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Film and TV

    Steven Schupak has been named as the incoming chief executive officer and president of Maryland Public Television.
    MPT’s incoming CEO wants to meet viewers where they are
    Steven Schupak, the incoming CEO of Maryland Public Television, recently spoke with the Banner about the challenges facing public media and what MPT is doing to meet viewers where they are.
    Carey Mulligan as Nell Mortimer and Tom Basden as Herb McGwyer in director James Griffiths' "The Ballad of Wallis Island," opens the Annapolis Film Festival
    7 things to do in Annapolis: How to navigate the Annapolis Film Festival
    Things to do in Annapolis include the Annapolis Film Festival, Junkyard Band and more.
    Kermit the Frog, created by University of Maryland, College Park, alumnus Jim Henson, will speak to  graduates in May.
    Kermit the Frog to speak at University of Maryland commencement
    The beloved Muppet was created by College Park graduate Jim Henson.
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaves the field after the Ravens defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 in an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif.
    Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to make his acting debut in ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’
    “I’m so excited for fans to see me in this new role and thrilled to be a part of ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan,'" Jackson said.
    BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attends The Paley Center for Media hosts Paley Honors Fall Gala honoring Tyler Perry at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on December 04, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)
    The real reason people are mad at Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle show
    Meghan Markle's new Netflix show, "With Love, Meghan," shows the duchess making balloon arches and cooking in Le Creuset. How is that unrelatable?
    Baltimore native Gabby Samone earned a ticket to the next round of auditions following her performance in New York on the season premiere of “American Idol.”
    Baltimore singer Gabby Samone breaks through with ‘American Idol’ audition
    Baltimore native Gabby Samone discusses her ”American Idol” audition, impressing judge Lionel Richie and more.
    THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA -- Pictured: Kelli Ferrell -- (Photo by: Derek White/Bravo)
    Meet the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star who’s actually from Baltimore
    Kelli Ferrell, a newbie on this season of Bravo's “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” says she isn't intimidated by her cast members. “Girl, I'm from Baltimore.”
    Steven Schupak has been named as the incoming chief executive officer and president of Maryland Public Television.
    Maryland Public Television names new president and CEO
    Schupak, who has been with the network since 2003, will step into his new role on July 1 following the retirement of outgoing MPT CEO Larry D. Unger.
    Karen Huger smiles as she wears a hat and sunglasses during the "Real Housewives of Potomac" Season 9 episode, "A Crash Course in Deflection."
    No one is above the law. Not even a Real Housewife.
    Karen Huger of "Real Housewives of Potomac" has a lot of fans — and a history of DUI offenses. As she goes to jail for a year, it’s a reminder that no one is above the law.
    Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey as Timothy and Victoria Ratliff in Season 3, Episode 1 of "The White Lotus" on HBO.
    From ‘The White Lotus’ to ‘Suits LA,’ these actors all have Maryland ties
    From HBO’s “The White Lotus” to NBC’s new “Suits” reboot to “Severance,” these actors all boast ties to Maryland.
    Alex Coco accepts the award for best picture for "Anora."
    Strip club Cinderella story ‘Anora’ wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards
    Workers on Saturday prepare for the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
    After a topsy-turvy Oscar season, here’s what to look for at Sunday’s show
    The political tenor of this year’s ceremony could be volatile, with the Oscars coming weeks into the second Trump administration.
    Gene Hackman and Clint Eastwood on the set of the 1997 film "Absolute Power" which was filmed in Baltimore.
    The Baltimore connection: 4 movies Oscar-winner Gene Hackman filmed in Charm City
    Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, who was found dead along with his wife and dog in their New Mexico home on Wednesday, spent time in Baltimore while he filmed four of his beloved movies.
    Gene Hackman arrives at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA on January 19, 2003.
    Actor Gene Hackman, wife and dog were dead for some time in their New Mexico home, warrant shows
    Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were apparently dead for some time before a maintenance worker discovered their bodies at the couple’s Santa Fe home, according to investigators.
    "TBD" -- Coverage of the CBS Original Series BEYOND THE GATES, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network.  Pictured: Clifton Davis as Vernon Dupree and Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree. Photo: Quantrell Colbert/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    ‘Beyond The Gates,’ a new CBS soap, is Black and bougie — finally
    “Beyond The Gates,” the new CBS soap opera starring a rich Black Maryland family, is ridiculous. That’s why we like it.
    Michelle Trachtenberg, who starred in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” has died. She was 39.
    Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ and ‘Harriet the Spy’ star, dies at 39
    Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who appeared in two buzzy millennial-era TV shows — “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” — has died.
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 25:  Karen Huger attends the BET Awards 2023 at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
    ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger sentenced to serve 1 year in jail
    Karen Huger, star of “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” was sentenced to two years in jail, with one year suspended, in her DUI case.
    Gary Oldman aiming gun at Harrison Ford in a scene from the film "Air Force One," 1997.
    The best and worst fictional presidents in pop culture
    Much like real leaders, some of my favorite fictional presidents are very good at their jobs and some are very bad. All are entertaining.
    Baltimore native Mia Speight, a.k.a. contestant No. 952, competes on Amazon Prime Video's "Beast Games."
    Baltimore native wins private island, courtesy of MrBeast
    After winning a private island on "Beast Games," Baltimore native Mia Speight talks about her time on the controversial show hosted by MrBeast and what she plans to do next.
    Abigail gets ready for the Puppy Bowl.
    Meet the goodest girl representing Maryland in the Puppy Bowl
    The Ravens won’t compete in Super Bowl LIX as many had hoped, but Marylanders can still root for a local: Abigail, a Labrador retriever mix, is competing in Puppy Bowl XXI.
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