Grab your boombox and meet me at the skatepark, because we're throwing it back to the '90s, folks! Despite all the warm and fuzzy feelings that that decade inspires in Millennials like me, it wasn't exactly a golden age for superhero media ... on the big screen, that is. For comic fans and loyal viewers of Saturday morning cartoons, well, animated shows were simply the place to be. We had "Batman: The Animated Series" and "Spider-Man" at our fingertips, but we're here to talk about one beloved series over all the rest: "X-Men: The Animated Series." The pop-cultural legacy of this show simply can't be overstated, acting as a gateway to comic books for an entire generation of young fans.
Now, over three decades later, Marvel is returning to the small screen with a Disney+ revival titled "X-Men '97." The project was first revealed back on Disney+ Day in 2021, but...
Now, over three decades later, Marvel is returning to the small screen with a Disney+ revival titled "X-Men '97." The project was first revealed back on Disney+ Day in 2021, but...
- 2/15/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Exclusive: New York Women in Film & Television (Nywift) and Jordan’s Royal Film Commission (Rfc) are teaming up on a training and mentorship scheme aimed at aspiring female filmmakers in the country.
The U.S. Embassy in Jordan funded initiative is bannered “Hakayaha: Stories of Women in Jordan” and will aim to fund, develop and produce serialized work in the form of docu-series and narrative series.
The initiative will include all aspects of creating serialized work from development and writing through to production and post-production. It will include filmmaker labs that will run for two years and 30 filmmakers from across Jordan will be selected to participate.
The participants will be mentored by a team of Nywift directors, producers and writers.
Nywift and Rfc Jordan are due to sign a Memorandum of Understanding: Joint Creative Guiding Principles at a special event in Cannes on Tuesday.
“New York Women in Film...
The U.S. Embassy in Jordan funded initiative is bannered “Hakayaha: Stories of Women in Jordan” and will aim to fund, develop and produce serialized work in the form of docu-series and narrative series.
The initiative will include all aspects of creating serialized work from development and writing through to production and post-production. It will include filmmaker labs that will run for two years and 30 filmmakers from across Jordan will be selected to participate.
The participants will be mentored by a team of Nywift directors, producers and writers.
Nywift and Rfc Jordan are due to sign a Memorandum of Understanding: Joint Creative Guiding Principles at a special event in Cannes on Tuesday.
“New York Women in Film...
- 5/23/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Raquel Welch, the movie star and model Playboy declared "the most desirable woman of the 1970s," has died at the age of 82. According to her manager, Steve Sauer, (via CNN) Welch passed away after a "brief illness."
Welch was a much-buzzed-about Hollywood ingenue throughout the early 1960s before attaining international stardom in 1966's sci-fi classic "Fantastic Voyage" and the prehistoric Hammer flick "One Million Years B.C." While the latter movie did little to enhance her reputation as an actor, the sight of Welch in a two-piece deerskin bikini made her the pin-up heir to Marilyn Monroe.
Welch's physical beauty was undeniable, and she embraced her sex symbol status. But the Latina performer, who adopted her first husband's last name to avoid the kind of typecasting that drove Rita Moreno from Hollywood at the height of her popularity, knew she was more than just a pretty face, and proved it time and again throughout her career.
Welch was a much-buzzed-about Hollywood ingenue throughout the early 1960s before attaining international stardom in 1966's sci-fi classic "Fantastic Voyage" and the prehistoric Hammer flick "One Million Years B.C." While the latter movie did little to enhance her reputation as an actor, the sight of Welch in a two-piece deerskin bikini made her the pin-up heir to Marilyn Monroe.
Welch's physical beauty was undeniable, and she embraced her sex symbol status. But the Latina performer, who adopted her first husband's last name to avoid the kind of typecasting that drove Rita Moreno from Hollywood at the height of her popularity, knew she was more than just a pretty face, and proved it time and again throughout her career.
- 2/15/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
We have some sad news to share today, as Hollywood has lost one of its most legendary icons: Raquel Welch has passed away at the age of 82. Deadline reports that Welch’s passing was confirmed by her reps at Media 4 Management, who simply said that she had died after a brief illness.
