Spike Lee Named American Cinema Editors’ Filmmaker Of The Year

describing the multi-part documentary as “an epic chronicle of life, loss and survival in the city of New York over the twenty years since the September 11th attacks.”In interviews with some 200 New Yorkers and firsthand 9/11 accounts, Lee reveals the resilience of the city in the two decades since the deadliest terror attack on American soil — and now through the painful prism of the pandemic. “As a New Yawker who bleeds orange and blue (the colors of New York City), I’m proud to have a ‘Spike

Chloe Zhao has made history at the Golden Globes by becoming the first Asian woman to be named best director. The US-based 38-year-old, who was born in China, is also only the second woman to win the award.

Fresh off the successful debut of his recent concert film, “David Byrne’s American Utopia,” it appears Spike Lee is ready to keep his relationship with HBO going strong with another project, a new docuseries focused on New York City and the events of the past 20 years, “NYC Epicenters 9/11→2021½.” READ MORE: Delroy Lindo Revisits ‘Da 5 Bloods’ & Chadwick Boseman’s First Day On Set [Interview] According to HBO, production has already begun on Spike Lee’s next documentary project, “NYC Epicenters

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorAndra Day was effervescent on Sunday evening after winning the Golden Globe Award for lead actress in drama for portraying the legendary jazz musician in “The United States Vs. Billie Holiday.”She gushed about her experience working with director Lee Daniels and all that he did to make her soar in the role of the troubled singer.“I can’t say enough about the brilliance of Lee Daniels.

Angelique Jackson Nearly nine months after premiering on Netflix, Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” will finally debut on the big screen in Los Angeles.The Vietnam War drama will be presented in a special screening event at the Hollywood Legion Theater drive-in on March 5 and 6, the first time the film will be presented theatrically in L.A.In addition to the two-night run, another free screening is planned for Hollywood Post 43 military veterans in celebration of National Vietnam War Veterans Day

No North American movie company is more closely linked to the Chinese film industry’s fortunes than Imax Corp. The Ontario-based giant-screen exhibitor has more than 700 Imax theaters in China — nearly half its global total of 1,500 — and the company has said it plans to add as many as 400 new theaters there over the next three years.

Shares in Imax surged after China's Lunar New Year holiday propelled tentpoles like Detective Chinatown 3 and Hi, Mom to blowout box office performances. Market analysts and beleaguered North American exhibitors are watching China's holiday opening weekend this year for signs of an eventual full recovery globally from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minari, which opens today, is the most autobiographical film of this award season — a distinction that only highlights how painstakingly, yet disarmingly, the multigenerational drama was made.

Spike Lee is receiving a major honour.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorDirector, writer and producer Spike Lee will be honored by the American Cinema Editors (ACE). Lee, who directed “Da 5 Bloods,” will be recognized with the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award at the 71st Annual ACE Eddie Awards on April 18, 2021.“From ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ in 1986 to ‘Da 5 Bloods’ in 2020, Spike has directed an astonishing number of feature films — 24.

EXCLUSIVE: While 2020 was most everyone’s worst year, you’d be hard pressed to find a filmmaker who got more done than Spike Lee.

Liz Phair has released ‘Hey Lou’, her first new song in two years.The American singer’s latest effort is a heartfelt homage to both Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson and comes accompanied by a video that features puppet versions of both iconic artists.While the track itself features references to Anderson’s seminal classic ‘O Superman’, Phair says it is a behind-closed-doors look at their famous relationship.“Have you ever wondered what love looks like for your favorite celebrity couple behind closed

EXCLUSIVE: Grindstone Entertainment has acquired North American rights to animated fantasy movie Mosley, whose voice cast includes Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess), John Rhys-Davies (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Temuera Morrison (Star Wars) and Rhys Darby (Jumanji).

Ellise Shafer administratorClaudia Conway is auditioning for a ticket to Hollywood on the upcoming season of “American Idol.”16-year-old Conway, whose parents are former Trump counselor Kellyanne Conway and Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway, quickly became a trending topic on Twitter Monday night after she was featured in a commercial for the singing competition show.“American Idol” then confirmed Conway’s appearance, writing: “You heard that right.

Watch Video: How 'In the Same Breath' Director Got Multiple Camera Crews in Wuhan to Shoot COVID DocAs with previous efforts such as “One Child Nation” or “I Am Another You,” the director embeds her personal stakes as they relate to the subject matter. Rather than being an impartial observant, Wang shares her fears after traveling to her hometown with her family around the time Wuhan went under lockdown on January 23, 2020.

Lee Daniels has become a morning person.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterLongtime casting executive Grace Wu has been upped to lead casting across NBCUniversal’s television and streaming entertainment portfolio in the newly established position of executive vice president of casting in the entertainment content division.Wu will be tasked with overseeing scripted and unscripted casting and talent across broadcast network NBC, streamer Peacock and cable networks Bravo, E!, oxygen, Dyfy, Universal Kids and USA, reporting to NBCU entertainment