James H. Rosenfield, Sr., Former Executive VP of CBS Broadcast Group, Dies at 97
James H. Rosenfield, Sr., a former top CBS executive who helped build the network into a cultural powerhouse, died Sept. 26. He was 97. Rosenfield spent two decades at CBS, during the years that brought programs like “All in the Family,” “M*A*S*H” and “60 Minutes.” Rosenfield was born July 18, 1929, in Boston. He attended […]
Paramount and States Defend Antitrust Settlement From Sen. Booker’s Criticisms
Paramount and a coalition of 12 state attorneys general defended their antitrust settlement on Monday from a series of criticisms raised last week by New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker. In separate filings, the two sides argued that the deal was vigorously negotiated, has “teeth,” and should not be subjected to an independent “public interest” review. […]
Julianne Moore to Receive Icon Award at SCAD Savannah Film Festival With ‘The Debut’ Set as Centerpiece Selection
The Savannah College of Art and Design will present Julianne Moore with the Icon Award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, as it sets her film “The Dead Donkey,” Jesse Eisenberg’s musical comedy from A24, as the Centerpiece selection. The news comes following the announcement that SCAD will open with Bleecker Street’s “A Talent for […]
Bob Chapek Still Feels ‘Let Down’ by Bob Iger and Disney: ‘They’ve Attempted to Erase Me’
When Bob Chapek assumed the helm of the Disney empire in February 2020 as Bob Iger’s personally picked successor, it felt like the well-earned pinnacle of decades of hard work at the Magic Kingdom. But in less than three years, Chapek’s dream was destroyed: He was abruptly dismissed in November 2022, and Iger returned as […]
Disney and Columbia Sportswear Expand Partnership With Mickey Mouse ‘Outdoor Club Collection’: Shop the Full Lineup Here
Mickey Mouse is heading to the trail in a new collection from Columbia Sportswear. Disney has teamed up with the outerwear company for “Mickey’s Outdoor Club” collection, a lineup of fleece, rainwear, T-shirts and accessories “inspired by a classic family road trip,” according to the brand. The collaboration launches Sept. 29 for Columbia Greater Rewards […]
Melissa Barrera Says She Would Return to ‘Scream’ Franchise If the Rights ‘Were Ever to Leave’ Spyglass: ‘I Had an Amazing Time Making Those Movies’
Despite being fired from the “Scream” franchise in 2023, Melissa Barrera has made it clear that her real issue is with Spyglass Media Group, not the films themselves. When asked if she’d ever return for a future “Scream” film during a recent JustWatch interview, the actress responded, “not with the company that currently holds the […]
Hayley Kiyoko Wants to Make a Lesbian ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’: ‘Keira Knightley, But Gay’
Hayley Kiyoko wants to sail the same-sex-loving high seas. The musician, novelist and filmmaker says her dream project is a queer take on “Pirates of the Caribbean.” “I would love to do a lesbian pirate show or movie — Keira Knightley, but gay,” she said. “Very gay and fantastical.” Kiyoko’s remarks came Thursday night during […]
‘Paper Tiger’ Director James Gray Says He Doesn’t ‘Want to Preach’ Politics To Audiences: ‘Art Is Not Sunday School’
“Paper Tiger” director James Gray says he doesn’t “want to preach” about politics while making the festival rounds for his latest film, starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller. “All movies are political in one way or another, but I like movies that exist with subtext,” Gray told Variety at the film’s New York […]
Reba McEntire Says She Missed a Call from Dolly Parton Before Her Death and ‘Couldn’t’ Get Back in Touch: ‘I’ll Never Know Why She Called’
Reba McEntire revealed her longtime friend Dolly Parton tried to get in touch with her just before she died. The country singer and actress shared that she missed a call from Parton, who died Aug. 25 after a “brief battle” with cancer, and was unable to get in touch with her one final time. “She […]
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ First Reactions Go Crazy for ‘Epic’ and ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Sequel: ‘Should Be Nominated for Best Picture’
Godzilla is back and better than ever as Takashi Yamazaki’s “Godzilla Minus Zero” is earning rave first reactions after its New York Film Festival press screening. The director’s sequel to 2023’s blockbuster “Godzilla Minus One” wowed journalists with epic thrills and the first R-rated action set pieces in the long-running kaiju franchise. First reactions out […]