Entertainment
Chita Rivera, Tony Award-Winning Actress And Singer, Dead At 91
Chita Rivera, a renowned stage and screen performer whose credits included “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” and “Sweet Charity,” died. She was 91.
Merle Frimark, Rivera’s longtime publicist, confirmed the news to CNN on Tuesday, saying Rivera died “peacefully” “in New York after a brief illness.”
Rivera’s unparalleled Broadway career spanned decades, from playing Anita in “West Side Story” and opposite Dick Van Dyke in “Bye Bye Birdie” to signature Bob Fosse musicals like “Chicago” and “All That Jazz.” She received a record 10 Tony Award nominations and won two, for “The Rink” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman.”
Despite her hectic stage schedule, Rivera starred in several films and television shows, including adaptations of “Sweet Charity,” “Chicago,” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.”
Chita Rivera, Tony Award-Winning Actress And Singer, Dead At 91
Her most recent screen credit was in Netflix’s 2021 film “Tick, Tick… Boom!” when she appeared in a segment alongside other stage musical superstars.
Rivera, born in Washington, DC 1933, began training as a ballerina at nine before being awarded a scholarship to the School of American Ballet by famed choreographer George Balanchine, according to an obituary in Frimark.
Rivera, whose father was Puerto Rican, quickly rose to prominence on Broadway as a triple threat (actor, singer, and dancer), paving the way for future Latinx artists. In 1957, she played the iconic character Anita in the original Broadway production of “West Side Story”.
Her stage career highlights include starring parts in “Bye Bye Birdie,” “The Rink,” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” as well as the original Broadway productions of “Guys and Dolls” and “Mr Wonderful.”
Rivera was honoured by the Kennedy Centre in 2002 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in 2009. She also received the 2018 Special Tony Award for lifetime accomplishment in theatre.
Rivera also wrote a book, “Chita: A Memoir,” released last year.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, director of “Tick, Tick… Boom!”, described Rivera as “the trailblazer for Puerto Rico on Broadway.” He described how Rivera wasn’t initially available for the scene where he hoped she’d appear, but he left a chair open for her, determined to make it happen. His desire came true during the film’s reshoots when Rivera finally got to sit in the chair Miranda had designated for her. He claimed she “held court all day” on that particular day.
Chita Rivera, Tony Award-Winning Actress And Singer, Dead At 91
“It remains one of the greatest delights of my life. “She was magnificent,” he said. “She IS magnificent, not ready for the past tense just yet.”
Rita Moreno, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Anita in the 1961 film production of “West Side Story,” said in a statement to CNN that Rivera was “eternal” and “the essence of Broadway.”
“When I found out that this amazing creature was one of my people, I was overjoyed,” Moreno, who is of Puerto Rican origin, said. “Being mistaken for each other over the years was a badge of honour for me. I’m raising a glass to this amazing woman and friend as I write this. “Chita, amiga, salud!”
Catherine Zeta-Jones, who won an Oscar for playing a character originating by Rivera on Broadway – in this case, as Velma Kelly in the film adaptation of “Chicago” – acknowledged Rivera’s “incredible impact” on her life and paid respect to her “queen.”
“From dreaming of being you as a little girl, then meeting you and then being deeply connected to you by playing the one and only Velma Kelly in Chicago,” Zeta-Jones said in a post on Instagram. “There will never, ever be anyone like you, Chita, ever.”
Ariana DeBose also won an Academy Award for her role as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s 2021 adaptation of “West Side Story,” called Rivera “a force” in an Instagram tribute on Tuesday.
Chita Rivera, Tony Award-Winning Actress And Singer, Dead At 91
“Honestly, she made me nervous. “To be in her presence was to witness greatness,” DeBose continued. “I always thought that she had big expectations, but none greater than the ones she set for herself…I am heartbroken yet inspired because she showed many of us what was possible.
Stephanie Pope, a Broadway actor and Rivera’s acquaintance told CNN on Tuesday that the late star “is and always will be a legend.” She set a level of perfection that we all strived for but will never match.”
“I cherish the time I spent with her both on stage and off,” he said. “The theatre community and world has lost a true star.”
Frimark published a statement from Rivera’s daughter, Lisa Mordente, who stated that the star’s funeral will be private and that she is survived by her daughter and siblings Julio, Armando, and Lola del Rivero, “along with her many nieces, nephews, and friends.”
