For a night known as Hollywood's most notorious open-bar gala, the Golden Globes ceremony remains shrouded in mystery.
Most viewers probably don't even know who presents it (the Hollywood Foreign Press Association), how many voting members it has (only about 90), or what qualifies them to pass judgment on movies and television. Yet movie fans and awards mavens continue to take the Globes seriously as a precursor to the Academy Awards, since some of the Globe honorees will indeed go on to win Oscars. With Ricky Gervais set to reprise his hosting duties this weekend, here are 25 things you need to know about the Globes.
1. Founded in October 1943 by eight foreign-market journalists, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (then called the Hollywood Foreign Correspondents Association) held its first awards ceremony the following spring, as a luncheon at 20th Century Fox. Instead of trophies, the winners took home scrolls.
2. The next year, the...
Most viewers probably don't even know who presents it (the Hollywood Foreign Press Association), how many voting members it has (only about 90), or what qualifies them to pass judgment on movies and television. Yet movie fans and awards mavens continue to take the Globes seriously as a precursor to the Academy Awards, since some of the Globe honorees will indeed go on to win Oscars. With Ricky Gervais set to reprise his hosting duties this weekend, here are 25 things you need to know about the Globes.
1. Founded in October 1943 by eight foreign-market journalists, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (then called the Hollywood Foreign Correspondents Association) held its first awards ceremony the following spring, as a luncheon at 20th Century Fox. Instead of trophies, the winners took home scrolls.
2. The next year, the...
- 1/8/2016
- by Moviefone Staff
- Moviefone
Kristen Stewart and Chloe Sevigny to star in Lizzie Borden movie
Following an award-winning turn in Clouds of Sia Maria, Kristen Stewart is set to team with Chloe Sevigny on a film about Lizzie Borden. Sevigny will play Borden, the strange and fragile woman who was infamously tried and acquitted for murdering her father and stepmother with an ax in 1892. The film will explore the events that led up to that night, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Pieter Van Hees, who directed the 2014 film Waste Land, will helm the film with Bryce Kass writing the script. Stewart is currently filming the latest movie by Woody Allen. Sevigny was previously attached to a Lizzie Borden project with HBO, but will pursue this instead.
Rihanna to star in Luc Besson’s ‘Valerian‘
Following a turn in the ill-fated Battleship, and a cameo in This is the End, Rihanna is set to give...
Following an award-winning turn in Clouds of Sia Maria, Kristen Stewart is set to team with Chloe Sevigny on a film about Lizzie Borden. Sevigny will play Borden, the strange and fragile woman who was infamously tried and acquitted for murdering her father and stepmother with an ax in 1892. The film will explore the events that led up to that night, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Pieter Van Hees, who directed the 2014 film Waste Land, will helm the film with Bryce Kass writing the script. Stewart is currently filming the latest movie by Woody Allen. Sevigny was previously attached to a Lizzie Borden project with HBO, but will pursue this instead.
Rihanna to star in Luc Besson’s ‘Valerian‘
Following a turn in the ill-fated Battleship, and a cameo in This is the End, Rihanna is set to give...
- 10/30/2015
- by Zach Dennis
- SoundOnSight
BBC News has a wealth of information for its viewers in the UK and around the world, including a show catering specifically to how the foreign audience views the UK. “Dateline London” airs on BBC News every Saturday and gives a unique perspective on the news that affects those in the United Kingdom and the world at large. “Foreign correspondents currently posted to London look at events in the UK through outsiders’ eyes, and at how the issues of the week are being tackled around the world,” states the television show’s description. If you are intrigued to see how foreign correspondents view the news in London, you can watch this [ Read More ]
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- 1/29/2015
- by monique
- ShockYa
Vague wording in the legislation currently before the Japanese parliament has local and foreign media worried about the effect it will have on investigative journalism in the country.
Tokyo – A controversial bill strengthening the penalties for disclosing information deemed to be of importance to Japanese national security is causing growing concerns over whether it will be used to thwart investigative journalism or prevent whistleblowers from coming forward.
