“You can’t be afraid to speak in America,” said host Bill Maher last night at the top of his HBO series, Real Time. He was talking about his views on one of the week’s big stories in entertainment, the Dave Chappelle controversy over language in The Closer.
But as later conversations in the show would prove, Maher was also talking about how polarization in this country’s politics and language has to end, a process that may be the only way to move forward.
Maher said he was a Chappelle fan, but added that doesn’t mean he hates trans people. His guest panelist, author and NY Times newsletter opinion writer John McWhorter, likened such polarization as akin to a religion, wherein people view things in ways that point to one absolute and final truth.
Andrew Yang, the former presidential and New York mayoral candidate, said that most...
But as later conversations in the show would prove, Maher was also talking about how polarization in this country’s politics and language has to end, a process that may be the only way to move forward.
Maher said he was a Chappelle fan, but added that doesn’t mean he hates trans people. His guest panelist, author and NY Times newsletter opinion writer John McWhorter, likened such polarization as akin to a religion, wherein people view things in ways that point to one absolute and final truth.
Andrew Yang, the former presidential and New York mayoral candidate, said that most...
- 10/23/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Silent Witness Star Emilia Fox To Host True Crime Podcast
Emilia Fox, the star of long-running BBC crime drama Silent Witness, is to host a true crime podcast with leading criminologist, Professor David Wilson. If It Bleeds It Leads will see the pair tackle topical true crime stories dominating headlines and will take a deep dive into true crime-focused entertainment. It will feature guests including former police officers, crime reporters and former offenders and will also discuss true-crime in culture from books, series and films. The series will launch on March 12 via Global and is produced by Alaska TV, the company behind History’s Spy Wars with Damian Lewis and UK talent agency Money Group Entertainment. Chris Baughen, Managing Editor for Global Player said that it would “delve into a subject that keeps millions of us enthralled and intrigued”, while Alaska TV co-founder and creative director Ian Lamarra said that...
Emilia Fox, the star of long-running BBC crime drama Silent Witness, is to host a true crime podcast with leading criminologist, Professor David Wilson. If It Bleeds It Leads will see the pair tackle topical true crime stories dominating headlines and will take a deep dive into true crime-focused entertainment. It will feature guests including former police officers, crime reporters and former offenders and will also discuss true-crime in culture from books, series and films. The series will launch on March 12 via Global and is produced by Alaska TV, the company behind History’s Spy Wars with Damian Lewis and UK talent agency Money Group Entertainment. Chris Baughen, Managing Editor for Global Player said that it would “delve into a subject that keeps millions of us enthralled and intrigued”, while Alaska TV co-founder and creative director Ian Lamarra said that...
- 2/11/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
This year marks the one year anniversary of Time’s Up, an initiative that was launched at a critical time in Hollywood and beyond where women declared it was not safe at work and a call for change was in order. During last year’s Golden Globes, actresses and actors walked the red carpet donned Time’s Up pins in solidarity with the cause. On Sunday during the Globes red carpet, many can expect the message of Time’s Up to continue with ribbons and bracelets to symbolize that we are all tied together in our joint commitment to create safe, fair and dignified workplaces for women of all kinds.
Oscar-nominated costume designer Arianne Phillip, who designed the logo, also created this year’s red carpet accessory which will serve as a visual representation of our new TIMESUPx2 campaign which champions the second year of the movement. In addition, it...
Oscar-nominated costume designer Arianne Phillip, who designed the logo, also created this year’s red carpet accessory which will serve as a visual representation of our new TIMESUPx2 campaign which champions the second year of the movement. In addition, it...
- 1/6/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Time’s Up will host what it’s calling its inaugural New York event during the Tribeca Film Festival, featuring a program of conversations with organization supporters including Ashley Judd, Julianne Moore, Sarah Jessica Parker, Amber Tamblyn, Marisa Tomei, among others.
In addition to the actresses, the April 28 Time’s Up event will include activists and business leaders (see below for complete list).
“In response to the growing national movement, Tribeca Film Festival has partnered with Time’s Up to host a day of conversations with the outspoken women playing a pivotal role in raising awareness about inequality in the workplace,” the fest announced today in a statement. “Activists, storytellers, business leaders, filmmakers, lawyers, media figures, and more share their stories, seek next steps to establish the parameters for lasting change across industries and the pay spectrum.”
The day-long even “will explore how we got here, the women who came...
In addition to the actresses, the April 28 Time’s Up event will include activists and business leaders (see below for complete list).
“In response to the growing national movement, Tribeca Film Festival has partnered with Time’s Up to host a day of conversations with the outspoken women playing a pivotal role in raising awareness about inequality in the workplace,” the fest announced today in a statement. “Activists, storytellers, business leaders, filmmakers, lawyers, media figures, and more share their stories, seek next steps to establish the parameters for lasting change across industries and the pay spectrum.”
