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It has been an emotional time for meteorologists at nearly two dozenAllen Media Grouptelevision stations across the country. And more than 40 for me, added Orpurt. The television business in general is changing nationwide and budget cuts are happening everywhere. WTHI-TV/screenshot We laugh, sometimes we argue like an old married couple and weve cried together. Weve gone through so much. Choking back tears, Dayton added, For the final time, goodnight and sleep well....

NBCUniversals long-awaited restructure is now official. On Strauss side, Mark Marshall remains Chairman, Global Advertising & Partnerships. Brian Henderson and its Peacock programming team will move into Entertainment and Studios. Pearlena Igbokwe, Frances Berwick and Donna LangleyNBCUniversal We have a strong foundation and an outstanding leadership team to take us forward.

But Whitaker described the current moment as a fraught time for journalism. Television news audiences and budgets have shrunk. Keep reporting with honesty, integrity and facts. Bill Whitaker, longtime ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent, co-hosting the 2025 duPont-Columbia Awards in New YorkDade Hayes Our democracy requires it. Inskeep later added, Some media broadcast for people who already care, who already buy a narrative. Many people dont trust the media. And fellow journalists, respectfully: Thats good!...

Emilia Perezled the pack with 13Oscar nominationsThursday, allowingNetflixto claim bragging rights as the years most-nominated distributor for a second year in a row. Frances Spanish-language International Feature entry became the most-nominated non-English-language film of all time, picking up noms for Best Picture and a historical one forBest Actress Karla Sofia Gascon, along with a Supporting Actress nom for Zoe Saldana as well as the categories of cinematography, directing, editing, international feature film, makeup and hairstyling, original score and two original songs, sound and adapted screenplay....

There is no question that happened. And then there is Cannes. Cannes has three of this years Best Picture nominees inPalme dOr winnerAnora , EmiliaPerezandThe Substance. Clockwise from top left: ‘Conclave,’ ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘The Apprentice’ and ‘The Substance’Everett Collection Throw in the Bob Dylan musical biopicA Complete Unknown,and you have three. Looking over the nominations, the only reallysurprisingthing is how surprising theyarent. Shameful, and as he is not a producer or writer this time, hes locked out....

Then, drop a line and tell us if there was someone or some film we overlooked. Thats a crime, in or out of the Colosseum. To quote one of Kneecaps tunes, thats sick in the head. Getty Images NICOLE KIDMANTheBabygirlactress and past Best Actress winner was not the object of the Academys affection this year. Would you say that to William S. Burroughs face? MARIANNE JEAN-BAPTISTE The hard truth is the much-praisedHard Truthstar was robbed in broad pre-daylight this morning....

Other mentions for the audacious musical melodrama include Best Picture, Director, Actress and more. The movie also scored a Best Picture nomination as well as a Best Actress nod for Fernanda Torres. Salles has been nominated in the International category before, for 1998sCentral Station. Clockwise from top left: ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘I’m Still Standing,’ ‘Flow,’ ‘The Girl with the Needle’ and ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’Netflix, Sony, Neon, Mubi, Sideshow/Janus...

Prime Videohas acquired rights to three feature-length documentaries about sustainability:Groundswell, Common GroundandKiss the Ground. The trio of films hails from filmmakersJoshua TickellandRebecca Harrell Tickell. NASA and NOAA footage as well as graphics paint soil as the missing puzzle piece to climate change. Joshua Tickell and Rebecca Harrell TickellBig Picture Ranch Annie Roney of ROCO Films negotiated the deals on behalf of the filmmakers.

Its been a big week forRobert Eggers. Chris and Eleanor Columbus will produce alongside Lisa Henson, with Brian Henson executive producing. Throughout her journey, Sarah encounters a variety of magical creatures and challenges that test her resolve and maturity. Robert Eggers, ‘Labyrinth’Getty/Everett Among its most memorable features is the innovative puppetry that emerged for the project from Jim Hensons Creature Shop. It marks the celebrated genre filmmakers fourth on the heels ofThe WitchandThe Lighthousefor A24 andThe Northmanfor Focus....

Talk about an epic boardroom battle:SuccessionsJeremy StrongandKieran Culkinwere both nominated in Oscars Supporting Actor category this morning. Fortunately, the two actors have been in this position before. Both men were up for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 2023 Emmys. Kieran Culkin in ‘A Real Pain’ and Jeremy Strong in ‘The Apprentice’Everett Collection In that case, Culkin won for playing Roman Roy. Watch on Deadline This mornings nomination is indescribably meaningful to me, said Strong in a statement....

The vote was 51-49. Murkowski said in a statement that she cannot in good conscience support his nomination forSecretary of Defense. Collins expressed similar concerns, which also included previous statements Hegseth has made opposing women serving in combat roles. Pete Hegseth at his confirmation hearing last week.Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images A police report was filed but Hegseth was not charged. His attorney told The Washington Post that he had been drinking and the sex was consensual....

Studioshas acquired North American rights to animated featureInto The Wonderwoods, in a deal struck with Paris-based Urban Sales. Their new movie is a based on a comic book by Paronnaud (a.k.a. Winshluss) who adapted it to the big screen and co-directed with Ducord. Into The WonderwoodsJe Suis Bien Content The new multi-year deal gives Shout! We look forward to building a broad audience across all major distribution platforms. The movie deal was negotiated by Krieger, Steven Katz, Vice President of Business Affairs for Shout!...

In the independent theatrical world post-Covid, we were asking Are we going to exist? And the answer is, Yes. We can, says producer Erik Feig, founder and CEO of Picturestart. ‘Longlegs,’ ‘Anora,’ ‘Kneecap,’ ‘Late Night With The Devil,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘A Real Pain’ and ‘Thelma’Getty/Everett These movies are working on a financial level. They are working on a cultural level, and thats what theatrical movies are all about. Its almost old school....