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This document provides a collection of perspectives and anecdotes about Hollywood's entertainment industry. It includes quotes from actors, producers, and industry professionals discussing the importance of storytelling in TV and film, the challenges and rewards of working in the industry, and the enduring nature of certain films and projects. The document also acknowledges the cultural significance of Hollywood and the mixed opinions and criticisms it receives from both within and outside the industry. It covers a range of topics, including popular movies, celebrity culture, local businesses, podcasts, and the creative process in Hollywood. [Extracted from the article]

SCREEN5★★★★ ★ OUT 19 JULY CINEMASLiving on the Black Sea coast in Georgia, stoical retired schoolteacher Lia (an impressive Mzia Arabuli) is a woman on a mission: she has promised her late sister that she will find the latter’s trans daughter Tekla, who is rumoured to be living somewhere in Istanbul. Riffing on road-movie conventions and deftly capturing the Turkish city’s teeming diversity, writer/director Levan Akin (And Then We Danced) fashions an unhurried, plaintively scored and compassionate drama, in which unexpected emotional connections are forged between individuals from different generations.PHOTO (COLOR)By TOM DAWSON [Extracted from the article]

This document provides a list of upcoming events and activities in Hollywood. The events include the opening of the Beetlejuice Immersive Experience, a Studio Ghibli Residency at The Ford, a charity event hosted by This Is About Humanity, the AAFCA TV Honors, the premiere of a film set during the Rodney King riots, the closing of Jane Fonda's art exhibition, Marvel's Infinity Saga concert experience, and the Fool in Love Festival featuring Lionel Richie and Diana Ross. The document also includes a photo. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the series "Fellow Travelers" and its significance in portraying gay characters with openly gay actors and LGBTQ executive producers. The series follows the love story of two male political staffers in the 1950s, a time when being gay was considered a national security risk. The creator, Ron Nyswaner, emphasizes the importance of honoring those who suffered during the Lavender Scare and the AIDS epidemic. The show has resonated with viewers and critics, earning three Emmy nominations. Nyswaner also discusses the inclusion of Black characters and the possibility of a spinoff. [Extracted from the article]

"Hollywood Black" is a four-part docuseries directed by Justin Simien that explores the contributions of African Americans to film history. While the series falls short of providing a definitive take on the subject, it offers valuable insights and introduces viewers to overlooked texts and figures. Simien focuses on the business aspects of Black cinematic excellence and the corporate conditions that facilitated it, rather than delving into the artistry of the films. The series features interviews with prominent artists and craftspeople, including Ava DuVernay and Gina Prince-Bythewood, who offer substantive insights and challenge Simien's perspectives. However, the series neglects to discuss certain high-profile figures and fails to explore important conversational directions. Despite its limitations, "Hollywood Black" highlights the need for more inclusive storytelling in the industry. [Extracted from the article]

The author of "The Black Hole Cinema Club" expresses a desire to see their book and other works turned into films. They also mention their belief in aliens, which was sparked by watching the movie E.T. Additionally, the author shares their go-to cinema snack, salted-caramel popcorn, and explains that the Black Hole Cinema Club is inspired by various cinemas they have visited, as well as their own imagination. [Extracted from the article]

"Black Hole Cinema Club" by Christopher Edge is a sci-fi thriller that follows Lucas and his friends as they enter the world of their favorite films during a movie marathon at their local cinema. However, instead of enjoying special effects, they are swept into an action-packed adventure filled with prehistoric monsters, lost cities, and space travel. Packed with references to films from Disney, Studio Ghibli, and Marvel, this book is a must-read for cinema lovers. Readers have a chance to win a copy by filling out an entry form before the closing date of March 15th. [Extracted from the article]

AN ICONIC HOST From YouTube to Instagram Live to Showtime, Ziwe's kept the core concept of her show intact. Features THE FIRST TIME I talk to Ziwe, she's ready to take on late night but not entirely sure how. When it premieres May 9, Ziwe will be less Late Show and more The Eric Andre Show, a variety series that wants to lob a firecracker at the system. [Extracted from the article]

