Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat’s documentary “Sugarcane” garnered the top nonfiction honor at the 26th annual Sarasota Film Festival. About the abuse and death of Indigenous children at a Canadian-based Indian Residential School, the docu premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival (Sff), where it picked up the U.S. documentary directing kudo. In February, National Geographic Documentary Films acquired the film.
The doc feature jury made up of producer Wren Arthur, Indiewire’s Christian Blauvelt, NPR’s Eric Deggans, and Doc NYC artistic director Jaie Laplante said in a joint statement that they selected the film for “bravely tackling the legacy of trauma from the abuse of First Nations students at the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School in British Columbia. The Catholic Church-run school closed decades ago, but the horrors there are still deeply felt by generations across an entire community. The filmmakers do not lose sight...
The doc feature jury made up of producer Wren Arthur, Indiewire’s Christian Blauvelt, NPR’s Eric Deggans, and Doc NYC artistic director Jaie Laplante said in a joint statement that they selected the film for “bravely tackling the legacy of trauma from the abuse of First Nations students at the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School in British Columbia. The Catholic Church-run school closed decades ago, but the horrors there are still deeply felt by generations across an entire community. The filmmakers do not lose sight...
- 4/15/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
Following a gala closing night celebration featuring Steve Buscemi and his film “The Listener,” the 2024 Sarasota Film Festival has announced its awards — with several prominent indies taking the top prizes. This 26th edition of the Florida festival celebrating independent film gave the Narrative Feature Jury Prize to Josh Margolin’s Sundance breakout “Thelma,” starring June Squibb and the late Richard Roundtree. “Sugarcane” won the Documentary Feature Jury Prize.
Speaking for the narrative feature jury, filmmaker Alex Hedison, in awarding the prize to “Thelma,” said the group found the movie to celebrate “what Hollywood cinema so infrequently does: age. The extraordinary performances by June Squib and Richard Roundtree are at the center of ‘Thelma,’ surrounded by an excellent supporting cast who serve as a surrogate for the audience in reminding them of the significance of living their best lives with the kind of action and adventure life affords us if we...
Speaking for the narrative feature jury, filmmaker Alex Hedison, in awarding the prize to “Thelma,” said the group found the movie to celebrate “what Hollywood cinema so infrequently does: age. The extraordinary performances by June Squib and Richard Roundtree are at the center of ‘Thelma,’ surrounded by an excellent supporting cast who serve as a surrogate for the audience in reminding them of the significance of living their best lives with the kind of action and adventure life affords us if we...
- 4/15/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Summer Of Soul producer David Dinerstein among new intake.
Bad Robot president of film Hannah Minghella, marketing executive and Summer Of Soul producer David Dinerstein, and actor Lou Diamond Phillips are among the new intake of governors announced on Thursday.
Also elected to the board for the first time are: Wendy Aylsworth, production and technology branch; Richard Gibbs, music branch; Jinko Gotoh, short films and feature animation branch; Kalina Ivanov, production design branch; Simon Kilmurry, documentary branch; Daniel Orlandi, costume designers branch; Dana Stevens, writers branch; and Mark P. Stoeckinger, sound branch.
Minghella belongs to the executives branch, Dinerstein to marketing and public relations,...
Bad Robot president of film Hannah Minghella, marketing executive and Summer Of Soul producer David Dinerstein, and actor Lou Diamond Phillips are among the new intake of governors announced on Thursday.
Also elected to the board for the first time are: Wendy Aylsworth, production and technology branch; Richard Gibbs, music branch; Jinko Gotoh, short films and feature animation branch; Kalina Ivanov, production design branch; Simon Kilmurry, documentary branch; Daniel Orlandi, costume designers branch; Dana Stevens, writers branch; and Mark P. Stoeckinger, sound branch.
Minghella belongs to the executives branch, Dinerstein to marketing and public relations,...
- 6/22/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
There will be a lot of new faces in the room at the next meeting of the Board Of Governors of the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences including actor Lou Diamond Phillips. Eleven first timers have been elected in the organizations annual election to select one third of the Board as eleven other members have termed off including Actors Branch Governor Whoopi Goldberg and Writers Branch Governor Larry Karaszewski. With AMPAS’ more stringent guidelines for service in place now two longtime Board members, Charles Bernstein (Music) and Jon Bloom (shorts and feature animation) are permanently off the Board, while others termed out can run again in two years.
Incumbent governors reelected to the Board:
Rob Bredow, Visual Effects Branch
Ava DuVernay, Directors Branch
Linda Flowers, Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch
Lynette Howell Taylor, Producers Branch
Stephen Rivkin, Film Editors Branch
Debra Zane, Casting Directors Branch
Elected to the Board...
Incumbent governors reelected to the Board:
Rob Bredow, Visual Effects Branch
Ava DuVernay, Directors Branch
Linda Flowers, Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch
Lynette Howell Taylor, Producers Branch
Stephen Rivkin, Film Editors Branch
Debra Zane, Casting Directors Branch
Elected to the Board...
- 6/22/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
As a result of elections that took place this year from June 5-9, when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 55-person board of governors convenes in July, more than one-fifth of its seats will be occupied by people who were not a part of it in June.
This is the result not of a repudiation of incumbents — in fact, no incumbent who could have sought reelection opted not to, and no incumbent who sought reelection lost — but rather of stricter term limits that the board imposed upon itself in recent years.
For the 2023-24 term, the board — which is composed of three governors representing each of the Academy’s 18 branches except for the newly created production/technology branch, which has just one, plus three “governors at large” — will be joined by 11 rookie governors: Wendy Aylsworth (production/technology branch), David I. Dinerstein (marketing/public relations), Richard Gibbs (music), Jinko Gotoh...
This is the result not of a repudiation of incumbents — in fact, no incumbent who could have sought reelection opted not to, and no incumbent who sought reelection lost — but rather of stricter term limits that the board imposed upon itself in recent years.
For the 2023-24 term, the board — which is composed of three governors representing each of the Academy’s 18 branches except for the newly created production/technology branch, which has just one, plus three “governors at large” — will be joined by 11 rookie governors: Wendy Aylsworth (production/technology branch), David I. Dinerstein (marketing/public relations), Richard Gibbs (music), Jinko Gotoh...
- 6/22/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips, documentary filmmaker Simon Kilmurry and writer Dana Stevens are among the 11 film professionals who have been elected to the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy announced on Thursday.
Those new governors are part of a wholesale makeover of the AMPAS board prompted by new term limits imposed last year. In 10 of the 11 branches where first-time governors were elected, the incumbent governors were unable to run again because of those new limits, which restrict governors to two consecutive three-year terms. Last year, when those limits were instituted, 10 governors were termed off the board and 12 first-time governors were elected.
This year’s election means that 23 of the 55 members of the board will be in their first or second term.
In the Academy’s 18 branches, all six incumbent governors who were eligible to run again were re-elected. Those are Debra Zane...
Those new governors are part of a wholesale makeover of the AMPAS board prompted by new term limits imposed last year. In 10 of the 11 branches where first-time governors were elected, the incumbent governors were unable to run again because of those new limits, which restrict governors to two consecutive three-year terms. Last year, when those limits were instituted, 10 governors were termed off the board and 12 first-time governors were elected.
This year’s election means that 23 of the 55 members of the board will be in their first or second term.
In the Academy’s 18 branches, all six incumbent governors who were eligible to run again were re-elected. Those are Debra Zane...
- 6/22/2023
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has announced its newly elected Board of Governors. The governors, who set the Academy’s strategic vision and watch out for the organization’s financial health, will take office at the first scheduled board meeting of the new term. Wednesday the board voted to expand theatrical release requirements in order to qualify for Best Picture eligibility.
Directors branch member Ava DuVernay is back on the 55-member 2023-2024 Academy Board of Governors. So is producer Lynette Howell Taylor. The incumbents stay, while the ones who have served their three-year term move on, to be replaced by someone else. And, after three terms, like those served by Charles Bernstein and Jon Bloom, they are permanently termed off.
The Academy’s 18 branches are each represented by three governors, except for the recently established Production and Technology Branch, which is represented by a single governor. As a result of this election,...
Directors branch member Ava DuVernay is back on the 55-member 2023-2024 Academy Board of Governors. So is producer Lynette Howell Taylor. The incumbents stay, while the ones who have served their three-year term move on, to be replaced by someone else. And, after three terms, like those served by Charles Bernstein and Jon Bloom, they are permanently termed off.
The Academy’s 18 branches are each represented by three governors, except for the recently established Production and Technology Branch, which is represented by a single governor. As a result of this election,...
- 6/22/2023
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the newly elected Board of Governors for the 2023-2024 year.
Elected to the board for the first time are acclaimed actor Lou Diamond Phillips, screenwriter Dana Stevens, executive Hannah Minghella, costume designer Daniel Orlandi and more. Among the newly elected is technology executive Wendy Aylsworth, who will represent the brand new Production and Technology Branch. Aylsworth, who also serves on the Board of Governors for the Television Academy, spent more than two decades at Warner Bros. and became the first woman president of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers.
