Marion’s beloved educator and “matriarch of the arts,” 93-year-old Yolonde Byassee Peterson bowed at 10:18 pm Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was escorted off the earthly stage with her step-niece, Linda Byassee, and dear neighbor, Jenna Fletcher, by her side. She was bornRead More →
Linda leuzzi It’s been a long, bittersweet and enlightening road for Campbell Dalglish’s documentary “Savage Land”. The filmmaker, writer, producer, playwright, and associate professor at East Patchogue’s City College of New York has won several awards for Best Documentary, including The Americas Film Festival of New York, Lake Placid FilmRead More →
DANVILLE – With all the maneuvering school officials in Danville District 118 have had to do this school year with continued cases of COVID-19 and teacher and bus driver shortages, it’s a miracle that ‘they were able to stay open, said Superintendent Alicia Geddis. Aside from the switch from Pre-KRead More →
Hollywood, California, December 28, 2021 – (PR.com) – Philanthropist, producer Lily Lisa has been named the U.S. Hollywood International Golden Film Awards (GFA) Goodwill Ambassador for the second time at the GFA 2021, which recently took place in the city of Industry. Now in its seventh year, the GFA FilmRead More →
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TREMONT (Heart of Illinois ABC) – 40 volunteers hoisted around 400 flags Sunday in memory of Alan Sanders. Sanders was a United States Army veteran who also served the Tremont Fire Department for 50 years. The ceremony was led by “The Flagsman’s Mission Continues”, an organization that honors the sacrificesRead More →
December 27, 2021 07:10 EST A Billion Dollar Spidey! Spider-Man: No Way Home dominates the Christmas box office Spider-Man: No Way Home is the first Covid-19 era film to cross $1 billion. Los Angeles, California – The jury is still out on whether Spider-Man: No Coming Home is a ChristmasRead More →
December 23, 2021 3:03 PM EST The Matrix Ressurections electrifies the franchise but gets tripped up Follow the White Rabbit. The Matrix Resurrections is finally here – but does the latest installment live up to everyone’s expectations? Keanu Reeves returns as Neo/The Chosen One in The Matrix Resurrections. © Imago/Prod.DbRead More →
AURORA, IL – With the holiday season in full bloom and Christmas just days away, now is the time to solidify celebration plans. With its nickname “City of Lights”, it is normal that Aurora does not lack light shows to visit during the most beautiful time of the year. ThisRead More →
Christopher Newton, the longtime former artistic director of the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., Has passed away. Festival organizers shared the news on social media and his website, saying he passed away peacefully at the age of 85. “It’s no exaggeration to say that without Christopher Newton there wouldn’t beRead More →
Lone Star Filmmakers Celebration Heads Downtown By Richard Whittaker, 7:00 a.m., Wed, December 22, 2021 The last big party in Austin before COVID shut down the world in 2020 was the Texas Film Awards, the annual celebration of Lone Star film luminaries. After a sabbatical year, the shindig will beRead More →
It’s time to vote for your favorite film achievements in our 20th Annual Gold Derby Film Awards! When it comes to movies, 2021 has been no less messy than 2020, with streamers like Netflix and Amazon continuing to produce movies primarily for the web, while other studios have embraced hybridRead More →
December 22, 2021 2:57 AM EST TAG24’s Ultimate Christmas Movie List: Here’s What Our Writers Chose Get in the holiday spirit with our all-time favorite Christmas movies! By Elyse Johnson Gather around the fireplace as the TAG24 team share their favorite holiday movies! Clockwise from top l: Hugh Grant inRead More →
The Wheeling High School Musical Theater Program’s presentation of “Cry-Baby the Musical” has been selected as part of the program for the upcoming Illinois High School Theater Festival. The cast will perform the musical twice on Jan. 7 at Illinois State University in Normal. This is the second time thatRead More →
EXCLUSIVE: The HCA Film Awards have joined the list of star-studded ceremonies postponed due to the upsurge in Covid cases linked to the Omicron variant. While the fifth annual Hollywood Critics Association awards ceremony was originally scheduled to take place in Avalon Hollywood on January 8, it will now takeRead More →
The JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival, now in its ninth year, will present its second virtual social justice series, featuring five films available for home viewing, including exclusive conversations with filmmakers and subject matter experts after many movies. The series runs from January 14-23, and a special series pass isRead More →