SOURCE – CNN
Entertainment
How To Watch And Stream The 76th Annual Emmy Awards
Los Angeles — If it appears that the Emmys have only recently occurred, you are correct.
The 76th Emmy Awards will be held on Sunday, approximately nine months after the previous celebration of the best in television. Last year’s Hollywood strikes pushed the show’s 75th edition back to January, when “Succession” and “The Bear” prevailed.
“The Bear” will play a significant role in this weekend’s show, but the “Succession” celebration was for the show’s final season, paving the way for a new drama series winner.
Enter “Shogun.” The FX series about feudal Japan enters the show with 14 prizes following the Creative Arts ceremony last weekend. It now holds the record for the most wins in a single season, and that lead is expected to grow.
Here’s everything you need to know about Sunday’s Awards, including how to watch and stream the red carpet and ceremony, as well as who has been nominated.
What time do the Emmys start?
The show starts at 8 p.m. Eastern and is broadcast live on ABC, which is available via antenna or cable and satellite providers.
What if I want to watch the Emmys?
The Emmys may be seen live on live TV streaming platforms that feature ABC, such as Hulu+ Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV.
For those who do not have the service, the show will be available on Hulu on Monday.
So, who has already won an Emmy?
Lots of people from “Shogun,” including actor Néstor Carbonell. Maya Rudolph was also honoured for her performance on “Big Mouth,” and Jamie Lee Curtis got her first Emmy for her guest appearance on “The Bear.”
The Creative Arts Emmys recognise many of the craftspeople that make shows possible, leaving the top awards for Sunday’s ceremony, presented by brothers Eugene and Dan Levy.
If I’m not in the United States, how can I watch the Emmys?
The Emmys can be watched in hundreds of countries. The Television Academy website provides a useful list of broadcasters and, in certain cases, broadcasting times.
“Live from E!” will premiere its red carpet broadcast at 6 p.m. Eastern on the cable network E!. The coverage will be hosted by Laverne Cox, the first transgender person to receive a nomination, comedian Heather McMahan, and Keltie Knight from E! News.
People magazine and Entertainment Weekly will also broadcast a live red carpet show on their websites and YouTube, beginning at 6 p.m.
Who is nominated for an Emmy?
“Shogun” has the most nominations, with 25, while “The Bear” has 23, including best comedy series and Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Jeremy Allen White, both of which it won at January’s strike-delayed presentation. Ayo Edebiri, who won best supporting actress in January, is nominated for best comedy actress this year.
“The Crown” with 19 nominations and “Hacks” with 16 each return to the Emmys after their respective years away. Elizabeth Debicki is nominated for best supporting actress in a drama for her role as Princess Diana, and Imelda Staunton for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II.
Jodie Foster, a two-time Academy Award winner, is expected to receive her first Emmy for outstanding actress in a limited or anthology series or television film for her part in “True Detective: Night Country.”
Robert Downey Jr., the reigning Best Supporting Actor Oscar winner, might also win his first Emmy. He’s nominated for best supporting actor in a limited series for his five different parts in “The Sympathiser.”
SOURCE | AP
Entertainment
ESPN And Other Channels Return To DirecTV With A New Disney Deal After A Nearly 2-Week Blackout
DirecTV stated Saturday that it has reached an agreement with Walt Disney Co. to restore ESPN and ABC-owned stations to its service following a nearly two-week dispute that had blacked out the networks for millions of consumers in the United States.
The standoff ended just in time for sports lovers to see ESPN’s college football schedule on DirecTV. It will also assure that ABC’s Emmy Awards telecast on Sunday night is available in more big locations where DirecTV subscribers pay for the service.
ESPN And Other Channels Return To DirecTV With A New Disney Deal After A Nearly 2-Week Blackout
Since September 1, ABC has been unavailable on DirecTV in various locations where the channel is owned by Disney. They were located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Fresno, California, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, and Raleigh, North Carolina.
During Labour Day weekend, DirecTV’s 11 million subscribers were abruptly cut off from ESPN, ABC-owned stations, and other Disney-owned channels such as FX and National Geographic due to a dispute over carriage rates and programming flexibility.