The Japanese parliament began examining the proposed Designated Secrets Bill on Nov. 7, following approval by the cabinet of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the bill is necessary for Japan to cooperate more closely on security with allies such as the United States by preventing leaks of sensitive information.
Photos: Cut, Censored, Changed: 10 Hollywood Films Tweaked for International Release
Critics of the proposed legislation have pointed out that some of the vague language in the bill, such as...
Tokyo – A controversial bill strengthening the penalties for disclosing information deemed to be of importance to Japanese national security is causing growing concerns over whether it will be used to thwart investigative journalism or prevent whistleblowers from coming forward.
The Japanese parliament began examining the proposed Designated Secrets Bill on Nov. 7, following approval by the cabinet of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the bill is necessary for Japan to cooperate more closely on security with allies such as the United States by preventing leaks of sensitive information.
Photos: Cut, Censored, Changed: 10 Hollywood Films Tweaked for International Release
Critics of the proposed legislation have pointed out that some of the vague language in the bill, such as...
- 11/12/2013
- by Gavin J. Blair
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Los Angeles, Aug 18: Director Oliver Stone, known to be outspoken, has criticised Us President Barack Obama for the National Security Agency spying controversy.
"Obama is a snake," Stone told the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan Monday. "He's a snake. And we have to turn on him," he added.
According to huffingtonpost.com, Stone claimed that Obama's much-maligned Nsa programmes, which collect phone and other electronic data from millions of Americans daily, help more to stifle protesters than they do to track down terrorists.
The director cited the Boston Marathon as a chief example.
"The Boston Marathon,.
"Obama is a snake," Stone told the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan Monday. "He's a snake. And we have to turn on him," he added.
According to huffingtonpost.com, Stone claimed that Obama's much-maligned Nsa programmes, which collect phone and other electronic data from millions of Americans daily, help more to stifle protesters than they do to track down terrorists.
The director cited the Boston Marathon as a chief example.
"The Boston Marathon,.
- 8/18/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Oliver Stone got all sorts of hissy about President Barack Obama this week. The outspoken director spouted off about politics yet again at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan, blasting Obama as a "snake" while decrying the government's monitoring of protestors. "We have to get off of this terrorism thing. the problem is, we go around the world ... every public protest, every demonstration against the government, whether it's civil rights, the Vietnam war, students against Iraq; these are very important protests; they grow out of the Arab Spring. It comes out...
- 8/16/2013
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
No one would ever mistake director Oliver Stone as someone who isn't political. The man behind "W.," "Nixon" and "JFK" is taking aim at the current President of the United States, Barack Obama. While speaking to the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan, Stone aired his grievances with the President.
His chief complaint concerns Obama's Nsa surveillance program, which collects data about Americans. He believes that the government uses the information to not only find terrorists, but also to identify protesters as possible threats. He even claims that officials missed the Boston Marathon bombers, because they were too concerned looking for various protesters.
"It's never about terrorists. It always becomes about the way J. Edgar Hoover did it; he brought all the weight of government to bear on protesters," Stone says to the audience. "He didn't like protesters. He thought they were left-wing communists. He never could find the proof,...
His chief complaint concerns Obama's Nsa surveillance program, which collects data about Americans. He believes that the government uses the information to not only find terrorists, but also to identify protesters as possible threats. He even claims that officials missed the Boston Marathon bombers, because they were too concerned looking for various protesters.
"It's never about terrorists. It always becomes about the way J. Edgar Hoover did it; he brought all the weight of government to bear on protesters," Stone says to the audience. "He didn't like protesters. He thought they were left-wing communists. He never could find the proof,...
- 8/16/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
After calling Edward Snowden a "hero" last month, it's no surprise that outspoken director Oliver Stone has taken President Barack Obama to task again for his National Security Agency spying controversies.
“Obama is a snake,” Stone told the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan on Monday. “He’s a snake. And we have to turn on him.”
