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Revolutionary industry developments in the geek sphere.
Talaat Captan - The Man Behind The Air Hollywood
The Founder and CEO of Air Hollywood, Talaat Captan is a film industry veteran and a self-proclaimed aviation geek who gave birth to the idea of creating an aviation-themed studio to overcome the challenges that he faced while shooting airport scenes for his film. With over 30 years of experience in film and television industry, Talaat Captan has emerged as one of the most professional industry veterans in the film community of Los Angeles, California.
By Albert David5 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to: German Expressionism
In this chapter of ‘the filmmaker’s guide’ we’re actually going to be learning about literature and film together. I understand that many of you are sitting in university during difficult times and finding it increasingly hard to study and I understand that many of you who are not at university or not planning on it are possibly stuck of what to do, need a break or even need to catch up on learning film before you get to the next level. This guide will be brief but will also contain: new vocabulary, concepts and theories, films to watch and we will be exploring something taboo until now in the ‘filmmaker’s guide’ - academia (abyss opens). Each article will explore a different concept of film, philosophy, literature or bibliography/filmography etc. in order to give you something new to learn each time we see each other. You can use some of the words amongst family and friends to sound clever or you can get back to me (email in bio) and tell me how you’re doing. So, strap in and prepare for the filmmaker’s guide to film studies because it is going to be one wild ride.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Geeks
Academy Awards Introduce New Diversity Quota for Best Picture Nominees
The Academy Awards (AKA Oscars) are the most prestigious awards in the entertainment business. Movies and performances are immortalized thanks to winning one of the coveted statuettes, and they can do a lot to solidify the status of a filmmaker of any kind in the industry. However, they have come under fire for over-representing white males both in front of the camera and behind it. It is no secret that the Oscars have a certain type of film that they like, and the voter base is largely made up of older white males.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Illumination Entertainment
I have long been baffled by the films made by the studio Illumination Entertainment. There was nothing immediately obvious as to why I should dislike them. My own niece watched them numerous times and enjoyed them. By all accounts, they were fine. This, however, was before I learned more about the company started by Chris Meledandri. Meledandri received his start back in the early 90’s working at Disney. After that, he moved on to 20th Century Fox and was an executive in their animation department, playing a role in the acquisition of BlueSky Studios. He also produced one of my absolute favorite films, Ever After: A Cinderella Story. Though he found himself the president of Fox animation, he left the company in 2007 to form Illumination Entertainment. They were now a contender and ready to make some money. The studio was shortly thereafter positioned as an entertainment arm of NBCUniversal, retaining all creative control. In April 2016, NBCUniversal announced its acquisition of another competing studio, DreamWorks Animation, for $3.8 billion. It was announced that Meledandri would oversee both Illumination and DreamWorks following the completion of the merger. Such titles from Illumination include the following:
By Kayla Bloom5 years ago in Geeks
Queens Underground International Film Festival
Thursday, October 15th through Saturday, October 17th, 5pm until 10pm, the world can watch along with Queens Underground’s Annual October International Film Festival - Virtual and Interactive with Host, Judges and Live Performances. The Audience can also Chat and Vote at: www.QueensUnderground718.com
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Geeks
Joss Whedon Has Been Telling Us He's Toxic All Along
I have been re-watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer, because my pandemic self only wants to watch things I have already seen. Coincidentally I am also seeing all these stories about Joss Whedon and speculation that he is incredibly toxic. His facade of feminism has lasted him the span of his 30 year career with only a few hints at its faults in his public persona. That is if you don’t watch closely, the only direct evidence was the theories surrounding his firing Charisma Carpenter from angel. Angel, Giles, Spike, Xander, are all incredibly toxic men who get a supernatural write off.
By Kelly Morris5 years ago in Geeks
'Thor: Love and Thunder' To Use The Volume Technology Used For 'The Mandalorian'
Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the biggest unknowns in recent cinema. After the excitement that was Infinity War and Endgame, as well as the departures of Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans from the films, that leaves Chris Hemsworth as the remaining member of the "big three" (so to speak) Marvel characters. The next Thor film, Thor: Love and Thunder, is arguably the biggest one on the upcoming docket of films.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
My Opinion on the GQ Interview with John Boyega
Before I get started on this, I want to say that you're allowed to disagree here, but consider everything I'm saying because this is all valid stuff as I am a Black man myself. Granted, I was born and raised in America, and John comes from a background that's British and Nigerian, but still, we share the same skin color.
By Don Anderson II5 years ago in Geeks
Bring Your Own Chair...While Working On A Film Set
Bring Your Own Chair While Working On A Film Set In the life of a Stand-In or any other crew on set for that manner. Bringing your own chair can provide you greater comfort, flexible mobility, and save you from embarrassment.
By KevinMarshallPinkney5 years ago in Geeks
