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Hamptons Film has announced its annual SummerDocs series, which includes a lineup that includes Alex Gibney’s The Knife and Amir Barev’s The Last First: Winter K2. The 18th installment of the series is being held in partnership with Guild Hall. Gibney’s film opens the series on Saturday, June 27th. The lineup also includes the HBO original documentary “The Lion Queen,” directed by Alden Nassar and Ben Frees, which will be released on Saturday, August 1st. The series concludes with Apple Original Films’ The Last First: Winter K2. Hamptons Film Chief Creative Officer David Nugent and Co-Chairman Alec Baldwin will lead…
John McClain, co-executor of Michael Jackson’s estate, died on Tuesday at the age of 71, Page Six has confirmed. It was heard that the veteran music executive had been suffering from serious health issues and had been unwell for a long time. According to TMZ, which first reported the news, he died in Malibu, California. Mr. McClain and entertainment lawyer John Branca were named co-executors of Mr. Jackson’s estate after the King of Pop’s death in July 2009. We hear that there are no plans to appoint a new co-executor and that Mr Branca is likely to manage the estate…
The Television Academy would like to give a heartfelt tribute to the hit hockey romance, “Heated Rivals.” However, the show is not eligible for an Emmy Award because it was created solely by Canadian producers and did not originate on a U.S. network. This is actually quite a headache. Recent international projects seem to have no problem getting into the Emmy race. Just add an American studio or network to your list of producers to qualify for the Primetime Emmy Awards. “Downton Abbey,” “The Squid Game” and “Baby Reindeer” were all shows that clearly originated overseas, but were still winners…
Madonna candidly recalled accidentally starting a fire with a space heater while she was “illegally” living in a New York City building in the late 70s ahead of her career. “I was living illegally in a building in the Garment District,” the “Material Girl” songstress told Bild founder and CEO Uncle Jain in an interview published Wednesday. “There was no heating in the middle of winter. We all know how cold it is in New York winters. I was sleeping on the floor in a sleeping bag and I had several heaters around me.” Madonna (above) claimed she caused a…
Sam McConnell’s new film The Test stars Brock Urich as Eddie, a competitive bodybuilder who suddenly falls for a new coach (Mike Edwards). In the exclusive first look at the movie’s teaser trailer, Eddie can be seen pumping, primping and posing on the bodybuilding circuit. However, there is a darker side to the showmanship that occurs in this story, including performance-enhancing drugs, substance abuse, and violence. As Eddie storms out of the house, he hears Tammy Blanchard, who plays his ultra-religious mother and manager, yell, “God doesn’t want this to happen to you.” At another moment, Blanchard can be seen…
Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s bombshell romance was at the forefront of the explosive “Summer House” Season 10 reunion. The couple faced their fellow cast members, who came prepared with receipts and heavily questioned the timeline of their romance — which they struck up behind their co-stars’ backs. Batula and Wilson, notably, kept their relationship a secret from Kyle Cooke — Batula’s estranged husband — and Ciara Miller — Wilson’s ex and Batula’s former bestie. While the pair maintain that their romance began in February, Page Six is breaking down the timeline of the shocking scandal based on all of…
Variety reports that Wheelhouse has acquired Anomaly Entertainment. Anomaly was originally founded in 2017 by former Discovery Channel commissioners Matthew Kelly and Michael Sorensen. With the acquisition, Kelly and Sorensen will continue to create series and formats across the spectrum. They will also work with Wheelhouse’s sports and investment divisions. “Few people in the world have had as much success as Matt and Mike on both sides of the buyer-seller aisle,” said Wheelhouse CEO Brent Montgomery. “We see not only a great cultural fit, but also new strength in the Wheelhouse ecosystem, especially in our broader work with athletes, entertainers…
Amanda Batula is in a “serious relationship” with her Summer House co-star West Wilson, but many fans are wondering why she and estranged husband Kyle Cooke haven’t filed for divorce yet. According to Page Six, the former lovers, who announced their separation in January, are still sorting things out, including their finances. What’s more, Cook, 43, reportedly wants Batula, 34, to start the process, similar to how Ben Affleck “made” Jennifer Lopez file for divorce “so she wouldn’t look bad”. A representative for Bravol Breeze did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment. Page Six could reveal why…
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…
The autopsy report of ‘Storage Wars’ star Darrell Sheets has been revealed. Toxicology tests on Sheets came back negative, according to a report obtained by Us Weekly on Wednesday. Medical examiners tested for benzodiazepines, cocaine, fentanyl and other substances, but no drugs were found in the reality TV alum’s system. The report also noted the fact that Mr. Sheets’ body was “that of a well-developed and well-nourished adult male.” The Mohave County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Sheets died by suicide. Darrell Sheets’ autopsy report (seen here in 2019) has been revealed. Darrell Gambler/Instagram The “Storage Wars” star (seen here in…