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Ava DuVernay On Hollywood’s Diversity Failures: She’s “Tapping Out” & Will Go “Make My Movies” - theplaylist.net - USA
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16.01.2024

Ava DuVernay On Hollywood’s Diversity Failures: She’s “Tapping Out” & Will Go “Make My Movies”

Ava DuVernay is frustrated, and perhaps the odd way her acclaimed drama, “Origin” has largely been ignored by the awards circuit hasn’t helped (“I wish she was at the Globes or SAG Awards or Critics Choice or the other nominations that didn’t come,” the filmmaker recently lamented about her “Origin” star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor). It’s no secret that the ideas of diversity, equity, and inclusion are under attack in the United States at the moment (just look at what happened to former Harvard President Claudine Gay and the coordinated attack on her from the far right that led her to step down from her post).

‘Origin’ Social Media Account Calls Out Distributor Neon for Not Inviting Director Ava DuVernay to Oscar Party - variety.com - USA - India - Germany
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12.03.2024

‘Origin’ Social Media Account Calls Out Distributor Neon for Not Inviting Director Ava DuVernay to Oscar Party

Ethan Shanfeld After the release of her latest film “Origin,” director Ava DuVernay was vocal about her disappointment that the movie failed to garner widespread attention or awards buzz. Now, the X/Twitter account for “Origin” is taking aim at the distributor Neon, calling out the company for not inviting the filmmakers to its Oscar party. Quote-tweeting a photo from the party, the account posted one day after the Academy Awards: “Is it odd that the filmmakers of Neon’s current film in theaters weren’t invited to this Neon celebration? Nope.

Margot Robbie, Kristen Stewart, Usher & Other Celebs Celebrate at Chanel & Charles Finch Pre-Oscars Dinner - www.justjared.com - Beverly Hills - city Sanchez - Washington
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10.03.2024

Margot Robbie, Kristen Stewart, Usher & Other Celebs Celebrate at Chanel & Charles Finch Pre-Oscars Dinner

So many celebrities were in attendance at the Chanel and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Dinner ahead of the 2024 Academy Awards!

Oscar Nominees Emma Stone & America Ferrera Join Zendaya & More Stars at W Magazine & Louis Vuitton's Academy Awards Dinner - www.justjared.com - Los Angeles - city Sandra
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08.03.2024

Oscar Nominees Emma Stone & America Ferrera Join Zendaya & More Stars at W Magazine & Louis Vuitton's Academy Awards Dinner

We’re days away from the 2024 Oscars and a bunch of stars stepped out to attend W Magazine and Louis Vuitton‘s celebration of the Academy Awards!

Neon Sets Nationwide One-Night-Only Screening Event For Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ - deadline.com - France - USA
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27.02.2024

Neon Sets Nationwide One-Night-Only Screening Event For Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’

Neon announced on Tuesday that it will bring Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay‘s acclaimed drama Origin back to 500 U.S. theaters on February 28, for a one-night-only special screening event, featuring an exclusive pre-recorded introduction and post-screening Q&A with DuVernay.

Patrick Stewart To Receive Television Showperson Of Year Award From ICG Publicists - deadline.com - New York
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20.02.2024

Patrick Stewart To Receive Television Showperson Of Year Award From ICG Publicists

The ICG Publicists Guild will honor Patrick Stewart with the 2024 Television Showperson of the Year Award.

Oscar Nominees 2024: The Class Photo - deadline.com
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13.02.2024

Oscar Nominees 2024: The Class Photo

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted its annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon on Monday at the Beverly Hilton.

‘America In Black’ Renewed For Season 2 By BET & CBS News - deadline.com - USA - Jordan - county Douglas
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29.01.2024

‘America In Black’ Renewed For Season 2 By BET & CBS News

EXCLUSIVE: BET and CBS News have announced the Season 2 renewal of primetime newsmagazine America In Black. Featured on BET, Paramount+ and CBS News streaming, America In Black focuses on investigative reporting, newsmaker interviews, human interest stories and celebrity profiles.

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor: ‘The Ship Has Sailed’ for ‘Origin’ Oscar Campaign but ‘It’s the People’s Movie’ - variety.com - city Venice
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22.01.2024

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor: ‘The Ship Has Sailed’ for ‘Origin’ Oscar Campaign but ‘It’s the People’s Movie’

Origin” star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor sounds like she’s already moving on from awards season. Instead, she’s focusing on how the film is impacting audiences. When asked what it would mean to hear her name called for her second Academy Award nod, Ellis-Taylor paused to thoughtfully consider her words.