Welch was born Jo Raquel Tejada on September 5, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, but her family moved to San Diego, California when little Raquel was just two years old. She knew as a youngster that she wanted to get into the entertainment industry, and studied ballet for several years while entertaining – and winning – beauty contests. She attended San Diego State College on a theater arts scholarship, but despite doing some stage acting and landing a job as a weather presenter on the local news, it took a while for her to break through into films. In fact, Welch had married...
Welch was born Jo Raquel Tejada on September 5, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, but her family moved to San Diego, California when little Raquel was just two years old. She knew as a youngster that she wanted to get into the entertainment industry, and studied ballet for several years while entertaining – and winning – beauty contests. She attended San Diego State College on a theater arts scholarship, but despite doing some stage acting and landing a job as a weather presenter on the local news, it took a while for her to break through into films. In fact, Welch had married...
- 2/15/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Raquel Welch, the big-screen star of the 1960s and ’70s who gained fame in movies including Fantastic Voyage, One Million Years B.C., Myra Breckinridge and many others, died today after a brief illness. She was 82.
Her death was confirmed by her reps at Media 4 Management.
Related: Raquel Welch: A Career In Photos
Welch’s career spanned more than 50 years, 30 films and scores of TV series and appearances, including about a dozen visits to The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson spanning two decades. She also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Imagen Foundation in 2001.
From left: Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch and Donald Pleasence in ‘Fantastic Voyage’ (Everett Collection)
Born Jo Raquel Tejada on September 5, 1940, in Chicago, Welch’s family moved to San Diego when she was a toddler. She attended San Diego State on a theater arts scholarship and got her start as a local TV weathercaster before starting to...
Her death was confirmed by her reps at Media 4 Management.
Related: Raquel Welch: A Career In Photos
Welch’s career spanned more than 50 years, 30 films and scores of TV series and appearances, including about a dozen visits to The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson spanning two decades. She also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Imagen Foundation in 2001.
From left: Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch and Donald Pleasence in ‘Fantastic Voyage’ (Everett Collection)
Born Jo Raquel Tejada on September 5, 1940, in Chicago, Welch’s family moved to San Diego when she was a toddler. She attended San Diego State on a theater arts scholarship and got her start as a local TV weathercaster before starting to...
- 2/15/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Barbara Maier Gustern, the 87-year-old singing coach to Broadway and New York’s downtown cabaret scene, died today of injuries sustained in a random street attack last week.
Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2022: Photo Gallery
Her death was announced by her grandson Aj Gustern, who wrote on her Facebook page, “Today, at 11:15Am, we have lost one of the brightest little flames to ever grace this world.”
“I ask that you all give me a little time and space, but I want to make time for anyone and everyone who wants to know more about her final moments,” Aj Gustern continued. “Bobbob, I love you, you are and always will be my heart. I love you all so much, I could not have made it through these past 5 days without all of your support.”
The shoving attack on the singer and vocal coach outside her apartment in Manhattan’s...
Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2022: Photo Gallery
Her death was announced by her grandson Aj Gustern, who wrote on her Facebook page, “Today, at 11:15Am, we have lost one of the brightest little flames to ever grace this world.”
“I ask that you all give me a little time and space, but I want to make time for anyone and everyone who wants to know more about her final moments,” Aj Gustern continued. “Bobbob, I love you, you are and always will be my heart. I love you all so much, I could not have made it through these past 5 days without all of your support.”
The shoving attack on the singer and vocal coach outside her apartment in Manhattan’s...
- 3/15/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Kenny Rogers, whose music went beyond the country music genre he is known for, died at home in Sandy Springs, Ga., Friday night, according to the New York Times. He was 81.
“The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25Pm at the age of 81,” his family said in a statement to Twitter. “Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family.”
Rogers was known for duets like his chart-topping pairing with Dolly Parton, “Islands in the Stream,” and crossover hits like “Coward of the County,” “Lucille,” “Lady,” and his signature song, “The Gambler.” But the Country Music Hall of Famer went through all genres in his musical journey, from playing upright bass in a jazz band, through subtle Vietnam War commentary with his cover of Mel Tillis’ song “Ruby” to psychedelic swing...
“The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25Pm at the age of 81,” his family said in a statement to Twitter. “Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family.”
