The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and low budget film producers have teamed up to form a new subcommittee aimed at ensuring workers are free from harassment and discrimination. The group seeks to implement the Hollywood Commission’s Respect on Set program, which offers employers who are signatories of IATSE’s Low Budget Agreement services to create workplaces free from harassment and discrimination.
According to the Hollywood Commission’s recent surveys of entertainment workers, workers on low budget productions experience more sexual coercion and assault, along with great rates of gender and racial bias, compared to their major-studio counterparts. However, these abuses are reported at much lower rates on low budget productions. The survey found that workers have the impression that nothing will be done if they make a formal complaint.
“We applaud the steps taken by low budget producers who, understandably, want their sets to be free from sexual harassment and abusive conduct.
According to the Hollywood Commission’s recent surveys of entertainment workers, workers on low budget productions experience more sexual coercion and assault, along with great rates of gender and racial bias, compared to their major-studio counterparts. However, these abuses are reported at much lower rates on low budget productions. The survey found that workers have the impression that nothing will be done if they make a formal complaint.
“We applaud the steps taken by low budget producers who, understandably, want their sets to be free from sexual harassment and abusive conduct.
- 2/15/2024
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Last month, Anita Hill’s Hollywood Commission released the sobering findings from its most recent survey into workplace abuse: Most of the 5,000-plus respondents said that they were now better informed on how to identify misconduct, but they had little faith in employers’ and the industry’s ability to address the behavior.
At the time, Hill told The Hollywood Reporter that the report was only the first step in the journey of systemic change and that raising awareness of where people in the industry stand could lead to the reform or creation of policies and procedures to resolve what is lacking.
Now, two organizations have taken the first action as a result of the Commission’s survey: IATSE and the low budget film producers with whom the union negotiates for its Low Budget Agreement have formed a subcommittee focused on protecting workers on set. Specifically, the working group is tasked...
At the time, Hill told The Hollywood Reporter that the report was only the first step in the journey of systemic change and that raising awareness of where people in the industry stand could lead to the reform or creation of policies and procedures to resolve what is lacking.
Now, two organizations have taken the first action as a result of the Commission’s survey: IATSE and the low budget film producers with whom the union negotiates for its Low Budget Agreement have formed a subcommittee focused on protecting workers on set. Specifically, the working group is tasked...
- 2/15/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IATSE is forming a subcommittee with the low budget film producers to address sexual harassment on film and TV sets.
The primary mission of the subcommittee is to implement the Hollywood Commission’s Respect on Set program, which provides services to all signatories of IATSE’s Low Budget Agreement (Lba) (which covers films with budgets under $15M).
Those services are aimed at helping them create workplaces free from harassment and discrimination. They include a code of conduct, education resources, and a third-party reporting structure. The goal for the subcommittee to actually implement and expand these services ahead of IATSE’s 2025 Lba, so they can be included as provisions in the new agreement.
This marks a first-of-its-kind collaboration, as it is a commitment to creating enforceable standards for sexual harassment in a collective bargaining agreement.
So far, there’s to timetable for when the committee is expected to roll out these implementations.
The primary mission of the subcommittee is to implement the Hollywood Commission’s Respect on Set program, which provides services to all signatories of IATSE’s Low Budget Agreement (Lba) (which covers films with budgets under $15M).
Those services are aimed at helping them create workplaces free from harassment and discrimination. They include a code of conduct, education resources, and a third-party reporting structure. The goal for the subcommittee to actually implement and expand these services ahead of IATSE’s 2025 Lba, so they can be included as provisions in the new agreement.
This marks a first-of-its-kind collaboration, as it is a commitment to creating enforceable standards for sexual harassment in a collective bargaining agreement.
So far, there’s to timetable for when the committee is expected to roll out these implementations.
- 2/15/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
The Hollywood Commission spent four years surveying the entertainment industry about discrimination, harassment, and bullying. They learned that while things were bad all over, low-budget film and TV sets had it worst. These crew members reported more sexual harassment, assault, discrimination, and gender and racial bias than their major-studio counterparts. Furthermore, these abuses were reported at much lower rates because workers believe nothing will be done.
Now, the Hc is making moves to address the discrepancy. It’s teaming with IATSE on a subcommittee that will determine protections and provisions for sexual harassment and discrimination for IATSE members and employers who work under the Low Budget Agreement. Any Lba signatories, which cover film and TV projects made for under $15 million, will be required to comply.
Formed in 2017 after the rise of #metoo and chaired by Anita Hill, the Hollywood Commission is an organization designed to root out abuses of power in Hollywood.
Now, the Hc is making moves to address the discrepancy. It’s teaming with IATSE on a subcommittee that will determine protections and provisions for sexual harassment and discrimination for IATSE members and employers who work under the Low Budget Agreement. Any Lba signatories, which cover film and TV projects made for under $15 million, will be required to comply.
Formed in 2017 after the rise of #metoo and chaired by Anita Hill, the Hollywood Commission is an organization designed to root out abuses of power in Hollywood.
- 2/15/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
‘Say Nothing’ by Patrick Radden Keefe. (Photo Credit: Penguin Random House)
FX has given Say Nothing a limited series order and announced Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, Anthony Boyle, Josh Finan, and Maxine Peake in starring roles. The nine-episode drama is based on Patrick Radden Keefe’s book, with the author involved as an executive producer.
Josh Zetumer (RoboCop) will serve as showrunner and executive produce along with Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson of Color Force. Additional executive producers include Edward McDonnell (Shōgun), Monica Levinson (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm), and Northern Ireland native director Michael Lennox (Derry Girls).
Produced by FX Productions, Say Nothing will air on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ in all other territories.
FX offered this description of the series:
“Spanning four decades, Say Nothing explores the tumultuous period in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles. The series launches with the shocking disappearance of Jean McConville,...
FX has given Say Nothing a limited series order and announced Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, Anthony Boyle, Josh Finan, and Maxine Peake in starring roles. The nine-episode drama is based on Patrick Radden Keefe’s book, with the author involved as an executive producer.
Josh Zetumer (RoboCop) will serve as showrunner and executive produce along with Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson of Color Force. Additional executive producers include Edward McDonnell (Shōgun), Monica Levinson (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm), and Northern Ireland native director Michael Lennox (Derry Girls).
Produced by FX Productions, Say Nothing will air on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ in all other territories.
FX offered this description of the series:
“Spanning four decades, Say Nothing explores the tumultuous period in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles. The series launches with the shocking disappearance of Jean McConville,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
FX has ordered a limited series adaptation of the Patrick Radden Keefe book “Say Nothing,” Variety has learned.
The nine-episode series explores The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, Anthony Boyle, Josh Finan, and Maxine Peake will star.
It will be available exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories.
The official description states:
“Spanning four decades, ‘Say Nothing’ explores the tumultuous period in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles. The series launches with the shocking disappearance of Jean McConville, a single mother of ten who was abducted from her home in 1972 and never seen alive again. But McConville was only one of many others who became known collectively as The Disappeared. Through the eyes of various Ira members, including sisters Dolours and Marian Price—young women who transformed into magnetic symbols of radical politics, Brendan Hughes—a tight-lipped but conflicted military strategist,...
The nine-episode series explores The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, Anthony Boyle, Josh Finan, and Maxine Peake will star.
It will be available exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories.
The official description states:
“Spanning four decades, ‘Say Nothing’ explores the tumultuous period in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles. The series launches with the shocking disappearance of Jean McConville, a single mother of ten who was abducted from her home in 1972 and never seen alive again. But McConville was only one of many others who became known collectively as The Disappeared. Through the eyes of various Ira members, including sisters Dolours and Marian Price—young women who transformed into magnetic symbols of radical politics, Brendan Hughes—a tight-lipped but conflicted military strategist,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
FX has ordered the limited series Say Nothing and tapped Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, Anthony Boyle, Josh Finan and Maxine Peake to star with Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson’s Color Force producing. The nine-episode series is based on the book by Patrick Radden Keefe (who will serve as an exec producer) and tells an account of the troubles in Northern Ireland. Josh Zetumer and Michael Lennox will join as exec producers with Zetumer also serving as showrunner and Lennox directing.
