"Luke Skywalker has vanished," declared the opening text scroll of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," and finding him became the movie's narrative thrust. The film ends with Rey (Daisy Ridley) finally finding Luke on a remote planet, Ahch-To, where he's living on a small rock island surrounded by a vast sea.
Director J.J. Abrams and his crew stressed "authenticity" with their location choices. "We wanted to make sure that wherever we went in this movie, you always felt you were really there," recounted Production Designer Rick Carter in an Ireland tourism video. For Luke's hiding place, they chose a truly remote site with history carved into its jagged exterior; Sceilg Mhichíl (Skellig Michael), a small island off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland, shaped like a mountain protruding out of the sea. Reportedly, Carter "stumbled across" a photo of the island and then Abrams fell in love at first sight.
Director J.J. Abrams and his crew stressed "authenticity" with their location choices. "We wanted to make sure that wherever we went in this movie, you always felt you were really there," recounted Production Designer Rick Carter in an Ireland tourism video. For Luke's hiding place, they chose a truly remote site with history carved into its jagged exterior; Sceilg Mhichíl (Skellig Michael), a small island off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland, shaped like a mountain protruding out of the sea. Reportedly, Carter "stumbled across" a photo of the island and then Abrams fell in love at first sight.
- 11/25/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
J.J. Abrams' 2015 blockbuster "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" was the "Tiny Toon Adventures" of the "Star Wars" universe. Like "Tiny Toons," it takes place in the same universe as the property that inspired it, and the older characters still exist in that universe, but the story focuses on younger, "junior" counterparts -- direct analogs -- to each of the known legacy characters. Just as Bugs Bunny was reflected in Babs Bunny and Buster Bunny, so too was Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) reflected in Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Finn (John Boyega). Just as Daffy Duck became Plucky, so too did Han Solo (Harrison Ford) become Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac). Just as the Roadrunner became Little Beeper, so too did R2-D2 become Bb-8. In the same fashion, Yoda (Franz Oz), the gnome-like sage from "The Empire Strikes Back," was translated into Maz Kanata (Lupita Nyong'o).
Maz, of course, has a...
Maz, of course, has a...
- 11/14/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
John Wick: Chapter 4 and All Quiet on the Western Front were the top winners tonight at the 10th annual Location Managers Guild International Awards, which were handed out tonight in Santa Monica.
TV winners recognized by the Location Managers Guild International included 1923, The White Lotus and The Last of Us. See the full list below.
The Lmgi Awards honor international features, television and commercials in which the creative use of filming locations set the tone, enrich the character and enhance the narrative. The hardware was handed out at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage as the Lmgi celebrated its 20th year.
Multiple Oscar winner Steven Spielberg received the Lmgi’s Eva Monley Award, which is given to an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to the art and craft of filmmaking through their commitment to the use of real locations. His Oscar-winning collaborator, production designer Rick Carter, presented the award.
TV winners recognized by the Location Managers Guild International included 1923, The White Lotus and The Last of Us. See the full list below.
The Lmgi Awards honor international features, television and commercials in which the creative use of filming locations set the tone, enrich the character and enhance the narrative. The hardware was handed out at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage as the Lmgi celebrated its 20th year.
Multiple Oscar winner Steven Spielberg received the Lmgi’s Eva Monley Award, which is given to an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to the art and craft of filmmaking through their commitment to the use of real locations. His Oscar-winning collaborator, production designer Rick Carter, presented the award.
- 8/27/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
On January 9, we heard from the first three guilds — art directors, cinematographers and sound editors — with their nominees for the best of the year in their respective fields. On Jan. 10, it was the turn of the casting directors and sound mixers to weigh in with their choices. The actors, directors, and makeup artists & hairstylists were heard from on Jan. 11. And the costume designers and producers piped in just as Oscar nominations voting kicks off on Jan. 12. The visual effects wizards added their say on the last day of Oscar voting on Jan. 18. The writers revealed their roster the day after Oscar nominations were announced. And the film editors announced who made the cut on Feb. 1
One film reaped bids from 12 of these 13 precursor prizes: “Top Gun: Maverick.”
Below, a breakdown by picture of guild nominations.
Ace = American Cinema Editors (report)
Adg = Art Directors Guild (report)
ASC = American Society of Cinematographers...
One film reaped bids from 12 of these 13 precursor prizes: “Top Gun: Maverick.”
Below, a breakdown by picture of guild nominations.
Ace = American Cinema Editors (report)
Adg = Art Directors Guild (report)
ASC = American Society of Cinematographers...
- 2/2/2023
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Steven Spielberg wanted to tell a very personal story with “The Fabelmans,” one that was going to leave the Oscar-winning director vulnerable and raw while shooting the semi-autobiographical look at his childhood as a movie-loving kid in Arizona and Northern California. It helped, Spielberg admits, that most of the team on “The Fablemans” were the veterans of several of the filmmaker’s past productions, with some collaborators like editor Michael Kahn beginning their association as far back as 1977’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”
“It was great having so many friends, and colleagues, and people who speak with each other and certainly to me in a kind of shorthand,” Spielberg said during a panel on “The Fabelmans” for Variety’s FYC Fest. “And it made making this movie so much easier than it would’ve been. It’s much easier for me to cry in front of friends than...
“It was great having so many friends, and colleagues, and people who speak with each other and certainly to me in a kind of shorthand,” Spielberg said during a panel on “The Fabelmans” for Variety’s FYC Fest. “And it made making this movie so much easier than it would’ve been. It’s much easier for me to cry in front of friends than...
- 12/19/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
While “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” are expected to be Oscar craft juggernauts (“Avatar: The Way of Water” and “Babylon” are still Tbd), don’t discount Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical “The Fabelmans” as a major contender as well. That’s because of its status as Best Picture frontrunner (winning the influential TIFF People’s Choice audience award) and great craftsmanship in recreating the celebrated director’s troubled coming-of-age in the ’50s and ’60s and his early brilliance as a filmmaker.
“The Fabelmans” is obviously special to its director: The tribute to his late parents — computer engineer Arnold Spielberg and concert pianist Leah Adler — is his most personal film to date. The fictionalized cinematic memoir is filtered through alter ego Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel Labelle), an aspiring director who falls very under the spell of the movies at an early age (when he’s played by Mateo Zoryon Francis-DeFord...
“The Fabelmans” is obviously special to its director: The tribute to his late parents — computer engineer Arnold Spielberg and concert pianist Leah Adler — is his most personal film to date. The fictionalized cinematic memoir is filtered through alter ego Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel Labelle), an aspiring director who falls very under the spell of the movies at an early age (when he’s played by Mateo Zoryon Francis-DeFord...
- 11/2/2022
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
For Steven Spielberg’s coming-of-age origin myth “The Fabelmans” (November 11), Universal enacted the “Green Book” plan: Put it in front of the friendly audiences at the Toronto International Film Festival. Spielberg has shown his films at many festivals over the years, but never TIFF — which also happened to offer the best timing for the very pregnant Michelle Williams to make a North American festival trip. The Toronto crowd’s standing ovation was raucous and enthusiastic at the Royal Alexandra Theatre and sure enough, the family drama won the often Oscar-predictive People’s Choice audience award.
Thus Spielberg’s auto-fictional, intimate, and modestly budgeted film instantly pushed to the front of the Oscar Best Picture race, with support expected from directors, writers, crafts, and most especially, actors. While four-time nominee Williams is less likely to win as Best Actress, it was her choice not to play category fraud. She is front...
Thus Spielberg’s auto-fictional, intimate, and modestly budgeted film instantly pushed to the front of the Oscar Best Picture race, with support expected from directors, writers, crafts, and most especially, actors. While four-time nominee Williams is less likely to win as Best Actress, it was her choice not to play category fraud. She is front...
