Scott Waugh whose credits include “Act of Valor” and the upcoming “The Expendables 4,” is attached to direct the upcoming documentary “Escape to Atlantis,” based on the findings of Seattle native Dr. Jason Rubin who has used deductive reasoning, the writings of philosopher Plato and cutting-edge satellite sonar imagery to pinpoint the location of the fabled lost island of Atlantis.
Said Waugh: “Every story, whether fact or fable, has a character we believe in and hope they prevail. Wouldn’t it be great to be part of a story where our protagonist wins and redefines the world’s truth?” “If Dr. Rubin has found Atlantis, not only does he continually save lives in the ER room, but he will have risen the dead of those lost in Plato’s fable and will redefine our history. That is a story I want to be a part of,” he added.
The documentary is being produced by Rubin,...
Said Waugh: “Every story, whether fact or fable, has a character we believe in and hope they prevail. Wouldn’t it be great to be part of a story where our protagonist wins and redefines the world’s truth?” “If Dr. Rubin has found Atlantis, not only does he continually save lives in the ER room, but he will have risen the dead of those lost in Plato’s fable and will redefine our history. That is a story I want to be a part of,” he added.
The documentary is being produced by Rubin,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
The Motion Picture Sound Editors said today that Anthony “Chic” Ciccolini III will receive the 2022 Mpse Career Achievement Award during the group’s annual awards ceremony in March.
Ciccolini has designed and edited sound for scores of films and TV shows and is best known for his long association with filmmaker Ron Howard. He has served as supervising sound editor on a dozen Howard-director films ranging from the 1986 comedy Gung Ho and Apollo 13, to Best Picture Oscar winner A Beautiful Mind and 2011’s The Dilemma.
Howard is being honored with this year’s Mpse Filmmaker Award.
“From the heart-pounding excitement of Apollo 13 to the infectious wit of Sex and the City, Chic Ciccolini has consistently found imaginative ways to enrich stories with sound,” Mpse president Mark Lanza said. “He puts his heart and soul into every project and has served as a generous mentor to many of his industry peers.
Ciccolini has designed and edited sound for scores of films and TV shows and is best known for his long association with filmmaker Ron Howard. He has served as supervising sound editor on a dozen Howard-director films ranging from the 1986 comedy Gung Ho and Apollo 13, to Best Picture Oscar winner A Beautiful Mind and 2011’s The Dilemma.
Howard is being honored with this year’s Mpse Filmmaker Award.
“From the heart-pounding excitement of Apollo 13 to the infectious wit of Sex and the City, Chic Ciccolini has consistently found imaginative ways to enrich stories with sound,” Mpse president Mark Lanza said. “He puts his heart and soul into every project and has served as a generous mentor to many of his industry peers.
- 12/13/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Fresh off her historic Daytime Emmy win, actress Jodi Long is running for president of SAG-AFTRA’s Los Angeles Local to succeed Patricia Richardson, who is not seeking re-election. Long, a longtime national and L.A. Local board member who’s running on the opposition party’s Membership First slate, will be facing off against Yvette Nicole Brown, who’s running for local president on the ruling party’s Unite for Strength’s slate.
Two years ago, Long ran for national secretary-treasurer as presidential candidate Matthew Modine’s running mate, but they lost to Gabrielle Carteris and her running mate, Camryn Manheim, who are not seeking re-election. This time, Modine and running mate Joely Fisher are squaring off against Fran Drescher and Anthony Rapp to succeed Carteris and Manheim.
“As a SAG-AFTRA national and Local board member working on numerous national committees over the past 10 years, I have been a longtime champion for diversity,...
Two years ago, Long ran for national secretary-treasurer as presidential candidate Matthew Modine’s running mate, but they lost to Gabrielle Carteris and her running mate, Camryn Manheim, who are not seeking re-election. This time, Modine and running mate Joely Fisher are squaring off against Fran Drescher and Anthony Rapp to succeed Carteris and Manheim.
“As a SAG-AFTRA national and Local board member working on numerous national committees over the past 10 years, I have been a longtime champion for diversity,...
- 7/23/2021
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Jane Fonda has nabbed a lead voice role in Luck, the upcoming animation movie from Apple and Skydance Animation for AppleTV+.
Fonda will voice the role of The Dragon, the exuberant CEO of Good Luck and the luckiest ancient being in all the land. But when bad luck starts to spin out of control, Fonda’s character must face her fears or risk losing good luck forever.
Fonda’s film credits include Youth, Klute, Coming Home, The China Syndrome, Nine to Five, Rollover, On Golden Pond, The Morning After and The Dollmaker. Most recently, she stars in Grace and Frankie, produced by Skydance Television.
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Fonda will voice the role of The Dragon, the exuberant CEO of Good Luck and the luckiest ancient being in all the land. But when bad luck starts to spin out of control, Fonda’s character must face her fears or risk losing good luck forever.
Fonda’s film credits include Youth, Klute, Coming Home, The China Syndrome, Nine to Five, Rollover, On Golden Pond, The Morning After and The Dollmaker. Most recently, she stars in Grace and Frankie, produced by Skydance Television.
