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With filming of The Boys season 5 wrapped, focus is now on the next spinoff series in the works. It’s all about Vought Rising.

Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash will lead The Boys prequel series, bringing Soldier Boy and Stormfront back into the mix. As we know, both of these characters were around in the 1940s and 1950s, allowing for a prequel series about the growth of Vought International.

Like The Boys and its spinoff Gen V, the show needs more than two actors to run the series. Now that Vought Rising production is getting ready to start, we get to hear of more joining the cast.

Credit: Courtesy of Amazon Studios. Copyright: Amazon Studios Mason Dye and KiKi Layne join Vought Rising

Mason Dye and KiKi Layne are the latest two series regulars joining The Boys prequel series. However, Deadline notes that the roles are being kept underwraps for...

Days of Our Lives sees Ej Dimera (Dan Feuerriegel) is rich. But not enough to buy University Hospital. So, we want to talk about whether Vivian Alamain (Louise Sorel) is the secret partner that helped him get his hands on Salem’s Medical Center. And we’ve got some breadcrumbs. We’ve got some leak info. We have lots to talk about.

We’re going to dive into whether Ej Dimera turned to somebody who’s family adjacent to help him buy the hospital or maybe that person brought him into the deal. And it could be an off-campus jilted Madame Vivian Alamain who supplied enough funds for his winning bid.

Ej Dimera’s Financial Investigation: Unraveling the Mystery of University Hospital’s Purchase

Now, you may be aware that Ej’s finances are under investigation by both the Isa and the FBI in a joint project with Cat Greene...

The Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) proudly announces the official programme lineup for its highly anticipated 8th edition, set to take place from 19 to 27 July 2025. Staying true to its mission as a cultural bridge between Malaysian and global cinema, this year’s MIFFest places a spotlight on bold, diverse, and impactful storytelling from around the world. In its ongoing celebration of cinematic legends, the 8 th MIFFest is proud to pay tribute to the iconic Ti Lung with the Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the Extended Special Programme under the Master At Work series.

This year’s Malaysia Golden Global Awards (Mgga) sets the stage for an electrifying competition, with several standout titles leading the nominations. These critically acclaimed films reflect the depth and diversity of global storytelling celebrated at MIFFest. The Malaysia Golden Global Awards (Mgga) takes place on 26 July 2025 at Zepp Kuala Lumpur. The event will be streamed...

Exclusive: Cairo-based film company Mad Solutions has struck a deal with prominent Turkish agency People Talent Management to manage all commercial representation in the Arab World for several of its clients.

The partnership includes top Turkish stars such as Tuba Büyüküstün, Kaan Urgancıoğlu and Burcu Biricik, who will be represented in Arabic-speaking markets by Mad Celebrity.

The Mad Solutions subsidiary, which handles leading Arab world talents such as Egypt-Tunisian star Hend Sabry and Syrian actor Samer Ismail, is the Arab-world’s largest talent management and promotional agency.

Mad Solutions co-founders Alaa Karkouti and Maher Diab said the partnership marked a milestone for the company.

“Since the establishment of Mad Solutions 15 years ago, our strategy has always been to expand in response to market needs,” they said

“That’s why we are extending our reach to select talent from around the world, including Turkiye, which has gained significant popularity in the Arab World,...

AMC Networks’ Shudder has announced the titles that will be available on the streaming service next month. The Shudder June 2025 slate includes horror, thriller, and supernatural titles.

The June schedule includes the films Ash and Best Wishes to All, the series Hell Motel and The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs, and more.

Shudder’s expanding library of films, TV series, and original content is available on most streaming devices in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

Hell Motel Shudder June 2025 Highlights

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Dead Silence – Streaming on Shudder June 1 (Available in US)

After his wife meets a grisly end, Jamie Ashen returns to his haunted hometown of Ravens Fair to find answers. His investigation leads him to the ghost of a ventriloquist named Mary Shaw, who seems to have ties to his entire family tree. Directed by James Wan.

Insidious – Streaming on Shudder June 1 (Available in...

On Wednesday April 30 2025, Discovery broadcasts Expedition Files!

Family Secrets Season 2 Episode 9 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Expedition Files,” titled “Family Secrets,” promises to dive deep into some of history’s most intriguing mysteries. Airing soon on Discovery, this episode explores the hidden truths surrounding notorious figures and events that have shaped the past.

