The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the dates for AFI FEST 2023. The 37th edition of the Institute's annual festival will take place exclusively in person on October 25-29, 2023, at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in the heart of Hollywood.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that eight scientific and technical achievements represented by 19 individual award recipients will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards presentation on Friday, February 24, 2023.
The Film Foundation has announced the next selection of films to be presented online in The Film Foundation Restoration Screening Room. The platform offers the opportunity to watch classic films, selected by Martin Scorsese, free of charge.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces a partnership with Letterboxd, a global social network for film discussion and discovery. The Academy and Letterboxd will collaborate on exclusive digital content connected to the Oscars.®
The Sundance Film Festival, returned in person and across the country online. The 2023 Sundance Film Festival jurors and audiences have voted with the awards announced during an event at The Ray Theatre in Park City.
Oscar®-winning actor-producer Riz Ahmed and actor Allison Williams announced the 95th Oscars® nominations, from the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater via a global live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org and the Academy's digital platforms, an international satellite feed and broadcast media.
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are pleased to announce programming plans during the week leading up to the 95th Oscars® on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
Haute-Lifestyle.com, the online boutique luxury lifestyle magazine, helmed by Publisher Janet Walker, has continued to distinguish itself among the world of digital publications, any way it is searched, earning the top spot in Google search engine results.
British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced the short list of films and talent, in competition with All Quiet on the Western Front dominating with 14 nominations and tying a BAFTA record for the most nominations.
Janet Walker, publisher, and founder of Haute-Lifestyle.com, is ending the year celebrating the success of her four original riveting, fast action, screenplays which continue to earn global raves from Cannes to Toronto and Los Angeles to Chicago.
Empire of Light, from Searchlight Pictures, presents an emotional coming of age drama as the turbulent 1980s reach to the small coastal community in the United Kingdom usually protected from blatant social upheavals and blights.
Lady Chatterley's Lover, from Netflix films, brings to the screen a story of two definitive sides of love, an alluring, intoxicating, passion, and the deep unfathomable rote emptiness that it can become when it is lost forever.
Mickey: The Story of a Mouse, from Walt Disney Animation, presents a delightful story of the origins of Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney's dream, and Mickey's continued evolution influenced by societal turbulence and changes in the entertainment industry.
The Swimmers, a Netflix original film, tells the true story of the Syrian refugee swimmers, Yusra and Sarah Mardini, and their journey as they fled their homeland, leaving behind their family, for a safer and new life.
She Said, from Universal Pictures, presents the story two New York Times investigative journalists who worked to expose Harvey Weinstein who, for decades, was known to sexually assault, rape and then destroy anyone who challenged the status quo.
The Son, from Sony Pictures Classics, presents a dramatic heartfelt look into the challenges of life after divorce, co-parenting, hurt, rejection, and a family struggling to cope as they navigate what has become the new normal.
Women Talking, from United Artists Releasing, presents a powerful story of the aftermath of repeated domestic violence, rape, child rape and pedophile assaults on a community of Mennonite women and their choices when they reached the breaking point.
CAN PSYCHEDELICS CURE?, a one-hour special from NOVA, a production of GBH, explores new research around hallucinogenic drugs—popularly called psychedelics—that may indicate profoundly positive clinical impacts, helping patients struggling with a range of afflictions in the brain.
Conversations With a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes, a three-part series from Netflix and Director Joe Berlinger, presents an intimate portrayal of an American serial killer, his victims, and the police ineptitude that enabled him.
Janet Walker, publisher, and founder of Haute-Lifestyle.com, is celebrating the success of her original murder-thriller "The Wednesday Killer" which has won a total of eight top screenplay awards from film festivals around the world.
TILL, from MGM/Orion Pictures, presents a riveting re-creation of the story of Emmitt Till, the 14-year-old African American boy murdered, beaten and lynched, while on a two week visit with his cousins in Mississippi in 1955.
Dead for a Dollar, from Quiver Distribution, presents an uncommon story of courage, determination, money, vengeance, and the willingness to risk everything to live without restraint of another's rules and to enact charge no matter the price.
Bandit, from Quiver Entertainment, presents a charming, true, story of a petty thief, who after escaping a minimum-security prison relocates to Canada to find himself and ultimately becomes a family man with a twist.