Stone claimed Obama's much-maligned Nsa programs, which collect phone and other electronic data from millions of Americans daily, help more to stifle protesters than they do to track down terrorists. The director cited the Boston Marathon as a chief example.
“The Boston Marathon, they were so busy tracking down potential protestors … that they missed the bombers,” Stone said. “It’s never about terrorists. It always becomes about the way J. Edgar Hoover did it; he brought all the weight of government to bear against protesters. He didn’t like protesters. He thought they were left-wing communists.
“Obama is a snake,” Stone told the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan on Monday. “He’s a snake. And we have to turn on him.”
Stone claimed Obama's much-maligned Nsa programs, which collect phone and other electronic data from millions of Americans daily, help more to stifle protesters than they do to track down terrorists. The director cited the Boston Marathon as a chief example.
“The Boston Marathon, they were so busy tracking down potential protestors … that they missed the bombers,” Stone said. “It’s never about terrorists. It always becomes about the way J. Edgar Hoover did it; he brought all the weight of government to bear against protesters. He didn’t like protesters. He thought they were left-wing communists.
- 8/16/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Terrafugia Inc. The Transition flying car seeks to bridge the personal-transport gap between driving and flying.
Would you like to check out a flying car? Is $350,000 chump change? Are what’s the real story behind those Ted talks? A look at the most interesting posts from the Wall Street Journal family of blogs.
Flying-Car To Debut At New York Auto Show: Flying-car maker Terrafugia Inc. said it will display its Transition vehicle at the New York International Auto Show, which...
Would you like to check out a flying car? Is $350,000 chump change? Are what’s the real story behind those Ted talks? A look at the most interesting posts from the Wall Street Journal family of blogs.
Flying-Car To Debut At New York Auto Show: Flying-car maker Terrafugia Inc. said it will display its Transition vehicle at the New York International Auto Show, which...
- 3/1/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Did you know that Meryl Streep holds the record for most individual Golden Globe nominations? "Extra" has compiled a list of fun facts about the awards ceremony. The 2012 Golden Globes air Sunday, January 15 on NBC (5 Pm Pst/8 Pm Est)!
Fun Facts About the Golden GlobesGoing National
The first national telecasts of the awards were during a special segment on "The Andy Williams Show" in 1964 and 1965.
The Beginning
Paul Lukas won the Golden Globe Award for...
Fun Facts About the Golden GlobesGoing National
The first national telecasts of the awards were during a special segment on "The Andy Williams Show" in 1964 and 1965.
The Beginning
Paul Lukas won the Golden Globe Award for...
- 1/15/2012
- Extra
For a night known as Hollywood's most notorious open-bar gala, the Golden Globes ceremony remains shrouded in mystery. Most viewers probably don't even know who presents it (the Hollywood Foreign Press Association), how many voting members it has (only about 90), or what qualifies them to pass judgment on movies and television (they're Hollywood-based journalists -- some part-time, some full-time -- who write about film and TV for various overseas outlets).
Yet movie fans and awards mavens continue to take the Globes seriously as a precursor to the Academy Awards, since some of the Globe honorees will indeed go on to win Oscars. Others simply enjoy the Globes ceremony as one helluva wingding, where alcohol-fueled stars really loosen up in public. Either way, the Globes have a colorful history of glamour, scandal, and (occasionally) recognition of some of Hollywood's best work. With that legacy poised to continue when a cheeky Ricky Gervais...
Yet movie fans and awards mavens continue to take the Globes seriously as a precursor to the Academy Awards, since some of the Globe honorees will indeed go on to win Oscars. Others simply enjoy the Globes ceremony as one helluva wingding, where alcohol-fueled stars really loosen up in public. Either way, the Globes have a colorful history of glamour, scandal, and (occasionally) recognition of some of Hollywood's best work. With that legacy poised to continue when a cheeky Ricky Gervais...
