The release of Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" concert film on October 13 will coincide with the release of the next installment of the "Exorcist" horror franchise, creating a potential wild movie double feature. Fans of both genres will have to wait and see if the two films will be a hit with audiences.
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Former President Donald Trump was arraigned in federal court on Thursday on charges related to his post-election actions. In response, prosecutors have asked the judge to bar Trump from publicly disclosing evidence gathered during the investigation, and requested that he view the materials in the presence of his lawyers. Despite the charges, Trump insisted that it was a "great honor" to be arraigned in federal court.
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and outside lawyer for former President Donald Trump, has admitted to making false statements about two Georgia election workers in a court filing. This could potentially allow Giuliani to avoid handing over a batch of records related to his communications during the 2020 election, and potentially help him avoid "severe discovery sanctions" from the judge in the case. The judge has yet to rule on the matter, and Giuliani has not commented on the filing.
Warner Bros. Discovery's "Barbie" movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and directed by Greta Gerwig, has been a huge success, making an estimated $65 million on its opening weekend and sparking conversations about the iconic Mattel doll. The movie has raised the intriguing question of whether it is a feminist movie, and has been a testament to the power of the Barbie brand and the potential of the film industry.
On Sunday, May 22, 2021, a protest was held at Boston University in response to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. The protest was attended by around 100 people, who chanted and waved signs, and some graduates inside the stadium shouted "pay your writers" during the commencement address. The strike began on April 12, 2021, and is centered around wages, healthcare, and other benefits for writers. Negotiations between the WGA and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are ongoing.
Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis has appointed a special master to investigate Fox News' handling of court-ordered discovery in a defamation lawsuit brought against the network by Dominion Voting Systems. The lawsuit alleges Fox News promoted false claims about Dominion's voting machines rigging the 2020 election, and the trial began Tuesday morning. This is the first major defamation case against a media company to go to trial since the Supreme Court ruled in 1964, and is expected to be closely watched by media companies and First Amendment advocates.
The high-stakes trial between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News is set to begin in Delaware state court on Tuesday, testing the bounds of the First Amendment. Ex-Fox News producer Abby Grossberg has recently found more evidence relevant to the case and will turn it over to the court. The outcome of the trial could have a major impact on the future of the First Amendment and the way news outlets report on political matters.
Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled its new streaming service, Max, combining HBO Max and Discovery+ into one platform. It will launch on May 23 and offer a variety of scripted dramas and unscripted staples from both brands, as well as programming from other Warner Bros. Discovery brands. Max is part of Warner Bros. Discovery's effort to compete in the streaming marketplace, providing viewers with a wide selection of entertainment options.