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 Issue Date: 04/15/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
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Ryan Coogler Mixes Blues, Vampires and The Mississippi Delta Into “Sinners”
Ryan Coogler only makes personal movies. “Fruitvale Station” was set in his hometown of Oakland, California, and explored the last day of Oscar Grant. “Creed” was dreamed up for his father, who loved “Rocky” unabashedly. And “Black Panther” let him grapple with the idea of what it means to be African. In just four features,
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Peabody Nominees Unveiled Across Documentary, News, Public Service and Radio/Podcast Categories
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors has announced the nominees for the Documentary, News, Public Service, and Radio/Podcast categories selected to represent the most captivating and impactful stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2024. The nominees were chosen by a unanimous vote of 27 jurors from over 1,000 entries from television, podcasts/radio and
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Gene Hackman’s Wife Researched Symptoms Of Illness Days Before Her Death
Authorities on Tuesday released a lengthy investigation report detailing some of the last emails, phone calls and internet searches by Gene Hackman’s wife in the days before her death, indicating that she was scouring for information on flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques. Betsy Arakawa died in February of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome — a rare, rodent-borne
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Director Brent Harris Joins GREATERGOOD For U.S. Commercial Representation
Director Brent Harris–whose work spans brands including Nike, Expedia, EA, Intel, PlayStation, Coca-Cola, NASCAR and Goodyear–has joined the roster of GREATERGOOD for U.S. commercial representation. Born in South Africa and now based in New York City, Harris has built a reputation for crafting powerful, human-centered narratives, complemented by richly cinematic visuals. In Harris’s own words,
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Imposter Signs Director Jamie Webster For U.S. Representation
Imposter has signed Canadian director Jamie Webster for exclusive representation in the U.S. Founder of Toronto-based production company Common Good, Webster had previously been repped in the U.S. market by Golden LA. He brings a multifaceted approach to storytelling–one rooted in real-world experience and a deep curiosity for culture, performance, and image-making. “From competitive ski
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Director Sophia Banks Joins Quriosity Productions
Known for her work in feature films and long-form TV series, as well as commercials and fashion films, L.A. based Sophia Banks has joined the directorial roster at Quriosity Productions. Banks made a name for herself in advertising circles with her breakthrough film for the fashion designer Christian Siriano, featuring a trio of models skateboarding
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PepsiCo Agrees To Meet With Al Sharpton Over DEI Cuts, Potential Boycott
Leaders at PepsiCo have agreed to meet this week with civil rights advocates from the National Action Network to discuss the company’s recent decision to roll back some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, the Reverend Al Sharpton said on Monday. In an April 4 letter to PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta, Sharpton threatened to
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Prospective jurors excused from Weinstein retrial include an actor who played a Manhattan prosecutor
As jury selection started on Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein’s New York City rape retrial, some prospective jurors made clear they couldn’t be fair in judging the one-time Hollywood mogul-turned-#MeToo pariah. Mark Axelowitz, an actor who plays a Manhattan prosecutor in the new Robert De Niro film “The Alto Knights,” was one of more than a
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Japan’s anti-monopoly watchdog accuses Google of violations in smartphones
Japanese regulators on Tuesday accused U.S. tech giant Google of violating anti-monopoly laws, echoing similar moves in the U.S. and Europe. Google Japan said in a statement that it found the action “regrettable.” It said it has invested in Japan significantly to promote innovation as a technology leader. The Japan Fair Trade Commission’s “cease and
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