Who are the most significant influences on your musical life and career as a composer? A great film or TV score is most potent as an artform when it reinforces the emotion on screen, but it also knows when music is not needed. What strategies do you employ to get this balance right? These were some of the topics discussed by four top TV composers when they joined Gold Derby’s special “Meet the Experts” Q&a event with 2024 awards contenders: Julia Newman (“Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”), Sherri Chung (“Based on a True Story”), David Fleming (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith”) and Nami Melumad (“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”). Watch our fascinating full group roundtable panel above, and click on each name above to view each nominee’s individual interview.
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- 5/28/2024
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
“I wanted it to be alive more than anything, and there to be a sense of real delight and weirdness,” reveals “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” composer Julia Newman about her score for the FX limited series. For our recent webchat she adds, “What I love so much about this show is that there’s no good guys, but we empathize at different moments with all of the characters. Everyone inhabits a real humanness and in inhabiting that humanness, of course, everybody is flawed. I loved the idea of Truman Capote always listening, always with the typewriter going on, as everybody was always scheming. It’s actually part of what makes the story so powerful. As shallow as human beings can get and as deep as human beings can get, what does it mean to be on your deathbed and to regret a friendship lost? That’s so profound. So,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Young and the Restless (Y&r) spoilers suggest that Jordan has been an incredible escape artist since she flew into the Genoa City scene last November.
Still, she’s running out of schemes at this point, and it looks as if Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) has finally outsmarted her.
With everything that’s gone down recently, especially Friday, May 24’s show, fans can’t help but wonder if Jordan, and her portrayer, Colleen Zenk, are on their way out.
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Cole Howard Tried To Help
Y&r spoilers note that thanks to a little snooping, Cole Howard (J. Eddie Peck) learned The Moustache had been holding Jordan captive in a secret cell hidden on the Newman Ranch.
Cole struggled with what he knew, but after some thinking, he reached out to Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc). The two hatched a plan to get Jordan out of the dungeon...
Still, she’s running out of schemes at this point, and it looks as if Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) has finally outsmarted her.
With everything that’s gone down recently, especially Friday, May 24’s show, fans can’t help but wonder if Jordan, and her portrayer, Colleen Zenk, are on their way out.
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Cole Howard Tried To Help
Y&r spoilers note that thanks to a little snooping, Cole Howard (J. Eddie Peck) learned The Moustache had been holding Jordan captive in a secret cell hidden on the Newman Ranch.
Cole struggled with what he knew, but after some thinking, he reached out to Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc). The two hatched a plan to get Jordan out of the dungeon...
- 5/26/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Soap Opera Spy
The Young and The Restless spoilers and updates tease Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) revenge against Jordan (Colleen Zenk) takes a dangerous turn! Jordan, held captive for several days now with only vodka, fights back the only way she can-when Victor steps too close to the cage, she throws it in his eyes!
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – No One Knows About The Secret Dungeon
No one knows about the secret dungeon Victor made from an old bomb shelter under the ranch house, holding his first wife Julia Newman’s (Meg Bennett) lover captive.
At that time, he had closed-circuit television cameras in the cell, forcing Michael Scott (Nick Benedict) to eat rats and watch his and Julia’s bedroom antics.
Michael was finally rescued when Julia discovered the dungeon, later both leaving town although not together; such was the depths of Victor’s insane jealousy over Julia.
Now,...
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – No One Knows About The Secret Dungeon
No one knows about the secret dungeon Victor made from an old bomb shelter under the ranch house, holding his first wife Julia Newman’s (Meg Bennett) lover captive.
At that time, he had closed-circuit television cameras in the cell, forcing Michael Scott (Nick Benedict) to eat rats and watch his and Julia’s bedroom antics.
Michael was finally rescued when Julia discovered the dungeon, later both leaving town although not together; such was the depths of Victor’s insane jealousy over Julia.
Now,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Celebrating The Soaps
The Young and The Restless spoilers and updates ask who’s in and who’s out in the iconic soap opera-as luck would have it, no one’s leaving. However, two foes clash in a spectacular manner and a veteran actress returns to battle it out in the boardroom!