- 1/11/2012
- by Gary Susman
- Huffington Post
For a night known as Hollywood's most notorious open-bar gala, the Golden Globes ceremony remains shrouded in mystery. Most viewers probably don't even know who presents it (the Hollywood Foreign Press Association), how many voting members it has (only about 90), or what qualifies them to pass judgment on movies and television (they're Hollywood-based journalists -- some part-time, some full-time -- who write about film and TV for various overseas outlets).
Yet movie fans and awards mavens continue to take the Globes seriously as a precursor to the Academy Awards, since some of the Globe honorees will indeed go on to win Oscars. Others simply enjoy the Globes ceremony as one helluva wingding, where alcohol-fueled stars really loosen up in public. Either way, the Globes have a colorful history of glamour, scandal, and (occasionally) recognition of some of Hollywood's best work. With that legacy poised to continue when a cheeky Ricky Gervais...
Yet movie fans and awards mavens continue to take the Globes seriously as a precursor to the Academy Awards, since some of the Globe honorees will indeed go on to win Oscars. Others simply enjoy the Globes ceremony as one helluva wingding, where alcohol-fueled stars really loosen up in public. Either way, the Globes have a colorful history of glamour, scandal, and (occasionally) recognition of some of Hollywood's best work. With that legacy poised to continue when a cheeky Ricky Gervais...
- 1/11/2012
- by Gary Susman
- Moviefone
The 2012 Golden Globe nominees were announced Thursday morning in Hollywood.
As expected, "The Artist" and "The Descendants" led the way with five nods each, but there were plenty of surprises too.
George Clooney is going to have a big night, as his "The Ides of March" scored four nominations, including Best Director.
Breakout star Ryan Gosling scored two nods for his superb acting -- one for "Crazy, Stupid, Love" as well as "The Ides of March.
As expected, "The Artist" and "The Descendants" led the way with five nods each, but there were plenty of surprises too.
George Clooney is going to have a big night, as his "The Ides of March" scored four nominations, including Best Director.
Breakout star Ryan Gosling scored two nods for his superb acting -- one for "Crazy, Stupid, Love" as well as "The Ides of March.
- 12/15/2011
- Extra
Allison Janney has described her time on The West Wing as "life-changing". Janney played Cj in all seven seasons of the show and described the part as the "most impactful role" she has ever had. "[It was] a life-changing role, in terms of my notoriety, if you want to call it that, opening doors to meeting the kinds of people I never would've met in a million years," she told The Av Club. "Going to Washington and being invited to the White House, going to the Foreign Correspondents' Dinner. It just opened a million doors and broadened my life so much, and brought so much to me. I was so proud of being a part of a groundbreaking show like that. It was life-changing, and I'll be forever grateful for it." Janney also joked that she quickly got used to the show's famous style, saying: "I was the best walk-and-talker (more...
- 8/12/2011
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Jennifer Jones, Duel in the Sun Jennifer Jones' Auction to Include Duel In The Sun Screenplay Lot No: 7025 Golden Globe award for "Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing," 1955 The gold-colored metal globe atop a white marble base with a placard on front engraved "To / Jennifer Jones / For Her / Performance in / Love is a Many-Splendored Thing / 1955 / HFPA" [Hollywood Foreign Press Association]; awarded to Jones in the category of 'Promoting International Understanding.' Included is a receipt for a telegram that David O. Selznick sent to Jones; dated "Feb 22/'56," it reads in part "…you will receive Henrietta Award from Foreign Correspondents stationed Hollywood for actress having contributed most to mutual understanding." 9 x 3 x 3in Estimate: $1,000 – 1,500 Lot No: 7026 A Jennifer Jones owned 'presentation copy' script signed and gifted to her by David O. Selznick from "Duel in the Sun" The Selznick [...]...
- 11/18/2010
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
This is a golden age for film criticism. Never before have more critics written more or better words for more readers about more films. But already you are ahead of me, and know this is because of the internet.
