Exclusive: Goodfellas and Utopia have announced a slew of sales for Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl following its launch at the Cannes market.
The movie, starring Pamela Anderson as a veteran Las Vegas showgirl forced to reinvent her life, was a hot title in the lead up to the market this year.
In first deals, it has sold to Benelux (September Film Distribution), Switzerland (Filmcoopi Zurich), Germany (Constantin Film), Spain (Vertigo Films), UK (Picturehouse), Italy (Be Water Film), Poland (Gutek Film), Cis (Capella Film), Middle East (Teleview International), Australia (Madman Entertainment) and airlines (Skeye Inflight Entertainment).
Further major deals are currently under negotiation, with the expectation that all territories will be sold by the end of the market.
Anderson plays a seasoned showgirl who is left high and dry when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. As a dancer in her fifties, she struggles with what to do next.
The movie, starring Pamela Anderson as a veteran Las Vegas showgirl forced to reinvent her life, was a hot title in the lead up to the market this year.
In first deals, it has sold to Benelux (September Film Distribution), Switzerland (Filmcoopi Zurich), Germany (Constantin Film), Spain (Vertigo Films), UK (Picturehouse), Italy (Be Water Film), Poland (Gutek Film), Cis (Capella Film), Middle East (Teleview International), Australia (Madman Entertainment) and airlines (Skeye Inflight Entertainment).
Further major deals are currently under negotiation, with the expectation that all territories will be sold by the end of the market.
Anderson plays a seasoned showgirl who is left high and dry when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. As a dancer in her fifties, she struggles with what to do next.
- 5/22/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Pamela Anderson is proving her staying power in her return to cinemas with indie film “The Last Showgirl.”
The iconic “Barb Wire” and “Baywatch” star plays the title character of Gia Coppola’s feature that centers on a Las Vegas performer (Anderson) who finds herself at a career crossroads after her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. Per the official synopsis, as a dancer in her fifties, she struggles with what to do next and tries to repair a strained relationship with her daughter.
In addition to Anderson, Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, and Billie Lourd also star.
Kate Gersten wrote the screenplay. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw serves as the director of photography. The feature includes original music from Andrew Wyatt (“Barbie”). Natalie Farrey and Robert Schwartzman are producing.
Goodfellas and Utopia are launching sales at Cannes. The feature is currently in post-production.
The iconic “Barb Wire” and “Baywatch” star plays the title character of Gia Coppola’s feature that centers on a Las Vegas performer (Anderson) who finds herself at a career crossroads after her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. Per the official synopsis, as a dancer in her fifties, she struggles with what to do next and tries to repair a strained relationship with her daughter.
In addition to Anderson, Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, and Billie Lourd also star.
Kate Gersten wrote the screenplay. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw serves as the director of photography. The feature includes original music from Andrew Wyatt (“Barbie”). Natalie Farrey and Robert Schwartzman are producing.
Goodfellas and Utopia are launching sales at Cannes. The feature is currently in post-production.
- 5/2/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Goodfellas and Utopia are teaming up to co-sell Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl, starring Pamela Anderson as a veteran Las Vegas showgirl reinventing her life, and will launch sales in Cannes.
The partners, who say the movie is already drawing international buyer interest, have released a first look of Anderson in the starring role.
Anderson plays a seasoned showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. As a dancer in her fifties, she struggles with what to do next. As a mother, she strives to repair a strained relationship with her daughter, who often took a backseat to her showgirl family.
Currently in post-production, the Las Vegas-set film also features Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka and Billie Lourd in the cast.
Kate Gersten wrote the screenplay, Robert Schwartzman (The Good Half) and Natalie Farrey (Her) produced.
The partners, who say the movie is already drawing international buyer interest, have released a first look of Anderson in the starring role.
Anderson plays a seasoned showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. As a dancer in her fifties, she struggles with what to do next. As a mother, she strives to repair a strained relationship with her daughter, who often took a backseat to her showgirl family.
Currently in post-production, the Las Vegas-set film also features Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka and Billie Lourd in the cast.
Kate Gersten wrote the screenplay, Robert Schwartzman (The Good Half) and Natalie Farrey (Her) produced.
- 5/2/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow and Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw has revealed that shooting has begun on Ryan Coogler’s upcoming vampire movie, starring Michael B Jordan.
A 15-tog duvet of mystery swaddles the next film from Black Panther and Creed director Ryan Coogler. At present, we don’t even have a title.
That secrecy is underlined by an Instagram post from cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who’s taken to the platform to tease that filming is underway on Coogler’s film. Arkapaw’s post – which simply reads “get ready” – is accompanied by an image of the director of photography holding up a clapper board. The film’s title – or at least its working title – has been tantalisingly obscured by a row of black hearts.
Having scrutinised this image for several minutes now, we’ve concluded that the movie’s title begins with an R. And there’s a gap in the middle, which suggests it’s two words.
A 15-tog duvet of mystery swaddles the next film from Black Panther and Creed director Ryan Coogler. At present, we don’t even have a title.
That secrecy is underlined by an Instagram post from cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who’s taken to the platform to tease that filming is underway on Coogler’s film. Arkapaw’s post – which simply reads “get ready” – is accompanied by an image of the director of photography holding up a clapper board. The film’s title – or at least its working title – has been tantalisingly obscured by a row of black hearts.
Having scrutinised this image for several minutes now, we’ve concluded that the movie’s title begins with an R. And there’s a gap in the middle, which suggests it’s two words.
- 4/15/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan started filming their top secret new movie project over the weekend (13-14.04.24).The pair - who worked together on films including Coogler's 2013 directorial debut 'Fruitvale Station', 2015 'Rocky' spin-off 'Creed' and 'Black Panther' - have re-teamed for third time and details about their new project have been kept tightly under wraps but it's now been revealed as a supernatural thriller involving vampires.Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw confirmed filming is now underway by posting a picture of a clapper board from the set, but he redacted the film's title from the post on Instagram.Deadline.com reports the film is a "supernatural thriller" due for release in March 2025 and also stars Jack O'Connell, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, and Wunmi Mosaku.Comicbookmovie.com reports the film was kept so secret, studio bosses who were interested had...
- 4/15/2024
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
Ryan Coogler is teaming up again with Michael B. Jordan for an untitled Warner Bros. supernatural thriller.
Although the plot details for the film remain under wraps, filming for the thriller has started. Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw shared a photo from the production set on social media, teasing that filming had commenced.
“Get ready,” Arkapaw captioned the post on Instagram.
Jordan has starred in multiple movies with Coogler, including 2013’s Fruitvale Station, 2015’s Creed, and 2018’s Black Panther.
Coogler’s film will be released in theaters on March 7, 2025. The thriller also stars Jack O’Connell, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, and Wunmi Mosaku.
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Coogler is writing and will also produce alongside Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian. The film’s executive producers are two-time Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, Rebecca Cho, and Will Greenfield.
The mystery Coogler...
Although the plot details for the film remain under wraps, filming for the thriller has started. Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw shared a photo from the production set on social media, teasing that filming had commenced.
“Get ready,” Arkapaw captioned the post on Instagram.
Jordan has starred in multiple movies with Coogler, including 2013’s Fruitvale Station, 2015’s Creed, and 2018’s Black Panther.
Coogler’s film will be released in theaters on March 7, 2025. The thriller also stars Jack O’Connell, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, and Wunmi Mosaku.
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Coogler is writing and will also produce alongside Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian. The film’s executive producers are two-time Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, Rebecca Cho, and Will Greenfield.
The mystery Coogler...
- 4/15/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The newly restored Egyptian Theatre is welcoming a series of festive double features for cinephiles.
The Los Angeles-based theater is transforming into a holiday wonderland for acclaimed features, ranging from “Eyes Wide Shut” to “The Killer.” IndieWire exclusively announces the programming of curated double features that select “favorite new movies paired with classics ready for another moment in the spotlight,” per the Egyptian. The inaugural holiday series reflects on the best films of the year, pairing features with their creative inspirations.
Stanley Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut” will screen Christmas Day after Netflix’s erotic thriller “Fair Play,” with Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein ode “Maestro” screening side by side with the 1961 film “West Side Story” in Ib Technicolor 35mm from the Academy Film Archive, featuring Bernstein’s music. Natalie Portman pulls double duty with “Black Swan” and Netflix’s “May December,” both screening December 27.
