The Duffer Brothers announced this week their new production company, Upside Down Pictures, for film and television projects as part of their overall deal with Netflix. “It didn’t take long into our first meeting with Hilary, where we bonded over films like Jaws, Home Alone, and Speed, to know we had found a kindred spirit.… Continue reading The Duffer Brothers Announce New Production Company “Upside Down Pictures”
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Legendary Film Critic, Barry Ronge, Passes
A statement released by The Buz Factor gives details on the passing of beloved film critic, Barry Ronge’s passing, on 3 July 2022. As per Barry’s request he asked for his passing to be announced a week after his death. One of South Africa’s most loved movie critics, columnist and arts journalists, has died. Barry… Continue reading Legendary Film Critic, Barry Ronge, Passes
Apple TV+ “Black Bird” Premiere
Apple TV+ hosted a premiere event last night for the highly anticipated debut of thrilling crime drama “Black Bird” ahead of its global debut on July 8. Series stars Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser, Greg Kinnear, Sepideh Moafi, creator Dennis Lehane and more attended the red carpet event. Inspired by actual events, when high school… Continue reading Apple TV+ “Black Bird” Premiere
Call For The Next Presidential Employment Stimulus Program Focused On Audio-Visual Industry Open
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), is pleased to announce the opening of the call for the Presidential Employment Stimulus Program 3, also referred to as PESP3 by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) as it will cover the second and third phase. The closing date for submissions is 22 July 2022,… Continue reading Call For The Next Presidential Employment Stimulus Program Focused On Audio-Visual Industry Open
Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective And Amazon Music Select “Your Future Is Now” Scholarship Recipients
FOUR STUDENTS ACROSS FOUR SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE IMMERSIVE ROTATION PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY AND $10,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS The Recording Academy®‘s Black Music Collective (BMC) and partner Amazon Music selected Jayden Ahmad Potts (Jackson State University), Amir Duke (Morehouse College), Jasmine Gordon (Spelman College), and Zsana Hoskins (Howard University) as the recipients of the “Your Future Is Now” scholarship,… Continue reading Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective And Amazon Music Select “Your Future Is Now” Scholarship Recipients
Academy Invites 397 To Membership
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 397 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Membership selection is based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity remaining a priority. The 2022 class is 44%… Continue reading Academy Invites 397 To Membership