On Sunday, February 18, CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” won Best Hairstyling for Daytime Television during “The 11th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Awards” at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Hairstylists Lauren Mendoza, Justin Jackson, Michelle Corona and Diana Santana received the award for their work on the daytime drama series. Melissa Peterman hosted the awards show which honors members of the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706)
“The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless” were also nominees in the Best Make-Up for Daytime Television category, but both shows lost out to “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula,” with make-up artists Swanthula Boulet and Dracmorda Boulet taking home the award.
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That said, there was a mix-up with the hairstylist and make-up categories as “The Young and the Restless” was initially announced as the winner for make-up,...
“The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless” were also nominees in the Best Make-Up for Daytime Television category, but both shows lost out to “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula,” with make-up artists Swanthula Boulet and Dracmorda Boulet taking home the award.
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That said, there was a mix-up with the hairstylist and make-up categories as “The Young and the Restless” was initially announced as the winner for make-up,...
- 2/19/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
The Oscar-frontrunning “Maestro” was the big winner at the 11th annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards (held February 18 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel). Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein opus took period/character makeup and special makeup effects. This puts “Maestro” in the Oscar driver’s seat (led by two-time winner Kazu Hiro) against “Poor Things,” “Oppenheimer,” “Golda,” and “Society of the Snow.”
Two non-Oscar competitors, “Saltburn”and “Barbie,” split the other wins: Emerald Fennell’s psychological thriller grabbed both contemporary makeup and hairstyling, while Greta Gerwig’s billion-dollar blockbuster snagged period/character hairstyling.
TV winners, meanwhile, were divided among “The Idol” (contemporary makeup), “The Crown” (period/character makeup), “The Last of Us” (special makeup effects), “The Morning Show” (contemporary hairstyling), and “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” (period/character hairstyling).
As previously announced, Annette Bening (Best Actress nominee for “Nyad”) received the Distinguished Artisan Award, and Oscar- and Emmy-winning make-up...
Two non-Oscar competitors, “Saltburn”and “Barbie,” split the other wins: Emerald Fennell’s psychological thriller grabbed both contemporary makeup and hairstyling, while Greta Gerwig’s billion-dollar blockbuster snagged period/character hairstyling.
TV winners, meanwhile, were divided among “The Idol” (contemporary makeup), “The Crown” (period/character makeup), “The Last of Us” (special makeup effects), “The Morning Show” (contemporary hairstyling), and “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” (period/character hairstyling).
As previously announced, Annette Bening (Best Actress nominee for “Nyad”) received the Distinguished Artisan Award, and Oscar- and Emmy-winning make-up...
- 2/19/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) announced winners of its 11th annual awards on Saturday, with Amazon MGM Studios’ Saltburn taking home two Muahs Awards for best contemporary make-up and best contemporary hair styling. Netflix’s Maestro also picked up a pair of honors for best period and/or character make-up and best special make-up effects.
Warner Bros.’ Barbie also won in the feature film categories, taking the prize for best period and/or character hair styling.
Winners in the television categories include Netflix’s The Crown, HBO’s The Last of Us, Apple TV+’s The Morning Show and Netflix’s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. ABC’s Dancing With the Stars won three awards for best contemporary make-up, best contemporary hair styling and best period and/or character hair styling. NBC’s Saturday Night Live won two awards for best period and/or character make-up and best special make-up effects.
Warner Bros.’ Barbie also won in the feature film categories, taking the prize for best period and/or character hair styling.
Winners in the television categories include Netflix’s The Crown, HBO’s The Last of Us, Apple TV+’s The Morning Show and Netflix’s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. ABC’s Dancing With the Stars won three awards for best contemporary make-up, best contemporary hair styling and best period and/or character hair styling. NBC’s Saturday Night Live won two awards for best period and/or character make-up and best special make-up effects.
- 2/19/2024
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Maestro,” “Saltburn” and “Barbie” have won the feature-film awards from the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild, which gave out its annual awards on Sunday evening in Los Angeles.
“Maestro” won awards the two Muahs categories that most closely correspond to the Oscars’ Best Makeup and Hairstyling category: Best Special Make-Up Effects and Best Period and/or Character Make-Up.
“Saltburn” won for Best Contemporary Make-Up and Best Contemporary Hair Styling, while “Barbie” took the award for Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling.
The wins were significant for “Maestro,” which has seen its status as a frontrunner for the Oscar makeup award falter as it lost at BAFTA and the Critics Choice Awards to “Poor Things” and “Barbie,” respectively.
In the first 15 years of the Muahs awards, which ran between 1999 and 2003 and then returned in 2013, the winner for period make-up went on to win the Oscar eight times, while...
“Maestro” won awards the two Muahs categories that most closely correspond to the Oscars’ Best Makeup and Hairstyling category: Best Special Make-Up Effects and Best Period and/or Character Make-Up.
“Saltburn” won for Best Contemporary Make-Up and Best Contemporary Hair Styling, while “Barbie” took the award for Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling.
The wins were significant for “Maestro,” which has seen its status as a frontrunner for the Oscar makeup award falter as it lost at BAFTA and the Critics Choice Awards to “Poor Things” and “Barbie,” respectively.
In the first 15 years of the Muahs awards, which ran between 1999 and 2003 and then returned in 2013, the winner for period make-up went on to win the Oscar eight times, while...
- 2/19/2024
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
“Maestro” and “Saltburn” took home the main prizes at the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) awards.
The guild held its 11th annual awards ceremony Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The night kicked off with the honoree awards being presented. Oscar-nominated actor Annette Bening was honored with the Distinguished Artisan award. However, due to Covid, Diana Nyad accepted the award on her behalf.
Michael Westmore was presented with the Vanguard Award for his work on “Rocky,” “Star Trek,” “Mask” and “Raging Bull.” Kevin Haney received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work on “Driving Miss Daisy,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Hocus Pocus 2.”
The first awards for daytime TV had a “Moonlight” “La La Land” moment when an envelope mixup resulted in the winners for hairstyling being read out instead of makeup and the team from “The Young and the Restless” came...
The guild held its 11th annual awards ceremony Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The night kicked off with the honoree awards being presented. Oscar-nominated actor Annette Bening was honored with the Distinguished Artisan award. However, due to Covid, Diana Nyad accepted the award on her behalf.
Michael Westmore was presented with the Vanguard Award for his work on “Rocky,” “Star Trek,” “Mask” and “Raging Bull.” Kevin Haney received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work on “Driving Miss Daisy,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Hocus Pocus 2.”
The first awards for daytime TV had a “Moonlight” “La La Land” moment when an envelope mixup resulted in the winners for hairstyling being read out instead of makeup and the team from “The Young and the Restless” came...
- 2/19/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Maestro, Saltburn and Barbie were the big film winners at the 11th annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards, which were handed out tonight at The Beverly Hilton. See the full list of winners below.
Netflix’s Maestro and Amazon MGM Studios’ Saltburn were dual winners, with Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein pic taking Best Period and/or Character Make-up and Special Make-up Effects, and Emerald Fennell darkly comic thriller winning Best Contemporary Make-up and Contemporary Hair Styling.
