Podcasts about Hollywood

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Director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Authorities are investigating the deaths as a double homicide. According to People Magazine, citing multiple sources, the couple's 32-year-old son Nick Reiner is allegedly responsible. Both victims reportedly suffered stab wounds. Their daughter Romy discovered the bodies. Rob Reiner was 78. He won two Emmys playing "Meathead" on All in the Family before becoming one of Hollywood's most celebrated directors. His filmography includes This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery, and A Few Good Men. His final film, Spinal Tap II, was released earlier this year. Michele Singer Reiner, 68, was a photographer who met Rob on the set of When Harry Met Sally. They married in 1989 and had three children: Jake, Nick, and Romy. Rob once said meeting Michele inspired him to change the film's ending so the characters end up together. Nick Reiner has spoken publicly about his struggles with addiction, which began in his teens. He first entered rehab at 15 and cycled through more than a dozen treatment programs. In 2016, he co-wrote the semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie with his father about his experiences with addiction and recovery. LAPD has not officially named a suspect. The investigation is ongoing. We'll update as more information becomes available.  #RobReiner #MicheleSingerReiner #NickReiner #BreakingNews #TrueCrime #Hollywood #AllInTheFamily #ThePrincessBride #WhenHarryMetSally #LAPD

Director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Authorities are investigating the deaths as a double homicide. According to People Magazine, citing multiple sources, the couple's 32-year-old son Nick Reiner is allegedly responsible. Both victims reportedly suffered stab wounds. Their daughter Romy discovered the bodies. Rob Reiner was 78. He won two Emmys playing "Meathead" on All in the Family before becoming one of Hollywood's most celebrated directors. His filmography includes This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery, and A Few Good Men. His final film, Spinal Tap II, was released earlier this year. Michele Singer Reiner, 68, was a photographer who met Rob on the set of When Harry Met Sally. They married in 1989 and had three children: Jake, Nick, and Romy. Rob once said meeting Michele inspired him to change the film's ending so the characters end up together. Nick Reiner has spoken publicly about his struggles with addiction, which began in his teens. He first entered rehab at 15 and cycled through more than a dozen treatment programs. In 2016, he co-wrote the semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie with his father about his experiences with addiction and recovery. LAPD has not officially named a suspect. The investigation is ongoing. We'll update as more information becomes available. Hashtags: #RobReiner #MicheleSingerReiner #NickReiner #BreakingNews #TrueCrime #Hollywood #AllInTheFamily #ThePrincessBride #WhenHarryMetSally #LAPD

12-15-2025. "HO! HO! HOLLYWOOD: SANTA CLAUSE IN CLASSIC CINEMA" (118) Long before special effects, CGI snowstorms, and big-budget holiday franchises, it fell to a small but memorable group of performers to embody the warmth, wonder, and whimsy of old St. Nick. Ever wonder about the actors who were called upon to portray Santa Claus in film and TV? These classic Santas weren't just men in red suits — they were character actors, vaudevillians, radio veterans, and Hollywood workhorses who brought their own unique spark to the role, shaping how generations of moviegoers came to imagine Father Christmas. From the twinkle-eyed charmers to the unexpectedly gruff curmudgeons, from the iconic to the nearly forgotten, we're unwrapping the stories behind the earliest portrayals that turned Santa into a cinematic tradition. So settle in with a mug of something warm, hang your stocking, and join us as we explore the jolly, joyful, and sometimes surprisingly complex history of Hollywood's first Santas. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Ivanhoe (1913); Scrooge (1913); Santa Claus (1912), starring Leedham Bantok; 20th Century Fox Hour: Miracle on 34th Street (1955); starring Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, & Thomas Mitchell; Shadow of a Doubt (1943), starring Joseph Cotten & Teresa Wright;  Stagecoach (1939), starring John Wayne, Claire Trevor, & Thomas Mitchell; It's a Wonderful Life (1946), starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, & Thomas Mitchell; Gone With The Wind (1939), starring Vivien Leigh & Clark Gable; Theodora Goes Wild (1936), starring Irene Dunne; Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), starring James Stewart & Jean Arthur; Our Town (1940), starring Martha Scott & Henry Fonda; High Noon (1952), starring Gary Cooper & Grace Kelly; Wild Flowers (1943), starring José Elias Moreno; Santa Claus (1959), starring José Elias Moreno; Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964), staring John Call; Fearless Fagan (1952), staring Janet Leigh & Keenan Wynn;  Boots Malone (also 1952), starring William Holden Don't Bother to Knock (1952), starring Marilyn Monroe & Richard Widmark; The Long, Long Trailer (1954), starring Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz; The Anderson Tapes (1971), starring Sean Connery & Dyan Cannon; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Front Row Classics is taking a look at some of our favorite villains in film history. Brandon is joined by Ben Burke to count down out favorite villains from Hollywood's Golden Age.

When artist Vincent Fantauzzo was a boy he was a street-fighting petty criminal with dyslexia and a blazing talent for drawing. He escaped jail time, and grew up to become one of Australia's most well-known portrait artists.VIncent Fantauzzo is one of Australia's most successful portrait artists.For his luminous, photo-realistic paintings he's won the People's Choice Award at the annual Archibald Prize more than any other artist.He's also won the Moran National Portrait Prize twice, once with a painting of his friend, filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, and the second time with a painting of his wife, actor Asher Keddie.All the success is a long way from his upbringing in Broadmeadows in Melbourne, when at times it seemed like he was going to end up in jail, or dead.Vincent struggled so badly with dyslexia that he developed elaborate rituals to avoid writing at school, which is partly how he came to drawing. He became a street-fighting petty criminal and he was kicked out of school at 14 and was drawn into a violent world where he had to be extraordinarily streetwise to survive.Vincent still carries the scars of surviving his childhood into the big, beautiful life he's built for himself as one of Australia's most well-known artists.This episode of Conversations explores origin stories, social disadvantage, parenting, father son relationships, boxing, learning disabilities, struggling in school, Hollywood, the art world, Heath Ledger, Kim Ledger, Batman, family, family dynamics, life story, art, portraits, painting, juvenile crime, drug dealing, hot houses, brothers.Unveiled, written with Craig Henderson, is published by Penguin.To binge even more great episodes of the ‘Conversations podcast' with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, singers, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

"Based on a true story." "Inspired by actual events." "The following actually happened."These five words might be Hollywood's greatest magic trick, transforming entertainment into education, fiction into fact, and Brad Pitt's abs into ancient Greek warfare. More Americans learn their history from movies than from any other source. Think about that for a moment. Our understanding of the past - of who we were, what we've done, and where we're going - can be shaped more by screenwriters than scholars, more by CGI than citations.So what happens when Hollywood gets it wrong? When the decade-long siege of Troy gets compressed into a long weekend? When a president's decision to invade Iraq gets reduced to daddy issues?And yet - what about when they get it right? When a film captures not just the facts but the feeling of a moment? When Colin Firth's king reminds us that history turns on personal struggles as much as grand strategies? When Spielberg refuses to look away from humanity's darkest hour and finds light anyway?Join Jon, Dan, and Joe as they wade through Hollywood's version of history - celebrating the films that honor the past and calling out the ones that butcher it for a buck. From newsrooms to royal courts, from Warsaw ghettos to Trojan beaches, we're asking the question that matters: in an age where movies are our history teachers, what exactly are we teaching ourselves? And more importantly - who gets to decide what's worth remembering?

