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 Issue Date: 10/31/2024 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Steve McQueen Shows Wartime London Through A Child’s Eyes In “Blitz”
It was a single photograph that started Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen on the journey to make “Blitz.” As a Londoner, the German bombing raids on the city during World War II are never all that far from his mind. Reminders of it are everywhere. But the spark of inspiration came from an image of a
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Angelina Jolie To Receive Gothams Performer Tribute For “Marie”
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced that Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie will receive the Performer Tribute for her performance as Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain’s upcoming film Maria, at the 34th edition of The Gothams, taking place on Monday, December 2, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The tribute will honor
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Empire State Development and NBC Universal unveil NY State’s Entertainment Industry Workforce Development Partnership
Empire State Development (ESD) and NBCUniversal announced a new partnership designed to grow below-the-line career opportunities in the entertainment industry for New Yorkers. Graduates from programs funded by the State’s Career Readiness Entertainment Workforce (CREW) Diversity Grant Program, providing financial assistance in the form of grants for job training programs focused on geographic and economic
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Film academy adds handwritten “Pulp Fiction” script, Miyazaki art, more to vast collection
No one knew what Quentin Tarantino had in the duffle bag. He and many other A-listers were gathered recently at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles for its glitzy annual fundraising gala. Tarantino was among the honorees. And as he approached the podium to make his speech, the bag did not go unnoticed. At the
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Review: Writer-Director Steve McQueen’s “Blitz”
“Blitz,” set in London during World War II, might technically be Steve McQueen ‘s first war movie. But struggle and survival have long marked the filmmaker’s tough and tortured work. No matter the circumstance — slavery in “12 Years a Slave,” the 1960s-1980s London of West Indian immigrants in “Small Axe,” the Irish hunger strike
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Amazon reports boost in quarterly profits, exceeds revenue estimates as it invests in AI
Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Thursday and exceeded revenue estimates, sending the company’s stock up in after-hours trading. For the three months that ended on Sept. 30, the Seattle-based tech giant posted a revenue of $158.9 billion, higher than the $157.28 billion analysts had expected. Amazon said it earned $15.3 billion, higher
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Apple sells $46 billion worth of iPhones over the summer as AI helps end slump
Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summer quarter, an early sign that its recent efforts to revive demand for its marquee product with an infusion of artificial intelligence are paying off. Sales of the iPhone totaled $46.22 billion for the July-September period, a 6% increase from the same time last
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Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it
Microsoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge spending on artificial intelligence is paying off. The company has spent billions of dollars to expand its global network of data centers and other physical infrastructure required to develop AI technology that can compose
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“Saturday Night Live” taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the election
Comedian-actor Bill Burr will host the first post-election “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest guitarist, producer and vocalist Mk.gee. Charli XCX is also coming up. Burr, on tour with his “Bill Burr Live” show and who will join Kieran Culkin and Bob Odenkirk on Broadway this spring on a revival of “Glengarry Glen Ross,” makes
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Issue Date: 10/31/2024 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences Announces New Acquisitions To The Academy Collection, Now Comprising More Than 52 Million Items
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the newest acquisitions to its expansive Academy Collection—the largest film-related collection in the world, comprising more than 52 million items. The Academy, through its Academy Foundation, is a global leader in the conservation, preservation, and exhibition of film-related objects and materials. Recent acquisitions in the
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Boris FX Brings Greater ML Power To Continuum’s Video Editing and Visual Effects Toolkit
Boris FX announces the release of Continuum 2025, which strengthens its machine-learning capabilities with a growing list of creative effects and innovative tools. The award-winning plugin collection now includes six internally developed, ethically trained ML-driven effects that streamline workflows and save artists valuable time. Continuum 2025 is available with subscription pricing starting at $195/year. “Continuum’s
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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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