Chicago Film Office Announce the 2018 Filmmakers in Residence As Part of Independent Film InitiativeDecember 13, 2017The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the producing team of Bea Cordelia and Daniel Kyri as the 2018 Filmmakers in Residence. The residency is part of the Independent Film Initiative (IFI), a first-of-its-kind program from the Chicago Film Office designed to support, promote and provide career-building opportunities for local film industry professionals and media makers.
Interactive HARRY POTTER Mobile Game Coming in 2018December 12, 2017Mobile developer Jam City has announced a partnership with Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment to create a new mobile video game called Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, as reported by ComingSoon.net.
Review Roundup: Is The Force With STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI?December 12, 2017In Lucasfilm's STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks age-old mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past.
ITV & PBS Pick Up Jenna Coleman-Led VICTORIA For Third SeasonDecember 12, 2017ITV has picked up their royal drama VICTORIA for a third season, as reported by Deadline. The series was picked up after showing consistently strong ratings on the British network. The show averaged over four million views each week.
World of Wonder Announces Start of Production on Wojnarowicz DocDecember 8, 2017Prolific writer, multi-media artist and activist David Wojnarowicz (VOY-ne-ROH-vich) spent a lifetime wrestling the abusive demons from his childhood and creatively channeling his rage into becoming an outspoken warrior fighting for gay and women's rights, racial equality, healthcare, and a wide range of social issues.
TV One Suspends Production of Morning Show NEWSONE NOWDecember 8, 2017TV One announced today that they are suspending production of their morning news program NEWSONE NOW, as reported by Deadline. The show, which is labeled as the only Black daily news program on television today, will air live for the final time Thursday, December 21 at 7am ET.
LAST JEDI Stirs Social Media Frenzy - Nears One Million Mentions in a WeekDecember 7, 2017As Star Wars fans gear up for the premiere of the Last Jedi, they are taking to social media to feed their excitement. Overall, there have been nearly one million mentions of the Last Jedi over the last week and more than 3.6 million over the last month, according to international social media analytics firm Talkwalker.
VIDEO: First Look - Steve Buscemi Stars in LEAN ON PETEDecember 7, 2017From acclaimed filmmaker Andrew Haigh (Weekend; 45 Years), and based on the beloved novel by Willy Vlautin, comes LEAN ON PETE a deeply moving story about love, loneliness, family, and friendship, told through the unique prism of one boy's connection to a very special racehorse.
Brian Sullivan Promoted to Fox Networks Group PresidentDecember 7, 2017Fox Networks Group has named Brian Sullivan as the New Group President and Chief Operating Officer, as reported by Deadline. The role was previously occupied by Randy Freer, who left in October to take up the CEO position at Hulu.
Quincy Jones QWEST TV, 'The Netflix of Jazz,' to Launch 12/15December 7, 2017Qwest TV, the world's first subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platform dedicated to jazz and jazz-inspired music forms founded by music legend Quincy Jones in collaboration with French jazz impresario and television producer Reza Ackbaraly, announced today its official global launch date set for December 15, 2017.
Lady Gaga to Use Real Name for STAR IS BORN BillingDecember 7, 2017Lady Gaga has chosen to give up her stage name for her star turn in the remake of the film A STAR IS BORN. Instead, she will be credited with her real name, Stefani Germanotta, as confirmed by the movie's co-star and director Bradley Cooper to Entertainment Weekly.
IMAX & Twentieth Century Fox Film Extend Partnership Through 2019December 7, 2017Extending their strong and growing partnership, IMAX Corp. (NYSE: IMAX) and Twentieth Century Fox Film, a division of 21st Century Fox (NASDAQ: FOX), jointly announced the companies have signed a new multi-picture agreement beginning this year and extending through 2019 for five key future tentpoles from the Fox slate.
Review Roundup: Did Margot Robbie-Led I, TONYA Skate Into Critics' Hearts?December 7, 2017Margot Robbie takes on the role of disgraced Olympic skater Tonya Harding in the upcoming biopic I, TONYA. Steven Rogers penned the script which tells the story of the figure skater from Portland, OR who rose to the top of her sport and became the first American woman to complete the triple axel in major competitions. She went on to win the 1991 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and place second in the World Championships.