“Barbie” is a film that many of us have seen, and it turns out that Gal Gadot was considered for the coveted role. However, instead of feeling disappointed about not landing the part, Gadot expressed her admiration for Margot Robbie, who not only played the title role but also served as a producer on the
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France has recognized the need for change in its Oscar entry selection process, and this year, it has unveiled a revamped selection committee. In a bid to enhance its chances of winning the Best International Film category at the Academy Awards, France has invited a group of esteemed film industry professionals to decide its entry
In a recent press release, Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick announced that actress Phylicia Rashad will be stepping down as the Dean of Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts after the 2023-24 school year. This news comes two years after Rashad assumed the role, and while the administration praised her
Steven Soderbergh’s influence in the film industry goes beyond his own successful career. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the acclaimed director revealed how he played a crucial role in helping Christopher Nolan land the director’s chair for the 2002 thriller, Insomnia. This unexpected turn of events not only showcases the power of connections
The Austin Film Festival has recently revealed the names of the honored guests for its 30th edition, set to take place from October 26 to November 2. This year, the festival will recognize three remarkable individuals for their outstanding contributions to the film industry: producer Lauren Shuler Donner, writer-producer James V. Hart, and filmmaker So
Visual effects crews at Marvel Studios have taken a significant step in their fight for better rights and protections by filing for a unionization election with the National Labor Relations Board. With a supermajority of Marvel’s crew, which consists of over 50 workers, signing authorization cards, they are expressing their desire to be represented by
Chris Robinson is not your typical director. With a body of work that defies genre and pushes boundaries, he has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the film industry. As the founder of Robot Film Company, Robinson and his production team are known for their acclaimed storytelling centered around black voices
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expanding their creative endeavors by venturing into film production. Recent reports suggest that the royal couple has acquired the screen rights to a bestselling romantic novel, signaling a change of direction after their previous pursuits in documentary-making and book publishing. This venture is part of their lucrative deal
What led to the decision of not giving Black Adam a sequel despite its successful opening and positive feedback from fans? Dwayne Johnson, who plays the titular character, shares his insights on the matter in a recent clip from his show Hart to Heart with Kevin Hart. In this article, we will dive deeper into
The potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in Hollywood has been described as a “deadly cocktail” by SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher. In the guild’s latest strike podcast, Drescher expressed concern over the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI), which can write scripts and digitally duplicate the images of actors, stunt performers, and background players. This