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Academy Awards Spread the Wealth, Honor ‘Nomadland’ and Others

The 93rd Academy Awards were handed out tonight, in a ceremony that featured in-person nominees in a variety of venues including Union Station in Los Angeles. There was clearly excitement around the idea of people being in the same room and getting to gather together, though some of the staging of the ceremony was awkward,…

We have selected our picks for the Oscar!

At last, tomorrow will be the Oscar ceremony. So I asked our staff to personally choose their selection in six major categories of the Academy Awards. Those are six categories. Actor in a Supporting Role Sacha Baron Cohen, “The Trial of the Chicago 7” Daniel Kaluuya, “Judas and the Black Messiah” Leslie Odom, Jr., “One…

Razzie Awards “Honor” the Worst of the Year

The winners of the 41st Annual Golden Raspberry Awards, also known as the Razzies, have been announced. In a year with fewer big-budget releases than normal, the list of nominees for the worst of the year still included plenty of high-profile names like Bruce Willis, Adam Sandler, and Anne Hathaway. Dolittle, starring Robert Downey Jr.,…

Martin Scorsese and John Carney Team Up On New Gershwin Vehicle

Variety reported this week that Martin Scorsese and John Carney are at work on Fascinating Rhythm, a musical-fantasy movie based on the works of iconic American composer George Gershwin. Gershwin (1898-1937) is renowned for many early twentieth-century standards like “Summertime,” “Swanee,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Oh, Lady Be Good,” and “Embraceable You.” His stage productions included…

Parasite TV Show Won’t Be a Remake But Will Be Set in the Same Universe

Even before Parasite shattered Oscar records to become the first foreign-language film to take home the Best Picture prize, a TV adaptation for HBO had been announced, prompting excitement and curiosity about what its subject matter would be. Now, writer Adam McKay has revealed some details after a conversation on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused…

Netflix Close to a Deal to Make “KISS” Biopic

Just days after we reported that a Boy George movie is the latest musician-centric project to try to follow in the success of Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman, the word is out that KISS is getting the same treatment, and it looks like Netflix is going to be making it. Deadline shares that details are being…

Netflix Hints at Expansion into Gaming and Moves Into Billion-Dollar Business

Executives at Netflix have indicated that the streaming giant’s future may well include more gaming, as reported by Deadline. A recent earnings call included plenty of talk about what might be in the works. online pharmacy cymbalta over the counter with best prices today in the USA Known primarily for its strong slate of movies…

Universal 1440 Taps Latina Authors to Script 47 RONIN Sequel

Crossing cultures as well as swords, the script for Universal 1440’s projected 47 Ronin sequel will be written by two women of color:  Aimee Garcia and AJ Mendez.  Garcia, who stars on Netflix’s Lucifer, is also starring in Marvel’s MODOK, slated to premiere on Hulu in May. Mendez, a former championship wrestler, co-authors with Garcia…

The Most Exciting Oscar Best Actress Race Ever?

The 93rd Academy Awards air this coming Sunday, with a full slate of nominated films, artisans, and performers. Nomadland seems firmly headed for a Best Picture win, and a number of the other categories also appear to be locked up. There are a few competitive races still up in the air, and there’s one in…

New Details Emerge About Boy George Biopic

A Boy George movie is moving ahead, pivoting from MGM to Millennium Media. Its working title is Karma Chameleon, and the film will begin shooting this summer in Europe, as reported by Deadline. George himself dropped many hints about what performers could be involved in the project, but one thing is very clear: this film…

Should Film Festivals Stay Virtual After the Pandemic?

As more and more of the American population gets vaccinated, restrictions are being rolled back and a return to normal life finally seems on the horizon. This includes the reopening of many shuttered movie theaters and an anticipated removal of capacity limits on attendance. The Tribeca Film Festival has confirmed that it plans to host…

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