Bryan Singer has had a ruinous week. On December 4, 20th Century Fox fired Singer from the Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” for abandoning the London set; on December 6, the studio announced Dexter Fletcher as his replacement. In a statement, Singer ascribed his absence on “Bohemian Rhapsody” to caring for an ailing parent, but Fox also declined to renew its long-term deal with Singer’s production company, while his longtime publicist cut ties a few months ago.
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And then, on December 7, Singer hit the news cycle again: In a lawsuit filed by attorney Jeff Herman, Cesar Sanchez-Guzman accused Singer of sexually assaulting him in 2003, when Sanchez-Guzman was 17.
All of this represents a tremendous comedown for Singer, a blockbuster director whose films have made over $1 billion in domestic release alone.
Read More:Fox Fired Bryan Singer, but It Won’t Be Able to Remove Him as the Director of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
And then, on December 7, Singer hit the news cycle again: In a lawsuit filed by attorney Jeff Herman, Cesar Sanchez-Guzman accused Singer of sexually assaulting him in 2003, when Sanchez-Guzman was 17.
All of this represents a tremendous comedown for Singer, a blockbuster director whose films have made over $1 billion in domestic release alone.
- 12/8/2017
- by Jenna Marotta and Dana Harris
- Indiewire
Christine Lee loves HomeGoods so much, she’s made documenting her finds at the store her side-gig.
“I often describe it as my adult version of Disneyland, or slice of heaven – a place where they have it all,” Lee, the California mom behind Instagram account @HomeGoodsObsessed, tells People.
Lee – who describes her home decor style as feminine and pretty, yet classic – says she’s snagged endless deals at HomeGoods, though her personal favorite find is a set of gold flatware that closely resembles a style sold at West Elm.
Want a brag-worthy score of your own from the store? Check out...
“I often describe it as my adult version of Disneyland, or slice of heaven – a place where they have it all,” Lee, the California mom behind Instagram account @HomeGoodsObsessed, tells People.
Lee – who describes her home decor style as feminine and pretty, yet classic – says she’s snagged endless deals at HomeGoods, though her personal favorite find is a set of gold flatware that closely resembles a style sold at West Elm.
Want a brag-worthy score of your own from the store? Check out...
- 3/16/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
No sibling left behind!
Arizona parents Brenda and Curt Heuer have opened their home to 52 foster children in their 12 years as foster parents. And on National Adoption Day on November 19, the couple adopted five of those children, all brothers and sisters, so that they wouldn’t be split up in the system.
“They call us mom and dad,” Brenda, who lives in Yavapai County, tells People. “We’re such a family, we go camping together, and we’re going to take them to Disneyland for their adoption celebration.”
The siblings, ages 2, 3, 6, 7 and 9, have been living with the foster parents since...
Arizona parents Brenda and Curt Heuer have opened their home to 52 foster children in their 12 years as foster parents. And on National Adoption Day on November 19, the couple adopted five of those children, all brothers and sisters, so that they wouldn’t be split up in the system.
“They call us mom and dad,” Brenda, who lives in Yavapai County, tells People. “We’re such a family, we go camping together, and we’re going to take them to Disneyland for their adoption celebration.”
The siblings, ages 2, 3, 6, 7 and 9, have been living with the foster parents since...
- 11/28/2016
- by roseminutaglio
- PEOPLE.com
Something stirred in 9-year-old Chloe Gallegos’s little heart when she saw a social media video of a thief stealing a tip jar at a Texas donut shop.
So, she decided to right the wrong.
Andy Chhong, longtime owner of Daylight Donuts in Alvin, Texas uploaded a video to Facebook of a tip jar thief caught in the act after hours. And it just didn’t sit right with Chloe, a frequent Daylight Donuts customer. She vowed to replace Chhong’s stolen bills with her own tooth fairy money.
“One of my employees realized that the money was empty in...
So, she decided to right the wrong.
Andy Chhong, longtime owner of Daylight Donuts in Alvin, Texas uploaded a video to Facebook of a tip jar thief caught in the act after hours. And it just didn’t sit right with Chloe, a frequent Daylight Donuts customer. She vowed to replace Chhong’s stolen bills with her own tooth fairy money.
