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Exclusive: With five feature screenplays, four television pilots, and one play script picked, the Black List, Collective Moxie and Trilith Studios today revealed the successful Georgia List projects for this year.

Also, along with the 10 projects, writers, Kofi A. Oliver and Carrie Schrader have been awarded grants to bolster their current and future work. The grants from the Georgia-raised Franklin Leonard founded Black List and partners are for $7,500 for each of the Peach State scribes.

Top L-r: Hoffler, Meghjee, Yarber, Schrader, Farzam; Bottom L-r: Lipscomb, Boland, Wallace, Oliver, Webb

Launched a few years ago as the Black List expanded and specified its reach, the Georgia List focuses on “unproduced projects with ties to the region, that provides increased industry visibility and opportunities for further script development and mentoring.” As well as the Frank Patterson-led Trilith and consultancy firm Collective Moxie, the Black List is joined on the Georgia List by 3 Arts Entertainment,...

Skin in the Game, a new documentary premiering on Sunday, March 23 at 8:30 pm on Nitv, Sbs, and Sbs On Demand, sees Gamilaroi and Dunghutti woman Marlee Silva explore the intersection of rugby league and violence against women in Australia. Silva, daughter of rugby league legend Rod “Rocket” Silva, uses her personal connection to […]

New Nitv Doc Skin in the Game: Rugby League, Violence Against Women, and Australia’s Future...

Exclusive: Esteemed documentary filmmaker Dawn Porter is set to make her narrative feature debut with Nobody: The Bert Williams Story, a biopic of the vaudeville performer of the same name.

The news comes amid her NAACP Award nomination for Outstanding Directing in a Documentary for Luther: Never Too Much, her doc on the life and career of the iconic R&b singer Luther Vandross.

Highlighting the life and career of one of the most influential Black entertainers of the early 20th century, Nobody explores Williams’ extraordinary rise from Bahamian immigrant to central figure in America’s vaudeville circuit. His passion and talents were undeniable as he sang, danced, and pantomimed in clubs, cabarets, and theaters across the country. Williams became the first Black American to take a lead role on the Broadway stage and the best-selling Black recording artist before 1920. But his career came at a price, challenging his sense of identity and humanity,...

Ibram X. Kendi is developing a documentary based on his bestselling book “How to Raise an Antiracist.”

The project is one of seven book-to-screen adaptations in the works at his production company Maroon Visions, which is overseen by head of development and production Michael Lebowitz. The company previously produced Netflix’s “Stamped From the Beginning,” based on Kendi’s book of the same name, and ESPN’s “Skin in the Game.” Kendi and Lebovitz serve as executive producers on each of the adaptations.

“How to Raise an Antiracist” is a follow-up to Kendi’s 2019 book “How to Be an Antiracist.” Published in 2023 via Penguin Random House, the book “guides parents, caregivers and teachers on how to protect children from harmfully racist messages while raising them to come of age and join the efforts to create equity and justice for all.”

Maroon Visions is also developing a scripted series based on...

A documentary field roiled by change could use some clarity on how to navigate turbulent times. It’s about to get that opportunity at the 35th edition of Sunny Side of the Doc in La Rochelle, France, a four-day gathering that’s the only international market entirely dedicated to the documentary genre.

More than 2,000 professionals representing 70 countries are expected at the event – creators, producers, buyers, sales agents, and broadcasters. Sunny Side’s ambition is nothing less than “to shape the future of documentary filmmaking.”

Aurélie Reman, Sunny Side’s managing director, and Mathieu Béjot, head of strategy & development, acknowledge the moment of anxiety, but also of possibility, facing this year’s attendees from across the globe.

“In the ever-changing documentary industry which is about to be turned upside down once again with the surge in artificial intelligence, it is vital to remain at the forefront of emerging trends,” Reman and Béjot said in a statement.

Hey, "The Good Doctor" fans. Unfortunately, we've got some terrible news for you guys tonight. We've learned that the ABC people don't have any plans to air new episodes of The Good Doctor for a while. So, they're not airing the next, new episode 7 of this current season 7 tonight, April 16, 2024 and next Tuesday night, April 23, 2024. Yep, according to ABC's official episode 7 press release, ABC plans to finally air the new episode 7 on Tuesday night, April 30, 2024 in its usual, 9 pm central standard time. So, if you can, definitely try to remember that very important date and time. In the meantime, we did take a look at what ABC is serving up in place of new The Good Doctor episodes tonight and next Tuesday night. According to the TV guide listings, ABC is going to air a repeat episode of The Good Doctor tonight. It will be the 2nd one for this season 7 titled,...

