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Independent Spirit Awards Nominee Highlights

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The delayed awards season is now truly… finally… underway! The 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations have been announced. Here are some of the highlights: Once again there are six nominees in the Lead Actress category, including Viola Davis (“Ma Rainey’s “Black Bottom”), Carey Mulligan (“Promising Young Woman”) and Frances McDormand (“Nomadland”). Thrilled that Julia […]
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind

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Another day, another batch of movie delays. “No Time to Die”, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”, “Morbius”, “Cinderella”, “The King’s Man”, “Bob’s Burgers: The Movie”, “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway”, “Uncharted”, “BIOS” and “Antlers” are some of the most recent titles to get theatrical shifts. In the case of the latest 007 action movie, it’s now currently scheduled […]
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‘WandaVision’ Shakes-Up the MCU

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The eagerly anticipated “WandaVision” kicks off what should be another big year for Disney+. The streaming service has several Marvel projects on the way, including “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” and “Loki” series, as well as… maybe… “Black Widow” ……? For now, we get a nine-episode miniseries starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, whose […]
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Hey Now! Hey Now! ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Turns 20

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It’s the 20th Anniversary of the debut of Disney Channel’s “Lizzie McGuire”, the series that made Hilary Duff a household name and ushered-in the concept of a simultaneous teen TV, movie and music superstar. Here are 20 reasons why we’re still talking about “Lizzie” two decades later: The Casting The Humor The Relatability The Kids […]
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‘Mr. Mayor’ Doesn’t Get My Vote

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Ted Danson has starred in three successful TV comedies: “Cheers”, “Becker” and “The Good Place”. He’s in an elite club of 3x winners that also includes Betty White and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. But Danson’s not done yet. He now stars in the new NBC comedy series “Mr. Mayor”, which debuts with a two-episode premiere this Thursday […]
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Jam-Packed January of Movies on TV

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It’s a Jam-Packed January of recent releases that are debuting on two popular premium channels. With plenty of options to choose from, let’s break them down: SATURDAY JAN. 2 “THE HIGH NOTE” (PG-13) 8pm HBO Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross and a charming as ever Kelvin Harrison, Jr. star in this modern day music dramedy […]
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Capital Region Animator Part of New Netflix Short

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Amber Lee Jones is a freelance illustrator and animator based in Albany, NY. She’s one of dozens of artists and animators who contributed sequences to the new short film “Cops and Robbers”, which is now streaming on Netflix. Directors Arnon Manor and Timothy Ware-Hill sought talent from around the globe to provide the visuals for […]
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Most Anticipated Winter TV Programs

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I recently highlighted game shows in a Winter TV Preview piece. But what else should we be looking forward to over the next few months? “STREETS OF DREAMS WITH MARCUS LEMONIS” The host of “The Profit” goes to five of the biggest moneymaking streets around the country and dives into some unique businesses. I’ve screened […]
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