Kathryn Newton channeled her inner “Lisa Frankenstein” for a special screening of the film at the Hollywood Athletic Club, donning a dramatic black corseted Vera Wang gown with exaggerated tulle hips.
“There was no other dress option. I have a little heart I took from my last boyfriend,” Newton told Variety on the black carpet, pointing to her blood-red heart-shaped choker and giggling, “Just kidding – I don’t have a boyfriend!”
In the film from Zelda Williams, Newton’s Lisa and a re-animated corpse dubbed “The Creature” (Cole Sprouse) embark on a murderous journey to make him whole by claiming some of his missing body parts from the living. Even though Sprouse doesn’t speak a single word in Diablo Cody’s campy script, communicating only through grunts, Newton says they had no trouble selling their chemistry.
“Have you looked at Cole Sprouse? It’s very easy to have chemistry.
“There was no other dress option. I have a little heart I took from my last boyfriend,” Newton told Variety on the black carpet, pointing to her blood-red heart-shaped choker and giggling, “Just kidding – I don’t have a boyfriend!”
In the film from Zelda Williams, Newton’s Lisa and a re-animated corpse dubbed “The Creature” (Cole Sprouse) embark on a murderous journey to make him whole by claiming some of his missing body parts from the living. Even though Sprouse doesn’t speak a single word in Diablo Cody’s campy script, communicating only through grunts, Newton says they had no trouble selling their chemistry.
“Have you looked at Cole Sprouse? It’s very easy to have chemistry.
- 2/6/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Hot on the heels of an Academy Award nomination for his starring turn in Netflix’s civil rights drama Rustin, Colman Domingo has been appointed to the Board of Directors of The Gotham Film & Media Institute.
As the newest member, he will work with The Gotham on their mission to celebrate and nurture independent film and media creators by providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition.
Domingo joins a board that includes Focus Features Vice Chairman Jason Cassidy and multi-hyphenate Riley Keough, whose additions were announced in November. Other members include Nancy Abraham, Anthony Bregman, Jeb Brody, Gerry Byrne, Alina Cho, Dan Crown, Mark D’Arcy (Director Emeritus), Amy Emmerich, Philipp Engelhorn, Kai Falkenberg, James Janowitz, Franklin Leonard, Stephanie March, Soledad O’Brien, Dee Poku, Hanna Rodriguez-Farrar, John Schmidt, Lisa Taback, Teddy Schwarzman, Drew Wilson, and Celia Winchester.
“As long-time admirers of Colman’s brilliant...
As the newest member, he will work with The Gotham on their mission to celebrate and nurture independent film and media creators by providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition.
Domingo joins a board that includes Focus Features Vice Chairman Jason Cassidy and multi-hyphenate Riley Keough, whose additions were announced in November. Other members include Nancy Abraham, Anthony Bregman, Jeb Brody, Gerry Byrne, Alina Cho, Dan Crown, Mark D’Arcy (Director Emeritus), Amy Emmerich, Philipp Engelhorn, Kai Falkenberg, James Janowitz, Franklin Leonard, Stephanie March, Soledad O’Brien, Dee Poku, Hanna Rodriguez-Farrar, John Schmidt, Lisa Taback, Teddy Schwarzman, Drew Wilson, and Celia Winchester.
“As long-time admirers of Colman’s brilliant...
- 1/29/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ahead of the 33rd annual Gotham Awards Ceremony, taking place live and in person on Monday, November 27, 2023 in New York City, The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced the winners of its fifth annual Focus Features & JetBlue Student Short Film Showcase.
The five winning filmmakers include:
Kevin Haefelin,
Xinying Lao
Sisa Quispe
James Ross
Mel Sangyi Zhao.
With the critical support of returning partners JetBlue and Focus Features as well as Soho House, The Gotham aims to discover and empower a diverse group of emerging filmmakers as well as foster multi-platform distribution of their work through the annual program.
“With both extraordinary talent and vision, these students...
The five winning filmmakers include:
Kevin Haefelin,
Xinying Lao
Sisa Quispe
James Ross
Mel Sangyi Zhao.
With the critical support of returning partners JetBlue and Focus Features as well as Soho House, The Gotham aims to discover and empower a diverse group of emerging filmmakers as well as foster multi-platform distribution of their work through the annual program.
“With both extraordinary talent and vision, these students...
- 11/16/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced that Focus Features Vice Chairman Jason Cassidy and actor, producer, and director Riley Keough will join the organization’s Board of Directors. The newest Board members will help advance The Gotham’s mission of celebrating and nurturing independent film and media creators.
“We are so excited to add Jason, one of the most respected and innovative film executives, and Riley, an extraordinarily talented actress and critically acclaimed filmmaker, to The Gotham’s already incredible Board of Directors,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute. “With their genuine passion for championing independent creatives, we are confident that the organization will amplify its positive impact on the media industry through their expertise and perspectives.”
Jason and Riley will join The Gotham’s existing board members including, Nancy Abraham, Anthony Bregman, Jeb Brody, Gerry Byrne, Alina Cho, Dan Crown, Mark D’Arcy (Director Emeritus), Amy Emmerich,...
“We are so excited to add Jason, one of the most respected and innovative film executives, and Riley, an extraordinarily talented actress and critically acclaimed filmmaker, to The Gotham’s already incredible Board of Directors,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute. “With their genuine passion for championing independent creatives, we are confident that the organization will amplify its positive impact on the media industry through their expertise and perspectives.”
Jason and Riley will join The Gotham’s existing board members including, Nancy Abraham, Anthony Bregman, Jeb Brody, Gerry Byrne, Alina Cho, Dan Crown, Mark D’Arcy (Director Emeritus), Amy Emmerich,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for AFI Fest, The Holdovers, Quiz Lady and The Killer.
