Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor The 10th annual Variety Artisans Awards at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival hosted its biggest crowd to date at this year’s event, with 2,000 attendees packing the Arlington Theater to hear artisans behind Oscar-nominated films discuss their projects. After one-on-one conversations, honorees Stephane Ceretti, visual effects supervisor on “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” Billie Eilish and Finneas, songwriters on “Barbie’s” “What Was I Made For,” Ludwig Göransson, composer on “Oppenheimer,” Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer, production designers on “Barbie,” Kazu Hiro, makeup artist on “Maestro,” Jennifer Lame, editor on “Oppenheimer,” Rodrigo Prieto, cinematographer on “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Michael Semanick, re-recording mixer on “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and Holly Waddington, costume designer on “Poor Things,” gathered for a panel discussion.
Andra Day, Daniel Dae Kim and More Discuss Diversity in Hollywood and How Cultural Representation is Key to Box Office Success
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Variety’s Angelique Jackson at the Sundance Film Festival as a part of Adobe’s Fireside Chats with Changemakers in Film. Watch all three conversations below: Andra Day and Kyle Bowser, Senior Vice President of NAACP Hollywood Bureau “I’ve been hearing this thing in the past few years about no more slave stories, no more past and all this stuff, and no more Black pain porn. And I don’t like the term because I think it boils it down.
I think in order for us to be fully represented and fully realized, we need both,” said actor and singer Andra Day in conversation with NAACP senior vice president of the hollywood bureau, Kyle Bowser. Day co-stars in Titus Kaphar’s “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” an official selection in Sundance’s U.S. Dramatic Competition, which doesn’t shy away from the pain of trauma.
The film follows a Black artist who is reunited with his estranged father, a recovering drug addict hoping for reconciliation. In addition to discussing how film should represent the breadth of the Black experience, Day unpacked the significance of the story that unfolds in “Exhibiting Forgiveness.” She shared, “I think it examines the difference between forgiving and forgetting and the necessity of one or the other, or maybe both. So I think it just makes forgiveness and the struggle to forgive a real conversation and a real experience that you can relate to.” Meanwhile, Bowser emphasized that the film industry does not exist in a vacuum outside of society.
In illustrating that cinema can impact our lived experiences, he referenced D.W. Griffith’s “The Birth of a Nation.” “For me, entertainment is advocacy. It always has been,” he said.
Andra Day wows with a stirring rendition of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ at Super Bowl 2024
2024 Super Bowl on Sunday.The “Rise Up” singer, 39, performed the Black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas before the big game kicked off. She rocked a plethora of gold jewelry for her performance and a gray pantsuit.“More than anything, it’s an honor, you know, it’s exciting,” Day expressed during a pre-game Apple Music press conference.
‘Out of Darkness’ Director Explains the Film’s Shocking Twist and How He Made a Stone Age Horror in a Fake Language
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The Charlatans, Mary Wallopers, Futureheads and more join massive line-up for The Libertines’ Brighton Beach gig
The Libertines have revealed which artists will be joining them for their upcoming Brighton show – with The Charlatans, The Mary Wallopers and more added to the line-up. Find ticket details below.The announcement comes just one day after the indie heavyweights announced their headline slot at the On The Beach 2024.
What to Watch the Week of January 28: Taylor Swift at the AFC Championship Game; Plus, Vanderpump Rules, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and More
Taylor Swift at an NFL game this season. That's because , is squaring off against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game for a chance to advance to the Super Bowl. Should they win, it's unclear if Taylor would make it to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl considering her Eras Tour starts up again on February 7 in Tokyo.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2024: When is it and why it takes place each year
National Holocaust Memorial Day is taking place today, January 27. First held in 2001, Holocaust Memorial Day serves to provide people across the world with an opportunity to learn about the Holocaust and what can be done to challenge prejudice today.
AIR add huge London show and more European dates to ‘Moon Safari’ anniversary tour
AIR have announced new UK and European tour dates for their ‘Moon Safari’ anniversary tour, and a new deluxe reissue of the album.The classic album celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, and recently announced ‘One Night Only’ tour dates where they will play the album in its entirety for the first time.Now, they have confirmed that a deluxe reissue of the album will arrive on March 8 and feature a Spatial Dolby Atmos audio version of the original album and a series of rare and unreleased tracks.Also included in the reissue will be the 1998 tour documentary Eating, Sleeping, Waiting & Playing by Mike Mill.New dates have also been added to the ‘Moon Safari’ tour, including a second London date, which will take place at the Royal Albert Hall, and gigs in Barcelona, Paris, Berlin and Vienna.See the full updated list of tour dates below. Tickets for the Royal Albert Hall are on sale on Friday, February 2 at 10am GMT, while Barcelona, Germany and Austria tickets are on sale now.
