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Editors Note: Bill Mechanic is chairman and CEO of Pandemonium Films and a former top executive at Paramount, Disney and chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment when that studio generated Titanic , X-Men, Independence Day and Braveheart . He is also a former producer of the Oscars and Oscar-nominated films like Hacksaw Ridge and Coraline , and was a member of the Academy’s Board of Governors before resigning in 2018. He weighs in on that body’s upcoming elections. A few years ago now (amazing how time flies during a pandemic), I resigned as a governor from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for two reasons: 1) there were factions on the Board of Governors who wanted everything to be status quo in spite of evidence of mismanagement as well as some foreboding changes coming to the industry; and 2) I thought a loud and clear resignation might get the silenced majority of members to speak out and force the changes. Wrong. Bad has become worse. The … [Read more...] about Bill Mechanic’s Guide To Overhaul So Movie Academy Can Fire On All Cylinders – Guest Column

In 1971, the Cannes Film Festival opened with a screening of Gimme Shelter by Albert and David Maysles, an immersive, vérité depiction of two weeks in the touring life of the Rolling Stones . If that was all it did, it might have been forgotten by now. But by a terrible freak of chance, the filmmakers followed the band to the most notorious concert of their entire career — the Altamont Speedway Free Festival in Livermore, CA, where the Stones, along with Santana, Jefferson Airplane, The Flying Burrito Brothers and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, were set to perform a free concert for 300,000 people on Dec. 6, 1969. “We didn’t know what it was going to be,” Albert said later. “We just had a childish faith that having seen the Stones and getting along with them, there might be a feature film there.” At the apparent suggestion of Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead (who were originally set to perform at the festival but ended up steering clear due to serious … [Read more...] about Cannes Film Festival Has Had Its Musical Moments From The Stones To The Spice Girls

Eric Clapton , who last summer declared that he reserved the right to cancel performances at venues where audience members were required to show proof of Covid vaccination, has indeed canceled two shows, but for another reason: Clapton just tested positive for the coronavirus. The announcement of the show cancelations in Zurich and Milan was made on Clapton’s official Facebook page last night. “Eric Clapton is unfortunately suffering from Covid having tested positive shortly after the second concert at the Royal Albert Hall,” the post reads.  He has been told by his medical advisors that if he were to resume traveling and performing too soon, it could substantially delay his full recovery. Eric is also anxious to avoid passing on any infection to any of his band, crew, Promoters, their staff and of course the fans.” The performance in Zurich was scheduled for today, May 17, with Milan initially set for May 18. Clapton’s team says the guitarist hopes to resume the … [Read more...] about Eric Clapton Has Covid, Cancels Shows; Guitarist Had Denounced Vaccine Protocols

After raking in Rs 4.20 Crore at the box office on its release day, Saunkan Saunkne produced by Naad Studios, Zee Studios and Dreamiyata Entertainment, has become the highest-grossing Punjabi film at the box office by earning Rs 18.10 Crore over the weekend. The movie featuring Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta and Nimrat Khaira and directed by Amarjit Singh Saron, has broken the box office record of Diljit Dosanjh's Honsla Rakh by becoming the biggest grosser of Punjabi cinema, thereby running successfully in cinema halls with a terrific word of mouth. Last Friday witnessed three movies clashing at the box office including YRF's Jayeshbhai Jordaar as well as two regional films by ZEE Studios - Dharmaveer Mukkam Post Thane (Marathi) and Saunkan Saunkne (Punjabi). As for Zee Studios, they have truly managed to have a successful run for their films with The Kashmir Files managing to break several records and being an absolute post-pandemic success. … [Read more...] about Saunkan Saunkne Breaks Record Of Honsla Rakh; Ammy Virk’s Film Earns Rs 18.10 Crore In Its First Weekend

Shahid Kapoor-starrer Jersey is heading to Netflix for its digital release on May 20, the streaming platform announced on Tuesday. A Hindi remake of National Award-winning Telugu sports drama of the same name, Jersey was theatrically released on April 22 after multiple delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Netflix India shared the release date announcement on its official Twitter page. "If you see us tearing up, it's because we just watched Jersey and we can't wait for you to catch it too. JERSEY ARRIVES ON NETFLIX ON 20TH MAY," the tweet read. Jersey chronicles the story of a talented but failed cricketer (Kapoor), who decides to return to the field in his late 30s driven by the desire to represent the Indian men's cricket team and fulfil his son's wish for a jersey as a gift. Gowtam Tinnanuri, who directed the 2019 original film starring Nani, helmed the Hindi adaptation as well. Also starring Mrunal Thakur and Pankaj Kapur, "Jersey" is … [Read more...] about Shahid Kapoor’s Jersey To Premiere On Netflix On May 20

