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Global Citizen Festival Canceled Due To Nor’easter Threat Of Extreme Weather For New York City

  • Two NYC festivals cancelled this weekend due to extreme weather forecast
  • Global Citizen's first cancellation in 14 years; had secured $208.8 million in commitments
  • Organisers prioritised attendee and staff safety over proceeding with events

Two major New York City outdoor festivals – the Global Citizen Festival and the All Things Go music festival – have been cancelled this weekend due to forecasts of extreme weather from an unusual September Nor'easter affecting the East Coast. Organisers prioritised safety, with Global Citizen confirming this…

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Global Citizen Festival 2026 Canceled Due to Extreme Weather Affecting New York City

  • Global Citizen Festival cancelled first time in 14 years due to extreme weather
  • Automatic refunds provided; festival food going to local charities
  • Another major NYC festival (All Things Go) also cancelled same weekend

Global Citizen Festival has been cancelled for the first time in 14 years due to dangerous weather conditions forecast for New York City. The event, scheduled for Saturday at Central Park's Great Lawn, would have featured performances from major artists including Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz and…

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‘Princess Diaries’ Star Heather Matarazzo Reveals She May Lose Health Insurance If She Doesn’t Work Again Soon: ‘Lots of Actors’ Are in the ‘Same Boat’

  • Matarazzo may lose health insurance without new acting work.
  • SAG-AFTRA coverage requires members to meet a minimum earnings threshold.
  • The threshold was $28,933 this year and is expected to rise.

Heather Matarazzo said she could lose access to SAG-AFTRA health insurance unless she finds acting work soon, highlighting the financial insecurity caused by irregular employment in the entertainment industry. Her comments came after actor Jack Haven said they needed urgent work to meet the guild’s earnings requirement. Haven…

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Liza Soberano and H.E.R. on Why Dreamworks Animation’s ‘Forgotten Island’ Story of Friendship Resonated With Them

  • Two friends fight to preserve their bond across distance.
  • The film blends Filipino folklore with universal emotions.
  • Soberano and H.E.R. drew on personal experiences of leaving home.

DreamWorks Animation’s “Forgotten Island” follows best friends Raissa and Jo, who become stranded in the mystical world of Nakali while facing the possibility of being separated when one leaves to study abroad. Liza Soberano and H.E.R., who voice the characters, said the story resonated because it explores distance,…

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All Things Go NYC Festival Canceled Due to ‘Severe Weather Conditions’

  • All Things Go NYC was cancelled because of severe weather and high winds.
  • The festival was due to run from 25–27 September.
  • AXS ticket holders will receive automatic refunds within 30 business days.

All Things Go NYC has been cancelled because of severe weather conditions, including high winds, expected across the New York metropolitan area. Organisers made the decision after consulting local officials, Forest Hills Stadium and weather advisers, prioritising the safety of attendees, performers and crew just hours before the…

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Shogun Producer Wants to Turn Mary Poppins Into a ‘Complex’ TV Series?

  • Shogun producer developing Mary Poppins series based on original novels rather than Disney versions
  • New adaptation will emphasise darker, more complex elements from P.L. Travers's books
  • Early development stage; Winchester holds rights and is discussing potential Disney involvement

Shogun producer Tom Winchester is developing a new television adaptation of Mary Poppins based on P.L. Travers's original novels, departing from Disney's famous musical interpretations. This project follows the poor reception of 2018's Mary Poppins Returns and represents a return to the source material, which portrayed the character…

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‘Greyhound’ Meets ‘Jaws’ in the 97-Minute Sleeper Hit Taking Over the World

  • Beast of War becomes top 10 hit across 25+ countries on HBO Max
  • WWII survival film blends military action with great white shark terror
  • Critics favour it (90%), whilst audiences respond more reservedly (55%)

Beast of War, a 2025 WWII action thriller from UK studio Cornerstone, has become a surprise streaming hit on HBO Max, ranking in the top 10 most-watched films globally across more than 25 countries. The film, directed by Kiah Roache-Turner, has captured international audiences with its unique premise…

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The 1998 movie that never fails to make Billy Bob Thornton cry: “I tear up a little bit every time”

  • Thornton always gets emotional during Armageddon’s ending.
  • He has both praised and harshly criticised the film.
  • Armageddon earned more than $550 million in 1998.

Billy Bob Thornton says Armageddon, the 1998 sci-fi blockbuster, reliably makes him tear up, particularly during Bruce Willis’s sacrifice at the film’s conclusion. His emotional response is notable because he has also criticised the film harshly, despite saying he is proud to have appeared in it and believes…

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Chris Hansen documentary trailer arrives amid criticism of Primetime

  • Chris Hansen’s documentary trailer arrives as *Primetime* reaches cinemas.
  • Hansen condemns the film’s fictionalised portrayal of his work.
  • TruBlu promoted its $4.99-a-month streaming service.

Chris Hansen’s TruBlu streaming network has released the trailer for *I’m Chris Hansen*, a documentary about and starring him, as A24’s *Primetime* opens in cinemas. Hansen and the documentary’s makers stress that it has been three years in production and was not made in response to the feature…

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‘Kill Me Now’ Review: A Tired Hollywood Suspense Satire Riddled with Borscht Belt Humor

  • Polish's indie satire offers little that hasn't been done better elsewhere
  • Singer's screen presence shows promise but the jokes largely misfire
  • Film improves when focusing on character drama over Hollywood parody

Michael Polish's "Kill Me Now" is an indie comedy-satire about an anxiety-ridden screenwriter that draws comparisons to Woody Allen films and Robert Altman's "The Player." Following its premiere at Oldenburg, the film is expected to find an audience at festivals and on streaming platforms. The reviewer finds the…

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