The staggering number of men who have come forward, close to 1,000, alleging abuse by the once-celebrated J-pop agent Johnny Kitagawa, is truly alarming. This revelation, as depicted in the BBC documentary, “The Shadow of a Predator,” sheds light on the dark reality that many young boys faced while signed under the Johnny & Associates
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The Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film has recently announced a new initiative called Cannes Remakes. This initiative is aimed at creating remake opportunities for successful European feature films that have made an impact in their home territories. The program will include a pitching session of a curated selection of intellectual property (IP) titles from
Tony Hawk, the legendary skateboard champion, has set his sights on a new challenge – animation. Teaming up with Montreal’s Laughing Dragon Studios, Hawk is in the process of developing a new animated TV series called Skatebirds. This series is aimed at children aged 6-11 and draws inspiration from Hawk’s own ‘Birdman’ nickname. Skatebirds will
The BBC Director General, Tim Davie, will be addressing a critical issue in a landmark speech – the risk of British storytelling being pushed aside in an incredibly competitive global media landscape. He will highlight the potential danger of the UK’s world-class creative industries being undermined and the diminishing of the country’s unique cultural identity.
The Internal Revenue Service has recently disclosed that there is an ongoing criminal investigation involving alleged bookmaker Mathew Bowyer and former Shohei Ohtani translator Ippei Mizuhara. This revelation has stirred up a whirlwind of controversy and speculation, especially as media outlets have started to unravel inconsistencies in Mizuhara’s background. A Shifting Narrative One of the
Kate Middleton’s uncle, Gary Goldsmith, recently spoke out about the princess’s medical treatment, assuring the public that she is receiving the best care possible. In an interview with The Times of London, Goldsmith revealed that he had spoken to Kate’s mother, Carole, before his controversial appearance on Celebrity Big Brother. Contrary to media reports, Carole
Euro Gang Entertainment, the brainchild of Gianni Nunnari and Simon Horsman, has set the stage for a groundbreaking venture in the entertainment industry. Their recent collaboration with German writer-director Marco Kreuzpaintner is set to shake things up with a trio of new projects that are sure to captivate audiences around the globe. One of the
The future of the BBC’s funding model is currently under scrutiny by a panel of experts appointed by the UK government. The panel, which includes former ITV and Channel 5 bosses, will evaluate the sustainability of the current model and explore alternative options for funding the national broadcaster. This article will critically analyze the composition
The Constituent, a new stage play by Joe Penhall, has been generating buzz with its star-studded cast including James Corden and Anna Maxwell. The play, set to premiere at The Old Vic in London, promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of politics, public service, and personal safety. The play follows the story of Martin, an
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) recently conducted a survey of 12,000 people across the UK to gather insights into what matters most to audiences when it comes to film classification. As a result, the BBFC has updated its Classification Guidelines to reflect the feedback received. One of the key changes in the guidelines