After days of discussions between IATSE, the Teamsters, and other Hollywood Crafts with the studios on health and pension benefits, the parties have decided to take a break. The negotiations will resume on March 18 after a weeklong caucus period. According to IATSE, the negotiations schedule is subject to change at short notice, so union
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The world premiere of the documentary “Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics” at SXSW on March 9 has brought attention to the pressing issue of plastic pollution and its impact on human health. Rainmaker Content, a UK-based international distributor, has acquired worldwide sales rights for the film, which sheds light on the global addiction
Denis Villeneuve recently opened up about the difficult decisions he had to make while working on Dune: Part Two. Adapting a beloved novel like Dune into a big-screen adaptation is no easy task. Villeneuve spoke about the “painful choices” that had to be made in order to bring the story to life in a different
Season 2 of House of the Dragon is set to premiere on HBO/Max in June, according to JB Perrette, the head of global streaming & games for Warner Bros. Discovery. This announcement was made during a media conference Q&A, where he mentioned that this highly-anticipated season is one of the key HBO tentpole series that
In the upcoming Christmas action-comedy film, “Dashing Through The Snow,” directed by Prince Bagdasarian, a unique blend of dark comedy and action is presented to the audience. Set in a cabin on Christmas Eve, the movie follows US Marshall Jo, portrayed by Scottie Thompson, as she protects a pregnant fugitive from a bounty hunter and
The 60th Cinema Audio Society Awards took place at the Beverly Hilton, celebrating the best in feature film and TV sound mixing. Hosted by Tom Papa, the event saw winners named in seven competitive categories. Notably, JJ Abrams was honored with the Filmmaker of the Year award, and Joe Earl received the CAS Career Achievement
The world lost a true icon with the passing of Iris Apfel at the age of 102. She was known for her vibrant and colorful fashion sense, which was brilliantly captured in the 2014 documentary film about her life. Her unique style and artistic eye set her apart in the fashion world, making her a
In a recent interview on Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast, director Stephen Gaghan revealed details about a film project he almost made with actor Heath Ledger. The project was based on Gladwell’s book, “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking”, which explores rapid decision-making processes. Unfortunately, the project came to a tragic halt when Ledger passed away
The recent immersive experience event called “Willy’s Chocolate Experience” in Glasgow, Scotland, turned out to be a huge disappointment for attendees. Instead of the promised magical and delightful experience celebrating chocolate, participants were met with a poorly organized event that fell far short of expectations. One of the cast members, Paul Connell, took to social
Auli’i Cravalho has officially confirmed that she will be reprising her role as the voice of Moana in the highly anticipated movie, Moana 2. The news was revealed by Disney CEO Bob Iger, during a CNBC interview ahead of the company’s last earnings call. Fans were thrilled to hear that Cravalho would be returning to