BBC Refuses To Bow To Political Pressure & Describe Hamas As A Terror Group

UPDATE: TheBBCis not backing down after coming under political pressure to refer to Hamas as a terror group. It has rejected a call from the government to review its editorial guidelines. A BBC spokesperson said: We always take our use of language very seriously. Israeli fire brigade teams douse the blaze following rocket attack from Gaza.Getty We should convey to our audience the full consequences of the act by describing what happened....

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 82 words · Leon Moore

Black Bottom Film Festival To Honor Academy Museum Head Jacqueline Stewart At 2023 Edition Curated By Micheaux Film Festival

During this years edition, the festival will also honor Academy Museum headJacqueline Stewartwith its Luminary Award. Watch on Deadline New additions to this years festival schedule include a partnership with Howard University. The fest will present films by Howard alums and graduate students curated by professors in the film department. Jacqueline StewartAli Gradischer/Getty Images. Former Howard students include Jenn Nkiru, Hans Charles, Bradford Young, and Arthur Jafa. The session will be moderated by Dawn M....

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 83 words · Robin Hanna

Christopher Nolan To Be Lauded For ‘Oppenheimer’ By The Federation of American Scientists

Christopher Nolanwill be honored by theFederation of American Scientistsfor his cinematic portrait of J. RobertOppenheimerin UniversalsOppenheimerthis November. It is an honor to present these awards to director Nolan and Senators Schumer and Young, added Correa. L to R: Cillian Murphy (as J. Robert Oppenheimer) and writer, director, and producer Christopher Nolan on the set of ‘Oppenheimer’.Universal/Sue Gordon

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 57 words · Alexander White

Dwayne Johnson Addresses Maui Wildfire Fund Backlash: “I Could’ve Been Better”

I get it and I completely understand, and I could have been better. I understand money aint falling out of the sky and its not growing on trees. Theres a lot of people out there whos living paycheck to paycheck. Dwayne JohnsonDustin Bradford/Getty Images And I get it, and I know what thats like, Ive lived paycheck to paycheck. So I get it. Ive never launched a fund before. But Im a quick study and lesson learned....

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Bryce Carter

Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival Rescheduled Due To Israel-Hamas Conflict

This theme champions unity and empathy, and were dedicated to weaving it throughout all festival activities. Israeli troops are now massing on the Israel-Gaza border ahead of a potential land invasion. We sincerely appreciate your understanding as we navigate these challenging times. El Gouna Film Festival red carpethoto by Patrick Baz/El Gouna Film Festival/AFP via Getty Images We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you to the 6th edition of El Gouna Film Festival....

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 74 words · John Maldonado

Holly Willoughby To Leave ‘This Morning’ After 14 Years

Holly Willoughbyis exitingThis Morningafter 14 years. To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so so much. Thank you to everyone atITVfor being supportive. ITV presenter Holly WilloughbyITV To every guest who has sat on our sofa, thank you, Willoughbys statement read. The man was arrested and charged with soliciting to commit murder. Watch on Deadline Multiple media outlets reported that the 36-year-old was not known to Willoughby....

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 96 words · Stephen Sanchez

Imax Scraps Plan To Buy Rest Of Imax China After Shareholder Vote Falls Short

Approximately 61% of the total disinterested shares of Imax China common stock were voted. The subsidiary is based in Shanghai and traded on the Hong Kong stock exchange. It said the deal would provide an immediate financial boost through operational efficiencies and new growth opportunities. Yang jin - Imaginechina Leading shareholder advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis recommended shareholders vote in favor of the deal. Imax sharesare off 1.87% at $19....

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 74 words · Erika Jones

Jerry Seinfeld Teases Possible ‘Seinfeld’ Reunion: “Something Is Going To Happen”

Is aSeinfeldrevival in the works? During a stand-up show in Boston over the weekend,Jerry Seinfeldteased that possibility or something of that sort. Seinfeld did not elaborate, so well all have to stay tuned. From left: ‘Seinfeld'’s Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, Michael Richards, Jerry SeinfeldEverett Collection Buzz of a possible Seinfeld revival is not new.

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 54 words · Melody Campbell

Jonathan Dolgen Dies: Longtime Viacom, Fox & Sony Executive Known For Tough Dealmaking Was 78

He was recruited to the Columbia Pictures legal team as Assistant General Counsel in 1976. you’ve got the option to always come back and get that hat. Suddenly, he was Sumner Redstones Man in Hollywood at a time when Paramounts market share was shrinking. And you begin to accomplish what you want. Courtesy photo The trick is tenacity. TheNew York Timespiece also quoted the likes of David Geffen and Michael Ovitz on Dolgen....

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 106 words · Karen Lopez

Netflix UK Revenue Rises To $1.9B After Growing Subscriber Base By 4%

Pre-tax profits for the entity rose 22% to 34.1M last year. Netflix Services UKs tax bill has gone up considerably since it started posting full UK revenue. It paid 6.4M in income tax last year, compared with 5.3M in 2021. ‘The Crown’ Season 6Netflix The companys earnings showed that its average number of UK employees grew by almost a third to 202. Most are based at Netflixs UK headquarters at 30 Berners Street in central London....

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 91 words · Deborah Farley

NHL 2023-24 Schedule: See The Marquee Matchups As Season Gets Underway

1 overall draft pick of the Chicago Blackhawks, which starts at 5 p.m. PT. Its the first time since 2016 that there will be two Stadium Series games in the same season. The 2024 NHL All-Star Game is set for February 4 at Scotiabank Arena in hockey-mad Toronto. Playoffs MVP Jonathan Marchessault, left, and Jack Eichel of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrate after winning the Stanley Cup on June 13Getty Images

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 71 words · Franklin Oneill

Oklahoma Vs. Texas’ Red River Rivalry Draws Biggest Week 6 College Football Audience

The Red River Rivalry dominated the airwaves during Week 6 of theCollege Footballseason on Saturday. But, the Alabama-Texas A&M game wasnt far behind. The game peaked around 9.8M viewers, according to Nielsen. Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas LonghornsPhoto by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images On streaming, Paramount+ saw a double-digit audience growth versus last years comparable game window. Same goes for Florida-Vanderbilt, which aired on the SEC online grid.

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Sarah Barron

Phil Harris To Depart Channel 4 After Four Years As Head Of Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE:Channel 4entertainment bossPhil Harrisis exiting the broadcaster after four years in post. Harris is leaving at the end of this year to launch his own production company. Harris joined Channel 4 in 2019 fromBritains Got Talentindie Thames, where he was Creative Director. Phil HarrisChannel 4 He has commissioned the likes ofLate Night Lycett,Paddy McGuinness formatTempting FortuneandPrince Andrew: The Musicalduring his tenure.

October 10, 2023 · 1 min · 61 words · Benjamin Dixon II