Twenty years ago a good-sized city might have contained a dozen people making a living from writing about films, and for half of them the salary might have been adequate to raise a family. Today that city might contain hundreds, although (the Catch-22) not more than one or two are making a living.
Film criticism is still a profession, but it's no longer an occupation. You can't make any money at it. This provides an opportunity for those who care about movies and enjoy expressing themselves. Anyone with access to a computer need only to use free blogware and set up in business.
Countless others write long and often expert posts on such sites as IMDb,...
Twenty years ago a good-sized city might have contained a dozen people making a living from writing about films, and for half of them the salary might have been adequate to raise a family. Today that city might contain hundreds, although (the Catch-22) not more than one or two are making a living.
Film criticism is still a profession, but it's no longer an occupation. You can't make any money at it. This provides an opportunity for those who care about movies and enjoy expressing themselves. Anyone with access to a computer need only to use free blogware and set up in business.
Countless others write long and often expert posts on such sites as IMDb,...
- 5/8/2010
- by Roger Ebert
- blogs.suntimes.com/ebert
I saw my final film of Sundance 2010 here in Chicago. It was my best Sundance experience, and I want to tell you why. The film was "Jack Goes Boating," the directorial debut of Philip Seymour Hoffman. It played here in the Music Box, as part of the "Sundance USA" outreach program, which has enlisted eight art theaters around the country to play Sundance entries while the festival is still underway.
The Music Box is the largest surviving first run movie palace in Chicago. It is deeper than it is wide, and has an arching ceiling where illusory clouds float and stars twinkle. Many shows are preceded by music on the organ.
That's all very nice, but doesn't explain why this particular screening was so enjoyable. Every one of the 750 seats was filled. These people were not festival goers, nor were they all critics, bloggers or distributors. They were movie lovers...
The Music Box is the largest surviving first run movie palace in Chicago. It is deeper than it is wide, and has an arching ceiling where illusory clouds float and stars twinkle. Many shows are preceded by music on the organ.
That's all very nice, but doesn't explain why this particular screening was so enjoyable. Every one of the 750 seats was filled. These people were not festival goers, nor were they all critics, bloggers or distributors. They were movie lovers...
- 1/31/2010
- by Roger Ebert
- blogs.suntimes.com/ebert
Sometimes two films set up an uncanny resonance with one another. I saw two documentaries back to back. One filled me with hope and the other washed me in despair. They were both about the education of primary school children.
"A Small Act" centers on the life story of Chris Mburu, who as a small boy living in a mud house in a Kenyan village had his primary and secondary education paid for by a Swedish woman. This cost her $15 a month. They had never met. He went on to the University of Nairobi, graduated from Harvard Law School, and is today a United Nations Human Rights Commissioner.
"Waiting for Superman" studies the failing American educational system. Oh, yes, it is failing. We spend more money per student than any other nation in the world, but the test scores of our students have fallen from near the top to near the bottom among developed nations.
"A Small Act" centers on the life story of Chris Mburu, who as a small boy living in a mud house in a Kenyan village had his primary and secondary education paid for by a Swedish woman. This cost her $15 a month. They had never met. He went on to the University of Nairobi, graduated from Harvard Law School, and is today a United Nations Human Rights Commissioner.
"Waiting for Superman" studies the failing American educational system. Oh, yes, it is failing. We spend more money per student than any other nation in the world, but the test scores of our students have fallen from near the top to near the bottom among developed nations.
- 1/25/2010
- by Roger Ebert
- blogs.suntimes.com/ebert
Sometimes two films set up an uncanny resonance with one another. I saw two documentaries back to back. One filled me with hope and the other washed me in despair. They were both about the education of primary school children.
"A Small Act" centers on the life story of Chris Mburu, who as a small boy living in a mud house in a Kenyan village had his primary and secondary education paid for by a Swedish woman. This cost her $15 a month. They had never met. He went on to the University of Nairobi, graduated from Harvard Law School, and is today a United Nations Human Rights Commissioner.
