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 Issue Date: 07/23/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
“Washington Black” Is The Coming-of Age Series That Could, Just Like Its Protagonist
“Washington Black” just seemed destined for a screen adaptation. The 2018 novel by Canadian writer Esi Edugyan caught actor Sterling K. Brown’s eye. As he put the wheels in motion, things just started to line up in a most un-Hollywood fashion — so much so that Brown started to believe strongly the project was meant
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Luca Guadagnino’s “After the Hunt” To Open New York Film Festival
Luca Guadagnino’s “After the Hunt” will open the 63rd New York Film Festival, Film at Lincoln Center announced Wednesday. “After the Hunt” will first premiere at the Venice Film Festival, but on Sept. 26, it will kick off the New York Film Festival. An Amazon MGM Studios release due out this fall, it stars Julia
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29 Years After “Happy Gilmore” Became A Cult Comedy, Adam Sandler Is Swinging Again
“Happy Gilmore” was born on the range. When Adam Sandler was a kid growing up in New Hampshire, his father was an avid golfer. He’d often take his son along to hit balls at the driving range. But Sandler was uninterested in the sport, and usually got antsy. “Why don’t you bring a friend?” his
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Director Danielle Calodney Joins Eleanor For U.S. Representation
Eleanor, the production house under the aegis of president Sophie Gold, has brought director Danielle Calodney aboard its roster for U.S. representation. Already Calodney and Eleanor have teamed on a series of short, character-driven, social-first comedy films for HomeGoods out of agency Mindshare. Part of the “Back to Campus” creative campaign, the films follow the
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Review: Director Sophie Brooks’ “Oh, Hi!”
The modern dating scene is not a healthy one. Perhaps it never really was and everyone is nostalgic for something that didn’t exist. But you don’t need to be on the apps to sense the anxiety around. Just open the New York Times Magazine site and scroll through the 1,200 comments on Jean Garnett’s “The
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Peter Rice to oversee opening and closing ceremonies for 2028 LA Olympics and Paralympics
The former chairman of Walt Disney Television and head of 21st Century Fox has been hired to oversee the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics. LA28 organizers said Wednesday that Peter Rice will serve as head of ceremonies and content and be responsible for the creative vision and physical
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Doctor pleads guilty to selling Matthew Perry ketamine in the weeks before the actor’s death
A doctor pleaded guilty Wednesday to giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the “Friends” star’s overdose death. Dr. Salvador Plasencia became the fourth of the five people charged in connection with Perry’s death to plead guilty. He stood next to his lawyer and admitted guilt to four counts to Judge Sherilyn
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Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualize children
Instagram parent company Meta has introduced new safety features aimed at protecting teens who use its platforms, including information about accounts that message them and an option to block and report accounts with one tap. The company also announced Wednesday that it has removed thousands of accounts that were leaving sexualized comments or requesting sexual
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Issue Date: 07/23/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
New York Festivals TV & Film Awards Opens 2026 Competition For Entries
Celebrating nearly seven decades of global excellence in innovative storytelling, the 2026 New York Festivals Television and Film Awards is now open for entries. Since 1957, New York Festivals has recognized diverse content created by premier storytellers from around the world. The 2026 TV & Film Awards continue this tradition, honoring a wide spectrum of
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, July 2025 Edition (Hybrid Special)
As our world continues to shapeshift, many world-famous gatherings are inviting us back in person, even as innovative online events continue to proliferate and offer unprecedented learning opportunities. In many cases, the online events offer direct access to global thought-leaders. Take a hard look this month’s list of Ultimate Events, reserve your spots, and take
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