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Amy Goodman covering the Standing Rock oil pipeline protest, October 2016
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• 107- "Steal This Story, Please!": Documentary on Democracy Now! Premieres at Telluride Film Festival - TVI Magazine, August 29, 2025

AugustA new documentary, Steal This Story, Please!, tells the personal story of Amy Goodman and her decadeslong career as an independent journalist, is premiering this Sunday at the Telluride Film Festival in Telluride, Colorado. The film highlights some of the monumental stories Democracy Now! has covered throughout the years and the importance of independent journalism.

And, of course, Democracy Now!'s Juan González, who was there from the beginning, is featured in the film, as well, as well as many others and the stories they cover, which, of course, is going to the title, which is Steal This Story, Please!

The film is made by the Oscar-nominated filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin, the filmmakers who directed "Trouble the Water," about Hurricane Katrina, as well as "The Janes," and "Citizen Koch."

The film is premiering this Sunday August 31, at the Masons theater, in the over 100 years old Mason Hall.
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Oscar Isaac in Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein'

• Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein' Monster movie receives 15-Minute Ovation - TVI Magazine

VENICE, Italy - August 27, 2Oscar and Golden Lion winner Guillermo Del Toro unveiled his long-in-the-works Frankenstein at the Venice Film Festival. Playing to a very enthusiastic crowd, the monster movie was greeted by a 15-minute ovation.

Del Toro has inspired the Lido before, winning the festival's top prize, the Golden Lion, with 2017's The Shape of Water, which ultimately went on to sweep up four Oscars, including Best Picture and Director.

In the film, Oscar Isaac stars as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egocentric scientist who brings a creature (Jacob Elordi) to life in a monstrous experiment that leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

Ever since he was a kid Guillermo del Toro has dreamed of making two movies. The first was accomplished in 2022 with Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, which took the Animated Feature Oscar. And now the second, Frankenstein,, a new adaptation of the 1818 literary classic novel by Mary Shelley that the director has been fascinated by ever since seeing Universal's 1931 film version with Boris Karloff.

As he has proven in Pan's Labyrinth, Crimson Peak, Pinocchio and certainly his Best Picture and Best Director Oscar winner The Shape of Water, it is hard to imagine any other filmmaker who could bring the enigmatic spirit better to this genre than Del Toro. It is simply because of his long-time love for monsters and even though Frankenstein has been a horror staple for nearly a century in cinema, del Toro here turns it into a fascinating and thoughtful tale on what it means to be a human, and who is really the monster?

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• 115- EMANUELA FANELLI TO HOST THE OPENING AND CLOSING NIGHTS OF VENEZIA 82
VENICE, Italy -- The 82nd Venice International Film Festival opened on 27 August and will come to an end on 6 September.

The actress and author Emanuela Fanelli, one of the most original and innovative performers in Italian cinema and television, will host the opening on the stage of Sala Grande (Palazzo del Cinema (Lido di Venezia)), as well as the closing ceremony to be held on Saturday 6 September, when the winners of the Lions and the other official prizes of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival will be announced.

Additionally during the opening ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia, Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Megalopolis) gave the Laudation honoring Werner Herzog, on the occasion of the awarding of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement to the German director, on Wednesday August 27th.

Werner Herzog presented his new documentary Ghost Elephants (USA / 99') Out of Competition on Thursday August 28th the Sala Grande. The director also held a Masterclass on the same day at the Match Point Arena, at the Tennis Club Venezia in the Lido.

The documentary Megadoc by Mike Figgis (USA / 107'), part of the Venice Classics - Documentaries About Cinema section, were presented on Thursday August 28th at 5 pm in the Sala Corinto. The film is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola's latest feature film. The great director received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 1992 at the 49th Venice Film Festival.

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The Henry and Rose Pearlman Foundation to Gift Its Collection of
Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Modern Artworks
to MoMA, LACMA, and the Brooklyn Museum

Vincent van Gogh, Tarascon Stagecoach (1888), promised gift from
the Henry and Rose Pearlman Foundation to LACMA. Photo: Bruce White.

LOS ANGELES - (August 5, 2025) The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has received a donation of remarkable artworks from the Pearlman Collection, including masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh and Édouard Manet representing one of the most distinguished acquisitions in the museum's recent history.
•••• The addition of these masterpieces reinforces LACMA's position as one of the premier art institutions on the West Coast and significantly enhances its collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works.
•••• Among the most notable works are paintings that showcase the distinctive styles and techniques of these master artists, as some of the finest examples of 19th-century European art.
•••• The Van Gogh painting in the collection demonstrates the artist's characteristic bold brushwork and vibrant colors that made him one of the most influential contributors in Post-Impressionist art.
•••• The Manet piece represents the artist's innovative bold use of light and shadow that helped pave the way for the Impressionist movement that would follow representing the transition from Realism to Impressionism.
•••• Art historians and critics have praised the donation, recognizing its importance not only for LACMA but for the broader cultural landscape of Los Angeles. The gift reflects the ongoing commitment of private collectors to share their treasures with the public, ensuring that these irreplaceable works of art remain accessible for study and enjoyment.

Édouard Manet, Young Woman in a Round Hat (1877&endash;79), promised gift from the Henry and Rose Pearlman Foundation to LACMA. Photo: Bruce White.

••••••From February to July 2026, an exhibition titled "Village Square: Gifts of Modern Art from the Pearlman Collection to the Brooklyn Museum, LACMA, and MoMA" will be on view at LACMA. The show will feature the entirety of the collection before it is dispersed to its various new homes, including dozens of pieces by Paul Cézanne and work by Van Gogh, Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Amedeo Modigliani, Paul Gauguin, Chaïm Soutine and other Modernist masters.
••••After that, the Brooklyn Museum will receive 29 works from the Pearlman Collection, with a focus on art that helps tell the story of Pearlman's time and his commitment to bringing art to diverse communities. MoMA -- known for its world-class department of drawings and prints -- will be gifted 28 works, with a focus on Cézanne.
•••• The generosity of the Pearlman Collection donors ensures that these important works of art will continue to inspire and educate future generations of art lovers and scholars.

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• 25th Valley Film Festival Focuses on the Business of Entertainment 

Los Angeles. August 27, 2025. The 25th Edition of The Valley Film Festival will put a spotlight on the business of entertainment with two Focus On Panels on distribution and equity crowdfunding. 

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, David Jay Willis, Director of the first ever Equity-Crowdfunded Feature will walk audiences through the funding process. Willis will explain how he taught himself all about Equity Crowdfunding (the grownup version of Kickstarter), and how he became the first person to successfully raise $1 million this way to make his movie, the delightful and quirky "I'll Be Next Door for Christmas."

The following day, Friday, September 19, 2025, Linda Nelson and Michael Madison of Independent Distributor IndieRights will have a discussion on the current state of distribution and how Indie Rights stands out from other distributors. 

'I'll Be Next Door For Christmas' had it's World Premeire at The Valley Film Festival's 18th Edition produced by Tracey Adlai and David Krouse. 

Indie Rights first partnered with VFF in 2017, appearing at a Focus On Panel also produced by Adlai and Krouse and Columbia College Hollywood - Tarzana. 
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• Plan a trip to attend The Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF) 17th edition to take place September 24-28, 2025
TVI Magazine - August 1, 2025
BURBANK, CA - Burbank possesses a rich history of movie making magic and headquarters a multitude of entertainment and media companies, including Warner Bros., Discovery, The Walt Disney company/ABC, NBC Universal, Cartoon Network Studios and Nickelodeon and is the location for the upcoming Burbank International Film Festival.

•••• For a decade and a half, BIFF has been a destination for filmmakers from around the world who are invited to showcase their exceptional storytelling and cinematic excellence. Students, indie creatives, and established stars explore their creative voices with feature films/scripts, shorts, and Pilot TV scripts.

BIFF's schedule of films comprises cinema of every genre, so there's something for everyone to enjoy. BIFF also continues to introduce new Awards categories to honor the talented craftspeople behind the scenes and will expand its educational events, industry Q&A's and more The four-day festival includes 130+ film screenings; Q&A's featuring celebrities and industry professionals; fabulous red carpet receptions; audience awards; and informative panels. BIFF culminates with the Closing Night Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony which is the highlight of the Festival. A beautiful 12" tall custom-designed crystal-based BIFF Award is presented to the winner in each category.

BIFF recently received recognition as one of the "Top 100 Reviewed Festivals" on FilmFreeway, ranking in the upper 1% of more than 12,000 film and creative contests worldwide.
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• 115- Viola Davis, Conan O'Brien, Henry Winkler and Alicia Silverstone among headliners at Televerse 25. ultimate TV Fan Festival •- • (TVIMagazine)

Television Academy's Inaugural Festival Includes Sneak-Peak Screenings and Panels for Highly Anticipated New Series 'Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order,' 'The Rainmaker' and 'Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy'

(LOS ANGELES - Aug. 4, 2025) -- The Television Academy Hall of Fame induction, featuring Viola Davis and Conan O'Brien; an acting class with Henry Winkler; and an inside look at Alicia Silverstone's new series, "Irish Blood," are the stars of Televerse, the Television Academy's inaugural immersive festival experience for fans of television from Aug. 14-16, 2025, at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE.

In addition to reunions of beloved series "Bones" and "Queer as Folk," fans can attend advance screenings and panel discussions of highly anticipated new shows, "Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order," "The Rainmaker" and "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy."

Sports fans and broadcasting aficionados can literally go "inside baseball" with "Game On: Inside the Booth With the Los Angeles Dodgers," featuring play-by-play broadcaster Joe Davis, Hall of Fame pitcher Orel Hershiser, and sports reporter and correspondent Kirsten Watson.
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• 108- Former Netflix Executive Cindy Holland to Head All Paramount Skydance Streaming - •(TVIMagazine)

Former Netflix senior executive Cindy Holland has been appointed chair of the direct-to-consumer unit for the new Paramount Skydance, overseeing SVOD platform Paramount+ and free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service Pluto TV.

Holland, a 16-year veteran at Netflix, including holding the positions of VP for original content, had been consulting for Skydance CEO David Ellison during its $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global, which is set to close on August 7.

Tom Ryan, the former Pluto TV leader who since October 2020 has been running streaming at Paramount Global, is leaving the company

Ellison will be CEO of the new company, with former NBCUniversal boss Jeff Shell acting as president. Andrew Warren will continue as interim CFO. Dana Goldberg and Jeff Greenstein will serve as co-chairs of Paramount Pictures. George Cheeks, who has been a co-CEO of Paramount Global, will remain chair of the TV media unit.

