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On October 25, once and future New York City Council candidate Zack Weiner hosted a rally in Washington Square Park. When I arrived, a large crowd had gathered in front of the Arch. I was impressed.

But it turned out that the crowd was actually there for Mel Ottenberg and Alex Consani,...

On Sunday June 30 2024, Parsho broadcasts Couples Therapy!

409 Season 4 Episode 9 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Couples Therapy” titled “409,” viewers can expect to see some intense and revealing moments. Joey experiences a significant realization that could potentially impact the dynamics of his relationship. Elíana opens up and shares what lies beneath her outer facade, shedding light on her true feelings and vulnerabilities.

Meanwhile, Orna dives into a deep conversation with Josh, Aryn, and Lorena about the challenges and complexities of polyamory. This discussion is likely to provide insights into the intricacies of navigating multiple relationships and the emotional toll it can take on individuals involved. As the group delves into this topic, viewers can anticipate raw and honest exchanges that offer a glimpse into the realities of non-traditional relationship structures.

On a different note, Alexes embarks on a journey that leads to the discovery of newfound emotions regarding Casimar. This exploration...

On Wednesday June 26 2024, Showcase broadcasts Couples Therapy!

407 Season 4 Episode 7 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Couples Therapy,” tensions rise as Orna confronts Joey for rejecting Rex. Elíana takes a big step by inviting Mitch to move in, but she struggles with his time spent with friends. Meanwhile, Casimar and Alexes face a challenging situation when they have to rent out their apartment, leading to a heated argument between them.

Orna and Joey’s confrontation brings to light underlying issues in their relationship, forcing them to address their communication problems. Elíana’s mixed feelings about Mitch moving in highlight the complexities of blending personal space and shared living arrangements. The strain on Casimar and Alexes’ relationship intensifies as they navigate the stress of renting out their home.

As the episode unfolds, viewers will witness the emotional turmoil and conflicts that arise when couples are pushed to their limits. The dynamics between...

On Sunday June 23 2024, Parsho broadcasts Couples Therapy!

408 Season 4 Episode 8 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Couples Therapy” titled “408,” viewers are in for a rollercoaster of emotions. Rex and Joey experience a breakthrough while on vacation, showing a glimmer of hope in their relationship. Lorena grapples with the challenge of taking center stage in her own life, a struggle many can relate to. Alexes has a moment of realization about his behavior towards Casimar’s family, shedding light on his motivations.

The episode also delves into Orna’s guidance for Elíana and Mitch, urging them to drop their facades and embrace vulnerability. As the couples navigate their issues, viewers can expect raw and authentic moments that showcase the complexities of relationships. “408” promises to be a compelling episode that explores love, communication, and personal growth within the context of therapy.

Tune in to Parsho to witness the journey of these couples as...

On Sunday June 23 2024, Parsho broadcasts Couples Therapy!

407 Season 4 Episode 7 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Couples Therapy” titled “407,” viewers will witness some intense moments between the couples. Orna takes a stand and confronts Joey about rejecting Rex. The confrontation is sure to bring out raw emotions and spark a conversation about their relationship dynamics.

Elíana makes a significant decision by inviting Mitch to move in with her. However, things take a turn when she starts feeling neglected due to Mitch spending too much time with his friends. This situation might lead to some tension between the two as they navigate their living arrangements and personal boundaries.

Casimar and Alexes face a challenging situation when they are forced to rent out their apartment. This unexpected turn of events leads to a heated argument between the couple, bringing underlying issues to the surface. Viewers can expect to see how they handle this...

On Sunday June 16 2024, Parsho broadcasts Couples Therapy!

405 Season 4 Episode 5 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Couples Therapy” titled “405,” viewers will witness Casimar’s frustration with Alexes’s slow progress in therapy. Their relationship faces a significant challenge as Casimar struggles to see the desired changes in Alexes. The tension between them escalates as they navigate through their issues under the watchful eye of the therapist.

Meanwhile, Joey confronts Rex about the importance of giving up family traditions to uphold his Christian beliefs. This clash of values puts their relationship to the test as they try to find common ground. The viewers will see how this conflict impacts their dynamic and whether they can find a way to reconcile their differences.

