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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Appoints Sean Baker and Samantha Quan to Chair New Marquee Theater List
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Appoints Sean Baker and Samantha Quan to Chair New Marquee Theater List
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Motion Picture Academy Names Sean Baker and Samantha Quan as Chairs of Marquee Theater Committee
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Sean Baker and his partner, producer Samantha Quan, as the co-chairs of the new Marquee Theater Committee, which reviews submissions and recommends venues to be included on the Academy Marquee Theater List. Additional chairs and vice chairs for the 2026-27 committees and affinity groups were also […]
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Appoints Sean Baker and Samantha Quan to Lead New Marquee Theater List
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Appoints Sean Baker and Samantha Quan to Lead New Marquee Theater List
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How Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Became a Slow-Burn Box Office Success
More than a cult classic, the 2004 film's unusual box office success offered a new formula for profitability in an era of blockbusters.
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Edinburgh Film Festival Competition Directors on the Craziest, Most Challenging Moments Making Their First Features and Why They Can’t Wait to Do I...
The chaos, hard graft and — ultimately — privileged thrill of feature filmmaking were the central themes of conversation at the Variety Lounge at Edinburgh International Film Festival as the rising directors in official competition sat down to discuss their craft. Supported by VisitScotland and held in Edinburgh’s historic Caledonian Hotel, the Variety Lounge welcomed the 11 […]
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American Black Film Festival 2027 Heads to Los Angeles After 24 Years in Miami (EXCLUSIVE)
The American Black Film Festival is heading to Los Angeles for its 31st edition, which takes place May 20-23, 2027. ABFF 2027 will set up shop across the greater Los Angeles area, making stops at AMC’s Grove location for film screenings and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures for marquee events. The SLS Hotel in […]
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Kathryn Bigelow Becomes First Woman to Win Best Director Oscar for 'The Hurt Locker'
Kathryn Bigelow Becomes First Woman to Win Best Director Oscar for 'The Hurt Locker'
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Why Best Cinematography Winners Often Diverge From Best Picture
An analysis of the Academy Award for Best Cinematography reveals surprising voting patterns that often defy popular opinion and even Best Picture.
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What CODA’s 2022 Best Picture Win Revealed About the Changing Oscar Electorate
The 2022 Oscars saw shocking upsets that signaled a major shift. Years later, we analyze how new voters and new rules have reshaped Hollywood.
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Bianca and Dilara Foscht, Graz-born Twins, Premiere 'Manhunt' at Locarno Film Festival and Pursue Hollywood Careers
Bianca and Dilara Foscht, Graz-born Twins, Premiere 'Manhunt' at Locarno Film Festival and Pursue Hollywood Careers
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LISTEN: How Chris Carter Got a Second Shot at ‘The X-Files: I Want to Believe’ Film
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, “The X-Files” creator Chris Carter explains to Variety’s Michael Schneider how he got the chance to do a director’s cut of his 2008 “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” feature film. The new cut dubbed “The X-Files: I Wanted to Believe: Vrach Frankenshteyn” debuted Aug. 14 on Hulu […]
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Jerry Bruckheimer Confirms Talks with Johnny Depp for Return to 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Franchise
Jerry Bruckheimer Confirms Talks with Johnny Depp for Return to 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Franchise
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