Bcrf Awards Luncheon
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation held its annual Symposium and Awards Luncheon on Oct. 20, hosted by Alina Cho and honoring both Kendra Scott and Olufunmilayo (Funmi) I. Olopade, MD, Faacr.
Kendra Scott, Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade and Alina Cho
Hello Sunshine’s Shine Away event
Reese Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine media company hosted its inaugural Shine Away event on Saturday in Los Angeles, with participants including Jennifer Garner, Mindy Kaling, Tracee Ellis Ross, Fortune Feimster, Allyson Felix and The Home Edit’s Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin.
Jennifer Garner, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling and Fortune Feimster Reese Witherspoon and Tracee Ellis Ross
Go Gala
Go Campaign hosted its 17th annual Go Gala at Citizen News in Hollywood on Saturday,...
Bcrf Awards Luncheon
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation held its annual Symposium and Awards Luncheon on Oct. 20, hosted by Alina Cho and honoring both Kendra Scott and Olufunmilayo (Funmi) I. Olopade, MD, Faacr.
Kendra Scott, Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade and Alina Cho
Hello Sunshine’s Shine Away event
Reese Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine media company hosted its inaugural Shine Away event on Saturday in Los Angeles, with participants including Jennifer Garner, Mindy Kaling, Tracee Ellis Ross, Fortune Feimster, Allyson Felix and The Home Edit’s Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin.
Jennifer Garner, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling and Fortune Feimster Reese Witherspoon and Tracee Ellis Ross
Go Gala
Go Campaign hosted its 17th annual Go Gala at Citizen News in Hollywood on Saturday,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In 2021, Paramount was testing a new movie called “Something’s Wrong With Rose” — a supernatural horror film about a therapist named Rose who loses touch with reality after witnessing a patient’s bizarre suicide.
Audiences at the research screening were responding enthusiastically to the scary movie, but studio executives noticed that they were stumbling over its name.
“Walking out of the theater, we were like, ‘We need a simpler title,’” remembers Marc Weinstock, Paramount’s president of global marketing and distribution.
One component in the story — the bone-chilling grins that slowly creep over the faces of victims — distinguished this horror film from others, and Paramount knew those scenes would frighten crowds in a big way. So they landed on “Smile,” a common word that took on a new, more sinister meaning after the studio’s inescapable, smirk-centric marketing campaign. The movie became a huge hit, to the tune of more than $200 million worldwide.
Audiences at the research screening were responding enthusiastically to the scary movie, but studio executives noticed that they were stumbling over its name.
“Walking out of the theater, we were like, ‘We need a simpler title,’” remembers Marc Weinstock, Paramount’s president of global marketing and distribution.
One component in the story — the bone-chilling grins that slowly creep over the faces of victims — distinguished this horror film from others, and Paramount knew those scenes would frighten crowds in a big way. So they landed on “Smile,” a common word that took on a new, more sinister meaning after the studio’s inescapable, smirk-centric marketing campaign. The movie became a huge hit, to the tune of more than $200 million worldwide.
- 3/15/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for The Mandalorian, Creed III and History of the World, Part II.
Creed III premiere
Michael B. Jordan premiered his directorial debut in Hollywood on Monday alongside costars Tessa Thompson and Jonathan Majors.
Jonathan Majors, Tessa Thompson, Mila Davis-Kent and Michael B. Jordan Tessa Thompson and Jonathan Majors Michael B. Jordan and Marsai Martin
History of the World, Part II premiere
Hulu celebrated the premiere of the Mel Brooks sequel series at The Hollywood Legion on Monday with stars Mel Brooks, Nick Kroll, Ike Barinholtz, Wanda Sykes, Jay Ellis, Josh Gad, Dove Cameron, Pamela Adlon, Sarah Silverman, Hannah Einbinder, Jack McBrayer, Jason Mantzoukas, Marla Gibbs, Michaela Watkins, Reggie Watts, Jon Daly, Timothy Simons, Lauren Lapkus, Malcom Barrett, Ken Marino and Sam Richardson.
Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, Mel Brooks,...
Creed III premiere
Michael B. Jordan premiered his directorial debut in Hollywood on Monday alongside costars Tessa Thompson and Jonathan Majors.
Jonathan Majors, Tessa Thompson, Mila Davis-Kent and Michael B. Jordan Tessa Thompson and Jonathan Majors Michael B. Jordan and Marsai Martin
History of the World, Part II premiere
Hulu celebrated the premiere of the Mel Brooks sequel series at The Hollywood Legion on Monday with stars Mel Brooks, Nick Kroll, Ike Barinholtz, Wanda Sykes, Jay Ellis, Josh Gad, Dove Cameron, Pamela Adlon, Sarah Silverman, Hannah Einbinder, Jack McBrayer, Jason Mantzoukas, Marla Gibbs, Michaela Watkins, Reggie Watts, Jon Daly, Timothy Simons, Lauren Lapkus, Malcom Barrett, Ken Marino and Sam Richardson.
Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, Mel Brooks,...
- 3/3/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A platoon of titles hits the specialty circuit this weekend, getting in ahead of steamroller Avatar: Way of Water and the year-end deadline for Oscar eligibility. This is a soul-searching, what-lies-ahead moment for a market still much too inconsistent for comfort, but that can be pondered later. At the moment, indie distributors are quite busy “with all these movies, and these plans to release theatrically. We are not going anywhere,” said one executive.
The Gotham Awards earlier this were were a shot of goodwill. Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski recalled “the mandate that all of us share in the specialty film business” at the ceremony in NYC, kicking off awards season.