In addition, six incumbents were re-elected to the board — Rob Bredow (visual effects), Ava DuVernay (directors), Linda Flowers (makeup artists and hairstylists), Lynette Howell Taylor (producers), Stephen Rivkin (film editors) and Debra Zane (casting directors). Also, cinematographer Ellen Kuras returns after a hiatus.
They will join returning governors Pam Abdy,...
Elected to the board for the first time are acclaimed actor Lou Diamond Phillips, screenwriter Dana Stevens, executive Hannah Minghella, costume designer Daniel Orlandi and more. Among the newly elected is technology executive Wendy Aylsworth, who will represent the brand new Production and Technology Branch. Aylsworth, who also serves on the Board of Governors for the Television Academy, spent more than two decades at Warner Bros. and became the first woman president of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers.
In addition, six incumbents were re-elected to the board — Rob Bredow (visual effects), Ava DuVernay (directors), Linda Flowers (makeup artists and hairstylists), Lynette Howell Taylor (producers), Stephen Rivkin (film editors) and Debra Zane (casting directors). Also, cinematographer Ellen Kuras returns after a hiatus.
They will join returning governors Pam Abdy,...
- 6/22/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon Studios has landed worldwide rights to the U.S. naval aviation documentary “The Blue Angels,” which is backed by production companies of J.J. Abrams and “Top Gun: Maverick” star Glen Powell.
The film, shot with Imax cameras, chronicles a year in the cockpit with one of the world’s top aviator teams, the Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron, through their intense training and aerial touring show. Abrams’ Bad Robot, Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films and Dolphin Entertainment produced the project.
“This fascinating and layered documentary is wholly representative of the kind of work ethic, teamwork, and perseverance that goes into being a Blue Angel,” said Brianna Oh, Amazon’s head of documentary features. “We are incredibly honored to join this talented filmmaking team in bringing their story to audiences around the world.”
The film will play in theaters on a yet-to-be determined date before landing on Amazon Prime Video.
The film, shot with Imax cameras, chronicles a year in the cockpit with one of the world’s top aviator teams, the Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron, through their intense training and aerial touring show. Abrams’ Bad Robot, Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films and Dolphin Entertainment produced the project.
“This fascinating and layered documentary is wholly representative of the kind of work ethic, teamwork, and perseverance that goes into being a Blue Angel,” said Brianna Oh, Amazon’s head of documentary features. “We are incredibly honored to join this talented filmmaking team in bringing their story to audiences around the world.”
The film will play in theaters on a yet-to-be determined date before landing on Amazon Prime Video.
- 5/1/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon Studios has acquired worldwide rights to the Imax Original Documentary, “The Blue Angels,” the company announced on Monday.
Bad Robot, Glen Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films, and Dolphin Entertainment produced the project that chronicles a year in the cockpit with one of the most exclusive aviator teams in the world, filmed with Imax cameras.
“The Blue Angels” follows the newest class of the storied Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron through intense training and into a season of heart-stopping aerial artistry, and the veterans on the team who, this year, will take their final flights.
The documentary marks the first time the iconic blue and yellow F/A-18 Super Hornets will be featured in Imax. The film also captures the spectacle of this traveling air show through key members of the support staff on the ground, as well as from loved ones left at home.
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Bad Robot, Glen Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films, and Dolphin Entertainment produced the project that chronicles a year in the cockpit with one of the most exclusive aviator teams in the world, filmed with Imax cameras.
“The Blue Angels” follows the newest class of the storied Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron through intense training and into a season of heart-stopping aerial artistry, and the veterans on the team who, this year, will take their final flights.
The documentary marks the first time the iconic blue and yellow F/A-18 Super Hornets will be featured in Imax. The film also captures the spectacle of this traveling air show through key members of the support staff on the ground, as well as from loved ones left at home.
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- 5/1/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Amazon Studios is going airborne with a spectacular squadron of the U.S. military.
The production-distribution company today announced it has acquired worldwide rights to the Imax Original Documentary The Blue Angels, directed and edited by Paul Crowder and filmed aloft with “awe-inspiring Imax cameras.” Bad Robot, Glen Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films, and Dolphin Entertainment produced the documentary.
“The Blue Angels follows the newest class of the storied Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron through intense training and into a season of heart-stopping aerial artistry, and the veterans on the team who, this year, will take their final flights,” according to a description of the project. “It marks the first time the iconic blue and yellow F/A-18 Super Hornets will be featured in Imax. The film also captures the spectacle of this traveling air show through key members of the support staff on the ground, as...
The production-distribution company today announced it has acquired worldwide rights to the Imax Original Documentary The Blue Angels, directed and edited by Paul Crowder and filmed aloft with “awe-inspiring Imax cameras.” Bad Robot, Glen Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films, and Dolphin Entertainment produced the documentary.
“The Blue Angels follows the newest class of the storied Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron through intense training and into a season of heart-stopping aerial artistry, and the veterans on the team who, this year, will take their final flights,” according to a description of the project. “It marks the first time the iconic blue and yellow F/A-18 Super Hornets will be featured in Imax. The film also captures the spectacle of this traveling air show through key members of the support staff on the ground, as...
- 5/1/2023
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
The Blue Angels, a feature documentary from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and Imax about the storied U.S. Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron from the cockpit, has landed at Amazon Studios.
The documentary, also from Glen Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films and Dolphin Entertainment, has not yet set its release plans after Amazon Studios picked up the worldwide rights. But The Blue Angels will screen in Imax theaters at some point, while the doc is also expected to get play on Amazon’s Prime Video.
The Blue Angels uses Imax cameras to follow a year in the life of the Blue Angels from training through their touring show season. Imax got its start in making films for museums, science centers and other institutional partners before the Canadian-based company branched out into digitally remastering and screening Hollywood tentpoles on its large format screens after they were often shot using its proprietary cameras.
The documentary, also from Glen Powell’s Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films and Dolphin Entertainment, has not yet set its release plans after Amazon Studios picked up the worldwide rights. But The Blue Angels will screen in Imax theaters at some point, while the doc is also expected to get play on Amazon’s Prime Video.
The Blue Angels uses Imax cameras to follow a year in the life of the Blue Angels from training through their touring show season. Imax got its start in making films for museums, science centers and other institutional partners before the Canadian-based company branched out into digitally remastering and screening Hollywood tentpoles on its large format screens after they were often shot using its proprietary cameras.
- 5/1/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Richard Gelfond’s compensation as the CEO of Imax came to $8.03 million in 2022, according to a regulatory filing received on Friday. That’s down just 11.5% from his payout of $9.08 million from 2021.
However, Gelfond’s core annual salary of $1.2 million was unchanged at least through 2020, with no bonus received last year. The change in compensation comes from stock awards. He received $5.5 million in options in 2022 versus $5.9 million in 2021 as part of a three-year performance period. His contract currently extends through 2025. He was given $1.25 million in non-equity incentive plan compensation as opposed to $1.9 million in 2021.
The April 14 SEC filing noted that Megan Colligan, who will soon step down as president of Imax Entertainment, earned $3.47 million in 2022 versus $4 million in 2022. Natasha Fernandes, who became Imax CFO last May, earned $1.22 million in her first year with the company.
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However, Gelfond’s core annual salary of $1.2 million was unchanged at least through 2020, with no bonus received last year. The change in compensation comes from stock awards. He received $5.5 million in options in 2022 versus $5.9 million in 2021 as part of a three-year performance period. His contract currently extends through 2025. He was given $1.25 million in non-equity incentive plan compensation as opposed to $1.9 million in 2021.
The April 14 SEC filing noted that Megan Colligan, who will soon step down as president of Imax Entertainment, earned $3.47 million in 2022 versus $4 million in 2022. Natasha Fernandes, who became Imax CFO last May, earned $1.22 million in her first year with the company.
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- 4/14/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Imax CEO Richard Gelfond’s compensation for the latest fiscal year came to $8.03 million, just down from $9.08 million in fiscal 2021, according to a regulatory filing unveiled on Friday.
Gelfond’s base salary of $1.2 million last year was unchanged from what he received in 2021 and 2020 and again he received no bonus.
His overall compensation continues to come from stock awards, as Gelfond received $5.5 million in option awards last year, against $5.9 million in option awards received in 2021 as part of a three-year performance period. Gelfond also received $1.25 million in non-equity incentive plan compensation in 2022, against $1.9 million received in fiscal 2021.
Last year, Imax rode a rebound in Hollywood box office as the pandemic began to wane and the Toronto-based company screened tentpoles like The Batman, Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Thor: Love and Thunder.
Imax also revealed in the April 14 SEC filing that Megan Colligan, president of Imax Entertainment, made...
Gelfond’s base salary of $1.2 million last year was unchanged from what he received in 2021 and 2020 and again he received no bonus.
His overall compensation continues to come from stock awards, as Gelfond received $5.5 million in option awards last year, against $5.9 million in option awards received in 2021 as part of a three-year performance period. Gelfond also received $1.25 million in non-equity incentive plan compensation in 2022, against $1.9 million received in fiscal 2021.
