Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic): “King Richard,” Pamela Martin, ACEBest Edited Feature Film (Comedy): “tick, tick…BOOM!,” Myron Kerstein, ACE and Andrew Weisblum, ACEBest Edited Animated Feature Film: “Encanto,” Jeremy Milton, ACEBest Edited Documentary (Feature): “Summer of Soul (Or … When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised),” Joshua L. PearsonBest Edited Documentary (Non-Theatrical): “The Beatles: Get Back” – “Episode 3,” Jabez OlssenBest Edited Multi-Camera Series: “Kevin Can F**k Himself” – “Live Free or Die,” Daniel Schalk, ACE and Joseph FultonBest Edited Single-Camera Comedy Series: “Hacks” – “1.69 Million,” Susan Vaill, ACEBest Edited Drama Series: “Succession” – “All the Bells Say,” Ken Eluto, ACEBest Edited Motion Picture (Non-Theatrical): “Oslo,” Jay Rabinowitz, ACE=Best Edited Limited Series: “Mare of Easttown” – “Illusions,” Amy E.
‘King Richard’ Subject Oracene Price Shares Reaction to Aunjanue Ellis’ Portrayal: ‘I Thought It Represented Me’
16.02.2022 - 01:07 / variety.com
Angelique Jackson When “King Richard” star Aunjanue Ellis was approached to portray Oracene “Brandy” Williams (née Price) in a film about the early years of Venus and Serena Williams’ tennis career, the actor was primarily excited to celebrate the first family of tennis. Ellis describes the opportunity to play Price as “one of the greatest honors I’ve ever had as an actor,” but admits that there was so much about the Williams household — and about Price specifically — that she didn’t know.“I only knew of her from being in the stands and having these dope shades on every time.
We see her, but I didn’t know her,” Ellis explained during a panel conversation with Price, moderated by Variety. But once she started doing her research for the film, Ellis learned the full truth about the Williams family matriarch, including how much coaching she did for the girls on the court, after having taught herself to play tennis, in addition to her work outside the home as a nurse.“To be able to be a part of something that would shine a light on the absolutely incredible woman that Ms.
Oracene Price is — how she has been consequential in changing the sport of tennis, but also consequential in changing how we see Black women in culture, it meant everything for me,” Ellis declared.For Price, the experience of having her and her family’s story told has been full of mixed emotions. After meeting with the filmmakers behind the project, including director Reinaldo Marcus Green and screenwriter Zach Baylin, the Williams family played an integral role behind the scenes of “King Richard,” helping to inform the script by sitting for interviews revealing details about their lives and giving the final sign off on the movie as executive producers.But
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‘King Richard’ & ‘Succession’ Top The 2022 ACE Eddie Awards Winners
In person award ceremonies are back and the American Cinema Editors guild did something different this time around. Instead of a dinner, this year’s ACE Guild Awards took place at the historic Ace Hotel Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
‘King Richard’, ‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ Top ACE Eddie Awards
Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“King Richard” editor Pamela Martin topped the dramatic feature editing category at the American Cinema Editors 72nd ACE Eddie Awards, while “Tick, Tick … Boom!’s” Myron Kerstein won the category for best edited comedic feature during Saturday’s in-person ceremony.Michelle Statter accepted the prestigious ACE Golden Eddie Award — recognizing an artist or company for distinguished achievement in film — on behalf of The Sundance Institute. Film editors Lillian E.
‘King Richard’ Creators Sought Authenticity And Intimacy In The Story Of Richard Williams – Contenders Film: The Nominees
King Richard director Reinaldo Marcus Green, writer Zach Baylin, star Aunjanue Ellis and film editor Pamela Martin joined Warner Bros’ panel at Deadline’s Contenders Film: The Nominees event.
Independent Spirit, ACE Eddies and Art Directors Guild Awards Predictions: ‘Dune,’ ‘King Richard,’ ‘The Lost Daughter’ Could Triumph
Clayton Davis Three awards ceremonies are taking place the weekend of March 5. On Saturday, a double dose of the Art Directors Guild (ADG) and American Cinema Editors Awards (ACE Eddies), and on Sunday, the Film Independent Spirit Awards, airing on IFC.Paying special attention to ADG and ACE Eddies since there’s Oscar crossover, we’re expecting a couple of surprises at both.
Aunjanue Ellis on ‘King Richard,’ Working with Will Smith and How She Still Can’t Believe She’s an Oscar Nominee
Clayton Davis Aunjanue Ellis was content being a journeywoman actor in the business and providing for her family — but now the acclaim is pouring in.And yes, that includes an Oscar nomination for her role as Oracene ‘Brandy’ Williams in Reinaldo Marcus Green’s “King Richard.” On the latest episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, we talk to Ellis about what it feels like to now be an Academy Award nominated actress, which she still can’t say out loud. She discusses her experience with working with double Oscar-nominee Will Smith (for best picture and actor) and the difference between his “lore” and the “good person” she was privileged to work with, in addition to her cast members.