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Foes Clash, Perhaps To The Death Of One?
Colleen Zenk will have increased screen time playing the role of the imprisoned Jordan Howard, who’s imprisoned in the same cell Michael Scott (Nick Benedict) once occupied.
Longtime viewers will remember Scott was the photographer lover of Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) first wife, Julia Newman (Meg Bennett) who Victor put in a cell below the ranch house.
Victor was maniacally jealous enough to feed Scott rats to eat and force him to watch him making love to Julia on closed circuit camera-Jordan might luck out!
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Foes Clash, Perhaps To The Death Of One?
Colleen Zenk will have increased screen time playing the role of the imprisoned Jordan Howard, who’s imprisoned in the same cell Michael Scott (Nick Benedict) once occupied.
Longtime viewers will remember Scott was the photographer lover of Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) first wife, Julia Newman (Meg Bennett) who Victor put in a cell below the ranch house.
Victor was maniacally jealous enough to feed Scott rats to eat and force him to watch him making love to Julia on closed circuit camera-Jordan might luck out!
- 5/7/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
A slew of your favorite daytime drama stars, including General Hospital’s (Gh) Cameron Mathison (Drew Cain), Days of Our Lives (Dool) Linsey Godfrey (Sarah Horton), and The Moustache himself, The Young and the Restless’s (Y&r) Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), are coming together to take a stand against cancer!
Daytime Drama Stars Stand Up & Stand Together!
Soap stars have rallied together to participate in a live stream event called “Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit For Stand Up To Cancer … We All Have A Story”, which will take place on Thursday, May 16.
The three-hour online benefit will feature some of daytime drama’s top stars – both present and past – who will share their personal experiences and stories with cancer.
The event will stream from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Et) on the respective YouTube channels of both Michael Fairman and Alan Locher (Michael Fairman Channel and The Locher Room).
Alan...
Daytime Drama Stars Stand Up & Stand Together!
Soap stars have rallied together to participate in a live stream event called “Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit For Stand Up To Cancer … We All Have A Story”, which will take place on Thursday, May 16.
The three-hour online benefit will feature some of daytime drama’s top stars – both present and past – who will share their personal experiences and stories with cancer.
The event will stream from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Et) on the respective YouTube channels of both Michael Fairman and Alan Locher (Michael Fairman Channel and The Locher Room).
Alan...
- 5/5/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Celebrating The Soaps
The Young and the Restless viewers saw Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) secret about Jordan Howard’s (Colleen Zenk) alleged demise come under scrutiny. The drama unraveled when Jordan, previously thought dead, was discovered imprisoned in Victor’s basement. This shocking revelation drew parallels to a 1981 storyline, where Victor used the same basement to imprison a man having an affair with his then-wife Julia Newman. The return of Claire Howard (Hayley Erin) and Harrison Locke (Redding Munsell) added more twists to the gripping narrative.
The Young and the Restless
This CBS soap opera episode also played a subtle tribute to the late Meg Bennett, the original Julia Newman. The narrative intricately connected Victor’s past with the current events, underscoring the significance of the basement in Victor’s darker escapades. As the suspense builds, fans speculate who might discover Jordan’s imprisonment next – Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) or Michael Baldwin...
The Young and the Restless
This CBS soap opera episode also played a subtle tribute to the late Meg Bennett, the original Julia Newman. The narrative intricately connected Victor’s past with the current events, underscoring the significance of the basement in Victor’s darker escapades. As the suspense builds, fans speculate who might discover Jordan’s imprisonment next – Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) or Michael Baldwin...
- 5/1/2024
- by Belynda Gates-Turner
- Soap Dirt
The Young and The Restless spoilers and updates tease a daytime veteran will be coming to Genoa City, although no exits are anticipated at this time. Wondering who’s making their debut in Genoa City-stay updated on all the latest casting changes happening!
