Jennifer Davidson has been promoted to the newly expanded role of Chief Marketing, Communications and Content Officer for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, as announced by Academy CEO Bill Kramer, to whom she will report.
The Oscars® executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan today announced members of their production team for the 98th Oscars, hosted by Conan O'Brien and airing live on ABC and streamed live on Hulu.
The American Film Institute (AFI) is pleased to announce that Academy Award® nominee cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC will receive the 32nd annual Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal at the Award Gala Tribute to Eddie Murphy.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced the nominees for achievement in film with One Battle After Another earning 14 nominations, and Sinners, earning 13, as the two highly nominated films continue to dominate the awards season.
British comedian, broadcaster and producer Amelia Dimoldenberg will return as the 98th Oscars® Social Media Ambassador and Red Carpet Correspondent, set to air live March 15, at 7 P.M. ET/4 P.M. PT, on ABC and Hulu.
The Walt Disney Company is searching for a successor to CEO Robert A. Iger, who is scheduled to retire this year, however, the possibility remains that Iger will reup to aid the transition of his beloved company.
Award winning independent studio, NEON earned 18 Oscar nominations, the second most for any motion picture studio. All of NEON's 18 nominations are for international films - with 5 different films represented, spanning 12 categories.
This morning, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards®, including the first-ever nominees for the Oscar® for Outstanding Achievement in Casting—a historic milestone for the casting profession.
The 98th Academy Awards nominations, the annual culmination of cinematic achievement, continues to break new ground and shatter records as Sinners received 16 nominations, a record 74 women nominated, the inaugural casting category, and 11 first time acting nominees.
Sinners, from Ryan Coogler, earned a record-breaking 16 nominations, followed by One Battle After Another, with 13 nominations, and Marty Supreme with nine, and Norway's Sentimental Value with nine, and Hamnet with eight. The complete list of nominees follows.
Oscar®-nominated actor Danielle Brooks and actor Lewis Pullman announced the 98th Oscars® nominations today (Thursday, January 22, 2026), live from the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills via a global livestream on Oscars.org, Oscar.com .
Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) announced the 40th edition of AFI FEST, the institute's annual film festival, presented by Canva, will take place October 21–25 2026 at the TCL Chinese Theatres in the heart of Hollywood.
The Golden Globes ceremony were held this week, and while there were some surprises, the awards followed the emerging awards season pattern, with "One Battle After Another" and "Hamnet" expected to closely compete at the remaining awards ceremonies.
Oscar®-nominated actor Danielle Brooks and actor Lewis Pullman will announce the 98th Oscars® Nominations in all 24 categories in a live presentation from the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater, on Thursday, January 22, via global live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org.
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the filmmakers selected for the AFI DWW+ Class of 2027. AFI DWW+ is a tuition-free year-long directing program, that supports emerging narrative filmmakers through the production cycle of a short film.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the newest acquisitions to its expansive Academy Collection, the largest film-related collection in the world, comprising more than 52 million items of film-related objects and materials.
The annual Consumer Electronics Show went live this week in Las Vegas, showcased every gizmo, gadget, robot, smart home feature, and innovation of the future, and included speakers addressing advancing technologies and their impact on everyday lives.
Coming in January, The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, will unveils its latest exhibit, "Filmed in Las Vegas: America's Playground on the Silver Screen," plus its crime and punishment speaker series.
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival (PJIFF) proudly announces its full feature lineup for the 20th anniversary edition, taking place April 8–15 across Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy, Hollister, and San Juan Bautista, California.
Nearly one week has passed since the brutal murders of Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michelle Singer Reiner, 70, in their Brentwood home, allegedly at the hand of their son, Nick Reiner, 32, who is currently awaiting arraignment.
AREA15, the pulsating hub of art and entertainment parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, unveils its adults-only New Year's Eve experiences designed for every celebration style—from a budget-friendly night of high-energy revelry or an all-inclusive evening of indulgence.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, nestled in the heart of The LINQ Promenade, announces its star-studded entertainment lineup for January. Next month's roster of comedians promises to deliver unmatched entertainment experiences, expected from Las Vegas’ premier comedy hotspot.
Illuminarium Las Vegas invites guests to celebrate the holiday season with festive events from an immersive, Christmas-themed yoga flow to a family-friendly daytime New Year's Eve bash, designed to make December truly memorable.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and YouTube signed a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars®, beginning in 2029 with the 101st Oscars ceremony and running through 2033.
