There are relatively few famous unfinished films, ranging from von Sternberg’s “I, Claudius” to Jerry Lewis’ “The Day the Clown Cried” to various Orson Welles joints that continue…
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Chip Monck, the Voice of Woodstock ’69, Remembers Festival Co-Founder Michael Lang
Chip Monck may be the second-best known behind-the-scenes person from the original 1969 Woodstock festival, thanks to his having been drafted as a master of ceremonies for the…
Appreciating Ronnie Spector in 10 Essential Songs
Ronnie Spector may have been the quintessential 1960s poster girl, what with her Wall of Sound-posing, mascara-wearing, beehive-donning glory, but the singer — who died on Wednesday of…
Ronnie Spector, Girl Group Icon and Leader of the Ronettes, Dies at 78
Ronnie Spector, whose hard-edged yet tremulous voice soared on the Ronettes’ girl-group hits of the early ‘60s, died on Wednesday of cancer. She was 78. “Our beloved earth…
How Bob Saget Became America’s Dad
Every generation has their own TV dad who becomes so familiar, he’s like a real member of the family. In earlier eras, it may have been Andy Taylor…
Arjan Pomper Promoted to Managing Director, Global Entertainment, at ITV Studios
Arjan Pomper has been promoted to managing director, global entertainment, at “Love Island” producer ITV Studios. Pomper reports into David McGraynor, chief operating officer, ITV Studios. He replaces…
SND Bows Sales on ‘Maigret,’ ‘Spiral,’ ‘The Bodins’ at Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris (EXCLUSIVE)
SND is set to launch sales on Patrice Leconte’s period detective film “Maigret,” as well as high concept comedy “Employee of the Month” and French thriller “Spiral” at…
‘Poupelle of Chimney Town’ Review: A Distinctive Believe-in-Yourself Anime for Kids
“Poupelle of Chimney Town” begins where “Toy Story 3” ends, with a daring escape from a dangerous garbage incinerator. You see, it’s not always easy to tell the…
Producer Dave Cobb on Helping Jessica Chastain Nail the Voice as Well as ‘Eyes’ of Tammy Faye Bakker
High-profile music producer Dave Cobb is currently up for several Grammys for his working with two longtime clients who have a couple of the biggest and best voices…
Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ Skips Theaters, Will Debut on Disney Plus in March
Pixar’s upcoming film “Turning Red” is skipping theaters and will debut exclusively on Disney Plus on March 11, Disney announced on Friday. It will be free for subscribers.…
‘Belle’ Review: A Feminist Beauty and the Beast Fable for the Digital Era
With “Belle,” anime master Mamoru Hosoda has reimagined “Beauty and the Beast” for the metaverse set — that young generation of social media users who switch identities comfortably…
‘Dune’ Sound Experts Bring Sci-Fi ‘Realism’ to Outer Space
Sound is one of the most important and misunderstood elements in filmmaking, and sound for sci-fi films adds another degree of difficulty. “Dune,” directed by Denis Villeneuve, boasts…