Last year, Imax rode a rebound in Hollywood box office as the pandemic began to wane and the Toronto-based company screened tentpoles like The Batman, Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Thor: Love and Thunder.
Imax also revealed in the April 14 SEC filing that Megan Colligan, president of Imax Entertainment, made...
- 4/14/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix shocked the industry last week with the news that two respected film executives, Lisa Nishimura and Ian Bricke, were leaving the company in an apparent nod toward austerity. But the move left many questioning just what Netflix’s strategy is for its cinematic future, and whether it will lead to a power struggle between co-ceo Ted Sarandos, who is adamant that Netflix is a streaming-first company, and film chairman Scott Stuber, who has stated that he would like Netflix to become a true cinematic force to be reckoned with, an aspiration that may require a far more substantial theatrical investment.
“There are concerns being whispered around the industry that this move from Netflix could be signaling an end to the high-quality content we’ve seen them get behind in recent years, and — potentially — a return to the more formulaic ‘sure thing’ kind of content that is lower cost but more certain financially,...
“There are concerns being whispered around the industry that this move from Netflix could be signaling an end to the high-quality content we’ve seen them get behind in recent years, and — potentially — a return to the more formulaic ‘sure thing’ kind of content that is lower cost but more certain financially,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Two months after its New Year’s week debut in China, “Full River Red” opened in limited North American theatrical release this past Friday. The thrilling, macabre period thriller wasn’t expected to make much money in the United States over the weekend. But the somewhat nationalistic historical epic was the year’s biggest global grosser with $672 million worldwide — and its lush visuals were built for Imax.
“We’ve got policy on our side, we’ve got film supply on our side, and most importantly, we have an audience base that is truly demanding a more premium experience,” Imax’s new China CEO Daniel Manwaring told TheWrap of how Imax is future-proofing itself to thrive theatrically even amid an ecosystem challenged by Covid variables, streaming competition and even global tensions between China and the U.S.
“There’s a demographic much younger than you and me that is less discretionary...
“We’ve got policy on our side, we’ve got film supply on our side, and most importantly, we have an audience base that is truly demanding a more premium experience,” Imax’s new China CEO Daniel Manwaring told TheWrap of how Imax is future-proofing itself to thrive theatrically even amid an ecosystem challenged by Covid variables, streaming competition and even global tensions between China and the U.S.
“There’s a demographic much younger than you and me that is less discretionary...
- 3/23/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Screen understands Fremantle is not pursuing acquisition.
As a number of companies explore a possible acquisition of the majority of eOne’s film and TV business from Hasbro, Screen understands Fremantle is not among the potential bidders.
At time of writing sources said both Lionsgate and Legendary were linked to a possible deal, however spokespeople for both companies declined to comment.
The process is moving ahead with imminent presentations expected from prospective buyers. Up for sale are most of eOne’s film and TV production and distribution and the library.
Hasbro CEO Chris Cook said recently the sales process was...
As a number of companies explore a possible acquisition of the majority of eOne’s film and TV business from Hasbro, Screen understands Fremantle is not among the potential bidders.
At time of writing sources said both Lionsgate and Legendary were linked to a possible deal, however spokespeople for both companies declined to comment.
The process is moving ahead with imminent presentations expected from prospective buyers. Up for sale are most of eOne’s film and TV production and distribution and the library.
Hasbro CEO Chris Cook said recently the sales process was...
- 3/17/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Imax Entertainment president Megan Colligan will step down at the end of April, the company announced on Thursday.
Imax will begin a search for Colligan’s successor while the president helps with the transition. She will be present for Imax’s next quarterly earnings call and at the annual movie theater trade show CinemaCon in April.
Colligan joined Imax Entertainment in 2019 from Paramount, where she was the head of global marketing and distribution. A graduate of Harvard, her past work also includes a start at Miramax and a vice president position at Searchlight Pictures.
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At Imax, Colligan oversaw the launch of the company’s “Filmed for Imax” program, meant to bring in new filmmakers to shoot on cameras designed for the premium format. Last year, she also spearheaded the launch of Imax Live, a new division that...
Imax will begin a search for Colligan’s successor while the president helps with the transition. She will be present for Imax’s next quarterly earnings call and at the annual movie theater trade show CinemaCon in April.
Colligan joined Imax Entertainment in 2019 from Paramount, where she was the head of global marketing and distribution. A graduate of Harvard, her past work also includes a start at Miramax and a vice president position at Searchlight Pictures.
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At Imax, Colligan oversaw the launch of the company’s “Filmed for Imax” program, meant to bring in new filmmakers to shoot on cameras designed for the premium format. Last year, she also spearheaded the launch of Imax Live, a new division that...
- 3/16/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Respected executive has been with Imax for four years.
Megan Colligan will step down from her role as president of Imax Entertainment at the end of April.
The respected executive has been with Imax for four years and will depart after CinemaCon (April 23-27) and the company’s annual CEO Forum and first quarter earnings report.
During her tenure Colligan helped develop the Filmed For IMAX and IMAX Live initiatives, and established strong ties with independent studios and expanded the company’s move into local-language content.
She also played a role in implementing Covid safety measures prior to the reopening of cinemas during the pandemic.
Megan Colligan will step down from her role as president of Imax Entertainment at the end of April.
The respected executive has been with Imax for four years and will depart after CinemaCon (April 23-27) and the company’s annual CEO Forum and first quarter earnings report.
During her tenure Colligan helped develop the Filmed For IMAX and IMAX Live initiatives, and established strong ties with independent studios and expanded the company’s move into local-language content.
She also played a role in implementing Covid safety measures prior to the reopening of cinemas during the pandemic.
- 3/16/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Veteran Hollywood executive Megan Colligan is resigning her post as president of Imax Entertainment. Imax CEO Rich Gelfond made the announcement Thursday in an internal memo.
Gelfond said Colligan “decided to move on from Imax. Megan will stay with the company through the end of April — helping see us through a busy period that includes our annual CEO Forum, CinemaCon and our first quarter earnings report — while we complete a search for her replacement,” per the memo obtained by Variety.
Colligan joined Imax in 2019. She previously served as global head of marketing and distribution at Paramount Pictures. Prior to that, she served as a vice president at Searchlight. The Harvard graduate started her film career at Miramax. In her own memo to staff, Colligan reflected on her time at the Playa Vista-based shop — one marked by the difficulties of the pandemic.
“When I came to Imax four years ago, I...
Gelfond said Colligan “decided to move on from Imax. Megan will stay with the company through the end of April — helping see us through a busy period that includes our annual CEO Forum, CinemaCon and our first quarter earnings report — while we complete a search for her replacement,” per the memo obtained by Variety.
Colligan joined Imax in 2019. She previously served as global head of marketing and distribution at Paramount Pictures. Prior to that, she served as a vice president at Searchlight. The Harvard graduate started her film career at Miramax. In her own memo to staff, Colligan reflected on her time at the Playa Vista-based shop — one marked by the difficulties of the pandemic.
“When I came to Imax four years ago, I...
- 3/16/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
In a surprise shake-up, Megan Colligan is stepping down next month as president of Imax Entertainment. The veteran Hollywood executive has been with the leading large-format exhibitor since 2018, when she was tapped by Imax CEO Richard Gelfond to serve as the company’s liaison with Hollywood studios and filmmakers, among other duties. A search is underway for her successor.
Before arriving at Imax, Colligan was president of worldwide marketing and distribution at Paramount Pictures, a post she exited in late 2017. Previously, she gained recognition for her work marketing prestige, Oscar-nominated titles at specialty labels Paramount Vantage and Fox Searchlight. She’s also known for her close ties to top filmmakers.
Much of Colligan’s tenure at Imax Entertainment coincided with the Covid-19 crisis.
“The four years that Megan has been with us were among the most unique and challenging in the history of Imax,” Gelfond said in a memo sent Thursday,...
Before arriving at Imax, Colligan was president of worldwide marketing and distribution at Paramount Pictures, a post she exited in late 2017. Previously, she gained recognition for her work marketing prestige, Oscar-nominated titles at specialty labels Paramount Vantage and Fox Searchlight. She’s also known for her close ties to top filmmakers.
Much of Colligan’s tenure at Imax Entertainment coincided with the Covid-19 crisis.
“The four years that Megan has been with us were among the most unique and challenging in the history of Imax,” Gelfond said in a memo sent Thursday,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IMAX Entertainment President, Megan Colligan is stepping down per a note just dropped to staff from Imax CEO Rich Gelfond.
It was first announced that the former Paramount Pictures Global Marketing and Distribution Boss was joining Imax in October 2019, taking over for departing CEO, Imax Entertainment and Senior EVP Imax Corp., Greg Foster.
Colligan was prized as a key hire given her working relationships with filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Michael Bay, and J.J. Abrams to name a few. She was key behind the scenes in getting exhibition re-opened during the pandemic with proper Covid safety initiatives, and was instrumental in the Imax release of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, the first tentpole to reopen theaters.
Other highlights from Colligan while she was at Imax included stunting Imax auditoriums with special cinema fare during dry tentpole periods, read the Imax Live program. These were music experiences like Halsey’s August 2021 If I Can’t Have Love,...
