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Beatles to get a Fab Four of biopics, with a movie each for Paul, John, George and Ringo
Read full article: Beatles to get a Fab Four of biopics, with a movie each for Paul, John, George and RingoThe Beatles are getting the big-screen biopic treatment in a Fab Four of movies that will give each band member their own film.
Q&A: James Bond director Cary Fukunaga on 'No Time to Die'
Read full article: Q&A: James Bond director Cary Fukunaga on 'No Time to Die'The film business is inherently full of starts and stops, but few have experienced the phrase “hurry up and wait” quite like “No Time to Die” director Cary Fukunaga.
Chloé Zhao becomes 1st woman of color to win top DGA honor
Read full article: Chloé Zhao becomes 1st woman of color to win top DGA honorChloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” continued its tour of dominance through awards season Saturday night, when Zhao took top honors at the 73rd annual Directors Guild Association Awards.
Chloé Zhao, Emerald Fennell make history in DGA nominations
Read full article: Chloé Zhao, Emerald Fennell make history in DGA nominationsThis image released by Focus Features shows Carey Mulligan, left, Emerald Fennell and Laverne Cox on the set of "Promising Young Woman." (Focus Features via AP)NEW YORK – Chloé Zhao and Emerald Fennell have been nominated for outstanding directorial achievement by the Directors Guild of America, marking the first time two women have ever competed for the guild's top honor. The 73rd Annual DGA Awards, considered a strong indicator of directing honors at the Academy Awards, announced nominees Tuesday. The Directors Guild Awards will be held virtually April 10. ___This story corrects the date of the Directors Guild Awards to April 10.
Oscars diversity criteria 'not about exclusion' say leaders
Read full article: Oscars diversity criteria 'not about exclusion' say leadersI want to commend them for trying and for putting together a criteria because we know criteria is a way to counter bias, said Smith. Five years ago, the film academy endeavored to significantly diversify its own membership. The best picture adjustment is just one of the effort. Others include implementing a set 10 best picture nominees starting at the 94th Oscars and mandatory unconscious bias training for academy members. The best picture standards were specifically designed to be flexible and give latitude to filmmakers.
Making Oscar history, 'Parasite' wins best picture
Read full article: Making Oscar history, 'Parasite' wins best pictureOscar statues stand off of Hollywood Boulevard in preparation for Sunday's 92nd Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Los Angeles. “Parasite” took Hollywood’s top prize on Sunday night, along with awards for best director, best international film and best screenplay. The win was a watershed moment for the Academy Awards, which has long been content to relegate international films to their own category. “Joker” composer Hildur Guðnadóttir became only the third woman to ever win best original score. Disney's ABC hoped a widely watched field of nominees — including the $1 billion-grossing “Joker” — will help viewership.