ABC’s The Good Doctor season seven episode six will find the staff deep in grief over the tragic death of Dr. Asher Wolke when they’re thrust into an epic emergency. Episode six, “M.C.E.,” will air on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt.

The final season stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman, Fiona Gubelmann as Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee as Dr. Alex Park, Christina Chang as Dr. Audrey Lim, and Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo. Bria Samoné Henderson plays Dr. Jordan Allen, Noah Galvin is Dr. Asher Wolke, and Chuku Modu stars as Dr. Jared Kalu.

“M.C.E.” Plot: The team must deal with a mass casualty event that forces them to put aside their emotions following a recent tragedy.

Hans Potter, Freddie Highmore and Kayla Cromer in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 7 episode 6 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)

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The promo for ABC’s The Good Doctor season seven episode five proclaims this will be a “must-see episode with a heart-stopping moment that will leave you shocked.” Episode five, “Who At Peace,” will air on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt.

The final season stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman, Fiona Gubelmann as Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee as Dr. Alex Park, Christina Chang as Dr. Audrey Lim, and Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo. Bria Samoné Henderson plays Dr. Jordan Allen, Noah Galvin is Dr. Asher Wolke, and Chuku Modu stars as Dr. Jared Kalu.

“Who At Peace” Plot: Asher’s views on the construct of marriage complicate his future with Jerome. Meanwhile, Asher also briefly revisits his religious past to aid a patient’s conversion to Judaism for his fiancée.

Freddie Highmore, Fiona Gubelmann, and Madison Cooper-Higley in ‘The Good Doctor...

Freddie Highmore in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 7 episode 4 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)

Shaun continues to have a difficult time dealing with Charlie on ABC’s The Good Doctor season seven episode four. “Date Night” will air on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt.

The final season stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman, Fiona Gubelmann as Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee as Dr. Alex Park, Christina Chang as Dr. Audrey Lim, and Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo. Bria Samoné Henderson plays Dr. Jordan Allen, Noah Galvin is Dr. Asher Wolke, and Chuku Modu stars as Dr. Jared Kalu.

“Date Night” Plot: Shaun and Lea struggle to balance their parental duties with their personal lives. Meanwhile, Park and Morgan try to find the time and space to reignite their romance amidst the demands of parenthood and work, and Lim’s mother makes a surprise visit.

Shaun continues to butt heads with Charlie on ABC’s The Good Doctor season seven episode three. “Critical Support” will air on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt.

The final season stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman, Fiona Gubelmann as Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee as Dr. Alex Park, Christina Chang as Dr. Audrey Lim, and Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo. Bria Samoné Henderson plays Dr. Jordan Allen, Noah Galvin is Dr. Asher Wolke, and Chuku Modu stars as Dr. Jared Kalu.

“Critical Support” Plot: Shaun continues to be tested by Charlie when their newest case prompts her incessant stream of questions – all in pursuit of an answer. Meanwhile, Morgan struggles on who to name as guardian for Baby Eden should anything happen to her.

Kayla Cromer, Freddie Highmore, Noah Galvin and Chuku Modu in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 7 episode 3 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)

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Hey, "The Good Doctor" fans. We're back in action to let you know that you will be able to enjoy another new episode of The Good Doctor tonight, February 27, 2024. That's right, guys. ABC is serving up the next, new episode 2 of this current season 7 tonight, and we've got some new spoiler scoops for it to run by you guys. We were able to dig up 3, new, official teaser scoops for this new episode 2 via ABC's official episode 2 press release synopsis. So, we will certainly see exactly what it has to reveal right now. Let's get to it. For starters, we've got an official title for this new episode 2 of The Good Doctor season 7. The writers decided to name this one, "Skin in the Game." It sounds like episode 2 will feature some dramatic, intense, interesting and emotional scenes as a new, troublesome member arrives. A tricky brain tumor patient is on the scene.

The Good Doctor introduces its first-ever medical students in Season 7 Episode 2, airing on Tuesday, February 27 at 10/9c on ABC. Kayla Cromer and Wavyy Jonez make their debuts as Charlie and Dom in “Skin in the Game,” in which Shaun (Freddie Highmore) struggles to accommodate the newest member of his surgical team, Charlie (Cromer), who interferes in a patient’s relationship with his daughter. Elsewhere, Park (Will Yun Lee) tackles a tricky brain tumor, and Lea (Paige Spara) and Morgan (Fiona Gubelmann) adjust to motherhood. Co-showrunner and executive producer Liz Friedman told TV Insider all there is to know about Charlene “Charlie” Lukaitis and Dominick “Dom” Hubank. Charlie and Dom are medical students on their first surgical rotations — eager to learn but raw and untested in the fast-paced world of St. Bonaventure’s Hospital. Charlie, who is also a doctor with autism, idolizes Shaun. But as Friedman previously told TV Insider,...