Breaking, from Bleecker Street Media, presents, a resonating true story facing so many veterans, who served their country and returned home confronted with disabling mental injuries to fight a system built to hinder instead of help.
Sprung, from Amazon's Freevee, written and directed by Greg Garcia, tells the story, across nine-episodes of an unlikely group of formerly incarcerated people who received early pandemic release, and decide to use their criminal expertise for good.
A Love Song, from Bleecker Street and Stage 6 Films and directed by Max Walker Silverman, is receiving serious critical acclaim and features Wes Studi, co-starring as Leto the romantic interest, in the quiet compelling love story.
A Love Song, from Bleecker Street and Stage 6 Films and directed by Max Walker Silverman, is receiving serious critical acclaim and features Dale Dickey, star of stage and screen, in the lead role of Faye.
Not Okay, from Searchlight Pictures, presents a contemporary dilemma that millions confront as they find their self-worth tied up on social media, where every follower is an adrenaline shot, and the name of the game is fame.
Mothering Sunday, Compartment 6 and Nine Days are a few of the newest SONY Pictures Classics Blu-Ray/DVD releases, and for those who prefer more insightful films, recent documentary releases include The Human Factor and Who We Are.
Monstrous, 11th Hour Cleaning and 9 Bullets are a few of the newest Screen Media Blu-Ray/DVD releases, and for those who prefer feel-good films, recent releases include Off the Rails and Brian Wilson – Long Promised Road.
Actress Andie MacDowell's appeal is in her ethereal glow. From her crown of dark cascading curls to her porcelain complexion and delicate features, MacDowell's sweet yet sultry sensuality has captivated movie-going audiences for decades.
Tyson’s Run, from Universal Home Entertainment, presents the touching story of an autistic boy who, through sheer chance and dedication, finds a passion he didn’t know he possessed and helps bridge the growing divide in his family.
Janet Walker, publisher, and founder of Haute-Lifestyle.com and The-Entertainment-Zone.com, has released the first look poster for her exciting, plot twisting, cryptic murder mystery, "The Wednesday Killer."
The Phantom of the Open, from Sony Pictures Classics, presents the true story of Maurice Flitcroft, affectionately known as the world's worst golfer who through an epiphany or lunacy determined he would play in the British Open Golf Championship.
After 12 years of killing zombies and capturing viewers' hearts on AMC's The Walking Dead, Norman Reedus has a new book coming out this month, The Ravaged, a story of three personal quests with abnormally parallel outcomes.
Julia, from HBO Max, presents a delightful sampling of the early days of her television series, as she navigates the changing times, the success of her French cookbook and the bold decision to pursue her dreams.
The Survivor, from HBO Pictures, presents the story of Harry Haft, an Auschwitz survivor, and one of the first survivors to tell of the horrors as a prisoner, and his effort to find life after unspeakable tragedy.
Janet Walker, publisher, and founder of Haute-Lifestyle.com and The-Entertainment-Zone.com, has released the first look poster for her riveting, fast-action suspense thriller, The Manhattan Project.
The Phantom of the Open, from SONY Pictures Classic, weaves a heartwarming true story of Maurice Flitcroft, an unrelenting optimist, who in a moment of either genius or madness sets his sights on playing in the British Open.
Janet Walker, publisher, and founder of the luxury lifestyle digital Haute-Lifestyle.com and The-Entertainment-Zone.com, has unveiled the pitch deck for her award-winning cerebral espionage thriller, The Six Sides of Truth as the film moves into the funding phase.
Escape the Field, from Lionsgate, presents a suspenseful who done it, as six strangers each chosen by an unknown entity, are forced to unite and combine their skills with the hope of finding a way to escape.
Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes, a three-part series from Netflix and Joe Berlinger, presents a shocking portrayal of John Wayne Gacy, and discusses how he was unable to shake the details of this case.
The Duke, from Sony Pictures Classics, brings to the screen an entertaining adventure as an unlikely hero of the people finds himself in possession of the kind of opportunity that comes but once in a lifetime.
A Very British Scandal, a three-part Amazon Original series, presents the public shaming of the Duchess of Argyll during her divorce proceedings as the British media brutally shame and denigrate her for her liberal sexual attitudes.
Conversations With a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes, a three-part series from Netflix and Director Joe Berlinger, presents an intimate portrayal of an American serial killer, his victims, and the police ineptitude that enabled him.
