Broadway’s upcoming revival of Funny Girl, starring Beanie Feldstein, Jane Lynch, Ramin Karimloo and Jared Grimes has completed casting, with Peter Francis James, Ephie Aardema, Debra Cardon and Toni DiBuono among those joining the cast.
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PBS today announced several new long-term initiatives to support diversity in public media. They include a commitment to create a pipeline of diverse documentary filmmakers and a pledge to include more diverse perspectives in key production roles. PBS also announced it will launch on the video-focused social media platform TikTok. PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger announced the initiatives Tuesday at the TCA Winter Press Tour.
In a new partnership with Firelight Media, the non-profit filmmaking organization founded by Stanley Nelson and Marcia Smith, PBS is committing $3.6 million over three years to support mid-career nonfiction filmmakers through the org’s William Greaves Fund. The Fund, which resources talented storytellers from diverse communities in the U.S., is designed to address the persistent structural challenges many filmmakers face after producing their first films. Firelight Media and PBS will hold a joint open call for filmmakers to submit projects for potential funding by PBS.
In an effort to support diverse voices across public media, PBS also announced a comprehensive initiative that includes an early-career filmmaker mentorship program and an executive fellowship program. It also includes the establishment of an accounting and reporting structure to evaluate the impact of the initiatives.
In the early-career filmmaker mentorship program, PBS will help emerging filmmakers build relationships within the public media system and equip mentees with the skills and relationships needed to produce content for public media platforms.
The year-long fellowship program will embed promising filmmakers and rising executives into existing productions. “In addition to supporting filmmakers, it will accelerate changes in
Broadway’s upcoming revival of Funny Girl, starring Beanie Feldstein, Jane Lynch, Ramin Karimloo and Jared Grimes has completed casting, with Peter Francis James, Ephie Aardema, Debra Cardon and Toni DiBuono among those joining the cast.
David Lynch has been cast in an undisclosed role in Steven Spielberg‘s new film The Fabelmans.The semi-autobiographical film was first announced last year, and is loosely based on the E.T. director’s childhood.
Queen Elizabeth has made a big announcement about Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
Filmmaker David Lynch (Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet) has joined the cast of Steven Spielberg’s drama The Fabelmans, Deadline has confirmed.
BBC Studios has restructured to combine its Productions and Content Partnerships businesses, bringing its units under the same roof as the indies it owns including Lookout Point, Clerkenwell Films and House Productions.
Lisa Ling is opening up about how you really have to raise your voice to be heard on The View panel.
Lisa Ling recently made her return to “The View” as a guest co-host, but don’t expect her to be a permanent fixture on the daytime talk show.
Jason Ritter is sticking up for his wife Melanie Lynskey.
Take that! Jason Ritter stood up for his partner, Melanie Lynskey, as she continues to face negative comments about her weight from social media trolls.
Melanie Lynskey's husband, Jason Ritter, has joined the chat on fighting body shaming — and his words are biting. The actress, who is at the center of one of TV's must-watch new series, , has shined a light on the body shaming she has been facing as she stars on the hit show. In January, she revealed in a interview that even a member of the show's production told her, «I’m sure the producers will get you a trainer.» The person's comments spurred Lynskey's co-star, Juliette Lewis, to write a letter to the producers. While social media can be a double-edged sword — often providing a platform for trolls to criticize her -- it's offered Lynskey another medium to speak out against the very comments targeting her.
Though they may not have starred in the biggest films in the world or top many A-list Hollywood lists, Jessie Buckley, Fiona Shaw, and Vicky Krieps are three of the best actors working today. And luckily for film fans around the world, the trio is working together on a new film, “Hot Milk.” READ MORE: ‘Women Talking’: Rooney Mara, Jessie Buckley, Claire Foy & More Join Frances McDormand In Sarah Polley’s New Feature According to HanWay Films, Jessie Buckley, Fiona Shaw, and Vicky Krieps are set to star in the upcoming drama, “Hot Milk,” written and directed by Rebecca Lenkiewicz.
Jason Ritter has a message for anyone who dares to comment on his wife, Melanie Lynskey’s, body. “If anyone has any further unsolicited comments about *anybody* else’s body, they can feel free to write them in permanent ink onto their own foreheads and swan dive directly into the sun,” he wrote on Twitter. Jason’s tweet was a reply to one of Melanie’s tweets, where she directly responded to a body-shamer, whose message has now been deleted.
The UK’s Culture Department is planning to carry out a colossal review into creative industries in the nation, incorporating film and TV.
Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorRhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, who have zigged and zagged their way through careers in digital content, comedy and books over the past several years, are now ready to try their hands at food journalism.The hosts of the daily web-based comedy show “Good Mythical Morning,” are set to debut “The Taste Buds with Rhett & Link,” a new Food Network series that will have the duo explore some of America’s favorite food brands and meet the people behind their production. Food Network recently wrapped production on the series, which is slated to debut later this year on both Food Network and Discovery Plus, the streaming hub owned by the network’s parent, Discovery.“Rhett & Link have captivated audiences for years with their humor, insatiable curiosity and commitment to answering life’s burning questions like ‘what’s the best pickle-flavored snack?’ and ‘where in the world did this bacon dish come from?’,’’ said Courtney White, president of Food Network and streaming food content for Discovery, in a statement.
At Wide Eyes Open Palms, Long Beach’s only coffee shop owned and operated by queer women, the kitchen is closed for the foreseeable future, but the cafe remains open.
Success has drawbacks. Yellowjackets star Melanie Lynskey should be celebrating a wildly well-received first season of a new hit TV show, but instead, she’s dealt with increased body-shaming as more people watch her work.
Melanie Lynskey is clapping back at the haters.
Melanie Lynskey clapped back at online body-shaming haters.
Becky Lynch has hit back at British WWE superstar Doudrop after she described their bout at Royal Rumble, which is due to take place in a few hour's time, as 15 years in the making - dismissing her as 'a fan going up against The Man'.