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In a burst of activity this week, the enigmatic first lady told Americans what she has been up to after a quiet summer. Her activities have included filming a new documentary series about her life.
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Netflix has turned Roald Dahl's chocolate factory into a real-life competition series, complete with an AI-generated version of the late Gene Wilder's voice guiding contestants through a $3 million game that its creators call a "social experiment." The show, titled "Wonka's The Golden Ticket," debuted on the streaming platform this week and immediately raised a […] The post Netflix resurrects Gene Wilder's voice with AI for a $3 million Wonka reality show appeared first on American Almanac .
Netflix has turned Roald Dahl's chocolate factory into a real-life competition series, complete with an AI-generated version of the late Gene Wilder's voice guiding contestants through a $3 million game that its creators call a "social experiment." The show, titled "Wonka's The Golden Ticket," debuted on the streaming platform this week and immediately raised a question Hollywood has been dodging for years: how far is too far when a dead actor's likeness becomes a production tool? The showrunners say they have their answer. Whether audiences agree is another matter. Co-showrunners Emer Harkin and Alison Holloway built the series around the 1971 film that made Wilder's portrayal of Willy Wonka iconic. Contestants compete inside a physical…Open
The three-hour documentary by comedian Nathan Fielder, produced by A24, hits theaters Oct. 16.
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Prince Harry is reportedly in talks to produce a documentary honoring Princess Diana before the 30th anniversary of her fatal 1997 car crash, a project that would likely land on Netflix and arrive amid an unresolved rift with his brother Prince William. People magazine and The Telegraph both reported on September 21, 2026, citing unnamed […] The post Prince Harry eyes Princess Diana documentary ahead of 30th anniversary of her death appeared first on American Almanac .
Prince Harry is reportedly in talks to produce a documentary honoring Princess Diana before the 30th anniversary of her fatal 1997 car crash, a project that would likely land on Netflix and arrive amid an unresolved rift with his brother Prince William. People magazine and The Telegraph both reported on September 21, 2026, citing unnamed sources, that Harry has been discussing possible projects to commemorate his mother's death, with a documentary among the leading options. USA TODAY confirmed it separately understood the discussions were underway. Harry has reportedly reached out to Diana's family members and friends about the effort. No production company or broadcaster has confirmed a deal. But unnamed sources told the outlets that…Open
He won renown for his trilogy about the 1973 Pinochet coup, and later for another trilogy, about the legacy of the authoritarian regime that followed.
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HBO’s “A Killer Story” revisits Dana Chandler’s overturned murder conviction, while Joe Sexton examines how certainty can outlast a damaged prosecution. Dana Chandler’s original conviction gave way to a new trial and a 7-5 hung jury, leaving the killings of Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness unresolved. Sisco, Chandler’s ex-husband, and Harkness, his girlfriend, were killed […] The post Joe Sexton tests doubt in HBO documentary on Dana Chandler appeared first on American Almanac .
HBO’s “A Killer Story” revisits Dana Chandler’s overturned murder conviction, while Joe Sexton examines how certainty can outlast a damaged prosecution. Dana Chandler’s original conviction gave way to a new trial and a 7-5 hung jury, leaving the killings of Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness unresolved. Sisco, Chandler’s ex-husband, and Harkness, his girlfriend, were killed in Topeka, Kansas, in 2002. Chandler was later found guilty in connection with their deaths. “A Killer Story,” directed by Matthew Galkin, follows investigative journalist Joe Sexton as he examines the case, its disputed evidence and the people consumed by it. The larger issue reaches beyond one defendant. When a prosecution breaks down under court review,…Open
Newsweek reports Elizabeth Holmes remains in federal prison as her new documentary nears theaters, setting her claims of authenticity beside the fraud that sent her there. Holmes is serving her sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, Newsweek reported. Bureau of Prisons records cited by the publication list her projected release date as […] The post Elizabeth Holmes remains imprisoned before ‘You Can See Everything’ release appeared first on American Almanac .
Newsweek reports Elizabeth Holmes remains in federal prison as her new documentary nears theaters, setting her claims of authenticity beside the fraud that sent her there. Holmes is serving her sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, Newsweek reported . Bureau of Prisons records cited by the publication list her projected release date as February 22, 2030. “You Can See Everything” is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026. The nearly three-hour documentary follows Holmes as she prepares for prison and presents her version of herself after the Theranos fraud conviction. Holmes invited a film crew to document her “every move” beginning 34 days before she entered prison. She officially reported…Open
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A new documentary follows renowned author Salman Rushdie’s recovery from the 2022 attack that nearly took his life and left him without sight in one eye. Rushdie connects this attempted murder to the broader attacks on free expression, and the role of writers and journalists today. “I think one of the things that artists all understand and journalists understand is that if you have the story, tell the damn story,” Rushdie says. “Writers always speak the truth and face the consequences.”
OPINION: Universal Studios is reportedly concerned about releasing the Elon Musk documentary that it acquired the rights to. #Universal #ElonMusk #Documentary About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on social media: Website: Hill.TV Facebook:…
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This looks like one of those “need to watch” projects if you’re a sports fan
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