Tag: Entertainment

Hollywood Studios Say They Offered Actors $1 Billion in Gains Before Strike

LOS ANGELES—Major film and television studios offered Hollywood actors more than $1 billion in higher compensation and enhanced benefits before the SAG-AFTRA union called a strike last week, a group that represents media companies said on Monday. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which negotiates on behalf of Netflix Inc., Walt Disney…


Romanian Court Rules to Keep Andrew Tate Under House Arrest as Human Trafficking Case Continues

BUCHAREST, Romania—A court in Romania’s capital on Tuesday ruled to extend by another 30 days the house arrest of Andrew Tate, the social media influencer who is charged with rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The decision at the Bucharest Tribunal comes a month after prosecutors formally indicted the…


Disaster at Devil’s Jaw

The greatest naval tragedy before Pearl Harbor occurred on the Central California coast 100 years ago. Blindly racing south at night in thick fog with no moon, an entire squadron smashed into the rocks. Seven Navy destroyers and 23 sailors were lost. Why? …


Studio Behind ‘Sound of Freedom’ Breaks Through Hollywood Barriers With Crowdfunding

Angel Studios’ “Sound of Freedom,” a film that wrapped production five years ago before it became dust-laden sitting on the shelves at Disney, has now grossed $85 million, making it the official sleeper hit of summer. Making its success even more significant, the indie smash released July Fourth was made from a paltry $14.5 million…


‘Sound of Freedom’ Steals Hollywood’s Thunder

Angel Studios’ “Sound of Freedom,” a film that wrapped production five years ago before it became dust-laden sitting on the shelves at Disney, has now grossed $85 million, making it the official sleeper hit of summer. Making its success even more significant, the indie smash released July Fourth was made from a paltry $14.5 million…


Moments of Movie Wisdom: Dangerous Associates in ‘Citizen Kane’ (1941)

Commentary How often do you read someone’s bio and wonder whether important chapters in his story have been omitted? Many people today are in important positions because of nothing more than one particular qualification, but their beliefs and values often aren’t taken into consideration. No matter how qualified a person may be for a job,…


Country Star Jason Aldean Rushes Off Stage Mid-Concert for Health Emergency

An outdoor concert in Connecticut featuring country star Jason Aldean was cut short after the singer experienced a heat stroke on stage, his representative said on July 16. Mr. Aldean was performing at the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford when he suddenly rushed offstage in the middle of a song, forcing the show to end early….


[PREMIERING at 8 PM ET] José de Nebra: Vendado Es Amor, No Es Ciego | Auditorio Nacional 2022

“Vendado es Amor, no es ciego”—zarzuela by José de Nebra, performed by the Ensemble Los Elementos at the Auditorio Nacional de Madrid on Nov. 6, 2022, opening the Universo Barroco of the Centro Nacional de difusión musical Anquises: Giulia Semenzato Venus: Natalie Pérez Eumene: Alicia Amo Diana: Ana Vieira Leite Brújula: Aurora Peña Títiro: Yannick…


Southland Smelters | Pure Fly NZ S.1 Ep. 2

This film is only available in North America, South America, Asia, Oceania, the UK, and Africa because of territorial licensing. Episode 2 of Pure Fly NZ sees the team head into the deep south following a hot tip about trout in the Southland estuaries feeding aggressively on a large run of smelts (tiny bait fish)…


Hollywood Strikes Could Open Up Opportunities for More Conservative Content to Thrive

Now that Hollywood’s actors have joined its writers on the picket line, new content creation from studios and streamers has effectively been cut-off for the time being. There will be no red carpet walking or promotional events for actors to attend, which seems especially out of the ordinary during the summer blockbuster season. To belabor…