"Waiting for Superman" studies the failing American educational system. Oh, yes, it is failing. We spend more money per student than any other nation in the world, but the test scores of our students have fallen from near the top to near the bottom among developed nations.
"A Small Act" centers on the life story of Chris Mburu, who as a small boy living in a mud house in a Kenyan village had his primary and secondary education paid for by a Swedish woman. This cost her $15 a month. They had never met. He went on to the University of Nairobi, graduated from Harvard Law School, and is today a United Nations Human Rights Commissioner.
"Waiting for Superman" studies the failing American educational system. Oh, yes, it is failing. We spend more money per student than any other nation in the world, but the test scores of our students have fallen from near the top to near the bottom among developed nations.
- 1/24/2010
- by Roger Ebert
- blogs.suntimes.com/ebert
Did you know that Jamie Foxx holds the record for most Golden Globe nominations in one year? "Extra" has compiled a list of fun facts about the awards ceremony before the 2010 Golden Globes air Sunday, January 17 on NBC!
Fun Facts About the Golden GlobesL.A. Love
The first telecasts of the Globes were from 1958-1963 — but were only aired locally in Los Angeles.
Going National
The first national telecasts of the awards were during a...
Fun Facts About the Golden GlobesL.A. Love
The first telecasts of the Globes were from 1958-1963 — but were only aired locally in Los Angeles.
Going National
The first national telecasts of the awards were during a...
- 1/17/2010
- Extra
Officials in Indonesia have banned critically acclaimed new movie Balibo over the film's politically sensitive subject matter.
The film, which stars Without A Trace actor Anthony Lapaglia, tells the story of five journalists working for Australian TV networks who were slaughtered by Indonesian troops during the 1975 invasion of East Timor.
The killing of the group - known as the Balibo Five - has been a source of tension between Indonesia and Australia ever since, and now the Australian-made movie has been banned from public screenings in the Asian country.
The Jakarta Foreign Correspondents Club (Jfcc) was due to show the movie on Tuesday night, but it was called off along with a planned screening at the Jakarta International Film Festival (Jiffest).
Jfcc president Jason Tedjasukmana says, "I haven't received anything official but after consulting with our legal advisers, we decided it would be too risky because, while this is a private screening, it would be in a public place thus violating the law."
Jiffest manager Nauval Yazid adds, "They told us that we cannot show the movie. The reason was not really clear. It is likely because of concerns that it will affect relations with East Timor and Australia."
At least 100,000 people are said to have died in the Indonesian invasion of East Timor and the subsequent 25-year occupation. The country achieved formal independence in 2002.
The film, which stars Without A Trace actor Anthony Lapaglia, tells the story of five journalists working for Australian TV networks who were slaughtered by Indonesian troops during the 1975 invasion of East Timor.
The killing of the group - known as the Balibo Five - has been a source of tension between Indonesia and Australia ever since, and now the Australian-made movie has been banned from public screenings in the Asian country.
The Jakarta Foreign Correspondents Club (Jfcc) was due to show the movie on Tuesday night, but it was called off along with a planned screening at the Jakarta International Film Festival (Jiffest).
Jfcc president Jason Tedjasukmana says, "I haven't received anything official but after consulting with our legal advisers, we decided it would be too risky because, while this is a private screening, it would be in a public place thus violating the law."
Jiffest manager Nauval Yazid adds, "They told us that we cannot show the movie. The reason was not really clear. It is likely because of concerns that it will affect relations with East Timor and Australia."
At least 100,000 people are said to have died in the Indonesian invasion of East Timor and the subsequent 25-year occupation. The country achieved formal independence in 2002.