“To all our friends at A24, at Neon, at Searchlight, Sony Pictures Classics, IFC, Bleecker Street, FilmNation, Cinetic, Participant and so many other wonderful companies,” he said — accepting an industry tribute with vice chairman Jason Cassidy – “We are in there together,...
The Gotham Awards earlier this were were a shot of goodwill. Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski recalled “the mandate that all of us share in the specialty film business” at the ceremony in NYC, kicking off awards season.
“To all our friends at A24, at Neon, at Searchlight, Sony Pictures Classics, IFC, Bleecker Street, FilmNation, Cinetic, Participant and so many other wonderful companies,” he said — accepting an industry tribute with vice chairman Jason Cassidy – “We are in there together,...
- 12/2/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Spoiler Alert is about as funny and upbeat a film you could possibly make when the subject is the illness and death of one of the partners in the central relationship. It’s a gay Love Story with laughs, albeit with a twist, as the film challenges itself to be both amusing and emotionally involving where matters of life and death are concerned. Fortunately, it manages to more or less succeed on both counts due to its ever-ready wise-crack nature and sympathetic direction.
“I’ve always imagined that my life was like a typical romantic comedy,” announces Michael (Jim Parsons), a dweeby-but-funny New York-based sitcom writer who one Monday night uncharacteristically ventures into a New York gay club. Even more uncharacteristically, Michael meets, horses around with and ultimately brings big guy Kit (Ben Aldridge) over to his Jersey apartment, leaving an embarrassed Michael unable to hide his extensive Smurfs collection,...
“I’ve always imagined that my life was like a typical romantic comedy,” announces Michael (Jim Parsons), a dweeby-but-funny New York-based sitcom writer who one Monday night uncharacteristically ventures into a New York gay club. Even more uncharacteristically, Michael meets, horses around with and ultimately brings big guy Kit (Ben Aldridge) over to his Jersey apartment, leaving an embarrassed Michael unable to hide his extensive Smurfs collection,...
- 11/29/2022
- by Todd McCarthy
- Deadline Film + TV
Danielle Deadwyler, Ke Huy Quan take gender-neutral acting honours.
The Daniels’ fantasy adventure Everything Everywhere All At Once boosted its profile even further with a best feature win at the 2022 Gotham Awards on a Monday night in New York when the UK’s Charlotte Wells took home the Bingham Ray Breakthrough Director Award for her lauded father-daughter drama Aftersun.
In the first major awards ceremony of the season, Danielle Deadwyler beat out the likes of heavyweight Oscar contenders Cate Blanchett (TÁR) and Brendan Fraser (The Whale) in the gender-neutral acting categories to earn the lead performance award for portraying murdered...
The Daniels’ fantasy adventure Everything Everywhere All At Once boosted its profile even further with a best feature win at the 2022 Gotham Awards on a Monday night in New York when the UK’s Charlotte Wells took home the Bingham Ray Breakthrough Director Award for her lauded father-daughter drama Aftersun.
In the first major awards ceremony of the season, Danielle Deadwyler beat out the likes of heavyweight Oscar contenders Cate Blanchett (TÁR) and Brendan Fraser (The Whale) in the gender-neutral acting categories to earn the lead performance award for portraying murdered...
- 11/29/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Adam Sandler lit up the 32nd annual Gotham Awards on Monday evening with his acceptance speech for the performer tribute award at the New York ceremony. The occasion marked Sandler’s first major stop of the awards season, campaigning for his performance in the Netflix basketball drama “Hustle.”
“I told my daughters Sadie and Sunny, who are 16 and 14, that I didn’t write a speech and they said phrases like, ‘Rude’ and ‘You’re mean,'” Sandler began. “Daddy’s fucking tired. Daddy works hard, calm down. They were like, ‘Can we write your speech, Daddy? So you got something to say.’ I said, absolutely.”
Sandler then pulled out the growly southern accent that he has often adopted for formal speeches: “Dear well-dressed dignitaries, highly educated hipsters and various other plus-ones of the Gotham Awards, thank you for giving our daddy, Mr. Adam Sandler, this prestigious lifetime, all-time, primetime G.
“I told my daughters Sadie and Sunny, who are 16 and 14, that I didn’t write a speech and they said phrases like, ‘Rude’ and ‘You’re mean,'” Sandler began. “Daddy’s fucking tired. Daddy works hard, calm down. They were like, ‘Can we write your speech, Daddy? So you got something to say.’ I said, absolutely.”
Sandler then pulled out the growly southern accent that he has often adopted for formal speeches: “Dear well-dressed dignitaries, highly educated hipsters and various other plus-ones of the Gotham Awards, thank you for giving our daddy, Mr. Adam Sandler, this prestigious lifetime, all-time, primetime G.
- 11/29/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Everything Everywhere All at Once was the big winner at the 2022 Gotham Awards.
The film, which went into the night up for three awards, was named best feature during the event Monday at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. Everything Everywhere actor Ke Huy Quan also won best supporting performance for his work in the film.
Accepting best feature, Everything Everywhere co-director Daniel Kwan spoke about his experience of releasing the film over the past year.
“One of the biggest things I learned about this year is the trauma that the people all around our country and all around the world are dealing with right now. Everyone is dealing with some sort of trauma,” Kwan said. “I’ve met so many people after screenings who have revealed that trauma to me because of the nature of our film, and one of the things...
The film, which went into the night up for three awards, was named best feature during the event Monday at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. Everything Everywhere actor Ke Huy Quan also won best supporting performance for his work in the film.
Accepting best feature, Everything Everywhere co-director Daniel Kwan spoke about his experience of releasing the film over the past year.
“One of the biggest things I learned about this year is the trauma that the people all around our country and all around the world are dealing with right now. Everyone is dealing with some sort of trauma,” Kwan said. “I’ve met so many people after screenings who have revealed that trauma to me because of the nature of our film, and one of the things...
