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 Issue Date: 10/30/2024 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
The “Juror #2” Cast Discusses What It’s Like To Work With Director Clint Eastwood
Nicholas Hoult was certain someone had made a mistake. Clint Eastwood wanted to talk to him about starring his new film, a slow burn legal thriller about a normal guy faced with an extraordinary moral dilemma. Surely Eastwood meant someone else, he thought. But soon enough they were chatting on the phone about “Juror #2,”
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Jesse Eisenberg Shares Uncertainty, Triumph With Kieran Culkin In “A Real Pain”
Jesse Eisenberg did not know Kieran Culkin was about to drop out of his movie. It was just a few weeks before shooting was about to begin on “A Real Pain,” and Eisenberg and much of the crew were already in Poland preparing. The film, which opens in theaters Friday, is deeply personal for Eisenberg,
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Exhibition Space Sells Out For The American Film Market
The American Film Market® (AFM®) is set to raise the curtain on its 45th edition and first-ever show in Las Vegas next week with exhibition space sold out and buyer and attendee registrations running strong with participants confirmed from 80 countries. AFM24 will run over six days, Nov. 5–10, at Palms Casino Resort in Las
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Cast of “Sing Sing” To Receive The Gotham Social Justice Tribute
The cast of Sing Sing, directed by Greg Kwedar and co-written by Clint Bentley and Kwedar, will receive The 2024 Gotham Social Justice Tribute at the 34th edition of The Gothams, taking place on Monday, December 2, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The Gotham Social Justice Tribute was created in order to
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Ralph Fiennes To Receive Outstanding Performer of the Year Award At Santa Barbara Film Fest
Ralph Fiennes will receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). Fiennes will be honored on Thursday, February 6, 2025 for his acclaimed performance as Cardinal Lawrence in Focus Features’ Conclave. Fiennes delivers a captivating and nuanced performance in Conclave, bringing a depth to his
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Filmmakers With Virtual Cameras Explore Video Game Realms
Film productions often wrestle with shifts in the weather, the threat of the crew going into overtime or the fading of a day’s light. Less common are concerns over the cast slipping off the top of a blimp. But that was one of the quirks of making “Grand Theft Hamlet,” a documentary about a pair
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Immersive Director Aramique Signs With m ss ng p eces For Commercial Representation
Production company m ss ng p eces has added director Aramique to its roster for commercial representation in the U.S. Aramique is a master of large-scale immersive experiences, interactive installations, and experimental storytelling that brings a lyrical and human-centered approach to brands and technology. Aramique and m ss ng p eces now make their creative
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Director Rob McConnaughy Joins Good Times
Commercial production company Good Times has signed filmmaker Rob “Whitey” McConnaughy to its directorial roster. McConnaughy’s specialties include comedy, hidden camera/man-on-the-street, action, and celebrity-driven projects. He’s a multifaceted director whose skill set includes shooting, editing, and writing. “I’ve been happily independent for years, but I couldn’t resist the chance to get down with Good Times,”
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Review: Writer-Director Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain”
It’s part comedy, part tragedy. It’s part road-trip saga, part odd couple-buddy flick, and part Holocaust film. What could possibly have gone wrong? Yup – everything could have gone wrong. So the first miracle about “A Real Pain,” writer-director Jesse Eisenberg’s remarkably accomplished film about mismatched cousins on a somber trip through Poland, is how
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Young Guns 22 Lineup: 33 Winning Entrants From 10 Countries
The One Club for Creativity has unveiled the diverse group of 33 talented young creative individuals and teams based in 10 countries who are the winners in the Young Guns 22 competition, celebrating global creative professionals age 30 or younger. Young Guns is the industry’s only global, cross-disciplinary, portfolio-based awards competition that identifies and celebrates
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Google still pumping out massive profits despite multiple threats
Google is still thriving while the company navigates through a pivotal shift to artificial intelligence and battles regulators trying to topple its internet empire. The latest evidence of Google’s prosperity emerged Tuesday with the release of its corporate parent Alphabet Inc.’s results for the July-September period. Both Alphabet’s profit and revenue increased at a brisker
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Reddit’s explosive user growth and AI tools help it soar to its first-ever profit
For the first time in its nearly 20-year history, Reddit is turning a profit. The social platform claimed a profit of $29.9 million, or 16 cents per share, for the period ending in September, and reported sales of $348.4 million, an amount surpassing the $312.8 million analysts had projected. Reddit also grew its number of
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Cornett hires Benny Jackson as creative director
Independent, female-owned, full-service agency Cornett has hired Benny Jackson as creative director. Jackson most recently was social creative director at TBWAMedia Arts Lab for four years. Before that, he was group creative director at Havas Chicago for nearly a decade. The industry vet’s experience spans nearly 20 years. Jackson will continue to advance Cornett’s visual
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Issue Date: 10/30/2024 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
ALIBI Delivers Sweet Sorrow To The Screen with Release of New Production Music
Get your Kleenex ready. ALIBI Music is delivering sweet sorrow to the screen with the release of its newest production music. Haunting and introspective, “Sorrowful Indie” and “Sparse Intimate Strings” are specially crafted to tug at heartstrings. These two uniquely melancholic albums, now available for license, are sure to evoke emotion from viewers, whether used
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The One Club Announces Young Guns 22 Winners From 10 Countries
The One Club for Creativity announced the diverse group of 33 talented young creative individuals and teams based in 10 countries who are the winners in the prestigious Young Guns 22 competition, celebrating global creative professionals age 30 or younger. Young Guns is the industry’s only global, cross-disciplinary, portfolio-based awards competition that identifies and celebrates today’s vanguard of young creatives. This
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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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