Celebrates

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Celebrates Outstanding Films with Jury Award Winners

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Atlanta, Georgia – The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) recently announced the winners of its Jury Awards, with “Seven Blessings” and “No Name Restaurant” among the recipients. The festival, which ran from February 13 to 26, concluded with a special screening of the documentary “Shari and Lamb Chop” at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. While the in-person screenings have ended, the festival will continue to offer a streaming encore from February 27 to March 7, providing audiences with the opportunity to watch 32 films online. This year’s AJFF showcased a diverse selection of films, … Read more

SBIFF Celebrates Global Talent: Award-Winning Films Spanning the Globe Unveiled at 39th Edition

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) concluded its 39th edition with the announcement of the award-winning films. The awards ceremony took place at the El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel, in Santa Barbara, where the jury, filmmakers, and industry professionals gathered. SBIFF’s Programming Director Claudia Puig expressed gratitude to the jury for their meticulous selections. The winning films showcased diverse stories from around the world, including the mesmerizing magic of movie palaces in the Atacama Desert, the enchanting mysteries of ice caves in Antarctica, and the thought-provoking exploration of cancel culture … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Unconstitutional Ohio Law Restricting Kids’ Social Media Access: Tech Industry Group Celebrates Victory

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Columbus, Ohio – A federal judge in Ohio has ruled against a law that aimed to regulate children’s access to social media platforms. The judge, District Judge Algenon Marbley, temporarily blocked the law, stating that it is likely to be unconstitutional. This decision follows an emergency order issued by Judge Marbley last month, halting the law’s implementation. The Ohio legislation would have required social media platforms to obtain parental consent before allowing children under the age of 16 to create accounts. However, Judge Marbley expressed concerns about the law’s approach, calling it “breathtakingly blunt” in … Read more

Candiace Dillard Bassett Celebrates Triumph as Co-Star’s Husband Faces Legal Setback

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ROCKVILLE, Maryland – Candiace Dillard Bassett, star of reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” has achieved a legal victory in her ongoing legal battle against co-star Monique Samuels’ husband, Chris Samuels. The case stems from a physical altercation that occurred between Candiace and Monique during a filming of the show. On Friday, a judge ruled that Candiace’s lawsuit against Chris can proceed, despite his attempt to have it dismissed. The incident in question took place last year at a winery in Loudoun County, Virginia, where the cast was filming an episode. According to … Read more