Selena Kuznikov Jonathan Axelrod, a studio and network executive and television producer and writer, died June 13 in Los Angeles. His ex-wife, television director Katy Garretson, reported his death.
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EXCLUSIVE: ESPN Films has acquired the documentary Motorcycle Mary ahead of its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 7.
The 22-minute film by Haley Watson – her directorial debut – tells the story of Mary McGee, known as Motorcycle Mary, a legend in the world of motorsports who became the first woman to compete in road races and motocross competitions in the U.S. The documentary is executive produced by Formula One great Lewis Hamilton and two-time Oscar winner Ben Proudfoot (The Queen of Basketball, The Last Repair Shop). Rachel Greenwald (MINK!, The Best Chef in the World) produced the film.
Motorcycle Mary will feature “stunning never-before-seen archival footage and photographs from McGee’s life,” according to a release. McGee first hopped aboard a 200 cc Triumph Tiger Cub in the 1950s, later trading that in for a Honda C110. She was off and gunning from there.
“Born in Alaska on the eve of World War II, McGee’s early life is riddled with fear but, with her older brother Jim’s guidance, she conquers her apprehensive nature and discovers the art of composure—a skill that serves her to take on the racetrack,” notes a description of the film. “Following in her brother’s footsteps, her remarkable racing odyssey begins in the world of cars, where she outshines her male competitors, only to later discover her greatest sense of freedom racing motorcycles. She was the first woman to race motorcycles in the United States. Confronted by sexism and personal tragedy, Mary perseveres, pushing herself to greater and greater heights—culminating in her most hair-raising challenge: Becoming the first person ever to solo the grueling Baja 500 on a motorcycle.”
Motorcycle Mary will become part of ESPN’s 30 for 30 Shorts ca
Selena Kuznikov Jonathan Axelrod, a studio and network executive and television producer and writer, died June 13 in Los Angeles. His ex-wife, television director Katy Garretson, reported his death.
At the top of an executive roundtable kicking off CineEurope in Barcelona on Monday, Paramount’s President of International Theatrical Distribution Mark Viane gave a shout-out to the massive opening of Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2. “If anyone is here from Disney,” he said to the audience, “congratulations, you really helped kick-start the summer.”
Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing took to Instagram on Saturday 15 June to make fun of his appearance as he peddled across London on a bicycle, en route to a wedding.The presenter and investor – who wasn’t wearing a helmet in the video – was dressed in a suit jacket, shirt, bow tie and sunglasses, but the most eye-catching thing about his appearance was his blond hair that was sticking up due to the breeze. Jamie captioned the story with the words: “Late for a wedding!! And I look like Doc from Back to the Future,” referring to Christopher Lloyd’s iconic inventor character from the classic Michael J Fox sci fi movie.
EXCLUSIVE: The award-winning documentary Union, about the first successful unionization drive at an Amazon warehouse, has been making the rounds of film festivals – it just held its U.K. premiere at Sheffield DocFest, and on Saturday it plays at DC/DOX in the nation’s capital. In a matter of months, the film will reach its widest audience yet, through a self-distribution plan announced today.
Lexi Carson The cast and creatives behind “The Sopranos” reunited at Tribeca Festival Thursday night in celebration of the series’ 25th anniversary. They gathered for the premiere of Alex Gibney’s HBO documentary, “Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos,” which played to a packed audience at the Beacon Theatre on the Upper West Side of Manhattan Thursday night. The two-hour-and-40-minute documentary begins with “The Sopranos” opening credit sequence driving into New Jersey.
on Bridgerton, but a.k.a. Lady Whistledown is one of the most essential players in the series. Aside from the fact that Dame Andrews is , it would be strange to lose her voice as our North Star, but that's exactly what seems to happen at the end of episode 308 (titled “Into the Light”).
quitting. During the most recent installment — Season 13 — she made a few memorable, notable guest appearances, clashing especially with Erika Jayne and Dorit Kemsley.