Brian Robbins, CEO of Paramount and Nickelodeon, and co-CEO of Paramount Global, is expected to exit the company after the closing.

"I'm thrilled to introduce our new executive leadership team -- backed by deep industry experience, proven track records, and a shared commitment to excellence, this world-class team is uniquely equipped to rise to the occasion and deliver on our bold vision for a new Paramount," Ellison said in a statement. "Each member was chosen to align with our goals and with the intention to drive transformation. Together, we will foster an environment where creative and technical talent collaborate seamlessly, marrying leading technologies with powerful storytelling and artistic vision to unlock Paramount's full potential and help shape the future of our industry."
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52nd TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES POSTER ARTIST FOR 2025 EDITION - (TVIMagazine)

Telluride Film Festival hosts four days of films at the historic Sheridan Opera House from Friday, August 29 - September 1, 2025.

The Telluride Film Festival is proud to unveil its 2025 Festival poster, created by celebrated cartoonist and graphic novelist Daniel Clowes.

Daniel Clowes is one of the most influential and acclaimed figures in contemporary graphic storytelling. Best known for his seminal comic-book series Eightball and the cult classic graphic novel Ghost World, Clowes has defined the landscape of alternative comics for over three decades. His body of work includes Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron, David Boring, Ice Haven, The Death-Ray, Wilson, and Patience. His most recent book, Monica, was named by Kirkus Reviews as one of the 100 greatest works of fiction of the 21st century.

Clowes received an Academy Award nomination (with Terry Zwigoff) for the screenplay adaptation of Ghost World and has been recognized with a PEN America Literary Award, as well as numerous Eisner and Harvey Awards. His work has been exhibited in a solo retrospective, Modern Cartoonist, at The Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and other venues. His illustrations have appeared on movie posters, album covers, multiple covers of The New Yorker, and even a Hermès scarf. He lives in Oakland, California with his wife Erika.

Clowes shared, "I'm thankful to the Telluride Film Festival for giving me the opportunity to focus my energy on something unassailably positive and noble in these dystopic times."

Festival director Julie Huntsinger adds, "We've long admired Dan's unparalleled ability to tell emotional, layered stories through both image and language. His poster for this year's festival is a rich and brilliant capsule of that &endash; a perfect reflection of his depth and wit through the lens of cinema and all that it can offer."

Each year, the Telluride Film Festival poster captures the spirit of the Festival through a new artistic lens. Daniel Clowes now joins the distinguished roster of past poster artists including Ed Ruscha, Maira Kalman, Julian Schnabel, Jim Dine, and many others who have contributed their vision to the Festival's ongoing history.
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• Can AI Models Learn to Elude Human Control? Expert Says 'No'
••By Akli Adjaoute

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 19, 2025 -- Citing concerns that the recent Wall Street Journal article "AI Is Learning to Escape Human Control" could distort the public's understanding of artificial intelligence and fuel panic, leading AI expert Akli Adjaoute is speaking out.
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"AI remains a set of statistical models governed by human-designed algorithms, data and constraints. It cannot 'learn to escape' anything," Adjaoute said. "These are computer programs, not sentient entities."
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Adjaoute has more than three decades of experience in the development and deployment of mission-critical AI systems. He distills his educational and professional expertise in his latest book, "Inside AI," in which he provides a clear-headed, jargon-free overview of the fascinating world of AI, including a chapter devoted to answering a question in the minds of many: "Can machines match or surpass human creativity?"
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From those new to the field to seasoned enthusiasts, Adjaoute aims to equip readers with a comprehensive understanding of what AI truly is and what it can and cannot achieve.
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"There are many books written on AI, but few that actually give readers a framework for how to think about AI, and its transformational impact on every person in the world," said Karen Webster, CEO at PYMNTS. "This is that book. It is powerful in its simplicity, and admirable for its accessibility."

Within the pages of Inside AI, readers will gain practical insights, learning how to:

 ·        Understand diverse AI techniques and methodologies

·         Draw lessons from both successful and failed AI applications

·         Identify the capabilities and limitations of AI systems

·         Grasp the successful and unsuccessful uses of AI in business

·         Recognize areas where human cognition still surpasses AI

·         Dispel common myths, such as AI's threat to jobs and civilization

·         Effectively manage AI projects

"As we progress, we'll also address ethical questions surrounding bias, fairness, privacy and accountability," Adjaoute added. "Drawing from my three decades of experience in developing and deploying mission-critical AI systems, I will outline the characteristics that, in my perspective, will define the next generation of AI platforms."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Akli Adjaoute is the founder of Exponion, a venture capital firm that provides cutting-edge startup companies with the financial resources and expertise they need to achieve success. Before Exponion, Adjaoute was the founder and CEO of Brighterion, which was acquired by Mastercard in 2017. Brighterion has received multiple awards, including the Innovation World Series Award, the Morgan Stanley Fintech Award, the Business Intelligence Group's 2022 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award, the U.S. FinTech Award's 2022 Banking Tech of the Year, the 2021 Business Transformation 150 and the 2020 Fortress Cyber Security Award for Threat Detection.

Adjaoute holds 35 patents and has an additional 50 patents pending approval. His inventions have been cited over 2,000 times. He is a renowned academic, speaker and writer in the fields of AI and security. He served as an adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco (USF) and as the Head of the AI department and Scientific Committee Chair at EPITA, one of Europe's leading institutions for engineering and computer science education. He holds a master's degree in computer science from the Université de Technologies de Compiègne and a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence from the University of Pierre & Marie Curie.
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• Thousands of fans - many in costumes - descended on Comic-Con International
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Comic-Con 2025 taking place July 24 - 27, officially kicked off this week, drawing an immense crowd of super fans dedicated to all things comics, movies, television, gaming, and books. This annual event, globally recognized as the largest comic convention, continues to shatter attendance records, attracting a star-studded lineup of creators, actors, and industry professionals from across the entertainment spectrum.
••••   Tens of thousands of fans, among them many in costumes, descended on the four-day pop culture spectacle that will feature updates on the new "Predator" movie, "Alien" series and a special appearance by George Lucas.
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Comic-Con has been a whirlwind of announcements, particularly in the realm of upcoming movies and TV shows. Horror fans received big news with Five Nights at Freddy's 2 confirming a December 5, 2025, release and promising even more animatronics, while The Toxic Avenger reboot unveiled an August 29 wide release. Disney+ made a splash with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, showcasing a new teaser for Season 2 and a December 10, 2025, release, also confirming casting for Season 3 characters. 

Many packed into the convention's famed Hall H for updates on the "Five Nights at Freddy's" sequel and the "Toxic Avenger" reboot, with a panel on "South Park" later in the day.

Fans of the "Alien" and "Predator" franchises will have plenty to cheer. Elle Fanning, star of "Predator: Badlands," will discuss the film this week. FX will also bring the stars and creators of "Alien: Earth," a series that will unleash the Xenomorph species on Earth next month.

Other highly anticipated series, are The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (with a Season 3 trailer), an emotional panel for Outlander as it concludes with Season 8, and its prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood.

An estimated 135,000 people will attend the convention, which will greet Lucas on Sunday for his first Comic-Con appearance. The "Star Wars" creator will discuss his new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art that will open next year in Los Angeles.
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SAG-AFTRA National Board Overwhelmingly Approves Network Television Code Deal
Members will vote to ratify the contract; Board recommends a "yes" vote
LOS ANGELES, July 2 - The SAG-AFTRA National Board met Saturday in a one-day videoconference plenary and overwhelmingly voted to approve the tentative agreement reached for the 2025 Network Television Code. The agreement, which covers work on a wide range of live and recorded programs including soap operas, talk shows, variety shows, award shows and sports, will now be sent to the membership for ratification. 

Key gains in the agreement include an increase of 1 percentage point to the benefit plan contribution rate and a reallocation of existing contributions that will together result in effectively raising the AFTRA Retirement Fund contribution rate by 3.3 percentage points, adding needed resources to the Fund. The agreement would also provide a general wage increase of 3.5% in year one, 3% in year two, and 3% in year three, (a compounded increase of 9.8% over the term), with additional targeted increases in specific performer categories. Wage increases are subject to a possible strategic reallocation to the AFTRA Retirement Fund as needed to strengthen members' retirement benefits. High Budget non-dramatic entertainment programs made for SVOD will also now be subject to the scale minimums of the Network Code.

SAG-AFTRA said: "A large number of meaningful gains were made in many performer categories, including expanded streaming coverage for sports broadcasters for certain sporting events, improved protections around young performers, better terms for dancers and singers, protections for ensuring hair and makeup equity, and earlier access to disability accommodations." Background actors, promo announcers, stand-ins, and reporters also received improved terms. 

Importantly, the new contract also requires the use of intimacy coordinators for scenes involving nudity or simulated sex and advance notification to background performers when nudity or simulated sex will be required. The agreement also adds a commitment to adopt future artificial intelligence terms secured in the upcoming 2026 TV/Theatrical Agreement negotiations.

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said, "This is a meaningful and future-facing contract that raises the bar across the board. This contract reflects the union's deep commitment to dignity, fairness, and progress in the face of increasingly adverse times. I'm incredibly proud of the work that went into this deal, and wholeheartedly approve of what it represents for our members working under the Network Television Code."

SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said, "This agreement delivers meaningful wage increases, expanded protections through the use of intimacy coordinators and guaranteed access to disability accommodations and A.I. safeguards, all while securing vital gains in workplace safety and retirement contributions. It also adds additional needed resources to the AFTRA Retirement Fund. I'm especially grateful for the Network Television Code Negotiating Committee, led by Chair Keri Tombazian. Their insight and dedication helped ensure this agreement meets the evolving needs of our members in the ever-changing media landscape. I also commend our extraordinary negotiating staff and especially lead negotiator Ray Rodriguez for their efforts in achieving this forward-thinking deal."

The current contracts remain in effect during the member ratification process. 

Member informational meetings are being scheduled and additional details will be available at sagaftra.org/netcode2025 in the coming days. 

Postcards will be mailed on Wednesday, July 30 to eligible SAG-AFTRA members and they will have until 5 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 to cast their vote on ratification. 
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 Torino hosts 2025 World Championship of Magic

For 70 years it has been the most major magic events. Every three years over 2500 magicians meet from allover the globe. The WCM 2025 will be the most important magic congress in the world. It will take place in Turin Italy, from 14th to 19th July 2025.

During the championship, the greatest artists will compete with one another in presence of a prestigious jury, both on stage and close up, to win the title of champion of magic. 

