Anne Chaisson, who has served as the executive director of Hamptons Film Festival presenting organization HamptonsFilm since 2012, will be stepping down from her post after this year’s edition of the festival. This decision marks the end of a transformative era for the organization, as Chaisson leaves behind a lasting legacy of innovation and growth.
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The Dog Days of summer, which typically fall between mid-July and mid-August, have surprisingly become a crucial period for potential Oscar contenders. It is a time when Academy voters might be expected to be lounging with cocktails on a beach, but instead, impactful films are being released and making their mark on the race for
During Donald Trump’s rally in Montana, Celine Dion’s iconic song ‘My Heart Will Go On’ from the movie Titanic was played before the presidential hopeful took to the stage. The use of this particular song sparked a strong social media reaction, with many pointing out the irony of playing an ode to a sinking ship
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has officially launched the start of the race for the 97th Annual Academy Awards, scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The Academy Screening Room has unveiled its initial selection of titles available to its members. Among the movies currently accessible are Thelma from Magnolia
The journey of adapting Erik Larson’s bestselling non-fiction classic, The Devil in the White City, for the screen has been nothing short of tumultuous. From its inception before Leonardo DiCaprio acquired the film rights in 2010 to its recent developments, the project has seen numerous highs and lows in its quest to come to fruition.
Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a significant non-cash impairment charge of $9.1 billion at its networks division. This move was made to adjust the book value of its linear television business due to uncertainties surrounding advertising and sports rights renewals, particularly as the NBA is expected to relocate. The initial value of the linear assets
Sony Pictures International Productions and Mucho Mas Media have teamed up for an exciting new project in the form of “The Pet Nup.” Directed by Elaine del Valle, the film promises to be a romantic comedy that will tug at the heartstrings of viewers. With an ensemble cast featuring Emeraude Toubia, Gregg Sulkin, Halston Sage,
Exciting news has surfaced in Hollywood as Jenna Ortega is said to be in the final stages of negotiations to star in an undisclosed project by JJ Abrams at Warner Bros. This talented actress, known for her roles in “The Wednesday” and “Beetlejuice,” is set to join forces with Glen Powell, who is also in
Ryan Reynolds played a critical role in the making of the 2004 stoner comedy Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. Kal Penn, one of the stars of the movie, shared in an oral history of the film that Reynolds’ support was instrumental in getting the project off the ground. Their relationship started when they
The documentary titled “Don’t Fall in Love With Yourself” has been acquired by Gravitas Ventures for distribution in the U.S. and Canada. Directed by Jon Nix, the film is set to release on August 20 through various platforms such as Comcast, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Spectrum, and more. This documentary follows the remarkable life and