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 Issue Date: 10/28/2024 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Gov. Newsom Proposes Expansion Of California’s Tax Credit Program For Film and TV Production
Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed expanding California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program from the current $330 million annual allocation to $750 million annually. The massive increase to the program, which is administered by the California Film Commission (CFC), would allow California to outpace other states offering tax credits, luring more entertainment industry projects back
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AFI Fest Unveils Grand Jury Award Winners
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the Grand Jury Award winners and Special Mentions for AFI Fest 2024. The Grand Jury Award winners for Live Action Short, Documentary Short and Animated Short will be eligible for the 2024 Best Live Action Short, Best Documentary Short and Best Animated Short Academy Awards®. This year’s jury was
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“Arrested Development” Actor Jay Johnston Sentenced To 1 Year In Prison For Role In Capitol Riot
An actor known for his roles in the television comedies “Bob’s Burgers” and “Arrested Development” was sentenced on Monday to one year in prison for his part in a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago. Jay Johnston, 56, of Los Angeles, joined other rioters in a “heave ho” push against police
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Lawsuit Claims Hallmark Exec Said Actresses Lacey Chabert, Holly Robinson Peete Are “Aging Out”
Hallmark Media executive vice president of programming Lisa Hamilton Daly instructed a former employee not to cast “old people” for Hallmark roles, saying that “our leading ladies are aging out,” according to a lawsuit filed against the network this month and obtained by The Associated Press. Penny Perry, a 79-year old casting director who filed
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“Conclave” Draws Crowds At The Rome Film Festival Near The Vatican
With Pope Francis a few weeks away from his 88th birthday, the plotting for his successor is well underway at the Vatican. How timely, then, that just across town in Rome, “Conclave,” a thriller filled with back-stabbing, manipulative cardinals, quick to toss morality out of the window as they promote their candidate, is a top
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Jon M. Chu Named Recipient of The ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award
American Cinema Editors (ACE) will honor Jon M. Chu with the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, recognizing an artist who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film. ACE will also bestow career achievement honors to film editors Maysie Hoy, ACE and Paul Hirsch, ACE for their outstanding career contributions
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Peter Alsante Named Chief Creative Officer Of the community In New York
The community, a global creative agency, has hired Peter Alsante as chief creative officer, New York. He will be working in close partnership with the community’s founder and CCO, Joaquin Molla. Within the New York Office, Alsante will help lead creative partnerships with clients such as Volkswagen, Perfect Bar, Bath & Body Work, and more.
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BBDO Worldwide CCO Chris Beresford-Hill named first ever competition chair for AAF American Advertising Awards
Chris Beresford-Hill, chief creative officer of BBDO Worldwide, will serve as the first ever competition chair for the American Advertising Federation (AAF) American Advertising Awards. Beginning today, entrants can compete in the three-tiered national competition, vying to win an ADDY Award as the best in their respective markets. Winners from the 120 first-tier, local market
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A French court postpones Gérard Depardieu’s sex assault trial because of his health
A criminal court in Paris on Monday postponed French actor Gérard Depardieu’s trial on charges of sexually assaulting two woman on a film set because of concerns about his health, shifting the start of the proceedings to March. Depardieu, who has denied any wrongdoing, is accused of using “violence, coercion, surprise or threat” in the
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“Venom: The Last Dance” Tops Weekend Box Office But Falls Short Of Expectations
“Venom: The Last Dance” showed less bite than expected at the box office, collecting $51 million in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, significantly down from the alien symbiote franchise’s previous entries. Projections for the third “Venom” film from Sony Pictures had been closer to $65 million. More concerning, though, was the drop
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Issue Date: 10/28/2024 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
Flux Festival Launches In Los Angeles, Celebrating Emerging Filmmakers and Artists
Flux Festival, a new event celebrating creativity across film, art, and emerging technology, will take place in Los Angeles November 20-23, 2024. The festival captures an unparalleled snapshot of the global creative zeitgeist, presented through a thoughtfully curated program of screenings, talks, sensory exhibits, hands-on workshops, and performances. View the full schedule and register here:
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Jon M. Chu To Receive Filmmaker of the Year Honor From American Cinema Editors
American Cinema Editors (ACE) announced today that the organization will honor acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu with the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, recognizing an artist who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film. ACE will also bestow career achievement honors to film editors Maysie Hoy, ACE and Paul
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