- 11/1/2022
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Lifetime Stages ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Reunion, Leans Into Married Co-Stars for First Holiday 2022 Movies
Lifetime is getting an early grip on 2022 holiday movies. The network announced three new movies on Monday to kick off their festive programming.
“A New Orleans Noel” comes from executive producer Whoopi Goldberg and follows Grace Hill (Keshia Knight Pulliam) who finds herself working alongside her polar opposite, Anthony to fix up the home of icon Loretta Brown, portrayed by the one and only Patti Labelle. Tim Reid also stars as a man who has returned to town and catches Loretta’s eye.
“A New Orleans Noel” is produced by Evergreen Films and directed by Angela Tucker. Executive producers include Daniel Lewis, Rick Carter, Tom Leonardis and Pulliam. This will be the second Lifetime film Goldberg has produced this year, as she previously worked on “Caught in His Web.” She previously produced and starred in the network’s 2014 movie “A Day Late and a Dollar Short” and served as an...
“A New Orleans Noel” comes from executive producer Whoopi Goldberg and follows Grace Hill (Keshia Knight Pulliam) who finds herself working alongside her polar opposite, Anthony to fix up the home of icon Loretta Brown, portrayed by the one and only Patti Labelle. Tim Reid also stars as a man who has returned to town and catches Loretta’s eye.
“A New Orleans Noel” is produced by Evergreen Films and directed by Angela Tucker. Executive producers include Daniel Lewis, Rick Carter, Tom Leonardis and Pulliam. This will be the second Lifetime film Goldberg has produced this year, as she previously worked on “Caught in His Web.” She previously produced and starred in the network’s 2014 movie “A Day Late and a Dollar Short” and served as an...
- 2/28/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
“The Post” is a period piece, but its production happened at warp speed. Steven Spielberg began shooting in White Plains, New York, on May 1, 2017; 12 months earlier, he had no intention of directing a film and its rookie screenwriter, Liz Hannah, hadn’t written a word of it. This week, “The Post” was named Best Film by the National Board of Review, which also gave Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks top acting honors. Now, Hannah and co-writer Josh Singer have a formidable chance of securing an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
Hannah didn’t always aspire to be a screenwriter. Following undergraduate studies at the Pratt Institute and an internship on the film “Reign Over Me,” she was admitted to the AFI Conservatory, in the producing discipline. Then she spent five years in development — long enough to realize it wasn’t what she wanted.
Read More:‘The Post’ Trailer: Meryl Streep,...
Hannah didn’t always aspire to be a screenwriter. Following undergraduate studies at the Pratt Institute and an internship on the film “Reign Over Me,” she was admitted to the AFI Conservatory, in the producing discipline. Then she spent five years in development — long enough to realize it wasn’t what she wanted.
Read More:‘The Post’ Trailer: Meryl Streep,...
- 12/1/2017
- by Jenna Marotta
- Indiewire
The Director’s Guild of America in Hollywood was packed to the brim last night in anticipation of Steven Spielberg’s new film, The Post. Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks...
- 11/28/2017
- by Jazz Tangcay
- AwardsDaily.com
While “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Shape of Water” are mighty competitors for the Best Production Design Oscar, Dennis Gassner’s mind-blowing collaboration with director Denis Villeneuve and cinematographer Roger Deakins on “Blade Runner 2049” will be the one to beat this year.
Frontrunners:
Sarah Greenwood (“Beauty and the Beast”)
Dennis Gassner (“Blade Runner 2049”)
Sarah Greenwood (“Darkest Hour”)
Nathan Crowley (“Dunkirk”)
Paul D. Austerberry (“The Shape of Water”)
Contenders:
Rick Carter (“The Post”)
Jim Clay (“Murder on the Orient Express”)
Nathan Crowley (“The Greatest Showman”)
Mark Friedberg (“Wonderstruck”)
Rick Heinrichs (“Star Wars: The Last Jedi”)
Long Shots:
David J. Bomba (“Mudbound”)
Stefania Cella (“Downsizing”)
Santo Loquasto (“Wonder Wheel”)
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Frontrunners:
Sarah Greenwood (“Beauty and the Beast”)
Dennis Gassner (“Blade Runner 2049”)
Sarah Greenwood (“Darkest Hour”)
Nathan Crowley (“Dunkirk”)
Paul D. Austerberry (“The Shape of Water”)
Contenders:
Rick Carter (“The Post”)
Jim Clay (“Murder on the Orient Express”)
Nathan Crowley (“The Greatest Showman”)
Mark Friedberg (“Wonderstruck”)
Rick Heinrichs (“Star Wars: The Last Jedi”)
Long Shots:
David J. Bomba (“Mudbound”)
Stefania Cella (“Downsizing”)
Santo Loquasto (“Wonder Wheel”)
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- 11/16/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
A celebration of all things that go bump in the night (and the people who fight those bumps in the night) in the genre world, the 43rd Annual Saturn Awards took place last night in Burbank, and both sides of the "march to war" in The Walking Dead were well-represented.
In addition to winning Best Horror TV Series, The Walking Dead was rewarded with Best Actor on Television (Andrew Lincoln) and Best Guest Star on Television (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). Read on for the full list of winners, which also include Millie Bobby Brown, Riverdale, Westworld, and many more:
Press Release: Burbank, Calif. – June 28, 2016 – The 43rd Annual Saturn Awards celebrated the best and the brightest in genre entertainment tonight, with Lucasfilm/Disney’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story capturing three statuettes in the Film Category, tying with Paramount’s science fiction thriller 10 Cloverfield Lane. One of the entertainment industry’s most highly-anticipated evenings,...
In addition to winning Best Horror TV Series, The Walking Dead was rewarded with Best Actor on Television (Andrew Lincoln) and Best Guest Star on Television (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). Read on for the full list of winners, which also include Millie Bobby Brown, Riverdale, Westworld, and many more:
Press Release: Burbank, Calif. – June 28, 2016 – The 43rd Annual Saturn Awards celebrated the best and the brightest in genre entertainment tonight, with Lucasfilm/Disney’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story capturing three statuettes in the Film Category, tying with Paramount’s science fiction thriller 10 Cloverfield Lane. One of the entertainment industry’s most highly-anticipated evenings,...
- 6/29/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Disney's The Bfg is coming to Blu-ray and Digital HD December 6.
This month, the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl, beloved children’s author of family favorites like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “James and the Giant Peach,” “Matilda” and Dahl’s personal favorite, “The Bfg,” as well as World Dream Day, an annual event honoring “the dreamer, visionary and innovator in all of us.” It seems a fitting time to announce the in-home release of “The Bfg,” Disney’s fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, on Dec. 6 on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand.
As dreamers around the globe gear up for World Dream Day, an annual holiday honoring “the dreamer, visionary and innovator in all of us,” it seems a fitting time to announce the in-home release of “The Bfg,” Disney’s fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg...
This month, the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl, beloved children’s author of family favorites like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “James and the Giant Peach,” “Matilda” and Dahl’s personal favorite, “The Bfg,” as well as World Dream Day, an annual event honoring “the dreamer, visionary and innovator in all of us.” It seems a fitting time to announce the in-home release of “The Bfg,” Disney’s fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, on Dec. 6 on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand.
As dreamers around the globe gear up for World Dream Day, an annual holiday honoring “the dreamer, visionary and innovator in all of us,” it seems a fitting time to announce the in-home release of “The Bfg,” Disney’s fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg...
