Click here to read the full article. MTV Documentary Films has acquired worldwide rights to “The Eternal Memory,” Maite Alberdi’s follow-up to her Oscar-nominated feature “The Mole Agent.” The doc premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, and will have its international premiere at the Berlin Film Festival next month as part of the “Panorama” section. More from Variety 'A Little Prayer' Review: 'Junebug' Writer Angus MacLachlan Gives Us Another Unforgettable Southern Family Samuel Goldwyn Films Acquires U.S. Rights to Harrowing Ukrainian Anti-War Drama 'Klondike' (EXCLUSIVE) 'The Accidental Getaway Driver' Review: Sluggish Fact-Based Crime Drama Squanders Its Cinematic Premise The film was produced by Alberdi, Juan De Dios Larraín, Pablo Larraín and Rocío Jadue. It is executive produced by Marcela Santibañez, Daniela Sandoval, Nicholas Hooper, Julie Goldman, Christopher Clements, Chandra Jessee and Rebecca Lichtenfeld. MTV Documentary … [Read more...] about MTV Documentary Films Buys Sundance Documentary ‘The Eternal Memory,’ Maite Alberdi’s Follow-Up to Oscar-Nominated ‘Mole Agent’
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Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan: From his difficult childhood to star-making roles
January 27, 2023 - 17:29 GMT Barry Keoghan, nominated for an Oscar for The Banshees of Inisherin, has had a life of dramatic ups and downs. Learn more about his difficult childhood and inspiring rise to fame. Barry Keoghan has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the 2022-23 movie circuit thanks to his standout performance in dark tragicomedy The Banshees of Inisherin . The 30-year-old picked up his first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor , joining three of his fellow cast members with acting nods and is one of nine total mentions for the film . Check out the trailer below! WATCH: The Banshees of Inisherin Trailer Loading the player... While he is a new face to many, the Irish performer has been steadily working for over a decade and has starred in several big-budget productions. MORE: 2023 Oscars nominations: The complete list of nominees Read on to learn more about Barry Keoghan's … [Read more...] about Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan: From his difficult childhood to star-making roles
Lisa Marie Presley’s tears over Austin Butler as Elvis ‘He must win the Oscar!’
Austin Butler recalls preparing for Elvis biopic SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In today’s Oscar nominations, the Elvis Presley movie has received eight nods, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Austin Butler. Stars who play famous dead people are usually the favourite to win such gongs, although the 31-year-old has tough competition against The Whale star Brendan Fraser who won the Critics’ Choice Award. Nevertheless, the Elvis star did pick up the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama, which was witnessed by The King’s daughter Lisa Marie Presley just two days before her sudden death of a cardiac arrest at 54. Related articles Elvis – Priscilla Presley breaks silence after Lisa Marie funeral … [Read more...] about Lisa Marie Presley’s tears over Austin Butler as Elvis ‘He must win the Oscar!’
Oscar contenders court box-office bounce as drama audiences dwindle
Director Steven Spielberg and cast member Michelle Williams attend a premiere for the film “The Fabelmans” during the AFI Fest in Los Angeles, California, USA, Nov. 6, 2022. Image: Reuters/Mario Anzuoni LOS ANGELES—More movie theaters this weekend will be showing “The Fablemans,” “Tar” and “Women Talking,” a move to capitalize on the films’ Oscar nominations at a time when dramas are struggling to draw people to cinemas. After moviegoing plunged during the pandemic, audiences have returned in droves to action-packed blockbusters such as “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Avatar: The Way of Water.” The “Avatar” sequel has raked in more than $2 billion, ranking as the sixth-highest grossing film of all time. Many of the Hollywood dramas targeted at adult viewers have not fared nearly as well. Some older moviegoers simply have not returned to the local megaplex, industry executives told Reuters. Others have decided to wait to stream movies that do not have a visual spectacle that pops off … [Read more...] about Oscar contenders court box-office bounce as drama audiences dwindle
Flashback: John Kennedy in 2017 grilled a Trump judicial nominee for lack of legal experience; Dems applauded
close Video Sen. John Kennedy grills Biden judicial nominees on the Constitution, originalism Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., asked four Biden judicial nominees a series of questions on the Constitution and constitutional interpretation during a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La ., caught the media's attention this week after grilling one of President Biden's judicial nominees who was unable to answer basic questions about the Constitution. But that's not the first time a nominee has been scorched by Kennedy, a senator who scrutinizes even-handedly. In 2017, the firebrand senator from Louisiana made political waves after he brutally questioned former President Trump's nominee for a federal judgeship. Matthew Spencer Petersen , a lawyer and former commissioner on the Federal Election Commission, was nominated to serve as a district court judge in Washington, D.C., but his nomination … [Read more...] about Flashback: John Kennedy in 2017 grilled a Trump judicial nominee for lack of legal experience; Dems applauded
BAFTA nominations 2023: Ana de Armas, Austin Butler and Paul Mescal are among the stars receiving their first ever nods
