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Review: A master director's empathy shines in the belatedly released 'The Annihilation of Fish'

Shelved too quickly after poor early word, Charles Burnett's romantic drama starring Lynn Redgrave and James Earl Jones deserved a run — which it's now getting.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20

Avowed Director Explains Why The Game Has No Romance Options

The option to romance NPC characters in RPGs has been around for a long time, and even recent titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 offer that feature to players. However, Avowed is bucking ...

GameSpot - Feb. 20

Acting ICE director reassigned amid Trump administration's frustration with deportation numbers

The Trump administration has removed Caleb Vitello, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from his position and reassigned him within the agency. NBC News' Julia Ainsley ...

NBC News - Feb. 21

Viktor Orbán's political director on Trump, Bannon's CPAC salute and more

Many well-known figures in conservative politics are delivering remarks at this year's CPAC, and not all are from the U.S. Balázs Orbán, political director and adviser to Hungarian Prime Minister ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Trump expected to name Kash Patel as acting ATF director: Sources

Donald Trump is expected to name FBI Director Kash Patel as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, sources told ABC News.

ABC News - Feb. 22

Conservative podcaster Dan Bongino tapped for Trump's deputy FBI director

President Donald Trump announced the selection of conservative commentator and former Fox News host Dan Bongino to serve as deputy FBI director.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Trump names conservative podcaster Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director

Selection of former Secret Service agent and author means two staunch Trump allies lead the principal federal law enforcement agency. Dan Bongino, a former US Secret Service agent who has written ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

You Want More Avowed? So Does The Game's Director

There is one person who already seems keen on seeing more Avowed: the game's director, Carrie Patel. While Obsidian hasn't said anything about an expansion for the RPG--let alone a sequel just days ...

GameSpot - Feb. 24

Trump Announces Dan Bongino, a Right-Wing Commentator, as FBI Deputy Director

The choice of Dan Bongino is a radical departure from the bureau’s history of having a veteran agent serve in the key role that oversees operations.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Witcher 3 Director's Vampire Game Won't Be Derailed By NetEase Layoffs

Despite the massive success of Marvel Rivals , the game's developer, NetEase, recently laid off some of the devs who worked on it . Soon after, there were reports about larger cuts within ...

GameSpot - Feb. 24

Democrats slam incoming FBI deputy director, Trump ally Dan Bongino

Dan Bongino, the former Secret Service agent turned Fox News host and conservative podcast personality, is set to be the next deputy director of the FBI.

ABC News - Feb. 24

How Dan Bongino Went From Infowars to FBI Deputy Director

Dan Bongino rose through the ranks of right-wing media thanks to his unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump and willingness to push baseless conspiracies—including about the FBI.

Wired - Feb. 24

Trump’s New Deputy F.B.I. Director Has It Out for the ‘Scumbag Commie Libs’

Dan Bongino is in a place to turn wild notions from the right-wing internet into pretexts for federal investigations.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

What to know about Dan Bongino, the FBI's new deputy director

President Trump has named a former Secret Service agent and conservative podcaster as the new deputy director of the FBI. Dan Bongino will serve second in command to director Kash Patel. CBS News ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Longtime Stanford athletic director Bernard Muir to step down

Bernard Muir took over at Stanford for Bob Bowlsby in 2012.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

Oscars 2025: best director nominees – reviews, interviews and chances for victory

All you need to know about the five directors in the running for the Academy’s prestigious film-making prize, along with reviews of their nominated films, interviews and the awards they’ve earned ...

The Guardian - 6d

For director Brady Corbet, bringing 'The Brutalist' to life was a family affair

For director Brady Corbet, bringing "The Brutalist" to life was a family affair. He and his life partner, Mona Fastvold, who co-wrote the screenplay, are both up for Oscars.

NBC News - 5d

FBI Director Kash Patel wants to bring the UFC to the FBI, sources say

Newly-installed FBI Director Kash Patel has proposed enhancing the FBI with help from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, say sources who were told of the proposal.

ABC News - 4d

Senators grill Trump’s CFPB director pick: You are 'on the Titanic, good luck’

Since acting CFPB Director Russell Vought took over, the agency closed its Washington HQ, fired staff and told those who remain to stop nearly all work.

CNBC - 4d

WATCH: Sean Baker takes home Oscar for best director

Sean Baker thanked Quentin Tarantino for casting Mikey Madison in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," saying, "If you didn't cast Mikey Madison, there would be no 'Anora.'"

