LOS ANGELES–Actor-comedian and Oscar-nominated writer Kumail Nanjiani and actress- producer-director Tracee Ellis Ross announced the 91st Oscars nominations early Tuesday morning live from the Academy’s headquarters in Beverly Hills. Nanjiani and Ross announced the nominees, through a global live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, and the Academy’s digital platforms, in 9 categories at 5:20 a.m. and […]
Yoshiki To Score ‘XXX 4’ Film Starring Vin Diesel
The H Collective has partnered with prolific Japanese composer and musician Yoshiki on the next installment in the “xXx “ franchise, “xXx 4” starring Vin Diesel. The film will feature a theme song with music written by Yoshiki. “xXx 4” is in pre-production with casting currently underway, and principal photography set to commence this year. […]
Museum Of Photographic Arts Spotlights Social Justice With Human Rights Watch Film Festival
SAN DIEGO–For the ninth year, the Museum of Photographic Arts opens its doors to a weekend of compelling films and conversations at the annual Human Rights Watch Film Festival.The film festival, which runs from January 31 to February 2, presents five documentaries highlighting a variety of human rights issues, including the Transgender Military Ban, high […]
Academy Names New Chief Operating Officer
LOS ANGELES–The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named Christine Simmons to the position of Chief Operating Officer, Academy CEO Dawn Hudson said. Simmons, president and COO of the Los Angeles Sparks, will assume her new role in January, reporting directly to Hudson. Simmons will be responsible for the day-to-day management and enhancement […]
Nine Scientific And Technical Achievements To Be Honored With Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES–Nine scientific and technical achievements represented by 27 individual award recipients will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation on February 9 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. In addition, cinematographer Curtis Clark will receive the John A. Bonner Award (a medallion) for his extraordinary service to the motion picture […]
Stage 13’s “High & Mighty” Comes To HBO Latino
LOS ANGELES–The award winning Stage 13 scripted original comedy “High & Mighty” will premiere on HBO Latino. Screened at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and the 2017 Audience Award winner at the Los Angeles Film Festival, the superhero comedy asks the question of its protagonist Chelo, “if you could save the world or yourself, which […]
The Academy Reveals 2018 Student Academy Award Winners
LOS ANGELES–The Academy has voted 19 students as winners of the Student Academy Awards 45th competition. This year, the Student Academy Awards competition received a total of 1,582 entries from 278 domestic and 122 international colleges and universities, which were voted upon by a record number of Academy members. The 2018 winners join the ranks […]
Academy To Honor Kathleen Kennedy, Marvin Levy, Frank Marshall, Marvin Levy, Lalo Schifrin, And Cicely Tyson At Governors Awards
LOS ANGELES–The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted Tuesday night to present Honorary Awards to publicist Marvin Levy, composer Lalo Schifrin and actress Cicely Tyson, and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall. The three Oscar statuettes and Thalberg Award will be […]
Interview With The Cast Of TV One’s First Feature Film, “Down For Whatever”
San Diego County News’ host Nita Brigham interviews the cast of TV One’s first feature action film, “Down For Whatever.” The film stars former Destiny’s Child member LeToya Luckett (Greenleaf), Hosea Chanchez (The Game), Bre-Z (Empire) and Imani Hakim (Everybody Hates Chris), and chronicles Tracy (Luckett), a young successful doctor and her police detective husband, […]
Film Consortium San Diego Obtains Non-Profit Status
SAN DIEGO–The Film Consortium San Diego, producer of the annual San Diego Film Awards and San Diego Film Week, have announced that they have obtained non-profit 501c3 status for their organization. The Film Consortium 501c3 will continue to produce these popular annual events as well as expand its operations to create more funding and educational […]
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