- 9/28/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Victor Medina)
- Cinelinx
Burbank, Calif., Sept. 23, 2016 — This month, the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl, beloved children’s author of family favorites like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda and Dahl’s personal favorite, The Bfg, as well as World Dream Day, an annual event honoring “the dreamer, visionary and innovator in all of us.” It seems a fitting time to announce the in-home release of The Bfg, Disney’s fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, on Dec. 6 on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand.
As dreamers around the globe gear up for Sunday’s World Dream Day, an annual holiday honoring “the dreamer, visionary and innovator in all of us,” it seems a fitting time to announce the in-home release of The Bfg, Disney’s fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and featuring a dream-collecting Big Friendly Giant.
As dreamers around the globe gear up for Sunday’s World Dream Day, an annual holiday honoring “the dreamer, visionary and innovator in all of us,” it seems a fitting time to announce the in-home release of The Bfg, Disney’s fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and featuring a dream-collecting Big Friendly Giant.
- 9/27/2016
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
There’s a lot to unpack in this story of a real-life wand maker invoking the Twitter ire of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. First things first: There’s a man in West Yorkshire, England who believes magic is real and he makes wands to help magical practitioners control it. “You wouldn’t believe how many real witches and wizards there are knocking about. You would be amazed,” wand maker Richard Carter told The Sun in an article about his magic shop Mystical Moments. Carter goes on to explain that real witches and wizards “know they can come here and reveal themselves without people thinking they’re mental.” After these totally sane magical shoppers select a wand, Carter—who makes his wands with a lathe “while controlled by spirits”—will perform a quick ritual to “cleanse it of the wand maker’s energy” and send the happy customer on ...
- 8/15/2016
- by Caroline Siede
- avclub.com
J.K. Rowling has thrown some major shade at a wand-shop owner, after the businessman banned fans of her “Harry Potter” series from his establishment. The author fired up her Twitter account this weekend after reading about the ban, zinging the owner with the wit that has made her one of the world’s most beloved women of letters. Rowling linked to a story which quoted Richard Carter, proprietor of Slaithwaite, England’s Mystical Moments shop, as saying that Potter-heads are unwelcome at his business. Also Read: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child': Jk Rowling Says Boy Wizard is 'Done'...
- 8/15/2016
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
The new branded line Shout Selects chooses Buckaroo for special-special edition treatment, with a long making-of docu just like the ones from the heyday of DVD. And this oddest of oddball sci-fi pictures has a backstory worth documenting. The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Blu-ray Shout Select 1984 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 102 min. / Street Date August 16, 2016 / 34.93 Starring: Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum, Christopher Lloyd, Lewis Smith, Rosalind Cash, Robert Ito, Pepe Serna, Ronald Lacey, Matt Clark, Clancy Brown, Carl Lumbly, Vincent Schiavelli, Dan Hedaya, Bill Henderson, Damon Hines, Billy Vera Cinematography Fred J. Koenekamp Production Designer J. Michael Riva Art Direction Richard Carter, Stephen Dane Film Editor George Bowers, Richard Marks Original Music Michael Boddicker Written by Earl Mac Rauch Produced by Sidney Beckerman, Neil Canton, W.D. Richter Directed by W.D. Richter
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Not content with its already well appointed special Blu-ray editions,...
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Not content with its already well appointed special Blu-ray editions,...
- 8/2/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
There aren’t a lot of horror and sci-fi titles arriving on Blu-ray and DVD this Tuesday (there are four, to be exact), but the few we do have to look forward to are an eclectic and entertaining bunch nonetheless. Scream Factory is giving HD overhauls to both Death Becomes Her and the cult classic Sssssss this week, and Christmas is coming a bit early this year by way of Michael Dougherty’s Krampus, which hits Blu-ray and DVD on April 26th. Our last release for this week is a pair of 1970s underground classics, Crypt of the Living Dead and House of the Living Dead, which arrive together on DVD courtesy of Vinegar Syndrome.
Death Becomes Her (Scream Factory, Blu-ray)
An actress and an author fight over a plastic surgeon and the secret of eternal beauty. Directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Special Features include “The Making of Death Becomes Her...
Death Becomes Her (Scream Factory, Blu-ray)
An actress and an author fight over a plastic surgeon and the secret of eternal beauty. Directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Special Features include “The Making of Death Becomes Her...
- 4/26/2016
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis, Death Becomes Her will be released on a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray from Scream Factory on April 26th, and we’ve been provided with three copies of the macabre comedy to give away to Daily Dead readers.
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Collector’s Edition Blu-ray copy of Death Becomes Her.
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “Death Becomes Her Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on April 29th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.
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From the Press Release: “Three-time Academy Award® winner Meryl Streep, Oscar® winner Goldie Hawn and Golden Globe winner Bruce Willis star...
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Collector’s Edition Blu-ray copy of Death Becomes Her.
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “Death Becomes Her Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on April 29th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.
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From the Press Release: “Three-time Academy Award® winner Meryl Streep, Oscar® winner Goldie Hawn and Golden Globe winner Bruce Willis star...
- 4/23/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Living a long life isn’t necessarily a blessing in Robert Zemeckis’ Death Becomes Her. Ahead of Scream Factory’s April 26th Collector’s Edition Blu-ray release of the 1992 film, we have high-def clips and an official trailer that tease the movie’s macabre hijinks between Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis.
From the Press Release: “Three-time Academy Award® winner Meryl Streep, Oscar® winner Goldie Hawn and Golden Globe winner Bruce Willis star in acclaimed director Robert Zemeckis’ outrageously entertaining comedy about greed, vanity, sex, immortality, life…and death. Isabella Rossellini (Blue Velvet) is a beautiful enchantress who changes their lives – and deaths – forever in this hilarious dark comedy with ground-breaking special effects that the Chicago Tribune calls “diabolically inventive.” On April 26, 2016, Scream Factory™ is proud to present Death Becomes Her Collector’s Editionon home entertainment shelves. Available for the first time on Blu-ray, this definitive collector’s edition...
From the Press Release: “Three-time Academy Award® winner Meryl Streep, Oscar® winner Goldie Hawn and Golden Globe winner Bruce Willis star in acclaimed director Robert Zemeckis’ outrageously entertaining comedy about greed, vanity, sex, immortality, life…and death. Isabella Rossellini (Blue Velvet) is a beautiful enchantress who changes their lives – and deaths – forever in this hilarious dark comedy with ground-breaking special effects that the Chicago Tribune calls “diabolically inventive.” On April 26, 2016, Scream Factory™ is proud to present Death Becomes Her Collector’s Editionon home entertainment shelves. Available for the first time on Blu-ray, this definitive collector’s edition...
- 4/23/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
"The Furniture" is our new design series. Here's Daniel...
Once upon a time, Hollywood movie magic looked a bit different. In this age of CGI, with some blockbusters relying so heavily on digital effects that they border on fully animated features, it’s easy to forget how science fiction and fantasy once looked. This is why the throwback technical elements in Star Wars: The Force Awakens are so exciting to behold.
One could go on for quite some time about all these details, many of which come up in the extensive special features included on the Blu-ray. One production design revelation in particular that's worth celebrating is that the final fight scene between Kylo Ren and Rey, set in a dark and snowy forest, was shot on a set.
Initially, a location shoot was considered. Such a choice worked wonders for the forest sequence in House of Flying Daggers (2004) , certainly.
Once upon a time, Hollywood movie magic looked a bit different. In this age of CGI, with some blockbusters relying so heavily on digital effects that they border on fully animated features, it’s easy to forget how science fiction and fantasy once looked. This is why the throwback technical elements in Star Wars: The Force Awakens are so exciting to behold.
One could go on for quite some time about all these details, many of which come up in the extensive special features included on the Blu-ray. One production design revelation in particular that's worth celebrating is that the final fight scene between Kylo Ren and Rey, set in a dark and snowy forest, was shot on a set.
