Los Angeles Festival of Movies Unveils 2025 Lineup, Including Chloë Sevigny’s ‘Magic Farm’ as Opening Night Screening

Highlighted premieres in this event are: “Room Temperature,” a chilling tale by Dennis Cooper and Zac Farley about a family-run haunted house that escalates the fear factor; the U.S. debut of Alexandra Simpson’s “No Sleep Till,” a gripping hurricane drama from ROC Films and Omnes Films, known for “Eephus” and “Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point”; and Grace Glowicki’s “Dead Lover,” a horror-comedy that has been screened at Sundance and SXSW. Additionally, a fresh program titled “Animation Today” is set to debut. Further selections, such as the closing night screening, are yet to be announced.

Neo Cinema Content Distribution Platform and Creator Marketplace Escape.AI Debuts in Beta

The purpose of this platform is to provide a venue for movie makers, digital artisans, and video game developers to exhibit and earn from their unique creations, all while giving viewers a tailored viewing experience. It strives to entice content producers by employing advanced AI, game engines, and other innovative production tools that are on the rise.

BET’s 45-Year Journey: Scott Mills on Daring Creativity and Black Representation

Established by entrepreneur Robert L. Johnson in 1980, Black Entertainment Television (BET) marked the debut of a television network exclusively catering to African American audiences. This groundbreaking platform eventually made history as the first Black-owned company to be publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Initially focusing on music videos and rebroadcasts of popular Black sitcoms, BET expanded its offerings to include news, stand-up comedy, talk shows, reality shows, and original series, boasting projects from creators such as Tyler Perry, Lee Daniels, and Kevin Hart.

In 1980, Robert L. Johnson initiated Black Entertainment Television (BET), the first television network dedicated to African American viewers. This pioneering platform subsequently became the first Black-owned company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Initially airing music videos and replaying popular Black sitcoms, BET broadened its programming to encompass news, stand-up comedy, talk shows, reality shows, and original series, featuring projects from the likes of Tyler Perry, Lee Daniels, and Kevin Hart.

CBS News Mulls Veteran Tom Cibrowski for Senior Role (EXCLUSIVE)

It’s been suggested that Tom Cibrowski, a former high-ranking executive at ABC News who played a significant part in helping “Good Morning America” surpass “Today” in ratings over the past decade, could potentially take on a top position at CBS News. This speculation comes as Paramount Global, the division responsible for CBS News, is facing one of its toughest times. If appointed, Cibrowski would work under Wendy McMahon, who manages news, local stations, and syndicated programming for CBS.

Unrivaled Women’s Basketball Games Feature Ad-Free Quarters — Which Big Leagues Can’t

The three-on-three women’s basketball league for start-ups, featuring teams like the Phantoms and Lunar Owls, has recently been established as an alternative for players who usually compete abroad during the WNBA offseason. However, it offers something unique not just to the players, but also to its sponsors. In each game, two out of the four seven-minute quarters are played without any commercial breaks.

‘The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)’ Review: A Childhood Survival Story as Strange and Beguiling as Its Title

In its narrative, the film by Martínez Bucio is cryptic yet powerfully vivid in depicting various childhood apprehensions and desires across different ages. This unique piece won the top honor at Berlinale’s newly formed Perspectives competition for debut films, showcasing its elusive tone and perspective, as well as the director’s skillful handling of a largely young, novice cast. The accolade is likely to spark distributor interest in a challenging, puzzling psychological drama that resembles Kore-eda’s “Nobody Knows” and Erice’s “The Spirit of the Beehive,” though it deviates from the typical heartwarming coming-of-age story one might anticipate given its plotline and charming protagonists.