Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, has announced the winners of the 2024 Ripple of Hope Awards: Lin-Manuel Miranda, songwriter, actor, director, and producer; Antonio Neri, president and CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise; John W. Rogers, Jr., chairman and co-ceo of Ariel Investments; and Tom Wilson, chair, president, and CEO of The Allstate Corporation.
The laureates will be honored on Wednesday, December 11, at a ceremony in New York City.
The Rfk Ripple of Hope Award annually honors exemplary leaders across government, business, advocacy, and entertainment who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social change and worked to protect and advance equity, justice, and human rights. This year’s laureates have made a widespread impact, including Wilson’s work to empower youth and improve communities through the Allstate Foundation. Neri and Rogers have significantly improved their respective workplaces through enhanced employee benefits and experiences as well as thoughtful Esg...
The laureates will be honored on Wednesday, December 11, at a ceremony in New York City.
The Rfk Ripple of Hope Award annually honors exemplary leaders across government, business, advocacy, and entertainment who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social change and worked to protect and advance equity, justice, and human rights. This year’s laureates have made a widespread impact, including Wilson’s work to empower youth and improve communities through the Allstate Foundation. Neri and Rogers have significantly improved their respective workplaces through enhanced employee benefits and experiences as well as thoughtful Esg...
- 5/8/2024
- Look to the Stars
Los Lobos, the iconic East Los Angeles band that elevated that helped bring Chicano music to the masses over the last 50 years, is the subject of the feature-length documentary with the working title “Los Lobos Native Sons,” currently in production and slated for a 2025 release. The film features testimonials from George Lopez, Linda Ronstadt, Tom Waits, Dolores Huerta, Bonnie Raitt, Flaco Jimenez, Cheech Marin, a trailer below.
Formed more than 50 years ago in East Los Angeles, the group is unique and versatile, able to play roots rock, Musica Mexicana, soul, folk and a galaxy of other styles. The film is co-directed by veteran filmmaker, producer, and editor Doug Blush and photographer/filmmaker Piero F. Giunti, and produced by Robert Corsini and Flavio Morales.
Blush says, “Los Lobos, as much as any modern band, has expanded and re-defined what’s possible in American music, and in their phenomenal half-century and counting,...
Formed more than 50 years ago in East Los Angeles, the group is unique and versatile, able to play roots rock, Musica Mexicana, soul, folk and a galaxy of other styles. The film is co-directed by veteran filmmaker, producer, and editor Doug Blush and photographer/filmmaker Piero F. Giunti, and produced by Robert Corsini and Flavio Morales.
Blush says, “Los Lobos, as much as any modern band, has expanded and re-defined what’s possible in American music, and in their phenomenal half-century and counting,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
Civil rights icon and labor leader Dolores Huerta is getting the biopic treatment in a new film.
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Gregory Nava is set to direct. He will also write and produce alongside the Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated Barbara Martinez.
Huerta, who turns 94 today, is a renowned American labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers Union alongside Cesar Chavez. She is the originator of the famous rallying cry “Sí, se puede,” which means “Yes, we can.”
She has received numerous awards, including the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award from President Clinton in 1998, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama in 2012.
Her work has continues today as she advocates for the working poor, women and children through her Dolores Huerta Foundation.
The biopic film will dramatize Huerta’s life for the first time, delivering a multi-faceted portrait of woman who became a movement leader, political activist,...
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Gregory Nava is set to direct. He will also write and produce alongside the Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated Barbara Martinez.
Huerta, who turns 94 today, is a renowned American labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers Union alongside Cesar Chavez. She is the originator of the famous rallying cry “Sí, se puede,” which means “Yes, we can.”
She has received numerous awards, including the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award from President Clinton in 1998, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama in 2012.
Her work has continues today as she advocates for the working poor, women and children through her Dolores Huerta Foundation.
The biopic film will dramatize Huerta’s life for the first time, delivering a multi-faceted portrait of woman who became a movement leader, political activist,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced that Fran Drescher, SAG-AFTRA president, actor, writer, and activist, will receive the 2023 Ripple of Hope Award in recognition of her leadership advocating for workers’ rights.
Drescher will join fellow 2023 honorees, including The Edwin Barbey Charitable Trust, a donor-advised fund of the Arizona Community Foundation, and the previously announced January 6th Select Committee, at the annual Ripple of Hope Gala in New York City on December 6.
The Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award honors exemplary leaders across government, business, advocacy, and entertainment who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social change and worked to protect and advance equity, justice, and human rights. Since being elected SAG-AFTRA president in 2021 during an unprecedented time in the union’s history, Drescher has sought to safeguard workers and performers amid new industry challenges, has encouraged a culture of respect and empathy, and has advocated for a living wage.
Drescher will join fellow 2023 honorees, including The Edwin Barbey Charitable Trust, a donor-advised fund of the Arizona Community Foundation, and the previously announced January 6th Select Committee, at the annual Ripple of Hope Gala in New York City on December 6.
The Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award honors exemplary leaders across government, business, advocacy, and entertainment who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social change and worked to protect and advance equity, justice, and human rights. Since being elected SAG-AFTRA president in 2021 during an unprecedented time in the union’s history, Drescher has sought to safeguard workers and performers amid new industry challenges, has encouraged a culture of respect and empathy, and has advocated for a living wage.
- 11/22/2023
- Look to the Stars
Frías de la Parra’s I Don’t Expect Anyone To Believe Me (No Voy A Pedirle A Nadie Que Me Crea) to open fest on November 1.
The North American premiere of Fernando Frías de la Parra’s I Don’t Expect Anyone To Believe Me (No Voy A Pedirle A Nadie Que Me Crea) will open GuadaLAjara Film Festival in Los Angeles (Glaff) running November 1-3.
Frías de la Parra’s follow-up to Mexico’s 2021 Oscar-shortlisted drama I’m No Longer Here and HBO show Los Espookys centres on an aspiring writer who moves to Barcelona to study literature and gets...
The North American premiere of Fernando Frías de la Parra’s I Don’t Expect Anyone To Believe Me (No Voy A Pedirle A Nadie Que Me Crea) will open GuadaLAjara Film Festival in Los Angeles (Glaff) running November 1-3.
Frías de la Parra’s follow-up to Mexico’s 2021 Oscar-shortlisted drama I’m No Longer Here and HBO show Los Espookys centres on an aspiring writer who moves to Barcelona to study literature and gets...
- 10/13/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
This is part of a series of frank accounts of the strike from Hollywood writers at different levels in their careers.
Day 110 and the karaoke’s still going strong — so is trivia and celebrity-spotting. The TMZ bus swings by Paramount like clockwork now, with even the tourists cheering in solidarity. Also, food trucks. Lots of food trucks. Infinite thanks to Dean’s coffee for all that iced java, every day.
If anything, Friday hit a high note when Latin Hollywood flexed its muscle, swamping Warner Bros. in a Tacos 1986-fueled block party. Mr. Stand and Deliver himself, Edward James Olmos, was there, invoking the spirits of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta to keep the fires burning. Not even a hurri-quake will keep this labor action down. Although, thankfully, we got Monday off to recover from all the frantic texting to Florida friends about how to use a sandbag properly.
The point is,...
Day 110 and the karaoke’s still going strong — so is trivia and celebrity-spotting. The TMZ bus swings by Paramount like clockwork now, with even the tourists cheering in solidarity. Also, food trucks. Lots of food trucks. Infinite thanks to Dean’s coffee for all that iced java, every day.