- 11/29/2022
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2022 Gotham Awards are taking place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City to honor the best independent films of the year. TheWrap will update the list of winners as they are announced.
The award for breakthrough performer went to Gracija Filipovic for the Croatian drama “Murina.”
Todd Field won the screenplay award for “Tár,” the movie that led all films in nominations with five.
The French abortion drama “Happening” won the award for Best International Feature over films that included “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Decision to Leave,” while the documentary award went to the Indian film “All That Breathes.”
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‘Tár’ and ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Lead Gotham Awards Nominations: Complete List
The Gothams also handed out awards in four television categories. Ben Whishaw won the Outstanding Performance in a New Series award for “This Is Going to Hurt.” “We Need to Talk About Cosby...
The award for breakthrough performer went to Gracija Filipovic for the Croatian drama “Murina.”
Todd Field won the screenplay award for “Tár,” the movie that led all films in nominations with five.
The French abortion drama “Happening” won the award for Best International Feature over films that included “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Decision to Leave,” while the documentary award went to the Indian film “All That Breathes.”
Also Read:
‘Tár’ and ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Lead Gotham Awards Nominations: Complete List
The Gothams also handed out awards in four television categories. Ben Whishaw won the Outstanding Performance in a New Series award for “This Is Going to Hurt.” “We Need to Talk About Cosby...
- 11/29/2022
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Everything Everywhere All At Once won Best Feature at the 32st annual Gotham Awards, which were handed out tonight at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan. See the winners in all 12 categories, including gender-neutral performer awards, below.
Michelle Yeoh stars in the A24 pic as a high-strung laundromat owner getting audited by the IRS who discovers that thousands of versions of her exist across a vast multiverse. Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert directed the film, whose ensemble also features Ke Huy Quan — who took the Gotham for Outstanding Supporting Performance for his role — Stephanie Hsu, James Hong and Jamie Lee Curtis. Everything Everywhere was Monday night’s lone double winner.
Related: Steven Spielberg Has Covid, Misses Introducing Michelle Williams Tribute At Gotham Awards
Danielle Deadwyler won Outstanding Lead Performance for playing Emmitt Till’s mother in United Artists Releasing/Orion Pictures’ Till, beating out Cate Blanchett in Tár and Everything Everywhere‘s Yoeh,...
Michelle Yeoh stars in the A24 pic as a high-strung laundromat owner getting audited by the IRS who discovers that thousands of versions of her exist across a vast multiverse. Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert directed the film, whose ensemble also features Ke Huy Quan — who took the Gotham for Outstanding Supporting Performance for his role — Stephanie Hsu, James Hong and Jamie Lee Curtis. Everything Everywhere was Monday night’s lone double winner.
Related: Steven Spielberg Has Covid, Misses Introducing Michelle Williams Tribute At Gotham Awards
Danielle Deadwyler won Outstanding Lead Performance for playing Emmitt Till’s mother in United Artists Releasing/Orion Pictures’ Till, beating out Cate Blanchett in Tár and Everything Everywhere‘s Yoeh,...
- 11/29/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith and Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The 32nd annual Gotham Awards will take place Monday evening at an in-person event held at New York’s Cipriani Wall Street, the same venue where this year’s nominations were announced. The red carpet will commence at 7 p.m. Et, which will then be followed by the ceremony.
The event is being live-streamed online right here (below) and also at the Gotham Film & Media Institute’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
In one of the evening’s most anticipated moments, Adam Sandler will receive a performer tribute in honor of his decorated career as an actor and comic. The 56-year-old’s first television appearance was on “The Cosby Show” in 1987 and he went on to launch to stardom as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” Sandler’s recent performances in 2017’s “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)” and 2019’s “Uncut Gems” earned him best actor nominations at the Gothams.
The event is being live-streamed online right here (below) and also at the Gotham Film & Media Institute’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
In one of the evening’s most anticipated moments, Adam Sandler will receive a performer tribute in honor of his decorated career as an actor and comic. The 56-year-old’s first television appearance was on “The Cosby Show” in 1987 and he went on to launch to stardom as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” Sandler’s recent performances in 2017’s “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)” and 2019’s “Uncut Gems” earned him best actor nominations at the Gothams.
- 11/28/2022
- by Katie Reul
- Variety Film + TV
Click here to read the full article.
Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski and vice chairman Jason Cassidy have spent decades in the film industry. Several of their formative years were in New York, and now, as their company celebrates its 20th anniversary, the execs — now based in L.A. — are being honored with an industry tribute by the Gotham Awards. It comes as the studio’s drama Tár leads the event’s nominations (with five nods, including for best feature).
Ahead of the ceremony, Kujawski and Cassidy spoke to THR about how their time in NYC shaped their approach to film and why Focus has endured.
What does it mean to be honored by the Gotham Awards?
Peter Kujawski We both came up in the New York film business, and this is an incredibly meaningful community to us. This award maybe has our individual names on it but has much...
Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski and vice chairman Jason Cassidy have spent decades in the film industry. Several of their formative years were in New York, and now, as their company celebrates its 20th anniversary, the execs — now based in L.A. — are being honored with an industry tribute by the Gotham Awards. It comes as the studio’s drama Tár leads the event’s nominations (with five nods, including for best feature).
Ahead of the ceremony, Kujawski and Cassidy spoke to THR about how their time in NYC shaped their approach to film and why Focus has endured.
What does it mean to be honored by the Gotham Awards?
Peter Kujawski We both came up in the New York film business, and this is an incredibly meaningful community to us. This award maybe has our individual names on it but has much...
