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from48 hills
17 hours ago

Screen Grabs: Caught up in the raptors, again - 48 hills

The release of Jurassic Park 32 years ago marked a moment in cinematic history with groundbreaking CGI; however, it led to a reliance on formulaic storytelling.
Film
#fan-reactions
#box-office
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' smashes Memorial Day weekend box office record with $183M domestically

Memorial Day Weekend 2023 saw record-breaking box office sales, largely driven by 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.'
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' smashes Memorial Day weekend box office record with $183M domestically

Memorial Day Weekend 2023 saw record-breaking box office sales, largely driven by 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.'
fromGothamist
1 day ago

No, not that film festival in Queens. The other one.

I've received inquiries about jobs that we're not offering. ... A gentleman called and wanted to know about some submission policies and realized that he had the wrong film festival, Cato said.
Film
#generative-ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Tech Startup Raises $24 Million to Replace Hollywood With AI Slop

Generative AI is increasingly infiltrating everyday life and the film industry, raising concerns about automation's impact on creative jobs.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Tech Startup Raises $24 Million to Replace Hollywood With AI Slop

Generative AI is increasingly infiltrating everyday life and the film industry, raising concerns about automation's impact on creative jobs.
#james-bond
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
London politics

Danny Boyle wouldn't direct another James Bond movie despite the franchise's move to Amazon: 'That ship has sailed'

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
London politics

Danny Boyle wouldn't direct another James Bond movie despite the franchise's move to Amazon: 'That ship has sailed'

fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

What's working and failing at movie theaters this year, from 'Sinners' to 'Snow White'

The US box office has seen an 18.1% increase this year, yet it's far from the booming days of the late 2010s when blockbuster franchises dominated.
Film
#hollywood
#academy-awards
#pixar
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Inside Pixar's weirdly effective strategy for boosting creativity at work

Pixar fosters creativity among employees through playful activities like mean caricature nights, encouraging risk-taking and reducing fear for better work outcomes.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

Pixar's New Original Movie Is Borrowing A Clever Trick From 'Into the Spider-Verse'

Disney's animation dominance is challenged by innovative styles like those in 'Spider-Verse'.
Pixar is set to revitalize its portfolio with new original films and animation styles.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Inside Pixar's weirdly effective strategy for boosting creativity at work

Pixar fosters creativity among employees through playful activities like mean caricature nights, encouraging risk-taking and reducing fear for better work outcomes.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

Pixar's New Original Movie Is Borrowing A Clever Trick From 'Into the Spider-Verse'

Disney's animation dominance is challenged by innovative styles like those in 'Spider-Verse'.
Pixar is set to revitalize its portfolio with new original films and animation styles.
#directing
#brad-pitt
#tom-cruise
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Seth Rogen's Toothless Hollywood Satire

"At a glitzy charity gala, Mill gives a self-aggrandizing speech arguing that film studios have 'a responsibility to the public to maintain the art of motion pictures as [their] primary mandate.'"},{
Media industry
#danny-boyle
fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Independent films

'28 Years Later' and the iPhone: Everything You Need to Know About How the $75 Million Film Was Shot

fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Independent films

'28 Years Later' and the iPhone: Everything You Need to Know About How the $75 Million Film Was Shot

fromGameSpot
1 week ago

This New Motorcycle Roadtrip Game Is Becoming A Movie In An Unusual Way

Great Northern is a unique hybrid project that merges the formats of video games and films, aiming to create an immersive narrative experience for players.
Video games
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Historic film studio hits the market at top dollar even as filming dips

Occidental Studios may sell to one of today's modern content creators in search of a flagship location. New media entrepreneurs may not often need soundstages, but they like the idea of having the history, the legacy of a studio linked to the early days of cinema.
Los Angeles
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Here's What's Going On With Ezra Miller's Gradual Return To The Spotlight

Ezra Miller has revealed their plan to make a "tentative" return to the spotlight, years after they were at the center of a string of problematic controversies.
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Vote for Your 10 Best Movies of the Century

More than 500 directors, actors, and notable movie fans, including Julianne Moore and Pedro Almodovar, participated in voting for the Best Movies of the 21st Century.
Independent films
#vertical-dramas
Independent films
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

