Wes Anderson fans were surprised when the filmmaker revealed earlier this summer that his upcoming Netflix project “The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar” is only 37 minutes long. But there’s a good reason for its short length.
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Brandon Lee’s heartfelt documentary, “Pamela, A Love Story,” has shattered perceptions surrounding his mother, Pamela Anderson, and ignited positive change.
Unveiling the genuine soul behind the tabloid headlines, the film soared to Netflix’s top ranks upon its January 2023 release. It is now vying for two coveted Emmy Awards: Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Best Documentary Music Composition.
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In an exclusive interview with People, Lee shared his simple mission with the film: authenticity.
“I was just going to tell the truth,” Lee, 27, emphasizes. He achieved this through unearthing concealed gems like Anderson’s personal journals and family videos, crafting an intimate portrayal that resonated profoundly with audiences.
“Learning that she was a romantic and loved love… That’s the real stuff that just shines through,” Lee notes.
The documentary’s impact on Anderson’s life has been profound. No longer confined by public misconceptions, Anderson now enjoys encounters with admirers who’ve experienced a change of heart: “You’re a real person,” they express. Lee recognizes that “a film, telling a story, can have a real impact on someone’s life, that’s the real payoff.”
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With “Pamela, A Love Story” is currently streaming on Netflix.
Wes Anderson fans were surprised when the filmmaker revealed earlier this summer that his upcoming Netflix project “The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar” is only 37 minutes long. But there’s a good reason for its short length.
Wes Anderson fans were surprised when the filmmaker revealed earlier this summer that his upcoming Netflix project “The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar” is only 37 minutes long. But there’s a good reason for its short length.
HBO Documentary Films has acquired U.S. and Canada television and streaming rights to Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project, winner of the Grand Jury Prize for U.S. Documentary at Sundance.
Jessica Simpson's kids are discovering her reality TV past. In an interview with ET's Cassie DiLaura, which took place during Century City Mall's PetSafe event, the 43-year-old singer reveals that her three children watch clips of, the reality show she starred in alongside her ex-husband, Nick Lachey, from 2003 to 2005.Simpson shares Maxwell, 11, Ace, 10, and Birdie, 4, with Eric Johnson, with whom she tied the knot in 2014.Maxwell stepped out with her mom for Friday's event and crashed ET's interview, even complimenting Simpson for looking like Barbie in her outfit of choice.
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EXCLUSIVE: Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired The Lost Weekend: A Love Story, the documentary feature in which May Pang discusses her whirlwind love affair with singer John Lennon, when she was just 22 years old and his assistant. The film, which premiered at Tribeca, is directed by Eve Brandstein, Richard Kaufman, and Stuart Samuels. The tale is told through May’s inside perspective, capturing a love affair that shaped a prolific period for Lennon post-Beatles.
Wolf Blitzer and director-producer Barbara Kopple will be this year’s Lifetime Achievement Honorees at the 44th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences said Tuesday.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large CNN news anchor Wolf Blitzer and Oscar-winning director/producer Barbara Kopple are this year’s recipients of the 44th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards lifetime achievement honors, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences was set to announce on Tuesday. The News & Doc Emmys take place over two days next month in New York: Blitzer will receive his honor at the news ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 27, and Kopple’s Emmy will be presented at the documentary ceremony on Thursday, September 28.
A new three-part series exploring Coleen Rooney's legal battle last summer is set to drop on Disney+.
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Pamela Anderson is over wearing makeup – and for a very heartbreaking reason.
Pamela Anderson‘s brand of Hollywood glamour remains iconic in 2023. However, her makeup routine has changed quite a bit in recent years.
, the decision to go makeup-free was more than an aesthetic choice. In a new interview with , the model and memoirist explained that ditching her signature '90s glam in favor of a fresh-faced look was, in part, a tribute to the late, great Alexis Vogel: her longtime makeup artist. Vogel died of breast cancer in 2019.“She was the best," Anderson said of Vogel.
Thania Garcia Anitta’s new single “Casi Casi” receives its steamy visual counterpart as the second music video release for her three-song EP “Funk Generation: A Favela Love Story.” The bundle arrived on Aug. 17 via Republic Records/Universal Music Latin Entertainment. In the new video, directed by Ricardo Souza, Anitta plays an X-rated receptionist at a brothel where a variety of characters make their stops.
So many people have a special connection to Barbie from their childhood. Pamela Anderson recently revealed hers, and it involved the doll’s iconic creator Ruth Handler.
Pamela Anderson is opening up about her glam evolution, revealing why she's been putting a fresh face forward in recent years. In an interview with published on Thursday, the 56-year-old alum shares that she didn't often have a say in her appearance during the early days of her career. «I just went along with what people were telling me what to do,» she says.
Pamela Anderson has been sporting a more stripped-down look in recent years.
Shayeza Walid The importance of laughter during times of loss is often undervalued. With her feature directorial debut, Janis Pugh showcases the significance of friendship and humor when grief strikes. A musical rom-com drama, “Chuck Chuck Baby” underscores the power of female companionship through the ups and downs of life.
big love” for the series. Songwriter Stevie Nicks revealed in an emotional Instagram post Tuesday that Riley Keough “brought back memories that made me feel like a ghost watching my own story” after watching the hit Amazon Prime show “Daisy Jones and the Six.” The Fleetwood Mac singer also revealed that it took her two full watch-throughs before she really got into the 10-episode series. “Just finished watching ‘Daisy Jones and the Six’ for the second time,” wrote Nicks.
Steve Jones has made his debut on This Morning joining Josie Gibson on the sofa with ITV bosses said to be "thrilled" with the addition.The Welsh TV presenter, 46, first shot to fame when he hosted the hit 2000s teen show T4 and has officially joined This Morning with his first show being aired on Wednesday, 16 August. Since rising to TV fame his love life has since been talked about having had romances with a number of A-listers including the likes of Pamela Anderson, Angelina Jolie and Halle Berry who all took a keen interest in the Welsh hunk. After a string of star-studded romances, Steve is now happily married to US writer Phylicia Jackson who will no doubt be supporting him in his new role.