• Tue, March 11, 2025

by: LAist

How to support LA artists without going broke

The art world in LA is big — artists and galleries say there's an important place for art priced for people with limited budgets.

by: CINEMABLEND

I Was Shocked When Matt Murdock Screamed At The End Of Daredevil: Born Again Episode 2, And Charlie Cox Told Us Why He Did It

Born Again's first two episodes lie ahead, so read on accordingly. The long-awaited Daredevil: Born Again made its debut amid the 2025 TV schedule this week and, so far, fans and critics alike are "overjoyed" and "traumatized.

by: Zawya

Dubai to host first-ever International Sports & Entertainment Free Zone cluster

by: Forbes

Breaking Through The Noise: How To Get Media Coverage For Your Company In 2025's Saturated News Cycle

It's clear there's never been a greater need for strategic, creative and actionable PR approaches to help break through the noise.

by: Newspoint

Shocking Prediction! Astrologer claims Shah Rukh Khan's life is danger, Suchitra Krishnamoorthy lashes out

A new viral interview with astrologer Sushil Kumar Singh on Siddharth Kannan's show has caused widespread controversy, and the astrologer made some shocking predictions regarding Bollywood stars. Some of the most astonishing were his predictions of the death of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan,

by: TechRadar

Warner Bros is replacing some DVDs that 'rot' and become unwatchable - but there's a big catch that undermines the value of physical media

A new plague of disc rot has been discovered, and it's affecting Warner Bros Home Entertainment movies manufactured between 2006 and 2008. The rot renders the discs unplayable, and while Warner Bros is offering replacements, it can't replace them all.

by: TheWrap

Skydance Media Slams Project Rise Partners' 'Belated' and 'Unserious' $13.5 Billion Bid for Paramount

Skydance Media has taken aim at Project Rise Partners in a new letter to the FCC, arguing that the investor group is "seeking to hijack" the review process of its pending $8 billion merger with Paramount Global after it filed a formal objection with the agency last week.

by: Moneycontrol

Karan Kundrra replaces Abdu Rozik temporarily on Laughter Chefs 2, talks about his bond with Aly Goni

Laughter Chefs 2 the hit cooking and comedy reality show, continues to captivate audiences with its blend of culinary expertise and humor. With impressive TRP ratings and social media buzz, the show maintains its success from the first season.

by: Newsweek

How To Watch New Seth Rogen Series The Studio

Seth Rogen's new Apple TV+ series The Studio is sitting at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes thanks to critics raving about the show, which sees Rogen lead as a Hollywood studio head battling against the moral dilemma of money vs art.

by: StyleCaster

Chelsea Handler Reveals the Exotic Substance That Made Her 'Handle Almost Any Drug'

Chelsea Handler has quite the process for editing her book. The comedian opened up to SHE Media CEO Samantha Skey at the SXSW SHE Media Co-Lab about her new release I'll Have What She's Having, her experiences with drugs and how it helps her have a wider perspective on life.

by: briefly

Gigi Lamayne and Reason Seemingly Make Their Relationship Social Media Official: "I'm in Love"

Gigi Lamayne and Reason has seemingly made their relationship social media official after months of denying dating rumours. They had a sweet exchange on X.

by: PopViewers

Anika Noni Rose Breaks Silence on the Cancellation of 'Princess and the Frog' Series

by: NewscastStudio

Industry Insights: Challenges and opportunities with NextGen TV adoption

As broadcast technology transforms, NextGen TV is key for local broadcasters in delivering immersive viewing ... Read More

by: Deadline

Gabriel Luna Joins 'The Terminal List' As Freddy Strain In Season 2 Of Amazon Series

Gabriel Luna has been tapped as the biggest cast addition for the upcoming second season of Prime Video's action thriller The Terminal List, headlined and executive produced by Chris Pratt. Created by David DiGilio,

by: WLOX

Atlanta Braves announce exclusive WLOX, Gray Media spring training and regular season action

Atlanta Braves games will be available to watch on WLOX and the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network in 2025.

by: Glamsham

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's Co-Parenting Journey: Where They Stand in 2025

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have shared a complex and highly publicized relationship over the years, evolving from one of Hollywood's most talked-about couples to devoted co-parents. After six years of an on-again,

by: People

Octuplets Describe What It's Been Like Growing Up Without a Father (Exclusive)

In the new Lifetime docuseries Confessions of Octomom, the details of the paternity of Natalie "Nadya" Suleman 's 14 kids, including her history-making octuplets, who were conceived via IVF with the sperm of an anonymous donor, are set to be revealed.

by: CNN

South Korean singer Wheesung found dead at Seoul home aged 43

South Korean singer Wheesung has been found dead at his home in Seoul, CNN affiliate YTN reported on Monday. Police are still investigating the cause of the 43-year-old's death and have requested an autopsy from the National Forensic Service, according to YTN.

