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TELEVISION - From TVLine: Kerry Washington ("Scandal") is developing a drama about female LAPD cops for ABC.
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: Sean Penn and Mel Gibson are making a movie together. Natalie Dormer joins the fray.
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MUSIC - From YahooMusic: John Legend says "National Anthem" is a weak song.
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MOVIES - From EW: Steve Carell, Laurence Fishburne, and Bryan Cranston lined up for Richard Linklater's next film.
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PIXAR - From EW: Brad Bird gives a not-really-update on "The Incredibles 2."
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: This Rodney Harrison opinion on Colin Kaepernick is whack and racist.
From YahooSports: Undrafted Philadelphia Eagles rookie Myke Tavarres talked about joined Kaepernick's sit-out-the-national-anthem protest by agent.
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OBIT - From YahooMovies: The actor Gene Wilder has died at the age of 83, Sunday, August 28, 2016. He was known for his collaborations with Mel Brooks ("Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles") and Richard Pryor ("Silver Streak," "Stir Crazy"). He is fondly remembered for playing the title role in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."
From YahooMovies: Mel Brooks, a frequent collaborator of Mel Brooks, is among celebrities remembering Gene Wilder.
From EW: Gene Wilder - a life in photos.
From YahooMovies: Peter Ostrum, the actor who played "Charlie" in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," speaks about his memories of Gene Wilder, who played Willie Wonka.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Phylicia Rashad will join FOX's hit show, "Empire" this upcoming season.
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COMICS-FILM - From TheWrap: Deathstroke will be the villain in Ben Affleck's standalone Batman villain.
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OBIT - From YahooMusic: Flamboyant Mexican superstar singer-songerwriter, "Juan Gabriel" has died at the age of 66, Sunday, August 28, 2016.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The #1 movie at the 8/26 to 8/28/2016 weekend box office is newcomer, "Don't Breathe," with an estimated take of $26.1 million.
From YahooMovies: Horror movie "Don't Breathe" knocks "Suicide Squad" out the top spot after a three-week run at number one. The story of President Barack Obama and Michelle's first date, "Southside With You," had a middling opening, but performed well compared to expectations, apparently.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From YahooNews: Dallas's top cop, Chief David Brown, tries on his Bull O'Connor draws and apparently likes it.
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TELEVISION - From HitFix: NBC had horrid plans for "The Walking Dead" if they would have taken it.
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CRIME - From YahooNews: Investigation into the shooting death of Nykea Aldridge continues. Aldridge is the cousin of NBA superstar Dwyane Wade.
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MUSIC - From THR: Beyonce to perform at 2016 MTV VMA (Video Music Awards).
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POLITICS - From teleSUR: Racist Maine Governor Paul LePage said that "people of color" are the enemy and should be shot.
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: It is time for Nate Parker to stop explaining and talking about old rape allegations that have conveniently come up in time to sabotage "Birth of a Nation."
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: Another actor on a kind of apology tour is Scott Eastwood of "Suicide Squad." This time concerning the accidental death of his former girlfriend, the late model, Jewel Brangman. Eastwood did not attend a memorial, nor do he offer condolences. WTF, right?
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Saturday, March 26, 2016
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from March 20th to 26th, 2016 - Update #33
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From PopSugar: New York City cop arrest Black mailman because he didn't want them to hit him with their car.
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COMICS - From Forbes: "Batman Vs. Superman" could have a $185 million weekend at the box office.
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POLITICS - From Politico: #CruzSexScandal
POLITICS - From RSN: The coming Republican Party crack-up also needs to occur to the Democratic Party.
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OBITS - From Variety: The writer Earl Hamner, Jr. has died at the age of 92, Thursday, March 24, 2016. He is best known for creating CBS' beloved drama, "The Waltons."
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POLITICS - From Harpers: Richard Nixon started the "war on drugs" in order to wage war on the anti-war left and Black people.
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POLITICS - From RollingStone: The magazine endorses Hillary Clinton for President of the United States, and publisher, Jann S. Wenner explains why.
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OBITS - From Variety: Comedian, actor, writer, and producer, Garry Shandling, has died at the age of 66, Thursday, March 24, 2016.
From YahooCelebrity: Hollywood reacts to the death of Garry Shandling.
From YahooTV: Garry Shandling's most memorable roles.
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OBITS - From YahooSports: Legendary baseball broadcaster, Joe Garagiola, has died at the age of 90, Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
From YouTube: An interview with the late Garagiola, conducted by David Spada.
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COMICS - From iDigitalTimes: Some early reviews are in for "Batman Vs. Superman."
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MOVIES - From Collider: Shane Black talks about his "Predator" reboot.
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CRIME - From HoustonChronicle: Keeping Black people of juries in Wharton County, Texas.
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OBITS - From DeadlineTV: The Emmy-winning actor, Ken Howard, has died at the age of 71, Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He was best known for his role on the CBS television drama series, "The White Shadow" (1978-1981). He was the current president of the actors' union, SAG-AFTRA.
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COMICS - From CinemaBlend: Marvel's "Captain Britain" may get his own television series.
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OBITS - From THR: The actress, Rita Gam, has died at the age of 88, Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She was considered a "glamorous actress" in the 1950s. Gam was also the wife of director Sidney Lumet, and she was a bridesmaid at Grace Kelly's 1956 wedding to Prince Rainier.
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OBITS - From TheWrap: The rapper, Malik Taylor, has died at the age of 45. He was better known as "Phife Dawg," the founder of the seminal rap group, A Tribe Called Quest."
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POLITICS - From BuzzFlash: Sarah Palin hits far-right hot buttons.
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CULTURE - From TheDailyBeast: Banksy strikes back.
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: Sports broadcaster/sideline reporter, Craig Sager, known for his colorful and odd suits, has said that his doctor has given him 3 to 6 months to live.
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COMICS - BleedingCool: A look at a nice copy of Action Comics #1, the first appearance of Superman, worth over $3 million.
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COMICS - BleedingCool: A look at some of Marvel Comics' hot comics for June 2016.
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STAR WARS - From Twitter: See a Star Wars bonus clip featuring Maz Kanata.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Emma Stone to star in film about Rose Marie "Rosemary" Kennedy, "Letters from Rosemary."
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: There will be an all-new and all-different Batman comic book debuting later this year from writer Scott Snyder.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Ryan Murphy reveals who will be back for the next season of "American Horror Story."
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 3/18 to 3/20/2016 weekend box office is "Zootopia" with an estimated haul of $38 million.
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From MintPressNews: Daniel Ellsberg - top military brass knew in advance that the Vietnam War would fail.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From SeattleTimes: Tim McGinty could not do his job and prosecute Cleveland Patrolman Timothy Loehmann and his partner, Frank Garmback, for killing Tamir Rice. So the voters decided that he could not keep his job as Cuyahoga County Prosecutor.
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COMICS - From CBR: Jeremy Renner says he would be "open" to a Hawkeye Netflix series.
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COMICS - From CBR: The writers, artists, and editors behind Marvel Comics's "Civil War II" talk.
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: An overview of news from C2E2 about Marvel's "Civil War II" comic book event.
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: Mike Mignola says he does not know how the film, "Hellboy 3" would end, although that movie seems unlikely to happen.
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STAR WARS - From CheatSheet: The site's weekly Star Wars round-up.
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POLITICS - From TheWrap: Scott Baio ("Happy Days") endorses Donald Trump.
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TRAILERS:
From YouTube: A clip from Richard Linklater's "Everybody Wants Some," entitled "Cologne."
From YouTube: A sneak peak at "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" deleted scenes.
From YouTube: I think this is the first trailer for the "Ben-Hur" remake, which is due August 2016.
BLACK LIVES MATTER - From PopSugar: New York City cop arrest Black mailman because he didn't want them to hit him with their car.
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COMICS - From Forbes: "Batman Vs. Superman" could have a $185 million weekend at the box office.
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POLITICS - From Politico: #CruzSexScandal
POLITICS - From RSN: The coming Republican Party crack-up also needs to occur to the Democratic Party.
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OBITS - From Variety: The writer Earl Hamner, Jr. has died at the age of 92, Thursday, March 24, 2016. He is best known for creating CBS' beloved drama, "The Waltons."
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POLITICS - From Harpers: Richard Nixon started the "war on drugs" in order to wage war on the anti-war left and Black people.
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POLITICS - From RollingStone: The magazine endorses Hillary Clinton for President of the United States, and publisher, Jann S. Wenner explains why.
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OBITS - From Variety: Comedian, actor, writer, and producer, Garry Shandling, has died at the age of 66, Thursday, March 24, 2016.
From YahooCelebrity: Hollywood reacts to the death of Garry Shandling.
From YahooTV: Garry Shandling's most memorable roles.
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OBITS - From YahooSports: Legendary baseball broadcaster, Joe Garagiola, has died at the age of 90, Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
From YouTube: An interview with the late Garagiola, conducted by David Spada.
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COMICS - From iDigitalTimes: Some early reviews are in for "Batman Vs. Superman."
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MOVIES - From Collider: Shane Black talks about his "Predator" reboot.
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CRIME - From HoustonChronicle: Keeping Black people of juries in Wharton County, Texas.
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OBITS - From DeadlineTV: The Emmy-winning actor, Ken Howard, has died at the age of 71, Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He was best known for his role on the CBS television drama series, "The White Shadow" (1978-1981). He was the current president of the actors' union, SAG-AFTRA.
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COMICS - From CinemaBlend: Marvel's "Captain Britain" may get his own television series.
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OBITS - From THR: The actress, Rita Gam, has died at the age of 88, Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She was considered a "glamorous actress" in the 1950s. Gam was also the wife of director Sidney Lumet, and she was a bridesmaid at Grace Kelly's 1956 wedding to Prince Rainier.
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OBITS - From TheWrap: The rapper, Malik Taylor, has died at the age of 45. He was better known as "Phife Dawg," the founder of the seminal rap group, A Tribe Called Quest."
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POLITICS - From BuzzFlash: Sarah Palin hits far-right hot buttons.