The day-long even “will explore how we got here, the women who came...
- 3/29/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Are you a fan of Real Time with Bill Maher? Recently, HBO announced the TV series' 16th season begins this Friday, January 19th.Hosted by Maher, the talk show features a roundtable of public figures who discuss and debate current events. The season 16 premiere will feature author Michael Wolff, activist Saru Jayaraman, journalist Andrew Sullivan, and comedian Larry Wilmore.Read More…...
- 1/18/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
History is being made at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
While all eyes are normally on the A-listers during awards show red carpets, that changed on Sunday. As part of the "Time's Up" initiative, aiming to bring awareness to gender inequality and sexual harassment, celebrities used the ceremony to highlight the movement, as well as their plus one's -- some of the brightest, most powerful women in the industry, and the country.
Eva Longoria and Reese Witherspoon
Getty Images
As expected, the actresses -- both who are responsible for creating the movement -- walked the red carpet side-by-side, holding hands in support of change.
"We wear black for so many reasons," Longoria explained to Et. "We wear black to say, 'Time's up' on the imbalance of power and abuse of power. We wear black for all the women and whistleblowers that came forward: Asia Argento, Rosanna Arquette, Ashley Judd, Olivia Munn, Gabrielle Union, [link...
While all eyes are normally on the A-listers during awards show red carpets, that changed on Sunday. As part of the "Time's Up" initiative, aiming to bring awareness to gender inequality and sexual harassment, celebrities used the ceremony to highlight the movement, as well as their plus one's -- some of the brightest, most powerful women in the industry, and the country.
Eva Longoria and Reese Witherspoon
Getty Images
As expected, the actresses -- both who are responsible for creating the movement -- walked the red carpet side-by-side, holding hands in support of change.
"We wear black for so many reasons," Longoria explained to Et. "We wear black to say, 'Time's up' on the imbalance of power and abuse of power. We wear black for all the women and whistleblowers that came forward: Asia Argento, Rosanna Arquette, Ashley Judd, Olivia Munn, Gabrielle Union, [link...
- 1/8/2018
- Entertainment Tonight
With mere hours before the stars set foot on the 2018 Golden Globes red carpet, some of their very special plus ones have been revealed. Eight actresses will be accompanied by activists for this year's ceremony. In an official statement issued on Sunday, gender and racial justice advocates including Tarana Burke, Marai Larasi, Rosa Clemente, Ai-jen Poo, Mónica Ramírez, Calina Lawrence, Billie Jean King and Saru Jayaraman will join actresses Michelle Williams, Emma Watson, Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, Amy Poehler and Emma Stone in solidarity with each other and in support of victims of sexual harassment and assault. "As longtime...
- 1/7/2018
- E! Online
Some of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars will hit the red carpet at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards with powerful women who make their impact offscreen.
With many Golden Globes attendees planning to wear black to support the Time’s Up initiative, Michelle Williams, Emma Watson, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, Amy Poehler, Meryl Streep, Susan Sarandon and Emma Stone will all be accompanied by women activists at the awards show.
Williams, nominated for her role in All the Money in the World, will bring Tarana Burke, a gender and racial justice advocate who serves as senior director at Girls For...
With many Golden Globes attendees planning to wear black to support the Time’s Up initiative, Michelle Williams, Emma Watson, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, Amy Poehler, Meryl Streep, Susan Sarandon and Emma Stone will all be accompanied by women activists at the awards show.
Williams, nominated for her role in All the Money in the World, will bring Tarana Burke, a gender and racial justice advocate who serves as senior director at Girls For...
- 1/7/2018
- by Dana Rose Falcone
- PEOPLE.com
Tonight’s Golden Globes ceremony is being held in the shadow of countless reports of sexual harassment and assault uncovered in Hollywood. In order to support the victims, shine a light on these injustices, and try to move the industry away from a toxic culture, seven of Hollywood’s biggest actresses are bringing activists from the Times Up campaign as their dates. The actresses include Michelle Williams, Emma Watson, Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, Amy Poehler and Emma Stone. The activists include Tarana Burke, Marai Larasi, Rosa Clemente, Ai-jen Poo, Mónica Ramírez, Calina Lawrence, Billie Jean King and Saru Jayaraman.
Read More:Time’s Up: 300 Women in the Film Industry Launch Initiative to Fight Sexual Harassment
In a statement reported via Deadline, the Times Up campaign describes their vision:
“As longtime organizers, activists and advocates for racial and gender justice, it gives us enormous pride to stand with...
Read More:Time’s Up: 300 Women in the Film Industry Launch Initiative to Fight Sexual Harassment
In a statement reported via Deadline, the Times Up campaign describes their vision:
“As longtime organizers, activists and advocates for racial and gender justice, it gives us enormous pride to stand with...
- 1/7/2018
- by William Earl
- Indiewire
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