“One of my employees realized that the money was empty in...
- 11/23/2016
- by marlenelenthang
- PEOPLE.com
Winston Baker, a leading global producer of entertainment finance conferences, hosted its successful inaugural Asia Pacific Entertainment Finance Forum in conjunction with the Hawaii International Film Festival from November 18 – 20, 2015.
Winston Baker has long recognized the growing alliance between Hollywood, China, and Silicon Valley. Co-founders Katherine Winston and Amy Baker designed and produced the Apeff – the first event of its kind – to help creative masterminds and forward-thinking financiers take advantage of the unique opportunities this partnership offers, particularly in the face of the rapid innovations sweeping the entertainment business. The event was an impressive success, drawing power players from all sectors of the international media industries. Forum participants joined industry juggernauts such as Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee and AMC/Sundance Channel Global Network’s Bruce Tuchman at Winston Baker’s collaborative forum in the middle of paradise.
The Apeff included a range of speaker sessions, discussion panels, and keynote addresses that explored the investment possibilities, challenges, and strategies for success in the international film, TV, digital media, and gaming businesses. In addition to a keynotes address from seasoned entertainment executive Nina Yang Bongiovi and a keynote conversation about “Redefining the Television Landscape,” the Apeff also featured a panel on “Capitalizing on Gaming IP Development” composed of David Stelzer, a consultant at Epic Games; Clinton Foy, the managing director at CrossCut Ventures; and Sunny Dhillon, the principal at Signia Venture Partners. These experienced professionals considered such trends as e-sports and virtual reality in the multi-billion dollar global gaming industry and offered insight into the unique opportunities that gaming IP can offer.
Acknowledging the growing significance of Hawaii and its International Film Festival in the global entertainment community, another highlight of the Apeff was the session that considered the “Local Challenges and Opportunities of Creating Content in Hawaii.” Experts like Georja Skinner, Chief Officer for the State of Hawaii Dbedt Creative Industries Division, and Chris Lee, the Founder and Director of the Academy for Creative SystemMedia, examined how digital production tools, changes in distribution models, and the growing demand for Asian and collaborative content have shaped the dynamics of producing, particularly in Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region.
Winston Baker’s Asia Pacific Entertainment Finance Forum was a new kind of conference in a tropical paradise, and provided invaluable insight into equity and debt financiers. It proved to be indispensable for producers, developers, and innovators looking for effective approaches to fundraising, marketing, distribution, and profitability.
The successful event was made possible with the generous support of sponsors and partners including Im Global, Digital Film Cloud Network, Vine Alternative Investments, Motion Picture Association (Mpa), Fti Consulting, Hyde Park Entertainment, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan Llp, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Creative Industries Hawaii, Hawaii Film Office, Honolulu Film Office, Island Film Group, The Modern Honolulu, Variety, The Chinese Film Market, and FilmFestivals.com.
Winston Baker has long recognized the growing alliance between Hollywood, China, and Silicon Valley. Co-founders Katherine Winston and Amy Baker designed and produced the Apeff – the first event of its kind – to help creative masterminds and forward-thinking financiers take advantage of the unique opportunities this partnership offers, particularly in the face of the rapid innovations sweeping the entertainment business. The event was an impressive success, drawing power players from all sectors of the international media industries. Forum participants joined industry juggernauts such as Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee and AMC/Sundance Channel Global Network’s Bruce Tuchman at Winston Baker’s collaborative forum in the middle of paradise.
The Apeff included a range of speaker sessions, discussion panels, and keynote addresses that explored the investment possibilities, challenges, and strategies for success in the international film, TV, digital media, and gaming businesses. In addition to a keynotes address from seasoned entertainment executive Nina Yang Bongiovi and a keynote conversation about “Redefining the Television Landscape,” the Apeff also featured a panel on “Capitalizing on Gaming IP Development” composed of David Stelzer, a consultant at Epic Games; Clinton Foy, the managing director at CrossCut Ventures; and Sunny Dhillon, the principal at Signia Venture Partners. These experienced professionals considered such trends as e-sports and virtual reality in the multi-billion dollar global gaming industry and offered insight into the unique opportunities that gaming IP can offer.
