The 66th Annual Grammys Awards have officially begun. Taking place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, the premiere ceremony will stream before the actual show, which is hosted by Trevor Noah.
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The BBC today unveiled the 57 companies that have won cash funding through the 2024 round of its Small Indie Fund.
Launched in 2020, the fund was established to support the growth of small independent production companies across the UK with turnovers below £10m across drama, entertainment, comedy, factual, daytime, and children’s. For the first time this year, the fund also supports BBC Film. All recipients receive what the BBC described as “strategic investment” and a BBC commissioning editor as a mentor. With the inclusion of BBC Film, the companies will receive around £1.5m this year.
Recipients include Dreaming Whilst Black firm Big Deal Films, Me+You Productions, the firm behind Kate Winslet-starrer I Am Ruth and Turnover Films, the company launched by Rye Lane producer Yvonne Ibazebo. Scroll down for the full list.
The BBC has said the 2024 cohort saw the highest-ever number of diverse-led producers, with 77% (44) companies having at least two individuals in specific leadership roles from one of the following under-represented groups: Black, Asian or minority ethnic, disabled, or working class. 67% (38) of companies are based outside of London, with an increase in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the West Midlands.
“We thank all producers who applied to the Small Indie Fund this year. We know it remains a challenging time for the sector, and the Fund demonstrates our continued commitment to supporting smaller producers, right across the UK,” said Matt Travers, BBC Head of Business, TV Commissioning and Business Development.
Emma Kayee Head of Production, BBC Film added: “The sheer number of strong applications we received is testament both to the outstanding talent in our independent film sector and the
The 66th Annual Grammys Awards have officially begun. Taking place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, the premiere ceremony will stream before the actual show, which is hosted by Trevor Noah.
to , there have been so many celebrity hair changes this year it already feels hard to keep track—which is impressive, seeing as 2024 only just began. But isn't that always the case? One day, your favorite celebrity is blonde.
EXCLUSIVE: The Night Manager star David Avery has joined the indie run by the director of buzzy BBC hit Dreaming Whilst Black to aid with a film and TV push.
Alex G has announced a record deal with RCA, along with details of a 2024 tour.The Pennsylvania indie musician had formerly been signed to Domino since 2015, with his most recent release being ‘God Save The Animals‘ (2022).Now following his RCA deal, Alex G will be touring across the US. Presale will begin on Tuesday (January 23) 10:00am local time here, whilst general sale will follow on Friday (January 26) at 10:00am local time here.
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Diego Ramos Bechara editor The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, in which participants write and produce short films that promote disability inclusion, returns for its 11th consecutive year and will run from April 2-7. This year, in addition to the traditional awards of cash, computers and other technology, subscriptions, mentorships and screening opportunities, the EDFC will award ten $15,000 grants for the winners of the best film, best director, best writer, best actor and best editor categories to develop their projects further.
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Refresh for latest… It’s trophy night in Santa Monica as the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards are being handed out at Barker Hangar, and Deadline is posting the winners live as they are announced. See the list below, followed by the remaining nominees.
EXCLUSIVE: The MACRO Lodge at Sundance Film Festival (www.StayMACRO.com), hosted by MACRO Founder & CEO Charles D. King (Mudbound, Judas and the Black Messiah) and his wife Stacey Walker King, Chief Brand Officer of the company, returns to the Sundance Film Festival for its seventh annual showcase of panels and parties at the iconic film festival to champion inclusion and people of color at its prime location at 136 Heber Avenue in Park City, UT with three days of programming.
according to Forbes. She has long been known for her lavish living, even having a replica antique shopping mall in her Malibu clifftop home.
The Japanese House has been announced as the support act for The 1975‘s upcoming UK headline tour.Matty Healy and co. are due to embark on their ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ tour next month.
It often makes headlines when celebrities decide to make major changes to their social media.
Reese Witherspoon has confirmed that “Big Little Lies” is coming back. While attending the Golden Globes, Witherspoon confirmed the news of her return and revealed that she and her co-star and producer Nicole Kidman were working on putting the series together. Jennifer Aniston reveals she was in touch with Matthew Perry before he died; ‘He was happy’Golden Globes 2024: Best red carpet looksWitherspoon attended the Golden Globes due to her work in “The Morning Show,” where she stars, and “Daisy Jones & The Six,” which was produced by her company Hello Sunshine.
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The Berlin Film Festival, which runs Feb. 15-25, has revealed the lineup of its Berlinale Co-Production Market.
Reese Witherspoon has some exciting news.
Lily Gladstone opened up backstage at the Golden Globes on Sunday about her decision to speak Blackfeet — the language of her heritage — in her acceptance speech for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture.
who was one of Variety’s Power of Women honorees in 2023, previously expressed to Variety her thoughts on awards recognition. “Awards recognition to me just means that people have seen the film that we were hoping we were making.
Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” the two movies that dominated the box office last year, are top dogs at Sunday night’s Golden Globe Awards on CBS. Greta Gerwig’s Mattel doll flick starring Margot Robbie leads the film pack with nine nominations, including best motion picture – comedy or musical, while Christopher Nolan’s biopic of the father of the atomic bomb follows closely behind with eight, including best motion picture – drama.Both are expected to snag Best Picture Oscar nominations.On the TV side, HBO’s “Succession,” which aired its final season last year, is No.
Golden Globes. The “Saltburn” star graced Sunday’s carpet in a black Dior Haute Couture gown and matching headpiece that she called a “protective veil” in an interview with Variety’s Marc Malkin.