Initially, a location shoot was considered. Such a choice worked wonders for the forest sequence in House of Flying Daggers (2004) , certainly.
- 4/11/2016
- by Daniel Walber
- FilmExperience
Industrial Light & Magic has released a collection of beautifully stunning concept art created for J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I love looking at concept art from sci-fi and fantasy films, and the stuff included here is exceptional work that reveals some insanely awesome unused ideas and designs for characters, locations, and vehicles. There are also some designs that match up directly with what ended up in the film. If you’re a fan of Star Wars, you’re gonna freakin’ love these.
Since Industrial Light & Magic’s inception in 1975, every idea dreamt into existence found its genesis within the Ilm Art Department. Forty years ago, legendary concept designers like Ralph McQuarrie and Joe Johnston brought George Lucas’s brainchild of an asymmetrical Star Wars “used universe” to life, imagining fantastic worlds bursting with iconic heroes, villains, spaceships and aliens. The Ilm Art Department continues to revolutionize film design today,...
Since Industrial Light & Magic’s inception in 1975, every idea dreamt into existence found its genesis within the Ilm Art Department. Forty years ago, legendary concept designers like Ralph McQuarrie and Joe Johnston brought George Lucas’s brainchild of an asymmetrical Star Wars “used universe” to life, imagining fantastic worlds bursting with iconic heroes, villains, spaceships and aliens. The Ilm Art Department continues to revolutionize film design today,...
- 3/15/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Living a long life isn’t a blessing in Robert Zemeckis’ Death Becomes Her. Scream Factory will release a special Collector’s Edition Blu-ray of the macabre comedy on April 26th, and we have a look at the official cover art and list of bonus features.
Press Release: Three-time Academy Award® winner Meryl Streep, Oscar® winner Goldie Hawn and Golden Globe winner Bruce Willis star in acclaimed director Robert Zemeckis’ outrageously entertaining comedy about greed, vanity, sex, immortality, life…and death. Isabella Rossellini (Blue Velvet) is a beautiful enchantress who changes their lives – and deaths – forever in this hilarious dark comedy with ground-breaking special effects that the Chicago Tribune calls “diabolically inventive.” On April 26, 2016, Scream Factory™ is proud to present Death Becomes Her Collector’s Edition on home entertainment shelves. Available for the first time on Blu-ray, this definitive collector’s edition contains widescreen movie presentation and exciting bonus content...
Press Release: Three-time Academy Award® winner Meryl Streep, Oscar® winner Goldie Hawn and Golden Globe winner Bruce Willis star in acclaimed director Robert Zemeckis’ outrageously entertaining comedy about greed, vanity, sex, immortality, life…and death. Isabella Rossellini (Blue Velvet) is a beautiful enchantress who changes their lives – and deaths – forever in this hilarious dark comedy with ground-breaking special effects that the Chicago Tribune calls “diabolically inventive.” On April 26, 2016, Scream Factory™ is proud to present Death Becomes Her Collector’s Edition on home entertainment shelves. Available for the first time on Blu-ray, this definitive collector’s edition contains widescreen movie presentation and exciting bonus content...
- 3/2/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Leave it to the Brits! The BAFTA nominations were announced and they gave us a slightly different look at the awards season! For instance, Tom McCarthy's "Spotlight," the leading Oscar contender in the U.S. just received 3 noms including Best Film, Supporting Actor for Mark Ruffalo and Original Screenplay. No Director nomination for McCarthy.
Meanwhile, Steven Spielberg's "Bridge of Spies," a handsomely-produced period piece led the pack along with Todd Haynes' "Carol," another handsomely-produced period piece. Both films garnered nine nominations each including Best Picture. "Bridge of Spies" and "Carol" will duke it out with "Spotlight," Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu's "The Revenant" (eight nominations), and Adam McKay's "The Big Short" (five nominations) for the Best Picture trophy.
So where's "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" you ask? They're relegated to the technical categories. Apparently, sequels, no matter how great they are, can't compete with originals.
Meanwhile, Steven Spielberg's "Bridge of Spies," a handsomely-produced period piece led the pack along with Todd Haynes' "Carol," another handsomely-produced period piece. Both films garnered nine nominations each including Best Picture. "Bridge of Spies" and "Carol" will duke it out with "Spotlight," Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu's "The Revenant" (eight nominations), and Adam McKay's "The Big Short" (five nominations) for the Best Picture trophy.
So where's "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" you ask? They're relegated to the technical categories. Apparently, sequels, no matter how great they are, can't compete with originals.
- 1/9/2016
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Oh how the tables have turned! While Sci-Fi and Fantasy films normally do well at the box offices while garnering critical acclaim amongst fans, they’re usually snubbed during awards season. However, things seem to be slightly changing with the list of nominees at two recent award shows. There are few hidden gems that almost seem as if they snuck-in with the rest of the bunch.
Over at the BAFTA Awards, Ex MacHina has received numerous award nominations in the following categories: Best Supporting Actress (Alicia Vikander), Outstanding British Film, Outstanding Debut By A British Writer, Director Or Producer (Alex Garland), Original Screenplay (Alex Garland), and Special Visual Effects (Mark Ardington, Sara Bennett, Paul Norris, Andrew Whitehurst).
The Martian has also received numerous award nominations: Best Actor (Matt Damon), Director (Ridley Scott), Editing (Pietro Scalia), Production Design (Arthur Max, Celia Bobak), Sound (Paul Massey, Mac Ruth, Oliver Tarney, Mark Taylor), and Special Effects (Chris Lawrence,...
Over at the BAFTA Awards, Ex MacHina has received numerous award nominations in the following categories: Best Supporting Actress (Alicia Vikander), Outstanding British Film, Outstanding Debut By A British Writer, Director Or Producer (Alex Garland), Original Screenplay (Alex Garland), and Special Visual Effects (Mark Ardington, Sara Bennett, Paul Norris, Andrew Whitehurst).
The Martian has also received numerous award nominations: Best Actor (Matt Damon), Director (Ridley Scott), Editing (Pietro Scalia), Production Design (Arthur Max, Celia Bobak), Sound (Paul Massey, Mac Ruth, Oliver Tarney, Mark Taylor), and Special Effects (Chris Lawrence,...
- 1/8/2016
- by Cameron Hatheway
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
As awards show season shifts into high gear, the BAFTA Awards just released the list of hopefuls ahead of the February 14th ceremony at London’s Royal Opera House.
Leading the way with nine nominations each are “Bridge of Spies” and “Carol,” while “The Revenant” scored eight chances for glory.
“Mad Max: Fury Road” has seven nods followed by “Brooklyn” and “The Martian” with six each. Meanwhile, Alicia Vikander was nominated for Best Actress along with Cate Blanchett, Brie Larson, Dame Maggie Smith and Saoirse Ronan.
And the 2016 BAFTA Awards Nominees are…
Best Actor
Eddie Redmayne, The Danish Girl
Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant
Bryan Cranston, Trumbo
Matt Damon, The Martian
Michael Fassbender, Steve Jobs
Best Actress
Cate Blanchett, Carol
Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl
Dame Maggie Smith, The Lady In The Van
Saoirse Ronan, Brooklyn
Brie Larson, Room
Best Film
Carol
Bridge Of Spies
The Revenant
The Big Short
Spotlight
Supporting Actor
Benicio del Toro,...
Leading the way with nine nominations each are “Bridge of Spies” and “Carol,” while “The Revenant” scored eight chances for glory.
“Mad Max: Fury Road” has seven nods followed by “Brooklyn” and “The Martian” with six each. Meanwhile, Alicia Vikander was nominated for Best Actress along with Cate Blanchett, Brie Larson, Dame Maggie Smith and Saoirse Ronan.