One of the main stories focuses on H.H. Holmes, often considered America’s first serial killer. A descendant of Holmes may shed light on the circumstances surrounding his death. This revelation could change the way people understand his life and crimes. The episode will explore whether the truth has been buried for too long and what it means for the legacy of such a dark figure.

In another captivating segment, the show will investigate a mysterious helicopter crash that has raised questions about possible government involvement and mafia connections. This incident has puzzled many for years,...

This week, Discovery’s “Expedition Files,” hosted by Josh Gates, turns its attention to “Family Secrets,” unearthing startling stories that could rewrite history. The episode explores three distinct mysteries, linked by the idea that truth often lies hidden within families. First up is the notorious serial killer H.H. Holmes. A descendant believes there’s more to the […]

Expedition Files: Family Secrets...

The upcoming episode of “Expedition Files,” titled “Family Secrets,” promises to be a gripping exploration of some of history’s darkest mysteries. Set to air on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on Discovery, this episode delves into the enigmatic life and death of infamous serial killer H.H. Holmes. A descendant of Holmes may reveal shocking truths that could change everything known about his demise. This revelation could shed light on a figure who has haunted American history for over a century.

In addition to the chilling tale of Holmes, the episode takes a turn into the realm of conspiracy. It raises questions about a mysterious helicopter crash that some believe involved government collaboration with the mafia. The implications of such a conspiracy could be far-reaching, and viewers will be on the edge of their seats as the team investigates the connections and motives behind this incident.

Lastly, the episode will...

Est N8, the international sales, production, and finance company, has acquired “Family Secrets,” a Korean family drama directed by Lee Sang-hoon (“Windmill”), at Hong Kong FilMart.

The film tells the story of an average Korean family whose members begin leading secret lives unknown to each other. The eldest daughter Mina, for instance, skips her piano lessons to take self-defense classes. The narrative reveals these new pursuits are connected to promises made to their deceased family member Seung-hyun, who perished in the tragic Sewol ferry incident.

“Family Secrets” takes a distinctive approach to the Sewol Ferry disaster, focusing on hope rather than sorrow. “The Sewol ferry victims’ families try not to talk about the Sewol ferry disaster, but rather to talk about the good and happy stories,” director Lee Sang-hoon said. “Since they know how much pain they each are feeling, they comfort and encourage each other with hopeful communication during...

Beyond the Gates spoilers for March 17-21, 2025 see Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings) threatening Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley), and Katherine “Kat” Richardson (Colby Muhammad) getting brutal with someone. We also have two preemptions. It is a short week. There’s only going to be three episodes.

Beyond the Gates Spoilers: Ashley, Derek, and Andre’s Love Triangle Drama

On Monday, March 17th, Season 1, Episode 16 of Beyond the Gates, Ashley Morgan (Jen Jacob) and Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin) are working to get things back on the right track with their relationship. Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) is a problem. And he made a move on Ashley on Friday. And she shut Andre down. At the same time, Derek is having these nightmares where he’s thinking Ashley and Andre are telling him that she’s dumping Derek to move in with Andre. And they have got a cat named Derek. I guess this...

Bold and the Beautiful spoilers show that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) is on the attack, Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) is defending, and Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) is unhinged.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Hope, Carter, and Paris Drama

Monday, on the Bold and the Beautiful, we are going to resume where we left off on Friday when Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) walked into the design office and found Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) and Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) looking very tense.

If you remember, Hope told Carter to send Daphne back to Paris. What’s interesting is the spoiler for Monday is that Hope and Daphne are fighting over Carter and are stunned by his reaction. Now, you would expect that he would do what she wants.

That he sticks with her, and finally caves and says, “Daphne, you should go back to Paris.” But they’re stunned by his reaction...

Jana Duggar and Stephen Wissmann filmed a behind-the-scenes look during their wedding day.

The couple opted to capture special moments while they got ready to walk down the aisle.

Followers watched as Jana had her hair and makeup done, the bridesmaids got ready, and the first look was featured.

The Counting On star gave several “confessionals” in which she discussed her nerves and worries about her wedding dress. However, things appeared to work out perfectly in the end.

Interestingly, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar were heavily featured in the first portion of Jana’s wedding day.