Additionally, Josh opens up about a past encounter with the law that continues to affect his current relationships. This revelation sheds light on his struggles and adds a layer of...

On Sunday June 16 2024, Parsho broadcasts Couples Therapy!

406 Season 4 Episode 6 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Couples Therapy” titled “406,” airing on Parsho, viewers are invited to delve into the complexities of romantic relationships as four couples navigate their way through challenges and revelations. The episode offers a candid and introspective look into the dynamics of love, trust, and intimacy as the couples confront issues from their pasts and present.

Join the journey as Rex opens up about his past as a sexual “bad boy,” shedding light on how his history influences his current relationship. Meanwhile, Casimar grapples with feelings of betrayal after turning to infidelity when his partner, Alexes, began pulling away. Their story highlights the delicate balance between love and trust in a relationship.

Elsewhere, Elíana’s past experiences contribute to her discomfort with intimacy, prompting her to confront her fears and insecurities head-on. As she and her partner navigate their way through challenges,...

On Tuesday June 11 2024, Showcase broadcasts Couples Therapy!

403 Season 4 Episode 3 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Couples Therapy” titled “403,” viewers are taken into the intricate dynamics of three different couples during their parallel sessions with Dr. Orna Guralnik. The episode offers a deep dive into the recurring patterns and hidden struggles that each couple faces, revealing how past experiences shape their present relationships.

Dr. Orna observes how Josh navigates his interactions with both Aryn and Lorena, uncovering the similar dynamics he plays out with each. This parallel exploration sheds light on Josh’s behavior and the underlying issues affecting his relationships. Meanwhile, Rex and Joey open up about their shared experience of growing up without a father. This revelation brings to the surface the impact of this absence on their emotional lives and their relationship with each other.

Casimar recounts a harrowing fight where Alexes dissociated into an alternate persona. This...

On Monday June 10 2024, Parsho broadcasts Couples Therapy!

404 Season 4 Episode 4 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Couples Therapy,” titled “404,” viewers are taken deeper into the intimate journeys of the couples as they confront their deepest fears and challenges. Joey bravely opens up about her darker fears surrounding pregnancy, shedding light on the anxieties and uncertainties that have been weighing heavily on her mind. As she delves into her vulnerabilities, Joey’s journey offers a poignant exploration of the complexities of parenthood and the profound impact it can have on a relationship.

Meanwhile, tensions simmer between Lorena and Josh as she grapples with feelings of frustration and dissatisfaction in her secondary role within their relationship dynamic. As they navigate the complexities of power dynamics and communication, Lorena’s journey offers insight into the struggles of finding balance and fulfillment in a partnership. With Orna’s guidance, they confront their underlying issues head-on,...

On Sunday June 9 2024, Parsho broadcasts an episode of the series Couples Therapy!

404 Season 4 Episode 4 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Couples Therapy” titled “404”, viewers will witness Joey confronting her deeper fears surrounding pregnancy. As the episode unfolds, Joey’s vulnerability and struggles will be highlighted, shedding light on the complexities of her emotions and anxieties.

Meanwhile, Lorena finds herself feeling frustrated in her secondary role within her relationship with Josh. The dynamics between Lorena and Josh will be explored, showcasing the challenges faced when one partner feels overlooked or undervalued in the relationship.

Casimar opens up about his past experiences with childhood homelessness and how it has influenced his relationship with trauma. Viewers will get a glimpse into Casimar’s journey and how his past has shaped his present struggles and coping mechanisms.

Additionally, Orna tasks Mitch with coming up with a plan on how to navigate living with Elíana.

On Sunday June 9 2024, Parsho broadcasts an episode of the series Couples Therapy!

403 Season 4 Episode 3 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Couples Therapy” titled “403”, viewers are taken on a journey through parallel sessions where Orna observes how Josh navigates similar dynamics with Aryn and Lorena. The episode delves into the complexities of relationships and how patterns can manifest across different interactions. Orna’s insights shed light on the interconnectedness of human behavior and emotions.

Rex and Joey open up about their shared experience of growing up without a father figure. Their vulnerability and honesty provide a glimpse into how past experiences can shape individuals’ perspectives on relationships and intimacy. The episode explores the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships, highlighting the importance of understanding one’s past to navigate the present.