The Good Doctor welcomes Peter Jacobson as a new cast member, adding to the exciting crossover appeal with House alumni. Fans can expect Jacobson's guest appearance in Season 7, Episode 2, bringing a unique sense of nostalgia and familiarity to the show. While the possibility of a Hugh Laurie cameo may be slim, The Good Doctor continues to engage audiences with familiar faces from House.

The Good Doctor is adding another House cast member to its ensemble, which is incredible news for audiences that admire both medical dramas. However, in some ways, the news is also a reminder of the fact that it may be too late for another highly-demanded House cameo in The Good Doctor. This makes the arrival of the House star bittersweet, giving audiences mixed feelings of excitement surrounding the new actor's appearance and longing for the one star who may never make a cameo.

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Peter Jacobson, a House veteran, joins The Good Doctor season 7 as a guest star in episode 2. Jacobson's character, Sal Zacharia, deals with a gambling addiction that impacts his approach to his own health care. Jacobson is one of many House cast members to have appeared on The Good Doctor, which was also created by David Shore.

The Good Doctor will feature yet another House veteran on the show. The ABC medical drama, which stars Freddie Highmore as a young surgeon with autism, was created by David Shore, who previously created House, an eight-season medical show starring Hugh Laurie in the title role as an acerbic but brilliant doctor. The Good Doctor has featured quite a few crossovers in the past, including appearances by former House stars Lisa Edelstein, Beau Garrett, and John Patrick Amedori.

Per TVLine, a new cast member has joined The Good Doctor season 7. Another House vet...

Fans of both David Shore-created series The Good Doctor and House, M.D. are getting another treat in the new season of the Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) medical drama. ABC announced today via TV Line that House alumnus Peter Jacobson will guest star in the February 27 episode of Season 7, titled "Skin in the Game." This will be the second episode of the series' final season.

Shaun’s patience is tested with the introduction of a new member of his team on ABC’s The Good Doctor season seven episode two. “Skin in the Game” will air on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt.

The final season stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman, Fiona Gubelmann as Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee as Dr. Alex Park, Christina Chang as Dr. Audrey Lim, and Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo. Bria Samoné Henderson plays Dr. Jordan Allen, Noah Galvin is Dr. Asher Wolke, and Chuku Modu stars as Dr. Jared Kalu.

“Skin in the Game” Plot: Shaun struggles to accommodate the newest member of his surgical team, Charlie (Kayla Cromer), who interferes in a patient’s relationship with his daughter. Elsewhere, Park tackles a tricky brain tumor, and Lea and Morgan adjust to motherhood.

Kayla Cromer and Freddie Highmore in ‘The Good Doctor...

The Good Doctor fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 7 Episode 2 episode titled Skin in the Game!

Find out everything you need to know about the Skin in the Game episode of The Good Doctor, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

The Good Doctor Skin in the Game Season 7 Episode 2 Preview

Get ready for an intense and emotionally charged episode of “The Good Doctor” titled “Skin in the Game,” airing on ABC at 10:00 Pm on February 27, 2024. In this gripping installment, viewers will be drawn into the world of Dr. Shaun Murphy and his colleagues as they navigate through personal and professional challenges.

As Shaun struggles to accommodate the newest member of his surgical team, Charlie, tensions rise when Charlie interferes in a patient’s relationship with his daughter. Meanwhile, Dr. Park takes on a tricky brain tumor case,...

Get ready for an emotional and thought-provoking episode of “The Good Doctor” as Season 7 Episode 2, titled “Skin in the Game,” hits the airwaves. Tune in at 10:00 Pm on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, exclusively on ABC.

In this episode, viewers will witness Shaun grappling with the challenges of welcoming Charlie, the newest member of his surgical team. However, tensions arise when Charlie becomes involved in a patient’s relationship with his daughter, forcing Shaun to navigate the complexities of professional boundaries and personal connections.

Meanwhile, Park faces a formidable task as he tackles a tricky brain tumor, showcasing his expertise and determination in the operating room. Additionally, Lea and Morgan find themselves adjusting to the responsibilities and joys of motherhood, highlighting the unique challenges they face as new parents.