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CULTURE - From TheDailyBeast: Banksy strikes back.
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: Sports broadcaster/sideline reporter, Craig Sager, known for his colorful and odd suits, has said that his doctor has given him 3 to 6 months to live.
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COMICS - BleedingCool: A look at a nice copy of Action Comics #1, the first appearance of Superman, worth over $3 million.
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COMICS - BleedingCool: A look at some of Marvel Comics' hot comics for June 2016.
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STAR WARS - From Twitter: See a Star Wars bonus clip featuring Maz Kanata.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Emma Stone to star in film about Rose Marie "Rosemary" Kennedy, "Letters from Rosemary."
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: There will be an all-new and all-different Batman comic book debuting later this year from writer Scott Snyder.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Ryan Murphy reveals who will be back for the next season of "American Horror Story."
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 3/18 to 3/20/2016 weekend box office is "Zootopia" with an estimated haul of $38 million.
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From MintPressNews: Daniel Ellsberg - top military brass knew in advance that the Vietnam War would fail.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From SeattleTimes: Tim McGinty could not do his job and prosecute Cleveland Patrolman Timothy Loehmann and his partner, Frank Garmback, for killing Tamir Rice. So the voters decided that he could not keep his job as Cuyahoga County Prosecutor.
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COMICS - From CBR: Jeremy Renner says he would be "open" to a Hawkeye Netflix series.
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COMICS - From CBR: The writers, artists, and editors behind Marvel Comics's "Civil War II" talk.
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: An overview of news from C2E2 about Marvel's "Civil War II" comic book event.
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: Mike Mignola says he does not know how the film, "Hellboy 3" would end, although that movie seems unlikely to happen.
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STAR WARS - From CheatSheet: The site's weekly Star Wars round-up.
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POLITICS - From TheWrap: Scott Baio ("Happy Days") endorses Donald Trump.
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TRAILERS:
From YouTube: A clip from Richard Linklater's "Everybody Wants Some," entitled "Cologne."
From YouTube: A sneak peak at "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" deleted scenes.
From YouTube: I think this is the first trailer for the "Ben-Hur" remake, which is due August 2016.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
"School of Rock" the TV Series Debuts on Nickelodeon March 12th
Classmates Band Together in Nickelodeon’s New Live-Action Series School of Rock Premiering Saturday, March 12, at 9:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
Produced with Paramount Television and Based on the Feature Film, the Comedy Series Airs Regularly on Saturdays at 8:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A group of overachieving prep school students band together and learn to rock out when they meet their new, unconventional substitute teacher in Nickelodeon’s highly anticipated live-action comedy series School of Rock, premiering Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 9:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The series, produced with Paramount Television, will air regularly on Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
School of Rock follows a group of rule-abiding students -- Zack (Lance Lim), Lawrence (Aidan Miner), Freddy (Ricardo Hurtado), Summer (Jade Pettyjohn) and Tomika (Breanna Yde) -- who learn to take risks and reach new heights thanks to substitute teacher Dewey Finn (Tony Cavalero), a down-on-his-luck musician who uses the language of rock ‘n’ roll to inspire his class to form a secret band. Throughout the school year, these middle-school classmates find themselves navigating relationships, discovering their unknown talents and learning lessons on loyalty and friendships.
The series features guest appearances from Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy), Kendall Schmidt (Big Time Rush) and Kira Kosarin (The Thundermans). Episodes will include musical performances by the cast covering hits “What I Like About You” (The Romantics),“Lips Are Movin” (Meghan Trainor), “The Kids Are All Right” (The Who), “We’re Not Gonna Take It” (Twisted Sister), “Shut Up and Dance” (WALK THE MOON), “Heart Attack” (Demi Lovato) and more.
Fans can access additional content such as musical games, activities and more at Nick.com.
School of Rock is developed by Jim and Steve Armogida (Crash & Bernstein, Grounded for Life), who also serve as Executive Producers with Jay Kogen (The Simpsons, Henry Danger). The 2003 movie of the same name was written by Mike White. Its director Richard Linklater and producer Scott Rudin serve as series Executive Producers, along with Eli Bush (The Newsroom, Ex Machina).
About Paramount Television
Paramount Television develops and finances a wide range of creative television programming across all media platforms. Paramount Television is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a global content company with premier television, film and digital entertainment brands.
About Nickelodeon:
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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Produced with Paramount Television and Based on the Feature Film, the Comedy Series Airs Regularly on Saturdays at 8:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A group of overachieving prep school students band together and learn to rock out when they meet their new, unconventional substitute teacher in Nickelodeon’s highly anticipated live-action comedy series School of Rock, premiering Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 9:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The series, produced with Paramount Television, will air regularly on Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
School of Rock follows a group of rule-abiding students -- Zack (Lance Lim), Lawrence (Aidan Miner), Freddy (Ricardo Hurtado), Summer (Jade Pettyjohn) and Tomika (Breanna Yde) -- who learn to take risks and reach new heights thanks to substitute teacher Dewey Finn (Tony Cavalero), a down-on-his-luck musician who uses the language of rock ‘n’ roll to inspire his class to form a secret band. Throughout the school year, these middle-school classmates find themselves navigating relationships, discovering their unknown talents and learning lessons on loyalty and friendships.
The series features guest appearances from Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy), Kendall Schmidt (Big Time Rush) and Kira Kosarin (The Thundermans). Episodes will include musical performances by the cast covering hits “What I Like About You” (The Romantics),“Lips Are Movin” (Meghan Trainor), “The Kids Are All Right” (The Who), “We’re Not Gonna Take It” (Twisted Sister), “Shut Up and Dance” (WALK THE MOON), “Heart Attack” (Demi Lovato) and more.
Fans can access additional content such as musical games, activities and more at Nick.com.
School of Rock is developed by Jim and Steve Armogida (Crash & Bernstein, Grounded for Life), who also serve as Executive Producers with Jay Kogen (The Simpsons, Henry Danger). The 2003 movie of the same name was written by Mike White. Its director Richard Linklater and producer Scott Rudin serve as series Executive Producers, along with Eli Bush (The Newsroom, Ex Machina).
About Paramount Television
Paramount Television develops and finances a wide range of creative television programming across all media platforms. Paramount Television is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a global content company with premier television, film and digital entertainment brands.
About Nickelodeon:
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015
New Trailer and Poster for Richard Linklater's "Everybody Wants Some" Released
EVERYBODY WANTS SOME
Check out the trailer and poster for Richard Linklater’s spiritual sequel to Dazed and Confused
Link: https://youtu.be/q58EeFx1R3c
EVERYBODY WANTS SOME is in-theaters April 15, 2016
#EverybodyWantsSome
Official Movie Site: http://www.everybodywantssomemovie.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EverybodyWantsSomeMovie
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWSMovie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EWSMovie/
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Richard Linklater's "Everybody Wants Some" to Open SXSW Film Festival 2016
SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES RICHARD LINKLATER’S EVERYBODY WANTS SOME TO OPEN 2016 FILM FESTIVAL
Austin, Texas – The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Film Conference and Festival announced the world premiere of Everybody Wants Some as its Opening Night film for the 23rd edition of SXSW Film on March 11, 2016 in Austin, Texas. Set in the world of 1980s college life, Everybody Wants Some is a comedy, directed and written by Richard Linklater, that follows a group of college baseball players as they navigate their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood. Get ready for the best weekend ever.
Richard Linklater is a world-class filmmaker who put Austin on the map. He creates consistently stellar work including Slacker, Dazed and Confused, Waking Life, Scanner Darkly, School of Rock, Bernie, Fast Food Nation, the Midnight trilogy and last year’s Academy Award®-nominated Boyhood. Linklater also serves as the Artistic Director for the Austin Film Society, which he founded in 1985.
“We are so thrilled to premiere Richard’s latest work, which is really funny, instantly quotable, filled will great new talent,” said Janet Pierson, head of SXSW Film. “Audiences are going to love this paean to competition and coming of age in the 80s.”
Everybody Wants Some features an ensemble cast of Will Brittain, Zoey Deutch, Ryan Anthony Guzman, Tyler Hoechlin, Blake Jenner, Glen Powell and Wyatt Russell. The film is written and directed by Richard Linklater and produced by Megan Ellison of Annapurna Pictures, Richard Linklater and Ginger Sledge. Paramount Pictures will release the film on April 15, 2016.
Everybody Wants Some is designated as a SXsports film, which means that Film, Interactive, Gold, and Platinum badges all have access to attend the screening.
Additional teasers for the 2016 event will be released in December. Feature Films (with the exception of Midnighters) will be announced on Tuesday, February 2. Midnighters, all Short Films, Music Videos and Title Sequences will be announced on Tuesday, February 9.
SXSW REGISTRATION DEADLINE – REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 20 AND SAVE
Register for a SXSW badge today at sxsw.com/attend, and join us March 11 – 20, 2016 for unparalleled access to screenings, sessions, parties, the SXSW Trade Show and, of course, a creative and inspirational experience that only SXSW can deliver. Be sure to register soon, and gain access to conveniently located hotels. Register by 11:59pm CT on Friday, November 20 and save off the walk-up rate.
About SXSW
Now in its 23rd year, SXSW Film brings together creatives of all stripes over nine days to experience a diverse film line up and access to more than 500 Conference sessions with visionaries from all corners of the entertainment and media industries. SXSW 2016 takes place March 11-20 in Austin, TX.
The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals offer the unique industry convergence of music, film, and Interactive technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth, SXSW is the premier destination for discovery. The event is a launch pad for innovative content with new media presentations, music showcases and film screenings providing exposure for creators and compelling entertainment for attendees. For more information, please visit sxsw.com.
SXSW March 11-20 | Interactive March 11-15 | Film March 11-19 | Music March 15-20
SXSW is proud to be an official qualifying festival for the Academy Awards® Short Film competition. The Best Narrative Short, Best Documentary Short and Best Animated Short winners become eligible for the Academy Awards.
SXSW 2016 is sponsored by Esurance, Mazda, Monster Energy Capitol One, Bud Light, McDonalds and The Austin Chronicle.
