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 Issue Date: 02/17/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
“Conclave” Wins 4 BAFTA Awards, Including Best Picture
Papal thriller “ Conclave “ won four prizes including best picture on Sunday (2/16) at the 78th British Academy Film Awards, where genre-bending musical “ Emilia Pérez “ proved that it’s still an awards contender despite a multipronged backlash that looked to have dented its chances. At a ceremony where no film dominated, “The Brutalist”
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“Anora” and “Nickel Boys” Take Top Feature Honors At Writers Guild Awards
Sean Baker won the Writers Guild Award for Best Original Screenplay on the strength of Anora while RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes teamed to take the Best Adapted Screenplay honor for Nickel Boys. And the Documentary Screenplay winner was Mark Monroe for Jim Henson: Idea Man. On the television side, Shōgun dominated the proceedings with
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“Saturday Night Live” Celebrates 50 Years With Comedy, Music and The Show’s Many Famous Friends
Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon’s “Homeward Bound” to open the show, five-decade “Saturday Night Live” luminary Steve Martin delivered the monologue, and Paul McCartney gave an epic closing to a 50th anniversary special celebrating the sketch institution that was overflowing with famous former cast members, superstar hosts and legendary guests. The 83-year-old
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“Nosferatu,” “Wicked” and “Conclave” Take Top Film Honors At Excellence In Production Design Awards
The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) presented the 29th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards on Saturday night (2/15) in a gala ceremony hosted by actress and comedian Rachael Harris. For the Excellence in Production Design in a Feature Film awards categories, Craig Lathrop won the Period Feature Film award for “Nosferatu,” Nathan
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“Wicked” and “The Substance” Score 2 Wins Apiece At The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) revealed and celebrated the winners of its 12th Annual MUAHS Awards during a gala ceremony on Saturday night (2/15) at The Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel. The MUAHS Awards recognize excellence in the artistry and creativity of make-up artists and hair stylists in 23 categories, including
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Ari Weiss, A Creative Force In Advertising, Dies At 46
Ari Weiss, an accomplished and widely respected ad agency creative leader, died Friday night (2/15) after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 46. About a year ago Weiss launched Quality Experience (QX), an independent ad agency for which he served as creative chairman. Prior to QX, Weiss was global chief creative officer at Omnicom
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NAACP Lists Brands That Have Pulled Back From DEI In Its Tactical Spending Guide For Black Americans
The NAACP wants Black Americans to steer their buying power toward companies that haven’t pulled back from diversity, equity and inclusion programs under conservative pressure, and the nation’s oldest civil rights organization is listing which brands have stood by — or reversed — past commitments to DEI. The NAACP says the spending guide it published
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“A Complete Unknown,” “Yellowstone” Win Society of Camera Operators Awards
Earning Camera Operator of the Year distinction in Film and Television on Saturday night (2/15) at the Society of Camera Operators (SOC) Lifetime Achievement Awards were, respectively, P. Scott Sakamoto, SOC for A Complete Unknown, and Scott Dropkin, SOC for the Yellowstone episode “Life is a Promise.” The latter recognition was shared with Abby Linne,
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“Captain America: Brave New World” Tops Box Office, Is Projected To Hit $100 Million This Holiday Weekend
“Captain America: Brave New World” infused some blockbuster cash into the North American box office, bringing in $88.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Walt Disney Co. release is by far the biggest opener of 2025 and the company predicts it will hit $100 million domestically and $192.4
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NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon ready to partner with Tom Cruise on “Days of Thunder” sequel
Help him, Tom Cruise! NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon wants a “Days of Thunder” sequel and said at Daytona International Speedway that he’s been in touch with the Hollywood actor about making the project come to life. “I’ve absolutely talked to Tom about it because I want him to do the project,” Gordon said.
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Issue Date: 02/17/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
“Wicked,” “The Substance,” “The Last Showgirl” Motion Picture Winners at The 12TH Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) announced winners of its 12th Annual MUAHS Awards, presented by L’Oréal Groupe and Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty, before a live Local audience at The Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel tonight. The MUAHS Awards recognize excellence in the artistry and creativity of Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists in
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, February 2025 Edition (Hybrid Special)
The phenomenon known as SXSW was launched in Austin, Texas, USA, back in 1987. Starting on 7 March, the 2025 SXSW Conference & Festivals will introduce what’s next in the worlds of film, culture, music, and technology, providing rich opportunities for professionals at all levels to participate, network, and supercharge our careers. Aiming to shake
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