Jim Bob received more camera time and discussion than Michelle, which should surprise no one.

Jim Bob Duggar gushes over ‘beautiful’ Jana Duggar

Jana Duggar chose to do a first look with her father, Jim Bob Duggar.

He immediately gushed over his eldest daughter, calling her “darling” and complimented her “beautiful” dress. Interestingly, he...

Joy-Anna Duggar said a lot without saying much at all.

Her recent appearance alongside her husband, Austin Forsyth, on the Unplanned Podcast revealed her thoughts on Jill Duggar.

She was Jill’s first buddy on her buddy team, and when she moved out to begin her life with Derick Dillard, Joy likely had to step up and take care of the other two siblings on the team.

There had been speculation for quite some time that things between Jill and Joy weren’t great. Still, after hearing the latter talk about her family “falling apart” on the podcast and the timing of it all, it was clear she was discussing Jill’s book release and her participation in Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets.

She specifically talked about postpartum depression and everything going downhill when Gunner was born, which was right at the time the documentary was released and news of Jill’s book,...

There are a few things to remember about the first half of Blue Bloods' final season as the series heads toward its conclusion. Although CBS cancelled Blue Bloods last year, the long-running drama about a multi-generational family of cops' final season was split into two parts, with the first 10 episodes airing in the spring of 2024. Blue Bloods has eight episodes left before it leaves the airwaves permanently, though there may be a spin-off in the works.

Blue Bloods does not have very many continuing storylines. Most episodes are self-contained, although there are sometimes longer character arcs, such as Jamie's battle with Frank over whether Jamie should become a sergeant in seasons 6 and 7 or Erin's bid to become the next Manhattan Da in season 13. Some of Blue Bloods' best characters have storylines that must be wrapped up before the series ends; it is important to remember where these stories left off...

This Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 7:00 Pm on Oxygen, viewers can tune in to “Family Secrets: The Disappearance of Alissa Turney.” This gripping documentary takes a deep dive into the unresolved case of Alissa Turney, who vanished under mysterious circumstances years ago.

Sarah Turney, Alissa’s sister, became a viral sensation when she bravely shared her suspicions on social media, alleging that their father may have been involved in Alissa’s disappearance. In this emotional episode, Sarah revisits her and Alissa’s childhood, confronting painful memories and years of manipulation that have clouded the truth. As she seeks to piece together the past, viewers will witness her determination to uncover the reality behind her sister’s disappearance.

“Family Secrets” promises to be an eye-opening exploration of family dynamics, trauma, and the pursuit of justice. This powerful episode aims to shed light on Alissa’s case, encouraging viewers to reflect on the...

The Netflix drama Monsters takes us back to that notorious 1980s murder case involving brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez. We all likely recall the shocking tabloid headlines at the time: two wealthy sons accused of gunning down their wealthy parents in cold blood inside their lavish Beverly Hills home.

Now showbiz maestro Ryan Murphy brings this saga to screens with his signature stylish yet unsettling flair, no doubt hoping we’ll chew on its moral quandaries long after credits roll.

Through nine lengthy episodes, Murphy unpacks the Menendez family history and what may have truly driven these brothers to such a violent act. We relive their privileged yet troubled upbringing, with Javier Bardem unnervingly perfect as the tyrannical father figure.

We watch as young Erik and Lyle fall deeper into darkness, their simmering resentment eventually boiling over on that fateful night. But don’t expect a straightforward whodunnit—Murphy wants...

Exclusive: Global talent management company Vision Entertainment is expanding on the production front with the launch of Vision Entertainment Studios, a sister company to be overseen by Matías Ovalle.

In his new role as Head of Development and Production, Ovalle will oversee all aspects of development and production in film and television, both scripted and unscripted content, across multiple regions. The studio will focus on creating high-quality content for both the U.S. and international markets, leveraging Vision Entertainment’s existing network and resources. Explained co-ceo Liam Scholey, “The projects that attract us span multiple languages, continents, media, and genres, which perfectly align with Matías’s sensitivity and track record.”

Before joining Vision Entertainment Studios, Ovalle spent more than eight years as Head of Scripted Content Development and Production at Canal 13, one of Latin America’s largest television networks, where he developed and produced some of the most successful Chilean shows in history.

Exclusive: CAA has signed actor Tyriq Withers for representation.

