A slight executive shift here at Amazon Studios as Movies Co-Head Matt Newman goes to Prime Video’s global Sports group to develop sports docuseries, movies and scripted fare. Julie Rapaport will remain Amazon’s Head of Movies.
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Nearly three-quarters of disabled people working in UK animation believe that the sector is discriminating against them, according to a first-of-its-kind report from industry training body ScreenSkills.
The Accessibility in Animation report, which paints a “bleak picture,” also found the majority of disabled people (56%) disagree with the notion that the animation sector is “good” for disabled people to work in, while 60% felt that disability cannot be openly discussed within the sector and 46% said they do not disclose to their employees.
These headline findings reveal that animation is not immune from an issue that currently sits firmly atop the UK TV and film diversity agenda.
The data “highlights in black and white how much we have to do,” according to Tom Box, Chair of the ScreenSkills Animation Skills Council and Co-founder and Managing Director of Blue Zoo Animation Studio.
“Many of the conclusions seem to stem from visibility of the matter, either from the workforce being uncomfortable with disclosing information, or employers not being aware the impact of their apparent lack of support or awareness,” he added. “It is too easy for studios to assume they are doing enough but these stark statistics show those assumptions are false.”
The research also showed how non-disabled people’s perceptions differ, with only 52% thinking the sector discriminates against disabled people and 30% saying animation is not a “good” industry for disabled people to work in.
The report made six recommendations, including that large organizations bring in more training programs, especially tailored to people in senior roles, after the majority (72%) of both disabled and non-disabled respondents said they are not provided with proper training
A slight executive shift here at Amazon Studios as Movies Co-Head Matt Newman goes to Prime Video’s global Sports group to develop sports docuseries, movies and scripted fare. Julie Rapaport will remain Amazon’s Head of Movies.
Diverse representation in the UK TV industry’s most senior ranks remains poor, according to the latest landmark Diamond diversity report, which showed representation of disabled people at the top is going backwards.
Rebel Wilson has revealed she lost weight to “get more acting roles”. The host of this year’s Baftas famously embarked on a “year of health” in 2020 and lost 77lbs. During her opening monologue of the 75th annual British Academy Film Awards, Wilson said: “I might look a bit different from the last time you guys saw me here.
Following Dame Shirley Bassey onto the stage after her performance of Diamonds Are Forever at the BAFTA Film Awards, Rebel Wilson entered to the strains of the Bond theme wearing a shimmering hot pink dress, complete with 80s-style padded shoulders.
Judge Robert Rinder had made a big – and brave – decision. The 43-year-old has revealed he will be travelling to the Polish Ukraine border to see first-hand humanitarian efforts.Robert shared the news on his Twitter account, sharing a snapshot of the front page of Jewish News, which showed a photo of Jewish children arriving in the UK after escaping Nazi Germany, compared with a photo of a Ukrainian father having to say goodbye to his children leaving on a train.WATCH: Judge Rinder shares heartbreaking news Also on the cover is a quote made in 1938 by Home Secretary Sir Samiel Hoare as he told Parliament that there would be no limit on the amount of children from Nazi Europe let into Britain.It read: “This is our chance to take the young generation of a great people, to mitigate to some extent the terrible suffering of their parents and friends.”“The UK stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukrainians, providing humanitarian practical support.” Priti Patel I will be reporting from the Polish border from Monday! ‘Please don't lie to me, unless, you're sure I'll never find out the truth’ pic.twitter.com/4Z7M59pjPZ To accompany his post, Robert wrote: “’The UK stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukrainians, providing humanitarian practical support.’ Priti Patel, I will be reporting from the Polish border from Monday.
Outlander's Sam Heughan has opened up about working with the late Sir Roger Moore as he talked about his latest odds on playing James Bond and other spies. Sam talked to Gentleman's Journal about filming with the screen legend and having his dreams played out as a spy as he also talked about the latest Bond movie. The Scots actor talked about the late Sir Roger who he starred with in a Princess For Christmas with Katie McGrath in 2011.
