Day: September 1, 2023

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Jimmy Kimmel Reveals Generous Offer from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to Pay His Staff During Strike

In an exciting new podcast collaboration with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel divulges an unexpected act of kindness from his longtime “feud” partners, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. During the recent shutdown of his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Damon and Affleck reached out to offer to cover the salaries of Kimmel’s staff for two weeks. Kimmel, appreciative but firm, … Continue reading Jimmy Kimmel Reveals Generous Offer from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to Pay His Staff During Strike

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California State Treasurer Urges Hollywood CEOs to Seek Fair Deal with Writers and Actors

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has taken a stand against the ongoing strikes in the entertainment industry by sending letters to the CEOs of seven major Hollywood studios. In these letters, dated August 30, Ma emphasizes the importance of returning to negotiations with the Writers Guild and Screen Actors Guild. With the strikes causing a complete halt in film and television production, Ma expresses her … Continue reading California State Treasurer Urges Hollywood CEOs to Seek Fair Deal with Writers and Actors

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Colman Domingo’s Breakthrough Performance in Netflix’s ‘Rustin’ Makes Him a Top Contender for Best Actor at the Oscars

Colman Domingo Shines in Netflix’s ‘Rustin’ as Instant Oscar Contender Colman Domingo delivers a powerhouse performance as Bayard Rustin, the gay civil rights leader, in the highly-awaited biopic ‘Rustin.’ Taking the spotlight at the Telluride Film Festival, the film received high praise, including a pre-recorded message from Barack Obama acknowledging Rustin’s crucial role in the March on Washington. Domingo’s portrayal is so immersive that it … Continue reading Colman Domingo’s Breakthrough Performance in Netflix’s ‘Rustin’ Makes Him a Top Contender for Best Actor at the Oscars

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“Ferrari” Receives Rapturous Six-Minute Standing Ovation at Venice Film Festival, Moving Adam Driver to Tears.

The highly anticipated racing drama “Ferrari” made its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, officially kick-starting awards season. Directed by Michael Mann and starring Adam Driver, the film captivated the audience at the Sala Grande Theatre, who rewarded it with a standing ovation lasting six minutes. Driver was visibly moved by the film’s tragic conclusion, with Mann assisting him to receive the applause. “Ferrari” … Continue reading “Ferrari” Receives Rapturous Six-Minute Standing Ovation at Venice Film Festival, Moving Adam Driver to Tears.

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Internal Tensions Mount as Hollywood Studio CEOs Meet Today Amid Ongoing Strikes

Amidst rumors of internal conflicts and no resolution for the ongoing writers and actors strikes, the top executives of Hollywood’s major studios are gathering today. Industry leaders such as Disney’s Dana Walden and Alan Bergman are scheduled to attend the virtual meeting, as are Amazon Studios’ Mike Hopkins and Jennifer Salke, Netflix’s Ted Sarandos, Universal’s Donna Langley, and Warner Bros Discovery’s David Zaslav. Mouse House … Continue reading Internal Tensions Mount as Hollywood Studio CEOs Meet Today Amid Ongoing Strikes

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SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreements: Complete List of Movies and TV Series

SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreements: Complete List of Movies and TV Series SAG-AFTRA, the guild that launched a strike against Hollywood studios on July 14, has implemented an interim agreements program to allow independent productions to continue filming, even if they have no direct ties to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Since the strike began, SAG-AFTRA has updated its list of projects granted agreements. … Continue reading SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreements: Complete List of Movies and TV Series

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AMC Secures Deal With SAG-AFTRA to Resume Production on Popular Shows

  Exciting news for fans of Interview With the Vampire and The Walking Dead spinoffs! Despite the ongoing strikes in Hollywood, AMC Studios has been given the green light to continue production on these highly-anticipated shows. Thanks to waivers granted by SAG-AFTRA, work can resume on Daryl Dixon and The Ones Who Live. Although AMC Networks is not directly involved in the negotiations between studios … Continue reading AMC Secures Deal With SAG-AFTRA to Resume Production on Popular Shows

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