Warner Bros’ Great Gerwig-helmed megahit Barbie took the Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling.
Since the modern Muahs Awards began in 2014, one of its marquee film winners for makeup or hair has gone on to claim the Best Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar every year — except in 2022. The Academy Award went to The Eyes of Tammy Faye, which was up for three of the guild’s awards but went home empty-handed.
Netflix’s Maestro and Amazon MGM Studios’ Saltburn were dual winners, with Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein pic taking Best Period and/or Character Make-up and Special Make-up Effects, and Emerald Fennell darkly comic thriller winning Best Contemporary Make-up and Contemporary Hair Styling.
Warner Bros’ Great Gerwig-helmed megahit Barbie took the Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling.
Since the modern Muahs Awards began in 2014, one of its marquee film winners for makeup or hair has gone on to claim the Best Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar every year — except in 2022. The Academy Award went to The Eyes of Tammy Faye, which was up for three of the guild’s awards but went home empty-handed.
- 2/19/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The Make-up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards will honor Nyad star Annette Bening with the Distinguished Artisan Award at its 11th annual Muahs Awards.
The event is set for Sunday, February 18, at The Beverly Hilton.
Bening is a Tony Award and five-time Academy Award nominee, and two-time Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award winner. Her most recent Academy Award nomination was for her role in Nyad, directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.
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“Annette Bening brings fascinating characters to life on the screen with each stunning performance and has won the hearts of moviegoers around the world,” said Julie Socash, president of the Make-up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild. “Her talent and versatility as an actress, from a beguiling Hollywood starlet to a driven marathon swimmer, have been matched by her commitment to her craft, making her...
The event is set for Sunday, February 18, at The Beverly Hilton.
Bening is a Tony Award and five-time Academy Award nominee, and two-time Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award winner. Her most recent Academy Award nomination was for her role in Nyad, directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.
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“Annette Bening brings fascinating characters to life on the screen with each stunning performance and has won the hearts of moviegoers around the world,” said Julie Socash, president of the Make-up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild. “Her talent and versatility as an actress, from a beguiling Hollywood starlet to a driven marathon swimmer, have been matched by her commitment to her craft, making her...
- 1/26/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Annette Bening will be honored with the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylist Guild’s Distinguished Artisan Award at their 11th annual ceremony, Feb 18 at The Beverly Hilton.
Known for a body of work that includes American Beauty, The Kids Are All Right and Bugsy, Bening has earned two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Golden Globes, two Tony nominations, and earlier this week, her fifth Academy Award nom for her role in Nyad.
Bening recently starred in Jerry and Marge Go Large, and can be seen in the upcoming Chris Pine-helmed Poolman alongside Danny DeVito and Pine.
“Annette Bening brings fascinating characters to life on the screen with each stunning performance and has won the hearts of moviegoers around the world,” said Guild president Julie Socash. “Her talent and versatility as an actress, from a beguiling Hollywood starlet to a driven marathon swimmer, have been matched by her commitment to her craft,...
Known for a body of work that includes American Beauty, The Kids Are All Right and Bugsy, Bening has earned two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Golden Globes, two Tony nominations, and earlier this week, her fifth Academy Award nom for her role in Nyad.
Bening recently starred in Jerry and Marge Go Large, and can be seen in the upcoming Chris Pine-helmed Poolman alongside Danny DeVito and Pine.
“Annette Bening brings fascinating characters to life on the screen with each stunning performance and has won the hearts of moviegoers around the world,” said Guild president Julie Socash. “Her talent and versatility as an actress, from a beguiling Hollywood starlet to a driven marathon swimmer, have been matched by her commitment to her craft,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild on Tuesday revealed nominations for the 11th annual Muahs Awards, featuring 23 categories honoring outstanding achievements in make-up and hair styling artistry in motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos and live theater.
Disney/Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 scored a leading four nominations on the movie side, landing noms in four of the five competitive categories. Netflix’s Maestro also showed well with three noms. On the TV side, ABC’s Dancing With the Stars leads all titles with five nominations, while Prime Video’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has three.
See the full list of nominees below.
Winners will be announced February 18 at the 2024 Muahs Awards ceremony, where Rocky, Star Trek, Mask and Raging Bull make-up artist Michael Westmore will receive the Vanguard Award. In addition, Driving Miss Daisy and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 make-up artist Kevin Haney and...
Disney/Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 scored a leading four nominations on the movie side, landing noms in four of the five competitive categories. Netflix’s Maestro also showed well with three noms. On the TV side, ABC’s Dancing With the Stars leads all titles with five nominations, while Prime Video’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has three.
See the full list of nominees below.
Winners will be announced February 18 at the 2024 Muahs Awards ceremony, where Rocky, Star Trek, Mask and Raging Bull make-up artist Michael Westmore will receive the Vanguard Award. In addition, Driving Miss Daisy and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 make-up artist Kevin Haney and...
- 1/2/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2024 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards have officially unveiled their nominees.
The ceremony, taking place February 18, marks the annual awards show for the IATSE Local 706 union, honoring achievements in make-up and hair styling artistry across motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and live theater in 23 nomination categories. Julie Socash, IATSE Local 706 president, announced the 2024 nominees, which include “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “Saltburn,” “Barbie,” “Maestro,” “Poor Things,” and “Nyad.”
Notably shut out was “Priscilla,” Sofia Coppola’s film that IndieWire’s Bill Desowitz predicted would be a frontrunner for the 2024 Oscars.
On the TV side, “The Idol,” “Ahsoka,” “The Last of Us,” “The Crown,” and “Star Trek: Picard” are among the nominees. A tie in the Best Special Make-Up Effects TV category makes for six nominees as opposed to the typical five.
As previously announced, Oscar and Emmy-winning make-up artist Michael Westmore will receive the esteemed Vanguard Award during the ceremony.
The ceremony, taking place February 18, marks the annual awards show for the IATSE Local 706 union, honoring achievements in make-up and hair styling artistry across motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and live theater in 23 nomination categories. Julie Socash, IATSE Local 706 president, announced the 2024 nominees, which include “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “Saltburn,” “Barbie,” “Maestro,” “Poor Things,” and “Nyad.”
Notably shut out was “Priscilla,” Sofia Coppola’s film that IndieWire’s Bill Desowitz predicted would be a frontrunner for the 2024 Oscars.
On the TV side, “The Idol,” “Ahsoka,” “The Last of Us,” “The Crown,” and “Star Trek: Picard” are among the nominees. A tie in the Best Special Make-Up Effects TV category makes for six nominees as opposed to the typical five.
As previously announced, Oscar and Emmy-winning make-up artist Michael Westmore will receive the esteemed Vanguard Award during the ceremony.
- 1/2/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” led the 11th annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Award nominations.
The final installment of the “Guardians” franchise used over 22,500 prosthetics, 500 wigs and 130 facial hairpieces, breaking the world record for most prosthetics used in a film. It was nominated in special makeup effects, period and character makeup and period hair styling. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” also landed nods for character hair styling and contemporary makeup.
