Carolyn Giardina
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CinemaCon Takeaways: Ryan Gosling’s ‘Barbie’ Ken-ergy, ‘Wicked’ Wows and ‘The Flash’ Frenzy
The annual gathering of Hollywood and theater owners in Las Vegas resembled pre-COVID times — and then some — as studios paraded their upcoming movies. → Read More
VFX Workers’ Union Effort Picks Up Where Last Reckoning Left Off
After an organizing push failed a decade ago, IATSE organizers — brandishing a survey in which pros say they face unpaid overtime and have few options for carryover health care — think the time is right again. → Read More
Thilo Kuther, Founder of VFX Company Pixomondo, Dies at 58
The effects outfit, known for its award-winning work on 'Hugo' and 'Game of Thrones,' was acquired by Sony in October. → Read More
Marvel Faces New Challenges Keeping Its Secrets Locked Up
Remote production, VFX vendors and multiple monitor feeds have hastened several high-profile leaks despite "extreme" protocols. → Read More
Creative Arts Emmys Night Two: Winners List (Updating Live)
More TV awards are being presented on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. → Read More
Creative Arts Emmys Night One: Winners List (Updating Live)
The first of this year's Emmy Awards trophies are being presented on Saturday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. → Read More
Directors Guild Taps Outgoing Cinematographers Guild Leader Rebecca Rhine as Western Executive Director
The veteran Hollywood union staffer will start her new position at the union in October. → Read More
Commercial Trade Group Tells Producers: TV Union Drive Uses “False Messaging”
Nearly a week after commercial production workers publicly launched a unionization effort, the president and CEO of the commercial trade organization that negotiates with labor groups has taken aim at the effort. → Read More
John Lasseter’s Second Act
No one could tell a story like Lasseter — until he resigned as Disney Animation/Pixar’s chief creative officer in the wake of #MeToo complaints. Now head of Skydance’s animation division, where he oversaw August’s 'Luck,' he’s attempting to turn his own story around. → Read More
Hollywood Guilds, Studios Extend COVID Protocols With Two Modifications
The latest extension reinstates language around buffet-style meals and allows for transport vehicles to operate at full capacity when COVID levels are high. → Read More
Hollywood COVID Protocols to Be Extended Until Sept. 30
Hollywood's studios and unions have extended their COVID-19 safety protocols yet again, as the latest, super-contagious subvariant of Omicron continues to spread nationwide. → Read More
Animation Museum Project Secures $2.5M from California
The initiative, from creative executive Eddie Newquist with support from a former head of Dreamworks Animation and a director of 'Frozen,' aims to celebrate animation's history and offer an educational component for students. → Read More
‘Rust’ Rallied Hollywood, But Has Spurred Limited Action So Far
The calls for bans that erupted when Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins have quieted and legislation remains stalled, but armorers point to a drop in work and the continued adoption of safer Airsoft replicas — if only for big projects: "It's strictly liability" → Read More
‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Director Reveals Most Challenging Dinosaur to Create
Colin Trevorrow delves into closing out the 'Jurassic World' trilogy on this week's episode of the 'Behind the Screen' podcast. → Read More
Behind ‘Top Gun: Maverick’s’ Emotional Val Kilmer-Tom Cruise Reunion
Director Joseph Kosinski reveals secrets from making the film on the 'Behind the Screen' podcast. → Read More
‘Avatar 2’ Renews Push for 3D Format in Movie Theaters
Disney is turning to James Cameron’s sequel to reignite a format left for dead when audiences grew tired of cash-grab conversions: "Warming up 3D has to be done thoughtfully and carefully." → Read More
Hollywood Modifies COVID-19 Protocols in Areas With “Low” Hospitalizations
The new deal, which will stay in place until July 15, includes modifications to testing frequency and masking requirements. → Read More
Who’s Afraid of Streaming? Theater Owners’ Swagger Returns at CinemaCon
Studio executives reassured attendees at the annual Las Vegas convention of the importance of theatrical as studios trotted out previews of tentpoles like 'Avatar: The Way of Water' and 'Top Gun: Maverick.' → Read More
Jordan Peele Debuts ‘Nope’ Footage to Kick Off Universal’s CinemaCon Presentation
Universal teased the new film from the horror maestro as part of its upcoming slate shown to theater owners at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. → Read More
Disney Debuts First Look at David O. Russell’s Star-Packed Film, ‘Lightyear’ and ‘Doctor Strange’ at CinemaCon
'Doctor Strange' has earned $42 million in advance ticket sales ahead of its May 6 bow, announced Tony Chambers, Disney's executive vp of theatrical distribution → Read More