All double-bills are only $13, with...
The Los Angeles-based theater is transforming into a holiday wonderland for acclaimed features, ranging from “Eyes Wide Shut” to “The Killer.” IndieWire exclusively announces the programming of curated double features that select “favorite new movies paired with classics ready for another moment in the spotlight,” per the Egyptian. The inaugural holiday series reflects on the best films of the year, pairing features with their creative inspirations.
Stanley Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut” will screen Christmas Day after Netflix’s erotic thriller “Fair Play,” with Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein ode “Maestro” screening side by side with the 1961 film “West Side Story” in Ib Technicolor 35mm from the Academy Film Archive, featuring Bernstein’s music. Natalie Portman pulls double duty with “Black Swan” and Netflix’s “May December,” both screening December 27.
All double-bills are only $13, with...
- 12/15/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘Maestro’ among initial programming schedule.
Netflix and The American Cinematheque said the restored Egyptian Theatre will reopen after three years on November 9 with a screening of David Fincher’s The Killer.
The venue is one of the city’s most venerable Hollywood locations and was built during the silent film era. It opened 101 years ago and hosted Hollywood’s first premiere for Robin Hood starring Douglas Fairbanks. The Egyptian is also said to be the birthplace of the red carpet.
Netflix will release the documentary short Temple Of Film: 100 Years Of The Egyptian Theatres on November 9. Angus Wall’s tribute...
Netflix and The American Cinematheque said the restored Egyptian Theatre will reopen after three years on November 9 with a screening of David Fincher’s The Killer.
The venue is one of the city’s most venerable Hollywood locations and was built during the silent film era. It opened 101 years ago and hosted Hollywood’s first premiere for Robin Hood starring Douglas Fairbanks. The Egyptian is also said to be the birthplace of the red carpet.
Netflix will release the documentary short Temple Of Film: 100 Years Of The Egyptian Theatres on November 9. Angus Wall’s tribute...
- 10/18/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Restored Egyptian Theatre Sets November Re-Opening With Netflix’s ‘The Killer’ and David Fincher Q&a
Netflix and the American Cinematheque will reveal the extensive restoration of Hollywood’s iconic Egyptian Theater with a Nov. 9 screening of “The Killer” followed by a Q&a with director David Fincher.
The Egyptian theater, which turns 101 years old Wednesday, has undergone a full restoration including the removal of the previous balcony, reconfiguring the lobby, clearing the spacious courtyard and all-new seating, state-of-the-art lighting and Dolby Atmos sound.
Originally built during the silent film era, the movie palace is known as the birthplace of the red carpet and location of Hollywood’s first movie premiere, for “Robin Hood” in 1922.
Netflix acquired the theater three years ago and partnered with the American Cinematheque to restore the historic landmark, which was in need of remodeling due to age, later additions and earthquake damage. The American Cinematheque will program the theater on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while Netflix will use the space for special events,...
The Egyptian theater, which turns 101 years old Wednesday, has undergone a full restoration including the removal of the previous balcony, reconfiguring the lobby, clearing the spacious courtyard and all-new seating, state-of-the-art lighting and Dolby Atmos sound.
Originally built during the silent film era, the movie palace is known as the birthplace of the red carpet and location of Hollywood’s first movie premiere, for “Robin Hood” in 1922.
Netflix acquired the theater three years ago and partnered with the American Cinematheque to restore the historic landmark, which was in need of remodeling due to age, later additions and earthquake damage. The American Cinematheque will program the theater on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while Netflix will use the space for special events,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Wednesday marks the 101st anniversary of the opening of the iconic Egyptian Theatre. To celebrate the occasion, Netflix and the American Cinematheque announced they will reopen the theater on Nov. 9 with a screening of “The Killer” followed by a Q&a with director David Fincher.
The Egyptian Theatre is a classic and esteemed movie palace originally built in 1922 during the silent film era. A fixture in Hollywood’s Golden Age, the Egyptian was the site of the first Hollywood movie premiere, of “Robin Hood,” starring Douglas Fairbanks.
The long-awaited grand reopening comes three years after Netflix and the American Cinematheque partnered to restore the Egyptian Theatre. This one-of-a-kind venue is now ready to return as a must-visit landmark for local film lovers and visitors from around the world.
To mark the grand opening, Netflix is set to premiere a documentary short, “Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre,” on Nov.
The Egyptian Theatre is a classic and esteemed movie palace originally built in 1922 during the silent film era. A fixture in Hollywood’s Golden Age, the Egyptian was the site of the first Hollywood movie premiere, of “Robin Hood,” starring Douglas Fairbanks.
The long-awaited grand reopening comes three years after Netflix and the American Cinematheque partnered to restore the Egyptian Theatre. This one-of-a-kind venue is now ready to return as a must-visit landmark for local film lovers and visitors from around the world.
To mark the grand opening, Netflix is set to premiere a documentary short, “Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre,” on Nov.
- 10/18/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood turned 100 last year — and now the venue is ready for its closeup. Netflix said today that the storied movie palace and birthplace of the red carpet will reopen next month after a three-year renovation and retrofit.
The streamer acquired the Egyptian in 2020 and partnered with the American Cinematheque on a restoration that harks back to the landmark hall’s Roaring Twenties glory. The Egyptian’s grand reopening will be a November 9 screening of David Fincher’s The Killer, starring Michael Fassbender, followed by a Q&a with the filmmaker.
Netflix today also revealed a November 9 release the documentary short Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre. Directed by Angus Wall, the film includes interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson, Lynette Howell Taylor, Autumn Durald Arkapaw and the theater’s restoration architect Peyton Hall.
The Egyptian Theatre sign after renovation
A fixture on Hollywood...
The streamer acquired the Egyptian in 2020 and partnered with the American Cinematheque on a restoration that harks back to the landmark hall’s Roaring Twenties glory. The Egyptian’s grand reopening will be a November 9 screening of David Fincher’s The Killer, starring Michael Fassbender, followed by a Q&a with the filmmaker.
Netflix today also revealed a November 9 release the documentary short Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre. Directed by Angus Wall, the film includes interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson, Lynette Howell Taylor, Autumn Durald Arkapaw and the theater’s restoration architect Peyton Hall.
The Egyptian Theatre sign after renovation
A fixture on Hollywood...
- 10/18/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been over three years since Netflix announced it bought LA’s iconic Egyptian Theatre, the Hollywood Boulevard landmark that opened in 1922 and hosted the first-ever Hollywood premiere for Allan Dwan’s “Robin Hood” starring Douglas Fairbanks.
Now, after an extensive renovation, the Egyptian’s reopening date is set: November 9 is when Netflix, in partnership with the American Cinematheque, will open the doors of this landmark once more. It’ll do so with quite the event: a screening of David Fincher’s “The Killer,” one of the streamer’s top Oscar contending titles this fall, followed by a Q&a with the filmmaker himself.
That day, Netflix will also stream a short documentary titled “Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre” in celebration of the event. The film features interviews with Rian Johnson, Guillermo del Toro, Lynette Howell Taylor, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and the theater’s restoration architect Peyton Hall.
Now, after an extensive renovation, the Egyptian’s reopening date is set: November 9 is when Netflix, in partnership with the American Cinematheque, will open the doors of this landmark once more. It’ll do so with quite the event: a screening of David Fincher’s “The Killer,” one of the streamer’s top Oscar contending titles this fall, followed by a Q&a with the filmmaker himself.
That day, Netflix will also stream a short documentary titled “Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre” in celebration of the event. The film features interviews with Rian Johnson, Guillermo del Toro, Lynette Howell Taylor, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and the theater’s restoration architect Peyton Hall.
- 10/18/2023
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Netflix and the American Cinematheque will reopen Hollywood’s iconic The Egyptian Theatre next month after more than three years of renovations and just in time to showcase the streamer’s awards lineup.
The historic landmark, built during the silent era, has been dark since movie theaters across the country shuttered in March 2020. Netflix closed a deal to buy the Egyptian in May 2020 and committed to a major restoration (the pact was first revealed in 2019).
