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BOX OFFICE - From Variety: "Coco" pushing past "Justice League" at holiday box office.
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POLITICS - From WashPost: The complete list of President Trump and the women accusing him of sexual misconduct. [I think they may have missed some. - Ed.]
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FOOD - From NPR: What The Industry Knew About Sugar's Health Effects, But Didn't Tell Us
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MOVIES - From IndieWire: First footage from "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," features Chris Pratt playing with a baby raptor.
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COMICS-FILM - From TheWrap: Jude Law will play the male lead in Marvel's "Captain Marvel" opposite Brie Larson as Captain Marvel. Law's specific role is unknown.
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BLM - From Newsweek: Three years ago a Cleveland police officer killed a Black boy who had a toy gun. Newsweek takes a look at that toy.
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MUSIC - From YahooMusic: On the 20th anniversary of his passing, here are six songs inspired by the death of INXS lead singer, the late Michael Hutchence.
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PIXAR - From THR: Pixar boss John Lasseter becomes the latest boss man who has to disappear because of his sexually abusive behavior.
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AWARDS - From TheWrap: Producers Guild names its nominees for best nonfiction (or documentary) films of 2017.
From TheWrap: 2017 NAACP Image Award nominees announced.
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HOLOCAUST - From YahooNews: 102-year-old Holocaust survivor who thought his entire family died meets nephew he didn't know existed.
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AWARDS - From TheWrap: 2017-18 Film Independent Spirit Award nominations have been announced.
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CRIME: From TheNewYorker: A former journalist has created "The Serial-Killer Detector."
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COMICS-FILM - From YahooEntertainment: Marvel "Runaways" debuts on the streaming service, Hulu, today. Yahoo critic Ken Tucker reviews the early episodes of the series.
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SCANDAL - From YahooNews: CBS fires veteran television news host and interviewer Charlie Rose, in the wake of sexual misconduct accusations made against him in a Washington Post article. Rose was a correspondent for the venerable TV news show, "60 Minutes" and hosted its weekday morning news, "CBS This Morning."
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BLM - From YahooNews: Ex-cop Shannon Kepler, who abandoned his daughter and then shot her African-American boyfriend to death, gets 15 years in prison for the shooting.
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SCANDAL - From WashPost: Exalted television news host and celebrity interviewer, Charlie Rose, has been accused of sexual harassment by eight women. Rose's various gigs have been suspended or shut down.
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MOVIES - From IndieWire: "Vanity Fair" has plot details about Quentin Tarantino's next film (referred to as "#9").
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SCANDAL - From EW: Armie Hammer called out what he perceives as a double standard in the way eventual Oscar winner Casey Affleck and Nate Parker, whose Oscar hopes were dashed, were treated in the wake of past sexual misconduct against each man being revived.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 11/17 to 11/19/2017 weekend box office is Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment's "Justice League" with an estimated take of $96 million.
From WeGotThisCovered: "Thor: Ragnarok" rocks past $700 million in worldwide box office.
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SCANDAL - From TheGuardian: Harvey Weinstein had a secret hit list that he was going to use to quash or manage his sex scandal.
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CIVIL RIGHTS - From CNN: Jesse Jackson has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
From YahooNews: This article looks at the many roles of Rev. Jesse Jackson. Jackson announced on Friday, Nov. 17th that he has been treated for Parkinson's disease for the past two years.
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BOX OFFICE - From Variety: "Justice League" opens with $96 million in box office, about $14 million less than forecasts.
From TheWrap: DC Comics film fans want a release of "Justice League" that is original director Zach Snyder's cut of the film. Snyder left the film earlier this year after the sudden death of his daughter. Joss Whedon finished the film, also doing some reshoots.
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TERROR - From Alternet: Area north of Denver, Colorado rocked by terror attack in Walmart.
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POLITICS - From ALdotcom: Said in defense of Alabama U.S. Senate candidate "Judge" Roy Moore, "More women are sexual predators than men."
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TELEVISION - From YahooTV: Highlights from Chance the Rapper hosting "Saturday Night Live," on November 18, 2017.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Sony Pictures wins domestic and international distribution rights to next film, his ninth which is due in 2019.
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CULTURE - From TheNewYorker: "How to Get Rich Playing Video Games Online"
OBITS:
From THR: Former teen idol, recording star, and actor, David Cassidy, has died at the age of 67, Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Cassidy arose to fame in the early 1970s playing "Keith Partridge" on the ABC series, "The Partridge Family" (1970-74) about a suburban family that doubled as a pop music band. After the show, Cassidy continued a successful recording career, and was a huge concert draw in the 1970s. He remained a popular concert attraction later in life.
From the NewEnglandPatriots: Former NFL wide receiver, Terry Glenn, died at the age of 43, Monday morning, November 20, 2017. Glenn played his first six seasons with the Patriots and caught Tom Brady's first touchdown pass. Glenn spent one year with the Green Bay Packers and the last five years of his career with the Dallas Cowboys.
From PEOPLE: Actress and music legend Della Reese has died at the age of 86, Sunday, November 19, 2017. Reese was best known for her playing "Tess" on "Touched by an Angel," for which she earned two Emmy Award nominations. Reese also released several albums and hit songs and was nominated for three Grammy Awards.
From YahooNews: Notorious cult leader and mass murder, Charles Manson, has died at the age of 83, Sunday, November 19, 2017. A hippie cult leader, Manson orchestrated the gruesome murder of seven people including actress Sharon Tate, and his ugly mug became the face of evil in America.
From THR: The actor Earle Hyman has died at the age 91, Friday, November 17, 2017. The classically trained and admired actor of stage, television, and film may have been best known for playing "Russell Huxtable," the father of Bill Cosby's Cliff Huxtable on "The Cosby Show." He was also the voice of "Panthro" on the 1980s animated series, "ThunderCats."
From RollingStone: Country music singer and songwriter, Mel Tillis, died at the age of 85, Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was the "CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1976 and he is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
From Deadline: The actress Ann Wedgeworth has died at the age of 83, Thursday, November 16, 2017. She was known to generations of TV viewers as the lusty divorce, Lana Shields, in "Three's Company." She appeared in numerous TV shows, including "Evening Shade" and the soap opera, "The Edge of Night." Wedgeworth won a Tony Award for her role in "Neil Simon's Chapter Two."
From WashPost: Edward S. Herman, a media critic and economist, died at the age of 92, Saturday, November 11, 2017. He co-wrote the book, "Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media" (1988) with scholar and political activist, Noam Chomsky.
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Friday, November 24, 2017
Monday, October 16, 2017
Amazon Signs Deal with Serial Sexual Harasser Casey Affleck
Amazon Studios Pacts with Casey Affleck’s Sea Change Media on First-Look Production Deal
The “Manchester by the Sea” Academy Award-winning Actor will have a Two-Year Production Deal with Amazon Studios
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ: AMZN)— Amazon Studios has closed an exclusive first-look production deal with Oscar winner Casey Affleck under his new production banner Sea Change Media. The two-year deal will cover both film and television projects.
“Casey is not only a brilliant actor as we’ve seen in Manchester by the Sea, but also has a profound sense for powerful and affective storytelling”
Last year, Affleck and Amazon Studios worked together on Kenneth Lonergan's highly acclaimed feature Manchester by the Sea, which earned Affleck numerous awards including a Golden Globe, BAFTA and ultimately the Academy Award for Best Actor. Manchester by the Sea is available now for streaming and download on Prime Video.
“This deal with Casey exemplifies our focus in expanding Amazon Studios’ relationships with top-notch filmmakers and content creators,” said Roy Price, Head of Amazon Studios. “Our goal is to be in business with high caliber talent in order to grow our slate of quality content for our customers.”
“Casey is not only a brilliant actor as we’ve seen in Manchester by the Sea, but also has a profound sense for powerful and affective storytelling,” said Jason Ropell, VP of Worldwide Motion Pictures, Amazon Studios. “We are excited to further our relationship with Casey and look forward to our future collaborations.”
Sea Change Media looks to develop bold, authentic, smart content, shining a light on underrepresented voices and stories, and operating with a philosophy of inclusivity and collaboration. Whitaker Lader serves as head of production and development.
Affleck is currently in post-production on his directorial feature Light of my Life, which he also wrote and stars in. The story follows a father (Affleck) and daughter living on the outskirts of society destabilized by a deadly pandemic. Reuniting with director David Lowery for the third time, he recently wrapped The Old Man and the Gun, starring opposite Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek. Up next, Affleck is set to star in Stoner for director Joe Wright, based on the beloved 1965 novel by John Williams.
As previously announced, Amazon Studios have exclusive first-look production deals with Bona Fide Productions, Killer Films and Le Grisbi Productions.
Affleck is represented by WME and Ziffren Brittenham.
About Amazon Studios
Amazon Studios brings bold and innovative series and films from top tier and up-and-coming creators to customers in over 200 countries and territories. Original productions range from bold and timely subject matter such as Jill Solloway’s award-winning Transparent and acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee’s Chi-raq; to the critically hailed The Grand Tour, Mozart in the Jungle and Man in the High Castle. In film, Amazon Studios produces and acquires original movies for theatrical release and early window distribution exclusively for Amazon Prime members. At the 2017 Academy Awards, Amazon Studios became the first streaming service to win an Oscar for Manchester by the Sea (Best Screenplay, Kenneth Lonergan and Best Actor, Casey Affleck) and The Salesman (Best Foreign Film). Notable releases this year include the box office success Michael Showalter’s The Big Sick, Matt Ruskin’s Crown Heights, Todd Haynes’ Wonderstruck coming on October 20, Richard Linklater’s Last Flag Flying on November 3 and Woody Allen’s Wonder Wheel on December 1.
