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 Issue Date: 01/15/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Hollywood’s Oscar Season Turns Into A Pledge Drive In Midst Of L.A. Wildfires
When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles last Tuesday, Hollywood’s awards season was in full swing. The Golden Globes had transpired less than 48 hours earlier and a series of splashy awards banquets followed in the days after. But the enormity of the destruction in Southern California has quickly snuffed out all festiveness
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“Conclave” Tops BAFTA Film Awards With 12 Nominations, One More Than “Emilia Pérez”
Papal thriller “Conclave,” which stars Ralph Fiennes as a cardinal overseeing the election of a new pope, leads the race — just — for the British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 12 categories, one more than the genre-busting trans musical “Emilia Pérez.” But with the wildfires in Los Angeles over the past week fresh
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“Anora,” “Challengers,” “Nickel Boys” and “Wicked” Among Writers Guild Award Nominees
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has unveiled the nominations for outstanding achievement in screenwriting, television, streaming, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing during 2024. Winners will be honored at the 2025 Writers Guild Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 15. Nominated for Original Screenplay are Jesse Eisenberg for A Real Pain, Sean Baker for Anora, Justin
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“Never Too Late” Is More Than Just A Documentary and Song–It’s a Life Mantra For Elton John
Capturing Sir Elton John’s 50-year career is a herculean task. Good thing his husband, David Furnish, and filmmaker R.J. Cutler were up for the challenge. “Elton John: Never Too Late,” one of The Associated Press’ picks for the best music documentaries of 2024, was inspired by John’s final U.S. tour in 2022 — but quickly
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L.A. Location Lensing Declines In 2024 Despite Uptick In 4th Quarter
FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions, has issued an update regarding regional filming activity. Overall production in Greater Los Angeles increased 6.2 percent from October through December 2024 to 5,860 Shoot Days (SD) according to FilmLA’s latest report. Most production types tracked by FilmLA achieved
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Melissa Rivers recounts grabbing valued possessions before Pacific Palisades fire burned home down
Melissa Rivers recalled how swiftly the California wildfires spread, forcing the county’s Ready, Set, Go evacuation plan to essentially skip straight to “Set.” That left her with little time to gather her most valued possessions before fleeing her home. When the final warning arrived, Rivers said Tuesday, “The fire was still a canyon away, but
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Film and TV nominees set for Society of Camera Operators Awards
The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) has announced the nominees for the Camera Operator of the Year awards for the Film and Television categories. Recipients will be presented and honored during the annual SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards weekend on February 14 and 15 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel. “This year’s awards take on even greater
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Stephen Schwartz, Bonnie Greenberg to receive major honors at Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
The Guild of Music Supervisors named their top honorees for the 15th annual awards ceremony. The Icon Award will be given to Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, acclaimed for his songwriting in films such as Wicked, Godspell, Enchanted and the animated features Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Prince
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Bloomberg reports that Meta will lay off 5% of staff
News reports say that social media company Meta Platforms is planning to cut 5% of total staff this year by terminating staff based on performance and hiring new workers to replace them. Bloomberg News reported that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement in an internal note to employees, saying he wants to “raise the
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Issue Date: 01/15/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
NYF Advertising Awards Open for Entries: Grey New York and New York Festivals Launch ‘No BS Allowed’ Campaign and Plant Seeds of Growth
The New York Festivals Advertising Awards is now officially open for entries for the 2025 competition. Grey New York has teamed up with New York Festivals Advertising Awards to unveil a bold new creative campaign, titled “No BS Allowed,” for the show’s 2025 awards season. The campaign serves as a call for entries, challenging the
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The Light and BIEN Form Creative & Strategic Alliance
Production company The Light and motion design studio BIEN have forged a strategic alliance that nurtures inclusivity and sustainability throughout the life cycle of every project. The Light Founder/CEO Becky Morrison and BIEN Co-Founder Ricardo Roberts were first introduced by a mutual client who recognized their parallel ethos. Both Morrison and Roberts are advocates for
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, January 2025 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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