ANI | Update: Dec 21 2021 12:08 STI Washington [US], Dec. 21 (ANI): The Palm Springs International Film Festival has canceled its in-person awards ceremony, due to growing concerns about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. According to Variety, the organization behind the Palm Springs International Film Festival announced the cancellationRead More →
Posted: Dec 20 2021 / 16:40 CST / Update: Dec 20 2021 / 17:04 CST Champaign, Illinois (WCIA) Day trips for vacationBy Marcia Frost With the baking, baking, and opening the gifts done, it’s time to relax and enjoy the holidays. Unfortunately, it can also cause cabin fever when thereRead More →
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the Januscary Film Festival at the Harris Theater, six classic and new horror films are coming to the historic theater throughout the first week of January. Januscary kicks off with a FREE screening of John Charpentier‘s, The Thing on Saturday, January 1 at 8:00Read More →
Bafta has confirmed it is taking a flexible approach to 2022 Film Awards release date eligibility in the face of potential disruption to the schedule in the first quarter of 2022 and beyond due to a Covid-19 surge in the UK. Last week Warner Bros moved John Madden Ground MeatRead More →
For the second year in a row, the Palm Springs International Film Festival has canceled its star-studded in-person awards gala amid growing concerns about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. The annual awards were due to be presented at a ceremony held at the Palm Springs Convention Center on January 6,Read More →
For the second year in a row, the Palm Springs International Film Festival has canceled its star-studded in-person awards gala amid growing concerns about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. The annual awards were due to be presented at a ceremony held at the Palm Springs Convention Center on January 6,Read More →
Dec 19 2021 5:00 p.m. EST Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit by listening to these four festive Christmas movies! These holiday movies are sure to be a hit with fa-la-la-loving viewers this Christmas! By Elyse Johnson Here are four new vacations movies at flux this month. Vanessa Hudgens isRead More →
“107 Mothers” by Peter Kerekes, a Slovak drama about women living and working in a Ukrainian prison, won the Crystal Arrow Award at the 13th edition of the Les Arcs European Film Festival. The festival, which ended on December 18, was held in person with “The Artist” director Michel HazanaviciusRead More →
Every Sunday we launch a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a glimpse of what’s going on over the next seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for details on ten awesome events happening in the city. It’s cool read and a great wayRead More →
December 18, 2021 9:56 a.m. EST Spider-Man: No Way Home drops important Easter eggs and propels the MCU into the Multiverse Things are about to get hectic in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Burbank, California – Spider-Man: No Coming Home is the last Marvel movie of 2021 – but what doesRead More →
The Wheeling High School Musical Theater Program’s presentation of “Cry-Baby the Musical” has been selected as part of the program for the upcoming Illinois High School Theater Festival. The cast will perform the musical twice on January 7, at Illinois State University in Normal. This is the second time thatRead More →
that of Davide Ferrario Blood on the crown leads the nominations for the inaugural Malta Film Awards, the winners of which will be announced on January 29 in Valletta, Malta. It has 15 nominations, including those for best director, best film, three for best actor and best screenplay. The drama,Read More →
The transition to an in-person semester during a pandemic is not easy, and requires flexibility not only on the part of Illinois State University students and faculty, but the ISU administration as well. Several members of the ISU administration appreciate their experiences and are proud of the resilience of theRead More →
Films by Jane Campion, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Joanna Hogg have all been nominated for top awards by the London Critics’ Circle. The female directors all saw their films nominated for Movie of the Year, with Campion and Hogg also being nominated for the Best Director trophy alongside Celine Sciamma forRead More →
