Film Independent recently announced the screenwriters selected for the 26th edition of its Screenwriting Lab. The chosen screenwriters are Omer Ben Shachar, Mary Dauterman, MG Evangelista, Naomi Iwamoto, Thomas Kivney, Juan Paulo Laserna, and Jhanvi Motla. These individuals will participate in an intensive program aimed at providing personalized story and career development for screenwriters with
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The 2024 Writers Guild Awards took place in Los Angeles and New York, celebrating the best in film and television writing. Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers and Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction were among the big winners of the night, scoring awards for Original Screenplay and Adapted Screenplay, respectively. The awards ceremony also recognized other outstanding works
Ron Thompson, a skilled character actor with a long and storied career in both film and television, passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 83. He is best known for his roles in Ralph Bakshi’s American Pop and his portrayal of Detective Nopke in the TV series Baretta. However, his career was much
The entertainment industry can often appear glamorous and exciting from the outside, but actor Ryan Paevey’s recent comments shed light on the harsh realities that lie within. Paevey, known for his role on General Hospital and various Hallmark movies, recently expressed his disillusionment with the world of acting. In a heartfelt post on social media,
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has recently made the exciting announcement that their 40th annual festival will be held in Santa Barbara, California, from February 4 to February 15. This year, in honor of the milestone, the festival will run for 12 days, providing ample opportunity to celebrate the world of cinema in all
The latest addition to Universal’s upcoming two-part musical Wicked is none other than Game of Thrones alum Peter Dinklage. He is set to bring to life the character of Dr. Dillamond in this highly anticipated movie. Dinklage joins an already star-studded cast that includes Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Michelle Yeoh as
During an interview on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast, John Cena shared his thoughts on the ongoing feud between Fast & Furious co-stars, Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel. Cena acknowledged the rumors surrounding the conflict and attributed it to the strong personalities of both individuals. He emphasized the competitive nature of the entertainment industry, stating,
The 77th Cannes Film Festival will honor George Lucas with the Honorary Palme d’Or on May 25, recognizing his outstanding career in cinema. Known as one of the greatest figures in contemporary cinema, Lucas is praised for his ability to combine great entertainment and innovation, mythology and modernity, as well as cinephilia and technology. The
Robert Downey Jr. recently won an Academy Award for his role in the film “Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan. During the Oscars, host Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about Downey Jr.’s past struggles with addiction, referring to the award night as “one of the highest points” of his career. However, Downey Jr. seemed unfazed by
Rachel McAdams, known for her roles in various films, including the 2004 romantic drama “The Notebook,” is now venturing into the Broadway scene with her debut in “Mary Jane.” Interestingly, McAdams finds it amusing that while she is performing on Broadway for the first time, the musical adaptation of “The Notebook” is also attracting sold-out