Charge nurse Dana Evans embodies the heart and soul of HBO’s “The Pitt.” She’s smart and reacts with her gut; she’s tough and empathetic, a fierce fighter for her patients and staff, but knows when not to pick a fight. Katherine LaNasa’s portrayal of this complicated woman has made her a fan favorite and earned … Read more
Graham Platner overcame a wave of personal controversies Tuesday to secure the Democratic nomination in Maine’s U.S. Senate race. In an interview on “Morning Joe,” the oyster farmer and Marine veteran downplayed concerns that allegations about his past behavior could come back to haunt Democrats in the midterm elections as they seek to defeat Republican … Read more
Jeff Gaspin is exiting his role as Netflix‘s VP of unscripted series after a little more than two years, Variety has confirmed. The former NBC Universal Television Entertainment chairman first took the job in February 2024, reporting to Netflix VP of nonfiction series Brandon Riegg. Gaspin is set to depart the position on July 1; … Read more
Advertising giant Havas acquired a majority stake in Archrival, a U.S.-based youth-culture and experiential activation agency, aiming to augment the capabilities of its Havas Play branded content and experiential marketing unit. The company said the Archrival acquisition expands Havas Play’s offering across sports marketing, live experiences, branded partnerships, creator engagement and experiential activation. Archrival’s clients … Read more
Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Tracy Morgan will receive the inaugural Flip Wilson Award at the 8th annual AAFCA TV Honors ceremony. The new prize, a press release explains, recognizes individuals whose “comedic artistry and cultural impact” continue the legacy of the groundbreaking entertainer and television pioneer Flip Wilson, who became a household name in the … Read more
In the weeks leading up to Jan. 6, 2021, Senate Republican leaders knew that Donald Trump was pressuring their members to reject certification of Joe Biden’s victory, but they pleaded with GOP senators to discard the outgoing president’s wishes. In fact, Senate Republican leaders told members there wasn’t even any point in trying, since the … Read more
The film was inspired by band’s early days before Dookie came out They could be the “Anal O.G. Dogs” or they could be the “Analog Dogs,” but either way doesn’t matter since these teens got the improbable opportunity to open for Green Day on New Year’s Eve based on a demo tape. That’s the gist … Read more
Homer Gere, Ellen Barkin, Willem Dafoe and Michael Douglas have joined the cast of Oliver Stone‘s “White Lies.” It marks a reunion between Douglas and Stone, who collaborated on “Wall Street,” as well as between Dafoe and Stone, who worked together on “Platoon” and “Born on the Fourth of July.” Yvonne Chapman will also be … Read more
President Donald Trump is enthralled with the Ultimate Fighting Championship staging an event at the White House on his birthday this weekend—in effect his present to himself, since he came up with the idea. We have the details on both the anticipated lobbying, as well as the fighting. Lobbying by the Octagon While the White … Read more
Intili has held positions at MK2 Films, Kindred Spirit, Animal Kingdom and FilmNation Entertainment, where they began their career as an assistant. Stints as an executive producer gave Intili the confidence to produce full-time. Based in New York, Intili produced Ben Mullinkosson’s documentary “The Last Year of Darkness” and Lucio Castro’s romantic drama “After This Death.” They also produced Jane Schoenbrun’s … Read more