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crime1 year ago

"Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Husband Opens Up About Divorce and Struggles"

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's husband, Ryan Anderson, has spoken out following their separation, thanking supporters and hinting at a forthcoming documentary series on Lifetime that will shed light on their relationship. Blanchard, who was released from prison in December after serving 7 years for her role in her mother's murder, married Anderson while still incarcerated. The upcoming docuseries will explore Blanchard's life post-prison, including her experiences with Anderson and the challenges of adjusting to freedom.

gaming1 year ago

"Unveiling FF7 Rebirth: A Documentary Series and Controversial Ending"

Square Enix has released a four-part documentary series titled “Inside Final Fantasy VII Rebirth,” offering behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the RPG through interviews with the development team. The series delves into the game's creation, world-building, characters, and voice acting, providing fans and newcomers with a unique look at the legendary adventure. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is available now for PlayStation 5.

entertainment1 year ago

"Martin Scorsese to Produce Christian Saints Docuseries for Fox Nation"

Martin Scorsese is set to host, narrate, and executive produce an eight-episode docudrama series titled "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" for Fox Nation, dramatizing the lives of various Christian saints. The series, set to release in two parts, will explore the stories of saints who embodied faith. Scorsese, known for his focus on Christianity in his work, has previously faced controversy over his portrayal of religious figures. The series is part of a trend of high-profile Hollywood names joining Fox Nation, and it reflects Scorsese's ongoing interest in religious themes in his filmmaking.

entertainment1 year ago

"Martin Scorsese's New Religious Series for Fox Nation"

Martin Scorsese is set to lead a new documentary series called "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" for Fox Nation, focusing on the stories of eight Christian saints. The series, set to air in November, will feature dramatizations of the saints' stories and on-camera discussions with experts, with Scorsese serving as host, narrator, and executive producer. This move further expands Fox Nation's entertainment offerings, aiming to cater to conservative audiences.

entertainment1 year ago

"Drake Bell Speaks Out in Fifth Episode of 'Quiet on Set' Docuseries"

A bonus fifth episode of the documentary series "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," titled "Breaking the Silence," will launch on ID and then stream on Max, featuring discussions with industry insiders and former child actors. The first four episodes have garnered 16 million viewers and sparked important conversations about the industry. The new episode aims to delve deeper into the issues raised and provide further insight from those who have spoken out.

entertainment1 year ago

"Drake Bell Reveals Josh Peck's Private Response to Abuse Allegations"

Drake Bell defended his Drake & Josh costar Josh Peck for not publicly commenting on the abuse allegations revealed in the documentary series Quiet on Set, stating that Peck had reached out to him privately and had been supportive. Bell urged fans to be understanding of the emotional difficulty involved in processing such matters. In the documentary, Bell disclosed being the anonymous teen victim of sexual abuse by a dialogue coach. He also called out other actors for supporting his abuser during the sentencing hearing.

entertainment1 year ago

"Drake Bell Addresses Brian Peck Abuse Allegations and Josh Peck's Support"

Drake Bell revealed that his former Nickelodeon co-star Josh Peck reached out to him privately regarding the abuse allegations made by Bell in the documentary series "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV." Bell alleged he was sexually assaulted by a Nickelodeon dialogue and acting coach while working on shows in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Josh Peck, who starred with Bell in "Drake & Josh," did not appear in the documentary. The allegations also included emotional abuse and sexualization of child actors against Nickelodeon executive Dan Schneider, who later addressed the claims in a video.

entertainment1 year ago

Drake Bell's Journey: From Apologies to Music Video Remakes

Former Nickelodeon star Devon Werkheiser apologized to Drake Bell and other Nick actors after making a controversial joke about the "Quiet on Set" docuseries, which highlighted alleged abuse on some of the channel's shows. Werkheiser's comments during a TikTok livestream were criticized for being dismissive of the abuse described in the documentary. He later issued an apology, expressing regret for his remarks and acknowledging the gravity of the situation.

entertainment1 year ago

"Arctic Ascent: Alex Honnold's Thrilling Exploration"

Alex Honnold, known for his Free Solo documentary, stars in a new Disney Plus series, Arctic Ascent, where he and a team of scientists explore Greenland's impact of climate change and attempt a first ascent of the Ingmikortilaq sea cliff. The series showcases the physical challenges of sub-zero temperatures and melting glaciers, while highlighting the importance of climate science and the fragility of the Arctic. The three-part series premieres on National Geographic on February 4 and will be available to stream on Hulu and Disney Plus from February 5.

entertainment1 year ago

"Kim Kardashian to Executive Produce and Star in BBC's Elizabeth Taylor Documentary Series"

Kim Kardashian will executive produce and appear in a three-part documentary series about Elizabeth Taylor, titled "Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar," commissioned by BBC Arts and produced by Passion Pictures. The series promises to provide privileged access to Taylor's family, friends, and colleagues, offering a new understanding of her as an actor and her capacity for reinventing herself. It will feature never-before-heard audio tapes, interviews, unseen TV footage, and interviews with stars who knew Taylor personally, including Kardashian, Dame Joan Collins, Margaret O’Brien, Carole Bayer Sager, and Dr. Anthony Fauci.

entertainment1 year ago

"Kim Kardashian to Executive Produce BBC Doc Series on Elizabeth Taylor"

Kim Kardashian is producing and featuring in a BBC documentary series about Elizabeth Taylor, titled "Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar." The three-part series will explore Taylor's impact on modern celebrity culture, her career as an actor, and her evolution into a billion-dollar businesswoman, activist, and advocate. Kardashian, along with other high-profile stars who knew Taylor personally, will appear in the series, which promises to provide a new understanding of Taylor's technique and power as an actor.

entertainment2 years ago

"Barack Obama and Nick Offerman Shine at Creative Arts Emmys: Highlights and Winners"

Former US President Barack Obama won his fifth Emmy, this time for outstanding narration for the Netflix documentary series "Working: What We Do All Day," which he produced with former First Lady Michelle Obama. The series explores the meaning and connections found in people's work experiences and struggles, inspired by Studs Terkel's book "Working." Obama's production company, Higher Ground, has been behind several successful film and television titles.

entertainment2 years ago

Netflix's Data Dump: Revealing Successes and Surprises

Netflix's documentary series "Full Swing" chronicling the 2022 PGA TOUR season has been a success, with viewership data revealing that it was watched for 53.1 million hours since its release in mid-February. The show outperformed Netflix's tennis docuseries "Break Point" and was ranked 267th among over 18,000 titles in the first half of 2023. The popular Formula 1 docuseries "Drive to Survive" was watched for 90.5 million hours. All three shows, including "Full Swing," have been renewed for another season, with the second season featuring a new cast of featured golfers.

true-crime2 years ago

"Born in Synanon: Unveiling the Horrors of a Violent California Cult"

The Paramount+ docuseries "Born in Synanon" explores the history of the violent California cult, highlighting its abuse, sexual coercion, and murder-for-hire plots. The series follows Cassidy Arkin, a former member of Synanon, as she delves into her past and grapples with the organization's positive impact on her life. However, the series fails to provide a comprehensive overview, painting an excessively positive picture of Synanon's origins and downplaying the rampant abuse and insanity that occurred within the cult. Only in the later episodes does the series delve into the dark side of Synanon, including child abuse and forced abortions.