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- 2/18/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Jane Fonda has nabbed a lead voice role in Luck, the upcoming animation movie from Apple and Skydance Animation for AppleTV+.
Fonda will voice the role of The Dragon, the exuberant CEO of Good Luck and the luckiest ancient being in all the land. But when bad luck starts to spin out of control, Fonda’s character must face her fears or risk losing good luck forever.
Fonda’s film credits include Youth, Klute, Coming Home, The China Syndrome, Nine to Five, Rollover, On Golden Pond, The Morning After and The Dollmaker. Most recently, she stars in Grace and Frankie, produced by Skydance Television.
News ...
Fonda will voice the role of The Dragon, the exuberant CEO of Good Luck and the luckiest ancient being in all the land. But when bad luck starts to spin out of control, Fonda’s character must face her fears or risk losing good luck forever.
Fonda’s film credits include Youth, Klute, Coming Home, The China Syndrome, Nine to Five, Rollover, On Golden Pond, The Morning After and The Dollmaker. Most recently, she stars in Grace and Frankie, produced by Skydance Television.
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- 2/18/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When Jennifer Aniston won a SAG Award Jan. 19, the mainstream media seized on one fact: She and her ex Brad Pitt were together in the winner’s circle. Woo-woo, hot stuff!
For gossip rags, that’s fun, but this angle misses the bigger picture. First, her award for “The Morning Show” was a nice validation for Apple TV Plus. Second, this was a project on which she and Reese Witherspoon are exec producers, meaning actor-producers have moved beyond the realm of “vanity productions,” as such deals used to be called for performers.
The 21st century has seen a sharp rise in actors with successful production companies. That list includes Sandra Bullock, Viola Davis, Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, Eva Longoria and Nicole Kidman.
Though 2019 Oscar nominations inspired protests for lack of gender diversity among directors, the tallies in the best picture rank are better — not 50-50 yet, but getting there. Eight...
For gossip rags, that’s fun, but this angle misses the bigger picture. First, her award for “The Morning Show” was a nice validation for Apple TV Plus. Second, this was a project on which she and Reese Witherspoon are exec producers, meaning actor-producers have moved beyond the realm of “vanity productions,” as such deals used to be called for performers.
The 21st century has seen a sharp rise in actors with successful production companies. That list includes Sandra Bullock, Viola Davis, Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, Eva Longoria and Nicole Kidman.
Though 2019 Oscar nominations inspired protests for lack of gender diversity among directors, the tallies in the best picture rank are better — not 50-50 yet, but getting there. Eight...
- 1/31/2020
- by Tim Gray
- Variety Film + TV
Justin Lin’s Perfect Storm Entertainment and Beijing Pu Luo Media Co. have announced plans to adapt acclaimed Chinese science-fiction writer Hao Jingfang’s short “The Pantheon,” her first story following the Hugo Award-winning novelette, “Folding Beijing”.
Hao Jingfang was awarded the prestigious science-fiction writing honor in 2016, becoming the first Chinese woman to win a Hugo Award. She was nominated for “Best Novelette” alongside distinguished authors including Stephen King. In recent years she has risen to prominence as one of the most accomplished Chinese sci-fi writers in the world.
“The Pantheon” is a timely and thought-provoking sci-fi mystery. Justin Lin will produce for Perfect Storm Entertainment along with Marc Carlis who will produce for Beijing Pu Luo Media Co. They plan to develop the story as an English-language feature.
“I’m very excited to be bringing this story to life and partnering with Beijing Pu Luo Media,” said Lin. “It...
Hao Jingfang was awarded the prestigious science-fiction writing honor in 2016, becoming the first Chinese woman to win a Hugo Award. She was nominated for “Best Novelette” alongside distinguished authors including Stephen King. In recent years she has risen to prominence as one of the most accomplished Chinese sci-fi writers in the world.
“The Pantheon” is a timely and thought-provoking sci-fi mystery. Justin Lin will produce for Perfect Storm Entertainment along with Marc Carlis who will produce for Beijing Pu Luo Media Co. They plan to develop the story as an English-language feature.
“I’m very excited to be bringing this story to life and partnering with Beijing Pu Luo Media,” said Lin. “It...
- 3/17/2019
- by Ina Karpinska
- AsianMoviePulse
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) will present producer-actress Jane Fonda with the Guild’s 2019 Stanley Kramer Award. The two-time Oscar-winner is being honored for her lifetime activism and philanthropy. She will receive the award at the 30th Annual Producers Guild Awards on January 19, 2019 at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles.
Fonda has worked at the top of her craft since the 1960s as an actress and producer (“Book Club” was a summer 2018 hit). Earlier this year, Fonda participated in the well-reviewed HBO documentary “Jane Fonda in Five Acts.” Next month brings the fifth season of her Netflix show “Grace and Frankie,” which she executive produces and stars.
She has also given her untiring support to many political and social causes. They include her nonprofit, the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential, for which she celebrated her 80th birthday last December by raising $1.3 million to lower the teen pregnancy...
Fonda has worked at the top of her craft since the 1960s as an actress and producer (“Book Club” was a summer 2018 hit). Earlier this year, Fonda participated in the well-reviewed HBO documentary “Jane Fonda in Five Acts.” Next month brings the fifth season of her Netflix show “Grace and Frankie,” which she executive produces and stars.
