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Published on May 15, 2025

Update: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Remake on the Way, Promises To Modernize the Classic Film

It’s been several years since the revelation that Kenya Barris will reboot the cinematic classic The Wizard of Oz (1939), but where does the project currently stand? First announced in 2022, the remake of The Wizard of Oz is said to put a fresh spin on the …

Source: Inside the Magic - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

Hollywood actress Shruthi Bekal makes Sandalwood debut with psychological thriller '69'

synopsis Hollywood actress Shruthi Bekal, known for The Last Rodeo, is set to debut in Kannada cinema with the psychological comedy-thriller 69. Directed by US-based Ram, the film explores a time loop plot and will be dubbed in Kannada. Bengaluru: …

Source: Asianet Newsable - Center-right
Published on May 15, 2025

History Today: When McDonald’s flipped its first burger in California

On May 15, 1940, the McDonald brothers opened the first McDonald’s restaurant in San Bernardino, California. It began as a typical drive-in with a large menu and carhop service. What set it apart was its focus on speed and low prices, as burgers, fries, …

Source: Firstpost - Center-right
Published on May 15, 2025

Young Detroit actress stars in new Max series

"Duster" stars Josh Holloway as the driver for a crime boss and Rachel Hilson as the FBI agent who wants to enlist his help. Sydney Elisabeth, who grew up in Detroit's Rosedale Park neighborhood, plays Genesis, the daughter of a crime boss. …

Source: Detroit Free Press - Michigan - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

Dope Lemon talks new music and spirit animals ahead of Southern California tour stops

Angus Stone wants to help you embrace your inner spirit animal. The Dope Lemon frontman’s spirit animal manifested in the form of a “Golden Wolf,” earning the title of his fifth album, released May 2. It also features a song of the same name, which blends …

Source: Whittier Daily News - California - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

Actor Goes from Hollywood Set to Helping Wildfire Survivors at Home

I was taking the trash to my curb on another beautiful morning in California this past January when I looked up and saw a huge plume of smoke. I live only a couple of miles away from the Palisades, and I immediately thought about how we have friends who …

Source: Team Rubicon - Pending
Published on May 15, 2025

Atticus Ross Named a BMI Icon at 2025 Film, TV and Visual Media Awards

Atticus Ross was named a BMI Icon at the 2025 Film, TV and Visual Media Awards on Wednesday (May 14), in recognition of his body of work across film and television. The private ceremony held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., was …

Source: Billboard - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

Joe Don Baker Dies: ‘Walking Tall’ Star Who Appeared In Three James Bond Films Was 89

Joe Don Baker, the actor who as the real-life Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 vigilante film Walking Tall carried a big stick to mete out his own Tennessee brand of justice, died May 7, his family has announced. He was 89. A cause of death was not …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar & Selena Gomez Lead 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Nominees; Tyla To Host

Nickelodeon has announced the nominees for the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards, honoring favorites from across the worlds of film, television sports and more. Leading the pack with four noms each are Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and Selena Gomez. They …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

James Bond star Joe Don Baker dies after playing two characters in films - including a villain

Joe Don Baker has died at the age of 89, his family has announced. The actor died on May 7, as confirmed in a statement. He played two characters in the James Bond franchise, which is a rare achievement. In the 1987 flick The Living Daylights he appeared …

Source: Daily Star - Indeterminate
Published on May 15, 2025

Exclusive: Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Reveals Animation Nominees of 2025

Billed as “the biggest party of the summer,” the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025 show is scheduled to take place live from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California on Saturday, June 21. Kicking off at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), the KCAs will celebrate fan- …

Source: Animation Magazine - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

James Bond star who appeared in three iconic 007 films dies aged 89 as family pay tribute to ‘beacon of kindness’

A FAMOUS James Bond star who played two separate roles in the iconic franchise has died at the age of 89. Jon Don Baker was best known for playing a top CIA agent alongside Pierce Brosnan in two blockbuster Bond films. 1 Joe Don Baker has passed away at …

Source: The Scottish Sun - Right-wing
Published on May 15, 2025

Li’l Friday: Greek Festival, Sea Jam, CB MuralFest, Surf Dog Experience

String Cheese incident performs another night at Greenfield Lake on Thursday. (MoonFrog Media/Tom Dorgan) SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Li’l Friday features dozen of ways for people to enjoy the weekend via theater, music, art, culinary happenings and more. All …

Source: Port City Daily - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

Tourist Attractions in California

Written by Lana Law and Michael Law Updated May 14, 2025 California is one of the top vacation destinations in the United States, both for Americans and international travelers. Vibrant cities, beaches, amusement parks, and natural wonders like nowhere …

Source: PlanetWare - Pending
Published on May 15, 2025

I went on a 2,500-mile search for the greatest motels in California. Here’s what I found