The Egyptian will remain the home of the American Cinematheque. The general plan is for the art organization to independently program movies Friday through Sunday. Netflix will use the venue for screenings, premieres and special events Monday through Thursday, in addition to making select screenings of its movies available to the public. There will be times when the two swap programming dates (as reflected below).
The grand opening kicks off Nov. 9 with the release of...
The historic landmark, built during the silent era, has been dark since movie theaters across the country shuttered in March 2020. Netflix closed a deal to buy the Egyptian in May 2020 and committed to a major restoration (the pact was first revealed in 2019).
The Egyptian will remain the home of the American Cinematheque. The general plan is for the art organization to independently program movies Friday through Sunday. Netflix will use the venue for screenings, premieres and special events Monday through Thursday, in addition to making select screenings of its movies available to the public. There will be times when the two swap programming dates (as reflected below).
The grand opening kicks off Nov. 9 with the release of...
- 10/18/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The American Film Institute has revealed its selection of participants for the 2023 Cinematography Intensive for Women. The four-day program aims to give aspiring cinematographers extensive on-set experience and a look into the ins and outs of the entertainment industry.
Ciw is presented by Panavision and is spearheaded by Stephen Lighthill, head of AFI’s Conservatory Cinematography Discipline.
“We are thrilled to champion this cohort of talented and diverse filmmakers,” said Lighthill. “This opportunity – to help the participants continue to develop their craft at this stage in their career and provide them with the tools necessary to excel as a visual storyteller – is a wonderful honor for us all.”
The intensive’s master classes will be taught by industry leaders and AFI alumni, including Autumn Durald Arkapaw, cinematographer for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”; Valentina Martinico, who has credits on “This Changes Everything” and “Allen V. Farrow”; and Polly Morgan, Dp of “The Woman King.
Ciw is presented by Panavision and is spearheaded by Stephen Lighthill, head of AFI’s Conservatory Cinematography Discipline.
“We are thrilled to champion this cohort of talented and diverse filmmakers,” said Lighthill. “This opportunity – to help the participants continue to develop their craft at this stage in their career and provide them with the tools necessary to excel as a visual storyteller – is a wonderful honor for us all.”
The intensive’s master classes will be taught by industry leaders and AFI alumni, including Autumn Durald Arkapaw, cinematographer for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”; Valentina Martinico, who has credits on “This Changes Everything” and “Allen V. Farrow”; and Polly Morgan, Dp of “The Woman King.
- 6/21/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
The MCU made Oscar history this year as Angela Bassett earned the franchise its first-ever acting nomination for her supporting turn as Queen Ramonda in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” This was the sequel to “Black Panther,” which was the first film in the franchise to reap a Best Picture bid.
So often, the MCU is consigned to visual effects and sound categories at the Academy Awards. For both “Black Panther” movies to break through in key categories (plus double wins for Ruth E. Carter‘s costume design), is remarkable. Still, though, the artist and filmmaking talent on show in the MCU is often overlooked purely because they are superhero movies. With that in mind, here are five Oscars categories where the MCU deserves more attention.
Original Score
“Black Panther” is the only MCU to earn a nomination in this category (Ludwig Göransson was the composer), deservedly so. However, the MCU...
So often, the MCU is consigned to visual effects and sound categories at the Academy Awards. For both “Black Panther” movies to break through in key categories (plus double wins for Ruth E. Carter‘s costume design), is remarkable. Still, though, the artist and filmmaking talent on show in the MCU is often overlooked purely because they are superhero movies. With that in mind, here are five Oscars categories where the MCU deserves more attention.
Original Score
“Black Panther” is the only MCU to earn a nomination in this category (Ludwig Göransson was the composer), deservedly so. However, the MCU...
- 4/28/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The Batman The Batman
The aim of Matt Reeves’ The Batman was to make it feel as if the action could really happen. “There’s no science fiction element or fantastic element that removes it from our reality,” production VFX supervisor Dan Lemmon says, explaining that required doing as much in camera as possible. Special FX supervisor Dominic Tuohy and his team even built four versions of the Batmobile for different uses. Lemmon says that in the ramp jump (pictured right), which occurs as Batman chases the Penguin, his team used a stripped-down vehicle with additional features. “Eventually they were able to dial it in so the car could get up to about 12 feet high,” he claims, adding: “It soared for nearly a hundred feet before it would hit the ground again. And they were able to drive it through a wall of fire at the same time.”
The live...
The aim of Matt Reeves’ The Batman was to make it feel as if the action could really happen. “There’s no science fiction element or fantastic element that removes it from our reality,” production VFX supervisor Dan Lemmon says, explaining that required doing as much in camera as possible. Special FX supervisor Dominic Tuohy and his team even built four versions of the Batmobile for different uses. Lemmon says that in the ramp jump (pictured right), which occurs as Batman chases the Penguin, his team used a stripped-down vehicle with additional features. “Eventually they were able to dial it in so the car could get up to about 12 feet high,” he claims, adding: “It soared for nearly a hundred feet before it would hit the ground again. And they were able to drive it through a wall of fire at the same time.”
The live...
- 3/2/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Upon release in 2018, the first Black Panther became the highest grossing standalone super hero movie in history, while achieving a lasting cultural relevance exceedingly rare even among the box office juggernauts of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But with the passing of Chadwick Boseman, the actor behind the titular hero, maintaining the status quo in the sequel was an impossibility. For Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the story’s throughline became grief and the narrative center shifted from Boseman’s T’Challa to his sister Shuri (Letitia Wright) and mother Queen Ramonda. That new focus […]
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- 3/1/2023
- by Matt Mulcahey
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Upon release in 2018, the first Black Panther became the highest grossing standalone super hero movie in history, while achieving a lasting cultural relevance exceedingly rare even among the box office juggernauts of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But with the passing of Chadwick Boseman, the actor behind the titular hero, maintaining the status quo in the sequel was an impossibility. For Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the story’s throughline became grief and the narrative center shifted from Boseman’s T’Challa to his sister Shuri (Letitia Wright) and mother Queen Ramonda. That new focus […]
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- 3/1/2023
- by Matt Mulcahey
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
There is no lack of new movies to stream in February on the various major streamers, as blockbusters, dramas and underrated gems from 2022 all land on a combination of Netflix, Disney+, Paramount+, HBO Max, Peacock, Prime Video and Hulu in February. Not only that, but newly added library titles include Oscar winners, ’90s favorites and movies guaranteed to bring a smile to you face. Quite literally whatever mood you’re in, we’ve got a curated pick just for you.
Below, we’ve assembled a list of some of the best new movies to stream in February 2023. So thumb through, make a selection, and bookmark this page to come back throughout the month on your movie nights!
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Marvel Studios
Disney+ — Feb. 1
The sequel to 2018’s zeitgeist-capturing “Black Panther” was always going to be difficult to pull off. After all, the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman in...
Below, we’ve assembled a list of some of the best new movies to stream in February 2023. So thumb through, make a selection, and bookmark this page to come back throughout the month on your movie nights!
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Marvel Studios
Disney+ — Feb. 1
The sequel to 2018’s zeitgeist-capturing “Black Panther” was always going to be difficult to pull off. After all, the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman in...
- 2/17/2023
- by Drew Taylor, Dessi Gomez and Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Greetings, friends. If you're someone who returns to this sporadic column seeking Blu-ray info, I want to thank you. You're swell! And as always, I will continue to bring you the latest in Blu-rays. This week has one of the best movies of 2021: Steven Spielberg's "The Fabelmans." But wait, there's more! There's a 4K release of Hype Williams' amazing cult classic "Belly," Disney's recent animated flick "Strange World," Elvis fighting a mummy in "Bubba Ho-Tep," and of course, the "Black Panther" sequel "Wakanda Forever." That's a fine line-up if you ask me.
The Fabelmans
Steven Spielberg has been talking about making a movie about his childhood for decades, and he finally got around to it with "The Fabelmans." But this isn't hagiography, or Spielberg talking about what a talented kid he was (even though he was). Instead, this is Spielberg grappling with what is arguably the most persistent...
The Fabelmans
Steven Spielberg has been talking about making a movie about his childhood for decades, and he finally got around to it with "The Fabelmans." But this isn't hagiography, or Spielberg talking about what a talented kid he was (even though he was). Instead, this is Spielberg grappling with what is arguably the most persistent...