Eamonn Holmes was "terrified" of Ruth Langsford during their relationship, according to their mutual pal Liz Taylor. Earlier this month, the television duo announced they had separated after 14 years of marriage in a split that shocked the nation. Ruth is yet to address the break up in her own words, but has been candid about their marriage over the years including when she spoke to Liz on her podcast, Events That Made Me.
Ranvir Singh has shared a heartbreaking tribute after a body was found in the search for This Morning star Michael Mosley. On Sunday, it was confirmed that a body had been found in the rescue operation for missing TV doctor Michael - who vanished near a hiking trail on a stunning Greek island.The body and an umbrella were discovered in a rocky area beside Agia Marina on Symi on Sunday after an extensive search operation led by emergency workers.The body has not yet been formally identified.The Good Morning Britain presenter and former Strictly star Ranvir posted: "Terribly sad news.
Professional soccer player Kelley O’Hara has added executive producing to her resumé as she plays her last NWSL season before retiring from the sport.
Much loved TV doctor, Dr Michael Mosley, has sadly been missing since Wednesday after going for a walk on a Greek Island of Symi. The 67 year old TV doctor, known for his appearances on shows including Trust Me, I'm A Doctor as well as This Morning and The One Show was holidaying with his wife, Dr Clare Bailey, when he went missing, after going for a walk alone. His wife, whom he shares four alerted police after her husband failed to return by 7.30 in the evening.
EXCLUSIVE: Emmy winner Mandy Patinkin (Homeland) has boarded The Ever Curious Man, the first documentary feature from Ivan Cash, as an executive producer.
Naman Ramachandran Producer and actor Sadie Frost has joined Contro Vento Film’s psychological drama “To Love a Narcissist” as an executive producer. The film is directed by and stars Raffaello Degruttola (“Ted Lasso”). Producer Sadie Kaye and executive producers Bill Bossert and Lyndsey Marshal round out the production team as the film gears up for the international festival circuit.
Michael Mosley has been reportedly spotted alive in a residential area, just 15 minutes away from his last known location.The TV doctor and This Morning star, 67, disappeared while on a hike at Agios Nikolaos beach on the Greek island of Symi on Wednesday, 5 June. A massive search operation is underway for Dr Mosley, who was holidaying with his wife, Dr Clare Bailey, 62.
EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Oscar winner Jane Fonda has signed on as an executive producer of Norita ahead of the film’s world premiere June 25 at the Dances With Films festival in Hollywood.
Sarah Snook has landed her first TV role since the end of Succession!
Anna Marie de la Fuente Celina Murga’s “The Freshly Cut Grass,” executive produced by Martin Scorsese, is debuting at the Tribeca Festival and Variety has been given exclusive access to its first trailer and poster ahead of its world premiere on June 8. Penned by Murga, director Juan Villegas (“Las Vegas”) and Lucía Osorio with the collaboration of Gabriela Larralde (“Monzon, A Knockout Blow”), the plot centers around two couples who engage in extramarital affairs and how, despite having the same professional position, they are treated differently because of their gender.
Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic If you want to know how the definition of “scandal” has changed with the decades, you couldn’t do much better than to see “Taking Venice,” Amei Wallach’s highly enjoyable and revealing documentary about a legendary uproar in the art world. The film chronicles what happened at the 1964 Venice Biennale — the exhibition of contemporary art, held every two years, that culminates in the awarding of an esteemed grand prize. At the time, the Biennale was considered to be a kind of art-world equivalent of the Olympic Games.
Comments made by Ruth Langsford about Eamonn Holmes leaving her for "someone younger" have resurfaced following their split. It was confirmed on Saturday, 25 May that the former This Morning hosts, both 64, have called time on their 14-year marriage.
Mary Lou Retton won’t stand for anyone criticizing her daughters after they started a fundraiser to pay her medical bills!