A cryptic tweet by Elon Musk and late-night purge of top executives closed Twitter’s takeover saga as chaotically as it began, with no formal announcement just a four-word post by the self-declared Chief Twit — “the bird is freed.”
13.10.2022 - 22:19 / variety.com
Clayton Davis Director Gina Prince-Bythewood knows you can’t win an argument on Twitter. That’s why she stays off social media platforms and chose not to engage with users that were attacking her, and the filmmakers from her box office hit “The Woman King” for taking license in its depiction of the West African kingdom of Dahomey during the 17th to 19th centuries, and its role in the slave trade. “There was an absolute assumption we weren’t dealing with it,” Prince-Bythewood says. “So much of the argument is based on bad facts. So, what the ‘Wikipedia historians’ are parroting is history written from the wrong point of view.” Listen below:
On this episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood to discuss her historical epic “The Woman King” from Sony Pictures. She discusses the challenges of shooting and getting shut down during COVID, along with the possibility of seeing a reboot of the sitcom “A Different World” (1987-1993), in which she served as one of the writers. With “The Woman King,” she’s reached new heights. The Sony Pictures film has grossed $54 million domestically so far, with an additional $10 million coming from other territories. It’s garnered critical acclaim with standout notices for its cast which includes Oscar-winner Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu and Lashana Lynch. Prince-Bythewood herself is generating awards buzz, looking to snag one of the five coveted spots for best director. If achieved, she would be the first Black woman ever nominated in the category. Prince-Bythewood’s filmography has produced some of the most culturally relevant and genre-bending stories over the last 20 years. Beginning with her debut “Love & Basketball”
A cryptic tweet by Elon Musk and late-night purge of top executives closed Twitter’s takeover saga as chaotically as it began, with no formal announcement just a four-word post by the self-declared Chief Twit — “the bird is freed.”
American Cinema Editors has announced it will honor The Woman King director Gina Prince-Bythewood with its ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award at the 73rd annual ACE Eddie Awards, taking place within UCLA’s Royce Hall on March 5, 2023.
Clayton Davis MGM and United Artists Releasing have revealed their acting submissions for all of their titles, particularly “Bones and All,” “Till” and “Women Talking.” “Women Talking,” written and directed by Sarah Polley, has opted to put Rooney Mara up in the best actress category while the rest of her female co-stars — Jessie Buckley, Claire Foy, Judith Ivey, Sheila McCarthy, Michelle McLeod, Kate Hallett, Liv McNeil, August Winter, Kira Guloien and Shayla Brown — will campaign in supporting actress. The most prominent male actor in the film, Ben Whishaw, will be the only one campaigning for best supporting actor. Mara enters a very stacked lead actress race that includes Cate Blanchett (“Tár”), Viola Davis (“The Woman King”) and Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”). The universal acclaim for the film adaptation of the popular book could help propel her into the fold, especially given her two prior nominations for “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (2011) and “Carol” (2015).
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After being blocked by major social media platforms, Ye is buying his own.
The plastic surgeon sued by 50 Cent for posting a photo of the rapper to her company’s social media profiles has hit back at the lawsuit, arguing that she hasn’t used the image for promotional purposes. And, anyway, 50 Cent gave her permission to post the photo in return for services provided to him and his girlfriend.The rapper – real name Curtis Jackson – sued Angela Kogan last month.
Instagram Story from October 14: She didn't include any text to go along with her Instagram Story, but I think this is a case of a picture being worth a thousand words, even if it's not entirely clear who the target is. Is this aimed at haters who have been spamming her with unwanted attention over the past month? At Adam Levine? Or just as a throwback to her modeling days, when she was looking fierce and defying gravity in her sky-high heels? Whatever Behati Prinsloo meant by choosing this particular picture, she's officially back on social media.
Behati Prinsloo made her return to social media Friday, seemingly sending haters a message after the cheating scandal involving her husband, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine. In a picture posted on her Instagram story, Prinsloo sticks her middle finger up to a camera. The picture, which also shows Prinsloo sticking out her tongue, is a throwback from a Victoria’s Secret fashion show.
Behati Prinsloo is back on social media after Adam Levine’s cheating scandal!
Making a statement! Behati Prinsloo returned to social media amid husband Adam Levine’s cheating scandal — sharing a bold photo that left fans curious about her state of mind.
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will present AAFCA Salutes Broadway on Monday, October 17th at the Lamb’s Club in the heart of New York’s theater district.
William Earl “Death of a Salesman” actor Wendell Pierce, “The Piano Lesson” director LaTanya Richardson Jackson and “Till” star John Douglas Thompson are among the honorees set for the inaugural Salute to Broadway presented by the African American Film Critics Association. The event is set for Oct. 17 at The Lambs Club in the heart of Midtown’s theater district. “It’s no secret that some of our greatest actors have come from the stage or have tested their chops on it,” said Gil Robertson, co-founder of AAFCA. “Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis are just a handful of our beloved icons for which this was true, with Tony winners Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren and Myles Frost among those continuing that legacy. As a reliable pipeline for outstanding Black talent in front of the camera as well as behind it, Hollywood has benefited greatly from this esteemed training ground and AAFCA Salutes Broadway celebrates that rich heritage.”
Last week’s episode of the Great British Bake Off, which aired both in the UK and the US, has left fans with a poor taste in their mouths.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are gearing up to return to social media after sacking their PR agency, says one royal commentator.