Conversations With a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes, an intimate three-part series from Netflix and Joe Berlinger, presents a shocking portrayal of one of America's most notorious serial killers, his victims, and how he escaped justice.
The Invisible Pilot, an HBO original three-part documentary series a tale of a charismatic, daredevil husband and father who unexpectedly jumped off a bridge in 1977, despite a seemingly happy home life and a lucrative career as a pilot.
Against The Ice, a Netflix Original film, brings to the screen the true story of Danish explorers Ejnar Mikkelsen and Iver Iversen, who survive the harsh conditions of the Artic while securing the evidence proving Greenland is one island.
Reacher, from Amazon Prime, brings to the screen a binge worthy television series that introduces audiences to a new Jack Reacher, built and ready for action only to be suddenly arrested and framed for attempted murder.
Book of Love, an Amazon original film, presents a comical opposites attract romantic comedy, as a very reserved British author suddenly has a scorching hot bestseller in Mexico and embarks on a book tour with his translator.
Cyrano, from Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures, brings to the screen a reimagined version of the timeless tale of a love triangle, presenting the sorrow of unrequited love, the viciousness of the scorned and the elation of realizing love.
Clint Bentley, director, producer and co-writer of Jockey, the shockingly authentic film, from Sony Picture Classics, along with Greg Kwedar, co-writer and producer recently spoke with Haute-Lifestyle.com Publisher Janet Walker at the film’s media day.
The Novice, from IFC Films, presents the story of a collegiate female rowing athlete, driven, dedicated, obsessive, determined to be the best, who undertakes an intense physical and psychological journey to make the varsity team.
The Lost Daughter, a Netflix original, presents the story of choices as a single college professor on vacation becomes intertwined with another vacationing family and finds herself suddenly reliving her own past choices as a young mother.
Janet Walker, publisher, and founder of Haute-Lifestyle.com and The-Entertainment-Zone.com, is celebrating a season of success as her debut screenplay, The Six Sides of Truth, has secured three "Best Screenplay" Awards and received 19 official film festival selections over the past six months.
Encounter, an Amazon original, brings to the screen the story of a former Marine, who studies extraterrestrial parasites, and is on a mission to protect his two sons from this mysterious illness which is infecting the population.
13 Minutes, from Gravitas Ventures, presents a multi-layered disaster story, as four families in a small mid-western town each in the middle of a life crisis confront catastrophic devastation in the wake of the largest tornados on record.
Copshop, from Open Road Pictures, presents a wild, riotous, explosive thrill ride as the local sheriffs in the desolate Nevada desert face off against a team of trained killers in an attempt to collect on a contract hit.
The Killing, a Topic original series, presents an intriguing, contemporary, murder investigation, the two detectives united in finding the killer, a local politician caught in the middle, and a growing suspect pool all with hidden agendas.
Naked Singularity, from Screen Media, presents the story of second chances, missed opportunities, and a collision of destinies in an extremely hot summer in Manhattan when right and wrong are blurred into the darkness of the here and now.
Nine Days, from Sony Pictures Classics, presents a bold science fiction fantasy, that reduces life to an interview and indoctrination process, as proposed candidates are required to study the chosen whose every waking moment is monitored and recorded.
Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes, from HBO, brings to the screen the intimate behind the scenes personal interviews with with whistleblowers, journalists, private investigators, and other sources, conducted by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow.
BOSCH, from Amazon Prime, the L.A. detective series that has captivated audiences for six seasons is launching what is rumored to be its last, LA Homicide detective name Bosch works to solve an arson case which led to murder.
Follow the Money, a Topic original series, brings to the screen an intriguing, contemporary, corporate drama as the high stakes' European energy market, becomes center stage in this entertaining whodunit thriller set across three captivating seasons.
12 Mighty Orphans, from Sony Pictures Classics, present the true story of triumph over adversity as a group of forgotten orphans meet a football coach who changes the world of football and transforms the forgotten ones into champions.
Solos, from Amazon Studios, brings to the screen a series of seven episodic features each focusing on the future of humanity as it integrates the advancement of technology into society and the effects on our daily life.
Dark Woods, a Topic original limited series, presents the compelling crime drama that focuses on the disappearance of the sister of a high-ranking Hamburg police officer, and the detectives who get stuck on a suspect without evidence.
