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Auditions for Simon Cowell’s new Netflix show called The Midas Touch have started, but the turnout has been pitiful. Whispers that the show will be canceled before it even starts have been circulating. So, what will the fate of Simon’s show be? Continue reading to see what has been revealed so far.

Fewer Than 100 People Turned Out For Simon Cowell’s Auditions

Simon Cowell has pitched a new show to Netflix to find the next One Direction. For those not in the know, Simon played a huge role in kickstarting the band One Direction. They became a huge success and the American Idol judge helped them get there. His only regret was not purchasing the name of the band as his own.

Now, he is looking for the next big boy band, but his plan to do so might be failing before he even gets to start. Very...

My 600-lb Life star Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, popularly known as Dr. Now, is one of the most successful stars in TLC. He has already filmed 12 seasons with the network, and it seems he has no plans to stop anytime soon. However, it seems that the bariatric surgeon has found someone who may be his biggest rival to date. Keep reading to see who it was.

My 600-lb Life: How’s Dr. Now After Season 12 Finale?

Dr. Now continues to help people maintain a healthy lifestyle following the Season 12 finale. Most of the time, the My 600-lb Life star uploads clips of himself sharing tips about weight loss. He has also been spreading awareness about the growing cases of childhood obesity in the U.S. However, it seems that a new villain has arrived and aims to stop what Dr. Now is trying to achieve.

Dr. Now From My 600-lb Life,...

James Corden announced his retirement from hosting his popular late-night talk show in 2022. Corden took on hosting duties on The Late Late Show from previous host Craig Ferguson in 2014 and his tenure ran from 2015 to 2023. He had a very successful 8-year run on the show. Following his retirement, Corden and his family moved to the UK.

James Corden hosting The Late Late Show with James Corden

In a recent appearance on a talk show, he reflected on his time as host and the various adjustments he had to make after his retirement. He also recounted his experience with many British people he met who thought that he was fired from the show, and wouldn’t believe otherwise.

People Assumed James Corden Was Fired From His Late Night Show

James Corden on Jimmy Kimmel Live

James Corden entertained audiences as the host of the Late Late Show for many years. Many...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that they won’t take any action against Andrea Riseborough and her Best Actress campaign for To Leslie.

“Based on concerns that surfaced last week around the To Leslie awards campaign, the Academy began a review into the film’s campaigning tactics,” reads a statement from Academy CEO Bill Kramer. “The Academy has determined the activity in question does not rise to the level that the film’s nomination should be rescinded.” However, Kramer notes that they “did discover social media and outreach campaigning tactics that caused concern. These tactics are being addressed with the responsible parties directly.“

Related Christina Ricci blasts “elitist” Academy over Andrea Riseborough Oscar investigation

Many hadn’t even heard of To Leslie until Andrea Riseborough received her nomination for Best Actress last week. The drama finds Riseborough playing a single mother who takes a job...

Launched in 2004 in Kawaguchi City of Saitama Prefecture as a film festival to discover and nurture new talent, the 18th edition of Skip City International D-Cinema Festival was held virtually from September 25 to October 3. Jury and Audience award winners were announced at the Closing Ceremony on October 3.

Luzzu (Malta), directed by Alex Camilleri, received the Grand Prize in the International Competition. The film is about a man who agonises over his decision to choose the family fishery business or a better life for his family. Naoto Takenaka, the President of the Jury commented, “The director’s perspective is not icky, but cool and hot. I think it is irresistible. Luzzu is a great film.” This is the first film from Malta to be nominated for, and to have received, this award.

In addition Rival, directed by Marcus Lenz, won the Best Director award. The film is about the lonely battle...

ESPN is looking to partner with major sports-betting houses and is having discussions to license its brand name in deals that could be worth as much as $3 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

The Disney-owned sports network has held talks with Caesars Entertainment and DraftKings, the Journal reported, citing individuals familiar with the discussions. Reps for ESPN, Caesers and DraftKings did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.

The way this would work, according to the Journal, is that ESPN would license out its name for a sports betting company to use, either for branding purposes or even rename its sportsbook after them.

ESPN already has marketing partnerships with both Caesers and DraftKings, and any deal would come with an exclusive marketing commitment that would require the sports-betting firm to spend a certain amount of money advertising on ESPN’s platforms, the Journal added.

The network...

Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market has gone wholly online this year, but European producers remain actively involved. At least two European support organizations are participating, helping sales companies and facilitating East-West production meetings.

The European Film Promotion organization is operating a virtual umbrella stand (Oct. 26 -28) that is host to 14 European film sales companies: Best Friend Forever from Belgium; LevelK from Denmark; Films Boutique, M-Appeal, Picture Tree International, Pluto Film and Sola Media from Germany; Intramovies, Fandango and True Colours from Italy; Media Move from Poland/Germany; Filmax and Latido from Spain; and WestEnd Films from the UK.

Companies and their contents are displayed on the Acfm home page. And, ahead of the market, on Oct. 22, Efp and Unifrance held a warm-up event with online presentations by 20 sellers from Europe. More than 30 Asia-based distributors were in attendance.

The companies offerings include several films selected for the, largely virtual, Busan...