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- Finnish Industry Voices Outrage Over Government Cuts, Fears ‘Ideological’ Motives: ‘Everyone Is on Alert’by Marta Balaga on September 18, 2025 at 4:59 am
The Finnish film industry has been lamenting proposed government cuts of 7 million euros ($8.26 million), set to come into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. “If this cut really is 7 million and if it is aimed at our production support, the amount of films we can support will be halved. This means only a
- Matt Reeves Says ‘The Batman 2’ Villain Has ‘Never Really Been Done in a Film Before’by Jack Dunn on September 18, 2025 at 4:31 am
Matt Reeves is sharing some new details about “The Batman Part II.” In a red carpet interview with Josh Horowitz, Reeves said the highly anticipated sequel will focus more on the character of Bruce Wayne since “the first is so focused on Batman.” Reeves pointed out that in previous films, […]
- Jafar Panahi Urges Academy to Break Government Stranglehold on International Oscar Submissionsby Naman Ramachandran on September 18, 2025 at 4:21 am
Fresh off France’s decision to submit his Cannes-winning “It Was Just an Accident” for Oscar consideration, Jafar Panahi leveraged his appearance at a Busan International Film Festival press conference to advocate for fundamental reform in how the Academy handles international feature […]
- ABC Affiliate Stations Told ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Will Be Off at Least Through Thursday, Replaced by ‘Celebrity Family Feud’by Cynthia Littleton on September 18, 2025 at 3:37 am
ABC affiliates were informed late Wednesday that “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will be dark on the network at least through Thursday, with future plans for the 11:35 p.m. slot still undetermined. A memo sent to the owners of ABC’s more than 150 affiliate station partners addressed the explosive […]
- ‘Conjuring’ Writers Chad and Carey Hayes to Make Directorial Debut With ‘Train,’ Frances O’Connor to Star (EXCLUSIVE)by Naman Ramachandran on September 18, 2025 at 3:37 am
Chad and Carey Hayes, the writing team behind “The Conjuring,” are making their first foray into directing with the thriller “Train,” which will star Frances O’Connor. The project reunites the Hayes brothers with O’Connor, who appeared in “The Conjuring 2” as Peggy Hodgson. The […]
- SAG-AFTRA, WGA Blast Decision to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel: A ‘Type of Retaliation That Endangers Everyone’s Freedom’by Jack Dunn on September 18, 2025 at 3:02 am
The Writers Guild of America West and the Screen Actors Guild have released statements in support of Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulled all future episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from its schedule. “The right to speak our minds and to disagree with each other – to disturb, even – is at the […]
- Jimmy Kimmel Sidelined: What’s the Future of Late-Night TV After ABC’s Decision?by Danvariety on September 18, 2025 at 3:00 am
On Wednesday morning, hours before Jimmy Kimmel would go on to be pulled from ABC indefinitely after incurring the ire of the FCC, the New York Times’ arts desk tweeted their “Best of Late Night” morning roundup. The joke they highlighted? Jimmy Fallon’s quip on NBC about Donald Trump’s […]
- ‘One Battle After Another’ Opens Galas as Pingyao Sets 2025 Lineupby Naman Ramachandran on September 18, 2025 at 2:16 am
“One Battle After Another,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, will open the Galas section of the 9th Pingyao International Film Festival, which has unveiled its 2025 official selection spanning Hidden Dragons, Crouching Tigers, Galas, Made-in-Shanxi, Special Presentations and Cinephile […]
- ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Replaced With Charlie Kirk Tribute on Sinclair’s ABC Stations; Company Demands Kimmel Apologize and Donate to Kirk’s Family and Turning Point USAby Selome Hailu on September 18, 2025 at 2:06 am