If anything, Friday hit a high note when Latin Hollywood flexed its muscle, swamping Warner Bros. in a Tacos 1986-fueled block party. Mr. Stand and Deliver himself, Edward James Olmos, was there, invoking the spirits of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta to keep the fires burning. Not even a hurri-quake will keep this labor action down. Although, thankfully, we got Monday off to recover from all the frantic texting to Florida friends about how to use a sandbag properly.
The point is,...
- 8/22/2023
- by Anonymous
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
During Variety‘s Power of Women dinner, presented by Lifetime, on Wednesday, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton spoke, and the former secretary of state took the Iranian government to task.
“I could not stand up here tonight without also recognizing the brave women in Iran who are standing up for their rights, their freedom against a horrific regime who stays in power in large measure because they oppress women,” Clinton said. “And I could not stand here without thinking about the women in Afghanistan who are being deprived of education, or the women on the front lines in Ukraine who are trying to defend their country against the barbarity of Putin’s invasion.”
“So we have a lot of work to do,” she continued. “It’s work in our own country to keep our progress going and not let the clock be turned back, and it’s also caring about the rest of the world.
“I could not stand up here tonight without also recognizing the brave women in Iran who are standing up for their rights, their freedom against a horrific regime who stays in power in large measure because they oppress women,” Clinton said. “And I could not stand here without thinking about the women in Afghanistan who are being deprived of education, or the women on the front lines in Ukraine who are trying to defend their country against the barbarity of Putin’s invasion.”
“So we have a lot of work to do,” she continued. “It’s work in our own country to keep our progress going and not let the clock be turned back, and it’s also caring about the rest of the world.
- 9/29/2022
- by Daniel D'Addario and Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton are two of creative leaders honored for Variety’s 2022 Power of Women presented by Lifetime. For more, click here.
Hillary Clinton is in an ebullient mood, and for good reason.
Clinton, though she remains an avid observer of political trends, is out of the crucible of hunting for votes. And at this latest stop on a tour that has included visits to the Venice and Toronto film festivals, she and her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, are seeking something new: your eyeballs.
HiddenLight Prods., which the pair launched with Sam Branson, has launched its first series, “Gutsy.” The Apple TV+ documentary series is based on the Clintons’ 2019 “Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience,” and in it, the former secretary of state and the Oxford Ph.D. kibitz with Kim Kardashian and Megan Thee Stallion, as well as feminist icon Gloria Steinem and labor activist Dolores Huerta.
Hillary Clinton is in an ebullient mood, and for good reason.
Clinton, though she remains an avid observer of political trends, is out of the crucible of hunting for votes. And at this latest stop on a tour that has included visits to the Venice and Toronto film festivals, she and her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, are seeking something new: your eyeballs.
HiddenLight Prods., which the pair launched with Sam Branson, has launched its first series, “Gutsy.” The Apple TV+ documentary series is based on the Clintons’ 2019 “Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience,” and in it, the former secretary of state and the Oxford Ph.D. kibitz with Kim Kardashian and Megan Thee Stallion, as well as feminist icon Gloria Steinem and labor activist Dolores Huerta.
- 9/27/2022
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Festival runs September 29-October 1.
GuadaLAjara Film Festival (Glaff) will honour Latinx star Xolo Maridueña and Rosario Dawson at this year’s event in Downtown Los Angeles, running September 29-October 1.
Maridueña will receive the Arbol de la Vida Trailblazer Award on opening night for his achievements as an actor, breaking down barriers, and inspiring the next generation of Latin talent. He has played the lead in Netflix series Cobra Kai for the last five seasons.
Dawson will receive the Arbol de la Vida Artist and Advocacy Award on closing night in recognition of her activism and philanthropy work. Her credits include the Sin City franchise,...
GuadaLAjara Film Festival (Glaff) will honour Latinx star Xolo Maridueña and Rosario Dawson at this year’s event in Downtown Los Angeles, running September 29-October 1.
Maridueña will receive the Arbol de la Vida Trailblazer Award on opening night for his achievements as an actor, breaking down barriers, and inspiring the next generation of Latin talent. He has played the lead in Netflix series Cobra Kai for the last five seasons.
Dawson will receive the Arbol de la Vida Artist and Advocacy Award on closing night in recognition of her activism and philanthropy work. Her credits include the Sin City franchise,...
- 9/22/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Festival runs September 29-October 1.
GuadaLAjara Film Festival (Glaff) will honour Latinx star Xola Maridueña and Rosario Dawson at this year’s event in Downtown Los Angeles, running September 29-October 1.
Maridueña will receive the Arbol de la Vida Trailblazer Award on opening night for his achievements as an actor, breaking down barriers, and inspiring the next generation of Latin talent. He has played the lead in Netflix series Cobra Kai for the last five seasons.
Dawson will receive the Arbol de la Vida Artist and Advocacy Award on closing night in recognition of her activism and philanthropy work. Her credits include the Sin City franchise,...
GuadaLAjara Film Festival (Glaff) will honour Latinx star Xola Maridueña and Rosario Dawson at this year’s event in Downtown Los Angeles, running September 29-October 1.
Maridueña will receive the Arbol de la Vida Trailblazer Award on opening night for his achievements as an actor, breaking down barriers, and inspiring the next generation of Latin talent. He has played the lead in Netflix series Cobra Kai for the last five seasons.
Dawson will receive the Arbol de la Vida Artist and Advocacy Award on closing night in recognition of her activism and philanthropy work. Her credits include the Sin City franchise,...
- 9/22/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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Apple TV+’s Gutsy is nothing if not wholesome. Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton are plainly aiming for inspiration and edification with their docuseries interviewing heroes and luminaries from all walks of life, and they tend to find it whether they’re speaking with academics, activists or firefighters. The causes they highlight are largely unobjectionable, at least if your politics roughly align with the Clintons’; their subjects plainly admirable; their stories insistently empowering.
For a certain type of viewer — say, a devoted Clinton fan or a budding feminist in search of role models — it might make for a decent primer on the broad spectrum of issues affecting Americans today, from motherhood to environmentalism to the fight for LGBTQ rights. And its omnivorous interests and impressive access ensure that just about any viewer will be likely to find some segment they’ll connect with over its eight 40-minute episodes.
Apple TV+’s Gutsy is nothing if not wholesome. Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton are plainly aiming for inspiration and edification with their docuseries interviewing heroes and luminaries from all walks of life, and they tend to find it whether they’re speaking with academics, activists or firefighters. The causes they highlight are largely unobjectionable, at least if your politics roughly align with the Clintons’; their subjects plainly admirable; their stories insistently empowering.
For a certain type of viewer — say, a devoted Clinton fan or a budding feminist in search of role models — it might make for a decent primer on the broad spectrum of issues affecting Americans today, from motherhood to environmentalism to the fight for LGBTQ rights. And its omnivorous interests and impressive access ensure that just about any viewer will be likely to find some segment they’ll connect with over its eight 40-minute episodes.
- 9/8/2022
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Latinos in Hollywood have been a topic of discussion for years, and due to the cancellation of critically acclaimed HBO Max series "Gordita Chronicles," the shelving of the Leslie Grace-starring 90 million Batgirl movie, and the casting of James Franco as Fidel Castro (double whammy), Hollywood has recently generated criticism from Latinx people in and out of the industry. US Latinos account for 20 percent of all US Americans, with a buying power of over 1.7 trillion, and as avid entertainment consumers, we are the ones who showed up at the box office in 2020 and 2021. We have to turn this pivotal moment into a turning point of positive change for Latinxs in Hollywood.
To move forward, we have to understand the current state of Hollywood's film and television Latinx representation. This requires us to analyze our complicated history. I'll focus on two of the most glaring issues at hand: the never-ending stereotypes...
