Anne Chaisson, the executive director of Hamptons Film Festival presenting organization HamptonsFilm, has announced her decision to step down from her position after this fall’s edition of the festival. Her departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the festival’s history, as she has been instrumental in the growth and development of the organization
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The Dog Days of summer have always been an interesting time for the film industry, often producing unexpected contenders for major awards like the Oscars. These mid-July through mid-August releases have managed to capture the attention of both audiences and critics alike. One particular standout example is “Dog Day Afternoon,” a Best Picture nominee from
Donald Trump’s rally in Montana on Friday caused quite a stir on social media when Celine Dion’s iconic song “My Heart Will Go On” from the movie Titanic was played before the presidential hopeful took the stage. Many observers noted the irony of playing a song from a movie about a sinking ship at the
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has officially kicked off the race for the 97th Annual Academy Awards, set to take place on March 2, 2025. Members of the Academy are already buzzing with anticipation as the Academy Screening Room has released its first batch of titles for consideration. New Contenders for Awards
The journey of adapting Erik Larson’s bestselling non-fiction classic, The Devil in the White City, for the screen has been a tumultuous one. From Leonardo DiCaprio buying the film rights in 2010 to the current updates provided by producer Stacey Sher, the project has seen various stages of development and multiple changes in direction. Originally
Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a significant non-cash impairment charge of $9.1 billion at its networks division. This move was made to realign the book value of its linear television business with the current market conditions, especially in light of uncertain advertising and sports rights renewals. The NBA’s decision to move on has further exacerbated
“The Pet Nup” is an upcoming rom-com directed by Elaine del Valle and produced by Mucho Mas Media. The film follows a recently divorced couple as they navigate their new lives apart, with a unique twist – their “Pet-Nup” agreement forces them to fight for custody of their beloved dog. The film boasts a talented
It has been reported that Jenna Ortega is currently in final negotiations to join a new, untitled film by JJ Abrams at Warner Bros. This news has generated a lot of excitement among fans of both Ortega and Abrams, as they eagerly anticipate seeing what this dynamic duo can bring to the big screen. While
Ryan Reynolds, known for his role in Deadpool & Wolverine, played a significant role in the success of the 2004 stoner comedy Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. Actor Kal Penn, who starred in the film alongside John Cho, revealed that Reynolds was instrumental in getting the movie made. Penn shared in an oral
Gravitas Ventures has recently acquired the distribution rights for the documentary ‘Don’t Fall in Love With Yourself’, which takes a deep dive into the life and career of Justin Pearson. Directed by Jon Nix, the film is set to be released on August 20 through various platforms such as Comcast, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, and