Fabelmans, Abbott, White Lotus among Golden Globe winners

Hosted by comedian Jerrod “I’m here ’cause I’m Black,” Carmichael, The Golden Globes returned to NBC and Peacock last night. Amid the designer gowns, created for the red carpet experience, and Carmichael’s jokes, many of which didn’t land, ABC’s Abbott Elementary and HBO’s The White Lotus were winners in TV while The Banshees of Inisherin … Continue reading “Fabelmans, Abbott, White Lotus among Golden Globe winners”

Golden Globes 2023: See full list of nominations

The nominees of the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards were announced from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The Banshees of Isherin and Abbott Elementary lead the nominees with 8 and 5 respectively. Searchlight Pictures led all studios with 12 nominations and HBO Max and Netflix tied at 14 apiece. The nominations were announced … Continue reading “Golden Globes 2023: See full list of nominations”

The Bear receives two Golden Globe nominations

The nominees of the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards have been announced from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Good news for fans of the Chicago-based comedy series, The Bear. The Bear was nominated for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy and Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical … Continue reading “The Bear receives two Golden Globe nominations”

Power of the Dog, Succession win at cloaked Golden Globe Awards

It was like the HFPA wore Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak. After a year of controversy and scandals, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the winners of the 79th annual Golden Globe Awards via Twitter on Sunday night. No media or celebrities were in attendance. There was no red carpet. WandaVision was shut out. And there was no … Continue reading “Power of the Dog, Succession win at cloaked Golden Globe Awards”

Female directors kick ass in Golden Globe noms… finally

“And here are the all-male nominees.” Natalie Portman remarked as she presented the award for best director  at The Golden Globes in 2018.  The actress made headlines for calling out the lack of female directing nominees, not just in 2018 but throughout history.  Just last year, in 2020, Issa Rae unveiled the nominees for the 92nd Academy … Continue reading “Female directors kick ass in Golden Globe noms… finally”

Golden Globes announce nominees for 78th show

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has announced the nominees for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Six-time Golden Globe winner Sarah Jessica Parker and Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson announced the nominees. For the first time in the history of the Golden Globes, the nominations were announced virtually, following the current safety measures … Continue reading “Golden Globes announce nominees for 78th show”

HFPA announces Golden Globe Awards timetable

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has announced the awards timetable for the 78th Annual Golden Globe® Awards, hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. The February 28, 2021 ceremony will air live coast to coast 5-8 p.m. PT/8-11 p.m. ET on NBC from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.  The HFPA also announced an additional … Continue reading “HFPA announces Golden Globe Awards timetable”

Golden Globes pushed from January to February 2021

Gear up for laughs, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will be the 78th annual Golden Globe awards on Sunday, February 28th, 2021. Celebrating the accomplishments of the film and television community, the event will air live 5-8 p.m. PT/8-11 p.m. ET coast to coast on NBC from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. After … Continue reading “Golden Globes pushed from January to February 2021”

Chicagoans shine at Golden Globes

Chicago-born Frances McDormand, Highland Park’s Rachel Brosnahan and Oprah Winfrey stood out in a sea of black dresses which symbolized the #Metoo #Timesup movements by women in Hollywood during the 75th Golden Globes. McDormand was named “Best Actress in a Drama” for her portrayal of a woman who demands justice in the excellent Three Billboards … Continue reading “Chicagoans shine at Golden Globes”

8th annual Gold Meets Golden Event goes virtual

The 8th annual “GOLD MEETS GOLDEN” event has gone virtual this year, with inspiring “Stay Gold” conversations between Hollywood’s most loved actors and athletes. While usually taking place during the Golden Globes, the pandemic pivoted LGBTQ organizers Charley C. Walters and Scott Orlin to create a more intimate video event surrounding the 2021 Olympics, raising … Continue reading “8th annual Gold Meets Golden Event goes virtual”