Description: Director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Authorities are investigating the deaths as a double homicide. According to People Magazine, citing multiple sources, the couple's 32-year-old son Nick Reiner is allegedly responsible. Both victims reportedly suffered stab wounds. Their daughter Romy discovered the bodies. Rob Reiner was 78. He won two Emmys playing "Meathead" on All in the Family before becoming one of Hollywood's most celebrated directors. His filmography includes This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery, and A Few Good Men. His final film, Spinal Tap II, was released earlier this year. Michele Singer Reiner, 68, was a photographer who met Rob on the set of When Harry Met Sally. They married in 1989 and had three children: Jake, Nick, and Romy. Rob once said meeting Michele inspired him to change the film's ending so the characters end up together. Nick Reiner has spoken publicly about his struggles with addiction, which began in his teens. He first entered rehab at 15 and cycled through more than a dozen treatment programs. In 2016, he co-wrote the semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie with his father about his experiences with addiction and recovery. LAPD has not officially named a suspect. The investigation is ongoing. We'll update as more information becomes available. Hashtags: #RobReiner #MicheleSingerReiner #NickReiner #BreakingNews #TrueCrime #Hollywood #AllInTheFamily #ThePrincessBride #WhenHarryMetSally #LAPD

The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse. The Besnard Lakes Are The Roaring Night. The Besnard Lakes Are The Last Of The Great Thunderstorm Warnings. The Besnard Lakes are a rock band from Montreal with a knack for intriguing album titles. Their latest is The Besnard Lakes Are The Ghostly Nation, a collection of arty, often psychedelic songs about a society in crisis. The Besnard Lakes play live in our studio for the latest edition of Soundcheck Podcast.Set list: 1. Chemin de la Baie 2. Give Us Our Dominion 3. In Hollywood

Closing out our In Memorium stretch, we pay respect to Robert Redford, one of Hollywood's greatest leading men. Not only could he act, he also directed iconic films. A career that started in the 60s and ended with relevance in the Marvel universe, Redford's filmography is tremendous. We look back on it all, inlcuding favorites like The Sting, All the President's Men, The Natural, and Sneakers. In honor of his grand stature and good looks, we then draft our favorite traditional Hollywood leading men. Movie stars only here! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!Want to support our show and become a PCY Classmate? Click here!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramSupport the Show

Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered over the weekend.

We announce a new Teacher of the Week, Amy Schumer announced her divorce and Allyson has a fun fact about a Van Gogh painting.

What film studio consistently sparks the interest of the average moviegoer? There's really only one answer: A24.The studio behind Best Picture winners Moonlight and Everything Everywhere All at Once. But how did a small independent film distributor become one of the most profitable and iconic studios in Hollywood?The answer lies in creative risk-taking, viral marketing, and a whole lot of vibes. Join Pat and Mark, as we explore how A24 has captured the cinema zeitgeist.

The mystery of who drugged the cast and crew of the blockbuster Titanic is Hollywood lore. In 1996 James Cameron shot part of Titanic in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, when someone dumped PCP into the clam chowder the team was sharing on the last night of shooting. Over 50 people ended up in hospital. There was a police investigation but the case was never solved. Over the decades theories as to who and why have sprouted. These range from disgruntled caterers to vengeful bikers to insurance scams.Canadaland decided to take up the case and look for the answer: who spiked the Titanic chowder?Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Julian Abraham (Reporter), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Caleb Thompson (Mixing & Mastering) max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Additional Writing and Production from Rick Courtney.Fact checking by max collinsAdditional music by Audio NetworkMore information:Further Reading:“Grips are doing wheelies in wheelchairs” - VarietyJames Cameron Recalls the Night the Titanic Crew Were Spiked with PCP - CBCJames Cameron on CBC's The Q - VideoSponsors: MUBI: To stream great cinema at home, you can try MUBI free for 30 days at mubi.com/canadaland.BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offerCan't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more.If you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if power isn't earned… but purchased through sacrifice?In this episode, we expose The Sacrifice Economy — a hidden system where bloodlines, fame, and spiritual debt collide behind closed doors. From Hollywood ascents to political dynasties, we explore how influence is traded, who pays the price, and why certain people rise while others mysteriously disappear.Dive into the hidden ledger of the elite, the shadow network that feeds on tragedy, viral moments, and generational contracts.Is fame a blessing… or a transaction?Is power truly free… or maintained through ritual, loss, and unspoken offerings?In this deep, raw, and unfiltered investigation, we break down:Bloodline hierarchies and inherited spiritual debtWhy sacrifices precede success and influenceThe unseen collectors behind elite powerHow tragedies become currency in a hidden global systemThe dark cost of being chosenIf you're drawn to forbidden knowledge, occult symbolism, elite power structures, hidden agendas, and the true cost of influence, this episode will shake what you think you know.The price of power has always been paid.Tonight… we ask by who.

Is The Age of Disclosure revealing the truth about UFOs — or carefully shaping a narrative?In this episode of the Michigan UFO Sightings & Paranormal Encounters Podcast, hosts Wayne and Michelle deliver an honest, skeptical review of The Age of Disclosure, one of the most talked-about UAP documentaries in recent years.While the film is well-produced and emotionally compelling, we step back to examine how authority, urgency, and disclosure language are used — and whether transparency is being replaced by persuasion.In this episode, we discuss:What The Age of Disclosure gets rightWhere claims feel overstated, speculative, or unsupportedLue Elizondo's powerful closing statement and the questions it raisesThe role of credibility, Hollywood influence, and narrative framingWhy skepticism is not denial — it's responsibilityThis is not a hit piece and not blind belief. It's a grounded conversation about curiosity, critical thinking, and how the UFO conversation is evolving.

Hvað eru bestu tónleikar sem fólk hefur farið á á Íslandi með íslensku listafólki? Liðurinn segðu mér svarið, Birta Líf með allt það helsta frá Hollywood, Magnús frá Færeyjum kemur í heimsókn. Þetta og miklu meira til!

