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Today — 25 November 2024Main stream

Shiz University: How the ‘Wicked’ Movie Built Oz’s Epic School

25 November 2024 at 00:05
Production designer Nathan Crowley has been waiting his entire career for a film in which he could build an entire fantasy world. He found that with “Wicked.” When director Jon M. Chu called on him to work on “Wicked” for the film adaption of the Broadway musical, Crowley’s dream came true. “Jon wanted it to […]

Yesterday — 24 November 2024Main stream

‘Wicked’: What Happened to the 9 Million Tulips Planted for the Film?

24 November 2024 at 20:00
Sweet Oz! “Wicked” fans now have a chance to visit Munchkinland. Well, sort of. When Jon M. Chu was making the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical, practical sets were a must. “Wicked’s” grand production shot in 17 stages and on four backlots, two of which were the size of four American football fields. Among […]

How ‘Gladiator 2’ Composer Harry Gregson-Williams Honored Hans Zimmer’s Original Score

24 November 2024 at 18:15
Composer Harry Gregson-Williams understood the assignment when director Ridley Scott asked him to score “Gladiator 2.” “It was to embody the spiritual essence of the first film, but move forward into a fresh new world,” Gregson-Williams explains. In early talks with Scott, Gregson-Williams also knew he would have to compose at least 100 minutes of […]

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How ‘Gladiator 2’ Sneakily Turns Denzel Washington Into an Oscar-Worthy Villain With Clip-On Earrings, 15 Silk Tunics and More

23 November 2024 at 17:30
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points, including the ending for “Gladiator II,” currently playing in theaters. All hail Macrinus! In a world of political backstabbing, power and ambition, Denzel Washington’s Macrinus enters the arena in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” with troops and guards under a canopy. He reeks of wealth and oozes power. The […]

How ‘Wicked’s’ Makeup Artist Found the Perfect Shade of Green for Elphaba in a Discontinued Eyeshadow Line

21 November 2024 at 23:25
When Cynthia Erivo signed on to play Elphaba in Universal’s big-screen adaptation of “Wicked,” she knew one thing: she wanted to be green. But Erivo wanted to actually be green, not have the color superimposed onto her skin in post. So, the film’s makeup designer Frances Hannon — who was thrilled by the actor’s insistence […]

Read ‘The Wild Robot’ Screenplay by Chris Sanders (EXCLUSIVE)

20 November 2024 at 21:45
Filmmaker Chris Sanders was visiting DreamWorks Animation to see what was in development, when he came across Peter Brown’s novel “The Wild Robot.“ The first few sentences of Brown’s story inspired Sanders so much so that he anxiously told the studio, “Don’t give this to anybody else.” “This is the kind of story that I […]

How ‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofia Gascón Transformed Into a Menacing Drug Lord

20 November 2024 at 19:07
Spoiler alert. That’s actress Karla Sofia Gascón playing both roles in Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Perez.” The film, now streaming on Netflix, follows Emilia (Karla Sofia Gascón), a feared drug lord who seeks the help of a lawyer, Rita (Zoe Saldaña), to fake her death and undergo gender-affirming surgery. Gascón portrays a fearsome drug lord before […]

Inside the World of ‘Emilia Pérez’: How Mickey Rourke and Catherine Deneuve Inspired the Title Character’s Looks

18 November 2024 at 20:45
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points, including the ending for “Emilia Pérez,” currently streaming on Netflix. Mickey Rourke’s Randy Robinson in “The Wrestler” and the timeless looks of Catherine Deneuve served as inspiration for the titular character in Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez.” The film follows Emilia (Karla Sofia Gascón), a feared cartel leader who seeks […]

Steve McQueen to Be Honored for ‘Blitz’ at San Francisco Film Honors – Film News in Brief

18 November 2024 at 18:57
San Francisco Film, which presents the San Francisco International Film Festival, has named Steve McQueen as the honoree for the 2024 SF Honors Award for his latest film, “Blitz.” The Academy Award-winning filmmaker will receive the recognition in person during a pre-screening award presentation. After the screening, there will be an in-depth conversation with McQueen, […]

‘The Color Purple’s’ Fatima Robinson and Parris Goebel Lead World Choreography Award Winners