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterRobert Pattinson’s “The Batman” towered over international box office charts, collecting $120 million from 74 overseas markets.After debuting to $128.5 million in North America, the Warner Bros. comic book adventure has generated $248.5 million globally to date.
EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures’ 3000 Pictures has acquired the film adaptation rights to Lucy Foley’s new book, The Paris Apartment, which became an instant No. 1 New York Times best seller after its release by William Morrow, a U.S. imprint of HarperCollins on Feb. 22.
which hits theaters today, citizens attend a political rally at Gotham Square Garden and the Gotham Gazette has been redesigned to mimic your morning New York Post. Thank you, Warner Bros. We look forward to our cut of the box office receipts.That’s all cute enough.
CHVRCHES and Robert Smith treated the BandLab NME Awards 2022 this evening (March 2) to a stunning performance of ‘Asking For A Friend’, their collaboration ‘How Not To Drown’ and The Cure’s ‘Just Like Heaven’.The Scottish trio and Smith’s performance on the O2 Academy Brixton stage midway through the Awards marked the first time that they had all performed ‘How Not To Drown’ live together, which earlier in the night won the Best Song By A UK Artist prize.The collaboration appeared on CHVRCHES’ 2021 album ‘Screen Violence’, as did the band’s set opener ‘Asking For A Friend’.After performing ‘Asking For A Friend’, frontwoman Lauren Mayberry then introduced Smith on stage. Smith displayed a sticker of the Ukrainian flag on his guitar in a show of support to the nation as they then delivered a storming rendition of ‘How Not To Drown’.“The NME were really nice to us and gave us a miniature gig during their ceremony,” Mayberry said of their performance, before introducing ‘Just Like Heaven’ by saying: “I’m sure you’ll know this one.” Mayberry and Smith then shared vocals on the Cure classic.Also performing at the ongoing BandLab NME Awards 2022 are BERWYN, Rina Sawayama and Bring Me The Horizon.
Robert Pattinson isn’t morally opposed to superhero films. But he wasn’t exactly seeking them out before “The Batman” came along, either.The 35-year-old who seemed to emerge as a fully formed superstar in mega franchises like “Harry Potter” and “Twilight” has for the past decade or so found himself chasing edgier fare, smaller movies with interesting directors and roles where he could stretch and disappear behind an archaic New England accent, as in “The Lighthouse,” the unkempt beard of an explorer in “The Lost City of Z” or the shock of messily bleached hair that accompanies him on a never-ending chase in “Good Time,” to name a few.The strange thing is that it was “Good Time,” a $2 million movie, and its frenetic, freefall energy that convinced director Matt Reeves that Pattinson needed to be his Batman.
Robert Pattinson, 35, is currently splitting his focus between his girlfriend Suki Waterhouse, 30, and the highly-anticipated The Batman, in which he stars as the iconic caped crusader opposite Zoe Kravitz. But after the film comes out on March 4, Robert plans to give his girlfriend his full attention as the pair take the next steps in their romance. “For the past few years, Rob has been working non-stop on films. But he has cleared his schedule completely following the release of Batman for a reason,” a source close to Robert told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY.
The Prime Minister has announced that British workers should "learn from Germany" and not go to work if they are feeling ill.
.Fatima continued, “And, of course, it should go without saying that he wants to come back: to see family and friends and to continue to support the charities that are so close to his heart. Most of all, this is, and always will be, his home."Prince Harry, , and their son first lost their taxpayer-funded police protection when they stepped away from being working royals in 2020 and have spoken about the need for security on multiple occasions.
Sounds like Lilibet won’t be meeting her British relatives any time soon.
Prince Harry is speaking out about his safety concerns. In a Friday court hearing, lawyers for the 37-year-old royal said he's unwilling to bring his children to the U.K.