- 2/10/2023
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Although you can still catch Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in many theaters, and the movie will be coming to Disney+ on February 1, physical media collectors will be glad to hear that they aren’t going to be left behind. On February 7, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever releases on DVD, Blu-Ray, and 4K Ultra, with a ton of special features to flesh out Marvel’s fictional nations.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Special Features
For those curious about how writer/director Ryan Coogler helmed such an ambitious movie despite the shocking death of star Chadwick Boseman and the Covid-19 pandemic, the movie’s audio commentary features the director, joined by his screenwriting partner Joe Robert Cole and his cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw.
Behind-the-scenes featurettes reveal more about the filmmaking process. For the “Envisioning Two Worlds” featurette, Coolger is joined by production designer Hannah Beachler and Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth Carter. The trio...
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Special Features
For those curious about how writer/director Ryan Coogler helmed such an ambitious movie despite the shocking death of star Chadwick Boseman and the Covid-19 pandemic, the movie’s audio commentary features the director, joined by his screenwriting partner Joe Robert Cole and his cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw.
Behind-the-scenes featurettes reveal more about the filmmaking process. For the “Envisioning Two Worlds” featurette, Coolger is joined by production designer Hannah Beachler and Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth Carter. The trio...
- 1/27/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Pencils down. Nomination voting for the 95th Academy Awards ended on January 17, and now we await the nominations announcement on Tuesday morning, January 24. On this episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, it’s a mega Roundtable edition, as we dissect final predictions for key categories.
That includes predictions for best picture, best director, best actor, best actress, the supporting categories and then, of course, the best song field. Film frontrunners remain “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” “The Banshees of Inisherin,” “The Fabelmans” and “Top Gun: Maverick,” with other projects including “Elvis,” “Tár,” “Women Talking,” “The Whale,” “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “Triangle of Sadness” and “Avatar: The Way of Water” also in the hunt.
Variety’s Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider go through those key categories and catch you up on the ongoing headlines coming out of the campaign trail. Also check out the 2023 Oscars Hub: Awards Predictions,...
That includes predictions for best picture, best director, best actor, best actress, the supporting categories and then, of course, the best song field. Film frontrunners remain “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” “The Banshees of Inisherin,” “The Fabelmans” and “Top Gun: Maverick,” with other projects including “Elvis,” “Tár,” “Women Talking,” “The Whale,” “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “Triangle of Sadness” and “Avatar: The Way of Water” also in the hunt.
Variety’s Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider go through those key categories and catch you up on the ongoing headlines coming out of the campaign trail. Also check out the 2023 Oscars Hub: Awards Predictions,...
- 1/19/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
After announcing Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘s February 1 streaming date for Disney+, Marvel Studios is ready to reveal more about physical release dates for Ryan Coogler‘s emotional and action-packed sequel.
Per today’s official press release:
The legacy continues. Marvel Studios‘ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever arrives on Digital on February 1, and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on February 7. Fans can add the film to their collection and access exclusive bonus content, including deleted scenes, a gag reel, and audio commentary by esteemed filmmakers Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will also stream on Disney+ on February 1. Plus, a two-movie bundle will be available on all major digital platforms. Additionally, collectors can find two limited-edition SteelBook designs only at Best Buy. Artist Dorothea Taylor designed one SteelBook that highlights the Wakanda warriors, and Orlando Arocena recreated the vibrant world of Talokan for the other.
Per today’s official press release:
The legacy continues. Marvel Studios‘ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever arrives on Digital on February 1, and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on February 7. Fans can add the film to their collection and access exclusive bonus content, including deleted scenes, a gag reel, and audio commentary by esteemed filmmakers Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will also stream on Disney+ on February 1. Plus, a two-movie bundle will be available on all major digital platforms. Additionally, collectors can find two limited-edition SteelBook designs only at Best Buy. Artist Dorothea Taylor designed one SteelBook that highlights the Wakanda warriors, and Orlando Arocena recreated the vibrant world of Talokan for the other.
- 1/9/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
This story about “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw first appeared in the Below-the-Line issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.
“When I talk about how I came up, I didn’t see many female DPs,” Autumn Durald Arkapaw said during an interview about “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Ryan Coogler’s sequel to his groundbreaking 2018 blockbuster. “I went to AFI, and the year that I was accepted — we’re talking 2007, I believe — was the year that the most female DPs were accepted in the program. So it’s like, 28 of us and 11 were women. So I’m looking around me and I see myself reflected, and 10 other women internationally want to learn how to do this. So it was just great.”
Durald Arkapaw, taking over cinematography duties from Rachel Morrison (who was Oscar-nominated for the 2018 film), was working the lens for young filmmakers such as Gia Coppola and Ry Russo-Young...
“When I talk about how I came up, I didn’t see many female DPs,” Autumn Durald Arkapaw said during an interview about “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Ryan Coogler’s sequel to his groundbreaking 2018 blockbuster. “I went to AFI, and the year that I was accepted — we’re talking 2007, I believe — was the year that the most female DPs were accepted in the program. So it’s like, 28 of us and 11 were women. So I’m looking around me and I see myself reflected, and 10 other women internationally want to learn how to do this. So it was just great.”
Durald Arkapaw, taking over cinematography duties from Rachel Morrison (who was Oscar-nominated for the 2018 film), was working the lens for young filmmakers such as Gia Coppola and Ry Russo-Young...
- 1/4/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
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It’s been a notable year for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw. She earned her first Emmy nomination with her debut Marvel project, the Disney+ series Loki, then was praised for her work on the studio’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which will wrap the season as one of the highest-grossing films of the year. At press time, it had passed the 400 million mark at the domestic box office and earned 767.8 million worldwide.
She landed the gig when director Ryan Coogler’s frequent collaborator and her friend, Dp Rachel Morrison, had a scheduling conflict and was unavailable to work on the sequel to the 2018 hit. “When Rachel found out that she was unable to shoot Panther 2, she brought my name up,” explains Durald Arkapaw, who like Morrison is an AFI grad. “Obviously, I was already interested. But after speaking to Ryan and meeting him,...
It’s been a notable year for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw. She earned her first Emmy nomination with her debut Marvel project, the Disney+ series Loki, then was praised for her work on the studio’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which will wrap the season as one of the highest-grossing films of the year. At press time, it had passed the 400 million mark at the domestic box office and earned 767.8 million worldwide.
She landed the gig when director Ryan Coogler’s frequent collaborator and her friend, Dp Rachel Morrison, had a scheduling conflict and was unavailable to work on the sequel to the 2018 hit. “When Rachel found out that she was unable to shoot Panther 2, she brought my name up,” explains Durald Arkapaw, who like Morrison is an AFI grad. “Obviously, I was already interested. But after speaking to Ryan and meeting him,...
- 1/2/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw was initially approached to join “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” she was already familiar with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Arkapaw served as the cinematographer on the first season of the Marvel series “Loki” and scored one of the acclaimed show’s six Emmy Award nominations for her work. But “Wakanda Forever” presented a much greater challenge for Arkawpaw and “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler: a large-scale Marvel sequel that also reckoned with the death of star Chadwick Boseman and included intimate moments of mourning and unflinching depictions of grief.
“It was very important to Ryan to kind of have this fog or texture of grief that would be a throughline in the visuals and would be felt,” Arkapaw tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview. “I think it’s always important to listen to your director emotionally, and see what he or she wants to bring to the table,...
“It was very important to Ryan to kind of have this fog or texture of grief that would be a throughline in the visuals and would be felt,” Arkapaw tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview. “I think it’s always important to listen to your director emotionally, and see what he or she wants to bring to the table,...
- 12/21/2022
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
This post contains mild spoilers for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
Ryan Coogler's film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is a vast and complex fantasy film that centers on a potential war between the titular high-tech fictional African nation and the vast, ultra-powered underwater Mesoamerican/futurist kingdom of Talokan. The former uses an underground deposit of a rare, magical metal called vibranium to power advanced, fantastical machines like flying saucers and feather-light, indestructible, flying suits of armor. The latter also possesses a store of vibranium and has constructed a miniature underwater sun, that has sustained a lost race of merpeople for generations. While the plot of "Wakanda Forever" occasionally gets lost in the (sea)weeds, its envisioning of two rival fantasy countries is one of the more impressive visual accomplishments of the year's cinema.