18 November 2024 at 07:00
Fatima Robinson (“The Color Purple”) and Parris Goebel (“Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show”) took home top honors at the World Choreography Awards. The awards were handed out on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Other winners included Tessandra Chavez for her work on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and Jon Boogz for Starz’s “Blindspotting.” In a statement […]

How the ‘Gotham Knights’ Video Game Inspired ‘The Penguin’s’ World Building

14 November 2024 at 21:30
The video game “Gotham Knights” served as an unexpected inspiration when it came to building Gotham City for HBO’s “The Penguin.” Sony-owned Pixomondo, which specializes in pre-production, virtual production and visual effects, was tasked with the environmental design of Gotham’s world-building. Among those designs were the skylines of Gotham City, the aftermath of the flood […]

Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards Presented by Variety Will Honor the Creatives Fueling 2024’s Biggest Films

14 November 2024 at 17:05
Epic sandworm rides across the desert of Arrakis, a thrilling gladiator battle involving a rhino and a display of the unmitigated feeling of pure Anxiety —those are just a few scenes and characters that have entertained audiences this past year, none of which would be possible without the artisans who make the magic happen behind […]

Joan Chen on the State of AAPI Storytelling in Hollywood: ‘The Progress We Have Made Is Worth Celebrating’

13 November 2024 at 18:07
Joan Chen is finally getting her flowers. At the Critics Choice Association Celebration of AAPI Cinema and Television, Chen received a standing ovation as she accepted the career achievement award. Chen, who was recognized for her work on “Twin Peaks,” and “The Last Emperor,” stars in Sean Wang’s “Didi.” She had received glowing reviews for […]

Intimacy Coordinators Vote to Join SAG-AFTRA – Film News in Brief

13 November 2024 at 00:28
Intimacy coordinators have voted to join SAG-AFTRA, the union announced on Tuesday. The vote is the latest step in a five-year effort to professionalize the role of intimacy coordinators, who serve as liaisons between performers and the production during filming of sex scenes. The union did not reveal the number of intimacy coordinators who voted […]

Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme on Transgender Rights and Trump’s Win: ‘What a F—— Dark World They’ve Created’

12 November 2024 at 00:28
“I take my anger and I turn it into jokes, and I take my sadness and I turn it into music, and that’s how I survive.” It’s an empowering declaration from “RuPaul’s Drag Queen” alum and Broadway star Jinkx Monsoon. Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are on the road for “The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show.” The […]

‘Drag Race’ Producers Have a New Sense of Urgency Post-Election: ‘It’s Going to Motivate Us to Produce More’

11 November 2024 at 18:56
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” and World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato were exchanging text messages early in the afternoon on election day. “Randy texted me an obscenity and said ‘We’re gonna lose,’ very early on,” says Bailey. Barbato sent the message at 3:48 p.m. precisely. How did Barbato know, when most felt optimistic […]

‘Conclave’ Costume Designer Lisy Christl on Why the Cardinal’s Crosses Were an Important Character Detail

9 November 2024 at 18:05
“Conclave” costume designer Lisy Christl made some changes to the vestments worn by the Catholic cardinals, whose look in real life is quickly recognizable, to bring them to the screen. The first change: the fabric. Christl opted for a heavier wool than what is used in the real-life clothing. The other big modification was to […]

‘Anora’: Beyoncé and ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Cast Member Adrienne Maloof Inspired Ani’s Tinsel Hair Look

9 November 2024 at 17:05
Former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member Adrienne Maloof and Beyoncé were unlikely inspirations for “Anora’s” hair and makeup team. In the Sean Baker film, Anora (aka Ani, played by Mikey Madison) is a young woman who scrapes by stripping and escorting in Brighton Beach, N.Y. After meeting and quickly marrying Ivan (Mark Eidelshtein), […]

‘Gladiator 2’ Production Designer Arthur Max Made Everything Bigger and Better: It Was ‘Gladiator’ on ‘Steroids’

8 November 2024 at 17:05
Ridley Scott had one directive for production designer Arthur Max on “Gladiator II”: “I want to go big. I want to imply the grandeur of the Roman Empire,” he told the veteran artisan. Max, who has been Scott’s go-to production designer for over two decades, delivered a concept that he calls “‘Gladiator’ on steroids.” For […]

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