Members of the Writers Guild have strongly backed a negotiating proposal that requires studios to bar non-franchised talent agents from representing WGA members. The results were included in a message sent Friday by WGA West president David A. 20 more words
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“They’ve Gotta Have Us” director Simon Frederick believes that for a long time black filmmakers have had a series of false storms, but now a realization is happening. 33 more words
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In today’s film news roundup, Tom Holland-Daisy Ridley’s “Chaos Walking” will open next year, Sophia Lillis and Charlie Plummer have landed roles, and Lily-Rose Depp has joined Christmas film “Silent Night.” RELEASE DATE Lionsgate has set its long-delayed science-fiction movie “Chaos Walking,” starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley, for a Jan. 7 more words
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After what may have been the most chaotic week imaginable for the Democratic party, various competitors vied for the title of chief uniter. The State of the Union address — which memorably ended with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi tearing up President Donald Trump’s remarks — and the President’s acquittal in his impeachment trial…
via First Post-Iowa Democratic Debate Puts Candidates in a Chaotic Hot Seat (Column) — Variety
Orson Bean, the prolific character actor known for his work in “Being John Malkovich,” “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” and a host of TV shows, died Friday after being hit by twice by cars while walking in Los Angeles. 21 more words
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Margot Robbie’s superheroine spinoff “Birds of Prey” is landing with a somewhat disappointing $34 million opening weekend at 4,236 North American sites, estimates showed Saturday. The figure deflates hopes that “Birds of Prey” will become a hit. 23 more words
The (mis) adventures of four best friends from vastly different backgrounds who are navigating their love-life and careers in Los Angeles as women of color.
My name is Mary N. Hasavari. I’m a filmmaker with an
international background which includes Norway, Thailand, and
Iran. I explore themes rooted in identity and belonging. At the age of 16, I made my first short film, a documentary about Norwegian Black-metal kids. After graduating with a BA in marketing and an MFA from London Film School, my film Before Spring earned me five nominations at five different film festivals, among them, Oscar-qualifying Bogota Short Film Festival and I received Honorable Mentioning at The Isle of Wight International Film Festival. In 2018 I went through a shadow program at ABC Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Recently, I received a Talent Development grant from The Norwegian Film Institute and my feature…
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As if a failing marriage isn’t enough, try being ostracized because of your four academically gifted yet mischevious children.
Twenty-seven Jamaican born aspiring screenwriter
The world we see through our eyes, we share with others through our writing.
After their village is massacred, a peasant family escapes into the woods in a desperate attempt to survive the second wave.
Born and bred in Perth, Western Australia, I am passionate about film and video production and have found any opportunity to create videos, from amateur projects as a young man to my professional work for clients.
I am determined not to let anything stop me and my vision to influence the international film industry.
I wrote this story because in a cruel world there is nothing more scary then people and their beliefs. And so I wanted to see that a family still has chance against such a great ordeal.
A young man (Kichiro Honda) discovers 25 years later that his uncle is not his father. His real parents died in a car accident during the earthquake near the volcano. But his mother was still alive for a while. So he could be born. Then a girl of childhood meets in the train. They fall a little in love with each other during the interview. Later on, they will look at family secrets with sporting tradition. (Ninja Factor, Sasuke). And yet another twist is waiting for them. With their own eyes, they will see that, his girlfriend’s mom. Her mom still loves his uncle. And his girlfriend (Kiku) will have suddenly by car incident. Kiku is fighting for life in the hospital. Kichiro decides to go to Ninja Factor, Sasuke. To raise money to finish the treatment for his girlfriend. (Kiku). The question is: Will he succeed?
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