Category: film_and_tv
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Vandenberg Coalition Marks 25 Years Since September 11 Attacks
The Vandenberg Coalition commemorates 25 years since the September 11 attacks with a reflection from its executive director and a look at President Bush's bullhorn speech at Ground Zero.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAMilitaryGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseSocial IssuesFilm and TV September 11 attacksThe Vandenberg CoalitionCarrie FilipettiGeorge W. BushGround Zerobullhorn speechradical islamic terrorism
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Media Monitor: Poynter Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Reports Kimmel Interview Pulled From TV and Major McClatchy Layoffs
Poynter rounds up 25th-anniversary 9/11 coverage and polling, reports Jimmy Kimmel moved a Senate candidate interview to YouTube over FCC concerns, and details sweeping McClatchy newsroom cuts.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentUSAMedia BiasFederal GovernmentElectionDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVEmployment and Labor 9/11 25th anniversaryPoynterJimmy KimmelJames TalaricoMcClatchy layoffsMiami HeraldBarry MelrosePoynter.org
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Media Monitor: NPR Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Reports on GOP Convention and Missouri Redistricting Ruling
NPR's Up First newsletter marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, covers Trump and Vance at the first midterm Republican convention, and reports a court setback for Missouri's GOP redistricting map.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaEntertainmentUSAAfghanistanGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyElectionMilitaryFilm and TVMusic 9/11 anniversaryNPRDonald TrumpJD VanceMissouri redistrictingEmanuel Cleaveral-QaidaNPR Breaking News
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Harvard Panel Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Warning on National Unity
A Harvard Institute of Politics panel featuring a fire chief, a journalist and an admiral who survived the Pentagon attack lamented the decline in U.S. national unity since 9/11.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyBusinessEducationMediaMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesFilm and TV 9/11Harvard Institute of Politicsnational unityPentagon attackopioidsHarvard Gazette
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Marks 9/11 Anniversary, Weighs Trump Proposals and Iran Threat
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, questions a Trump dividend promise, and warns Iran is still working on a likely nuclear site.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentWorldGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyMiddle EastFilm and TVArtificial IntelligenceHealthMilitary Wall Street Journal9/11 anniversaryDonald TrumpIran nuclear programRhode Island primaryAfD GermanyWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Dartmouth Graduate Student Jacob Campbell, Who Lost His Mother on 9/11, Wins Recognition for Short Film 'Those Left Behind'
Jacob Campbell, Guarini '26, was 10 months old when he lost his mother in the Sept. 11 attacks. His short film Those Left Behind, begun at Dartmouth, is now earning recognition.
MediaEntertainmentEducationFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing Dartmouth CollegeJacob CampbellThose Left BehindSeptember 11 attacksGuarini '26short filmThe New York Times
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Mayor Bass Calls on Governor Newsom to Sign California's First Post-Production Tax Credit
Mayor Bass and entertainment leaders urge Governor Newsom to sign AB 2319, creating California's first post-production tax credit to keep film jobs in Los Angeles.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessCaliforniaUSAState GovernmentsFilm and TVEconomyEmployment and LaborLegal Assembly Bill 2319Karen BassGavin Newsompost-production tax creditNick SchultzLos Angelesentertainment industryLA Mayors Office
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Media Monitor: Jeff D'Onofrio Named Permanent Publisher and CEO of The Washington Post
Poynter reports Jeff D'Onofrio's permanent appointment as Washington Post publisher and CEO, NOTUS rebranding as The Washington Sun, AP's refusal to rename Lake Ontario and new SNL hosts.
MediaEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentBusinessDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVGeneral PoliticsLegal Jeff D'OnofrioThe Washington PostJeff BezosThe Washington SunLake OntarioAssociated PressSaturday Night LivePoynter.org
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Newly Approved Pancreatic Cancer Drug Called 'Critical First Step'
Harvard Gazette reports a frontline researcher calls a newly approved pancreatic cancer medication a 'critical first step'; also features a mathematician's lesson and Alejandro Mayorkas on post-9/11 Homeland Security.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEntertainmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentFilm and TVEducationUSA pancreatic cancernewly approved medicationHarvard GazetteAlejandro MayorkasHomeland Securitypost-9/11mathematician
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Media Monitor: WSJ Editorial Board Questions ICE Shooting, Warns on AI and Drone Threats
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board questions an ICE shooting in Minneapolis, criticizes a New York union law, and warns about AI and drone threats, among other opinion pieces.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsElectionMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceFilm and TVLegal ICEMinneapolisNew York9/11European UnionPoliticsWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Mayor Bass to Push Post-Production Tax Credit, Mobility Project, TPS Protection
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will call for a new post-production tax incentive, join a mobility project groundbreaking, and urge TPS preservation for Salvadoran Angelenos on Thursday, September 10.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentState GovernmentsCongressEmployment and LaborTransportationSocial IssuesFilm and TV Karen BassAssembly Bill 2319Post-production tax incentiveCapital Infrastructure ProgramTemporary Protected StatusSalvadoran AngelenosLos AngelesLA Mayors Office
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Columbia University Announces Free Fall Community Events, Including Lantern Workshops and Football Game
Columbia University announces a series of free fall community events, including lantern-building workshops for the Morningside Lights festival and a complimentary Columbia Lions football home opener for Northern Manhattan residents on September 19.