Hollywood got it wrong: The Spitfire was not the work of one man.Aviation historian Paul Beaver dismantles the myths created by the Hollywood film, First of the Few. He reveals that while Mitchell was a brilliant engineer, the idea of him single-handedly designing the Spitfire is a fantasy. Instead, the aircraft was the result of a collaborative, unsung team at Supermarine.Discover how films distort historical truths and why figures like Mitchell and Alan Turing are often misrepresented to create a more dramatic narrative. Paul Beaver exposes a compelling, untold story of engineering genius, collaboration, and a team of unsung heroes who truly built the Spitfire.A Team, Not a Single HeroWhile Mitchell was a brilliant engineer and a visionary team leader, the Spitfire was the product of a dedicated team at Supermarine. Beaver highlights key figures who deserve recognition:Alf Faddy: The head of the design team, who sketched the initial plans with Mitchell.Beverly Shenstone: An engineer who contributed his expertise in wing design, leading to the aircraft's famous elliptical wing.Joe Smith: The man who later became Supermarine's chief designer in 1941.George Pickering and Geoffrey Quill: The crucial test pilots who risked their lives to develop the aircraft.A More Nuanced LegacyPaul argues for a more truthful understanding of Mitchell's legacy. Mitchell, who died at the age of 42 in 1937, was a prolific engineer with 24 different aircraft types to his name. His work extended far beyond the Spitfire, including designs for bombers and seaplanes. He even famously redesigned a colostomy bag after his surgery, showing his relentless engineering mindset.Ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about the Spitfire? Listen now and get the full story.Follow Paul on X @BeaverWestminst and on Instagram/Threads @pilotbeaverOrder the Book: To dive deeper into the real history, order Paul Beaver's book, Father of the Spitfire, from your local independent bookstore via https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781783969036.Support Us: If you love the show, please consider supporting us for a few pounds per month on Apple or Patreon. Your support gives you access to early episodes, ad-free listening, and exclusive content like the sneak preview live stream, invites to submit questions for future guests, and even a coveted History Rage mug. You can subscribe at patreon.com/historyrage.Connect: Follow us on social media for more historical insights:Twitter: @historyrageFacebook: History RageInstagram: @historyrageStay curious, stay passionate, and let the rage for historical truth burn on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Closing out our In Memorium stretch, we pay respect to Robert Redford, one of Hollywood's greatest leading men. Not only could he act, he also directed iconic films. A career that started in the 60s and ended with relevance in the Marvel universe, Redford's filmography is tremendous. We look back on it all, inlcuding favorites like The Sting, All the President's Men, The Natural, and Sneakers. In honor of his grand stature and good looks, we then draft our favorite traditional Hollywood leading men. Movie stars only here! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!Want to support our show and become a PCY Classmate? Click here!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramSupport the Show

In today's Update Journal, we unpack the 48-hour period where being a Mets fan felt like getting hit by a city bus, backed over by an MTA supervisor, and then charged an extra fare because you “didn't tap.” Edwin Díaz packed his trumpets for Hollywood, Pete Alonso sailed off to Baltimore like he's auditioning for a reboot of The Wire, and In-N-Out removed “67” from the menu for reasons no living human understands. Meanwhile, holiday shoppers continue their annual tradition of forgetting other people exist, walking through Target like NPCs trying to glitch through walls. Buckle up — it's a wild one.In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Thursday, Brad Lander, the chief fiscal officer of New York City, announced that he is challenging U.S. Rep Dan Goldman in a Democratic primary for a liberal district covering lower Manhattan and parts of brownstone Brooklyn.“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” actress who was struck and killed by a taxi while crossing a Midtown street was a Customs and Border Protection officer who had been looking forward to retiring — and was cherished for her warm greetings, her devastated neighbors say.And out in the American West, tens of thousands of residents in western Washington could face evacuation orders when another round of heavy rain drops on the region, threatening to bring catastrophic flooding as rivers near historic levels.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Patricia Heaton about her iconic TV career on Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle; what it was like to be a conservative in liberal Hollywood and host "Friends of Abe" meetings at her house for secret Hollywood Republicans; her first hand experience seeing wokeness ruin the jokes in the comedy writer's room; if Hollywood as we have always known it is truly over; the shift from classic multi-cam sitcoms to today's streaming-driven landscape; the resistance she's faced being a pro-life conservative in Hollywood; rising antisemitism and her work supporting Israel through the October 7th Coalition; and much more.

Mark and Gary break down the mounting tension inside a high-profile Los Angeles grand jury investigation, examining the rare public clash between prosecutors, LAPD, and the medical examiner, what it signals about the strength of the case, and why a major development could come sooner than expected. The conversation then shifts to Washington, where the Supreme Court is weighing a challenge that could upend long-standing campaign finance limits and unleash a new era of political spending ahead of the 2026 midterms. Geragos also unpacks the power dynamics behind the Warner Bros., Netflix, and Ellison media battle, exploring how control of major news platforms could reshape both Hollywood and national politics in the years ahead.Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe while you're thereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hollywood's collapse isn't just about box office numbers. It reveals a deeper shift in culture and influence that many people are missing. I'm joined by my son Carl Wallnau and my son in law Matt Roussin as we unpack what they uncovered behind the scenes and why faith driven storytelling is quietly gaining ground. This conversation will change how you see media, culture, and the moment the church is stepping into right now.   Podcast Episode 1968: The Hidden Reason Hollywood Is Failing and The Church Is Rising | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