Casimar shares a poignant story about a brutal fight where Alexes dissociated into an alternate persona. This revelation offers...

On Wednesday June 5 2024, Showcase broadcasts an episode of the series Couples Therapy!

402 Season 4 Episode 2 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Couples Therapy” airing on Showcase, viewers are invited to delve into the complexities of relationships as Aryn grapples with her confusion over Josh’s lack of enthusiasm about her new job. Meanwhile, therapist Orna addresses Elíana’s condescension, navigating the delicate dynamics of their partnership.

As the session unfolds, Mitch opens up about his perspective on fatherhood, shedding light on his experiences and challenges in the role. Additionally, Alexes bravely reveals his troubling past of abuse, offering a glimpse into the deep-seated issues that have impacted his relationship dynamics.

Throughout the episode, viewers are offered an intimate look into the lives of these couples as they confront their struggles, communicate their feelings, and work towards building stronger and healthier relationships. With the guidance of therapist Orna, each couple navigates through their respective issues,...

In Episode 2 of the “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,” we watch the recently out-of-the-closet 37-year-old comedian cheat on his first real boyfriend. In Episode 3 we watch him, dressed in a tux, stop to get a hot dog and miss his best friend’s wedding ceremony. In Episode 4, Carmichael asks his father about his 40-year affair and the other family he kept hidden — a story at the heart of Carmichael’s Emmy-winning stand-up special “Rothaniel.” Cornered by the cameras at a campfire during the father-son road trip, the elder Carmichael is visibly uncomfortable, refusing to talk on camera, and asks his son permission to go home.

The reaction on social media was fast, loud, and furious. Many were shocked by Carmichael’s behavior; more were in disbelief he’d document it for the world to see every week on Max. Some went as far as to question his ethics, accusing him of...

Warner Bros. Pictures and Bad Robot on Friday revealed Flowervale Street to be the title of David Robert Mitchell’s new film, starring Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery, announcing that it will open in IMAX on May 16, 2025.

Currently, only M3GAN 2.0 is scheduled for that weekend.

Pic’s logline is under wraps, though it’s previously been described as a “thrill-ride” shot on IMAX. Mitchell directs from his own original script and is producing alongside J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella for Bad Robot, Jackson Pictures’ Matt Jackson, and Tommy Harper.

Jake Weiner and Chris Bender of Good Fear Content will serve as executive producers, with Sheila Walcott and Zach Hamby overseeing the project for Warner Bros Motion Picture Group.

Mitchell broke out as the writer, director and producer of the highly lauded horror thriller It Follows, starring Maika Monroe, which was nominated for the Critics’ Week...

“Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show” can trace its origins back to at least one unlikely source: disgraced former U.S. representative Anthony Weiner.

Before the series from creators Carmichael, Ari Katcher, and Eli Despres, which premiered at the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival, Carmichael’s pie-in-the-sky idea was to play a version of Weiner in the project that ultimately became “Reality Show.” And that prospect was initially even more compelling to the creators than the series that resulted.

“Can we just make a movie of Jerrod trying to get ‘Weiner’ made?” Despres recalled onstage after the series’ SXSW premiere.

And while that premise isn’t without its intrigue, the “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show” that eventually came to be is something else entirely. It is, simply, a docuseries about the comedian’s life that dwells deeply, sometimes uncomfortably, on his relationships with love, sex, and loneliness. The three episodes shown were “Emmys,” “Mike,...

Documentarian Marina Zenovich is adept at exploring the lives of complicated men. From Lance Armstrong to Roman Polanski to Robin Williams, the two-time Emmy winner has tackled subjects who have summited the heights of their professions and endured the humiliating depths as well. Her latest protagonist, former California Gov. Jerry Brown, fits the bill precisely, having done what no other politician has done — lead the country’s most populous and economically vital state over four terms.

But Brown had his failures too. The progressive Democrat fell short three times as a presidential candidate including a contentious bid for White House in 1992 that saw him politically bludgeoned by the more moderate Clintons. With ‘Jerry Brown: The Disrupter,’ which bows tonight on PBS, Zenovich takes the viewer through the California icon’s improbable arc, first elected governor at 36 years old and again at 72 with an Oakland mayor stint in between. The director...