EntertainmentSportScience & TechnologyHealthEducationMedical ScienceEnvironmentSocial IssuesFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing Columbia UniversityMorningside LightsLantern WorkshopsCommunity EventsFootballNorthern ManhattanSTEMColumbia Neighbors
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AI Recreates 70-Year Love Story for Couple with Fading Memories
A new documentary, "Love, Rendered," showcases how Google DeepMind's AI technology helped an elderly couple with memory loss vividly recreate their unrecorded past, offering a glimpse into preserving personal histories.
Science & TechnologyMediaHealthArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetMedical ScienceFilm and TVSocial Issues Love, RenderedBurt and Ethelle ShatzGoogle DeepMindMemory LossDocumentary FilmImage RestorationGoogleAlphabet
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Media Monitor: Poynter details public media initiative, '60 Minutes' overhaul, Elizabeth Holmes documentary, and Maria Bartiromo's Fox News exit
Poynter is reporting on a new initiative to reimagine public media after federal defunding. It also covers significant changes at "60 Minutes," a bizarre Elizabeth Holmes documentary, and the controversial departure of Maria Bartiromo from Fox News.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentMedia CrisisFederal GovernmentEducationFilm and TVSocial Issues Public MediaPoynter InstituteDonald Trump60 MinutesElizabeth HolmesMaria BartiromoFox NewsTom Jones I Poynter
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MOME Unveils Fall 2026 Entertainment Lineup for New York City
MOME announces a fall season packed with film festivals, "Made in NY" premieres, and a new filmmaker listening tour. The initiative supports local talent and promotes sustainable production in NYC.
EntertainmentMediaBusinessEnvironmentFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingEconomyClimate ChangeGeneral PoliticsEducation MOMENew York CityFilm FestivalsFilmmaker Listening TourSustainable ProductionEmmy AwardsMade in NY Productions
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Pig Kidney Patient Successfully Transitions to Human Transplant
A patient with a pig kidney transplant has successfully received a human kidney, showcasing xenotransplantation's potential as a vital bridge therapy for end-stage kidney disease patients awaiting compatible organs.
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyEducationMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborComputers and InternetFilm and TV XenotransplantationKidney TransplantMedical BreakthroughPig KidneyHuman TransplantEnd-Stage Kidney DiseaseTransplant Surgery
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Media Monitor: WSJ Editorial Board Reports on Data Center Jobs, Food Stamp Reform, and Hollywood Subsidies
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on booming jobs in AI data center counties, effective food stamp reforms, and bipartisan efforts to subsidize Hollywood, among other topics.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesFilm and TV Data CentersWagesFood StampsHollywood SubsidiesChild PovertyFederal AgenciesVenezuela Oil DealWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Warner Bros. Unveils New Theatrical Release and Home Entertainment Slate
Warner Bros. announces a new film for September 10, highlights *The End of Oak Street*, and details 4K and digital releases for *Practical Magic*, *Little Shop Of Horrors*, *Mars Attacks!*, *Drop Dead Gorgeous*, and *Batman: Knightfall*.
EntertainmentMediaFilm and TVVideo GamesDigital and Print Publishing Warner Bros.FilmTheatrical Release4KDigital ReleaseSeptember 10October 6Warner Bros
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Yale Welcomes New Students, Announces Research Breakthroughs
Yale College welcomes its Class of 2030 and new transfer and adult students. The university also highlights new research in cancer treatments and a major collaboration to tackle turbulence in physics.