Rogers was known for duets like his chart-topping pairing with Dolly Parton, “Islands in the Stream,” and crossover hits like “Coward of the County,” “Lucille,” “Lady,” and his signature song, “The Gambler.” But the Country Music Hall of Famer went through all genres in his musical journey, from playing upright bass in a jazz band, through subtle Vietnam War commentary with his cover of Mel Tillis’ song “Ruby” to psychedelic swing...
- 3/21/2020
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Strand Releasing has acquired U.S. rights to Christophe Honore’s “Sorry Angel” which world premiered in competition at Cannes Film Festival.
Sold by MK2, “Sorry Angel” takes place in Paris, in 1993, and follows Jacques, a renown writer and single father in his 30’s who is desperately trying to maintain a sense of normalcy against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis and unexpectedly falls in love with an enthusiastic aspiring writer in his early 20s.
The film is headlined by a strong French cast, including Pierre Deladonchamps (“Stranger by the Lake”), Vincent Lacoste (“Lolo”) and Denis Podalydes (“Mr & Mme Adelman”).
Speaking to Variety at Cannes, Honoré said he wanted, through the film, to “explore (his) memories of being in my 20s in the ’90s.” “AIDS was part of our lives (…) and the fear of death was looming over love and sex relationships,” said Honoré.
“We’re delighted that this very...
Sold by MK2, “Sorry Angel” takes place in Paris, in 1993, and follows Jacques, a renown writer and single father in his 30’s who is desperately trying to maintain a sense of normalcy against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis and unexpectedly falls in love with an enthusiastic aspiring writer in his early 20s.
The film is headlined by a strong French cast, including Pierre Deladonchamps (“Stranger by the Lake”), Vincent Lacoste (“Lolo”) and Denis Podalydes (“Mr & Mme Adelman”).
Speaking to Variety at Cannes, Honoré said he wanted, through the film, to “explore (his) memories of being in my 20s in the ’90s.” “AIDS was part of our lives (…) and the fear of death was looming over love and sex relationships,” said Honoré.
“We’re delighted that this very...
- 6/14/2018
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Chicago – How can the innocence of an entire nation be looked upon with nostalgia and tribute? When in 1970, a small village on the island country of Cyprus was the setting for a film company and a major movie star (Raquel Welch).
..where four years after, a war started. Writer and producer George Avraam was one of the creators of “Beloved Days,” a multi-layered documentary that spotlights the making of the 1970 film “The Beloved,” the celebrity involved, and the irony of the impending political changes, in retrospect. “Beloved Days” will be screened at the Chicago European Union Film Festival at the Gene Siskel Film Center on March 9th, 2017. Click here for details.
“Beloved Days” is an isolated moment in time, over 40 years ago, that brought an international movie star to Karmi, a small village on the isle of Cyprus. Raquel Welch was there to film “The Beloved,” directed by George P. Cosmatos...
..where four years after, a war started. Writer and producer George Avraam was one of the creators of “Beloved Days,” a multi-layered documentary that spotlights the making of the 1970 film “The Beloved,” the celebrity involved, and the irony of the impending political changes, in retrospect. “Beloved Days” will be screened at the Chicago European Union Film Festival at the Gene Siskel Film Center on March 9th, 2017. Click here for details.
“Beloved Days” is an isolated moment in time, over 40 years ago, that brought an international movie star to Karmi, a small village on the isle of Cyprus. Raquel Welch was there to film “The Beloved,” directed by George P. Cosmatos...
- 3/8/2017
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
New Revenge season 3,episode 2 intense spoilers & clips hit the net. Last night, ABC dropped the new spoilers and sneak peek/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "Revenge" episode 2 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Sin," and it appears that it will be majorly intense and drama-filled as someone gets stabbed, Emily and Daniel have a major tiff, and more. In the new "Sin" episode, Emily's next target will take her into uncharted, sacred terrain, now that the former Grayson Global executive is a reformed clergyman. Victoria will end up, making a bold move with Patrick, and Margaux is going to present Daniel with an intriguing proposal. Guest stars will include: James LeGros as Father Paul Whitley, Karine Vanasse as Margaux LeMarchal, Justin Hartley as Patrick Osbourne, NY Post's Richard Johnson as Himself ,and David Moses as Pastor Saunders. Episode 2 is due to air on Sunday night,October 6th at 8pm central time on ABC.