Exclusive: Vinnie Malhotra, who previously headed up documentaries at Showtime, is joining President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground.

Malhotra becomes President of Higher Ground Productions, the company behind Crip Camp and Descendant.

It comes two months after Malhotra, who was EVP, Nonfiction Programming at Showtime, left the company amid a major restructure under Nina Diaz after it merged with MTV Entertainment Studios and became Paramount+ with Showtime.

Malhotra will report to President and Mrs. Obama and will lead the company’s film and TV division.

As part of the move, Tonia Davis, who was head of film and TV at the company, has been named Head of Motion Pictures and will oversee the company’s film development and production, including Netflix’s upcoming Rustin and Leave The World Behind.

Malhotra was widely considered one of the top documentary execs in the business, having joined Showtime in 2015. He...

This year, women directors – and their women-centric subjects – swept the awards at Sundance Film Festival. Three women directors – Madeleine Gavin, Maryam Keshavarz, and Noora Niasari – won Audience Awards for their films on North Korea (“Beyond Utopia”), intergenerational motherhood (“The Persian Version”), and custody in diaspora (“Shayda”). Portraits of masculinity were also celebrated as well. First-time feature filmmaker Sing J. Lee won the Directing Award for his touching portrait of masculinity and fatherhood in “The Accidental Getaway Driver,” while Sauvnik Kaur’s intimate documentary on brotherhood “Against The Tide” took home a Special Jury Award. After two years of isolation and virtual festival-ing, it seems that stories of tenderness appealed over aggressive storytelling at Park City this year.

“This year’s Festival has been an extraordinary experience,” said Joana Vicente, Sundance Institute CEO. “The artists that comprise the 2023 Sundance Film Festival have demonstrated a sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in independent film.

The Paris Theater and the New York Film Critics Circle have unveiled a new bi-monthly screening series to be held at the iconic Paris Theater in Manhattan. Select films will be chosen and presented by NYFCC members, followed by discussions after the screenings. The Paris Theater, one of the oldest arthouse cinemas in the United States, was preserved by Netflix in 2019; the 571-seat theater is the last single-screen theater in New York.

“I’m thrilled about this partnership,” Jordan Hoffman, current chair of the NYFCC, said in an official statement. “Coming to the Paris Theater, the last single-screen cinema in Manhattan, is always a thrill. Its location at the southeast corner of Central Park adjacent to the Plaza Hotel already feels like something out of a movie. I’m excited to see which titles members of the Circle pick, and eager to engage in post-screening conversation. I hope New Yorkers,...

Tribeca has long been a difficult thing to understand. First came the nonprofit Tribeca Film Institute and the namesake festival, founded in the wake of 9/11 with a mission to revitalize lower Manhattan’s arts economy. Then came Tribeca Enterprises, a for-profit offshoot that quickly took over festival-producing duties. For nearly as long as Tribeca has been a brand, it’s held numerous identities — some overlapping, many conflicting.

Freed from its New York mandate, Tfi flourished over two decades to become a prominent funder and mentor of independent filmmakers across the globe. More visibly, Tribeca Enterprises grew, too, building out the Tribeca Film Festival and branded-content agency Tribeca Studios — both of which were powered by deep-pocketed companies seeking something different with their ad budgets.

While remaining legally separate, the two disparate entities were shepherded by some of the same people and together created the Tribeca brand. New York civic pride. Worldwide filmmaker funding.

Thanks to the pandemic, 2020 is a summer without a superhero movie. But a new documentary about the American Civil Liberties Union, The Fight, which Magnolia and Topic Studios are releasing in theaters and on demand July 31, offers up a kind of alternative, a real-life Avengers starring a group of lovably nerdy civil rights attorneys. Directed by Elyse Steinberg, Josh Kriegman and Eli Despres, who made the 2016 political documentary Weiner, and produced by Kerry Washington, The Fight follows ACLU attorneys Brigitte Amiri, Joshua Block, Lee Gelernt, Dale Ho and  Chase Strangio as they pursue high-stakes cases on reproductive, LGBT, immigrant and ...