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Monday, December 21, 2015
First Teaser Poster for "Everybody Wants Some"
Richard Linklater’s EVERYBODY WANTS SOME, the teaser poster for the spiritual sequel to Dazed and Confused
EVERYBODY WANTS SOME is in-theaters April 15, 2016!
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/EverybodyWantsSomeMovie
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EWSmovie
Instagram - http://www.Instagram.com/EWSmovie
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Negromancer News Bits and Bites for the Week of July 26th to July 31st, 2015 - Update #9
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NEWS:
From Vulture: The all-male Ghostbusters reboot, to go along with the all-female Ghostbusters movie, might happen.
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From Vulture: Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige join NBCs upcoming version of "The Wiz."
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From YahooMovie: New Line is plotting a reboot of iconic 70s film, "Shaft."
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From Variety: Tommy Lee Jones joins Matt Damon in the next "Jason Bourne" film.
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From ThePlaylist: Richard Linklater is the frontrunner to direct "The Rosie Project" starring Jennifer Lawrence.
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From BoxOfficeMojo: Because of early estimates, Disney/Marvel is declaring "Ant-Man" as the winner of the 7/24 to 7/26/2015 weekend box office with an estimated take of $24.675 million. If this holds, "Ant-Man," which was #1 at the box office last weekend, will repeat as champ.
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From HuffingtonPost: Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of the late singer, Whitney Houston, and singer Bobby Brown, has died at the age of 22, Sunday, July 26, 2015.
COMICS: Films and Books:
From YahooGames: Mark Hamill gave voice to "The Joker" in the beloved "Batman: The Animated Series." Now, Hamill returns to voicing the Joker in direct-to-DVD adaptation the famous Batman comic book, "Batman: The Killing Joke."
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From YahooNews: Rachel McAdams confirms that she is in talks regarding Marvel's "Doctor Strange" film.
MISC:
From YahooMovies: A wanted fugitive was starring in a horror movie, while on a probation violation.
NEWS:
From Vulture: The all-male Ghostbusters reboot, to go along with the all-female Ghostbusters movie, might happen.
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From Vulture: Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige join NBCs upcoming version of "The Wiz."
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From YahooMovie: New Line is plotting a reboot of iconic 70s film, "Shaft."
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From Variety: Tommy Lee Jones joins Matt Damon in the next "Jason Bourne" film.
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From ThePlaylist: Richard Linklater is the frontrunner to direct "The Rosie Project" starring Jennifer Lawrence.
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From BoxOfficeMojo: Because of early estimates, Disney/Marvel is declaring "Ant-Man" as the winner of the 7/24 to 7/26/2015 weekend box office with an estimated take of $24.675 million. If this holds, "Ant-Man," which was #1 at the box office last weekend, will repeat as champ.
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From HuffingtonPost: Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of the late singer, Whitney Houston, and singer Bobby Brown, has died at the age of 22, Sunday, July 26, 2015.
COMICS: Films and Books:
From YahooGames: Mark Hamill gave voice to "The Joker" in the beloved "Batman: The Animated Series." Now, Hamill returns to voicing the Joker in direct-to-DVD adaptation the famous Batman comic book, "Batman: The Killing Joke."
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From YahooNews: Rachel McAdams confirms that she is in talks regarding Marvel's "Doctor Strange" film.
MISC:
From YahooMovies: A wanted fugitive was starring in a horror movie, while on a probation violation.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
"Birdman" Wins Oscar as Best Picture of 2014
Best Picture:
“American Sniper” Clint Eastwood,
Robert Lorenz, Andrew Lazar, Bradley Cooper and Peter Morgan,
Producers
“Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of
Ignorance)” Alejandro G. Iñárritu, John Lesher and James W.
Skotchdopole, Producers WINNER
“Boyhood” Richard Linklater and
Cathleen Sutherland, Producers
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” Wes
Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales and Jeremy Dawson, Producers
“The Imitation Game” Nora Grossman,
Ido Ostrowsky and Teddy Schwarzman, Producers
“Selma” Christian Colson, Oprah
Winfrey, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, Producers
“The Theory of Everything” Tim
Bevan, Eric Fellner, Lisa Bruce and Anthony McCarten, Producers
“Whiplash” Jason Blum, Helen
Estabrook and David Lancaster, Producers
Alejandro G. Iñárritu Wins Directing Oscar for "Birdman"
Achievement in Directing:
“Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” Alejandro G. Iñárritu WINNER
“Boyhood” Richard Linklater
“Foxcatcher” Bennett Miller
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” Wes Anderson
“The Imitation Game” Morten Tyldum
“Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” Alejandro G. Iñárritu WINNER
“Boyhood” Richard Linklater
“Foxcatcher” Bennett Miller
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” Wes Anderson
“The Imitation Game” Morten Tyldum
Saturday, February 21, 2015
"Birdman" Wins "Best Feature" at 2015 Independent Spirit Awards - Complete Winners List
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 2015/30th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards winners were announced at the Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Winners of the Spirit Awards Filmmaker Grants were highlighted during the awards ceremony and were announced at the Film Independent Spirit Awards Filmmaker Grants and Nominee Brunch on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood.
2015 / 30th Film Independent Spirit Award winner:
BEST FEATURE
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Producers: Alejandro G. Iñárritu, John Lesher, Arnon Milchan, James W. Skotchdopole
BEST DIRECTOR
Richard Linklater: Boyhood
BEST SCREENPLAY
Dan Gilroy: Nightcrawler
BEST FIRST FEATURE (Award given to the director and producer)
Nightcrawler
Director: Dan Gilroy
Producers: Jennifer Fox, Tony Gilroy, Jake Gyllenhaal, David Lancaster, Michel Litvak
BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY
Justin Simien: Dear White People
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.
Land Ho!
Writers/Directors: Aaron Katz & Martha Stephens
Producers: Christina Jennings, Mynette Louie, Sara Murphy
BEST FEMALE LEAD
Julianne Moore: Still Alice
BEST MALE LEAD
Michael Keaton: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE
Patricia Arquette: Boyhood
BEST SUPPORTING MALE
J.K. Simmons: Whiplash
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Emmanuel Lubezki: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
BEST EDITING
Tom Cross: Whiplash
BEST DOCUMENTARY (Award given to the director and producer)
CITIZENFOUR
Director/Producer: Laura Poitras
Producers: Mathilde Bonnefoy, Dirk Wilutzky
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM (Award given to the director)
Ida (Poland)
Director: Pawel Pawlikowski
ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD – (Given to one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast)
Inherent Vice
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Casting Director: Cassandra Kulukundis
Ensemble Cast: Josh Brolin, Martin Donovan, Jena Malone, Joanna Newsom, Joaquin Phoenix, Eric Roberts, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, Serena Scott Thomas, Benicio Del Toro, Katherine Waterston, Michael Kenneth Williams, Owen Wilson, Reese Witherspoon
SPECIAL DISTINCTION AWARD
Foxcatcher
Director/Producer: Bennett Miller
Producers: Anthony Bregman, Megan Ellison, Jon Kilik
Writers: E. Max Frye, Dan Futterman
Actors: Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo, Channing Tatum
18th ANNUAL PIAGET PRODUCERS AWARD – The 18th 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.
Chad Burris
Elisabeth Holm
Chris Ohlson
21st ANNUAL KIEHL’S SOMEONE TO WATCH AWARD – The 21st 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.
H.
Directors: Rania Attieh & Daniel Garcia
20th ANNUAL LENSCRAFTERS TRUER THAN FICTION AWARD – The 20th annual Truer Than Fiction Award, sponsored by LensCrafters 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 funded by LensCrafters.
The Kill Team
Director: Dan Krauss
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The 2015/30th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards winners were announced at the Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Winners of the Spirit Awards Filmmaker Grants were highlighted during the awards ceremony and were announced at the Film Independent Spirit Awards Filmmaker Grants and Nominee Brunch on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood.
2015 / 30th Film Independent Spirit Award winner:
BEST FEATURE
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Producers: Alejandro G. Iñárritu, John Lesher, Arnon Milchan, James W. Skotchdopole
BEST DIRECTOR
Richard Linklater: Boyhood
BEST SCREENPLAY
Dan Gilroy: Nightcrawler
BEST FIRST FEATURE (Award given to the director and producer)
Nightcrawler
Director: Dan Gilroy
Producers: Jennifer Fox, Tony Gilroy, Jake Gyllenhaal, David Lancaster, Michel Litvak
BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY
Justin Simien: Dear White People
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.
Land Ho!
Writers/Directors: Aaron Katz & Martha Stephens
Producers: Christina Jennings, Mynette Louie, Sara Murphy
BEST FEMALE LEAD
Julianne Moore: Still Alice
BEST MALE LEAD
Michael Keaton: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE
Patricia Arquette: Boyhood
BEST SUPPORTING MALE
J.K. Simmons: Whiplash
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Emmanuel Lubezki: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
BEST EDITING
Tom Cross: Whiplash
BEST DOCUMENTARY (Award given to the director and producer)
CITIZENFOUR
Director/Producer: Laura Poitras
Producers: Mathilde Bonnefoy, Dirk Wilutzky
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM (Award given to the director)
Ida (Poland)
Director: Pawel Pawlikowski
ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD – (Given to one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast)
Inherent Vice
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Casting Director: Cassandra Kulukundis
Ensemble Cast: Josh Brolin, Martin Donovan, Jena Malone, Joanna Newsom, Joaquin Phoenix, Eric Roberts, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, Serena Scott Thomas, Benicio Del Toro, Katherine Waterston, Michael Kenneth Williams, Owen Wilson, Reese Witherspoon
SPECIAL DISTINCTION AWARD
Foxcatcher
Director/Producer: Bennett Miller
Producers: Anthony Bregman, Megan Ellison, Jon Kilik
Writers: E. Max Frye, Dan Futterman
Actors: Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo, Channing Tatum
18th ANNUAL PIAGET PRODUCERS AWARD – The 18th 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.