This week we're checking in on Stephen Baldwin's podcast about bad movies. Well, it's supposed to be about bad movies, but it's actually just an awkward conversation with Hollywood celebrities who are at the point in their career where they have enough free time to talk to Stephen Baldwin.  Doug from Good Times Great Movies is appalled that Michael Madsen spent over ten minutes waiting for Stephen to show up. Jamarmalaid has a new Christmas song that is no Granny's House. Howard Stern talks retirement with fake callers and embarrassing phony prank phone calls. Opie does his FU Friday show with both Ron the Waiter and Tony P. Ron does the wrong homework assignment and Tony does the homework assignment wrong. Stuttering John performed a stand-up show in the midwest and comes to the sad realization that more Dabbleverse fans come out to see him than anyone else. We finish up with Net News hosted by Lucy Tightbox and your voicemails. Doug's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@GoodTimesGreatMovies Support us, get bonus episodes, and watch live every Saturday and Wednesday: ⁠http://bit.ly/watp-patreon⁠ ⁠https://watp.supercast.tech/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracy Smith catches up with Hollywood superstars Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman, who are working together for the first time in the new film “Song Sung Blue,” based on a real-life Neil Diamond tribute band. It's their first television interview together about the highly anticipated project. Lee Cowan talks with award-winning actor Jason Sudeikis in Kansas City about supporting his friend's charity that provides prosthetic limbs to amputees without health coverage. Seth Doane explores the remarkable resonance of Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen and her novels to mark the 250th anniversary of her birth. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interview Date: August 24th, 2025Episode Summary:In this captivating conversation, Juliet Prowse, author of Born to Dance, joins The Business of Dance Podcast to share the untold story of her legendary aunt, the late Juliet Prowse — a trailblazing British-South African dancer and actress who conquered Hollywood, Las Vegas, and Broadway.From performing alongside Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley in Can-Can and G.I. Blues to headlining her own million-dollar Vegas residency, Big Juliet redefined what it meant to be a female entertainer in a male-dominated era. Little Juliet takes listeners behind the scenes of her research journey — discovering a red suitcase of letters, interviewing former collaborators, and piecing together the life of a woman who never waited for permission to shine.The discussion unpacks the discipline, athleticism, and business savvy that made Juliet Prowse one of the highest-paid performers of the 1970s, plus stories of her engagements to Sinatra, her friendship with Elvis, and her unstoppable work ethic that kept her dancing until her final days.This episode is perfect for dancers, musical-theatre artists, and history-minded creatives who want to learn from one of the greats — and be reminded that success is built on grit, artistry, and courage to create your own opportunities.Shownotes:(0:00) – Welcome & introduction to Juliet Prowse interview(3:00) – Little Juliet shares the story behind her famous name(13:18) – Discovering a red suitcase & inspiration to write Born to Dance(16:00) – Big Juliet's early Hollywood years & Vegas debut(21:03) – Athleticism, costuming, and Bob Mackie's extravagant designs(25:39) – Breaking barriers: creating her own Las Vegas show(31:22) – The million-dollar Desert Inn contract & Vegas legacy(36:29) – Life, love & rumors — Sinatra, Elvis, and beyond(41:23) – Performing through illness & leaving a lasting impact(1:03:00) – Lessons for today's dancers: hard work, creativity, & legacyBiography:Juliet Prowse never intended on becoming an author, but when she spotted a little red suitcase in her parents' attic, filled to the brim with articles about her famous aunt, the dancer/entertainer Juliet Prowse, she felt she just had to tell this story.As a seasoned communications professional, Juliet was used to writing, but to ensure the authenticity of her first book, Juliet waded through over 1 000 newspaper articles and letters, largely written by her dancing aunt to her mother (the author's grandmother), and spoke to over 20 people who had performed with Juliet. Known as Big Juliet and Little Juliet in the Prowse household, Little Juliet inherited her aunt's athleticism and became a South African runner, but she was never as graceful as her famous aunt who was born to dance.Juliet has an MBA from the University of Cape Town and a science degree from the University of Nebraska. She lives in Cape Town where she is an avid theatregoer and sports lover.Connect on Social Media:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572702340283Website: www.julietprowse.com

Si vous voulez prendre des leçons de français avec moi:logokala@hotmail.com----------------------L'industrie du cinéma américain semble mettre en sourdine la promotion des minorités, suscitant des débats sur la diversité à Hollywood. ​Traduction:The American film industry appears to be downplaying minority promotion, sparking debates about diversity in Hollywood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are the Claims of Racism True, or a Distraction? Special Episode. From Chicago to West Virginia, a Law Enforcement Perspective. Few accusations are repeated as often, or with as much certainty, as the claim that American policing and the criminal justice system are inherently racist. It's a powerful narrative, amplified daily across social media, headlines, and political talking points. But is it true? Or has it become a dangerous distraction from facts, context, and real solutions? Look for The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. That question is at the center of a special episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, available on their website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and many major streaming platforms, and discussed across Facebook, Instagram, and the news. The episode features Maurice “Maury” Richards, a former Police Chief in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and a retired Chicago Police Lieutenant with decades of frontline experience. Experience From Two Very Different Cities Richards' career spans two vastly different policing environments, urban Chicago and small-city West Virginia. His perspective is not theoretical or academic; it's built on years of responding to violent crime, managing officers, and confronting the realities that don't always make headlines. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . During the conversation, Richards challenges the popular claim that police shootings in America are driven by racial bias. Instead, he argues that crime patterns, suspect behavior, and officer encounters with violence, not race, largely explain police use-of-force outcomes. Are the Claims of Racism True, or a Distraction? Special Episode. What the Data Shows National data consistently reveals that police shootings closely track rates of violent crime and armed encounters, not racial animus. In 2019, police officers fatally shot just over 1,000 individuals nationwide. The majority were armed or posed an immediate threat. While African Americans represented roughly a quarter of those killed, that proportion has remained stable for years and is lower than what crime and suspect data would predict, given the frequency with which officers encounter armed violent offenders. That context is often missing from public debate. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and other podcast platforms. Equally overlooked: in 2019, police fatally shot more unarmed white suspects than unarmed Black suspects, and those numbers have declined significantly since 2015. When placed alongside broader homicide data, unarmed Black suspects killed by police represent a tiny fraction of overall violent deaths involving African Americans. What Research Actually Concludes Multiple large-scale studies, spanning economics, criminology, and peer-reviewed science, have examined police use of force. Their findings repeatedly undermine the claim of systemic racial bias in police shootings. Are the Claims of Racism True, or a Distraction? Special Episode. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Researchers have found that: The likelihood of a fatal police encounter increases with exposure to violent suspects, regardless of race. There is no statistically significant evidence of anti-Black bias in fatal police shootings when crime rates and behavior during encounters are considered. White officers, in some departments, have been found less likely than minority officers to shoot unarmed Black suspects. These conclusions don't deny that misconduct occurs or that bad officers exist. Rather, they challenge the idea that racism is baked into the system itself. The Cost of a False Narrative Richards and the show's hosts argue that the real danger lies in what happens when an unproven narrative is treated as fact. The portrayal of policing as systemically racist has had consequences, some deadly.  In past years, false assumptions fueled targeted attacks on officers and led to pullbacks in proactive policing, especially in high-crime neighborhoods. When officers disengage, it is often law-abiding residents in minority communities who pay the price through increased violence, drug activity, and gang control. Are the Claims of Racism True, or a Distraction? Special Episode. Check out The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and across most podcast platforms where listeners will find authentic law enforcement stories. As Richards explains, fewer arrests and less enforcement don't eliminate crime, they simply shift power to those who exploit the absence of law and order. Politics, Policy, and the Bigger Picture Claims of systemic racism have become foundational to movements such as “Defund the Police,” opposition to Broken Windows policing, and calls to dismantle traditional drug enforcement. Even national leaders have echoed these allegations, often without defining what “systemic racism” actually means. When examined closely, the arguments fall apart: Claims of widespread racial animus ignore how aggressively modern institutions punish and correct discriminatory behavior. Assertions that past racism explains all present disparities assume causal links unsupported by evidence. Psychological theories of subconscious bias have been widely challenged and debunked. Disparity-based arguments focus solely on offenders while ignoring victims, who are disproportionately minority themselves. Perhaps most troubling, many proposed “solutions” would harm the very communities they claim to protect by reducing safety, enforcement, and accountability. The Bottom Line The conversation reaches a clear conclusion: the claim of systemic racism in American policing and the criminal justice system does not stand up to scrutiny. That doesn't mean reform isn't needed or that every police action is justified, but it does mean debates should be grounded in facts, not fear or political convenience. Are the Claims of Racism True, or a Distraction? Special Episode. A Special Episode of the podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. To hear the full discussion, listen to this special episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, available now on their website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and other major platforms, and join the conversation across social media and news outlets nationwide. Listeners can tune in on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and most every major Podcast platform and follow updates on Facebook, Instagram, and other major News outlets. You can find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, as well as read companion articles and updates on Medium, Blogspot, YouTube, and even IMDB. You can help contribute money to make the Gunrunner Movie . The film that Hollywood won't touch. It is about a now Retired Police Officer that was shot 6 times while investigating Gunrunning. He died 3 times during Medical treatment and was resuscitated. You can join the fight by giving a monetary “gift” to help ensure the making of his film at agunrunnerfilm.com . Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. You can contact John J. “Jay” Wiley by email at Jay@letradio.com , or learn more about him on their website . Stay connected with updates and future episodes by following the show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, their website and other Social Media Platforms. Find a wide variety of great podcasts online at The Podcast Zone Facebook Page , look for the one with the bright green logo. Be sure to check out our website . Be sure to follow us on X , Instagram , Facebook, Pinterest, Linkedin and other social media platforms for the latest episodes and news. Are the Claims of Racism True, or a Distraction? Special Episode. 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Join hosts Peter and Eddie on this exciting episode of The Marvelists as they sit down with veteran actor Alex Hyde-White for an in-depth conversation about his long and varied career in film, television, voice acting, and audiobook narration. Alex opens up about his diverse body of work, from memorable roles in major films like Pretty Woman, Catch Me If You Can, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, to his early days as one of the last contract players at Universal Studios. He also discusses his successful transition into audiobook narration—winning Audible's New Narrator of the Year Award in 2011, founding Punch Audio, and narrating over 100 titles with his versatile British-American accents. The conversation dives deep into his iconic Marvel connections: portraying Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic in Roger Corman's legendary unreleased 1994 Fantastic Four film, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from that cult phenomenon. Alex then reflects on returning to the Marvel universe with a cameo appearance alongside his 1994 co-stars in the 2025 Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Whether you're a fan of classic Hollywood, superhero history, or the art of audiobook storytelling, this candid and entertaining interview with Alex Hyde-White is one Marvelists episode you won't want to miss!

