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Researchers claimed that the BBC repeatedly downplayed terrorism and painted Israel as a militaristic and aggressive nation. Weeks on from Asserson publishing his findings, the BBC has responded by discrediting the report. We do not think that its methodology leads to reliable conclusions, the corporation said in a statement. BBC director general Tim DavieGetty We believe the use of AI to measure impartiality in this way is unreliable and unproven....

Gibney said they had decided to go this route because major platforms were nervous about the film. An awards season and release strategy has been crafted around the Jolt deal. The Jolt release will begin with the NY theatrical opening on December 11. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in ‘The Bibi Files’BNU Productions Dogwoof have also submitted the feature-doc for the Baftas. Editing is by Andy Grieve and Halil Efrat....

Alpha Gangcenters on a group of alien invaders sent to conquer Earth. Disguised in human form as a 1950s leather-clad biker gang, dubbed the Alpha Gang. The movie follows the Zellner brothers Sundance hitSasquatch Sunset. L-R: Cate Blanchett, Channing Tatum Dave Bautista, Léa Seydoux, L-R: Zoë Kravitz, Steven Yeun, Riley KeoughGetty Images, Brian Bowen Smith, Getty Images, Zoey Grossman, John Chong, Jeff Vespa Watch on Deadline CAA Media Finance is handling North American distribution rights....

Apparently you cant go on CNN if you make a joke. Im glad America gets to see what CNN stands for. He noted that Hasan was called an antisemite more than anyone at this table. (L-R) Mehdi Hasan and Ryan GirduskyCNN via YouTube By you, Hasan said. Then, Girdusky denied that he had called him that. I am in support of the Palestinians, so I am used to it, Hasan said....

Cynthia Erivois reflecting on a fan-madeWickedposter she put on blast on social media, saying the edit degraded her. I probably should have called my friends, but its fine. The original poster is an ILLUSTRATION. Cynthia Erivo talks controversy over fan-made ‘Wicked’ posterSean Zanni / Patrick McMullan / Getty Images / Universal Pictures And that is just deeply hurtful. None of this is funny. None of it is cute. Cynthia Erivo on fans editing ‘Wicked’ film posterInstagram @cynthiaerivo

An amended FCC filing bySkydancetoday says thatDavid Ellisonwill hold 100% of the Ellison familys voting interest inParamountonce that deal closes. The clarification comes amid possible concerns over control residing with his father, Oracle co-founder and CEO,Larry Ellison. A previous version of the filing, which regards the transfer of broadcast licenses for nine television stations, showed Lawrence J. Ellison at the top of a chart detailing Paramounts post-transaction ownership structure. Skydance, with partnerRedBird Capital, cemented a merger agreement with Shari Redstone in August and the deal is expected to close in the first half of next year....

David Letterman is callingTeri Garr, whodied Tuesday, one of his all time favorite guests, while GarrsMr. Momcostar Michael Keaton laments a day I feared and knew was coming. I adored Teri, tweeted Dreyfuss. Teri Garr in 1984Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images She was vibrant, playful and so funny. Her essence created an ease in every scene we did together. Momco-star, wrote on Instagram, This is a day i feared and knew was coming....

The Jake Kasdan-directed reteam with hisJumanjifranchise star Johnson opens November 15. Red Onewas originally greenlit for streaming, but Amazon MGM pivoted to theatrical after the it tested well. Hence, theres that confidence withRed One. (L-R) Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans in Prime Video’s ‘Red One’Hiram Garcia First choice is with teen boys, followed by older females and males. In regard to unaided awareness with teens withRed One, comps areShazam! ($53.5M),Uncharted($44M) andIF($33....

The award, named for the late pioneer of direct cinema D.A. The ceremony will be held November 10 at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan. Her films have appeared on networks and streamers including Netflix, HBO, National Geographic and Hulu. Filmmaker Rory KennedyCritics Choice Association She has appeared onThe Daily Show,The Today Show, CNN, and NPR. Kennedy served two terms as Governor of AMPAS and is a founding member of Climate Emergency Fund....

Luca GuadagninosChallengersfrom Amazon MGM was nominated for Best Feature. Izaac Wang ofDiditook a Breakthrough Performer nom for Focus Features. MubisDahomeyby Mati Diop is in contention for Best Documentary Feature. (L-R) ‘Anora’, ‘Nickel Boys’ and ‘Challengers’Everett Sony Pictures Classics had a Best Screenplay nom forBetween The Templesand Utopia forFemme. Keith Kupferers Outstanding Lead nabbedGhostlighta nom for IFC Films.

Sunny Sky, which Bankside is launching ahead of the American Film Market. One night he meets Shirley, another lost soul with whom he shares an instant connection. This will be Chambers second feature after the well-receivedThe Bike Thiefwhich was nominated for a British Independent Film Award. Guy Pearce, Hannah Waddingham, Daniel IngsJules Tahan/Victoria Stevens/bypip Executive producers are Peter Welter of Fresco Films and Stephen Kelliher and Sophie Green of Bankside Films....

Hungarys 30% tax incentive for film and series productions has been extended for six more years. The incentive will now run until 2030. The scheme is part of the countrys film support program. ‘The Brutalist’Brookstreet Pictures The financial support is provided as a cash refund post-financing. Were thrilled to continue working with international partners and tell our common stories on all screens. The Hungarian Film Commission says the countrys annual film production spend has hit $910 million....

TheVampire DiariesandLostalum spoke about his previous life as an actorwith Peopleat the Environmental Media Awards Gala on Oct. 26. I think its in the rearview mirror. I do, he said. Ian SomerhalderAmy Sussman/Getty Images But there is one thing that could possibly reel him back in. He and Reed starred in the series which aired for one season in 2019 on Netflix. Were building three companies at the same time, raising kids, he added....