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SHOOT News of the Day “Joker” Sequel, “Queer,” “The Room Next Door” Are Among The Movies To Get Excited About At Venice Film Festival
Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are getting ready to descend on the Venice Film Festival this week, from George Clooney and Angelina Jolie to Lady Gaga and Brad Pitt. But while the allure of A-listers on those picturesque docks is a welcome return to form after last year’s lower-wattage edition amid the strikes, the spotlight
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“Music By John Williams” Named Opening Film At AFI Fest
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced that the world premiere of the documentary film Music By John Williams from Lucasfilm Ltd, Amblin Documentaries and Imagine Documentaries, a comprehensive look at the prolific life and career of legendary composer John Williams, will open the 38th edition of AFI Fesr on Wednesday, October 23. From his early
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African American Film Critics Unveil Year’s Top Ten TV Shows
The 6th Annual AAFCA TV Honors, presented by the African American Film Critics Association, took place at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Saturday, Aug. 24, at an invitation-only event that bestowed special honors to Glynn Turman, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Starz’s “Power” Universe and Streaming Platform Tubi. The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) also
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Lois Lipman’s “First We Bombed New Mexico” Tells Story of Downwinders From 1st Atomic Test
It was the summer of 1945 when the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan, killing thousands of people as waves of destructive energy obliterated two cites. It was a decisive move that helped bring about the end of World War II, but survivors and the generations that followed were left to grapple with sickness
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“Oppenheimer,” “Ripley” Among Winners At Location Managers Guild International Awards
The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) announced and honored the winners of its 11th annual LMGI Awards at a gala ceremony on Saturday evening (8/24) at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. The motion picture awards went to “Oppenheimer” (filmed throughout New Mexico) and “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part 1” (filmed in Norway,
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Client Tell: A Chat With Verizon CMO Leslie Berland
Verizon Communications has long enjoyed its position as a leading provider of mobile services in the U.S. But a new trend of price-conscious customers holding onto their old phones has hurt the bottom line for telecom companies seeking to capitalize off the sale of new mobile phone lines. Enter Verizon chief marketing officer Leslie Berland,
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SPCSHP Launches Impact and Creator Offerings
Independent creative agency SPCSHP has launched its first-ever Impact and Creator offerings. While social and digital have supercharged SPCSHP’s growth since its launch in 2000, this move marks the agency’s first official one in the creator space. Apryl Gordy and Dana Robinson have joined the agency to lead these divisions in their newly created roles
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“Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Alien: Romulus” Top Weekend Box Office
In a sleepy summer weekend at the box office, holdovers reigned supreme as newcomers landed without a splash. “Deadpool & Wolverine” reclaimed first place at the North American box office in its fifth weekend with $18.3 million. Its cumulative international earnings now sit at over $1.2 billion. The Walt Disney Co., which owns 20th Century
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SPW News of the Day Institute’s Courtney Brookes Shows ‘The Sims’ in a New Light
Institute’s Courtney Brookes recently teamed with Amazon and EA to direct a three-episode branded content series around the beloved game The Sims, titled “The Sims: Not Creative.” Each episode runs about four minutes, and stars content creator and aspiring filmmaker Amanda Gordon as she learns from others how The Sims can be a portal to
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“Oppenheimer” and “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part 1” Are Motion Picture Winners at the 11th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards
The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) announced the winners of its 11th Annual LMGI Awards tonight. The Motion Picture awards went to “Oppenheimer” (filmed throughout New Mexico) and “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part 1” (filmed in Norway, the United Kingdom and Italy). The Television Series winners were “Fallout” (filmed in Utah, New York and
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, August 2024 Edition (Hybrid Special)
Even beyond Paris, dozens of momentous events are set to arrive en force in the coming days. The ever-enticing list includes some of our world’s most famous cultural and creative-industry gatherings, which are set to welcome attendees virtually and/or in person … and where innovation and mastery are sure to reach new heights yet again.
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