F1® Arcade Las Vegas, the newly opened 21,000-square-foot entertainment and hospitality destination combining the thrill of Formula 1® with world-class food and cocktails, invites guests to speed into 2026 with two high-energy, adults-only New Year's Eve experiences.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards.® Oscar nomination voting begins January 12, 2026, and Academy Award nominations will be announced January 22, 2026.
New Year's Eve is celebrated with excitement and hope throughout the world. People mark the end of one year and the beginning of another with various traditions, parties, and festivities. Here are some of the most popular activities.
Play Playground, Las Vegas' most playful social game experience, announces its New Year's Eve playdate featuring unlimited access to all large-scale games, a specialty open bar package and more. Play Playground is the ultimate kickoff before the midnight countdown.
Play Playground, Nashville's most playful social game experience and rooftop lounge, announces its high-energy New Year's Eve countdown. The celebration offers guests access to large-scale games, unlimited challenges, a specialty open bar and rooftop views of downtown Nashville.
It was inevitable that Artificial Intelligence would move from an extra role to the lead, embraced by Hollywood studios who understand the critical importance of allowing next generation users to embrace the tentpoles of their business.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the Golden Globe nominations celebrating the best in film and television throughout 2025. The Gloden Globe ceremony will be hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser and be broadcast live on January 11, 2026.
After two weeks of speculation, streaming giant Netflix has emerged the winner in the bid to acquire Warner Bros., Discovery studios, surprising analyst and industry insiders, with a bid appropriate for the storied studio's rich Hollywood history.
The New York Film Critics Circle voted today at Film at Lincoln Center for their 2025 award-winners. The awards will be handed out during their annual ceremony on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at TAO Downtown.
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the AFI AWARDS 2025 honorees. The recipients include 10 outstanding motion pictures and 10 outstanding television programs deemed culturally and artistically representative of this year's most significant achievements.
As the first non-committal round of bids were reviewed, Warner Bros Chief David Zaslav has announced the deadline of December 1, 2025, for binding bids, in his pursuit to sell the storied Warner Bros., Discovery and its resources.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced feature films eligible for consideration in the Animated, Documentary and International Feature Film categories for the 98th Academy Awards® to be held on March 15, 2026.
Father, Mother, Sister, Brother, from Mubi, recently screened at AFI Fest and presents three vignettes of families, as adult siblings try to understand their parents and their parents try to connect across estrangement and other forms of distance.
Streaming giant Netflix, Skydance, and Comcast, have each submitted bids to Warner Bros. Chief David Zaslav, for Warner Bros. Discovery, as he shops the storied company in a deal he hopes to conclude by end of year.
The American Film Institute (AFI) Board of Trustees announced today that Eddie Murphy will receive the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award, America’s highest honor for a career in film, at a Gala Tribute on April 18, 2026.
The Chronology of Water, from Forge, recently screened at AFI FEST, presents the story of abuse and recovery, as a young, dedicated swimmer, suddenly falls into the abyss when her life derails as she copes with her abusive past.
Rental Family, which recently screened at the AFI FEST, from Searchlight Pictures, presents a delightfully heartwarming, feel good, comedic drama, as an unemployed actor in modern Tokyo is sent on a gig that changes his life.
The two week standoff between YouTube TV and the Walt Disney Company has ended in a multi-year carriage deal that brings more of Disney's vast library of content to YouTube TV subscribers, including ESPN, ABC, and FX.
Trap House, from Aura Entertainment, presents a DEA action thriller as a team of expertly trained agents faceoff against a Mexican cartel, only to be upended by an unknown gang who begin disrupting the cartels expansion plans.
YouTube TVs 10 million subscribers could be facing a prolonged season without sports content and other programming since the current deal expired, as the streamer and its parent Google tangle with Disney over the high cost of sports content.
"Love Me Tender," directed by Anna Cazenave Combet, won the Critics Award for best film. The documentary film award goes to "Drugged and Abused: No More Shame," and "The Girl in the Snow," won the First Feature award.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in partnership with CHANEL, hosted the Academy Women's Luncheon in Los Angeles, bringing together women from all facets of the filmmaking community to celebrate the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women.
