Breaking: Hollywood Marketing Leaders Acknowledge Ongoing Female Underrepresentation Issue: Insights from Power Women Summit
Listen: Power Women Summit Breaking: Hollywood Marketing Leaders Acknowledge Ongoing Female Underrepresentation Issue: Insights from Power Women Summit Industry executives reveal strategies for keeping and advancing women in senior roles. Le Petite, • Industry leaders from Spotify, AMC Networks, and WhatsApp spoke out at the Power Women Summit 2023 panel on keeping and advancing women in senior roles. • Donna Lamar (Spotify) emphasized the company’s … Continue reading Breaking: Hollywood Marketing Leaders Acknowledge Ongoing Female Underrepresentation Issue: Insights from Power Women Summit
Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum Team Up as Estranged Brothers in Action-Comedy Calamity Hustle
Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum Team Up as Estranged Brothers in Action-Comedy Calamity Hustle • Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum are set to star as estranged brothers in the upcoming action-comedy film Calamity Hustle. • The movie follows the story of a Los Angeles detective turned private investigator who receives threats from a dangerous crime lord. • Major studios like Warner Bros., Amazon, and Netflix … Continue reading Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum Team Up as Estranged Brothers in Action-Comedy Calamity Hustle
“Monday Mourning” Shines at Cal Film Festival with Best Student Film and Best Acting Duo Awards
Listen: Monday Mourning “Monday Mourning” Shines at Cal Film Festival with Best Student Film and Best Acting Duo Awards Summary • The student film “Monday Mourning” won Best Student Film and Best Acting Duo Awards at the Cal Film Festival, directed by Dustin Kahia. • It was also nominated for Best Male Director and Best Original Score, demonstrating its wide range of talents. • The … Continue reading “Monday Mourning” Shines at Cal Film Festival with Best Student Film and Best Acting Duo Awards
SAG-AFTRA Members Overwhelmingly Approve New Contract, marking a Historic Year for Hollywood Labor
Listen: Contract Ratified SAG-AFTRA Members Overwhelmingly Approve New Contract, marking a Historic Year for Hollywood Labor Summing Up • SAG-AFTRA members have overwhelmingly approved their new contract with Hollywood studios by a 78.33% margin, representing an increase in member participation. • This agreement marks a major win for working performers. It paves the way for industry growth with gains such as wage escalation, streaming compensation, … Continue reading SAG-AFTRA Members Overwhelmingly Approve New Contract, marking a Historic Year for Hollywood Labor
Jai on Tubi vs Being a Tubi Actor
This article originally appeared on August 7, 2023 on Michigan Movie Weekender. “Check out the clip from an interview with Tam Telling Tales. She asked how I feel when people say “Tubi actor.” Here’s my response!” Alphonso Settles The following is the interview in its entirety with the transcript. Watch the interview and read along. Interview Transcript Okay, so we are here, and we’re live. … Continue reading Jai on Tubi vs Being a Tubi Actor
Keanu Reeves Expresses Interest in John Wick and The Equalizer Crossover
Keanu Reeves Expresses Interest in John Wick and The Equalizer Crossover Briefly, • Keanu Reeves, star of the John Wick franchise, recently expressed his interest in a potential crossover with Denzel Washington’s iconic Equalizer series. • With a dedicated fan base and over $430 million at the box office, the John Wick films have revolutionized the action genre and gained immense success. • Keanu … Continue reading Keanu Reeves Expresses Interest in John Wick and The Equalizer Crossover
(Listen) The Nominations for the 2024 Film Indepedent Spirit Awards
Get geared up for the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards! Briefly, • Celebrate the achievements of indie film from the past year at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards! • Heads up: nominations were announced on December 5 and the award ceremony is set for February 24, 2024. • “American Fiction,” “May December” and “Past Lives” lead the pack with five nominations each, including Best … Continue reading (Listen) The Nominations for the 2024 Film Indepedent Spirit Awards
Ohio Legalizes Recreational Weed
LIsten: Recreational Weed in Ohio Get Ready for Recreational Marijuana in Ohio: What You Need to Know Before December 7th Briefly • Ohio is on track to legalize recreational marijuana, with adults ages 21 and over allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces for private use. • Consuming marijuana in public places or at work is still illegal, and traveling across state lines or on … Continue reading Ohio Legalizes Recreational Weed
Will Smith does a deep dive into I Am Legend 2 at the Red Sea Film Festival
Will Smith Unveils Exciting Details of ‘I Am Legend’ Sequel with Michael B. Jordan at Red Sea Film Festival Briefly • Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan are set to star in the long-awaited sequel of I Am Legend, with an ending different from the original theatrical version. • Smith hinted at a potential fourth installment for the Bad Boys franchise. • During his appearance, … Continue reading Will Smith does a deep dive into I Am Legend 2 at the Red Sea Film Festival
Feature: AI and Journalism
Artificial Intelligence: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Journalism In Brief, • Sports Illustrated’s use of AI for content generation caused great controversy due to its disregard for ethics, integrity, and quality. • The internet has democratized the field of journalism, leading to newspapers losing ads and a decline in the quality of print journalism. • Hedge funds and private equity firms have … Continue reading Feature: AI and Journalism