It was first announced that the former Paramount Pictures Global Marketing and Distribution Boss was joining Imax in October 2019, taking over for departing CEO, Imax Entertainment and Senior EVP Imax Corp., Greg Foster.
Colligan was prized as a key hire given her working relationships with filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Michael Bay, and J.J. Abrams to name a few. She was key behind the scenes in getting exhibition re-opened during the pandemic with proper Covid safety initiatives, and was instrumental in the Imax release of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, the first tentpole to reopen theaters.
Other highlights from Colligan while she was at Imax included stunting Imax auditoriums with special cinema fare during dry tentpole periods, read the Imax Live program. These were music experiences like Halsey’s August 2021 If I Can’t Have Love,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Screen understands Fremantle is not pursuing acquisition.
As a number of companies explore a possible acquisition of the majority of eOne’s film and TV business from Hasbro, Screen understands Fremantle is not among the potential bidders.
At time of writing sources said both Lionsgate and Legendary were linked to a possible deal, however spokespeople for both companies declined to comment.
The process is moving ahead with imminent presentations expected from prospective buyers. Up for sale are most of eOne’s film and TV production and distribution and the library.
Hasbro CEO Chris Cook said recently the sales process was...
As a number of companies explore a possible acquisition of the majority of eOne’s film and TV business from Hasbro, Screen understands Fremantle is not among the potential bidders.
At time of writing sources said both Lionsgate and Legendary were linked to a possible deal, however spokespeople for both companies declined to comment.
The process is moving ahead with imminent presentations expected from prospective buyers. Up for sale are most of eOne’s film and TV production and distribution and the library.
Hasbro CEO Chris Cook said recently the sales process was...
- 3/16/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
IMAX Corporation and Lyca Productions today announced their plans to bring the eagerly awaited South Indian film “Ponniyin Selvan: II” to IMAX screens this April. “Ponniyin Selvan: II” is the sequel to the biggest Tamil film of 2022, “Ponniyin Selvan: I”, and will launch in IMAX theaters across India and select markets on April 28, 2023.
“Ponniyin Selvan: II” continues the story of the great Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola, the most powerful King in South at his time chiefly remembered for reinstating the Chola power and ensuring its supremacy in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
“Ponniyin Selvan: II” is directed by Mani Ratnam, produced and distributed by Subaskaran’s Lyca Productions. Lyca Productions is one of the most prolific Indian film studios and has been responsible for some of the largest Tamil films ever released in India, including “Ponniyin Selvan: I” and “Robot 2.0”.
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“Ponniyin Selvan: II” continues the story of the great Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola, the most powerful King in South at his time chiefly remembered for reinstating the Chola power and ensuring its supremacy in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
“Ponniyin Selvan: II” is directed by Mani Ratnam, produced and distributed by Subaskaran’s Lyca Productions. Lyca Productions is one of the most prolific Indian film studios and has been responsible for some of the largest Tamil films ever released in India, including “Ponniyin Selvan: I” and “Robot 2.0”.
Immerse yourself into the world of #Ps once...
- 1/31/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
For the first time in years, DC and Marvel superhero movies failed to dominate the annual theatrical marketplace in 2022 as comic book flicks were overshadowed by big-budget franchises like “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Jurassic World Dominion,” which rose to the top of the box office heap instead.
With 1.5 billion for “Avatar” and 1.49 billion for “Top Gun,” these sequels finally broke the chokehold that superheroes have held on the global box office since 2017, the last time that blockbuster movies unrelated to DC Studios or Marvel led the movie pipeline.
Meanwhile, 2023 brings a slew of big franchise titles, including “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” “Fast X” and “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” which rank among the most anticipated despite featuring not a single caped crusader.
Are audiences finally tired of superhero stories? Some Hollywood insiders say Yes. “You’re used to maybe one or two Marvel movies...
With 1.5 billion for “Avatar” and 1.49 billion for “Top Gun,” these sequels finally broke the chokehold that superheroes have held on the global box office since 2017, the last time that blockbuster movies unrelated to DC Studios or Marvel led the movie pipeline.
Meanwhile, 2023 brings a slew of big franchise titles, including “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” “Fast X” and “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” which rank among the most anticipated despite featuring not a single caped crusader.
Are audiences finally tired of superhero stories? Some Hollywood insiders say Yes. “You’re used to maybe one or two Marvel movies...
- 1/9/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Imax is out this Sunday with Brandi Carlile: In The Canyon Haze – Live from Laurel Canyon on 31 screens nationwide, an encore of a live event that reps a milestone for the large format exhibitor.
The concert was broadcast Thursday from LA’s storied Laurel Canyon neighborhood to 87 Imax theaters (there would have been a few more if Hurricane Ian hadn’t taken out Florida locations). More than three dozen sold out for what is the company’s top-grossing live event. It featured Carlile and her band — no live audience — performing reimagined versions of songs from her new deluxe album “In The Canyon Haze”. Filmed for Imax using Imax digital cameras, it’s the first event of its kind Imax has staged.
Early this year, the company grossed 300k from its live stream of Kanye West’s Donda 2 concert event in Miami — the closest thing to date. (It released the...
The concert was broadcast Thursday from LA’s storied Laurel Canyon neighborhood to 87 Imax theaters (there would have been a few more if Hurricane Ian hadn’t taken out Florida locations). More than three dozen sold out for what is the company’s top-grossing live event. It featured Carlile and her band — no live audience — performing reimagined versions of songs from her new deluxe album “In The Canyon Haze”. Filmed for Imax using Imax digital cameras, it’s the first event of its kind Imax has staged.
Early this year, the company grossed 300k from its live stream of Kanye West’s Donda 2 concert event in Miami — the closest thing to date. (It released the...
- 9/30/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Pocket change won’t buy much these days, but over Labor Day weekend consumers were able to see a movie for $3 at thousands of theaters throughout the U.S. The one-day promotion, part of National Cinema Day on Sept. 3, was unprecedented and designed both to celebrate a summer full of promise in regard to the box office recovery and to drum up interest in moviegoing amid an unusually slow August and September in terms of high-profile releases. Case-in-point regarding slim August offerings: the big winners of Labor Day were Top Gun: Maverick in its 15th weekend, a rerelease of Spider-Man: No Way Home and Jaws, a 47-year-old movie.
The marquee will heat up again in mid-October with the launch of the DC superhero pic Black Adam, starring Dwayne Johnson, among other event pics, although Halloween Ends will now open day-and-date in theaters and on Peacock on Oct. 14. While not exactly jazzed,...
The marquee will heat up again in mid-October with the launch of the DC superhero pic Black Adam, starring Dwayne Johnson, among other event pics, although Halloween Ends will now open day-and-date in theaters and on Peacock on Oct. 14. While not exactly jazzed,...
- 9/4/2022
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Steven Spielberg‘s horror classics Jaws, the movie that forever changed the face of the Hollywood summer blockbuster, is back in theaters nationwide for Labor Day Weekend.
Jaws is taking another bite out of the big screen beginning today, September 2, 2022, and for the first time ever the 1975 shark attack classic comes to IMAX as well as RealD 3D!
“We’re enhancing the 3D by kind of bringing the water out into the audience, at the beginning of the film with, Chrissy, where she’s swimming,” stereographer Jeremy Carroll — who led the conversion to 3D, with direction by Spielberg — tells The Hollywood Reporter’s Behind the Screen. “That’s an intentional choice that we made to really kind of bring the audience into those shots to make you feel like you’re in the water with her to up that tension.”
“It was just kind of watching the shots and playing...
Jaws is taking another bite out of the big screen beginning today, September 2, 2022, and for the first time ever the 1975 shark attack classic comes to IMAX as well as RealD 3D!
“We’re enhancing the 3D by kind of bringing the water out into the audience, at the beginning of the film with, Chrissy, where she’s swimming,” stereographer Jeremy Carroll — who led the conversion to 3D, with direction by Spielberg — tells The Hollywood Reporter’s Behind the Screen. “That’s an intentional choice that we made to really kind of bring the audience into those shots to make you feel like you’re in the water with her to up that tension.”
“It was just kind of watching the shots and playing...
- 9/2/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
IMAX and Stage Access today announced a pair of film experiences featuring Grammy®-award winning soprano Renée Fleming, as she performs iconic favorites and tours some of the greatest musical cities of the world. Renée Fleming’s Cities That Sing – Paris and Renée Fleming’s Cities That Sing – Venice will premiere in select IMAX theaters globally on September 18th and October 30th, respectively.Both films are Stage Access productions, Filmed for IMAX using IMAX-certified cameras and feature exclusive performances showcasing these great cities as never before seen through the eyes of one of the world’s greatest opera stars. Stroll along with Fleming and her contemporaries as they explore unique art, history, cuisine, and music.
On September 18th, one time only, Renée Fleming will participate in a live conversation, which will be simultaneously broadcast across the IMAX Live connected network to participating theaters globally. Audiences from around the world will...
On September 18th, one time only, Renée Fleming will participate in a live conversation, which will be simultaneously broadcast across the IMAX Live connected network to participating theaters globally. Audiences from around the world will...