To move forward, we have to understand the current state of Hollywood's film and television Latinx representation. This requires us to analyze our complicated history. I'll focus on two of the most glaring issues at hand: the never-ending stereotypes...
- 8/31/2022
- by Maritza Medina Melgar
- Popsugar.com
About 35 employees of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures gathered on Wednesday across the street from the 500 million shrine to the Oscars and filmmaking to deliver a letter informing new Academy CEO Bill Kramer that they have gathered majority worker support for a new union and asking for voluntary recognition.
Three weeks ago, the new union Academy Museum Workers United went public with its intention to unionize with Afscme Council 36, which represents unions in local government and private nonprofit groups. After the Academy released a statement saying it would move forward with a union election through the National Labor Relations Board, the Amwu filed its petition this past week for such an election, which if successful would give the Academy Museum’s 180 workers labor representation.
But now, Afscme and Amwu have announced that a major of the museum’s employees have signed unionization cards and are asking the Academy to...
Three weeks ago, the new union Academy Museum Workers United went public with its intention to unionize with Afscme Council 36, which represents unions in local government and private nonprofit groups. After the Academy released a statement saying it would move forward with a union election through the National Labor Relations Board, the Amwu filed its petition this past week for such an election, which if successful would give the Academy Museum’s 180 workers labor representation.
But now, Afscme and Amwu have announced that a major of the museum’s employees have signed unionization cards and are asking the Academy to...
- 6/22/2022
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
This week, in advance of International Women’s Day, Care, the leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives, defeating poverty, and achieving social justice by empowering women and girls, launched the #HerVoice campaign to recognize extraordinary acts of women and inspire young girls everywhere.
To kick off the campaign, Care released a flagship video that showcases the authentic realities of women worldwide and instills hope in future generations. It includes young girls reading memorable speeches from iconic women, including Secretary Hillary Clinton, Leymah Gbowee, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amanda Gorman, Vice President Kamala Harris, Dolores Huerta, Gloria Steinem, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, Sojourner Truth, and Venus Williams.
“Care believes in the power of women, today and every day. This International Women’s Day, we are especially proud to feature legacy voices and rising leaders across industries uniting for change,” said Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of Care USA. “The...
To kick off the campaign, Care released a flagship video that showcases the authentic realities of women worldwide and instills hope in future generations. It includes young girls reading memorable speeches from iconic women, including Secretary Hillary Clinton, Leymah Gbowee, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amanda Gorman, Vice President Kamala Harris, Dolores Huerta, Gloria Steinem, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, Sojourner Truth, and Venus Williams.
“Care believes in the power of women, today and every day. This International Women’s Day, we are especially proud to feature legacy voices and rising leaders across industries uniting for change,” said Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of Care USA. “The...
- 3/4/2022
- Look to the Stars
Farmworkers are legendary in the Chicano community, particularly in California. César Chavez and Dolores Huerta are our civil rights leaders, and the Delano Grape Strike is one of our defining moments. So when I attempted to find movies and shows about Chicano farmworkers, I was surprised to discover that there were so few. The ones I did manage to find were mostly all documentaries or based on the true story we already know. Hulu's "Promised Land" is working to change that, tracking multiple characters - Joe, Lettie, and Billy - who immigrate from Mexico to work in California's fields. The show is split between two timelines, one in the late '80s following the recently arrived farmworkers and one in the present day, when Joe and his wife, Lettie, now own the vineyard they first labored at.
Related: "Señorita 89" Delves Into the Dark Side of Latin American Beauty Pageants
Activist Mónica Ramírez,...
Related: "Señorita 89" Delves Into the Dark Side of Latin American Beauty Pageants
Activist Mónica Ramírez,...
- 2/25/2022
- by Cristina Escobar
- Popsugar.com
Despite premiering at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, ranking among Hulu’s most-watched documentaries and garnering high-profile support, Sabrina Van Tassel’s “The State of Texas vs. Melissa” hasn’t yet succeeded in changing the fate of Melissa Lucio.
The first Hispanic woman sentenced to death row in Texas, Lucio has been in prison for 14 years and was just given an execution date for April 27. Lucio was blamed for the abuse and subsequent death of her two-year-old daughter, which she has claimed was accidental.
Van Tassel’s documentary shows how Lucio was coerced by a Texas Ranger to make incriminating statements after hours of questioning. Based on a thorough investigation conducted by Van Tassel over several years, the doc reveals how the system was stacked against Lucio — from the court-appointed attorney, who withheld certain evidence, to the District Attorney, who is serving a sentence for bribery and corruption.
Lucio’s conviction...
The first Hispanic woman sentenced to death row in Texas, Lucio has been in prison for 14 years and was just given an execution date for April 27. Lucio was blamed for the abuse and subsequent death of her two-year-old daughter, which she has claimed was accidental.
Van Tassel’s documentary shows how Lucio was coerced by a Texas Ranger to make incriminating statements after hours of questioning. Based on a thorough investigation conducted by Van Tassel over several years, the doc reveals how the system was stacked against Lucio — from the court-appointed attorney, who withheld certain evidence, to the District Attorney, who is serving a sentence for bribery and corruption.
Lucio’s conviction...
- 1/28/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
On Tuesday morning, just before President Biden addressed the United Nations for the first time, more than 80 celebrities and entertainment figures issued an open letter to world leaders calling for them to end “the Covid-19 pandemic now.”
The letter, which mentioned the United Nations General Assembly Session specifically, was posted on the website of Care, an organization dedicated to ending poverty worldwide. It was signed by a raft of boldfaced names, including Eva Longoria, Debra Messing, Alyssa Milano, Anne Hathaway, Malin Akerman, Debbie Allen, Jordana Brewster, Connie Britton, Ciara, Peter Dinklage, Richard Gere, Dolores Huerta, Joel McHale, Iman, Edward James Olmos, Laura Linney, Julianna Margulies, Joel McHale, Idina Menzel, Ana Ortiz, Adam Shankman, Michael Sheen, Adam Shulman and Sarah Silverman. For a full list of signatories, see below.
Specifically, the letter calls Covid “a manmade pandemic of apathy.” It states that “Only 2% of people in low-income countries have received a single dose.
The letter, which mentioned the United Nations General Assembly Session specifically, was posted on the website of Care, an organization dedicated to ending poverty worldwide. It was signed by a raft of boldfaced names, including Eva Longoria, Debra Messing, Alyssa Milano, Anne Hathaway, Malin Akerman, Debbie Allen, Jordana Brewster, Connie Britton, Ciara, Peter Dinklage, Richard Gere, Dolores Huerta, Joel McHale, Iman, Edward James Olmos, Laura Linney, Julianna Margulies, Joel McHale, Idina Menzel, Ana Ortiz, Adam Shankman, Michael Sheen, Adam Shulman and Sarah Silverman. For a full list of signatories, see below.
Specifically, the letter calls Covid “a manmade pandemic of apathy.” It states that “Only 2% of people in low-income countries have received a single dose.
- 9/21/2021
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
From RZA to Jon Favreau, artists, filmmakers, journalists and activists gathered on Aug. 26 for Variety‘s inaugural Truth Seekers Summit, in partnership with Rolling Stone and presented by Showtime Documentary Films.
The summit explored the art of documentary and investigative storytelling. Here are 10 takeaways from the two-day event.
RZA Was Inspired By Robert De Niro In Making His Series “Wu-Tang: An American Saga”
Speaking about the difficulties of writing about his own life and career in the format of a TV series, RZA said Robert De Niro helped him understand how to separate himself from the art.
