Hollywood's 2001 Box Office: A Mixed Success Story The film industry is poised to celebrate a significant milestone as 2001 draws to a close, with box office revenues projected to reach $8.14 billion through January 1, representing a 9% increase over the previous year. However, this success comes with qualifications that temper the achievement. While revenues are climbing, much of this...

2026 Grammy Highlights Kendrick Lamar dominates the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods following his album "gnx" and hit single "luther". Lady Gaga sets a personal record garnering seven nominations tying producers Jack Antonoff and Cirkut. Unexpected recognition shines on Leon Thomas earning six nominations alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny. Bad Bunny breaks into the top...

The 83rd Academy Awards spotlight a royal duel 'The King's Speech' reigns with twelve nominations 'True Grit' gallops close behind with ten nods 'Inception' and 'The Social Network' secure eight each Christopher Nolan absent from Best Director contenders Best Picture race features ten diverse films '127 Hours', 'Black Swan', 'Inception', 'The Fighter' 'The Kids Are All Right', 'The King's...

Michael Cerveris headlines the Off Broadway return of Jack Thorne's celebrated adaptation Stepping into the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge This two-time Tony Award recipient brings his acclaimed talent to the Perelman Performing Arts Center in NYC Performances commence Sunday, November 23, 2025 Officially opening Thursday, December 4 The limited holiday run concludes Sunday, December 28...

Hollywood's spotlight intensifies as films vie for coveted recognition. Each picture enters a competitive race across diverse categories. Earning a nomination signifies exceptional achievement in its field. The tally per film reveals its overall artistic and technical strength. Multiple nods often indicate a masterpiece resonating broadly with voters. Precise crafts like cinematography or sound...

Understanding the Academy Awards Nomination Procedures The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences follows detailed protocols for nominating films across various categories. These procedures ensure fair representation and thorough evaluation of eligible works. Animation Category Nomination Process Introduced in 2001, the animated feature film category begins with the Short Films and...

Editing Excellence: Celebrating the Craft Behind the Scenes The diverse group of nominees for this year's American Cinema Editors' outstanding achievement awards reflects the evolving landscape of film editing. With an unprecedented 11 pictures nominated across categories, this year's selection showcases remarkable variety—from animated features to musicals, collaborative editing teams,...

Animation struggles persist in Quebec's unique market where beloved global hits like 'Shrek' face unexpected hurdles Cultural perception proves pivotal Quebecois audiences often view animation as strictly children's entertainment This mindset creates commercial barriers for family-oriented features Disney's 'The Lion King' remains a notable exception to this trend Dubbing dilemmas significantly...

Despite deepening losses reaching $4.9 billion for 2001, AOL Time Warner managed modest revenue growth of 6%, climbing to $38.2 billion. The film division emerged as a powerhouse, dominating the industry with $1.8 billion in U.S. box-office receipts. Blockbusters like "Harry Potter" and "Lord of the Rings" fueled a strong fourth quarter, while Warner Home Video surged 57% in unit sales to 116...

Los Angeles, January 5 — The Art Directors Guild has revealed its nominees across nine production-design categories for the ADG’s 15th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards, recognizing work in features, television, commercials and music videos for 2010. Nominations were announced by ADG Council President Tom Walsh together with awards co-producers Dawn Snyder and Tom...