Chad Burris
Elisabeth Holm
Chris Ohlson
21st ANNUAL KIEHL’S SOMEONE TO WATCH AWARD – The 21st 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.
H.
Directors: Rania Attieh & Daniel Garcia
20th ANNUAL LENSCRAFTERS TRUER THAN FICTION AWARD – The 20th annual Truer Than Fiction Award, sponsored by LensCrafters 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 funded by LensCrafters.
The Kill Team
Director: Dan Krauss
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"Birdman" leads 2015 Costume Designers Guild Awards - Complete Winners List
The Costume Designers Guild is an international group that represents motion picture, television, and commercial costume designers, assistant costume designers and costume illustrators. The Costume Designers Guild (CDG) is Local 892 of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.). The Costume Designers Guild Awards began in 1999 to annually honor costume designers in Motion Pictures, Television, and Commercials.
The winners for the 17th Costume Designers Guild Awards, which celebrates excellence in film, television and commercial costume design, were announced Tuesday, February 17th, 2015. The winners of the seven competitive awards were revealed at the gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Continuing its long-time support of the Guild, LACOSTE returned as Presenting Sponsor of the Costume Designers Guild Awards. LACOSTE has been featured in numerous films such as Bridesmaids, That Awkward Moment, The Heat, Chef, and Last Vegas, as well as television shows including Mad Men, Saturday Night Live, Glee, and The Newsroom.
Acclaimed producer, director and screenwriter Richard Linklater (who recently collaborated with costume designer Kari Perkins on the 12-Years-In-the-Making epic film, Boyhood) received the Distinguished Collaborator Award in recognition of his support of Costume Design and creative partnerships with Costume Designers. An Honorary Career Achievement Award was presented to Costume Designer Aggie Guerard Rodgers for her outstanding work in film. The 2015 Edith Head Award for the Advancement of the Art of Costume Design was presented to costume designer, scholar, and two-term CDG past president, Dr. Deborah Nadoolman Landis, a CDG member and costume design activist for nearly 40 years. The LACOSTE Spotlight Award honoree was Naomi Watts, with the award presented to her by Laura Dern.
2015 / 17th Costume Designers Guild Awards winners and nominees:
EXCELLENCE IN CONTEMPORARY FILM
Birdman – Albert Wolsky WINNER
Boyhood – Kari Perkins
Gone Girl – Trish Summerville
Interstellar – Mary Zophres
Wild – Melissa Bruning
EXCELLENCE IN PERIOD FILM
The Grand Budapest Hotel – Milena Canonero WINNER
The Imitation Game – Sammy Sheldon Differ
Inherent Vice – Mark Bridges
Selma – Ruth E. Carter
The Theory of Everything – Steven Noble
EXCELLENCE IN FANTASY FILM
Guardians of the Galaxy – Alexandra Byrne
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – Bob Buck, Ann Maskrey, Richard Taylor
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 – Kurt and Bart
Into the Woods – Colleen Atwood WINNER
Maleficent – Anna B. Sheppard, Jane Clive
OUTSTANDING CONTEMPORARY TELEVISION SERIES
House of Cards – Johanna Argan
Ray Donovan – Christopher Lawrence
Saturday Night Live – Tom Broecker, Eric Justian
Scandal – Lyn Paolo
True Detective – Jenny Eagan WINNER
OUTSTANDING PERIOD/FANTASY TELEVISION SERIES
Boardwalk Empire – John Dunn
Game of Thrones – Michele Clapton WINNER
The Knick – Ellen Mirojnick
Mad Men – Janie Bryant
Masters of Sex – Ane Crabtree
OUTSTANDING MADE FOR TV MOVIE OR MINI SERIES
American Horror Story: Freak Show – Lou Eyrich WINNER
Houdini – Birgit Hutter
The Normal Heart – Daniel Orlandi
Olive Kitteridge – Jenny Eagan
Sherlock – Sarah Arthur
EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL COSTUME DESIGN
Army ‘Defy Expectations, Villagers’ – Christopher Lawrence WINNER
Direct TV ‘Less Attractive’, with Rob Lowe – Mindy Le Brock, Jessica Albertson
Dos Equis ‘Most Interesting Man in the World Walks on Fire’ – Julie Vogel
Kia Soul Hamster Commercial Featuring ‘Animals’ – Anette Cseri
Smirnoff ‘The Mixologist’ – Laura Jean Shannon
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The winners for the 17th Costume Designers Guild Awards, which celebrates excellence in film, television and commercial costume design, were announced Tuesday, February 17th, 2015. The winners of the seven competitive awards were revealed at the gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Continuing its long-time support of the Guild, LACOSTE returned as Presenting Sponsor of the Costume Designers Guild Awards. LACOSTE has been featured in numerous films such as Bridesmaids, That Awkward Moment, The Heat, Chef, and Last Vegas, as well as television shows including Mad Men, Saturday Night Live, Glee, and The Newsroom.
Acclaimed producer, director and screenwriter Richard Linklater (who recently collaborated with costume designer Kari Perkins on the 12-Years-In-the-Making epic film, Boyhood) received the Distinguished Collaborator Award in recognition of his support of Costume Design and creative partnerships with Costume Designers. An Honorary Career Achievement Award was presented to Costume Designer Aggie Guerard Rodgers for her outstanding work in film. The 2015 Edith Head Award for the Advancement of the Art of Costume Design was presented to costume designer, scholar, and two-term CDG past president, Dr. Deborah Nadoolman Landis, a CDG member and costume design activist for nearly 40 years. The LACOSTE Spotlight Award honoree was Naomi Watts, with the award presented to her by Laura Dern.
2015 / 17th Costume Designers Guild Awards winners and nominees:
EXCELLENCE IN CONTEMPORARY FILM
Birdman – Albert Wolsky WINNER
Boyhood – Kari Perkins
Gone Girl – Trish Summerville
Interstellar – Mary Zophres
Wild – Melissa Bruning
EXCELLENCE IN PERIOD FILM
The Grand Budapest Hotel – Milena Canonero WINNER
The Imitation Game – Sammy Sheldon Differ
Inherent Vice – Mark Bridges
Selma – Ruth E. Carter
The Theory of Everything – Steven Noble
EXCELLENCE IN FANTASY FILM
Guardians of the Galaxy – Alexandra Byrne
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – Bob Buck, Ann Maskrey, Richard Taylor
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 – Kurt and Bart
Into the Woods – Colleen Atwood WINNER
Maleficent – Anna B. Sheppard, Jane Clive
OUTSTANDING CONTEMPORARY TELEVISION SERIES
House of Cards – Johanna Argan
Ray Donovan – Christopher Lawrence
Saturday Night Live – Tom Broecker, Eric Justian
Scandal – Lyn Paolo
True Detective – Jenny Eagan WINNER
OUTSTANDING PERIOD/FANTASY TELEVISION SERIES
Boardwalk Empire – John Dunn
Game of Thrones – Michele Clapton WINNER
The Knick – Ellen Mirojnick
Mad Men – Janie Bryant
Masters of Sex – Ane Crabtree
OUTSTANDING MADE FOR TV MOVIE OR MINI SERIES
American Horror Story: Freak Show – Lou Eyrich WINNER
Houdini – Birgit Hutter
The Normal Heart – Daniel Orlandi
Olive Kitteridge – Jenny Eagan
Sherlock – Sarah Arthur
EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL COSTUME DESIGN
Army ‘Defy Expectations, Villagers’ – Christopher Lawrence WINNER
Direct TV ‘Less Attractive’, with Rob Lowe – Mindy Le Brock, Jessica Albertson
Dos Equis ‘Most Interesting Man in the World Walks on Fire’ – Julie Vogel
Kia Soul Hamster Commercial Featuring ‘Animals’ – Anette Cseri
Smirnoff ‘The Mixologist’ – Laura Jean Shannon
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Friday, February 20, 2015
2015 Cesar Award Nominations - Complete List
First given out in 1975, the César Award is the national film award of France. Some even think of the César Award as the French equivalent of the American Academy Awards (Oscars). The nominations are selected by the members of the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma, and the award ceremony is held in Paris each February. The name of the award comes from the late sculptor César Baldaccini, and the trophies are actual sculptures of the artist.
The nominations for the 40th Cesar Awards were announced Friday, January 28, 2015. The 40th Cesar Awards will be presented on Friday, February 20, 2015 in Paris.