Listen. That’s the low hum of the highway you hear behind me, offset by the rumble of the ice machine down the breezeway. We gather today to celebrate the motel, a uniquely American creature, conceived in California through the unholy embrace of the …

Source: Los Angeles Times - Center-left
Published on May 15, 2025

Local festivals will keep away summer boredom

The Tribune's Festival Guide offers you a variety of events, festivals and county fairs. Most are family-friendly but watch for some 21+ only events. There is something for everyone to experience this summer and fall. A guide featuring summer outdoor …

Source: South Bend Tribune - Indiana - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

A Peace of Mind: Sofa U Love continues its trusted legacy in California

Sofa U Love got its start making furniture for Hollywood stars. When it opened in 1971, the largest movie studios, including Paramount, Warner Bros. and Universal, called upon Sofa U Love founder Varougan “Johnny” Karapetian for his high-quality, custom- …

Source: Pasadena Weekly - California - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2025

Can Ben Affleck Save Hollywood?

Director and actor Ben Affleck undoubtedly loves the city of Los Angeles and has shown that respect by filming many of his projects in Southern California. The question is, how much does LA really love the film industry? As other cities ramp up their …

Source: Movie Web - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

Netflix breaks ground on $900M movie studio at former Army base in NJ

Netflix officially broke ground this week on a sprawling new $900 million production hub in central New Jersey — with more than a third of the funding coming from tax credits provided by the Garden State. Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth will transform a long …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

Food Packaging Film Market Share Analysis Set to Reach USD 122.6 Billion by 2035, Fuel by Sustainability and Innovation

The food packaging film market is driven by recyclable designs, bio-based materials, automation, and sustainability, shaping a smarter, greener future. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The food packaging film market …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

Award-Winning Filmmaker Natalie Jasmine Harris Named Commercial Content Director at Outspoken Media Group

Harris joins multicultural marketing company to lead bold, inclusive content strategies across branded and original campaigns. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Outspoken Media Group, a leader in entertainment and …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Highly Anticipated Indie Feature 'Lovebug' Screening at the IFS Film Festival.

Snead Films is proud to announce a special screening of the indie feature 'Lovebug' at L.A. Live, as part of the Independent Filmmakers Showcase Film Festival. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SNEAD Films to …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 11:12 GMT

Advancing Display Technology With Optical Bonding: Key Trends In The Thin-Film Transistor Flat Panel Display Market

The Business Research Company’s Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) Flat Panel Display Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The thin-film …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Packaging Industry Evolution Boosts Collation Shrink Film Market Share Analysis with 4.8% CAGR Through 2035 | FMI

Collation shrink film market grows with eco-friendly, innovative packaging, expanding globally and boosting food, beverage, and logistics sector partnerships. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global collation shrink film …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 15:30 GMT

Techno-Thriller 'Whisper Breach' Launches on Amazon Prime Video, Tackling AI Ethics and Human Ambition

Debut indie film by Craig Cockerill explores agentic AI in a timely cultural moment, following strong reception at Malibu Film Society premiere CALABASAS, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The new techno-thriller " …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 06:14 GMT

M Film Lab Amplifies Arab and Women Filmmakers at Cannes Film Festival

M Film Lab Co-Sponsors “Women Leading Change Through Storytelling” Panel at the American Pavilion CANNES, ON, FRANCE, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- M Film Lab, a champion of diverse storytelling in the film industry, is proud to co-sponsor …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 07:50 GMT

Cannes Film Festival Nostalgia - 'OUR MAN IN CANNES - THE DAVID BLAKE STORY'

Veteran & industry insider David Blake Biopic - a wild ride through the history of cinema in Cannes, attending every Festival du Cannes since 1968. CANNES, APLES DE MARITIME, FRANCE, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Monavale Homestead, …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 17:52 GMT

Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival Announces Directors and Casts

The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival, set for June 8th, has announced its cast, including Tony Award winner Gregory Jbara and others. PALM SPRINGS, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Winning Plays to Be Performed June 8 …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 16:43 GMT

Supermodel-Turned-CEO Angie Everhart Celebrates National Cancer Survivors Day by Championing Superfoods

Cancer Survivor and BareOrganics CEO Shares Her Mission to Nourish Lives Naturally LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day on June 1, Cancer survivor, actress, and supermodel …

Distribution channels: Beauty & Hair Care, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 20, 2025 - 15:30 GMT

Techno-Thriller 'Whisper Breach' Launches on Amazon Prime Video, Tackling AI Ethics and Human Ambition

Debut indie film by Craig Cockerill explores agentic AI in a timely cultural moment, following strong reception at Malibu Film Society premiere CALABASAS, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The new techno-thriller " …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