“When I saw ‘Cape Fear,’ my brain clicked, because I’m such a fan of his,” RZA said. “I knew him from ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Goodfellas,’ and then here he was playing this psychopath. And he played it so brilliantly. It’s actually an artistic thing to separate yourself from art. I met Mr.
The summit explored the art of documentary and investigative storytelling. Here are 10 takeaways from the two-day event.
RZA Was Inspired By Robert De Niro In Making His Series “Wu-Tang: An American Saga”
Speaking about the difficulties of writing about his own life and career in the format of a TV series, RZA said Robert De Niro helped him understand how to separate himself from the art.
“When I saw ‘Cape Fear,’ my brain clicked, because I’m such a fan of his,” RZA said. “I knew him from ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Goodfellas,’ and then here he was playing this psychopath. And he played it so brilliantly. It’s actually an artistic thing to separate yourself from art. I met Mr.
- 8/27/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld, Selome Hailu and Jennifer Yuma
- Variety Film + TV
The inaugural Truth Seekers Summit brought together some of the brightest minds in filmmaking, music, and current events to speak on topics ranging from the impact of misinformation in media to the evolving language of documentary filmmaking. Co-hosted by Rolling Stone and Variety in partnership with Showtime, the summit featured panels, Q&a’s, and keynote discussions from marquee names in the world of documentary filmmaking. Check out 10 of the most thought-provoking moments from this week’s event.
Errol Morris on Breaking Rules
The dean of American documentary filmmaking Errol...
Errol Morris on Breaking Rules
The dean of American documentary filmmaking Errol...
- 8/27/2021
- by Ted Brown
- Rollingstone.com
Rolling Stone and Variety are pleased to announce additional programming for the inaugural “Truth Seekers” virtual summit on August 26th, presented by Showtime Documentary Films. RZA will participate in a keynote conversation about creating, executive-producing, and composing Wu-Tang: An American Saga, a series that examines the Wu-Tang Clan’s formation, mega-success, and cultural influence.
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Todd Haynes will take part in a keynote conversation about his new documentary feature, The Velvet Underground, and give an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at his creative process in telling the story of the legendary rock band.
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Todd Haynes will take part in a keynote conversation about his new documentary feature, The Velvet Underground, and give an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at his creative process in telling the story of the legendary rock band.
- 8/6/2021
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
On Friday, Sacha Baron Cohen participated in Netflix’s Chicago 7 Town Hall: Voices for Change, a virtual town hall event centered around discussing the Chicago 7 activists and the recent feature film based on them, which Baron Cohen starred in. He’s up for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as activist Abbie Hoffman.
The actor and filmmaker described meeting with The Trial of the Chicago 7 director and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, as well as the film’s original director Steven Spielberg, to map out the purpose of fictionalizing the anti-Vietnam War protesters.
The actor and filmmaker described meeting with The Trial of the Chicago 7 director and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, as well as the film’s original director Steven Spielberg, to map out the purpose of fictionalizing the anti-Vietnam War protesters.
- 3/26/2021
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
March 8 is International Women’ Day and March is Women’s History Month, and many outlets are celebrating with special events and/or programming. Here’s a roundup.
Events/Panels
On Broadway, the neon lights will shine on the fourth annual Women’s Day on Broadway. This year’s virtual event begins at 1 p.m. Et/11 a.m. Pt March 12, with participants including Marija Abney, Laura Benanti, Tanya Birl, Pearl Cleage, Cara Cooper, Maria Manuela Goyanes, Alia Jones-Harvey, Gethsemane Herron-Coward, Vanessa Javier, Tavia Jefferson, Julia Jones, Eva Price and a performance by the Broadway Sinfonietta.
The Paley Center for Media in New York is launching a new quarterly series of high-profile conversations to celebrate the ongoing achievements of women and to explore the challenges they continue to face. It launches on March 8 with Choosing to Challenge: How Women Are Leading the Way, which focuses on women’s roles as leaders in...
Events/Panels
On Broadway, the neon lights will shine on the fourth annual Women’s Day on Broadway. This year’s virtual event begins at 1 p.m. Et/11 a.m. Pt March 12, with participants including Marija Abney, Laura Benanti, Tanya Birl, Pearl Cleage, Cara Cooper, Maria Manuela Goyanes, Alia Jones-Harvey, Gethsemane Herron-Coward, Vanessa Javier, Tavia Jefferson, Julia Jones, Eva Price and a performance by the Broadway Sinfonietta.
The Paley Center for Media in New York is launching a new quarterly series of high-profile conversations to celebrate the ongoing achievements of women and to explore the challenges they continue to face. It launches on March 8 with Choosing to Challenge: How Women Are Leading the Way, which focuses on women’s roles as leaders in...
- 3/6/2021
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline Film + TV
“Good evening America, proud to be here in cold Washington DC,” said Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday night, kicking off the Celebrating America apogee of today’s unprecedented inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
If you had any questions about the tone the concert special was going to aim for, the Boss’ choice of an acoustic rendition of his hymn-themed “Land of Hope and Dreams” should have provided the answer. The Ricky Kirshner- and Glenn Weiss-produced event was more a steady commemoration than a celebration for a wounded nation and body politic.
You can put all the Black Puma, Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard, DJ Cassidy, Ozuna and Luis Fonsi, Katy Perry, Foo Fighters, prerecorded Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons and Demi Lovato you like on-screen, and please do. However, the core of tonight was always to be found in Springsteen’s lyric of “faith will be rewarded.”
Perhaps...
If you had any questions about the tone the concert special was going to aim for, the Boss’ choice of an acoustic rendition of his hymn-themed “Land of Hope and Dreams” should have provided the answer. The Ricky Kirshner- and Glenn Weiss-produced event was more a steady commemoration than a celebration for a wounded nation and body politic.
You can put all the Black Puma, Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard, DJ Cassidy, Ozuna and Luis Fonsi, Katy Perry, Foo Fighters, prerecorded Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons and Demi Lovato you like on-screen, and please do. However, the core of tonight was always to be found in Springsteen’s lyric of “faith will be rewarded.”
Perhaps...
- 1/21/2021
- by Dominic Patten and Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
In a rousing showcase representing various genres and generations — while addressing social causes — the Celebrating America concert special held on Wednesday built on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign and inauguration themes: Emphasizing unity and embracing diversity.
The primetime event honoring and closing out their inauguration featured pop stars, newcomers, and rock legends alike. Highlighting a broad swath of America’s rich musical landscape, it included performances by Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Ozuna, Luis Fonsi, Jon Bon Jovi, Black Pumas,...
The primetime event honoring and closing out their inauguration featured pop stars, newcomers, and rock legends alike. Highlighting a broad swath of America’s rich musical landscape, it included performances by Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Ozuna, Luis Fonsi, Jon Bon Jovi, Black Pumas,...
- 1/21/2021
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, culminating an inauguration week that shaping up to be unlike any other in an age of a global pandemic and political division. The Presidential Inaugural Committee has put together a slimmed-down event that includes reduced-capacity crowds, a virtual parade after the swearing-in and a simulcast TV special to celebrate the occasion, which will also see Kamala Harris become the first Black and first female Vice President.
The official 59th presidential inauguration livestream will be available throughout the day at bideninaugural.org/watch and its YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch channels. Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Bing, NewsNow from Fox, AT&T U-verse (Channel 212/1212 in Sd/HD) and AT&T DirecTV (Channel 201).
You can also watch all the events live on Deadline here:
Here is Deadline’s complete rundown of the day’s schedule, capping the week’s “America United” activities,...
The official 59th presidential inauguration livestream will be available throughout the day at bideninaugural.org/watch and its YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch channels. Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Bing, NewsNow from Fox, AT&T U-verse (Channel 212/1212 in Sd/HD) and AT&T DirecTV (Channel 201).