Some viewers were watching the fourth round of the United States Open tennis event when ESPN went dark, while others were preparing to watch a college football game between LSU and Southern California.
The standoff also prevented DirecTV from broadcasting the NFL’s Monday Night Football opener.
The financial terms of Disney’s new arrangement with DirecTV were not disclosed as part of Saturday’s announcement. According to the partnership announcement, DirecTV would pay Disney based on “market-based” pricing.
The agreement also allows DirecTV to sell Disney’s video streaming services both a la carte and in its own bundled bundles. DirecTV acquired the ability to incorporate ESPN’s upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming service at an additional cost to its subscribers once it launches.
ESPN And Other Channels Return To DirecTV With A New Disney Deal After A Nearly 2-Week Blackout
The agreement occurred a few days after escalating tensions prompted DirecTV to file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission, accusing Disney of bad-faith negotiations.
This is the second year in a row that Disney’s wrangling for programming rights has caused its networks to go dark on a pay-TV provider. Last year, Disney pulled its channels from Spectrum, the second largest cable-TV provider in the United States, for 12 days before settling the disagreement shortly before ESPN’s Monday Night Football start.
SOURCE | AP
Entertainment
Annapurna Interactive’s Entire Staff has Resigned from the Company.
(VOR News) – Annapurna’s entire interactive team has resigned from their positions as a result of disagreements within the firm regarding the direction that the company ought to go in the future.
These disagreements have been caused by internal conflicts. As a consequence of this, development partners are currently contemplating the impact that this will have on the projects that they are simultaneously working on during this time period.
It has been stated by Bloomberg that the resignations occurred as a result of conversations that took place between Megan Ellison, the creator of Annapurna, and Nathan Gary.
The president of Annapurna Interactive is the person in charge of the company.
These conversations took place when the two individuals were working together. If these negotiations had been successful in securing an agreement on a contract that would have resulted in the gaming sector being established as a distinct entity, then the gaming industry would have been divided into its own company.
As mentioned in the report, Ellison cancelled the negotiations, which resulted in Gary, division co-heads Deborah Mars and Nathan Vella, and the remaining members of the team departing the company.
The outcome of the negotiations was as follows: this was the result of the conclusion of the negotiations. Following the conclusion of further deliberations pertaining to the topic, the organisation made the statement that is shown below to Bloomberg.
“The Annapurna Interactive team, which consisted of twenty-five individuals, has collectively resigned from their positions,” according to the official announcement.
Given that this was one of the most challenging decisions we have ever been asked to make, we did not choose this particular course of action without giving it a great deal of thought and deliberation. This is because we were required to make this option.
As reported by Annapurna, the company has appointed Hector Sanchez, a former executive at Epic Games, to serve as the new president of interactive and new media.
Sanchez was appointed to this position by the company. Sanchez was given this job by the firm, which appointed him to it. It just so happened that the announcement that the company had formed a collaboration with Remedy coincided with the release of this information. Sanchez is likely to succeed Gary in that position.
Sanchez will take over as head of Annapurna Interactive from Gary.
Gary will be succeeded by Sanchez. Gary’s current responsibilities will be taken over by Sanchez in the near future.
Neither Jason Schreier, a writer for Bloomberg, nor Thomas Puha, a reporter for Remedy, claimed that the resignations did not result in any revisions to the arrangement that Remedy had with Annapurna. Both of these individuals are employed by Remedy.
In their respective statements, both of these persons indicated that the deal had not changed. These two individuals were referring to the statement that came before yours when they made their comments.
In addition, Ellison issued a statement in which he vowed to the other gaming partners that the company would honour the pledges that it had made to them. In order to accomplish this, he gave them assurance that the corporation would meet all of its commitments.
One of the statements that Ellison made during his presentation was as follows: “During this transition, our top priority is to continue to support our other partners in the publishing and development industries.” “We acknowledge and appreciate their contributions.”
We are dedicated to not only our current range of games but also to increasing our influence in the interactive realm as we actively seek chances to adopt a more cohesive strategy to linear and interactive storytelling across the domains of cinema and TV, gaming, and theatre.
With regard to the question of whether Gary and his coworkers will go their separate ways or establish their own company, there is presently no information that can be provided because there is no information accessible. This is because there is no information that is currently available.
SOURCE: Gamespot
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