Although Oscar-winning production designer Rick Carter has worked closely with directors Robert Zemeckis, James Cameron (“Avatar”), and J.J. Abrams (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “The Rise of Skywalker”), his greatest collaboration spans 11 films with Steven Spielberg, from “Jurassic Park” to “The Fabelmans.”
Indeed, Spielberg brings out the best in Carter, who enjoys exploring characters through the spaces they inhabit. It’s a form of world-building based as much on psychology as visual design and has led to several self-discoveries for Carter about his own Goya-esque artistry and conscience in the post 9/11 cycle of war films: “War of the Worlds,” “Munich,” “War Horse,” “Lincoln,” and “The Bfg.”
But “The Fabelmans” — the director’s most personal film and nominated for seven Academy Awards, including production design — provided the greatest epiphany for the Oscar-nominated Carter because he was able to crack “the Spielberg code”: the set of themes and motifs that recur throughout his films,...
Indeed, Spielberg brings out the best in Carter, who enjoys exploring characters through the spaces they inhabit. It’s a form of world-building based as much on psychology as visual design and has led to several self-discoveries for Carter about his own Goya-esque artistry and conscience in the post 9/11 cycle of war films: “War of the Worlds,” “Munich,” “War Horse,” “Lincoln,” and “The Bfg.”
But “The Fabelmans” — the director’s most personal film and nominated for seven Academy Awards, including production design — provided the greatest epiphany for the Oscar-nominated Carter because he was able to crack “the Spielberg code”: the set of themes and motifs that recur throughout his films,...
- 2/22/2023
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
FX Networks CEO John Landgraf is set to speak on the TV leaders panel at TheGrill, which kicks off on Monday at The Montage Beverly Hills. Other leading figures in finance and entertainment law will be speaking, as well. The finance panel, titled “What Lies Beyond the $4 Billion Media M&A Move,” features the following speakers: Andrew Howard, Partner, Shamrock Capital Advisors Carlos Jimenez, Managing Director, Moelis & Company Andrew Siegel, Evp, Advance Publications Inc. Dan Schechter, Managing Director, L.E.K. Consulting LLC Brian Weinstein, Head of Global Client Strategy, Creative Artists Agency And the legal aces panel titled, “Legal Aces on Digital Dealmaking: Holograms,...
- 9/23/2016
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Have you seen TheGrill conference agenda for September 26-27 at the Montage, Beverly Hills? Or all the new speakers just added? John Landgraf, CEO, FX Networks Andrew Howard, Partner, Shamrock Capital Advisors Nina Shaw, Founding Partner, Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano Carlos Jimenez, Managing Director, Moelis & Company Andrew Siegel, Evp, Advance Publications Inc Schuyler Moore, Partner, Stroock & Stroock Dan Schechter, Managing Director, L.E.K. Consulting LLC Brian Weinstein, Head of Global Client Strategy, Creative Artists Agency For a taste of the provocative conversations on deck, watch our Irving Azoff video above. 2016 Agenda When Gaming Goes Hollywood … Gamertainment and...
- 9/20/2016
- by TheGrill Staff
- The Wrap
Time to let your mind unwind with a "thrilling" taste of mystery and fiction. Tell us what you think of the books that have our staffers hooked - and let us know what you're reading. Mary Margaret, Staff EditorHer Pick: The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell It's the July pick for my book club and I couldn't be happier: With a heavy dollop of mystery, and set in the always-alluring 1920's New York, it follows the story of a police precinct's lonely typist whose friendship with her beguiling new co-worker leads her on a potentially troubling - and riveting - path.
- 8/1/2013
- PEOPLE.com
Jj Abrams got 'the band back together' for his big budget sequel. We meet the key players to talk period hair, blue drinks and 'sexy Klingons'
You know how it went: in 2009 Jj Abrams – creator of Lost, director of Mission: Impossible 3 – exhumed the rotting corpse of Star Trek, not only bringing a dying franchise back to life but making it cool. He achieved this without giving it a radical spin, without going dark and gritty, as is the way these days. He just made it really, really good, rescuing Star Trek from sweaty convention halls, making its niche universe universal.
A key factor was his non-allegiance to Star Trek. He wasn't a fan, thus went to work purely as a storyteller, without having to deal with any emotional baggage or nostalgic attachment. It paid off – the film took $385m at the box office and gave the galactic horn to fans and non-fans alike.
You know how it went: in 2009 Jj Abrams – creator of Lost, director of Mission: Impossible 3 – exhumed the rotting corpse of Star Trek, not only bringing a dying franchise back to life but making it cool. He achieved this without giving it a radical spin, without going dark and gritty, as is the way these days. He just made it really, really good, rescuing Star Trek from sweaty convention halls, making its niche universe universal.
A key factor was his non-allegiance to Star Trek. He wasn't a fan, thus went to work purely as a storyteller, without having to deal with any emotional baggage or nostalgic attachment. It paid off – the film took $385m at the box office and gave the galactic horn to fans and non-fans alike.
- 5/11/2013
- by Alex Godfrey
- The Guardian - Film News
It’s practically impossible for you not to have heard at least a little bit of composer Michael Giacchino’s work within the past decade. He’s created a number of memorable scores for television shows, video games and movies. Basically if you’ve watched either “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “Star Trek” or “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” then you’ve heard a smidgen of what he’s done. Yes, we agree, he’s a crazy talented individual.
Since Giacchino’s been a long-time coworker and friend of J.J. Abrams, it was obvious that the composer would be working on the “Star Trek” reboot. Now he’s hard at work creating the score for “Star Trek Into Darkness,” but thankfully he had a little time in his schedule to go and talk about what he’s done so far. Did we mention this guy is one of the coolest people working in the business?...
Since Giacchino’s been a long-time coworker and friend of J.J. Abrams, it was obvious that the composer would be working on the “Star Trek” reboot. Now he’s hard at work creating the score for “Star Trek Into Darkness,” but thankfully he had a little time in his schedule to go and talk about what he’s done so far. Did we mention this guy is one of the coolest people working in the business?...
- 12/17/2012
- by Melissa Molina
- LRMonline.com
And now we have the Saturday programming for the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con. For the full rundown on the Con’s website, go here. But I’ve accumulated the highlights, featuring a myriad of our favorite upcoming and ongoing film and TV projects like: After Earth, Planet Of The Apes, Once Upon A Time, True Blood, Hannibal, Mockingbird Lane, Pacific Rim, The Hobbit, Grimm, Being Human, Vampire Diaries, True Blood, The Following, Iron Man 3 and Revolution. Check it out below.
10:00-11:00 After Earth— Enter the world of After Earth with an in-depth panel that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the universe of the upcoming film and comic book. With the film now in post-production and set to hit theaters next June, screenwriter Gary Whitta (Book of Eli) and director of photography Peter Suschitzky(The Empire Strikes Back) will discuss the making of the film. They will be...
10:00-11:00 After Earth— Enter the world of After Earth with an in-depth panel that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the universe of the upcoming film and comic book. With the film now in post-production and set to hit theaters next June, screenwriter Gary Whitta (Book of Eli) and director of photography Peter Suschitzky(The Empire Strikes Back) will discuss the making of the film. They will be...
- 7/2/2012
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Just days ago we brought you news of the developing slasher, The Cheerleaders Must Die! Today, were back with more goodies from the forthcoming film, including some terrific concept art conceived by the talented Andrew Siegel (be sure to visit his site) as well as an awesome storyboard video to give you the general idea of where the film aims to take viewers (and victims, of course). Filmmaker Zeke Pinheiro has formed an embraceable model tha…...
- 8/13/2011
- Horrorbid
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