Month: January 2024

Ofcom and the BBC Board are to be handed more powers to oversee complaints about BBC content including on its website and YouTube channel, as the government’s mid-term review into the corporation focuses intensely on the issue of complaints and impartiality. The BBC has agreed to undertake “major reforms to boost audience confidence in its
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After introducing Renée Rapp’s musical performance, Rachel McAdams stuck around 30 Rock for a skit on Saturday Night Live. McAdams played an aspiring actress cast in the shadow of two other famous actresses, because of both her name and likeness. Not only is she constantly being mistaken for The Notebook star Rachel McAdams, her name,
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by Regina Avalos, January 19, 2024 (Photo: Apple TV+) Schmigadoon! will not be returning for a third season. Apple TV+ has cancelled the musical comedy series even with season three already written, including 25 new songs. Season two of the series wrapped in May 2023. Starring Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, Ariana DeBose, Martin Short, Dove
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by Regina Avalos, January 19, 2024 (Photo: Max) Max has canceled Rap SH!t after two seasons. The season two finale for the comedy series aired on the streaming service last month. Starring Aida Osman, KaMillion, Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell, RJ Cyler, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, Daniel Augustin, Amandla Jahava, Jaboukie Young-White, Brittney Jefferson, and DomiNque Perry,
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Good afternoon Insiders, Jesse Whittock back with you. So much news to get through this week — here’s a pick of the biggest and best stories. Sign up for the newsletter here. BAFTA Film Award Noms Kicking ass and taking noms: After a competitive longlist stage, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer pulled out in front at BAFTA, clocking a leading 13
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The Sundance Film Festival 2024, beloved by independent film enthusiasts, opens the film festival circuit with a bustling calendar of parties, thought-provoking panels, and red-carpet premieres. Celebrating its 40th milestone, the lineup boasts diversity across various categories, featuring 53 short films, 35 documentary features, and 83 feature films. Among the buzzworthy titles premiering are My
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It was a long hiatus, but the Intelligence Unit finally returned to us, just not in full form. After an adrenaline-pumping season finale, we dove into a blood-soaked and relatively depressing premiere. And if one can conclude anything from Chicago PD Season 11 Episode 1, it’s that Hailey Upton is not at the top of
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EXCLUSIVE: Christian Wikander, Banijay‘s Global Head of Scripted, is exiting after a year in post. A Banijay spokeswoman confirmed the departure and said the role will now be reviewed. When Wikander leaves next month, the current team will report temporarily to Chief Business Officer Frédéric Balmary, who was promoted last year. Wikander replaced Lars Blomgren
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