Most recently, Withers wrapped as the lead opposite Marlon Wayons in Him (formerly Goat), Universal Pictures’ psychological horror film from Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions. The project centers on a promising young athlete who is invited to train with a team’s retiring star. Wayans plays the legendary quarterback, with former college athlete Withers as his protégé.

Justin Tipping (Kicks) directed the pic from a Black List script by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie. Others in the cast include Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, comedian Jim Jefferies, and musical artists Guapdad 4000 and Tierra Whack. The film is slated for a wide theatrical release on September 19, 2025.

Prior to Him, Withers was perhaps best known for his role on FX’s Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning comedy series Atlanta, created by and starring Donald Glover. His performance as Aaron, a biracial high school student...

Kody Brown created Sister Wives over a decade ago, but little did he know the can of worms this TLC series would open for the future. Sure, he sold his spouses on the idea. But, many of his adult kids use this fame today to rake in the bucks. Some might say he taught them well.

Sister Wives: Kody Brown Offers More Drama

Kody Brown declared he was on a mission when he first graced the TV screen with Sister Wives. He wanted the world to see his polygamous family as normal as any monogamous family. Well, as normal as you can get while having three wives, with the fourth waiting in the wings.

Curiosity brought the viewers. And, for the first several seasons, fans seemed amazed at the love they witnessed on the screen. But then, with the curiosity waning, Kody and his family life seemed to grow stale with the fans.

Counting On alums, Jill and Derick Dillard lost their baby, Isla recently, and TLC fans noticed that Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar attended the funeral. The bereaved couple’s been at odds with her parents for some time. Therefore, some people might have been surprised when they reunited over the tragic death of an infant.

Jill & Derick Dillard Were Pregnant With Their Fourth Child

When the news about baby Isla being stillborn arrived, TLC fans hadn’t known about the pregnancy. In the news that arrived on social media, it became apparent that the three other children, Israel, 9, Sam, 7, and going on two-year-old Freddy, looked forward to meeting their new sibling. So, that was a heartbreaker. Michelle Duggar helped Jill out after Freddy was born, but things still seemed strained between her and her dad.

Since Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar met Freddy, a lot of things changed for Jill and Derick Dillard.

Exclusive: Ace Entertainment has optioned TV rights to New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young’s In Nightfall, a young adult horror novel that was sought after by a number of production companies, sources tell Deadline.

SVP, Television Paul Kim and VP of Television Kendyll Boucher will serve as exec producers of the small-screen adaptation, we’re told.

Billed as a gender-swapped Lost Boys, or The Lost Boys meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer, In Nightfall was published by Penguin Random House/Delacorte Press in March 2023, going viral on X and being springboarded into the publishing zeitgeist when no one showed up to the author’s book launch in Tempe, Arizona.

The book takes place in the quaint town of Nightfall, Oregon, where it isn’t the dark you should be afraid of — it’s the girls. Theo and her brother, Marco, threw the biggest party of the year. And got caught.

Anna Duggar hasn’t been seen in recent months, seemingly disappearing from the spotlight and family events altogether.

When Josh Duggar was convicted on Csam (Child Sexual Abuse Material) charges and subsequently sentenced, Anna was at the courthouse every single day.

After he was transferred to Fci Seagoville in Texas, Anna would occasionally pop up in Duggar family event vlogs, especially the Christmas ones.

However, she seemingly disappeared and hasn’t been spotted with the family in months. Even her children seemed to have been removed from the spotlight.

However, Anna is still heavily ingrained in the Institute in Basic Life Principles and spent the week in Big Sandy, Texas, for the family conference.

She was posing with a few women from the conference and looked less like herself.

Anna Duggar spotted in Big Sandy for conference

On Duggar Snark Reddit, a user found a photo of Anna Duggar and other women.

Josie Duggar is the baby of the Duggar family.

She is number 19 of 19 and was born as a micro-preemie.

Along with her incredibly early birth came a slew of medical issues, which included seizures. One particularly scary moment was caught on camera when she seized at the Big House.

These days, she is a teenager and looks all grown up while sporting makeup.

While appearing in the latest vlog Joy-Anna shared and participating in the Q&a session, her behavior raised some questions.

Can Josie Duggar read?

Josie Duggar’s education questioned

The Duggar homeschool curriculum has been questioned several times over the years.

