Texas Monthly, the renowned magazine that has been documenting life in the Lone Star State for nearly five decades, is venturing into the world of film and television. In collaboration with Peabody and Critics’ Choice Award-winning filmmaker Deborah Esquenazi, Texas Monthly is set to produce its first-ever feature documentary. The film, which is currently untitled,
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The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has released its “Core Principles” for the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies in the entertainment industry. IATSE, a union representing entertainment workers, believes that AI has the potential to significantly impact employers’ business models and disrupt the livelihoods of its members. In
Paul Justman, the accomplished director behind the critically acclaimed documentary “Standing in the Shadows of Motown” and several iconic music videos, has tragically passed away at the age of 74. The news of his death was confirmed by his brother, Seth Justman, keyboard player for the J. Geils Band, in an obituary published today by
The highly anticipated Attack on Titan Final Season The Final Chapters Special 2 trailer made its grand debut at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. Presented during the thrilling MAPPA x Crunchyroll! panel, fans were treated to an exclusive first look at the upcoming film. While the exact release date is yet to be announced, fans
The leaders of the Tasveer South Asian Film Festival are celebrating their recent achievement of becoming an Oscar-qualifying festival. Rita Meher, co-founder and executive director of the festival, received official confirmation from the Motion Picture Academy. The Academy informed Meher that Tasveer has been approved as an Academy-qualifying festival on the Short Films Qualifying Festival
Disney/Lucasfilm’s highly anticipated film, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” is projected to earn an estimated $6 million-$7.5 million on Thursday night, according to sources. These numbers align with the performance of previous older-skewing action films. For comparison, “No Time to Die” grossed $6.3 million on its Thursday night preview and went on to
Fran Drescher, the president of SAG-AFTRA, revealed in an interview on ABC’s Good Morning America that negotiations for a new contract are progressing positively in certain aspects, but facing challenges in others. Drescher emphasized the union’s unprecedented support from its members and the possibility of a strike if a satisfactory agreement is not reached before
Idris Elba, well-known for his role in the TV series “Luther,” has frequently been suggested as a potential candidate to portray James Bond. With Daniel Craig’s departure from the iconic British spy role in “No Time To Die,” Elba expressed his interest in taking over. However, despite initially feeling flattered, he was discouraged by the
California’s Legislature has recently passed a bill, AB/SB 132, which extends the state’s film incentives program until 2030. This bill also sets a significant precedent by becoming the first legislation in the country to establish safety protocols for television and film workers. The bill has now been sent to Governor Gavin Newsom, who is expected
Cineworld, the world’s second-largest cinema chain, has announced plans to file for administration of its listed entity Cineworld plc in the UK as part of its proposed restructuring following Chapter 11. However, its operating companies will continue business as usual without interruption. Administration is an insolvency process similar to a bankruptcy process. Cineworld had already