Media conglomerate Sinclair will replace the Friday timeslot of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with a Charlie Kirk tribute special on its ABC affiliate stations — and is offering the special to all other ABC stations across the country. In addition, the company is demanding that Kimmel apologize to […]
- FCC Chairman Praises Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension, Criticizes Late Night Hosts for ‘Enforcing a Narrow Political Ideology’by Selome Hailu on September 18, 2025 at 1:52 am
FCC chairman Brendan Carr appeared on Sean Hannity’s Fox News show to praise Nexstar and Sinclair for pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from their ABC affiliate stations, after which ABC suspended production of the show indefinitely. “Something’s gone seriously awry,” Carr said about late […]
- Jimmy Kimmelby bob on September 18, 2025 at 12:42 am
What happened to free speech absolutism? The bottom line here is Nexstar wants to buy Tegna for $6.2 billion and if they want the deal to go through… That was the criticism of the Biden administration, it stifled free speech. But any major dude will tell you, especially an attorney, that free […]
- Carter Faith Performs "Bar Star" | CMT Studio Sessionsby CMT on September 17, 2025 at 9:00 pm
Bless his liver and his honky-tonk heart, 'cause my baby's a bar star 🥃 🌟 ♥️ Paramount+ is here! Stream all your favorite shows now on Paramount+. Try it FREE at https://bit.ly/3qyOeOf #CarterFaith #CMT SUBSCRIBE now for more CMT: https://bit.ly/2EUv0Nc For updates on all things […]
- New Cast to Join Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Novemberby Olivia Perreault on September 17, 2025 at 7:33 pm
Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will welcome a fresh wave of talent this fall, with new cast members... The post New Cast to Join Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in November appeared first on TicketNews.
- Live Nation CEO Rapino Again Claims Concerts Are “Underpriced”by Dave Clark on September 17, 2025 at 7:33 pm
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino is once again downplaying consumer frustration over rising ticket costs, telling attendees at CNBC Sport... The post Live Nation CEO Rapino Again Claims Concerts Are “Underpriced” appeared first on TicketNews.
- Listen to Silvana Estrada’s New Song “Good Luck, Good Night”by Matthew Strauss on September 17, 2025 at 7:27 pm
The fifth and final preview of new album Vendrán Suaves Lluvias
- Fallingby bob on September 17, 2025 at 7:24 pm
1 Did I tell you I fell? Happened about two months ago, right in the front yard. That’s where all the accidents happen, at home, because you’re there all the time. Kind of like seat belts, keep them on for short drives, that’s where you are the most, in your neighborhood, and you don’t want
- Evanescence Offers Fans Free Livestream of Louder Than Life Performanceby Olivia Perreault on September 17, 2025 at 6:57 pm
Fans worldwide will have a chance to catch Evanescence live this weekend, as Veeps announced it will stream the band’s... The post Evanescence Offers Fans Free Livestream of Louder Than Life Performance appeared first on TicketNews.
- Comedian Morgan Jay Extends Goofy Guy Tour With 27 New Datesby Victoria Drum on September 17, 2025 at 6:47 pm
Morgan Jay is extending his Goofy Guy Tour with 27 new shows scheduled for 2026. The new dates will begin... The post Comedian Morgan Jay Extends Goofy Guy Tour With 27 New Dates appeared first on TicketNews.
- CircoLoco Returns to Miami for Art Basel 2025 With Star-Studded Lineupby Olivia Perreault on September 17, 2025 at 6:43 pm
CircoLoco is set to return to Miami during Art Basel with a powerhouse lineup, bringing its signature underground club culture... The post CircoLoco Returns to Miami for Art Basel 2025 With Star-Studded Lineup appeared first on TicketNews.
- Illenium Announces Six-Show ‘Odyssey’ Run at Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2026by Olivia Perreault on September 17, 2025 at 6:18 pm
ILLENIUM will become the latest artist to bring an immersive production to Sphere in Las Vegas, announcing a six-show residency... The post Illenium Announces Six-Show ‘Odyssey’ Run at Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2026 appeared first on TicketNews.