NBC News reports that Sandler
was awarded the prize at Washington's Kennedy Center on March 19.
Upon receiving it, Sandler joked
that it "one day might be the weapon
used to bludgeon me in my sleep.".
Tim Herlihy, the comedian's writing and production partner, teased that they had created "31 motion pictures with a combined Rotten Tomatoes score of 59.".
They also joked about his pattern
of casting friends in his films.
Sandler went on to thank his family for
giving him "that weird irrational confidence thing that I guess I still have.".
NBC News reports that Sandler is the seventh former 'SNL' member to receive the Mark Twain prize.
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Biden Administration Announces $1.4 Billion , to Improve Rail Safety.
On Sept. 25, the Biden administration
revealed that over $1.4 billion has been awarded
to projects geared toward railway safety.
Specifically, "70 projects in 35 states and Washington, D.C.," will receive the funds, AP reports.
Much of the money is provided
by the 2021 infrastructure law.
These projects will make American rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient, delivering tangible benefits to dozens of communities where railroads are located, and strengthening supply chains for the entire country. , Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, via statement.
Railroad safety has gained national attention
ever since the East Palestine, Ohio, incident
in which a train carrying hazardous chemicals
crashed and spilled toxins throughout the town.
Railroad safety has gained national attention
ever since the East Palestine, Ohio, incident
in which a train carrying hazardous chemicals
crashed and spilled toxins throughout the town.
Several other derailments have
occurred since that incident.
The new rail projects will see tracks upgraded, bridges repaired, improved railway connectivity and more.
$178.4 million will go toward restoring passenger service along areas near the Gulf of Mexico that have been
out of commission since 2005's Hurricane Katrina.
This is a significant milestone, representing years of dedicated efforts to reconnect our communities after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. , Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., via statement.
Restoring passenger rail service will create jobs, improve quality of life, and offer a convenient travel option for tourists, contributing to our region’s economic growth and vitality, Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., via statement.
The largest grant, $202 million,
will serve to restructure railways in
California to build a high-speed rail line
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Happy Birthday,
Donald Glover!.
Donald McKinley Glover
turns 40 years old today.
Here are five facts
to celebrate the
multitalented Glover.
1. His rap name, Childish
Gambino, came from an
online Wu-Tang Clan
name generator.
2. Glover was hired by
Tina Fey as a writer for
'30 Rock' when he was 23.
3. He was voted “most likely to write for
'The Simpsons'" in high school.
4. Glover created, wrote,
directed and acted in his
TV series, 'Atlanta.'.
5. He became the first African-American
director to win an Emmy for comedy.
Happy Birthday,
Donald Glover!
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SEC Files Charges Against , NFT Project ‘Stoner Cats’.
SEC Files Charges Against , NFT Project ‘Stoner Cats’.
'Stoner Cats,' which was launched in 2021, is an animated series that gets its funding by selling NFTs.
Over 10,000 NFTs were made, and only
NFT owners could access the series.
The format also made it , "one of the first projects to use NFTs to create a
community of holders who get to see behind the curtain as
an animated series is made and interact directly with
top-level Hollywood talent," according to the series' website.
The format also made it , "one of the first projects to use NFTs to create a
community of holders who get to see behind the curtain as
an animated series is made and interact directly with
top-level Hollywood talent," according to the series' website.
Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Chris Rock,
Jane Fonda, Seth MacFarlane and others
voiced characters in the series.
Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Chris Rock,
Jane Fonda, Seth MacFarlane and others
voiced characters in the series.
Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Chris Rock,
Jane Fonda, Seth MacFarlane and others
voiced characters in the series.
Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Chris Rock,
Jane Fonda, Seth MacFarlane and others
voiced characters in the series.
On Sept. 13, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged the show's creators "for an unregistered offering of NFTs," according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
Regardless of whether your offering involves beavers, chinchillas or animal-based NFTs, under the federal securities laws, it’s the economic reality of the offering — not the labels you put on it or the underlying objects — that guides the determination of what’s an investment contract and therefore a security. , Gurbir S. Grewal, director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, via statement.
Here, the SEC’s order finds that 'Stoner Cats' marketed its knowledge of crypto projects, touted that the price of their NFTs could increase and took other steps that led investors to believe they would profit from selling the NFTs in the secondary market. , Gurbir S. Grewal, director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, via statement.
It’s therefore hardly surprising, as the order finds, that 'Stoner Cats' sold its entire supply of NFTs in just 35 minutes, generating proceeds of over $8 million, most of which were then resold — not held as collectibles — in the secondary market within months, Gurbir S. Grewal, director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, via statement.