And the 2016 BAFTA Awards Nominees are…
Best Actor
Eddie Redmayne, The Danish Girl
Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant
Bryan Cranston, Trumbo
Matt Damon, The Martian
Michael Fassbender, Steve Jobs
Best Actress
Cate Blanchett, Carol
Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl
Dame Maggie Smith, The Lady In The Van
Saoirse Ronan, Brooklyn
Brie Larson, Room
Best Film
Carol
Bridge Of Spies
The Revenant
The Big Short
Spotlight
Supporting Actor
Benicio del Toro,...
- 1/8/2016
- GossipCenter
On Friday the nominations for the Ee British Academy Film Awards in 2016 were revealed. The BAFTAs will be announced on Sunday, February 14 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. The ceremony will be hosted by Stephen Fry and broadcast exclusively on BBC One and BBC One HD, with the ceremony being rebroadcast on BBC America.
Bridge of Spies and Carol each receive nine nominations. The Revenant is nominated in eight categories. Mad Max: Fury Road has seven nominations. Brooklyn and The Martian are each nominated six times. The Big Short, The Danish Girl and Ex Machina receive five nominations. Star Wars: The Force Awakens receives four nominations.
Bridge of Spies is nominated in the following categories: Best Film, Director for Steven Spielberg, Original Screenplay, Original Music, Cinematography, Editing, Production Design and Sound. Mark Rylance is nominated for Supporting Actor.
Carol is nominated for Best Film, Director for Todd Haynes,...
Bridge of Spies and Carol each receive nine nominations. The Revenant is nominated in eight categories. Mad Max: Fury Road has seven nominations. Brooklyn and The Martian are each nominated six times. The Big Short, The Danish Girl and Ex Machina receive five nominations. Star Wars: The Force Awakens receives four nominations.
Bridge of Spies is nominated in the following categories: Best Film, Director for Steven Spielberg, Original Screenplay, Original Music, Cinematography, Editing, Production Design and Sound. Mark Rylance is nominated for Supporting Actor.
Carol is nominated for Best Film, Director for Todd Haynes,...
- 1/8/2016
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
After getting snubbed in the Producers Guild award nominations earlier this week, "Carol" has risen from the ashes to lead all movies, along with "Bridge of Spies," in BAFTA award nominations.
"Carol" and "Bridge of Spies" netted nine nods apiece, including Best Film. They are joined in that category by "The Big Short," "The Revenant," and "Spotlight."
Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon continued to cement their roles as Oscar frontrunners with nominations in the lead actor category.
In an interesting turn for awards season watchers, Alicia Vikander was nominated as lead actress for "The Danish Girl." She also received mention in the supporting category for "Ex Machina." Here is the full list of nominations:
Best Film
The Big Short
Bridge of Spies
Carol
The Revenant
Spotlight
Outstanding British Film
45 Years
Amy
Brooklyn
The Danish Girl
Ex Machina
The Lobster
Director
Todd Haynes - Carol
Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu - The Revenant...
"Carol" and "Bridge of Spies" netted nine nods apiece, including Best Film. They are joined in that category by "The Big Short," "The Revenant," and "Spotlight."
Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon continued to cement their roles as Oscar frontrunners with nominations in the lead actor category.
In an interesting turn for awards season watchers, Alicia Vikander was nominated as lead actress for "The Danish Girl." She also received mention in the supporting category for "Ex Machina." Here is the full list of nominations:
Best Film
The Big Short
Bridge of Spies
Carol
The Revenant
Spotlight
Outstanding British Film
45 Years
Amy
Brooklyn
The Danish Girl
Ex Machina
The Lobster
Director
Todd Haynes - Carol
Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu - The Revenant...
- 1/8/2016
- by Kelly Woo
- Moviefone
Nominations for the 69th annual British Academy Film Awards arrived early this morning and in welcome news, the proceedings were topped by Todd Haynes’ Carol and Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies (both of which made our top 50 of the year), with 9 nominations each. Not far behind was The Revenant, which was nominated in eight categories. while Mad Max: Fury Road has seven nominations.
Following that, Brooklyn and The Martian are each nominated six times. The Big Short, The Danish Girl and Ex Machina received five nominations with Alicia Vikander picking up two acting nominations. A little film called Star Wars: The Force Awakens also managed to rack up four nominations.
Check out the full list below ahead of a ceremony on February 14th.
2015 Nominations
(presented in 2016)
Best Film
The Big Short Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Brad Pitt
Bridge Of Spies Kristie Macosko Krieger, Marc Platt, Steven Spielberg
Carol Elizabeth Karlsen,...
Following that, Brooklyn and The Martian are each nominated six times. The Big Short, The Danish Girl and Ex Machina received five nominations with Alicia Vikander picking up two acting nominations. A little film called Star Wars: The Force Awakens also managed to rack up four nominations.
Check out the full list below ahead of a ceremony on February 14th.
2015 Nominations
(presented in 2016)
Best Film
The Big Short Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Brad Pitt
Bridge Of Spies Kristie Macosko Krieger, Marc Platt, Steven Spielberg
Carol Elizabeth Karlsen,...
- 1/8/2016
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has just announced there nominations and there’s quite a lot to process, so let’s start from the top. Steven Spielberg’s Cold War drama Bridge of Spies and Todd Haynes’ gorgeous relationship drama Carol have tied for the lead with nine nominations apiece, with both films receiving nominations for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay (in their respective categories). Not far behind is Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s revenge epic The Revenant with eight nominations, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Editing.
What may come as a surprise to some is that Adam McKay’s comedy-drama about the 2008 financial crisis did rather well. It may have only received five nominations, but they were all major nods: Best Film, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Christian Bale), and Best Editing. Meanwhile, the film that has...
What may come as a surprise to some is that Adam McKay’s comedy-drama about the 2008 financial crisis did rather well. It may have only received five nominations, but they were all major nods: Best Film, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Christian Bale), and Best Editing. Meanwhile, the film that has...
- 1/8/2016
- by Jeff Beck
- We Got This Covered
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Carol, The Revenant, Bridge Of Spies, Spotlight and more lead the charge at the 2016 BAFTAs...
The annual BAFTA film awards roll around again on February 14th, with Stephen Fry once again hosting. And it was Fry and Gugu Mbatha-Raw who read out the nominations for this year's gongs nice and early in London today.
Without further ado, here's what's up for said prizes in a few weeks' time.
Best Film
The Big Short Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Brad Pitt
Bridge Of Spies Kristie Macosko Krieger, Marc Platt, Steven Spielberg
Carol Elizabeth Karlsen, Christine Vachon, Stephen Woolley
The Revenant Steve Golin, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Arnon Milchan, Mary Parent, Keith Redmon
Spotlight Steve Golin, Blye Pagon Faust, Nicole Rocklin, Michael Sugar
Outstanding British Film
45 Years Andrew Haigh, Tristan Goligher
Amy Asif Kapadia, James Gay-Rees
Brooklyn John Crowley, Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey, Nick Hornby
The Danish Girl Tom Hooper, Tim Bevan,...
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Carol, The Revenant, Bridge Of Spies, Spotlight and more lead the charge at the 2016 BAFTAs...
The annual BAFTA film awards roll around again on February 14th, with Stephen Fry once again hosting. And it was Fry and Gugu Mbatha-Raw who read out the nominations for this year's gongs nice and early in London today.
Without further ado, here's what's up for said prizes in a few weeks' time.