- 12/2/2009
- WENN
The harried travelers made their way from sweaty Vietnam to sticky Cambodia on this week’s Amazing Race 15. While most racers are getting the hang of things, one team realized they broke the series’ cardinal rule after placing first. — Carrie Bell 1. If you can’t pronounce the next destination, come up with a funny alternative. As teams read the leg’s first clue about heading for Phnom Penh, Cambodia, there were as meaning pronunciations as there were duos. Our favorite came courtesy of Team Special who decided they were destined for Sean Penn, Cambodia. 2. Never stop pestering ticketing agents. Team Special and the Almost-Marrieds were the last to arrive at the airport and were not able to secure seats on the same plane as the rest of the group. Knowing an almost two-hour difference in takeoff times would seal their fates, they begged to get on the first flight. Never...
- 10/12/2009
- by StyleWatch
- People.com - TV Watch
The first assignment of the week sees the teams directed from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh in Cambodia, where they must locate the Foreign Correspondents' Club (FCC). Once inside, they must find the assignment editor and ask for their "next assignment" in a whisper in order to receive their next clue. Challenge One - The Foreign Correspondents' Club Flight Time and Big Easy are first to depart, but arriving at the airport the teams learn that the earliest flight is 12.25pm the next day, meaning that they are all on an equal footing. However, last place teams Lance and Keri and Zev and Justin face a setback when they are told that the early flight is full and they must book on to the 2.15pm journey. In the end, they manage to convince the airline to let them join the early flight by explaining that it is a race.
- 10/12/2009
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
Updated: Nov. 30, 2008
Bangkok -- Just ahead of World AIDS Day Monday, a Belgian TV journalist and his crew reporting on the spread of the disease in China were assaulted and robbed by county officials in Henan province, highlighting the ongoing difficulty Beijing has enforcing official media openness begun around the Olympics.
On Thursday, after they interviewed several HIV/AIDS support groups in Henan, in Central China, Belgian journalist Tom Van de Weghe and his team from Flemish public television Vrt were beaten and robbed of cash and equipment by eight men recruited by authorities in Henan province, according to The Foreign Correspondents Club in China.
"I thought they were going to kill us," Van de Weghe said in an Fccc statement. "One of them gave me a heavy blow to the head. They acted like animals. It was terrifying."
Locals said the attackers were county officials, the Fccc said.
In...
Bangkok -- Just ahead of World AIDS Day Monday, a Belgian TV journalist and his crew reporting on the spread of the disease in China were assaulted and robbed by county officials in Henan province, highlighting the ongoing difficulty Beijing has enforcing official media openness begun around the Olympics.
On Thursday, after they interviewed several HIV/AIDS support groups in Henan, in Central China, Belgian journalist Tom Van de Weghe and his team from Flemish public television Vrt were beaten and robbed of cash and equipment by eight men recruited by authorities in Henan province, according to The Foreign Correspondents Club in China.
"I thought they were going to kill us," Van de Weghe said in an Fccc statement. "One of them gave me a heavy blow to the head. They acted like animals. It was terrifying."
Locals said the attackers were county officials, the Fccc said.
In...
- 11/28/2008
- by By Jonathan Landreth
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The genial grandpa of Japanese anime, Hayao Miyazaki gives interviews about as often as he turns out new films - which is to say, not nearly often enough. He made a rare appearance last Thursday at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan in Tokyo, where he fielded a wide range of questions from domestic and international media. Though visibly uncomfortable when getting mobbed by photographers at the start of the talk, Miyazaki-sensei (as the Japanese media call him) soon warmed to the occasion, proving an amusing, rambling and occasionally provocative speaker. He also proved very adept at dodging questions, as you’ll see.
Full disclosure: my MP3 recorder ran out of space early into the talk, meaning that I missed the half hour or so devoted to the future of Japan’s children and Prime Minister Taro Aso’s much-touted love of manga. (Okay, the latter subject occupied about 10 seconds of the running time.
Full disclosure: my MP3 recorder ran out of space early into the talk, meaning that I missed the half hour or so devoted to the future of Japan’s children and Prime Minister Taro Aso’s much-touted love of manga. (Okay, the latter subject occupied about 10 seconds of the running time.
- 11/23/2008
- by James Hadfield
- Screen Anarchy
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