- 9/30/2013
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
New Revenge season 3,episode 2 official spoilers,plotline revealed by ABC. Recently, ABC served up the new ,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Revenge" episode 2 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Sin," and it sounds pretty interesting as Emily will tread uncharted territory,Victoria makes a wild move with her long lost son,Patrick, and more. In the new,2nd episode press release: Emily's next target will take her into uncharted, sacred terrain, now that the former Grayson Global executive is a reformed clergyman. Victoria will make a bold move with Patrick, and Margaux is going to present Daniel with an intriguing proposal. Guest stars will include: James LeGros as Father Paul Whitley, Karine Vanasse as Margaux LeMarchal, Justin Hartley as Patrick Osbourne, NY Post's Richard Johnson as Himself ,and David Moses as Pastor Saunders. Episode 2 is due to air on Sunday night,October 6th at 9pm central time on ABC.
- 9/18/2013
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
Olive Kitteridge
Gina Gershon will play Donatella Versace in Lifetime's upcoming telemovie "House of Versace" about how Donatella took over the fashion empire after her brother's slaying. Gershon joins a cast that includes Enrico Colantoni as Gianni, Raquel Welch as her Aunt Lucia and Colm Feore as her brother Santo.
Lindsay Lohan has scheduled a guest appearance in the final season of HBO's "Eastbound & Down". No details yet on her character, or how many episodes she's involved in.
Josh Gad will co-star opposite Billy Crystal in FX comedy pilot "The Comedians". Crystal plays a veteran comedian reluctantly paired with a younger, edgier comedian (Gad) for a late-night comedy sketch show. Gad's young and hip comic resents the pairing.
"The Killing" actress Bext Taylor-Krause will appear as 'Sin' in the third and fourth episodes of The CW drama's upcoming second season of "Arrow". The character is a wayward youth...
Gina Gershon will play Donatella Versace in Lifetime's upcoming telemovie "House of Versace" about how Donatella took over the fashion empire after her brother's slaying. Gershon joins a cast that includes Enrico Colantoni as Gianni, Raquel Welch as her Aunt Lucia and Colm Feore as her brother Santo.
Lindsay Lohan has scheduled a guest appearance in the final season of HBO's "Eastbound & Down". No details yet on her character, or how many episodes she's involved in.
Josh Gad will co-star opposite Billy Crystal in FX comedy pilot "The Comedians". Crystal plays a veteran comedian reluctantly paired with a younger, edgier comedian (Gad) for a late-night comedy sketch show. Gad's young and hip comic resents the pairing.
"The Killing" actress Bext Taylor-Krause will appear as 'Sin' in the third and fourth episodes of The CW drama's upcoming second season of "Arrow". The character is a wayward youth...
- 8/16/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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Lifetime is making a movie about Donatella Versace and The Hollywood Reporter says that Gina Gershon will play Donatella with Enrico Colantoni as Gianni and Raquel Welch as their Aunt Lucia. I’m sure Gershon will be great but she’ll have to make us forget:
If only Ugly Betty were successful enough for a Fabia spin-off.
The next season of The Real World wil return to San Francisco and risk comparisons to the show at its peak. However, ratings are sinking — the current season is attracting half as many viewers as 2011′s return to Las Vegas did. Thus, the iconic series may be heading towards its series finale but not before producers try to adjust the format. The Real World has already tried being more substantial and wallowing in the worst of reality TV. What is left to try?
What will third greatest event in the history of television be?...
Lifetime is making a movie about Donatella Versace and The Hollywood Reporter says that Gina Gershon will play Donatella with Enrico Colantoni as Gianni and Raquel Welch as their Aunt Lucia. I’m sure Gershon will be great but she’ll have to make us forget:
If only Ugly Betty were successful enough for a Fabia spin-off.
The next season of The Real World wil return to San Francisco and risk comparisons to the show at its peak. However, ratings are sinking — the current season is attracting half as many viewers as 2011′s return to Las Vegas did. Thus, the iconic series may be heading towards its series finale but not before producers try to adjust the format. The Real World has already tried being more substantial and wallowing in the worst of reality TV. What is left to try?
What will third greatest event in the history of television be?...
- 8/16/2013
- by Lyle Masaki
- The Backlot
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