The CW announces Fall Sked. No mention of Superman and Lois

The CW Network will launch its seven-night 2023-24 primetime schedule in the Fall of 2023 with a strategic mix of new and returning original scripted series and new alternative programming, it was announced today by Brad Schwartz, President of Entertainment. “This fall, The CW embarks on the first step to become bigger and broader by … Continue reading “The CW announces Fall Sked. No mention of Superman and Lois”

Hercule Poirot is back in Haunting in Venice trailer

20th Century Studios has unveiled the chilling teaser trailer for Kenneth Branagh’s A Haunting in Venice, which just screened for convention attendees at the 2023 CinemaCon Convention in Las Vegas. A Haunting in Venice is set in eerie, post-World War II Venice on All Hallows’ Eve and is a terrifying mystery featuring the return of the celebrated … Continue reading “Hercule Poirot is back in Haunting in Venice trailer”

Succession’s Brian Cox in new DIRECTV campaign

This April, DIRECTV is launching its newest brand campaign titled, “Overly Direct Spokesperson,” starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner and Succession star, Brian Cox. The campaign, created by TBWA\Chiat\Day is the debut of DIRECTV’s all-new brand strategy platform, “Entertainment Without Compromise.”  The creative inspiration was bringing ‘entertainment without compromise’ to life via an uncompromising tone … Continue reading “Succession’s Brian Cox in new DIRECTV campaign”

Dwayne Johnson’s plans for live-action Moana

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed in a recorded message from Hawaii that a live-action re-imagining of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 2016 hit feature film Moana is in development. The announcement was shared by Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger during The Walt Disney Company’s Meeting of Shareholders Webcast. The new film is produced by Johnson, Dany … Continue reading “Dwayne Johnson’s plans for live-action Moana”

Tom Sizemore Passes at age 61

Golden Globe-nominated actor Tom Sizemore, known for films such as Born on the Fourth of July, Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, Passenger 57, True Romance, Natural Born Killers, Strange Days, Heat, Saving Private Ryan, Red Planet, Black Hawk Down, and Pearl Harbor, passed away at age 61 on Friday at a Los Angeles area … Continue reading “Tom Sizemore Passes at age 61”

Mammoth Fest to open with Shia LaBeouf film

With Mammoth Film Festival 2023 less than a week away, the festival continues to reveal incredible work being showcased in its 2023 lineup, revealing its opening night premiere announcement and new exciting slate additions. This year is also a true buyers’ market, with previous festivals resulting in a variety of sales across all genres from … Continue reading “Mammoth Fest to open with Shia LaBeouf film”

Rebecca Lenkiewicz to receive WGA Paul Selvin Award for She Said

Acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Rebecca Lenkiewicz has been named the recipient of Writers Guild of America West’s 2023 Paul Selvin Award in recognition of her adapted screenplay She Said, which tells the story of two New York Times reporters breaking news that would expose decades of silence around sexual assault in Hollywood.  Lenkiewicz will be honored at the … Continue reading “Rebecca Lenkiewicz to receive WGA Paul Selvin Award for She Said”

Poseidon Adventure’s Stella Stevens passes at 84

She was Mrs. Linda Rogo, the former hooker turned loving wife of cop Mike Rogo (the late Ernest Borgnine) in Irwin Allen’s disaster spectacle, The Poseidon Adventure. Now sex symbol, Stella Stevens, has died. She was 84. Stevens died Friday in a Los Angeles hospice after battling Stage 7 Alzheimer’s. Her son, actor-producer-director Andrew Stevens, … Continue reading “Poseidon Adventure’s Stella Stevens passes at 84”

Abbott’s Janelle James to host WGA West Awards

Multi-faceted writer-actress-comedian Janelle James will host the 2023 Writers Guild Awards (WGA) Los Angeles ceremony on Sunday, March 5 at the Fairmont Century Plaza. “I am honored to be hosting the WGA Awards this year,” said James. “I was told that I can say whatever I want. And after making sure that was true and … Continue reading “Abbott’s Janelle James to host WGA West Awards”