EXCLUSIVE: Trailers, posters and global marketing campaigns from the likes of Focus Features’ Last Night In Soho, Netflix’s Ozark and Amazon Prime Video’s The Tomorrow War were among the winners Saturday at the inaugural World Trailer Awards. The ceremony, which was emceed by Portuguese actor Sonia Balaco, took place live from the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura […]
UPDATE: Pressure is mounting on FIFA to boot Russia from the qualifying rounds of the World Cup. Today, the Czech Republic has joined in the boycott of Ukraine’s invaders, saying they won’t face Russia on the pitch. They join Poland and Sweden as nations vowing not to play Russia in the matches, which start next month. […]
Veteran actress Patti LuPone tested positive for Covid-19 before Saturday’s Broadway matinee of Company, triggering increased testing protocols for the rest of the performers and staff. LuPone is at home and is expected to be out until March 8. The 72-year-old, who has two Tony Awards and two Grammys, plays “Joanne” in the production alongside Katrina […]
Vladimir Putin has been accused of major military escalation after requesting Russia’s nuclear deterrent be put on high alert, as his troops continue to attempt their conquest of Ukraine. The Russian leader has today cited aggressive statements by NATO leaders and the severe economic sanctions imposed on his country for his decision. Speaking on state […]
Cineworld has enjoyed a record-breaking day in the UK on its inaugural Cineworld Day, according to the exhibitor. A mixture of films old and new in a variety of formats, as well as a low price offer of £3 ($4) per ticket, attracted a total of 650,000 admissions across more than 100 Cineworld and Picturehouse […]
Foxtel in Australia has become the latest broadcaster to suspend transmission of the Kremlin-backed RT channel in the region. A spokesperson for Foxtel, co-owned by News Corp Australia and Telstra, announced the decision to make the channel unavailable on Foxtel and Flash, citing concerns about the quality of its reporting on the Ukraine invasion, with […]
The 28th annual SAG Awards will air live Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT live from The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica in a simulcast on TNT and TBS. It will be made available the next day on HBO Max. The ceremony will be preceded by a red carpet — a somewhat return to […]
It’s a daunting task to crack jokes during wartime, especially days after Russia has bombarded the Ukraine. However, Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che were fearless and eloquent in their approach to the topic. SNL knows how to play sensitive situations classy. Reminiscent of when they returned after 9/11 in […]
Kate McKinnon’s long run on Saturday Night Live is starting to close in on some records. The actor has moved in to sixth place for all-time sketch appearances, moving ahead of Bill Hader. McKinnon, who appeared in a Covid restaurant sketch on tonight’s John Mulaney-hosted show, has now appeared in 806 sketches since joining the […]
“What we’re all trying to say is that this has become not special,” Steve Martin told John Mulaney during his SNL Five Timers club initiation. “Did somebody say not special?” said Conan O’Brien as he burst through the door in echoes of his last Emmy appearance. The former Tonight Show host was one of a […]
Maggie Gyllenhaal won the USC Libraries’ Scripter Award on Saturday for her adaptation of Netflix’s The Lost Daughter, based on the novel of the same name by Elena Ferrante, making Gyllenhaal a frontrunner to take home the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Since 2011, the Scripters have proven a remarkable bellwether for the Academy Awards […]
Chelsea F.C. has new stewards for the time being. In a move that is undoubtedly related to the recent invasion of Ukraine, Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has given up the supervision of Chelsea F.C., a club he has owned for 20 years, to the charitable foundation of Chelsea. Pressure has been mounting recently due to […]
John Mulaney kicked off his fifth time hosting Saturday Night Live by addressing his drug problem and talking about his newborn son. In his opening monologue, the Kid Gorgeous comedian kicked off by saying, “For many many reasons, I’m grateful to be here tonight after a very complicated year, it’s always great to be somewhere […]
Saturday Night Live opened without a skit. Instead, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfolding, the show featured the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York. Kate McKinnon and Cecily Strong introduced the chorus, which then performed “Prayer for Ukraine” on the SNL stage. In front of the chorus was a table full of candles that […]
YouTube has officially cut off all ad revenue for RT and several other Russian state-owned media channels following the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian military. YouTube said in a statement it’s “pausing a number of channels’ ability to monetize on YouTube, including several Russian channels affiliated with recent sanctions.” This move comes after a […]
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were presented with the President’s Award on Saturday at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards. The President’s Award recognizes special achievement and distinguished public service, with previous recipients including luminaries like Muhammad Ali and Jesse Jackson. In her speech, Markle highlighted the important work established by past civil rights leaders […]
On Saturday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 64 new deaths from Covid-19, along with 2,275 new positive cases. The number of deaths and confirmed cases reported today may reflect delays in weekend reporting. Today’s tallies bring the County to a total of 30,650 deaths and 2,793,776 positive cases. 1,071 County residents […]
SAG-AFTRA says that it stands in solidarity with the people Ukraine who are under attack by Russian forces; with their fellow performers in the war-torn country; and with the television journalists – many of who are SAG-AFTRA members – who are covering the “war of aggression.” “In these dark and uncertain times, with war returning […]
The Simpsons just released a commissioned image of the animated cartoon family in support of Ukraine’s fight against Russia. A photo tweet sent from the Simpson’s official account depicts Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and baby Maggie holding Ukrainian flags in unison with a caption reading, “#TheSimpsons #Simpsons #Ukraine.” #TheSimpsons #Simpsons #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/aWvgTUGJKP — The Simpsons […]
