TV Academy creates Alex Trebek Fund to benefit college media educators

The Television Academy Foundation announced the establishment of the Alex Trebek Legacy Fellowship Fund with a $50,000 gift from longtime Jeopardy! executive producer Harry Friedman and the Harry & Judy Friedman Family Foundation. Named in honor of the late Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, the fund will provide a select number of need-based fellowships, known as the Alex Trebek Legacy Fellowships, to college educators attending … Continue reading “TV Academy creates Alex Trebek Fund to benefit college media educators”

Warner Bros.: Studio tour expands with Friends and DC

The Reel 360 team has long been fans of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. Now that the popular Hollywood attraction reopened on June 26, there is even more to get excited about. “Entertainment is about connecting with fans and we are thrilled to welcome guests back to the tour after a more than 15-month hiatus” … Continue reading “Warner Bros.: Studio tour expands with Friends and DC”

Warner Bros. fast-tracks ‘Wonder Woman 3’

Well, that was fast. Even with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 65%, causing it to lose its “Certified Fresh” status, and a B+ CinemaScore from fans, Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that it will fast-track development on the third installment of the Wonder Woman franchise to be written by Patty Jenkins (hopefully no involvement from Geoff Johns), … Continue reading “Warner Bros. fast-tracks ‘Wonder Woman 3’”

RadicalMedia signs Bethan Seller and Quran Squire

Exciting news from RadicalMedia. The award-winning production company just bolstered their roster by adding on two new fantastic directors.  Bethan Seller and Quran Squire both bring dynamic new sensibilities, creativity and visions to the company. Based in the UK, Bethan Seller is a vivacious director with a talent for encouraging strong performances, subtle comedy, and … Continue reading “RadicalMedia signs Bethan Seller and Quran Squire”

Wonya Lucas named President, CEO Crown Media

Crown Media Family Networks, home to a unique universe of brands powered by positivity and optimism across networks that include Hallmark Channel, today announced Wonya Lucas as president and CEO. Crown Media Family Networks is a subsidiary company of Hallmark Cards, Inc. headed by CEO Mike Perry, to whom Lucas will report.  Lucas is charged … Continue reading “Wonya Lucas named President, CEO Crown Media”

Warner Bros. and DC announce virtual event

It seems very likely that Warner Bros and DC will skip this year’s virtual Comic Con. On Saturday, August 22, starting at 10 a.m. PDT, the studio will welcome fans everywhere into the DC FanDome — a free virtual fan experience where no badge is required. Imagine all the Super Heroes and Super-Villains you’ve ever … Continue reading “Warner Bros. and DC announce virtual event”

Warner Bros releases action-packed ‘Tenet’ trailer

Warner Bros. Pictures has released an insanely epic new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming sci-fi action flick Tenet. The third and final look gives us more information about the plot than. we have heard in previous outings. John David Washington is the new protagonist in Christopher Nolan’s original sci-fi action spectacle Tenet. Armed with only one … Continue reading “Warner Bros releases action-packed ‘Tenet’ trailer”

Paley Center for Media schedules ‘Westworld’ panel

Paley Front Row is a series of new, original programming with the stars of current shows discussing their work, offering insights and anecdotes. Discussions can be viewed on the Paley Center’s YouTube channel. Today, the center announced a new selection to its Paley Front Row series: HBO’s Westworld: A Conversation with the Stars and Creators. The conversation will be available … Continue reading “Paley Center for Media schedules ‘Westworld’ panel”

The Batmobile has been revealed on social media

Batman does indeed have a Batmobile. Director Matt Reeves has shared three photos on Twitter giving us not only our first official look at a suited up Robert Pattinson as the titular character but he is standing next to the new freakin’ Batmobile. And we have never seen a version like this on screen. The … Continue reading “The Batmobile has been revealed on social media”

Warner Bros embraces AI to greenlight future films

We are one step closer to Skynet or in Warner Bros’ case, The Matrix. You know it’s their property and all. Despite coming in a distant second to the juggernaut known as Disney, Warner Bros does not want another Justice League on its hands. Or The Kitchen. Or Shaft. Or Godzilla: King of the Monsters. … Continue reading “Warner Bros embraces AI to greenlight future films”