‘Origin’ is a Sprawling Tearjerker with the Power to Change Minds - www.metroweekly.com - India - Germany
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19.01.2024

‘Origin’ is a Sprawling Tearjerker with the Power to Change Minds

Origin, starring as a celebrated writer diligently solving the puzzle that is her latest book, while also facing unfathomable personal adversity.The book she’s writing happens to be the nonfiction best-seller that inspired this film: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent, by Isabel Wilkerson. In Caste, published in 2020, Wilkerson examines the racial hierarchy in America as a caste system, not unlike systems of oppression in India and in Nazi Germany that have enforced dynamics of superiority and inferiority based on characteristics other than race.“We call everything racism.

African American Film Critics Association Awards: ‘American Fiction,’ ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘Origin’ Nab Top Honors - variety.com - USA - Beverly Hills
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16.01.2024

African American Film Critics Association Awards: ‘American Fiction,’ ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘Origin’ Nab Top Honors

Michaela Zee The African American Film Critics Association has announced the winners of the 15th annual AAFCA Awards, which honors outstanding achievement in film. “American Fiction,” “The Color Purple” and “Origin” all scored multiple honors, with “American Fiction” and “The Color Purple” leading with four wins apiece.

African American Film Critics Awards: ‘American Fiction,’ ‘Origin’ & ‘The Color Purple’ Lead Honors - deadline.com - USA
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15.01.2024

African American Film Critics Awards: ‘American Fiction,’ ‘Origin’ & ‘The Color Purple’ Lead Honors

Ava DuVernay’s time-hopping drama Origin, debut filmmaker Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction, and Blitz Bazawule’s musical take on The Color Purple lead the winners at the 15th annual African American Film Critics Awards. Scroll down for the full list. 

Niecy Nash-Betts Talks ‘The Holdovers’ and ‘Scandal’ Auditions, Becoming a Queer Role Model and Why She Thinks ‘Origin’ Deserves More Awards Recognition - variety.com - Hollywood - Washington
variety.com
13.01.2024

Niecy Nash-Betts Talks ‘The Holdovers’ and ‘Scandal’ Auditions, Becoming a Queer Role Model and Why She Thinks ‘Origin’ Deserves More Awards Recognition

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Niecy Nash-Betts may be the nicest person in Hollywood. In a town where getting your next role could be cutthroat, Nash-Betts actually tells her actor friends to audition for roles that she may already be reading for. “Before I was even cast in ‘Getting On’ on HBO — I had not even gone in yet — I called every actress I knew and was like, ‘This is going to be something.

Ava Duvernay - www.glamour.com - USA - India - Beyond
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12.01.2024

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By Ava DuVernay etched her name in history during the 80th Venice International Film Festival, as her groundbreaking film Origin shattered barriers as the first-ever selection directed by a Black woman for the prestigious competition. DuVernay defied expectations by weaving a compelling nonfiction narrative inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson's Caste.Building on her legacy of tackling challenging topics in American history through works like Selma and When They See Us, DuVernay brings her directorial prowess to the forefront in her latest film.

Study Reveals Most Inclusive Episodic TV Programming; Greg Berlanti, Ava DuVernay Top Producers List - variety.com - USA - county Napa - county Kings
variety.com
11.01.2024

Study Reveals Most Inclusive Episodic TV Programming; Greg Berlanti, Ava DuVernay Top Producers List

The Inclusion List for episodic programming, which recognizes the most inclusive series in broadcast, cable and streaming. Following a similar effort for films, the list analyzes on-screen and behind-the-camera personnel from more than 500 programs to determine the 100 most inclusive broadcast and cable series from the 2021-22 broadcast season, as well as streaming series from 2021 to 2023.

Olivia Rodrigo Wants to Star in a Coming-of-Age Movie and Duet With Noah Kahan: ‘He’s So Great and Very Inspiring’ - variety.com - Hollywood - city Moore - county Barry
variety.com
10.01.2024

Olivia Rodrigo Wants to Star in a Coming-of-Age Movie and Duet With Noah Kahan: ‘He’s So Great and Very Inspiring’

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Olivia Rodrigo hasn’t completely abandoned her acting career for music. The “Vampire” singer tells me she’d love to star in a film. “I love movies, I love telling stories,” Rodrigo said at the Academy’s Governors Awards on Tuesday night in Hollywood.

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on Playing ‘Literary Indiana Jones’ in ‘Origin’ and Why She Changed Her Professional Name - variety.com - USA - county Jones - Indiana - county Davis - county Clayton
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23.12.2023

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on Playing ‘Literary Indiana Jones’ in ‘Origin’ and Why She Changed Her Professional Name

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has made some changes in her life. We’ve all grown to know her as the two-time Emmy nominated actress from “When They See Us” and “Lovecraft Country” and her Oscar-nominated performance in “King Richard,” all of which came under her initial professional name: Aunjanue Ellis. When the first promotional materials were released for her new film “Origin” from writer and director Ava DuVernay, a natural question began circulating regarding the hyphenated addition of “Taylor” to her professional name.