- 8/23/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive: Opera star Renée Fleming will appear in live conversations in September and October tied to the Imax releases of documentary films focused on Paris and Venice.
The “Cities That Sing” installments feature Fleming singing, along with special guests, as well as exploring the two European capitals. (Watch a trailer above.)
The Paris film will premiere at global Imax locations on September 18, and the Venice one will debut on October 30.
Both films are produced by Stage Access and were filmed for Imax using company-certified cameras. In addition to exclusive performances, they feature the art, history, cuisine and music of Paris and Venice.
On September 18, Fleming will participate in a live conversation, which will be simultaneously broadcast across the Imax Live network to other participating theaters. Actor and producer Kelsey Grammer will moderate the discussion with Fleming, including an audience Q&a portion. It will be held at 3 p.m. Et...
The “Cities That Sing” installments feature Fleming singing, along with special guests, as well as exploring the two European capitals. (Watch a trailer above.)
The Paris film will premiere at global Imax locations on September 18, and the Venice one will debut on October 30.
Both films are produced by Stage Access and were filmed for Imax using company-certified cameras. In addition to exclusive performances, they feature the art, history, cuisine and music of Paris and Venice.
On September 18, Fleming will participate in a live conversation, which will be simultaneously broadcast across the Imax Live network to other participating theaters. Actor and producer Kelsey Grammer will moderate the discussion with Fleming, including an audience Q&a portion. It will be held at 3 p.m. Et...
- 8/18/2022
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Mani Ratnam’s hugely anticipated epic “Ponniyin Selvan: I” will become the first Tamil-language film to release in the IMAX format.
IMAX Corporation and Lyca Productions have set a partnership to bring the film to IMAX screens in India and worldwide on Sept. 30. It will also release in non-imax screens on that date in the Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages.
Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s classic Tamil-language novel, the film, set in the 10th century, revolves around the early life of Chola Prince Arunmozhi Varman who was latterly known as the great Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola and was the most powerful king in South India at the time. He is known for reinstating the Chola empire’s hegemony and ensuring its supremacy in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
The film boasts a powerhouse cast including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi,...
IMAX Corporation and Lyca Productions have set a partnership to bring the film to IMAX screens in India and worldwide on Sept. 30. It will also release in non-imax screens on that date in the Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages.
Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s classic Tamil-language novel, the film, set in the 10th century, revolves around the early life of Chola Prince Arunmozhi Varman who was latterly known as the great Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola and was the most powerful king in South India at the time. He is known for reinstating the Chola empire’s hegemony and ensuring its supremacy in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
The film boasts a powerhouse cast including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Acadmy board is now 54 women and 28 from underrepresented groups.
Producer Jason Blum, actor Marlee Matlin and director Jason Reitman are among the big industry names elected for the first time to the board of the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
Revealing the line-up of its newly elected 2022-2023 board of governors, AMPAS reported that the board now compromises 54 women and 28 governors from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups.
Along with Blum, Matlin and Reitman, other first-time governors are Richard Hicks, from the Academy’s casting directors branch, Dion Beebe (cinematographers branch), Chris Hegedus (documentary branch), Nancy Richardson...
Producer Jason Blum, actor Marlee Matlin and director Jason Reitman are among the big industry names elected for the first time to the board of the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
Revealing the line-up of its newly elected 2022-2023 board of governors, AMPAS reported that the board now compromises 54 women and 28 governors from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups.
Along with Blum, Matlin and Reitman, other first-time governors are Richard Hicks, from the Academy’s casting directors branch, Dion Beebe (cinematographers branch), Chris Hegedus (documentary branch), Nancy Richardson...
- 6/22/2022
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Oscar-winner Marlee Matlin, and past Oscar nominees producer Jason Blum and director Jason Reitman are among first-time members elected to the Board Of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences as AMPAS announced its new 2022-2023 Board today.
In addition to Matlin for the Actors Branch, Reitman for Directors, and Blum for Producers, other newly elected first time Bog members are Richard Hicks (Casting), Dion Beebe (Cinematographers), Chris Hegedus (Documentary), Nancy Richardson (Film Editors), Megan Colligan (Marketing and Public Relations), Missy Parker (Production Design), Marlon West (Short Films and Feature Animation), Peter Devlin (Sound), and Paul Debevec (Visual Effects).
Incumbent Governors who have been reelected include Ruth E. Carter (Costume Designers), Donna Gigliotti (Executives), Howard Berger (Makeup Artists and Hairstylists), and Eric Roth (Writers). Returning to the Bog after a hiatus is Charles Fox (Music).
They all join returning governors Pam Abdy, Kate Amend, Bonnie Arnold, Lesley Barber,...
In addition to Matlin for the Actors Branch, Reitman for Directors, and Blum for Producers, other newly elected first time Bog members are Richard Hicks (Casting), Dion Beebe (Cinematographers), Chris Hegedus (Documentary), Nancy Richardson (Film Editors), Megan Colligan (Marketing and Public Relations), Missy Parker (Production Design), Marlon West (Short Films and Feature Animation), Peter Devlin (Sound), and Paul Debevec (Visual Effects).
Incumbent Governors who have been reelected include Ruth E. Carter (Costume Designers), Donna Gigliotti (Executives), Howard Berger (Makeup Artists and Hairstylists), and Eric Roth (Writers). Returning to the Bog after a hiatus is Charles Fox (Music).
They all join returning governors Pam Abdy, Kate Amend, Bonnie Arnold, Lesley Barber,...
- 6/22/2022
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the newly elected Board of Governors for the 2022-2023 year.
Elected to the board for the first time are Oscar-winning actor Marlee Matlin, cinematographer Dion Beebe, director Jason Reitman, producer Jason Blum, casting director Richard Hicks and more. In addition, four incumbents were re-elected to the board, including Ruth E. Carter (costume designers), Donna Gigliotti (executives), Howard Berger (makeup artists and hairstylists) and Eric Roth (writers). In addition, Oscar nominee Charles Fox returns to the board after a hiatus.
They will join returning governors Pam Abdy, Kate Amend, Bonnie Arnold, Lesley Barber, Charles Bernstein, Susanne Bier, Jon Bloom, Gary C. Bourgeois, Rob Bredow, Brooke Breton, Paul Cameron, Eduardo Castro, Bill Corso, Teri E. Dorman, Tom Duffield, Ava DuVernay, Linda Flowers, DeVon Franklin, Rodrigo García, Whoopi Goldberg, Lynette Howell Taylor, Larry Karaszewski, Laura C. Kim, Christina Kounelias, David Linde, Isis Mussenden, Stephen Rivkin,...
Elected to the board for the first time are Oscar-winning actor Marlee Matlin, cinematographer Dion Beebe, director Jason Reitman, producer Jason Blum, casting director Richard Hicks and more. In addition, four incumbents were re-elected to the board, including Ruth E. Carter (costume designers), Donna Gigliotti (executives), Howard Berger (makeup artists and hairstylists) and Eric Roth (writers). In addition, Oscar nominee Charles Fox returns to the board after a hiatus.
They will join returning governors Pam Abdy, Kate Amend, Bonnie Arnold, Lesley Barber, Charles Bernstein, Susanne Bier, Jon Bloom, Gary C. Bourgeois, Rob Bredow, Brooke Breton, Paul Cameron, Eduardo Castro, Bill Corso, Teri E. Dorman, Tom Duffield, Ava DuVernay, Linda Flowers, DeVon Franklin, Rodrigo García, Whoopi Goldberg, Lynette Howell Taylor, Larry Karaszewski, Laura C. Kim, Christina Kounelias, David Linde, Isis Mussenden, Stephen Rivkin,...
- 6/22/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
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The 54-person board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — comprised of three elected governors from each of the organization’s 17 branches and three “governors-at-large” appointed by the president — will look very different when it gathers next month than it did when it convened on Tuesday.
Following elections held over the past month, 12 people were elected to the board for the first time, including Marlee Matlin, the Oscar-winning star of Children of a Lesser God and this year’s best picture Oscar winner Coda, who will represent the actors branch; Jason Reitman, the second-generation filmmaker behind best picture Oscar nominees Juno and Up in the Air, who will serve the directors branch; and Jason Blum, the Blumhouse chief and producer of best picture Oscar nominee Get Out, who will advocate for the producers branch.
Other rookie governors will include...
The 54-person board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — comprised of three elected governors from each of the organization’s 17 branches and three “governors-at-large” appointed by the president — will look very different when it gathers next month than it did when it convened on Tuesday.
Following elections held over the past month, 12 people were elected to the board for the first time, including Marlee Matlin, the Oscar-winning star of Children of a Lesser God and this year’s best picture Oscar winner Coda, who will represent the actors branch; Jason Reitman, the second-generation filmmaker behind best picture Oscar nominees Juno and Up in the Air, who will serve the directors branch; and Jason Blum, the Blumhouse chief and producer of best picture Oscar nominee Get Out, who will advocate for the producers branch.
Other rookie governors will include...