Besides, there will be numerous lectures, workshops, gala shows, magic shops and many other special events. All lectures and conductions of the shows will be in English, with simultaneous translations into French, Spanish, Italian and German.

In the Dealer area, Magic lovers will experience the most innovative and amazing magical effects that the current market has to offe

The participants can live the "Italian Experience" at its fullest, and for this reasonthere will be social programs with magic shows, parties with the best Italian Dj's and free spaghetti, free tours of Turin  and the surrounding areas.

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• CBS LA's (KCBS/CAL) JIM HILL NAMED RECIPIENT OF LOS ANGELES AREA EMMY® GOVERNORS AWARD
(LOS ANGELES - July 3, 2025) - The Television Academy today named Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Jim Hill as the recipient of the 77th Los Angeles Area Emmy® Governors Award, recognizing his acclaimed five-decade-long career in broadcasting. The surprise announcement was made by Cris Abrego, chair of the Television Academy, on KCAL News.
•••••The award is presented to an individual, company or organization, selected by the Los Angeles Area Governors Award committee, that has made an outstanding, innovative and visionary achievement in the arts, sciences or management of television as well as a substantial contribution to the greater Los Angeles area.
•••• "Jim is a legendary and beloved figure in sports broadcasting - a trusted voice and a true pioneer in Los Angeles area news," said Abrego. "His decades of dedication, excellence and influence have left an indelible mark on the industry; and we are proud to celebrate his extraordinary contributions to our Southland television community."
•••• One of the nation's most respected sports anchors, Hill has been a fixture on KCBS/KCAL News in Los Angeles for nearly 50 years. He started his broadcasting career while playing football for Texas A&I University where he was a disc jockey and talk show host at KINE AM in Kingsville, Texas. He went on to a career in the National Football League playing defensive back for the San Diego Chargers, Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns.
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• 101- SAG-AFTRA Applauds Passage of AB 1138
Bill Modernizes and Strengthens California's Film and Television Jobs Program

LOS ANGELES (July 3, 2025) --  Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) applauds the passage of California AB 1138. Championed by Assemblymember Rick Zbur and state Sen. Ben Allen, the bill modernizes California's Film and Television Tax Credit Program with an aim to restore jobs in the state.

Among other things, the bill expands the types of projects that can apply to the tax credit program to include half-hour series, animation and large-scale competition series. It also raises the per-production cap to $120 million, enhances incentives for filming outside the Los Angeles area and triples funding for independent films.

AB 1138's passage comes just one day after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the state budget bill expanding the Film and Television Jobs Program, increasing annual incentive funding to $750 million beginning July 7 through 2031.

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said, "AB 1138 and Gov. Newsom's expansion of funding are enormous victories -- not just for entertainment workers, but for the entire California economy. A prosperous film and television industry fuels tourism, retail, real estate and small businesses across the state!
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• 2025 Award-Winners of the 42nd Munich Internatinal Film Festival announced •-• Television Int'l Magazine (TVImagazine.com)

Munich, - July 4, 2025 - A highlight of the 42nd Munich International Film Festival was today's presentation of the awards in the five international competitions (CineCoPro, CineMasters, CineVision, CineRebels, and CineKindl), the FIPRESCI Prize, the Young Jury Award, and the three Audience Awards. The German Cinema New Talent Award was presented on Friday evening.

The Munich Filmfest 2025 award winners announced, with Colombian tragicomedy "A Poet" taking the ¤100,000 CineCoPro Award. Other notable wins include Alexe Poukine's "Kika" for the CineMasters prize, David Bim's "To the West, In Zapata" for CineVision, and Soujiro Sanada's "Okamoto" for CineRebels. The festival also awarded the German Cinema New Talent Award, with Christina Tournatzés winning Best Director for "Karla" and Yvonne Görlach receiving the Best Screenplay award for the same film.

The festival also reported a strong attendance of 91,000 across 600 screenings and events.

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• Arthouse to Adventure: A Cinematic Cornucopia For Young Viewers
Munich - June 9, 2025 - With a keen awareness of what appeals to young viewers, Tobias Krell ("Checker Tobi") and Tobias Obermeier present a diverse lineup of films that will lead children ages five and up to discover the world of cinema. Whether they're poignant arthouse cinema, impressive documentaries, or star-studded, big-budget productions, the films in this carefully curated section are a window to the lives of others and to the soul of the viewers themselves. Highlights include the return of Pumuckl, family-oriented cinema with Glenn Close, and a reading and screening with Marc-Uwe Kling. 
•••• This section will officially open on Saturday, June 28, with the CineKindl trailer created by local teenagers preceding the German premiere of the animated film "Tafiti - Across the Desert". Director Nina Wels brings a popular children's book to life, giving a sensitive touch to a desert adventure story about friendship, courage, and solidarity. 
•••• "There's probably no better place than a movie theater for exploring new horizons. Our program aims to entertain viewers, challenge them, and broaden their minds." - Tobias Krell and Tobias Obermeier, Programmer CineKindl/CineYou.
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• 115- THE 42ND MUNICH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL HAS OPENED -(TVI Magazine)
MMUNICH - A gala evening on Saturday, June 28, at the Gasteig HP8 marked the official opening of the 42nd Munich International Film Festival. Around 1,600 invited guests celebrated the start of this prominent festival.
•••• The opening film, the British feel-good comedy "The Ballad of Wallis Island", was presented to German audiences for the first time, with lead actors Tom Basden and Tim Key as well as director James Griffiths in attendance. This heartwarming story about missed opportunities, old friendships, and the power of music to bring people together thrilled the audience in the packed auditorium and got the festival off to a positive start.
•••• "Humanity, togetherness, and music are the major themes of our poignant opening film. It sets the right tone for a week-long festival full of interactions, cinematic experiences, and a wide variety of perspectives on the world we share. We look forward to welcoming our many guests and moviegoers to the theaters and the numerous venues throughout the city," say Christoph Gröner and Julia Weigl, the festival's artistic directors.
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• CineMerit Award for Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård at 42nd Munich International Film Festival
•••• Arriving on short notice: Stellan Skarsgård was honored by the Munich International Film Festival for his achievements in the cinematic arts as he presents his latest film, "Sentimental Value."
  ••••The Swedish actor has enthralled international audiences in high-grossing blockbusters such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Dune" as well as in acclaimed art house films such as "Melancholia" and "Dogville". His latest collaborative work with director Joachim Trier, a tragicomic portrait of a father-daughter relationship titled "Sentimental Value", earned the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival this year and will now have its German premiere in Munich. 
•••• "Stellan Skarsgård is an extraordinary artist who captivates, challenges, and inspires audiences around the world. Every role of his demonstrates his versatility as an actor, whether it's in the biggest blockbuster or a low-key art house drama. Conveying the most complex thought processes through his facial expressions, he has made a deep impression on generations of viewers.

Stellan Skarsgård
CineMerit-Award winner 2025 - Foto: Megan Everett

•••• Stellan Skarsgård is one of the most versatile actors of his generation - in art house cinema as well as Hollywood blockbusters. At age 16, he was noticed for his role in the Swedish TV series "Bombi Bitt och jag". His international breakthrough followed in 1990 in "The Hunt for Red October" alongside Sean Connery.
•••• Skarsgård once said that he was not someone who sought out major roles, but rather thought of himself as a "bassline" that guided the melody performed by others. Nevertheless, it was a leading role that brought him fame: as Jan Nyman in Lars von Trier's "Breaking the Waves", he began to work closely with the Danish director, who cast him in nearly all of his films, including "Dogville" and "Melancholia". At the same time, Skarsgård also took mainstream cinema by storm, starring in "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Mamma Mia!", "The Avengers", and most recently in "Dune" and the Star Wars series "Andor". Regardless of the genre, what matters to him is "that the forcefulness of expression suits the tone of the film." In "Sentimental Value", which is having its German premiere at the Munich International Film Festival, he exhibits this inimitable mixture of intensity and authenticity once again. 
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NATPE Budapest 2025
will be held June 23 to 26 at the InterContinental Budapest Hotel. The conference so far has confirmed more than 85 exhibitors and over 350 buyers and aims to serve as a launchpad for new and emerging formats, scripted hits, and cross-border partnerships.

YouTube's Andreas Briese will deliver an opening keynote, sharing actionable insights tailored to the CEE market, focusing on how creators and media companies can leverage YouTube to grow audiences and monetize content.

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The conference offers a dynamic mix of programming and events designed to celebrate innovation, spotlight regional success, and foster meaningful industry connections," said Claire Macdonald, NATPE's executive director. "From NATPE Honors to fresh and inspired keynotes, and both curated and informal networking opportunities, NATPE Budapest delivers a complete market and conference experience."
•••• The "View From the Top" panel discussion will feature top CEE leaders talking up the need to innovate, collaborate and adapt strategies and tactics to meet opportunities. Speakers include George Levendis, managing director of Greece's ANT1 TV, Mak TV & Antenna Studios; Stella Litou, CEO of Pro Plus Slovenia and RTL Croatia; Levente Málnay, EVP of AMC Networks for Central Europe; and Magdalena Szwedkowicz, producer of MAG Entertainment.
•••• NATPE Budapest is also partnering with Realscreen, an international magazine devoted exclusively to the nonfiction film and television industries, to produce an expanded "Formats" track curated for the CEE market. Highlights include a global format briefing presented by K7 Media's Clare Thompson; a look at the creative process, global partnerships and international successes of Talpa Studios ("The Voice," "Big Brother"), presented by Sebastian van Barneveld, the company's director of global distribution; and a case studies strand called Format Futures, with executives from innovative indies discussing strategies for developing breakout hits and capitalizing on changes in the global marketplace to drive international sales as well as a session on localizing global franchises. The Formats track also will feature Realscreen's "30 Minutes With …" buyer briefings.
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• 115- Languages & The Media conference scheduled for London in 2026
The 16th edition of Languages & The Media - and the 30th anniversary edition of the International Conference and Exhibition on Language Transfer in Audiovisual Media - will take place 4 - 6 November 2026 at Senate House, University of London, UK.
•••• This marks the first time the event will be held in the United Kingdom &endash; and there couldn't be a more fitting location than London, one of the world's most dynamic and multicultural cities. This milestone edition will be hosted in partnership with University College London (UCL), which will be celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2026. Home to the Centre for Translation Studies (CenTraS), and ranked 9th in the world according to QS World University Ranking 2026, UCL is a global hub for research and education in media accessibility and localisation, making it the ideal collaborator for this special occasion.
•••• Under the theme Moving Images That Move Audiences: Localising with Intent, Languages & The Media 2026 will explore the real impact of localisation and accessibility on storytelling, audience engagement, and cultural exchange. In a moment of rapid change and technological disruption, this anniversary edition will provide space to reflect on some of the defining questions of our industry.
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• Arthouse to Adventure: A Cinematic Cornucopia For Young Viewers
Munich - June 9, 2025 - With a keen awareness of what appeals to young viewers, Tobias Krell ("Checker Tobi") and Tobias Obermeier present a diverse lineup of films that will lead children ages five and up to discover the world of cinema. Whether they're poignant arthouse cinema, impressive documentaries, or star-studded, big-budget productions, the films in this carefully curated section are a window to the lives of others and to the soul of the viewers themselves. Highlights include the return of Pumuckl, family-oriented cinema with Glenn Close, and a reading and screening with Marc-Uwe Kling. 
•••• This section will officially open on Saturday, June 28, with the CineKindl trailer created by local teenagers preceding the German premiere of the animated film "Tafiti - Across the Desert". Director Nina Wels brings a popular children's book to life, giving a sensitive touch to a desert adventure story about friendship, courage, and solidarity. 
•••• "There's probably no better place than a movie theater for exploring new horizons. Our program aims to entertain viewers, challenge them, and broaden their minds." - Tobias Krell and Tobias Obermeier, Programmer CineKindl/CineYou.
•Stirring tales and dazzling worlds of make-believe  