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Christopher Cousins Debuts
Ashley Abbott’s (Eileen Davidson) Parisian pal and trusted ally will make an appearance in Genoa City this week; Christopher Cousins will debut as psychiatrist Alan Laurent on Tuesday, April 30.
He will be sharing the screen with Davidson’s character, who is going through a tough time mentally, with three alters and counting as a result of dissociative identity disorder.
Cousins has a rich history in daytime television, having appeared on Another World, As the World Turns, One Life to Live, and General Hospital.
In his previous roles, he portrayed characters like Greg Houston on Another World, Colin Crowley...
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Christopher Cousins Debuts
Ashley Abbott’s (Eileen Davidson) Parisian pal and trusted ally will make an appearance in Genoa City this week; Christopher Cousins will debut as psychiatrist Alan Laurent on Tuesday, April 30.
He will be sharing the screen with Davidson’s character, who is going through a tough time mentally, with three alters and counting as a result of dissociative identity disorder.
Cousins has a rich history in daytime television, having appeared on Another World, As the World Turns, One Life to Live, and General Hospital.
In his previous roles, he portrayed characters like Greg Houston on Another World, Colin Crowley...
- 4/29/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Celebrating The Soaps
The Young and the Restless paid tribute to the late Meg Bennett on Facebook. The official Facebook account of the show shared a video reflecting on Bennett’s final appearance in Genoa City. Bennett, known for her role as Julia Newman, Victor’s (Eric Braeden) first wife since 1980, made a special return for Braeden’s 40th anniversary […]
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- 4/25/2024
- by Soap Opera News
- Soap Opera News
The Young and The Restless spoilers and updates reveal a beloved soap opera star and writer has passed away at the age of 75. Meg Bennett, who played Julia Newman, Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) first wife, died on April 11.
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – An Actress And A Writer
Bennett, famous for her work on The Bold and the Beautiful and General Hospital, as well as The Young and the Restless, passed away on April 11 after fighting cancer.
Her family’s obituary highlighted her lifelong dedication to working with children, writing, and staying connected with her loved ones near and far.
Bennett, originally known as Helen Bennett, spent her formative years in the vibrant city of Pasadena, California.
Fueling her love for the performing arts, she decided to pursue a degree in drama at Northwestern University; her journey into the world of entertainment commenced with her foray into modeling.
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – An Actress And A Writer
Bennett, famous for her work on The Bold and the Beautiful and General Hospital, as well as The Young and the Restless, passed away on April 11 after fighting cancer.
Her family’s obituary highlighted her lifelong dedication to working with children, writing, and staying connected with her loved ones near and far.
Bennett, originally known as Helen Bennett, spent her formative years in the vibrant city of Pasadena, California.
Fueling her love for the performing arts, she decided to pursue a degree in drama at Northwestern University; her journey into the world of entertainment commenced with her foray into modeling.
- 4/23/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Celebrating The Soaps
The Young and the Restless suffered a loss over the weekend when a star and writer passed away.
However, it was not Melody Thomas Scott, who plays Nikki Newman on the hit CBS soap.
The actress, who passed away, has been trending all over social media since Sunday.
We are here to say that Melody is just fine, other than a recent Daytime Emmy nomination snub she deserved.
Meg Bennett, who played Julia Newman, Victor’s (Eric Braeden) first wife, died on Sunday following a battle with cancer.
Along with being a terrific actress, Meg was also an immensely talented writer in the soap opera world.
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The Young and the Restless alum Meg Bennett died at the age of 75
Meg’s family confirmed her passing via an obituary, revealing she had been fighting cancer. She...
However, it was not Melody Thomas Scott, who plays Nikki Newman on the hit CBS soap.
The actress, who passed away, has been trending all over social media since Sunday.
We are here to say that Melody is just fine, other than a recent Daytime Emmy nomination snub she deserved.
Meg Bennett, who played Julia Newman, Victor’s (Eric Braeden) first wife, died on Sunday following a battle with cancer.
Along with being a terrific actress, Meg was also an immensely talented writer in the soap opera world.
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The Young and the Restless alum Meg Bennett died at the age of 75
Meg’s family confirmed her passing via an obituary, revealing she had been fighting cancer. She...
