Michael B. Jordan Joins the Oscar Race With Christmas Day Release For ‘Just Mercy’
Warner Bros. moved up Destin Daniel Crettin’s civil rights drama from January for an Oscar-qualifying run.
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Emmys 2019: Three Comedy Creator-Stars Get Serious Love
Natasha Lyonne, Bill Hader, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge scored multiple nods for not only acting but creating their comedic characters.
‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ Will Open London Film Festival
Armando Iannucci, the writer-director of “In the Loop” and “The Death of Stalin,” adapted the Charles Dickens classic and cast Dev Patel in the title role.
‘The Lion King’ Is a Gamechanger, But Disney Isn’t Sure How to Market the Technology
Is it animated or live action? A commercial product designed to please the many, or a work of art worthy of Oscar consideration?
Matthew Heineman Directs True Wildfire Survival Drama ‘Paradise’
The drama is based on a family’s fight for survival during the 2018 California wildfires.
‘The Father’ and ‘Lara’ Win Big at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
“The Father,” from Bulgaria and Greece, took home the Grand Prix, and “Lara,” from Germany, won three awards at the Czech festival.
‘Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love’: How Two Real Romances Fueled Nick Broomfield’s Intimate Documentary
Marianne Ihlen inspired classic songs and encouraged the men in her life, including Leonard Cohen and the documentarian, to find their best selves.
Heroic Sailor Tracy Edwards Makes ‘Maiden’ a Rousing and Real Crowdpleaser
Alex Holmes’ documentary could be a factor in this year’s Oscar race.
‘Yesterday’: Ed Sheeran’s Smart Casting Advice Saved Danny Boyle’s Beatles Rom-Com
“That’s soul,” the pop star said of Himesh Patel’s singing. “You can’t manufacture it, you could ruin it. Watch out for that.”
The Academy Invites 842 New Members, from Lady Gaga to Jon M. Chu
The Academy continues its inclusion push, with a new list that includes gender parity amongst its invited ranks.
On ‘Toy Story 4,’ Pixar Opened Its Brain Trust to More Women and It Paid Off
First-time Pixar screenwriter Stephany Folsom tells IndieWire how she made the much-anticipated sequel her own, complete with a few nerve-wracking meetings.
How Big Changes at Amazon, Netflix, and Sundance Reveal the Industry’s Transitional Moment
Screen Talk, episode 249: Independent film is going through some big changes, and this busy week put them in perspective.
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John Ford Stepping Down As GM Of NPACT, The Nonfiction Producers Trade Group
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Couple goals: Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance could become the latest Emmy-winning spouses