This year, the variety in the CineKindl section includes eight feature films, one series, and five short films. All of these deal with the lives of children and teenagers, without shying away from the painful aspects. An example of this is the American indie film "Omaha", in in which two children are affected by a life-changing decision their father makes. This first feature film by director Cole Webley was acclaimed at the renowned Sundance Film Festival. The stop-motion film "Tales from the Magic Garden" (directed by David Súkup et al.) is also about family relationships. Following the death of their grandmother, Tom, Suzanne, and Derek bring joy back into their grandfather's house by telling imaginative stories. Pure joie de vivre is also found in the colorful animated film "Hola Frida!" (directed by Karine Vézina and André Kadi). Imaginative imagery takes us into the mind of Frida Kahlo, a famous artist who in childhood was long confined to bed but did not despair. Eleven-year-old Bobby O'Brien also faces the adversities of life in "Spilt Milk" (directed by Brian Durnin). Setting out to find his missing brother, he winds up on a daring adventure. 
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Gillian Anderson in "The Salt Path" - Photo By: Steve Tanner

• Gillian Anderson to receive the CineMerit Award at the 42nd Munich International Film Festival  
Munich - May 29, 2025 - The Munich International Film Festival announced the recipient of this year's CineMerit Award. US actress Gillian Anderson will receive this honor for her achievements in the art of film. The Award Ceremony will be held during a gala evening at the Deutsches Theater that will include the German premiere of her latest film, "The Salt Path."

"Gillian Anderson's incredible versatility never ceases to amaze us: an FBI agent, a sex therapist, an Iron Lady. "The Salt Path," adapted from a best-selling novel, reveals a whole new side to her, which we will all get to explore at the Deutsches Theater. By honoring Gillian Anderson, we are saluting a person who embodies much more than an impressive career. She represents strong womanhood and smart decisions, and is a model of principles and integrity." 

Julia Weigl and Christoph Gröner - The festival's artistic directors

Gillian Anderson's breakthrough came in the 1990s, when she took the role of astute, assertive FBI Agent Dana Scully in the US television series "The X-Files." As her career progressed, she appeared in a variety of motion pictures, but also stayed in television. From 2012 to 2015, she gave a powerful performance as Hannibal Lecter's psychiatrist Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier in the NBC series "Hannibal." In 2020, her portrayal of the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher, in "The Crown" earned her several awards, including an Emmy and a Golden Globe.

Viewers became most familiar with Anderson through "Sex Education" (2019-2023) for her role as the free-spirited sex therapist, Dr. Jean Milburn. Personal development is also the theme of her current film, "The Salt Path" (directed by Marianne Elliott, screenplay by Rebecca Lenkiewicz) - a drama about a married couple who lose everything and defy fate by choosing to follow a difficult path. 

Gillian Anderson's artistic achievements have garnered widespread recognition, including two Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes, and three nominations for the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award. 

A multitalented artist and committed feminist 

Alongside her acting career, Gillian Anderson is also a successful author, producer, and voice artist. She compiled the book "Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous", produced the television series "The Fall", and narrated documentaries such as "The Widowmaker." She was the first woman to direct and write an episode of "The X-Files."

Gillian Anderson says that feminism is part of her DNA. Her portrayal of savvy and self-reliant Agent Scully in "The X-Files" inspired an entire generation of young women to pursue careers in science (the "Scully effect.") Her books give a platform to women and destigmatize such topics as women's sexual desires. Anderson is also actively committed to social justice, supporting organizations such as Women for Women International that enable women to live better lives. 
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• Promoting a 'Multipolar' World at the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum Putin says Russian recession must not happen 'under any circumstances'• - TVI Magazine
•St. St. Peterburg, (June 20, 2025) - Once dubbed the "Russian Davos," the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) once attracted top Western business leaders and policymakers, serving as a platform for major deals like the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
•••• This year western officials and investors steered clear of this year's St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that for decades has been Russia's premier event for attracting foreign capital .
••••The Kremlin earlier also banned journalists from countries that Russia regards as "unfriendly" from covering the proceedings that began Wednesday and continue through Saturday. Moscow has imposed that designation on scores of countries including the United States, Canada, European Union members and Australia in connection with sanctions imposed over the fighting in Ukraine.
•••• Since 2022, the forum's lineup has reflected Moscow's pivot toward countries in Asia and Africa amid its isolation from the West.
••••Some 20,000 guests from 140 countries were expected to attend the forum in person and online, the Kremlin said this week.
••••Among the around 50 countries sending government officials to SPIEF 2025 were China, Vietnam, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso. Taliban officials also arrived from Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Vladimir Putin delivered the keynote address during the forum's plenary session of the 28th St Petersburg International Economic Forum. In a written message to SPIEF guests earlier this week, Putin said the 2025 forum would focus on "technology and digital transformation as key drivers of leadership in the modern world," along with issues like demographics, science and education, labor productivity and social protection.

Putin told attendees, including government ministers and central bankers, at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum Moscow needs 'balanced growth.' Russia's economy must not slide into recession, after economists warned for months of a slowdown in growth.
•••• He touted the rising economic influence of the BRICS group of countries and Russia's pivot toward non-Western markets, using the plenary session of the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) to promote what he described as a "restructuring" of Russia's economy.
•••"BRICS makes up 40% of the global economy," the Kremlin leader said during his address. "And it's obvious that this share will only continue to grow. As they say, that's a medical fact. This growth will primarily come from the dynamic countries of the Global South."
•••• Putin has long sought to highlight BRICS - a bloc of countries originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - as a geopolitical counterweight to Western power and influence. The group, which now includes countries like Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates, was also a major theme during the president's address at last year's economic forum.
•••• Before Putin took the stage on Friday, the audience was shown a dramatic video presentation tracing the history of global economic growth. The present day was depicted with the United States as a declining financial hegemon, symbolized by an apocalyptic image of the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles engulfed in flames. In contrast, the BRICS group was portrayed as a new, more equitable driver of global growth in the 21st century that some specialists and experts were "pointing to the risks of stagnation and even a recession."
•••• The plenary sessio was moderated by Lebanese journalist Nadim Koteich and featured a panel of political leaders that, besides Putin, included Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, Bahraini royal Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa and South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
•••• Koteich introduced Putin by saying the panel's diversity demonstrated that Russia is not isolated internationally, but instead showed "how multipolar the world has become.
••• Russian presidential advisor Anton Kobyakov also announced that Saudi Arabia will be the guest country at SPIEF 2026.
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• Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two public companies - TVI Magazine
Burbank - June 9, 2025 - Warner Bros. Discovery plans to split into two public companies by next year, the media giant announced toda, a reminder of the late upheaval in the industry as consumers transition from cable to streaming.
•••• The move will put the company's iconic movie studio, prestige TV operation, HBO and HBO Max and DC Studios into a single entity known as Streaming & Studios.
Cable channels CNN, TNT, Discovery and over-the-air networks internationally will operate under the banner of Global Networks.
•••• CEO David Zaslav will lead the streaming and studios company. Current CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels will become CEO of the global networks business.
•••• The split is aimed at attracting investors in the company's growing streaming business without exposure to the mature traditional TV business, which is in decline. Warner Bros. Discovery expects to complete the split transaction by the middle of 2026.
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Nemetschek Group received Best Managed Companies Award - Achieves Platinum Status with Seventh Consecutive Win

Iris Helke (center), member of the Supervisory Board of the Nemetschek Group, accepts the Best Managed Companies Award.

Munich, Germany, May 23, 2025 - The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations) and media industries, received the Best Managed Companies Award 2025. Presented by Deloitte Private, UBS, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and the Federation of German Industries (BDI), the award celebrates outstanding management excellence among Germany's mid-sized enterprises. The winners were honored during a ceremony held in Frankfurt, Germany, on 22 May 2025. This marks the seventh time that the Nemetschek Group received this prestigious award.

The Best Managed Companies program is a competition and seal of approval for successful mid-sized companies. The vision: to build a national and global ecosystem of excellently managed mid-sized companies. A key unique selling point of Best Managed Companies is its internationality: Best Managed Companies was launched by Deloitte in Canada in the 1990s and has since been successfully introduced in more than 45 countries.

About the Nemetschek Group.
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SAG-AFTRA's Producer Portal Makes Signatory Process Easier Than Ever - Site Provides Round-the-Clock Access to a Production's Status
LOS ANGELES (May 30, 2025) - SAG-AFTRA has unveiled a new online tool to help producers with the signatory process. The Producer Portal, now in second-stage beta, makes managing the paperwork of union-signed film productions a breeze. The portal allows producers to upload and download documents, check the status of forms they have submitted, quickly locate updated contact information for their assigned business rep, and see at a glance what still needs to be done for purposes of clearance and security deposit return.

Other features include a centralized location for all correspondence, easy access to template documents like cast lists, day out of days, sign-in sheets, W-9s and more, and the ability to delegate and control access levels for team members across projects. 

The portal was crafted with the input of producers and the aim of streamlining the signatory process, particularly for indie filmmakers. Additional features and refinements will be rolled out based on feedback SAG-AFTRA receives from producers. 