- 4/22/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Meg Bennett, a soap opera star who appeared on popular soaps like The Young and the Restless and General Hospital has died. According to reports, she passed away on April 11 following a battle with cancer. She was 75.
Here is what you need to know about Meg Bennett, her life, and her sad passing.
Meg Bennett Dies At 75
Helen Margaret “Meg” Bennett has died at the age of 75. The long-time soap opera star was battling cancer. According to the obituary from her family, Meg had been battling cancer and “lost her battle” on April 11 (via legacy.com). The family also said that Meg had been “working with children, writing, and engaging with her far-flung family and friends” up to the time of her death.
Meg leaves behind her husband, Robert Guza, Jr., her two stepdaughters, four grandchildren, and two siblings. Meg had met her husband while she worked on the daytime...
Here is what you need to know about Meg Bennett, her life, and her sad passing.
Meg Bennett Dies At 75
Helen Margaret “Meg” Bennett has died at the age of 75. The long-time soap opera star was battling cancer. According to the obituary from her family, Meg had been battling cancer and “lost her battle” on April 11 (via legacy.com). The family also said that Meg had been “working with children, writing, and engaging with her far-flung family and friends” up to the time of her death.
Meg leaves behind her husband, Robert Guza, Jr., her two stepdaughters, four grandchildren, and two siblings. Meg had met her husband while she worked on the daytime...
- 4/21/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Meg Bennett, a Daytime Emmy Award-winning soap actress and writer whose credits included Santa Barbara and The Young and the Restless, has died. She was 75.
According to her obituary, Bennett passed away of cancer on April 11.
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Bennett played Megan Richardson in 1989 on NBC’s Santa Barbara, a soap centered on the Capwells, a wealthy Californian family. Bennett’s Richardson was an author tasked with writing a biography about C.
According to her obituary, Bennett passed away of cancer on April 11.
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Bennett played Megan Richardson in 1989 on NBC’s Santa Barbara, a soap centered on the Capwells, a wealthy Californian family. Bennett’s Richardson was an author tasked with writing a biography about C.
- 4/21/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Meg Bennett has sadly died.
The Daytime Emmy winning actress, who performed as both a writer and actress on daytime soap operas The Young and the Restless, General Hospital and Santa Barbara, passed away at 75, her family confirmed, via THR.
Meg died April 11 after a battle with cancer.
She played Marty Maraschino for more than two years during the original Broadway run of Grease that debuted in 1972, and by 1974, began as the character Liza Walton on CBS’ Search for Tomorrow.
She joined The Young and the Restless in 1980 as Julia Newman, but when her character was being written off, she was asked by the show’s creator Bill Bell to stay as a writer.
Meg wrote for NBC’s Santa Barbara from 1991 to 1993 and played author Megan Richardson, and wrote for ABC’s General Hospital from 1993 to 2011 and played Allegra Montenegro.
She won the Daytime Emmy for her work on General Hospital.
The Daytime Emmy winning actress, who performed as both a writer and actress on daytime soap operas The Young and the Restless, General Hospital and Santa Barbara, passed away at 75, her family confirmed, via THR.
Meg died April 11 after a battle with cancer.
She played Marty Maraschino for more than two years during the original Broadway run of Grease that debuted in 1972, and by 1974, began as the character Liza Walton on CBS’ Search for Tomorrow.
She joined The Young and the Restless in 1980 as Julia Newman, but when her character was being written off, she was asked by the show’s creator Bill Bell to stay as a writer.
Meg wrote for NBC’s Santa Barbara from 1991 to 1993 and played author Megan Richardson, and wrote for ABC’s General Hospital from 1993 to 2011 and played Allegra Montenegro.
She won the Daytime Emmy for her work on General Hospital.
- 4/21/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Meg Bennett, the Daytime Emmy winner who did double duty as an actress and writer on the daytime soap operas The Young and the Restless, General Hospital and Santa Barbara, has died. She was 75.