Best Film
The Big Short Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Brad Pitt
Bridge Of Spies Kristie Macosko Krieger, Marc Platt, Steven Spielberg
Carol Elizabeth Karlsen, Christine Vachon, Stephen Woolley
The Revenant Steve Golin, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Arnon Milchan, Mary Parent, Keith Redmon
Spotlight Steve Golin, Blye Pagon Faust, Nicole Rocklin, Michael Sugar
Outstanding British Film
45 Years Andrew Haigh, Tristan Goligher
Amy Asif Kapadia, James Gay-Rees
Brooklyn John Crowley, Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey, Nick Hornby
The Danish Girl Tom Hooper, Tim Bevan,...
- 1/8/2016
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Full list of BAFTA nominations; watch the announcement here…BAFTAs 2016:Bridge Of Spies, Carol lead with nine nominations
Suffragette, Spectre, Joy among shutoutsNominees’ reactions
Fox tops distributor nominationsScreen Stars of Tomorrow nominated
Comment: shining a spotlight on British Film
In-depth: Best Film nominees
Galleries: Best Film; Actors
BAFTA chair Anne Morrison was joined by Stephen Fry and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Belle, Concussion) to announce the nominations for the Ee British Academy Film Awards in London this morning
The awards will take place on Feb 14 and will be held for the tenth year at London’s Royal Opera House.
2015 Nominations
(presented in 2016)Best FilmThe Big Short Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Brad PittBridge Of Spies Kristie Macosko Krieger, Marc Platt, Steven SpielbergCarol Elizabeth Karlsen, Christine Vachon, Stephen WoolleyThe Revenant Steve Golin, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Arnon Milchan, Mary Parent, Keith RedmonSpotlight Steve Golin, Blye Pagon Faust, Nicole Rocklin, Michael SugarOutstanding British Film45 Years Andrew Haigh, Tristan GoligherAmy...
Suffragette, Spectre, Joy among shutoutsNominees’ reactions
Fox tops distributor nominationsScreen Stars of Tomorrow nominated
Comment: shining a spotlight on British Film
In-depth: Best Film nominees
Galleries: Best Film; Actors
BAFTA chair Anne Morrison was joined by Stephen Fry and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Belle, Concussion) to announce the nominations for the Ee British Academy Film Awards in London this morning
The awards will take place on Feb 14 and will be held for the tenth year at London’s Royal Opera House.
2015 Nominations
(presented in 2016)Best FilmThe Big Short Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Brad PittBridge Of Spies Kristie Macosko Krieger, Marc Platt, Steven SpielbergCarol Elizabeth Karlsen, Christine Vachon, Stephen WoolleyThe Revenant Steve Golin, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Arnon Milchan, Mary Parent, Keith RedmonSpotlight Steve Golin, Blye Pagon Faust, Nicole Rocklin, Michael SugarOutstanding British Film45 Years Andrew Haigh, Tristan GoligherAmy...
- 1/8/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Bridge Of Spies
Nominees for the Art Directors Guild (Adg, Iatse Local 800) 20th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in 11 categories of Production Design for theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials and music videos were announced by Adg Council Chair Marcia Hinds and Awards Producer Thomas Wilkins.
The 20th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards presented by Dxv by American Standard, will take place on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel with comedian Owen Benjamin serving as host.
The Art Directors Guild (Iatse Local 800) represents 2,300 members who work throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world in film, television and theater as Production Designers, Art Directors, Assistant Art Directors; Scenic, Title and Graphic Artists; Illustrators and Matte Artists; Set Designers and Model Makers; and Previs Artists.
The Nominees For Excellence In Production Design For A Feature Film In 2015 Are:
1. Period Film
Bridge Of Spies
Production Designer: Adam Stockhausen...
Nominees for the Art Directors Guild (Adg, Iatse Local 800) 20th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in 11 categories of Production Design for theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials and music videos were announced by Adg Council Chair Marcia Hinds and Awards Producer Thomas Wilkins.
The 20th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards presented by Dxv by American Standard, will take place on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel with comedian Owen Benjamin serving as host.
The Art Directors Guild (Iatse Local 800) represents 2,300 members who work throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world in film, television and theater as Production Designers, Art Directors, Assistant Art Directors; Scenic, Title and Graphic Artists; Illustrators and Matte Artists; Set Designers and Model Makers; and Previs Artists.
The Nominees For Excellence In Production Design For A Feature Film In 2015 Are:
1. Period Film
Bridge Of Spies
Production Designer: Adam Stockhausen...
- 1/6/2016
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Art Directors Guild has unveiled the nominees of its 20th anual Excellence in Production Design Awards and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is one of the contenders in the Contemporary Feature Film category. But it may be hard for the force to beat the magical "Cinderella!"
And as a big Madonna fan, yup I'm a Rebel Heart, it's heartwarming to see the icon as one of the nominees in the Short Format category for her "Ghosttown" music video! The only music video nominated!
Winners will be announced on January 31. Here's the full list of nominees of the Art Directors Guild Awards:
Excellence In Production Design For A Feature Film In 2015
Period Film
Bridge Of Spies
Production Designer: Adam Stockhausen
Crimson Peak
Production Designer: Thomas E. Sanders
The Danish Girl
Production Designer: Eve Stewart
The Revenant
Production Designer: Jack Fisk
Trumbo
Production Designer: Mark Ricker
Fantasy Film
Cinderella
Production Designer:...
And as a big Madonna fan, yup I'm a Rebel Heart, it's heartwarming to see the icon as one of the nominees in the Short Format category for her "Ghosttown" music video! The only music video nominated!
Winners will be announced on January 31. Here's the full list of nominees of the Art Directors Guild Awards:
Excellence In Production Design For A Feature Film In 2015
Period Film
Bridge Of Spies
Production Designer: Adam Stockhausen
Crimson Peak
Production Designer: Thomas E. Sanders
The Danish Girl
Production Designer: Eve Stewart
The Revenant
Production Designer: Jack Fisk
Trumbo
Production Designer: Mark Ricker
Fantasy Film
Cinderella
Production Designer:...
- 1/5/2016
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Yes, this is the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Q&A you’re looking for. Following a screening of the film for Oscar and various film guild voters, director J.J. Abrams, producer Kathleen Kennedy, co-writer Lawrence Kasdan, VFX supervisor Roger Guyett, editors Mary Jo Markey and Maryann Brandon, cinematographer Daniel Mindel, costume designer Michael Kaplan and co-production designer Rick Carter all took the stage for a lengthy chat with […]
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The post Ignore Your Family This Christmas by Watching This 48-Minute ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Q&A appeared first on /Film.
- 12/24/2015
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film
Do Not Read This If You Have Not Seen The Movie! Rick Carter, who signed on to "The Force Awakens" even before J.J. Abrams, always looks for the Zen in a movie, so the first thing he did was huddle with George Lucas to figure out how to visualize The Force. It was like a meeting between Yoda and Obi-Wan. "He told me that when he was young he used to look at everything as though they were through binoculars, and as he got older, the view shifted to the other end," recalled the two-time Oscar winner ("Avatar," "Lincoln"). "The tableau was no longer as vivid up close. And I could relate to that. It's one of the reasons that I co-production design with younger people and wanted Darren Gilford. His attention to detail and execution allowed me to go in deeply as well as stand back. Also, Darren has...
- 12/24/2015
- by Bill Desowitz
- Thompson on Hollywood
By Scott Feinberg
The Hollywood Reporter
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has awakened in a major way: J.J. Abrams‘ installment of the beloved franchise opened to record-breaking numbers at the box office and an impressive 95 percent approval rating on RottenTomatoes.com; landed a spot on the AFI’s list of the top 10 films of the year; was added on to the list of best picture Critics’ Choice Award nominees; and, last but certainly not least, was warmly embraced by Oscar voters — at its premiere, at its official Academy screening on Saturday and at a Disney-organized screening at the Academy on Friday night, after which I moderated a Q&A with many of the key talent behind the film.