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL – The darkest day of the year is upon us, which means winter solstice is just a few days away in Arlington Heights. The celestial holiday celebrated through the ages as the Beginning of Light arrives in Arlington Heights on December 21 at 9:59 am CT. IfRead More →
DIFFUSION Apple TV Plus has set a streaming date of February 4, 2022 for the thriller series “Suspicion,” featuring Uma thurman (“Kill Bill”). The eight-episode series will premiere with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode per week, every Friday. When the son of a prominent American businesswomanRead More →
Kirstin Benthaus-Gebauer has been appointed Managing Director of German production company Tower Productions, owned by All3Media, joining rival Imago TV Film- und Fernsehproduktion. Kirstin Benthaus-Gebauer When she takes up her post in early April, Benthaus-Gebauer will bring nearly 30 years of industry experience to Tower. She will replace Dietlinde StrohRead More →
Kirstin Benthaus-Gebauer Tower Productions, owned by All3Media, has appointed Imago TV Film’s creative director, Kirstin Benthaus-Gebauer, as managing director of the German company. Benthaus-Gebauer will join in early April and oversee all operations of Tower, which is behind remakes of formats such as undercover boss for RTL and Das GroßeRead More →
BY AGATHA CHUMAMidlands State University (MSU) arts and film department are in seventh heaven after winning first prize in the Hi5 and Smartphone short film competition at the recent Zimbabwe International Film Festival. The winning film, titled Tsvakai, is centered on the promotion of Zimbabwean culture with particular emphasis onRead More →
Did you expect less when Bismarck / Mandan heard the news? We all heard the news and it spread like wildfire. There was literally dancing on the Bismarck / Mandan streets when it was announced that the famous Chick-Fil-A restaurant was coming to Kirkwood Mall. It was over a yearRead More →
1/5 Nicole Kidman plays Lucille Ball in the movie “Being the Ricardos”. File photo by Jim Ruymen / UPI | License photo December 14 (UPI) – Nicole Kidman will be honored at the Palm Springs International Film Awards 2022. Organizers said in a statement Tuesday that Kidman, 54, will receiveRead More →
Two Apple Original Films were nominated for the Critics Choice Film Awards, with up to a half-dozen gongs up for grabs in between; four for CODA and two for Macbeth’s tragedy. Among the prizes on offer, content broadcast on Apple TV + is vying for the prestigious Best Picture andRead More →
BEVERLY-MT. GREENWOOD – The darkest day of the year is upon us, which means winter solstice is just a few days away in Beverly-Mt. Green wood The celestial feast celebrated through the ages as the beginning of the light arrives in Beverly-Mt. Greenwood on December 21 at 9:59 a.m. CST.Read More →
At least six people were killed at an Amazon warehouse in Illinois after a direct hit from a tornado caused much of the building to collapse on Friday night, officials said. Forty-five people have been confirmed to have exited the building, Edwardsville, Ill. Fire chief James Whiteford said at aRead More →
The Father, Florian Zeller’s disorienting and poignant dementia drama starring Anthony Hopkins, won Best Actor and Best Screenplay at this year’s European Cinema Awards, but was ultimately voted Best Film by Quo Vadis, Aida ?, a heartbreaking description of the UN’s calamitous attempt in 1995 to prevent the Srebrenica massacre.Read More →
“Quo Vadis, Aïda? »Won first prize at the European Film Awards on Saturday night. Directed by Jasmila Žbanić, the film was named European Film of 2021. Žbanić also won the award for Best Director. Other winners included ‘Flee’, an animated documentary about the executive of the refugee experience produced byRead More →
UPDATE: that of Jasmila Žbanić Quo Vadis, Aïda? was the big winner of the 34th European Film Awards ceremony tonight. The story of a woman’s fight to save her family during the real events of the Bosnian War Genocide in 1995 in Srebrenica won the first European Cinema Prize asRead More →
The jury of the 18th edition of the Angel Film Awards – Monaco International Film Festival announced the full list of winners on Sunday. Usually held in the Principality of Monaco, the independent, non-profit festival takes place online from December 11-14 this year, but that hasn’t stopped the festival fromRead More →
The 34th edition of the European Film Awards will be presented on Saturday in Berlin, during a virtual ceremony which rewards the best of European cinema. Two weeks ago, the ceremony was reformatted as a “remote live event” with no studio audiences and only contestants present, as Germany grapples withRead More →
