“No One Is Comfortable In Their Own Skin”: Irvine Welsh On Why He Wrote A Trans Character Into ‘Crime’ Season 2 — Edinburgh TV Festival

No one is comfortable in their own skin, he said. Theyre all acting out in some way in this mad ship of fools. He is corrected by Joanna Vanderhams DS Amanda Drummond. ‘Crime’ Season 1 streamed on BritBox in the U.S.Buccaneer Media Vanderham said she liked the fact that her character was correcting her boss. She added that the trans issue is not shoehorned into the season. BritBox International streamed the first season ofCrimein the U....

August 22, 2023 · 1 min · 84 words · William Johnson

BBC, ZDF & Other Euro Public Service Networks See Viewer Engagement Dwindling — Ampere Study

This was particularly prominent among younger age groups, which is another longstanding problem for PSM in Europe. Both PSBs have market leading audience shares on linear, as well. This narrow focus on ratings overlooks other crucial aspects that define the relevance and impact of PSM. BBC series ‘The Traitors’ drew huge ratings and online viewing but PSBs are losing engagementBBC/Studio Lambert Associates/Paul Chappells These include its role in promoting cultural diversity and providing vital support to Europes TV production sector....

August 21, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Natalie Morrison

Bob Bakish To Be Honored At Mipcom Cannes

Bob Bakishis to be honored with the Personality of the Year gong at this yearsMipcom Cannes. TheParamount GlobalCEO will deliver a keynote on the Tuesday of this years Cannes confab. Bakish oversees Paramounts linear and streaming brands and has been doing so since 2019. Bob BakishParamount Global Mipcom Cannes Director Lucy Smith said he personifies exemplary leadership during these transformative times. Paramount and many other traditional studios have instituted layoffs and the sector is currently being hit by dual strikes....

August 21, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Donna Pitts MD

Britney Spears Musical ‘Once Upon A One More Time’ Sets Broadway Closing Notice

The fairy-tale is coming to an end, the post says. Final performance September 3…come party with us one more time! The large cast includes Briga Heelan, Justin Guarini, Aisha Jackson and Jennifer Simard. ‘Once Upon A One More Time’Matthew Murphy Plans are underway for a national tour as well as international productions, producers said. The musical began Broadway previews on May 13 and officially opened on June 22. Justin Guarini as Prince CharmingMatthew Murphy

August 21, 2023 · 1 min · 74 words · Jason Williams

Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, ‘Blue Beetle’ Helmer Ángel Manuel Soto Teaming For MGM Buddy Comedy ‘The Wrecking Crew’

Jeffrey Fierson, Momoas collaborator on the Netflix/Discovery Canada seriesFrontier, will produce. 3, which brought his time in the MCU as Drax the Destroyer to a close. TodaysWrecking Crewnews was first reported by The Wrap. Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa and Ángel Manuel SotoGetty

August 21, 2023 · 1 min · 42 words · Alicia Fox

Donald Trump To Skip First Republican Presidential Debate On Fox News: “The Public Knows Who I Am”

Fox Newsis hosting the first Republican presidential debate but the partys front-runnerDonald Trumpwill not be in attendance. I WILL THEREFORE NOT BE DOING THE DEBATES! Trump has not said if he would be in attendance at this second encounter. Donald TrumpRich Graessle / Icon Sportswire / Getty Images Trump also took to his Truth Social to shade some of his opponents and brag about his poll numbers. New CBS POLL, just out, has me leading the field by legendary numbers, heshared....

August 21, 2023 · 1 min · 102 words · Brenda Mack

NATO EVP & General Counsel Jackie Brenneman Exits

This became effective Friday. Brenneman was also one of the founders, and the President ofNATOsister org, The Cinema Foundation. Brenneman was a vital lynchpin in NATOs legislative push and rescue of shuttered theaters duringCovid. Jackie Brenneman, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, NATO President, The Cinema FoundationGetty During Covid, her duties included lobbying, legislative strategy and drafting. She became the orgs founding president. Tickets for all shows and formats will be no more than $4....

August 21, 2023 · 1 min · 101 words · Patricia Klein

Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival Hands Out Awards; ‘We Were Meant To’ Claims $60K Prize

The film stars Tim Johnson Jr. The Grand Prix Award qualifies the short for Oscar consideration. The Afterstars David Oyelowo and Jessica Plummer. ‘We Were Meant To’Courtesy of HollyShorts Gambino directed the film, while her husband Neal Broffman shot it (in lustrous black & white). The HollyShorts awards ceremony was moved up a day to Saturday to avoid the onslaught of Hurricane Hilary. Best Web Series Stacey Maltins MASHED Best Female Screenplay Presented By BeCine K....

August 21, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Kenneth Crosby

‘Golda’ Filmmaker Guy Nattiv On Why The Time Is Right For A Biopic About Israel’s Only Female Prime Minister – Crew Call Podcast

All along the Oscar winning actress had the blessing of Meirs grandchildren, in particular Shaul Rahabi. We understood the narrative was that she wasnt to blame. It was much more complicated than that. Guy Nattiv.Getty Theres no one more sensitive than me when somebody is portraying a Jew in the wrong way. Goldaopens at a special Fathom fan event on Wednesday before heading into 800+ theaters from Bleecker Street this Friday....

August 21, 2023 · 1 min · 72 words · Michael Choi

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ & ‘All Stars’, ‘Untucked’ After- Shows Renewed By MTV & Paramount+

The renewals follow the franchises 9 Emmy nominations, the most for any reality competition series this year. RuPauls Drag Racewill return for its 16th season. Thats a 17% increase compared to the Season 14 finale on VH1. VH1/Paramount The episode also had the highest audience share ever for aRuPauls Drag Racetelecast. Watch on Deadline Sasha Colby took home the Season 15 crown. The season averaged a 0.49 demo rating, up 17% versus last years 0....

August 21, 2023 · 1 min · 82 words · Penny Mills

‘SNL’ Alum Jane Curtin Didn’t Think Her Early Work Was Funny: “That Really Wasn’t A Very Good Show”

And I said, God, I havent seen them in a long time.' She continued, He said, would you mind if we watch one? And I said, No, great! Jane CurtinDana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images And … it never happened. Not one thing was funny. There was not one utterance of a laugh or a giggle. The star would remain on the show through the 1979-1980 season of the NBC sketch show....

August 21, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Jessica Alvarez

‘Upload’ Gets Season 3 Premiere Date At Prime Video; First-Look Photos

The streamer also unveiled some first-look images of the upcoming eight-episode season (see above and below). Two episodes will debut weekly on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world. Provided you might afford it. Robbie Amell and Andy Allo in UploadPrime Video Can they shut down Freeyond, and finally have a real life together? Or is it just a matter of time until Nathans head explodes?...

August 21, 2023 · 1 min · 84 words · Robin Bishop

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Producers Need To Drop “Draconian” NDAs, NBCU Told By Reality TV Stars’ Lawyer; Allegations Of Sexual Violence & More Swirl Around Unscripted Shows

To ensure silence, NBC has been wielding these contractual terms like a sword. This request is no different. We trust that NBCUniversal will do the right thing. Bravo If and when they do respond, we will update this post. At the outset, we require our third-party production partners to have appropriate workplace policies and training in place. The company supposedly got on a call with the lawyers after the first letter of earlier this month....

August 21, 2023 · 1 min · 75 words · James Dickson