, some of our online services and tools are currently unavailable. We are aware of the issue and are working hard to fix it....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · James Smith