Ramy Youssef, ‘Crip Camp’ and ‘Away’ to be Honored at Media Access Awards

The Asia Pacific Screen Academy honoured regional filmmakers at a special presentation on Australia’s Gold Coast last night (November 26).

A coronavirus vaccine roll-out could be a step closer after the regulator was formally asked by the Government to assess the Oxford University and AstraZeneca jab.The move 'marks a significant first step in getting the vaccine approved for deployment' if it meets the necessary standards, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said.Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “We are working tirelessly to be in the best possible position to deploy a vaccine as soon as one is approved by the

Daria Nicolodi, the Italian actress and screenwriter, has died at the age of 70.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThai producer Soros Sukhum (“By The Time It Gets Dark,” “Concrete Clouds”) was Thursday honored with the FIAPF Award for outstanding achievement in film in the Asia Pacific region.

Despite a lack of theatrical distribution, 2020 has been another banner year for documentaries. It’s no surprise then that a number of acclaimed Oscar contenders didn’t make the cut for the prestigious IDA Documentary Awards.

Best Feature“Collective” (Romania / Magnolia Pictures, Participant. Director/Producer: Alexander Nanau. Producer: Bianca Oana)“Crip Camp” (USA / Netflix.

Dave McNary Film Reporter“Crip Camp,” “MLK/FBI,” “Time,” “The Reason I Jump” and “The Truffle Hunters” have received dual nominations for best feature and best director, in addition to other nominations, for the International Documentary Association’s ​36th awards​.“The nominees present an inspiring and urgent range of stories from around the globe,” said Simon Kilmurry, executive director of the IDA.

Lorde is getting candid on why she chooses to step away from the social media side of life.

As state and local officials across the United States report rises in COVID-19 cases in the days ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Fox Corp. is delaying its plan to have most staffers return to work in offices until at least April 2021.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorFox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch says the company’s target date to start to reopen offices and facilities in January has been postponed until “no earlier than” April 2021.The executive delivered the update today in a memo to employees (read it below).November has brought a mix of news on the coronavirus front in the U.S.

Eli Countryman Comedian and actor Ramy Youssef challenged the misconception that actors with disabilities are more difficult to work with on set than other talent.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: The selections for the 2020 Disability List were unveiled Thursday night at the Media Access Awards.The Black List teamed with Easterseals Disability Services, the Writers Guild of America Writers with Disabilities Committee and Media Access Awards for the annual curated list of the most promising unproduced scripts featuring at least one lead character with a disability.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: In a competitive situation, Greg Silverman and Jon Berg of Stampede Ventures have optioned the rights to screenwriter Ward Parry’s spec script, Mr. Croup.Matthew George’s Savvy Media Holdings, whose credits include Wind River and A Private War, will produce the film alongside former Warner Bros execs Berg and Silverman.Mr.

Also Read: 'The Trial of the Chicago 7': The Stolen Shot From 'Close Encounters' and 4 Facts About the Making of Aaron Sorkin's FilmMcQueen, whose latest project “Small Axe” debuts on Prime Video on Nov.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Bruce Willis will play a NYPD detective-turned-Sheriff of a small town in Oregon in action thriller American Siege, which is now shooting in Georgia before moving to Victoria, British Columbia.Edward John Drake (Broil) is directing from a script he co-wrote with Corey Large. In American Siege, Willis’ character must take down a gang of thieves after they take a wealthy doctor hostage.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsFinal Draft, a Cast & Crew Company, will honor Aaron Sorkin, Steve McQueen, Ramy Youssef and more at its 16th annual Final Draft Awards.

Stacey Solomon has announced she’s taking a break from social media as her grandmother remains in hospital.The 31 year old Loose Women star shared the news on her Instagram story as she posted a photo of her adorable dog Theo. After a day of uploading insights from her life on Instagram, she revealed her decision to temporarily step back.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterThe Ophir Awards, Israel’s top film awards, have crowned Ruthy Pribar’s Asia as Best Picture, per The Jerusalem Post.