“Barbie” scored two nominations. Notably, neither that film nor “Guardians” landed on the Oscars makeup and hairstyling shortlist. “Golda,” “Maestro” and “Poor Things” were also in the running for guild nominations.
In the television category, “Dancing With the Stars” dominated with five nominations. Six makeup artists were nominated in best special makeup effects due to a tie.
As previously announced, Michael Westmore, the award-winning makeup artist behind “Rocky” and “Raging Bull,” will be honored with the Vanguard Award.
The final installment of the “Guardians” franchise used over 22,500 prosthetics, 500 wigs and 130 facial hairpieces, breaking the world record for most prosthetics used in a film. It was nominated in special makeup effects, period and character makeup and period hair styling. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” also landed nods for character hair styling and contemporary makeup.
“Barbie” scored two nominations. Notably, neither that film nor “Guardians” landed on the Oscars makeup and hairstyling shortlist. “Golda,” “Maestro” and “Poor Things” were also in the running for guild nominations.
In the television category, “Dancing With the Stars” dominated with five nominations. Six makeup artists were nominated in best special makeup effects due to a tie.
As previously announced, Michael Westmore, the award-winning makeup artist behind “Rocky” and “Raging Bull,” will be honored with the Vanguard Award.
- 1/2/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar- and Emmy-winning makeup artist Michael Westmore will receive the Vanguard Award for contributions to the makeup and hairstyling industry during the 11th annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) Awards.
Westmore won an Oscar in 1986 for the film Mask and earned three additional nominations. He also has received a record 45 Emmy nominations, bringing home nine statuettes. His credits include Rocky, Raging Bull and more than 600 episodes of Star Trek series work. Since 1917, almost every major studio has had Westmore supervising its makeup departments, including his father, Monte Westmore, on Gone With the Wind, the Guild reports.
“IATSE Local 706 is excited and thrilled to honor Michael Westmore with the Vanguard Award,” said the Guild’s business rep, Karen J. Westerfield, in a statement. “His contributions and expertise to our industry are unparalleled. His unwavering encouragement and guidance to elevate our members, along with the Westmore legacy, will continue to...
Westmore won an Oscar in 1986 for the film Mask and earned three additional nominations. He also has received a record 45 Emmy nominations, bringing home nine statuettes. His credits include Rocky, Raging Bull and more than 600 episodes of Star Trek series work. Since 1917, almost every major studio has had Westmore supervising its makeup departments, including his father, Monte Westmore, on Gone With the Wind, the Guild reports.
“IATSE Local 706 is excited and thrilled to honor Michael Westmore with the Vanguard Award,” said the Guild’s business rep, Karen J. Westerfield, in a statement. “His contributions and expertise to our industry are unparalleled. His unwavering encouragement and guidance to elevate our members, along with the Westmore legacy, will continue to...
- 12/7/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Haney, an Oscar- and Emmy-winning make-up artist with credits from Driving Miss Daisy to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3; and Ora T. Green, an Emmy-nominated hair stylist whose work includes Star Trek: Nemesis and Blade, will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards Feb. 18 during the 11th annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards.
In addition to an Academy Award for Driving Miss Daisy, Haney received six Primetime Emmys, for Primetime Glick, Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows, The X Files, Kissinger and Nixon, The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show and Mark Twain and Me.
His feature credits include Dungeons & Dragons, Honor Among Thieves; Iron Man; Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; The Shawshank Redemption and Dick Tracy. His TV work includes Perry Mason, Legion, Star Trek: Phase ll, Friends and The Mandalorian. He has been the personal artist to Bette Midler,...
In addition to an Academy Award for Driving Miss Daisy, Haney received six Primetime Emmys, for Primetime Glick, Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows, The X Files, Kissinger and Nixon, The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show and Mark Twain and Me.
His feature credits include Dungeons & Dragons, Honor Among Thieves; Iron Man; Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; The Shawshank Redemption and Dick Tracy. His TV work includes Perry Mason, Legion, Star Trek: Phase ll, Friends and The Mandalorian. He has been the personal artist to Bette Midler,...
- 11/16/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild has revealed this year’s recipients of its Lifetime Achievement Awards. Oscar- and Emmy-winning make-up artist Kevin Haney and Emmy-nominated longtime hair stylist Ora T. Green will be honored February 18 during the Muahs Awards at the Beverly Hilton.
“We are honored to recognize Kevin Haney and Ora T. Green for their unprecedented contributions to the artistry of make-up and hair styling,” said Julie Socash, president of Muahs (IATSE Local 706). “Over their legendary careers, their work has been captured on the most memorable, whimsical, creative and celebrated characters of film and television.”
Whether it’s the baby’s mustache on Addams Family Values or Martin Short’s Jiminy Glick in Primetime Glick, Haney’s characters always have a surprise of quirkiness in his creations. Haney began his career as a lab assistant to the legendary Dick Smith on the 1980 feature Altered States, going...
“We are honored to recognize Kevin Haney and Ora T. Green for their unprecedented contributions to the artistry of make-up and hair styling,” said Julie Socash, president of Muahs (IATSE Local 706). “Over their legendary careers, their work has been captured on the most memorable, whimsical, creative and celebrated characters of film and television.”
Whether it’s the baby’s mustache on Addams Family Values or Martin Short’s Jiminy Glick in Primetime Glick, Haney’s characters always have a surprise of quirkiness in his creations. Haney began his career as a lab assistant to the legendary Dick Smith on the 1980 feature Altered States, going...
- 11/16/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award gala recognizing Nicole Kidman has been rescheduled for April 27 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
The tribute gala, which was delayed due to the WGA strike, had originally been scheduled for June 10, 2023.
She is the first Australian actor to receive the AFI honor.
“Nicole Kidman has enchanted audiences for decades with the daring of her artistry and the glamour of a screen icon. She is a force both brave in her choices and bold in each performance,” AFI Board of Trustees chair Kathleen Kennedy said when she was selected.
Kidman has an Oscar for “The Hours” and nominations for “Moulin Rouge,” “Rabbit Hole,” “Lion” and “Being the Ricardos.” She also has two Emmys for “Big Little Lies” and a Golden Globe nod for “The Undoing.”
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The tribute gala, which was delayed due to the WGA strike, had originally been scheduled for June 10, 2023.
She is the first Australian actor to receive the AFI honor.
“Nicole Kidman has enchanted audiences for decades with the daring of her artistry and the glamour of a screen icon. She is a force both brave in her choices and bold in each performance,” AFI Board of Trustees chair Kathleen Kennedy said when she was selected.
Kidman has an Oscar for “The Hours” and nominations for “Moulin Rouge,” “Rabbit Hole,” “Lion” and “Being the Ricardos.” She also has two Emmys for “Big Little Lies” and a Golden Globe nod for “The Undoing.”
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- 11/13/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay and Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences will present Viola Davis with the Muhammad Ali Voice of Humanity Honor at the Voice Arts Awards 10th Anniversary Gala. The honor recognizes Davis’ talent, passion for social justice and willingness to tackle social problems through her commitment to the truth.