- 6/22/2022
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actress Marlee Matlin, director Jason Reitman and producer Jason Blum are among the 12 film professionals who have been elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors for the first time, the Academy announced on Wednesday.
Where Academy elections have typically found incumbents winning in nearly all branches, this year’s was a step in a dramatic remaking of the board that will take place over a few years.
While all four of the incumbents who ran for re-election did win, stricter terms limits meant that existing governors could not run again in 11 of the 17 races, and the incumbents chose not to run in an additional two races.
The change was set in motion by new, stricter limits on that were put in place in 2020. Previously, they had to leave the board after serving three consecutive three-year terms, but could return after spending a year away.
Where Academy elections have typically found incumbents winning in nearly all branches, this year’s was a step in a dramatic remaking of the board that will take place over a few years.
While all four of the incumbents who ran for re-election did win, stricter terms limits meant that existing governors could not run again in 11 of the 17 races, and the incumbents chose not to run in an additional two races.
The change was set in motion by new, stricter limits on that were put in place in 2020. Previously, they had to leave the board after serving three consecutive three-year terms, but could return after spending a year away.
- 6/22/2022
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Exclusive: IMAX and Pathé Live have set a new partnership to bring French pop-rock band Indochine to IMAX screens this fall. On Saturday June 25, the sold-out Indochine – Central Tour concert at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France will be shot with 22 IMAX-certified cameras. This will be the first concert ever released through the Filmed for IMAX camera program when rollout begins across France and select markets on November 23. It will then screen for one-evening only in non-imax cinemas the following day. IMAX currently has 17 theaters across France.
Outside of France, the concert will play in Belgium, Switzerland and other select markets, with additional details to be announced in the coming weeks.
Indochine was formed in Paris in 1981. It became successful in Francophonie, Europe, and Latin America in the 80s, with songs like “L’Aventurier” and “Canary Bay.” The band has sold over 13 million albums and singles, making it the best-selling French band of all time.
Outside of France, the concert will play in Belgium, Switzerland and other select markets, with additional details to be announced in the coming weeks.
Indochine was formed in Paris in 1981. It became successful in Francophonie, Europe, and Latin America in the 80s, with songs like “L’Aventurier” and “Canary Bay.” The band has sold over 13 million albums and singles, making it the best-selling French band of all time.
- 6/21/2022
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment announced that, for the first time, U.S. audiences will be able to experience two classic, culture-defining Steven Spielberg films—E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Jaws—on IMAX® screens nationwide.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial will be released exclusively on IMAX screens beginning August 12, to celebrate the film’s 40th Anniversary. Jaws will be released on IMAX screens and also in RealD 3D beginning September 2.
Watch the trailer for the new IMAX release of E.T. It premiered exclusively this past weekend on screenings of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World Dominion, almost 40 years to the day since E.T. originally debuted in theaters on June 11, 1982.
“Universal is honored to have been a part of so many extraordinary, unforgettable Steven Spielberg films over the past 47 years, including Jaws in 1975, E.T. in 1982 and Jurassic Park in 1993,” said Jim Orr, president of domestic theatrical distribution for Universal Pictures.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial will be released exclusively on IMAX screens beginning August 12, to celebrate the film’s 40th Anniversary. Jaws will be released on IMAX screens and also in RealD 3D beginning September 2.
Watch the trailer for the new IMAX release of E.T. It premiered exclusively this past weekend on screenings of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World Dominion, almost 40 years to the day since E.T. originally debuted in theaters on June 11, 1982.
“Universal is honored to have been a part of so many extraordinary, unforgettable Steven Spielberg films over the past 47 years, including Jaws in 1975, E.T. in 1982 and Jurassic Park in 1993,” said Jim Orr, president of domestic theatrical distribution for Universal Pictures.
- 6/14/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Steven Spielberg’s “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial” (1982) and “Jaws” (1975) will be viewable on IMAX screens across the country later this year, Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment said Thursday.
In celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary, “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial” will be released exclusively on IMAX screens starting August 12. “Jaws” will swim onto IMAX screens as well as RealD and 3D starting Sept. 2.
An exclusive IMAX-only trailer for “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” will premiere at screenings of “Jurassic World Dominion” starting June 10 when the dinosaur epic hits theaters.
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“Universal is honored to have been a part of so many extraordinary, unforgettable Steven Spielberg films over the past 47 years, including ‘Jaws’ in 1975, ‘E.T.’ in 1982 and ‘Jurassic Park’ in 1993,” said Jim Orr, president of domestic theatrical distribution for Universal Pictures. “No filmmaker, it’s fair to say,...
In celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary, “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial” will be released exclusively on IMAX screens starting August 12. “Jaws” will swim onto IMAX screens as well as RealD and 3D starting Sept. 2.
An exclusive IMAX-only trailer for “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” will premiere at screenings of “Jurassic World Dominion” starting June 10 when the dinosaur epic hits theaters.
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Steven Spielberg Explains How ‘Close Encounters’ and His Parents’ Divorce Inspired ‘E.T.’ (Video)
“Universal is honored to have been a part of so many extraordinary, unforgettable Steven Spielberg films over the past 47 years, including ‘Jaws’ in 1975, ‘E.T.’ in 1982 and ‘Jurassic Park’ in 1993,” said Jim Orr, president of domestic theatrical distribution for Universal Pictures. “No filmmaker, it’s fair to say,...
- 6/9/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment announced today that U.S. audiences will soon be able to experience Steven Spielberg’s classics E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Jaws on Imax screens nationwide for the first time. E.T. will be released exclusively on Imax beginning August 12, in celebration of the film’s 40th Anniversary, with Jaws to be released on Imax and in RealD 3D beginning September 2.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial told the story of a troubled child who summoned the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet. Originally released in the summer of 1982, the film soared to become the highest-grossing film of the year, capturing four Academy Awards and nine Oscar nominations including Best Picture, and has endured as a universal favorite in the decades since.
Based on the bestselling novel by Peter Benchley, Jaws saw a killer shark unleash chaos on...
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial told the story of a troubled child who summoned the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet. Originally released in the summer of 1982, the film soared to become the highest-grossing film of the year, capturing four Academy Awards and nine Oscar nominations including Best Picture, and has endured as a universal favorite in the decades since.
Based on the bestselling novel by Peter Benchley, Jaws saw a killer shark unleash chaos on...
- 6/9/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The nominees list for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Board of Governors has been revealed before its June 6-10 balloting.
The candidates are hoping to fill the open seats on the 54-member board. Up to four candidates are set for the open seat at each each branch, which carries three governors with staggered terms per branch.
Board members who have termed out include Academy president David Rubin (from the casting directors branch), Jan Pascale (production designers), Mark Johnson (producers) and Nancy Utley (PR).
Candidates vying for a seat include actress Marlee Matlin, composer Hans Zimmer, and executive Toby Emmerich.
The slate faces some crucial tests once installed, including selecting a new Academy president and new CEO to replace outgoing Dawn Hudson. The Academy also must overcome perceptions created in a rocky year, with its Will Smith Oscars slap incident and the uproar over what categories would make it into the Oscars broadcast.
The candidates are hoping to fill the open seats on the 54-member board. Up to four candidates are set for the open seat at each each branch, which carries three governors with staggered terms per branch.
Board members who have termed out include Academy president David Rubin (from the casting directors branch), Jan Pascale (production designers), Mark Johnson (producers) and Nancy Utley (PR).
Candidates vying for a seat include actress Marlee Matlin, composer Hans Zimmer, and executive Toby Emmerich.
The slate faces some crucial tests once installed, including selecting a new Academy president and new CEO to replace outgoing Dawn Hudson. The Academy also must overcome perceptions created in a rocky year, with its Will Smith Oscars slap incident and the uproar over what categories would make it into the Oscars broadcast.
- 6/2/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
With “Top Gun: Maverick,” Tom Cruise pulled off a seemingly impossible mission: Getting moviegoers to leave their house and pay money to watch a sequel to a 36-year-old film.
The follow-up to 1986’s “Top Gun” jetted past box office expectations, collecting 154 million over the long Memorial Day weekend in North America and 248 million worldwide. Covid times or not, those are impressive ticket sales, as well as a career-best start for Cruise. What’s particularly notable is that they were racked up by a film that doesn’t involve superheroes, intense CGI, lightsabers or a rogue Tyrannosaurus.
Of course, nostalgia worked as a superpower for “Top Gun: Maverick.” But sentimentality alone did not translate to stratospheric ticket sales. Rapturous reviews (it has a 97 on Rotten Tomatoes) and strong word of mouth (it landed a coveted “A+” CinemaScore) were integral in getting butts in seats. In other words, audience members — and not...
The follow-up to 1986’s “Top Gun” jetted past box office expectations, collecting 154 million over the long Memorial Day weekend in North America and 248 million worldwide. Covid times or not, those are impressive ticket sales, as well as a career-best start for Cruise. What’s particularly notable is that they were racked up by a film that doesn’t involve superheroes, intense CGI, lightsabers or a rogue Tyrannosaurus.