PANIC, an original Amazon Prime limited series, brings to the screen an exciting, suspenseful summer series which follows a group of teens as they undertake a dangerous post-high school graduation ritual which holds the keys to freedom.
The Underground Railroad, an Amazon original series, brings to the screen an emotionally raw historical biopic on the underground railroad, which transported slaves to freedom in 1800s America, and a runaway slave followed by a bloodhound bounty hunter.
French Exit starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Lucas Hedges, and a cast of spellbinding characters has received critical acclaim and accolades worldwide. Director Azazel Jacobs took some time recently, via Zoom, to talk about the film, his cast and the process.
Pray Obey Kill, from HBO Documentary Films, presents a limited series detailing the true crime story involving a Pentecostal Christian community, personal power trips, sex, adultery, cruel and vicious cold-blooded murder under the banner of God's will.
Tina, from HBOMAX, brings to the screen the fabulous Tina Turner, a hard-working, rocking, reflective and honest survivor, a word which would probably make her cringe as it reflects the ever-present lurking shadow of a past life.
The United States vs. Billie Holiday, a Hulu original film, presents the story of the FBI campaign mounted against her to stop her from bringing attention to the continued murders and lynching of the southern Negros.
The Investigation, from HBO and Warner Media, presents a harrowing story into the investigation of the murder of Kim Wall, the Swedish Journalist slaughtered while on assignment, and the team of detectives dedicated to finding the truth.
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer, an original Netflix docu-series, brings to the screen the story behind the manhunt for serial killer Richard Ramirez who terrorized Angelenos for fourteen months beginning in June 1984.
Red Table Talk, a web-series hosted by actress Jada Pinkett-Smith, invited Olivia Jade Giannulli, one of two daughters in the center of the Varsity Blues collegiate scandal that landed her famous parents, Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, in prison.
Uncle Frank, from Amazon Prime, presents a story of escaping the boundaries of the past only to be forced to reconcile the hidden secrets, the reconciliation of self, of mistakes, and moments long out of our control.
Made In Italy, staring real life father-son Liam Neeson and Michael Richardson, has been released to rave reviews. Taking time from production in Rome, Director James D'Arcy, talks on getting the film made, his writing process and upcoming projects.
Haute-Lifestyle.com, the online boutique luxury lifestyle magazine solely owned by Ms. Janet E. Walker, was recently targeted by individuals attempting to impersonate ownership of the digital magazine and present themselves as business partner, broker or authority.
Dreamscape, the immersive VR entertainment company, recently unveiled to select media its newest interactive adventure, DreamWorks Dragons Flight Academy, which enables those with a daring spirit and born to race on the wind the chance to glide across the seas on a flying dragon.
The Oscar bound film Judy, starring Renee Zellweger, recreates the legendary story of Judy Garland during her London Talk of the Town performances, adding to the authenticity were the iconic costumes created by famed costumer Jany Temime.
Pearl Amanda Dickson, the young adult actress cast opposite Natalie Portman in the just released Lucy in the Sky, recently participated in the media day and sat down with Haute-Lifestyle.com Publisher, Janet Walker, for a one on one chat.
Gavin Hood, co-writer and director of Official Secrets, the contemporary espionage thriller chronicling the leak of a top-secret memo, the subsequent arrest and trial of British Spy Katherine Gun recently spoke with Haute-Lifestyle.com Publisher Janet Walker.
Julianne Moore and Abby Quinn stars of the indie drama After the Wedding along with director Bart Freundlich recently participated in the media day for the film that is receiving raves for its emotional performances and brilliant directing.
Aldis Hodge, the star of the just released true story of vindicated USC bound footballer Brian Banks, took time out of his packed schedule during the recent media day to sit down with Haute-Lifestyle.com Publisher Janet Walker.
Doug Atchison, screenwriter for the recently released film, Brian Banks, which tells the story of a wrongly conviction and the attempts to clear his name, recently participated in the media day and spoke with Haute-Lifestyle.com Publisher Janet Walker.
Pennyworth, a new streaming series from Epix TV, MGM’s premium cable network on Amazon Prime, brings to the screen the story of Alfred Pennyworth and his introduction into the world of espionage in an emerging modern London.
Danielle Macdonald, co-star of the upcoming neo-Nazi film, SKIN, from Oscar winning director Guy Nattiv, sat down with select media recently and spoke expressively on reprising her role as wife/mother in the white supremacist cult.
