From Jacob Bennett at CSUN Newsroom After a pre-pandemic stint in community college, Ezra Balcha worked part-time as a landscaper for the Los Angeles parks department. He ate fast during his 30-minute lunch breaks so he had time to work on screenplays. At the Cheviot Hills park, just outside Fox studios, he filled notebook after notebook, never believing […]
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The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment Gala brought together honorees, mentors, students, and industry leaders to celebrate progress in representation, leadership, and opportunity across film and television. The program once again highlighted the transformative impact of its long-running mentorship and scholarship initiatives, which continue to open doors for emerging talent. This year’s ceremony marked a major […]
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Article by David Austin, Lifestyles Magazine Miriam Spritzer never imagined that a childhood love of entertainment would someday lead her into rooms with global changemakers—let alone onto the red carpet with Oprah Winfrey. But in a career spanning three continents and two decades, Spritzer has built a reputation not only as an incisive entertainment journalist […]
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The Golden Globe Foundation has announced its 2025–26 grants program, awarding $3 million to 86 nonprofit organizations. These grants will support film and journalism schools, mentorship and training programs, higher-education fellowships, investigative journalism, free speech initiatives, film restoration and preservation, and programs uplifting underserved communities. “The Golden Globe Foundation is proud to continue its longtime […]
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A film restored with support from the Golden Globe Foundation will take the spotlight at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), one of the most prestigious showcases for world cinema. Honoring Satyajit Ray’s Cinema Legacy Among the highlights of this year’s festival is the new 4K restoration of Satyajit Ray’s 1970 masterpiece Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and […]
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We’re proud to announce that Golden Globe Foundation Independent Board Member Mia Farrell has been nominated by LA Times Studios for the 5th Annual Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards, in recognition of her outstanding achievements and leadership within the Foundation. Taking place on November 13, 2025, at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica, the event shines a spotlight on women […]
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The Golden Globe Foundation has announced its 2025-26 board and officers. Adam Tanswell has been elected President, Miriam Spritzer is the Treasurer, and Tim Kittleson is Secretary. Raffi Boghosian, Ramzy Malouki, and Bianca Goodloe have been elected to the board for three-year terms, replacing Henry Arnaud, Earl Gibson III, and Jeff Harris, who completed their […]
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Veteran actress Lisa Lu has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the oldest recipient in the Walk’s history. With a career spanning more than 65 years, Lu is known for her acclaimed performances in The Joy Luck Club, The Last Emperor, and Crazy Rich Asians. Her newly unveiled star—number 2,811—is located at the […]
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Article by Debra Birnbaum at Gold Derby May 3 marks World Press Freedom Day, a day perhaps of greater significance this year when journalists around the globe are under more fire than ever. With jobs, sources of funding, and editorial independence all being cut and under threat, every bit of support matters, including that of the Golden […]
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Walt Disney Studios’ Snow White kicks off screening series The Golden Globe Foundation and the National Association of Theatre Owners California/Nevada (NATO), with support from Walt Disney Studios, have launched a new film series exclusively for first responders and their families. The series began on Saturday with a special screening of Snow White at Vidiots’ Eagle Theatre […]
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Theo Kingma In Memoriam Theo Kingma was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands to Henk and Nel Kingma on February 25, 1967. He passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 21, 2025. He is survived by his mother, his sister Tessa and his niece Sveva. Kingma began his professional film career as a projectionist at cinemas in […]
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The Golden Globe Foundation and National Association of Theatre Owners California Nevada, with support from Walt Disney Studios, are honoring Los Angeles first responders with a FREE screening series at Vidiots’ Eagle Theatre this April, May & June! Kicking off with Walt Disney Studios’ all-new Snow White on April 5th! Admission is FREE for first responders & their families, including popcorn & drinks. RSVP required—don’t miss this chance to unwind and […]
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