Information about how things were run in the family began trickling out — especially when Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard started to speak out.

Many of the older daughters helped with schooling, the younger siblings, but when they married off and moved away, it seemed some of...

Exclusive: Thomas Doherty (Gossip Girl) is joining season 2 of the Hulu Original Series Tell Me Lies.

Doherty has been cast as Leo, a junior at Baird who returns to campus after studying abroad for a year and finds himself immediately drawn to Lucy (Grace Van Patten). He seems as kind as he is charming, but Lucy isn’t sure whether she can fully trust him. Leo will eventually become entangled in the web created by Lucy and Stephen’s (Jackson White) toxic relationship.

Tell Me Lies follows a tumultuous but intoxicating relationship as it unfolds over the course of eight years and sweeps everyone around it into its dangerous wake. A group of college friends has no idea that one addictive entanglement among them has the power to pull them all into a web of betrayal, sex, and lies that will permanently alter each of their paths forever.

Doherty, who...

Exclusive: Eric Dane (Euphoria), Maia Mitchell (Good Trouble), Tyriq Withers (Atlanta) and Thomas Doherty (Gossip Girl) have been set to star in Family Secrets, a new thriller from Matt Kaplan’s Ace Entertainment.

Currently in production in Montenegro, the film follows a charming young man (Withers) who makes himself part of a destination wedding to exact revenge on the family’s patriarch (Dane) by seducing his affluent goddaughter (Mitchell) and befriending the groom-to-be (Doherty). But as their relationship gets steamier, the truth gets closer to the surface, forcing the question of whether anyone is safe… and who is conning who?

Directing the pic is Malik Vitthal, the filmmaker best known for his law enforcement horror Body Cam starring Mary J. Blige and Nat Wolff, as well as the John Boyega Netflix drama Imperial Dreams, which won the Best of Next! Audience Award at Sundance. Writers of the most recent draft...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for A Murder at the End of the World episode 4.

Andy Ronson believes the end of the world is imminent and has taken measures to ensure his survival. The superstorm affecting Iceland is actually a global phenomenon, suggesting a larger plan by Andy Ronson. Andy Ronson's actions and hidden agenda in preparing for the disaster point to his desire to control humanity's fate after the catastrophe.

The Hulu murder mystery show A Murder at the End of the World is getting more and more obvious about the biggest clues to its core whodunit. The miniseries comes from Zal Batmanglij and Brit Marling, the creators of Netflix's divisively canceled drama The Oa, and it has a lot of compelling elements helping the story advance, including its present day and flashbacks format, as well as its well-drawn characters. A Murder at the End of the World consists of seven episodes,...

A Murder at the End of the World is a mystery thriller series created by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij. The FX series revolves around an amateur Gen Z detective Darby Hart is invited with eight other guests to a retreat at a remote location from a reclusive billionaire. When one of the guests is found dead, Darby must solve the case before the killer takes another life.

The new series gets more and more exciting with each episode and Darby has to be one of the best Gen Z characters ever put to screen. The FX mystery series has captured the hearts and minds of millions since its premiere.

A Murder at the End of the World – Episode Guide (When are the Episodes Coming Out?) Credit – FX

A Murder at the End of the World consists of seven episodes in total with the first two premiering on FX and...

Turkish telenovela “Yargi,” German miniseries “The Empress,” Mexican drama “La Caída” and actor Martin Freeman were among the top winners at the 51st annual International Emmy Awards, held Monday at the New York Hilton Midtown.

All told, the International Emmys recognized TV programs from across the continents, with strong showings from the U.K. and Australia. Brazil logged the win for unscripted series for its adventure competition series “A Ponte” (The Bridge). “Vir Das: Landing,” a Netflix comedy from India, tied with the U.K.’s “Derry Girls” for the win in the comedy series category.

The ceremony was hosted by comedian Rhys Darby. Special awards were presented to “Succession” creator/executive producer Jesse Armstrong, who received the Founders Emmy, and Ektaa R. Kapoor, co-founder Balaji Telefilms, who took home the Directorate Award. Armstrong was feted by Casey Bloys, HBO and Max chairman-ceo, while Deepak Chopra did the honors for Kapoor.

