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“Saturday Night Live” poked fun at “The Jennifer Hudson Show’s” viral “Spirit Tunnel” video with an in-episode sketch with Nikki Glazer. The sketch, styled like an antidepressant ad, opens with a shot of Glaser looking sadly out the window at the rain outside. In a voiceover, the woman says, “Are you anxious? Are you overwhelmed? Are you feeling less like yourself? Are you experiencing intense feelings of foreboding and fear? If so, you may be one of the many celebrities scheduled to dance through Jennifer Hudson’s psychic tunnel.” On her phone, Glazer was watching a TikTok video of stars like…
Giulio Bass started his journey to the Turin Film Festival from scratch. In 1982, when he was just 17 years old, he took part in the first edition of the convention, then called Cinema Giovani (“Festival of Young Cinema”) and co-founded by Alberto Barbera. From that moment on, he was hooked. Over the next 40 years, as the festival’s name, scope and reputation grew, Barze built a career both in front of and behind the camera, earning critical acclaim for his directorial work and international acclaim for his theologically themed films. Forty-one years after that first encounter, he returned to…
Pete Davidson made a surprise return to “Saturday Night Live” with a big Weekend Update segment that covered Zoran Mamdani’s election victory in New York, Davidson’s controversial decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival and jokes about his old boss Lorne Michaels. “If Lorne Michaels has taught us anything, it’s to never give up, even if everyone says it’s time and Tina Fey is ready to take over,” Davidson said, drawing scattered but passionate applause from the crowd and a rather creepy off-screen laugh from Weekend Update co-anchor Michael Che. Davidson’s patience came after Colin Jost introduced him to…
Would you like a penny for our ideas? Gwyneth Paltrow’s loafers are perfect for fall. On September 27, the Goop founder dressed up for a birthday celebration in Portofino, Italy. She looked ready to celebrate in a classy cat-bow blouse (which Duchess Kate wore earlier this fall), a luxurious zip-up sweater, and cropped wide-leg trousers. And she completed her look with preppy penny loafers, as heels are totally impractical on the cobblestone streets. According to stylist Cynthia Kennedy, it’s a “true classic brought back.” Plus, they “instantly make jeans or pants look more sophisticated without sacrificing comfort,” she previously told…
The voice cast for the animated film “Unknownia,” directed by “Cryptozoo” director Dash Shaw, includes Tim Roth, Barbara Sukowa, Angeliki Papoulia, Larry Fessenden, Robbie Crandall, and Sabrina Sickler. In this movie, little Laurie encounters a dragon while on a treasure hunt and must save her missing father. Luckily, a weasel or mysterious being called The Shapes comes to the rescue. “Tim was my hero. ‘Reservoir Dogs’ was the reason I went to film school. I tried not to geek out about Tim Roth in the recording studio,” said Kyle Martin, producer of Electric Chinoland and The Movie with Jane Samborski…
What you need to know Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow raved about their daughter Maud Apatow while speaking exclusively with insiders at the 2025 WIF Honors Maude, 27, received the Max Mara Face of the Future Award at the event in Los Angeles on November 6. “I’m so excited. I’m speechless,” Judd says of his daughter’s recognition. Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann are proud parents as they watch their daughter Maude Apatow’s career continue to soar. At the 2025 WIF (Women in Film) Honors held on Thursday, November 6, Maude, 27, was honored with the Max Mara Face of the…
In its 56th edition, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) spotlights up-and-coming directors through a competition section featuring seven first-time filmmakers from around the world. The festival attracted five international titles along with two Indian films for the Best Director award for debut feature film. The winner of this category will take home the Silver Peacock Trophy along with 10 million rupees (approximately $11,270) and a certificate. Indian film director Rakesh Omprakash Mehra will lead the jury and evaluate the competition. Australian editor and director Graham Clifford, German actor Katarina Stoller, Sri Lankan director Chandran Rutnam and British cinematographer…
What you need to know Travis Scott surprised fans by bringing his daughter Stormi on stage during his concert in Tokyo on Saturday, Nov. 8. Stormi, 7, came out while her father was performing his 2023 song “Thank God” The rapper shares Stormi with Kylie Jenner and 3-year-old son Ayle Travis Scott’s daughter Stormi is taking the stage by storm! During a concert in Tokyo on Saturday, Nov. 8, Scott, 34, brought Stormi, 7, out on stage during a performance of his 2023 song “Thank God.” At Tokorozawa’s Belluna Dome, a smiling girl was seen dancing with her father, wearing…
The 20th Jogja Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) opens in Yogyakarta with Garin Nugroho’s musical “Opera Java” and closes with Ako Tenryageri’s feature directorial debut “Comedy Buddy.” This festival marks a milestone since it was first held in 2006. With the theme of transformation, JAFF20 focuses on the festival’s 20-year journey and the transformation of Indonesian and Asian cinema during that time. This opening film, which was first shown at the first JAFF convention in 2006, will be shown in its original 35mm celluloid format in the ceremonial program of Gadjah Mada University Gelangan Innovasi dan Creativitas. Comedy Buddy is…
When Disney’s Net was first separated from YouTube TV, the internet company said it would offer subscribers a $20 credit if ESPN, ABC local stations, and Disney’s other channels were unavailable for an “extended period.” And now that credit is about to be provided. To appease disgruntled customers, YouTube will begin issuing $20 credits to eligible YouTube TV customers starting Sunday, November 9th, unless there is already an agreement with Disney to restore the channels. YouTube will send YouTube TV subscribers an email with instructions on how to apply a one-time $20 credit to their next billing statement. All credits…