‘The Chosen’ Producer-Distributor Angel Studios Launches Theatrical Division

McKinley Franklin author Angel Studios has acquired worldwide distribution rights for “Sound of Freedom” ahead of the film’s 2023 theatrical release. “Sound of Freedom” is based on the true story of Tim Ballard, a former US government agent that quits his job to rescue children from global sex traffickers. Ballard (Jim Caviezel), a federal agent, finds himself losing hope in the dark field of children crime work. However, Ballard quickly uncovers his life mission when he’s able to free a 7-year-old boy that was kidnapped. When the young boy asks Ballard to find his sister who was also kidnapped, Ballard decides to devote his life to rescuing children from sex slavery. Oscar-winner Mira Sorvino and Emmy-nominee Bill Camp co-star.

EXCLUSIVE: Bria Samone Henderson (The Good Doctor), Stakiah Lynn Washington (Primo), Tonya Pinkins (Red Pill), and Kim Estes (Dexter) have joined the cast of Angel City, the debut feature from filmmaker Noel Braham.

Over the years, the Coronation Street cobbles have gifted loyal viewers with more memorable characters than you can shake a stick at. From loveable rogues to dastardly villains, lovelorn singles to serial daters - in its 60 year history, the streets of Weatherfield have had it all.

The Government faced calls to apologise to rape victims for their 'failures' to bring attackers to justice. Angela Rayner accused Justice Secretary Dominic Raab of allowing rapists to 'roam the streets'.

She's voiced her dislike for this year's series of The Apprentice after taking part in the BBC One business competitiion in 2022, and Amy Anzel raised eyebrows as she launched a petition to replace Lord Alan Sugar at the helm. Amy, who was fired halfway through the process by the business magnate, is calling for the Amstrad founder to be switched for Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett.

Natalie Portman is shining a light on Angel City Football Club in “Angel City”.

Shazam actor Asher Angel has a new role and he just debuted a shaved head for the movie – Just Jared Jr Sam Neill has good news after his blood cancer diagnosis – Celebitchy Alexander Skarsgard has some very good news about his personal life – Popsugar Shawn Mendes is shutting down those Sabrina Carpenter dating rumors – Just Jared Jr Elizabeth Olsen and her husband Robbie Arnett paid a visit to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to support its 8th Annual Make March Matter campaign. They read the children’s book they recently co-wrote, “Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective,” and also read some of their other favorite books.

EXCLUSIVE: Fledgeling U.S. production company Catalysts Studios has announced eight-part docuseries EmpowHer going behind the scenes of the films on its inaugural slate driven by six female and non-binary directors and producers.

EXCLUSIVE: Indie film distributor Good Deed Entertainment has today announced the launch of their new production division, to be led by Head of Production and Development Phil Garrett. 

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Angela Bassett goes into the Oscars as a supporting actress nominee for her work in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The first and last time she was nominated was 29 years ago for “What’s Love Got to Do With It.” On Wednesday night, she recalled her early days in Hollywood. “When I came into this business, the path was not clear,” Bassett said while being honored at Time magazine’s Women of the Year gala at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. “I grew up at a time when it was a special occasion when people who looked like me were featured on the television screen or movie screen or in the theaters. But it was women like Rosalind and Ruby Dee and Diahann Carroll and Cicely Tyson, whose perseverance and resilience led me to have courage — courage to stay the course no matter what the obstacles.”

The ladies are stepping out on International Women’s Day!

Former Victoria's Secret Angel Jasmine Tookes has given birth. The 32-year-old model and her husband, Snapchat director Juan David Borrero, welcomed their first child together into the world, daughter Mia, last week. She shared a picture of herself clutching onto her little one's hand, and added the caption: "Mia Victoria [heart emoji] 2-23-23" Several former Victoria's Secret Angels were quick to congratulate their pal, including Sara Sampaio.

Julia MacCary editor Will Smith was the surprise guest that set the room abuzz Wednesday night at the 14th annual African American Film Critics Assn. Awards at the Beverly Wilshire hotel. But Smith had tough competition in the emotional-speech department from fellow honorees that included Danielle Deadwyler, Viola Davis, Angela Bassett and Gina Prince-Bythewood. Deadwyler, who won lead actress honors for her tour de force role in “Till,” drew the crowd’s the attention to the world-changing impact of Mamie Till-Mobley, whose provocative decision to show pictures of her son’s brutalized corpse helped ignite the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s and ’60s.

TIME Magazine has named their annual Women of the Year for 2023, and several famous faces made the list.

Some things change and some stay the same! Through the years, Angela Bassett has become known for her powerful acting skills and her toned physique.   

Cate Blanchett, Angela Bassett, Phoebe Bridgers and Quinta Brunson are among Time magazine’s twelve 2023 Women of the Year, announced today.

The stars are hitting the red carpet!

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer After months of speculation, Amazon Studios has made it official with seasoned movie executive Courtenay Valenti. While many expected her to take the top film job at MGM, acquired by Amazon for $8.5 billion last year, Valenti has hammered out a hulked-up role that will give her considerable influence in feature programming. Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke told staff on Tuesday that Valenti has been named head of film, streaming and theatrical at both Amazon Studios and MGM. She will report directly to Salke, and be responsible for delivering “a well-rounded selection of tentpoles, prestige films and genre fare,” according to a memo.

As it continues to diversify its business with in-house moves and M&A deals, UTA has launched a fashion division.

Selome Hailu United Talent Agency (UTA) announced on Tuesday that it has launched a fashion division led by Anne Nelson. UTA Fashion will focus on expanding client business in the fashion and beauty space. Nelson will be responsible for helping clients drive culture and inspire trends, including by tapping into the scope of UTA’s pre-existing operations across entertainment, marketing and business. A veteran in the fashion industry, Nelson’s prior experiences include decades offering mentorship to major players within the fashion industry. She is based in New York. “Anne is one of the most respected fashion executives with deep and established relationships across the industry,” said UTA Board member and partner Blair Kohan and partner Darnell Strom in a joint statement. “She has a true passion for her clients and has been the architect behind many top career moments in the fashion world. For UTA, bringing her on board is a natural next step in the work we’ve been doing in this space, and we can’t wait to see what she will accomplish.”