You can also watch all the events live on Deadline here:
Here is Deadline’s complete rundown of the day’s schedule, capping the week’s “America United” activities,...
- 1/20/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Girl Up #GirlHero Awards will honor television super-producer Shonda Rhimes, #metoo Founder Tarana Burke and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta for their work on gender equality at its third annual ceremony, which will take place on International Day of the Girl. The virtual event will take place online on October 29 at 12pm Et with Girl Up Champion Nigel Barker as co-host. In addition, Girl Up Executive Director Melissa Kilby will highlight Girl Up’s Gen Z leaders fighting for change while special guests will make appearances on the event’s virtual red carpet.
“Today we’re celebrating gender equality giants, at a time when there’s a lot at stake for girls and women,” said Kilby. “We’re honored to stand with them in building a brighter, more equal movement by relentlessly showing that girls are and have always been leading us toward a better future.”
The awards...
“Today we’re celebrating gender equality giants, at a time when there’s a lot at stake for girls and women,” said Kilby. “We’re honored to stand with them in building a brighter, more equal movement by relentlessly showing that girls are and have always been leading us toward a better future.”
The awards...
- 10/23/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
From the righteous indignation of Jon Stewart and John Oliver, to Jimmy Fallon normalizing Donald Trump with a hair ruffle, white men are the traditional leaders of the political talk show circuit. However, in an election year when the talking points belong to Black Lives Matter and other issues of civil rights, some networks have decided to reframe the conversation.
Larry Wilmore, host of Peacock’s “Wilmore,” puts it bluntly. “You’ve had your hosts like Arsenio [Hall], or some other Black hosts who did more entertainment-style shows,” he said, “but you didn’t have a show with a Black cast that competed in the John Oliver-type [space] where it’s supposed to be a smart take on the news.”
“Wilmore,” which debuted September 18, is similar to his Comedy Central series “The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore,” which launched in January 2015 and ran until August 2016, a few months before Trump’s election.
Larry Wilmore, host of Peacock’s “Wilmore,” puts it bluntly. “You’ve had your hosts like Arsenio [Hall], or some other Black hosts who did more entertainment-style shows,” he said, “but you didn’t have a show with a Black cast that competed in the John Oliver-type [space] where it’s supposed to be a smart take on the news.”
“Wilmore,” which debuted September 18, is similar to his Comedy Central series “The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore,” which launched in January 2015 and ran until August 2016, a few months before Trump’s election.
- 10/14/2020
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
Julianne Moore as Gloria Steinem and Bette Midler as Bella Abzug in The Glorias. Courtesy of Ld Entertainment and Roadside Attractions
Three big names of the ’60s -’70s Second Wave feminism were Betty Friedan, author of “The Feminine Mystique,” Germaine Greer, author of “The Female Eunuch,” and Gloria Steinem, journalist, activist and co-founder of Ms Magazine. While all were authors who helped launch that movement, it is Gloria Steinem, photogenic and with a journalist’s precision with words, who was a favorite of the media and has stuck in the public imagination. In The Glorias, Germaine Greer isn’t mentioned and Betty Friedan only in passing, but that is not surprising given that this is a biopic of Gloria Steinem, based on her autobiography “My Life On The Road.”
In fact, this drama from director/writer/producer is Julie Taymor has a lot of references to roads. Taymor was...
Three big names of the ’60s -’70s Second Wave feminism were Betty Friedan, author of “The Feminine Mystique,” Germaine Greer, author of “The Female Eunuch,” and Gloria Steinem, journalist, activist and co-founder of Ms Magazine. While all were authors who helped launch that movement, it is Gloria Steinem, photogenic and with a journalist’s precision with words, who was a favorite of the media and has stuck in the public imagination. In The Glorias, Germaine Greer isn’t mentioned and Betty Friedan only in passing, but that is not surprising given that this is a biopic of Gloria Steinem, based on her autobiography “My Life On The Road.”
In fact, this drama from director/writer/producer is Julie Taymor has a lot of references to roads. Taymor was...
- 10/8/2020
- by Cate Marquis
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
As September comes to a close and October brings in autumnal vibes, the country (and the world for that matter) is focusing on two things: the forthcoming November election and the end of the world. Luckily, in this early edition of this week’s specialty preview, we have something that is relevant to both!
After making its world premiere at Sundance, Julie Taymor’s The Glorias is ready to disrupt the system. Ld Entertainment and Roadside Attractions will debut the civic-minded and socially aware film on Amazon Prime Video starting today — and it couldn’t be a more perfect time.
Ahead of the November election, The Glorias is based on feminist icon Gloria Steinem’s book Life on the Road. Co-written by Taymor and Sarah Ruhl the nontraditional biopic paints a portrait of one of the inspirational figures of modern history. Steinem became a prominent figure that defined era and a generation.
After making its world premiere at Sundance, Julie Taymor’s The Glorias is ready to disrupt the system. Ld Entertainment and Roadside Attractions will debut the civic-minded and socially aware film on Amazon Prime Video starting today — and it couldn’t be a more perfect time.
Ahead of the November election, The Glorias is based on feminist icon Gloria Steinem’s book Life on the Road. Co-written by Taymor and Sarah Ruhl the nontraditional biopic paints a portrait of one of the inspirational figures of modern history. Steinem became a prominent figure that defined era and a generation.
- 9/30/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
"We're here to make revolution, not just dinner." Roadside has revealed the full-length official trailer for the film The Glorias, made by acclaimed filmmaker Julie Taymor. This initially premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, and will be launching on VOD + Amazon Prime at the end of this month. It tells the story of feminist icon Gloria Steinem's itinerant childhood's influence on her life as a writer, activist and organizer for women's rights worldwide. The title "The Glorias" refers to the four different actresses as Steinem at different stages of her life: Alicia Vikander, Julianne Moore, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, and Lulu Wilson all play Gloria. The cast features a number of iconic women who've made profound contributions to the women's movement over the years, including Dorothy Pitman Hughes (Janelle Monáe), Flo Kennedy (Lorraine Toussaint), Bella Abzug (Bette Midler), Dolores Huerta (Monica Sanchez), and Wilma Mankiller (Kimberly Guerrero...
- 9/22/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
'The Glorias' official teaser, featuring Oscar-winning Hollywood stars Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander as feminist icon Gloria Steinem, is finally here.
Roadside Attractions dropped the new footage for the highly anticipated biopic on Thursday.
Directed by Julie Taymor (Frida), 'The Glorias' is set to debut Sept. 30 on Amazon Prime Video. The movie premiered at the Sundance International Film Festival earlier this year.
'The Glorias' poster (Pic Courtesy: Roadside Attractions)
Taymor gives us her singular take on that rare genre- the Female Road Picture, one in which the female leads do not die in the end, and where the “narrative” is not driven by romance or a bad marriage, or unrequited love or, for that matter, men.
'The Glorias' traces Steinem’s influential journey to prominence—from her time in India as a young woman to the founding of Ms. magazine in New York to her role in the rise of...
Roadside Attractions dropped the new footage for the highly anticipated biopic on Thursday.
Directed by Julie Taymor (Frida), 'The Glorias' is set to debut Sept. 30 on Amazon Prime Video. The movie premiered at the Sundance International Film Festival earlier this year.
'The Glorias' poster (Pic Courtesy: Roadside Attractions)
Taymor gives us her singular take on that rare genre- the Female Road Picture, one in which the female leads do not die in the end, and where the “narrative” is not driven by romance or a bad marriage, or unrequited love or, for that matter, men.
