Santa Barbara Film Festival Delayed Two Months to March 31 After Oscars Date Change

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe upcoming Venice Film Festival’s reconfiguration due to coronavirus safety measures has been officially unveiled.Barring complications, Venice, which runs Sept.

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorThe Venice Film Festival this morning said that the 77th edition will go ahead from September 2-12 with certain changes owing to sanitary protocols imposed by the COVID-19 crisis.

Jada Pinkett Smith teased that she will address August Alsina’s claim that she had an affair with him in an upcoming episode of her Facebook Watch series, Red Table Talk.“There’s some healing that needs to happen…so I’m bringing myself to The Red Table,” the actress, 48, tweeted on Thursday, July 2.There’s some healing that needs to happen…so I’m bringing myself to The Red Table.— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) July 2, 2020Since its May 2018 premiere, Red Table Talk has been a forum for

Country music singer Granger Smith and his wife, Amber, tragically lost their 3-year-old son, River, a year ago. The toddler accidentally drowned in the pool at the family's home in Texas with Granger only steps away.

The couple, who got engaged last October, got married on June 2, reports people.com."It was beautiful," Quaid told people.com.They had originally planned a wedding in April in Hawaii and a second reception for family and friends in Nashville, but had to postpone the celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Quaid, 66, and Savoie, 27, finally decided to exchange vows with only their pastor as a witness."Just looking into her eyes, she was the most stunning bride," says Quaid, who opted for a smart

People magazine.The actor told the publication the ceremony was ‘beautiful’ adding that his wife Laura was ‘the most stunning bride.’The bride, a doctoral student, wore a timeless dress from Chosen by One Day, and carried a bouquet of roses and calla lilies designed by florist S.R.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorThe Toronto Film Festival (September 10–19), North America’s largest festival, has unveiled its plan for this year’s edition.

Dennis Quaid has married his partner Laura Savoie.The couple, who got engaged last October, eloped to Santa Barbara, California and were married at a seaside resort on June 2, the pair confirmed to People.“It was beautiful,” he gushed. “Just looking into her eyes, she was the most stunning bride.”The pair had planned to wed in Hawaii in April, and were looking to stage a second reception for family and friends in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles-based 123 Go has acquired international rights to Marc Carlini’s dramedy feature She’s In Portland and is shopping the title at this week’s Cannes virtual Marche.The film premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in January 2020, and stars Tommy Dewey (Casual), Francois Arnaud (The Borgias), and Minka Kelly (Friday Night Lights).

Model Damian Hurley posted a heartbreaking message on Instagram following his father, Steve Bing‘s tragic death. Damian, 18, wrote on June 23, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone that has reached out following the devastating news. I’m trying to reply to as many of you as I can, but please know I will always remember your kindness. This is a very strange and confusing time and I’m immensely grateful to be surrounded by my phenomenal family and friends.”

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticEXCLUSIVE: In the next few minutes, Extraction executive producer David Guillod will turn himself in to law enforcement in Santa Barbara to face multiple charges of sexual assault.The allegations center around three women, who have been identified as Jane Does by District Attorney Joyce Dudley’s office, I’ve learned.

Dave McNary Film ReporterIn today’s film news roundup, the Santa Barbara Film Festival moves back, Legion M is backing “Save Yourselves!,” Gravitas buys “Odd Man Rush,” a Tiny Tim documentary finds a home and The Creative Coalition is backing films about obesity.FILM FESTIVALThe Santa Barbara International Film Festival has shifted its dates backwards for its 36th annual event, which will now take place from March 31 to April 10, 2021.The festival, which typically occurs in January and is a key

Pete Hammond Awards Columnist/Chief Film CriticPredictably following the lead of the Oscar move into April announced earlier this week, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which will mark its 36th year for its next edition, will move to new dates more in line with Oscar season and will now take place March 31 – April 10.  This replaces the previously announced dates of January 27-February 6.  The festival traditionally has been a must stop for newly minted Oscar nominees as it