by: pinkvilla

Spy X Family Chapter 113: Melinda Desmond To Reappear; Recap, Release Date, Where To Read And More

The last chapter of Spy X Family continued where the previous one left off, as Tertius and Freddy had a tense face-off. While the students wondered if Anya could stop them. Hearing their thoughts, Anya confidently stepped in,

by: Adweek

The Future of Streaming and Storytelling With Warner Bros. Discovery

Consumers have endless choices for how and where they engage with content, from streaming services to cinema, television, gaming, and beyond. Warner Bros. Discovery Rebecca Kent, svp of global transformation,

by: MensXP

Tu Yaa Main Announcement Teaser: Shanaya Kapoor-Aadarsh Gourav in a Twisted Survival Thriller

The announcement teaser features Aadarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor as two social media influencers who find themselves stuck in a lake while trying to create content for their respective social media channels and are being hunted by a gigantic predator in the form of an alligator.

by: Yahoo

Drake Cryptically Warns His 'Next Chapter' May 'Leave You Feeling Uneasy'

Presumably, this could be in reference to the OVO rapper's high-profile beef with Kendrick Lamar, which recently saw Lamar performing the incendiary "Not Like Us" at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, only days after it won record and song of the year, best rap performance and song, and best music video at the Grammys.

by: IndieWire

Can a New 'Rust' Doc Bring Closure to the Death of Halyna Hutchins?

Rust and the Story of Halyna Hutchins" director Rachel Mason explains why her all-access film shifted to focusing on her friend's death, what she learned, and why she 100-percent stands by it.

by: KFOR

Construction firms hired for OKC new arena, City leaders say

On Tuesday, leaders with Oklahoma City Council moved forward with a unanimous vote approving two construction companies, Flintco and Mortenson to build the OKC new arena.

by: AOL

Rihanna Claps Back at Critic Who Says They 'Hate' Her Sons RZA and Riot's Names

Rihanna had absolutely no time for a social media critic who publicly insulted the names of her sons, Riot and RZA. The Fenty mogul, 37, clapped back after an Instagram user derided the boys' monikers in a comment on a post by The Shade Room about throwback baby pics Rihanna had shared.

by: Patch

Maple School Set To Present 'Beauty And The Beast, Jr.' In Northbrook

The Maple School's annual spring musical, "Beauty and the Beast, Jr.," will be performed for the community in "be our guest" shows on Wednesday and Friday. According to Northbrook/Glenview School District 30,

by: Bizcommunity

Radio advertising just got smarter - and more rewarding with Kagiso Media Radio and Mediamark

East Coast Radio and Jacaranda FM have launched a first-of-its-kind campaign: a high-impact competition that's designed to make waves - not just for listeners, but for media buyers too. If you're looking for a campaign that'll help you optimise your strategy,

by: Vibe

Social Media Influencer Dies In Mexico One Day Before Her 25th Birthday

Alysha Burney, a social media influencer and budding comedian with over 5 million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, tragically died in Mexico on Sunday (Mar. 2)-just 1 day before her 25th birthday.

by: Mumbrella

Clive Palmer's massive anti-woke ad blitz divides media

Clive Palmer has vowed to spend north of $100 million in the lead up to the federal election, with a series of anti-woke and right-wing ads published across major mastheads over the past week.The Age,

by: Variety

Disney Scales Back 'Snow White' Hollywood Premiere Amid Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot Controversies

Disney is hosting a Hollywood premiere of "Snow White" on March 15, but the studio won't be rolling out a robust red carpet like it usually does. The afternoon festivities will include a pre-party and screening at the El Capitan Theatre with titular star Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot,

by: Thesportstak

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce faces media scrutiny amidst date night appearances, takes special precautions

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce recently made a rare public appearance in Park City, Utah, after weeks of staying out of the spotlight.

by: Insider

Don't draw the wrong conclusion about Netflix signing a pro-Trump comedian

Netflix's deal with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe isn't part of media's bending to Trump. It's been interested in controversial comedy for years.

by: exchange4media

Shalini Passi: Why brands can't get enough of her?

From boAt and Veeba to Karan Johar's luxury jewellery line - Tyaani Jewellery, Shalini Passi has become the face of premium collaborations with top-tier endorsement deals

by: Mumbrella

Clive Palmer massive anti-woke ad blitz divides media

Clive Palmer has vowed to spend north of $100 million in the lead up to the federal election, with a series of anti-woke and right-wing ads published across major mastheads over the past week.The Age,

by: Insider

The media is bending to Trump in lots of ways. Tony Hinchcliffe's Netflix deal doesn't seem like one of them.