Actress Kangana Ranaut leaves no stone unturned in attacking celebrities whom she does not like. Her recent attack was launched at actress Ananya Panday during the promotions of her upcoming film Dhaakad. It all happened when Kangana graced the chat show of Kapil Sharma 'The Kapil Sharma Show' and when she was asked about what does she mean by 'Bolly-bimbo', she imitated Ananya Panday. Kangana Ranaut उतरी South vs Bollywood की बहस में, Starkids को सुनाई खरी-खोटी | FilmBeat No so long ago, when Ananya graced the chat show of Kapil Sharma, she had touched her nose with her tongue and said that it's her talent. Kangana imitated her in a similar way and without even naming her, she made it pretty obvious that she is talking about her. The video has taken social media by storm. #KanganaRanaut : Hold my drink please !!! pic.twitter.com/yx172lvtPu — DHAAKAD VAIBHAV (@BhaktWine) May 14, 2022 Reacting to the video, a netizen wrote, "Shame on you … [Read more...] about Kangana Ranaut Insults Ananya Panday; Imitates Her When She Is Asked About Bollywood Bimbo

Opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of Rolling Stone editors or publishers. There’s been a good deal of commentary recently about how the cost of beer is going to go up . Make no mistake, these predictions are all likely correct. There are a lot of moving parts that go into making beer and even more moving parts (like trucks “moving parts”) in getting the beer to retail locations for consumers to purchase. This is the part of the supply chain that is getting more expensive. However, from my perspective, these increased costs are likely not going to justify the level of price increases that consumers are going to see on the shelf. Here’s what’s happening: We’re seeing supply chain disruption coming from just about everywhere. Hops are in good supply, but the grains used to make beer are having a moment of difficulty in recent harvest quantities, and the cost of delivery is getting more expensive due to fuel prices and availability of … [Read more...] about Price Increases Are Coming to Beer: Why It Isn’t What It Seems

Gallery Launch Gallery Zelus The late Tupac Shakur 's last studio album "The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory" is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and it's being pushed into the digital world. That means creating an NFT -- non-fungible token -- from the original artwork ... a controversial piece depicting Pac as Jesus Christ wearing his crown of thorns while nailed to the cross. The parental advisory sticker infamously covered his pelvic area. Released on November 5, 1996, nearly 2 months after his murder, Pac recorded the album under the alias Makaveli ... unleashing some greatest hits material such as "Hail Mary" and "To Live In Die In L.A." -- and fueling rumors he was still alive in the process. Riskie Forever designed and sold the painting Tupac handpicked to be the album cover back in 2015 ... but crypto/NFT wallet manager Zelus helped him recover the art, and auction house Heritage Auctions will sell it to the highest bidder. The … [Read more...] about Tupac Shakur’s Makaveli Album Being Turned into NFT

EXCLUSIVE : Layoffs are underway at Netflix today. About 150 positions out of the streamer’s workforce of 11,000 are being eliminated amid a slowdown in the company’s revenue growth. They are largely based in the U.S., with a significant portion in creative, across both film and TV, sources said. A number of those laid off are in the executive ranks, including in original content, I hear, with a couple of director-level original series execs rumored to be leaving. There is also rampant rumor that the indie film division will suffer heavy casualties but sources internally say that is not the case. “As we explained on earnings, our slowing revenue growth means we are also having to slow our cost growth as a company. So sadly, we are letting around 150 employees go today, mostly US-based,” a Netflix spokesperson said in a statement to Deadline. “These changes are primarily driven by business needs rather than individual performance, which makes them especially tough as … [Read more...] about Netflix Hit By Layoffs; About 150 Mostly U.S.-Based Employees Affected

Outfest today unveiled the lineup for its second annual LGBTQIA+ television festival, The OutFronts —a four-day hybrid event with internationally accessible virtual panel discussions and ticketed in-person events in Los Angeles, featuring the talent from some of the most exciting LGBTQIA+ programs available on television today. The festival will run from June 3-6, kicking off with the world premiere in-person screening of Peacock’s Queer As Folk at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, which will be followed by a conversation with the reimagining’s creators and cast. The festival’s in-person lineup to be held at Neuehouse will give an advanced look at the third and final season premiere of Hulu and Disney+’s Love, Victor , followed by a discussion with the cast and creators, including showrunner Brian Tanen and stars Michael Cimino, Anthony Turpel, Bebe Wood, George Sear, Isabella Ferreira, and Ava Capri moderated by Tommy Dorfman. Another in-person event features … [Read more...] about Outfest Unveils Lineup For Second Annual Queer Television Festival, The OutFronts