Bennett died April 11 after a battle with cancer, her family announced.
Bennett portrayed Marty Maraschino for more than two years during the original Broadway run of Grease that kicked off in 1972, then began her long run in daytime two years later with a turn as Liza Walton on CBS’ Search for Tomorrow, where Kevin Kline and Morgan Fairchild were castmates.
She joined CBS’ The Young and the Restless in 1980 as Julia Newman — wife of Eric Braeden’s Victor Newman — but as her character was being written off, she was asked by Y&r creator Bill Bell to stick around as a writer.
“I’d been acting on the show for almost two years when this happened, so I knew the characters,...
Bennett died April 11 after a battle with cancer, her family announced.
Bennett portrayed Marty Maraschino for more than two years during the original Broadway run of Grease that kicked off in 1972, then began her long run in daytime two years later with a turn as Liza Walton on CBS’ Search for Tomorrow, where Kevin Kline and Morgan Fairchild were castmates.
She joined CBS’ The Young and the Restless in 1980 as Julia Newman — wife of Eric Braeden’s Victor Newman — but as her character was being written off, she was asked by Y&r creator Bill Bell to stick around as a writer.
“I’d been acting on the show for almost two years when this happened, so I knew the characters,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After a seven-year break, FX’s anthology series “Feud” is back with another installment of rivalry and gossip titled “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” telling the story of Truman Capote (Tom Hollander) and a high society New York City socialite group known as The Swans, which includes Babe Paley (Naomi Watts), Slim Keith (Diane Lane), C.Z. Guest (Chloë Sevigny), Lee Radziwill (Calista Flockhart), Ann Woodward (Demi Moore) and Joanne Carson (Molly Ringwald). The previous season of the Ryan Murphy docudrama that starred Jessica Lange as Joan Crawford and Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis nabbed 18 Emmy Award nominations and two wins. Let’s look back at their haul to see how it may impact this current season at the 2024 Emmys.
Here are the 2017 Emmy wins and nominations for “Feud: Bette and Joan”:
Best Limited/Movie Non-Prosthetic Makeup (Won)
Eryn Krueger Mekash, Makeup Designer
Robin Beauchesne, Assistant Makeup Department Head
Shutchai Tym Buacharern,...
Here are the 2017 Emmy wins and nominations for “Feud: Bette and Joan”:
Best Limited/Movie Non-Prosthetic Makeup (Won)
Eryn Krueger Mekash, Makeup Designer
Robin Beauchesne, Assistant Makeup Department Head
Shutchai Tym Buacharern,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Christopher Tsang
- Gold Derby
Ryan Murphy’s upcoming FX series “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” boasts one of the greatest casts of the TV season. But it has also broken new ground on the music side: a father-daughter team providing the musical score.
It’s believed to be a first for music in films and TV. Emmy winner and 15-time Oscar nominee Thomas Newman has written the theme, but his daughter Julia Newman, in her first major outing, has composed the score for the entire eight-hour miniseries.
Julia Newman, 29, earned a master’s degree from the University of Southern California’s screen scoring program in 2020 and has since worked on short films, documentaries, games and web series. But “Feud” was a massive new challenge, and, she says, “my dad and [executive producer] Alexis Martin Woodall allowed me the opportunity to spread my wings.”
The series (which debuts Jan. 31) takes place between 1955 and 1984 and depicts a literary...
It’s believed to be a first for music in films and TV. Emmy winner and 15-time Oscar nominee Thomas Newman has written the theme, but his daughter Julia Newman, in her first major outing, has composed the score for the entire eight-hour miniseries.
Julia Newman, 29, earned a master’s degree from the University of Southern California’s screen scoring program in 2020 and has since worked on short films, documentaries, games and web series. But “Feud” was a massive new challenge, and, she says, “my dad and [executive producer] Alexis Martin Woodall allowed me the opportunity to spread my wings.”
The series (which debuts Jan. 31) takes place between 1955 and 1984 and depicts a literary...
