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Producer Jess Devaney has been named head of Perspective Films, a documentary co-production initiative launched by Perspective Fund. The initiative provides funding and production support to documentaries that focus on culture, stories and change. Perspective Films’ first productions are expected to be announced this fall. Devaney joins Perspective Films as a narrative strategist and is also the founder of documentary studio Multitude Films. At Perspective Films, she will focus on “partnering with filmmakers across development, production, distribution, and influence,” a model that is “based on the understanding that socially engaged documentary storytelling is most effective when combined with sustained creative…
Taylor Frankie Paul has candidly detailed the emotional strain she is said to have endured amid her ongoing domestic violence scandal with ex-girlfriend Dakota Mortensen. “The mental torture has done far more damage to me than the physical,” the “Mormon Wives” star wrote via Instagram Story on Wednesday, along with a photo of her bruised arm. “In the end, you become a shell of a human being,” she added. “This is hard to share because it’s hard to agree on.” Taylor Frankie Paul (pictured) has opened up about the emotional distress she allegedly faced amid allegations of domestic violence with…
Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day has been released to the film press ahead of its June 12 release, with initial reactions calling the sci-fi UFO-focused film “Spielberg’s best film in 20 years” and praising star Emily Blunt. Germain Lucier, senior entertainment reporter at Gizmodo, told X: “I loved Disclosure Day.” An intense roller coaster of a chase movie, love story, and mystery, all wrapped up in sci-fi wonder. This is Spielberg’s best film in 20 years, packed with all the magic that makes his films special, as well as one of the best characters/performances of all time by Emily Blunt. ”…
Emily in Paris star Paul Forman has paid tribute to French actor Pierre Denis following his sudden death. “Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Pierre Deny,” Forman wrote on his Instagram Stories on Wednesday. “It was a privilege to work with him and see his warmth and talent up close.” Mr. Forman concluded his message by saying, “My thoughts are with your family and loved ones. May they rest in peace.” The 32-year-old actor included a black and white photo of Denny in his upload. Emily in Paris star Paul Forman, pictured above with the cast in a still…
The video version of Jay Shetty’s popular motivational podcast “On Purpose” has moved exclusively to Netflix and Spotify, making him the latest big-name podcaster to land a lucrative distribution deal. Spotify, Netflix and Shetty announced a new partnership Wednesday to bring “On Purpose” to video on both services. Terms were not disclosed. A person familiar with the deal told Variety that the multi-year deal is worth about $100 million, with three other companies bidding in the nine-figure range for the rights to “On Purpose.” The new deal comes after Shetty and On Purpose’s former partner iHeartMedia parted ways after three…
Bravo stars spilled plenty of piping hot tea on Tuesday night at Page Six’s “Virtual Reality” “Summer House” Alumni Watch Party held at Brunch New York, a members-only private social club at the Park Terrace Hotel in New York City. For the event, hosted by The Cocktail Collection, “VRT” co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real assembled a panel of Bravo personalities including “Summer House” alum Stephen McGee, “Real Housewives of New Jersey” alum Margaret Josephs and “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard” alum Jordan Emanuel. Much of the night’s explosive discussion centered on the ongoing fallout involving West Wilson, Amanda Batula, and…
During a recent appearance on Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson’s IMO podcast, Steven Spielberg said he opposes AI in film production. The legendary director said he believes AI can help “find solutions to medical problems” but doesn’t want it to take over Hollywood’s creative process. “What I don’t like about AI is that it takes over or there’s an empty chair at the writer’s table,” Spielberg said. “I don’t really believe in perception, so I’m not going to replace it. I don’t think there’s a replacement for the soul. I don’t think it’s an algorithm that can be invented… Any…
Sharyn Alfonsi, a veteran correspondent for the venerable news magazine 60 Minutes since 2015, said Wednesday that she believes CBS News removed her from the show because she took issue with news editor Bari Weiss’ handling of Alfonsi’s reporting on how the United States deported a Venezuelan man to a harsh prison in El Salvador. Alfonsi remains a CBS News employee, but her contract with “60 Minutes” expired earlier this month, according to two people familiar with the situation. According to these sources, CBS News executives made no effort to contact her representatives at major talent agency UTA to renew…
Gayle King has detailed the shocking moment her ex-husband was cheating on her with his best friend. “I went home and got him,” the journalist said of her ex William Bumpass, whom she was married to from 1982 to 1993, on Wednesday’s episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. She said to another woman wrapped in a towel, “‘I can’t believe you’re here and doing this. I can’t believe you’re doing this.'” And I even said, “I thought we were friends!” It sounded so pathetic. ” Gayle King (pictured Wednesday) revealed that she had an affair with her now ex-husband,…
Tina Fey has said she has “nothing to do with” Timothée Chalamet after he was accused of “manspreading” while she was sitting next to him at a New York Knicks game last month. “I received (sent) so many memes,” the comedian joked on Wednesday’s episode of Travis Kelsey and Jason Kelsey’s podcast “New Heights.” “First of all, Timothée Chalamet was just so nice and so friendly. And it wasn’t until the next day that I saw this kind of humanizing,” the “Saturday Night Live” alum added. Tina Fey (who appeared on Wednesday’s episode of the podcast “New Heights” starring Jason…