“This honor was created in furtherance of The Champ’s legacy of embodying resilience and courage in the face of social injustice and adversity. Viola Davis shares those traits,” said Joan Baker, founder and vice President of Sovas, in a statement.
The Voice Arts Awards is an annual celebration for nominees and winners in the world of voice acting and associated craft professionals.
“Her journey from humble beginnings to achieving the highly vaunted Egot status, showcases her unwavering pursuit of excellence,” Baker continued. “And for Sovas, it is especially heartwarming that Viola is also an exceptional voice actor in animation, TV commercials and,...
“This honor was created in furtherance of The Champ’s legacy of embodying resilience and courage in the face of social injustice and adversity. Viola Davis shares those traits,” said Joan Baker, founder and vice President of Sovas, in a statement.
The Voice Arts Awards is an annual celebration for nominees and winners in the world of voice acting and associated craft professionals.
“Her journey from humble beginnings to achieving the highly vaunted Egot status, showcases her unwavering pursuit of excellence,” Baker continued. “And for Sovas, it is especially heartwarming that Viola is also an exceptional voice actor in animation, TV commercials and,...
- 10/9/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay, Caroline Brew, Jaden Thompson and Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
It’s happened five times in the last 11 years (including three years in a row) that an acting winner has has also carried along the hair/makeup team for triumphs at the Academy Awards, a trend that Brendan Fraser and the makeup/prosthetics team from “The Whale” (headed by Judy Chin) hope to continue this year. To be sure, the transformation of Fraser into a 600-pound man proved a visually stunning on-camera masterwork, and it would surprise few if the actor and the team in charge of his radically altered appearance were both to be honored with Oscar hardware.
Most recently, Jessica Chastain won the lead actress prize for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” at last year’s Oscars, while the makeup/hairstyling trophy went to that film’s Stephanie Ingram, Linda Dowds and Justin Raleigh for helping transform Chastain into Tammy Faye Bakker.
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Most recently, Jessica Chastain won the lead actress prize for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” at last year’s Oscars, while the makeup/hairstyling trophy went to that film’s Stephanie Ingram, Linda Dowds and Justin Raleigh for helping transform Chastain into Tammy Faye Bakker.
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- 1/23/2023
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Robert Morse, who translated Broadway stardom into a film career in the 1960s, then re-emerged decades later as one of the stars of “Mad Men,” has died. He was 90.
Writer-producer Larry Karaszewski, who serves as a VP on the board of governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, tweeted news of Morse’s death on Thursday.
“My good pal Bobby Morse has passed away at age 90,” he wrote. “A huge talent and a beautiful spirit. Sending love to his son Charlie & daughter Allyn. Had so much fun hanging with Bobby over the years – filming People v Oj & hosting so many screenings.”
Morse was Emmy nominated five times for playing the sage Bertram Cooper, the senior partner at the advertising firm that was the focus of AMC’s prestigious series “Mad Men,” from 2007 to 2015. In 2010, he shared the SAG Award that “Mad Men” won for outstanding performance by...
Writer-producer Larry Karaszewski, who serves as a VP on the board of governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, tweeted news of Morse’s death on Thursday.
“My good pal Bobby Morse has passed away at age 90,” he wrote. “A huge talent and a beautiful spirit. Sending love to his son Charlie & daughter Allyn. Had so much fun hanging with Bobby over the years – filming People v Oj & hosting so many screenings.”
Morse was Emmy nominated five times for playing the sage Bertram Cooper, the senior partner at the advertising firm that was the focus of AMC’s prestigious series “Mad Men,” from 2007 to 2015. In 2010, he shared the SAG Award that “Mad Men” won for outstanding performance by...
- 4/21/2022
- by Carmel Dagan
- Variety Film + TV
KollywoodThe trimmed version, which is almost 15 minutes shorter than the original, is being played in all screens since Monday.Tnm StaffDirector Balaji Tharaneetharan’s Seethakaathi hit the screens just a few days ago and the film has been receiving a good response at the box office since its release. Now, based on feedback from the audience, the makers have trimmed the film by almost 15 minutes, reducing its run time. Originally, the film had a total run time of 2 hours and 53 minutes. The trimmed version is being played in all screens since Monday and the news was shared by the film’s producer, Passion Studios, on the official Twitter page. Watch the new #Seethakaathi trimmed version in theatres near you from today.#SeethakaathiTrimmed pic.twitter.com/NBL7bd5va7 — Passion Studios (@PassionStudios_) December 24, 2018 A source close to the film’s director tells us that the length of the opening play has...
- 12/24/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
CrimeThe piracy website had also leaked Mohanlal starrer ‘Odiyan’ and Hollywood movie ‘Aquaman’ soon after they were released.Tnm StaffTamil Rockers has done it again. Vijay Sethupathi’s latest movie, Seethakaathi, which released on Thursday, was leaked online by the notorious piracy website, despite the Madras High Court’s order to block over 12,000 websites that host pirated versions of movies. Before Seethakaathi, the website also leaked Mohanlal’s Odiyan and Hollywood movie Aquaman which had hit the screens early last week. The makers of the Rajinikanth starrer 2.0, Lyca Productions, had moved a plea in the Madras High Court before the release of the movie, producing a list of 12,564 illegal websites. A ban on Tamil Rockers would block around 2,000 websites operated by the website. Lyca’s counsel Vijayan Subramaniam contended that even if Internet Service Providers (ISPs) block access to Tamil Rockers, the website immediately creates mirror websites that continue to stream pirated versions of movies.
- 12/21/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe Indian National League, a political party, has raised objections over the use of the title 'Seethakaathi' for the film.Digital NativeDigital NativeVijay Sethupathi is riding high on the success of Chekka Chivantha Vaanam and 96 and is gearing up for the release of his next Seethakaathi. Barely a few days left for its release, Vijay Sethupathi’s Seethakaathi has run into trouble. The Indian National League, a political party, has raised objections over the use of the title Seethakaathi for the film. In a statement issued by the district head of the Inl, Abdhul Rahim, it has been stated, “Seethakaathi was a great scholar, patron of Tamil poets and a great philanthropist who lived around 1650 in Keezhakarai. Although he was a Muslim by birth, his original name was Sheik Abdul Kader, his humanitarian deeds made him a role model for all. He was also a well-known trader whose...
- 12/17/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodMusic composer Sam Cs wanted a unique voice for ‘Siddhar Song’ and opted for Vijay Sethupathi.Digital NativeDigital NativeVijay Sethupathi, who is on a roll with consecutive hits, has rendered a song for the Tamil film Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum. What is significant about this song is that he has rendered it in sanga Thamizh or ancient Tamil. Reports are that the music composer Sam Cs wanted a unique voice for this ‘Siddhar Song’ and opted for Vijay Sethupathi, who instantly agreed to do it. We hear that he will be rendering the monologue part of the song and Harish Kalyan would continue with the rest. Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum is directed by Ranjith Jayakodi and stars Harish Kalyan and Shilpa Manjunath as the lead pair. The first look poster of the film featuring the lead pair did go viral already and now we hear that the hero plays an angry young man in it.