Of course, nostalgia worked as a superpower for “Top Gun: Maverick.” But sentimentality alone did not translate to stratospheric ticket sales. Rapturous reviews (it has a 97 on Rotten Tomatoes) and strong word of mouth (it landed a coveted “A+” CinemaScore) were integral in getting butts in seats. In other words, audience members — and not...
- 5/30/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Updated with latest additions: Additional speakers have been added to the 13th annual Produced By Conference, the Producers Guild’s annual confab that is set for June 11-12 on the Fox studio lot.
Newly announced participants in the weekend of panels, sessions and network events include Peter Friedlander, DanTram Nguyen, Megan Colligan, Mark Resteghini, Devin Griffin, Barry Jossen, Mark Gill, Aaron Hart, Catherine Tait, Chris Thomes, Yvette Nicole Brown and more.
They join previously announced names including Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, Seth MacFarlane, Charles D. King, Dan Lin, Stephanie Allain, Betsy Beers, Jason Richman, Mark Kimsey and Aml Ameen.
Here is the full list of participants so far, with a working schedule of events available here.
Stephanie Allain
Aml Ameen
Trevor Baker
Amanda Beggs, Cas
Betsy Beers
Xavier Bernasconi
Alison Brower
Yvette Nicole Brown
Elle Roth-Brunet
Rick Champagne
Kesila Childers
Steven B. Cohen
Megan Colligan
Jesse Collins
Simon Crownshaw
Viola Davis
Dante Di Loreto
Sabrina Ehlert
Mike Farah
Stephen Feder
Erica Fishman
Ashley N. Flores
Peter Friedlander
Mark Gill
Amy Gravitt
Marsha Greene
Devin Griffin (EVP & General Manager of BET+)
Aaron Hart
Melody Hildebrandt
Erica Huggins
Steve Jelley
Valerie Johnson-Redrow
Barry Jossen
Jennifer Kawaja
Mark Kimsey
Charles D. King
Mike Larocca
Karen Baker Landers, Mpse
Dan Lin
Seth MacFarlane
Michael Minkler, Cas
Jordana Mollick
DanTram Nguyen
Arnold Pinnock
Mark Resteghini
Jason Richman
Joel Sloss
Curt Sobel, Mpse
Christina Lee Storm
Rabia Sultana
Catherine Tait
Julius Tennon
Chris Thomes
Nikola Todorovic (Co-founder & CEO at Wonder Dynamics)
Diana Williams
Tonya Williams
Philipp Wolf
David W. Zucker
Previously, May 13 Pm: After being on hiatus for the last two years during Covid, the Producers Guild of America (PGA)’s 12th annual Produced By Conference has announced its first round of speakers. The event is taking place on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 at the Fox Studio Lot in Century City.
Those panelists include Oscar winner Viola Davis; veteran producer Julius Tennon (President and Co-Founder of JuVee Productions; The First Lady); animation heavyweight Seth MacFarlane; pioneering producer Charles D. King; tentpole-maker Dan Lin; legendary producer Stephanie Allain; master of television Betsy Beers; comedy leader Mike Farah; IP chief Jason Richman; producing innovator Mark Kimsey (Co-CEO of Electromagnetic Productions); actor and producer Aml Ameen (Executive Producer/ Actor – The Porter; Actor – I May Destroy You; Producer/ Actor – Boxing Day) with more to be announced soon.
Produced By will feature panels, Q&As, a networking reception, its Mentoring Roundtables, and the return of the Pitch Perfect session, during which a handful of pre-selected attendees pitch their projects live in front of an audience of leading producers and executives.
The confirmed participants in the Mentor Roundtables are: Insecure producer Deniese Davis; producing legend Gary Goetzman; Academy Award-nominated producer Fred Berger; Daniels producer Jonathan Wang; James Lopez; and Farah, with more to be announced.
New for this year’s conference is the Producers One-on-One engagement, which connects PGA members with an experienced producer for a one-on-one conversation. This is designed for members to seek thoughtful advice about specific projects they are producing. Additionally, for the first time, PGA Create, the Producers Guild’s program supporting emerging and mid-career creative producers from underrepresented backgrounds, will bring together its 35 PGA Create scripted and documentary fellows for a day-long set of networking opportunities supported by the program’s lead sponsor, Google.
Newly announced participants in the weekend of panels, sessions and network events include Peter Friedlander, DanTram Nguyen, Megan Colligan, Mark Resteghini, Devin Griffin, Barry Jossen, Mark Gill, Aaron Hart, Catherine Tait, Chris Thomes, Yvette Nicole Brown and more.
They join previously announced names including Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, Seth MacFarlane, Charles D. King, Dan Lin, Stephanie Allain, Betsy Beers, Jason Richman, Mark Kimsey and Aml Ameen.
Here is the full list of participants so far, with a working schedule of events available here.
Stephanie Allain
Aml Ameen
Trevor Baker
Amanda Beggs, Cas
Betsy Beers
Xavier Bernasconi
Alison Brower
Yvette Nicole Brown
Elle Roth-Brunet
Rick Champagne
Kesila Childers
Steven B. Cohen
Megan Colligan
Jesse Collins
Simon Crownshaw
Viola Davis
Dante Di Loreto
Sabrina Ehlert
Mike Farah
Stephen Feder
Erica Fishman
Ashley N. Flores
Peter Friedlander
Mark Gill
Amy Gravitt
Marsha Greene
Devin Griffin (EVP & General Manager of BET+)
Aaron Hart
Melody Hildebrandt
Erica Huggins
Steve Jelley
Valerie Johnson-Redrow
Barry Jossen
Jennifer Kawaja
Mark Kimsey
Charles D. King
Mike Larocca
Karen Baker Landers, Mpse
Dan Lin
Seth MacFarlane
Michael Minkler, Cas
Jordana Mollick
DanTram Nguyen
Arnold Pinnock
Mark Resteghini
Jason Richman
Joel Sloss
Curt Sobel, Mpse
Christina Lee Storm
Rabia Sultana
Catherine Tait
Julius Tennon
Chris Thomes
Nikola Todorovic (Co-founder & CEO at Wonder Dynamics)
Diana Williams
Tonya Williams
Philipp Wolf
David W. Zucker
Previously, May 13 Pm: After being on hiatus for the last two years during Covid, the Producers Guild of America (PGA)’s 12th annual Produced By Conference has announced its first round of speakers. The event is taking place on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 at the Fox Studio Lot in Century City.
Those panelists include Oscar winner Viola Davis; veteran producer Julius Tennon (President and Co-Founder of JuVee Productions; The First Lady); animation heavyweight Seth MacFarlane; pioneering producer Charles D. King; tentpole-maker Dan Lin; legendary producer Stephanie Allain; master of television Betsy Beers; comedy leader Mike Farah; IP chief Jason Richman; producing innovator Mark Kimsey (Co-CEO of Electromagnetic Productions); actor and producer Aml Ameen (Executive Producer/ Actor – The Porter; Actor – I May Destroy You; Producer/ Actor – Boxing Day) with more to be announced soon.
Produced By will feature panels, Q&As, a networking reception, its Mentoring Roundtables, and the return of the Pitch Perfect session, during which a handful of pre-selected attendees pitch their projects live in front of an audience of leading producers and executives.
The confirmed participants in the Mentor Roundtables are: Insecure producer Deniese Davis; producing legend Gary Goetzman; Academy Award-nominated producer Fred Berger; Daniels producer Jonathan Wang; James Lopez; and Farah, with more to be announced.
New for this year’s conference is the Producers One-on-One engagement, which connects PGA members with an experienced producer for a one-on-one conversation. This is designed for members to seek thoughtful advice about specific projects they are producing. Additionally, for the first time, PGA Create, the Producers Guild’s program supporting emerging and mid-career creative producers from underrepresented backgrounds, will bring together its 35 PGA Create scripted and documentary fellows for a day-long set of networking opportunities supported by the program’s lead sponsor, Google.
- 5/24/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated: After a two-year hiatus, the Producers Guild of America is returning for its 12th annual Produced By Conference — to be held on June 11 and 12 at the Fox Studio Lot in Century City — and has announced a number of prominent speakers and panel sessions.
Recently-added speakers include Peter Friedlander, DanTram Nguyen, Megan Colligan, Mark Resteghini, Devin Griffin, Barry Jossen, Mark Gill, Aaron Hart, Catherine Tait, Chris Thomes and Yvette Nicole Brown.
Also added are conversations with Charles D. King, Dan Lin, Seth MacFarlane & Erica Huggins, Viola Davis and Julius Tennon. Sessions added include Web3 and Meet the Buyers.
Earlier confirmed speakers include Academy Award winner Viola Davis, her husband and producing partner, veteran producer Julius Tennon (“The First Lady”), “Family Guy” creator MacFarlane, television producer Betsy Beers (creative partner at Shondaland) and comedy leader Mike Farah.
The conference will feature a networking reception, panels, Q&As and its signature Mentoring Roundtables.
Recently-added speakers include Peter Friedlander, DanTram Nguyen, Megan Colligan, Mark Resteghini, Devin Griffin, Barry Jossen, Mark Gill, Aaron Hart, Catherine Tait, Chris Thomes and Yvette Nicole Brown.