- 11/27/2022
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has set the late actor, filmmaker and activist Sidney Poitier for the Icon Trbute at the 32nd annual Gotham Awards, taking place live and in person at NYC’s Cipriani Wall Street on November 28.
The Icon Tribute was conceived by the Gotham Awards Advisory Committee in 2021 to call attention to the boldness, artistry and impact of a filmmaker from a historically excluded community whose work has not been previously recognized by the organization. Playwright and filmmaker Kathleen Collins last year became its inaugural recipient.
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The Gotham’s posthumous recognition of Poitier comes following the Toronto Film Festival premiere and September release of Sidney,...
The Icon Tribute was conceived by the Gotham Awards Advisory Committee in 2021 to call attention to the boldness, artistry and impact of a filmmaker from a historically excluded community whose work has not been previously recognized by the organization. Playwright and filmmaker Kathleen Collins last year became its inaugural recipient.
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The Gotham’s posthumous recognition of Poitier comes following the Toronto Film Festival premiere and September release of Sidney,...
- 11/15/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has set The Woman King filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood and Audible, Inc.’s Founder and Executive Chairman Don Katz as the latest pair of honorees to be feted at the 32nd annual Gotham Awards, taking place live and in person at NYC’s Cipriani Wall Street on November 28.
Prince-Bythewood will receive the Filmmaker Tribute, with Katz set for the Innovator Tribute.
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Prince-Bythewood is an award-winning writer, director and producer who was also recently named by American Cinema Editors as this year’s recipient of their Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award. She most...
Prince-Bythewood will receive the Filmmaker Tribute, with Katz set for the Innovator Tribute.
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Prince-Bythewood is an award-winning writer, director and producer who was also recently named by American Cinema Editors as this year’s recipient of their Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award. She most...
- 11/9/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Veteran studio executives Peter Kujawski and Jason Cassidy will receive an Industry Tribute at the 32nd annual Gotham Awards ceremony, taking place live and in person at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on Monday, November 28.
Kujawski and Cassidy are the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the leading specialty film studio Focus Features, which is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. The former joined Focus when it was formed, rising to the role of Chairman in 2016. The latter came aboard as Marketing President that same year, being elevated to his current post in 2019.
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Focus is known for producing or distributing such...
Kujawski and Cassidy are the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the leading specialty film studio Focus Features, which is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. The former joined Focus when it was formed, rising to the role of Chairman in 2016. The latter came aboard as Marketing President that same year, being elevated to his current post in 2019.
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Focus is known for producing or distributing such...
- 11/8/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Click here to read the full article.
Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski and vice chairman Jason Cassidy will be honored with the industry tribute award at the 2022 Gotham Awards.
Kujawski joined Focus when it was formed and became its chairman in 2016 while Cassidy joined Focus as marketing president in 2016 and was elevated to vice chairman of the company in 2019.
“Focus Features and its unparalleled slate of remarkable films, has been an essential part of the Gotham Awards for twenty years, truly representing the pinnacle of independent film. We salute Peter and Jason for continuing to make Focus Features a welcoming home for filmmakers while embracing innovative new ways to extend the studio’s stellar legacy,” said Gotham film and media institute executive director Jeffrey Sharp. “Furthermore, Peter and Jason have been essential partners in supporting The Gotham’s emerging filmmaker initiatives such as the Focus Features Jet Blue Student Short...
Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski and vice chairman Jason Cassidy will be honored with the industry tribute award at the 2022 Gotham Awards.
Kujawski joined Focus when it was formed and became its chairman in 2016 while Cassidy joined Focus as marketing president in 2016 and was elevated to vice chairman of the company in 2019.
“Focus Features and its unparalleled slate of remarkable films, has been an essential part of the Gotham Awards for twenty years, truly representing the pinnacle of independent film. We salute Peter and Jason for continuing to make Focus Features a welcoming home for filmmakers while embracing innovative new ways to extend the studio’s stellar legacy,” said Gotham film and media institute executive director Jeffrey Sharp. “Furthermore, Peter and Jason have been essential partners in supporting The Gotham’s emerging filmmaker initiatives such as the Focus Features Jet Blue Student Short...
- 11/8/2022
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Action-comedy two-hander counts Akiva Goldsman among producers.
Netflix has acquired feature rights to the book Seesaw Monster from Bullet Train author Kōtarō Isaka and has attached Anne Hathaway and Salma Hayek Pinault to star and produce.
Olivia Milch, who co-wrote Ocean’s Eight starring Hathaway, will adapt the screenplau. Plot details remain under the proverbial wraps, however the streamer revealed Hathaway and Hayek Pinault will play rivals forced to work together in an action comedy two-hander.
Oscar-winning A Beautiful Mind screenwriter Akiva Goldsman and Gregory Lessans are producing for Weed Road Pictures alongside Hayek Pinault for Ventanarosa Productions, Hathaway for Somewhere Pictures,...
Netflix has acquired feature rights to the book Seesaw Monster from Bullet Train author Kōtarō Isaka and has attached Anne Hathaway and Salma Hayek Pinault to star and produce.
Olivia Milch, who co-wrote Ocean’s Eight starring Hathaway, will adapt the screenplau. Plot details remain under the proverbial wraps, however the streamer revealed Hathaway and Hayek Pinault will play rivals forced to work together in an action comedy two-hander.
Oscar-winning A Beautiful Mind screenwriter Akiva Goldsman and Gregory Lessans are producing for Weed Road Pictures alongside Hayek Pinault for Ventanarosa Productions, Hathaway for Somewhere Pictures,...
- 11/8/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Executives to be feted an in-person ceremony in New York on November 28.
Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski and vice chairman Jason Cassidy will receive The Gotham Film & Media Institute’s Industry Tribute at the in-person 32nd annual Gotham Awards in New York on November 28.
