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The combination of these elements doesn’t seem to work well together, made more problematic by a storyline structure that includes a lengthy, two-part flashback in the middle. The final product, while visually appealing, is somewhat unclear and gives the impression of a planned franchise start, but lacks the unique personality required to stand out as one — by attempting to cover too many aspects, it becomes a confusing blend of common genre elements.

Previously in July, Tortoise Media disclosed accusations of sexual assault against Neil Gaiman by two individuals. Subsequently, they produced a six-part podcast titled “Master,” which delved into allegations from five women. Notably, some of these women opted to use just their first names or pseudonyms for privacy reasons, and these claims hadn’t been substantiated by a prominent news outlet until now.

The deadline for voting has been extended from January 14 to January 17 (up until 5 p.m. Pacific Time). The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards will be revealed on January 23 at 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time during an online event, without any in-person media coverage present. As previously planned, the 97th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.

In addition to the previously announced cast members Sean Bean (“The Lord of the Rings”), Mackenzie Foy (“Interstellar”), and Odeya Rush (“Lady Bird”), they will also join the team for “The Isolate Thief”. Filming for this project started in Little Rock, Arkansas, back in December 2024.

The performance is scheduled for February 3rd at the New York Theatre Workshop, which is off-Broadway. The event will be presided over by J. Smith-Cameron from “Succession,” and afterwards, there will be a question-and-answer session with the original theater production’s cast and director, Brent Buell, who was portrayed by Paul Raci in the movie.

On Monday, productions for TV series like “NCIS,” “NCIS: Origins,” “Poppa’s House,” and “The Neighborhood” are planned to resume. Insider sources report that these shows will be filmed on enclosed sound stages under constant supervision from health and safety experts. In the event that any cast or crew members are affected by the fires or find it difficult to reach the set, they will continue to receive their usual wages.

Despite the film festival being held in Park City, a significant number of attendees like filmmakers, studio executives, and actors are traveling from Hollywood to this small ski town. Due to the destruction, several industry events scheduled in Los Angeles such as the Critics Choice Awards, BAFTA Tea Party, and announcements for SAG, WGA, and PGA nominations were either delayed or called off.

In Park City, where the film festival is being held, there’s a large influx of people like filmmakers, studio executives, and actors coming from Hollywood. Unfortunately, many events in Los Angeles that are significant to the industry such as the Critics Choice Awards, BAFTA Tea Party, and nomination announcements for SAG, WGA, and PGA have been either postponed or canceled due to the disaster.

Rachel Maddow, who reduced her anchoring schedule following spring 2022, now confined to Monday nights, will increase her appearances to five nights a week at the same hour. This adjustment is part of MSNBC’s strategy to boost viewership during their coverage of the initial 100 days of the Trump administration. Meanwhile, Alex Wagner, who currently anchors from Tuesday through Friday evenings, will take on a new role: journeying across the U.S. and overseas in an effort to engage with both policy makers related to Trump’s administration and individuals impacted by his policies during his early days in office.

From January to early December 2024, French films earned approximately 227.2 million US dollars (around 222.8 million euros) from ticket sales outside of France, with a total of 33.4 million admissions. Based on predictions for ticket sales in the latter half of December, Unifrance estimates that the final international box office will be around 38 million admissions and approximately 255.2 million US dollars (around 250 million euros) in revenue.

This agreement unites a prominent independent studio from Hollywood with one of the most esteemed collections in Hong Kong cinema. It encompasses groundbreaking productions directed by John Woo and Tsui Hark, as well as movies headlined by celebrities like Chow Yun-fat, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, and Leslie Cheung.