The series will be available exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories.
Spanning four decades, Say Nothing explores the tumultuous period in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles. The series launches with the shocking disappearance of Jean McConville, a single mother of ten who was abducted from her home in 1972 and never seen alive again. But McConville was only...
The series will be available exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories.
Spanning four decades, Say Nothing explores the tumultuous period in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles. The series launches with the shocking disappearance of Jean McConville, a single mother of ten who was abducted from her home in 1972 and never seen alive again. But McConville was only...
- 2/1/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
America Ferrera, Eva Longoria, Greta Lee and Yara Shahidi are among those whose work will be celebrated at the 2023 Women in Film Honors.
A total of six honorees — including screenwriter and producer Linda Yvette Chávez and director, playwright and screenwriter Celine Song — were announced as the recipients of the annual awards on Thursday.
“The work of this year’s honorees exemplifies outstanding creative vision and the change Wif has worked to create in its 50 years as an organization. Our industry is better because of these women and their commitment to spurring lasting impact in Hollywood, both in front of and behind the scenes,” said Monica Levinson and Talitha Watkins, co-chairs of the Wif Honors Committee.
Longoria and Chávez will receive the Crystal Award for Advocacy for their collaboration on Flamin’ Hot, while Lee and Song will also be awarded with the Crystal Award for Advocacy for their collaborative work on Past Lives.
A total of six honorees — including screenwriter and producer Linda Yvette Chávez and director, playwright and screenwriter Celine Song — were announced as the recipients of the annual awards on Thursday.
“The work of this year’s honorees exemplifies outstanding creative vision and the change Wif has worked to create in its 50 years as an organization. Our industry is better because of these women and their commitment to spurring lasting impact in Hollywood, both in front of and behind the scenes,” said Monica Levinson and Talitha Watkins, co-chairs of the Wif Honors Committee.
Longoria and Chávez will receive the Crystal Award for Advocacy for their collaboration on Flamin’ Hot, while Lee and Song will also be awarded with the Crystal Award for Advocacy for their collaborative work on Past Lives.
- 10/26/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The annual Women in Film (Wif) Honors have unveiled its 2023 recipients.
This year’s awards, which celebrate the 50th anniversary of the organization, will honor “Flamin’ Hot” producers Eva Longoria and Linda Yvette Chávez with the Crystal Award for Advocacy, as well as “Past Lives” filmmaker Celine Song and actress Greta Lee. The coveted Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award will go to “Barbie” actress America Ferrera, with Fonda presenting the award in-person.
“Grown-ish” actress Yara Shahidi has been named the recipient of the Wif Max Mara Face of the Future Award, as previously announced.
The awards will take place November 30 in Los Angeles, with proceeds benefitting the educational and philanthropic programs at Wif as well as the advocacy for gender parity throughout the entertainment industry.
Per the official press statement, the Crystal Award for Advocacy honors outstanding individuals and groups of women who are creating increased opportunities for the advancement of...
This year’s awards, which celebrate the 50th anniversary of the organization, will honor “Flamin’ Hot” producers Eva Longoria and Linda Yvette Chávez with the Crystal Award for Advocacy, as well as “Past Lives” filmmaker Celine Song and actress Greta Lee. The coveted Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award will go to “Barbie” actress America Ferrera, with Fonda presenting the award in-person.
“Grown-ish” actress Yara Shahidi has been named the recipient of the Wif Max Mara Face of the Future Award, as previously announced.
The awards will take place November 30 in Los Angeles, with proceeds benefitting the educational and philanthropic programs at Wif as well as the advocacy for gender parity throughout the entertainment industry.
Per the official press statement, the Crystal Award for Advocacy honors outstanding individuals and groups of women who are creating increased opportunities for the advancement of...
- 10/26/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Greta Lee, America Ferrera, Eva Longoria, Celine Song, Linda Yvette Chávez and Yara Shahidi are among the awardees of the 2023 Women in Film Honors, the organization announced Thursday.
During this year’s annual benefit, which will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30 in Los Angeles, the honorees will be recognized for their work advocating and fighting for gender equity in Hollywood. As Women in Film celebrates its 50th year, proceeds from the event will benefit the organization’s educational and philanthropic programs as they work towards gender parity in the entertainment industry.
“Past Lives” actor Lee and writer and director Song, who made her directorial debut as she centered an immigrant story, will receive the Crystal Award for Advocacy, which honors outstanding individuals and groups of women who are creating increased opportunities for the advancement of women working throughout the screen industries, per the organization.
Similarly, “Flamin’ Hot” collaborators Longoria and...
During this year’s annual benefit, which will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30 in Los Angeles, the honorees will be recognized for their work advocating and fighting for gender equity in Hollywood. As Women in Film celebrates its 50th year, proceeds from the event will benefit the organization’s educational and philanthropic programs as they work towards gender parity in the entertainment industry.
“Past Lives” actor Lee and writer and director Song, who made her directorial debut as she centered an immigrant story, will receive the Crystal Award for Advocacy, which honors outstanding individuals and groups of women who are creating increased opportunities for the advancement of women working throughout the screen industries, per the organization.
Similarly, “Flamin’ Hot” collaborators Longoria and...
- 10/26/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
America Ferrera, Eva Longoria, Greta Lee, Yara Shahidi, Celine Song and Linda Yvette Chávez will be feted at the 2023 Wif Honors.
The annual benefit will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30, in Los Angeles, as Wif, celebrates 50 years of working for gender equity in Hollywood. There, Jane Fonda will present Ferrera with the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award, while the filmmaking duos of Longoria and Chávez (“Flamin’ Hot”) and Lee and Song (“Past Lives”) accept the Crystal Award for Advocacy. Shahidi is set to be honored with the Max Mara Face of the Future Award.
“The work of this year’s honorees exemplifies outstanding creative vision and the change Wif has worked to create in its 50 years as an organization,” said Wif Honors committee co-chairs Monica Levinson and Talitha Watkins. “Our industry is better because of these women and their commitment to spurring lasting impact in Hollywood, both in front of and behind the scenes.
The annual benefit will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30, in Los Angeles, as Wif, celebrates 50 years of working for gender equity in Hollywood. There, Jane Fonda will present Ferrera with the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award, while the filmmaking duos of Longoria and Chávez (“Flamin’ Hot”) and Lee and Song (“Past Lives”) accept the Crystal Award for Advocacy. Shahidi is set to be honored with the Max Mara Face of the Future Award.
“The work of this year’s honorees exemplifies outstanding creative vision and the change Wif has worked to create in its 50 years as an organization,” said Wif Honors committee co-chairs Monica Levinson and Talitha Watkins. “Our industry is better because of these women and their commitment to spurring lasting impact in Hollywood, both in front of and behind the scenes.
- 10/26/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has acquired comedian Bill Burr’s feature directorial debut Old Dads, which we were first to report on, slating the comedy for an October 20th premiere.
Hailing from Miramax, Burr’s All Things Comedy, and All of Us Productions, the film in which Burr also stars centers on his middle-aged father, Jack, and his two best friends (Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.
Also starring in the pic written by Burr and Ben Tishler are Katie Aselton, Reign Edwards, Rachael Harris, Miles Robbins and Jackie Tohn. The producers are Burr, Tishler, Bill Block, Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina.
Notable recent releases from Netflix include Juel Taylor’s sci-fi comedy They Cloned Tyrone...
Hailing from Miramax, Burr’s All Things Comedy, and All of Us Productions, the film in which Burr also stars centers on his middle-aged father, Jack, and his two best friends (Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.
Also starring in the pic written by Burr and Ben Tishler are Katie Aselton, Reign Edwards, Rachael Harris, Miles Robbins and Jackie Tohn. The producers are Burr, Tishler, Bill Block, Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina.
Notable recent releases from Netflix include Juel Taylor’s sci-fi comedy They Cloned Tyrone...