"Wakanda Forever" was impressively photographed by cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and her job was made especially complicated...
Ryan Coogler's film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is a vast and complex fantasy film that centers on a potential war between the titular high-tech fictional African nation and the vast, ultra-powered underwater Mesoamerican/futurist kingdom of Talokan. The former uses an underground deposit of a rare, magical metal called vibranium to power advanced, fantastical machines like flying saucers and feather-light, indestructible, flying suits of armor. The latter also possesses a store of vibranium and has constructed a miniature underwater sun, that has sustained a lost race of merpeople for generations. While the plot of "Wakanda Forever" occasionally gets lost in the (sea)weeds, its envisioning of two rival fantasy countries is one of the more impressive visual accomplishments of the year's cinema.
"Wakanda Forever" was impressively photographed by cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and her job was made especially complicated...
- 11/30/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Oscar-winning production designer Hannah Beachler was tasked by director Ryan Coogler with making two movies in one for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”: a more hard tech expansion of the hardware and vehicles in Wakanda, along with the undersea world of Talokan. The new setting was conceived as a mirror of the Afrofuturist utopia introduced in “Black Panther”: Another ancient civilization — in this case, Mayan — forced into seclusion, but able to survive thanks to the powerful energy source of vibranium. Led by King Namor (Tenoch Huerta), the Talokans were driven into the ocean by Spanish persecution and slaughter in the 16th century, as a result of magical powers.
Beachler prepared a 400-page bible, similar to the one she previously devised for Wakanda, over the course of two years. She not only had to figure out how to root Talokan in Mayan culture, but also how its people could plausibly live underwater.
Beachler prepared a 400-page bible, similar to the one she previously devised for Wakanda, over the course of two years. She not only had to figure out how to root Talokan in Mayan culture, but also how its people could plausibly live underwater.
- 11/28/2022
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw was one of the most sought-after names at the recent Camerimage film festival, with both fans and industry colleagues flocking to hear her speak at a post-screening Q&a.
The Bay Area native is currently enjoying a career boom after first drawing attention with deft work on indie pics like Gia Coppola’s Palo Alto and the Elle Fanning-starrer Teen Spirit before she was drafted into the MCU, lensing the breakout series Loki and now, Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther sequel Wakanda Forever.
Arkapaw’s ascension has been swift, but she told Deadline that her process has largely remained the same.
“I still approach it as a small movie,” she said. “The management, time, and money are all a side note because you want it to be good every time you do something regardless of the size. There are also many amazing people working on the film,...
The Bay Area native is currently enjoying a career boom after first drawing attention with deft work on indie pics like Gia Coppola’s Palo Alto and the Elle Fanning-starrer Teen Spirit before she was drafted into the MCU, lensing the breakout series Loki and now, Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther sequel Wakanda Forever.
Arkapaw’s ascension has been swift, but she told Deadline that her process has largely remained the same.
“I still approach it as a small movie,” she said. “The management, time, and money are all a side note because you want it to be good every time you do something regardless of the size. There are also many amazing people working on the film,...
- 11/24/2022
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw Is Bringing a Visual Subtlety to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The week after “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” claimed its spot at the top of the box office, the film’s director of photography found herself simultaneously delighted and exhausted by the film’s success.
“This is new to me, honestly, ” Autumn Durald Arkapaw told IndieWire at the annual EnergaCamerimage cinematography festival in Toruń, Poland. “So yeah, I do feel pressure, but I think that’s what you work for, right? If you really want to do great work, you push to that moment. And if it finally comes to you, you better put a smile on your face.”
Durald Arkapaw describes her career as going from “little fashion films to music videos to indies to studios.” She first drew attention for her sensitive camerawork on Gia Coppola’s “Palo Alto,” before shooting with Elle Fanning on Max Minghella’s directorial debut, “Teen Spirit.” Her work on “Loki” and “Wakanda Forever...
“This is new to me, honestly, ” Autumn Durald Arkapaw told IndieWire at the annual EnergaCamerimage cinematography festival in Toruń, Poland. “So yeah, I do feel pressure, but I think that’s what you work for, right? If you really want to do great work, you push to that moment. And if it finally comes to you, you better put a smile on your face.”
Durald Arkapaw describes her career as going from “little fashion films to music videos to indies to studios.” She first drew attention for her sensitive camerawork on Gia Coppola’s “Palo Alto,” before shooting with Elle Fanning on Max Minghella’s directorial debut, “Teen Spirit.” Her work on “Loki” and “Wakanda Forever...
- 11/23/2022
- by Daniel Eagan
- Indiewire
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Describing lighting as “a character in the movie,” Dp Autumn Durald Arkapaw said her approach to Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was about creating a “texture of grief throughout the film.”
She spoke about her work on the Marvel sequel – which takes place following the death of King T’Challa and additionally provides a moving remembrance of actor Chadwick Boseman, who played T’Challa in 2018’s Black Panther – at a screening of the film at the EnergaCamerimage cinematography film festival in Torun, Poland.
“As far as aesthetic choices for this, because of the importance for [Coogler] of grief, rebirth, migration, and all of this stuff that is so textural and delicate, we decided to de-tune and modify some T-series lenses,” she explained. “And then we used a wider lens for close-ups,” she says of her Panavision lens choices.”
“And then with lighting,...
Describing lighting as “a character in the movie,” Dp Autumn Durald Arkapaw said her approach to Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was about creating a “texture of grief throughout the film.”
She spoke about her work on the Marvel sequel – which takes place following the death of King T’Challa and additionally provides a moving remembrance of actor Chadwick Boseman, who played T’Challa in 2018’s Black Panther – at a screening of the film at the EnergaCamerimage cinematography film festival in Torun, Poland.
“As far as aesthetic choices for this, because of the importance for [Coogler] of grief, rebirth, migration, and all of this stuff that is so textural and delicate, we decided to de-tune and modify some T-series lenses,” she explained. “And then we used a wider lens for close-ups,” she says of her Panavision lens choices.”
“And then with lighting,...
- 11/15/2022
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Sam Mendes spoke of his collaborations with cinematographers from Conrad Hall to Roger Deakins, while also voicing support for Ukraine, during the opening ceremony of the 30th EnergaCamerimage international cinematography film festival.
Saturday in Toruń, Poland, the Academy Award-winning helmer accepted the Special Krzysztof Kieslowski Award for a Director while acknowledging that “it’s difficult to speak of celebration” after hearing from and seeing images of those in Ukraine that were presented during the ceremony. “I made a movie (1917) with Roger [Deakins] about two young men caught up in a senseless war. The question I got asked over and over again is, ‘Is this relevant?’ I’m afraid to say, it is and it will always be. We stand with everyone in Ukraine.”
He acknowledged the cinematographers with whom he has worked, starting with the late Hall, who won Oscars for Mendes’ first two movies,...
Sam Mendes spoke of his collaborations with cinematographers from Conrad Hall to Roger Deakins, while also voicing support for Ukraine, during the opening ceremony of the 30th EnergaCamerimage international cinematography film festival.
Saturday in Toruń, Poland, the Academy Award-winning helmer accepted the Special Krzysztof Kieslowski Award for a Director while acknowledging that “it’s difficult to speak of celebration” after hearing from and seeing images of those in Ukraine that were presented during the ceremony. “I made a movie (1917) with Roger [Deakins] about two young men caught up in a senseless war. The question I got asked over and over again is, ‘Is this relevant?’ I’m afraid to say, it is and it will always be. We stand with everyone in Ukraine.”
He acknowledged the cinematographers with whom he has worked, starting with the late Hall, who won Oscars for Mendes’ first two movies,...
- 11/12/2022
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Can Marvel strike Oscar gold twice with the “Black Panther” series? Yes — in fact, as yet another Best Picture contender, “Wakanda Forever” could even surpass the first film’s three historic craft wins and six nominations. That’s because director Ryan Coogler not only made an emotionally stirring tribute to late “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, but also raised the stakes with the introduction of the ancient underwater civilization of Talokan.