The American Film Institute announced the Grand Jury Prize winners and Special Mentions for AFI FEST 2025 presented by Canva. Winners for Live Action, Documentary, and Animated Short will be eligible for consideration in the 2026 Oscars.
The New York Film Critics Circle announced it will be adding a new member, Ryan Lattanzio (IndieWire), to vote for the 2025 awards on December 2, 2025. Lattanzio's addition brings the number of active members to 47.
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the sponsors and partners for AFI FEST 2025 presented by Canva. This year's festival runs from Wednesday, October 22 through Sunday, October 26 in Hollywood, presenting over 160 films.
Nuremberg, from Sony Pictures Classic, brings to the screen arguably the most famous war crimes trial in history, and undercovers the possibility that on a world stage, the Germans and their propaganda machine nearly escaped the deserved punishment.
Rebuilding, from Bleecker Street, presents a film of realities as survivors of a devastating wildfire attempt to navigate the new normal of FEMA living, while investing hope into what appears to be a hopeless future.
The end of year layoff rumors which circulated during the pre-Paramount Skydance merger are moving forward and although the specifics have yet to be announced it is widely speculated that the entire international MTV silo will be shuttered.
Ferraro's Ristorante invites guests to an unforgettable evening of white truffles and Nebbiolo on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. At this extraordinary dinner featuring La Spinetta, guests will savor exceptional wines, paired with the finest Italian truffles.
Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen will be honored with the Los Angeles Press Club's Visionary Humanitarian Award for their support of Alzheimer's patients and their families and will take place December 7, at the Biltmore Hotel.
From Emmy and Peabody Award–winning journalist Mariana van Zeller comes The Hidden Third podcast, a weekly dive into the underground markets that power a third of the global economy, and those trying to shut them down.
The Huntington announces the cast and creative team of Fun Home, a daring musical with music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, based on the novel by Alison Bechdel, and directed by Logan Ellis.
Oscar®-nominated producer and Academy Producers Branch governor Jennifer Fox will return, for a seventh time, to produce the 16th Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor announced today.
As Paramount/Skydance (PSKY) continues its post-acquisition adjustments, a surprising change the purchase of "The Free Press" and its founder, anti-woke conservative opinion columnist, Bari Weiss, was then hired as to lead the CBS newsroom.
The Mob Museum, announces a new partnership with the SlotZilla Zoomline, and upcoming October programs including "The Last Godfather: The Takedown of New York Mafia Boss Joe Massino" and a special screening of "The Night Stalker."
AREA15, the pulse-pounding hub of experiential art and entertainment situated parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, announces ALLEYCVT will headline the 2025 New Year's Eve Masquerade party. Taking place on Wednesday, Dec. 31 in the outdoor A-Lot.
The 2025 New York BagelFest, presented by King Arthur Baking Company, will take over Citi Field on Sunday, November 16, transforming the iconic venue into a culinary epicenter celebrating one of the world's most beloved foods.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences tonight honored its student winners from colleges and universities around the world at the 52nd Student Academy Awards® ceremony. Gold, Silver and Bronze placements were announced and trophies presented.
Disgraced Hip Hop mogul Sean Combs finally heard his fate as a Manhattan judge sentenced the founder of Bad Boy Records to 50 months in prison in addition to time served for his prostitution related conviction.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences today revealed an exciting lineup of presenters from across the world of Daytime television who will take the stage at the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards on Friday, October 17.
The American Film Institute (AFI) unveiled the full lineup of films screening at this year's AFI FEST presented by Canva, taking place in LA from October 22-26. Passes and bundles are now available at FEST.AFI.com.
At a press conference held at the Beverly Hills Résidence de France, members of the Franco-American Cultural Fund and The American French Film Festival Programmer announced the full lineup of films and series to be presented at the Festival.
Alina Simone and Marlén Viñayo have been selected as the recipients of the 2025 Academy Gold Fellowship for Women , an annual fellowship awarded by the Academy. The fellowship is presented in partnership with CHANEL.
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel returned to the airwaves this week, after a brief suspension over ill-timed and misunderstood words, which were taken out of context and eventually caused, both a crossover of support for First Amendment rights.
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today that JAY KELLY, NUREMBERG, DEAD MAN'S WIRE and CHRISTY will complete the Red Carpet Premieres section, at this year's AFI FEST presented by Canva scheduled from October 22 -26, 2025.