Acknowledging the growing significance of Hawaii and its International Film Festival in the global entertainment community, another highlight of the Apeff was the session that considered the “Local Challenges and Opportunities of Creating Content in Hawaii.” Experts like Georja Skinner, Chief Officer for the State of Hawaii Dbedt Creative Industries Division, and Chris Lee, the Founder and Director of the Academy for Creative SystemMedia, examined how digital production tools, changes in distribution models, and the growing demand for Asian and collaborative content have shaped the dynamics of producing, particularly in Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region.
Winston Baker’s Asia Pacific Entertainment Finance Forum was a new kind of conference in a tropical paradise, and provided invaluable insight into equity and debt financiers. It proved to be indispensable for producers, developers, and innovators looking for effective approaches to fundraising, marketing, distribution, and profitability.
The successful event was made possible with the generous support of sponsors and partners including Im Global, Digital Film Cloud Network, Vine Alternative Investments, Motion Picture Association (Mpa), Fti Consulting, Hyde Park Entertainment, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan Llp, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Creative Industries Hawaii, Hawaii Film Office, Honolulu Film Office, Island Film Group, The Modern Honolulu, Variety, The Chinese Film Market, and FilmFestivals.com.
- 12/15/2015
- by Peter Belsito
- Sydney's Buzz
Rosamund Pike, the star of the highly anticipated film, Gone Girl, is about to get a lot of attention for her standout role as Amy Elliott Dunne, a disillusioned housewife who suddenly disappears on her fifth wedding anniversary. The part is one intense (and showy) role, and will surely stick with audiences well after the end credits stop rolling.
With all the buzz coming her way, it’s a good time to get to know the 35-year-old English actress making a big splash Stateside.
She’s a Bond Girl
While this is definitely her biggest role, it’s hardly her first. The actress’ first big screen part was Miranda Frost, a villainous Bond Girl in Pierce Brosnan’s final James Bond film Die Another Day. She was the 68th actress to be featured as a woman who finds herself entangled with the famed British spy.
And She Can Act
She...
With all the buzz coming her way, it’s a good time to get to know the 35-year-old English actress making a big splash Stateside.
She’s a Bond Girl
While this is definitely her biggest role, it’s hardly her first. The actress’ first big screen part was Miranda Frost, a villainous Bond Girl in Pierce Brosnan’s final James Bond film Die Another Day. She was the 68th actress to be featured as a woman who finds herself entangled with the famed British spy.
And She Can Act
She...
- 10/1/2014
- by Stacy Lambe
- TheFabLife - Movies
Rosamund Pike, the star of the highly anticipated film, Gone Girl, is about to get a lot of attention for her standout role as Amy Elliott Dunne, a disillusioned housewife who suddenly disappears on her fifth wedding anniversary. The part is one intense (and showy) role, and will surely stick with audiences well after the end credits stop rolling.
With all the buzz coming her way, it’s a good time to get to know the 35-year-old English actress making a big splash Stateside.
She’s a Bond Girl
While this is definitely her biggest role, it’s hardly her first. The actress’ first big screen part was Miranda Frost, a villainous Bond Girl in Pierce Brosnan’s final James Bond film Die Another Day. She was the 68th actress to be featured as a woman who finds herself entangled with the famed British spy.
And She Can Act
She...
With all the buzz coming her way, it’s a good time to get to know the 35-year-old English actress making a big splash Stateside.
She’s a Bond Girl
While this is definitely her biggest role, it’s hardly her first. The actress’ first big screen part was Miranda Frost, a villainous Bond Girl in Pierce Brosnan’s final James Bond film Die Another Day. She was the 68th actress to be featured as a woman who finds herself entangled with the famed British spy.
And She Can Act
She...
- 10/1/2014
- by Stacy Lambe
- VH1.com
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