The sequel is set against Wakanda princess Shuri’s (Letitia Wright) rite of passage and the power play of Talokan King Namor (Tenoch Huerta). The Atlantis-inspired Talokan functions as a powerful parallel kingdom and a major threat to Wakanda, requiring its own ambitious and meticulous world building.
“Black Panther” represented an Oscar breakthrough for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s culturally dominant superhero films. Production designer Hannah Beachler and costume designer Ruth Carter — the architects of the MCU’s Afrofuturistic...
The sequel is set against Wakanda princess Shuri’s (Letitia Wright) rite of passage and the power play of Talokan King Namor (Tenoch Huerta). The Atlantis-inspired Talokan functions as a powerful parallel kingdom and a major threat to Wakanda, requiring its own ambitious and meticulous world building.
“Black Panther” represented an Oscar breakthrough for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s culturally dominant superhero films. Production designer Hannah Beachler and costume designer Ruth Carter — the architects of the MCU’s Afrofuturistic...
- 11/10/2022
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Beyond the spectacle of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, a single truth rings out: Chadwick Boseman was deeply loved. Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther (2018), intended to be Boseman’s solo debut as T’Challa, was a rare cultural game-changer. The film marked the most expansive and mainstream representation of Black talent in front of and behind the camera. And Boseman stood right at its centre, a force of charisma and introspection.
Everything about this sequel – filmed in the aftermath of Boseman’s death in August 2020 – feels subsumed under a great shadow of loss. Wakanda Forever isn’t necessarily a film about grief, but every frame is draped in tender sorrow. We first hear the whispered tones of Shuri (Letitia Wright), T’Challa’s sister, as she vows to save her brother from an unspoken and sudden illness. Her inability to do so becomes her burden. Others in the film – his mother...
Everything about this sequel – filmed in the aftermath of Boseman’s death in August 2020 – feels subsumed under a great shadow of loss. Wakanda Forever isn’t necessarily a film about grief, but every frame is draped in tender sorrow. We first hear the whispered tones of Shuri (Letitia Wright), T’Challa’s sister, as she vows to save her brother from an unspoken and sudden illness. Her inability to do so becomes her burden. Others in the film – his mother...
- 11/8/2022
- by Clarisse Loughrey
- The Independent - Film
Don’t call “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” just another comic book movie.
Helmed by Ryan Coogler, the sequel to the 2019 best picture nominee delivers a wrenching story of grief and reclamation, as the family of T’Challa — played by the late Chadwick Boseman — adjusts to a world coping with his death. At the center of the saga is Angela Bassett as Ramonda, the queen mother of Wakanda, who carries the devastating loss of her child with stunning resolve. Bassett’s ferocious work will undoubtedly descend upon a wide-open Oscar race for best supporting actress.
An Oscar-size crater was created in the category when Michelle Williams’ camp announced her lead actress campaign for her role in “The Fabelmans.” As it stands, multiple performers from the same films (see “Women Talking”) are vying for attention. Meanwhile, Bassett, a staple of cinema for more than 30 years, enjoys deep respect from her peers, and...
Helmed by Ryan Coogler, the sequel to the 2019 best picture nominee delivers a wrenching story of grief and reclamation, as the family of T’Challa — played by the late Chadwick Boseman — adjusts to a world coping with his death. At the center of the saga is Angela Bassett as Ramonda, the queen mother of Wakanda, who carries the devastating loss of her child with stunning resolve. Bassett’s ferocious work will undoubtedly descend upon a wide-open Oscar race for best supporting actress.
An Oscar-size crater was created in the category when Michelle Williams’ camp announced her lead actress campaign for her role in “The Fabelmans.” As it stands, multiple performers from the same films (see “Women Talking”) are vying for attention. Meanwhile, Bassett, a staple of cinema for more than 30 years, enjoys deep respect from her peers, and...
- 11/3/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Proximity Media's first episode of Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast, debuts today
The first episode of Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast debuts today across all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at ProximityMedia.com.
Produced by Proximity Media, in collaboration with Marvel Studios and Marvel Entertainment, this episode is the first of a six-episode series about the making of the highly anticipated film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, opening in theaters nationwide Nov.11.
Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast explores the next chapter in the story of Wakanda and honors the remarkable legacy of Chadwick Boseman. National Book Award-winning author, journalist, and writer for Marvel Comics’ Black Panther Ta-Nehisi Coates serves as host and writer in his podcast hosting debut. Proximity’s Head of Audio Paola Mardo serves as producer, as well as executive producer alongside Proximity’s founders Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian.
"Chapter 1: Ryan Coogler" features a conversation between host Ta-Nehisi Coates and director and co-writer Ryan Coogler.
Produced by Proximity Media, in collaboration with Marvel Studios and Marvel Entertainment, this episode is the first of a six-episode series about the making of the highly anticipated film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, opening in theaters nationwide Nov.11.
Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast explores the next chapter in the story of Wakanda and honors the remarkable legacy of Chadwick Boseman. National Book Award-winning author, journalist, and writer for Marvel Comics’ Black Panther Ta-Nehisi Coates serves as host and writer in his podcast hosting debut. Proximity’s Head of Audio Paola Mardo serves as producer, as well as executive producer alongside Proximity’s founders Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian.
"Chapter 1: Ryan Coogler" features a conversation between host Ta-Nehisi Coates and director and co-writer Ryan Coogler.
- 11/3/2022
- Podnews.net
“Wakanda Forever,” a podcast that dives deep into the making of the blockbuster sequel to “Black Panther,” will debut next week.
Ta-Nehisi Coates has narrated the six-episode series, which features interviews with director Ryan Coogler, producer Kevin Feige, star Angela Bassett and incorporates audio narrative storytelling about the comic book mythos. The first episode airs on Nov. 3 in advance of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” which opens in theaters on Nov. 11.
The podcast, produced by Proximity Media, Marvel Studios and Marvel Entertainment, will also honor the legacy of Chadwick Boseman. Boseman, who played King T’Challa in the original “Black Panther,” died of colon cancer in 2020 at the age of 43. The first film opened in 2018 and became an instant success, launching to 202 million and ultimately grossing 700.4 million domestically and 1.3 billion globally.
The follow-up film, which is expected to be another box office smash, centers on Wakanda’s leaders as they contend...
Ta-Nehisi Coates has narrated the six-episode series, which features interviews with director Ryan Coogler, producer Kevin Feige, star Angela Bassett and incorporates audio narrative storytelling about the comic book mythos. The first episode airs on Nov. 3 in advance of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” which opens in theaters on Nov. 11.
The podcast, produced by Proximity Media, Marvel Studios and Marvel Entertainment, will also honor the legacy of Chadwick Boseman. Boseman, who played King T’Challa in the original “Black Panther,” died of colon cancer in 2020 at the age of 43. The first film opened in 2018 and became an instant success, launching to 202 million and ultimately grossing 700.4 million domestically and 1.3 billion globally.
The follow-up film, which is expected to be another box office smash, centers on Wakanda’s leaders as they contend...
- 11/1/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
"Burning in a hopeless dream, hold me when you go to sleep." With Black Panther: Wakanda Forever opening soon in theaters soon, there's a new credits song that is launching with it. Rihanna wrote a new track called "Lift Me Up" just for the Marvel sequel, which is paying tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman and also continuing the Black Panther / T'Challa storyline following so many other events. Her new music video for the track has been released online to watch. It's directed by cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who also was the Dp on Mainstream and shot Wakanda Forever with director Ryan Coogler. It's edited by Andrew Hegele, and produced by Whitney Jackson. I think most critics are expecting this track to end up with a Best Song Oscar nomination next year, but only time will tell. "It was an honor to get to work with Rihanna on this project...
- 10/31/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Rihanna has shared the video for her new single ‘Lift Me Up’.
The single, which was released on Friday (28 October), is Rihanna’s first song in six years.
The new song will be included in the soundtrack of the forthcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever film.
Written by new artist Tems, Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson, Ryan Coogler and Rihanna, the single is a tribute to the life and legacy of the late Chadwick Boseman.
Boseman, who originally played Black Panther, died in 2020 from colon cancer.
