Entertainment and Media Roundup: New Developments and Launches

The entertainment and media world has been abuzz with new developments and launches. From Oscar nominations to Formula 1 ambassadorships, here's a roundup of the latest news.

Tig Notaro, the comedian and actress, recently spoke about her experience sleeping through the Oscar nominations. Notaro, who has been nominated for her work on the documentary "Come See Me in the Good Light," revealed on the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast that she didn't set her alarm to catch the nominations announcement. Instead, her wife woke up at 5 am and informed her of the news. Notaro's nomination is a testament to her dedication to her craft and her passion for storytelling.

In other news, the stars of the popular Netflix series "Bridgerton" have been opening up about their experiences filming the show's sex scenes. Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha, who play Benedict and Sophie, respectively, spoke about the challenges of delivering "something real" in their intimate scenes. The two actors emphasized the importance of chemistry and trust between co-stars, saying that they're "not thirst trap puppets."

Meanwhile, Taskovski Films has come on board as the sales agent for the documentary "We Have to Survive," which premieres at the Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival. The film, written and directed by Tomáš Krupa, explores the challenges of a changing world and the quiet strength of those living through it.

David Begnaud, a CBS News contributor and former lead national correspondent, has launched a new media company called Do Good Crew. The company's debut podcast, "The Person Who Believed In Me with David Begnaud," features famous figures sharing stories of people who believed in them and proved inspiring to their careers. The podcast's first guest is none other than Oprah Winfrey.

Finally, Damson Idris, the star of the Formula 1 movie, has been named the sport's global ambassador. Idris, who co-starred in the film alongside Brad Pitt, appeared in the new "All To Drive For" campaign alongside all 22 drivers. His new role is a testament to his passion for the sport and his commitment to promoting it to a wider audience.

These developments and launches demonstrate the ever-changing landscape of the entertainment and media world. From Oscar nominations to Formula 1 ambassadorships, there's always something new and exciting happening. Stay tuned for more updates from the world of entertainment and media.

Sources:

• Variety: Tig Notaro on Sleeping Through the Oscar Nominations: ‘With My CPAP Machine Tubes Coming Out of My Head’ and Honoring Her Friend in ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’
• Variety: ‘Bridgerton’ Stars Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha on Delivering “Something Real” With Sex Scenes: “We’re Not Thirst Trap Puppets”
• Variety: ‘We Have to Survive’ Boarded by Taskovski Films Ahead of Premiere at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
• Variety: David Begnaud Launches New Media Company Do Good Crew With Debut Of ‘Person Who Believed In Me’ Podcast
• Variety: Damson Idris Named Formula 1 Global Ambassador