More information at sagaftra.org/ProducerPortal.
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• Changing global economy discussed at the 28th St. Petersburg Int'l Economic Forum (SPIEF), taking place June 18 - 21.
St. Petersburg, Russia -- May 13, 2025 - SPIEF has been held annually since 1997. Since 2006, it has been held under the auspices of the President of the Russian Federation, who has also attended each event.

It is recognized as a key global event addressing current economic challenges faced by Russia, emerging markets, and the world, with clear mandate to identify and instigate practical solutions, including innovative large-scale projects and new approaches for adapting to the changing global economy.

SPIEF offers an unrivalled space for dialogue and forging business ties. It provides an opportunity to find partners with the aim of securing business growth in Russia and abroad. Participants are also afforded the ability to expand their circle of customers and suppliers, and to meet key decision makers.


Vladimir Putin, President of Russia Federation

There are also ample opportunities to attract the attention of potential investors and leading media outlets.
••• More than 21,800 participants from 139 countries took part in the SPIEF 2024 events in both offline and online formats. The Forum resulted in the signing of 1,073 agreements for a total of RUB 6.492 trillion.
••• The industry-specific and thematic events dedicated to international cooperation among SMEs and drug security were attended by more than 2,100 representatives from over 45 countries and territories.
••• More than 4,500 people took part in the events of the International Youth Economic Forum for growth in a multipolar world.
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Memorial Day

TVI's Gary Sunkin poses with Flag at Forest Lawn, Los Angeles

What we now refer to as Memorial Day began as Decoration Day just after the Civil War in 1868. It was established as a day to remember the war dead by decorating their graves with flowers. The North and The South originally observed Decoration Day on different days until the mid-20th century when the last Monday of the month was chosen to honor all Americans who died while serving in the military.

On Memorial Day, the flag of the United States is raised briskly to the top of the staff and then solemnly lowered to the half-staff position, where it remains only until noon. It is then raised to full-staff for the remainder of the day.

In 2000, Congress passed the National Moment of Remembrance Act asking people to stop and remember at 3:00 pm.

Celebrate unofficial beginning of summer with Memorial Day but always remember the sacrifices of our service members in the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. (TVI Magazine)

• Fellow Americans, It's Gary Sinise here

You may know me from my roles in movies like Apollo 13 and The Green Mile or the CBS television series CSI NY -- but it was in 1994 and playing the role of Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump, that my life changed and inspired my enduring connection to our defenders, veterans, and first responders.

 ..... I've served as an Honorary Grand Marshal for the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. nearly every year since American Veterans Center revived it in 2005. 
..... Now, I'm grateful to again serve as an Honorary Grand Marshal on the 20th anniversary of this important event.
..... This year will be a remembrance like no other, as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in World War II and the 250th birthdays of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.
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.... Friend, the National Memorial Day Parade is ENTIRELY FUNDED by private contributions, including from generous Americans like you. Will you help chip in today to help support the Parade with a gift of $25, $50, $75, $150, or more?

Support the National Memorial Day Parade

... The National Memorial Day Parade costs a fraction of other major public events to put on each year. In fact, the entire parade costs about as much as just THREE balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade or TWO floats in the Rose Bowl Parade!

..... That means that every dollar that's contributed by a generous American like you makes a difference for this important event.
..... But I want to reiterate that American Veterans Center does not take ANY federal funding for this event. It is funded entirely by private citizens like you who want to honor those who have sacrificed so much for our country. 
..... Your support of the American Veterans Center not only helps the Parade, but also supports great programs like:

• Record hundreds of oral histories of veterans from World War II to Today before we lose these stories forever.  

• Hold our National Youth Summit which allows young students a chance to hear first-hand from veterans from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.  

• Produce veteran focused T.V. documentaries and specials that remind Americans the price of our freedom.

Support the National Memorial Day Parade

..... And no matter how much you can give to this important cause, I want to ask something additional of you.
..... On Memorial Day -- not just this momentous year of military milestones, but every year - please join me in honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
..... Come to the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Visit a local veterans' cemetery. Send a note to a family of the fallen. Or simply take a quiet moment to think about the men and women who gave their lives to defend OUR country.
..... I believe that while we can never do enough to express our gratitude to our defenders, veterans, and first responders, we can always do a little more.

Friend, thank you for your support of America's heroes, and please -- if you're able, make a gift to fund the National Memorial Day Parade right now during its 20th anniversary.
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Sincerely,

Gary Sinise
Honorary Grand Marshal
National Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day Concert

WASHINGTON, DC -- PBS will broadcast the National Memorial Day Concert live from Washington, D.C. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. E.T. as well as to our troops serving around the world on American Forces Network on the West Lawn of the US Capitol. This will be the 35th year the annual all-star event honors the men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces, as well as their families and those who sacrificed their lives for their country.

Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinis and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna, who have dedicated themselves to supporting the troops and veterans' causes co-hosted the Memorial Day Concert for many years. Esai Morales is stepping in this year for Mantegna who has a minor inner ear issue which is preventing him from flying. Mantegna will be back co-hosting next year.
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• "It Was Just an Accident" wins Palme d'Or at Cannes awards
Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi's thriller "It Was Just an Accident" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, handing the festival's top prize to a director who had been banned from leaving Iran for more than 15 years. It has been 22 years after Panahi last attended the film festival (though some of his movies have screened in the intervening time.) Has spent most of his filmmaking career in the crosshairs of Iran's authoritarian Islamic Republic government - including more than a decade of multiple detentions, prison sentences, house arrests and filmmaking and travel bans.

Cate Blanchett presented the award to Panahi, who three years ago was imprisoned in Iran before going on a hunger strike. The crowd rose in a thunderous standing ovation for the filmmaker.

This year's Palme was presented by Cate Blanchett and European Film Academy president Juliette Binoche, who also led the Main Competition jury. She was joined by Halle Berry, Dieudo Hamadi, Hong Sang-soo, Payal Kapadia, Carlos Reygadas, Alba Rohrwacher, Leïla Slimani, and Jeremy Strong.

Cannes Film Festival Winners 2025:

Palme d'Or: "It Was Just an Accident"

Grand Prix: "Sentimental Value"

Jury Prize: TIE "Sirât" & "Sound of Falling"

Best Actress: Nadia Melliti, "The Little Sister"

Best Actor: Wagner Moura, "The Secret Agent"

Best Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho, "The Secret Agent"

Best Screenplay: Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne, "Young Mothers"

Camera d'Or: Hasan Hadi, "The President's Cake"

Camera d'Or Special Mention: Akinola Davies Jr., "My Father's Shadow"

Special Award: Bi Gan, "Resurrection"

Short Film Palme d'Or: "I'm Glad You're Dead Now," Tawfeek Barhom

Short Film Special Mention: "Ali," Adnan Al Rajeev

Golden Eye Documentary Prize: "Imago," Déni Oumar Pitsaev

Golden Eye Documentary 10th Anniversary Prize: "The Six Billion Dollar Man"

Queer Palm: Hafsia Herzi, "La Petite Dernière" 

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• The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival unfolds from May 13 to May 24, 2025

• The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival unfolds from May 13 to May 24, 2025 in the picturesque city of Cannes, located on the sunny French Riviera. The main events will take place at the iconic Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, where filmmakers, industry insiders, actors, and media from around the globe gather for nearly two weeks of cinematic brilliance.

The 2025 Cannes Film Festival lineup: For full List please click here

Special Screenings

Amélie et la Métaphysique Des Tubes -- Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han

As Part of a Tribute to Pierre Richard

L'Homme Qui a Vu L'Ours Qui a Vu L'homme -- Pierre Richard

Arco -- Ugo Bienvenu

Bono: Stories of Surrender -- Andrew Dominik

The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol -- Sylvain Chomet

Mama -- Or Sinai

Qui Brille au Combat -- Joséphine Japy

Tell Her I Love Her -- Romane Bohringer

Midnight Screenings

Dalloway -- Yann Gozlan

Exit 8 -- Kawamura Genki

Honey Don't -- Ethan Coen

Le Roi Soleil -- Vincent Maël Cardona

Songs of the Neon Night -- Juno Mak

Cannes Premiere

Ástin Sem Eftir Er -- Hlynur Pálmason

Amrum -- Fatih Akin

Connemara -- Alex Lutz

The Disappearance of Josef Mengele -- Kirill Serebrennikov

Magalhães -- Lav Diaz

Orwell: 2+2 = 5 -- Raoul Peck

Renai Saiban -- Koji Fukada

Splitsville -- Michael Angelo Covino

The Wave -- Sebastián Lelio

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• 115- Springtime in Cannes
By Josie Cory
A h h h . . . Spring in Cannes…where mild breezes blow as the warm Mediterranean sun smiles over this beautiful spot on the Cote d'Azur. There you can feel a timeless sensuality, assuaging a nostalgia for the Mediterranean which since as far back as the 16th century has been a constant theme in many a Northern European's life.
• • "Now give us lands where the olives grow," Cried the North to the South, "Where the sun with a golden mouth can blow blue bubbles of grapes down the vineyard row!" Cried the North to the South. (to borrow a phrase from the English writer Elizabeth Barret Browning).
• •"Cannes," wrote Charles Lentheric, the indispensable and erudite historian of maritime Provence, in 1880, "is a town where you feel no need to work," and "where the inhabitants were not interested in the world that lay beyond their shady gardens, or the sheltered balconies of their hotels."
• • Now the world has come to Cannes, chosen it to be their Mediterranean queen for its annual events, and when you stroll along the Croisette on some warm April day you will hardly share Mr. Lenteric's sentiments. Voila! Cannes! It has emerged truly cosmopolitan.
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• 115- CANNES remains the jewel among festival towns
Cannes is host to the annual Festival de Cannes, as well as MIDEM, MIP TV and MICOM (Marché International des Programmes de Communication, owned and organized by Reed MIDEM). It's been 39 years since TVI under Cory's ownership first covered MIPCOM in 1987.
•••• Although Cannes has remained the quintessential market place, despite enormous changes in the cinema, television and social media landscape, it was more casual back in 1987, of course. You could hang out with studio executives without much planning or go see a performer in his hotel room and spend the afternoon in discussing the latest video. There was no "French day," the interview period now set aside so French journalists can get their stories before everyone else.
•••• And many things were simpler. Though it sounds paradoxical, even getting stories back to my TVI Magazine -- it was less time-consuming in that pre-computer age. The festival headquarters had a room where telex operators who spoke not a word of English -- took your typewritten copy, grunted something unintelligible and transmitted it to the U.S. without a hitch.
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• 101-SAG-AFTRA Statement Regarding the Jon Voight Plan Letter to President Trump
LOS ANGELES (May 12, 2025) -- SAG-AFTRA applauds President Trump's focus on protecting American jobs and affirms its support for urgent federal action to combat the exodus of film and television production. We joined the coalition of entertainment unions and studios, working with the President's Hollywood ambassador Jon Voight, to advocate together for tax incentives and job protections. When the U.S. film and television industry prioritizes work and jobs in America, it solidifies its status as the global leader in entertainment.