Friday night’s screening, which drew more than 200 Academy members (in addition to 600 others from the various guilds), couldn’t have gone over any better with attendees. There was enthusiastic applause in...
The Hollywood Reporter
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has awakened in a major way: J.J. Abrams‘ installment of the beloved franchise opened to record-breaking numbers at the box office and an impressive 95 percent approval rating on RottenTomatoes.com; landed a spot on the AFI’s list of the top 10 films of the year; was added on to the list of best picture Critics’ Choice Award nominees; and, last but certainly not least, was warmly embraced by Oscar voters — at its premiere, at its official Academy screening on Saturday and at a Disney-organized screening at the Academy on Friday night, after which I moderated a Q&A with many of the key talent behind the film.
Friday night’s screening, which drew more than 200 Academy members (in addition to 600 others from the various guilds), couldn’t have gone over any better with attendees. There was enthusiastic applause in...
- 12/23/2015
- by Patrick Shanley
- Scott Feinberg
Jurassic World blew up at the box office this summer, and many of the fans of the original like myself loved it! I really liked how it harkened back to the original film and paid tribute to it. One of the things they did that I loved was bring back the T-Rex from the first film. At the end of both films, the T-Rex swooped in and saved the day. But that came close to never happening in this film or in the first one, because Steven Spielberg almost killed off the iconic dinosaur in Jurassic Park.
Jurassic Park producer Kathleen Kennedy was a recently a guest on the Nerdist Podcast, and she revealed that the T-Rex was originally supposed to be killed off in the middle of the first film. Thankfully, she managed to stop Spielberg from doing it! She recalls the story of what happened saying:
"I was...
Jurassic Park producer Kathleen Kennedy was a recently a guest on the Nerdist Podcast, and she revealed that the T-Rex was originally supposed to be killed off in the middle of the first film. Thankfully, she managed to stop Spielberg from doing it! She recalls the story of what happened saying:
"I was...
- 12/21/2015
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Manuel here. While we wait on baited breath to see if the “handsomely shot” Bridge of Spies breaks through with AMPAS next month—they do love themselves some Spielberg, who has helmed three Best Picture nominees in the last ten years, earning directing nods for two of them—Disney already wants us to look ahead at the director’s next release.
The film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Bfg will be the director’s first family-aimed live-action project since 1991’s Hook. We finally got a first look at the film in the teaser below, and as always, Spielberg’s regulars seem to be in top form, from John Williams (perhaps too closely echoing another beloved Brit property he scored recently?), to Janusz Kaminski and Rick Carter. It also sadly marks the final film of screenwriter Melissa Mathison (of E.T. fame) whom we lost just last month.
“... And that is how our story begins.
The film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Bfg will be the director’s first family-aimed live-action project since 1991’s Hook. We finally got a first look at the film in the teaser below, and as always, Spielberg’s regulars seem to be in top form, from John Williams (perhaps too closely echoing another beloved Brit property he scored recently?), to Janusz Kaminski and Rick Carter. It also sadly marks the final film of screenwriter Melissa Mathison (of E.T. fame) whom we lost just last month.
“... And that is how our story begins.
- 12/14/2015
- by Manuel Betancourt
- FilmExperience
The generational theme of J.J. Abrams' "The Force Awakens" naturally carried over to the crew, including the production design partnership between two-time Oscar winner Rick Carter ("Lincoln," "Avatar") and up-and-comer Darren Gilford ("Oblivion," "Tron: Legacy"). Gilford told me it was a very fluid, symbiotic collaboration built on a back-to-basics, hybrid philosophy via Abrams for maintaining continuity with the original trilogy. This entailed shooting as much in-camera as possible and using lots of practical sets, models and matte paintings. They also reverse-engineered the VFX to accommodate, for example, 2D forced perspective backings rather than relying on CG set extensions from Industrial Light & Magic. You can glimpse this in a corridor shot in the Comic-Con making-of reel (see below). Of course, there's plenty of CG but only when expedient. "A big part of it was the two generations working together, and...
- 7/13/2015
- by Bill Desowitz
- Thompson on Hollywood
Earlier this year, we covered fitness powerhouse Beachbody's "YouTube test group," where a set of top online video creators - including Jack Douglass, Bart Baker, Olga Kay, and Shira Lazar - collectively dropped over 100 pounds and 85 inches by way of Tony Horton's P90 program. The before and after photos seemed too good to be true—commenters cried 'air brush' and 'spray tan.' So when we caught wind of a new class of YouTubers for Beachbody's 21 Day Fix Extreme program with trainer Autumn Calabrese, we had to get an inside look at the process to make sure it was legit.
The new group underwent back-to-back twenty-one day programs and featured Jennifer Veal, SourceFed stars Lee Newton and Steve Zaragoza, Timothy DeLaGhetto, Rick Carter, Shane Dawson, and yours truly. Now the last time I covered a story as an embedded journalist, I did a ridealong with the Good Cops, and things went horribly wrong.
The new group underwent back-to-back twenty-one day programs and featured Jennifer Veal, SourceFed stars Lee Newton and Steve Zaragoza, Timothy DeLaGhetto, Rick Carter, Shane Dawson, and yours truly. Now the last time I covered a story as an embedded journalist, I did a ridealong with the Good Cops, and things went horribly wrong.
- 3/30/2015
- by Drew Baldwin
- Tubefilter.com
Robert Zemeckis provided a more than worthy follow-up to his 1985 classic. Simon looks back at Back To The Future II...
If you're looking for an utterly independent analysis of Robert Zemeckis' Back To The Future Part II, then it'd be fair to say you're probably in the wrong place. It would be remiss of me from the outset to not acknowledge that, in my youth, I absolutely adored Back To The Future Part II. I wore out two VHS copies of the movie I had (one of them ex-rental, to be fair), and Alan Silvestri's superb score has been resident in my head pretty much ever since (one I seem to have bought four times, across four different formats).
It's only over time that I've come to appreciate the film in any kind of perspective, and the catalyst for that was watching the three films back-to-back in the...
If you're looking for an utterly independent analysis of Robert Zemeckis' Back To The Future Part II, then it'd be fair to say you're probably in the wrong place. It would be remiss of me from the outset to not acknowledge that, in my youth, I absolutely adored Back To The Future Part II. I wore out two VHS copies of the movie I had (one of them ex-rental, to be fair), and Alan Silvestri's superb score has been resident in my head pretty much ever since (one I seem to have bought four times, across four different formats).
It's only over time that I've come to appreciate the film in any kind of perspective, and the catalyst for that was watching the three films back-to-back in the...
- 9/15/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
It is a fascinating moment to be a "Star Wars" fan. Right now, there is arguably more energy being expended on all things "Star Wars" than ever before. I remember the feeling in the early days of development on what became "Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace," when there were just rumbles of a possible new film or even *Gasp!* a new trilogy of films. Hell, I remember when the Special Editions were just a rumor. I remember when a friend of mine called and said, "They're not a rumor. I have something to show you." He came by my house with a videotape, and on that videotape was the very first teaser trailer for "Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition," the very first new "Star Wars" footage in what had been fourteen years at that point. It was mind-blowing. It made me reassess...
- 8/19/2014
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
Five first-time governors have been elected to the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences board.
The first-time governors are: Kate Amend, documentary branch; Daniel R Fellman, executives branch; Albert Berger, producers branch; Bob Rogers, short films and feature animation branch; and Mark Mangini, sound branch.