Thanks to the pandemic, 2020 is a summer without a superhero movie. But a new documentary about the American Civil Liberties Union, The Fight, which Magnolia and Topic Studios are releasing in theaters and on demand July 31, offers up a kind of alternative, a real-life Avengers starring a group of lovably nerdy civil rights attorneys. Directed by Elyse Steinberg, Josh Kriegman and Eli Despres, who made the 2016 political documentary Weiner, and produced by Kerry Washington, The Fight follows ACLU attorneys Brigitte Amiri, Joshua Block, Lee Gelernt, Dale Ho and  Chase Strangio as they pursue high-stakes cases on reproductive, LGBT, immigrant and ...

As Americans were increasingly forced into pandemic lockdown in March, Covid-19 restrictions began to ease in China. And in the aftermath of China’s loosened social distancing rules came reports of soaring divorce rates, a shot across the bows of any couple headed into isolation, a Trans-Pacific admonishment: “Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.”

The lockdown has been difficult on everyone, but sheltering-in-place as a couple is a Sartrean nightmare all its own. Every quirk becomes an annoyance, every annoyance becomes a provocation, every provocation becomes a fight, and every fight ends with you reading Yelp reviews of divorce lawyers.

It’s lucky, then, that one of the best shows of 2019 was attuned specifically to the issues that couples face — even when not in mandatory lockdown — an incisive, revolutionary glimpse into what’s necessary to make a relationship work and how love isn’t enough to help another person thrive.

As Americans were increasingly forced into pandemic lockdown in March, Covid-19 restrictions began to ease in China. And in the aftermath of China’s loosened social distancing rules came reports of soaring divorce rates, a shot across the bows of any couple headed into isolation, a Trans-Pacific admonishment: “Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.”

The lockdown has been difficult on everyone, but sheltering-in-place as a couple is a Sartrean nightmare all its own. Every quirk becomes an annoyance, every annoyance becomes a provocation, every provocation becomes a fight, and every fight ends with you reading Yelp reviews of divorce lawyers.

It’s lucky, then, that one of the best shows of 2019 was attuned specifically to the issues that couples face — even when not in mandatory lockdown — an incisive, revolutionary glimpse into what’s necessary to make a relationship work and how love isn’t enough to help another person thrive.

Kerry Washington, who produced the Aclu documentary “The Fight,” called the lawyers chronicled in the film “our Avengers” because of their desire to fight for civil liberties threatened by the Trump administration.

“They really are heroes — they are our Avengers,” she told TheWrap’s Editor-in-Chief Sharon Waxman at the Sundance Film Festival. “Their day job is saving the world!”

The documentary follows five Aclu lawyers as they face legal battles against the Trump administration, such as the Muslim ban that Trump signed into effect on Jan. 27, 2017, which banned foreign nationals from seven predominantly Muslim countries from visiting the country for 90 days, as well suspending entry for all Syrian refugees.

Also Read: The Go-Go's on Being Brats and Fighting Rock 'n' Roll's 'Gender Boxes' (Video)

“The Fight” was directed by Eli B. Despres, Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg, the team behind the documentary “Weiner.” Steinberg told TheWrap that it was her...

After the success of their 2016 film “Weiner,” Elyse Steinberg, Josh Friedman, and Eli Depres are back at the Sundance Film Festival with a new political documentary. Tracking four lawsuits brought against the Trump administration and the Aclu lawyers arguing the cases, “The Fight” is a notable, if erratic, depiction of the fight against Trump.

Beginning where all recent political documentaries must – at the inauguration of Donald Trump – “The Fight” quickly jumps to four major issues brought about by the administration.

Continue reading ‘The Fight’: An Erratic Look Into the Aclu’s Fight Against Trump [Sundance Review] at The Playlist.

IFC Films co-president Jonathan Sehring is leaving the company at the end of the year.

The veteran executive announced his plans on Wednesday. He helped launch the Independent Film Channel in 1994 and create IFC Films in 1999.

IFC Films will be led by a trio of remaining IFC Films executives: Sehring’s co-president Lisa Schwartz; Arianna Bocco, the executive vice president of acquisitions and productions; and John Vanco, senior VP/general manager of the IFC Center.

Sehring noted that he has had two careers at AMC Networks, with 20 years in film and 20 years in television. AMC Networks is IFC Films’ parent company. IFC Films encompasses its sister distribution labels Sundance Selects and IFC Midnight, its production label IFC Productions, and the IFC Center.