ABC News - 1d

'Anora' director Sean Baker made history at the 2025 Oscars -- here's how

"Anora" director Sean Baker made history at the 2025 Oscars Sunday night by taking home four Academy Awards.

ABC News - 1d

Anora sweeps Oscars with best picture, best director and best actress wins

The whirlwind drama wins five prizes, including best actress for 25-year-old newcomer Mikey Madison.

BBC News - 1d

These are the posh mansions that new FBI deputy director Dan Bongino owns

Bangino currently holds the keys to at least one multi-million property in Florida, plus a home in Maryland.

MarketWatch - 1d

From wedding videos to four Oscars: Anora director speaks to the BBC

Baker is the first person to win four Oscars for one film, including Best Director.

BBC News - 1d

'No Other Land' directors plead for an end to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham, two of the four directors of ‘No Other Land’, pleaded for an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in their Oscars acceptance speech.

NBC News - 20h

Avengers Directors Announce A Video Game, And It's Out Very Soon

Joe and Anthony Russo's new Netflix movie, The Electric State, is getting a tie-in game. The game is called The Electric State: Kid Cosmo, and it's a prequel to the movie.. Described as a ...

GameSpot - 20h

Scalebound Director Calls On Xbox Boss To Bring Back Scalebound

Former Capcom and Platinum Games director Hideki Kamiya has said that he wants another shot at creating Scalebound, the canceled Xbox game.. Kamiya's new studio, Clovers, released a video of Kamiya ...

GameSpot - 19h

Visions Of Mana Co-Director Opens Studio, Bemoans Management Shirking Responsibility

Kenji Ozawa, the co-director on Visions of Mana, has started a new studio called Studio Sasanqua after Ouka Studio was shut down by NetEase last year. He's also calling out how management's poor ...

GameSpot - 18h

FBI Director Kash Patel has first full day on job, plans to implement major changes

It's the first day at work for newly-confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel after his nomination barely passed the Senate Thursday. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Oscar favorite ‘Anora’ wins best film, director and actor at the Independent Spirit Awards

Sean Baker’s “Anora” won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday in what could be a preview of next Sunday’s Oscars.

NBC News - Feb. 23

Full interview: Balázs Orbán, political director for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Balázs Orbán, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political director, on February 21, 2025.

CBS News - Feb. 23

Trump 2nd term live updates: Dan Bongino named as deputy FBI director

President Donald Trump's administration is continuing its radical effort to cut much of the federal government and make sweeping changes.

ABC News - Feb. 23

‘Unqualified henchmen’: fears rise as Trump names far-right podcaster as FBI deputy director

Dan Bongino’s installation in high-ranking law enforcement role sparks concern in both Republicans and Democrats. Fears over the future direction of the FBI have intensified after Donald Trump ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Biden-era acting OPM director reacts to Elon Musk asking federal workers to justify their jobs

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is asking federal employees to detail in an email what they did last week or resign. Despite Musk claiming no response would be considered a ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Witcher 4 Director Clears Up Confusion About Ciri's Look In Latest Trailer

A recent behind-the-scenes video about how The Witcher 4 's impressive announcement trailer came together featured footage of the character Ciri sporting a different look--or at least that's ...

GameSpot - 3d

Worried about Social Security staff cuts? Put money aside now, the agency’s former director says.

Martin O’Malley said DOGE’s involvement in Social Security will hurt beneficiaries. Brace for delays in service — and even benefits.

MarketWatch - 3d

Francis Ford Coppola uses Razzies 'worst director' win to roast Hollywood: 'I chose to NOT follow the gutless rules'

Francis Ford Coppola used his Razzie 'win' for worst director as an opportunity to slam the film industry.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

'Anora' director Sean Baker makes Oscars history with four wins for the same movie

With wins for best picture, directing, writing and editing on 'Anora,' Baker has set a new bar for Oscars success.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Oscars 2025 live: Anora sweeps awards with best picture, best director and best actress

At the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Adrien Brody wins best actor for The Brutalist, while Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin take prizes. Join us for full coverage • The complete list of ...

The Guardian - 1d

People said Naples was ‘dangerous.’ So this British film director leaned on her working-class roots to show a different side of the city

Styler, who is married to rock star Sting, says her background gave her the confidence to knock on doors in Naples, the setting of her new documentary.

CNBC - 4d

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