The Designing Hollywood Show proudly presents an exclusive new episode featuring acclaimed concept artist Darrel Warner in conversation with host, fellow concept artist & producer Phillip Boutté Jr.!@darrelljwarner @phil_boutteWith a career that spans some of the most visually stunning films of our time, Darrel Warner's portfolio includes:✨ Captain America: The First Avenger✨ Cinderella (Disney)✨ Doctor Strange✨ The Mummy✨ Fantastic Beasts series✨ Avengers: Age of Ultron✨ Thor: The Dark World✨ World War Z✨ The Lion King (2019)✨ Guardians of the Galaxy… and many more!From character exploration to costume and keyframe art, Darrel's visionary storytelling has helped bring beloved cinematic worlds to life.

Lewis Herms, running for governor of California in 2026, exposes the hidden architecture of government corruption, election integrity failures, geoengineering programs, and intelligence-linked influence networks shaping Hollywood and California politics in episode 229 of Far Out with Faust.Lewis Herms is a political outsider, researcher, and grassroots organizer known for his work in the truther community and for challenging the systems he believes drive corruption across California and the United States. His investigations span human trafficking pipelines, intelligence-agency influence, media manipulation, and the structural failures in homelessness and child welfare. As a 2026 gubernatorial candidate, Herms advocates for sovereignty, transparency, and community-driven solutions — arguing that Californians already have the power to reclaim their state from entrenched political interests.In this conversation, Faust and Lewis explore the systems, narratives, and power structures that Herms believes shape political reality in California and beyond. Their discussion moves through the hidden mechanisms he's spent years investigating — from institutional corruption to media influence and public perception — and why Herms argues that sovereignty, transparency, and critical thinking are the only paths to meaningful change.In this episode:- The CIA-adjacent intelligence web tying Hefner, MK Ultra, and Hollywood influence- The Green Acres mansion details that reshaped Herms' view of covert operations- Adrenochrome symbolism and the repeating patterns he sees in elite culture- Media conditioning and the power of narrative repetition- Why election integrity depends on simple, transparent systems- Geoengineering and decades of weather-modification programs- Smart meters and the environmental anomalies Herms tracks- The Maui and California wildfires through his alternative investigative lens- Physics-based analysis and why he questions official 9/11 narratives- Homelessness and child-welfare failures driven by systemic incentives- The two-party trap and how it keeps Californians divided- The rise of grassroots sovereignty movements across the state- How narrative deprogramming fuels real personal and political freedomChapters00:00:00 Ron Burkle, P. Diddy, and Wikipedia00:00:55 Election Integrity and Voting Machines00:01:17 Introducing California Government Candidate Lewis Herms00:03:08 The Symbolism of Playboy, MKUltra, and CIA Connections00:10:00 Hunter S. Thompson and Adrenochrome00:11:00 Playboy Mansion, Tunnels, and Compromise00:12:55 P. Diddy, Intelligence Agencies, and Cover-Ups00:14:38 Ron Burkle, Green Acres Mansion, and Scandalous Connections00:25:28 The Green Acres Mansion as a Hollywood Honeypot00:28:38 The Ron Burkle and P. Diddy Connection00:31:40 The Two-Party System and PAC Money00:33:04 9/11, Melted Cars, and Doctor Judy Wood's Theory00:38:43 The Maui, LA Fires, and Smart Meters01:03:25 Fluoride, Calcification, and the Toxicology Chart01:04:46 Deuterium: The Radioactive Element in Water01:09:09 The Homeless Crisis: Corruption and Theft01:12:06 Mental Health and Making Mental Institutions Great Again01:15:23 Converting All Waste into Pure Clean Energy and Fertilizer01:16:33 Small Underground Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Zero Point Energy01:18:06 Government-Built Spacecraft and False Flag Alien Invasion (Project Blue Beam)01:23:29 Zero Point Energy and the End of the Controllers01:23:54 Big Pharma, Synthetic Drugs, and the Rejection of Natural Cures01:31:06 The Adam Vena Case01:34:56 The Media as Damage Control and Lewis's Grassroots Strategy01:37:12 Media Censorship, we'd love to hear from you