Re-elected governors are: Annette Bening, actors branch; Lora Kennedy, casting directors branch; Jeffrey Kurland, costume designers branch; Rick Carter, designers branch; Michael Tronick, film editors branch; Kathryn Blondell, make-up artists and hairstylists branch; Cheryl Boone Isaacs, public relations branch; and Phil Robinson, writers branch.
Returning to the board after a hiatus are: governors Caleb Deschanel, cinematographers branch; Edward Zwick, directors branch; Charles Bernstein, music branch; and Bill Taylor, visual effects branch.
The Academy’s 17 branches are each represented by three governors, who may serve up to three consecutive three-year terms.
Governors who were not up for re-election and who continue on the board are Ed Begley, Jr and [link...
The first-time governors are: Kate Amend, documentary branch; Daniel R Fellman, executives branch; Albert Berger, producers branch; Bob Rogers, short films and feature animation branch; and Mark Mangini, sound branch.
Re-elected governors are: Annette Bening, actors branch; Lora Kennedy, casting directors branch; Jeffrey Kurland, costume designers branch; Rick Carter, designers branch; Michael Tronick, film editors branch; Kathryn Blondell, make-up artists and hairstylists branch; Cheryl Boone Isaacs, public relations branch; and Phil Robinson, writers branch.
Returning to the board after a hiatus are: governors Caleb Deschanel, cinematographers branch; Edward Zwick, directors branch; Charles Bernstein, music branch; and Bill Taylor, visual effects branch.
The Academy’s 17 branches are each represented by three governors, who may serve up to three consecutive three-year terms.
Governors who were not up for re-election and who continue on the board are Ed Begley, Jr and [link...
- 7/18/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Five first-time governors have been elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors. In addition, eight incumbents have been reelected and four previous governors are returning to the Board.
The first-time governors are Kate Amend, Documentary Branch; Daniel R. Fellman, Executives Branch; Albert Berger, Producers Branch; Bob Rogers, Short Films and Feature Animation Branch; and Mark Mangini, Sound Branch.
The reelected governors are Annette Bening, Actors Branch; Lora Kennedy, Casting Directors Branch; Jeffrey Kurland, Costume Designers Branch; Rick Carter, Designers Branch; Michael Tronick, Film Editors Branch; Kathryn Blondell, Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch; Cheryl Boone Isaacs, Public Relations Branch; and Phil Robinson, Writers Branch.
Returning to the Board after a hiatus are governors Caleb Deschanel, Cinematographers Branch; Edward Zwick, Directors Branch; Charles Bernstein, Music Branch; and Bill Taylor, Visual Effects Branch.
The Academy’s 17 branches are each represented by three governors, who may serve up to three consecutive three-year terms.
The first-time governors are Kate Amend, Documentary Branch; Daniel R. Fellman, Executives Branch; Albert Berger, Producers Branch; Bob Rogers, Short Films and Feature Animation Branch; and Mark Mangini, Sound Branch.
The reelected governors are Annette Bening, Actors Branch; Lora Kennedy, Casting Directors Branch; Jeffrey Kurland, Costume Designers Branch; Rick Carter, Designers Branch; Michael Tronick, Film Editors Branch; Kathryn Blondell, Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch; Cheryl Boone Isaacs, Public Relations Branch; and Phil Robinson, Writers Branch.
Returning to the Board after a hiatus are governors Caleb Deschanel, Cinematographers Branch; Edward Zwick, Directors Branch; Charles Bernstein, Music Branch; and Bill Taylor, Visual Effects Branch.
The Academy’s 17 branches are each represented by three governors, who may serve up to three consecutive three-year terms.
- 7/18/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
When I recently published a piece about "Fantastic Four," a commenter asked why everyone seems determined to cut slack to Josh Trank as director of that film. While I enjoyed "Chronicle," it's not just a blank check. For my own part, I can only say that I want to see Trank pull it off. I don't know if he will or won't, and it's true… we have only one film to judge. But that does't change the idea that I'd much rather get a great "Fantastic Four" than a bad one, and I'm willing to wait to see if the big choices he's making pay off instead of just pulling that automatic fanboy dismissal of things. I feel the same way about Colin Trevorrow. "Safety Not Guaranteed" is enjoyable, but didn't exactly blow my mind. I am still not sure what it is about that small romantic drama that made...
- 3/1/2014
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
It suffered some minor damage while blowing up the second Death Star at the end of Episode VI, but it looks like Han Solo's trusty ship will still be spaceworthy when the next instalment of Star Wars comes around. A photo of the Episode VII production team has found its way online, featuring Jj Abrams, Kathleen Kennedy, Rick Carter, Jason McGatlin, Jon Knoll, Kim Libreri and a few interesting pieces of concept art in the background: most noticeably the familiar crescent exhaust of the Millennium Falcon.Over to the left you can see another painting with what looks like the shoulder and chin of a character. Is it a hero? A villain? Or just an oddly shaped bulkhead?Look closely at the picture on the right and you can see what looks like the face of an older, bearded gentleman who could be a major character... or just the reflection...
- 2/19/2014
- EmpireOnline
Jurassic World has slowly become one of the most anticipated films of 2015. Staring Guardians of the Galaxy Chris Pratt and Spider-Man 3 Bryce Dallas Howard, production on the latest installment of of the Jurassic series is now in full swing. First up, set photos. Production moved to Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii earlier this week where set constructions went under way. Sources on location managed to take pictures and of course, leak them online. Check them out below. "Set construction is underway at Kualoa Ranch, where the original film was also shot back in 1993, and can be seen from the Pali Lookout, near Chinaman’s Hat and the fishpond. Our tipster also spotted directional signs posted at the construction entrance that say Ebb." Special thanks to onlocationvacations.com In other news, Rick Carter, the art director of the first two Jurassic Park films, has confirmed to Not be for this this film.
- 2/16/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
That was your first ever look at Star Wars: Episode VII. Did you miss it? Scroll up and look again, most of it.s happening behind Kathleen Kennedy.s head. The photo, which was originally released on the Lucas Film website, shows a production meeting in full swing at Lucasfilm. Pictured are Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy, visual effects supervisor John Knoll, production designer Rick Carter, tech VP Kim Libreri, and Jason McGatlin, the senior vice president of physical production. What are they meeting about? Lucasfilm hasn.t confirmed it, but it.s a safe bet to assume they.re talking about Star Wars. Why do we think they.re talking Star Wars? Because behind them is a big stack of concept art, concept art that almost certainly has something to do with Star Wars: Episode VII, the new movie currently heading into production under the watchful eye of notoriously secretive,...
- 2/16/2014
- cinemablend.com
Lucasfilm posted the the photo below on their official website, and what's interesting about it is that on the wall behind this team of people there's some possible Star Wars: Episode VII concept art featuring Han Solo's Millennium Falcon and other settings, including some kind of planet landscape. I even think there's a shot of Obi-Wan Kenobi in there.
In case you were wondering who is in this photo, it includes writer/director J.J. Abrams, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, production designer Rick Carter, Svp of technology Kim Libreri, Svp of Physical Production Jason McGatlin, and Senior Visual Effects SupervisorJohn Knoll.
I wouldn't imagine there would be many changes to the Millennium Falcon design for the next movie, but it's still really cool to see stuff from the film production popping up like this. As a huge fan of Star Wars, even little things like this are still exciting.
Thanks to...
In case you were wondering who is in this photo, it includes writer/director J.J. Abrams, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, production designer Rick Carter, Svp of technology Kim Libreri, Svp of Physical Production Jason McGatlin, and Senior Visual Effects SupervisorJohn Knoll.
I wouldn't imagine there would be many changes to the Millennium Falcon design for the next movie, but it's still really cool to see stuff from the film production popping up like this. As a huge fan of Star Wars, even little things like this are still exciting.
Thanks to...
- 2/14/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
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