Sean Penn is currently in Ukraine amid conflict.
08.02.2022 - 23:11 / deadline.com
It’s happening.
The expected Oscar showdown between Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) and Flee became a reality today with the announcement of the nominees for Best Documentary Feature. Between them, Summer of Soul and Flee have claimed most of the pre-Oscar documentary awards and at Sundance last year they each won Grand Jury prizes – Flee in the international doc category and Summer of Soul for U.S. documentary.
Flee scored an unprecedented trifecta today – claiming nominations not only for documentary feature, but for Best Animated Film and Best International Film as well.
In the documentary feature race, Flee and Summer of Soul are joined by Ascension – earning the first Academy Award nomination in that category for MTV Documentary Films; Attica – which handed Showtime its first Oscar nod for documentary feature, and Writing With Fire, the first documentary feature from India to earn an Oscar nomination. Four of the five nominated films were directed by people of color.
Summer of Soul director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson said fellow West Philadelphia native Will Smith — who earned a nomination today for his performance in King Richard – encouraged him to catch the Oscar nomination announcement live.
“He has been the voice of calmness for me,” Questlove told Deadline. “He’s the one that convinced me to get up at 4:30 this morning, just meditate and sit silently. So that’s what I did. Because the anxiety one could have wondering if this is it, it could drive someone crazy.”
Summer of Soul rescues from obscurity the Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969, a concert series that attracted brilliant African American talent from Nina Simone to Sly and the Family Stone, the Staples Singers, Mahalia Jackson,
Sean Penn is currently in Ukraine amid conflict.
Zack Sharf Sean Penn is on the ground in Ukraine filming a documentary about Russia’s invasion, Vice Studios confirmed. The Oscar-winning actor appeared at a press briefing Thursday in the Ukraine capital of Kyiv listening to government officials speak about the crisis.The doc is a Vice Studios production in association with Vice World News and Endeavor Content.Penn last visited Ukraine in November 2021 and started preparing for his documentary by visiting with the country’s military.
the day’s invasion by Russia.The 61-year-old “Dead Man Walking” star has apparently been working on a documentary about escalating tensions in the country since last year, and flew to Ukraine early this week to get a first-hand look at the war.Wearing sunglasses and a bomber jacket, a haggard-looking Penn appeared to be listening closing to the briefing held at the President’s Office, although it wasn’t clear if he speaks Ukrainian.Penn has already spoken to the deputy prime minister and military members since landing, Newsweek reported. “Sean Penn demonstrates the courage that many others, especially Western politicians lack. The more such people in our country now, true friends of Ukraine, who support the struggle for freedom, the sooner it will be possible to stop Russia’s treacherous attack,” the Ukrainian embassy told Newsweek in a translated statement, expressing its gratitude for his visit and approval of the documentary.Get the latest updates in the Russia-Ukraine conflict with the Post’s live coverage.Last November, the actor was seen wearing a flak jacket and helmet to talk to fighters on the border of Russia and Ukraine, months before war officially broke out.The two-time Oscar star has a reputation for showing up to danger zones.
Twice-Oscar-nominated producer Monica Hellstrøm and her partner at Copenhagen-based Final Cut For Real, Simon Lereng Wilmont, have helped to evacuate the protagonists of one of their films, The Distant Barking of Dogs, from a war-torn area of eastern Ukraine.
Olivia Rodrigo has announced a new documentary that follows the writing of her debut album ‘Sour‘. Watch the teaser trailer for Driving Home 2 U (A Sour Film) below.The singer-songwriter revealed details of the film on her Instagram, alongside the teaser clip.
In anticipation of the 94th Oscars, Emmy-winning choreographers and pro dancers Derek and Julianne Hough will celebrate some of the most legendary performances in film in Step Into…The Movies, a one-hour special set to air Sunday, March 20 at 10 PM EDT on ABC. The special will air one week ahead of the 94th Oscars, which is set for Sunday, March 27 at 8 PM EDT on ABC.
EXCLUSIVE: Ashley Hoppin, who oversaw animal-based programming across Nat Geo and Disney+, has joined Red Rock Films, the company behind Signourney Weaver-narrated Secrets of the Whales.
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Fall Out Boy, High On Fire and Russian Circles have covered Van Halen – listen to it below.It’s part of Jordan Old’s video series Two Minutes To Late Night, which sees musicians gather remotely to cover classic songs.Jordan Olds brings together Matt Pike, frontman of Sleep and High On Fire, alongside Fall Out Boy drummer Andy Hurley and Russian Circles’ Mike Sullivan.You can listen to the cover of Van Halen’s 1981 ‘Unchained’ here:Back in October, Wolfgang Van Halen paid tribute to his father Eddie to mark the first anniversary of his death.The Van Halen guitarist died from throat cancer on October 6, 2020. He was 65 years old.He said he was “trying to my best here without [Eddie], but it’s really fucking hard”.“You fought so hard for so long, but you were still taken away,” Wolfgang added, “It’s just so unfair.”A memorial plaque to Eddie Van Halen was unveiled in his hometown of Pasadena, California later that month.
#KingRichard family has been nominated by the @TheAcademy for 6 awards including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Song. pic. twitter.
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The full list of Oscar nominations has been revealed for 2022.
Adele’s boyfriend Rich Paul, 40, knows how to throw a party! Before heading to London for Adele’s performance at the 2022 BRIT Awards, which is taking place on Feb. 8 at the O2 Arena in London, Rich celebrated at his home in West Hollywood, Calif., with some famous friends, including Meek Mill, 34, Kevin Hart, 42, and LeBron James, 37.
He’s taking it easy on her! After Adele, 33, broke down in tears announcing the cancellation of her highly-anticipated Vegas residency, rumors swirled about where boyfriend Rich Paul, 40, fell in the situation. After The Sun reported that the singer was in Beverly Hills working to ‘fix’ her ‘strained’ relationship, Adele clapped back on Instagram, stating that Rich “sends his love.” Now, HollywoodLife has EXCLUSIVELY learned that contrary to reports, Adele and Rich’s relationship is stronger than ever, and he’s been her “rock” through the entire “ordeal.”