- 12/22/2023
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
The life of many an undocumented domestic worker is marked by fear. The threat of deportation may feel remote at times, but it hovers over them nonetheless — and structures their experience in ways both big and small. Exploiting such paranoia, Augustus Meleo Bernstein’s provocative if listless “At the Gates” creates a scenario where a housekeeper and her teenage son must trust her employers when Ice agents (or so they’re told) arrive in search of them both. Aiming to be a tense drama about trust, the film struggles to balance the personal and cultural stakes at the heart of its neat conceit.
When Ana arrives at her employer’s lavish home with her son Nico (Ezekiel Pacheco) in tow, she expects that day to be like many before. She’s worked for Marianne (Miranda Otto) and Peter Barris (Noah Wyle) for months now and takes pride in what she does.
When Ana arrives at her employer’s lavish home with her son Nico (Ezekiel Pacheco) in tow, she expects that day to be like many before. She’s worked for Marianne (Miranda Otto) and Peter Barris (Noah Wyle) for months now and takes pride in what she does.
- 10/31/2023
- by Manuel Betancourt
- Variety Film + TV
Augustus Meleo Bernstein’s new movie At the Gates is getting a November 3 theatrical release date in New York and Los Angeles from Picturehouse.
The Beacon Pictures and Five Towers production stars Miranda Otto, Noah Wyle, Ezekiel Pacheco, Vanessa Benavente and Sadie Anne Stanley. Bernstein wrote and directed in his feature debut.
In the movie, Ana (Benavente), a housekeeper from El Salvador, brings her teenage son Nico (Pacheco) to help her clean an affluent family’s Los Angeles home. But after being told by her employers Marianne (Otto) and Peter Barris (Wyle) that immigration officers are searching for her, she accepts the invitation to shelter in their house until the crisis blows over. As days go by and the interactions between the two families become increasingly tense, Nico begins to question their hosts’ true intentions.
The pic’s theatrical rollout follows several festival stops including New York Latino Film Festival,...
The Beacon Pictures and Five Towers production stars Miranda Otto, Noah Wyle, Ezekiel Pacheco, Vanessa Benavente and Sadie Anne Stanley. Bernstein wrote and directed in his feature debut.
In the movie, Ana (Benavente), a housekeeper from El Salvador, brings her teenage son Nico (Pacheco) to help her clean an affluent family’s Los Angeles home. But after being told by her employers Marianne (Otto) and Peter Barris (Wyle) that immigration officers are searching for her, she accepts the invitation to shelter in their house until the crisis blows over. As days go by and the interactions between the two families become increasingly tense, Nico begins to question their hosts’ true intentions.
The pic’s theatrical rollout follows several festival stops including New York Latino Film Festival,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Seymour Wishman, who was president of distributor First Run Features for nearly four decades and produced the documentary feature Sex & Justice, has died. He was 79.
First Run confirmed that he died January 29 in Bridgewater, Ct.
Wishman started out as a criminal and civil rights attorney in New York and New Jersey and became an assistant in the latter’ Essex County. He went on to serve as a deputy assistant to President Jimmy Carter in the Office of Public Liaison during the 1970s.
In 1984, he became president of First Run Features, an NYC-based indie distributor that has focused on documentaries. The company is the U.S. home of Michael Apted’s Up franchise, starting with 28 Up in 1984 and later including all films in the series. It also release Before Stonewall (1984) and After Stonewall (1999). First Run re-released the former in 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of the uprising that was a watershed...
First Run confirmed that he died January 29 in Bridgewater, Ct.
Wishman started out as a criminal and civil rights attorney in New York and New Jersey and became an assistant in the latter’ Essex County. He went on to serve as a deputy assistant to President Jimmy Carter in the Office of Public Liaison during the 1970s.
In 1984, he became president of First Run Features, an NYC-based indie distributor that has focused on documentaries. The company is the U.S. home of Michael Apted’s Up franchise, starting with 28 Up in 1984 and later including all films in the series. It also release Before Stonewall (1984) and After Stonewall (1999). First Run re-released the former in 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of the uprising that was a watershed...
- 2/15/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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