With its compelling storylines, powerful performances, and poignant themes, “The Good Doctor” continues to captivate audiences with its portrayal of life, love, and the pursuit of healing.

The Good Doctor is staffing back up after a pair of high-profile exits.

On the heels of Hill Harper and Brandon Larracuente‘s departures as Drs. Marcus Andrews and Danny Perez, respectively, the ABC medical drama has recruited Kayla Cromer (Everything’s Gonna Be Okay) and Wavyy Jonez (Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G.) for major recurring roles in the seventh and final season.

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Slowdive is bringing their upcoming tour to North America. On Tuesday, the group announced the dates for their upcoming shows across the U.S. in promotion of the group’s 2023 LP, Everything Is Alive.

After dates in the UK, Europe, and Asia early in the year, the group will head stateside for a run of shows across the country. They’ll open their U.S. tour in Ventura on April 25 before heading to cities such as Albuquerque, Indianapolis, Louisville, Dallas, Birmingham, and Atlanta.

Tickets for all of the shows go on sale on Dec.

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“Carmen,” “Foe,” “Limbo,” Australia’s Oscar contender “Shayda,” “Streets of Colour” and “The Royal Hotel” have received the six nominations for best feature film at this year’s Screen Producers Australia Awards. The Spa Awards will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, the final evening of the Screen Forever conference.

In the documentary feature section, the nominations are “Flyaways,” “Harley & Katya,” “Living With Devils,” “Onefour: Against All Odds,” “The Cape,” “The Giants,” “The Jewish Nazi?” and “The Platypus Garden.” Nominations for best telemovie or miniseries production are “While the Men Are Away,” “The Claremont Murders,” “Wellmania,” “The Messenger,” “Bad Behaviour” and “The Clearing.”

“2023 was a year filled with a number of challenges for our industry, but the Australian screen sector continued to delight audiences globally with stories that share our unique culture and creativity,” said Spa CEO Matthew Deaner.

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Hong Kong-made crime action film “The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell...

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As KillHer opens, Mattie is just days away from getting married and her best friend Eddie has planned a camping trip for the bachelorette weekend. That doesn’t sit well with Jess and Rae who feel like they’ve been pushed aside since Mattie and Eddie became friends.

Also somewhere in the woods is Jagger, Mattie’s fiance. The idea being that they’ll surprise him and his buddies by setting up camp next to them and having a party weekend. Of course, if they’d seen Slashlorette Party they might have reservations about combing the bride and groom’s weekends. And they certainly have some reservations after they set up their tent next to what they think is Jagger’s tent. Only to...

It’s impossible to ignore that racism still plays an unfortunately large role in the world of professional sports. Most people are aware of the stereotype that white athletes are inherently smarter, while Black athletes are more physically gifted, but “Skin in the Game with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi,’ which premieres Wednesday, Sept. 20 on ESPN+, aims to demonstrate that systemic racism is embedded in many other facets of the world of professional sprots. You can watch ESPN+ with a subscription to ESPN+.

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“Skin in the Game” features the expert analysis of Dr. Ibram X Kendi, who was declared one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2020 for his work.

Slowdive has officially released their fifth studio album, everything is alive. Stream the record and the new music video for the single “alife” below.

The dream pop band first indicated that they were working on everything is alive in February 2022, and shared news this past April that they had finished it. In June, they officially announced the album and unveiled its lead single, “kisses,” which was named Consequence’s Song of the Week. This was followed up with more singles, “skin in the game” and “slab.” Now, the record as a whole has arrived. Listen to it below.

The album release comes a day after the band shared its final single, “alfie,” along with a new music video. Speaking about the song in a statement, the band’s Neil Halstead explained that producer Shawn Everett helped bring it to life. “‘alife’ is one of the first tunes we finished for the record,...

Thirty years after Slowdive’s Souvlaki helped define the shoegaze movement, Everything Is Alive, the band’s fifth studio album and second since regrouping in 2014, finds them trading their signature tremolo-soaked guitars for crisp, modulated synths, resulting in an uncharacteristically polished sound. Flashes of unrefined haze still manage to work their way into the songs, though, pointing to the album’s primary theme: the duality between old and new.

There’s always been a superhuman quality to Slowdive’s music. Rachel Goswell’s and Neil Halstead’s vocals meld so harmoniously that they often sound like they’re coming from a single person—“I know you dream of snowfields/Floating high above the trees,” they sing on “Kisses,” yearning for new beginnings—while Christian Savill’s guitars constitute a voice all its own. Bassist Nick Chaplin and drummer Simon Scott introduce a layer of tonal depth and texture, and this...