- 8/21/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Last week, Wif celebrated outstanding women who are laying the foundation to transform Hollywood for the better, with the 2022 Wif Honors Celebrating Women “Forging Forward” in Entertainment supported by sponsor Max Mara for the 19th year, alongside Visionary Partners ShivHans Pictures and Lexus and Major Partner Starz.
Olivia Wilde and Katie Silberman speak onstage during the Wif Honors: Forging Forward Gala
Credit/Copyright: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Wif
The annual benefit supports Wif’s educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender parity throughout the industry. Over 75,000 was donated at the event, including a 25,000 donation from NBCUniversal, for the Wif Help Line, which was established in 2017 to offer resources and support, to anyone who has experienced harassment, abuse, or discrimination while working in the entertainment industry. The evening, hosted by actor Da’Vine Joy Randolph, was held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
This year’s Wif Honors...
Olivia Wilde and Katie Silberman speak onstage during the Wif Honors: Forging Forward Gala
Credit/Copyright: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Wif
The annual benefit supports Wif’s educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender parity throughout the industry. Over 75,000 was donated at the event, including a 25,000 donation from NBCUniversal, for the Wif Help Line, which was established in 2017 to offer resources and support, to anyone who has experienced harassment, abuse, or discrimination while working in the entertainment industry. The evening, hosted by actor Da’Vine Joy Randolph, was held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
This year’s Wif Honors...
- 11/2/2022
- Look to the Stars
Wif has announced the honorees for the 2022 Wif Honors that will be held on Thursday, October 27 at The Beverly Hilton.
The annual benefit supports Wif’s educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender parity throughout the industry. This year’s Wif Honors will celebrate the women who are forging forward: laying the foundation to transform Hollywood for the better, with their ingenuity, vision, and persistence. To find out more about the event, visit www.wif.org/honors.
The iconic Crystal Award for Advocacy will be presented to:
Quinta Brunson for “Abbott Elementary” (in conversation with Sheryl Lee Ralph)
Gina Prince-bythewood for “The Woman King” (presented by Viola Davis)
Katie Silberman and Olivia Wilde in conversation about “Don’t Worry Darling”
The Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award will be presented by Jane Fonda to:
Michaela Coel
The Crystal Award for Advocacy honors outstanding individuals and groups of women who are creating...
The annual benefit supports Wif’s educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender parity throughout the industry. This year’s Wif Honors will celebrate the women who are forging forward: laying the foundation to transform Hollywood for the better, with their ingenuity, vision, and persistence. To find out more about the event, visit www.wif.org/honors.
The iconic Crystal Award for Advocacy will be presented to:
Quinta Brunson for “Abbott Elementary” (in conversation with Sheryl Lee Ralph)
Gina Prince-bythewood for “The Woman King” (presented by Viola Davis)
Katie Silberman and Olivia Wilde in conversation about “Don’t Worry Darling”
The Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award will be presented by Jane Fonda to:
Michaela Coel
The Crystal Award for Advocacy honors outstanding individuals and groups of women who are creating...
- 9/23/2022
- Look to the Stars
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Women in Film, Los Angeles has announced 2022’s honorees for its annual gala, this year celebrating Quinta Brunson, The Woman King director Gina Prince-Bythewood and Don’t Worry Darling director Olivia Wilde and writer Katie Silberman.
The Wif Honors, which will take place on Oct. 27 at the Beverly Hilton, will see the Crystal Award for Advocacy presented to all of the honorees, and feature Brunson in conversation with Abbott Elementary co-star Sheryl Lee Ralph, Prince-Bythewood presented by Viola Davis and Wilde and Silberman in a sit-down chat. The Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award, which debuted last year and was named for its inaugural recipient, will be presented by Fonda to Michaela Coel.
“In a year where the impact of regressive trends is being felt by entertainment industry workers
and people throughout our nation, Wif is honoring women who embody the tenacity it takes to
forge forward—in our careers,...
Women in Film, Los Angeles has announced 2022’s honorees for its annual gala, this year celebrating Quinta Brunson, The Woman King director Gina Prince-Bythewood and Don’t Worry Darling director Olivia Wilde and writer Katie Silberman.
The Wif Honors, which will take place on Oct. 27 at the Beverly Hilton, will see the Crystal Award for Advocacy presented to all of the honorees, and feature Brunson in conversation with Abbott Elementary co-star Sheryl Lee Ralph, Prince-Bythewood presented by Viola Davis and Wilde and Silberman in a sit-down chat. The Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award, which debuted last year and was named for its inaugural recipient, will be presented by Fonda to Michaela Coel.
“In a year where the impact of regressive trends is being felt by entertainment industry workers
and people throughout our nation, Wif is honoring women who embody the tenacity it takes to
forge forward—in our careers,...
- 9/14/2022
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Miramax comedy “Old Dads,” the directorial debut for Bill Burr, who will also star in the film, has made nine additions to its cast, The Wrap has exclusively learned.
Jackie Tohn (“Glow”), Miles Robbins (“Halloween”), Rachael Harris (“Lucifer”), Dash McCloud (“Candy”), Justin Miles (“The Walking Dead”), Natasha Leggero (“Burning Love”), Katrina Bowden (“30 Rock”), Josh Brener (“Silicon Valley”) and Rory Scovel (“Physical”) have joined the cast for “Old Dads.”
“Old Dads” centers on a middle-aged father, Jack (Burr), and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.
They will appear in the comedy alongside Burr, Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine, Katie Aselton and Reign Edwards.
Burr is set to make his feature directorial debut and also co-wrote the script with Ben Tishler.
Jackie Tohn (“Glow”), Miles Robbins (“Halloween”), Rachael Harris (“Lucifer”), Dash McCloud (“Candy”), Justin Miles (“The Walking Dead”), Natasha Leggero (“Burning Love”), Katrina Bowden (“30 Rock”), Josh Brener (“Silicon Valley”) and Rory Scovel (“Physical”) have joined the cast for “Old Dads.”
“Old Dads” centers on a middle-aged father, Jack (Burr), and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.
They will appear in the comedy alongside Burr, Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine, Katie Aselton and Reign Edwards.
Burr is set to make his feature directorial debut and also co-wrote the script with Ben Tishler.
- 3/31/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Reign Edwards is set to star in Bill Burr’s Miramax comedy Old Dads. Edwards joins previously announced cast of Burr, Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine and Katie Aselton. She plays the role of Britney, the young girlfriend of Woodbine.
Burr co-wrote the movie and is currently directing the movie in Los Angeles.
Burr’s All Things Comedy is producing alongside Ben Tishler, who co-wrote the script with Burr, as well as Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina.
Edwards stars in the Amazon series The Wilds, which has its second season premiering May 6. She is also known for her recurring role over four seasons on FX’s Snowfall. Other credits include CBS Films’ Hellfest, Blumhouse’s Into the Dark and CBS’ MacGyver. She earned three Daytime Emmy nominations for her role on The Bold and the Beautiful.
Edwards will next be seen starring in Wayfarer’s experimental film Love You Anyway opposite Charlie Gillespie.
Burr co-wrote the movie and is currently directing the movie in Los Angeles.
Burr’s All Things Comedy is producing alongside Ben Tishler, who co-wrote the script with Burr, as well as Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina.
Edwards stars in the Amazon series The Wilds, which has its second season premiering May 6. She is also known for her recurring role over four seasons on FX’s Snowfall. Other credits include CBS Films’ Hellfest, Blumhouse’s Into the Dark and CBS’ MacGyver. She earned three Daytime Emmy nominations for her role on The Bold and the Beautiful.
Edwards will next be seen starring in Wayfarer’s experimental film Love You Anyway opposite Charlie Gillespie.
- 3/8/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Katie Aselton (The Morning Show) has signed on to star alongside Bill Burr, Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine in the comedy Old Dads, which Burr wrote and is directing for Miramax and his company All Things Comedy.
The comedian’s feature directorial debut centers on a middle-aged father, Jack (Burr), and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.
