‘No Time to Die’ Director Cary Fukunaga Faces More Accusations of Professional Misconduct

Selome Hailu In 1958, Esquire published “A Great Day in Harlem,” a photo taken by Art Kane of 57 jazz musicians ranging from Thelonious Monk to Coleman Hawkins gathered together on a New York City Stoop. In an homage to that historic picture, on June 5, 2022, Nickelodeon Animation and Paramount Pictures organized “A Great Day in Animation,” which features 54 Black professionals working in animation today.

As Manchester Day makes its long awaited return after three years people are being urged to plan ahead as a number of road closures are set to be in place. A number of roads are to be closed on Sunday (June 19) in the city centre for the parade with access to other streets limited.

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to the documentary Turn Every Page – The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb, on the heels of its June 12th world premiere in the Spotlight Documentary section of the Tribeca Film Festival.

Lea Seydoux was left devastated by the ending of 'No Time To Die'. The 36-year-old star played Bond girl Madeleine Swann in the 007 blockbuster - which ended in the death of Craig's version of the spy - and Lea was heartbroken by Bond's tragic end. In an interview with Den of Geek, Lea said: "I still can't believe that that's what they decided, that he's gone.

Marvel‘s Phase 4 isn’t even close to being over yet, but that won’t stop the MCU machine from continuing to hum and turn. After all, there are movies projected for release in the 2030s that need to start development! All jokes aside, there’s big news on the Marvel front today, as the studio’s “Thunderbolts” movie has found a director.

The cascade of legal troubles continued today for 29-year-old Flash star Ezra Miller as parents of an 18-year-old named Tokata Iron Eyes filed paperwork asking a judge to issue an order of protection against the actor on behalf of their child.

Joker director Todd Phillips has confirmed a sequel is officially underway.In a post on Instagram on Tuesday (June 7), the director shared the cover of the script written by Phillips and collaborator Scott Silver, along with a photo of Joaquin Phoenix reading the screenplay.As revealed by the script, the sequel is titled Joker: Folie à Deux, which translates to “shared madness” or a shared delusional disorder. While it’s unclear how this applies to the film’s plot, some have speculated the sequel could introduce Joker’s troubled love interest Harley Quinn.Released in 2019, Joker provided an origin story for the DC villain through the lens of a psychological thriller.

Mary J. Blige now has her own key to the city! Atlantic City that is.

Mariah Carey is known as the Queen of Christmas, but a lawsuit alleges there's a less-than-idyllic backstory to the inception of her iconic holiday jam, «All I Want For Christmas Is You.» Carey is being sued for copyright infringement by songwriter Andy Stone for allegedly taking inspiration from a song he wrote and recorded — by the same name — years before she released the mega-hit in 1994. According to CBS News, Stone filed a civil lawsuit in the Eastern District of Louisiana on Friday against Carey, song co-writer Walter Afanasieff and the Sony music group over alleged «copyright infringement and unjust enrichment» among other reasons, over a song he wrote with the same title five years before Carey's hit was released. Known artistically as Vince Vance and the Valiants, Stone co-wrote and recorded the song in Nashville in 1989 and claims his version of the song got «extensive airplay» and made it to the Billboard charts during the 1993 Christmas season.Stone alleges that Carey and Afanasieff «never sought or obtained permission» for the use of the title «All I Want for Christmas Is You,» and that Stone never gave permission, consent or a license to use the title. The court filing claims that Stone's lawyers first reached out to Carey and the other defendants in April 2021 in regard to «the unauthorized use of the song,» and after «not being able to come to an agreement» about the usage, Stone personally requested to send a cease and desist letter.

Mariah Carey is being sued for copyright infringement over her song 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'. The hit has become a festive staple since it was released in 1994 but Mariah and her co-writer Walter Afanasieff are being sued for $20 million by songwriter Andy Stone - who claims that he co-wrote a track of the same name in 1989.

Mariah Carey has been sued for $20m (£16m) after being asccused of copying hit song “All I Want for Christmas is You”. The singer and her co-songwriter Walter Afansieff have been named in the lawsuit, which has been filed by Andy Stone. Stone, in legal documents filed at the US District Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana, claims that their song was taken from one with the same name he co-wrote for Vince Vance & the Valiants in 1989.

This week’s panel discussion featured Michael Shellenberger, a California gubernatorial candidate, cofounder of the California Peace Coalition, and author of San Fransicko: W,hy Progressives Ruin Cities; and Douglas Murray, columnist for the New York Post and The Sun, and author of War on the West: How to Prevail in the Age of Unreason.

UPDATED , 11:00 a.m: On the heels of a home-state world premiere at SXSW and a special screening on May 1st at the Texas Rangers’ stadium, Utopia has announced that its documentary Facing Nolan, on baseball legend Nolan Ryan, will debut theatrically nationwide on June 24th, in Regal Cinemas, Studio Movie Grill and additional select arthouse locations, followed by a digital release through Utopia on July 19th. The film had previously been set to screen nationwide in theaters for one night only on May 24th, via Fandom Events.

Years after the beginning of the #MeToo movement, more and more stories of predatory behavior in Hollywood have been coming into the spotlight. Various Actors, filmmakers, and studio heads have all been subject to accusations from people showcasing how the entertainment industry has been littered with harassment and misconduct that would have previously gone unreported.

 told Rolling Stone that the director has engaged in “absolute, clear-cut abuse of power” when interacting with young female actresses and crew members.His goal, they alleged, is to engage in romantic relationships. One unidentified woman who reportedly dated him after they met on set said a “heavy weight” was “lifted” after they parted ways, according to Rolling Stone.

No Time To Die director Cary Fukunaga has been accused of inappropriate workplace behaviour and “abuse of power” on multiple sets.In a report on Rolling Stone, anonymous sources from the production of Apple TV+ series Masters Of The Air, directed by Fukunaga, claim he was involved in an “absolute, clear-cut abuse of power” while working with young women.It also claims the director used his sets as an opportunity to pursue sexual relationships with female cast and crew members.Fukunaga has denied the claims, with his attorney Michael Plonsker issuing a statement which reads: “There is nothing salacious about pursuing friendships or consensual romantic relationships with women.”He added that “no one ever – not once – voiced such sentiments to” him, and “he creates a work environment that is creative, collaborative and welcoming to all.”NME has reached out to Fukunaga’s representatives for further comment.Earlier this month, 23-year-old actress Rachel Vinberg posted on social media numerous pictures with Fukunaga, who she met when she was 18. In the posts, she claimed Fukunaga is a “groomer” who “traumatises” women.“I spent years of being scared of him,” Vinberg wrote on Instagram Stories.

“My Place in the Sun: Life in the Golden Age of Hollywood and Washington,” Stevens Jr. experienced other pivotal moments supporting his famous father on films. He found a script called “Shane,” and recalls how his father recast the 1953 tearjerking Western in 10 minutes to win over a reluctant studio executive.Stevens Jr.

Boris Johnson is facing increasing hostility from his own MPs, with Tory whips said to be discussing how to fight back if rebels trigger an all-important confidence vote.

It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.

Refresh for updates…Tributes to beloved actor Ray Liotta have begun flooding in following the stunning announcement of his death today at age 67—remembering him not only for his artistic gifts, but also for his character, and a demeanor at odds with that of his most iconic characters.