About SAG-AFTRA
SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists, influencers and other entertainment and media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the people who entertain and inform America and the world. A proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, SAG-AFTRA has national offices in Los Angeles and New York and local offices nationwide representing members working together to secure the strongest protections for entertainment and media artists in the 21st century and beyond. Visit sagaftra.org online or find us on social (Instagram, Facebook, and X).
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• Nemetschek Group Joins Forces with Google Cloud to Accelerate Innovations and Global Reach
Munich, Germany, April 28, 2025 - The Nemetschek Group, a global leader in digital solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) and media industries, today announced a major partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate AI-driven innovation, expand into new markets, and enhance digital workflows across its portfolio. Partnership aims to position Nemetschek as an AI-first industry leader, drive market expansion and enhance sustainability.
••••"A Three Pillar Partnership ollaboration between Nemetschek and Google Cloud is built on three key pillars: driving AI-powered innovation and simplification, accelerating global market expansion, and enhancing efficiency and sustainability.

About the Nemetschek Group
The Nemetschek Group is a globally leading software provider for digital transformation in the AEC/O and media industries. Its intelligent solutions support the entire lifecycle of construction and infrastructure projects and enable creatives to design visualizations, films, and games. Customers benefit from efficient, sustainable workflows. Nemetschek pioneers technologies like AI, digital twins, and OPEN BIM to increase productivity and sustainability. Founded by Professor Georg Nemetschek in 1963, the Group has over 4,000 employees and serves 7+ million users. Listed in MDAX and TecDAX since 1999, it generated EUR 995.6 million in revenue and EUR 301.0 million EBITDA in 2024.
• For more information, visit: www.nemetschek.com

About Google Cloud
Google Cloud is the new way to the cloud, providing AI, infrastructure, developer, data, security, and collaboration tools built for today and tomorrow. Google Cloud offers a powerful, fully integrated and optimized AI stack with its own planet-scale infrastructure, custom-built chips, generative AI models and development platform, as well as AI-powered applications, to help organizations transform. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted technology partner.
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• Leo XIV elected as the first American Pope - (TVI Magazine)
Rome, May 9, 2025 -- Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass today, Friday after his historic election as the first North American pope, meeting with the cardinals who chose him to lead the Catholic Church and follow in Pope Francis' footsteps.
•••••••The Chicago-born Augustinian missionary Robert Prevost surprised the world Thursday when he emerged on the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, as the first American Pope.
••••••• Born in Chicago in 1955 to parents of Spanish and Franco-Italian descent, he grew up in a parish on Chicago's South side in suburban Dolton. Prevost served as an altar boy and was ordained as a priest in 1982. Although he moved to Peru three years later he returned regularly to the US to serve as a pastor and a prior in his home city.
••••••• Since arriving in Rome, Prevost had kept a low public profile but Francis tapped him to be head of the Vatican's powerful Dicastery for Bishops, which vets bishop nominations around the world.
••••••• Vatican watchers said Prevost's decision to name himself Leo was particularly significant, suggesting continuity with some of Francis' chief concerns: Brother Leo was the 13th century friar who was a great companion to St. Francis of Assisi, the late pope's namesake. Leo has also cited one of Francis' key priorities of making the Catholic Church more attentive to lay people and inclusive.
••••••• The First Words Pope Leo XIV spoke to the faithful from the Basilica of Saint Peter after his election were - 'Peace be with you!'
••••••• Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God. I, too, would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, to reach your families and all people, wherever they are; and all the peoples, and all the earth: Peace be with you
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• With 10+ years of supporting families, the Safe Streaming service, Kidoodle.TV takes top honors in 2025 digital awards.
LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2025 - Kidoodle.TV, owned by A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC), the leading Safe Streaming service for children, has been named Best Streaming Service in the 29th Annual Webby Awards, honoring the best of the Internet. Presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), the Webby Awards celebrate excellence online and have been hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times.
•••• Kidoodle.TV earned this top distinction for its decade plus commitment to delivering free, safe, age-appropriate, and ad-supported content to kids and families in over 160 countries. The win recognizes Kidoodle.TV's standout user experience, content curation, and mission to make digital spaces safer for the next generation.
•••• "We created Kidoodle.TV to give families a better streaming experience where they could feel at peace letting their children explore their favorite content," said Neil Gruninger, President & CEO at APMC.
•••• "Winning a Webby is more than just an award, it's a testament to our commitment to accessible Safe Streaming. We're incredibly grateful to our team and the families across the world who choose Kidoodle.TV."
•ABOUT APMC and Kidoodle.TV

A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC) is a media and technology company focused on providing innovative solutions to consumers and brands. APMC is a leader in Safe Streaming™ delivering an end-to-end solution to brands and platforms with an emphasis on unlocking incremental revenue.

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L-R: Scott Simpson (photo credit: Lee Seidenberg), Jonathan Perry, Katie Edwards, Melanie Moreau

• Reliant Talent Agency Expands Talent Division with 4 New Agents focusing on Talent, Comedy, & Unscripted Television
Los Angeles, CA (May 5, 2025) -- Nashville-based Reliant Talent Agency in a continued expansion of its representation footprint and success, Reliant Talent Agency has hired veteran talent agent, Scott Simpson, as Head of Talent. Established as a preeminent touring agency, Simpson will lead Reliant's efforts in Talent, Comedy, Unscripted Television and beyond. Joining him in this pursuit, is vaunted talent agent, Jonathan Perry, who will lead West Coast Talent (formerly IAG, UTA) alongside talent agent, Katie Edwards (formerly of IAG). Melanie Moreau (former network/production company executive) will lead the Unscripted Department..
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Pope Francis (1936-2025)

• Pope Francis has passed away - By Josie Cory - TVI Magazine
ROME - April 21, 2025 - Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 in Rome's Vatican City. The Argentine pontiff, history's first from Latin America, presided over the Catholic Church for more than 12 years, since March 13, 2013.
•••• He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 17 December 1936 - the eldest of five children. His parents had fled their native Italy to escape the evils of fascism.
••••• The death of Francis was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Irish-born Vatican camerlengo, a position that will be decisive in the coming weeks as he takes charge of the administration of the Holy See until a new pope is elected.
•••• "At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father," Farrell said. "His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church."
•••• The pontiff died in the Vatican's Domus Santa Marta, where he returned after his long hospitalization. Pope Francis who suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, was admitted to Gemelli hospital in Rome on Feb. 14, 2025, for a respiratory crisis that developed into double pneumonia.
•••• Francis made his final public appearance as head of the Catholic Church on Easter Sunday, though he had delegated the celebration of the Easter Mass to another cardinal.
•••• He blessed a crowd of faithful from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica. "Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter," he said from the same loggia where Jorge Mario Bergoglio was introduced to the world as the 266th pope.
•••• Pope Frances met briefly with U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
•••• "I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill," Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, said on Monday during a visit to India.
•••• As Pope and spiritual leader he made great efforts to heal the thousand-year rift with the Eastern Orthodox Church. For the first time since the Great Schism of 1054, the Patriarch of Constantinople attended the installation of a new Bishop of Rome.
•••• Pope Francis also worked with Anglicans, Lutherans and Methodists and persuaded the Israeli and Palestinian presidents to join him to pray for peace by bringing together the Israeli President, Shimon Peres, and his Palestinian counterpart, Mahmoud Abbas, to pray for peace in 2014.
•••• He will be remembered for his social and economic issues, efforts to modernise the church, his advocacy for the marginalized and environmental causes and was known for his great humility and also humor.
•••• Pope Francis' Funeral will take place Saturday, April 26th at 10:00 a.m. and laying in state for public viewing in St. Peter's Basilica starting Wednesday ahead of Saturday's funeral.
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St. Charles Borromeo Church in North Hollywood pays tribute to Pope Francis

"... Love has triumphed over hatred, light over darkness and truth over falsehood.  Forgiveness has triumphed over revenge.  Evil has not disappeared from history; it will remain until the end, but it no longer has the upper hand; it no longer has the power over those who accept the grace of God this day..." Pope Francis  April 20, 2025 (Urbi et Orbi message)

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• It's here! The annual Los Angeles Festival of Books

 • LA Times Festival of Book
One of the most significant literary events in the United States, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books attracts more than 150,000 attendees annually to USC's campus, and has grown to become an essential piece of the L.A. Cultural scene.
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• TCM marks its 16th Edition with Classic Movies
••• The Annual TCM Classic Film Festival will take place on April 24 - 27, 2025 in Hollywood.
••• Turner Classic Movies (TCM) announced additional talent and programming for this year's 16th annual TCM Classic Film Festival including a Closing Night 30th anniversary special screening of 1995's epic crime drama "Heat" in conversation with director Michael Mann.
••• TCM Primetime Host Ben Mankiewicz will serve as official host of the TCM Classic Film Festival. The festival's official hotel and central gathering point will be The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, which has a long-standing role in movie history and was the site of the first Academy Awards® ceremony.
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Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is a two-time Peabody Award-winning network that presents classic films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries in the world highlighting "Where Then Meets Now."

TCM features insights from Primetime host Ben Mankiewicz along with hosts Alicia Malone, Dave Karger, Jacqueline Stewart and Eddie Muller, plus interviews with a wide range of special guests and serves as the ultimate movie lover destination.

With three decades as a leading authority in classic film, TCM offers critically acclaimed series like The Essentials and Reframed along with annual programming events like 31 Days of Oscar® and Summer Under the Stars.
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• EARTHDAY.ORG celebrates its 55th anniversary
On April 22, 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson launched the first Earth Day to address the issue of environmental quality and resources conservation into the political agenda.
 
In December 1970, Congress authorized the creation of a new federal agency, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Since then, April 22 is regarded as the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. 

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2025 -- EARTHDAY.ORG's two year renewable energy-focused theme Our Power, Our Planet, has inspired over 10,000 events in the U.S alone, backing our calls for the tripling of electricity generation via renewable energy sources by 2030, eliminating fossil fuels subsidies, and securing inexhaustible sources of clean energy.
•••• View and join official Earth Action Day events on our Earth Action Day Map, HERE, or create your own to take part in this historic movement.

