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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
Joss Whedon Has Been Telling Us He's Toxic All Along
I have been re-watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer, because my pandemic self only wants to watch things I have already seen. Coincidentally I am also seeing all these stories about Joss Whedon and speculation that he is incredibly toxic. His facade of feminism has lasted him the span of his 30 year career with only a few hints at its faults in his public persona. That is if you don’t watch closely, the only direct evidence was the theories surrounding his firing Charisma Carpenter from angel. Angel, Giles, Spike, Xander, are all incredibly toxic men who get a supernatural write off.
By Kelly Morris5 years ago in Geeks
'Thor: Love and Thunder' To Use The Volume Technology Used For 'The Mandalorian'
Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the biggest unknowns in recent cinema. After the excitement that was Infinity War and Endgame, as well as the departures of Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans from the films, that leaves Chris Hemsworth as the remaining member of the "big three" (so to speak) Marvel characters. The next Thor film, Thor: Love and Thunder, is arguably the biggest one on the upcoming docket of films.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
My Opinion on the GQ Interview with John Boyega
Before I get started on this, I want to say that you're allowed to disagree here, but consider everything I'm saying because this is all valid stuff as I am a Black man myself. Granted, I was born and raised in America, and John comes from a background that's British and Nigerian, but still, we share the same skin color.
By Don Anderson II5 years ago in Geeks
Bring Your Own Chair...While Working On A Film Set
Bring Your Own Chair While Working On A Film Set In the life of a Stand-In or any other crew on set for that manner. Bringing your own chair can provide you greater comfort, flexible mobility, and save you from embarrassment.
By KevinMarshallPinkney5 years ago in Geeks
Productions That Plan To Restart Hollywood in Atlanta During COVID Part II
13 Productions That Plan To Restart Hollywood In Atlanta During COVID Part II Covid-19 is not over yet, however after months of planning, some industries are trying to work within the pandemic as safe as possible. Earlier this summer, I named 9 productions looking to restart Hollywood in Atlanta. Some of those productions have filmed and wrapped, while others were delayed yet again. A couple even decided to leave Georgia, and the United States entirely and film in Canada. Most of the entertainment industry were trying to resume a bevy of productions by September, and here we are in the first week of the month. Listed below are 13 major productions (from cable to streaming to feature films) that are looking to start in the next 45 days. Of course, this is subject to change barring any significant rise in covid numbers, health of production personnel and cast, or any civic mandate orders. Part III will come out October 1.
By KevinMarshallPinkney5 years ago in Geeks