There Are Movie Jobs in Los Angeles If You're Prepared to Go Vertical

Yun Xie leads Narval Films, producing innovative vertical dramas that cater to mobile audiences and offer unique viewing experiences.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

There Are Movie Jobs in Los Angeles If You're Prepared to Go Vertical

Yun Xie leads Narval Films, producing innovative vertical dramas that cater to mobile audiences and offer unique viewing experiences.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Acrobatics, accidents and legal loopholes: The uncertain world of stunt performers

According to Angel Plana, experts in the field, stunt performers today are not just limited to dangerous scenes; they frequently step in for main actors in what seem like simple sequences.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

A Night on Eric Adams's Lawn at the Made in NY Awards

Gracie Mansion was not accessible during the Made in New York Awards, highlighting a contrast between the venue's prestige and the awards' humble execution.
NYC politics
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Young Men Prefer Strong Female Characters in Movies

Younger male viewers engage more favorably to movie trailers showcasing character development and narrative depth over 'high-octane action scenes.'
Film
#indie-film
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago
Independent films

Notes from a Feature Directorial Debut: Evan Ari Kelman Dives Deep Into the Making of 'Barron's Cove'

fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago
Independent films

Notes from a Feature Directorial Debut: Evan Ari Kelman Dives Deep Into the Making of 'Barron's Cove'

#harris-yulin
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Harris Yulin, character actor and Broadway star, dies at 88

Harris Yulin, character actor known for over 100 credits, passed away at 88, leaving a significant legacy in film and theater.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Harris Yulin, character actor and Broadway star, dies at 88

Harris Yulin, character actor known for over 100 credits, passed away at 88, leaving a significant legacy in film and theater.
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

'Ballerina's Secret MVP Reveals More Details About Chad Stahelski's Reshoots

I had stunt trainers teaching all sorts of moves and routines so that even though you don't see Nogi necessarily doing anything in this movie, we understand she knows what she's talking about.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Look at the head on that! Bottoms up to a pint of 28 Years Later beer

It's why the last bag of Doritos you ate had Jack Black's face on it. This strategy isn't failsafe.
Beer
fromVulture
6 months ago

Is Blake Lively Suing Justin Baldoni Over It Ends With Us Backlash?

In the 80-page lawsuit, Lively details issues with Baldoni during production that prompted retaliation against her during the film's promotional events.
Media industry
#acting
#chanel
Fashion & style
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Miley Cyrus, Parker Posey, & More Chic Stars At Chanel's Annual Filmmakers Event

Chanel's Through Her Lens initiative empowers women filmmakers through mentorship and funding, influencing the future of cinema.
fromSURFACE
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Chanel Celebrates Its Women's Filmmaker Program With a Tribeca Festival Luncheon - SURFACE

Fashion & style
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Miley Cyrus, Parker Posey, & More Chic Stars At Chanel's Annual Filmmakers Event

Chanel's Through Her Lens initiative empowers women filmmakers through mentorship and funding, influencing the future of cinema.
fromSURFACE
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Chanel Celebrates Its Women's Filmmaker Program With a Tribeca Festival Luncheon - SURFACE

#blake-lively
#sag-aftra
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Kevin Costner Sued Over Unscripted Rape Scene in Horizon - Chapter 2

Kevin Costner faces serious allegations regarding an unprepared and unauthorized rape scene during filming, raising concerns about industry protocols.
Devyn LaBella's lawsuit highlights major violations of SAG-AFTRA guidelines and the emotional impact of the incident on her professional life.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Kevin Costner Sued Over Unscripted Rape Scene in Horizon - Chapter 2

Kevin Costner faces serious allegations regarding an unprepared and unauthorized rape scene during filming, raising concerns about industry protocols.
Devyn LaBella's lawsuit highlights major violations of SAG-AFTRA guidelines and the emotional impact of the incident on her professional life.
#entertainment
#tribeca-film-festival
fromDeadline
3 weeks ago
Independent films

Editors Guild Protests Against Nonfiction Producer Story Syndicate At Tribeca Premiere Of OceanGate Submersible Documentary 'Titan'

fromDeadline
3 weeks ago
Independent films

Editors Guild Protests Against Nonfiction Producer Story Syndicate At Tribeca Premiere Of OceanGate Submersible Documentary 'Titan'

Retirement
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mark Hamill has finally ruled out a return as Luke Skywalker. Can Star Wars survive without him?

