Movie City News Archive for June, 2016
Lionsgate Paying $4.4 Billion For Starz, Aligning Two John Malone Investments
Lionsgate Paying $4.4 Billion For Starz, Aligning Two John Malone Investments
Read the full article »“Under 16 years of Chicago-based ownership the Los Angeles Times newsroom has been whittled down to less than half the size it was two decades ago (publications across the country have suffered similar decreases). With steadily declining revenue — again, similar to what most U.S. newspapers are experiencing — the L.A. Times is in a desperate state.”
“Under 16 years of Chicago-based ownership the Los Angeles Times newsroom has been whittled down to less than half the size it was two decades ago (publications across the country have suffered similar decreases). With steadily declining revenue — again, similar to what most U.S. newspapers are experiencing — the L.A. Times is in a…
Read the full article »“Future Shock” Author Alvin Toffler Was 87
“Future Shock” Author Alvin Toffler Was 87
Read the full article »A List Of The 52 Women Directors Nominated For The Academy
A List Of The 52 Women Directors Nominated For The Academy
Read the full article »Industry Groups Contest China Arrest Of Tibetan Filmmaker Pema Tsede
Industry Groups Contest China Arrest Of Tibetan Filmmaker Pema Tsede
Read the full article »Settlement Approved To Put “Happy Birthday” Into Public Domain
Settlement Approved To Put “Happy Birthday” Into Public Domain
Read the full article »The 683 Oscar Invitees Are 46% Female And 41% Of Color
“This year’s list is so massive, it’s sure to provoke plenty of debate over whether all those names on it deserve to be included.” The 683 Oscar Invitees Are 46% Female And 41% Of Color
Read the full article »Melissa Anderson On The Amazing Career Path Of Kristen Stewart
Melissa Anderson On The Amazing Career Path Of Kristen Stewart
Read the full article »Isaac Butler And Dan Kois’ Oral History Of The Spasmodic Creation of Tony Kushner’s “Angels In America” Is A Must-Read For Those Who Care About Writing And Art
Isaac Butler And Dan Kois‘ Oral History Of The Spasmodic Creation of Tony Kushner’s “Angels In America” Is A Must-Read For Those Who Care About Writing And Art
Read the full article »Academy Invites 683 To Membership
ACADEMY INVITES 683 TO MEMBERSHIP LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 683 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy’s membership in…
Read the full article »Academy Invites 683 New Members
Academy Invites 683 New Members pdf — infographic version
Read the full article »Hw’d Chamber Of Commerce Announces Those Who Agree To Walk Of Fame For 2017
A new group of entertainment professionals in Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre, Radio and Recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced today by the Walk of Fame Selection Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. These honorees were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the…
Read the full article »Max Nelson Critiques Quirky Subtitling
Max Nelson Critiques Quirky Subtitling
Read the full article »No Magic Left At Alchemy
No Magic Left At Alchemy
Read the full article »For Mel Brooks’ 90th, A 2013 “Fresh Air” In Which The King Proclaims, “I’m An EGOT! I Don’t Need Any More!”
For Mel Brooks’ 90th, A 2013 “Fresh Air” In Which The King Proclaims, “I’m An EGOT! I Don’t Need Any More!”
Read the full article »Nigel M. Smith Comes To Worship Scarlett Johansson (And Her Worldwide Box Office)
Nigel M. Smith Comes To Worship Scarlett Johansson (And Her Worldwide Box Office)
Read the full article »Rush to Judgment: The Legend Of Tarzan
The things that are wrong, or wrong-headed with the latest incarnation of The Legend of Tarzan, are myriad and numerous.
Read the full article »“Why The Shallows Is Better Than The Birds”
The Murder Of The Thinkpiece By The Grauniad Subeditor “Why The Shallows Is Better Than The Birds“
Read the full article »Justine Smith On James Agee’s Voice
Justine Smith On James Agee’s Voice (link fixed)
Read the full article »From A Toronto Perspective, Meet Manhattan’s Metrograph Theater
From A Toronto Perspective, Meet Manhattan’s Metrograph Theater
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