About Amazon Video
Amazon Video is a premium on-demand entertainment service that offers customers the greatest choice in what to watch, and how to watch it. Amazon Video is the only service that provides all of the following:
In addition to Prime Video, the Prime membership includes unlimited fast free shipping options across all categories available on Amazon, more than two million songs and thousands of playlists and stations with Prime Music, secure photo storage with Prime Photos, unlimited reading with Prime Reading, unlimited access to a digital audiobook catalogue with Audible Channels for Prime, a rotating selection of free digital games and in-game loot with Twitch Prime, early access to select Lightning Deals, exclusive access and discounts to select items, and more. To sign-up for Prime or to find out more visit: www.amazon.com/prime.
About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.
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The “Manchester by the Sea” Academy Award-winning Actor will have a Two-Year Production Deal with Amazon Studios
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ: AMZN)— Amazon Studios has closed an exclusive first-look production deal with Oscar winner Casey Affleck under his new production banner Sea Change Media. The two-year deal will cover both film and television projects.
“Casey is not only a brilliant actor as we’ve seen in Manchester by the Sea, but also has a profound sense for powerful and affective storytelling”
Last year, Affleck and Amazon Studios worked together on Kenneth Lonergan's highly acclaimed feature Manchester by the Sea, which earned Affleck numerous awards including a Golden Globe, BAFTA and ultimately the Academy Award for Best Actor. Manchester by the Sea is available now for streaming and download on Prime Video.
“This deal with Casey exemplifies our focus in expanding Amazon Studios’ relationships with top-notch filmmakers and content creators,” said Roy Price, Head of Amazon Studios. “Our goal is to be in business with high caliber talent in order to grow our slate of quality content for our customers.”
“Casey is not only a brilliant actor as we’ve seen in Manchester by the Sea, but also has a profound sense for powerful and affective storytelling,” said Jason Ropell, VP of Worldwide Motion Pictures, Amazon Studios. “We are excited to further our relationship with Casey and look forward to our future collaborations.”
Sea Change Media looks to develop bold, authentic, smart content, shining a light on underrepresented voices and stories, and operating with a philosophy of inclusivity and collaboration. Whitaker Lader serves as head of production and development.
Affleck is currently in post-production on his directorial feature Light of my Life, which he also wrote and stars in. The story follows a father (Affleck) and daughter living on the outskirts of society destabilized by a deadly pandemic. Reuniting with director David Lowery for the third time, he recently wrapped The Old Man and the Gun, starring opposite Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek. Up next, Affleck is set to star in Stoner for director Joe Wright, based on the beloved 1965 novel by John Williams.
As previously announced, Amazon Studios have exclusive first-look production deals with Bona Fide Productions, Killer Films and Le Grisbi Productions.
Affleck is represented by WME and Ziffren Brittenham.
About Amazon Studios
Amazon Studios brings bold and innovative series and films from top tier and up-and-coming creators to customers in over 200 countries and territories. Original productions range from bold and timely subject matter such as Jill Solloway’s award-winning Transparent and acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee’s Chi-raq; to the critically hailed The Grand Tour, Mozart in the Jungle and Man in the High Castle. In film, Amazon Studios produces and acquires original movies for theatrical release and early window distribution exclusively for Amazon Prime members. At the 2017 Academy Awards, Amazon Studios became the first streaming service to win an Oscar for Manchester by the Sea (Best Screenplay, Kenneth Lonergan and Best Actor, Casey Affleck) and The Salesman (Best Foreign Film). Notable releases this year include the box office success Michael Showalter’s The Big Sick, Matt Ruskin’s Crown Heights, Todd Haynes’ Wonderstruck coming on October 20, Richard Linklater’s Last Flag Flying on November 3 and Woody Allen’s Wonder Wheel on December 1.
About Amazon Video
Amazon Video is a premium on-demand entertainment service that offers customers the greatest choice in what to watch, and how to watch it. Amazon Video is the only service that provides all of the following:
- Prime Video: Thousands of movies and TV shows, including popular licensed and self-published content plus critically-acclaimed and award-winning Amazon Original Series and Movies from Amazon Studios like Transparent, The Man in the High Castle, Love & Friendship and kids series Tumble Leaf, available for unlimited streaming as part of an Amazon Prime membership. Prime Video is also now available to customers in more than 200 countries and territories around the globe at www.primevideo.com.
- Amazon Channels: Over 100 channel subscriptions that Prime members can add to their membership, including HBO, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax, PBS KIDS, Acorn TV and more, plus Anime Strike – the first curated on-demand subscription by Amazon Channels. To view the full list of channels available, visit www.amazon.com/channels
- Rent or Own: Hundreds of thousands of titles, including new-release movies and current TV shows available for on-demand rental or purchase for all Amazon customers
- Instant Access: Instantly watch anytime, anywhere through the Amazon Video app on TVs, mobile devices, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, and Fire tablets, or online. For a list of all compatible devices visit www.amazon.com/howtostream
- Premium Features: Top features like 4K Ultra HD, High Dynamic Range (HDR), X-Ray and mobile downloads for offline viewing of select content
In addition to Prime Video, the Prime membership includes unlimited fast free shipping options across all categories available on Amazon, more than two million songs and thousands of playlists and stations with Prime Music, secure photo storage with Prime Photos, unlimited reading with Prime Reading, unlimited access to a digital audiobook catalogue with Audible Channels for Prime, a rotating selection of free digital games and in-game loot with Twitch Prime, early access to select Lightning Deals, exclusive access and discounts to select items, and more. To sign-up for Prime or to find out more visit: www.amazon.com/prime.
About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.
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Thursday, March 2, 2017
2017 Independent Spirit Awards; "Moonlight" Wins "Best Feature of 2016"
Film Independent’s Spirit Awards (formerly known as the Independent Spirit Awards) were founded in 1984 and are awards dedicated to independent filmmakers. Film Independent is the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and also the Los Angeles Film Festival.
The 2017 / 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards were announced at the Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 25, 2017. [Nominations were announced November 22, 2016.] The awards ceremony was held as a daytime luncheon in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica, just north of the Santa Monica Pier. The show was broadcast live exclusively on IFC at 2:00 pm PT/ 5:00 pm ET.
2017 Film Independent Spirit Award winners:
BEST FEATURE – Award given to the producer. Executive Producers are not awarded.
Moonlight
Producers: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele Romanski
BEST DIRECTOR
Barry Jenkins – Moonlight
BEST SCREENPLAY
Moonlight - Barry Jenkins; Story By Tarell Alvin McCraney
BEST FEMALE LEAD
Isabelle Huppert - Elle
BEST MALE LEAD
Casey Affleck - Manchester by the Sea
BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE
Molly Shannon - Other People
BEST SUPPORTING MALE
Ben Foster - Hell or High Water
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Moonlight - James Laxton
BEST EDITING
Joi McMillon, Nat Sanders - Moonlight
BEST FIRST FEATURE – Award given to the director and producer.
The Witch
Director: Robert Eggers
Producers: Daniel Bekerman, Jay Van Hoy, Lars Knudsen, Jodi Redmond, Rodrigo Teixeira
BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY
The Witch - Robert Eggers
JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD – Given to the best feature made for under $500,000. Award given to the writer, director and producer. Executive Producers are not awarded.
Spa Night
Writer/Director: Andrew Ahn
Producers: David Ariniello, Giulia Caruso, Ki Jin Kim, Kelly Thomas
ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD – Given to one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast.
Moonlight
Director: Barry Jenkins
Casting Director: Yesi Ramirez
Ensemble Cast: Mahershala Ali, Patrick Decile, Naomie Harris, Alex Hibbert, André Holland, Jharrel Jerome, Janelle Monáe, Jaden Piner, Trevante Rhodes, Ashton Sanders
BEST DOCUMENTARY – Award given to the director and producer.
O.J.: Made in America
Director/Producer: Ezra Edelman
Producers: Deirdre Fenton, Libby Geist, Nina Krstic, Erin Leyden, Tamara Rosenberg, Connor Schell, Caroline Waterlow
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM – Award given to the director.
Toni Erdmann (Germany and Romania)
Director: Maren Ade
20th ANNUAL PIAGET PRODUCERS AWARD – The 20th annual Producers Award, sponsored by Piaget, honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources, demonstrate the creativity, tenacity and vision required to produce quality, independent films. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Piaget.
Jordana Mollick
23rd ANNUAL KIEHL’S SOMEONE TO WATCH AWARD – The 23rd annual Someone to Watch Award, sponsored by Kiehl’s Since 1851, recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Kiehl’s Since 1851.
Anna Rose Holmer
Director of The Fits
22nd TRUER THAN FICTION AWARD – The 22nd annual Truer Than Fiction Award is presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.
Nanfu Wang
Director of Hooligan Sparrow
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The 2017 / 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards were announced at the Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 25, 2017. [Nominations were announced November 22, 2016.] The awards ceremony was held as a daytime luncheon in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica, just north of the Santa Monica Pier. The show was broadcast live exclusively on IFC at 2:00 pm PT/ 5:00 pm ET.
2017 Film Independent Spirit Award winners:
BEST FEATURE – Award given to the producer. Executive Producers are not awarded.
Moonlight
Producers: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele Romanski
BEST DIRECTOR
Barry Jenkins – Moonlight
BEST SCREENPLAY
Moonlight - Barry Jenkins; Story By Tarell Alvin McCraney
BEST FEMALE LEAD
Isabelle Huppert - Elle
BEST MALE LEAD
Casey Affleck - Manchester by the Sea
BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE
Molly Shannon - Other People
BEST SUPPORTING MALE
Ben Foster - Hell or High Water
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Moonlight - James Laxton
BEST EDITING
Joi McMillon, Nat Sanders - Moonlight
BEST FIRST FEATURE – Award given to the director and producer.
The Witch
Director: Robert Eggers
Producers: Daniel Bekerman, Jay Van Hoy, Lars Knudsen, Jodi Redmond, Rodrigo Teixeira
BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY
The Witch - Robert Eggers
JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD – Given to the best feature made for under $500,000. Award given to the writer, director and producer. Executive Producers are not awarded.
