Letterboxd, Indie Cinema’s Secret Weapon, Hit 17 Million Members — Here Are Their Top 2024 Films

A24 gave ashout-out to the platform for the strong limited debut of Brady Corbets Golden Globe winningThe Brutalistin December. Frankly, what I love about that is its coming from people who dont give a shit about me. Theyre just talking about the movie, you know? It goes straight to my heart. BeyondDune, Walter SallesIm Still Hereis the highest rated drama, and very indieHundreds Of Beaversthe top rated comedy. We solemnly swear to revive dormant comedy genres until the wheels come off....

January 8, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Mark Nelson

London Film Critics’ Circle To Fete Daniel Craig

Last year, the London critics presented the Dilys Powell Award to Jeffrey Wright. Recent recipients have included Michelle Yeoh, Sandy Powell, Sally Potter, Pedro Almodovar, and Kate Winslet. At the 2024 ceremony, Jonathan GlazersThe Zone of Interestand Andrew HaighsAll of Us Strangerswon three awards each. Daniel CraigKate Green/Getty Images for BFI Brady CorbetsThe Brutalistand Sean BakersAnoralead the Critics Circle nominees. Craig is this year on the awards circuit withQueerby Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino....

January 8, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Christopher Jenkins

Marie Osmond Reacts To Brother Wayne’s Death: “A True, Loving Brother”

AfterWayne Osmonds death,The Osmondsare mourning a loss in their family. I will cherish those hours I spent with him for the rest of my life. I didnt know that just a few days after my visit, he would have a massive stroke. Marie Osmond breaks her silence on the death of her older brother Wayne Osmond.Michael Tran/FilmMagic/C Brandon/Redferns Waynes death has left another giant hole in my heart. He was always my safe place to go when I needed advice....

January 8, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Deborah Martin

Meta’s Ban Of Fact Checking Divides Jeffrey Katzenberg And Linda Yaccarino In Separate CES Sessions: “No Boundaries” Won’t Work, He Says; “Welcome To The Party,” She Gloats

Media veteransJeffrey KatzenbergandLinda Yaccarinooffered starkly different reactions to Metas decision to stop fact-checkingFacebookand Instagram in separate appearances atCES. Mark Zuckerbergs move,announcedearlier Tuesday, is widely seen as a bow to pressure fromDonald Trump. Theres no control, theres no boundaries, he said. From left, Michael Kassan, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Joe Marchese at OpenAP’s conference at CESDade Hayes How cool is that?! she crowed when asked at the top of the conversation for her reaction to the Zuckerberg news....

January 8, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Laura Brown

NBCU, Fox, WBD, DirecTV & Comcast Execs Say Their Unusual Ad Collaboration Can Help Close The Gap With Big Tech

The essential goal is to make premium video more widely available. The Farmers Dog is another national brand that would benefit from the Universal Ads opportunity, he added. Were all trying to avoid walled gardens and democratize access to premium video, he said. CES in Las VegasArtur Widak/Anadolu via Getty Images That means that coming together makes a ton of sense. Many SMBs have increasing concerns about the unruly environment of social media, he said....

January 8, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Melissa Mitchell

Revealed: BBC Boss Tim Davie Held Crunch Talks With Top Producers Over UK Scripted Funding Crisis

Tim Hincks, producer ofAlmas Not Normal, was also in attendance. The drama funding gap has become the problem of our age. It is utterly unsustainable and extraordinary, said a producer. BBC Director General Tim DavieGetty The BBC declined to comment on the meeting. Featherstone touched on this during her evidence to the Culture, Media & Sport Committee on Tuesday. Each case is different but it leaves us with a gap of say 60% of the budget....