“Focus Features and its unparalleled slate of remarkable films, has been an essential part of the Gotham Awards for twenty years, truly representing the pinnacle of independent film,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute.
Sharp added that the executives Peter and Jason have been “essential partners” in supporting The...
Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski and vice chairman Jason Cassidy will receive The Gotham Film & Media Institute’s Industry Tribute at the in-person 32nd annual Gotham Awards in New York on November 28.
“Focus Features and its unparalleled slate of remarkable films, has been an essential part of the Gotham Awards for twenty years, truly representing the pinnacle of independent film,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute.
Sharp added that the executives Peter and Jason have been “essential partners” in supporting The...
- 11/8/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Action-comedy two-hander counts Akiva Goldsman among producers.
Netflix has acquired feature rights to the book Seesaw Monster from Bullet Train author Kōtarō Isaka and has attached Anne Hathaway and Salma Hayek Pinault to star and produce.
Olivia Milch, who co-wrote Ocean’s Eight starring Hathaway, will adapt the screenplay. Plot details remain under the proverbial wraps, however the streamer revealed Hathaway and Hayek Pinault will play rivals forced to work together in an action comedy two-hander.
Oscar-winning A Beautiful Mind screenwriter Akiva Goldsman and Gregory Lessans are producing for Weed Road Pictures alongside Hayek Pinault for Ventanarosa Productions, Hathaway for Somewhere Pictures,...
Netflix has acquired feature rights to the book Seesaw Monster from Bullet Train author Kōtarō Isaka and has attached Anne Hathaway and Salma Hayek Pinault to star and produce.
Olivia Milch, who co-wrote Ocean’s Eight starring Hathaway, will adapt the screenplay. Plot details remain under the proverbial wraps, however the streamer revealed Hathaway and Hayek Pinault will play rivals forced to work together in an action comedy two-hander.
Oscar-winning A Beautiful Mind screenwriter Akiva Goldsman and Gregory Lessans are producing for Weed Road Pictures alongside Hayek Pinault for Ventanarosa Productions, Hathaway for Somewhere Pictures,...
- 11/8/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Black Adam, Halloween Ends, The Watcher and the New York Film Festival.
New York Film Festival
The annual film fest continued its second week at Lincoln Center with screenings for Women Talking, Armageddon Time, She Said and The Inspection.
Claire Foy, Judith Ivey, Michelle McLeod, Sheila McCarthy, Sarah Polley, Rooney Mara, Kate Hallett and Liv McNeil attend the red carpet event for ‘Women Talking’ on Oct. 10 in New York City. Producer Marc Butan, Focus Features vice chairman Jason Cassidy, Jeremy Strong, Anne Hathaway, director James Gray, Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, Focus Features president of production and acquisitions Kiska Higgs, Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski and producer Rodrigo Teixeira at the ‘Armageddon Time’ screening on Oct. 12. Jodi Kantor, Zoe Kazan, Megan Twohey and Carey Mulligan attend the red...
New York Film Festival
The annual film fest continued its second week at Lincoln Center with screenings for Women Talking, Armageddon Time, She Said and The Inspection.
Claire Foy, Judith Ivey, Michelle McLeod, Sheila McCarthy, Sarah Polley, Rooney Mara, Kate Hallett and Liv McNeil attend the red carpet event for ‘Women Talking’ on Oct. 10 in New York City. Producer Marc Butan, Focus Features vice chairman Jason Cassidy, Jeremy Strong, Anne Hathaway, director James Gray, Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, Focus Features president of production and acquisitions Kiska Higgs, Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski and producer Rodrigo Teixeira at the ‘Armageddon Time’ screening on Oct. 12. Jodi Kantor, Zoe Kazan, Megan Twohey and Carey Mulligan attend the red...
- 10/14/2022
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
However a slimmed-down US and UK industry presence in general.
All the US buyers who typically look to acquire films in Official Selection are out in force at Cannes this year, despite a slimmed-down US presence overall due to a confluence of pandemic travel concerns, July Fourth holiday, and the recent virtual market.
IFC president Arianna Bocco, who has Benedetta, Bergman Island and Paris 13th District in Competition, is attending, as are Tom Quinn and a small entourage from Neon, who have Memoria and Titane in Competition and The Year Of The Everlasting Storm in Special Screenings.
Michael Barker from...
All the US buyers who typically look to acquire films in Official Selection are out in force at Cannes this year, despite a slimmed-down US presence overall due to a confluence of pandemic travel concerns, July Fourth holiday, and the recent virtual market.
IFC president Arianna Bocco, who has Benedetta, Bergman Island and Paris 13th District in Competition, is attending, as are Tom Quinn and a small entourage from Neon, who have Memoria and Titane in Competition and The Year Of The Everlasting Storm in Special Screenings.
Michael Barker from...
- 7/6/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
British executive will continue to work with studio on projects he helped shepherd into development.
Focus Features president Robert Walak is stepping down and will remain in Los Angeles and move into an advisory role.
It is understood there are no plans to replace the British executive, who will continue to work with the studio on projects he helped shepherd into development during his tenure.
Focus Features leadership remains in place with chairman Peter Kujawski and vice-chairman Jason Cassidy. Focus executive Kiska Higgs will continue to oversee acquisitions and production operation.
Screen understands Walak had been discussing the amicable move...
Focus Features president Robert Walak is stepping down and will remain in Los Angeles and move into an advisory role.
It is understood there are no plans to replace the British executive, who will continue to work with the studio on projects he helped shepherd into development during his tenure.
Focus Features leadership remains in place with chairman Peter Kujawski and vice-chairman Jason Cassidy. Focus executive Kiska Higgs will continue to oversee acquisitions and production operation.
Screen understands Walak had been discussing the amicable move...
