“Speaking at a conference in New York this weekend, Weinstein called for a ‘CPGA’ category – ‘C’ for creative – as well as a separate producer category for those contributing finance to a film.”
Author: ArtsJournal2
Doris Hering Charted The Rise Of New York City Ballet And Basically Made Dance Criticism A Thing In The U.S.
“She began reviewing for Dance in the late 1940s and, from 1951 to 1971, was the magazine’s associate editor and principal critic. Early on, immersed in the New York dance scene, she underwent a change of outlook in 1957, when she was given an out-of-town assignment.” She was 94 when she died earlier this month.
Whatever Happened To Australian Film After ‘Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert’?
“Cinemas and distributors are now “gun shy” of Australian films, becoming more conservative with programming choices, says film producer Brian Rosen, formerly chief of the Film Finance Corporation. All the way to the ticket booth, marketing machines guide which movie opens your wallet or purse.”
What It Takes To Make A New Musical In 2014
“I realized that I had talked Matt into something insane and that we just couldn’t do this on our own. That it’s so much bigger than a play. That’s the main thing I have learned working on musicals. With a play you can invite your friends over to your house to hear it and make a pizza, but with a musical that is just not possible.”
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ‘Cuts Ties’ To Powerful And Popular Host Of Q, Jian Ghomeshi
“Ghomeshi stated on his Facebook page Sunday that he was fired because of the risk ‘of my private sex life being made public as a result of a campaign of false allegations pursued by a jilted ex girlfriend and a freelance writer.'”
The Arts Council Of Wales Says Cuts Are Inevitable
“This difficult decision reflects the overall challenge of our budget position as the result of unprecedented cuts by the UK Government – with our budget £1.5 billion lower in real terms in 2015/16 than in 2010/11.”
How Mid-Century Architecture In Los Angeles Changed Science Fiction
“Our original cinematic visions of imagined futures — often dystopian wastelands — were shaped by their film locations on what was then undeveloped land outside Los Angeles. Even the futuristic worlds on soundstages called back to Los Angeles, a city whose rapid growth was multi-pronged and haphazard.”
Stepping Into The Void With Marina Abramović
“‘I’ll take over the interview now,’ said Ms. Abramović. She was staring right at me. ‘When was the last time you wore a blindfold?'”
Using Subway Wi-Fi To Connect Musicians Across New York [VIDEO]
“Each of the musicians were set up with a music stand and an iPhone, while the conductor stationed himself in Bryant Park with nearly a dozen MacBooks to receive all the different video streams.”