Hollywood unions are freaking out over the Netflix Warner Bros. merger. They know they jobs will dry up, Netflix might kill theatrical, and they probably won't play ball with the unions. And also something something CNN and Trump.Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

A new Disney movie 'Ella McCay' opened to only $2 million this weekend, and the future looks grim for movies that aren't tentpoles like Zootopia and Avatar. Hollywood is already worried about cutbacks if Netflix buys Warner Bros, and Wicked 2 is doing MUCH less than the first one. This isn't going to help their case any...Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

In this episode, we travel back to 1903 to explore the film that helped define American cinema long before Hollywood found its voice. The Great Train Robbery isn't just an early Western—it's a landmark collision of myth, modernity, and narrative invention. Released while real outlaws were still roaming the frontier, the film stands at a pivotal moment when the American West was fading into history but rising into legend.We examine how Edwin S. Porter's short, violent, technically daring film transformed cinema from a novelty into a storytelling medium. From its startling alignment with the outlaws to its groundbreaking use of action, movement, and editing, The Great Train Robbery shaped the themes that would dominate American film for the next century: frontier justice, charismatic violence, technological change, and the thin line between spectator and participant.We also unpack the film's iconic final shot—a bandit firing directly into the camera—and why it remains one of the most provocative gestures in film history.If you've ever wondered how the Western became myth, how cinema learned to tell stories, or why American film has always been fascinated with outlaws, this deep dive uncovers the origins of it all.A revisionist Western before revisionism existed. A myth created in real time. And a twelve-minute film that changed everything.Where to watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In3mRDX0uqkAll music licensed through Music Bed

Si vous voulez prendre des leçons de français avec moi:logokala@hotmail.com----------------------L'industrie du cinéma américain semble mettre en sourdine la promotion des minorités, suscitant des débats sur la diversité à Hollywood. ​Traduction:The American film industry appears to be downplaying minority promotion, sparking debates about diversity in Hollywood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this week's episode: James and Jamie reveal what is in their DVD vault and which movies you should add to your physical media collection. Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's new Boston filmed movie "The Drama" has teaser trailer release, Jane Fonda spoofs Nicole Kidnman's AMC theater ad, "Boston Blue" gets second season, local film festivals, and more! The Hub on Hollywood, hosted by Jamie and James, delves into the thriving film industry in New England. The podcast explores the production of various projects, including commercials, television shows, and full-length feature films. The podcast offers insight into New England’s growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. Subscribers can access the podcast on the iHeartRadio app and follow the hosts on Instagram and TikTok for updates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go to https://surfshark.com/yarn or use code YARN at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!In this Proper True Yarn quick-fire session, Gocsy sits down for a loose Q&A that bounces from dream autographs and comedy heroes to busted cars, late-blooming romance, and wild Mad Monday benders with the St Kilda boys.He talks about the musicians and comics that shaped him, why Carl Barron sits on top of the Aussie comedy pyramid, the headbutt that nearly earned him a carpark bashing a year later, and what it's really like growing up fiery on the footy field. We finish with Hollywood biopic casting (Brad Pitt, if he had his way), his love for rottweilers and capybaras, and a classic Gocsy sign-off: if you're gonna be a cunt, be a good cunt.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for honest reviews without Hollywood spin? This hour delivers tension, controversy, and Andy Peth's unfiltered opinion as he takes the mic for a Friday edition of https://RushToReason.com, delivering two sharply contrasting movie reviews that pull no punches. First up is Not Without Hope, a true survival story set in the unforgiving Gulf of Mexico. Starring Zachary Levi, the film asks a haunting question: what happens when elite athletes face an enemy they can't overpower—the ocean itself? Andy praises the acting, realism, and immersive camerawork, but questions the pacing. 11:10 – Not Without Hope movie review • Andy's ratings: Quality ★★½ | Political ★★ | Moral/Religious ★½ Then Andy turns his attention to the holiday slasher Silent Night, Deadly Night, a Christmas horror film with a killer Santa and a disturbing moral twist. Does brutality equal horror? Andy doesn't think so. Despite a few solid performances and inventive moments, he finds the story implausible, boring, and wildly overrated. His verdict is brutal. 22:58 – Silent Night, Deadly Night movie review • Andy's ratings: Quality ★½ | Political ★★★ | Moral/Religious ★ HOUR 2 Hour 2 of Rush To Reason turns cinematic as Andy Peth, joined by Luke Chasman and Tanner Coleman, dives headfirst into “Movies of the Sea”—from swashbuckling adventures to submarine warfare and shark-infested nightmares. What makes a great ocean movie: spectacle, tension, or pure fear? The crew debates classics like Pirates of the Caribbean and Jaws, praises modern standouts such as Aquaman (the first one), and contrasts them with notorious misfires like Pearl Harbor and Aquaman 2. The conversation plunges deeper with gripping submarine films, including Das Boot, U-571, The Hunt for Red October, and The Abyss, highlighting claustrophobia, sound design, and the terror of depth charges in total darkness. Sharks circle the discussion with Deep Blue Sea, The Meg, and even Sharknado, blending genuine tension with campy fun. Animated favorites like Finding Nemo spark nostalgia—and a sharp critique of how Pixar's magic has faded. Is fear more effective when it's realistic, or when it's ridiculous? Packed with rapid-fire opinions, humor, and movie-love energy, this hour asks one irresistible question: which sea movie still holds up when the water gets rough?