The 2015 / 40th Cesar Award nominees (for the year in 2014) – complete list:
Best Film
Les Combattants, dir: Thomas Cailley
Eastern Boys, dir: Robin Campillo
La Famille Bélier, dir: Eric Lartigau
Saint Laurent, dir: Bertrand Bonello
Hippocrate, dir: Thomas Lilti
Sils Maria, dir: Olivier Assayas
Timbuktu, dir: Abderrahmane Sissako
Best Director
Céline Sciamma, Bande De Filles
Thomas Cailley, Les Combattants
Robin Campillo, Eastern Boys
Thomas Lilti, Hippocrate
Bertrand Bonello, Saint Laurent
Olivier Assayas, Sils Maria
Abderrahmane Sissako, Timbuktu
Best Actress
Juliette Binoche, Sils Maria
Catherine Deneuve, Dans La Cour
Marion Cotillard, Deux Jours, Une Nuit
Emilie Dequenne, Pas Son Genre
Adèle Haenel, Les Combattants
Sandrine Kiberlain, Elle L’Adore
Karin Viard, La Famille Bélier
Best Actor
Pierre Niney, Yves Saint Laurent
Romain Duris, Une Nouvelle Amie
Gaspard Ulliel, Saint Laurent
Guillaume Canet, La Prochaine Fois Je Viserai Le Coeur
Niels Arestrup, Diplomatie
François Damiens, La Famille Bélier
Vincent Lacoste, Hippocrate
Best Supporting Actress
Marianne Denicourt, Hippocrate
Claude Gensac, Lulu Femme Nue
Izïa Higelin, Samba
Charlotte Le Bon, Yves Saint Laurent
Kristen Stewart, Sils Maria
Best Supporting Actor
Eric Elmosnino, La Famille Bélier
Jérémie Renier, Saint Laurent
Guillaume Gallienne, Yves Saint LAurent
Louis Garrel, Saint Laurent
Reda Kateb, Hippocrate
Best Newcomer (Female)
Lou de Laâge, Respire
Joséphine Japy, Respire
Louane Emera, La Famille Bélier
Ariane Labed, Fidelio, L’Odyssée D’Alice
Karidja Touré, Bande De Filles
Best Newcomer (Male)
Kevin Azaïs, Les Combattants
Ahmed Dramé, Les Héritiers
Kirill Emelyanov, Eastern Boys
Pierre Rochefort, Un Beau Dimanche
Marc Zinga, Qu’Allah Bénisse La France
Best Original Screenplay
Les Combattants
La Famille Bélier
Hippocrate
Sils Maria
Timbuktu
Best Adapted Screenplay
La Chambre Bleue
Diplomatie
Pas Son Genre
Lulu Femme Nue
La Prochaine Fois Je Viserai Le Coeur
Best Foreign Film
Winter Sleep, dir: Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Boyhood, dir: Richard Linklater
12 Years A Slave, dir: Steve McQueen
Deux Jours, Une Nuit, dirs: Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne
Mommy, dir Xavier Dolan
Ida, dir: Pawel Pawlikowski
The Grand Budapest Hotel, dir: Wes Anderson
Best Debut Feature
Les Combattants
Elle L’Adore
Fidelio, L’Odyssée D’Alice
Party Girl
Qu’Allah Bénisse La France
Best Score
Bande De Filles
Bird People
Les Combattants
Timbuktu
Yves Saint-Laurent
Best Editing
Les Combattants
Hippocrate
Party Girl
Saint-Laurent
Timbuktu
Best Cinematography
La Belle Et La Bête
Saint-Laurent
Sils Maria
Timbuktu
Yves Saint Laurent
Best Set Design
La Belle Et La Bête
La French
Saint-Laurent
Timbuktu
Yves Saint Laurent
Best Costumes
La Belle Et La Bête
La French
Saint-Laurent
Une Nouvelle Amie
Yves Saint Laurent
Best Documentary
Caricaturistes – Fantassins De La Démocratie
Les Chèvres De Ma Mère
La Cour De Babel
National Gallery
Salt Of The Earth
Best Sound
Bande De Filles
Bird People
Les Combattants
Saint Laurent
Timbuktu
Best Animated Film
Minuscule – La Vallée Des Fourmis Perdues, dirs: Thomas Szabo and Hélène Giraud
Jack Et La Mécanique Du Coeur, dir: Stéphane Berla
Le Chant De La Mer, dir: Tomm Moore
Best Short Film
Aïssa
La Femme De Rio
Inupiluk
Les Jours D’Avant
Où Je Mets Ma Pudeur
La Virée A Paname
Best Animated Short
Bang Bang!
La Bûche De Noël
La Petite Casserole D’Anatole
Les Petits Cailloux
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The nominations for the 40th Cesar Awards were announced Friday, January 28, 2015. The 40th Cesar Awards will be presented on Friday, February 20, 2015 in Paris.
The 2015 / 40th Cesar Award nominees (for the year in 2014) – complete list:
Best Film
Les Combattants, dir: Thomas Cailley
Eastern Boys, dir: Robin Campillo
La Famille Bélier, dir: Eric Lartigau
Saint Laurent, dir: Bertrand Bonello
Hippocrate, dir: Thomas Lilti
Sils Maria, dir: Olivier Assayas
Timbuktu, dir: Abderrahmane Sissako
Best Director
Céline Sciamma, Bande De Filles
Thomas Cailley, Les Combattants
Robin Campillo, Eastern Boys
Thomas Lilti, Hippocrate
Bertrand Bonello, Saint Laurent
Olivier Assayas, Sils Maria
Abderrahmane Sissako, Timbuktu
Best Actress
Juliette Binoche, Sils Maria
Catherine Deneuve, Dans La Cour
Marion Cotillard, Deux Jours, Une Nuit
Emilie Dequenne, Pas Son Genre
Adèle Haenel, Les Combattants
Sandrine Kiberlain, Elle L’Adore
Karin Viard, La Famille Bélier
Best Actor
Pierre Niney, Yves Saint Laurent
Romain Duris, Une Nouvelle Amie
Gaspard Ulliel, Saint Laurent
Guillaume Canet, La Prochaine Fois Je Viserai Le Coeur
Niels Arestrup, Diplomatie
François Damiens, La Famille Bélier
Vincent Lacoste, Hippocrate
Best Supporting Actress
Marianne Denicourt, Hippocrate
Claude Gensac, Lulu Femme Nue
Izïa Higelin, Samba
Charlotte Le Bon, Yves Saint Laurent
Kristen Stewart, Sils Maria
Best Supporting Actor
Eric Elmosnino, La Famille Bélier
Jérémie Renier, Saint Laurent
Guillaume Gallienne, Yves Saint LAurent
Louis Garrel, Saint Laurent
Reda Kateb, Hippocrate
Best Newcomer (Female)
Lou de Laâge, Respire
Joséphine Japy, Respire
Louane Emera, La Famille Bélier
Ariane Labed, Fidelio, L’Odyssée D’Alice
Karidja Touré, Bande De Filles
Best Newcomer (Male)
Kevin Azaïs, Les Combattants
Ahmed Dramé, Les Héritiers
Kirill Emelyanov, Eastern Boys
Pierre Rochefort, Un Beau Dimanche
Marc Zinga, Qu’Allah Bénisse La France
Best Original Screenplay
Les Combattants
La Famille Bélier
Hippocrate
Sils Maria
Timbuktu
Best Adapted Screenplay
La Chambre Bleue
Diplomatie
Pas Son Genre
Lulu Femme Nue
La Prochaine Fois Je Viserai Le Coeur
Best Foreign Film
Winter Sleep, dir: Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Boyhood, dir: Richard Linklater
12 Years A Slave, dir: Steve McQueen
Deux Jours, Une Nuit, dirs: Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne
Mommy, dir Xavier Dolan
Ida, dir: Pawel Pawlikowski
The Grand Budapest Hotel, dir: Wes Anderson
Best Debut Feature
Les Combattants
Elle L’Adore
Fidelio, L’Odyssée D’Alice
Party Girl
Qu’Allah Bénisse La France
Best Score
Bande De Filles
Bird People
Les Combattants
Timbuktu
Yves Saint-Laurent
Best Editing
Les Combattants
Hippocrate
Party Girl
Saint-Laurent
Timbuktu
Best Cinematography
La Belle Et La Bête
Saint-Laurent
Sils Maria
Timbuktu
Yves Saint Laurent
Best Set Design
La Belle Et La Bête
La French
Saint-Laurent
Timbuktu
Yves Saint Laurent
Best Costumes
La Belle Et La Bête
La French
Saint-Laurent
Une Nouvelle Amie
Yves Saint Laurent
Best Documentary
Caricaturistes – Fantassins De La Démocratie
Les Chèvres De Ma Mère
La Cour De Babel
National Gallery
Salt Of The Earth
Best Sound
Bande De Filles
Bird People
Les Combattants
Saint Laurent
Timbuktu
Best Animated Film
Minuscule – La Vallée Des Fourmis Perdues, dirs: Thomas Szabo and Hélène Giraud
Jack Et La Mécanique Du Coeur, dir: Stéphane Berla
Le Chant De La Mer, dir: Tomm Moore
Best Short Film
Aïssa
La Femme De Rio
Inupiluk
Les Jours D’Avant
Où Je Mets Ma Pudeur
La Virée A Paname
Best Animated Short
Bang Bang!
La Bûche De Noël
La Petite Casserole D’Anatole
Les Petits Cailloux
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Monday, February 9, 2015
BAFTAs Name "Boyhood" Best Film of 2014 - Complete List of Winners
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 68th EE British Academy Film Awards took place on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. The ceremony was hosted by Stephen Fry and was broadcast exclusively on BBC One and BBC One HD, preceded by a red carpet show on BBC Three. The ceremony was also broadcast in all major territories around the world.
2015 / 68th BAFTA Film Award winners (for the year in film 2014):
Best Film
Richard Linklater and Cathleen Sutherland - "Boyhood"
Best Director
Richard Linklater - "Boyhood"
Best Actor In A Leading Role
Eddie Redmayne - "The Theory Of Everything"
Best Actress In A Leading Role
Julianne Moore - "Still Alice"
Best Actor In A Supporting Role
J.K. Simmons - "Whiplash"
Best Actress In A Supporting Role
Patricia Arquette - "Boyhood"
Best Original Screenplay
Wes Anderson & Hugo Guinness - "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Best Adapted Screenplay
Anthony McCarten - "The Theory Of Everything"
Outstanding British Film
James Marsh, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Lisa Bruce, Anthony McCarten - "Theory Of Everything"
Best Documentary
Laura Poitras - "Citizenfour"
Outstanding Debut By A British Writer, Director Or Producer
Stephen Beresford, David Livingstone - "Pride"
Best Film Not In The English Language
Pawel Pawlikowski, Eric Abraham, Piotr Dzieciol, Ewa Puszczynska - "Ida"
Best Animated Film
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller - "The Lego Movie"
Best Original Music
Alexandre Desplat - "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Best Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki - "Birdman"
Best Editing
Tom Cross - "Whiplash"
Best Production Design
Adam Stockhausen, Anna Pinnock - "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Best Costume Design
Milena Canonero - "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Best Makeup and Hair
Frances Hannon - "The Grand Budapest Hotel
Best Sound
Thomas Curley, Ben Wilkins, Craig Mann - "Whiplash"
Best Special Visual Effects
Paul Franklin, Scott Fisher, Andrew Lockley, Ian Hunter - "Interstellar"
Best Short Film
Chris Hees, Daisy Jacobs, Jennifer Majka - "Boogaloo And Graham"
Best Short Animation
Brian J. Falconer, Michael Lennox, Ronan Blaney - "The Bigger Picture"
*EE Rising Star Award:
Jack O'Connell
*The EE Rising Star Award is an audience award voted for by the British public and presented to an actor or actress who has demonstrated exceptional talent and promise.