Tony Hinchcliffe performed at a rally for Donald Trump and immediately generated so much blowback that Trump and the Republican Party tried to distance themselves from the comedian. Now, Hinchcliffe has a Netflix deal for four comedy specials.

by: Variety

Chelsea Handler Talks Kids, Her Career and How to Survive Trump at She Media SXSW Session: 'I Have the Body I Wanted at 20, and I'm 50'

Chelsea Handler wasn't afraid go there — discussing her body at age 50, her decision not to have children and what she won't let Trump take from her this time around — and more during her lively session at the She Media Co-Lab Whole Life Health program,

by: People

Alix Earle Teases Potential Move After Braxton Berrios Signs with Houston Texans

Alix Earle's boyfriend, Braxton Berrios, is leaving the Miami Dolphins after signing a one-year deal with the Houston Texans.

by: exchange4media

Impact Digital Influencer Awards 2024: Bisleri, White Rivers Media, Dot Media win big

The prestigious awards honour companies, organisations and individuals who have harnessed the power of digital influence to create impactful and engaging content

by: CNN

Cast and crew detail 'Rust' tragedy in new documentary: 'This experience will never be over for anyone associated with it'

Through headlines, trials and social media, the tragic details of how cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of "Rust" in 2021 are well known to many. Less familiar, until a new documentary released Tuesday,

by: pinkvilla

One Piece Chapter 1143: Battle At Walrus School To Rage On; Recap, Release Date, Where You Can Read And More

One Piece Chapter 1143 will see the defense of Walrus School continue, while Luffy and Zoro deal with the partially free bringer of Ragnarok. Don't miss it; get the release date, recap and more here.

by: Deadline

Hong Kong Filmart Organizer On New AI Hub & Three Regional Targets For The Market's Future

Off of the back of a film financing program revamp from the Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) in January earlier this year, Hong Kong's upcoming Filmart will look to build on that momentum to revitalize the Hong Kong film industry.

by: Deadline

Like Mister Rogers Before Him, 'Saved By The Bell's Peter Engel Found Faith & A Path Toward Morals In Kid TV: Guest Column

Carl Kurlander is a screenwriter (St. Elmo's Fire) who served as a writer/producer for four of Peter Engel's NBC series. He also teaches at the University of Pittsburgh, where he has made a series of documentaries including the birth of educational television and how AI is poised to transform the way young people learn.

by: pinkvilla

Wheesung's death: 2AM's Jo Kwon, Changmin, Paloalto and more mourn singer's sudden passing at 43

Wheesung's industry peers expressed their condolences for the untimely passing of the artist. Read to know their reactions.

by: CNN

This psychological 'booster' could help people resist misinformation, a new study finds

Misinformation is everywhere, and it can be hard to detect false claims. But consistent training could help people avoid fake news traps, new research shows.

by: People

Octuplets' Older Sister Speaks Out for the First Time, Says 'I Had a Lot of Anger' After Siblings Were Born (Exclusive)

Being an older sibling to octuplets is as hectic as it sounds.

by: Variety

Cinelytic Expands AI Entertainment Analytics Platform With Acquisition of Jumpcut (EXCLUSIVE)

Cinelytic, developer of an AI-driven data analytics platform for the entertainment industry, acquired Jumpcut Media, an AI firm that develops IP management and audience analysis tools. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

by: Variety

Immersive Theater Experience 'Storehouse' Set to Challenge Information Narratives in London

Production company Sage & Jester is preparing to make a splash in London's immersive theater scene with their premiere production 'Storehouse.'

by: Variety

Joburg Film Festival Pays Tribute to 'Art of Storytelling' While Looking to Amplify African Voices, 'Unearth New Talent'

The seventh edition of the Joburg Film Festival opens with Raoul Peck's 'Ernest Cole: Lost and Found,' about the trailblazing apartheid photographer.

Joburg Film Festival Pays Tribute to 'Art of Storytelling' While Looking to Amplify African Voices, 'Unearth New Talent'

The seventh edition of the Joburg Film Festival opens with Raoul Peck's 'Ernest Cole: Lost and Found,' about the trailblazing apartheid photographer.
The Joburg Film Festival, taking place from January 31 to February 9, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa, is set to celebrate the art of storytelling through cinema. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup of films from around the world, focusing on narratives that explore cultural, social, and political themes. The event will include screenings, workshops, and panel discussions aimed at fostering dialogue between filmmakers and audiences. Notable highlights include a special tribute to South African cinema, showcasing both historical and contemporary works, and a series of masterclasses by renowned filmmakers. The festival also emphasizes inclusivity, with a significant portion of its programming dedicated to films by women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups, aiming to provide a platform for voices that are often marginalized in the film industry.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/joburg-film-festival-art-of-storytelling-1236333110/

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