A column chronicling events and interviews on the awards circuit. This week it is the final chance for Emmy voters to be heard as ballot deadlines loom, an honor at the Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures that not only recognized a veteran Asian filmmaking powerhouse but the Asian Pacific industry community as well, plus an interview with two-time Emmy winner Courtney B. Vance who has thoughts on the state of this country on a day many are worried about its future. For all you straggling Emmy voters, get your act together. You have this final weekend to get those ballots in (due Monday night), and it seems like no one is letting up on their campaigns. The calls keep coming in: “Hi, it looks like some time opened up on Miles Teller’s schedule. I know it’s a long shot but….” or “Is it still possible to do an interview for Annie Live! ?” Hulu had a lunch Wednesday at The London with producers of Only Murders in the Building, followed by “a toast” with stars Martin … [Read more...] about Notes On The Season: Emmy Voters’ Last Call, Academy Museum Honors, Courtney B. Vance’s Powerful Words For America
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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Was Stuck in Star Wars’ Past. Here’s How ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Does It Better
This post contains spoilers for the whole first season of Obi-Wan Kenobi (now streaming on Disney+ ) and the season to date of Star Trek : Strange New Worlds (now streaming on Paramount+ ). There’s plenty of overlap between the audiences for Star Wars and Star Trek , yet for decades the two fan bases have been pitted against each other like reluctant gladiators dropped into an arena (whether the one where a shirtless Captain Kirk fought in “The Gamesters of Triskelion” or the one where Padme Amidala got her midriff exposed in Attack of the Clones ). Which is superior, they have argued: the action-adventure bent of Star Wars or the more philosophical science fiction of Star Trek ? Which stoic group of people is more compelling: the mystical Jedi knights, or the logic-driven Vulcan race? Is Jim Kirk a more charming rascal than Han Solo? And on and on and on. This spring saw the arrival of new streaming series from both franchises — Obi-Wan Kenobi and … [Read more...] about ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Was Stuck in Star Wars’ Past. Here’s How ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Does It Better
Lakers Sign Shaq & Scottie Pippen’s Sons, Shareef & Scotty Jr., After NBA Draft
Getty The L.A. Lakers' summer roster just got a whole lot more interesting ... because after the NBA Draft this week, the team signed Shaq and Scottie Pippen 's sons to deals!! Both Shareef O'Neal and Scotty Pippen Jr. inked agreements with the Purple and Gold on Thursday night ... after going undrafted in the NBA's annual two-round selection event. According to reports, O'Neal signed on to play for the Lakers on their NBA Summer League squad. Pippen Jr., meanwhile, signed a two-way deal, meaning he'll also play on the summer roster with O'Neal, but will then have a shot of getting on the actual regular-season squad. The sons of both NBA legends were fired up over the contracts ... O'Neal posted a video of him as a baby in a Lakers jersey on his social media page to celebrate, while Pippen Jr. popped a bottle of champagne and then had a long hug with his family and famous Dad. Getty While the two aren't as gifted as … [Read more...] about Lakers Sign Shaq & Scottie Pippen’s Sons, Shareef & Scotty Jr., After NBA Draft
Vince Carter’s Wife Terrified During Burglary, 911 Audio Reveals
Vince Carter 's wife -- while hiding inside of her son's bedroom closet -- mortifyingly spoke with dispatchers as burglars ransacked the NBA legend's home earlier this month, new 911 audio, obtained by TMZ Sports , reveals. The call is terrifying ... you can hear Sondi Carter pleading on the phone with cops to hurry to her place in Atlanta as she said people had broken in and were stealing things inside of it at around 11:50 PM on June 19. "Oh, my God," she said on the call. "Oh, my God. Please, Lord, help me. Please, God, help me." "Don't make a sound!" she added, appearing to speak to her children that were with her inside of the closet. "Don't make a sound!" The call lasted roughly 10 minutes ... and throughout it, you can hear Sondi was understandably panicked and scared. "Please, hurry up!" she told dispatch, whispering. "Please, hurry up! Please, hurry up!" Eventually, cops made their way to the scene ... and while they said in … [Read more...] about Vince Carter’s Wife Terrified During Burglary, 911 Audio Reveals