SAN DIEGO–The Museum of Photographic Arts’ 9th annual Coming of Age Film Festival, in partnership with San Diego State University professors, will present free film screenings related to aging. Joaquin Anguera, Ph.D., retired professor of Gerontology, School of Social Work at San Diego State University, will introduce films and moderate a question and answer after […]
Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame Nearly Doubles IMAX All-Time Worldwide Opening Box Office Record With $91.5 Million
LOS ANGELES–(PRNewswire)– IMAX Corporation announced that Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame, which marks the second Hollywood film to ever be shot entirely with IMAX cameras, set a new IMAX all-time worldwide opening weekend record grossing approximately $91.5 million, surpassing the previous record holder Star Wars: The Force Awakens by an astonishing 92%. “The fact that tens of […]
The Academy Launches 2019 Student Awards Competition, Winners Eligible For Oscars
LOS ANGELES–The Academy is now accepting entries for its 2019 Student Academy Awards competition. All Student Academy Award winners become eligible for Oscars consideration. The entry deadline for submissions is June 1, 2019. The U.S. competition is open to all full-time undergraduate and graduate students whose films are made within the curricular structure of an eligible […]
“Avengers: Endgame” Stars, Disney Team Of Heroes Unite To Support $5 Million Donation To Children’s Hospitals
ANAHEIM–(PRNewswire)–The stars of “Avengers: Endgame” Saturday visited the Disneyland Resort to launch Avengers Universe Unites, a charity event that supports The Walt Disney Company’s signature philanthropic commitment, Disney Team of Heroes, which delivers comfort and inspiration to seriously ill children around the world. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Paul Rudd and […]
Oscar Nominations Are Out
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 […]
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