Maiden, from Sony Pictures Classic, the incredible story of Captain Tracy Edwards, and her historic voyage and win in The Whitbread Round the World sailing race, has continued its upward track at the indie box office.
Recently, Dreamscape Immersive, located at Century City Westfield Mall, introduced members of the local media to the dynamic world of immersive Virtually Reality which allows guests to be transplanted into the middle of a world that doesn't exist.
Close, an original Netflix film, presents a race against time thriller as a female counter-terror expert and bodyguard begins a simple assignment which deteriorates quickly putting her life and everyone around her in imminent danger.
Tom Volf the first time director behind the international sensation Maria by Callas, the documentary from Sony Pictures Classic of the immortal Opera singer, recently sat for an interview as his film completes an unbelievable year of global premieres.
Rupert Everett actor, director writer of the Sony Pictures Classic film, The Happy Prince, recently spoke with media on Oscar Wilde, the film's subject, the idea of directing future projects and New York City in the 1970's.
Glenn Close, the star of the recently released The Wife, has been nominated for an Oscar six times, more than any other actress without a win, and as time escapes no one, the meaty performances that woo Academy voters are slower in arriving.
Armie Hammer, who's star power is seriously on the rise, is becoming quite well known and after his award nominated performance in Call Me By Your Name, is their anywhere on the planet where he isn't recognized?
Dennis Quaid stars in the faith based I Can Only Imagine, which opens this weekend with the power behind the belief that faith can transform, and captivates from the opening scenes giving a tour de force performance.
In the Fade, the Golden Globe nominated foreign film from Magnolia Pictures, staring Diane Kruger winner of the 2017 Cannes Best Actress and directed by Fatih Akin recently held its Los Angeles media day at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons.
From the portfolio of Janet Walker: The Walt Disney Studios behind-the-scenes look at the making of TRON LEGACY including interviews with Jeff Bridges, Michael Sheen, Garret Hedlund, Director Joseph Kosinski, writers Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis, and the VFX team.
Iain Glen, the versatile Scottish actor known to American audiences as Jorah Mormont, in the wildly successful HBO series Game of Thrones, is starring with Rachel Weisz in the psychological drama My Cousin Rachel directed by Roger Michell.
Phil Rudd, the bad boy drummer for the wildly successful Australian band AC/DC who has seen his share of troubles recently, is launching a new album, Head Job, and embarking on a Euro Tour with his new band-mates.
SALT, the espionage thriller from Sony Entertainment and Columbia Pictures, starring Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber and Chiwetel Ejiofor is savoring a summer of sweet success as it retains its box office flavor.
THE PIRATES! Band of Misfits, a Sony Pictures Animation, Columbia Pictures and Aardman Animation film, recently hosted a Media Day Sneak Peek at Culver City Studios in Culver City, California.
Jon Landau, executive producer of James Cameron’s phenomenally successful film AVATAR and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, recently hosted a press day introducing the soon-to-be released AVATAR Blu-ray edition.
With The Academy Awards quickly approaching the nominees for the Animated Short film category are bringing together a group of delightful and difficult choices to the screen. Watching each of them, it does becomes a battle between the faithful, "Get A Horse" from Walt Disney to the modern, "Mr. Hublot" with "Room on a Broom" flying in to mix up the pot.
After listening to the June 23, 2021, emergency meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) concerning reports of myocarditis and pericarditis (heart inflammation) after the COVID jabs, especially the second one, here are my takeaways.
TheTribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, announced plans to present select programming from the 19th annual Festival online including Tribeca Immersive Cinema360, N.O.W. Creators Market, Industry Extranet Resource Hub, Jury and Art Awards and Tribeca X Program.
(New York, NY | October 23, 2014) Film & TV distributor The Orchard has acquired all rights in the U.S. and Canada to director Frédéric Tcheng's fashion documentary Dior and I, which premiered at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival to outstanding praise.
The Wonder, a Netflix original film, brings to the screen a psychological thriller set in 1800s Ireland, that pits devout religious beliefs against medicine and science and mixes grief and sorrow with a belief in the ultimate sacrifice.
Los Angeles' beloved Yamashiro Hollywood restaurant is launching a new Sunday Brunch buffet starting Mother's Day, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The iconic restaurant, which had exclusively served dinner only, will continue brunch service every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