Slowdive are counting down to the release of their forthcoming album everything is alive on September 1st via Dead Oceans, and they’re giving another preview with the single “the slab.”

While the previous singles Slowdive have shared ahead of everything is alive stayed more in line with their usual schtick of hushed, jangly dream-pop, “the slab” is bigger and bolder, filtering a healthy dose of wall-of-sound guitars with atmospheric production — and just as much reverb as you would expect.

“This is the heaviest track on the record and as the name suggests we wanted it to feel like a big slab of music,” vocalist/guitarist Neil Halstead explains in a press release. “We wanted it to feel very dense.” Stream “the slab” below.

“the slab” follows previous singles “skin in the game” and “kisses,” the latter of which was named Consequence’s Song of the Week. Slowdive are also...

Slowdive have released new song “Skin in the Game.” It’s their second single off of their forthcoming album Everything Is Alive, following “Kisses.”

“I won’t know and you won’t say it now,” Neil Halstead sings on the contemplative track. “’Cause you don’t say and I will never ask.” The gauzy song is accompanied by a spiraling visualizer.

Everything Is Alive is the shoegaze icons’ first studio album since 2017’s eponymous LP, which marked their first LP in 22 years. It arrives on Sept. 1 via Dead Oceans.

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Just under a month removed from the announcement of their new, forthcoming studio album, Slowdive have returned with another new single: a reflective, dreamy track entitled “skin in the game.” Watch the visualizer for the song below.

Anchored by Neil Halstead’s forlorn vocals, “skin in the game” captures the hazy beauty and reflective soundscapes that Slowdive have been celebrated for purveying since they first debuted. This time around, the overlapping layers of acoustics and processed electric guitars blend effortlessly with Halstead’s vocals as he sings lyrics like “I won’t know and you won’t say it now/ ‘cos you don’t say and I will never ask.” Listen to the song below.

Last month, Slowdive announced that their fifth studio album, everything is alive, will drop on September 1st via Dead Oceans. Alongside the announcement, they unveiled the LP’s first single, “kisses,” which was named Consequence’s Song of the Week.

The casting branch of the academy is only six years old and doesn’t have an Oscar category of its own. However, the Casting Society of America has been handing out the Artios Awards for 34 years (“Artios” is from the ancient Greek meaning “perfectly fitted.”). This year’s awards took place on Thursday (Jan. 30) on both coasts. At the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, winners included three of the Oscar nominees for Best Picture: “Jojo Rabbit,” “Marriage Story”” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” (see full list of winners below).

In addition to the eight film categories listed below, the Atrios Awards honored Geena Davis with the Lynn Stalmaster Award for Career Achievement while Audra McDonald received the Marion Dougherty New York Apple Award, casting director Deborah Aquila was feted with the Hoyt Bowers Award and Andy Pryor was lauded with the Excellence in Casting Award.

Last year’s...

Do you love to hate the familial chemistry in “Knives Out” or the equally toxic marital misery in “Marriage Story?” Are you awed by the pack of relative unknowns breaking your heart from week to week on “Pose?” Then make sure to thank your friendly, neighborhood casting director, responsible for staffing up all your favorite stories.

Indeed, it was time for the casting directors to shine on Thursday night, with not one, not two, but three ceremonies celebrating the best of the business for their work in casting projects including animation, film, television, and the stage. With a Los Angeles ceremony hosted by Ron Funches, a New York event hosted by Michelle Buteau, and a London soiree overseen by Jason Isaacs, the Casting Society of America went all out for the 35th Annual Artios Awards.

While Rian Johnson’s aforementioned “Knives Out” took home the prize for big budget comedy,...

The casting directors of “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood,” “Knives Out,” “Jojo Rabbit” and “Marriage Story” were among the winners at the 35th annual Artios Awards, held Thursday at ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York and London.

Other winners in the eight feature-film categories were the casting directors on “The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” “Skin in the Game,” “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” “The Lion King” and “Toy Story 4,” the last two of which tied in the animation category.

Television winners included the casting directors for the first seasons of “Russian Doll” and “Pose,” as well as those on the miniseries “When They See Us,” the reality program “Queer Eye” and the continuing series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Game of Thrones.”

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Awards were also given out in short film and theater categories.

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “Game of Thrones” have taken home two of the major Artios Awards from the Casting Society of America.