Spa Night
Writer/Director: Andrew Ahn
Producers: David Ariniello, Giulia Caruso, Ki Jin Kim, Kelly Thomas
ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD – Given to one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast.
Moonlight
Director: Barry Jenkins
Casting Director: Yesi Ramirez
Ensemble Cast: Mahershala Ali, Patrick Decile, Naomie Harris, Alex Hibbert, André Holland, Jharrel Jerome, Janelle Monáe, Jaden Piner, Trevante Rhodes, Ashton Sanders
BEST DOCUMENTARY – Award given to the director and producer.
O.J.: Made in America
Director/Producer: Ezra Edelman
Producers: Deirdre Fenton, Libby Geist, Nina Krstic, Erin Leyden, Tamara Rosenberg, Connor Schell, Caroline Waterlow
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM – Award given to the director.
Toni Erdmann (Germany and Romania)
Director: Maren Ade
20th ANNUAL PIAGET PRODUCERS AWARD – The 20th annual Producers Award, sponsored by Piaget, honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources, demonstrate the creativity, tenacity and vision required to produce quality, independent films. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Piaget.
Jordana Mollick
23rd ANNUAL KIEHL’S SOMEONE TO WATCH AWARD – The 23rd annual Someone to Watch Award, sponsored by Kiehl’s Since 1851, recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Kiehl’s Since 1851.
Anna Rose Holmer
Director of The Fits
22nd TRUER THAN FICTION AWARD – The 22nd annual Truer Than Fiction Award is presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.
Nanfu Wang
Director of Hooligan Sparrow
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Sunday, February 26, 2017
Casey Affleck Wins "Best Actor" Oscar
Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees
Casey Affleck - Manchester by the Sea - WINNER
Andrew Garfield - Hacksaw Ridge
Ryan Gosling - La La Land
Viggo Mortensen - Captain Fantastic
Denzel Washington - Fences
Nominees
Casey Affleck - Manchester by the Sea - WINNER
Andrew Garfield - Hacksaw Ridge
Ryan Gosling - La La Land
Viggo Mortensen - Captain Fantastic
Denzel Washington - Fences
Sunday, February 12, 2017
British Academy Names "La La Land" Best Film of 2016 - Complete Winners List
The British Academy Film Awards (also known as the BAFTAs) are presented in an annual award show hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). They are the British counterpart of the Oscars.
Previously known as the Orange British Academy Film Awards, they are now known as the EE British Academy Film Awards. The British telecommunications company, EE, replaces Orange as the title sponsor of the awards.
The 70th EE British Academy Film Awards ceremony took place Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The ceremony was hosted by Stephen Fry and was broadcast exclusively on BBC One and BBC One HD. The ceremony was also broadcast in all major territories around the world.
2017 / 70th BAFTA Film Award winners (for the year in film 2016):
BEST FILM
LA LA LAND Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz, Marc Platt
OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM
I, DANIEL BLAKE Ken Loach, Rebecca O'Brien, Paul Laverty
DIRECTOR
LA LA LAND Damien Chazelle
LEADING ACTOR
CASEY AFFLECK Manchester by the Sea
LEADING ACTRESS
EMMA STONE La La Land
SUPPORTING ACTOR
DEV PATEL Lion
SUPPORTING ACTRESS
VIOLA DAVIS Fences
OUTSTANDING DEBUT BY A BRITISH WRITER, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER
Under the Shadow: BABAK ANVARI (Writer/Director), EMILY LEO, OLIVER ROSKILL, LUCAN TOH (Producers)
FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SON OF SAUL László Nemes, Gábor Sipos
DOCUMENTARY
13th Ava DuVernay, Spencer Averick, Howard Barish
ANIMATED FILM
KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Travis Knight
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA Kenneth Lonergan
ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
LION Luke Davies
ORIGINAL MUSIC
LA LA LAND Justin Hurwitz
CINEMATOGRAPHY
LA LA LAND Linus Sandgren
EDITING
HACKSAW RIDGE John Gilbert
PRODUCTION DESIGN
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM Stuart Craig, Anna Pinnock
COSTUME DESIGN
JACKIE Madeline Fontaine
MAKE UP & HAIR
FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS J. Roy Helland, Daniel Phillips
SOUND
ARRIVAL Sylvain Bellemare, Claude La Haye, Bernard Gariépy Strobl
SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS
THE JUNGLE BOOK Robert Legato, Dan Lemmon, Andrew R. Jones, Adam Valdez
BRITISH SHORT ANIMATION
A LOVE STORY Khaled Gad, Anushka Kishani Naanayakkara, Elena Ruscombe-King
BRITISH SHORT FILM
HOME Shpat Deda, Afolabi Kuti, Daniel Mulloy, Scott O’Donnell
EE RISING STAR AWARD (voted for by the public)
TOM HOLLAND
OUTSTANDING BRITISH CONTRIBUTION TO CINEMA (previously announced)
Curzon
BAFTA FELLOWSHIP (previously announced)
Mel Brooks
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Previously known as the Orange British Academy Film Awards, they are now known as the EE British Academy Film Awards. The British telecommunications company, EE, replaces Orange as the title sponsor of the awards.
The 70th EE British Academy Film Awards ceremony took place Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The ceremony was hosted by Stephen Fry and was broadcast exclusively on BBC One and BBC One HD. The ceremony was also broadcast in all major territories around the world.
2017 / 70th BAFTA Film Award winners (for the year in film 2016):
BEST FILM
LA LA LAND Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz, Marc Platt
OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM
I, DANIEL BLAKE Ken Loach, Rebecca O'Brien, Paul Laverty
DIRECTOR
LA LA LAND Damien Chazelle
LEADING ACTOR
CASEY AFFLECK Manchester by the Sea
LEADING ACTRESS
EMMA STONE La La Land
SUPPORTING ACTOR
DEV PATEL Lion
SUPPORTING ACTRESS
VIOLA DAVIS Fences
OUTSTANDING DEBUT BY A BRITISH WRITER, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER
Under the Shadow: BABAK ANVARI (Writer/Director), EMILY LEO, OLIVER ROSKILL, LUCAN TOH (Producers)
FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SON OF SAUL László Nemes, Gábor Sipos
DOCUMENTARY
13th Ava DuVernay, Spencer Averick, Howard Barish
ANIMATED FILM
KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Travis Knight
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA Kenneth Lonergan
ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
LION Luke Davies
ORIGINAL MUSIC
LA LA LAND Justin Hurwitz
CINEMATOGRAPHY
LA LA LAND Linus Sandgren
EDITING
HACKSAW RIDGE John Gilbert
PRODUCTION DESIGN
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM Stuart Craig, Anna Pinnock
COSTUME DESIGN
JACKIE Madeline Fontaine
MAKE UP & HAIR
FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS J. Roy Helland, Daniel Phillips
SOUND
ARRIVAL Sylvain Bellemare, Claude La Haye, Bernard Gariépy Strobl
SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS
THE JUNGLE BOOK Robert Legato, Dan Lemmon, Andrew R. Jones, Adam Valdez
BRITISH SHORT ANIMATION
A LOVE STORY Khaled Gad, Anushka Kishani Naanayakkara, Elena Ruscombe-King
BRITISH SHORT FILM
HOME Shpat Deda, Afolabi Kuti, Daniel Mulloy, Scott O’Donnell
EE RISING STAR AWARD (voted for by the public)
TOM HOLLAND
OUTSTANDING BRITISH CONTRIBUTION TO CINEMA (previously announced)
Curzon
BAFTA FELLOWSHIP (previously announced)
Mel Brooks
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Monday, January 23, 2017
London Film Critics Circle Names "La La Land" Film of the Year 2016
The London Critics’ Circle Film Section is part of a larger organization, The Critics’ Circle, which makes an annual award for Services to the Arts. This circle is comprised of the five sections: dance, drama, film, music, and visual arts.
The London Critics’ Circle Film Section announced nominations for its 37th annual film awards on December 21, 2016. The winners were announced January 22, 2017 at The May Fair Hotel.
2017 / 37th London Critics' Circle Film Award Winners (for the year in film 2016):
FILM OF THE YEAR
La La Land
FOREIGN-LANGUAGE FILM OF THE YEAR
Toni Erdmann
DOCUMENTARY OF THE YEAR
Fire at Sea
BRITISH/IRISH FILM OF THE YEAR
I, Daniel Blake
ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Casey Affleck - Manchester by the Sea
ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Isabelle Huppert - Things to Come
SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR – Tie
Mahershala Ali - Moonlight
Tom Bennett - Love & Friendship
SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Naomie Harris - Moonlight
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
László Nemes - Son of Saul
SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR
Kenneth Lonergan - Manchester by the Sea
BRITISH/IRISH ACTOR
Andrew Garfield - Hacksaw Ridge, Silence
BRITISH/IRISH ACTRESS
Kate Beckinsale - Love & Friendship
YOUNG BRITISH/IRISH PERFORMER
Lewis MacDougall - A Monster Calls
BREAKTHROUGH BRITISH/IRISH FILMMAKER
Babak Anvari - Under the Shadow
BRITISH/IRISH SHORT FILM
Sweet Maddie Stone - Brady Hood
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
Victoria - Sturla Brandth Grovlen, cinematography
Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film
Isabelle Huppert
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The London Critics’ Circle Film Section announced nominations for its 37th annual film awards on December 21, 2016. The winners were announced January 22, 2017 at The May Fair Hotel.