Under Sehring’s direction, IFC Films financed Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood” for 12 years, leading to six Academy Award nominations, including best picture. Other notable IFC titles include Armando Iannucci...

IFC Films co-president Jonathan Sehring announced on Wednesday that he has decided to step down after a two decades-long career at the company.

“I’ve been contemplating this move for several years and on the 20th anniversary of our launching IFC Films, it just felt like the right time,” Sehring said in a statement. “I am forever grateful to Jim Dolan and Chuck Dolan, Marc Lustgarten and Josh Sapan for the unbelievable opportunities they afforded me since I joined the organization nearly 40 years ago. I have had two incredible careers at AMC Networks, 20 years in film and 20 years in television, and I am immensely proud of the films and television shows we produced and distributed, the brands we built, the businesses we launched and all that we have accomplished during my time with the organization.”

Sehring has been a champion of independent filmmakers, leading IFC Films in supporting a wide...

Emmy winners Jeff Daniels (“The Newsroom”) and Alec Baldwin (“30 Rock”) head up the new Hulu original series “The Looming Tower,” which chronicles the rise of Osama Bin-Laden. Also featured in this docudrama about the inter-agency rivalry between the CIA and FBI in the first part of this century are Golden Globe nominees Peter Sarsgaard and Michael Stuhlbarg. The first of the 10 episodes starts streaming on Hulu on Feb. 28.

Before then, Hulu viewers will get a chance to see another acclaimed docudrama, the film “Detroit” by Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow (“The Hurt Locker”). She reteamed with screenwriter Mark Boal, who also picked up an Oscar for “The Hurt Locker,” for this acclaimed film. “Detroit” documents the riots that beset the motor city in the summer of 1967 after the police raid an unlicensed bar on July 23 and arrest the 82 patrons and staff. Over the course of just five days, 43 people died...

In a deal brokered yesterday — the final day of the 34th annual Sundance Film Festival — Dogwoof purchased worldwide distribution rights to “Zikr: A Sufi Revival,” by director Gabo Arora. A U.K. company founded in 2004, Dogwoof has released 18 Oscar-nominated documentaries, plus films like “Blackfish” (2013) and “Weiner” (2016), two of the most popular investigative films ever to premiere at Sundance.

The first virtual-reality documentary to come away from the festival with a buyer, “Zikr” debuted as part of the New Frontiers section on January 19.

Read More:Anthony ‘Weiner’ Doc Finds Foreign Distribution with Dogwoof and NonStop Entertainment

Sufism is often referred to as “Islamic mysticism,” and this film takes its name from a song-and-dance-based devotion exercise in which followers praise Allah. Currently, four people at once can take part in the interactive Vr experience. The purchasing agreement stipulates that additional funds will be allocated to develop the program, with the intent of making...

Anthony Weiner and El Chapo won't have to wait long to lick their chops for Thanksgiving ... the prison meal's served at lunch time. We did a little digging and found out Weiner and Chapo -- serving time at Federal Medical Center and Metropolitan Correctional Center -- will stuff their faces with turkey, gravy and mashed potatoes. For dessert, Weiner gets pie and Chapo gets candied sweet potatoes. When it comes to dinner, all they get...

Anthony Weiner’s prison time has begun.

The former New York congressman has reported to Devens Federal Medical Center in Massachusetts to begin his 21-month sentence, a spokesperson for the institution confirmed to People.

Weiner pleaded guilty in May for repeatedly sexting a 15-year-old girl. In September, Weiner was sentenced to 21 months in prison with three years probation. He also must register as a sex offender after his prison term is complete and cannot appeal his sentence due to his guilty plea.

Devens is one of only nine federal prisons that offers treatment for sex addiction, which Weiner asked he continue at his sentencing,...

8:55 Am Pt -- Weiner is officially in custody. We're told he was dropped off Monday morning at the prison in northern Massachusetts.  Lunch is served. Anthony Weiner will begin serving his prison sentence Monday for sexting with a 15-year-old girl. Weiner was sentenced to 21 months for the crime of transferring obscene material to a minor. He'll serve his time at the Federal Medical Center in Devens, Massachusetts. The facility offers treatment for sex offenders.