Warner Bros releases trailer for Nolan’s ‘Tenet’

Has Christopher Nolan (Dark Knight, Inception) gone and made a time travel movie? From the looks of the first teaser for Tenet, his new thriller starring John David Washington (BlackKklansman) and Robert Pattison (the upcoming The Batman) it certainly seems that way. Warner Bros released the trailer today and while it doesn’t exactly give us … Continue reading “Warner Bros releases trailer for Nolan’s ‘Tenet’”

AT&T and Time Warner close $85.4 billion merger

Well, we are one step closer to one company to rule them all. Sorry, that line was meant for Disney, Comcast and Fox. But it is appropriate here as well. AT&T and Time Warner have closed their $85.4 billion merger, just two days after receiving regulatory approval from a judge, the telecom company announced on … Continue reading “AT&T and Time Warner close $85.4 billion merger”

Producers and Filmmakers now have Secret Weapon for vetting crews

Every producer and filmmaker (especially this filmmaker) understands the headaches (and heartburn) that accompany finding, and keeping, a great crew. Face it, great crews are hard to find. And they get scooped up fast. Add to that the studio re-orgs, budget cuts, and consistent Covid delays, and you have a perfect storm. Perfect. Storm.  Enter … Continue reading “Producers and Filmmakers now have Secret Weapon for vetting crews”

Was Zack Snyder behind The Snyder Cut Army?

Who knew Zack Snyder was actually Lex Luthor with hair. At least Rolling Stone thinks so. It’s been over a year since Zack Snyder’s Justice League: Justice is Gray was released in all its 4 hours and two-minute glory and yet the drama isn’t quite over. Rolling Stone just shared a report where the outlet … Continue reading “Was Zack Snyder behind The Snyder Cut Army?”

Internet goes nuts over Joker’s, “We live in a society…”

Last week, we shared an 18-second teaser for Zack Snyder’s Justice League and as promised, HBO Max released an incredibly intriguing 2:27 trailer beginning with Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) saying, “The bell’s been rung. Out in the dark, among the stars, the god is dead” and ends with Jared Leto’s Joker saying, “We live in … Continue reading “Internet goes nuts over Joker’s, “We live in a society…””

Video: Denzel takes us BTS of ‘The Little Things’

Academy Award winner Denzel Washington’s new psychological thriller The Little Things led the domestic box office charts for a second weekend in a row, pulling in $2.1 million in its second weekend of release while simultaneously streaming on HBO Max. Directed by John Lee Hancock, the film takes place in October 1990. Kern County Sheriff’s … Continue reading “Video: Denzel takes us BTS of ‘The Little Things’”

Indian-American Sheila Houlahan in ‘Little Things’

Indian-American actress and singer Sheila Houlahan has an upcoming supporting role in the Warner Bros. feature film The Little Things opposite Academy Award winners Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto, which is set for release on HBO Max and theaters on January 29. The film was written and directed by John Lee Hancock of The Blind Side. Additionally, Sheila had major roles in … Continue reading “Indian-American Sheila Houlahan in ‘Little Things’”

‘Mandalorian’ ‘Da 5 Bloods’ top AFI’s Top 10 List

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the recipients of AFI AWARDS 2020. AFI’s global Movie Club program will showcase the official selections beginning in February, with new and exclusive content released daily, including special guests from the honored works introducing the titles and AFI’s “Behind the Scene” conversations with filmmakers and actors. AFI MOVIES … Continue reading “‘Mandalorian’ ‘Da 5 Bloods’ top AFI’s Top 10 List”

HBO Max comes to Amazon Fire TV

Hallejuah! WarnerMedia announced today that HBO Max will begin rolling out on Amazon Fire TV streaming devices, Fire TV Edition smart TVs, and Fire tablets on Tuesday, November 17. This launch brings HBO Max into the living rooms of tens of millions of Amazon device customers.  HBO Max is WarnerMedia’s direct-to-consumer streaming offering, with 10,000 hours of curated premium … Continue reading “HBO Max comes to Amazon Fire TV”