The collaboration between the Sundance Institute, Choose Chicago, and the Chicago Film Office on Sundance Institute x Chicago is a significant event that aims to showcase Chicago’s rich cultural scene and establish the city as a burgeoning filmmaking hub. The event, scheduled to take place from June 28 to 30, will feature screenings of four
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Paula Weinstein, a legendary producer in Hollywood, passed away at the age of 78. Throughout her nearly 40-year career, Weinstein left an indelible mark on the film industry, producing a wide range of iconic films like The Perfect Storm, American Flyers, and Analyze This. Her work as a producer and executive producer earned her critical
Olivia Colman, an Oscar-winning actress, recently spoke out about the pay disparity in Hollywood. She expressed her frustration with the fact that male actors are still being paid more than their female counterparts, despite the audience-drawing argument being debunked long ago. Colman highlighted the injustice she faced in terms of pay, pointing out that if
The iconic movie “Footloose,” which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, was filmed in Payson, Utah. Kevin Bacon, who plays Ren McCormack in the film, is going back to the high school where it was filmed. Bacon’s character moves to a small town and tries to overturn a ban on dancing imposed by a local
Recently, Georgia’s film and television production tax credit has undergone some significant changes as a new bill has been passed from the House to the Senate. One of the most notable changes is the annual limit on tax credit transfers, which has now been set at 2.3% of the state budget, down from the previous
Disney recently responded to a report by ISS recommending shareholders to vote activist investor Nelson Peltz to the board and withhold votes for company board nominee Maria Elena Lagomasino. In a statement, Mark Parker, chairman of the board, stated that Disney strongly believes ISS reached the wrong conclusion regarding the addition of Nelson Peltz to
Recent allegations against Johnny Depp by actress Lola Glaudini have sparked controversy and brought to light the issue of mistreatment on film sets. Glaudini recounted an incident on the set of the film Blow, where Depp allegedly berated her for laughing during a scene. This behavior, if true, raises questions about the treatment of actors
The upcoming short film “Dust To Dreams” is set to be directed by the talented Luther and Hijack star Idris Elba. The film, a collaboration between Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Films and the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) through its Creative Africa Nexus (Canex), will feature a star-studded cast including singer Seal, Nollywood stars Nse Ikpe-Etim,
Netflix recently released the first teaser for Joy, a historical drama featuring James Norton, Bill Nighy, and Thomasin McKenzie that delves into the groundbreaking era of IVF treatments. The film paints a vivid picture of the birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978, who was the world’s first ‘test-tube baby’. This powerful narrative follows the
Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine are set to dazzle audiences in the upcoming film, The Idea of You. The movie tells the story of Solène, a 40-year-old single mother who finds herself in a whirlwind romance with Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of the popular boy band August Moon. What starts as a chance encounter