When Anthony Weiner reports to prison, he can take solace in the fact that the lunch menu for his first day includes everyone's favorite food ... pizza!!! The disgraced congressman is set to begin his 21-month prison stint Monday for sexting a minor. He'll do the time at the Federal Medical Center in Devens, Massachusetts. The weekly menu for the facility, obtained by TMZ, shows that, at the very least, he'll get well-balanced meals. Monday's breakfast choices include oatmeal,...

Howard Stern has plenty of thoughts on the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment scandal.

The 63-year-old radio personality appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday, when he took some pointed jabs at the once top movie mogul.

"First of all, when did this guy have time to make movies?" Stern joked. "I thought movie making was hard."

He also slammed Weinstein's appearance.

Harvey Weinstein Resigns From Weinstein Company Board

"All of these guys who do sexual harassment, I mean, they're freaks," Stern told Kimmel. "This big fat guy, what does he think? He says to a woman -- here's his standard move according to all these women who have accused him -- he goes, 'Listen, I'm going to get in the shower. I want you to watch me nude.' Now, I'm a man -- if you saw me naked, you'd throw up."

"There is no girl on the planet that wants to see Harvey Weinstein naked and is gonna...

Anthony Weiner is soaking up his last days of daddy duty before his nearly 2-year prison sentence begins ... and his estranged wife, Huma Abedin, is even hanging with him. Nothing warm and fuzzy about it -- just co-parenting -- but Huma and Weiner did come together to walk their son, Jordan, to school Monday morning in Manhattan. It's the first time they've all been seen together since he was sentenced to 21 months in prison for sexting a minor.

IFC Film’s EVP of sales and distribution Mark Boxer is headed over to Bob Berney’s newly formed distribution team at Amazon Studios as the brand looks to take the reigns on its cinema product.

To date, Amazon has relied on distribution partners such as Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions, Bleecker Street and Annapurna to handle its movies. Roadside Attractions handled Amazon’s Manchester by the Sea and floated it to $47.7M while Lionsgate took The Big Sick this past summer to $42.7M. Last year, Amazon won its first three Oscars, two for Manchester by the Sea and one for Asghar Farhadi’s The Salesman.

Boxer will report to Berney and word is that the Gotham executive will be bi-coastal. Boxer was promoted at IFC back in June. Boxer will oversee the booking of a 12-14 title slate of films with budgets ranging from $5M-$35M. The first title that Amazon...

Anthony Weiner will probably be viewed as a pedophile and therefore a major target for violence by other inmates ... and That's why he wants to avoid serving time in a hardcore Brooklyn prison. Weiner's lawyer damn near begged the judge Not to send him to the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center. Our sources say Weiner is freaked out because inmates there dole out their own brand of justice against convicts serving time for crimes against children.

Just hours after Anthony Weiner was sentenced Monday to 21 months in prison with three years probation for sending sexually explicit messages and photos to a 15-year-old girl, the former New York congressman was seen leaving his apartment building in Manhattan.

Weiner, 53, wore a blue T-shirt and orange Mets baseball cap as he made his way onto the subway after his court hearing, and caused some to wonder why he was not yet behind bars.

Weiner will begin serving time on Nov. 6. He also must register as a sex offender after his prison term is complete and cannot appeal his sentence due to his guilty plea.

Anthony Weiner deserves "no mercy" and got exactly what he deserved ... according to at least one "concerned New Yorker," who took the time to write to the judge in Weiner's case. An anonymous citizen wrote a letter, obtained by TMZ, to Judge Denise Cote last week, and begged her to see him as a "perverted and deviant sexual predator whom in my opinion should be shown no mercy by the court." The concerned citizen...

Anthony Weiner was done dirty by the judge who gave him 21 months in prison ... at least that's how he and his lawyers see it. In fact, Weiner's team thinks he shouldn't have gotten Any time behind bars, especially because the judge acknowledged Weiner's treatment program has shown promise. His attorney Arlo Devlin-Brown says the judge chose to make an example out of Weiner purely because of his celebrity. Prosecutors had recommended up to 27 months,...