Jack White announced its 2022 Supply chain issues world tour, which will see the musician perform across North America and Europe from April to August of next year. This tour will mark its first in four years since White toured the world in support of 2018 Scope of the pension.Read More →
Filmmakers Gastón Duprat and Mariano Cohn unite Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas and Oscar Martinez for an ironic satire of a mad ride of egocentrism and arthouse snobbery that engulfs the film industry. Actors, filmmakers and even film journalists, no one escapes the brutality of honesty in this hilarious dive intoRead More →
The new Disney animation “Encanto” features a magical adventure of an extended Native family. The Madrigals live in an enchanted city in the Colombian mountains. With the exception of one child, each member of the family has a unique magical power. For this film, the filmmakers worked with representatives ofRead More →
December 10, 2021 2:57 PM EST Sex and the City revival shocks fans with major death in first two episodes Original Sex and the City stars (left to right) Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon reprise their roles in the SATC revival, And Just Like That. © IMAGO/EntertainmentPicturesRead More →
ILLINOIS – The darkest day of the year is upon us, which means the winter solstice is just a few days away in Illinois. The celestial holiday celebrated through the ages as the Beginning of Light arrives in Illinois on December 21 at 9:59 a.m. CST. If you’re not aRead More →
Lady Gaga will receive the Icon Award for her performance in “House of Gucci” at the Palm Springs International Film Awards next month. “To many Lady Gaga is an icon through her music, but she continues to impress audiences with her iconic acting roles. After her memorable performance in ARead More →
Posted December 9, 2021 The challenge of the short film TECNO CAMON 18 It’s finish ! The Short Film Challenge, which was the result of a unique partnership between TECNO and EbonyLife Creative Academy, saw the influx of numerous entries of creatively produced short films by young filmmakers from acrossRead More →
Palm Springs, CA (December 9, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards announced that Lady Gaga would receive the Icon Award for her performance in Gucci House. The Film Awards will take place in person on January 6, 2022 at the Palm Springs Convention Center and will run throughRead More →
The Palm Springs International Film Awards have announced that Lady Gaga will be honored at her next ceremony. The “House of Gucci” star will receive the Icon Award for her performance in Ridley Scott’s latest drama. The awards body took the news to the public with an announcement Thursday morning.Read More →
Hello, Oak Park and River Forest! Let’s move on to the news of December 8. Would you like to support local news in Oak Park-River Forest? Become a Patch Supporter for just $ 5 per month and help maintain the Oak Park-River Forest Daily, plus other exclusive perks. Click hereRead More →
British Independent Film Awards 2021: On the red carpet with the nominees and winners December 7, 2021 Last night the highly anticipated British Independent Film Awards 2021 presentation ceremony took place in London. The pandemic has been a tough time for everyone and for many industries, especially for film andRead More →
Seventh edition poster © Babylon Film Festival Seventh year of Babylon Film Festival, the first international film competition for a production that makes room for minority languages, promoted by the Humanitarian Society – Cineteca Sarda di Cagliari, in collaboration with the Sardegna Film Commission Foundation and the associations Babel, TerraRead More →
TINLEY PARK, IL – A co-owner of Tinley Park-based Hailstorm Brewing Co. left the company after allegations surfaced on social media over the weekend accusing him of sexual misconduct against a coworker brewer at a beer festival in August. Steve Miller, co-owner and chief brewer of Hailstorm, located at 8060Read More →
Palm Springs, California (December 6, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards announced that the cast of king richard is the recipient of the Ensemble Performance Award. The award will be presented to Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Jon Bernthal and Tony Goldwyn, who are allRead More →
It looks like it was only yesterday when we were enjoying films from last year’s Tweetfest Short Film Festival, but only in an online form. Somehow the year has passed and Tweetfest has happened again, but much happier in its usual form in person. With screenings at the Hen andRead More →