- 12/6/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodPenned by Madhan Karky and composed by Govind Vasantha, the song has been rendered by Harish Sivaramakrishnan.Tnm StaffWhile Seethakathi’s teaser has left people wondering about the film’s storyline, a lyric video of a song that was released on Friday gives us a few more hints. Titled ‘Avan’, the song raises a number of questions that could be rhetorical. The song also refers to Seethakathi’s literary story - of a philanthropist who gave beyond his grave. Lines like “Oh how wonderful! He dies and dies… and dies… and still gives, Seethakaathi” talks about the legend that is Seethakaathi. Penned by Madhan Karky and composed by Govind Vasantha, the song has been rendered by Harish Sivaramakrishnan. The strings of veena accompany the lead singer’s vocals. The song begins with the lines, “Are you a shard of him? Are you a spark of him? Are you his shadow?...
- 11/30/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe project is reported to be in the initial stages and an official word about it will be out soon, we hear from sources.Digital NativeAfter capturing the hearts of the Tamil films buffs with different performance-oriented roles, Vijay Sethupathi is all set foray into the Malayalam film industry. Reports are that he will be sharing the screen space with veteran actor Jayaram in a movie that will be directed by Sajan Kalathil, a well known cinematographer as well. The project is reported to be in the initial stages and an official word about it will be out soon, we hear from sources. Meanwhile, Vijay Sethupathi is gearing up for the release of Seethakathi on December 20. The film is directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan of Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kanom fame. Govind Menon is composing the tunes for this flick with Saraskanth Tk wielding the camera and R Govindaraj roped in for editing.
- 11/29/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodVijay Sethupathi plays Ayya Aadhimoolam, a veteran actor and superstar.Tnm StaffThe trailer for Vijay Sethupathi's highly anticipated film Seethakathi was released on Wednesday. The three minute video shows Vijay Sethupathi as Ayya Aadhimoolam, a veteran actor and superstar, who suddenly decides not to show up for shoots. As the vexed directors complain to the Producers' Council and his fans wait for him eagerly, Ayya Aadhimoolam is shown taking care of a young boy, possibly his grandson. Veteran director Bharathiraja is also part of the trailer, playing a director who has offered Ayya a role in the past but was rejected. It appears that the film will take potshots at how the Tamil film industry operates, in one scene, an enthusiastic director or producer is shown saying he wants the visibly aged Ayya to play the father and son in his movie. Vijay Sethupathi sports heavy prosthetic make-up to...
- 11/21/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe actor had tweeted that the characters from the film would be introduced one after the other every day. Digital NativeVijay Sethupathi is riding high on the success of Chekka Chivantha Vaanam and 96 and is gearing up for the release of Seethakathi next month. He had tweeted that the characters in the film will be introduced every day, which has the movie buffs excited. Vijay Sethupathi had tweeted, “#SeethakathiCharacters ll be introduced one by one everyday @ 6pm starting from today #AyyaAadhimoolam #SeethakaathiFrom20thDec #ctcmediaboy.” The film is gearing up for release on December 20 amidst a lot of expectations. #SeethakathiCharacters ll be introduced one by one everyday @ 6pm starting from today#AyyaAadhimoolam#SeethakaathiFrom20thDec@nambessan_ramya @SGayathrie @govind_vasantha @paro_nair @PassionStudios_ @tridentartsoffl @DoneChannel1 @thinkmusicindia @gopiprasannaa @CtcMediaboy pic.twitter.com/Pj70Zc48vx — VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) November 14, 2018 Interestingly, Vijay’s look as Ayya Aadhimoolam was released and had garnered the attention of...
- 11/15/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodReports are that Vijay Sethupathi is playing a drama artiste in the film with Parvathi Nair, Remya Nambeesan and Gayathrie as female leads.Digital NativeDigital NativeVijay Sethupathi’s look in Seethakaathi was released a few days ago to coincide with his birthday and it has gone viral. The star was seen sporting a wrinkled look and gray hair and looked every bit like an aged man. How did this transformation happen? Well, thanks to the Oscar-winning make-up artistes Kevin Haney and Alex Noble. They had worked on the look for Vijay Sethupathi and managed to come up with a perfect makeover. Reports are that the make up artistes took up to four hours to work on Vijay Sethupathi’s look. While fans are raving about the star’s look in the movie, critics point out that Vijay Sethupathi’s look in it resembles that of Sathyajit Ray and Kamal Haasan’s look in Indian. Reports are that Vijay Sethupathi is playing a drama artiste in Seethakaathi with Parvathi Nair, Remya Nambeesan and Gayathrie as the female leads. Popular director J Mahendran will be seen in a crucial role in the movie. Balaji Tharaneetharan, who had wielded the megaphone for the smash hit Vijay Sethupathi starrer Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kanom, is directing Seethakaathi. Govind Menon is composing music for this flick with Saraskanth T. K. working on the camera and R Govindraj roped in for editing. Bankrolled by Sudhan Sundaram, Umesh G, Jayaram and Arun Vaidyanathan under the banner Passion Studios, Seethakaathi will be a landmark film in Vijay Sethupathi’s career as it happens to be his 25th film. Kevin Haney won the Oscar award in 1989 for Best Makeup for the film Driving Miss Daisy, which he shared with Lynn Barber and Manlio Rocchetti. Some of the Hollywood movies that he had worked in include Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Iron Man 3 and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
- 1/18/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Throughout the past decade, journalist Heather Wixson, now the Managing Editor of Daily Dead, has celebrated horror and championed the creative minds that keep the genre moving in exciting directions, and we're so proud that she continues to share this passion with her new book, Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures. Following BearManor Media's recent release of Monster Squad, we're excited to announce that in January, Heather will be joined by several of the enthralling subjects of her book at a special autograph signing at Burbank's Dark Delicacies bookstore.
Taking place on Saturday, January 13th at 4:00pm Pst, the Dark Delicacies Monster Squad event is the ultimate chance for readers to meet Heather, get a signed copy of her new book, and share in her love of mind-bending practical effects that have dazzled viewers for decades.
Heather will be joined at Dark Delicacies by some...
Taking place on Saturday, January 13th at 4:00pm Pst, the Dark Delicacies Monster Squad event is the ultimate chance for readers to meet Heather, get a signed copy of her new book, and share in her love of mind-bending practical effects that have dazzled viewers for decades.
Heather will be joined at Dark Delicacies by some...
- 12/28/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Every makeup effect has a story behind it, but even more fascinating are the stories behind the makeup effects artists themselves. For years, Heather Wixson has shared her passion for the horror genre as the Managing Editor on Daily Dead, and we couldn't be more thrilled by the official release of her new book, Monster Squad, a celebration of practical effects artists and their incredible creations that made so many of us believe in the magic of movies and gave us nightmare fuel forever.
Now available from BearManor Media, Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures shines a light on the artists who have worked tirelessly in the shadows behind the camera to create the jaw-dropping creatures that have haunted big screens and warmed our hearts.
Brimming with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos and fascinating anecdotes in its 444 pages, Monster Squad takes you from humble beginnings in garages...
Now available from BearManor Media, Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures shines a light on the artists who have worked tirelessly in the shadows behind the camera to create the jaw-dropping creatures that have haunted big screens and warmed our hearts.