The trophies, which honor excellence in casting, were unveiled at the 35th Annual Artios Awards held on Thursday in ceremonies in New York, Los Angeles and London. The New York ceremony was hosted by Michelle Buteau at Stage 48; Ron Funches emceed in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton, and Jason Isaacs hosted in London at the Four Seasons Hotel at Ten Trinity Square.

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” won the big-budget feature drama award while “Knives Out” took the big-budget feature comedy trophy. “Marriage Story” received the studio or independent drama prize and “Jojo Rabbit” nabbed the comedy counterpart. “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” won the low-budget award.

“Toy Story 4” and “The Lion King” tied in animation. “Skin in the Game...

Sony’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Netflix’s Marriage Story, Searchlight’s Jojo Rabbit and Lionsgate’s Knives Out were among the film winners as the Casting Society of America handed out its 35th annual Artios Awards for film, TV and at separate ceremonies across two continents.

Check out the full list of winners below.

The Artios Awards splits most of its film categories by budget. The casting team behind Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood took the Artios trophy for Big Budget Drama, while the casting crew for Rian Johnson’s Knives Out won for Big Budget Comedy.

Other winners on the film side included awards-season regulars Jojo Rabbit (Studio or Independent Comedy) and Marriage Story (Studio or Independent Drama). There was a tie in the Animation category, with Disney’s The Lion King and Toy Story 4 sharing the prize.

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Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, The Irishman, Dolemite Is My Name and Late Night are among the film nominees for the 35th Artios Awards, the Casting Society of America announced Thursday.

“The art of casting for film continued to shine this year, as represented in this noteworthy list of projects. Joining our television and theatre nominees, these talented Casting Directors exemplify the range of skills and expertise throughout our craft,” said Russell Boast, President, Csa. “The 35th Artios Awards will put a spotlight on the year’s outstanding contributions from our members as we collectively build on this year’s achievements for an even stronger future.”

The Artios Awards honor the contribution of Casting Directors to film, television and theatre. The winners will be revealed on Thursday, January 30, 2020 in ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York City and London. Ron Funches will serve as host in Los Angeles, with Michelle Buteau...

The casting branch of the academy is only six years old and doesn’t have an Oscar category of its own. However, the Casting Society of America has been handing out the Artios Awards for 34 years (“Artios” is from the ancient Greek meaning “perfectly fitted.”). Nominees for feature films were announced on Thursday and many of the leading Oscar contenders reaped bids. Winners will be revealed at joint ceremonies in New York, Los Angeles and London on Thursday, Jan. 30.

In addition to the eight film categories listed below, the Atrios Awards will honor Geena Davis with the Lynn Stalmaster Award for Career Achievement while Audra McDonald will receive the Marion Dougherty New York Apple Award, casting director Deborah Aquila will be feted with the Hoyt Bowers Award and Andy Pryor will be honored with the Excellence in Casting Award.

Last year’s big budget winners were the comedy “Green Book...

The Casting Society of America (Csa) on Thursday announced the film nominees for the 35th Artios Awards, which honor the contributions of casting directors to film, TV, and the stage, and will be held at ceremonies in La, New York, and London on January 30. The full list of film nominees for the 35th Artios Awards are below.

The Casting Society previously announced that Oscar winner and advocate Geena Davis — who received a Governors Award from the Academy earlier this year — will receive the Lynn Stalmaster Award for Career Achievement. Singer and actress Audra McDonald, will receive the Marion Dougherty New York Apple Award.

Among the casting directors being recognized are Deborah Aquila, a three-time Artios Award winner for her work on “La La Land” and “My Week with Marilyn,” will receive the Hoyt Bowers Award, and Andy Pryor, an Emmy nominee and British casting director responsible for “Stan & Ollie,...

“1917” and “Little Women” were nominated alongside blockbusters like “Avengers: Endgame” and “Toy Story 4” for the Casting Society of America’s Artios Awards, which released its list of film nominees on Monday.

The winners will be revealed on Jan. 30 in ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York City and London. Ron Funches will serve as host for the Los Angeles event, with Michelle Buteau hosting of the New York ceremony.

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“The art of casting for film continued to shine this year, as represented in this noteworthy list of projects. Joining our television and theatre nominees, these talented Casting Directors exemplify the range of skills and expertise throughout our craft,” said Csa president Russell Boast said in a statement.

“The 35th Artios Awards will put a spotlight on the year’s outstanding contributions from our members as...

