MESSERSCHMIDT: We knew we wanted to do most of the film in deep focus, which is a little bit of an homage to Gregg Toland, so we required a 35mm-sized sensor. But I did extensive testing, weeks and weeks of it. I went to Panavision two or three times, looked at every lens they had. I met with [VP of Optical Engineering] Dan Sasaki there, and I did the same at Keslow Camera. I looked at every single spherical lens they had, looking for the lenses that would give us the best results at deep focus, and believe it or not, we did end back on the Leicas, which we’d shot on Mindhunter. That was not my expectation at all, and it wasn’t David’s, either. It’s just the way the math worked out. … [Read more...] about ‘Mank’ Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt Aims For Subtle Use Of Period Technique On Old Hollywood Drama: “You Don’t Want It To Be A Parlor Trick”
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Andra Day Stars in ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ on Hulu
“Whether you are new to the story and legacy of Billie Holiday or know every note she ever sang, I do hope our celebration of this complex woman does justice to a great musical legend and civil rights activist whose artistry resonates as well today, as it did 80 years ago,” director Lee Daniels said in a statement. “Hulu releasing this film and giving it a platform to be seen nationwide is a blessing, because as recent events reveal, our country has much work to do in fulfilling its promise of a more perfect union.” … [Read more...] about Andra Day Stars in ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ on Hulu
‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’: Madison Iseman Among Nine Cast In Amazon’s YA Horror Series
Iseman is best known for her role in Sony’s Jumanji franchise opposite Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillian, Kevin Hart and Jack Black. She originally appeared in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as one of the four teenagers who discover an old video game console and literally are drawn into the game’s jungle setting, and also returned in Jumanji: The Next Level. Iseman will next be seen as the lead in the Lionsgate thriller Fear of Rain. Iseman is repped by Paradigm, Ryan Daly of Zero Gravity Management, Morris Yorn Barnes Levine Krintzman Rubenstein Kohner & Gellman. … [Read more...] about ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’: Madison Iseman Among Nine Cast In Amazon’s YA Horror Series
Joe Jonas & Thomas Sadoski Join Big-Budget War Movie ‘Devotion’ Alongside Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell & Christina Jackson
Pop music mega-star Jonas earned three consecutive number 1 albums with his brothers Nick and Kevin. Devotion will mark his dramatic movie debut after he previously voiced animations or played in musicals such as Disney Channel pic Camp Rock back in 2008. He also guest-starred in TV series Angie Tribeca back in 2016. The casting will only help fuel buzz around Devotion, which is building a head of steam. … [Read more...] about Joe Jonas & Thomas Sadoski Join Big-Budget War Movie ‘Devotion’ Alongside Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell & Christina Jackson
‘Devotion’: Christina Jackson Cast As Female Lead In Big-Budget War Movie From ‘Sicario’ & ‘La La Land’ Backers Black Label
She has previously had supporting roles in series including Boardwalk Empire and Deception. Devotion marks the rising actress’s most significant big screen outing to date, her only previous film role coming on 2008 indie comedy Harold. She is repped by Paradigm and MKSD Talent. … [Read more...] about ‘Devotion’: Christina Jackson Cast As Female Lead In Big-Budget War Movie From ‘Sicario’ & ‘La La Land’ Backers Black Label