The 2023 International Emmys awarded its winners and the comedy Derry Girls, the stand-up special Vir Das: Landing and the drama series The Empress landed the top awards.

Derry Girls from the U.K. and Vir Das: Landing from India tied in the Comedy category taking the prize. Germany’s The Empress won in the Drama series category. Karla Souza took the award in the Best Performance by an Actress category for her work in La Caída, while The Responder’s Martin Freeman took the award in the Best Performance by an Actor category.

The special Founders Emmy® was presented to Jesse Armstrong, creator of the hit HBO show “Succession” by Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content.

“In a tumultuous time, television again proves to be a common denominator for people around the world,” said International Academy President & CEO Bruce L. Paisner. “The International Academy is proud...

The creators behind “The Oa” are back with a new TV series, this time the murder mystery “A Murder at the End of the World,” and those digging into the whodunit are no doubt curious when and where they can watch new episodes.

The original series tells the story of a reclusive billionaire who invites guests to a dazzling location where someone is murdered. It hails from Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, who serve as creators, writers, directors and executive producers.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch “A Murder at the End of the World.”

When does it premiere?

November 14.

Is “A Murder at the End of the World” streaming or on TV?

This is an FX series that streams exclusively on Hulu. New episodes will not be on TV but will instead be streaming on Hulu, so you’ll need a Hulu subscription to watch it.

Brazilian media giant Globo has sold the first international adaptation rights to its biggest telenovela hit in recent years, “Brazil Avenue” (“Avenida Brasil”) to Ay Yapım, one of the most prominent daily series producers of Turkey.

Madd Entertainment, a joint venture of Medyapim (“Mother”) and Ay Yapim (“Endless Love”), will distribute the adaptation worldwide.

The unprecedented agreement allows for Ay Yapım to make some changes as long as it adheres to the telenovela’s main storylines. Globo Studios will be on hand as a consultant.

The International Emmy-nominated soap has already been sold to more than 140 territories so a Turkish adaptation would further expand its reach.

“We are betting on selling formats to bring our productions to new audiences and in different ways. And this agreement with Ay Yapım reflects that, showing the market that we are open to a variety of business models,” said Globo’s head of international business and co-productions,...

Billie Piper, “The Great British Bake Off” and “Derry Girl” have landed nominations at the 2023 International Emmy Awards.

The nominations, which were unveiled on Tuesday by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, are across 14 categories and span 20 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, Qatar, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the U.K.

Winners will be announced at the 51st International Emmy Awards Gala in New York City, on Nov. 20.

“The International Emmy competition is the pinnacle for recognizing excellence in television around the world,” said International Academy president and CEO Bruce Paisner. “We look forward to gathering the international television community in New York City, in November to recognize these outstanding programs and performances on our global stage.”

2023 International Emmy Awards Nominees

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“Art Is Our Voice”

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Japan

“Buffy Sainte-Marie”

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The well-respected film reviewer also contributed to Screen International, the Evening Standard, and HuffPost.

Former film critic, author, broadcaster and London Film Festival director Derek Malcolm died aged 91 on Saturday (July 15).

He was the film reviewer at national newspaper The Guardian from 1971 to 1997 and briefly contributed to Screen International. He later became critic at the Evening Standard and, toward the end of his career, wrote for HuffPost.

Malcolm estimated he watched an average of 500 films a year during his time at The Guardian.

The gregarious, much-travelled Malcolm had a huge range of friends and acquaintances. He knew well many of...

Highly respected veteran British film critic Derek Malcolm died of heart and lung failure at his home in Deal, south-eastern England, his wife Sarah Gristwood announced on Sunday.

Malcolm served as the chief movie critic for The Guardian newspaper for more than 25 years, and was a familiar face at film festivals around the world throughout that time.

Before he settled down at the movies, he tried his hand at being a National Hunt jockey and then working as an actor. He joined The Guardian in the early 1970s and stayed there as its chief movie critic until 1999, moving to the London Evening Standard paper in the same role.

He also published a personal memoir in 2003, ‘Family Secrets,’ in which he recounted his dysfuctional family background, including the fact that his father shot dead his mother’s lover, an incident for which he was acquitted, and Malcolm’s parents stayed together afterwards.