- 8/15/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Robert Walak is stepping down as president of Universal’s Focus Features and moving into an advisory consulting role with the specialty studio, according to an individual with knowledge of the situation. There is currently no plan to replace Walak’s position.
Walak, who joined the company in 2016 after stints at The Weinstein Company and Universal Pictures International, will continue to work with Focus on projects he helped shepherd into development during his tenure.
Veteran Focus exec Kiska Higgs will continue to oversee acquisitions and production, with the specialty studio leadership remaining under chairman Peter Kujawski and vice chairman Jason Cassidy.
Also Read: Focus Features Closes Deal for James Gray's 'Armageddon Time' (Exclusive)
During Walak’s four-year run, the studio’s films have garnered an impressive 28 Academy Awards nominations from prestige pics like Jeff Nichols’ “Loving,” Joe Wright’s “Darkest Hour,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Phantom Thread,...
Walak, who joined the company in 2016 after stints at The Weinstein Company and Universal Pictures International, will continue to work with Focus on projects he helped shepherd into development during his tenure.
Veteran Focus exec Kiska Higgs will continue to oversee acquisitions and production, with the specialty studio leadership remaining under chairman Peter Kujawski and vice chairman Jason Cassidy.
Also Read: Focus Features Closes Deal for James Gray's 'Armageddon Time' (Exclusive)
During Walak’s four-year run, the studio’s films have garnered an impressive 28 Academy Awards nominations from prestige pics like Jeff Nichols’ “Loving,” Joe Wright’s “Darkest Hour,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Phantom Thread,...
- 8/14/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Focus Features President Robert Walak will be stepping down from his position and moving into an advisory consulting role with the Universal specialty studio. Walak will continue to work with Focus on projects he helped shepherd into development while there, and there are no plans to replace him in the role of President.
The respected and well-liked Brit, who relocated to Los Angeles two years ago, joined Focus in 2016 after arriving at Universal as Co-Managing Director of Upip in 2015. During his Focus tenure, the studio’s films have garnered 28 Academy Award nominations on titles such as Jeff Nichols’ Loving, Joe Wright’s Darkest Hour, Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread, Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman and Kasi Lemmons’ Harriet.
Walak was also pivotal in championing Downton Abbey’s move to the big screen where it became the highest grossing film in Focus history grossing more than $192M worldwide.
Veteran Focus...
The respected and well-liked Brit, who relocated to Los Angeles two years ago, joined Focus in 2016 after arriving at Universal as Co-Managing Director of Upip in 2015. During his Focus tenure, the studio’s films have garnered 28 Academy Award nominations on titles such as Jeff Nichols’ Loving, Joe Wright’s Darkest Hour, Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread, Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman and Kasi Lemmons’ Harriet.
Walak was also pivotal in championing Downton Abbey’s move to the big screen where it became the highest grossing film in Focus history grossing more than $192M worldwide.
Veteran Focus...
- 8/14/2020
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Dean Devlin raises funds, Jason Cassidy gets a promotion and Music Box buys Werner Herzog’s documentary about Bruce Chatwin.
Financing
Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment has closed a $60 million syndicated corporate credit facility.
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey is serving as the sole lead arranger and SunTrust Bank is the administrative agent.
The access to the funds in this facility will initially be used to finance the third season of “The Outpost” on The CW along with the first season of “Almost Paradise” that will air on Wgn America in early spring of 2020. The recent acquisition of the international sales rights for the FilmRise library will also contribute to Electric’s continued growth of its worldwide sales and distribution arm.
Promotion
Focus Features marketing president Jason Cassidy has been promoted to the post of vice chairman.
Peter Kujawski will continue as chairman and Robert Walak remains president of Focus,...
Financing
Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment has closed a $60 million syndicated corporate credit facility.
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey is serving as the sole lead arranger and SunTrust Bank is the administrative agent.
The access to the funds in this facility will initially be used to finance the third season of “The Outpost” on The CW along with the first season of “Almost Paradise” that will air on Wgn America in early spring of 2020. The recent acquisition of the international sales rights for the FilmRise library will also contribute to Electric’s continued growth of its worldwide sales and distribution arm.
Promotion
Focus Features marketing president Jason Cassidy has been promoted to the post of vice chairman.
Peter Kujawski will continue as chairman and Robert Walak remains president of Focus,...
- 11/7/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Focus Features marketing chief Jason Cassidy has been promoted to vice chairman of the specialty studio, chairman Peter Kujawski announced in a staff memo on Wednesday.
“Jason has been instrumental in our push into new media platforms that have strengthened our campaigns immeasurably, and as we continue to grow the Focus Features brand and our loyalty programs, his leadership and vision will be a key asset for our entire team moving forward,” Kujawksi wrote in the memo.
Cassidy, in his expanded role, will continue to oversee the marketing division at Focus Features, which recently shepherded “Harriet” and “Downton Abbey” to the big screen. “Harriet” debuted to $12.6 million at the domestic box office, and “Downton Abbey” has grossed $178.8 million at box offices worldwide.
Also Read: 4 Reasons Why 'Downton Abbey' Out-Muscled 'Rambo' and Brad Pitt at Box Office
In addition to marketing duties, Cassidy will now work more closely on strategic planning,...
“Jason has been instrumental in our push into new media platforms that have strengthened our campaigns immeasurably, and as we continue to grow the Focus Features brand and our loyalty programs, his leadership and vision will be a key asset for our entire team moving forward,” Kujawksi wrote in the memo.
Cassidy, in his expanded role, will continue to oversee the marketing division at Focus Features, which recently shepherded “Harriet” and “Downton Abbey” to the big screen. “Harriet” debuted to $12.6 million at the domestic box office, and “Downton Abbey” has grossed $178.8 million at box offices worldwide.