Aunjanue Ellis, Quinta Brunson, Nia Long and Chanté Adams Named Essence Black Women in Hollywood Honorees
Wilson Chapman editorAunjanue Ellis, Quinta Brunson, Nia Long and Chanté Adams will be the honorees at the Black Women in Hollywood awards, Essence announced Wednesday.Now in its 15th year, the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards honors Black female actors, creators and entertainers in the entertainment industry. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Damson Idris (“Snowfall”) and will be commemorated by Essence magazine via a story in the March/April issue and special digital-exclusive covers for each honoree.“For 15 years, our Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards has heralded the strengths and accomplishments of Black women who are making an impact in Hollywood,” Essence CEO Caroline Wanga said in a statement.
Scene 2 Seen Podcast: Singer/Songwriter Dixson Discusses Co-Writing The Song ‘Be Alive’ For The ‘King Richard’ SoundtrackWith Beyonce
On this week’s episode of the Scene 2 Seen Podcast, Darius Scott aka Dixson chats with us about songwriting, his favorite soundtracks, and working with Beyonce. Dixson is a musician, singer, and songwriter, who co-wrote the Beyonce song BE ALIVE, which is featured on the soundtrack Reinaldo Marcus Green film King Richard.
Watch King Richard’s Will Smith’s Emotional Reaction To Winning A SAG Award
King Richard. He’s been gathering Oscar buzz for months as he has inched closer toward collecting his golden man. He already picked up a Golden Globe for the sports drama, and this weekend he added his first SAG win – making his claim as a frontrunner for Best Actor at the Academy Awards.
Will Smith Breaks Down In Tears After SAG Awards Win For ‘King Richard’
The 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards was filled with surprises and emotional moments — and Will Smith was particularly moved when he took home one of the night’s coveted trophies.
Will Smith Wins Best Movie Actor at SAG Awards for 'King Richard'; Thanks The Williams Family
Will Smith is singing praises after picking up the Best Male Movie Actor honor at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night (February 27).
Will Smith Breaks Down in Tears After SAG Awards Win for 'King Richard' (Exclusive)
2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards was filled with surprises and emotional moments — and Will Smith was particularly moved when he took home one of the night's coveted trophies.After delivering a heartfelt acceptance speech on stage at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday — when he earned the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor for his role in -- Smith opened up to ET's Nischelle Turner backstage and reflected on the honor.«I'm here tonight with Saniyya [Sidney] and Demi [Singleton], the girls who play Venus and Serena, and Aunjanue Ellis, and Venus is here with her sister Isha, who's an executive producer,» Smith said, as he began to choke up. «It's all of these, all of these Black women that I get to protect and shine a light on, you know, across the generations.»Smith, after taking a moment to compose himself, explained he feels «such a responsibility» to them to tell their story.Fresh off his #SAGAward win, an emotional Will Smith breaks down in tears while reflecting on his #KingRichard family: «It's all of these Black women that I get to protect and shine a light on… I just feel such a responsibility.» pic.twitter.com/hNFFrGQF8MIn the biopic, Smith portrays Richard Williams, the father of tennis icons Venus and Serena Williams, who has a singular vision of helping his young daughters become legends on the court.When asked what he feels about the real-life figure he portrays in the film, Smith said, «It's just like I get him.
Venus Williams Joins the 'King Richard' Cast at SAG Awards 2022
Venus Williams is hitting the red carpet!
'King Richard' Stars Saniyya Sidney & Demi Singleton Step Out for the SAG Awards 2022
King Richard stars Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton hit the red carpet for the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday (February 27) at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.
‘61st Street’ Trailer: Courtney B. Vance & Aunjanue Ellis Star In A New AMC Criminal Judicial Thriller
From BAFTA-Winner Peter Moffat, J. David Shanks, and Michael B.
Where to Stream All the 2022 Oscar Nominees Online, from 'King Richard' to 'Power of the Dog'
2022 Oscars was officially released last week. And while the scope of awards season has changed pretty dramatically over the last few years, the talent and unique storytelling present in this year's pack of nominees is perhaps more impressive now than ever before. Leading the way for Oscar favorites is Netflix's which racked up12 total nominations including those in major categories like Best Picture, Best Director for Jane Campion, Best Actor for Benedict Cumberbatch, and supporting acting nods for Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
‘King Richard’ Has Been “Miracles All Along The Way” For Aunjanue Ellis [Interview]
On Oscar nominations morning, Aunjanue Ellis did her best not to pay attention. The “King Richard” star didn’t watch the nominations announcement and she turned off her phone.