Sony Pictures Entertainment is experiencing a significant leadership change at its Culver City based film and television studio. Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Tony Vinciquerra, who has discreetly restructured the studio’s operations over a span of seven years, will be passing on the baton to Ravi Ahuja, a notable member of his management … Read more
Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez, a performer from the film “Sing Sing,” has gained relief from a long-standing conviction for a crime he didn’t commit in the late 90s. The charge – murdering a retired police officer – was recently dropped by New York prosecutors. On Monday, District Attorney of Manhattan, Alvin Bragg, declared that Velazquez’s conviction … Read more
The seasoned actor, John Ashton, best recognized for his role as the grumpy Detective John Taggart in the “Beverly Hills Cop” series, has passed away. His family announced that Ashton passed away in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Thursday, as confirmed by his manager, Alan Somers, in a statement to The Times. The cause of his … Read more
In a recent ruling, a New Mexico judge decreed that Hannah Gutierrez, who was responsible for handling firearms during the production of the tragic movie “Rust,” must continue to serve her prison sentence for her involvement in a deadly shooting on set. On Monday, the request to release Gutierrez from prison or schedule a new … Read more
The burning inquiry in a movie about a war reporter is often “Why?” Why are they dedicated to this profession? Why do they persist, dig and risk their lives amid the anguish of war? This is the focal question in the new biographical film “Lee,” based on the celebrated photographer Lee Miller, who documented some … Read more
“The Wild Robot” stands out as a unique animated feature by a major studio. With a distinctive aesthetic and a unique narrative, it offers humor and emotion in abundance — all of which are genuinely earned. The voice acting, particularly from the lead actors Lupita Nyong’o and Pedro Pascal, is exceptional. The film is as … Read more
San Francisco — Vice President of the San Francisco Film Commission, Jack Song, has attended numerous Hollywood movie openings, yet this was a unique experience — a grand event led by tech aficionados where they showcased short films produced using artificial intelligence. Sporting a black jacket and a green shirt, Song stood at the back, … Read more
Greetings on this second day of fall. The Dodgers have six more regular season games left. 60-60? Do you seriously believe that’s out of reach for this guy? I’m Glenn Whipp, a columnist for the Los Angeles Times, host of The Envelope’s additional Monday newsletter, and someone who hasn’t ever put maple syrup in his … Read more
Kathryn Crosby, known for her roles in films like “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad,” “Anatomy of a Murder,” and “Operation Mad Ball,” and also as the wife of the renowned singer and Academy Award-winning actor Bing Crosby, has passed away at the age of 90. A representative for the family stated on Saturday that she … Read more
Welcome to Screen Gab, your go-to newsletter for the latest happenings in the world of film. This week, we are excited to announce that the highly anticipated tennis-themed film, “Challengers,” directed by Luca Guadagnino, is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. This film has been hailed as the best of the year so … Read more
