American Society Of Cinematographers Elects Stephen Lighthill As President

The Flaming Lips have officially announced a new album, entitled ‘American Head’.The psych legends have also shared a new single from the forthcoming album, ‘My Religion Is You’.

Justin Kroll Film ReporterCranked Up Films has secured the North American distribution rights to Gillian Wallace Horvat’s feature debut “I Blame Society.”The indie festival favorite follows a struggling filmmaker’s descent into psychopathy. Based on a fictionalized version of herself, Wallace Horvat plays a director looking for her big break by exploring an odd compliment from her friends saying that she would make a good serial killer.

Ted Johnson CNN and HLN unveiled a slate of programming for 2020-21, a lineup of series and non-fiction projects that include biographies of Abraham Lincoln, Marilyn Monroe and History of Sitcom.The network already has announced several projects for 2020, including The Story of Late Night and First Ladies, as well as a series for 2021, Searching for Italy with Stanley Tucci.The CNN Original Series for 2021 include Lincoln: An American President, a six-part series about the 16th president from

Peter White Television EditorCBS late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and James Corden shared stories of making their shows under quarantine as well as during a momentous time in American history.The Late Late Show host Corden joined The Late Show and opened up how his show has changed over the last five years.“I’m on my own in my garage. The other side is a curtain with a fridge freezer which is covered in so many blankets because of the noise.

Laine Hardy, the 2019 winner of American Idol, says he has been diagnosed with Covid-19 but his symptoms are mild and he is recovering under home quarantine.

David Robb Labor EditorTen years ago, only two black stage directors – and no black choreographers – were hired on Broadway under the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society’s contract.

Hasan Minhaj is right in the middle of the culture war.

Sepi Shyne speaks during the Human Rights Campaign’s Pride Breakfast on June 9, 2019, at Cafe Vinadore in West Hollywood. Photo: Sepi Shyne.

Even though we’re just now coming off the release of Spike Lee’s most recent feature film, “Da 5 Bloods,” that doesn’t mean the filmmaker is taking the rest of the year off.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterCNN Films has acquired North American broadcast rights to the Mary Wharton-directed documentary Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President. The film produced by Chris Farrell and written by Bill Flanagan. The docu was originally set to open the Tribeca Film Festival in April.

Dave McNary Film ReporterIn today’s film news roundup, Stephen Lighthill becomes president of the American Society of Cinematographers, Universal is teaming with Timur Bekmambetov and the DGA health plan is offering three months of free coverage to some members.NEW PRESIDENTThe American Society of Cinematographers’ board of governors has elected Stephen Lighthill as president, replacing Kees van Oostrum.The ASC noted that van Oostrum had served the maximum four terms and recently was appointed

Stephen Colbert is having his say on the actions taken by law enforcement during Black Lives Matter protests across the United States.

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The Washington Post took a dive Thursday into the charitable giving of the 50 wealthiest people and families in America, revealing that many of them — like the paper’s owner Jeff Bezos — didn’t contribute “much, when accounting for their vast personal fortunes,” as the coronavirus ravaged the American economy and killed thousands.

Kerry Washington took to Instagram to thank those who are visiting and revisiting her 2019 Netflix film, American Son, in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests across America. "My dream for this film was to spark conversations that would lead to change," wrote Washington.

Brees has now issued a lengthy apology