Written by award-winning author Johnny DePalma and illustrated by Bao Luu, “The Secret Life of Shadows” introduces readers to a hidden world of music and dance – of shadows and starlight, all gathered together to ask the curious question: What exactly do our playful shadows do when we fall asleep at night? As it turns out, Christina Ricci already might have the answer!

“The Secret Life of Shadows” is now available for pre-order from the publisher’s site, which also touts some impressive early reviews:

“…a mesmerizing children’s book that is easily one of the best I’ve read this year.” — Readers Favorite
“The Secret Life of Shadows will jump off the page and into the hearts of its readers.” — Independent Book Review
“The Secret Life of Shadows is a delightful fairy tale sure to raise the spirits and stir the imagination.” — The Children’s Book Review
“Enchanting, [&] dreamlike. Effortless rhyme and vibrant colors meld into an expression of wonder and delight…” —Kirkus Review

For more information, and an exclusive first listen, visit: https://umbrellybooks.com/tslos/

I have updated the photo gallery with 544 HD screen captures of Christina Ricci from “Celebrity Family Feud” featuring the cast of Yellowjackets.

You can check out all the new photos by clicking the preview links below. Enjoy!

Confessions of Christina Ricci supports the SAG-AFTRA strike.

The nearly 160,000 members of SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents all performers on film and television, are going on strike.

On Thursday, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) announced its national board voted unanimously to launch the guild’s first strike. The news was unveiled by SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher and National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland during a press conference, following the expiration of the union’s current contract and a 12-day extension of contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP).

Why are the actors going on strike?
The short answer is because the SAG-AFTRA bargaining committee and AMPTP could not reach an agreement to form a new contract after their previous one expired on June 30.

But the reasons for a strike are many. SAG-AFTRA has faced a host of radical changes as the industry has pivoted away from more traditional models of theatrical distribution and network and cable television in favor of streaming. The issues at hand include the use of AI in generating and perpetuating actors’ likenesses, as well as residuals and data transparency for streaming projects. Other points of conflict are also salaries, particularly for guest stars, costars, and background actors, as rising inflation and the cost of living increasingly prevent many working actors from earning a living wage.

Drescher summed up the reasons for a strike in a press conference speech. “We are being victimized by a very greedy entity. I am shocked by the way the people that we have been in business with are treating us,” she said. “I cannot believe it, quite frankly. How far apart we are on so many things. How they plead poverty, that they’re losing money left and right while giving hundreds and millions of dollars to their CEOS. It is disgusting. Shame on them. They stand on the wrong side of history at this very moment.”

She continued: “The entire business model has been changed by streaming, digital, AI. This is a moment of history that is a moment of truth. If we don’t stand tall right now, we are going to be in trouble. We are all going to be in jeopardy of being replaced by machines and big business, who cares more about wall street than you and your family.”

#SAGAFTRAstrong #SAGAFTRAstrike

Great news; Yellowjackets has been nominated at the 75th Primetime Emmys! Season 2 of the series scored a total 3 nominations from all the categories at the Emmys.

As for now, FOX is slated to air the 75th Primetime Emmys on Monday, September 18, produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment. But as Variety reported on Monday, the WGA strike and potential SAG-AFTRA strike will likely push the telecast to either November (the TV Academy’s choice) or January (when Fox would like to air it). A host has not yet been named.

Drama Series

“Andor”

“Better Call Saul”

“The Crown”

“House of the Dragon”

“The Last of Us”

“Succession”

“The White Lotus”

“Yellowjackets”

Source: Variety

Christina Ricci is nominated at the 2023 HCA TV Awards for her role as Misty on Yellowjackets and as Marilyn Thornhill on Wednesday. Both series and other cast members also received nominations at the awards in other categories! Due to the ongoing WGA strike and the SAG/AFTRA strike looming, winners of the 2023 HCA TV Awards will no longer be presented on August 12th and August 13th. Presentation of the HCA TV Awards Winners is TBD.

Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series
Aubrey Plaza – The White Lotus (HBO) Catalina Sandino Moreno – From (MGM+) Christina Ricci – Yellowjackets (Showtime) Janet Montgomery – New Amsterdam (NBC) Jennifer Coolidge – The White Lotus (HBO) Jen Tullock – Perry Mason (HBO) Lauren Ambrose – Yellowjackets (Showtime) Rhea Seehorn – Better Call Saul (AMC) Sonja Sohn – Will Trent (ABC) Sophie Thatcher – Yellowjackets (Showtime)

Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Comedy Series
Alex Borstein – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video) Ashley Park – Emily in Paris (Netflix) Ayo Edebiri – The Bear (FX on Hulu) Christina Ricci – Wednesday (Netflix) Diana Maria Riva – Dead to Me (Netflix) Hannah Waddingham – Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) Jessica Williams – Shrinking (Apple TV+) Kristin Chenoweth – Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+) Rachel Bloom – Reboot (Hulu) Yeo Yann Yann – American Born Chinese (Disney+)

Best Cable Drama Series
Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire (AMC) Better Call Saul (AMC) From (MGM+) P-Valley (Starz) Succession (HBO) The Last of Us (HBO) The White Lotus (HBO) Yellowjackets (Showtime) Yellowstone (Paramount Network) Your Honor (Showtime)

Best Streaming Comedy Series
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies (Paramount+) Jury Duty (Freevee) Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) Poker Face (Peacock) Shrinking (Apple TV+) Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) The Bear (FX on Hulu) The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video) Tulsa King (Paramount+) Wednesday (Netflix)

Source: Awards Radar

The air date for the episode of “Celebrity Family Feud” featuring Christina Ricci and her co-stars from Yellowjackets was announced! The episode will be premiering on Sunday, July 9th at 8:00pm on ABC! The show will be available for streaming the next day (Monday) on Hulu. I have updated the photo gallery with 7 HQ photos of Christina Ricci from the upcoming episode.

You can check out all the new photos by clicking the preview links below. Enjoy!

Great news! Yellowjackets has received a nomination at the 2023 Television Critics Association Awards! The winners of the TCA Awards will be announced August 7, 2023.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DRAMA
“Andor” – Disney+
“Better Call Saul” – AMC (2019 Winner in Category)
“Interview With the Vampire” – AMC
“Succession” – HBO | MAX (2022 & 2020 Winner in Category)
“The Good Fight” – Paramount+
“The Last of Us” – HBO | Max
“The White Lotus” – HBO | Max
“Yellowjackets” – Showtime