Also added are conversations with Charles D. King, Dan Lin, Seth MacFarlane & Erica Huggins, Viola Davis and Julius Tennon. Sessions added include Web3 and Meet the Buyers.
Earlier confirmed speakers include Academy Award winner Viola Davis, her husband and producing partner, veteran producer Julius Tennon (“The First Lady”), “Family Guy” creator MacFarlane, television producer Betsy Beers (creative partner at Shondaland) and comedy leader Mike Farah.
The conference will feature a networking reception, panels, Q&As and its signature Mentoring Roundtables.
- 5/24/2022
- by Sasha Urban
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The Game Awards and Summer Game Fest producer Geoff Keighley has partnered up with Imax to level up the two annual gaming events.
On Thursday, Imax announced that it will air the two buzzy gaming occasions live across its theaters in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
“We are thrilled to be a part of these rapidly growing events,” said Megan Colligan, President, Imax Entertainment and Executive Vice President, Imax Corp. “The two video game events are a part of Imax’s continued efforts to diversify its content portfolio with more live and interactive events and we are looking forward to being a part of them for years to come.”
The first event in the newly-announced partnership will be Summer Game Fest Live!, which will kick off on June 9 at 11 a.m. Pt from Los Angeles. Produced and hosted by Keighley, Summer Game Fest unveils updates for...
On Thursday, Imax announced that it will air the two buzzy gaming occasions live across its theaters in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
“We are thrilled to be a part of these rapidly growing events,” said Megan Colligan, President, Imax Entertainment and Executive Vice President, Imax Corp. “The two video game events are a part of Imax’s continued efforts to diversify its content portfolio with more live and interactive events and we are looking forward to being a part of them for years to come.”
The first event in the newly-announced partnership will be Summer Game Fest Live!, which will kick off on June 9 at 11 a.m. Pt from Los Angeles. Produced and hosted by Keighley, Summer Game Fest unveils updates for...
- 5/5/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Though there weren’t many major Hollywood blockbusters in the first quarter of 2022, Imax reported 60 million in revenue in its earnings report on Thursday as it prepares for a summer filled with blockbusters and the launch of its new events cinema venture.
Imax reported a global quarterly box office total of 173.2 million, up 57 over Q1 2021 thanks in large part to the March release of “The Batman” and post-holiday holdover screenings of “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Imax also had screenings of seven local language films in countries like China, India and France. Adjusted Ebitda stood at 14.8 million, up from 2.8 million in Q1 2021 during which theaters worldwide closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Despite the upward trend, Imax still reported a quarterly loss attributable to shareholders of 13.6 million, or 23 cents per share. That’s a small improvement from the 14.8 million loss and 25 cents loss per share reported in Q1 2021. The loss included a non-cash provision of 6.9 million,...
Imax reported a global quarterly box office total of 173.2 million, up 57 over Q1 2021 thanks in large part to the March release of “The Batman” and post-holiday holdover screenings of “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Imax also had screenings of seven local language films in countries like China, India and France. Adjusted Ebitda stood at 14.8 million, up from 2.8 million in Q1 2021 during which theaters worldwide closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Despite the upward trend, Imax still reported a quarterly loss attributable to shareholders of 13.6 million, or 23 cents per share. That’s a small improvement from the 14.8 million loss and 25 cents loss per share reported in Q1 2021. The loss included a non-cash provision of 6.9 million,...
- 4/28/2022
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Like the rest of the film industry, Imax EVP Megan Colligan had a difficult time navigating the existential challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. But in a conversation with TheWrap ahead of Thursday’s earnings, she said there was a silver lining: it forced everyone to stop debating over cinema’s future and work together.
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Colligan observed how pre-pandemic editions of the movie theater trade show featured talking points and arguments from both exhibitors and studios that demonstrated how different sides of Hollywood were in “entrenched positions” on what the future of movie releasing should look like. But when movie theaters reopened last year, there was a major change.
“I think last year was a good opportunity for all the hypothetical conversations that dogged the industry about what we should try finally ended and everyone actually got to try them,” Colligan said, referring to...
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Colligan observed how pre-pandemic editions of the movie theater trade show featured talking points and arguments from both exhibitors and studios that demonstrated how different sides of Hollywood were in “entrenched positions” on what the future of movie releasing should look like. But when movie theaters reopened last year, there was a major change.
“I think last year was a good opportunity for all the hypothetical conversations that dogged the industry about what we should try finally ended and everyone actually got to try them,” Colligan said, referring to...
- 4/27/2022
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Imax’s headquarters in Los Angeles is not officially a shrine to Christopher Nolan, but the casual observer could easily assume the entire building exists in tribute to the director.
The office has several rooms dedicated to cameras and post-production equipment that’s used predominately by Nolan, who deployed Imax technology for the likes of “The Dark Knight,” “Inception” and “Tenet.”
Nolan isn’t the only auteur who gets rock star treatment at Imax. In another area, Jordan Peele’s next nightmarish vision, “Nope,” is closely safeguarded in stacks of cumbersome film reels. Imax’s use of space is emblematic of the company’s dedication to artists at each step of the moviemaking process.
“It’s not for every filmmaker. It’s not for every film,” says Imax Entertainment president Megan Colligan. “But there’s massive intention when [movies] are crafted for Imax. Audiences know that intention, so they gravitate towards seeing them in Imax.
The office has several rooms dedicated to cameras and post-production equipment that’s used predominately by Nolan, who deployed Imax technology for the likes of “The Dark Knight,” “Inception” and “Tenet.”
Nolan isn’t the only auteur who gets rock star treatment at Imax. In another area, Jordan Peele’s next nightmarish vision, “Nope,” is closely safeguarded in stacks of cumbersome film reels. Imax’s use of space is emblematic of the company’s dedication to artists at each step of the moviemaking process.
“It’s not for every filmmaker. It’s not for every film,” says Imax Entertainment president Megan Colligan. “But there’s massive intention when [movies] are crafted for Imax. Audiences know that intention, so they gravitate towards seeing them in Imax.
- 4/21/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Imax has started development on a new fleet of Imax cameras in cooperation with Kodak, Panavision, and FotoKem.
At least four new, state-of-the-art film cameras over the next two years will roll out and grow the Imax camera series by 50%, with the first becoming available to use by late 2023.
Imax is teaming with leading filmmakers, including Jordan Peele and Christopher Nolan, and DPs to identify new specs and features for the prototype development phase. The next release filmed with the current generation of Imax film cameras and Kodak 65mm film will be Peele’s Nope, opening on July 22 while Nolan’s Oppenheimer is currently shooting with Imax cameras.
“As Imax grows as a global platform for entertainment and events, we want to offer more filmmakers, storytellers and artists the opportunity to create with our unrivalled end-to-end technology,” said Megan Colligan, President of Imax Entertainment. “From our connected global network to Imax Enhanced for the home,...
At least four new, state-of-the-art film cameras over the next two years will roll out and grow the Imax camera series by 50%, with the first becoming available to use by late 2023.
Imax is teaming with leading filmmakers, including Jordan Peele and Christopher Nolan, and DPs to identify new specs and features for the prototype development phase. The next release filmed with the current generation of Imax film cameras and Kodak 65mm film will be Peele’s Nope, opening on July 22 while Nolan’s Oppenheimer is currently shooting with Imax cameras.
“As Imax grows as a global platform for entertainment and events, we want to offer more filmmakers, storytellers and artists the opportunity to create with our unrivalled end-to-end technology,” said Megan Colligan, President of Imax Entertainment. “From our connected global network to Imax Enhanced for the home,...
- 3/17/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Imax has started to develop a new fleet of cameras, hoping to meet and built growing demand for its technology among filmmakers.
In cooperation with Kodak, Panavision and FotoKem, Imax will make and deploy at least four new, state-of-the-art film cameras over the next two years — growing its existing group of film cameras by 50% — with plans to put the first new device into use by late 2023.
“As Imax grows as a global platform for entertainment and events, we want to offer more filmmakers, storytellers and artists the opportunity to create with our unrivaled end-to-end technology,” said Megan Colligan, president of Imax Entertainment. “From our connected global network to Imax Enhanced for the home, the Imax Experience provides a more expansive creative canvas than ever, and these new film cameras will enable a new generation of creators along with those who already love working with the cameras a better way to unlock the power of Imax.
In cooperation with Kodak, Panavision and FotoKem, Imax will make and deploy at least four new, state-of-the-art film cameras over the next two years — growing its existing group of film cameras by 50% — with plans to put the first new device into use by late 2023.
“As Imax grows as a global platform for entertainment and events, we want to offer more filmmakers, storytellers and artists the opportunity to create with our unrivaled end-to-end technology,” said Megan Colligan, president of Imax Entertainment. “From our connected global network to Imax Enhanced for the home, the Imax Experience provides a more expansive creative canvas than ever, and these new film cameras will enable a new generation of creators along with those who already love working with the cameras a better way to unlock the power of Imax.
- 3/17/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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