The Family Of Michael Latt And The CAA Foundation Announce Legacy Fund Following Death Of Activist And Film Exec - deadline.com - county Pacific
deadline.com
22.12.2023

The Family Of Michael Latt And The CAA Foundation Announce Legacy Fund Following Death Of Activist And Film Exec

Following his tragic passing last month, the family of Michael Latt and the CAA Foundation today announced the formation of the Michael Latt Legacy Fund.

Michael Mann Tells Ava DuVernay He Has A Long-Gestating Sci-Fi Project In The Works In New 47 Minute Filmmaker Talk - theplaylist.net
theplaylist.net
20.12.2023

Michael Mann Tells Ava DuVernay He Has A Long-Gestating Sci-Fi Project In The Works In New 47 Minute Filmmaker Talk

Variety’s Directors on Directors series is pretty great, and many interesting combos have been paired together. The most recent is Michael Mann, the director of this season’s “Ferrari,” starring Adam Driver, and Ava DuVernay, the filmmaker behind the upcoming drama, “Origin” featuring Aunjanue Ellis and Jon Bernthal.

‘Origin’ Trailer Draft: Ava DuVernay’s Acclaimed Drama With Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Starts Expanding January 19 - theplaylist.net
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16.12.2023

‘Origin’ Trailer Draft: Ava DuVernay’s Acclaimed Drama With Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Starts Expanding January 19

Lots of excellent movies premiered at the Venice Film Festival this year, like “Poor Things,” “Maestro,” and “Priscilla.” But while those films already have awards buzz swirling around them, don’t forget about Ava DuVernay’s “Origin,” a complex drama about a journalist grappling with tremendous tragedies in her life and the global journey she embarks on.

Michael Latt, Strategist on Social Justice Marketing Campaigns, Shot and Killed by Intruder - variety.com
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30.11.2023

Michael Latt, Strategist on Social Justice Marketing Campaigns, Shot and Killed by Intruder

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Michael Latt, a film marketing consultant who worked closely with Ryan Coogler and Common on a series of social justice campaigns, was shot and killed at his home on Monday night, the LAPD has confirmed. Latt, 33, was the founder and CEO of Lead With Love, a social impact marketing agency. In addition to Coogler and Common, he worked with Ava DuVernay, Barry Jenkins, and studios like Warner Bros.

Hollywood Mourns The Loss Of Michael Latt, A Force For Unity In An Increasingly Troubled World - deadline.com
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30.11.2023

Hollywood Mourns The Loss Of Michael Latt, A Force For Unity In An Increasingly Troubled World

The Hollywood community is in a state of shock and mourning for Michael Latt, the Lead With Love chief exec who was murdered on his doorstep Monday night.

Beyoncé Livens Up Sleepy Thanksgiving Weekend In Hollywood As ‘Renaissance’ Makes Splashy World Premiere - deadline.com - USA - city Santa Claus - Turkey
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26.11.2023

Beyoncé Livens Up Sleepy Thanksgiving Weekend In Hollywood As ‘Renaissance’ Makes Splashy World Premiere

We’ve all heard of the first screenings for Oscar contending movies during Thanksgiving weekend, i.e. American Hustle and Joy in years past, however, to literally hold a glittery world premiere post-Turkey day is a rare feat. But that’s exactly what 32x Grammy winner Beyoncé did tonight with her AMC-distributed concert documentary movie Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé which made its grand debut at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ To Close Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Fest As ‘Priscilla’ & ‘Origin’ Also Confirmed For 3rd Edition - deadline.com - Italy - Saudi Arabia - city Jeddah
deadline.com
22.11.2023

Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ To Close Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Fest As ‘Priscilla’ & ‘Origin’ Also Confirmed For 3rd Edition

Michael Mann’s high octane biopic Ferrari has been announced as the closing picture of Saudi Arabia’s third Red Sea International Film Festival, running November 30 to December 9 in the port city of Jeddah.

‘Origin’ Becomes The Highest Tested Movie Ever For Neon & Ava DuVernay - deadline.com - USA - India
deadline.com
21.11.2023

‘Origin’ Becomes The Highest Tested Movie Ever For Neon & Ava DuVernay

EXCLUSIVE: We are hearing from sources that Origin, the new movie from Oscar nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, is not only the highest tested movie in her career, but for Neon, the pic’s distributor too.

