Angela Bassett is a prominent figure in Hollywood who has made a name for herself through her talent, strength, and longevity in an industry known for its fleeting moments of fame. As a distinguished African-American actress, Bassett’s rise has had a significant impact on the entertainment industry and the representation of Black talent. Her breakthrough
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Maciek Hamela’s documentary, In the Rearview, has won the Grand Jury Award for International Competition at the 30th Sheffield DocFest. The film is about Ukrainians fleeing war in their homeland. It premiered in May at the Millennium Docs Against Gravity Festival in Poland before heading to Cannes and then to Sheffield, where it entered competition
Jameela Jamil has shared her thoughts on award shows having gender-neutral categories and has suggested the introduction of a separate category for non-binary people. She believes that this move would help maintain a fair representation of women in award shows. The Need for Non-Binary Categories Jameela Jamil took to Instagram to voice her opinion on
Robert De Niro’s directorial debut, “A Bronx Tale,” was honored at the Tribeca Festival as the closing gala. The film’s box office performance was disappointing, with an opening gross of $3.7 million in over 1,000 theaters. This led to De Niro not being asked to direct again. However, the film continued to grow in popularity
Zack Snyder, the director of Justice League, made an appearance at Netflix’s Tudum global fan event in Brazil. Snyder, along with his wife Deborah Snyder and star Sofia Boutella, showcased a behind-the-scenes look at the making of his upcoming film, Rebel Moon. About Rebel Moon Rebel Moon is an epic science-fantasy movie that centers around
First Time Female Filmmaker, written and directed by Chelsea Peretti, premiered at the Tribeca Festival in Spotlight Narrative. The film is a comically honest portrayal of the obstacles women face in the entertainment industry, specifically in the theater business. The protagonist, Sam, is a woman who takes over as director at the Regis Theater in
Hailee Steinfeld, Academy Award-nominated actress, multi-platinum recording musician, and producer, expressed her desire to produce more content that challenges her in a way she has not been challenged before. She stated this during a conversation with actress Ayo Edebiri at the Tribeca Festival’s Storytellers series. Steinfeld’s first producing assignment was for Apple TV+’s Dickinson, in
Thursday’s picket line at Warner Bros in Burbank featured a unique twist as newly unionized strippers from North Hollywood turned out to support striking WGA writers. The exotic dancers from Star Garden Topless Dive Bar officially joined Actors’ Equity in May after a 15-month battle with the venue’s owners. The strippers have only the second
John Boyega and Teyonah Parris recently attended the red carpet premiere of the Netflix film They Cloned Tyrone, which also features their co-star Jamie Foxx. Although Foxx was unable to attend due to a medical issue he sustained in April, Boyega and Parris made sure to send their well wishes. “I wanted him to show
Mark Duplass is a well-known name in the entertainment industry, with his extensive filmography that includes a plethora of television and film projects. He has starred in many successful productions, including Apple+’s The Morning Show, which earned him an Emmy nomination in 2020 and a Golden Globe nomination in 2022. Mark also co-created the praised