January 8, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Chelsea Garcia

Rungano Nyoni Talks ‘On Becoming A Guinea Fowl’, Future Projects & Why It’s So Difficult To Release An African Film In Africa: “The Distributors Just Aren’t Interested”

Related Stories ‘Anora’ Gets Nice Bump In Post-Oscar Expansion, Hits No. Almost a decade later,Guinea Fowlopens in an profoundly different political and cultural environment. Watch on Deadline Im really just lucky this was made, Nyoni says ofGuinea Fowl. Rungano NyoniStephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images. I thought nobody would want to make it. Picturehouse began the films UK rollout late last year while A24 will release the film stateside from March 7....

January 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1285 words · Hayden Rocha

SAG Awards In-Person Nominations Announcement Canceled Amid L.A. Wildfires

Nominees will be unveiled tomorrow at 7:30am PT via press release and the SAG Awards website. We look forward to celebrating these incredible actors and their work at the SAG Awards ceremony on February 23. In the meantime, we urge everyone to stay safe, and thank you for your continued support. SAG Awards Actor statuetteKevork Djansezian/Getty Images SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher was also scheduled to kick off the event. ET / 5 p....

January 8, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Shannon Sanders

SAG Awards: ‘Bridgerton’ Returns With Polin Season, Helps Jonathan Bailey Nab Leading 3 Nominations

It was a big season for Coughlan as her secret identity as Lady Whistledown was also revealed. Watch on Deadline This marks Coughlans first major individual award recognition forBridgerton. The actor, whose birthday is tomorrow, January 9, shared her reaction on Instagram. (L-R) Jonathan Bailey and Nicola Coughlan in ‘Bridgerton’, and Jonathan Bailey in ‘Wicked’Netflix/Universal This is a very lovely early birthday present! Bridgerton, which is based on the novels by Julia Quinn, is in production on its fourth season....

January 8, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Nicole Ramirez

SAG-DGA Awards Analysis: A Mixed Bag For ‘Wicked’ As ‘A Complete Unknown’ Soars, And ‘Emilia Pérez’ Keeps Pace After Globes Wins

The awards gods continue to giveth, then taketh away forWickedtoday. Wickeddirector Chus absence from the DGA list was a big blow. As for the omission of Chu and Villeneuve, their movies are both being presented in parts. DGA; SAG-AFTRA The thinking here could be both directors have afinalpart for which they could be recognized. It certainly worked out for Peter Jackson that way, didnt it? Jonathan Bailey in ‘Wicked’Everett Collection

January 8, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Dawn Payne

Tom Holland Engaged In John Grisham’s ‘The Partner’ At Universal; Graham Moore Adapting

4 On 2024s Most Valuable Blockbuster List Holland will see if theres still some gold in Grishams lawyers-in-distress sagas. Hes left behind a wife, newborn daughter, and a secret. He finds happiness and love in South America. Tom Holland, “The Partner,” by John GrishamGetty Images It stalled and the rights eventually came free. Rideback bought them, and set up the project at Universal. Holland is repped by WME, Moore by CAA and Grisham by The Gernert Companys David Gernert....

January 8, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Tonya Huffman

Trump Blasts Gavin “Newscum” Over L.A. Wildfires, Blames “Incompetent” Governor For Devastating Blazes

Newsom is currently receiving a briefing with PresidentJoe Bidenfrom officials on the current state of the tragedy. Holocaust Museum’s Board Trump being Trump decided to make it personal. ), but didnt care about the people of California. Donald Trump and Gavin NewsomGetty Images Now the ultimate price is being paid. I will demand that this incompetent governor allow beautiful, clean, fresh water to FLOW INTO CALIFORNIA! He is the blame for this....

January 8, 2025 · 2 min · 224 words · Veronica Ware

Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park, Magic Mountain Closed Today Amid Fierce Los Angeles Wildfires, Extreme Winds

We will continue to assess the situation and expect to open for business tomorrow. The safety of our team members and our guests is our top priority. Multiple injuries have been reported, including a 25-year-old LAFD firefighter who is hospitalized with a serious head injury. Universal Studios Hollywood and Six Flag Magic Mountain in ValenciaGetty Images We will continue to assess the situation and expect to open for business tomorrow....

January 8, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Courtney Reed