Marvel stuntman Taraja Ramsess and his three children killed in car crash - www.nme.com - Atlanta - state Georgia - county Dekalb
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06.11.2023

Marvel stuntman Taraja Ramsess and his three children killed in car crash

Marvel films Black Panther and Avengers: Endgame has died in a car crash along with three of his children.Taraja Ramsess, 41, and members of his family died in a crash in Dekalb County, Georgia on Halloween night (October 31) when his pickup truck collided with a tractor-trailer, as reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via MailOnline).As confirmed by his mother Akili Ramsess on Instagram, Tajara and two of his daughters – Sundari, 13, and 8 week-old newborn Fujibo – died on the night of the crash.Tajara’s 10-year-old son Kisasi and three-year-old daughter, Shazia, were taken to hospital for their injuries. Kisasi later died on Sunday (November 5) from his injuries.A post shared by Akili Ramsess (@eyeakili)According to Akili, two of Tajara’s daughters survived the crash, including Shazia who is in hospital “recovering with minor injuries”.In a tribute on Instagram, Akili described Tajara as a “beautiful” and “talented” son.“All who knew and met him know how special Taraja was,” she wrote. “He had a deep capacity for love and loved his children more than all.

Starz Cancels Ava DuVernay’s Romantic Drama Series With Joshua Jackson & Lauren Ridloff After Shooting Stopped Mid-Production In May - theplaylist.net - North Carolina
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02.11.2023

Starz Cancels Ava DuVernay’s Romantic Drama Series With Joshua Jackson & Lauren Ridloff After Shooting Stopped Mid-Production In May

Ava DuVernay‘s TV follow-up to her film “Origin” isn’t happening anymore. Deadline reports that the director’s romantic drama series for Starz with Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff will fold as DuVernay’s overall deal with Warner Bros.

“Origin” And “American Symphony” Win Top Awards At Virginia Film Festival - deadline.com - USA - Washington - Virginia
deadline.com
02.11.2023

“Origin” And “American Symphony” Win Top Awards At Virginia Film Festival

Ava Duvernay‘s Origin and Matthew Heineman‘s American Symphony were among the top winners at the Virginia Film Festival, the four-day Charlottesville event that ran from Oct. 25-29.

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Deemed an Original Screenplay by WGA, Will Not Campaign Adapted for Oscars - variety.com - county Davis - county Clayton
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24.10.2023

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Deemed an Original Screenplay by WGA, Will Not Campaign Adapted for Oscars

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Ava DuVernay‘s moving drama “Origin,” which tells the story of author Isabel Wilkerson’s journey to write her famous nonfiction novel “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent,” is the latest film to be making the switch from an adapted screenplay run, to original. Deemed an original screenplay by the Writers Guild of America, the announcement comes after Variety reported “Barbie” from Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach and “The Bikeriders” by Jeff Nichols, were also deemed original by the WGA.

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ to Submit Stan Walker’s Original Song ‘I Am’ for Oscars - variety.com - New Zealand - county Davis - county Clayton
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19.10.2023

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ to Submit Stan Walker’s Original Song ‘I Am’ for Oscars

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Ava DuVernay‘s latest drama “Origin” has added an original song to its Oscar prospects. New Zealand Māori artist Stan Walker performed the new song, “I Am,” at a private film screening at the Edition Hotel in West Hollywood on Wednesday. He also co-wrote the track with Michael Fatkin, Vince Harder and Te Kanapu Anasta.

Academy Museum Cancels Gala’s Red Carpet Citing “Devastating Conflict And Loss Of Life Overseas” - deadline.com - Jordan - Israel - Palestine - county Barber
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12.10.2023

Academy Museum Cancels Gala’s Red Carpet Citing “Devastating Conflict And Loss Of Life Overseas”

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Thursday said it has decided to cancel the red carpet planned for Saturday’s Academy Museum Gala, its annual fundraiser.

SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2023 Lineup to Include ‘Poor Things,’ ‘Maestro,’ ‘Origin’ - variety.com - New York - city Savannah
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06.10.2023

SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2023 Lineup to Include ‘Poor Things,’ ‘Maestro,’ ‘Origin’

Caroline Brew editor The Savannah College of Art and Design’s 26th annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival, which will run from Oct. 21-28, has announced its film lineup. “Nyad,” a film based on the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad, will open the festival on Oct.

Greta Gerwig Named AFI Fest’s Guest Artistic Director For 2023 - deadline.com - Los Angeles - USA
deadline.com
02.10.2023

Greta Gerwig Named AFI Fest’s Guest Artistic Director For 2023

On the heels of a staggeringly triumphant run with Barbie, the fantastical comedy which she co-wrote and directed for Warner Bros, Greta Gerwig has been appointed by the American Film Institute to serve as Guest Artistic Director of AFI Fest 2023.

Letterboxd Acquired by Canadian Firm in Deal Valuing It at More Than $50 Million - variety.com - Britain - New Zealand - Columbia - county Buchanan
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29.09.2023

Letterboxd Acquired by Canadian Firm in Deal Valuing It at More Than $50 Million

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Letterboxd has been acquired by Tiny, a Canadian holding company, in a deal that values the popular social site for film fanatics at over $50 million. Letterboxd was founded in 2011 by two entrepreneurs in New Zealand, Matthew Buchanan and Karl von Randow.

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