Aselton is playing Jack’s wife, Leah. Burr and Ben Tishler penned the script and are producing alongside Bill Block, Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina, with production underway in Los Angeles.
Aselton is an actor and filmmaker perhaps best known for her starring role as Jenny on FX’s comedy The League. She...
The comedian’s feature directorial debut centers on a middle-aged father, Jack (Burr), and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.
Aselton is playing Jack’s wife, Leah. Burr and Ben Tishler penned the script and are producing alongside Bill Block, Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina, with production underway in Los Angeles.
Aselton is an actor and filmmaker perhaps best known for her starring role as Jenny on FX’s comedy The League. She...
- 3/7/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Comedian and actor Bill Burr (F Is for Family) is writing, directing and starring alongside Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale (Boardwalk Empire) and Emmy nominee Bokeem Woodbine (Fargo) in the original comedy Old Dads, which Miramax has come aboard to produce in conjunction with Burr’s All Things Comedy.
Burr’s feature directorial debut centers on a middle-aged father (Burr) and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine) who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood. Burr and Ben Tishler penned the script and are producing with Bill Block, Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina. Production kicked off in Los Angeles yesterday.
“I’m very excited to start shooting Old Dads,” said Burr. “This comedy is based on my own and my co-writer,...
Burr’s feature directorial debut centers on a middle-aged father (Burr) and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine) who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood. Burr and Ben Tishler penned the script and are producing with Bill Block, Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina. Production kicked off in Los Angeles yesterday.
“I’m very excited to start shooting Old Dads,” said Burr. “This comedy is based on my own and my co-writer,...
- 3/3/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Can they put the mask back on?
Deadline reported that Rudy Giuliani was unveiled as a contestant on “The Masked Singer.” The season seven reveal during the Fox primetime singing competition, which hasn’t yet aired, allegedly led to judges Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke leaving the stage in protest.
Fellow judges Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger remained on set and “bantered” with Giuliani, per Deadline.
Variety reported that Fox “refuses to acknowledge leaks, maintaining the series’ policy against confirming ‘spoilers.'”
Giuliani’s episode will not air until March, with the theme of “The Good, The Bad, and the Cuddly.” However, the politician’s rumored appearance is already causing social media backlash.
“When will Mike Flynn be on ‘The Masked Singer’ again?” journalist Molly Jong-Fast tweeted.
One fan commented, “How you gonna go on the Masked Singer as an anti-masker?”
CNBC’s “Money Court” co-host Katie S. Phang wrote,...
Deadline reported that Rudy Giuliani was unveiled as a contestant on “The Masked Singer.” The season seven reveal during the Fox primetime singing competition, which hasn’t yet aired, allegedly led to judges Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke leaving the stage in protest.
Fellow judges Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger remained on set and “bantered” with Giuliani, per Deadline.
Variety reported that Fox “refuses to acknowledge leaks, maintaining the series’ policy against confirming ‘spoilers.'”
Giuliani’s episode will not air until March, with the theme of “The Good, The Bad, and the Cuddly.” However, the politician’s rumored appearance is already causing social media backlash.
“When will Mike Flynn be on ‘The Masked Singer’ again?” journalist Molly Jong-Fast tweeted.
One fan commented, “How you gonna go on the Masked Singer as an anti-masker?”
CNBC’s “Money Court” co-host Katie S. Phang wrote,...
- 2/3/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Last week, Wif celebrated outstanding women who are transforming the entertainment industry for the better with the 2021 Wif Honors: Trailblazers of the New Normal supported by sponsor Max Mara for the 18th year, alongside Visionary Partners ShivHans Pictures and Lexus.
Jane Fonda accepts the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award
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The annual benefit supports Wif’s educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender parity for women throughout the industry. The evening, hosted by comedian Jenny Yang, was held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
This year’s Wif Honors acknowledged the transformative work that it takes to make the entertainment industry more inclusive and equitable, celebrating the collective efforts that this year’s honorees have made to improve our world and our business. The 2021 Wif Honors: Trailblazers of the New Normal honored Jane Fonda with the...
Jane Fonda accepts the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award
Credit/Copyright: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Women In Film
The annual benefit supports Wif’s educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender parity for women throughout the industry. The evening, hosted by comedian Jenny Yang, was held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
This year’s Wif Honors acknowledged the transformative work that it takes to make the entertainment industry more inclusive and equitable, celebrating the collective efforts that this year’s honorees have made to improve our world and our business. The 2021 Wif Honors: Trailblazers of the New Normal honored Jane Fonda with the...
- 10/11/2021
- Look to the Stars
Wif announced today the honorees for the 2021 Wif Honors that will be held on Wednesday, October 6 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
Formerly named the Crystal + Lucy Awards®, the annual benefit supports Wif’s educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender parity for women throughout the industry. This is the first time the organization has been able to hold its fundraising celebration since 2019, due to the pandemic.
This year’s Wif Honors will celebrate the women who are transforming the industry for the better, with innovative reimaginings of how the workplace can be set up for women to support women with compassion, care, and a renewed commitment to equity across intersectional identities. The iconic Crystal Award will be presented to the following pairs of collaborators:
Marlee Matlin and SIÂN Heder
Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder
Zendaya and Ashley Levinson
Marlee Matlin and Sian Heder...
Formerly named the Crystal + Lucy Awards®, the annual benefit supports Wif’s educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender parity for women throughout the industry. This is the first time the organization has been able to hold its fundraising celebration since 2019, due to the pandemic.
This year’s Wif Honors will celebrate the women who are transforming the industry for the better, with innovative reimaginings of how the workplace can be set up for women to support women with compassion, care, and a renewed commitment to equity across intersectional identities. The iconic Crystal Award will be presented to the following pairs of collaborators:
Marlee Matlin and SIÂN Heder
Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder
Zendaya and Ashley Levinson
Marlee Matlin and Sian Heder...
- 9/22/2021
- Look to the Stars
Women In Film, Los Angeles has set Marlee Matlin, Siân Heder, Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Zendaya and Ashley Levinson as the recipients of its 2021 Crystal Award, recognizing outstanding artists whose advocacy has helped to expand the role of women within entertainment.
Matlin and Heder will be honored for “setting a new precedent for representation and accessibility in front of and behind the camera” on their Apple coming-of-age dramedy, Coda. Smart and Einbinder, the Emmy-nominated stars of HBO Max’s hit comedy series Hacks, will be recognized for performances that bring to light issues Wif has been working to address for decades—specifically, sexism, ageism, and harassment in the entertainment industry. Then, there’s Zendaya and her producing partner Levinson, who will be acknowledged for their disruption of “the imbalanced, traditional systems of compensation and ownership,” having developed a shared equity model for their acclaimed Netflix feature, Malcolm & Marie.
The...
Matlin and Heder will be honored for “setting a new precedent for representation and accessibility in front of and behind the camera” on their Apple coming-of-age dramedy, Coda. Smart and Einbinder, the Emmy-nominated stars of HBO Max’s hit comedy series Hacks, will be recognized for performances that bring to light issues Wif has been working to address for decades—specifically, sexism, ageism, and harassment in the entertainment industry. Then, there’s Zendaya and her producing partner Levinson, who will be acknowledged for their disruption of “the imbalanced, traditional systems of compensation and ownership,” having developed a shared equity model for their acclaimed Netflix feature, Malcolm & Marie.
The...
- 9/14/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Zendaya, Marlee Matlin and Jean Smart have been named honorees for Women in Film 2021 Wif Honors. Formerly, the Crystal + Lucy Awards, the annual benefit supports Wif’s educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender parity for women throughout the industry.
Also honored will be “Coda” writer Sian Heder, “Hacks” actress Hannah Einbinder and producer Ashley Levinson. The Wif honors will celebrate the women who are transforming the industry for the better, with innovative reimaginings of how the workplace can be set up for women to support women with compassion, care, and a renewed commitment to equity across intersectional identities.
This year, the awards ceremony will be held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Oct. 6, in a return to an in-person event.