NAMIC ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2025 VISION AWARDS

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NAMIC (National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications), the premier organization dedicated to workforce development for the media, entertainment, and technology …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 13:24 GMT

Damian Muziani’s Hindsight Tonight Reclaims Title of Best Online Series at the 46th Annual Telly Awards

Online Comedy News Capsule Also Took Top Honors in 2022 and 2023. CHERRY HILL, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 46th Annual Telly Awards has proudly announced that actor and host Damian Muziani and his acclaimed comedy …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Klipsch and Onkyo Announce Partnership With Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World Rebirth

UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT’S JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH ARRIVES IN THEATERS JULY 2, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Premium Audio Company (PAC), a trailblazer in high-end audio solutions, …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 11:42 GMT

Linda Jasmine Celebrates Women Empowerment at Trina’s Doll Foundation 'She is Everything' Mother’s Day Event

Linda Jasmine (TV personality), Trina (rapper), and Anneleah (reggaeton singer) united for an inspiring afternoon at Trina’s Doll Foundation Mother’s Day event. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reality TV personality, …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 09:46 GMT

REPLIKANT CTO Luc Schurgers Champions Human-Centered AI in Real-Time Digital Storytelling

Luc Schurgers unveils how REPLIKANT blends AI with creative control to empower storytellers in animation, education, and immersive media. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a recent conversation with AI Time …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 08:54 GMT

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES COVID ERA DRAMA 'WE ARE GATHERED HERE TODAY'

Family Drama Sets Digital Debut for North American VOD Platforms and DVD on May 20, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 05:44 GMT

New Voices, Big Moves: 3rd Rail Records Blazes Into Summer 2025

3rd Rail Records Turns Up the Heat with New Music NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 3rd Rail Records is rolling full steam into summer 2025 with new music, major live performances, and career-defining moments from …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 04:30 GMT

Grayson Woods Debuts with His Soul-Stirring First Single 'Hard Down'

PA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singer-songwriter Grayson Woods is set to introduce his deeply personal sound to the world with the release of his debut single, “Hard Down,” arriving on Spotify and all major streaming …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 00:13 GMT

New Novel Unmasks Rural Australia’s Quiet Mental Health Crisis—and the Legacy of Colonisation

In 1950s outback Australia, one man unravels and another finds healing through land, silence, and First Nations wisdom SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With suicide rates in rural Australia nearly twice those of urban …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 22:00 GMT

Ora Streaming Debuts in Asia-Pacific with Fully Managed Private CDN Built for Streaming

Ora Streaming, a fully managed private CDN-as-a-service purpose-built for modern video streaming platforms has now launched in Asia-Pacific. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Varnish Software, in strategic alliance with …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

Circuit Cinema Pioneers Immersive Live-Action Storytelling with VR TV Series

Groundbreaking 360° VR Series 'Perspective' Premieres on Meta Quest May 23rd CANNES, FRANCE, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whose dreams do you subscribe to? Circuit Cinema, an emerging subscription video-on-demand network will …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 18:01 GMT

Craig Alan Brandwein Releases New Opera

“Longing – A Love Across The Ages (An Opera In One Act)” is Available Now NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the tradition of great “art song” composers, such as Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Gabriel Fauré, …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Micaela Wittman Signs With Brillstein Entertainment Partners, Joins Julia Fox in Queer Romance 'Perfect'

She also leads “We’re Already There,” directed by Arthur de Larroche, and previously debuted as writer-director with acclaimed mockumentary “Clairevoyant.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actress, writer, and director …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 16:40 GMT

Sean James Named Exclusive Stylist Behind Jamie Lee Curtis’ Powerful New Hair Transformation

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a moment that’s resonating across Hollywood and social media alike, legendary actress Jamie Lee Curtis unveiled her empowering new haircut on Instagram. The man behind the …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

George Clinton’s P-Funk Alum Satori Shakoor Breaks Menopause Stigma With “Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale”

Bold, Comedic Stand-Up Storytelling Concert Film Explores Aging, Empowerment, and Life Beyond Hot Flashes—Premieres June 12 on VOD DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- George Clinton's P-Funk alum and host of PBS…

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Highly Anticipated Indie Feature 'Lovebug' Screening at the IFS Film Festival.

Snead Films is proud to announce a special screening of the indie feature 'Lovebug' at L.A. Live, as part of the Independent Filmmakers Showcase Film Festival. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SNEAD Films to …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 08:27 GMT

Award-Winning Director Tony Savo Brings Anime-Inspired 'Shape of Things to Come' to Roseville Gamers Expo

Sacramento Filmmaker Turning Fandom Into Film SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning Sacramento director Tony Savo will be showcasing his groundbreaking new anime-inspired sci-fi epic, "Shape of …

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