The Television Academy Foundation announced the submission period for the 45th College Television Awards, a spring 2026 ceremony that rewards excellence in student-produced storytelling from colleges and universities nationwide, along with two additions to the program.
Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has found himself in the middle of a ballooning First Amendment controversy, as the comedian was suspended indefinitely over words that apparently created a firestorm of MAGA backlash.
Artist Cj Hendry brings her playful, immersive art experience Flower Market to New York City's Rockefeller Center from Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 21 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST on Center Plaza.
Stand Up for Heroes, New York City's highly anticipated night of hope, healing and laughter, presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), returns as part of the November 7-16 NYCF festival.
NATAS announced that actor, producer, and Daytime Emmy® Award-winning host Mario Lopez will host the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards to take place Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California.
Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club, announces its star-studded entertainment lineup for October. Continuing its tradition as the ultimate venue for late-night comedy, the club will welcome new comedic guests as well as offer top-tier casual dining and unique memorabilia.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the honorees for the upcoming 76th Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards. The ceremony is set to take place on December 4, 2025 at Prince George's Ballroom in New York City.
Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) announced that THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS from Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies, in association with Domain Entertainment and MRC, will have its World Premiere at AFI FEST 2025 presented by Canva.
SFiFF today announced that this year's festival will open with Netflix's Frankenstein, the highly anticipated film from Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and close with James Vanderbilt's Nuremberg. The festival will take place October 15–20, 2025.
Unistellar today announces the creation of Stellar Collective, an independent organisation which is set to host a new kind of conference dedicated to participatory science in astronomy set to take place at Boise State University, Idaho.
The First Annual Scott and Davy's Shakedown Throwdown Concert Series, a free two-day concert on October 11-12, 2025, in Vail, Colorado, the heart of the Rocky Mountains has a powerful mission: Supporting mental health awareness.
The assassination of right-wing conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has reverberated throughout the media world as parent companies sought to minimize the fallout from political commentators who proffered comments on his Trump aligned pro-nationalism position with terminations.
Today, The Wild Honey Pie announce their signature Pizza Party with the cast of Broadway's Chicago the Musical, which will take place on October 8th at Brooklyn's Paulie Gee's restaurant. Presented By Spindrift.® Tickets Available HERE.
As part of the pre-announcements of the program for the 29th edition of The American French Film Festival (TAFFF), held in Hollywood, beginning October 28, the French American Cultural Fund has just released this year's documentary line up.
Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) announced that the World Premiere of Focus Features' SONG SUNG BLUE, written and directed by Craig Brewer, will close the 39th edition of AFI FEST presented by Canva on Sunday, October 26.
WOW – Women Of Wrestling, the premier all-female sports entertainment property, returns with a brand-new season beginning the weekend of September 13. Known for its drama and high-energy showdowns, WOW's season four adds six new WOW Superheroes.
The Television Academy will transform the equivalent of 12 football fields inside the West Coast's largest convention center into a sophisticated "Starlight Soirée" for the 77th Emmy Awards Governors Gala featuring an opulent, sparkling dining and dancing environment.
SAHARA Las Vegas announces its happenings for September, including entertainment commemorating Mexican Independence Day. Additionally, college and professional football fans alike can kick off the season at Chickie's & Pete's with mouthwatering game day fare, ample high-definition TV screens.
Arriving this fall to downtown Las Vegas The Starlight Plaza at The Mob Museum, a new seasonal outdoor cocktail lounge, entertainment and event venue that takes its cues from Las Vegas' golden age and explored throughout The Mob Museum.
AREA15, parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, announces the return of its mysteriously frightening Halloween Massive on Friday, Oct. 31. ScAREA15: Strange Circus will transform AREA15 into a multi-venue twisted big top filled with bone-rattling beats and sinister surprises.
Ketamine Queen, Jasveen Sangha, who supplied the drugs to "Friends" television star Matthew Perry, which killed him in 2023, pleaded guilty to five federal counts. She is last of the five individuals arrested in Perry's death.
Emma Heming-Willis, wife of good guy action star Bruce Willis, has revealed in an exclusive interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer, her husband's condition has worsened, and she moved him into a home away from their family.
The White Lotus, from HBOMax, presents another installment in the widely popular destination, dramady as a new cast of players arrive at the luscious White Lotus Resort in Thailand, for a week of intrigue, adventure, and sex.