Also Read: 4 Reasons Why 'Downton Abbey' Out-Muscled 'Rambo' and Brad Pitt at Box Office
In addition to marketing duties, Cassidy will now work more closely on strategic planning,...
- 11/6/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Exclusive: In a restructuring at the top, Focus Features Marketing President Jason Cassidy has been elevated to Vice Chairman. The promotion was just announced internally by Peter Kujawski. Kujawski will continue as chairman and Robert Walak remains president of Focus, overseeing the studio’s production and acquisitions. Cassidy continues to oversee marketing for the Universal-based specialty film label and now will have a greater hand in strategic planning and setting long term initiatives.
The company just marketed and released Downton Abbey and Harriet, the Kasi Lemmons-directed drama that stars Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman. Cassidy was named marketing chief at Focus in late 2016. Before that he was Marketing President at Open Road and worked on such films as Spotlight, and prior to that Miramax, where No Country For Old Men was among the films he launched. Here is the internal announcement just sent out:
Dear Colleagues,
I am excited...
The company just marketed and released Downton Abbey and Harriet, the Kasi Lemmons-directed drama that stars Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman. Cassidy was named marketing chief at Focus in late 2016. Before that he was Marketing President at Open Road and worked on such films as Spotlight, and prior to that Miramax, where No Country For Old Men was among the films he launched. Here is the internal announcement just sent out:
Dear Colleagues,
I am excited...
- 11/6/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
20th Century Fox executive vice president of theatrical marketing, Jonathan Helfgot, has exited the studio, an individual with knowledge of the situation tells TheWrap.
Helfgot’s last day was on Friday. He worked at the studio from 2004 to 2011 as Svp of marketing strategy and then served as Open Road’s president of marketing since March 2016. He then rejoined Fox on May 8 last year as Evp of theatrical marketing.
During Helfgot’s tenure, the studio released films like “War for the Planet of the Apes,” “The Greatest Showman” and “Murder on the Orient Express.”
Also Read: Jonathan Helfgot Returns to Fox as Evp of Theatrical Marketing
While at Open Road, Helfgot oversaw campaigns for the Sundance favorite “Before I Fall,” directed by Ry Russo Young and starring Zoey Deutch, Oliver Stone’s controversial “Snowden,” and the Jamie Foxx action thriller “Sleepless.”
He had previously served as founder and managing partner of Rec Room,...
Helfgot’s last day was on Friday. He worked at the studio from 2004 to 2011 as Svp of marketing strategy and then served as Open Road’s president of marketing since March 2016. He then rejoined Fox on May 8 last year as Evp of theatrical marketing.
During Helfgot’s tenure, the studio released films like “War for the Planet of the Apes,” “The Greatest Showman” and “Murder on the Orient Express.”
Also Read: Jonathan Helfgot Returns to Fox as Evp of Theatrical Marketing
While at Open Road, Helfgot oversaw campaigns for the Sundance favorite “Before I Fall,” directed by Ry Russo Young and starring Zoey Deutch, Oliver Stone’s controversial “Snowden,” and the Jamie Foxx action thriller “Sleepless.”
He had previously served as founder and managing partner of Rec Room,...
- 6/2/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Longtime executive at The Weinstein Company and Miramax replaces Adriene Bowles, who has joined Annapurna Pictures.
Dani Weinstein will oversee theatrical publicity and awards campaigns at Focus Features.
The incoming executive vice-president of publicity will be based in New York and reports to president of marketing Jason Cassidy.
Weinstein has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and spent most of the past 17 years working alongside Harvey Weinstein.
It was announced earlier this week that former Focus Features worldwide publicity and marketing chief Bowles will serve as president of publicity at Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures.
Dani Weinstein will oversee theatrical publicity and awards campaigns at Focus Features.
The incoming executive vice-president of publicity will be based in New York and reports to president of marketing Jason Cassidy.
Weinstein has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and spent most of the past 17 years working alongside Harvey Weinstein.
It was announced earlier this week that former Focus Features worldwide publicity and marketing chief Bowles will serve as president of publicity at Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures.
- 3/10/2017
- ScreenDaily
Focus Features has named longtime Weinstein Co. executive Dani Weinstein as its new executive vp publicity.
The move comes a day after Focus' Adriene Bowles jumped ship to join Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures.
In her new role, Weinstein will oversee theatrical publicity efforts for the entire Focus slate, including all awards campaigns. Weinstein will be based in New York and report to Focus marketing president Jason Cassidy.
“Dani is a consummate professional who has an incredible track record for spearheading breakthrough publicity campaigns for specialty titles,” Cassidy said. “Her breadth of experience working with world-class filmmakers and talent...
The move comes a day after Focus' Adriene Bowles jumped ship to join Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures.
In her new role, Weinstein will oversee theatrical publicity efforts for the entire Focus slate, including all awards campaigns. Weinstein will be based in New York and report to Focus marketing president Jason Cassidy.
“Dani is a consummate professional who has an incredible track record for spearheading breakthrough publicity campaigns for specialty titles,” Cassidy said. “Her breadth of experience working with world-class filmmakers and talent...
- 3/10/2017
- by Tatiana Siegel
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dani Weinstein has been named the executive vice president of publicity at Focus Features, the company announced Friday. Weinstein, who left her former position of head of publicity at The Weinstein Company last August, will replace Adriene Bowles, who left earlier this week and was announced the president of Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures. Weinstein will oversee theatrical publicity and awards campaigns for all Focus films. She will operate from New York and will report to Focus’ marketing president Jason Cassidy. Also Read: Annapurna Taps Adriene Bowles as Head of Publicity “Dani is a consummate professional who has an incredible track record for spearheading.
- 3/10/2017
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
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