The Gathering is set to unite politicians, influential minds, and figures from the film and television world for a debate on the industry’s future. Its purpose is to facilitate conversations across various sectors, empowering prominent figures to tackle critical concerns in documentary filmmaking and media broadcasting, particularly their significant impact on shaping public discussions, as stated.
The TV show “Long Bright River,” which is based on a 2020 New York Times bestseller by Liz Moore, follows the story of Mickey (Seyfried), a police officer who patrols an area of Philadelphia that has been severely affected by the opioid crisis. When three girls are discovered dead, Mickey must confront her past as she embarks on a search for the truth.
Amazon, in partnership with longtime James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, have unveiled a new business collaboration. This collaboration will manage the ownership rights of the 007 franchise. In this agreement, all three parties share ownership, but Amazon MGM has been granted creative control over the franchise.
2025 will see Berger, the recent four-time BAFTA-winning creator of a Vatican thriller, honored as Best Director at the yearly pre-Oscar event that commemorates the bond between Italian and Hollywood’s entertainment industries.
I had the pleasure of following the comeback of Reba McEntire to the sitcom scene with the show’s premiere on NBC on October 18th. In November, it was officially greenlit for a complete season at the broadcast network.
The scenes from “The Baldwins”, TLC’s latest reality series featuring Alec Baldwin, his wife Hilaria, and their seven children (excluding Ireland Baldwin), popped into my mind while watching it. They split their time between New York City and the Hamptons, but their focus seems to be elsewhere. The series portrays the various distractions they face, which is why it was made. In the past, reality TV might have been an unlikely choice for Baldwin, a highly respected actor of his generation, but recent events have changed that. From the first episode of “The Baldwins” (the only one sent to critics), it appears that Baldwin is not at his usual best, though he hasn’t quite hit rock bottom.
It’s been revealed solely by EbMaster that Kiana Madeira will join the cast of the series, along with previously announced stars Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek. The Disney-branded television program, initially greenlit for four episodes in December, is moving forward with its production.
Under the guidance of Jen Besser, President and Publisher of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, and Patrick Hughes, Founder and CEO of Foundation Media Partners, this joint endeavor aims to concentrate on books that have a robust foundation in cinema. The collaborating companies will subsequently team up on television and film projects connected to the newly acquired titles.
The Last Woodsmen” chronicles the life of Jared Douglas, an experienced logger based in the Pacific Northwest, who performs high-risk tasks such as cutting down the world’s largest and most valuable trees using traditional tools like axes and chainsaws. This captivating series is jointly produced by Warm Springs Productions and Jolt Life.
During the presentation of “Queerpanorama,” the director spoke on behalf of its lead character, Erfan Shekarriz, who chose not to attend this year’s festival as a form of protest against what he perceives as the Berlin Film Festival’s lack of support for Palestinians. This view was sparked by the controversy surrounding pro-Palestine statements during the closing ceremony last year.