AFI announced the recipients of the 2025-2026 Canva Fellowship at the AFI Conservatory. This marks the third year of Canva partnering with AFI to further their shared mission of educating and inspiring the next generation of filmmakers.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted 14 students as winners of the 52nd Student Academy Awards® competition. This year, the Student Academy Awards competition received 3,127 entries from 988 colleges and universities worldwide.
Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) announced that Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro will serve as the Guest Artistic Director for AFI FEST 2025 presented by Canva, which takes place October 22-26 in Hollywood.
The Franco American Cultural Fund (FACF) is announcing that celebrated indie filmmaker Richard Linklater's latest film Nouvelle Vague (New Wave) will be a centerpiece of the 29th edition of The American French Film Festival (TAFFF).
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, announced this week they will be slashing the payroll by up to 3000 workers over the next three months, with the bulk of the cuts arriving at the beginning of the holiday season.
Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) announced that 20th Century Studios' Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, written and directed by Scott Cooper, will open the 39th edition of AFI FEST presented by Canva on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club, nestled in the heart of The LINQ Promenade, announces its star-studded lineup for September. As the ultimate venue for late-night comedy, the club welcome new guests, offer top-tier casual dining and unique memorabilia.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced today that Daytime Emmy® Award-nominated and two-time News & Documentary Emmy® Award-winning journalist Deborah Norville will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Honor at the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
Beginning on Thursday, Sept. 4, Chickie's & Pete's Crabhouse and Sports Bar inside SAHARA Las Vegas will launch the "Fly, Cheesesteak, Fly" food challenge, a colossally sized feast timed to the kickoff of this year's professional football season.
Asylum Bar + Arcade inside AREA15 – the first purpose-built destination for experiential attractions, situated parallel to the Las Vegas Strip – announces the launch of its new VIP Gamer Package, offering an exclusive reservation in the private game lounge.
On Sunday, Sept. 28, the second annual Zombie Rumble will invade AREA15 with classic cars and a plethora of punk rock bands. Presented by DRAGSTRIP ZOMBIES Classic Cars and The Punk Rock Museum, will coincide with AREA15's five-year "AREA-versary."
This September, Illuminarium Las Vegas invites guests of all ages to escape the ordinary with a lineup of imaginative events and promotions including WILD: A Safari Experience, immersive yoga and Monday night pro football viewings.
The American French Film Festival (TAFFF) will open its 29th annual edition on October 28 with the Hollywood premiere of filmmaker Rebecca Zlotowski's psychological thriller A Private Life (Vie Privée), starring Oscar-winning actress Jodie Foster.
The Santa Fe International Film Festival announced they will present its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to acclaimed actor, director, and activist Edward James Olmos on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe, NM.
In National Geographic's new six-part series TOP GUNS: THE NEXT GENERATION, cameras follow a class of Navy and Marine Corps student pilots as they enter the final and most unforgiving phase of elite strike fighter training.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that six distinct scientific and technical investigations have been launched for 2025 in the lead-up to the Scientific and Technical Awards on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
The Toronto International Film Festival, embroiled in controversy over its handling of the polarizing film detailing the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, has relented and offered the documentary a place in the festival's line-up.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) announced that the Academy Color Encoding System (ACES), the global standard for color management, is joining the ASWF, a home for open source software developers.
With the Skydance-Paramount merger finally closed, CEO David Ellison continued to announced his board of directors this week, which included a who's who of Hollywood insiders, movers, and shakers, each with decades of industry knowledge and experience.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced the newly elected 2025-2026 Academy Foundation Board members and officers. The Academy Foundation Board comprises 12 trustees who also are members of the Academy Board of Governors.
Producer Lynette Howell Taylor was elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization's Board of Governors. The Board of Governors sets the Academy's strategic vision, preserves its financial health and mission fulfillment.
Paramount Skydance Media led by David Ellison, the son of Oracle scion Larry Ellison, will move into the historic Paramount Pictures lot this week, after a year of tense negotiations, multiple suitors, and a controversial FCC approval process.
She Rides Shotgun, from Lionsgate, present a contemporary dramatic thriller, as a newly released ex-con, who made enemies on the inside, fights to save himself and his daughter, while being hunted by the Southwest’s biggest drug dealer.
The Paramount Skydance merger finally received the blessing of the Federal Communications Commission, after settling with Mr. Trump, promising to remove diversity, equity and inclusion from the company's hiring practices, and to closely monitor its journalistic programming.
