Category: Digests
March
14
2010
Disney to Shut Zemeckis-Run Studio
Disney says cost-cutting was behind its decision to shut down a motion-capture studio run by filmmaker Robert Zemeckis. check out thestreet for the latest stock market news and financial investment headlines.
Waking Sleeping Beauty Movie Trailer
Directed by legendary producer Don Hahn (“Beauty and the Beast”), this documentary looks at an era of Disney animation celebrated by fans but not yet immortalized by historians. The film will cover the talent behind the movies of the 1980s and ’90s, charting the success of such filmmakers as John Lasseter, Brad Bird, John Musker,
March
14
2010
James Cameron in India to speak Future of Cinema |Dearcinema
Filmmaker James Cameron will deliver a keynote address on the The Future of Cinema at the India Today Conclave 2010 which is being held in New Delhi on March 12-13. He will be discussing The Future of Cinema with Aamir Khan in a session which will be chaired by Aroon Purie, Chairman of the India Today group.
Portrait of an artist – Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli
This is a column about sharing. I want to share my enthusiasm for Japanese artist, storyteller and filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki.
March
13
2010
‘Predators’ sneak preview captures audiences at SXSW
Fear has been reborn with the arrival of ‘Predators.’ Set for release this July, a gathering of eager fans and media joined producer and screenwriter Robert Rodriguez and director Nimrod Antal for a special preview of footage from the film that erases any memory of the failed sequels.
Writing the MPs expenses
In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, screenwriter Tony Saint talks about an upcoming BBC drama based on the MPs …
Masterclass: Hollywood Screenwriter Steven de Souza at FICCI
Noted Hollywood script…
March
13
2010
I won’t be celebrating my birthday: Aamir
Superstar Aamir Khan won’t celebrate his 45th birthday on Sunday.
I will not be celebrating my birthday this year, Aamir told IANS over e-mail from Mumbai.
Media reports said the actor will fly to the capital on Sunday to rub shoulders with acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker James Cameron and to discuss the future of cinema.
Jack Neo affair
JACK Neo, Singapore’s most successful film-maker, has confessed to a two-year affair with a freelance model after the young woman exposed it by showing up at his Pasir Ris semi-detached home.
March
12
2010
Hell Hath No Fury Like A Screenwriter’s Scorn
Turns out that the life of a Hollywood screenwriter is more about rejection and powerlessness than about actual writing — or so it would seem from Tales from the Script, a documentary that features 52 screenwriters talking about the trials and tribulations of writing for the silver screen.
SXSW Film Preview: Winter’s Bone – Austinist
Here’s a good preview, review from the Austinist offering some insight to Director/ Screenwriter Debra Granik’s and Producer/Screenwriter Anne Rosellini’s award winning film ‘Winter’s Bone.’ There’s also a lot of great music within the body of…
March
12
2010
Social Media Optimization: SMO is the New SEO, Part 1
By Brian Solis, PR 2.0 Blogger
As a designer, photographer, artist, or filmmaker, the social web is your new portfolio. Whether you’re in the business of creating, marketing, selling, or distributing media, the social Web is an incredible medium that can create a brand, establish visibility, and build demand, all without active promotion.
Florida…Just Like the Good Ole Days
Filmmakers (and television producers) around the country are outraged at the proposed changes to Florida’s tax incentive program. No, they’re not upset that the bill, sponsored by Republican…
March
11
2010
Shots, lies & videotape: Severe Clear Shows War in Iraq
Imagine a screenwriter pitching Quentin Tarantino. The Hurt Locker meets Paranormal Activity and you have a rough idea of Severe Clear. Only it;s real. The painstakingly assembled mini-DV footage of one soldier among the 150,000 troops sent to the war in Iraq made into a movie.
I love short trips to New York | Thotspot
James Francis Cameron (born August 16, 1954) is a Canadian film director, producer, screenwriter, editor, and inventor. His writing and directing work includes The Terminator (1984), Aliens (1986), The Abyss (1989), Terminator 2: Judgment…
March
11
2010
Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) – Movie Review
Exit Through the Gift Shop is the story of how an eccentric French shop keeper and amateur filmmaker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy. An amusing documentary for anyone interesting in Banksy and street art.
Singer Allison Iraheta attended The 17th Annual MMPA Oscar W
On Friday, March 5, 2010 The 17th Annual Multicultural Motion Picture Association Oscar Week Student Filmmakers Luncheon was held at The Montage Beverly Hills Hotel from 10 am to 2pm. The MMPA presented students with financial awards for their films
March
10
2010
The Cove Filmmakers Bust LA Whale Restaurant
It’s not a situation that most Oscar-winning directors might find themselves in: One night clutching the gold statuette, the next day collaborating with the marine conservation unit of the Department of Commerce and the United States attorney.
Niagara Falls – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Niagara Falls has long been a source of inspiration for explorers, travelers, artists, authors, filmmakers, residents and visitors, few of whom realize that the falls were nearly to be solely devoted to industrial and commercial use. In the 1870s, sightseers had limited access to Niagara Falls and often…
March
9
2010
At This Year’s Oscars, History was Made Twice
On Sunday, Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win Best Director in the Academy Awards’ 82-year history.
Geoffrey Fletcher, who won Best Adapted Screenplay for Precious, became the first African-American to win an Oscar for screenwriting.
Wolverince Sequel To Start Filming Soon, Script Complete
ShowBiz411 is reporting that the sequel to last year’s blockbuster X-Men Origins: Wolverine will begin filming soon, with the script already completed. Screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie (X-Men, Valkyrie) has prepared a first draft of the script.