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Rise of Skywalker Second Director Gets Her Own Movie ‘Shadow Force’
Although it’s a second unit director in Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, A n New York City native, Victoria Mahoney had made a mark for herself as the first woman that ever directed a Star Wars film. Victoria Mahoney had signed on with Lionsgate to helm a drama action “Shadow Force” starring Kerry Washington (The Last King of Scottland, Django Unchained) and Sterling K. Brown (Black Panther, TV’s This is Us), from the writer Leon Chills and Joe Carnahan, which Leon Chills credits included TV’s Spinning Out and marked as his feature debut as a writer, while Joe Carnahan is a veteran director/writer that included with the smash hit films such as Smokin’ Aces, The A-Team, Bad Boys for Life, El Chicano, 2018’s Death Wish and many more.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Kathleen Kennedy Founded Study Reveals Racial Bias Gap
Not everything is as peaceful in Hollywood as one would like to believe. People have come to know of some of the things that happen behind the scenes. In response to some of these occurrences, the Hollywood Commission was put together. The origins of the Hollywood Commission go back to October 2017, around the time of the Me Too Movement. Lots of people in the film industry and beyond were coming forward about sexual misconduct and how they were affected by such circumstances. With the intention of protecting against sexual abuse and harassment, producer Kathleen Kennedy called for the commission to be formed. The full name, which was decided in December of that year when 26 people in the industry got together, was the Hollywood Commission to Eliminate Sexual Harassment and Advance Equality in the Workplace. Accompanying Kennedy in Hollywood Commission leadership are Anita F. Hill, Nina Shaw, Freada Kapor Klein, and Malia Arrington.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Kathleen Kennedy Is “Sad” Marvel Hired Nia DaCosta Before She Did
According to Lucasfilm's president Kathleen Kennedy, hiring more women is a priority over at Lucasfilm. By and large, there has not been a lot of diversity in terms of the big names working behind the scenes on Star Wars films. However, The Mandalorian, which itself is cinematic and feels like a long film or a few films despite being a television series, is setting a fine precedent. Deborah Chow directed "Chapter 3: The Sin" and "Chapter 7: The Reckoning." The former was a high point for Star Wars fans, a climax that closed off the first little arc of the series. The latter was a suspenseful set-up for what was to come in the season finale. And of course, she is the sole director of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series that is set for a 2022 release.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to: The Picaresque Hero
In this chapter of ‘the filmmaker’s guide’ we’re actually going to be learning about literature and film together. I understand that many of you are sitting in university during difficult times and finding it increasingly hard to study and I understand that many of you who are not at university or not planning on it are possibly stuck of what to do, need a break or even need to catch up on learning film before you get to the next level. This guide will be brief but will also contain: new vocabulary, concepts and theories, films to watch and we will be exploring something taboo until now in the ‘filmmaker’s guide’ - academia (abyss opens). Each article will explore a different concept of film, philosophy, literature or bibliography/filmography etc. in order to give you something new to learn each time we see each other. You can use some of the words amongst family and friends to sound clever or you can get back to me (email in bio) and tell me how you’re doing. So, strap in and prepare for the filmmaker’s guide to film studies because it is going to be one wild ride.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Geeks
Talaat Captan - The Man Behind The Air Hollywood
The Founder and CEO of Air Hollywood, Talaat Captan is a film industry veteran and a self-proclaimed aviation geek who gave birth to the idea of creating an aviation-themed studio to overcome the challenges that he faced while shooting airport scenes for his film. With over 30 years of experience in film and television industry, Talaat Captan has emerged as one of the most professional industry veterans in the film community of Los Angeles, California.
By Albert David5 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to: German Expressionism
In this chapter of ‘the filmmaker’s guide’ we’re actually going to be learning about literature and film together. I understand that many of you are sitting in university during difficult times and finding it increasingly hard to study and I understand that many of you who are not at university or not planning on it are possibly stuck of what to do, need a break or even need to catch up on learning film before you get to the next level. This guide will be brief but will also contain: new vocabulary, concepts and theories, films to watch and we will be exploring something taboo until now in the ‘filmmaker’s guide’ - academia (abyss opens). Each article will explore a different concept of film, philosophy, literature or bibliography/filmography etc. in order to give you something new to learn each time we see each other. You can use some of the words amongst family and friends to sound clever or you can get back to me (email in bio) and tell me how you’re doing. So, strap in and prepare for the filmmaker’s guide to film studies because it is going to be one wild ride.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Geeks
Academy Awards Introduce New Diversity Quota for Best Picture Nominees
The Academy Awards (AKA Oscars) are the most prestigious awards in the entertainment business. Movies and performances are immortalized thanks to winning one of the coveted statuettes, and they can do a lot to solidify the status of a filmmaker of any kind in the industry. However, they have come under fire for over-representing white males both in front of the camera and behind it. It is no secret that the Oscars have a certain type of film that they like, and the voter base is largely made up of older white males.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Illumination Entertainment
I have long been baffled by the films made by the studio Illumination Entertainment. There was nothing immediately obvious as to why I should dislike them. My own niece watched them numerous times and enjoyed them. By all accounts, they were fine. This, however, was before I learned more about the company started by Chris Meledandri. Meledandri received his start back in the early 90’s working at Disney. After that, he moved on to 20th Century Fox and was an executive in their animation department, playing a role in the acquisition of BlueSky Studios. He also produced one of my absolute favorite films, Ever After: A Cinderella Story. Though he found himself the president of Fox animation, he left the company in 2007 to form Illumination Entertainment. They were now a contender and ready to make some money. The studio was shortly thereafter positioned as an entertainment arm of NBCUniversal, retaining all creative control. In April 2016, NBCUniversal announced its acquisition of another competing studio, DreamWorks Animation, for $3.8 billion. It was announced that Meledandri would oversee both Illumination and DreamWorks following the completion of the merger. Such titles from Illumination include the following:
By Kayla Bloom5 years ago in Geeks
Queens Underground International Film Festival
Thursday, October 15th through Saturday, October 17th, 5pm until 10pm, the world can watch along with Queens Underground’s Annual October International Film Festival - Virtual and Interactive with Host, Judges and Live Performances. The Audience can also Chat and Vote at: www.QueensUnderground718.com
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Geeks