Anthony Weiner learned his fate ... he's going to federal lockup for just under 2 years. The ex U.S. Congressman was sentenced in Manhattan for transferring obscene material to a minor. Prosecutors had recommended a 27-month sentence, and the judge could have given him as much as 10 years ... so the 21 months might be the best possible outcome for Weiner. However, the judge admonished him repeatedly during sentencing. He said Weiner "has a disease that involves sexual...

At one time, before sexually explicit text messages led to his career ruin and put him on the path to a 21-month sentence in federal prison for sending messages and photos to a 15-year-old girl, Anthony Weiner was a New York City politician on the rise.

A New York City native, Weiner, 53, spent six years in his 20s as an aide to then-u.S. Representative Chuck Schumer. In 1991, at age 27, he was elected to the New York City Council and served seven years. He then ran for Congress himself, winning seven terms as a Democrat representing New York’s 9th Congressional District,...

Anthony Weiner is going to prison.  The former Democratic congressman was sentenced to 21 months in prison on Monday in Manhattan federal court, four months after he pleaded guilty to transferring obscene material to a minor. Following his prison sentence, he will have a supervised release for three years. In addition to nearly two years in prison, Weiner must submit to DNA collection, comply with sex offender registration, take part in sex offender treatment, pay a $10,000 fine and must not have contact with the victim. Weiner must surrender by November 6.  "Anthony Weiner, a former Congressman and candidate for Mayor, asked a girl who he knew to be 15 years old to display her naked body and engage...

Former Us Representative Anthony Weiner has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for sexting with a minor, according to the Associated Press.

The 53-year-old pleaded guilty in May to sexting a 15-year-old girl. In court on Monday, he was sentenced. He must surrender to prison officials by Nov. 6.

Weiner cried Monday as he read from a written statement in Manhattan federal court, saying he hit “rock bottom” and that he was “a very sick man for a very long time.”

“I have a sickness, but I do not have an excuse,” he added.

Former New York congressman Anthony Weiner was sentenced Monday to 21 months in prison with three years probation for sending sexually explicit messages and photos to a 15-year-old girl, People confirms.

Weiner sobbed as U.S. District Judge Denise Cote addressed Weiner, telling him, “This is a serious crime that deserves serious punishment.” When she handed down her sentence, Weiner, who held his face in his left hand, began sobbing.

He will begin serving time on Nov. 6. He must register as a sex offender after his prison term is complete. He cannot appeal his sentence due to his guilty plea.

At the sentencing,...

The United States government wants Anthony Weiner locked up for up to 27 months for getting sexual with a minor. Prosecutors just filed their sentencing proposal with the court ... this after Weiner copped a plea to transferring obscene material to a minor. The government says, "This is not merely a sexting case ... With full knowledge that he was communicating with a real, 15-year-old girl, the defendant asked her to engage in sexually explicit conduct via Skype and Snapchat,...

Former congressman Anthony Weiner, who pleaded guilty in May to sexting with a 15-year-old girl, wrote a remorseful letter to a judge admitting his actions “crushed the aspirations” of his wife, top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin, and “ruined” their marriage.

Weiner appeared in court on Wednesday night, where his lawyers asked the judge to grant him probation and spare him a prison sentence. Weiner will be sentenced on Sept. 25 on one count of transferring obscene material to a minor, a charge that carries a maximum of 10 years in prison.

In an accompanying letter obtained by The New York Times,...

Anthony Weiner says he's turned a corner in his recovery, and he's asking a judge to show leniency when he's sentenced for sending obscene material to a minor. Weiner fired off the letter to the judge in his case, saying, "I am 345 days off my destructive behaviors and have a daily practice to help me never return to them." Those behaviors include his multiple sexting scandals ... the last of which involved his lewd online communication with a 15-year-old.

Top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin and her estranged husband, disgraced former congressman Anthony Weiner, appeared before a judge on Wednesday for their first hearing in divorce court.

The former couple, who share a 5-year-old son, wore solemn faces as they were pictured leaving court, where they reportedly asked for privacy in their divorce case.

“Because there’s a child involved, we’d like to keep these proceedings secret to the extent your honor will allow,” said Abedin’s attorney, Amy Donehower, according to the Huffington Post.

The judge denied a motion to bar photographers from the proceedings, however, saying,...