Science & TechnologyHealthEducationMedical ScienceEnvironmentClimate ChangeSocial IssuesFilm and TVComputers and Internet Yale UniversityHigher EducationCell DivisionCancer TreatmentTurbulencePhysicsResearchUniversity
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Media Monitor: Poynter reports on Hegseth's Fox News absence, Pentagon document cuts, NBA Clippers punishment, and new ESPN show
Poynter reports on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's absence from Fox News, the Pentagon's classified document cuts, Bill Simmons' proxy betting, and the NBA's historic Clippers punishment.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSportLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVLegalArtificial Intelligence Pete HegsethFox NewsPentagonNBABill SimmonsESPNPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Gloria Steinem Dies at 92; NBA Penalizes Clippers; Virginia School Shooting
USA TODAY reports the death of feminist Gloria Steinem at 92, details NBA penalties for the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and covers a Virginia elementary school shooting.
Politics and GovernmentSportEntertainmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducationFilm and TVMilitary Gloria SteinemLos Angeles ClippersNBAVirginiaElementary School ShootingEverton BlairWhite HouseUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Lepore's New Book Asks: Can Democracy Survive Automation?
In her new book, historian Jill Lepore addresses whether democracy can withstand automation's rise. She argues citizens can still reclaim control from the 'artificial state,' offering hope for safeguarding democratic principles.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEntertainmentHealthGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceEducationFilm and TVMedical Science Jill LeporeDemocracyAutomationArtificial StateBookPolitical ScienceTechnology
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Harlem's Children's Art Carnival Legacy Explored in Wallach Art Gallery Exhibition
Artist Robin Holder reflects on her transformative journey at Harlem's Children's Art Carnival, featured in the Wallach Art Gallery's Uptown Triennial exhibition, celebrating the nonprofit's enduring impact on arts education.
EntertainmentMediaEducationMusicFilm and TVSocial IssuesEnvironment Robin HolderChildren's Art CarnivalWallach Art GalleryHarlemArts EducationUptown TriennialColumbia UniversityColumbia Neighbors
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Harvard AI Predicts 300+ Diseases, Class of 2030 Welcomed
Harvard researchers unveiled an AI tool predicting over 300 diseases from patient data, aiming to revolutionize preventative care. The university also formally welcomed its Class of 2030.
HealthScience & TechnologyEntertainmentMediaEducationArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceFilm and TVComputers and Internet Disease PredictionHealthcareHarvard UniversityMedical ResearchConvocationClass of 2030
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Governor Sherrill to Make Sports Announcement, Appear on CNN
New Jersey Governor Sherrill's September 2 schedule includes a major sports announcement at MLS Headquarters in New York City, followed by an evening appearance on CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront, offering a mix of local and national engagement.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSportState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsFilm and TV Governor SherrillNew JerseySportsMLS HeadquartersNew YorkCNNErin Burnett OutFrontOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Amazon Ads Launches "First Day Ready" Campaign for Gen Z College Students
Amazon Ads' "First Day Ready" campaign connects Gatorade, Michael Kors, and SharkNinja with Gen Z college students through shoppable content, campus experiences, and a Kane Brown concert.
BusinessMediaEntertainmentScience & TechnologyEconomyComputers and InternetEducationMusicFilm and TV Amazon AdsFirst Day ReadyGen ZCollege StudentsUniversity of Wisconsin–MadisonKane BrownBrand MarketingAmazon
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Harvard Engineers Unveil Vision-Guiding App
Harvard engineers have developed 'Here to there,' an innovative app showing strong early results in guiding people with impaired vision. This new assistive technology aims to enhance user mobility and independence, marking a significant advancement.
HealthScience & TechnologyMediaUSAMedical ScienceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesEducationFilm and TVLegal HarvardEngineersAppVision ImpairmentAssistive TechnologyMobilityInnovation
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Sony Pictures Invites Audiences to Discover New Entertainment Offerings
Sony Pictures has released a general update, inviting audiences to explore new content across its movies, Crunchyroll, home entertainment, TV, and soundtracks. Specific details were not provided.
EntertainmentMediaBusinessFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingMusic Sony PicturesMoviesCrunchyrollHome EntertainmentTelevisionSoundtracks
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Sony Pictures Announces General Content Update Across Platforms
Sony Pictures announced a general update on new content across movies, Crunchyroll, home entertainment, TV, and soundtracks, though specific details were not provided in the release.
EntertainmentMediaBusinessFilm and TVMusicDigital and Print Publishing Sony PicturesMoviesCrunchyrollHome EntertainmentTVSoundtracksEntertainment Industry
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Media Monitor: NPR Books shares update on Mary Oliver documentary, seeks reader memories
NPR Books is reporting on a Mary Oliver documentary now available on YouTube and inviting readers to share their favorite memories of the poet via email.
MediaEntertainmentDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TV Mary OliverdocumentaryYouTubepoetryNPR BooksAndrew Limbongreader engagement