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The British Academy plans a “thorough review” after the diversity crisis that erupted following its film nominations in January. Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bafta-unveils-steering-group-review-diversity-issues-1294282
The production body has partnered with Milkshake!, CITV and TG4, as well as industry orgs, to help children produce short vids that reflect life in lockdown. Read more: https://kidscreen.com/2020/05/13/bfi-broadcasters-develop-made-by-kids-content/
The UK-wide programme will support new and emerging Scottish film talent. Read more: https://www.screendaily.com/news/screen-scotland-bfi-launch-1m-talent-development-programme/5149752.article
Russell Crowe has been announced as the first major casting for Rapman’s new movie, marking the filmmaker’s foray into Hollywood. Rapman, real name Andrew Onwubolu, will next direct mobster movie American Son following the success of his feature directorial debut … Continued
While drive-in movie theaters remain open in some states, most theaters across the country are shuttered to combat the spread of covid-19. But that doesn’t mean the show can’t go on: Plenty of the most anticipated movies are now available on streaming services, … Continued
Red-carpet premieres are the pinnacle of any new Hollywood blockbuster’s publicity blitz. Their A-list entourages, elbow-to-elbow fans and showbiz photographers vying for the perfect snaps of glamorous stars, are also a nightmare for social distancing. But with California coronavirus restrictions … Continued
George Lucas tinkering with the original Star Wars trilogy is nothing new, but it turns out he’s been doing it from the very beginning. To celebrate The Empire Strikes Back‘s 40th anniversary, StarWars.com shared some excerpts from JW Rinzler’s The Making of The Empire Strikes Back that revealed Lucas … Continued
May you live in interesting times, is widely known as an “old Chinese curse” (even though it isn’t), and it certainly holds true right now. A worldwide global pandemic that has changed the world as we know it certainly fits … Continued
Indian cinemas are shuttered, production continues to be at a standstill and the country remains in lockdown until at least May 31 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Unsurprisingly, consumption of television and streaming services has surged during this period. But digital … Continued
If you’ve ever ventured out to North Texas’ Nebraska Furniture Mart in The Colony, you probably noticed that the mega-home furnishings store seemed overshadowed by its surroundings ― as if it was only the beginning of a much larger development. … Continued