Spider-Man: Far from Home is weaving an expansive web over the Fourth of July holiday frame, pushing new specialties to find space in upcoming weeks. There are a few brave indies hoping to grab some residuals over the long weekend, however. Sundance doc Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love will launch in several L.A. and New York locations. Distributor Roadside Attractions is hoping to ride a wave of music docs that have scored well in the box office with summer rollouts in recent years. Thriller Skin in the Game dramatizes the human trafficking in America. Specialty label Kandoo Films, which also produced the title, is releasing it day-and-date. Gravitas Ventures, meanwhile, is spearheading on-demand for the Armed Forces action-drama Above the Best. The producers are organizing limited theatrical events/showings for the feature, including one this weekend in Houston.

Additional limited releases over the holiday include Screen Media action-thriller Cold Blood...

"She's going to be our big money maker, you mark my words." Kandoo Films has debuted a official trailer for an indie drama titled Skin in the Game, the feature directorial debut of an Oakland native filmmaker / musician known as Adisa. Based on a true story, the thriller is about a fifteen year old girl abducted off the streets who finds herself stuck in a horrific sex trafficking ring. With no initial assistance from the police, Dani's mother and an ex-prostitute take to the streets in an effort to save her before it's too late. Starring Erica Ash, Elisabeth Harnois, Angélica Celaya, Sammi Hanratty, Gideon Adlon, Gail Bean, Jay Hieron, and Catfish Jean. This is an important story to tell, the film just doesn't look unique in any way. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Adisa's Skin in the Game, direct from Kandoo's YouTube: Abducted off the sidewalk of suburban America,...

Eleven World Premieres plus $146,500 in cash and prizes to be awarded.

‘Mary Queen of Scots’ and ‘Momentum Generation’ to bookend festival.

Canadian Premieres include ‘On the Basis of Sex’, ‘Stockholm’, and ‘Untogether’. Western Canadian Premieres include ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’, ‘Roma’ and ‘At Eternity’s Gate’

The 18th annual Whistler Film Festival (Wff), November 28 to December 2, selected its opening night film and full program lineup from over 1,000 submissions. Festival goers can look forward to 85 fresh films including 50 features and 35 shorts representing 12 countries. Selections for this year’s festival include leading award season fare, quality Canadian content (69% of the lineup) and more female-directed films than ever before (46% of the lineup).

‘Canada’s coolest film fest’ remains true to its mandate of discovering new talent, with the inclusion of 16 first time feature films, 21 feature films directed by women, and with 64% of its program premiering Canadian features, more than any other international Canadian film festival this year.

Los Angeles-based indie producer Kandoo Films is getting into film distribution.

The new Kandoo Releasing division is set to release indie films from emerging and diverse artists, starting with the Emmanuelle Chriqui and Sam Trammell starrer Hospitality, set for a Dec. 7 theatrical and VOD release.

"Our goal is to create a more direct connection from filmmaker to viewer, providing audiences with the unfiltered film viewing experiences they crave,” Kandoo Films founder Howard Barish said in a statement.

Future releases from Kandoo Releasing include Skin in the Game, from first-time director Adisa.

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Los Angeles-based indie producer Kandoo Films is getting into film distribution.

The new Kandoo Releasing division is set to release indie films from emerging and diverse artists, starting with the Emmanuelle Chriqui and Sam Trammell starrer Hospitality, set for a Dec. 7 theatrical and VOD release.

"Our goal is to create a more direct connection from filmmaker to viewer, providing audiences with the unfiltered film viewing experiences they crave,” Kandoo Films founder Howard Barish said in a statement.

Future releases from Kandoo Releasing include Skin in the Game, from first-time director Adisa.

This story also appears in The ...

In today’s film news roundup, Adrian Grenier and Mya Taylor join “Stage Mother,” Steve Coogan teams up with Michael Winterbottom and Kandoo Releasing launches. Castings Film Mode Entertainment and Branded Pictures Entertainment have added Adrian Grenier and Mya Taylor (“Tangerine”) to the cast of the drama-comedy “Stage Mother.” Jacki Weaver and Lucy Liu have been previously announced as starring in “Stage Mother,” set in the drag world of San Francisco. The film is set to go into production on Sept. 14 with much of the filming to take place in Nova Scotia. Rights for the film are for sale at the Toronto International Film Festival. Film Mode Entertainment’s Clay Epstein and Branded Pictures Entertainment founder and producer J. Todd Harris announced the project at the Cannes Film Festival. Grenier is best known for his starring role in “Entourage.” Taylor won the Gotham Award for “Breakthrough Actor” for her performance...

Producer’s first release will be Hospitality on December 7.

