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 Issue Date: 11/15/2024 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Craig Henighan Sounds Off On “Deadpool & Wolverine”
Hollywood lore has it that character actor Edmund Gwenn–while on his deathbed–quipped, “Dying is easy, comedy is hard.” The second part of that darkly witty utterance remains all too true today as Craig Henighan–a Best Achievement in Sound Mixing Oscar nominee in 2019 for Roma–can attest in that he had to grapple with the sonic
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Meet Honorary Oscar Recipient Juliet Taylor, Casting Director With A Filmography Spanning 40+ Years
Juliet Taylor does not give herself credit for Meryl Streep. In her over 40 years as top casting director behind so many classics, “Annie Hall,” “Heartburn” and “Sleepless in Seattle” to name just a few, she did, technically give Streep her first film role. She gave many stars their big breaks. But Streep, she said,
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Director Lucrecia Signs With PRETTYBIRD For Her 1st U.S. Representation
PRETTYBIRD, the production company helmed by Paul Hunter, Kerstin Emhoff, and Ali Brown, has added award-winning filmmaker Lucrecia to its roster for U.S. commercial and music video representation. This marks the director’s first representation in the U.S. market. Lucrecia has been signed to PRETTYBIRD UK since 2021, soon after winning UKMVA’s Best Pop Newcomer award
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Directors Amy+Pilar and Jose Antonio Prat Join Reform School
Boutique content production company Reform has added comedy directing duo Amy+Pilar (Amy York Rubin and Pilar Boehm) and award-winning multicultural director Jose Antonio Prat to its roster for U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded entertainment. Partners in both life and art, Amy+Pilar are know for their sharp wit and comedic timing. Their synchronicity is evident
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Matthew Forrest Launches Commercial/Branded Content Production Company Cloud Forest
Producer Matthew Forrest has officially launched Cloud Forest, a Los Angeles-based video production company specializing in commercials and branded content, with additional capabilities in emerging formats like AI and VR. With the mantra “Where your vision meets our production precision,” Cloud Forest aims to serve brands, agencies and networks with a blend of creativity and
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Conan O’Brien to host 97th Oscars
Emmy® Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Oscars®. It will be O’Brien’s first time hosting the broadcast. “We are thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien host the Oscars this year,” shared Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy president Janet Yang in a joint statement. “He
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Australia’s plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
How do you remove children from the harms of social media? Politically the answer appears simple in Australia, but practically the solution could be far more difficult. The Australian government’s plan to ban children from social media platforms including X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram until their 16th birthdays is politically popular. The opposition party says
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New FDA Rules To Take Effect For TV Drug Commercials
Those ever-present TV drug ads showing patients hiking, biking or enjoying a day at the beach could soon have a different look: New rules require drugmakers to be clearer and more direct when explaining their medications’ risks and side effects. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration spent more than 15 years crafting the guidelines, which
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Issue Date: 11/15/2024 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
Asian World Film Festival Reveals Asian Vision Program Lineup, Snow Leopard and Bruce Lee Honorees, and Jury Members
The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) is proud to announce the lineup for its inaugural Asian Vision program, which was conceived to showcase new and exceptional Asian features that have participated in major A-list film festivals and/or garnered international acclaim. The program of eight motion pictures (see list below) will be held November 17-19, 2024,
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, November 2024 Edition (Hybrid Special)
A commitment to learning promises many prolific returns. Expanding knowledge allows us to better understand the world and our fellow humans while advancing our skills. In a constantly changing world, innovation enhances professional relevance and career options. Open-mindedness fosters self-esteem and improved health, and education is the key to more enjoyment in life. Read on
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