She has also given her untiring support to many political and social causes. They include her nonprofit, the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential, for which she celebrated her 80th birthday last December by raising $1.3 million to lower the teen pregnancy...
- 12/20/2018
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) will present producer-actress Jane Fonda with the Guild’s 2019 Stanley Kramer Award. The two-time Oscar-winner is being honored for her lifetime activism and philanthropy. She will receive the award at the 30th Annual Producers Guild Awards on January 19, 2019 at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles.
Fonda has worked at the top of her craft since the 1960s as an actress and producer (“Book Club” was a summer 2018 hit). Earlier this year, Fonda participated in the well-reviewed HBO documentary “Jane Fonda in Five Acts.” Next month brings the fifth season of her Netflix show “Grace and Frankie,” which she executive produces and stars.
She has also given her untiring support to many political and social causes. They include her nonprofit, the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential, for which she celebrated her 80th birthday last December by raising $1.3 million to lower the teen pregnancy...
Fonda has worked at the top of her craft since the 1960s as an actress and producer (“Book Club” was a summer 2018 hit). Earlier this year, Fonda participated in the well-reviewed HBO documentary “Jane Fonda in Five Acts.” Next month brings the fifth season of her Netflix show “Grace and Frankie,” which she executive produces and stars.
She has also given her untiring support to many political and social causes. They include her nonprofit, the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential, for which she celebrated her 80th birthday last December by raising $1.3 million to lower the teen pregnancy...
- 12/20/2018
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Among the many famous actors and actresses being honored at the 19th annual Hollywood Film Awards, few are as legendary as Jane Fonda. She’s hoping to be in contention for another Oscar this year with Youth, and the Hollywood Supporting Actress Award she’s receiving certainly won’t hurt those chances. She’s now almost guaranteed to be in the running for at least an Academy Award nomination, though as much as anything this honor just shows how viable she still is decades into her career. Fonda is one of the best in the business at her craft, plain and simple. As such, this 2015 moment in the sun for her is unlikely to be even close to her last… Here’s part of the press release once again announcing this honor: Academy Award® winning actress Jane Fonda will receive the “Hollywood Supporting Actress Award” for her role Paolo Sorrentino’s Youth.
- 10/29/2015
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Hollywood’s sound pros nominated Birdman and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes for three awards apiece as the Motion Picture Sound Editors unveiled nods for its 62nd Mpse Golden Reel Awards, honoring the best feature film, television, animation and computer entertainment work of the year.
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
- 1/14/2015
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
On this day in 1936, a star was born. Over the past 75 years, it seems there have been very few areas in which Kris Kristofferson hasn’t excelled.
Born in Brownsville, Texas, to a major general in the U.S. Air Force father, as a teen, he tore up the field at rugby, football, and track. He graduated from Pomona College a member of Phi Beta Kappa and became a Rhodes Scholar. His travels actually led to his singing career, when he decided to make a go of songwriting while studying at Oxford.
His family ultimately pressured him to give up music to join the military,...
Born in Brownsville, Texas, to a major general in the U.S. Air Force father, as a teen, he tore up the field at rugby, football, and track. He graduated from Pomona College a member of Phi Beta Kappa and became a Rhodes Scholar. His travels actually led to his singing career, when he decided to make a go of songwriting while studying at Oxford.
His family ultimately pressured him to give up music to join the military,...
- 6/22/2011
- by Lanford Beard
- EW.com - PopWatch
Whenever I hear the words 'insider trading' or 'subprime', my eyes glaze over and I start thinking about hats
Topical or what? Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps opened one day after the rogue trader Jérôme Kerviel was jailed for three years and ordered to pay €4.9bn (£4.3bn) in damages for almost bringing down my old bank, Société Générale. But about 20 minutes into Oliver Stone's laboriously self-important drama, I realised I'd stopped caring what Shia Labeouf and Michael Douglas were up to, mainly because I was distracted by their swanky apartments with panoramic views of a Manhattan lit by the rich glow of a permanent Magic Hour. Gee, I thought, why don't I live in a flat like that?
And then I remembered: oh yes, it's because whenever I hear the words "insider trading", "subprime" or "hedge fund", my eyes glaze over and I start thinking about hats, or miniature dachshunds.
Topical or what? Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps opened one day after the rogue trader Jérôme Kerviel was jailed for three years and ordered to pay €4.9bn (£4.3bn) in damages for almost bringing down my old bank, Société Générale. But about 20 minutes into Oliver Stone's laboriously self-important drama, I realised I'd stopped caring what Shia Labeouf and Michael Douglas were up to, mainly because I was distracted by their swanky apartments with panoramic views of a Manhattan lit by the rich glow of a permanent Magic Hour. Gee, I thought, why don't I live in a flat like that?
And then I remembered: oh yes, it's because whenever I hear the words "insider trading", "subprime" or "hedge fund", my eyes glaze over and I start thinking about hats, or miniature dachshunds.
- 10/7/2010
- by Anne Billson
- The Guardian - Film News
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