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 Issue Date: 11/14/2024 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Martin Scorsese On “The Saints,” Faith In Filmmaking and His Next Film
When Martin Scorsese was a child growing up in New York’s Little Italy, he would gaze up at the figures he saw around St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral. “Who are these people? What is a saint?” Scorsese recalls. “The minute I walk out the door of the cathedral and I don’t see any saints. I saw
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Filmmaker Richard Curtis Discusses Charity, The Oscars and The State of Rom-Coms
Richard Curtis may be widely known for his contributions to romantic comedies with “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Notting Hill” and “Love, Actually.” But writing and directing some of modern cinema’s most quotable scenes only occupy a portion of his professional life. Since a trip to Ethiopia in 1985 during the famine, Curtis has also
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Television Academy Unveils Newly Elected Governors; Board To Become The Most Inclusive In Organization’s History
The Television Academy has announced the newly elected members to the Board of Governors who will serve two-year terms from Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2026. More than 40% of the 31 elected governors are new to the Academy’s boardroom and represent a wealth of experienced professionals across the industry. After years of outreach and engagement
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Review: Director Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light”
The rhythms of bustling, working-class Mumbai are brought to vivid life in “All We Imagine as Light.” The stunning narrative debut of filmmaker Payal Kapadia explores the lives of three women in the city whose existence is mostly transit and work. Even that isn’t always enough to get by and pay the rent. One of
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AD&Co. Launches Studio A; Davida Hall To Head New Venture As Sr. Director of Creative Content
Female-founded and led creative marketing agency AD&Co. has opened Studio A. The new venture will serve as AD&Co.’s in-house social brand content division, focused on developing and producing digital programming for advertising, social media, and influencer marketing campaigns designed to reach today’s audiences on the most popular and pivotal platforms. Davida Hall has been named
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Illustrator Ana Miminoshvili Voted Young Guns 22 Creative Choice Winner
Ana Miminoshvili, an illustrator and designer based in Tbilisi, has received special recognition from The One Club for Creativity as the Young Guns 22 Creative Choice winner. The accolade is the result of a public vote by the global creative community who reviewed work of all Young Guns 22 winners (the full lineup was reported
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How Alex Jones’ Infowars wound up in the hands of The Onion
The purchase of Alex Jones ‘ Infowars at a bankruptcy auction by the satirical news publication The Onion is the latest twist in a yearslong saga between the far-right conspiracy theorist and families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims. The sale was ordered after relatives of many of the 20 children and six educators
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Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users
Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content, the government said Thursday. “The Digital Duty of Care will place the onus on digital platforms to proactively keep Australians safe and better prevent online harms,” Communications Minister Michelle Rowland
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Bluesky has added 1 million users since the U.S. election as people seek alternatives to X
Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online. Bluesky said Wednesday that its total users surged to 15 million, up from roughly 13 million at the end of
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Veteran NBC host Craig Melvin tapped to replace Hoda Kotb for the first hours of “Today” show
Veteran NBC host and news anchor Craig Melvin has been tapped to replace Hoda Kotb as co-host of the 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. hours of “Today.” Melvin is a familiar face to “Today” show viewers. He currently hosts the show’s third hour and is the news anchor during the first two hours. He will
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Issue Date: 11/14/2024 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
Focus on Taiwan Lineup Announced By Asian World Film Festival
The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) is pleased to announce the Focus on Taiwan program, showcasing new and classic films that reflect the island nation’s rich culture, customs, and traditions. The program will be held on November 15, 2024, and include red carpet ceremonies and multiple Q&A sessions with filmmakers, moderated by special guests. Focus
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Tbilisi-based Illustrator Ana Miminoshvili Voted Young Guns 22 Creative Choice Winner
Ana Miminoshvili, a talented illustrator and designer based in Tbilisi, has received special recognition from The One Club for Creativity as the Young Guns 22 Creative Choice winner. The accolade is the result of a public vote by the global creative community who reviewed work of all Young Guns 22 winners and picked the one they believe stands above all others.
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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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