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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 68th EE British Academy Film Awards took place on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. The ceremony was hosted by Stephen Fry and was broadcast exclusively on BBC One and BBC One HD, preceded by a red carpet show on BBC Three. The ceremony was also broadcast in all major territories around the world.
2015 / 68th BAFTA Film Award winners (for the year in film 2014):
Best Film
Richard Linklater and Cathleen Sutherland - "Boyhood"
Best Director
Richard Linklater - "Boyhood"
Best Actor In A Leading Role
Eddie Redmayne - "The Theory Of Everything"
Best Actress In A Leading Role
Julianne Moore - "Still Alice"
Best Actor In A Supporting Role
J.K. Simmons - "Whiplash"
Best Actress In A Supporting Role
Patricia Arquette - "Boyhood"
Best Original Screenplay
Wes Anderson & Hugo Guinness - "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Best Adapted Screenplay
Anthony McCarten - "The Theory Of Everything"
Outstanding British Film
James Marsh, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Lisa Bruce, Anthony McCarten - "Theory Of Everything"
Best Documentary
Laura Poitras - "Citizenfour"
Outstanding Debut By A British Writer, Director Or Producer
Stephen Beresford, David Livingstone - "Pride"
Best Film Not In The English Language
Pawel Pawlikowski, Eric Abraham, Piotr Dzieciol, Ewa Puszczynska - "Ida"
Best Animated Film
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller - "The Lego Movie"
Best Original Music
Alexandre Desplat - "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Best Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki - "Birdman"
Best Editing
Tom Cross - "Whiplash"
Best Production Design
Adam Stockhausen, Anna Pinnock - "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Best Costume Design
Milena Canonero - "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Best Makeup and Hair
Frances Hannon - "The Grand Budapest Hotel
Best Sound
Thomas Curley, Ben Wilkins, Craig Mann - "Whiplash"
Best Special Visual Effects
Paul Franklin, Scott Fisher, Andrew Lockley, Ian Hunter - "Interstellar"
Best Short Film
Chris Hees, Daisy Jacobs, Jennifer Majka - "Boogaloo And Graham"
Best Short Animation
Brian J. Falconer, Michael Lennox, Ronan Blaney - "The Bigger Picture"
*EE Rising Star Award:
Jack O'Connell
*The EE Rising Star Award is an audience award voted for by the British public and presented to an actor or actress who has demonstrated exceptional talent and promise.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015
London Film Critics Circle Names "Boyhood" the 2014 "Film of the Year"
The London Film Critics’ Circle 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 Critics’ Circle Film Section held its 35th annual awards ceremony on January 19, 2015 at the May Fair Hotel. The 35th London Critics’ Circle Film Awards featured sponsorship by The May Fair, Audi, Hardy's, Albion Racing Club, Viru, Voss and Cameo Productions.
2015 / 35th London Critics' Circle Film Award Winners:
FILM OF THE YEAR
Boyhood (Universal)
FOREIGN-LANGUAGE FILM OF THE YEAR
Leviathan (Curzon Artificial Eye)
BRITISH FILM OF THE YEAR
Under the Skin (StudioCanal)
DOCUMENTARY OF THE YEAR
Citizenfour (Curzon Artificial Eye)
ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Michael Keaton - Birdman (Fox)
ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Julianne Moore - Still Alice (Curzon Artificial Eye)
SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR
JK Simmons - Whiplash (Sony)
SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Patricia Arquette - Boyhood (Universal)
BRITISH ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Timothy Spall - Mr Turner (eOne)
BRITISH ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Rosamund Pike - Gone Girl (Fox) & What We Did on Our Holiday (Lionsgate)
YOUNG BRITISH PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Alex Lawther - The Imitation Game (StudioCanal)
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Richard Linklater - Boyhood (Universal)
SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR
Wes Anderson - The Grand Budapest Hotel (Fox)
BREAKTHROUGH BRITISH FILMMAKER
Yann Demange - '71 (StudioCanal)
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Under the Skin - Mica Levi, score (StudioCanal)
DILYS POWELL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FILM
Miranda Richardson
TOP 10 FILMS of 2014
1. Boyhood
2. Birdman
3. Under the Skin
4. Whiplash
5. Mr Turner
6. Leviathan
7. The Grand Budapest Hotel
8. Ida
9. Nightcrawler
10. The Theory of Everything
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The Critics’ Circle Film Section held its 35th annual awards ceremony on January 19, 2015 at the May Fair Hotel. The 35th London Critics’ Circle Film Awards featured sponsorship by The May Fair, Audi, Hardy's, Albion Racing Club, Viru, Voss and Cameo Productions.
2015 / 35th London Critics' Circle Film Award Winners:
FILM OF THE YEAR
Boyhood (Universal)
FOREIGN-LANGUAGE FILM OF THE YEAR
Leviathan (Curzon Artificial Eye)
BRITISH FILM OF THE YEAR
Under the Skin (StudioCanal)
DOCUMENTARY OF THE YEAR
Citizenfour (Curzon Artificial Eye)
ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Michael Keaton - Birdman (Fox)
ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Julianne Moore - Still Alice (Curzon Artificial Eye)
SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR
JK Simmons - Whiplash (Sony)
SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Patricia Arquette - Boyhood (Universal)
BRITISH ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Timothy Spall - Mr Turner (eOne)
BRITISH ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Rosamund Pike - Gone Girl (Fox) & What We Did on Our Holiday (Lionsgate)
YOUNG BRITISH PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Alex Lawther - The Imitation Game (StudioCanal)
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Richard Linklater - Boyhood (Universal)
SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR
Wes Anderson - The Grand Budapest Hotel (Fox)
BREAKTHROUGH BRITISH FILMMAKER
Yann Demange - '71 (StudioCanal)
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Under the Skin - Mica Levi, score (StudioCanal)
DILYS POWELL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FILM
Miranda Richardson
TOP 10 FILMS of 2014
1. Boyhood
2. Birdman
3. Under the Skin
4. Whiplash
5. Mr Turner
6. Leviathan
7. The Grand Budapest Hotel
8. Ida
9. Nightcrawler
10. The Theory of Everything
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Florida Film Critics Circle Names "Birdman" Best Picture of 2014
The Florida Film Critics Circle (FFCC) was founded in 1996 is comprised of writers from various state-based publications.
The Florida Film Critics Circle Award winners were announced on December 19, 2014.
2014 Florida Film Critics Circle winners:
Best Picture: Birdman
Runner-up: Boyhood
Best Director: Richard Linklater – Boyhood
Runner-up: Alejandro González Iñárritu – Birdman
Best Actress: Rosamund Pike – Gone Girl
Runner-up: Julianne Moore – Still Alice
Best Actor: Michael Keaton – Birdman
Runner-up: Jake Gyllenhaal – Nightcrawler
Best Supporting Actor: J.K. Simmons – Whiplash
Runner-up: Edward Norton – Birdman
Best Supporting Actress: Patricia Arquette – Boyhood
Runner-up: Emma Stone – Birdman
Best Ensemble: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Runner-up: Boyhood
Best Original Screenplay: The Grand Budapest Hotel (Wes Anderson)
Runner-up: Birdman (Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo)
Best Adapted Screenplay: Gone Girl (Gillian Flynn)
Runner-up: Inherent Vice (Paul Thomas Anderson)
Best Cinematography: Interstellar (Hoyte Van Hoytema)
Runner-up: The Grand Budapest Hotel (Robert D. Yeoman)
Best Visual Effects: Interstellar
Runner-up: Guardians of the Galaxy
Best Art Direction/Production Design: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Runner-up: Interstellar
Best Score: Under the Skin (Micah Levi, aka Micachu)
Runner-up: Gone Girl (Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross)
Best Documentary: Life Itself
Runner-up: Citizenfour
Best Foreign-Language Film: The Raid 2
Runner-up: Force Majeure
Best Animated Film: The Lego Movie
Runner-up: How to Train Your Dragon 2
Pauline Kael Breakout Award: Damien Chazelle (writer/director: Whiplash)
Runner-up: Gugu Mbatha-Raw (actress: Belle, Beyond the Lights)
Golden Orange: The Borscht Corp.
The Golden Orange Award, given for outstanding contribution to film in Florida, is awarded to the Borscht Corp. for their tireless championing of independent filmmaking. Fresh and vital, they are a non-profit group that affords filmmakers a place to work outside of the box and produce work that has garnered international attention. As their profile grows so does original, local film production’s profile. Since 2005, Borscht has been about creativity and a devout allegiance to the film scene in South Florida. They have been shining ambassadors for the region and are showing no signs of slowing down.
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The Florida Film Critics Circle Award winners were announced on December 19, 2014.
2014 Florida Film Critics Circle winners:
Best Picture: Birdman
Runner-up: Boyhood
Best Director: Richard Linklater – Boyhood
Runner-up: Alejandro González Iñárritu – Birdman
Best Actress: Rosamund Pike – Gone Girl
Runner-up: Julianne Moore – Still Alice
Best Actor: Michael Keaton – Birdman
Runner-up: Jake Gyllenhaal – Nightcrawler
Best Supporting Actor: J.K. Simmons – Whiplash
Runner-up: Edward Norton – Birdman
Best Supporting Actress: Patricia Arquette – Boyhood
Runner-up: Emma Stone – Birdman
Best Ensemble: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Runner-up: Boyhood
Best Original Screenplay: The Grand Budapest Hotel (Wes Anderson)
Runner-up: Birdman (Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo)
Best Adapted Screenplay: Gone Girl (Gillian Flynn)
Runner-up: Inherent Vice (Paul Thomas Anderson)
Best Cinematography: Interstellar (Hoyte Van Hoytema)
Runner-up: The Grand Budapest Hotel (Robert D. Yeoman)
Best Visual Effects: Interstellar
Runner-up: Guardians of the Galaxy
Best Art Direction/Production Design: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Runner-up: Interstellar
Best Score: Under the Skin (Micah Levi, aka Micachu)
Runner-up: Gone Girl (Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross)
Best Documentary: Life Itself
Runner-up: Citizenfour
Best Foreign-Language Film: The Raid 2
Runner-up: Force Majeure
Best Animated Film: The Lego Movie
Runner-up: How to Train Your Dragon 2
Pauline Kael Breakout Award: Damien Chazelle (writer/director: Whiplash)
Runner-up: Gugu Mbatha-Raw (actress: Belle, Beyond the Lights)
Golden Orange: The Borscht Corp.