Brimming with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos and fascinating anecdotes in its 444 pages, Monster Squad takes you from humble beginnings in garages...
- 11/18/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Oscar frontrunner “La La Land” continued its awards momentum, taking best contemporary hairstyling Sunday night at the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards.
However, in terms of the Oscar race, makeup and hairstyling nominees “Suicide Squad” and “Star Trek Beyond” were both big winners, grabbing period/character make-up and special make-up effects, respectively.
Other movie winners were “Nocturnal Animals” for contemporary make-up and “Hail, Caesar!” for period hair styling.
TV winners included “Westworld,” ” Game of Thrones,” The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.” “American Horror Story: Roanoke,” “The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again,” and “Dancing With the Stars.”
Make-up artist Leonard Engelman (“Ghostbusters”) and hair stylist Barbara Lorenz (“La La Land”) were feted for their lifetime achievements, while “American Horror Story” creator Ryan Murphy received the Distinguished Artisan Award.
Winners for Feature Length Motion Picture (Feature Films):
Best Contemporary...
However, in terms of the Oscar race, makeup and hairstyling nominees “Suicide Squad” and “Star Trek Beyond” were both big winners, grabbing period/character make-up and special make-up effects, respectively.
Other movie winners were “Nocturnal Animals” for contemporary make-up and “Hail, Caesar!” for period hair styling.
TV winners included “Westworld,” ” Game of Thrones,” The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.” “American Horror Story: Roanoke,” “The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again,” and “Dancing With the Stars.”
Make-up artist Leonard Engelman (“Ghostbusters”) and hair stylist Barbara Lorenz (“La La Land”) were feted for their lifetime achievements, while “American Horror Story” creator Ryan Murphy received the Distinguished Artisan Award.
Winners for Feature Length Motion Picture (Feature Films):
Best Contemporary...
- 2/20/2017
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Basket Case Trilogy
Stars: Kevin VanHentenryck, Terri Susan Smith, Beverly Bonner, Annie Ross, Judy Grafe, Gil Roper | Written and Directed by Frank Henenlotter
Still somewhat of an underground series in mainstream movie-going consciousness (despite what seems like a huge horror-loving fanbase), the Basket Case trilogy finally makes its way to Blu-ray after a shoddy treatment on DVD where here in the UK they have often been resigned to the bargain bins. Thankfully Second Sight have decided to give the franchise its proper due with a trilogy release that will definitely please fans of the films and will hopefully also make a lot of new ones…
Released on DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray steelbook (a must-buy for me), the Basket Case Trilogy features the adventures of two brothers, Duane and Belial, well I say brothers but they were originally conjoined twins, separated against their will; with Duane seemingly “normal” and Belial resigned to a life of deformity,...
Stars: Kevin VanHentenryck, Terri Susan Smith, Beverly Bonner, Annie Ross, Judy Grafe, Gil Roper | Written and Directed by Frank Henenlotter
Still somewhat of an underground series in mainstream movie-going consciousness (despite what seems like a huge horror-loving fanbase), the Basket Case trilogy finally makes its way to Blu-ray after a shoddy treatment on DVD where here in the UK they have often been resigned to the bargain bins. Thankfully Second Sight have decided to give the franchise its proper due with a trilogy release that will definitely please fans of the films and will hopefully also make a lot of new ones…
Released on DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray steelbook (a must-buy for me), the Basket Case Trilogy features the adventures of two brothers, Duane and Belial, well I say brothers but they were originally conjoined twins, separated against their will; with Duane seemingly “normal” and Belial resigned to a life of deformity,...
- 10/21/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
“What’s in the basket?” An innocent question that forever reminds genre fans of the bloody misadventures of Duane Bradley and his not-so-conjoined twin, Belial. Second Sight brings the entire Basket Case trilogy to Blu-ray/DVD across the UK in a Special Edition. Take a peek inside...
From the Press Release:
Following the huge success of The Return of the Living Dead, Second Sight Films now bring the wonderfully warped Basket Case - The Trilogy to special edition Blu-ray and DVD. This bumper release will hit the streets on 22 October 2012 as a limited edition three-disc steelbook and special edition DVD, complete with newly commissioned bonus material produced by bonus feature specialists Severin Films.
"What’s in the basket?" A question Duane Bradley is asked a lot when he arrives in New York and checks into the sleazy Hotel Broslin, a place filled with drunks, odd-bods and prostitutes. We soon discover...
From the Press Release:
Following the huge success of The Return of the Living Dead, Second Sight Films now bring the wonderfully warped Basket Case - The Trilogy to special edition Blu-ray and DVD. This bumper release will hit the streets on 22 October 2012 as a limited edition three-disc steelbook and special edition DVD, complete with newly commissioned bonus material produced by bonus feature specialists Severin Films.
"What’s in the basket?" A question Duane Bradley is asked a lot when he arrives in New York and checks into the sleazy Hotel Broslin, a place filled with drunks, odd-bods and prostitutes. We soon discover...
- 8/2/2012
- by Pestilence
- DreadCentral.com
Last night, the Academy presented Honorary Awards to actor James Earl Jones and makeup artist Dick Smith and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to philanthropist Oprah Winfrey at the 3rd Annual Governors Awards dinner at the Grand Ballroom at the Hollywood & Highland Center in California.
Click Here to watch the 2011 Governors Awards Video Highlights.
To honor James Earl Jones, aka Darth Vader, Star Wars stormtroopers and Academy President Tom Sherak introduced the 2011 Governors Awards in the Grand Ballroom. Sherak remarked, “How was your week?” in reference to the exit of producer Brett Ratner and host Eddie Murphy and the replacement of new host Billy Crystal and producer Brian Grazer.
Oscar®-nominated Actress Glenn Close spoke as part of the award presentation to Honorary Award recipient James Earl Jones. The actor was presented with his award on stage in London at the Wyndham Theater, where he is starring in “Driving Miss Daisy” with Vanessa Redgrave.
Click Here to watch the 2011 Governors Awards Video Highlights.
To honor James Earl Jones, aka Darth Vader, Star Wars stormtroopers and Academy President Tom Sherak introduced the 2011 Governors Awards in the Grand Ballroom. Sherak remarked, “How was your week?” in reference to the exit of producer Brett Ratner and host Eddie Murphy and the replacement of new host Billy Crystal and producer Brian Grazer.
Oscar®-nominated Actress Glenn Close spoke as part of the award presentation to Honorary Award recipient James Earl Jones. The actor was presented with his award on stage in London at the Wyndham Theater, where he is starring in “Driving Miss Daisy” with Vanessa Redgrave.
- 11/13/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Congratulations to make-up legend Dick Smith, who will be receiving an honarary Oscar at the Academy’s 3rd Annual Governors Awards dinner on Saturday, November 12.
Press Release:
The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted tonight to present Honorary Awards to actor James Earl Jones and makeup artist Dick Smith and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to philanthropist Oprah Winfrey. All three awards will be presented at the Academy’s 3rd Annual Governors Awards dinner on Saturday, November 12, at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center®.
Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Jones made his film debut in 1964 in Stanley Kubrick’s “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.” In 1970, he earned an Academy Award® nomination for his role as boxer Jack Jefferson in “The Great White Hope.” Jones has appeared in more than 50 feature films including “Claudine,” “Conan the Barbarian,...
Press Release:
The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted tonight to present Honorary Awards to actor James Earl Jones and makeup artist Dick Smith and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to philanthropist Oprah Winfrey. All three awards will be presented at the Academy’s 3rd Annual Governors Awards dinner on Saturday, November 12, at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center®.
Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Jones made his film debut in 1964 in Stanley Kubrick’s “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.” In 1970, he earned an Academy Award® nomination for his role as boxer Jack Jefferson in “The Great White Hope.” Jones has appeared in more than 50 feature films including “Claudine,” “Conan the Barbarian,...
- 8/8/2011
- by nick
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
For Immediate Release
James Earl Jones, Dick Smith and Oprah Winfrey
To Receive Academy’s Governors Awards
Beverly Hills, CA - The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted tonight to present Honorary Awards to actor James Earl Jones and makeup artist Dick Smith and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to philanthropist Oprah Winfrey. All three awards will be presented at the Academy.s 3rd Annual Governors Awards dinner on Saturday, November 12, at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center®.
Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Jones made his film debut in 1964 in Stanley Kubrick.s 1964 “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.” In 1970, he earned an Academy Award® nomination for his role as boxer Jack Jefferson in “The Great White Hope.” Jones has appeared in more than 50 feature films including “Claudine,” “Conan the Barbarian,” “Field of Dreams,” “Coming to America” and,...
James Earl Jones, Dick Smith and Oprah Winfrey
To Receive Academy’s Governors Awards
Beverly Hills, CA - The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted tonight to present Honorary Awards to actor James Earl Jones and makeup artist Dick Smith and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to philanthropist Oprah Winfrey. All three awards will be presented at the Academy.s 3rd Annual Governors Awards dinner on Saturday, November 12, at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center®.
Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Jones made his film debut in 1964 in Stanley Kubrick.s 1964 “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.” In 1970, he earned an Academy Award® nomination for his role as boxer Jack Jefferson in “The Great White Hope.” Jones has appeared in more than 50 feature films including “Claudine,” “Conan the Barbarian,” “Field of Dreams,” “Coming to America” and,...
- 8/3/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Actor James Earl Jones and veteran makeup artist Dick Smith will receive Honorary Awards, and former television hostess Oprah Winfrey will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced. The awards will be presented at the Academy’s 3rd Annual Governors Awards dinner on Saturday, November 12, at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center. The information below on Jones, Smith, and Winfrey is from the Academy's press release: Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, James Earl Jones made his film debut in 1964 in Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. In 1970, he earned an Academy Award nomination for his role as boxer Jack Jefferson in The Great White Hope. Jones has appeared in more than 50 feature films including Claudine, Conan the Barbarian, Field of Dreams, Coming to America and, as Vice Admiral James Greer, The Hunt for Red October,...
- 8/3/2011
- by Anna Robinson
- Alt Film Guide
Beverly Hills, CA – The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted tonight to present Honorary Awards to actor James Earl Jones and makeup artist Dick Smith and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to philanthropist Oprah Winfrey. All three awards will be presented at the Academy’s 3rd Annual Governors Awards dinner on Saturday, November 12, at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center®.
Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Jones made his film debut in 1964 in Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.” In 1970, he earned an Academy Award® nomination for his role as boxer Jack Jefferson in “The Great White Hope.” Jones has appeared in more than 50 feature films including “Claudine,” “Conan the Barbarian,” “Field of Dreams,” “Coming to America” and, as Vice Admiral James Greer, “The Hunt for Red October,” “Patriot Games” and “Clear and Present Danger.
Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Jones made his film debut in 1964 in Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.” In 1970, he earned an Academy Award® nomination for his role as boxer Jack Jefferson in “The Great White Hope.” Jones has appeared in more than 50 feature films including “Claudine,” “Conan the Barbarian,” “Field of Dreams,” “Coming to America” and, as Vice Admiral James Greer, “The Hunt for Red October,” “Patriot Games” and “Clear and Present Danger.
- 8/3/2011
- by foxallaccess
- Fox All Access
HollywoodNews.com: The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted tonight to present Honorary Awards to actor James Earl Jones and makeup artist Dick Smith and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to philanthropist Oprah Winfrey. All three awards will be presented at the Academy’s 3rd Annual Governors Awards dinner on Saturday, November 12, at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center®.
Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Jones made his film debut in 1964 in Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.” In 1970, he earned an Academy Award® nomination for his role as boxer Jack Jefferson in “The Great White Hope.” Jones has appeared in more than 50 feature films including “Claudine,” “Conan the Barbarian,” “Field of Dreams,” “Coming to America” and, as Vice Admiral James Greer, “The Hunt for Red October,” “Patriot Games” and “Clear and Present Danger.
Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Jones made his film debut in 1964 in Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.” In 1970, he earned an Academy Award® nomination for his role as boxer Jack Jefferson in “The Great White Hope.” Jones has appeared in more than 50 feature films including “Claudine,” “Conan the Barbarian,” “Field of Dreams,” “Coming to America” and, as Vice Admiral James Greer, “The Hunt for Red October,” “Patriot Games” and “Clear and Present Danger.
- 8/3/2011
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
The International Make-Up Artists Trade Show will be taking place this weekend at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, and Syfy’s Face Off will be having a panel discussion there, featuring cast members from the show, and moderated by one of the judges. Here’s the press release:
Crown Brush presents
Face Off Panel Discussion featuring Gage Hubbard, Frank Ippolito and Conor McCullagh. Moderated by Ve Neill.
Join a selection of cast members from Syfy’s reality show Face Off as they discuss their experiences with Ve Neill, one of the show’s judges.
Get more information at www.imats.net.
Panel bios:
Ve Neill is one of the most renowned make-up artists in the motion-picture business today. Over the course of her 30-year career, she has earned 21 international nominations and wins, including three Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards and four Saturn Awards. Her film credits include Pirates of the Caribbean,...
Crown Brush presents
Face Off Panel Discussion featuring Gage Hubbard, Frank Ippolito and Conor McCullagh. Moderated by Ve Neill.
Join a selection of cast members from Syfy’s reality show Face Off as they discuss their experiences with Ve Neill, one of the show’s judges.
Get more information at www.imats.net.
Panel bios:
Ve Neill is one of the most renowned make-up artists in the motion-picture business today. Over the course of her 30-year career, she has earned 21 international nominations and wins, including three Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards and four Saturn Awards. Her film credits include Pirates of the Caribbean,...
- 6/20/2011
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
In Hollywood, it is celebrity which makes headlines, but what lasts longest in this industry is respect The key to respect is something nobody on Earth has the time or experience to analyze, but it is an easy thing to gauge: if you were at AMPAS’s tribute to legendary makeup artist Dick Smith, you saw respect in the eyes of the likes of Rick Baker, Linda Blair, and Hal Holbrook. This salute drew the newsworthy likes of J.J. Abrams and John Landis, but this was merely the audience. The great make-up artist Rick Baker moderated panels that included actor Linda Blair, recent Oscar-winner Greg Cannom, and a host of others who came to express their gratitude for this titan of make-up. You also saw a love for the art of makeup, and, indeed, love for the mastery of any art form, whether it be cinematic or otherwise. And you...