2017 / 37th London Critics' Circle Film Award Winners (for the year in film 2016):
FILM OF THE YEAR
La La Land
FOREIGN-LANGUAGE FILM OF THE YEAR
Toni Erdmann
DOCUMENTARY OF THE YEAR
Fire at Sea
BRITISH/IRISH FILM OF THE YEAR
I, Daniel Blake
ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Casey Affleck - Manchester by the Sea
ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Isabelle Huppert - Things to Come
SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR – Tie
Mahershala Ali - Moonlight
Tom Bennett - Love & Friendship
SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Naomie Harris - Moonlight
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
László Nemes - Son of Saul
SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR
Kenneth Lonergan - Manchester by the Sea
BRITISH/IRISH ACTOR
Andrew Garfield - Hacksaw Ridge, Silence
BRITISH/IRISH ACTRESS
Kate Beckinsale - Love & Friendship
YOUNG BRITISH/IRISH PERFORMER
Lewis MacDougall - A Monster Calls
BREAKTHROUGH BRITISH/IRISH FILMMAKER
Babak Anvari - Under the Shadow
BRITISH/IRISH SHORT FILM
Sweet Maddie Stone - Brady Hood
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
Victoria - Sturla Brandth Grovlen, cinematography
Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film
Isabelle Huppert
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Saturday, January 14, 2017
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from January 8th to 14th, 2017 - Update #19
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COMICS-FILM - From ThePlaylist: Hugh Jackman and James Mangold share tidbits from the making of "Logan."
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AWARDS - From THR: With his nod for "Achievement in First-Time Feature Film," Nate Parker and "Birth of a Nation" earn their first major Hollywood film award nomination.
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OBIT - From IndieWire: The author and filmmaker, William Peter Blatty, has died at the age of 89, Thursday, January 12, 2017. His most famous work is the best-selling and legendary novel, The Exorcist. It was adapted into a hugely popular and legendary film (by director William Friedkin), and Blatty won an Oscar for writing the screenplay adaptation of his novel.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Remember this controversy from awhile back: actor Joseph Fiennes was supposed to portray pop music icon Michael Jackson in an episode of the Brit TV series, "Urban Myths?" We apparently, the episode was filmed but will not be aired by European pay TV company, Sky.
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COMICS-FILM - From THR: Davis S. Goyer and Justin Rhodes will write Warner's "Green Lantern Corps" movie. The film will feature both popular DC Comics Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan and John Stewart.
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TELEVISION - From IndieWire: Fresh off his Golden Globe win for "Atlanta," Donald Glover signs large overall developmental deal with FX, but "Atlanta" is not coming back until 2018.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: FX has renewed "American Horror Story" for an additional two seasons, which would take it through Season 9.
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COMICS-FILM - From YahooMovies: Emmy-winner Peter Dinklage ("Game of Thrones") may join Marvel's "Avengers" films as fan-favorite character, "Pip."
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TELEVISION - From Variety: The third season of John Ridley's critically-acclaimed series, "American Crime" (ABC), will focus on immigration.
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Natalie Portman reveals that Ashton Kutcher was paid three times what she was for their 2011 film, "No Strings Attached."
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STAR WARS - From YahooMovies: The one-billion dollar Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has a home - Los Angeles.
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AWARDS - From YahooCelebrity: Meryl Streep earns her 15th BAFTA nomination - in the wake of being called overrated by President-elect Donald Trump.
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BOX OFFICE - From Variety: With the release of the final weekend box office numbers, we learn that the winner of the 1/6 to 1/8/2017 weekend is "Hidden Figures" with a tally of $22.8 million, that is about of $700,00 "Rogue One's" final.
From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 1/6 to 1/8/2017 weekend box office is "Rogue One" with an estimated take of $21.97 million. However, "Hidden Figures" is a close second with $21.8 million, and the release of actual totals may change which film holds the top spot.
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CELEBRITY -From YahooCelebrity: The cause of actress Debbie Reynolds's death is released, while her daughter Carrie Fisher's cause death is described as inconclusive.
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TELEVISION - From IndieWire: The release date for David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" revival miniseries is May 21, 2017 at 9 p.m. on Showtime.
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MOVIES - From ThePlaylist: J.J. Abrams says he will avoid remakes and reboots after being involved in such films via Star Wars, Star Trek, Mission:Impossible, and "Westworld" for TV.
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AWARDS - From TheWrap: At the 2017 Golden Globes, "La La Land" wins a record 7 Globes.
From CNN: Meryl Streep criticizes President-elect Trump in her acceptance speech at the Golden Globes - without even mentioning Clownstick's name.
From LATimes: Watch the video and read the transcript of Meryl Streep's Golden Globe speech.
From YahooCelebrity: Apparently, Tom Hiddleston had to apologize for his acceptance speech.
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: Marvel Entertainment's reclusive CEO Isaac Perlmutter looks like a cheap hood gangster in this photo with President-elect Fuckface Von Clownstick.
From BleedingCool: Now, Ike may play a role in the Clownstick administration.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Another Sundance film has been bought before its festival debut. A24 has bought "A Ghost Story" directed by David Lowery (who directed Disney's remake, "Pete's Dragon") and stars Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara.
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COMICS-ANIMATION - From EW: There is a vague teaser for "Marvel's Spider-Man," Disney XD's upcoming Spider-Man animated series, which will replace "Ultimate Spider-Man."
From BleedingCool: Matt Ryan played DC Comics' "John Constantine" in the short-lived NBC series, "Constantine." He is reportedly returning to the role for an animated series.
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CULTURE - From YahooBeauty: Why men have body issues now more than ever - the muscular, superhero body.
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AWARDS: From Variety: At the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (Aacta) International Awards "La La Land" wins two awards, "Best Picture" and "Best Actress" (Emma Stone).
COMICS-FILM - From ThePlaylist: Hugh Jackman and James Mangold share tidbits from the making of "Logan."
----------
AWARDS - From THR: With his nod for "Achievement in First-Time Feature Film," Nate Parker and "Birth of a Nation" earn their first major Hollywood film award nomination.
----------
OBIT - From IndieWire: The author and filmmaker, William Peter Blatty, has died at the age of 89, Thursday, January 12, 2017. His most famous work is the best-selling and legendary novel, The Exorcist. It was adapted into a hugely popular and legendary film (by director William Friedkin), and Blatty won an Oscar for writing the screenplay adaptation of his novel.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Remember this controversy from awhile back: actor Joseph Fiennes was supposed to portray pop music icon Michael Jackson in an episode of the Brit TV series, "Urban Myths?" We apparently, the episode was filmed but will not be aired by European pay TV company, Sky.
----------
COMICS-FILM - From THR: Davis S. Goyer and Justin Rhodes will write Warner's "Green Lantern Corps" movie. The film will feature both popular DC Comics Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan and John Stewart.
----------
TELEVISION - From IndieWire: Fresh off his Golden Globe win for "Atlanta," Donald Glover signs large overall developmental deal with FX, but "Atlanta" is not coming back until 2018.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: FX has renewed "American Horror Story" for an additional two seasons, which would take it through Season 9.
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COMICS-FILM - From YahooMovies: Emmy-winner Peter Dinklage ("Game of Thrones") may join Marvel's "Avengers" films as fan-favorite character, "Pip."
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TELEVISION - From Variety: The third season of John Ridley's critically-acclaimed series, "American Crime" (ABC), will focus on immigration.
----------
MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Natalie Portman reveals that Ashton Kutcher was paid three times what she was for their 2011 film, "No Strings Attached."
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STAR WARS - From YahooMovies: The one-billion dollar Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has a home - Los Angeles.
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AWARDS - From YahooCelebrity: Meryl Streep earns her 15th BAFTA nomination - in the wake of being called overrated by President-elect Donald Trump.
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BOX OFFICE - From Variety: With the release of the final weekend box office numbers, we learn that the winner of the 1/6 to 1/8/2017 weekend is "Hidden Figures" with a tally of $22.8 million, that is about of $700,00 "Rogue One's" final.
From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 1/6 to 1/8/2017 weekend box office is "Rogue One" with an estimated take of $21.97 million. However, "Hidden Figures" is a close second with $21.8 million, and the release of actual totals may change which film holds the top spot.
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CELEBRITY -From YahooCelebrity: The cause of actress Debbie Reynolds's death is released, while her daughter Carrie Fisher's cause death is described as inconclusive.
----------
TELEVISION - From IndieWire: The release date for David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" revival miniseries is May 21, 2017 at 9 p.m. on Showtime.
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MOVIES - From ThePlaylist: J.J. Abrams says he will avoid remakes and reboots after being involved in such films via Star Wars, Star Trek, Mission:Impossible, and "Westworld" for TV.
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AWARDS - From TheWrap: At the 2017 Golden Globes, "La La Land" wins a record 7 Globes.
From CNN: Meryl Streep criticizes President-elect Trump in her acceptance speech at the Golden Globes - without even mentioning Clownstick's name.
From LATimes: Watch the video and read the transcript of Meryl Streep's Golden Globe speech.
From YahooCelebrity: Apparently, Tom Hiddleston had to apologize for his acceptance speech.
----------
COMICS - From BleedingCool: Marvel Entertainment's reclusive CEO Isaac Perlmutter looks like a cheap hood gangster in this photo with President-elect Fuckface Von Clownstick.
From BleedingCool: Now, Ike may play a role in the Clownstick administration.
----------
MOVIES - From Variety: Another Sundance film has been bought before its festival debut. A24 has bought "A Ghost Story" directed by David Lowery (who directed Disney's remake, "Pete's Dragon") and stars Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara.
----------
COMICS-ANIMATION - From EW: There is a vague teaser for "Marvel's Spider-Man," Disney XD's upcoming Spider-Man animated series, which will replace "Ultimate Spider-Man."
From BleedingCool: Matt Ryan played DC Comics' "John Constantine" in the short-lived NBC series, "Constantine." He is reportedly returning to the role for an animated series.
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CULTURE - From YahooBeauty: Why men have body issues now more than ever - the muscular, superhero body.
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AWARDS: From Variety: At the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (Aacta) International Awards "La La Land" wins two awards, "Best Picture" and "Best Actress" (Emma Stone).
Monday, January 9, 2017
2017 Golden Globes Name "La La Land" and "Moonlight" Best Motion Pictures of 2016
The Golden Globe Award is a movie accolade bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). The award recognizes excellence in both film and television. The annual awards ceremony is a major part of the film industry’s award season.