A bold new chapter in global fan conventions begins today as HallowScreamCon, a groundbreaking entertainment mega-event, officially announces its Las Vegas residency at Las Vegas Convention Center, beginning October 2026, and a multi-venue rollout across the city.
American Film Institute (AFI) announced the AFI DWW+ program is now accepting applications for the Class of 2026-2027. Now in its 51st year, AFI DWW+ is a tuition-free year-long directing workshop that educates emerging narrative filmmakers.
The Paramount Skydance merger triggered a second 90 day extension, this week, allowing the Federal Communications Commission and its Trump Administration appointed Chairman, Brendan Carr, ample time to approve the $8 billion deal.
One week after catastrophic flood inundated the Texas Hill Country leaving unimaginable tragedy in its wake, celebrities from sports, music, television, and the silver screen have donated time, money and talent to aid in the recovery.
Ballard, from Prime, presents a Bosch spin-off that introduces shunned detective Renee Ballard, now regulated to basement and a newly formed cold case division, along with a unique group of volunteers who set out to bring solve the unsolvable.
U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement Agents, which have targeted the undocumented Latino population in Los Angeles, arrested World Boxing Champion Julio César Chávez Jr., after his fight with Jake Paul in Anaheim, and announced he would be deported.
In a somewhat traditional wedding, albeit for a billionaire, the founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos wed his longtime girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez, in a lavish Italian ceremony attended by 200 of their closest friends and family.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 534 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions in their individual area to the craft of motion pictures.
Countdown, from Prime, presents a fast action, binge worthy, crime drama as a special federal task force is formed, after a daylight execution of an undercover Department of Homeland Security, to find the killer and uncover the motive.
The Beast, the innovative gastropub located in the heart of AREA15, announces a bold new lineup of crave-worthy creations available for lunch and dinner, including new pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, starters and more – each delivering over-the-top tastes.
The FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX has joined with Papi Steak at Fontainebleau Las Vegas – the famed steakhouse from David Grutman's and David "Papi" Einhorn -- to take over an F1® Garage during the November 2025 race.
The Academy Board of Governors has elected three new governors-at-large: Haifaa al-Mansour (Directors Branch), Effie T. Brown (Producers Branch) and Annie Chang (Production and Technology Branch, Science and Technology Council Chair). They will serve a three-year terms.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and longtime fiancé Lauren Sanchez are tying the knot, after months of prenup haggling, love rules the day and the billionaire and his bride will sail away into the sunset of wedded bliss.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its newly elected 2025-2026 Board of Governors. The governors will take office at the first scheduled board meeting of the new term. New governors-at-large will be elected and announced later.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present Academy Honorary Awards to Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise and Wynn Thomas, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Dolly Parton.
AFI announced it will confer a Doctor of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art upon trailblazing actress and producer Viola Davis and legendary film editor and sound designer Walter Murch.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that submissions for the 2026 Scientific and Technical Awards, honoring individuals and companies contributing to motion pictures, are open. Submission deadline is Thursday, July 24, at 5 p.m. PT.
Music fans, the world over, are mourning the loss of two pillars, Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, each known for transforming the sound of a generation and ushering in broader cultural changes across the entertainment industry.
Something Beautiful, from Sony Music Vision and Trafalgar Releasing, brings a unique big screen cinematic concert film experience to theaters worldwide showcasing the vast range of pop music icon Miley Cyrus as she debuts her new album.
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, announces its newest exhibit, "National Syndicate," is now open. The exhibit spotlights the rise of New York's Five Families and their strategic collaborations with Jewish mobsters.
Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) announced that tickets are now on sale for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, a fully immersive experience that will make you feel like you have stepped inside The Wizard of Oz.
Janet Walker the publisher, and owner, of the online boutique luxury lifestyle magazine, Haute-Lifestyle.com, and award winning screenwriter announces the release of her partial nonfiction narrative memoir "Unholy Alliances: A True Crime Story."
Paramount owner Shari Redstone,71, revealed she is currently undergoing treatment for Thyroid cancer after a spring diagnosis detected a tumor. While the growth has been removed, Redstone indicated the cancer had spread and she is receiving radiation treatments.
The Ritual, from XYZ Films, brings to the screen a powerful depiction of the most infamous demonic exorcism in history, as an all-star cast deliver unforgettable performances in this riveting and gripping supernatural horror thriller.
