After months of back-and-forth negotiations, the Animation Guild members have voted in favor of a new three-year deal with studios. What’s interesting is that this contract wasn’t as popular as the last one, with only 76. 1% of members voting in support compared to the previous deal’s 87%. The new a
Get ready for more monster mayhem! The animated series "Creature Commandos, " penned by DC Studios co-chief James Gunn, has been picked up for a second season on the streaming platform Max. This show, featuring a diverse cast of incarcerated non-human monsters who become a secret black ops team, is
TV in 2024 was a powerhouse of incredible acting. With so many amazing performances, it's hard to choose just ten. But here we go! Chloe Guidry from "Under the Bridge" made her mark as the troubled teen Josephine, showing us that even the toughest characters have soft sides. Manny Jacinto wowed us i
In the annual Movie Club of Slate, film critics chatted about the year’s cinematic hits. Critic Dana Stevens, along with Bilge Ebiri, K. Austin Collins, Alison Willmore, and Odie Henderson, discussed the films that turned heads in 2024. Dana compared film criticism to embroidery on Kleenex, but beli
Every year around the holiday season, media executives anonymously share their predictions for the upcoming year. Last year's forecasts weren't quite as accurate, but some predictions were partly true. For instance, Max and Disney teamed up, regional sports rights continued to be snatched up by TV s
Have you ever considered how the film industry is like a massive web of relationships? This piece takes a closer look at studies that use network analysis to understand the film world better. Researchers often turn to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) for data to test their theories. But this surv
A holiday drone show in Orlando, Florida took a dangerous turn when multiple drones crashed during the performance. A boy was injured and hospitalized after one of the drones struck him. Thousands of spectators watched as the small drones collided and fell into the crowd. The incident happened at El
Woody Fraser, a legendary American TV producer and director, has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. He was 90 when he passed away on Saturday. Fraser was known for his groundbreaking work, including launching "The Mike Douglas Show" and "Good Morning America. " Over his five-decad
Burt, the well-known saltwater crocodile who starred in the hit 1986 movie 'Crocodile Dundee, ' has died. Crocosaurus Cove, where Burt lived for many years, announced the news on social media. "It's tough to say goodbye to Burt, the iconic croc from the classic Australian film, " they posted. "He wa
2024 was the year many celebrities decided to explore the world, either solo or with loved ones. Some jetted off for special occasions, while others just wanted a change of scenery. Let's dive into some of the exciting travel moments that these stars shared with us. Megan Thee Stallion had a fantas
