“The Resurrection Of The Christ” Filming WIth New Jesus

Mel Gibson’s “The Resurrection of the Christ” is filming in Italy with a new actor in the role of Jesus.  Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen [[ yah-ko oh-to-nen ]] is taking over the role from Jim Caviezel, who starred in the 2004 “The Passion of the Christ.”  This new installment will be split into two films, both set to release in 2027.  The entire film has been recast, as it takes place three days after the events of the original.  Sources told Variety that de-aging the original cast would have been costly. 

Reality TV Production Down in L.A.

The greater Los Angeles area is seeing a decline in reality television production. A new report from FlimLA says, between July and September, there was a 21 percent drop in overall TV shoot days. The total number of shoot days was four-thousand-380. That’s down more than 13 percent compared to the same period a year ago. The data does not reflect the full impact of California’s newly bolstered film and TV tax credits, which were passed in early July.

United Airlines Flight Is First To Offer Starlink Wi-Fi

United Airlines is marking a major milestone when it comes to in-flight internet service.  United Flight 2940 from Newark to Houston made history yesterday as the first time a major U.S. airline has offered Starlink Wi-Fi on a mainline flight with connectivity on personal devices as well as in-flight entertainment screens.  United’s Chief Customer Officer David Kinzelman says it’s all about raising the bar.  He says “Whether it’s catching a live game, streaming an award show or working, United customers won’t miss a beat when they’re onboard a Starlink-equipped flight.”