The Wif Honors Committee, chaired by Esther Chang, is comprised of Jamila Hunter, Michelle Lee, Monica Levinson, Talitha Watkins, and Lauren Williams.
Also honored will be “Coda” writer Sian Heder, “Hacks” actress Hannah Einbinder and producer Ashley Levinson. The Wif honors will celebrate the women who are transforming the industry for the better, with innovative reimaginings of how the workplace can be set up for women to support women with compassion, care, and a renewed commitment to equity across intersectional identities.
This year, the awards ceremony will be held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Oct. 6, in a return to an in-person event.
The Wif Honors Committee, chaired by Esther Chang, is comprised of Jamila Hunter, Michelle Lee, Monica Levinson, Talitha Watkins, and Lauren Williams.
- 9/14/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
The Water Man stars the ensemble cast of David Oyelowo (Selma), Rosario Dawson (Seven Pounds), Lonnie Chavis (“This Is Us”), Amiah Miller (War for the Planet of the Apes), Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2), and Maria Bello (“NCIS”). Check out the trailer:
Now you can win the Win the Blu-ray of The Water Man. We Are Movie Geeks has three to give away. Just leave a comment below telling us what your favorite movie co-starring David Oyelowo is sets out on a quest to save his ill mother (Dawson) by searching for a mythic figure who possesses the secret to immortality, the Water Man. After enlisting the help of a mysterious local girl, Jo (Miller), they journey together into the remote Wild Horse forest — but the deeper they venture, the stranger and more dangerous the forest becomes. Their only hope for rescue is Gunner’s father (Oyelowo), who will stop at nothing...
Now you can win the Win the Blu-ray of The Water Man. We Are Movie Geeks has three to give away. Just leave a comment below telling us what your favorite movie co-starring David Oyelowo is sets out on a quest to save his ill mother (Dawson) by searching for a mythic figure who possesses the secret to immortality, the Water Man. After enlisting the help of a mysterious local girl, Jo (Miller), they journey together into the remote Wild Horse forest — but the deeper they venture, the stranger and more dangerous the forest becomes. Their only hope for rescue is Gunner’s father (Oyelowo), who will stop at nothing...
- 8/9/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Women In Film Los Angeles has selected the first class of participants for its new Emerging Producers Program, which is designed to provide women and non-binary people access to master classes, mentorship and advising early in their producing careers.
Participants looking to build careers across various producing tracks in both film and TV were selected by a jury of industry leaders and veteran producer mentors, a list that includes Jenn Asaro (VP Physical Production Finance, Warner Bros), Chelsea Barnard (Booksmart, If Beale Street Could Talk), Yolanda Cochran (SVP Live-Action Long-Form Production, Nickelodeon & Awesomeness), Linda Goldstein Knowlton (We Are the Radical Monarchs, Code Black), Niija Kuykendall (EVP Film Production, Warner Bros), Monica Levinson (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, The Trial of the Chicago 7), Lyn Sisson-Talbert (Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Bookmarks) and Jeanette Volturno.
The inaugural class:
Apoorva Charan an L.A.-based producer who was born in India,...
Participants looking to build careers across various producing tracks in both film and TV were selected by a jury of industry leaders and veteran producer mentors, a list that includes Jenn Asaro (VP Physical Production Finance, Warner Bros), Chelsea Barnard (Booksmart, If Beale Street Could Talk), Yolanda Cochran (SVP Live-Action Long-Form Production, Nickelodeon & Awesomeness), Linda Goldstein Knowlton (We Are the Radical Monarchs, Code Black), Niija Kuykendall (EVP Film Production, Warner Bros), Monica Levinson (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, The Trial of the Chicago 7), Lyn Sisson-Talbert (Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Bookmarks) and Jeanette Volturno.
The inaugural class:
Apoorva Charan an L.A.-based producer who was born in India,...
- 6/11/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
A few minutes ago, the Producers Guild Awards concluded, and with that, we can now say with a fair amount of certainty that Nomadland is in the driver’s seat for Best Picture. The Academy Awards could still potentially throw a curveball, but the odds don’t favor that. Rather, it sure seems like this movie is the Oscar pick. Sit tight for the rest of the guilds to chime in, but if you had to pick a film to repeat with the Academy, Nomadland is the one, especially after PGA… Here’s all of the winners from the Producers Guild Awards: Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” (Amazon Studios) Producers: Sacha Baron Cohen, Monica Levinson, Anthony Hines “Judas and the Black Messiah” (Warner Bros) Producers: Charles D. King, Ryan Coogler, Shaka King “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix) Producers: Denzel Washington, Todd Black...
- 3/25/2021
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
The Producers Guild of America Awards awarded Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” with their top prize, one of the key indicators for the Academy Awards, particularly the best picture category. Edging out its closest competitors including Emerald Fennell’s “Promising Young Woman,” Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari” and Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” this might just end any questions about whether or not the moving drama is running away with the Oscars’ big prize.
All the acceptance speeches were pre-recorded with “Nomadland” giving a more produced, glitzier presentation than what we’ve seen at other award shows.
It should be noted that last year’s “1917” from Sam Mendes lost the Oscar after wins from PGA and DGA to “Parasite,” which only had the coveted SAG cast ensemble prize under its belt. Coincidentally, “Nomadland” is not nominated at SAG in their top category, leaving an opening for...
All the acceptance speeches were pre-recorded with “Nomadland” giving a more produced, glitzier presentation than what we’ve seen at other award shows.
It should be noted that last year’s “1917” from Sam Mendes lost the Oscar after wins from PGA and DGA to “Parasite,” which only had the coveted SAG cast ensemble prize under its belt. Coincidentally, “Nomadland” is not nominated at SAG in their top category, leaving an opening for...
- 3/25/2021
- by Clayton Davis and Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
“Nomadland” look home the top film prize at the 2021 Producers Guild Awards Wednesday, bringing it closer to a Best Picture win. The winner of the PGA Awards’ top prize has historically been a strong indicator of which film will will go on to win the Best Picture Oscar. Since 1989, the PGA winner has matched up with the top Oscar 21 out of 31 times. It happened in 2018 with “Green Book,” but not last year: “1917” won at the 2020 PGAs, but the Academy Award for Best Picture went to “Parasite.”
This year, 10 movies competed for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures (see the full list of nominees and winners below). Seven 2021 PGA nominees for the top prize are also 2021 Oscar Best Picture nominees: “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Mank,” “Minari,” “Nomadland,” “Promising Young Woman,” “Sound Of Metal,” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.”
One film,...
This year, 10 movies competed for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures (see the full list of nominees and winners below). Seven 2021 PGA nominees for the top prize are also 2021 Oscar Best Picture nominees: “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Mank,” “Minari,” “Nomadland,” “Promising Young Woman,” “Sound Of Metal,” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.”
One film,...
- 3/25/2021
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
“Nomadland” has been named the best produced film of 202o by the Producers Guild of America, giving it yet another boost in an Oscar race where it was already considered the favorite.
In a category where Chloé Zhao’s understated travelogue was facing off against seven other Oscar nominees, the Producers Guild provided a key indicator that the film has the kind of strength within the industry that it already showed with critics. In doing so, it took away the chance that rivals like “Promising Young Woman,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7” and “Minari had to seize momentum at a crucial moment in awards season.
The film has now picked up a formidable array of awards, including wins at the Golden Globes, the Critics Choice Awards and the Gotham Awards.
Still, the Producers Guild Award is not the infallible Oscar predictor it had once seemed to be. For many years,...
In a category where Chloé Zhao’s understated travelogue was facing off against seven other Oscar nominees, the Producers Guild provided a key indicator that the film has the kind of strength within the industry that it already showed with critics. In doing so, it took away the chance that rivals like “Promising Young Woman,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7” and “Minari had to seize momentum at a crucial moment in awards season.
The film has now picked up a formidable array of awards, including wins at the Golden Globes, the Critics Choice Awards and the Gotham Awards.
Still, the Producers Guild Award is not the infallible Oscar predictor it had once seemed to be. For many years,...