Looking for honest reviews without Hollywood spin? This hour delivers tension, controversy, and Andy Peth's unfiltered opinion as he takes the mic for a Friday edition of https://RushToReason.com, delivering two sharply contrasting movie reviews that pull no punches. First up is Not Without Hope, a true survival story set in the unforgiving Gulf of Mexico. Starring Zachary Levi, the film asks a haunting question: what happens when elite athletes face an enemy they can't overpower—the ocean itself? Andy praises the acting, realism, and immersive camerawork, but questions the pacing. 11:10 – Not Without Hope movie review • Andy's ratings: Quality ★★½ | Political ★★ | Moral/Religious ★½ Then Andy turns his attention to the holiday slasher Silent Night, Deadly Night, a Christmas horror film with a killer Santa and a disturbing moral twist. Does brutality equal horror? Andy doesn't think so. Despite a few solid performances and inventive moments, he finds the story implausible, boring, and wildly overrated. His verdict is brutal. 22:58 – Silent Night, Deadly Night movie review • Andy's ratings: Quality ★½ | Political ★★★ | Moral/Religious ★ HOUR 2 Hour 2 of Rush To Reason turns cinematic as Andy Peth, joined by Luke Chasman and Tanner Coleman, dives headfirst into “Movies of the Sea”—from swashbuckling adventures to submarine warfare and shark-infested nightmares. What makes a great ocean movie: spectacle, tension, or pure fear? The crew debates classics like Pirates of the Caribbean and Jaws, praises modern standouts such as Aquaman (the first one), and contrasts them with notorious misfires like Pearl Harbor and Aquaman 2. The conversation plunges deeper with gripping submarine films, including Das Boot, U-571, The Hunt for Red October, and The Abyss, highlighting claustrophobia, sound design, and the terror of depth charges in total darkness. Sharks circle the discussion with Deep Blue Sea, The Meg, and even Sharknado, blending genuine tension with campy fun. Animated favorites like Finding Nemo spark nostalgia—and a sharp critique of how Pixar's magic has faded. Is fear more effective when it's realistic, or when it's ridiculous? Packed with rapid-fire opinions, humor, and movie-love energy, this hour asks one irresistible question: which sea movie still holds up when the water gets rough?

SYRACUSE ARTIST WINS INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATION CONTEST Upcoming Hollywood Awards Event HOLLYWOOD, CA - Syracuse, Utah artist Tray Streeter is a winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest earning him a trip to Hollywood for a week-long master-class workshop, an awards event and his illustration will be published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42. Tray Streeter grew up in Syracuse, Utah. Like many children, he spent much of his childhood drawing, though he was especially interested in still lifes. That fascination with technique deepened in his teenage years after he received a set of oil paints for Christmas, leading him to study the works of John Singer Sargent and Caravaggio. Portraiture became his passion, one that continues to influence his work today. It was not until adulthood, when he began working digitally, that he turned his attention to sci-fi and fantasy art. The genre offered him the freedom to create artworks that exist beyond reality. Influenced by artists like Frank Frazetta and Alex Ross, he aims to combine both the drama and technique of classical painting with the sleek, contemporary possibilities of digital art. Currently, Tray is attending Weber State University, pursuing a BFA in Art with a 2D emphasis. After graduation, he hopes to continue his studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Ultimately, he aspires to illustrate for Dungeons & Dragons, work on cover illustration for comics, and develop his own original concepts. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Dune prequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (The Oppenheimer Alternative), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn series, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), Hugh Howey (Wool), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryni series) to name a few. The Illustrators of the Future Contest judges include, Bob Eggleton (11 Chesley Awards and 9 Hugo Awards), Larry Elmore (Dungeons & Dragons book covers), Echo Chernik (graphic designs for major corporations including Celestial Seasonings tea packaging), Rob Prior (art for Spawn, Heavy Metal comics and Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Ciruelo (Eragon Coloring Book). Following the 1982 release of his internationally acclaimed bestselling science fiction novel, Battlefield Earth, written in celebration of 50 years as a professional writer, L. Ron Hubbard created the Writers of the Future (writersofthefuture.com) in 1983 to provide a means for aspiring writers of speculative fiction to get that much-needed break. Due to the success of the Writers of the Future Contest, the companion Illustrators of the Future Contest was inaugurated five years later. In the 42 years of the Writers of the Future Contest, there have been 571 winners and published finalists. The past winners of the Writing Contest have published 2,000 novels and nearly 6,300 short stories. They have produced 36 New York Times bestsellers, and their works have sold over 60 million copies. In the 37 years of the Illustrators of the Future Contest, there have been 418 winners. The past winners of the Illustrating Contest have produced over 6,800 illustrations, 390 comic books, graced 700 books and albums with their art, and visually contributed to 68 television shows and 40 major movies. The Writers of the Future Award is the genre's most prestigious award of its kind and has now become the largest, most successful, and demonstrably most influential vehicle for budding creative talent in the world of speculative fiction. Since its inception, the Writers and Illustrators of the Future contests have produced 41 anthology volumes

Netflix anunció la compra de Warner Bros. por 83.000 millones y Paramount contraatacó con una OPA de 108.000 millones. Trump dice que decidirá él. Pero esto no es una guerra del streaming: es el final de un siglo de Hollywood.Loop Infinito, podcast de Xataka, de lunes a viernes a las 7.00 h (hora española peninsular). Presentado por Javier Lacort. Editado por Alberto de la Torre.Contacto:

De nerdmeter staat weer vol in deze nieuwe aflevering van Nerd Culture. We trappen af met wat we allemaal hebben gekeken, gelezen en geluisterd, waaronder IT: Welcome to Derry, Mr. Mercedes en zelfs Troll 2. Daarna schakelen we moeiteloos door naar het grote nieuws: verse trailers voor Supergirl, Hijack en The Boys, stevige Marvel-geruchten rond Avengers: Doomsday en de vraag of AI inmiddels trailers en beelden begint te domineren.Ook bespreken we Disney's opvallende deal met OpenAI, de toekomst van Warner Bros., en waarom 28 Years Later maar blijft doorgaan. Kortom: van Stephen King tot superhelden en van Hollywood-politiek tot pure nerdhype.Avengers Doomsday is een showdown tussen Doom en CapDe geruchten rond Avengers: Doomsday nemen een verrassende wending. Waar veel fans rekenden op een frontale botsing tussen Reed Richards en Victor Von Doom, lijkt Marvel een andere, veel persoonlijkere route te kiezen. Volgens meerdere insiders draait de kern van de film om een conflict tussen Doctor Doom en Steve Rogers. Doom zou Captain America verantwoordelijk houden voor een multiverse-incursion, veroorzaakt door zijn beslissing om na Endgame in het verleden te blijven bij Peggy Carter. Daarmee verschuift de focus van een klassieke intellectuele rivaliteit naar een morele en emotionele confrontatie, met grote gevolgen voor het MCU. Wij bespreken wat dit betekent voor Doom, voor Cap én voor de richting van de Multiverse Saga richting Secret Wars.Disney sluit deal met OpenAIOok Disney zet een grote stap richting een AI-gedreven toekomst. The Walt Disney Company heeft een meerjarige deal gesloten met OpenAI en wordt daarmee de eerste grote contentpartner van Sora, OpenAI's generatieve AI-videoplatform. Fans kunnen straks met simpele prompts korte video's en beelden maken met officieel gelicenseerde Disney-, Marvel-, Pixar- en Star Wars-personages, van Mickey Mouse tot Darth Vader. Opvallend: Disney investeert tegelijk 1 miljard dollar in OpenAI, maar benadrukt dat zijn IP níét wordt gebruikt om AI-modellen te trainen en dat geen stemmen of gelijkenissen van acteurs zijn inbegrepen. Wij bespreken wat dit betekent voor creativiteit, auteursrecht en de machtspositie van Disney in een tijd waarin Hollywood steeds nerveuzer wordt van AI.Blockbuster Helden: De Adelaars van RomeEens waren ze vrienden en wapenbroeders in het Romeinse leger, de Romein Marcus en de Germaan Arminius. Maar het verraad van Arminius, waardoor drie Romeinse legioenen werden uitgeroeid, dreef een wig tussen hun vriendschap. Ze staan nu tegenover elkaar als aartsvijanden. Arminius heeft de zoon van Marcus ontvoerd en als zijn eigen zoon geadopteerd, zijn hoogzwangere vrouw Thusnelda werd door de Romeinen gevangengenomen. Haar leven is in gevaar en alleen Marcus kan haar redden.Hoewel Enrico Marini met een grote historische accuraatheid en een fenomenale stijl de wereld van De Adelaars van Rome vorm geeft, is zelfs dat niet de grote kracht van de serie. Het is vooral een serie vol emoties, zoals hij zelf zegt: ‘Iedereen kan zich identificeren met familieproblemen. Het zijn emotionele conflicten die elke lezer kan begrijpen. Het verhaal komt dan veel dichterbij. Als het emotionele aspect van een familie of vriendschap ontbreekt, wordt het verhaal minder interessant. Emotie is de kern van elk goed verhaal.'Timestamps:00:00:00 Nerd Culture #23700:01:13 Wat hebben we gekeken?00:01:20 IT: Welcome to Derry00:04:12 Mr. Mercedes00:07:05 Troll 200:12:34 Special Forces00:19:42 Blockbuster Helden00:25:12 Supergirl Trailer00:27:40 The Rock & Brendan Fraser00:31:25 Paramount vs Warner Bros00:36:00 Disney x OpenAI (Sora)00:40:12 Hijack Season 2 Trailer00:43:45 Sakamoto Days (Live-Action)00:45:48 Street Fighter Trailer00:46:08 28 Years Later00:49:31 Thor in Avengers: Doomsday?00:51:48 Sebastian Stan over Doomsday00:56:43 Doom vs Captain America01:04:00 Sigourney Weaver & Alien01:07:00 The Boys – Final Season

Desperate for a new series to binge-watch or heading to the cinema for date-night? Gayle Edmunds shares her top picks of things to watch on the big and small screen with CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King on Weekend Breakfast. This week we’re watching: Wake Up Dead Man: Knives Out movie on Netflix Cast:Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close  Plot:Detective Benoit Blanc teams up with an earnest young priest to investigate a perfectly impossible crime at a small-town church with a dark history.  - netflix Listen live on Primedia+ Saturdays and Sundays between 07:00 and 10:00am (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala-King broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/AgPbZi9 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/j1EhEkZ Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court appears ready to let Donald Trump fire Federal Trade Commission members at will. On this week's On the Media, why the court's expansion of presidential powers would impact the entire government. Plus, how two Hollywood giants are squaring off over a massive merger. [02:47] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Noah Rosenblum, associate professor of law at New York University, to discuss how the Supreme Court's pending decision in Trump v. Slaughter could radically expand the president's power, and the history behind the case. [23:02] Host Micah Loewinger talks with Oliver Darcy, lead author of the newsletter Status and co-host of the podcast Power Lines, about the moguls at Netflix and Paramount Skydance battling over Warner Brothers Discovery, and what this means for the future of CNN, which is owned by Warner Brothers Discovery, and Hollywood. [37:41] Micah speaks with Joel Simon, founding director of the Journalism Protection Initiative at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, about what happened with Blake Lively's legal team subpoenaed Perez Hilton, the gossip blogger, and why expanding the legal framework of journalistic protections is essential.  Further reading / watching:The Supreme Court Is About to Hand Trump a Cudgel in the Paramount-Netflix Fight, by Mark Joseph SternThe CNN Sacrifice, by Oliver DarcyThe O.G. News Influencer, by Joel Simon   On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

Chris Hemsworth is an acclaimed actor known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his standout performances in films like Rush and Snow White and the Huntsman. In this conversation from November 2022, Hemsworth joins Willie Geist to discuss pushing himself to extremes in his National Geographic series Limitless, his road from Australian soap operas to global stardom, and how his life changed after he discovered his genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease. Plus, he reflects on raising his family in Australia and finding normalcy far from Hollywood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00:00 – Joe's return gets framed as a security-guarantees negotiation 00:04:59 – A 4 a.m. Ohio backyard howl triggers a personal Bigfoot-style encounter 00:09:53 – DIY field recording scramble and audio-analysis talk 00:14:26 – The howl gets matched against the 1994 "Ohio Howl" tape 00:19:16 – Nextdoor neighbors debate Bigfoot vs. mundane explanations 00:23:41 – "Two shots in the air" test for whether the sound is alive or mechanical 00:28:35 – Spielberg's new UFO movie sparks "he knows secrets" conspiracy chatter 00:38:13 – Lou Elizondo warns of a society-shaking event if UAPs are ignored 00:51:41 – Charlie Kirk assassination trial talk and backlash-to-conspiracy forecasting 01:01:39 – Ilhan Omar "married her brother" allegation resurfaces 01:06:39 – Paper masks beat facial-recognition attendance systems in China 01:11:40 – Year-end show schedule planning and phones open 01:14:21 – Caller from DC on National Guard patrol optics and right-wing infighting 01:27:19 – GameStop "trade anything" day turns into a modern pawnshop spectacle 01:40:17 – Harvard remains trafficking case becomes a running "corpse economy" thread 01:44:51 – Body-modification "skin tanner" profile turns the case into pure nightmare fuel 01:48:45 – IP owners start cutting deals to let AI use famous characters/likenesses 01:52:47 – Disney's AI stance shifts to "participate or be disrupted" pragmatism 01:56:55 – AI-generated Star Wars "untold tales" style content raises legal/industry questions 02:00:23 – Wrap-up: likely last show of the year and Portugal travel sendoff 02:03:28 – Final sign-off and "I went too far" cooldown   Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

Soon, there may no longer be a “Hollywood.” There will only be Netflix. Allum Bokhari joins the show to analyze the danger of Netflix buying Warner Bros and building a monopoly on American culture. TPUSA Frontlines director Brandon Drey comes on to introduce their growing roster of crack reporters and detail the stories they have been covering across the country, from immigration enforcement to Antifa terrorism. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.