The video for the new single shows Rihanna in a white dress and coat standing on a beach next to a campfire at sunset.
The ballad’s video, directed by Autumn Durald Arkapaw, intersperses those scenes with what appear to be clips from the forthcoming film.
Upon the release of the new single on last week, fans had an emotional reaction, saying it had given them...
The single, which was released on Friday (28 October), is Rihanna’s first song in six years.
The new song will be included in the soundtrack of the forthcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever film.
Written by new artist Tems, Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson, Ryan Coogler and Rihanna, the single is a tribute to the life and legacy of the late Chadwick Boseman.
Boseman, who originally played Black Panther, died in 2020 from colon cancer.
The video for the new single shows Rihanna in a white dress and coat standing on a beach next to a campfire at sunset.
The ballad’s video, directed by Autumn Durald Arkapaw, intersperses those scenes with what appear to be clips from the forthcoming film.
Upon the release of the new single on last week, fans had an emotional reaction, saying it had given them...
- 10/31/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Rihanna, the top-selling digital singles artist of all time, is back to add to that record. Tonight marked the release of the first single from the forthcoming soundtrack to the eagerly awaited film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Fittingly, the song “Lift Me Up” is a tribute to the late actor Chadwick Boseman, who played the title character in the first film before succumbing to cancer at age 43..
The song’s accompanying music video, which features footage from the film, is directed by the movie’s director of photography, Autumn Durald Arkapaw.
The song “Lift Me Up” was written by Tems, Tems, Oscar-winner Ludwig Göransson, Rihanna and Ryan Coogler. It leads the forthcoming soundtrack Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By, available November 4 from Roc Nation Records/Def Jam Recordings/Hollywood Records.
The soundtrack is produced by Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Archie Davis and Dave Jordan. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Original Score,...
Fittingly, the song “Lift Me Up” is a tribute to the late actor Chadwick Boseman, who played the title character in the first film before succumbing to cancer at age 43..
The song’s accompanying music video, which features footage from the film, is directed by the movie’s director of photography, Autumn Durald Arkapaw.
The song “Lift Me Up” was written by Tems, Tems, Oscar-winner Ludwig Göransson, Rihanna and Ryan Coogler. It leads the forthcoming soundtrack Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By, available November 4 from Roc Nation Records/Def Jam Recordings/Hollywood Records.
The soundtrack is produced by Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Archie Davis and Dave Jordan. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Original Score,...
- 10/29/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Autumn Durald Arkapaw made Variety’s 10 Cinematographers to Watch list in 2014, and she just landed her first Emmy nomination for lensing for a single-camera series for Disney+’s “Loki.”
“Loki,” which earned six noms, was her first foray into the comic book realm. She met with director Kate Herron and the two immediately hit it off. The bonus was that she already was a fan of Tom Hiddleston’s leading character. “If I was watching anything Marvel, he stands out. So, I already had a love for his character,” she says.
The series throws the God of Mischief into a world inspired by “Blade Runner 2049,” “Brazil” and even “Seven.”
For the climactic ending of the third episode, “Lamentis,” production designer Kasra Farahani built the city of Shuroo. Loki and Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) race through the streets as they search for a getaway spaceship. As the frantic chase played out,...
“Loki,” which earned six noms, was her first foray into the comic book realm. She met with director Kate Herron and the two immediately hit it off. The bonus was that she already was a fan of Tom Hiddleston’s leading character. “If I was watching anything Marvel, he stands out. So, I already had a love for his character,” she says.
The series throws the God of Mischief into a world inspired by “Blade Runner 2049,” “Brazil” and even “Seven.”
For the climactic ending of the third episode, “Lamentis,” production designer Kasra Farahani built the city of Shuroo. Loki and Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) race through the streets as they search for a getaway spaceship. As the frantic chase played out,...
- 8/2/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
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The cinematographer of Ryan Coogler’s upcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and a team of Skywalker Sound’s Star Wars franchise vets are among Tuesday’s Creative Arts Emmy nominees.
Supervising sound editors Matthew Wood (a five-time Oscar nominee and Emmy winner) and David Acord (a two-time Oscar nominee and Emmy winner) each earned a pair of Emmy noms for Disney+/Lucasfilm’s The Book of Boba Fett and Disney+/Marvel’s Loki). Bonnie Wild — a three-time Emmy winner for The Mandalorian — earned a trio of noms in sound editing (Boba Fett and Disney+/Marvel’s Moon Knight) and sound mixing (Moon Knight). The nominated Boba Fett team also included sound editor Benjamin A. Burtt, son of legendary Star Wars sound editor Ben Burtt.
Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw earned a nomination for Loki, her first MCU project. We’ll be seeing more of...
The cinematographer of Ryan Coogler’s upcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and a team of Skywalker Sound’s Star Wars franchise vets are among Tuesday’s Creative Arts Emmy nominees.
Supervising sound editors Matthew Wood (a five-time Oscar nominee and Emmy winner) and David Acord (a two-time Oscar nominee and Emmy winner) each earned a pair of Emmy noms for Disney+/Lucasfilm’s The Book of Boba Fett and Disney+/Marvel’s Loki). Bonnie Wild — a three-time Emmy winner for The Mandalorian — earned a trio of noms in sound editing (Boba Fett and Disney+/Marvel’s Moon Knight) and sound mixing (Moon Knight). The nominated Boba Fett team also included sound editor Benjamin A. Burtt, son of legendary Star Wars sound editor Ben Burtt.
Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw earned a nomination for Loki, her first MCU project. We’ll be seeing more of...
- 7/12/2022
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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The International Cinematographers Guild (Local 600) dedicated a Saturday panel discussion to on-set safety following a year during which this was a critical topic, driven by the ratification of a new IATSE Basic Agreement — which, following divisive contract negotiations and a threatened strike, was ratified last fall by a narrow margin of votes — and before the topic was amplified by the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.
A culture where everyone plays a role in safety on movie and TV sets is vital, Guild members asserted during the discussion at Cine Gear Expo, the annual cinematography equipment show taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
“We are going to continue to advocate for rest periods, adequate weekends [and other safety measures],” asserted Rebecca Rhine, Local 600’s national executive director. “We want to deal with this in collective bargaining, which is an imperfect art,...
The International Cinematographers Guild (Local 600) dedicated a Saturday panel discussion to on-set safety following a year during which this was a critical topic, driven by the ratification of a new IATSE Basic Agreement — which, following divisive contract negotiations and a threatened strike, was ratified last fall by a narrow margin of votes — and before the topic was amplified by the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.
A culture where everyone plays a role in safety on movie and TV sets is vital, Guild members asserted during the discussion at Cine Gear Expo, the annual cinematography equipment show taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
“We are going to continue to advocate for rest periods, adequate weekends [and other safety measures],” asserted Rebecca Rhine, Local 600’s national executive director. “We want to deal with this in collective bargaining, which is an imperfect art,...
- 6/11/2022
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced a call for applicants for its new program, the 2022 Cinematography Intensive for Women presented by Panavision.
As female cinematographers have fought to close the gender gap for recognition, the program seeks to help aspiring female cinematographers. The four-day program will be held on the AFI Campus in Los Angeles from July 15 through July 18. Applications open May 20.
The goal of the program is to provide participants with a toolkit to secure on-set experience in the field and first-hand industry insights demonstrating the path to professional career success.
AFI Conservatory Cinematography Discipline Head Stephen Lighthill, ASC said, “I am thrilled that we can, once again, offer this program on our campus. Access to professionals working in the field and hands on experience is a total game changer for individuals looking to advance their career in cinematography. There is no shortage of talent, we’re just...
As female cinematographers have fought to close the gender gap for recognition, the program seeks to help aspiring female cinematographers. The four-day program will be held on the AFI Campus in Los Angeles from July 15 through July 18. Applications open May 20.
The goal of the program is to provide participants with a toolkit to secure on-set experience in the field and first-hand industry insights demonstrating the path to professional career success.
AFI Conservatory Cinematography Discipline Head Stephen Lighthill, ASC said, “I am thrilled that we can, once again, offer this program on our campus. Access to professionals working in the field and hands on experience is a total game changer for individuals looking to advance their career in cinematography. There is no shortage of talent, we’re just...