The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards nominations were announced on Monday, December 12, 2016. The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony was held Sunday, January 8, 2017. The show was hosted by Jimmy Fallon, host of “The Tonight Show.” The ceremony aired on NBC, beginning at 8:00 (EST) and 5:00 (PST).
2017 / 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards winners:
FILM:
Best Motion Picture – Drama:
“Moonlight”
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy:
“La La Land”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama:
Casey Affleck – “Manchester by the Sea”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama:
Isabelle Huppert – “Elle”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy:
Ryan Gosling – “La La Land”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy:
Emma Stone – “La La Land”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:
Aaron Taylor-Johnson – “Nocturnal Animals”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:
Viola Davis – “Fences”
Best Director – Motion Picture:
Damien Chazelle – “La La Land”
Best Screenplay:
“La La Land”
Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language:
“Elle” – France
Best Motion Picture – Animated:
“Zootopia”
Best Original Song – Motion Picture:
“City of Stars” – “La La Land”
Best Original Score – Motion Picture:
Justin Hurwitz – “La La Land”
TELEVISION:
Best Television Series – Drama:
“The Crown”
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy:
“Atlanta”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama:
Billy Bob Thornton – “Goliath”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama:
Claire Foy – “The Crown”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy:
Donald Glover – “Atlanta”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy:
Tracee Ellis Ross – “Black-ish”
Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
“The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
Tom Hiddleston – “The Night Manager”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
Sarah Paulson – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
Olivia Colman – “The Night Manager”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
Hugh Laurie – “The Night Manager”
CECIL B. DEMILLE AWARD: Meryl Streep
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The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards nominations were announced on Monday, December 12, 2016. The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony was held Sunday, January 8, 2017. The show was hosted by Jimmy Fallon, host of “The Tonight Show.” The ceremony aired on NBC, beginning at 8:00 (EST) and 5:00 (PST).
2017 / 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards winners:
FILM:
Best Motion Picture – Drama:
“Moonlight”
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy:
“La La Land”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama:
Casey Affleck – “Manchester by the Sea”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama:
Isabelle Huppert – “Elle”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy:
Ryan Gosling – “La La Land”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy:
Emma Stone – “La La Land”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:
Aaron Taylor-Johnson – “Nocturnal Animals”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:
Viola Davis – “Fences”
Best Director – Motion Picture:
Damien Chazelle – “La La Land”
Best Screenplay:
“La La Land”
Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language:
“Elle” – France
Best Motion Picture – Animated:
“Zootopia”
Best Original Song – Motion Picture:
“City of Stars” – “La La Land”
Best Original Score – Motion Picture:
Justin Hurwitz – “La La Land”
TELEVISION:
Best Television Series – Drama:
“The Crown”
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy:
“Atlanta”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama:
Billy Bob Thornton – “Goliath”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama:
Claire Foy – “The Crown”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy:
Donald Glover – “Atlanta”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy:
Tracee Ellis Ross – “Black-ish”
Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
“The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
Tom Hiddleston – “The Night Manager”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
Sarah Paulson – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
Olivia Colman – “The Night Manager”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
Hugh Laurie – “The Night Manager”
CECIL B. DEMILLE AWARD: Meryl Streep
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Sunday, January 8, 2017
Utah Film Critics Association Names "La La Land" Best Picture of 2016
The Utah Film Critics Association is an
organization of cinema journalists affiliated with publications,
broadcasting stations, and online media based in the state of Utah.
The group meets every December to votr on the Utah Film Critics
Association Awards.
2016 Utah Film Critics Association
Awards – winners and runner-ups:
Best Picture: La La Land
Runner-up: Moonlight
Best Director: Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Runner-up: Damien Chazelle, La La Land
Best Actor: Casey Affleck, Manchester
by the Sea
Runner-up: Joel Edgerton, Loving
Best Actress: Emma Stone, La La Land
Runner-up: Ruth Negga, Loving
Supporting Actor: (TIE) Mahershala Ali,
Moonlight; John Goodman, 10 Cloverfield Lan
Supporting Actress: Viola Davis, Fences
Runners-up: Naomie Harris, Moonlight
and Michelle Williams, Manchester by the Sea
Adapted Screenplay: Barry Jenkins and
Tarell McCraney, Moonlight
Runner -up: Eric Heisserer, Arrival
Original Screenplay: Taylor Sheridan,
Hell or High Water
Runner-up: Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester
by the Sea
Non-English Language Film: The
Handmaiden
Runners-up: Elle and Toni Erdmann (tie)
Animated Feature: Kubo and the Two
Strings
Runners-up: Moana and Zootopia (tie)
Documentary Feature: Cameraperson
Runner -up: Weiner
Original Score: La La Land
Runner -up: Arrival
Cinematography: Linus Sandgren, La La
Land
Runner -up: Bradford Young, Arrival
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Saturday, January 7, 2017
National Society of Film Critics Name "Moonlight" Best Picture of 2016
The National Society of Film Critics was founded in New York City in 1966 and its membership is currently comprise of 56 of the country’s most prominent movie critics. Known for their highbrow tastes, these critics form one of the most prestigious film groups on the United States. Current members include some of my favorite film critics, like David Edelstein and J. Hoberman, among others. The late Roger Ebert, my favorite critic, was also a member. The society has produced several anthologies about movies, including the must-have for film fans, Produced and Abandoned: The Best Films You’ve Never Seen (1990).
The National Society of Film Critics gathered on Saturday, January 7, 2017 to vote on their annual film awards – the 51st edition.
Here is a list of the National Society of Film Critics 2016 winners and runners-up, with vote counts from the final round.
BEST PICTURE
*1. Moonlight (54)
Manchester by the Sea (39)
La La Land (31)
BEST DIRECTOR
*1. Barry Jenkins (53) – Moonlight
Damien Chazelle (37) – La La Land
Kenneth Lonergan (23) – Manchester by the Sea
BEST ACTOR
*1. Casey Affleck (65) – Manchester by the Sea
Denzel Washington (21) – Fences
Adam Driver (20) – Paterson
BEST ACTRESS
*1. Isabelle Huppert (55) – Elle and Things to Come
Annette Bening (26) – 20th Century Women
Sandra Hüller (26) – Toni Erdmann [tied with Bening]
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
*1. Mahershala Ali (72) – Moonlight
Jeff Bridges (18) – Hell or High Water
Michael Shannon (14) – Nocturnal Animals
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
*1. Michelle Williams (58) – Manchester by the Sea
Lily Gladstone (45) – Certain Women
Naomie Harris (25) – Moonlight
BEST SCREENPLAY
*1. Manchester by the Sea (61) – Kenneth Lonergan
Moonlight (39) – Barry Jenkins
Hell or High Water (16) – Taylor Sheridan
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
*1. Moonlight (52) – James Laxton
La La Land (27) – Linus Sandgren
Silence (23) – Rodrigo Prieto
FOREIGN-LANGUAGE FILM
*1. Toni Erdmann (52)
The Handmaiden (26)
Elle (19) and Things to Come (19) tied
BEST NON-FICTION FILM
*1. O.J.: Made in America (64)
I Am Not Your Negro (36)
13th (20)
SPECIAL CITATION for a film awaiting American distribution: Sieranevada (Romania) Cristi Puiu
FILM HERITAGE AWARD: Kino Lorber’s 5-disc collection “Pioneers of African-American Cinema”
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The National Society of Film Critics gathered on Saturday, January 7, 2017 to vote on their annual film awards – the 51st edition.
Here is a list of the National Society of Film Critics 2016 winners and runners-up, with vote counts from the final round.
BEST PICTURE
*1. Moonlight (54)
Manchester by the Sea (39)
La La Land (31)
BEST DIRECTOR
*1. Barry Jenkins (53) – Moonlight
Damien Chazelle (37) – La La Land
Kenneth Lonergan (23) – Manchester by the Sea
BEST ACTOR
*1. Casey Affleck (65) – Manchester by the Sea
Denzel Washington (21) – Fences
Adam Driver (20) – Paterson
BEST ACTRESS
*1. Isabelle Huppert (55) – Elle and Things to Come
Annette Bening (26) – 20th Century Women
Sandra Hüller (26) – Toni Erdmann [tied with Bening]
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
*1. Mahershala Ali (72) – Moonlight
Jeff Bridges (18) – Hell or High Water
Michael Shannon (14) – Nocturnal Animals
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
*1. Michelle Williams (58) – Manchester by the Sea
Lily Gladstone (45) – Certain Women
Naomie Harris (25) – Moonlight
BEST SCREENPLAY
*1. Manchester by the Sea (61) – Kenneth Lonergan
Moonlight (39) – Barry Jenkins
Hell or High Water (16) – Taylor Sheridan
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
*1. Moonlight (52) – James Laxton
La La Land (27) – Linus Sandgren
Silence (23) – Rodrigo Prieto
FOREIGN-LANGUAGE FILM
*1. Toni Erdmann (52)
The Handmaiden (26)
Elle (19) and Things to Come (19) tied
BEST NON-FICTION FILM
*1. O.J.: Made in America (64)
I Am Not Your Negro (36)
13th (20)
SPECIAL CITATION for a film awaiting American distribution: Sieranevada (Romania) Cristi Puiu
FILM HERITAGE AWARD: Kino Lorber’s 5-disc collection “Pioneers of African-American Cinema”
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Seattle Film Critics Society Name "Moonlight" Best Picture of 2016
Established in 2016, the Seattle Film Critics Society (SFCS) says that it is dedicated to supporting local productions and festivals, enhancing public education, awareness, and appreciation of cinema, and strengthening the bonds of critical dialogue as it pertains to the cinematic arts. The group seeks to highlight the best films produced each year–both by the major studios and independent filmmakers–and share our love of cinema with Seattle-area residents. The group is made of a robust network of film critics and reviewers in Seattle and surrounding areas of Washington State. The society is represented by members in print, radio, television and online mediums.
