© 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The SIGGRAPH 2020 Production Sessions and Talks programs boast an impressive lineup of more than 20 behind-the-scenes looks at the “making of” the year’s most high-profile productions in film, television, and advertising. Hear from the best minds in visual effects (VFX) through on-demand and live virtual sessions … [Read more...] about Go Behind the Year’s Biggest Visual Effects Productions During SIGGRAPH 2020 With ‘Making Of’ Sessions and Talks
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Tiger Woods, USTA, Disney and Leading Philanthropists Pledge $50 Million Toward Massive Youth Complex Focused on Education Equity and Sports Access in Los Angeles
Tiger Woods - Image by David Mark from Pixabay Tiger Woods’ TGR Foundation, the United States Tennis Association (USTA), The Walt Disney Company, philanthropist Doug Kimmelman and the Karsh Family Foundation have committed $50 million toward the nation’s largest academic and athletic complex dedicated to expanding opportunities for at-risk youth and fostering social equity … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods, USTA, Disney and Leading Philanthropists Pledge $50 Million Toward Massive Youth Complex Focused on Education Equity and Sports Access in Los Angeles
Cast of Hollywood Changemakers Fight Stigmas During Americans With Disabilities Act Celebration
ADA30 Summit 2020: Fighting Stigmas with Hollywood As the entertainment industry seeks to be more inclusive of talent with disabilities, RespectAbility, the nonprofit that produced The Hollywood Disability Inclusion Toolkit, highlights examples of best practice among studio executives, producers, writers and actors in both the television and film industry during a … [Read more...] about Cast of Hollywood Changemakers Fight Stigmas During Americans With Disabilities Act Celebration
Disney Begins Countdown to International Friendship Day With Launch of Global Campaign, “Mickey & Friends: Stay True”
Yara Shahidi, Sayeed Shahidi and Ehsan Shahidi (Photo: Business Wire) Disney announced Mickey & Friends: Stay True, a global campaign inspired by the Sensational Six – Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto – and their iconic friendship that has spanned over several decades. Gigi Hadid and Olivia Perez (Photo: Business Wire) Through … [Read more...] about Disney Begins Countdown to International Friendship Day With Launch of Global Campaign, “Mickey & Friends: Stay True”
China’s Cinemas Accomplish an Orderly Reopening After Pandemic With Emphasis on Safety First
China's Cinemas Accomplish an Orderly Reopening After Pandemic With Emphasis on Safety First Maoyan Entertainment ("Maoyan" or "the Company") (Hong Kong: 1896), a leading platform providing innovative Internet-empowered entertainment services in China, cited data showing that cinemas in China successfully accomplished an orderly reopening, after a 178-day … [Read more...] about China’s Cinemas Accomplish an Orderly Reopening After Pandemic With Emphasis on Safety First
SIGGRAPH 2020 Announces Computer Animation Festival Award Winners, Lineup for First-ever Virtual Screenings
Graphic: © Disney/Pixar SIGGRAPH 2020 announces the award winners and lineup of 28 short films, cinematics, scientific visualizations, breakdowns, and more set to appear in its first-ever virtual Computer Animation Festival Electronic Theater next month. Showcasing the latest in computer graphics, the Electronic Theater will premiere to ticketholders on Monday, 24 … [Read more...] about SIGGRAPH 2020 Announces Computer Animation Festival Award Winners, Lineup for First-ever Virtual Screenings
Off The Lane to Host First Annual ‘Empower Artists’ Virtual Fundraiser
Off The Lane Presents: Empower Artists Off The Lane, a New York City-based non-profit is hosting its first annual “Empower Artist” virtual fundraiser on Thursday, July 30, at 6 p.m. ET. The event, hosted by Radio Disney Country’s Betsy Spina, is set to include performances by Billy Gilman (The Voice), Daniel Quadrino (Broadway’s “Wicked” & “Newsies”), Lisa … [Read more...] about Off The Lane to Host First Annual ‘Empower Artists’ Virtual Fundraiser
UK Duo Emma & Jolie Set to Take the Industry by Storm With Debut Single ‘I Don’t Need a Man’
UK pop-country duo Emma & Jolie have today announced the release of their debut single, I Don’t Need A Man. The duo comprised of Emma Walker and Jolie Harvey are set to release their debut single on the 10th July through Triple Fret Entertainment, having recorded the single with legendary producer Johnny Douglas (Tina Turner, George Michael, Take That…) The single is the … [Read more...] about UK Duo Emma & Jolie Set to Take the Industry by Storm With Debut Single ‘I Don’t Need a Man’
AMC Theatres Now to Begin Its Reopening of U.S. Theatres on July 30
AMC Theatres (CNW Group/Cineplex) AMC Theatres, the largest theatrical exhibition company in the United States, in Europe & the Middle East, and the world, today announced a new U.S. reopening date of July 30, when it will resume operations of 450 U.S. theatres as part of a phased plan that is expected to bring the 600-plus U.S. theatre circuit essentially to full … [Read more...] about AMC Theatres Now to Begin Its Reopening of U.S. Theatres on July 30
Actor Sydney James Harcourt Featured in “Hamilton” Movie Releasing July 3rd on Disney+
Sydney James Harcourt, an Original Cast Member of Hamilton on Broadway can next be seen in the Hamilton movie releasing July 3rd on Disney +. Sydney originated the role of James Reynolds, Phillip Schuyler and the Doctor but made history during his tenure as he went on as an understudy for almost every major male role in the show including George Washington, Thomas … [Read more...] about Actor Sydney James Harcourt Featured in “Hamilton” Movie Releasing July 3rd on Disney+