- 5/13/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
“Loki” creator Michael Waldron was concise with the world he wanted production designer Kasra Farahani to build, “’Men Men’ meets ‘Blade Runner.’”
In addition to that, Farahani says, he and director Kate Herron were also inspired by the imposing bureaucratic world of Terry Gilliam’s “Brazil.” With that in mind, Farahani set out to bring the new realms for the God of Mischief to life. Almost all the sets were 360 builds, from the Tva (Time Variance Authority) to Sharoo.
Farahani breaks down how influences from film to mid-century architecture helped bring Loki’s world to life.
Building the Tva
“In bringing that to life – reconciling mid-century modernism with analog, gritty ‘Blade Runner’ technology – I was thinking a lot about the differences between European mid-century modernism and Western mid-century modernism.
“The architecture is influenced a lot by brutalism and by Soviet-influenced modernism. The color palette and the materials and the whimsical...
In addition to that, Farahani says, he and director Kate Herron were also inspired by the imposing bureaucratic world of Terry Gilliam’s “Brazil.” With that in mind, Farahani set out to bring the new realms for the God of Mischief to life. Almost all the sets were 360 builds, from the Tva (Time Variance Authority) to Sharoo.
Farahani breaks down how influences from film to mid-century architecture helped bring Loki’s world to life.
Building the Tva
“In bringing that to life – reconciling mid-century modernism with analog, gritty ‘Blade Runner’ technology – I was thinking a lot about the differences between European mid-century modernism and Western mid-century modernism.
“The architecture is influenced a lot by brutalism and by Soviet-influenced modernism. The color palette and the materials and the whimsical...
- 7/14/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
We’ll say this with cautious optimism: the summer movie season is…back? After the coronavirus pandemic upended the 2020 release calendar, pushing back some of the year’s most hyped films and inspiring new avenues of distribution for others, the summer of 2021 is shaping up as platform for blockbusters (from the latest “Fast and Furious” to the post-apocalyptic survival of the “A Quiet Place” installment all the way through a seventh “Conjuring” film) and rife with discoveries (including some festival hits that date all the way back to 2019).
Of course, the distribution landscape has changed radically over the past year, and not every anticipated summer movie will simply head to the multiplex. This season’s lineup includes a wide variety of viewing options that go beyond the brick and mortar theater. It’s a summer defined by options — not only in terms of what you see, but how you choose to see it.
Of course, the distribution landscape has changed radically over the past year, and not every anticipated summer movie will simply head to the multiplex. This season’s lineup includes a wide variety of viewing options that go beyond the brick and mortar theater. It’s a summer defined by options — not only in terms of what you see, but how you choose to see it.
- 5/4/2021
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Some singers start young, before they have a clue about how the music business can chew up their talent and package it for mass consumption. Take Violet, the 17-year-old dreamer played with shy loveliness and a tough core by the luminous Elle Fanning. Violet lives in a tight squeeze on the Isle of Wight, where she’s mocked by schoolmates for singing for drunks at a local pub and berated by her Polish immigrant mother (Agnieszka Grochowska) for believing in fantasies that pay off in heartbreak. Then a British singing...
- 4/9/2019
- by Peter Travers
- Rollingstone.com
Actress to play aspiring pop star in Mister Smith Entertainment project.
Elle Fanning has landed the lead role in Teen Spirit, the directorial debut of Max Minghella (The Social Network).
Mister Smith Entertainment is presenting the film to buyers this week at the Efm in Berlin.
Fanning will play Violet, a shy teenager from a small European town who dreams of becoming a pop star. With the help of an unlikely mentor she enters a singing competition to chase her dream.
Minghella, who also wrote the script, said: “It’s an absolute thrill to be collaborating with Elle on this project. Along with an extraordinary singing voice, she brings an emotional complexity to this character which is invaluable.”
Fred Berger (La La Land) will produce alongside Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (Midnight Special) under their Automatik banner. Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot), who developed the screenplay with Minghella, serves as executive producer.
CAA has North American distribution rights.
Fanning is currently...
Elle Fanning has landed the lead role in Teen Spirit, the directorial debut of Max Minghella (The Social Network).
Mister Smith Entertainment is presenting the film to buyers this week at the Efm in Berlin.
Fanning will play Violet, a shy teenager from a small European town who dreams of becoming a pop star. With the help of an unlikely mentor she enters a singing competition to chase her dream.
Minghella, who also wrote the script, said: “It’s an absolute thrill to be collaborating with Elle on this project. Along with an extraordinary singing voice, she brings an emotional complexity to this character which is invaluable.”
Fred Berger (La La Land) will produce alongside Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (Midnight Special) under their Automatik banner. Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot), who developed the screenplay with Minghella, serves as executive producer.
CAA has North American distribution rights.
Fanning is currently...
- 2/10/2017
- ScreenDaily
Mister Smith to handle sales on Teen Spirit, also produced by Automatik.
Max Minghella’s (The Social Network) directorial debut, Teen Spirit, will be launched to international buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin by Mister Smith Entertainment.
Currently in pre-production, the film, written and directed by Minghella, is a coming-of-age-story set in the world of pop-music.
Fred Berger (La La Land) will produce alongside Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (Midnight Special) under their Automatik banner. Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot), who developed the screenplay with Minghella, serves as executive producer.
Interscope Records, which is handling the soundtrack on La La Land, will co-produce with Automatik, and will release the official soundtrack featuring contemporary pop tracks.
Oscar-nominated producer Berger will also bring his musical team from La La Land to the project, including music producer Marius DeVries (Moulin Rouge) and music supervisor Steven Gizicki, previously of Lucasfilm.
Cinematographer Autumn Durald (Palo Alto), known for her work on music videos for [link...
Max Minghella’s (The Social Network) directorial debut, Teen Spirit, will be launched to international buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin by Mister Smith Entertainment.
Currently in pre-production, the film, written and directed by Minghella, is a coming-of-age-story set in the world of pop-music.
Fred Berger (La La Land) will produce alongside Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (Midnight Special) under their Automatik banner. Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot), who developed the screenplay with Minghella, serves as executive producer.
Interscope Records, which is handling the soundtrack on La La Land, will co-produce with Automatik, and will release the official soundtrack featuring contemporary pop tracks.
Oscar-nominated producer Berger will also bring his musical team from La La Land to the project, including music producer Marius DeVries (Moulin Rouge) and music supervisor Steven Gizicki, previously of Lucasfilm.
Cinematographer Autumn Durald (Palo Alto), known for her work on music videos for [link...
- 1/30/2017
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
A sense of mystery drifts in from magic-hour tableaux and interior monologue voiceovers in this watchable tale about teenagers with special powers
Gorgeous to look at thanks to Autumn Durald’s cinematography, lushly scored by Nathan Halpern, and initially compelling, this oddcore work makes promises it doesn’t keep. Kiernan Shipka (Sally Draper from Mad Men) and Timothee Chalamet (Homeland) star as siblings living with their parents (Grant Bowler, Elizabeth Reaser) on an isolated farm without electricity. It’s isolated because there’s a huge fence that seemingly stretches for miles around their land (a steal from M Night Shyamalan’s The Village). Meanwhile, the teenagers have an unexplained ability to teleport at will – inventively rendered as a sudden swirling of dust and a sucking whoosh – but daddy doesn’t like it, and something is making mama sick. The film chooses to leave most of the what, whys and hows unexplained,...
Gorgeous to look at thanks to Autumn Durald’s cinematography, lushly scored by Nathan Halpern, and initially compelling, this oddcore work makes promises it doesn’t keep. Kiernan Shipka (Sally Draper from Mad Men) and Timothee Chalamet (Homeland) star as siblings living with their parents (Grant Bowler, Elizabeth Reaser) on an isolated farm without electricity. It’s isolated because there’s a huge fence that seemingly stretches for miles around their land (a steal from M Night Shyamalan’s The Village). Meanwhile, the teenagers have an unexplained ability to teleport at will – inventively rendered as a sudden swirling of dust and a sucking whoosh – but daddy doesn’t like it, and something is making mama sick. The film chooses to leave most of the what, whys and hows unexplained,...
- 1/28/2016
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Guardian - Film News
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