The nominations for the 2016 SFCS Awards were announced Wednesday, December 21, 2016. The winners were announced Thursday, January 5, 2017.
2016 SFCS Award winners:
Best Picture
Winner – Moonlight
Runner Up – Elle
Best Actress
Winner – Isabelle Huppert – Elle
Runner Up – (TIE) Amy Adams – Arrival; Natalie Portman – Jackie (TIE)
Best Actor
Winner – Casey Affleck – Manchester By The Sea
Runner Up – Denzel Washington – Fences
Best Supporting Actress
Winner – Viola Davis – Fences
Runners Up – (TIE) Lily Gladstone – Certain Women; Naomie Harris – Moonlight (TIE)
Best Supporting Actor
Winner – Mahershala Ali – Moonlight
Runner Up – John Goodman – 10 Cloverfield Lane
Best Director
Winner – Barry Jenkins – Moonlight
Runner Up – Damien Chazelle – La La Land
Best Screenplay
Winner – Barry Jenkins & Tarell Alvin McCraney – Moonlight
Runner Up – Kenneth Lonergan – Manchester By The Sea
Best Documentary Film
Winner – OJ: Made In America
Runner Up – 13TH
Best Foreign Language Film
Winner – Elle
Runner Up – The Handmaiden
Best Animated Film
Winner Up – Zootopia
Runner Up – Kubo & The Two Strings
Best Ensemble
Winner – Moonlight
Runner Up – Fences
Best Cinematography
Winner – Arrival
Runner Up – La La Land
Best Costume Design
Winner – The Handmaiden
Runner Up – Love & Friendship
Best Film Editing
Winner – Moonlight
Runner Up – Arrival
Best Original Score
Winner – Johann Johannsson – Arrival
Runner Up – Justin Hurwitz – La La Land
Best Production Design
Winner – The Handmaiden
Runner Up – La La Land
Best Visual Effects
Winners – (TIE) Arrival; Doctor Strang
Best Youth Performance
Winner – Anya Taylor-Joy – The Witch
Runner Up – (TIE) Royalty Hightower – The Fits; Sunny Pawar – Lion (TIE)
Best Villain
Winner – Howard Stambler in 10 Cloverfield Lane
Runner Up – Black Phillip in The Witch
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The nominations for the 2016 SFCS Awards were announced Wednesday, December 21, 2016. The winners were announced Thursday, January 5, 2017.
2016 SFCS Award winners:
Best Picture
Winner – Moonlight
Runner Up – Elle
Best Actress
Winner – Isabelle Huppert – Elle
Runner Up – (TIE) Amy Adams – Arrival; Natalie Portman – Jackie (TIE)
Best Actor
Winner – Casey Affleck – Manchester By The Sea
Runner Up – Denzel Washington – Fences
Best Supporting Actress
Winner – Viola Davis – Fences
Runners Up – (TIE) Lily Gladstone – Certain Women; Naomie Harris – Moonlight (TIE)
Best Supporting Actor
Winner – Mahershala Ali – Moonlight
Runner Up – John Goodman – 10 Cloverfield Lane
Best Director
Winner – Barry Jenkins – Moonlight
Runner Up – Damien Chazelle – La La Land
Best Screenplay
Winner – Barry Jenkins & Tarell Alvin McCraney – Moonlight
Runner Up – Kenneth Lonergan – Manchester By The Sea
Best Documentary Film
Winner – OJ: Made In America
Runner Up – 13TH
Best Foreign Language Film
Winner – Elle
Runner Up – The Handmaiden
Best Animated Film
Winner Up – Zootopia
Runner Up – Kubo & The Two Strings
Best Ensemble
Winner – Moonlight
Runner Up – Fences
Best Cinematography
Winner – Arrival
Runner Up – La La Land
Best Costume Design
Winner – The Handmaiden
Runner Up – Love & Friendship
Best Film Editing
Winner – Moonlight
Runner Up – Arrival
Best Original Score
Winner – Johann Johannsson – Arrival
Runner Up – Justin Hurwitz – La La Land
Best Production Design
Winner – The Handmaiden
Runner Up – La La Land
Best Visual Effects
Winners – (TIE) Arrival; Doctor Strang
Best Youth Performance
Winner – Anya Taylor-Joy – The Witch
Runner Up – (TIE) Royalty Hightower – The Fits; Sunny Pawar – Lion (TIE)
Best Villain
Winner – Howard Stambler in 10 Cloverfield Lane
Runner Up – Black Phillip in The Witch
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Thursday, January 5, 2017
North Carolina Film Critics Name "La La Land" Best Narrative Film of 2016
The North Carolina Film Critics
Association (NCFCA) was formed by Kenneth R. Morefield in 2012 to
promote film journalism in North Carolina. It is comprised of film
journalists who either live in North Carolina or write for outlets
that serve readers in this state. The NCFCA votes annually on awards
for achievements in film.
The winners of the 5th NCFCA Awards
were announced at the NCFCA site on Monday, January 2, 2017. The
nominees were announced Tuesday, December 27, 2016.
2016 / 5th NCFCA Award winners:
BEST NARRATIVE FILM
La La Land
BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM
O.J.: Made in America
BEST ANIMATED FILM
Zootopia
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
The Handmaiden
BEST DIRECTOR
Damien Chazelle — La La Land
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Linus Sandgren — La La Land
BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
Doctor Strange
BEST ACTOR
Casey Affleck — Manchester by the Sea
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Jeff Bridges — Hell or High Water
BEST ACTRESS
Emma Stone — La La Land
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Viola Davis — Fences
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Taylor Sheridan — Hell or High Water
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Eric Heisserer — Arrival
KEN HANKE MEMORIAL TAR HEEL AWARD - (To
an artist or film with a special connection to North Carolina.)
Jeff Nichols
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Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Online Film Critics Society Name "Moonlight" Best Picture of 2016; Complete Winners List
Founded in 1997, the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS) describes itself as “the largest, most respected organization for critics whose work appears primarily on the Internet.” The OFCS says that it has been the key force in establishing and raising the standards for Internet-based film journalism. Its membership consists of film reviewers, journalists and scholars based in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Latin America and the Asia/Pacific Rim region. The Online Film Critics Society currently consists of 254 members with writers representing 22 countries across the globe.
The 20th Online Film Critics Society Awards nominations were announced on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. The winners were announced Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
2016 / 20th OFCS Award winners:
Best Picture
Moonlight
Best Animated Feature
Kubo and the Two Strings
Best Director
Barry Jenkins – Moonlight
Best Actor
Casey Affleck – Manchester By the Sea
Best Actress
Natalie Portman – Jackie
Best Supporting Actor
Mahershala Ali – Moonlight
Best Supporting Actress
Naomie Harris – Moonlight
Best Original Screenplay
Hell or High Water – Taylor Sheridan
Best Adapted Screenplay
Arrival – Eric Heisserer, Ted Chiang
Best Editing
La La Land – Tom Cross
Best Cinematography
La La Land – Linus Sandgren
Best Film Not in the English Language
The Handmaiden – South Korea
Best Documentary
O.J.: Made in America
Best Non-U.S. Release
After the Storm
The Death of Louis XIV
The Girl With All the Gifts
Graduation
Nocturma
Personal Shopper
A Quiet Passion
Staying Vertical
The Unknown Girl
Yourself and Yours
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The 20th Online Film Critics Society Awards nominations were announced on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. The winners were announced Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
2016 / 20th OFCS Award winners:
Best Picture
Moonlight
Best Animated Feature
Kubo and the Two Strings
Best Director
Barry Jenkins – Moonlight
Best Actor
Casey Affleck – Manchester By the Sea
Best Actress
Natalie Portman – Jackie
Best Supporting Actor
Mahershala Ali – Moonlight
Best Supporting Actress
Naomie Harris – Moonlight
Best Original Screenplay
Hell or High Water – Taylor Sheridan
Best Adapted Screenplay
Arrival – Eric Heisserer, Ted Chiang
Best Editing
La La Land – Tom Cross
Best Cinematography
La La Land – Linus Sandgren
Best Film Not in the English Language
The Handmaiden – South Korea
Best Documentary
O.J.: Made in America
Best Non-U.S. Release
After the Storm
The Death of Louis XIV
The Girl With All the Gifts
Graduation
Nocturma
Personal Shopper
A Quiet Passion
Staying Vertical
The Unknown Girl
Yourself and Yours
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Saturday, December 31, 2016
Nevada Film Critics Name "Hell or High Water" Best Film of 2016
The Nevada Film Critics Society (NFCS) is apparently a society of film critics who reside in Nevada and produce film reviews for print, broadcast, radio, and online.
The Nevada Film Critics Society's 2016 Awards for Achievement in Film:
Best Film – Hell or High Water
Best Actor – Casey Affleck – Manchester by the Sea
Best Actress – Annette Bening – 20th Century Women
Best Supporting Actor – Ben Foster – Hell or High Water
Best Supporting Actress – Greta Gerwig – 20th Century Women
Best Youth Performance – Alex Hibbert – Moonlight
Best Director – David Mackenzie – Hell or High Water
Best Original Screenplay – Taylor Sheridan- Hell or High Water
Best Adapted Screenplay – Eric Heisserer – Arrival
Best Ensemble – Moonlight
Best Documentary – O.J. Made in America
Best Animated Movie – Moana
Best Production Design – David Wasco and Sandy Reynold-Wasco – La La Land
Best Cinematography – Linus Sandgren – La La Land
Best Visual Effects – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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The Nevada Film Critics Society's 2016 Awards for Achievement in Film:
Best Film – Hell or High Water
Best Actor – Casey Affleck – Manchester by the Sea
Best Actress – Annette Bening – 20th Century Women
Best Supporting Actor – Ben Foster – Hell or High Water
Best Supporting Actress – Greta Gerwig – 20th Century Women
Best Youth Performance – Alex Hibbert – Moonlight
Best Director – David Mackenzie – Hell or High Water
Best Original Screenplay – Taylor Sheridan- Hell or High Water
Best Adapted Screenplay – Eric Heisserer – Arrival
Best Ensemble – Moonlight
Best Documentary – O.J. Made in America
Best Animated Movie – Moana
Best Production Design – David Wasco and Sandy Reynold-Wasco – La La Land
Best Cinematography – Linus Sandgren – La La Land
Best Visual Effects – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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Thursday, December 29, 2016
Austin Film Critics Name "Moonlight" Best Film of 2016
The Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) describes itself as a group dedicated to supporting the best in film, whether at the international, national, or local level. Members of the AFCA contribute to such publications and outlets as Ain’t It Cool News, the Austin American-Statesman, the Austin Chronicle, The Daily Texan, DVDActive, Fandango, Film School Rejects, FirstShowing.net, KOOP Radio, Movies.com, among others.
