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 Issue Date: 01/13/2026 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Guild Awards Preview: Editor David Rogers For “The Paper”
Inherent in developing a spin-off of The Office was the daunting task of ultimately coming up with a series unique unto itself yet with a connection of sorts to the beloved show from which it sprung. Mission accomplished with The Paper (Peacock) as those behind the first season hope that there will be an even
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“Avatar: Fire and Ash” Leads The Way At VES Awards With 10 Nominations
The Visual Effects Society (VES) has revealed the nominees for its 24th Annual VES Awards, encompassing 25 categories across film, television, special venue projects, technological innovation, student projects, and more. Recognized as the craft’s marquee awards celebration, the VES Awards will be held on February 25 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. From 20th
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Jury Lineup Is Set For 2026 Sundance Film Festival
The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the jurors granting awards for artistic and cinematic excellence at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival will be held from January 22–February 1, 2026, in person in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, with the at-home program available online from January 29–February 1, 2026, for audiences across the
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Art Directors Guild to honor Jon M. Chu with the 2026 Cinematic Imagery Award
The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) has announced that filmmaker Jon M. Chu will receive the 2026 Cinematic Imagery Award. “Between imagination and the screen, there is an entire world built by artists,” said Chu. “On Wicked and Wicked: For Good, I witnessed firsthand how production designers, art directors, set decorators, and extraordinary
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American Film Institute introduces the AFI DWW+ Class of 2027
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced the filmmakers selected for the AFI DWW+ Class of 2027. Founded in 1974 as the Directing Workshop for Women, AFI DWW+ is a tuition-free year-long directing program, open to all applicants, that supports emerging narrative filmmakers through the production cycle of a short film, providing hands-on instruction led
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“West Wing” actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico stemming from allegations that he inappropriately touched a minor on the set of a TV series he was directing. His apprehension comes after authorities in Albuquerque issued a warrant for his arrest on Friday
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Fanatics expands into entertainment with new studio
Fanatics, the sports merchandising giant best known for jerseys and collectibles, is moving deeper into entertainment and bringing fans closer to the action. The company announced Tuesday the launch of Fanatics Studios, a new content arm with initial projects including the official Olympic film for the LA28 Games, a multipart documentary following seven-time Super Bowl
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Issue Date: 01/13/2026 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
How Cutting “Wicked” Films Changed Oscar Nominee Myron Kerstein For Good
While having a phenomenal range of credits across genres, Kerstein definitely cemented his reputation as a music man of the editing room with Tick, tick…. Boom! and Wicked earning him two Academy Awards® nominations. He shared with us some of his secrets on tackling the tremendous task of finishing this epic journey and how finding
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, January 2026 Edition (Hybrid Special)
In the months ahead, this calendar of Ultimate Events will once again open exciting new doors of possibility. Entering any of them can impact your life in epic ways you could never anticipate. Spend a few moments now, investigating and imagining what’s in store. Live, learn, dream, explore, and invest. The new year is full
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