“April 29: WPIX Morning, News Host Dan Mannarino: Another aftershock hit New Jersey over the weekend. A U.S. Geological Survey saying the quake registered 2.9. It happened just before 10 Saturday morning in Gladstone in Somerset County, 40 miles west of Manhattan, and there were no reports of any injuries were damages. Comes after a 4.8 magnitude quake shook the Tri-City area on April 9th. Since then, more than 130 aftershocks have been recorded. Wow.”
WPIX Morning Co-Host Hazel Sanchez: “Yeah, it’s crazy.”
Some Hunter students also felt tremors on the Hunter campus.– Article by Xinlan Tang.
Category: 2024
Tribeca Fest 2024 Programming for De Niro Con – a celebration of 80 years of Robert De Niro – June 14-16, Spring Studios, New York City
“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate 80 years of Robert De Niro, my dear friend and co-conspirator for the past 35 years, than by throwing a big bash for his fellow New Yorkers,” Tribeca co-founder and CEO Jane Rosenthal was quoted as saying. “From conversations with legends like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and David O. Russell to fan experiences, it is going to be a truly historic weekend as we pay tribute to a great talent.” – Gregg W. Morris
BLACK ICE Film Review 2024
Black Ice, the award-winning UNINTERRUPTED documentary that exposes a history of racism in hockey through the untold stories of Black hockey players, both past and present, in a predominantly white sport. The film explores the deep BIPOC roots of the game, dating back to 1865 and the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHL), the first all-pro league, which not only introduced the slapshot but shaped the game of hockey we know today. – Review by Shannon McGhee
Tribeca Festival 2024 Announces Return of Music Lounge at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn June 6-9
Uninterrupted and Tribeca Enterprises Partner for Second-Annual Uninterrupted Film Festival Powered by TRIBECA FESTIVAL JULY 9-10 in Los Angeles
Talks, Reunion & Retrospectives Tribeca Festival 2024
“Tribeca is proud to present an incredible roster of talent who have impacted the cultural zeitgeist in significant ways across disciplines,” said Meredith Mohr, Vice President of Artist Relations at Tribeca. “This year’s stellar lineup of Talks—including the beloved Storytellers and Directors Series—and Reunions aims to spark meaningful dialogue while celebrating diverse artistry, imaginative storytelling, and creative achievements.” – Article by Gregg W. Morris
Read All About It: Tribeca Festival 2024 Audio Storytelling & Games Line Up
This year, Tribeca received a record-breaking number of audio storytelling submissions from talented creators worldwide. “In a risk-averse media environment and transformative period for the podcast industry, it is independent creators—and networks that champion their creative autonomy—who are making truly original audio,” said Tribeca Curator of Audio Storytelling Davy Gardner. “We’re highlighting inventive and fresh stories that are told on their own creative terms. Additionally, the program’s focus on the intersection of political activism and audio storytelling pays homage to the enduring legacy of activist, mentor, and dear friend, Paula Weinstein.” – By Gregg W. Morris
PURE O Part 2 Review and Article: Filmmaking Information
PURE O Filmmakers’ Biographies – Dillon Tucker, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Music. A SoCal multi-hyphenate. His feature directorial debut PURE O was nominated for the grand jury award at SXSW 2023, released worldwide by Good Deed Entertainment. Tucker co-wrote and…
The Celebrated Filmmaking Competition Whose Leadership Is Damn Serious About Diversity: 72 Hour Shootout- Part 3
Quentasia Studios, INC YouTube Interview of Jennifer Betit Yen and Tyler Ham Pong Conducted by Gregory Q. Jenkins of Quentasia Studios Premiered March 30, 2024, The Quentasia Podcast Season 3: Jennifer Betit Yen & Tyler Ham Pong. A wide ranging…