Mark Hamill has officially closed the chapter on his role as Luke Skywalker after nearly 50 years.
Media industry
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

AMC Will Soon Start Adding More Commercials Before The Movie Starts

AMC is increasing commercial time before movies, adding 'platinum spots' for ads starting July 1.
#disney
Independent films
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

'Lilo & Stitch' is a smash hit. Here are the movies Disney could remake next.

Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch" was a box office success, showcasing nostalgia's power but highlighting the risks of remaking classics.
The film's success may set a precedent for future projects, although Disney faces challenges in finding compelling material for further remakes.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Five arrested over protests at Gal Gadot filming

The protesters were arrested for allegedly obstructing the filming of Gal Gadot's new movie, acting on claims of her support for Israel's military actions.
London politics
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Julie Christie is magnetic': on the set of party girl classic Darling in pictures

Julie Christie gained recognition in the film Darling, marking her breakthrough role despite facing initial nervousness.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

She's the queen': Sri Lanka bids farewell to film legend Malini Fonseka

Describing Fonseka as a true icon of Sri Lankan cinema whose grace and talent inspired generations, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that her legacy will forever shine in our hearts and on our screens.
Film
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kevin Costner and Horizon producers sued by stunt performer over violent unscripted' rape scene

Devyn LaBella claims she was coerced into performing an unscripted violent scene without consent or required protocols.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

I Lived in the "Home Alone" House: 3 People on What It's Really Like to Live in a Pop Culture Famous Residence

When the planets align and the universe conspires and you find that impossible place, there is a deep and quiet satisfaction that makes the sleepless nights all worth it.
Boston real estate
#cannes-film-festival
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Independent films

Neeraj Ghaywan Talks His Cannes Premiere 'Homebound' and the Notes He Got from Executive Producer Martin Scorsese

fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Film

Old versus new masculinities: The debate shaking up Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival showcased evolving masculinities, contrasting traditional personas with contemporary actors' philosophies.
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Independent films

Neon's Tom Quinn Reveals His Oscar-Whisperer Secrets Ahead of the Cannes Awards

Neon CEO Tom Quinn discusses his Oscar strategies and the frontrunner status of 'Sentimental Value' at Cannes.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Neeraj Ghaywan Talks His Cannes Premiere 'Homebound' and the Notes He Got from Executive Producer Martin Scorsese

The selection of Neeraj Ghaywan's film 'Homebound' for Cannes showcases a strong narrative of friendship between marginalized communities.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Old versus new masculinities: The debate shaking up Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival showcased evolving masculinities, contrasting traditional personas with contemporary actors' philosophies.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Neon's Tom Quinn Reveals His Oscar-Whisperer Secrets Ahead of the Cannes Awards

Neon CEO Tom Quinn discusses his Oscar strategies and the frontrunner status of 'Sentimental Value' at Cannes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I should really be the world champion': Ralph Macchio on kicking it as The Karate Kid for 41 years

For 41 years, I’ve lived with Daniel LaRusso, he says. If I truly had trained for 41 years, I’d probably be the world champion now.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago
Film

The Sublime Sentimental Value Is the Toast of This Year's Cannes Film Festival

The film explores the complexities of familial relationships, particularly the communication struggles between Nora and her estranged father, Gustav.
DC food
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Marvel's next two Avengers have been delayed

Marvel Studios delays the release of multiple Avengers films to late 2026 and 2027, with a notable return of key actors and directors.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Independent films

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi's presence in Cannes speaks volumes

The Independent provides vital, accessible journalism by sending reporters to cover stories from multiple perspectives.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Thunderbolts*' and 'Sinners' stunt performer reveals which film was more 'pressure'

In my particular role, 'Thunderbolts*,' there was just a little more pressure there from a performance standpoint, especially during Bucky's motorcycle scene.
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