'The Glorias' traces Steinem’s influential journey to prominence—from her time in India as a young woman to the founding of Ms. magazine in New York to her role in the rise of...
- 9/4/2020
- by Omkar Padte
- GlamSham
The first trailer for The Glorias — based on feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem’s autobiography My Life on the Road — is out now. The film stars Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Lulu Wilson and Ryan Keira Armstrong as Steinem during various stages of her life, with a supporting cast that includes Alicia Vikander, Bette Midler, Janelle Monáe, Lorraine Toussaint, Lulu Wilson, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kimberly Guerrero and Monica Sanchez.
Directed by Julie Taymor (Frida, the Broadway adaptation of The Lion King), The Glorias follows Steinem’s journey leading the women’s liberation...
Directed by Julie Taymor (Frida, the Broadway adaptation of The Lion King), The Glorias follows Steinem’s journey leading the women’s liberation...
- 9/3/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
"This is the year of Women's Liberation!" Roadside has finally unveiled the first teaser trailer for the film The Glorias, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Julie Taymor. This originally premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year to mixed reviews, along with some praise for the ambition. The film tells the story of feminist icon Gloria Steinem's itinerant childhood's influence on her life as a writer, activist and organizer for women's rights worldwide. The title is "The Glorias" (plural) because various actresses play Steinem at different stages of her life: Alicia Vikander, Julianne Moore, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, and Lulu Wilson as play Gloria. The cast also includes a number of iconic women who made profound contributions to the women's movement over the years, including Dorothy Pitman Hughes (Janelle Monáe), Flo Kennedy (Lorraine Toussaint), Bella Abzug (Bette Midler), Dolores Huerta (Monica Sanchez), and Wilma Mankiller (Kimberly Guerrero). The film will...
- 9/3/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
In “The Glorias,” Julie Taylor’s biographical film about the life of feminist leader Gloria Steinem, Steinem isn’t played by just one woman but by four different women, including Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander, as a way of demonstrating her many sides and how Steinem has had an impact on all women.
And in this first teaser trailer for “The Glorias,” we get a taste of how Gloria Steinem evolved throughout her career and of Taymor’s unique way of telling her story, with each of the four iterations of Steinem interacting together on a bus that stitches together the beats of the more traditional biopic.
“The Glorias” is based on Steinem’s autobiography “My Life on the Road” and follows her from India as a young woman to the founding of Ms. magazine in New York to her role in the to her role in the rise of...
And in this first teaser trailer for “The Glorias,” we get a taste of how Gloria Steinem evolved throughout her career and of Taymor’s unique way of telling her story, with each of the four iterations of Steinem interacting together on a bus that stitches together the beats of the more traditional biopic.
“The Glorias” is based on Steinem’s autobiography “My Life on the Road” and follows her from India as a young woman to the founding of Ms. magazine in New York to her role in the to her role in the rise of...
- 9/3/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Watch Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander as Gloria Steinem in the brand new trailer for The Glorias.
The film will be On Digital and Streaming Exclusively on Prime Video September 30.
Journalist, fighter, and feminist Gloria Steinem is an indelible icon known for her world-shaping activism, guidance of the revolutionary women’s movement, and writing that has impacted generations. In this nontraditional biopic, Julie Taymor crafts a complex tapestry of one of the most inspirational and legendary figures of modern history, based on Steinem’s own biographical book ‘My Life on the Road.’
The Glorias traces Steinem’s influential journey to prominence—from her time in India as a young woman, to the founding of Ms. magazine in New York, to her role in the rise of the women’s rights movement in the 1960s, to the historic 1977 National Women’s Conference and beyond.
The Glorias includes a number of iconic...
The film will be On Digital and Streaming Exclusively on Prime Video September 30.
Journalist, fighter, and feminist Gloria Steinem is an indelible icon known for her world-shaping activism, guidance of the revolutionary women’s movement, and writing that has impacted generations. In this nontraditional biopic, Julie Taymor crafts a complex tapestry of one of the most inspirational and legendary figures of modern history, based on Steinem’s own biographical book ‘My Life on the Road.’
The Glorias traces Steinem’s influential journey to prominence—from her time in India as a young woman, to the founding of Ms. magazine in New York, to her role in the rise of the women’s rights movement in the 1960s, to the historic 1977 National Women’s Conference and beyond.
The Glorias includes a number of iconic...
- 9/3/2020
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem is played by not one, not two, but four different actresses in Julie Taymor’s upcoming film “The Glorias.”
In a first-look that debuted on Thursday, the nontraditional biopic features Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Lulu Wilson and Ryan Kiera Armstrong all portraying Steinem at different stages of her life.
Based on Steinem’s autobiography “My Life on the Road,” the film explores the many different hats the feminist wore: world traveler, journalist and fighter for women’s rights. Beginning during Steinem’s time in India as a young woman, “The Glorias” takes viewers through Steinem’s founding of Ms. magazine and her role in the women’s rights movement of the 1960s and ’70s.
Beyond Steinem, the movie also spotlights other important figures in the fight for the Equal Rights Amendment, including Dorothy Pitman Hughes (Janelle Monáe), Bella Abzug (Bette Midler), Flo Kennedy (Lorraine Toussaint), Dolores Huerta...
In a first-look that debuted on Thursday, the nontraditional biopic features Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Lulu Wilson and Ryan Kiera Armstrong all portraying Steinem at different stages of her life.
Based on Steinem’s autobiography “My Life on the Road,” the film explores the many different hats the feminist wore: world traveler, journalist and fighter for women’s rights. Beginning during Steinem’s time in India as a young woman, “The Glorias” takes viewers through Steinem’s founding of Ms. magazine and her role in the women’s rights movement of the 1960s and ’70s.
Beyond Steinem, the movie also spotlights other important figures in the fight for the Equal Rights Amendment, including Dorothy Pitman Hughes (Janelle Monáe), Bella Abzug (Bette Midler), Flo Kennedy (Lorraine Toussaint), Dolores Huerta...
- 9/3/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Julie Taymor’s ‘The Glorias’ Pivots From Theatrical Release, Sets Amazon Debut Prior To The Election
Exclusive: The Glorias is shifting from a theatrical release and heading straight to Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Julie Taymor, the non-traditional film chronicling the life of iconic activist Gloria Steinem is set to stream exclusively on Prime Video in U.S. and Canada and be available for purchase on all Electronic Sell-Through platforms starting September 30.
The Glorias debuted at Sundance earlier this year and was acquired by Roadside Attractions and Ld Entertainment shortly after its premiere. The pic was set for a September 25 theatrical release, but, as with all films, things remained up in the air due to the current landscape. Even so, Roadside & Ld shared Taymor and producers Lynn Hendee and Alex Saks’ passion for the film and felt that it should reach the widest possible audience prior to the election.
“The message of Gloria’s life and activism and spirit speak so strongly to the current moment,...
The Glorias debuted at Sundance earlier this year and was acquired by Roadside Attractions and Ld Entertainment shortly after its premiere. The pic was set for a September 25 theatrical release, but, as with all films, things remained up in the air due to the current landscape. Even so, Roadside & Ld shared Taymor and producers Lynn Hendee and Alex Saks’ passion for the film and felt that it should reach the widest possible audience prior to the election.
“The message of Gloria’s life and activism and spirit speak so strongly to the current moment,...
- 8/18/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
John Legend, Barbra Streisand, Sara Bareilles, Andra Day and more will take part in a digital campaign event/fundraiser for Joe Biden on Sunday, July 26th.
The Celebration for Change event will start at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt. Those interested in watching can RSVP via the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s website. The event is free to attend, although there are suggested donation options starting at $15.