2016 AFCA Awards were announced Wednesday, December 28,2016 .
2016 AFCA Award winners:
Best Film: Moonlight (dir: Barry Jenkins)
Best Director: Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Best Actor: Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
Best Actress: Isabelle Huppert, Elle
Best Supporting Actor: Mahershala Ali, Moonlight
Best Supporting Actress: Viola Davis, Fences
Best Original Screenplay: Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Best Adapted Screenplay: Eric Heisserer, Arrival
Best Cinematography: Linus Sandgren, La La Land
Best Score: Justin Hurwitz, La La Land
Best Foreign-Language Film: The Handmaiden (dir: Park Chan-wook)
Best Documentary: Tower (dir: Keith Maitland)
Best Animated Film: Kubo and the Two Strings (dir: Travis Knight)
Best First Film: The Witch (dir: Robert Eggers)
The Robert R. “Bobby” McCurdy Memorial Breakthrough Artist Award: Keith Maitland, Tower
Austin Film Award: Tower (dir: Keith Maitland)
Special Honorary Award: To the ensemble cast of Moonlight and casting director Yesi Ramirez for excellence as an ensemble.
Special Honorary Award: To honor Anton Yelchin for his contribution to the cinema of 2016, including performances in Green Room and Star Trek Beyond. His was a brilliant career cut profoundly short.
Special Honorary Award: To A24 Films for excellence in production in distribution. Their work gave us Moonlight, Green Room, Swiss Army Man, The Lobster, The Witch, and 20th Century Women, among others.
Special Honorary Award: To filmmaker Keith Maitland and his film Tower for revisiting a tragic event in Austin, Texas history in a sensitive and unique manner.
AFCA 2016 Top Ten Films:
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2016 AFCA Awards were announced Wednesday, December 28,2016 .
2016 AFCA Award winners:
Best Film: Moonlight (dir: Barry Jenkins)
Best Director: Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Best Actor: Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
Best Actress: Isabelle Huppert, Elle
Best Supporting Actor: Mahershala Ali, Moonlight
Best Supporting Actress: Viola Davis, Fences
Best Original Screenplay: Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Best Adapted Screenplay: Eric Heisserer, Arrival
Best Cinematography: Linus Sandgren, La La Land
Best Score: Justin Hurwitz, La La Land
Best Foreign-Language Film: The Handmaiden (dir: Park Chan-wook)
Best Documentary: Tower (dir: Keith Maitland)
Best Animated Film: Kubo and the Two Strings (dir: Travis Knight)
Best First Film: The Witch (dir: Robert Eggers)
The Robert R. “Bobby” McCurdy Memorial Breakthrough Artist Award: Keith Maitland, Tower
Austin Film Award: Tower (dir: Keith Maitland)
Special Honorary Award: To the ensemble cast of Moonlight and casting director Yesi Ramirez for excellence as an ensemble.
Special Honorary Award: To honor Anton Yelchin for his contribution to the cinema of 2016, including performances in Green Room and Star Trek Beyond. His was a brilliant career cut profoundly short.
Special Honorary Award: To A24 Films for excellence in production in distribution. Their work gave us Moonlight, Green Room, Swiss Army Man, The Lobster, The Witch, and 20th Century Women, among others.
Special Honorary Award: To filmmaker Keith Maitland and his film Tower for revisiting a tragic event in Austin, Texas history in a sensitive and unique manner.
AFCA 2016 Top Ten Films:
- Moonlight
- La La Land
- Arrival
- The Handmaiden
- Manchester by the Sea
- Elle
- Hell or High Water
- The Lobster
- Jackie
- Sing Street
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Monday, December 26, 2016
Phoenix Film Critics Society Name "La La Land" Best Picture of 2016
The Phoenix Film Critics Society is a
tax-exempt, not-for-profit, self-funded, independent organization
consisting of professional film critics and film journalists in
Arizona.
2016 Phoenix Film Critics Society
Awards were announced December 20, 2016.
2016 Phoenix Film Critics Society
Awards winners:
BEST PICTURE
La La Land
BEST DIRECTOR
Damien Chazelle – La La Land
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Casey Affleck – Manchester By The Sea
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Emma Stone – La La Land
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Jeff Bridges – Hell or High Water
BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Viola Davis – Fences
BEST ENSEMBLE ACTING
Hell or High Water
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Hell or High Water
BEST SCREENPLAY ADAPTED FROM OTHER
MATERIAL
Hacksaw Ridge
THE OVERLOOKED FILM OF THE YEAR
Sing Street
BEST ANIMATED FILM
Zootopia
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Elle – Belgium, France, Germany
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Gleason
BEST ORIGINAL SONG
La La Land – City Of Stars
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
La La Land
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
La La Land
BEST FILM EDITING
Hacksaw Ridge
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
La La Land
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Doctor Strange
BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE
Anya Taylor-Joy – The Witch
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A YOUTH
Alex R. Hibbert – Moonlight
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Detroit Film Critics Name "La La Land" Best Picture of 2016
The Detroit Film Critics Society was founded in Spring 2007 and currently consists of a group of 20 Michigan film critics (as December 2013) who write or broadcast in the Detroit area as well as other major cities within a 150-mile radius of the city including Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Flint, Michigan.
The winners of the 2016 Detroit Film Critics Society Awards were announced Monday, December 19, 2016.
2016 Detroit Film Critics Society Awards winners:
BEST PICTURE
LA LA LAND
BEST DIRECTOR
DAMIEN CHAZELLE – LA LA LAND
BEST ACTOR
CASEY AFFLECK – MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
BEST ACTRESS
EMMA STONE – LA LA LAND
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
JEFF BRIDGES – HELL OR HIGH WATER
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
VIOLA DAVIS – FENCES
BEST ENSEMBLE
20TH CENTURY WOMEN
BEST BREAKTHROUGH
KELLY FREMON CRAIG – EDGE OF SEVENTEEN – DIRECTOR/WRITER
BEST SCREENPLAY
DAMIEN CHAZELLE – LA LA LAND
BEST DOCUMENTARY
O.J.: MADE IN AMERICA
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The winners of the 2016 Detroit Film Critics Society Awards were announced Monday, December 19, 2016.
2016 Detroit Film Critics Society Awards winners:
BEST PICTURE
LA LA LAND
BEST DIRECTOR
DAMIEN CHAZELLE – LA LA LAND
BEST ACTOR
CASEY AFFLECK – MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
BEST ACTRESS
EMMA STONE – LA LA LAND
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
JEFF BRIDGES – HELL OR HIGH WATER
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
VIOLA DAVIS – FENCES
BEST ENSEMBLE
20TH CENTURY WOMEN
BEST BREAKTHROUGH
KELLY FREMON CRAIG – EDGE OF SEVENTEEN – DIRECTOR/WRITER
BEST SCREENPLAY
DAMIEN CHAZELLE – LA LA LAND
BEST DOCUMENTARY
O.J.: MADE IN AMERICA
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Friday, December 23, 2016
St. Louis Film Critics Name "La La Land" Best Film of 2016
The St. Louis Film Critics is an association of professional film critics operating in metropolitan St. Louis and adjoining areas of Missouri and Illinois. Founded in late 2004, the group’s goals (according to the website) are to serve the interests of local film critics, and to promote an appreciation for cinema both as an art form and for its societal, cultural and historical context and impact.
The eligibility requirements for a SLFC Award, according to the group’s website: a film must have been shown in the greater St. Louis area in a theater or at a film festival or series, or made available to SLFC members by screening or screener during the past year. Films opening in limited run elsewhere for Oscar qualification but which will open in the St. Louis area early in the next year are eligible.
2016 StLFCA Annual Award winners:
BEST FILM
Winner: La La Land
Runners-up: Hell or High Water and Manchester by the Sea (tie)
BEST DIRECTOR
Winner: Damien Chazelle – La La Land
Runners-up: Kenneth Lonergan – Manchester by the Sea andDenis Villeneuve – Arrival (tie)
BEST ACTOR
Winner: Casey Affleck – Manchester by the Sea
Runner-up: Joel Edgerton – Loving
BEST ACTRESS
Winner: Isabelle Huppert – Elle
Runner-up: Natalie Portman – Jackie
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Winner: Mahershala Ali – Moonlight
Runner-up: Lucas Hedges – Manchester by the Sea
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Winner: Viola Davis – Fences
Runner-up: Michelle Williams – Manchester by the Sea
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Winner: Hell or High Water – Taylor Sheridan
Runner-up: Manchester by the Sea – Kenneth Lonergan
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Winner: Love and Friendship – Whit Stillman (Screenplay); Jane Austen (Novel)
Runner-up: Arrival – Eric Heisserer (Screenplay); Ted Chiang (Short Story)
BEST EDITING
Winner: Jackie – Sebastián Sepúlveda
Runners-up: Hacksaw Ridge – John Gilbert and La La Land – Tom Cross
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Winner: La La Land – Linus Sandgren
Runner-up: Moonlight – James Laxton
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Winner: The Handmaiden – Seong-hie Ryu
Runners-up: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them – Stuart Craig and James Hambidge; Jackie – Jean Rabasse and La La Land – David Wasco (three-way tie)
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Winner: The Jungle Book
Runner-up: Doctor Strange
BEST MUSIC SCORE
Winner: La La Land – Justin Herwitz
Runner-up: Jackie – Mica Levi
BEST SOUNDTRACK
Winner: Sing Street
Runner-up: La La Land
BEST SONG
Winner: “Audition (The Fools Who Dream)” – La La Land
Runner-up: “City of Stars” – La La Land
BEST ACTION FILM
Winner: Captain America: Civil War
Runner-up: Doctor Strange
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
Winner: Zootopia
Runner-up: Kubo and the Two Strings
BEST COMEDY
Winner: Hail, Caesar!