The Golden Orange Award, given for outstanding contribution to film in Florida, is awarded to the Borscht Corp. for their tireless championing of independent filmmaking. Fresh and vital, they are a non-profit group that affords filmmakers a place to work outside of the box and produce work that has garnered international attention. As their profile grows so does original, local film production’s profile. Since 2005, Borscht has been about creativity and a devout allegiance to the film scene in South Florida. They have been shining ambassadors for the region and are showing no signs of slowing down.
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Saturday, January 31, 2015
Oklahoma Film Critics Name "Boyhood" Best Picture of 2014
The Oklahoma Film Critics Circle (OFCC) is the statewide group of professional film critics. OFCC members are Oklahoma-based movie critics who write for print, broadcast and online outlets that publish or post reviews of current film releases.
The OFCC announced its 9th annual awards list in early January of 2015.
Oklahoma Film Critics Circle 2014 Winners:
Best Picture: “Boyhood.”
Best Actor: Michael Keaton, “Birdman.”
Best Actress: Rosamund Pike, “Gone Girl.”
Best Animated Film: “The LEGO Movie.”
Best Body of Work: Christopher Miller and Phil Lord “The Lego Movie” and “22 Jump Street.”
Best Director: Richard Linklater, “Boyhood.”
Best Documentary: “Life Itself.”
Best First Feature: “Nightcrawler.”
Best Foreign Language Film: “Force Majeure.”
Best Guilty Pleasure: “Edge of Tomorrow.”
Not So Obviously Worst Film: “Monuments Men.”
Obviously Worst Film: “Transformers: Age of Extinction.”
Best Original Screenplay: “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”
Best Adapted Screenplay: Gillian Flynn, “Gone Girl.”
Best Supporting Actor: Edward Norton, “Birdman.”
Best Supporting Actress: Patricia Arquette, “Boyhood.”
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The OFCC announced its 9th annual awards list in early January of 2015.
Oklahoma Film Critics Circle 2014 Winners:
Best Picture: “Boyhood.”
Best Actor: Michael Keaton, “Birdman.”
Best Actress: Rosamund Pike, “Gone Girl.”
Best Animated Film: “The LEGO Movie.”
Best Body of Work: Christopher Miller and Phil Lord “The Lego Movie” and “22 Jump Street.”
Best Director: Richard Linklater, “Boyhood.”
Best Documentary: “Life Itself.”
Best First Feature: “Nightcrawler.”
Best Foreign Language Film: “Force Majeure.”
Best Guilty Pleasure: “Edge of Tomorrow.”
Not So Obviously Worst Film: “Monuments Men.”
Obviously Worst Film: “Transformers: Age of Extinction.”
Best Original Screenplay: “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”
Best Adapted Screenplay: Gillian Flynn, “Gone Girl.”
Best Supporting Actor: Edward Norton, “Birdman.”
Best Supporting Actress: Patricia Arquette, “Boyhood.”
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Saturday, January 17, 2015
2015 Directors Guild Award Nominations - Feature Film Category
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) is the entertainment labor union that represents film and television directors. The DGA gives out the Directors Guild of America Award each year to honor outstanding achievement.
Directors Guild of America President Paris Barclay announced the five nominees for the “DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2014” on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
“In a year full of excellent films, DGA members have nominated a stellar group of passionate filmmakers,” said Barclay. “Inspiring and artistic, these five directors made films that left an indelible impact not only on their fellow directors and members of the director’s team, but on audiences around the world. Congratulations to all of the nominees for their terrific work.”
Negromancer covers five DGA Award categories: Feature Film, Documentary Films and the television categories: Dramatic Series, Comedy Series, and Movies for Television and Mini-Series. There are five other television categories that Negromancer does not cover: Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regular, Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials, Reality Programs, Children's Programs, Commercials
The DGA Award winners will be named at the 67th Annual DGA Awards Dinner on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
2015 / 67th DGA Award in Feature Film the nominees for the year 2014 (in alphabetical order):
WES ANDERSON
The Grand Budapest Hotel
(Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Mr. Anderson’s Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Miki Emmrich
First Assistant Director: Josh Robertson
Second Assistant Director: Ben Howard
This is Mr. Anderson’s first DGA Award nomination.
CLINT EASTWOOD
American Sniper
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
Mr. Eastwood’s Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Tim Moore
First Assistant Director: David M. Bernstein
Second Assistant Director: Paula Case
Second Second Assistant Director: Clark Credle
First Assistant Director (Morocco Unit): Ahmed Hatimi
Second Assistant Director (Morocco Unit): Yann Mari Faget
Second Second Assistant Directors (Morocco Unit): Andrew Madden, Khalil Zghayou
This is Mr. Eastwood’s fourth DGA Award nomination, all in this category. He won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for Million Dollar Baby in 2004 and for Unforgiven in 1992. He was also nominated in this same category for Mystic River in 2003. Mr. Eastwood was honored with the DGA Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film in 2006.
ALEJANDRO G. IÑÁRRITU
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
(Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Mr. Iñárritu’s Directorial Team:
Unit Production Managers: James W. Skotchdopole, Robert Graf
First Assistant Director: Peter Kohn
Second Assistant Director: Amy Lauritsen
Second Second Assistant Director: Catherine Feeny
Location Manager: Joaquin Prange
This is Mr. Iñárritu’s third DGA Award nomination. He was previously nominated in this category for Babel in 2006. He won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials for “Best Job” (Proctor and Gamble) in 2012.
RICHARD LINKLATER
Boyhood
(IFC Films)
Mr. Linklater’s Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Cathleen Sutherland
First Assistant Director: Vince Palmo Jr.
Second Assistant Directors: Susana Jasso, Kathleen Tull
Second Second Assistant Directors: Mary Beth Chambers, Brian Franklin
This is Mr. Linklater’s first DGA Award nomination.
MORTEN TYLDUM
The Imitation Game
(The Weinstein Company)
Mr. Tyldum’s Directorial Team:
Production Manager: Suzie Shearer
First Assistant Director: Phil Booth
Second Assistant Director: James Manning
This is Mr. Tyldum’s first DGA Award nomination.
The winner in the Feature Film category will be announced at the 67th Annual DGA Awards on Saturday evening, February 7, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The DGA Awards will be hosted by actor Jane Lynch.
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Directors Guild of America President Paris Barclay announced the five nominees for the “DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2014” on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
“In a year full of excellent films, DGA members have nominated a stellar group of passionate filmmakers,” said Barclay. “Inspiring and artistic, these five directors made films that left an indelible impact not only on their fellow directors and members of the director’s team, but on audiences around the world. Congratulations to all of the nominees for their terrific work.”
Negromancer covers five DGA Award categories: Feature Film, Documentary Films and the television categories: Dramatic Series, Comedy Series, and Movies for Television and Mini-Series. There are five other television categories that Negromancer does not cover: Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regular, Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials, Reality Programs, Children's Programs, Commercials
The DGA Award winners will be named at the 67th Annual DGA Awards Dinner on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
2015 / 67th DGA Award in Feature Film the nominees for the year 2014 (in alphabetical order):
WES ANDERSON
The Grand Budapest Hotel
(Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Mr. Anderson’s Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Miki Emmrich
First Assistant Director: Josh Robertson
Second Assistant Director: Ben Howard
This is Mr. Anderson’s first DGA Award nomination.
CLINT EASTWOOD
American Sniper
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
Mr. Eastwood’s Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Tim Moore
First Assistant Director: David M. Bernstein
Second Assistant Director: Paula Case
Second Second Assistant Director: Clark Credle
First Assistant Director (Morocco Unit): Ahmed Hatimi
Second Assistant Director (Morocco Unit): Yann Mari Faget
Second Second Assistant Directors (Morocco Unit): Andrew Madden, Khalil Zghayou
This is Mr. Eastwood’s fourth DGA Award nomination, all in this category. He won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for Million Dollar Baby in 2004 and for Unforgiven in 1992. He was also nominated in this same category for Mystic River in 2003. Mr. Eastwood was honored with the DGA Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film in 2006.
ALEJANDRO G. IÑÁRRITU
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
(Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Mr. Iñárritu’s Directorial Team:
Unit Production Managers: James W. Skotchdopole, Robert Graf
First Assistant Director: Peter Kohn
Second Assistant Director: Amy Lauritsen
Second Second Assistant Director: Catherine Feeny
Location Manager: Joaquin Prange
This is Mr. Iñárritu’s third DGA Award nomination. He was previously nominated in this category for Babel in 2006. He won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials for “Best Job” (Proctor and Gamble) in 2012.
RICHARD LINKLATER
Boyhood
(IFC Films)
Mr. Linklater’s Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Cathleen Sutherland
First Assistant Director: Vince Palmo Jr.
Second Assistant Directors: Susana Jasso, Kathleen Tull
Second Second Assistant Directors: Mary Beth Chambers, Brian Franklin
This is Mr. Linklater’s first DGA Award nomination.
MORTEN TYLDUM
The Imitation Game
(The Weinstein Company)
Mr. Tyldum’s Directorial Team:
Production Manager: Suzie Shearer
First Assistant Director: Phil Booth
Second Assistant Director: James Manning
This is Mr. Tyldum’s first DGA Award nomination.
The winner in the Feature Film category will be announced at the 67th Annual DGA Awards on Saturday evening, February 7, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The DGA Awards will be hosted by actor Jane Lynch.