Jay Leno will host Celebration for Change, which will feature additional appearances from a mix of musicians, actors and pop culture figures: Renee Elise Goldsberry,...
The Celebration for Change event will start at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt. Those interested in watching can RSVP via the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s website. The event is free to attend, although there are suggested donation options starting at $15.
Jay Leno will host Celebration for Change, which will feature additional appearances from a mix of musicians, actors and pop culture figures: Renee Elise Goldsberry,...
- 7/23/2020
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Julianne Moore, Barbra Streisand, Rob Reiner, and John Legend are among the lineup of entertainment figures who will appear at a Joe Biden fundraiser next Sunday to mark 100 days until the 2020 presidential election.
The virtual event, called Celebration for Change, will be hosted by Jay Leno.
Tickets start at $15 per person and rise to $1,000 per person at the “champion” level, according to the invite. The money will go to the Biden Victory Fund, the joint committee of the Biden campaign and the Democratic National Committee.
Also scheduled to appear at the event are a mix of showbiz figures, politicians and activists, including Sara Bareilles, Dustin Lance Black, Karamo, Tituss Burgess, Pete Buttigieg, Kristin Chenoweth, Andy Cohen, Andra Day, Raul Esparza, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Ellen Green, Dolores Huerta, Billie Jean King, Jane Krakowski, Michael McElroy & the Broadway Chorus, Rosie Perez, Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-la), The War & Treaty and Rory Wheeler.
This...
The virtual event, called Celebration for Change, will be hosted by Jay Leno.
Tickets start at $15 per person and rise to $1,000 per person at the “champion” level, according to the invite. The money will go to the Biden Victory Fund, the joint committee of the Biden campaign and the Democratic National Committee.
Also scheduled to appear at the event are a mix of showbiz figures, politicians and activists, including Sara Bareilles, Dustin Lance Black, Karamo, Tituss Burgess, Pete Buttigieg, Kristin Chenoweth, Andy Cohen, Andra Day, Raul Esparza, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Ellen Green, Dolores Huerta, Billie Jean King, Jane Krakowski, Michael McElroy & the Broadway Chorus, Rosie Perez, Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-la), The War & Treaty and Rory Wheeler.
This...
- 7/19/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS News has a link to TV broadcasting that hearkens to the days of Walter Cronkite and Douglas Edwards. But a new special set to debut Sunday evening was made available for streaming earlier this week.
The hour-long effort, “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” focuses on the Latinx community and the pressures placed upon it and other communities of color by the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas, the veteran Univision correspondent who joined CBS News as a contributor in July of last year, will anchor the special, which features original reporting from a team of Latinx journalists at CBS News. CBS News plans to stream the special on its Cbsn video hub Sunday night at 9 p.m. eastern, but made it available for on-demand viewing Friday at cbsnews.com/pandemia.
“Pandemia” includes interviews with activist Dolores Huerta as well as Senator Marco Rubio and New York State Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz. Celebrities including Eva Longoria,...
The hour-long effort, “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” focuses on the Latinx community and the pressures placed upon it and other communities of color by the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas, the veteran Univision correspondent who joined CBS News as a contributor in July of last year, will anchor the special, which features original reporting from a team of Latinx journalists at CBS News. CBS News plans to stream the special on its Cbsn video hub Sunday night at 9 p.m. eastern, but made it available for on-demand viewing Friday at cbsnews.com/pandemia.
“Pandemia” includes interviews with activist Dolores Huerta as well as Senator Marco Rubio and New York State Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz. Celebrities including Eva Longoria,...
- 7/18/2020
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
This Friday, Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA will host the second virtual edition of their Fire Drill Friday rallies to keep the pressure on politicians to adopt a Green New Deal, end new fossil fuels, and enact a just transition to a renewable economy that protects workers and communities.
Fonda will be joined online by national thought leaders including civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, Association of Flight Attendants-cwa International President, Sara Nelson and 1199Seiu United Healthcare Workers East Secretary Treasurer, Maria Castadena to discuss what a “just transition” means for workers and what needs to be done to prioritize the health and well-being of workers, labor, and unions during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.
“The pandemic has shown us which workers are deemed ‘essential’ — nurses, delivery, transit, home healthcare, domestic and farm workers. Why then are they the least protected, often the most underpaid and most at risk? We must...
Fonda will be joined online by national thought leaders including civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, Association of Flight Attendants-cwa International President, Sara Nelson and 1199Seiu United Healthcare Workers East Secretary Treasurer, Maria Castadena to discuss what a “just transition” means for workers and what needs to be done to prioritize the health and well-being of workers, labor, and unions during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.
“The pandemic has shown us which workers are deemed ‘essential’ — nurses, delivery, transit, home healthcare, domestic and farm workers. Why then are they the least protected, often the most underpaid and most at risk? We must...
- 4/30/2020
- Look to the Stars
Gloria Steinem’s biopic is officially hitting the road, securing domestic distribution from Ld Entertainment and Roadside Attractions.
Directed by Julie Taymor, “The Glorias” premiered in the official selection at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. It stars several generations of actresses taking on key phases in activist icon Steinem’s life, led by Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander.
Ld and Roadside are planning on an early fall release ahead of the 2020 election, and promised a national promotional tour backed by Steinem. Endeavor Content represented filmmakers in the sale.
“With ‘The Glorias,’ Julie Taymor and her extraordinary cast paint a commanding portrait of an American leader, the remarkable Gloria Steinem, and also salute the millions of amazing women who have fought alongside Gloria for social change during the last half-century,” said Roadside Attractions co-heads Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff. “We are incredibly energized to bring this epic story to theaters this fall.
Directed by Julie Taymor, “The Glorias” premiered in the official selection at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. It stars several generations of actresses taking on key phases in activist icon Steinem’s life, led by Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander.
Ld and Roadside are planning on an early fall release ahead of the 2020 election, and promised a national promotional tour backed by Steinem. Endeavor Content represented filmmakers in the sale.
“With ‘The Glorias,’ Julie Taymor and her extraordinary cast paint a commanding portrait of an American leader, the remarkable Gloria Steinem, and also salute the millions of amazing women who have fought alongside Gloria for social change during the last half-century,” said Roadside Attractions co-heads Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff. “We are incredibly energized to bring this epic story to theaters this fall.
- 2/13/2020
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
The Glorias, Julie Taymor’s movie about Gloria Steinem that spans five decades to tell the story of the feminist icon, has been acquired by Ld Entertainment and Roadside Attractions after its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The North American rights deal, the terms of which were not disclosed, reteams Ld and Roadside, whose last tie-up, the Judy Garland biopic Judy, just won Renee Zellweger the Best Actress Oscar.
A fall 2020 release date, which positions the pic both in awards season and ahead of the 2020 presidential election, is planned. A national promotional tour with significant support from Steinem is also in the works. The deal was negotiated by Endeavor Content.
“Telling my story in Julie Taymor’s genius movie carries my hope that we all have a right to tell our stories – I hope it encourages you to tell yours,” Steinem said in a release announcing the deal Thursday.
A fall 2020 release date, which positions the pic both in awards season and ahead of the 2020 presidential election, is planned. A national promotional tour with significant support from Steinem is also in the works. The deal was negotiated by Endeavor Content.
“Telling my story in Julie Taymor’s genius movie carries my hope that we all have a right to tell our stories – I hope it encourages you to tell yours,” Steinem said in a release announcing the deal Thursday.
- 2/13/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Fresh off her Independent Spirit and BAFTA Awards in the past week, Renee Zellweger became a two-time Oscar winner tonight, taking home the Best Actress prize for her portrayal of Judy Garland in musical biopic Judy. Zellweger previously won in the Supporting Actress category for 2003’s Cold Mountain. Her two other nominations were for Chicago and Bridget Jones’s Diary.