If Kenneth Branagh is feeling a little disappointed today, we can hardly blame him. Despite leading this year’s British Independent Film Awards nominations with 11 nods for his cinematic ode to Belfast, the picture didn’t land a single gong. Boiling Point, which tied Belfast with its number of nominations, tookRead More →
A first film about a recently widowed woman who comes to terms with her late husband’s shocking secret has become the main winner of the UK independent film awards. After Love by filmmaker Aleem Khan won six awards at Sunday night’s ceremony hosted by comedian Asim Chaudhry. They included BestRead More →
Aleem Khan’s debut film After Love topped the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) with six wins. The film, in which a recently widowed woman comes to terms with a shocking secret about her husband’s life, won the award for best British independent film, presented by Kate Beckinsale. Khan won threeRead More →
JOLIET, IL -After three months of renovating the main storefront of the historic Barber Building in downtown Joliet, Jasmine Foster and Ashley Duncan had their grand opening Friday night for Studio 88 Selfie Suites. Studio 88 Self Suites, located at 68 North Chicago St., is now the first selfie studioRead More →
Culver City Film Festival The Culver City Film Festival showcases over 350 films from around the world MARINA DEL REY, CA, USA, December 3, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — Culver City Film Festival 2021 is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated events of the year! The annual film festival, hosted byRead More →
Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi and Raindance founder Elliot Grove were honored at the very first British Short Film Awards. Capaldi received the Icon Award while Grove received the Impact Award The British Short Film Awards, in partnership with the HearArt Project, were hosted by presenter Alex Zane on FridayRead More →
Punk rock and Elizabethan poetry may not seem like a natural combination. But Illinois Wesleyan University is making it work in a new production of the musical “Head Over Heels,” which airs Friday through Sunday. Director Scott Susong has said that “Arcadia,†written by Sir Philip Sidney in the 1500s,Read More →
Palm Springs, California (December 2, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards announced that Andrew Garfield is the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor for his performance in tick, tick… BOOM! The Film Awards will be held in person on January 6, 2022 at the Palm SpringsRead More →
The Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards nominations are out and this summer’s blockbuster movie free guy starring Ryan Reynolds received two nominations. free guy is nominated in the following categories: Best Visual Effects Best Comedy or Musical Directed by Shawn Levy, free guy released on August 13, 2021 and immediatelyRead More →
Clara Law, Jun Li and Kiwi Chow. Image of news from the stand. Used with permission. The 58th Golden Horse Film Awards, dubbed the “Oscars” in Chinese, was held in Taipei on November 27. In 2019, the National Film Board of China ordered directors and actors to boycott the eventSo,Read More →
For the first time in its 18-year history, the Angel Film Awards – Monaco International Film Festival are taking place online this year, festival director Rosana Golden and festival executive producer Dean Bentley announced. As 2021 draws to a close, the independent, non-profit festival will take place online from DecemberRead More →
Dec 1 2021 7:08 AM EST Marvel, The Matrix and Music: Five Exciting Shows and Movies to Watch in December! Close 2021 with all these exciting new series and films! By Elyse Johnson The year is coming to an end, but Hollywood often keeps the best for last and it’sRead More →
Dec 1 2021 4:10 p.m. EST Alec Baldwin denies pulling the trigger as details emerge in Rust’s deadly shooting The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office has released new documents as Baldwin speaks. Sante Fe, New Mexico – One day later The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office has released new documentsRead More →
The European Film Awards which were scheduled to take place in Berlin, Germany on December 11 will no longer take place in person. The 34th European Film Awards was previously reformatted as a remote live event, with participation limited to nominees and winners. “Due to the ongoing and unexpected developmentsRead More →
The European Film Awards have canceled their plan for a physical ceremony this year due to the increase in the number of Covids in Germany. A small ceremony reserved for the nominees was to take place in Berlin on December 11. Instead, it will now take place in a hybridRead More →