The Star Wars Fan Film Awards were launched by LucasFilm in 2002, and were held every year until its official cancellation in 2012, the same year Disney purchased LucasFilm for $4 billion. The contest was brought back to life in 2014, but now that Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a global blockbuster, this year's awards could be bigger than ever. Winners will receive a prize pack that includes a commemorative trophy, limited edition signed Star Wars concept art and Star Wars merchandise. … [Read more...] about J.J. Abrams Announces Star Wars Fan Film Awards 2016
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The Martian Wins Big at the Box Office with $55 Million
Opening in limited release this weekend is Lionsgate's Freeheld, which earned $40,000 from 5 theaters for an $8,000 per-screen average and The Weinstein Company's Shanghai, which opened after nearly five years of delays, earning a dreadful $26,400 from 103 theaters, for a horrid $256 per-screen average. Shanghai's limited release comes with little fanfare, especially since the film first debuted at the Shanghai Film Festival way back in 2010. John Cusack leads an international cast including Li Gong, Chow Yun-Fat, David Morse, Ken Watanabe, Franka Potente, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hugh Bonneville. Fox Searchlight's documentary He Named Me Malala also opened in just four theaters, earning an impressive $56,000 for a $14,000 per-screen average … [Read more...] about The Martian Wins Big at the Box Office with $55 Million
UK & EU Point Fingers Over End To Visa-Free Movement For Performers; Thom Yorke Calls Gov “Spineless”
Film and TV crew will be subject to the same rules, with certain nations requiring additional visas for work. Stays of longer than 90 days will see UK nationals requiring a residence permit or relevant visa issued by national authorities, under national or EU rules. Different rules apply to Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania and if a worker visits these countries, visits to other EU countries will not count towards the 90-day total, according to the BFI. The org said it was encouraging everyone planning to work to check requirements in individual countries. … [Read more...] about UK & EU Point Fingers Over End To Visa-Free Movement For Performers; Thom Yorke Calls Gov “Spineless”
Tribhanga Movie Review: Renuka Shahane Deserves Three Cheers For Daring To Play Bold With This Kajol Starrer
Verdict "Yunhi baithe baithe soch rahi thhi kya ab bhi koi jeena baaki hai. Hai abhi bhi bahut peena baaki hai." With her sweet-and-salty take on imperfect mothers and difficult daughters, Renuka Shahane has made a promising debut as a filmmaker when it comes to Hindi cinema. It would be interesting to watch what the director has in store for us when she wields the megaphone next time. … [Read more...] about Tribhanga Movie Review: Renuka Shahane Deserves Three Cheers For Daring To Play Bold With This Kajol Starrer
With Stay-at-Home Mandates in Place, These Companies Are Helping Couples Do Date Night In
What Are the Best Ways to Cook at Home? Stumped for how to have the best date night dinner at home? We’ve rounded up 11 ideas here for culinary essentials that will add some spice to your Valentine’s Day — or any day for that matter. Order these items online and get them delivered in time for the weekend, to help you celebrate a romantic occasion, or just to help you pass the time with your partner as we ready ourselves for a few more months at home. … [Read more...] about With Stay-at-Home Mandates in Place, These Companies Are Helping Couples Do Date Night In