Dana Goldberg Chief Creative Officer Skydance Media Overseeing all company content, Goldberg helped bring one of the biggest box office films of all time to global audiences with the release of "Top Gun: Maverick", which has grossed $1.4 billion worldwide. FEATURES Pam Abdy Co-Chair/CEO Warner Bros. Tanya Lopez-Brooks Exec VP, Scripted Content Lifetime, Lifetime Movies Lopez-Brooks was part of the team behind "Single Black Female", one of the most successful original movies of the year, and "Flowers in the Attic: The Origin", one of the best-performing new series on ad-supported cable, as well as "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia", "Salt-N-Pepa" and "Wendy Williams: The Movie." "As a corporate M&A lawyer, the best part of the job is leading a deal team of specialists within my firm and being a key member of my clients' teams as well. [Extracted from the article]

To an outside observer, Winfrey and DuVernay appear to be "superwomen" - and King would agree. DuVernay was also a relative newcomer to television, having directed just one episode of "Scandal" before Winfrey tapped her to lead "Queen Sugar." It's this very place of refuge, in fact, where Winfrey set a trap for filmmaker Ava DuVernay that would launch one of their greatest collaborations: OWN's "Queen Sugar." FEATURES Oprah Winfrey has spent most of her career talking, so it's a little surprising that the only sound you hear from the porch of her second home in Maui is absolute silence. [Extracted from the article]

This document provides a brief overview of various premieres, screenings, and events in the entertainment industry. It mentions Carey Mulligan expressing her interest in starring in a romantic comedy with Adam Sandler, Kate Winslet's role in an HBO political satire series, Guy Ritchie's limited series adaptation, DeWanda Wise's role in a horror film, Taraji P. Henson's acceptance of an award and her advocacy for Black actresses, and Kathryn Hahn's involvement in a sporting goods retailer's campaign. The document also includes photos of Betty Buckley and DeWanda Wise, Jackie and Adam Sandler with their daughters, Kate Winslet, Guillaume Gallienne, and Andrea Riseborough, and Daniel Ings, Kaya Scodelario, and Theo James. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the similarities between the decolonization processes of African and African American cinemas from their origins to their present state. Topics discussed include the evolution of colonial to decolonized films, early resistance through cinema, and the rise of black cinema in mainstream media.

The mark of a great film music composer, someone who composes in partnership with an image, is that the music they make is listenable, or in Garson's case even wonderful, apart from the visual. Undaunted by the task, keyboardist Mort Garson composed "Moon Journey" under commission for the CBS broadcast of that landmark event. One of the earliest converts to Moog synths, Garson arranged Glenn Campbell's "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and composed his own takes on The Wizard of Oz (The Wizard of Iz) and the musical Hair (Electronic Hair Pieces). [Extracted from the article]

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will be celebrating Black storytelling at its 15th annual awards ceremony. Films such as "American Fiction," "The Color Purple," and "Origin" have received multiple honors and have been included in AAFCA's list of top 10 films of the year. The ceremony will also honor performers and industry figures, including Jamie Foxx and choreographer Fatima Robinson. AAFCA's mission is to ensure that stories by or about African descendant people receive the recognition they deserve. The organization's work has been significant in recognizing and celebrating Black excellence in Hollywood. [Extracted from the article]

June Givanni, a film curator, writer, and programmer of African and African diaspora cinema, is being honored by BAFTA for her work in preserving and celebrating African filmmaking. Her June Givanni Pan African Cinema Archive in London contains over 10,000 artifacts documenting the development of African cinema. Givanni discusses the importance of African film being valued and understood by global audiences, and emphasizes the need for diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry. She believes that Pan-African cinema should not be pigeonholed or marginalized, but recognized as a valuable and engaging form of cinema. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES EVERY MONTH, DISNEY convenes an eclectic group of advisers via videoconference to tell the media conglomerate what it and the many entertainment companies it has acquired over its nearly 100-year history have gotten wrong. TCM, where Stewart became the first Black host in September 2019, will apply a similar concept with its new series devoted to legendary films that often are problematic to today's audiences for their approach to race, gender and LGBTQ issues. An intro Mankiewicz shot for the 1957 film A Face in the Crowd upset conservatives back in 2010 for comparisons the host drew between the cult of celebrity culture in the film and the state of contemporary political commentary. Disney's most controversial film may be Song of the South, the 1946 Reconstruction-era live-action/ animated musical that the studio has not aired on TV since 2001 nor screened publicly in a theater since 1986. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES In the early 1940s, a young Lena Horne began an engagement at an intimate L.A. club called Little Troc, where her silken voice - with her perfect enunciation and her sophisticated interpreta-tion of the lyrics - dazzled the likes of Marlene Dietrich, Cole Porter, Lana Turner and Greta Garbo. No doubt Waters heard that Lena had been considered for the part, and the hot-tempered, often suspicious star may have seen Lena even then as a threat, a younger threat at that. Throughout the 1940s, Lena would be MGM's treasured Black Beauty in Residence, one of the few African American performers then under a major contract, and would go on to appear in 13 MGM feature films, including Cabin in the Sky and Swing Fever, both from 1943. When Lena attended the NAACP's 1942 convention in Los Angeles, White told her: "You're our test case, Lena.". [Extracted from the article]

