Author: Living Legends
Edward Berger, hot from his double-whammy Best Film and Outstanding British Film wins for Conclave at the EE BAFTA Film Awards, wanted to stop by the Searchlight after-party at Soho House’s Greek Street to laud Rising Star winner David Jonsson. “He’s not a show-off,” an impressed Berger tells me after greeting Jonsson. “[It] tells you a lot. […]
As Germany heads into a key general election on February 23, there’s a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the country’s film industry. Europe’s largest economy is facing a third consecutive year of recession, which is having a stark knock-on effect on the German media landscape as inflation and cost of energy prices hit the production […]
Shiori Itō’s directorial debut, Black Box Diaries, has won acclaim around the world since its debut at last year’s Sundance Film Festival, recently earning an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature. But there’s one place it hasn’t been seen: in the director’s native Japan. The film, distributed in 58 countries globally and by MTV Documentary […]
EXCLUSIVE: Ken Katz, a well-respected figure in sports management, is set to leave his current position to take up a senior executive role and become a partner at Rick Yorn’s management company LBI Entertainment. Katz will focus on strategy across numerous sectors including tech, sports, production, and content. He will begin his new role in […]
John Oliver devoted his Season 12 Last Week Tonight premiere to recapping and eviscerating the first four weeks of the new Trump Administration, saving his sharpest comments for the dismantling of USAID. Saying that the worlds “single largest humanitarian donor” got “butchered” at the behest of Elon Musk, Oliver noted that 12 USAID employees are […]
The cause of death for South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been revealed. According to Seongdong Police in Seoul and Yonhap News Agency, Kim’s death has been ruled a suicide. No note was left, the news agency reported. Known for her roles in The Man from Nowhere and The Neighbor, the actress was found dead on Sunday […]
Jaquante Montgomery dies in fatal Sumter, South Carolina shooting Fatal Sumter, South Carolina shooting death of Jaquante Montgomery – Obituary Jaquante Montgomery, a 24-year-old resident of Sumter, was fatally shot inside a Walmart Supercenter on Broad Street in Sumter, South Carolina. Authorities reported that Montgomery was shot multiple times during the incident, which occurred on Friday. Emergency responders transported him to Prisma Health Toumey, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Sumter police arrested the suspect, 19-year-old Chanceler Lowery, after his parents turned him in to law enforcement Friday afternoon. Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a prior…
Daniel J. Bonnet dies in fatal Independence, Missouri police shooting Fatal Independence, Missouri police shooting death of Daniel J. Bonnet – Obituary Daniel J. Bonnet, 27, was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with an Independence police officer on Thursday night. Authorities reported that an officer attempted to stop Bonnet around 9:45 p.m. near East 23rd Street South and South Sterling Avenue. Bonnet allegedly fled the traffic stop, heading west on 23rd Street before crashing into another vehicle near an Interstate 435 overpass. After the collision, Bonnet reportedly exited his vehicle and ran north on the southbound…
Jerome A. Jackson dies in fatal Lanett, Alabama shooting Fatal Lanett, Alabama shooting death of Jerome A. Jackson – Obituary Jerome A. Jackson, 34, of Valley, was killed in a shooting on Valentine’s Day in Lanett, Alabama. Authorities responded to a call around 8:40 p.m. on Friday regarding a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head in the 100 block of South 2nd Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found Jackson and transported him to East Alabama Medical Center-Lanier, where he was later pronounced dead. The Lanett Police Department is investigating the incident and is urging anyone with information…
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Tanner McLaughlin, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend. Tanner, 27, tragically passed away unexpectedly, leaving a profound sense of loss among those who knew and loved him. In the wake of this tragedy, we have established a GoFundMe to support Tanner’s family during this incredibly difficult time, helping to cover funeral expenses and provide assistance as they navigate their grief. Contributions of any kind, whether financial or emotional, will be deeply appreciated by Tanner’s children, family, and friends as we honor his memory and…