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5 hours ago

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Casting calls are crucial for both aspiring and working actors, impacting their journey toward sustainable careers in the entertainment industry.
Film
#disney
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month 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.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month 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.
#hollywood
#netflix
#ari-aster
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A wild and orgasmic ride': Basic Instinct set for anti-woke' reboot

Joe Eszterhas, writing a reboot of Basic Instinct, has signed a lucrative deal with Amazon MGM, promising a $2m fee for the script and $4m if the film is produced.
Film
#animation
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Diljit Dosanjh is one of the biggest Asian stars in the world. So why can't Indian cinemagoers see his latest film?

Sardaar Ji 3, despite its success overseas, faces a ban in India due to political tensions and the nationality of co-star Hania Aamir.
UK news
#superman
#tax-credits
fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Film

Wisconsin Just Passed New Tax Credits for Film and TV with Bipartisan Support - Read That Again

fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Film

Wisconsin Just Passed New Tax Credits for Film and TV with Bipartisan Support - Read That Again

#ai
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

KVIFF 2025: Broken Voices, Out of Love, Don't Call Me Mama | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

"Of that first wave of competition films at Karlovy Vary, none have been so emotionally resonant or quietly lacerating as 'Broken Voices,' Ondřej Provazník's exceptional..."
Film
#real-estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
LA real estate

Hollywood Is Falling Out of Love With Los Angeles-and It's Affecting the Housing Market

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
LA real estate

Hollywood Is Falling Out of Love With Los Angeles-and It's Affecting the Housing Market

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Watch the Skies review see the lips move in alien abduction sci-fi with pioneering AI

Denise, a rebellious teenager in foster care, seeks answers about her father's disappearance in 1988, connecting with UFO enthusiasts to explore potential alien encounters.
Film
#acting
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The Apprenticeship of Frank Yablans

Barry Diller remembers the fallout from an article he contributed to, calling it "far more scathing and consequential than I could have imagined," noting its impact on his career.
Television
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Director of Charlize Theron Movie 'The Old Guard 2' Reveals How She Overcame Homelessness To Conquer Hollywood

Victoria Mahoney recalls her time in 2009 when she experienced homelessness, spending nights in hotel lobbies while working on casting her first film, "Yelling to the Sky." She remarked on the irony of feeling joy despite hardships, saying, "I would have a smile from ear to ear at learning I had landed a major actor for one of the roles." This time, despite challenges, became a source of motivation for her future successes.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

'The Naked Gun' Is the Most Important Movie of the Summer

Movies used to be explicitly funny, with audiences expecting to pay for laughter. Now, humor has become a tone diluted across various genres, failing to deliver true comedy.
Film
#character-development
#cinema
Independent films
fromVulture
4 months ago

The Best Movies of 2025 (So Far)

The article highlights enjoyable films released during awards season that may not compete for Oscars but offer creative and engaging experiences.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Independent films

Vote for Your 10 Best Movies of the Century

More than 500 industry professionals are voting on the Best Movies of the 21st Century, and readers are invited to contribute their selections.
Independent films
fromVulture
4 months ago

The Best Movies of 2025 (So Far)

The article highlights enjoyable films released during awards season that may not compete for Oscars but offer creative and engaging experiences.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

California bill encourages more film production in state with multi-million dollar tax credit boost

"The sun-drenched Central Valley, to, you know, that international orange of the Golden Gate Bridge, to the beautiful Hollywood sign -- people want to touch that."
California
from48 hills
2 weeks 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
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Jason Blum Knows Where M3gan 2.0 Went Wrong

If Blumhouse is in a slump, I'd like to tell that story. I don't want other people to tell that story. Jason Blum discussed the disappointing box office performance of M3gan 2.0.
Film
fromGothamist
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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

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
#academy-awards
#brad-pitt
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Top Gun 3 Could Be Tom Cruise's "Last Ride" as Maverick, Says Director

"It's an existential question that Maverick has to deal with, that would make Maverick feel small," he explained.
Film
fromThe Nation
4 weeks 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
4 weeks ago
Independent films

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

fromIndieWire
4 weeks ago
Independent films

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

fromGameSpot
4 weeks 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
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks 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
#vertical-dramas
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month 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
1 month 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 month 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
1 month 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I Heart Willie review public-domain slasher turns Mickey Mouse into slicer-and-dicer

"I Heart Willie offers a somewhat unusual backdrop: it is set in Michoacan, a western state of Mexico, where four teenagers set out looking for trouble."
Independent films
#harris-yulin
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
7 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
#chanel
fromBustle
1 month ago
Fashion & style

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
1 month ago
Women in technology

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

Chanel's Through Her Lens program empowers women filmmakers, celebrating over two decades of partnership with Tribeca Festival.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 month 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
1 month ago
Women in technology

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

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Judge tosses Justin Baldoni's countersuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds

A judge dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against Blake Lively, indicating insufficient evidence to support claims of defamation and extortion regarding creative control over 'This Ends With Us.'
Law
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

How I Learned to Become an Intimacy Coordinator

"I was participating in a four-day sex-choreography workshop run by CINTIMA, which Duenyas co-founded in 2023. It is one of twelve certification programs accredited by SAG-AFTRA to train intimacy coordinators."
Women in technology
fromPolygon
1 month ago

You should watch dumb Jason Statham plane movies at home, too

A guy like Statham has the physical and mental combination required to captivate viewers trapped in economy-sized seating at 30,000 feet.
Film
fromDeadline
1 month ago

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

MPEG protested against Story Syndicate's anti-union conduct at Tribeca Film Festival.
Negotiations between MPEG and Story Syndicate have stalled amid allegations of bad faith bargaining.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Retirement
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