Howard Barish’s Los Angeles-based production outfit Kandoo Films announced in Toronto it has launched a distribution arm and kicks off with Emmanuelle Chriqui and Sam Trammell star in Hospitality.

Kandoo Releasing will orchestrate theatrical and digital day-and-date releases. Hospitality has been set for December 7 and is about a mother with a chequered past who must protect her son when a dangerous man checks into her bed and breakfast. Nick Chakwin and David Guglielmo wrote and directed.

The slate includes human trafficking drama Skin In The Game from first-time director Adisa,...

Exclusive: Kandoo Films, the Los Angeles-based production company run by 13th and Middle of Nowhere producer Howard Barish, is launching a distribution arm Kandoo Releasing and has set up its first projects under the new venture: with the noir thriller Hospitality starring Emmanuelle Chriqui and Sam Trammell which will now bow day-and-date December 7.

The plan for Kandoo Releasing is to distribute an eclectic slate of indie films from emerging and diverse artists with day-and-date theatrical and VOD/digital releases.

“Our goal is to create a more direct connection from filmmaker to viewer, providing audiences with the unfiltered film viewing experiences they crave,” said Barish, who is at the Toronto Film Festival that launched Thursday to screen potential films for pickup. “By focusing on this niche market, Kandoo Releasing will foster a home for passionate rising filmmakers and help quality independent films find their audience. Our boutique agency approach will allow...

Universal Pictures’ “Night School,” starring Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish, will open the 22nd annual Urbanworld Film Festival.

“Night School” is one of more than 60 films and TV shows being screened at the fest — an annual showcase of diverse culture — including the debut of the Fox show “Rel.” “Get Out’s” Lil Rel Howery stars in the series and will take part in a Q&A following the screening at New York City’s AMC Empire 25.

HBO will also screen two spotlight selections: first-time filmmaker Rudy Valdez’s “The Sentence,” a documentary about mandatory minimum sentencing, and Dyana Winkler and Tina Brown’s “United Skates,” a doc about some of America’s last standing roller rinks.

Passes for the festival, which runs from Sept. 19 to Sept. 23, are available at the Urbanworld website, and tickets for official selections and spotlights will be available in September.

Here’s the full list of...

Well, that was an interesting way to change things up. 

On Suits Season 7 Episode 11, Harvey and Louis tried to find a way for the form to thrive after Jessica being disbarred, but Harvey also had to deal with the ramifications of that kiss he shared with Donna on Suits Season 7 Episode 10. 

Say what you want about Louis, but nobody can take away from him the fact that he knows what to do when the heat is turned up all the way. 

He was relentless and knew what he needed to do to save the firm. The idea for the scathing press release about Jessica was difficult for him to even suggest to Harvey, but it was all in the name of getting the upper hand on the media storm that was headed their way, 

With Gina Torres fronting a spinoff of the series, there had to be something in the...

Exclusive: Howard Barish’s Kandoo Films to fully finance low-budget features; Paradigm to handles sales.

Howard Barish, the Canadian Los Angeles-based producer of the Oscar-nominated documentary 13th who helped launched Ava DuVernay’s directing career, has set up a fund for low-budget features.

Barish, the founder and president of Kandoo Films who established a successful promos and branding business after he relocated from Toronto to Los Angeles in the early 1990s, has revealed details of the first two projects.

Little Star and Skin In The Game are in post and shot last year over 14-16 days in Los Angeles.

Kandoo fully financed the titles as it will do on the entire slate and Barish expects to back six to eight low-budget features in all. Paradigm will handle sales on the slate.

Little Star is directed by Dave Schwep and stars Analeigh Tipton and Tyler Labine in the tale of a troubled starlet who engages with a reclusive...

Exclusive: Howard Barish’s Kandoo Films to fully finance; Paradigm to handles sales.

Howard Barish, the Canadian Los Angeles-based producer of the Oscar-nominated documentary 13th who helped launched Ava DuVernay’s directing career, has set up a fund for low-budget features.

Barish, the founder and president of Kandoo Films who established a successful promos and branding business after he relocated from Toronto to Los Angeles in the early 1990s, has revealed details of the first two projects.

Kandoo will fully finance all titles and Barish expects to back six to eight low-budget features. Paradigm will handle sales on the slate.

The first two projects are in post and both shot in Los Angeles over 14-16 days in 2016.

Little Star is directed by Dave Schwep and stars Analeigh Tipton and Tyler Labine in the tale of a troubled starlet who engages with a reclusive landlord.

Lauren Bowles and Monique Coleman also star in the psychological drama.

Human trafficking drama Skin In The Game...