Runner-up: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Winner: I Am Not Your Negro
Runner-up: Weiner
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Winner: Elle
Runner-up: The Handmaiden
BEST HORROR / SCIENCE-FICTION FILM
Winner: The Witch
Runner-up: Arrival
BEST SCENE
Winner: La La Land – Opening dance number, “Another Day of Sun”
Runner-up: Hail, Caesar! – “Would that it were so simple.”
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The eligibility requirements for a SLFC Award, according to the group’s website: a film must have been shown in the greater St. Louis area in a theater or at a film festival or series, or made available to SLFC members by screening or screener during the past year. Films opening in limited run elsewhere for Oscar qualification but which will open in the St. Louis area early in the next year are eligible.
2016 StLFCA Annual Award winners:
BEST FILM
Winner: La La Land
Runners-up: Hell or High Water and Manchester by the Sea (tie)
BEST DIRECTOR
Winner: Damien Chazelle – La La Land
Runners-up: Kenneth Lonergan – Manchester by the Sea andDenis Villeneuve – Arrival (tie)
BEST ACTOR
Winner: Casey Affleck – Manchester by the Sea
Runner-up: Joel Edgerton – Loving
BEST ACTRESS
Winner: Isabelle Huppert – Elle
Runner-up: Natalie Portman – Jackie
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Winner: Mahershala Ali – Moonlight
Runner-up: Lucas Hedges – Manchester by the Sea
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Winner: Viola Davis – Fences
Runner-up: Michelle Williams – Manchester by the Sea
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Winner: Hell or High Water – Taylor Sheridan
Runner-up: Manchester by the Sea – Kenneth Lonergan
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Winner: Love and Friendship – Whit Stillman (Screenplay); Jane Austen (Novel)
Runner-up: Arrival – Eric Heisserer (Screenplay); Ted Chiang (Short Story)
BEST EDITING
Winner: Jackie – Sebastián Sepúlveda
Runners-up: Hacksaw Ridge – John Gilbert and La La Land – Tom Cross
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Winner: La La Land – Linus Sandgren
Runner-up: Moonlight – James Laxton
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Winner: The Handmaiden – Seong-hie Ryu
Runners-up: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them – Stuart Craig and James Hambidge; Jackie – Jean Rabasse and La La Land – David Wasco (three-way tie)
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Winner: The Jungle Book
Runner-up: Doctor Strange
BEST MUSIC SCORE
Winner: La La Land – Justin Herwitz
Runner-up: Jackie – Mica Levi
BEST SOUNDTRACK
Winner: Sing Street
Runner-up: La La Land
BEST SONG
Winner: “Audition (The Fools Who Dream)” – La La Land
Runner-up: “City of Stars” – La La Land
BEST ACTION FILM
Winner: Captain America: Civil War
Runner-up: Doctor Strange
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
Winner: Zootopia
Runner-up: Kubo and the Two Strings
BEST COMEDY
Winner: Hail, Caesar!
Runner-up: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Winner: I Am Not Your Negro
Runner-up: Weiner
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Winner: Elle
Runner-up: The Handmaiden
BEST HORROR / SCIENCE-FICTION FILM
Winner: The Witch
Runner-up: Arrival
BEST SCENE
Winner: La La Land – Opening dance number, “Another Day of Sun”
Runner-up: Hail, Caesar! – “Would that it were so simple.”
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Thursday, December 22, 2016
2016 EDA Award for Best Film of 2016 Goes to "Moonlight" - Complete Winners List
According the organization’s website,
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists, Inc. (AWFJ), was founded in
2006. The membership is made up of “highly qualified professional
female movie critics, reporters and feature writers working in print,
broadcast and online media.” Its state purpose is to “support
work by and about women - both in front of and behind the cameras -
through intra-group promotional activities, outreach programs and by
presenting the annual EDA Awards in recognition of outstanding
accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about women in the
movies.”
EDA Award winners were announced on
Wednesday, December 21, 2016.
2016 / 10th EDA Awards winners:
AWFJ EDA BEST OF AWARDS: These awards
are presented to women and/or men without gender consideration.
Best Film: Moonlight
Best Director: Barry Jenkins –
Moonlight
Best Screenplay, Original: Manchester
by the Sea – Kenneth Lonergan
Best Screenplay, Adapted: Moonlight –
Barry Jenkins
Best Documentary: 13th – Ava DuVernay
Best Animated Film: Zootopia – Byron
Howard, Rich Moore, Jared Bush
Best Actress: Ruth Negga – Loving
Best Actress in a Supporting Role:
Viola Davis – Fences
Best Actor: Casey Affleck –
Manchester By The Sea
Best Actor in a Supporting Role:
Mahershala Ali – Moonlight
Best Ensemble Cast – Casting
Director: Moonlight – Yesi Ramirez
Best Cinematography: Moonlight –
James Laxton
Best Editing: Moonlight – Joi
McMillon and Nat Sanders
Best Non-English-Language Film: The
Handmaiden – Park Chan-Wook, South Korea
EDA FEMALE FOCUS AWARDS: These awards
honor WOMEN only.
Best Woman Director: Ava DuVernay –
13th
Best Woman Screenwriter: Kelly
Reichardt – Certain Women
Best Animated Female (tie):
Judy in Zootopia – Ginnifer Goodwin
Moana in Moana – Auli’i Cravalho
Best Breakthrough Performance: Ruth
Negga – Loving
Outstanding Achievement by A Woman in
The Film Industry:
Ava DuVernay – For 13th and raising
awareness about the need for diversity and gender equality in
Hollywood
EDA SPECIAL MENTION AWARDS
Actress Defying Age and Ageism (tie):
Annette Bening – 20th Century Women
Isabelle Huppert – Elle and Things to
Come
Most Egregious Age Difference Between
The Lead and The Love Interest Award:
Rules Don’t Apply – Warren Beatty (b. 1937) and Lily Collins (b. 1989)
Rules Don’t Apply – Warren Beatty (b. 1937) and Lily Collins (b. 1989)
Actress Most in Need Of A New Agent:
Jennifer Aniston – Mother’s Day and Office Christmas Party
Bravest Performance: Isabelle Huppert –
Elle
Remake or Sequel That Shouldn’t have
been Made: Ben Hur
AWFJ Hall of Shame Award: Sharon
Maguire and Renee Zellwegger for Bridget Jones’s Baby
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Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Boston Online Film Critics Name "Moonlight" Best Picture of 2016
The Boston Online Film Critics Association (BOFCA) was founded in May 2012. According to the group, BOFCA fosters a community of web-based film critics and provides them with a supportive group of colleagues and a professional platform for their voices to be heard. They collect and link to their reviews every week at a website that also features original content by members, including filmmaker interviews and spotlights on Boston’s vital repertory film scene.
By widening professional membership to writers working in new media, BOFCA aims to encourage more diverse opinions in the field. The Boston Online Film Critics Association has gathered together critics writing for publications that collectively receive over 15 million impressions/page views per month. BOFCA is present on social media year-round with members’ film articles and essays.
The 2016 Boston Online Film Critics Association Awards:
BEST PICTURE: MOONLIGHT
BEST DIRECTOR:
Damien Chazelle – LA LA LAND
BEST ACTOR:
Casey Affleck – MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
BEST ACTRESS:
Isabelle Huppert – ELLE
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:
Mahershala Ali – MOONLIGHT
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
Michelle Williams – MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
BEST ENSEMBLE:
MOONLIGHT
BEST SCREENPLAY:
Kenneth Lonergan – MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM:
THE HANDMAIDEN
BEST DOCUMENTARY:
CAMERAPERSON
BEST ANIMATED FILM:
KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:
Natasha Braier – THE NEON DEMON
BEST EDITING:
Nels Bangerter – CAMERAPERSON
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE:
Mica Levi – JACKIE
THE TEN BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR:
MOONLIGHT
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
LA LA LAND
PATERSON
HELL OR HIGH WATER
GREEN ROOM
SILENCE
CERTAIN WOMEN
THE HANDMAIDEN
ELLE
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By widening professional membership to writers working in new media, BOFCA aims to encourage more diverse opinions in the field. The Boston Online Film Critics Association has gathered together critics writing for publications that collectively receive over 15 million impressions/page views per month. BOFCA is present on social media year-round with members’ film articles and essays.
The 2016 Boston Online Film Critics Association Awards:
BEST PICTURE: MOONLIGHT
BEST DIRECTOR:
Damien Chazelle – LA LA LAND
BEST ACTOR:
Casey Affleck – MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
BEST ACTRESS:
Isabelle Huppert – ELLE
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:
Mahershala Ali – MOONLIGHT
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
Michelle Williams – MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
BEST ENSEMBLE:
MOONLIGHT
BEST SCREENPLAY:
Kenneth Lonergan – MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM:
THE HANDMAIDEN
BEST DOCUMENTARY:
CAMERAPERSON
BEST ANIMATED FILM:
KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:
Natasha Braier – THE NEON DEMON
BEST EDITING:
Nels Bangerter – CAMERAPERSON
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE:
Mica Levi – JACKIE
THE TEN BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR:
MOONLIGHT
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
LA LA LAND
PATERSON
HELL OR HIGH WATER
GREEN ROOM
SILENCE
CERTAIN WOMEN
THE HANDMAIDEN
ELLE
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