Adjuncts at USC School of Cinematic Arts Seek to Form a Union

Cate Blanchett, center, Stacy L. Smith, left, and Coco Francini, have taken action against the long-standing lack of representation in the film and television industry. Proof of Concept will provide funding and mentorship to filmmakers whose stories promote the perspectives of women, trans, and nonbinary people. Photo: John Phillips/Getty Images for Stacy Smith, USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative

Ellie Leach was at a school friend's birthday sleepover when she discovered she had secured the part of Faye Windass on Coronation Street. Now 22, the Strictly Come Dancing finalist, from Audenshaw, has already experienced a career that most people could only dream about.

A newly resurfaced interview with Alex Batty's grandmother revealed how his mum led a 'chaotic' lifestyle and 'got involved with a cult' before the boy went missing.

Cate Blanchett and Emmy Award-nominee Coco Francini, who are partners in Dirty Films, along with Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, have launched the Proof of Concept Accelerator Program. Supported by Netflix, the program’s goal is to identify the next generation of filmmaking talent whose stories promote the perspectives of women, trans, and nonbinary people.

Jaden Thompson Cate Blanchett and Coco Francini, who are business partners behind Dirty Films, are collaborating with Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative to launch the Proof of Concept Accelerator Program.

Hogwarts Legacy is set to top the US video game sales charts for 2023, breaking a long stretch of Call Of Duty titles.According to Mat Piscatella, the executive director & video game industry analyst at Circana, who spoke to IGN, this is a combination of both Hogwarts Legacy selling extremely well throughout the year (along with a boost from a recent Nintendo Switch port) and the fact that Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3‘s sales are behind Modern Warfare 2, despite Modern Warfare 3 being the second best-selling game of 2023.If Hogwarts Legacy stays at the top of the charts, then this year will be the first year since 2009 that the charts haven’t been topped by either a Call Of Duty game or a Rockstar Games title (in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V topped the list, and in 2018 Red Dead Redemption 2 topped the list).NME reviewed Hogwarts Legacy, stating that the game can “only offer a facsimile: a world that, although ostensibly populated, feels lifeless and doesn’t let you have any real impact on it.”“Hogwarts Legacy is fun and manages to get a lot of things right, but it already feels somewhat dated, no doubt a hangover from the six-year development cycle,” the review reads.“It’s a stunning way to experience Hogwarts and the surrounding area and is probably the best representation for fans of the universe, regardless of the medium. Honestly, this is an exceptional piece of fan service and a loving recreation that for performance reasons and dated design, doesn’t quite come together,” it concludes.In other gaming news, a new Assassin’s Creed Mirage update has introduced New Game Plus to the game.

Art Basel 2023 has been a total success for art lovers and attendees from all over the world. Many of our favorite celebrities and A-list stars joined the highly anticipated art exhibitions and exclusive parties in Miami Beach.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian are enjoying a night out!

Will Smith was spotted in Miami, alongside thousands of celebrities who’ve stopped by Art Basel. Smith was accompanied by a woman who looks remarkably similar to Jada Pinkett-Smith, prompting many to wonder if he’s dating someone new. Will Smith gently kisses Jada Pinkett’s head leaving people ‘confused’Willow Smith joins the shirtless suit trend, worn by Timothée Chalamet and Nicole KidmanPhotos show Smith alongside a woman.

It’s been quite a while since Jim Jarmusch has released a film. Five years, actually.

Shakira and her son Sasha were spotted at Art Basel Miami, where the two were having an incredible time. As she took in some artwork, Shakira visited her fellow Colombian artist and friend Yei Duran, having a look at her work and sharing a laugh together. Carlos Vives defends Shakira: ‘It’s not that she’s hurt for no reason.’Shakira’s lawyer throws a jab at Piqué: ‘If she had fallen in love with Sergio Ramos, it would have cost her much less money’Photos show Shakira and Duran laughing together while Sasha is looking down at something on his cellphone.

Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris are still going strong. The new couple are two of the many celebrities in Miami for Art Basel, and it looks like they had a lovely time enjoying the artistic festivities.Art gallery owner Michelle Tillou shared a gallery of photos taken by Rennae Stubbs, and in the mix was the couple.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Oscar winners Dustin Hoffman and Helen Hunt are attached to star in Peter Greenaway‘s drama “Lucca Mortis,” which has started filming in the Tuscan city of Lucca. The new film by the 81-year-old iconoclastic British filmmaker and artist — known for arthouse hits such as “The Draughtsman’s Contract,” “The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover” and “The Pillow Book” — is the tale of a New York writer (Hoffman), who in in 2001, following the attack on the Twin Towers in New York, takes a sabbatical to visit Lucca in search of his distant Italian origins.

LeBron “Bronny” James Jr just made his collegiate basketball debut on Sunday (December 10) in Los Angeles.

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez and her son Nikko were in attendance at Miami’s Art Basel. The art fair is one of the most prestigious in the world, collecting artists, celebrities, and art fans in one location to showcase some of the best contemporary art in the world. Earlier today, the couple and Sanchez’s son made an appearance, kicking off their new life as residents of the Sunshine State.Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos have a double date with Usher and Jennifer GoicoecheaLauren Sanchez wears ‘Mrs.

Shakira is immersing herself in art, and the global sensation was spotted at Art Basel Miami Beach, where she was attending the VIP preview of the art fair. Accompanied by her brother Tonino, the singer spent some time perusing the various artworks on display.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large In a sad bit of coincidence, the Hollywood, Health & Society at the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center honored its 2023 Sentinel Awards winners on Wednesday night, just hours after the passing of its namesake and inspiration, the legendary Norman Lear. Emmy-winning comedian and writer Larry Wilmore hosted the event and introduced this year’s 11 winners, including writers behind the series “Mrs. Davis,” “Fleishman is in Trouble” and “Tiny Beautiful Things.” But before the awards were handed out, Wilmore took a moment to pay tribute to Lear.

announced their relocation to Florida in November.Their presence would be the ultimate seal of approval for the 3-day festival of contemporary art and its decadent party scene.Art Basel begins properly on Friday but its cultural and commercial hedonism has already begun, with $1,000-per-plate dinners, all-night DJ sets, a relaxation space run by Deepak Chopra and works on show by Johnny Depp and Pierce Brosnan — not to mention half a dozen respected art fairs.Sanchez was spotted Sunday in Miami with Camila Cabello hosting a holiday celebration for reunited migrant families, but then returned to Los Angeles, while her fiance has been more elusive.

Ben Croll World premiering out of the Marrakech Film Festival ahead of a wider and promising festival run, Luck Razanajaona’s “Disco Afrika: A Malagasy Story” will offer the cinema of Madagascar its most prominent international showcase in nearly three decades. The feat didn’t come easy — or quickly — for the Malagasy filmmaker, who graduated from Marrakech’s ESAV film school in 2011 and then spent more than a decade crafting award-winning shorts while developing his first feature.

Timothée Chalamet didn’t realise at the time, but his high school singing performances ended up forming his audition for the lead role of Wonka.