- 6/29/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Cameron Koller)
- Fangoria
Program Change (as of May 18, 2009) The event is no longer free: It's $5 for the general public and $3 for academy members and students with a valid ID. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is hosting .A Special Tribute to Dick Smith. this summer, with Rick Bakeras master of ceremonies. The event will be held June 17, 2009, in the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles. Members of Local 706, the West Coast union members, are invited, and the public is welcome to attend.The tribute will feature guests who have worked with, or been influenced by Smith, including director Guillermo Del Toro, actor Hal Holbrook and make-up artists Richard Taylor, Greg Cannom, Kazuhiro Tsuji, Kevin Haney, Andrew Clement, Mike Elizalde, Tom Woodruff, Alec Gillis, Shane Mahan, John Rosengrant, Lindsay McGowan and Alan Scott. Appearances by director Peter Jackson and actress Linda Blair are pending.
- 5/20/2009
- makeupmag.com
While it doesn't always work and the story structure often plays hooky, "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" nevertheless generates laughs as big as the title characters' hair.
A schoolyard dweeb's vengeance fantasy that marks the big-screen directorial debut of David Mirkin ("The Simpsons") and the writing debut for former Groundling Robin Schiff ("Almost Perfect"), the Touchstone picture has the advantage of killer comic performances to help it through the rough spots.
For anybody who has ever played out an upcoming high school reunion in their heads with wait-'til-they-see-me-now satisfaction, "Romy and Michele" has their number, and the film could prove to be a minor therapeutic hit.
Reprising the role she originated in Schiff's play "Ladies' Room", Lisa Kudrow is the underachieving Michele, who has been best friends with the similarly stuck-in-the-'80s Romy (Mira Sorvino) since childhood.
Roommates since graduation (and we're not talking college), they are forced to take stock of their lives in the face of their looming 10-year high school reunion. And coming to the shocking realization that they have very little to brag about, they devise a plan to reinvent themselves.
Of course, when they ultimately show up, former classmate and perennial party pooper Heather Mooney (the always-welcome Janeane Garofalo) manages to quickly blow their ruse about their having invented Post-It Notes, which, in turn, teaches them a valuable lesson about being true to oneself.
While Sorvino and Kudrow don't always jibe performance-wise -- Sorvino is an actress conscious of playing a funny character as opposed to Kudrow, who has the gift of being naturally very funny -- they pull off the tricky feat of being "duh" without being dumb.
Still, both get blown out of the water whenever the peerless Garofalo appears. As the grudge-bearing Mooney, she's a blast, brandishing her old high school stigma like an Uzi with a fresh clip.
After a very promising start, the picture loses its way for a while before regaining its footing by the end. Part of the problem is that Mirkin and Schiff have a weakness for the absurd (particularly during an overextended reunion fantasy sequence) that ends up messing with the momentum.
On the other hand, certain touches -- including having yearbook pictures come to life and a hysterically choreographed closing number that is sort of a revenge of the nerds pas de trois -- lend the comedy its quirky charm.
Production values are fine, with standout work from costume designer Mona May, who does some very scary things with fabric. She's rivaled only by Kevin Haney's bulletproof character makeup creations.
ROMY AND MICHELE'S
HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
Buena Vista
Touchstone Pictures presents
a Laurence Mark production
in association with Bungalow 78 Prods.
Director David Mirkin
Producer Laurence Mark
Screenwriter Robin Schiff
Executive producers Barry Kemp, Robin Schiff
Director of photography Reynald Villalobos
Production designer Mayne Berke
Editor David Finfer
Costume designer Mona May
Music Steve Bartek
Casting Marcia Ross
Color/stereo
Cast:
Romy Mira Sorvino
Michele Lisa Kudrow
Heather Janeane Garofalo
Sandy Frink Alan Cumming
Christie Julia Campbell
Billy Vincent Ventresca
Toby Camryn Manheim
Cheryl Mia Cottet
Running time -- 91 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
A schoolyard dweeb's vengeance fantasy that marks the big-screen directorial debut of David Mirkin ("The Simpsons") and the writing debut for former Groundling Robin Schiff ("Almost Perfect"), the Touchstone picture has the advantage of killer comic performances to help it through the rough spots.
For anybody who has ever played out an upcoming high school reunion in their heads with wait-'til-they-see-me-now satisfaction, "Romy and Michele" has their number, and the film could prove to be a minor therapeutic hit.
Reprising the role she originated in Schiff's play "Ladies' Room", Lisa Kudrow is the underachieving Michele, who has been best friends with the similarly stuck-in-the-'80s Romy (Mira Sorvino) since childhood.
Roommates since graduation (and we're not talking college), they are forced to take stock of their lives in the face of their looming 10-year high school reunion. And coming to the shocking realization that they have very little to brag about, they devise a plan to reinvent themselves.
Of course, when they ultimately show up, former classmate and perennial party pooper Heather Mooney (the always-welcome Janeane Garofalo) manages to quickly blow their ruse about their having invented Post-It Notes, which, in turn, teaches them a valuable lesson about being true to oneself.
While Sorvino and Kudrow don't always jibe performance-wise -- Sorvino is an actress conscious of playing a funny character as opposed to Kudrow, who has the gift of being naturally very funny -- they pull off the tricky feat of being "duh" without being dumb.
Still, both get blown out of the water whenever the peerless Garofalo appears. As the grudge-bearing Mooney, she's a blast, brandishing her old high school stigma like an Uzi with a fresh clip.
After a very promising start, the picture loses its way for a while before regaining its footing by the end. Part of the problem is that Mirkin and Schiff have a weakness for the absurd (particularly during an overextended reunion fantasy sequence) that ends up messing with the momentum.
On the other hand, certain touches -- including having yearbook pictures come to life and a hysterically choreographed closing number that is sort of a revenge of the nerds pas de trois -- lend the comedy its quirky charm.
Production values are fine, with standout work from costume designer Mona May, who does some very scary things with fabric. She's rivaled only by Kevin Haney's bulletproof character makeup creations.
ROMY AND MICHELE'S
HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
Buena Vista
Touchstone Pictures presents
a Laurence Mark production
in association with Bungalow 78 Prods.
Director David Mirkin
Producer Laurence Mark
Screenwriter Robin Schiff
Executive producers Barry Kemp, Robin Schiff
Director of photography Reynald Villalobos
Production designer Mayne Berke
Editor David Finfer
Costume designer Mona May
Music Steve Bartek
Casting Marcia Ross
Color/stereo
Cast:
Romy Mira Sorvino
Michele Lisa Kudrow
Heather Janeane Garofalo
Sandy Frink Alan Cumming
Christie Julia Campbell
Billy Vincent Ventresca
Toby Camryn Manheim
Cheryl Mia Cottet
Running time -- 91 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
- 4/24/1997
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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