For Judy, Zellweger transformed herself into Garland at a time when the legendary actress/singer was struggling with addiction, money woes and her own fading star. Set in winter 1968, the story takes place 30 years after Garland played the iconic role of Dorothy in The Wizard Of Oz. When she arrives in Swinging London to prepare for a sell-out run at The Talk of the Town, she battles with management, finds new love and reminisces with friends and adoring fans. Yet Garland is fragile after working for 45 of her 47 years, haunted by...
For Judy, Zellweger transformed herself into Garland at a time when the legendary actress/singer was struggling with addiction, money woes and her own fading star. Set in winter 1968, the story takes place 30 years after Garland played the iconic role of Dorothy in The Wizard Of Oz. When she arrives in Swinging London to prepare for a sell-out run at The Talk of the Town, she battles with management, finds new love and reminisces with friends and adoring fans. Yet Garland is fragile after working for 45 of her 47 years, haunted by...
- 2/10/2020
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
It was a big night for Renée Zellweger at the 2020 Academy Awards.
On Sunday, the actress won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the film Judy — triumphing over fellow nominees Scarlett Johansson (Marriage Story), Saorise Ronan (Little Women), Charlize Theron (Bombshell), and Cynthia Erivo (Harriet).
Taking the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, Zellweger, 50, gave an emotional acceptance speech, thanking her parents, father Emil Erich Zellweger and mother Kjellfrid Irene Zellweger.
“[Thank you to] my immigrant folks who came here with nothing but each other and the American Dream,” she said, holding up the Oscar and adding, “How ’bout this?...
On Sunday, the actress won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the film Judy — triumphing over fellow nominees Scarlett Johansson (Marriage Story), Saorise Ronan (Little Women), Charlize Theron (Bombshell), and Cynthia Erivo (Harriet).
Taking the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, Zellweger, 50, gave an emotional acceptance speech, thanking her parents, father Emil Erich Zellweger and mother Kjellfrid Irene Zellweger.
“[Thank you to] my immigrant folks who came here with nothing but each other and the American Dream,” she said, holding up the Oscar and adding, “How ’bout this?...
- 2/10/2020
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Out now from Knopf Books for Young Readers, Kazoo's Noisemakers: 25 Women Who Raised Their Voices & Changed the World highlights courageous women who changed the world as we know it. The new collection features awesome artwork and insightful writing from some of the most talented artists working today, including Emil Ferris (My Favorite Thing is Monsters), who contributed a biography on the groundbreaking author Mary Shelley to the collection. As a special treat for Daily Dead readers, we've been provided with preview pages from Ferris' contribution, offering a look into the difficult past that shaped Shelley into one of the most influential authors of all time.
Here's what Kazoo Editor-in-Chief Erin Bried had to say about Ferris' contribution to Noisemakers:
"Noisemakers is a collection of biographic comics about women who’ve made history by raising their voices. I wanted to include Mary Shelley in the collection, because she used her voice...
Here's what Kazoo Editor-in-Chief Erin Bried had to say about Ferris' contribution to Noisemakers:
"Noisemakers is a collection of biographic comics about women who’ve made history by raising their voices. I wanted to include Mary Shelley in the collection, because she used her voice...
- 2/6/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
In Julie Taymor’s official Sundance entry “The Glorias,” 80 years in the life of feminist icon Gloria Steinem unfold in chronological order. Except when they don’t.
The visionary director behind “Across the Universe” says she could not bear the conventions of sweeping Hollywood biopics, which are fond of flashing title cards with years and geographic locations, among other shortcuts that do the heavy lifting for moviegoers. So Taymor dreamed up her own narrative device: a rusty Greyhound that exists outside the realm of the film’s events — a vehicle seen only in black and white where four actors, all playing Steinem at pivotal points in her life, meet to parse the past and the future.
“For me, the key to the movie is what I call the bus out of time,” Taymor tells Variety of the scenes, where all of her Glorias — Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, teen Lulu Wilson...
The visionary director behind “Across the Universe” says she could not bear the conventions of sweeping Hollywood biopics, which are fond of flashing title cards with years and geographic locations, among other shortcuts that do the heavy lifting for moviegoers. So Taymor dreamed up her own narrative device: a rusty Greyhound that exists outside the realm of the film’s events — a vehicle seen only in black and white where four actors, all playing Steinem at pivotal points in her life, meet to parse the past and the future.
“For me, the key to the movie is what I call the bus out of time,” Taymor tells Variety of the scenes, where all of her Glorias — Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, teen Lulu Wilson...
- 1/22/2020
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Lykke Li didn’t always intend to host her own music festival. But when she partnered with her friend Yola Jimenez to form a mezcal company – based on a family recipe from Jimenez’s Oaxacan grandfather – the two began to promote it by hosting “informal music gatherings” at Li’s house.
“I met Yola maybe five, six years ago, and then it took us a couple years to get [the company] off the ground,” the Swedish singer/songwriter explains. In addition to her home, Li hosted Yola Mezcal events in what she...
“I met Yola maybe five, six years ago, and then it took us a couple years to get [the company] off the ground,” the Swedish singer/songwriter explains. In addition to her home, Li hosted Yola Mezcal events in what she...
- 8/22/2019
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
America Ferrera and Eva Longoria are among the A-list stars that have signed a letter to support the Latino community in light of recent deadly attacks and political targeting.
The Superstore star and the Desperate Housewives star were among 200 actors, musicians, artists, activists, and labor and civil rights leaders that have signed the letter, which has been published in newspapers including The New York Times, El Nuevo Herald, La Opinión, and El Diario.
Other top names include Diane Guerrero, Alex Martinez Kondracke, Mónica Ramírez, and Olga Segura, along With Jennifer Lopez, Gina Rodriguez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Carmen Perez, Anthony D. Romero, Wilmer Valderrama, Zoe Saldana, Salma Hayek Pinault, Ricky Martin, Rosario Dawson, Diego Luna, Dolores Huerta and Sandra Cisneros.
This comes amid a raft of incidents including the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas that killed 22 individuals and injured 24 others, the sweeping Ice raids that took 680 individuals into custody in Mississippi,...
The Superstore star and the Desperate Housewives star were among 200 actors, musicians, artists, activists, and labor and civil rights leaders that have signed the letter, which has been published in newspapers including The New York Times, El Nuevo Herald, La Opinión, and El Diario.
Other top names include Diane Guerrero, Alex Martinez Kondracke, Mónica Ramírez, and Olga Segura, along With Jennifer Lopez, Gina Rodriguez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Carmen Perez, Anthony D. Romero, Wilmer Valderrama, Zoe Saldana, Salma Hayek Pinault, Ricky Martin, Rosario Dawson, Diego Luna, Dolores Huerta and Sandra Cisneros.
This comes amid a raft of incidents including the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas that killed 22 individuals and injured 24 others, the sweeping Ice raids that took 680 individuals into custody in Mississippi,...
- 8/16/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Less than a day before the President of the United States told her to go back to Africa, Rep. Ilhan Omar declared that she likely loved America more than most everyone in the room. The Minnesota Congresswoman told the audience at the progressive conference Netroots Nation in Philadelphia that she gets called “anti-American because I criticize the United States,” but that “as an immigrant, I probably love this country more than anyone that is naturally born.”
You don’t need to love America to stay here, but Omar’s remark...
You don’t need to love America to stay here, but Omar’s remark...
- 7/16/2019
- by Jamil Smith
- Rollingstone.com
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