- 3/25/2021
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
The Producers Guild of America Awards were handed out during a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, March 24. Throughout their 31-year history, the PGA has proven to be one of the most successful Oscar bellwethers around. A whopping 21 of their picks have gone onto win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. That success rate flows from the fact that both the guild and the academy use the same voting system – the preferential ballot – to determine a winner. Scroll down for the 2021 Producers Guild of America Awards winners list.
This year, seven out of the 10 PGA contenders earned Oscar nominations for Best Picture: “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Mank,” “Minari,” “Nomadland,” “Promising Young Woman,” “Sound of Metal” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” The eighth Best Picture Oscar nominee – “The Father” – was missing from the PGA lineup, with “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and “One Night in Miami” rounding out the guild’s top 10 list.
This year, seven out of the 10 PGA contenders earned Oscar nominations for Best Picture: “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Mank,” “Minari,” “Nomadland,” “Promising Young Woman,” “Sound of Metal” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” The eighth Best Picture Oscar nominee – “The Father” – was missing from the PGA lineup, with “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and “One Night in Miami” rounding out the guild’s top 10 list.
- 3/24/2021
- by Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
After a now-infamous hotel scene involving Rudy Giuliani and Maria Bakalova in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, a producer from the movie revealed that the former New York City mayor called the cops on the crew after filming. “He claimed we were trying to extort him at the time, which – we didn’t ask for anything,” Monica Levinson said at a Producers […]
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- 3/23/2021
- by Demi Tsatsaronis
- Uinterview
In one of the shortest WGA Award ceremonies in recent memory at 90 minutes, there were a few standout comedic moments, one being when Borat Subsequent Moviefilm actor/producer/co-scribe and Adapted Screenplay WGA winner Sacha Baron Cohen took a jab at his favorite punching bag in the sequel, Donald Trump consigliere Rudy Giuliani.
“Thank you for this incredible award, though I can’t help thinking we won it because 60% of the Writers Guild worked on this movie,” said Baron Cohen in a pre-taped ceremony tonight.
“A film like this is extremely hard to write, partly because it stars real people whose behavior is completely unpredictable — apart from Rudy Giuliani who did everything we hoped for,” the British comedic creator said, hitting the nail on the head.
“Look here are the pages,” said Baron Cohen reading the script by Anthony Hines, Dan Swimer, Peter Baynham, Erica Rivinoja, Dan Mazer, Jena Friedman,...
“Thank you for this incredible award, though I can’t help thinking we won it because 60% of the Writers Guild worked on this movie,” said Baron Cohen in a pre-taped ceremony tonight.
“A film like this is extremely hard to write, partly because it stars real people whose behavior is completely unpredictable — apart from Rudy Giuliani who did everything we hoped for,” the British comedic creator said, hitting the nail on the head.
“Look here are the pages,” said Baron Cohen reading the script by Anthony Hines, Dan Swimer, Peter Baynham, Erica Rivinoja, Dan Mazer, Jena Friedman,...
- 3/22/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Wearing bullet-proof vests, an entire production having to flee from New York City to New Jersey, the challenges of portraying real-life characters and the joys of working with animals — specifically, dogs and an octopus — were among the myriad of topics covered Saturday during a series of nominee panels hosted by the Producers Guild of America.
Monica Levinson, one of the producers of Sacha Baron Cohen’s spoof comedy Borat Subsequent Moviefilm revealed in detail the tense hours that ensued after Rudy Giuliani’s compromising interview in the film with Tutar, Borat’s daughter (Maria Bakalova), which was shot at Manhattan hotel. When ...
Monica Levinson, one of the producers of Sacha Baron Cohen’s spoof comedy Borat Subsequent Moviefilm revealed in detail the tense hours that ensued after Rudy Giuliani’s compromising interview in the film with Tutar, Borat’s daughter (Maria Bakalova), which was shot at Manhattan hotel. When ...
- 3/20/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Wearing bullet-proof vests, an entire production having to flee from New York City to New Jersey, the challenges of portraying real-life characters and the joys of working with animals — specifically, dogs and an octopus — were among the myriad of topics covered Saturday during a series of nominee panels hosted by the Producers Guild of America.
Monica Levinson, one of the producers of Sacha Baron Cohen’s spoof comedy Borat Subsequent Moviefilm revealed in detail the tense hours that ensued after Rudy Giuliani’s compromising interview in the film with Tutar, Borat’s daughter (Maria Bakalova), which was shot at Manhattan hotel. When ...
Monica Levinson, one of the producers of Sacha Baron Cohen’s spoof comedy Borat Subsequent Moviefilm revealed in detail the tense hours that ensued after Rudy Giuliani’s compromising interview in the film with Tutar, Borat’s daughter (Maria Bakalova), which was shot at Manhattan hotel. When ...
- 3/20/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Probably the wildest movie scene of 2020 and surely the most talked-about, the climax of “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” finds Rudy Giuliani in a compromising position in front of Maria Bakalova, who plays Kazakh journalist Borat’s daughter Tutar. According to one of the film’s producers, Monica Levinson, during a Producers Guild of America virtual panel held on Saturday, shooting that very scene almost tangled the crew in some legal trouble. Giuliani, who has denied any bad behavior captured by the movie, tried to have the crew arrested, according to Levinson. (Deadline picked up quotes from the panel.)
“He claimed we were trying to extort him at the time,” Levinson said. “He called all of his New York City cops and said, ‘Extortion,’ which was a federal crime. Very smart to bring that up.” Levinson also said that the hotel locked the crew out of the room where the footage was captured,...
“He claimed we were trying to extort him at the time,” Levinson said. “He called all of his New York City cops and said, ‘Extortion,’ which was a federal crime. Very smart to bring that up.” Levinson also said that the hotel locked the crew out of the room where the footage was captured,...
- 3/20/2021
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Producers of One Night in Miami, Promising Young Woman, and Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm spoke about how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted their films at a panel staged by the Producers Guild.
Miami producer Jess Wu Calder, Woman producer Ashley Fox and Borat producer Monica Levinson participated in a Producers Guild of America panel for Darryl F. Zanuck Award nominees.
Calder said director Regina King had three more scenes to film for One Night in Miami when production lockdowns began in March 2020. They were able to resume production in July under much scrutiny of the industry guilds, Calder said.
As one of the first productions to resume under industry Covid-19 safety protocols, One Night in Miami faced a potential problem when King’s Covid-19 test returned with inconclusive results.
“Our entire cast and crew was waiting in the parking lot as we tried to test her again,” Calder said.
King was...
Miami producer Jess Wu Calder, Woman producer Ashley Fox and Borat producer Monica Levinson participated in a Producers Guild of America panel for Darryl F. Zanuck Award nominees.
Calder said director Regina King had three more scenes to film for One Night in Miami when production lockdowns began in March 2020. They were able to resume production in July under much scrutiny of the industry guilds, Calder said.
As one of the first productions to resume under industry Covid-19 safety protocols, One Night in Miami faced a potential problem when King’s Covid-19 test returned with inconclusive results.
“Our entire cast and crew was waiting in the parking lot as we tried to test her again,” Calder said.
King was...
- 3/20/2021
- by Fred Topel
- Deadline Film + TV
Monica Levinson, producer of Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm, said the film’s infamous Rudy Giuliani scene was even more harrowing for the filmmakers after the former mayor left the hotel room.
The film features a scene in which Giuliani goes to the hotel bedroom with Maria Bakalova after an interview, appearing to expect sexual relations. Giuliani has denied that’s what he was doing.
“He claimed we were trying to extort him at the time, which we didn’t ask for anything,” Levinson said at a Producers Guild of America panel on Saturday. “He called all of his New York City cops and said extortion, which was a federal crime. Very smart to bring that up.”
Levinson said the hotel locked the Borat crew out of the suite where they had filmed the Giuliani scene. Fortunately, they had already transferred the footage out of the room.
“That’s always out first,...