(The writers strike ended Sept. 27, and the SAG strike was ongoing as of publication time.) The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes could have lasting effects. [Extracted from the article]

A photographer, screenwriter and editor, Segundo has produced more than 15 films, fiction and non-fiction, that have participated in more than 350 local and international festivals. Next Gen Shapes Brazil's Film Future Breaking out of traditional, male, Rio de Janeiro/São Paulo strongholds to finally embrace regional, Black and Indigenous writer-directors, Brazil's next generation of cinematic talent tackles a huge gamut of themes, styles and concern about social issues. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights the career and accomplishments of African American filmmaker and producer Will Packer. Topics discussed include the box-office success of Packer's film "Think Like a Man" in 2012, information on his production company known as Will Packer Productions, and his thoughts on comedian Kevin Hart.

THR INSIDER If there's one thing married couple Floyd Rance and Stephanie Tavares-Rance know how to do, it's keep a secret. Says Tavares-Rance, with equanimity: "Celebrity is awesome - people love to see their favorite actor or actress on the stage, but it really is about these filmmakers of color, specifically African American filmmakers, that we want to highlight." "I just told my mother", says Tavares-Rance of the fact that Barack and Michelle Obama were on hand to screen their Higher Ground and Netflix documentary Descendant. [Extracted from the article]

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN Dune and Nightmare Alley At the Art Directors Guild Awards on March 5, the former won best fantasy film and the latter won best period film (over fellow Oscar nominees The Tragedy of Macbeth and West Side Story). BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Flee The film, the first-ever nominee for best animated, documentary and international feature, won the top prize over Summer of Soul at March 4's International Documentary Association's IDA Awards. THE REPORT BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Aunjanue Ellis King Richard She won the African American Film Critics Association's nod March 2, earned the Santa Barbara Film Fest's Performer of the Year award with Will Smith on March 6 and got huge applause March 7 at the Oscar Nominees Luncheon. [Extracted from the article]

Free Guy & Ghostbusters: Afterlife Of the 10 Oscar shortlistees in the VFX category, the Ryan Reynolds vehicle Free Guy and Jason Reitman's Ghostbusters: Afterlife are the only two that did not receive at least one VES Award nomination, which is less than encouraging for their prospects of advancing further in the Oscar race. BEST VISUAL EFFECTS Dune Denis Villeneuve's science fiction epic led all live-action features with six Visual Effects Society Award noms Jan. 18. BEST PICTURE The Harder They Fall Jeymes Samuel's all-Black Western tied with King Richard for most African American Film Critics Association Awards wins Jan. 17 (best film, director, ensemble and music) and tied with Issa Rae's Insecure for most NAACP Image Award noms Jan. 18 (with 12, including best picture, director, writing, ensemble and six acting noms). [Extracted from the article]

THE REPORT 2022 AWARDS SEASON - Feinberg Forecast BEST PICTURE King Richard On the heels of its best ensemble SAG Award nom Jan. 12, this origin film about Venus and Serena Williams was revealed on Jan. 14 as the winner of the L.A. Press Club's Veritas Award - chosen by the organization's roughly 1,000 members - for best film based on real people and events. BEST DIRECTOR Guillermo del Toro Nightmare Alley Quentin Tarantino's New Beverly Cinema in L.A. was sold out Jan. 16 when del Toro brought a special black-and white 35mm print of his new film noir for a screening, followed by a Q&A moderated by Chapman University's film school dean Stephen Galloway. BEST ACTRESS Jennifer Hudson Respect Hudson was SAG Award-nominated for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin on Jan. 12. [Extracted from the article]

The article examines the quality of the African American film nominees for the 51st National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Awards to be presented in February 2020. All of the nominees, which include "Dolemite Is My Name" and "Harriet," scored well on review-aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes. The breadth of choices is said to reflect the signature core thrust of the Image Awards to celebrate the best in diverse entertainment.