Producer Miky Lee To Deliver USC School Of Cinematic Arts’ Commencement Address For 2025

Lee will give her speech at the graduation ceremony held at the Shrine Auditorium on Friday, May 16. She loves international cinema and brings that appreciation to every project she produces. We are so pleased to welcome her to USC. Miky Lee to deliver the USC School of Cinematic Arts 2025 Commencement addressMichael Kovac / Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Richard Diaz

Ryan Coogler Pens Emotional Letter To Fans Following ‘Sinners’ Box Office Success: “We Don’t Get To Do What We Do If You Don’t Show Up”

Ryan Coogleris expressing his gratitude following the box office success ofSinners. My heart is bursting with it. Who decided to drive to see the film in different formats. Ryan Coogler and Michael B. JordanJeff Spicer / Getty Images / Warner Bros. Who changed their work schedules. Who saw the film in groups. The director continued, I believe in cinema. Ryan Coogler’s letter following ‘Sinners’ box office success I believe in the theatrical experience....

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Jennifer Simon

Shannon Sharpe Accused Of Rape In Civil Suit; NFL Hall Of Famer Responds Via Lawyer Statement

It also alleges Sharpe figured out how to get into Does apartment complex without her permission. In one alleged encounter, Sharpe berated her while a firearm was visible in the room. Terrified for her safety, Plaintiff tried sharing her location with friends from her iPhonejust in case. Shannon SharpeGetty Images But Sharpe saw her doing this. He then forcibly anally raped her, the suit claims. As soon as he penetrated her, Plaintiff screamed and sobbed....

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Scott Smith

Shudder Acquires Historical Horror ‘Orang Ikan’

Both the soldier and POW realize that they must work together to survive the unknown, despite their differences. Wiluan previously co-producedCrazy Rich Asians, and producedLosmen Melatias well asBuffalo Boys, among others. Lancaster added: We were thrilled to work with such a talented and acclaimed team. ‘Orang Ikan’SC Films The film has great nail-biting tension from beginning to end combined with plenty of unexpected emotional twists. We believeOrang Ikanhas great potential, and were confident that audiences around the world will be just as excited....

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Angela Harris

Sophie Nyweide Dies: Former Child Actor Of ‘Mammoth’, Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’ Was 24

Often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others. Many of her writings and artwork are roadmaps of her struggles and traumas. Nyweide played their daughter Jackie. Sophie Nyweide at a press conference of “Mammoth” (2009)camilla morandi/Corbis via Getty Images Nyweide was the daughter of former actor Shelly Gibson. The family writes in herobituary, She dreamed (more like demanded!) She seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else....

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Richard Rogers

SXSW London: Amazon’s ‘Deep Cover’, Starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom & Nick Mohammed, Set For World Premiere As Centrepiece Headliner

Also starring are Paddy Considine, Sonoya Mizuno, and Ian McShane. Watch on Deadline Writers are Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow, Ben Ashenden and Alexander Owen. Producers are Colin Trevorrow, Walter F. Parkes, and Laurie MacDonald. Deep CoverAmazon Prime Video Mike Flanagans Tom Hiddleston starrerThe Life Of Chuckhas been set as the closing film. Deadlines parent company PMC is a significant shareholder in SXSW.

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Troy Bowen

Teri Polo, James Udom, Davida Williams & Sa’Raya Paris Johnson To Star In Dramedy ‘Caroline’ From Morningstar Angeline

But when the family is threatened over a debt they cant repay, their fragile peace falters. Desperation drives Caroline and her mom into one last, ill-fated heist. Production kicks off in Syracuse at the end of May. L-R: Teri Polo, James Udom, Davida Williams, Sa’Raya Paris Johnson and Morningstar AngelineGetty/Elijah Martinez/Matt Kallish/Craig Smith/Joel Barhamand Currently, she can be seen starring in the dramatic comedyRelative Controlfrom director Dafna Yachin. Shes repped by Gersh and Bob McGowan....

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Steve Jordan

Tony Awards: Sarah Paulson & Wendell Pierce Will Announce Nominations May 1

This years Tony Award nominations will be announced by previous Tony winnersSarah PaulsonandWendell PierceonCBSMorningson May 1. The select nominations will be broadcast live on the morning show at 8:30 a.m. ET, with additional nominations announced at 9 a.m. Sarah Paulson and Wendell PierceGetty/Courtesy ET on theTony Awards official YouTube page. A complete list of nominees will be available at TonyAwards.com immediately following the announcement. ET and 58 p.m. PT). Hosting this year isCynthia Erivo....

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Jordan Allen

Tribeca Festival 2025 Unveils Expanded Shorts Program With Dedicated Screening Room

The 2025Tribeca Festivalhas set its selection of shorts across narrative, documentary, animated works and music videos. 2025 TRIBECA FESTIVAL SHORTS SELECTION NARRATIVE SHORTS /HAAW/(United States) New York Premiere. Directed by Joey Scoma. A Brighter Summer Day For The Lady Avengers(Taiwan, United States) New York Premiere. Directed by Birdy Wei-Ting Hung. A West Side Story Story(United States) World Premiere. Directed by Aditya Joshi. African Family Dinner(Norway, Sudan, Somalia) North American Premiere....

April 22, 2025 · 5 min · 996 words · Ronnie Santos

Voice Of America And Other Government-Funded Networks Must Be Restored, Judge Rules

That largely halted the VOAs newsgathering last month. We will keep fighting to save VOA! The judge did not grant an injunction to restore funding to another entity, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. The Voice of America headquarters in Washington, D.C.Photo by BONNIE CASH / AFP) The fate of that online grid has been caught up in a dispute over its latest grant renewal. The 1994 International Broadcasting Act prohibits U.S. government interference in the journalistic operation....

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Philip Tyler

Washington Post Teams With OpenAI To Make “High-Quality News More Accessible” Via ChatGPT

With the stated goal of making high-quality news more accessible,TheWashington PostandOpenAIhave announced a partnership centered onChatGPT. In addition to that break from longtime precedent, Bezos also re-oriented the outlets op-ed operation. The objective is to retain traffic within Google rather than linking out to posts from external sites. The logo for the Washington Post is displayed outside of its offices in Washington, D.C.Alex Wong/Getty Images

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Austin Moore

Webby Awards 2025: Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Taika Waititi, Selena Gomez Among Winners

The Webbys will also honor a group of individuals for their outstanding work this year with Special Achievement Awards. This years winners represent a masterclass of creativity and innovation. Theyve harnessed the power of the Internet to drive change, spark conversations and connect us in new ways. L-R: Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Taika Waititi. Selena GomezGetty Images Fans can follow the ceremony @TheWebbyAwards across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Linkedin and at Webbyawards....

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Kenneth Erickson

Will Hutchins Dies: ‘Sugarfoot’, ‘Blondie’ Actor Was 94

His death was announced by Western film and TV historian Boyd Magers. His lack of cowboy skills, which the show played for laughs, earned him the nickname Sugarfoot. In 1960 he appeared in a crossover episode ofMaverickthat featured the cowboy stars of various TV westerns. Will Hutchens in ‘Sugarfoot’Everett Collection The gimmick was repeated the following year onCheyenne. The series costarred Sandy Baron with appearances by Sally Field and Rob Reiner....

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · James Anderson