The film features a scene in which Giuliani goes to the hotel bedroom with Maria Bakalova after an interview, appearing to expect sexual relations. Giuliani has denied that’s what he was doing.
“He claimed we were trying to extort him at the time, which we didn’t ask for anything,” Levinson said at a Producers Guild of America panel on Saturday. “He called all of his New York City cops and said extortion, which was a federal crime. Very smart to bring that up.”
Levinson said the hotel locked the Borat crew out of the suite where they had filmed the Giuliani scene. Fortunately, they had already transferred the footage out of the room.
“That’s always out first,...
- 3/20/2021
- by Fred Topel
- Deadline Film + TV
Women In Film, Los Angeles (Wif) is expanding its board of directors by six with the election appointments of Niija Kuykendall, Michelle Lee, Monica Levinson, Chris Nee, Shivani Rawat and Ida Ziniti.
“Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert, whether as an executive, producer, creator, or agent,” said board president Amy Baer, CEO of Gidden Media. “Their diverse skill sets will help us to continue championing the advancement of women across all facets of the screen industries.”
Baer also saluted outgoing board members Stephanie Allain, Orly Adelson, Adriana Alberghetti, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and Keri Putnam, all ...
“Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert, whether as an executive, producer, creator, or agent,” said board president Amy Baer, CEO of Gidden Media. “Their diverse skill sets will help us to continue championing the advancement of women across all facets of the screen industries.”
Baer also saluted outgoing board members Stephanie Allain, Orly Adelson, Adriana Alberghetti, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and Keri Putnam, all ...
Women In Film, Los Angeles (Wif) is expanding its board of directors by six with the election appointments of Niija Kuykendall, Michelle Lee, Monica Levinson, Chris Nee, Shivani Rawat and Ida Ziniti.
“Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert, whether as an executive, producer, creator, or agent,” said board president Amy Baer, CEO of Gidden Media. “Their diverse skill sets will help us to continue championing the advancement of women across all facets of the screen industries.”
Baer also saluted outgoing board members Stephanie Allain, Orly Adelson, Adriana Alberghetti, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and Keri Putnam, all ...
“Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert, whether as an executive, producer, creator, or agent,” said board president Amy Baer, CEO of Gidden Media. “Their diverse skill sets will help us to continue championing the advancement of women across all facets of the screen industries.”
Baer also saluted outgoing board members Stephanie Allain, Orly Adelson, Adriana Alberghetti, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and Keri Putnam, all ...
PGA best feature contenders include award front runners Nomadland, Mank and Minari.
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has revealed the nominations in film and TV categories for its 32nd annual awards event, set to take place virtually on March 24.
Up for PGA’s theatrical feature award, which the Guild says has predicted 21 of the past 31 best picture Oscar winners, are the producers of Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Judas And The Black Messiah, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Mank, Minari, Nomadland and One Night In Miami.
In the animated feature category, the producers of The Croods: A New Age, Onward, Over The Moon,...
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has revealed the nominations in film and TV categories for its 32nd annual awards event, set to take place virtually on March 24.
Up for PGA’s theatrical feature award, which the Guild says has predicted 21 of the past 31 best picture Oscar winners, are the producers of Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Judas And The Black Messiah, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Mank, Minari, Nomadland and One Night In Miami.
In the animated feature category, the producers of The Croods: A New Age, Onward, Over The Moon,...
- 3/9/2021
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Women in Film Los Angeles has a half-dozen new board members.
New to the board are Niija Kuykendall, EVP Production at Warner Bros Pictures; Michelle Lee, Director of Domestic Programming at AppleTV+; film producer Monica Levinson; and Ida Ziniti, Co-Head of the Motion Picture Literary Department at CAA.
“Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert — whether as an executive, producer, creator or agent,” Board President and Gidden Media CEO Amy Baer said in making the announcement on International Women’s Day. “Their diverse skill sets will help us to continue championing the advancement of women across all facets of the screen industries.”
She noted that outgoing board members — Stephanie Allain, Orly Adelson, Adriana Alberghetti, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and Keri Putnam — who have completed their terms.
New to the board are Niija Kuykendall, EVP Production at Warner Bros Pictures; Michelle Lee, Director of Domestic Programming at AppleTV+; film producer Monica Levinson; and Ida Ziniti, Co-Head of the Motion Picture Literary Department at CAA.
“Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert — whether as an executive, producer, creator or agent,” Board President and Gidden Media CEO Amy Baer said in making the announcement on International Women’s Day. “Their diverse skill sets will help us to continue championing the advancement of women across all facets of the screen industries.”
She noted that outgoing board members — Stephanie Allain, Orly Adelson, Adriana Alberghetti, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and Keri Putnam — who have completed their terms.
- 3/9/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Advocacy group recruits Golden Globe-winning producer and executives from CAA and Warner Bros.
Women In Film, Los Angeles (Wif) has named six new board members, among them Borat Subsequent Moviefilm producer Monica Levinson, CAA’s Ida Ziniti and Warner Bros Pictures production executive Niija Kuykendall.
Also joining the advocacy group’s 2021 board are Apple TV+ director of domestic programming Michelle Lee, Emmy-winning TV executive producer Chris Nee and Shivani Rawat, CEO production and finance company ShivHans Pictures.
Wif board president Amy Baer (CEO of Gidden Media) said: “Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert, whether as an executive, producer,...
Women In Film, Los Angeles (Wif) has named six new board members, among them Borat Subsequent Moviefilm producer Monica Levinson, CAA’s Ida Ziniti and Warner Bros Pictures production executive Niija Kuykendall.
Also joining the advocacy group’s 2021 board are Apple TV+ director of domestic programming Michelle Lee, Emmy-winning TV executive producer Chris Nee and Shivani Rawat, CEO production and finance company ShivHans Pictures.
Wif board president Amy Baer (CEO of Gidden Media) said: “Each of these impressive women is uniquely expert, whether as an executive, producer,...
- 3/9/2021
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
The Producers Guild of America has spoken and has named these ten pictures as nominees for its top category.
Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Producers: Sacha Baron Cohen, Monica Levinson, Anthony Hines Judas and the Black Messiah Producers: Charles D. King, Ryan Coogler, Shaka King Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Producers: Denzel Washington, Todd Black Mank Producers: Ceán Chaffin, Eric Roth, Douglas Urbanski Minari Producer: Christina Oh Nomadland Producers: Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, Mollye Asher, Dan Janvey, Chloé Zhao One Night In Miami… Producers: Jess Wu Calder & Keith Calder, Jody Klein Promising Young Woman Producers: Josey McNamara, Ben Browning, Ashley Fox, Emerald Fennell Sound Of Metal Producers: Bert Hamelinck, Sacha Ben Harroche The Trial of the Chicago 7 Producers: Marc Platt, Stuart Besser
This is great news for Judas and the Black Messiah as a late breaking contender as well as Sound of Metal which has had...
Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Producers: Sacha Baron Cohen, Monica Levinson, Anthony Hines Judas and the Black Messiah Producers: Charles D. King, Ryan Coogler, Shaka King Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Producers: Denzel Washington, Todd Black Mank Producers: Ceán Chaffin, Eric Roth, Douglas Urbanski Minari Producer: Christina Oh Nomadland Producers: Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, Mollye Asher, Dan Janvey, Chloé Zhao One Night In Miami… Producers: Jess Wu Calder & Keith Calder, Jody Klein Promising Young Woman Producers: Josey McNamara, Ben Browning, Ashley Fox, Emerald Fennell Sound Of Metal Producers: Bert Hamelinck, Sacha Ben Harroche The Trial of the Chicago 7 Producers: Marc Platt, Stuart Besser
This is great news for Judas and the Black Messiah as a late breaking contender as well as Sound of Metal which has had...
- 3/8/2021
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
The 2021 Oscar race for Best Picture comes into clearer focus with the announcement of the nominees for the 32nd Producers Guild of America Awards. More often than not, the PGA award-winner is the same as the eventual winner of the Best Picture Oscar. But that’s not always the case, as it was when Sam Mendes’ “1917” won the PGA last year over “Parasite,” although Bong Joon Ho’s eventual Oscar winner for Best Picture did receive a PGA nomination.