Anna Duggar has kept quiet following the release of Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, but she can thank her father for the latest string of criticism surrounding the family. The 19 Kids and Counting alum joined the Duggar unit when she married disgraced son Josh Duggar. Josh molested multiple girls in the past, including his siblings, and is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence on child pornography charges. Despite his long history of criminal behavior, Anna refuses to consider divorcing him.

Anna’s father, Mike Keller, isn’t so great either, as a video recently surfaced of him spewing racist ideologies, referring to enslavers as “good people on the plantations.” 19 Kids and Counting’s Anna Duggar may not have caused a storm of social media backlash, but her father certainly has. Following a video of him somehow comparing Black Americans and slavery to the January 6 Capitol attack, many have laid...

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken brings a new kind of monster into the DreamWorks universe. The unique spin on popular mythology portrays krakens as anything but the hungry ship-eaters they are understood to be, with the titular Ruby Gillman and her family simply doing their best to live some semblance of a normal life on land. The film joyfully subverts expectations and, in true DreamWorks fashion, boasts enough heart and humor to be enjoyable for the whole family.

The film aims to blend sweeping mythological concepts with the reality of being a teenager, and smoothly accomplishes its goal with the help of music by Grammy-winning composer Stephanie Economou. Economou is known for work on a range of projects including Jupiter’s Legacy and Manhunt, but thanks to a long history of collaboration with composer Harry Gregson-Williams has also worked on beloved films like The Martian and the live-action Mulan. Screen Rant is...

Following the booming success of Korean content in recent years, other countries have been hoping to achieve a similar level of international acclaim for their local content. One market that we’ve been monitoring closely as an origin for globally popular content has been Turkey. We have previously highlighted the regional spike in demand for Turkish content in Latin America. Here we take a look at how demand for Turkish series has been growing in the U.S. and consider whether this is the beginning of a new trend for international content.

As of June 6, total U.S. demand for Turkish series was 24% higher than it was a year ago, according to Parrot Analytics‘ data, which takes into account consumer research, streaming, downloads and social media, among other engagement. There was a large rise in demand for these shows in the second half of 2022. Although Turkish content still accounts for...

Josh Duggar had an epic fall from grace, and in the new documentary Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, it was revealed that his parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar played a big role in his downfall. Jim Bob and Michelle were praised for their religious values and conservative viewpoint on parenting. They painted a picture of what an ideal life with 19 children could look like through their faith and Biblical principles.

It was important for Jim Bob and Michelle to share their lifestyle, parenting, and religious beliefs on television. They viewed the opportunity to have their own show, 19 Kids and Counting, as an opportunity for ministry and outreach. In Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, it was revealed that reality fame and adoration were their number one priority, beyond anything else.

Related: Duggar Family Secrets: Why Jim Bob & Michelle's Faith Is Terrifyingly Dangerous

Jim Bob & Michelle Turned...

Members of the Duggar family are returning to TV in Amazon Prime's newest show, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. The Duggars have not been on their own show since the end of Counting On aired in 2020. Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets promises to delve into the Duggar family and how the family members were brought up, the influence of their religious background, and behind-the-scenes facts about how the previous shows were filmed.

The Duggars became famous due to their large family and strict religious beliefs. They followed the guidelines set by Bill Gothard and his Institute in Basic Life Principles (Iblp) and were featured in the show, 19 Kids & Counting, because of their unusual lifestyle. The show was canceled following Josh Duggar's sexual abuse scandal, and their other spin-off, Counting On, was canceled after Josh's arrest and conviction on possession of illicit images of children. The...

Geneva-based TV ratings analysis company The Wit has presented at MipCancun what it deems to be the current and potential buzz titles in Latin America.

Speaking to Variety, The Wit’s managing director Caroline Servy identified at least three trending themes: Empowered women, socially conscious stories and edgy elevated fiction, predominantly made by streamers, that “cuts through the clutter.”

Also ruling the field are bio-series with the latest led by “Maradona: Blessed Dream,” which broke recent records on Argentina’s Canal 9 before bowing worldwide on Amazon Prime on October 29.

Turkish series are wildly popular in the region but not as widely distributed by the major broadcasters in Brazil and Mexico, which are prodigious telenovela producers themselves, Servy noted. Expectations are high for Turkey’s number one show “Yargi” (“Family Secrets”), distributed by Madd Entertainment, which pits a defense lawyer against a prosecutor in a murder case involving their respective families.