Scotland's Covid bereaved demand Humza Yousaf answers key questions at inquiry today
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Giancarlo Esposito, Alok Vaid-Menon, Susanna Fogel, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Audible’s Kate Navin Discuss Eliminating Barriers and the Role of Storytellers in Hollywood
Diego Ramos Bechara editor The role of a storyteller goes beyond simply bringing the words on a page to life. “We’ve been trained from a very young age and educated to think a certain way,” Giancarlo Esposito said.
Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Trailer: Aang Enters Avatar State, First Look at King Bumi, Shirtless Ozai and More
Caroline Brew editor Netflix has released the full trailer for its live-action adaptation of Nickelodeon’s animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” All eight hour-long episodes of the show’s first season will premiere on Netflix on Feb. 22. The first trailer for the series was released in November.
Oscars Diversity 2024: People of Color in Every Acting Category, Jodie Foster and Colman Domingo Make History and More
Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The Oscars nominations might not have given everything the people wanted, but diversity in the acting categories had several high points to celebrate. Lily Gladstone made history as the first Native American nominated for best actress, for her towering role as Mollie Burkhart in the crime thriller “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Colman Domingo became the first Afro Latino nominated in best actor for his powerhouse performance in the civil rights drama “Rustin.” He’s joined by fellow Black nominee Jeffrey Wright for “American Fiction.” This is only the second time in Oscar history where more than one Black actor, who wasn’t either Will Smith or Denzel Washington, was nominated for the leading prize.
Lisa Vanderpump Shares Update on Tom Sandoval's Involvement With TomTom After Scandal
Lisa Vanderpump is teasing one thing that will be talked about on the upcoming season of Vanderpump Rules.
Chrissy Teigen, David Chang and Joel Kim Booster on ‘Tired’ TikTok Food Trends, Crazy Dinner Party Topics, and Dream Guests for ‘Chrissy and Dave Dine Out’
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Chrissy Teigen, restaurateur David Chang and comedian Joel Kim Booster have the dream assignment of getting to dish with celebrities over gourmet meals on their new series “Chrissy and Dave Dine Out.” The trio took a break from the fine dining scene in Los Angeles and traveled to Park City for the Sundance Film Festival to talk up their show, which debuts Jan. 24 on Freeform. “Chrissy and Dave Dine Out” follows Teigen, Chang (founder of Momofuku and creator of Netflix’s “Ugly Delicious”) and Booster (the writer and star of Searchlight’s “Fire Island”) as they indulge at Michelin-star restaurants with famous friends like Simu Liu, Jimmy Kimmel, Kumail Nanjiani and Regina Hall.
California’s U.S. Senate Candidates Seek Support From Hollywood – And Set Up Potential Battle Over Democratic Loyalties
Hollywood Democrats again might be facing conflicting loyalties and affinities, this time the race to fill the seat occupied for more than 30 years by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
‘The Traitors’ Team Breaks Down Castle Logistics, Extremely Fast Filming Schedule and How They Crafted That Epic Funeral Episode
Emily Longeretta SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the first four episodes of “The Traitors,” now streaming on Peacock. Ever since both the BBC and Peacock adapted the Dutch series “De Verraders” into “The Traitors,” it’s been a hit. Both produced by Studio Lambert, the U.K. version premiered on the BBC in November 2022, with the U.S.
Baltimore Ravens: TE Mark Andrews Expected to Not Be Activated
Playoff football is finally back, as the Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional round. With that being said the Raven seemingly will be without their star TE Mark Andrews. After going down in week 11 to an ankle injury, Andrews has not played since.
Mitski Expands 2024 Tour With Support From Ethel Cain, Laufey, Arlo Parks and More
Thania Garcia Mitski has expanded her North American tour to include a slate of new dates in Michigan, Maryland, Ohio, Georgia, Texas, Colorado, Oregon and California. In support her last full length LP “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We,” Mitski will open the jaunt in Miami on Jan. 26 with support from already-announced acts Tamino, Sunny War, Julia Jacklin, Cowboy Junkies, and Sarah Kinsley.
Met Office forecast reveals whether it will snow again tomorrow - and how cold it will get
Forecasters have revealed whether it will snow again in Greater Manchester on Wednesday (January 17)- and just how cold it will get over the coming days.
Cleveland Cavaliers: When Will Darius Garland Return?
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still hanging around after a tough loss of their starting point guard and forward Darius Garland and Evan Mobley. Donovan Mitchell, the other member of the Cavalier’s frontcourt, has held down the fort while his friend and teammate heals up. When DG the PG be making his return to action? Hollywood News Daily looks to uncover that information.
See Elizabeth Debicki, Hannah Waddingham, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Rachel Brosnahan, and More at the Glamour x Tory Burch Emmy Luncheon
Glamour and Tory Burch hosted their annual for the women changing the face of television. A record number of those nominated for the 75th Emmy Awards attended, including Elizabeth Debicki, plus , Jessica Williams, Padma Lakshmi, Hannah Waddingham and more.The annual celebration of women in TV took place at Soho House Holloway in West Hollywood with guests wearing a gorgeous array of .