DULUTH, Minn. — A festival that could bring representatives from the likes of Netflix, HBO, Writers Guild of America and Bravo will be held in Duluth next fall. The 14th annual Independent Television Festival is scheduled for Oct. 9-13, 2019, and is a space for writers to show off independently produced work to executives, directors and producers. It could draw up to 1,500 people — and the public is invited to many of the screenings. The festival was first held in Los Angeles before moving to Manchester, Vt., in 2013. Festival director Philip Gilpin Jr. said he was looking for a long-term home in a place that could come to define itself as the home of independent television. “We need that partnership with a location and a community that has a love for the arts and the financial resources to want to grow as an arts community,” he said. He said he was drawn to the Historic Arts and Theater District on Superior Street. “That was what vaulted Duluth to the top … [Read more...] about Independent Television Festival — drawing Netflix, TV writers, tourists — coming to Duluth
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Jury rejects self-defense in stomping death over television remote
A jury on Friday convicted a man of second-degree murder in the stomping death of a fellow inmate after they quarreled over a television remote at a Colorado Springs re-entry center.Danny Lee Gonzalez, 40, was convicted of all counts in the Nov. 19, 2017, attack that led to the death of Daniel Pena, 64, a week later.Both men were awaiting parole at the Cheyenne Mountain Re-entry Center, a private facility that holds Colorado Department of Corrections inmates. Fellow inmates said Pena was knocked unconscious and repeatedly kicked in the face by Gonzalez.The six-man, six-woman jury reached a verdict at 10 a.m. after five hours of deliberation, capping a roughly week-long trial at which attorneys for Gonzalez argued that Pena swung first and that Gonzalez merely defended himself. “We are grateful that the jury saw through a self-defense argument that had no credible evidence to it,” said prosecutor Brent Nelson. Colorado Springs News Judge: Sheriff has no authority … [Read more...] about Jury rejects self-defense in stomping death over television remote
Two men arrested after television, laptop and jewellery stolen in burglary
PUBLISHED: 12:07 06 December 2018 | UPDATED: 12:07 06 December 2018 James Carr Two men have been arrested following a burglary in Uplands Road North, Carlton Colville. Photo: Google. Archant Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary after a host of valuable items were stolen from a home. Police were called to Uplands Road North, in Carlton Colville near Lowestoft, at 5.35pm on Wednesday, December 5. Burglars had forced their way into the home and a wide screen television, iMac computer, iPad, laptop, jewellery and travel documents were stolen.Two men from Lowestoft were subsequently arrested on suspicion of burglary while a woman was also arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.All three people have been taken to Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre where they will be questioned by officers. Witnesses or anybody with any information relating to this incident are asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference … [Read more...] about Two men arrested after television, laptop and jewellery stolen in burglary
Japanese traditions and life to feature in television series
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam Television (VTV) will air a series to introduce traditional life and green travel in Japan from Friday. Entitled Colour of Japan the series was co-produced by VTV and Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) television to celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Việt Nam and Japan. "The series Colour of Japan will focus on green travel," said Nguyễn Hà Nam, head of VTV’s Secretary Department at a press conference held at VTV headquarters recently. "The theme of this year aims to bring tourists through the small screen closer to nature and to introduce them to clean energy, environment friendly production and sustainable development." This is the fourth season of Colour of Japan. The five-episode series will introduce the culture of five prefectures in Japan, namely Nagasaki, Kanagawa, Mie, Wakayama and Oita. Oita Prefecture will once again be featured in the series to introduce geothermal … [Read more...] about Japanese traditions and life to feature in television series
Eamonn Holmes introduces television world to mum Josie
Eamonn Holmes introduces television world to mum Josie - 'He's still my wee boy' BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Eamonn Holmes revealed that he is at his happiest when he is home in Belfast as he starred in UTV’s latest episode of Back Home. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/eamonn-holmes-introduces-television-world-to-mum-josie-hes-still-my-wee-boy-37500326.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37500317.ece/a9897/AUTOCROP/h342/4_Ruth_Langsford__5.jpg Email Eamonn Holmes revealed that he is at his happiest when he is home in Belfast as he starred in UTV’s latest episode of Back Home. "Definitely, I am at my happiest when I am home. I am a Belfast man. Belfast is a city but it's a village really. Everybody knows everybody, and everybody is close to everybody else," said the This Morning presenter. His mum Josie gave a rare interview about her famous son, revealing she treats him the same as her other children. "I never even thought … [Read more...] about Eamonn Holmes introduces television world to mum Josie