Usually the most likely to vie for the Best Picture Oscar are movies landing both SAG Ensemble and PGA nominations. This year that includes two dramas from Netflix, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and writer-director Aaron Sorkin’s courtroom drama, “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” Sundance’s Korean language prize-winner “Minari” (A24), and “One Night in Miami” (Amazon).
The more likely Best Picture winner is Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” (Searchlight...
Usually the most likely to vie for the Best Picture Oscar are movies landing both SAG Ensemble and PGA nominations. This year that includes two dramas from Netflix, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and writer-director Aaron Sorkin’s courtroom drama, “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” Sundance’s Korean language prize-winner “Minari” (A24), and “One Night in Miami” (Amazon).
The more likely Best Picture winner is Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” (Searchlight...
- 3/8/2021
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Indie studios and streamers dominated the nominations for the 32nd annual Producers Guild of Awards, which were announced on Monday by the Producers Guild of America.
Netflix and Amazon each landed three films on the list of 10, with Netflix’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Mank” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7” making the list along with Amazon’ “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” “One Night in Miami” and “Sound of Metal.”
The nominees also included A24’s “Minari,” Searchlight’s “Nomadland,” Focus Features’ “Promising Young Woman” and the sole film from a major studio, Warner Bros.’ “Judas and the Black Messiah.”
“Judas and the Black Messiah” is the first film with an all-Black producing team ever nominated for the Producers Guild Award.
Among the notable films missing from the PGA list are Universal’s Paul Greengrass Western “News of the World”; Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” which Warner Bros. released into theaters during the summer,...
Netflix and Amazon each landed three films on the list of 10, with Netflix’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Mank” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7” making the list along with Amazon’ “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” “One Night in Miami” and “Sound of Metal.”
The nominees also included A24’s “Minari,” Searchlight’s “Nomadland,” Focus Features’ “Promising Young Woman” and the sole film from a major studio, Warner Bros.’ “Judas and the Black Messiah.”
“Judas and the Black Messiah” is the first film with an all-Black producing team ever nominated for the Producers Guild Award.
Among the notable films missing from the PGA list are Universal’s Paul Greengrass Western “News of the World”; Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” which Warner Bros. released into theaters during the summer,...
- 3/8/2021
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
The Producers Guild has pulled back the curtain on its PGA Awards nominations for theatrical motion pictures, animated features, TV series and specials and televised/streamed motion pictures. See the full list below.
Vying in the marquee category — the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures — are the producers behind
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Judas and the Black Messiah, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Mank, Minari, Nomadland, One Night in Miami, Promising Young Woman, Sound of Metal and The Trial of the Chicago 7.
On the toon side, the five pics up for the Animated Theatrical Motion Picture prize are The Croods: A New Age, Onward, Over the Moon, Soul and Wolfwalkers.
Annie Awards Nominations: ‘Soul’ & ‘Wolfwalkers’ Lead Field For Animation Prizes
Over on the small screen, the Episodic Television Drama category includes Better Call Saul, Bridgerton, The Crown, The Mandalorian and Ozark, and the comedy series nominees are Curb Your Enthusiasm,...
Vying in the marquee category — the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures — are the producers behind
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Judas and the Black Messiah, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Mank, Minari, Nomadland, One Night in Miami, Promising Young Woman, Sound of Metal and The Trial of the Chicago 7.
On the toon side, the five pics up for the Animated Theatrical Motion Picture prize are The Croods: A New Age, Onward, Over the Moon, Soul and Wolfwalkers.
Annie Awards Nominations: ‘Soul’ & ‘Wolfwalkers’ Lead Field For Animation Prizes
Over on the small screen, the Episodic Television Drama category includes Better Call Saul, Bridgerton, The Crown, The Mandalorian and Ozark, and the comedy series nominees are Curb Your Enthusiasm,...
- 3/8/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The Academy has begun its voting for the 93rd Oscars, and many films and performances are vying for spots in various categories. Nearly 10,000 members could cast their ballots by Wednesday, March 10, with nominations set to be announced on March 15.
This has been an unpredictable awards season, with few consensuses forming in the 23 categories. We may be in store for this most surprising and jaw-dropping set of nominations in quite years, with genres and languages breaking the fabric of conventional awards picks. Here are a few recommendations for consideration as ballots are filled out this weekend.
Best Picture: “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”
(Amazon Studios) – Sacha Baron Cohen, Monica Levinson, Anthony Hines
Sacha Baron Cohen made history at the Golden Globes for repeating his best actor and best movie – musical or comedy wins for the original 2006 “Borat” with dual wins in the same category for its sequel. The original “Borat” also scored an Oscar nomination for its screenplay.
This has been an unpredictable awards season, with few consensuses forming in the 23 categories. We may be in store for this most surprising and jaw-dropping set of nominations in quite years, with genres and languages breaking the fabric of conventional awards picks. Here are a few recommendations for consideration as ballots are filled out this weekend.
Best Picture: “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”
(Amazon Studios) – Sacha Baron Cohen, Monica Levinson, Anthony Hines
Sacha Baron Cohen made history at the Golden Globes for repeating his best actor and best movie – musical or comedy wins for the original 2006 “Borat” with dual wins in the same category for its sequel. The original “Borat” also scored an Oscar nomination for its screenplay.
- 3/5/2021
- by Clayton Davis and Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
Sacha Baron Cohen is three for three: “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” met its deadline and was released before the 2020 election, his wish to see Donald Trump out of office has come true and both he and his film emerged victorious at the Golden Globes this past Sunday. But if it wasn’t for some quick thinking, Covid-19 — and possibly Rudy Giuliani — could have ruined all that.
Cohen — along with director Jason Woliner, writer Peter Baynham and producers Anthony Hines and Monica Levinson — joined TheWrap’s Awards Screening Series on Monday to discuss the making of one of 2020’s most talked-about films. “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” was a sequel Cohen wanted to make not long after Trump took office, though plans to get the cameras rolling didn’t come together until 2019. But while Cohen was traveling throughout the U.S. last year as his famous Kazakh alter-ego, the pandemic hit.
Levinson said the...
Cohen — along with director Jason Woliner, writer Peter Baynham and producers Anthony Hines and Monica Levinson — joined TheWrap’s Awards Screening Series on Monday to discuss the making of one of 2020’s most talked-about films. “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” was a sequel Cohen wanted to make not long after Trump took office, though plans to get the cameras rolling didn’t come together until 2019. But while Cohen was traveling throughout the U.S. last year as his famous Kazakh alter-ego, the pandemic hit.
Levinson said the...
- 3/2/2021
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Shortly after Borat Subsquent Moviefilm’s Golden Globes victory tonight in the category of Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Sacha Baron Cohen returned to the spotlight to claim a second statuette.
“Hold on, Donald Trump is contesting the result,” Baron Cohen joked, after winning the award for Actor in a Musical or Comedy. “He’s claiming that a lot of dead people voted, which is a very rude thing to say about the HFPA.”
While saluting all of the artists who risked their lives to help make this film—which was shot amidst the Covid-19 pandemic—the Borat sequel’s writer, producer and star gave special thanks to one person, in particular, who he kept anonymous. “Most thanks of all to my bodyguard, who stopped me from getting shot twice,” he said. “You know who you are, and you know I’m not allowed to say your name. But thank you.
“Hold on, Donald Trump is contesting the result,” Baron Cohen joked, after winning the award for Actor in a Musical or Comedy. “He’s claiming that a lot of dead people voted, which is a very rude thing to say about the HFPA.”
While saluting all of the artists who risked their lives to help make this film—which was shot amidst the Covid-19 pandemic—the Borat sequel’s writer, producer and star gave special thanks to one person, in particular, who he kept anonymous. “Most thanks of all to my bodyguard, who stopped me from getting shot twice,” he said. “You know who you are, and you know I’m not allowed to say your name. But thank you.
- 3/1/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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