While Stoner Cats 2 LLC has not admitted any wrongdoing, it has agreed to a $1 million fine that
it will use to create a fund to refund NFT buyers
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Drew Barrymore is pausing the return of her self-titled talk show amid the writers strike, and Jennifer Hudson, Bill Maher and 'The Talk' are following suit. Last week, Barrymore revealed that 'The Drew Barrymore Show' would be returning without writers and would abide by strike rules in not discussing struck work. After she received pushback, the actress and host shared a now-deleted apology video on Friday explaining her previous decision to return the show to production. The video was also met with criticism.
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WGA Says Negotiations , Will Resume With Hollywood Studios.
On September 18, the striking Writers Guild of America
said that talks were set to resume over four months
after contract negotiations failed and the strike began.
You might not hear from us in
the coming days while we are
negotiating, but know that our
focus is getting a fair deal for
writers as soon as possible, Writers Guild of America, Message to members, via NBC.
In the meantime, please continue
to demonstrate your commitment
and unity by coming out to the
picket lines — for yourselves and
fellow writers, SAG-AFTRA, other
unions’ members, and all those
in our community who are
impacted by the strikes, Writers Guild of America, Message to members, via NBC.
According to the guild, the talks
are expected to "last several days.".
NBC reports that a source familiar with the talks said
the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers
are not expected to have revised their previous offer. .
The WGA strike, which has been ongoing since May,
concerns higher wages, job security and provisions
to regulate the use of artificial intelligence.
The news of talks resuming comes after
some TV shows came under fire for planning
to return to air amid the ongoing strikes.
Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher
have reversed plans to return following
backlash over crossing picket lines.
Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher
have reversed plans to return following
backlash over crossing picket lines.
Maher said that his "decision to return to work
was made when it seemed nothing was happening
and there was no end in sight to this strike.”.
Now that both sides have agreed
to go back to the negotiating table
I’m going to delay the return of
Real Time, for now, and hope
they can finally get this done, Bill Maher, via NBC
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Drew Barrymore Will No Longer , Resume Talk Show Following Backlash.
Last week, Barrymore announced that her talk show, 'The Drew Barrymore Show,' would be returning amid the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.
Last week, Barrymore announced that her talk show, 'The Drew Barrymore Show,' would be returning amid the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.
Although she promised the show would be
"in compliance with not discussing or promoting film and television that is struck of any kind," Barrymore received widespread criticism over her decision. .
The WGA even picketed outside her show in protest. .
But on Sept. 17, Barrymore reversed course, taking to social media to make the announcement, NBC News reports. .
I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over, Drew Barrymore, via Instagram.
I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I have hurt and, of course, to our incredible team who works on the show and has made it what it is today, Drew Barrymore, via Instagram.
We really tried to find our way forward. And I truly hope for a resolution for the entire industry very soon, Drew Barrymore, via Instagram.
CBS Media Ventures also
made an announcement. .
We support Drew’s decision to pause the show’s return and understand how complex and difficult this process has been for her, CBS Media Ventures spokesperson, via statement
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Drew Barrymore is explaining why she made the controversial decision to return her talk show to production amid the ongoing Writers Guild strike. In a video statement posted to her Instagram, Barrymore addressed her critics and went on to deny that a "PR" machine was behind the choice to resume 'The Drew Barrymore Show' without its WGA writers.
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‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ , to Return Without Writers.
Maher will be the first late-night host to resume
his show amid the WGA strike, Deadline reports. .
Maher will be the first late-night host to resume
his show amid the WGA strike, Deadline reports. .
He took to social media on Sept. 13
to make the announcement. .
'Real Time' is coming back, unfortunately, sans writers or writing.
It has been five months, and it is time
to bring people back to work, Bill Maher, via X.
The writers have important issues that I sympathize with, and hope they are addressed to their satisfaction, but they are not the only people with issues, problems, and concerns. , Bill Maher, via X.
Maher went on to say that much of his staff outside
of the writers is struggling to make ends meet.
I love my writers, I am one of them,
but I’m not prepared to lose an entire year and see so many below-the-line
people suffer so much, Bill Maher, via X.
Maher said that he "will honor the spirit
of the strike by not doing a monologue,
desk piece, New Rules or editorial.".
He also admitted that the show "will not be as good as our normal show," but it "will not disappoint.".
An original episode of 'Real Time with
Bill Maher' will air on Sept. 22 at 10 p.m.
WGA called Maher's decision "disappointing"
and plans to picket the show, Deadline reports. .
WGA called Maher's decision "disappointing"
and plans to picket the show, Deadline reports. .
Drew Barrymore, who recently announced that her show would be coming back as well, has also been picketed by WGA
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Adam Sandler has a new all-time best-reviewed movie. The actor-comedian's latest Netflix title, 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah', has managed to draw a Rotten Tomatoes score of 96%, higher than any of his previous films across 34 years.
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