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Friday, January 16, 2015
"Boyhood" Wins Critics' Choice Award for "Best Picture"
The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) is the largest film critics organization in the United States and Canada. It represents almost 300 television, radio and online critics. For additional information about the BFCA and their memberships, visit www.criticschoice.com.
The Broadcast Film Critics Association
(BFCA) recently announced the winners for The 20th Annual Critics’
Choice Movie Awards. The winners were revealed at the Critics’
Choice Movie Awards, which was broadcast live on A&E from the
Hollywood Palladium on Thursday, January 15th, 2015 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT.
“Boyhood” was named Best Picture and garnered three additional wins including Best Supporting Actress for Patricia Arquette, Best Young Actor/Actress for Ellar Coltrane, and Best Director for Richard Linklater.
“Birdman,” the most nominated film of the evening, won seven awards including Best Actor for Michael Keaton, Best Acting Ensemble, Best Original Screenplay for Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris Jr., and Armando Bo, Best Cinematography for Emmanuel Lubezki, Best Editing for Douglas Crise and Stephen Mirrione, Best Actor in a Comedy for Michael Keaton, and Best Score for Antonio Sanchez. Michael Keaton is the first person in the 20-year history of the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards to win three awards in a single year (Best Actor, Best Actor in a Comedy, and as part of the “Birdman” Best Ensemble).
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” claimed three awards including Best Comedy, Best Art Direction for Adam Stockhausen (Production Designer) and Anna Pinnock (Set Director), and Best Costume Design for Milena Canonero.
As announced previously, Kevin Costner, Ron Howard and Jessica Chastain each received special honors at the ceremony. Rene Russo presented Kevin Costner with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ celebrating more than three decades of incredible work in film. Chris Hemsworth presented the ‘Critics’ Choice LOUIS XIII Genius Award’, established to honor an icon who has demonstrated unprecedented excellence in the cinematic arts, to multiple award-winning director, producer and actor Ron Howard. Chris Pratt presented the inaugural ‘Critics’ Choice MVP Award,’ to Jessica Chastain, recognizing an extraordinary actress for her work in several standout movies throughout a single year – Interstellar, Miss Julie, A Most Violent Year (which also earned her a Best Supporting Actress nomination this year), and The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby.
The 2015 / 20th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Award winners (for the year in film, 2014):
Best Picture – “Boyhood”
Best Actor – Michael Keaton, “Birdman”
Best Actress – Julianne Moore, “Still Alice”
Best Supporting Actor – J.K. Simmons, “Whiplash”
Best Supporting Actress – Patricia Arquette, “Boyhood”
Best Young Actor/Actress – Ellar Coltrane, “Boyhood”
Best Acting Ensemble – “Birdman”
Best Director – Richard Linklater, “Boyhood”
Best Original Screenplay – Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris Jr., Armando Bo, “Birdman”
Best Adapted Screenplay – Gillian Flynn, “Gone Girl”
Best Cinematography – Emmanuel Lubezki, “Birdman”
Best Art Direction – Adam Stockhausen (Production Designer), Anna Pinnock (Set Decorator), “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Best Editing – Douglas Crise, Stephen Mirrione, “Birdman”
Best Costume Design – Milena Canonero, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Best Hair & Makeup – “Guardians of the Galaxy”
Best Visual Effects – “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”
Best Animated Feature – “The Lego Movie”
Best Action Movie – “Guardians of the Galaxy”
Best Actor in an Action Movie – Bradley Cooper, “American Sniper”
Best Actress in an Action Movie – Emily Blunt, “Edge of Tomorrow”
Best Comedy – “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Best Actor in a Comedy – Michael Keaton, “Birdman”
Best Actress in a Comedy – Jenny Slate, “Obvious Child”
Best Sci-Fi/Horror Movie – “Interstellar”
Best Foreign Language Film – “Force Majeure”
Best Documentary Feature – “Life Itself”
Best Song – “Glory”, Common and John Legend, “Selma”
Best Score – Antonio Sanchez, “Birdman”
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Kansas City Film Critics Fly with "Birdman" as Best Picture
Founded in 1967, the Kansas City Film Critics Circle (KCFCC) says that it is the "second oldest professional film critics" association in the United States" (behind the New York Film Critics Circle). The organization is composed of media film critics in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The KCFCC’s awards are named for the group’s founder, James Loutzenhiser, who died in November 2001.
On Sunday, December 14th, 2014, the Kansas City Film Critics Circle announced the winners of its 48th annual awards.
2014 / 48th KCFCC Annual Awards:
BEST PICTURE: “Birdman”
ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD FOR BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING: Richard Linklater – “Boyhood”
BEST ACTOR: Michael Keaton – “Birdman”
BEST ACTRESS: Rosamund Pike – “Gone Girl”
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Edward Norton – “Birdman”
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Patricia Arquette – “Boyhood”
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Nicholas Glocobone, Alexander Dinelaris and Armando Bo – “Birdman”
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: Gillian Robespierre – “Obvious Child”
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE: “The Lego Movie”
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: “CitizenFour”
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: “Ida” (Poland)
VINCE KOEHLER AWARD FOR BEST SCI-FI, FANTASY or HORROR FILM: “The Babadook”
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On Sunday, December 14th, 2014, the Kansas City Film Critics Circle announced the winners of its 48th annual awards.
2014 / 48th KCFCC Annual Awards:
BEST PICTURE: “Birdman”
ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD FOR BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING: Richard Linklater – “Boyhood”
BEST ACTOR: Michael Keaton – “Birdman”
BEST ACTRESS: Rosamund Pike – “Gone Girl”
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Edward Norton – “Birdman”
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Patricia Arquette – “Boyhood”
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Nicholas Glocobone, Alexander Dinelaris and Armando Bo – “Birdman”
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: Gillian Robespierre – “Obvious Child”
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE: “The Lego Movie”
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: “CitizenFour”
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: “Ida” (Poland)
VINCE KOEHLER AWARD FOR BEST SCI-FI, FANTASY or HORROR FILM: “The Babadook”
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Sunday, January 11, 2015
"Boyhood," "The Grand Budapest Hotel" Win Best Picture Awards at 2015 Golden Globe Awards - Complete Winners List
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 72nd Annual Golden Globe Award winners were announced on Sunday, January 11, 2015. The 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards was hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. The ceremony aired on Sunday, January 11, 2015, LIVE coast-to-coast on NBC from 8:00-11:00 p.m. (EST) and 5:00-8:00 p.m. (PST).
George Clooney received the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
2015 / 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards winners:
FILM CATEGORIES:
Best Motion Picture – Drama
Boyhood
Lead Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Eddie Redmayne – The Theory of Everything
Lead Actress in a Motion Picture- Drama
Julianne Moore – Still Alice
Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Lead Actor in a Motion Picture- Comedy or Musical
Michael Keaton – Birdman
Lead Actress in a Motion Picture- Comedy or Musical
Amy Adams – Big Eyes
Director
Richard Linklater – Boyhood
Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
J.K. Simmons – Whiplash
Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Patricia Arquette – Boyhood
Screenplay
Alejandro G. Inarritu, Nicolas Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo – Birdman
Animated Feature
How to Train Your Dragon 2
Foreign Film
Leviathan, Russia
Original Song – Motion Picture
Glory – Selma (John Legend, Common)
Original Score – Motion Picture
Johann Johannsson – The Theory of Everything
TELEVISION AWARDS:
Best TV Drama
The Affair
Lead Actor – TV Drama
Kevin Spacey – House of Cards
Lead Actress – TV Drama
Ruth Wilson – The Affair
TV Miniseries or Movie
Fargo
Actor – TV Miniseries or Movie
Billy Bob Thornton – Fargo
Actress – TV Miniseries or Movie
Maggie Gyllenhaal – The Honorable Woman
Best TV Comedy
Transparent
Lead Actor – TV Comedy
Jeffrey Tambor – Transparent
Lead Actress – TV Comedy
Gina Rodriguez – Jane the Virgin
Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or TV movie
Matt Bomer – The Normal Heart
Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries, or TV movie
Joanne Froggatt – Downton Abbey
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The 72nd Annual Golden Globe Award winners were announced on Sunday, January 11, 2015. The 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards was hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. The ceremony aired on Sunday, January 11, 2015, LIVE coast-to-coast on NBC from 8:00-11:00 p.m. (EST) and 5:00-8:00 p.m. (PST).
George Clooney received the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
2015 / 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards winners:
FILM CATEGORIES:
Best Motion Picture – Drama
Boyhood
Lead Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Eddie Redmayne – The Theory of Everything
Lead Actress in a Motion Picture- Drama
Julianne Moore – Still Alice
Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Lead Actor in a Motion Picture- Comedy or Musical
Michael Keaton – Birdman
Lead Actress in a Motion Picture- Comedy or Musical
Amy Adams – Big Eyes
Director
Richard Linklater – Boyhood
Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
J.K. Simmons – Whiplash
Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Patricia Arquette – Boyhood
Screenplay
Alejandro G. Inarritu, Nicolas Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo – Birdman
Animated Feature
How to Train Your Dragon 2
Foreign Film
Leviathan, Russia
Original Song – Motion Picture
Glory – Selma (John Legend, Common)
Original Score – Motion Picture
Johann Johannsson – The Theory of Everything
TELEVISION AWARDS:
Best TV Drama
The Affair
Lead Actor – TV Drama
Kevin Spacey – House of Cards
Lead Actress – TV Drama
Ruth Wilson – The Affair
TV Miniseries or Movie
Fargo
Actor – TV Miniseries or Movie
Billy Bob Thornton – Fargo
Actress – TV Miniseries or Movie
Maggie Gyllenhaal – The Honorable Woman
Best TV Comedy
Transparent
Lead Actor – TV Comedy
Jeffrey Tambor – Transparent
Lead Actress – TV Comedy
Gina Rodriguez – Jane the Virgin
Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or TV movie
Matt Bomer – The Normal Heart
Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries, or TV movie
Joanne Froggatt – Downton Abbey
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