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Jazz Fest is jammin' and it seems the whole world has eyes on New Orleans. But there are a few other things going on this weekend, too.
BATON ROUGE
In discussing snakes as pets, we've also dealt with some of the unfortunate things that can happen to the reptiles. Here's one from Cyndi, of […]
ACADIANA
Every parent knows that a newborn tears through diapers and baby formula. The costs quickly add up for parents, especially those living on financial […]
Every parent knows that a newborn tears through diapers and baby formula. The costs quickly add up for parents, especially those living on financial […]
Brandon Kilbourne, the LSU Vet School's third artist-in-residence, will complete his poetry residency on Tuesday.
If searching for a parking place during the first weekend of Jazz Fest left you with a headache and frayed nerves, you'll want to know about three […]
Identifying one's signature color has a certain panache, right?
When Patrick and Steven O’Bryan — the restaurateur brothers behind Lafayette’s Bon Temps Grill — went looking for their next venture, the […]
Bookstore owner John Cavalier says the COVID pandemic may have been the saving grace of independently owned bookstores.
Sure, you can catch live music in bars and restaurants around town, but during spring and fall, two series offer free outdoor concerts.
Lafayette native and accessory designer Colette Bernard will be selling her hair claw clips at Festival International de Louisiane's merchandise […]
Below is a compilation of properties sold in East Jefferson Parish for April 5-11.
Last weekend the streets of downtown New Iberia filled with paella, flamenco dresses and sangria, with members of the community’s founding Spanish […]
John welcomes writer and comedian Alex Edelman to look at how he wrote his solo show Just For Us, and dig into the meaning of “write what you know.” They discuss finding your voice as a writer, developing your story with an audience, why Alex […]
Today on the show we have screenwriter and script doctor, John Winston Rainey. John is the co-author, along with legendary script consultant Linda Seger, of the book You Talkin’ to Me?: How to Write Great Dialogue. John has written 25 […]
Host Jeff Goldsmith chats with writer-director Luc Besson about Dogman. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2024. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net
We had the chance to speak to Grant Petty of Blackmagic Design at this year’s NAB conference. It was as much of a conversation about technology and innovation as it was a conversation about human nature. In today’s episode, No Film School’s […]
As a working actor, Ryan Czerwonko’s credits include “The Endgame,” “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Fire,” “Cherry,” “Paint,” and “Watchmen,” to name a few. He’s also the artistic director of Adult Film, an exciting Brooklyn […]
On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the new Hulu limited series "Under the Bridge" and its Emmys chances (00:10). Then, Joyce and Chris chat about the latest episode of "Shogun" and how […]
Television editor and author Gael Chandler is on the hot mic today. Most of you may know by now that I started out in post as an editor. Anytime I have another editor on it’s like sailors recalling old battle stories, which are always very […]
Joe Mande (Hacks) and Tawny Newsome (Star Trek: Lower Decks) join Paul and Jason to break down the 2004 sci-fi adventure film Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, and Angelina Jolie. LIVE from Largo in LA, they […]
The days of selling specs without talent attached are over. It’s now the filmmaker's job to understand how to package their projects. While many were opposed to packaging in the past, there are effective ways to approach the process that will […]
Ang Lee's landmark romantic comedy about the clash between Confucian family dynamics and Western cultural norms will get a new treatment from the "Fire Island" director.
It seems like every day I see an argument on social media about a film or TV show, and every day I see the argument is made in bad faith thanks to a basic lack of media literacy. If you want to talk competently about movies and TV shows, you need to […]
The GoFundMe for dolly grip Marvin Haven said he has broken ribs, fractures in his neck and back, and will require facial reconstructive surgery after a stunt went wrong.
Caleb and Brian Chan, composers and brothers from Vancouver Canada, have recently made waves in the entertainment industry with their incredible work on The Thundermans Return, a superhero film that has captured the hearts of both new and […]
As an erotically charged wide release, "Challengers" is the exception that proves the rule: Times have changed.
Since news of these much-anticipated firmware updates for several Sony Alpha cameras was announced back before we all lost our minds at NAB 2024 this year, it seemed like these updates would be here immediately. However, as is often the case in […]
Last year's winner may have left the category, but there are still plenty of Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series contenders that have a rich history with the Emmys.
With NAB in the distant past we’re left to re-evaluate the mirrorless and cinema camera landscapes in the wake of news from Blackmagic Design and our other favorite camera brands. It’s easy to forget for a lot of content creators and shooters, […]
But streaming users have the most negative opinion of Apple TV+, per a new CableTV.com survey.
AMC Theatres is bringing back a new and improved version of the R2-D2 popcorn bucket that started the industry craze back in 2019. As the 25th anniversary of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace returns to the big screen next week, AMC is […]
Civil War will top the box office chart this weekend, holding off solid openings from Abigail and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, with all three films landing close to our model’s Friday-morning forecast.
CineNOVA and IMAX have announced a new partnership to install four IMAX with Laser systems in Turkey. This agreement is the first collaboration between the two companies and will bring the first-ever IMAX with Laser systems to the country. The deal […]
Our forecasting model is predicting essentially a three-way tie at the top of the box office chart this weekend, with Civil War the marginal favorite to beat Abigail and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare in the battle for top spot. The legs of […]
Your One Stop Shop for the Latest Trailers Each week Boxoffice brings you the latest new movie trailers in our weekly round-up. The Boxoffice Network’s Youtube channel delivers hot new trailers, teasers, and sneak peeks for all the best upcoming […]
The Numbers founder Bruce Nash previews this weekend at the box office on Morning Rush.
A Christie® CP4435-RGB pure laser projector is bringing screenings to life at a unique new cinema experience at Ōma Cinema in Mougins, France. Inspired by traditional Italian-style opera house balconies—and resembling a futuristic sci-fi […]
The dystopian action-thriller Civil War will almost certainly become the widest release in theaters this weekend. We don’t have an official theater count from A24, but after its strong opening last weekend, it’s safe to assume it’ll be playing […]
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