The BAFTA nominations were announced on Thursday and 14 of the 24 nominees in the performance categories received their first BAFTA Film nod. Ana de Armas , 34, Austin Butler , 31, and Paul Mescal, 26, were among the first time nominees for their work in Blonde, Elvis and Aftersun respectively. The nominations were announced by Hayley Atwell and Toheeb Jimoh on Thursday, ahead of next month's ceremony for the 76th annual film awards set to be hosted by actor Richard E Grant and TV presenter Alison Hammond . BAFTA nominations 2023: Ana de Armas, (pictured) Austin Butler and Paul Mescal are among the stars receiving their first ever nods after they were announced on Thursday Acclaimed: Ana's nomination comes for her Netflix role as Marilyn Monroe in Blonde (pictured) The BAFTAs will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on February 19. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next BAFTA nominations 2023: All Quiet … [Read more...] about BAFTA nominations 2023: Ana de Armas, Austin Butler and Paul Mescal are among the stars receiving their first ever nods
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: King’s museum plan for Buckingham Palace
Prince Andrew 's eviction from his Buckingham Palace bedroom along with his beloved teddies is part of King Charles's plan to convert the Palace from the monarch's home to offices, function rooms and a museum, whispers a royal source. The £369million ten-year rebuilding project has switched emphasis since the death of the Queen to allow a radical rethink of the Palace's role as Monarchy HQ. Since Charles's accession he has used Buck House for audiences, a state visit and the annual diplomatic reception. 'The King and Queen Consort wish to stay at Clarence House as their private home,' adds my source. Charles is also considering raising substantial funds by eventually opening the palace to the public all year around. With Andrew possibly located in nearby St James's Palace might he follow his brother's example and open a teddy bear museum to help his cash flow? Prince Andrew seen driving on Windsor Castle grounds RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next … [Read more...] about EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: King’s museum plan for Buckingham Palace
Who is Vera actress Brenda Blethyn and is she married?
IT'S FAIR to say that Brenda Blethyn is a national treasure thanks to her incredible career on the stage and screen The popular actress has enjoyed a long and varied career, but once held a VERY different job. Who is Brenda Blethyn? Brenda Anne Blethyn, OBE was born on February 20, 1946 in Ramsgate, Kent . She is an English actress, who has worked in theatre, television, and film. Brenda originally trained at a technical college, and worked as a stenographer and bookkeeper for a bank. In the 70s, she turned her hobby of amateur dramatics into a professional career and, after studying at the Guildford School of Acting, she went onto the London stage in 1976, performing several seasons at the Royal National Theatre. Read more on Brenda Blethyn family cameo Vera fans distracted by nod to Brenda Blethyn's 'real family' in series finale goodbye! Vera star Brenda Blethyn reveals ‘heartbreak’ at beloved co-star’s exit from … [Read more...] about Who is Vera actress Brenda Blethyn and is she married?
‘The Hunger’s’ Kenneth Karlstadt on His Restless New Series ‘Kids In Crime’
Click here to read the full article. Filmmaker Kenneth Karlstadt has conjured a chaotic coming of age story, “Kids In Crime,” for Norway’s TV2. The writer-director grew the project out from his well received short, “The Hunger,” into eight short episodes. It’s a format hoped to attract younger audiences aged 16-22, who are surrounded by many alternative forms of entertainment through social media, games, and streamers. It is unclear how well this strategy worked, but the show proved to be one of 2022’s most successful shows for TV2, according to Brede Havland, producer for Einar Film Drama. It has also been nominated for the Nordisk Film & TV Fond Prize 2023 . More from Variety Oscar Nominee Selma Vilhunen Puts Open Relationship at the Heart of 'Four Little Adults,' First Clip Debuts (EXCLUSIVE) Göteborg TV Confab Spotlights 42 Series, Best Practices to Safeguard Nordic Drama Dynamic Television Swoops on NRK's Dramedy 'Dates in Real Life' (EXCLUSIVE) … [Read more...] about ‘The Hunger’s’ Kenneth Karlstadt on His Restless New Series ‘Kids In Crime’
Anti-Gay? Anti-Science? Antisemitic? Run for Governor of North Carolina!
The 2024 governor’s race in North Carolina just got underway. You care. Not because this state is the nation’s ninth most populous, though that’s reason enough. But because what happens here is a referendum on how low Republicans will sink and how far they can nonetheless get. Attorney General Josh Stein of North Carolina announced his candidacy last week. At present he’s the likeliest Democratic nominee. He’s a mostly conventional choice, with a long résumé of public service and unremarkable politics. I say “mostly” because he’s in one way a trailblazer. He’d be the state’s first Jewish governor. The likeliest Republican nominee, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, is also a trailblazer. He’d be the state’s first Black governor. But that’s the beginning, middle and end of anything forward-looking and progress-minded about him, and he’s extremism incarnate: gun-loving, gay-hating and primed for conspiracy theories, with a garnish of antisemitism to round out the plate. Robinson … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay? Anti-Science? Antisemitic? Run for Governor of North Carolina!