The annual Tribeca Film Festival opens this week offering more than one hundred films across eleven days, utilizing venues throughout the city to continue its original concept of revitalizing Manhattan after the 2001 World Trade Center attacks.
Prime Video announced the premiere date for its upcoming series, Ballard, starring Maggie Q. The series, the latest in the Bosch universe, will debut all episodes exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories.
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the mentors for the 2025 Writers' Room Ready program, which recognizes outstanding original television pilot scripts written by AFI Conservatory Screenwriting Fellows and provides them the opportunity to work directly with established artists.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the 2025 inductees into the Gold and Silver Circle Honor Society, who will be recognized during the News and Documentary Emmys, taking place on June 25 and 26, 2025 in New York City.
The 78th Cannes International Film Festival announced the winner of the Palme d'Or was awarded to Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi's, "It Was Just an Accident," which was acquired by American distributor Neon, marking their second collaboration.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the winners of the 46th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards. The ceremony was hosted by Roy Wood Jr., award-winning comedian, writer, and producer, and presented live.
The Cannes Film Festival kicked off this week, beginning with the honorary Palme d'Or ceremony bestowed upon actor Robert De Niro, for his lifetime of contribution and achievement in the advancement of film and cinema.
President Trump, this week, made a loud and reverberating tariff statement, directed at the film industry indicating he will be adding 100% tariffs to all films who utilize production services outside the United States.
The 2025 Tony nominations, which honors excellence in Theater performances, were announced this week by actors Sarah Paulsen and Wendell Pierce, and featured surprises, disappointments and history making nods as the countdown begins for the awards ceremony.
Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced on Spectrum News NY1 by stage and screen star Norm Lewis, Spectrum News NY1 "On Stage" host Frank DiLella, and anchor Rocco Vertuccio. Nominee list is available below.
LA LA LAND, from Lionsgate and Black Label Media, comes a delightfully charming look at the arduous process for star crossed hopefuls, courageous believers, in a town littered with aspiring headliners, social climbers, do anything's, broken dreams, and rejections.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, LOS ANGELES, CA,DECEMBER 11, 2014– The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the appointment of producer and the Executive Director of the International Documentary Association (IDA) Michael Lumpkin as Director of AFI DOCS, the Institute's annual documentary festival in Washington, DC. Also announced today is the return of AT&T as the festival's presenting sponsor.
The Last of Us, from HBOMax, brings to the screen a post-apocalyptic world initiated by the fungi Cordyceps, that gained access to the global food supply and within a day infected civilizations turning mankind into monsters.
The chart that I posted previously, which showed that all-cause mortality is twice as high in persons receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, as opposed to the unvaccinated, got more than a million hits. And a storm of criticism.
So you’re planning an outing and want to keep your kids engaged with the family long enough to log a lasting memory? No sweat! OK, well maybe a little sweat… it is Scottsdale after all.
Alors que se profile le premier tour des élections législatives anticipées, le risque de vois le scrutin accoucher d'une assemblée encore plus disparate que la précédente émerge aussi. Sans compter les autres dangers corollaires dont l'isolement du Président de la République. Explications.
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce its 2023-24 season, featuring a season-opening, world premiere opera based on a little-known true story of the Civil War, Intelligence and the company's first presentation of Wagner's Parsifal since 1992.
A Father's Promise, from Abramorama, presents the story of professional musician Mark Barden whose life changed instantly, when his son Daniel was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary school, and the resilience to turn tragedy into hope.
Sensorio, the immersive art destination in Paso Robles, California, announces it will reopen April 15, 2021 with a newly added immersive light installation in addition to its current Field of Light also by internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro.
Ten-time CMA Award winner Chris Stapleton leads nominees at the 55th Annual CMA Awards with nominations in five categories: Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Album, Single and Song of the Year for "Starting Over."
McQueen, from Bleecker Street, presents the rags to riches story of iconic Fashion Designer Alexander "Lee" McQueen, whose unbelievable journey could never have been imagined bringing him from his working class East London home to the House of Givenchy.
Crisis, from Quiver Distribution, brings to the screen a contemporary, fast action, dramatic, north of the border cartel thriller weaving four stories from victim to trafficker to big pharma into the backdrop of the Opioid epidemic.
