“Paranormal didn’t happen because I had a bunch of prior successes that built toward that big success. It happened because I had a bunch of prior failures. My whole company grew out of those failures. And because of those failures I was able to recognize when a process and a product was actually successful. I combined my missteps in independent and studio production into a new way of making films. This was an idea that I built our company on: by lowering the budgets, we give filmmakers total creative freedom and have studios release our films. That idea, which sprung from failure, led to movies like Get Out,” explained Blum. … [Read more...] about Jason Blum Reassures Vassar Grads During COVID-19 Times: “Don’t Let Moments Of Failure And Frustration Distract You”
Grammy snubs 2018
See Black Pumas Perform ‘Colors’ for Biden-Harris Inauguration Welcome Event
The livestream marked the beginning of a slate of livestreams and televised events centered around the Biden administration. On Sunday night, James Taylor, Carole King, Fall Out Boy, Ben Harper and more will take part in the the We the People event, co-hosted by Keegan-Michael Key and Debra Messing. … [Read more...] about See Black Pumas Perform ‘Colors’ for Biden-Harris Inauguration Welcome Event
Oscars Expand Shortlist For International Film Contenders To 15, Eliminate Executive Committee “Saves”
On February 9 there will be one unified expanded list of shortlisted International contenders announced (along with other categories such as music, shorts and documentaries), eliminating the exec committee’s input. This is due to fear of bringing that committee to a meeting in person, but also risking leaks if it were to be done virtually. Apparently this is thought to be Oscar’s only way out in this category this year, but how it will affect those that do (and don’t) get shortlisted is anyone’s guess. … [Read more...] about Oscars Expand Shortlist For International Film Contenders To 15, Eliminate Executive Committee “Saves”
Josh Groban Performs at Joe Biden’s Dog’s ‘Indoguration’
Looks like his wish was granted, because on Sunday Josh wrote, "IT CAME TRUE!! I am so happy. The world is a mess, but we can all agree dogs rule. Let’s celebrate Major’s Indoguration and raise $$ for his rescue shelter, Delaware Humane Association." … [Read more...] about Josh Groban Performs at Joe Biden’s Dog’s ‘Indoguration’
Dr. Dre Back in the Studio After Hospital Release, Brain Aneurysm
Focus writes, "𝗠𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱!!! We Working... I TOOK THE PIC SO IM HERE!!!" That seems to confirm what we've been hearing about Dre's condition -- that he's recovering nicely, and seems to be out of the woods, as far as immediate danger. … [Read more...] about Dr. Dre Back in the Studio After Hospital Release, Brain Aneurysm