About EARTHDAY.ORG:
Founded in 1970 by the organizers of the first Earth Day, EARTHDAY.ORG is the world's largest environmental movement, mobilizing over one billion people annually to protect the planet and its people.
This year Earth Day marks its 55th anniversary and has designated this year's Earth Day theme as Our Power, Our Planet.
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• 44TH COLLEGE TELEVISION AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED BY TELEVISION ACADEMY FOUNDATION

Sarah Catherine Hook (right) presented the 'Commercial, PSA or Promo' Category Award to Brigham Young University students (from left) Ben Thornock, Mia Shumway and Annie Ebert at the 44th College Television Awards presented by the Television Academy Foundation April 5, 2025, in Los Angeles.
(Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services

LOS ANGELES - April 8, 2025) -- The Television Academy Foundation announced the winners of the 44th College Television Awards, which recognize and reward excellence in student-produced programs from colleges nationwide, at a star-studded awards presentation at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood, California, on April 5.

The 2025 College Television Awards winners will also have the opportunity to screen their projects at SeriesFest, April 29&endash;May 4, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.

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• 106- SAG-AFTRA Leaders Take to Capitol Hill for SAG-AFTRA NO FAKES Act Reintroduction
LOS ANGELES (Apr. 9, 2025) -- Today, a press conference was held celebrating the SAG-AFTRA-supported, bi-partisan Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act as it was reintroduced in the Senate. If passed, the bill - sponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, Chris Coons, Amy Klobuchar and Thom Tillis - would establish a federal right in voice and likeness to protect against unauthorized use of digital replicas in audiovisual works and sound recordings.
 •••• The NO FAKES Act would preserve existing protections at the state level, such as Tennessee's landmark SAG-AFTRA-supported ELVIS Act and California's SAG-AFTRA-sponsored AB2602, while providing one strong, consent-based framework for digital replica uses in expressive works nationwide.
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• Sundance Future Festival Home Is Set for Boulder
•••• The Sundance Film Festival finally revealed that Boulder, Colorado, has been selected as the future homebase of the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027! Boulder offers small-town charm with an engaged community, distinctive natural beauty, and a vibrant arts scene, making it the ideal location for the Festival to grow.
 ••••  "The Sundance Film Festival's move to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027 is a moment to preserve and build on its four decades and continue its journey. "This city is ready to embrace emerging and established global storytellers, our staff and volunteers, and, of course, global audiences. Whether you are a Sundance Film Festival regular, or someone who has dreamed of experiencing the Festival in person, we invite you to join us in January 2026 in Utah and then come along to nearby Colorado in 2027."
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• In Park City and Parked on the Couch: Here's What We Saw and Did at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
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• SAG-AFTRA actors Elliott Gould, Clyde Kusatsu and Diane Ladd to Receive Prestigious Union Service Award
LOS ANGELES (March 21, 2025) --- The SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local has named members Elliott Gould, Clyde Kusatsu and Diane Ladd as the 2025 recipients of the Local's Ralph Morgan Award for exceptional union service. The presentation ceremony will take place later this year. 
•••• Established in 1981, the Los Angeles Local's Ralph Morgan Award is named in honor of the first president of the Screen Actors Guild, who served three terms as SAG president, first during the union's inception in 1933, and then additional terms in 1938&endash;1940. Upon the end of his final term as president, the SAG Board presented him with a scroll reading, "Devotion to the cause of actors, courage to fight for the right, sacrifice of self for others." Inscribed on the award, these words remain the qualification for all recipients.  
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• 115- NAB Show Speaker Lineup
WASHINGTON -- The 2025 NAB Show, the premier event for the broadcast, media and entertainment industry, is set to showcase an exceptional lineup of industry leaders and innovators. Global visionaries will be taking the stage to speak on key trends that include AI, sports, streaming, cloud virtualization and the creator economy. These thought leaders will converge at the Las Vegas Convention Center April 5-9, 2025, (Exhibits April 6-9) to share knowledge, collaborate and network with peers.mmit, Chopra will delve into the deep cultural impact of sports narratives and the mythic pursuit of Human Potential.

The 2025 NAB Show continues to be the definitive gathering for those shaping the future of content and technology. The event will feature an exciting lineup of top-tier executives, creators and industry changemakers, including:
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Screenings & Conversations with Creative Minds and Stars at PayleyFestLA 2025 (Television Intl Magazine)
The 42nd Annual William S. Paley Television Festival takes place March 21 - 29, 2025  at the DOLBY THEATRE, Hollywood. On opening night an array of stars are scheduled to attend.

Hacks
March 28, 2025  |  7:30 pm
The PaleyFest Favorite Returns with a World Premiere Screening and Conversation in Advance of Season Four!

Poker Face - Peacock
March 29, 2025  |  2:00 pm

In Advance of Season Two the Series Makes Its PaleyFest Debut with Exclusive First Screening of the New Season and Conversation with the Stars!
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• The 97th Academy Awards Honoring Movies Released in 2024/
Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, Sunday, March 2, 2025

Adrien Brody, best actor in a leading role

Sean Baker made history at Oscars 2025,
becoming the first person to win four Oscars in the same year for the same film

"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars, taking home five awards, including best picture and best director.

Sean Baker, who directed, edited, wrote and co-produced "Anora," won four Oscars at Sunday's ceremony, tying Walt Disney's record for the most Academy Awards won by a single person in one year. By winning all four awards for the same movie, Baker distinguished himself from Disney who won for four different productions at the 1954 Academy Awards ceremony.

Below is the full list of winners and nominees:

		97th Academy Awards	®	97th Academy
		Best picture Anora - WINNER Best actor in a leading role Adrien Brody, "The Brutalist" - WINNER Best actor in a supporting role Kieran Culkin, "A Real Pain" - WINNER Best actress in a leading role Mikey Madison, "Anora" - WINNER		Best film editing "Anora", Sean Baker WINNER Best international feature film "I'm Still Here," Brazil - WINNER Best original Score "The Brutalist," Daniel Blumberg "Conclave," Volker Bertelmann - WINNER

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• 115- Past Oscar No-Shows
• Hollywood stars who snubbed the Academy Awards
There have only been three people that refused the awards, actors George C. Scott and Marlon Brandon and screen writer Dudly Nichols.
Not everyone in Hollywood enjoys the gala event. Over the years, a handful of Hollywood A-listers have refused to attend the ceremony, and some who've sidestepped the show did so when they were up for awards of their own.
•••• From Katharine Hepburn to Will Smith, here are Hollywood stars who snubbed the Oscars.
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• A Child in Berlin: The Poignant Story of Heidi Posnien and Her Mother Durig the Fall of Germany
A Survivor of Berlin's WWII Atrocities Embodies Childhood Resilience
OGDEN, Utah, March 15, 2025 -- Heidi Posnien, now 88, enjoys a peaceful life in a farmhouse overlooking a lake -- worlds apart from her childhood in Nazi-occupied Germany, where she and her mother survived unimaginable circumstances. Despite the immense hardships she has endured in her lifetime, including outliving her husband and children, Posnien chooses gratitude for simple abundance, freedom and safety.
••• Posnien shared her strikingly clear memories with professional biographer Rhonda Lauritzen, recalling in vivid detail the fear and uncertainty that permeated Nazi-infested Berlin during World War II; memories of her mother, Käthe, a rising star in Germany's opera scene; and her remarkable survival in a bombed-out apartment during the final weeks of the war. She lived alone at just 9 years old.

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• 101- The Octogenerian - ATAS a glittering dream - By Syd Cassyd
Permission was given by Syd Cassyd to Josie Cory, TVI for publishing.
Hollywood, CA -- The glittering dreams of the world for a new culture and perhaps world peace through television and radio turned to ashes when Hitler used all media to destroy the dreams and bodies of more than 30 million persons.
•••• When in 1946 seven industryites in communications joined me in founding the "first generation" of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, we didn't foresee that in 43 years we would get the recognition that the "third generation" TV Academy has today,
••••We weren't naïve, for since Jan. 6, 1884, the first TV system had already been patented. For those 62 years world leaders had already visualized the impact of the moving image of television on society. The problems in America was not when, but who would control the new technology.
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Graphic design and illustration by Azusa Oda.
Original photo of Manzanar, California by Dorothea Lange, 1942.

• World Premiere of "The Camp" an Opera in English in Two Acts
About an American family wrongfully imprisoned in 1942 and the power of collective resistance to injustice
Los Angeles - February 1, 2025 -- In 1942, during World War II, 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry, two-thirds of whom were American citizens, were unjustly incarcerated in concentration camps within the United States. Inspired by these events, a new American opera titled The Camp makes its world premiere, presented in partnership with the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, with four performances from February 22 to March 2, 2025 at the JACCC Aratani Theatre in Los Angeles.
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• 101- Amazon MGM Studios to take creative control of the 007 James Bond franchise.

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February 20, 2025 -- Stirring waves in the industry when it was announced Thursday, February 19, that Amazon MGM Gains Creative Control of the 007 James Bond Franchise as producers and custodians of 007, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, are stepping back.
•••• Amazon MGM Studios, Wilson and Broccoli have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights. The three parties will remain co-owners of the iconic franchise.
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• 102- Google lifts a longstanding ban on AI use for developing weapons and surveillance
Google changed its public AI policies it would not develop AI applied to surveillance or weapons.
•••• Google's parent company Alphabet, Inc. is lifting a long-standing ban on artificial intelligence (AI) being used for developing weapons and surveillance tools is "incredibly concerning", a leading human rights group has said.
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• John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois to anchor CBS Evening News starting Monday, January 27, 2025.

L-R: John Dickerson, Maurice DuBois and Margaret Brennan

Nora O'Donnell, longtime CBS anchor will bid farewell to viewers on January 23, 2025. She will move into an expanded role as a CBS News senior correspondent focusing on longform reporting and interviews across CBS and Paramount, including primetime specials, on "CBS Sunday Morning," "60 Minutes," Paramount+ and more.
•••• "Norah's new role will give her the opportunity to contribute across CBS and Paramount, allowing us to see more of the groundbreaking stories and interviews that have been the hallmark of her career. Her superpower lies in her ability to secure and deliver big interviews and newsmaking stories that set the news cycle and capture the cultural zeitgeist.
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•••• After the presidential election, award-winning journalists John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois will anchor the "CBS Evening News" as the show returns to the CBS Broadcast Center in New York.
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••• Margaret Brennan, CBS News' chief foreign affairs correspondent and moderator of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," will regularly lead coverage from Washington, D.C., when news breaks on the political and foreign affairs fronts. Lonnie Quinn is being named chief weathercaster for the show and will deliver the latest weather reporting and forecasts from the new AR/VR studio in New York. 
•••• McMahon continued: "With Norah's decision, we began reimagining and redesigning the Evening News. The strength of CBS News has always been in its ensemble of journalists, both in front of and behind the camera, and our goal with John, Maurice, Margaret and Lonnie at the Evening News is to elevate the best in their fields every night for our viewers. In addition to this ensemble team, we look forward to welcoming '60 Minutes' correspondents to file for the 'CBS Evening News' when they have news to break; for decades this was routine, so it will be again."

