Kimmel's future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel’s television future is hanging in the balance after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s killing. The comments prompted dozens of stations to say they wouldn’t air the show, a move that was cheered on by a top federal regulator. The veteran late-night comic made several remarks on Monday and Tuesday about the reaction to the conservative activist’s assassination, including saying that “many in MAGA land" were working to capitalize on Kirk's killing. ABC has aired “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” since 2003. The network acted soon after Nexstar Communications Group said it would pull the show starting Wednesday.
Movie Review: 'Him' fumbles a potent premise
“Him” has a decent point to make about QB hero worship: These are modern gladiators. But if the issue of some thrillers is that they have nothing to say, the problem with “Him” is that it has exactly one thing to say, which it does again and again and again, writes Associated Press Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review. “Him” was made with the potent premise of bringing the kind of dark, satirical perspective that characterizes a Jordan Peele production to our violent national pastime. But that promise gets fumbled in an allegorical chamber play that grows increasingly tedious.
Reactions pour in about ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show
ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show following comments he made about the killing of Charlie Kirk has set off a flood of reactions. President Donald Trump, who is often a target of Kimmel's jokes, applauded the move in a social media post. He also called on NBC to follow suit with late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Seth Myers. Stephen Colbert, whose CBS show wasn't renewed after he criticized a settlement between the network's parent company and the Trump administration, read aloud about Kimmel's suspension after getting the news while taping an episode of his show. Comedians Mike Birbiglia and Wanda Sykes blasted the suspension in social media posts, while conservative radio hosts Megyn Kelly and Mark R. Levin applauded it.
What to know about Brendan Carr, the head of the Federal Communications Commission
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC has taken Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show off the air indefinitely. The decision came hours after FCC chairman Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination as “truly sick.” President Donald Trump appointed Carr to head the Federal Communications Commission in November. The FCC regulates broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband. Carr was already a longtime member of the commission and served previously as the FCC’s general counsel. He was unanimously confirmed by the Senate three times and both Trump and President Joe Biden nominated him. He has also worked as an attorney at Wiley Rein LLP and clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Sarah McLachlan talks Lilith Fair, her first new album in 11 years and yes, that ASPCA commercial
NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah McLachlan thought her forthcoming album, “Better Broken,” would be her last. At least, for a while. The 11-track collection is her first new full-length in 11 years. It arrives ahead of a tour and a new documentary on the super influential, all-women music festival Lilith Fair that she founded in the ’90s. Speaking with The Associated Press, McLachlan says she believes music is a medicine and hopes her new work heals listeners in some small way. McLachlan says the legacy of Lilith Fair is that it helped dispel some sexist notions in the music industry. She also says she does not regret using her song “Angel” in a famous ASPCA commercial.
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Israel’s culture minister cuts funding for prestigious film awards, saying winner defames soldiers
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s culture minister has cut funding for the country’s top film awards ceremony, criticizing this year’s best feature winner. Miki Zohar announced the decision after “The Sea” won the Ophir Award on Tuesday. The film tells the story of a 12-year-old Palestinian boy sneaking into Israel to see the sea for the first time. Zohar, a member of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud party, said the film has a pro-Palestinian perspective and negatively portrays Israeli soldiers. He stated that Israeli taxpayers should not fund a ceremony that disrespects soldiers. The film will be Israel's nominee for the Oscars.
Movie Review: Matthew McConaughey steers a white-knuckle wildfire drama in ‘The Lost Bus’
Matthew McConaughey plays a bus driver who transported 22 kids to safety during the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. in the new film “The Lost Bus.” America Ferrera plays the teacher who accompanies the kids on their harrowing five hour journey. In her review for The Associated Press, Film Writer Lindsey Bahr writes that Paul Greengrass directs the ripped-from-the-headlines story like a classic Hollywood disaster movie. It toes the line between exploitative spectacle and melodrama. “The Lost Bus” opens in select theaters Friday before streaming on Apple TV+ on Oct. 3. It's rated R for language.
Kimmel's suspension is the latest display of Trump's growing power over the US media landscape
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the American media landscape have led to the suspension of late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel. ABC acted on Wednesday after Trump's top communications regulator warned ABC of potential repercussions. Brendan Carr of the Federal Communications Commission accused Kimmel of misleading the public about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Trump has been using lawsuits and regulatory pressure to target media companies. Kimmel's suspension has led to a debate about free speech and media influence. Trump celebrated the decision and called for more shows to be canceled. Kimmel hasn't commented publicly on his suspension.
With the Sundance Film Festival and filmmaker labs, Robert Redford brought change to cinema
Robert Redford, who died Tuesday at 89, transformed the film industry with the Sundance Institute and Film Festival. Frustrated with Hollywood's mainstream, he created a platform for independent filmmakers. Over four decades, Sundance has launched careers of directors like Quentin Tarantino and Ava DuVernay. The festival gained prominence in 1989 with Steven Soderbergh’s “sex, lies and videotape.” Sundance's labs have also been crucial in developing new talent. The festival, currently in Park City, Utah, will move to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027. Redford's legacy continues to inspire filmmakers worldwide.
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