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••••• In addition to "CBS Evening News" duties, Dickerson will continue anchoring on CBS News 24/7, CBS News' free national streaming service, and serving as CBS News' chief political analyst and senior national correspondent. DuBois and Quinn will continue to have a regular presence across WCBS. Brennan will continue as the moderator of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" and CBS News' chief foreign affairs correspondent contributing across the network.
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• 115- 2025 Sundance Film Festival Wrapps Up
PARK CITY, Utah -- The 2025 Sundance Film Festival concluded its run with the announcement of its Festival Favorite Award on February 2, completing the festival's recognition of outstanding achievements in independent cinema. The festival, which presented 94 feature-length and episodic works and 57 short films --• selected from 15,775 submissions --• wrapped up its celebrations in Park City, Salt Lake City, and online.
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• Murray, Kentucky 'Birthplace of radio'

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• Wireless Telephone inventor Nathan Stubblefield
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• 115th Anniversary of the N.B. Stubblefield's Wireless Telephone Patent
1908 0512 - PATENT GRANTED: Stubblefield's U.S. Patent, Number 887,357, All Purpose Wireless Telephone, Filed April 5, 1907, Granted May 12, 1908. / Click MORE STORY TO GO DIRECTLY TO U.S. Patent Office - (Patent Expires May 12, 1925) CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW PATENT
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Trivia: What other event occurred in 1902, the year of Stubblefields's public demonstration in 1902.

A: The founding of J.C. Penney stores by James Cash.
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• 102- Nathan B. Stubblefield, the Man History Overheard
By Harvey Geller
•••• In Life's current Bicentennial issue, radio checks in, at #86 on the hot "100 Events That Shaped America," 19 buttons behind Bell's telephone. Erroneously, Life lists Guglielmo Marcon's dots and dashes as the first wireless broadcast, a fable echoed by the World Almanac and Encyclopedia Britannica. It's a forgivable mumpsimus, since the evidence offered on the following pages has not, until now, appeared in any national publication.
•••• The birth of broadcasting is a bizarre soap opera saga, a lacrymal legend of mystery, machination, ephemeral enshrinement, decline, disillusionment and disaster. It's denouncement dissolves six miles north of Murray, Kentucky, in a two-room shanty constructed of pine and cornstalks, where radio's uncelebrated architect is discovered 48 hours after his death, his records scattered, his equipment destroyed, his brain partly eaten by rats. Even local radio fails to mention his demise. He is Nathan Beverly Stubblefield, the man history over-heard and then overlooked.
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• Who are the SMART Inventors of
Radio-WITEL 1890-2017 - ®™©
1908 0512 - PATENT GRANTED: Stubblefield's U.S. Patent, Number 887,357, All Purpose Wireless Telephone, Filed April 5, 1907, Granted May 12, 1908. / Click MORE STORY TO GO DIRECTLY TO U.S. Patent Office - (Patent Expires May 12, 1925) CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW PATENT

• SMART90
SMART90 stands for Stubblefield Nathan, Marconi Guglielmo, Ambrose Fleming, Reginald Fessenden, Tesla Nicola, DeForest Lee, Armstrong Edwin Howard, Alexanderson Ernst Fredrik Werner, Farnsworth Philo,

•••• SMART-DAAF Boys, Vol I, 'The Inventors of Radio & Televison & The Life Style of Nathan B. Stubblefield," by Troy Cory-Stubblefield and Josie Cory, Library of Congress Number 93060451. (ISBN) 1-883644-003, pgs. 580. •Copyright © 1993

SMART-DAAF stands for
Stubblefield, Marconi, Ambrose, Reginald Fessenden, Tesla, DeForest, Armstrong, Alexanderson, Farnsworth
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SMART - DAFF Boys

Stubblefield • Marconi • Ambrose Fleming • Reginald Fessenden • Tesla • DeForest • Armstrong • Alexanderson • Farnsworth
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(The inventors of the Signals and Frequencies that put the Pizzazz in the Electromagnetic Radio Wave)
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• 115- The 26th Shanghai TV Festival with focus on story's quality & energy
•••• On the morning of August 5, the meeting of judges for Magnolia Award of the 26th Shanghai TV Festival (STVF) was held, including Chinese judges for Dramas, Documentaries and Animations.
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• 101- Troy Cory, First American to perform on Stage in China, PRC

• 101- Cory's Road to China;

• ••• Troy Cory was among the first international entertainers and the first American entertainer to perform in the People's Republic of China, beginning in 1988. In itself a notable culture-historical feat, in view of China's closed door policies of the late 70s and well into the 80s. The PRC's administrative climate in comparison is much less restrictive now and China's open door policy enables many entertainers to introduce themselves to the populace Chinese audiences.
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Troy Cory & The Brook Sisters

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+• 101- Cory Meets Jiang Zemin, former President PRC

• • Back in the 80s, as a goodwill ambassador representing the U.S.A., Troy Cory and his back-up dancers and singers, "The Brooke Sisters," were the first entertainers from the United States to appear in a full staged program in the People's Republic of China during the Shanghai TV Festival, and televised on China's National Television (CCTV), viewed by over 300 million people.• •
• • It was there Cory met Jiang Zemin, then mayor of Shanghai, and who later became the 5th President of the People's Republic of China.•
• The '88 Shanghai Concert was the beginnings of Troy's concert tours in China for the next two decades. The concerts, just to name a few, included the following cities: Shanghai, Beijing, Anshan, Harbin, Fuzhou and and Tsingtao (Qingdao)
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• 114- Ron Rice, Hawaiian Tropic founder in 2004 accompanied the Troy Cory Show on a concert tour through China. -
Rice died May 19, 2022 at the age of 81 in Daytona Beach, Florida
••• He grew up in the mountains of North Carolina, and fell in love with the beaches of Florida on a childhood visit. He made his home in Daytona Beach, where he worked as a high school chemistry teacher and part-time lifeguard.
••• It was at his part-time job that Rice was inspired by seeing people all over the beach using Coppertone suntan lotion. He became determined to create a unique competitor, using his chemistry knowledge to experiment with a suntan lotion formula, scented with coconut and fruit.
••• He famously mixed his first formula in a garbage can, bottling it at home in his garage with a $500 loan from his father to launch his business. He named it Hawaiian Tropic to evoke an exotic beach locale.
••• His experiment was a hit making him a multi-millionaire, with his Hawaiian Tropic suncare brand creating sales of $110 million per year.
••• Ricewith his Hawaiian Tropic brand became known for sponsoring beauty pageants and NASCAR racecars.
••• In 2004 he accompanied Troy Cory to a concert tour through China.
•••After selling Hawaiian Tropic to Playtex in 2007, Rice returned to the industry in recent years with the suncare brand Habana Brisa.
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• 114- Scott B. Whitenack-Stubblefield Esq., great-grand son of wireless telephone inventor, Nathan B. Stubblefield, died - By Troy Cory
Scott Bryan Whitenack passed away untimely on September 18, in Los Angeles, CA.
•••• Scott, aka Scott Stubblefield, was one of four children with siblings, Alden, Keith, and Priscilla. (His brother Keith pre-ceded him in death at the age of 32). His parents were Troy Cory Stubblefield, an entertainer and author and Dorothy Swafford, owner of a furniture and antiques retail store. Scott's children are Steven, David and grand-children, William, Bruce, Cora and Max, borne to Steven and Skylark. Scott's great-grandfather is Nathan B. Stubblefield, the inventor of Radio, in 1882, and patent holder of the wireless telephone (1908) and his great-great-great .... grandparents were - John and Priscilla Alden who were part of the pilgrimage who sailed on the Mayflower to Plymouth Rock from England in 1620.

(The Stubblefield story is incorporated within several photographs and denotes of and about S Scott to show how their personal ambitions and dreams parallel each other - both died - before their dreams and ambitions were fulfilled)

During the time he studied for the State Bar, Scott lived with Josie and myself on our family estate in Pasadena. He passed the State Bar the first time and was among only 33% to do so.
The balance of time was spent doing cinematography for my TV shows, which he considered an artistic outlet besides his major life's work, in the field of law. After he passed the State Bar he handled numerous legal cases and ended up working as an associate lawyer with Melvin Belli with whom he engaged in several cases and won a lawsuit that became precedent case law. Whitenack was committed to his legal profession for over three decades.•
r••• If you needed legal advice or help with a motion filing, Scott was there with his trusty law books. He was very intelligent, outspoken and an independent thinker.
•••• He also was a family man, who loved hiking and scuba diving, a good game of tennis and enjoyed bringing his sons to Paramount Ranch for regular family outings and Father's Day get-togethers.
•••• As to his love for cinematography he videotaped additional segments for the movie "Christmas around the World." Scott later became my producer and cinematographer for "To Catch a Dream" filmed in Europe. The video project brought him and the production team to Paris, Venice, Cannes, Munich and Salzburg. Said footage with perfect picture-book pans of the Eiffel Tower, the Seine River, the leaning Tower of Pisa and the Venice Bridge of Sigh, is a legacy he left behind for us.
•••• In the early 90s during the writing of our 4-volume set of books entitled "the SMART-DAAF Boys" about the invention of radio and the the wireless telephone, Scott lent a helpful hand in giving his legal aspect of his great-grandfather Nathan Stubblefield's copyrighted and patented invention. He also was the co-author of "Bank America, the Tortfeasor." •

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Scott as a teenager with John Wayne
at LA Herald-Express columnist Harrison Carroll's Cinema Reporting Prize press conference.

•••• His favorite poem is found on a card he prepared for one of my Father's Days titled "The Force That Through The Green Fuse Drives The Flower."

••••• He leaves behind his father, Troy Cory-Stubblefield, his mother Dorothy Steele, sister Priscilla Stubblefield Cory, brother and sister-in-law Alden and Sara Stubblefield, step mother Josie Cory-Stubblefield, sons David and Steven, daughter-in law Skylar, and great-grandchildren, William, Bruce, Cora and Max; Nephew Ryan White, and niece Jenny Wharton. His brother Keith pre-ceded him in death at the age of 32.

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