In the years following the 1972 publication of his seminal book Farewell Photography, Japanese photographer Daidō Moriyama became severely depressed. He moved out of Tokyo, became reliant on sleeping pills, and lost so much weight he was down to 88 pounds at one point. He did not pick up his camera for seven years.
It was only when Akira Hasegawa, the editor of a new photography magazine, Shashin Jidai, proposed an interview that Moriyama allowed himself to reengage with the creative world. What followed was a series of six extraordinary photo essays...
It was only when Akira Hasegawa, the editor of a new photography magazine, Shashin Jidai, proposed an interview that Moriyama allowed himself to reengage with the creative world. What followed was a series of six extraordinary photo essays...
- 3/9/2024
- by Emma Reeves
- Rollingstone.com
On her first solo Rolling Stone cover, Olivia Rodrigo appears deeply poised, leaning into a world that’s all her own. Wearing a classic black 1998 Versace bodysuit with beaded rhinestones, the young superstar shimmers as she leans forward and applies lipstick with a deadpan expression. A tiny version of Rodrigo is printed just below the rouge tip, and larger-than-life replicas of lipstick tubes, adorned with different images of the singer, tower behind Rodrigo. We’ve entered a world full of Olivias — and it feels like the best kind of déjà vu.
- 9/12/2023
- by Maya Georgi
- Rollingstone.com
“Promising Young Woman” scribe Emerald Fennell and “His Dark Materials” scribe Jack Thorne were among those honored at the 29th Writers’ Guild of Great Britain awards on Monday night.
The ceremony, which was hosted by Wggb president Sandi Toksvig in London, handed out awards in 16 categories including film, television, radio, theatre, comedy, books, and videogames.
Awards covered the past two years of work, after the 2021 ceremony was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Which is why Fennell won a prize for first screenplay for “Promising Young Woman” while Thorne picked up the award for outstanding contribution to writing.
Also walking away with gongs were Chinonyerem Odimba for best musical theater bookwriting for “Black Love,” Russell T. Davies for best long form TV drama for “It’s a Sin” and Simon Blackwell and Armando Iannucci for best screenplay for “The Personal History of David Copperfield.”
“I think all writers would say that being...
The ceremony, which was hosted by Wggb president Sandi Toksvig in London, handed out awards in 16 categories including film, television, radio, theatre, comedy, books, and videogames.
Awards covered the past two years of work, after the 2021 ceremony was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Which is why Fennell won a prize for first screenplay for “Promising Young Woman” while Thorne picked up the award for outstanding contribution to writing.
Also walking away with gongs were Chinonyerem Odimba for best musical theater bookwriting for “Black Love,” Russell T. Davies for best long form TV drama for “It’s a Sin” and Simon Blackwell and Armando Iannucci for best screenplay for “The Personal History of David Copperfield.”
“I think all writers would say that being...
- 2/15/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
His Dark Materials and Help writer Jack Thorne has been recognized for Outstanding Contribution to Writing at tonight’s 29th Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Awards (WGGBAs), with Russell T Davies, Emerald Fennell and Armando Iannucci also taking home gongs.
The prolific Thorne, who delivered this year’s Edinburgh Television Festival MacTaggart lecture, was presented with the prestigious trophy by His Dark Materials exec and Bad Wolf Co-Founder Jane Tranter, following a two-decades-long career in which he has penned some of the UK’s most critically-acclaimed hits including This is England, Shameless and The Virtues.
“I think all writers would say that being given something from other writers is the greatest honor,” said Thorne. “I don’t think I’ve really contributed anything much in this strange career, and writing is a really strange job, but I’m grateful, and slightly anxious, to now have this award to live up to.
The prolific Thorne, who delivered this year’s Edinburgh Television Festival MacTaggart lecture, was presented with the prestigious trophy by His Dark Materials exec and Bad Wolf Co-Founder Jane Tranter, following a two-decades-long career in which he has penned some of the UK’s most critically-acclaimed hits including This is England, Shameless and The Virtues.
“I think all writers would say that being given something from other writers is the greatest honor,” said Thorne. “I don’t think I’ve really contributed anything much in this strange career, and writing is a really strange job, but I’m grateful, and slightly anxious, to now have this award to live up to.
- 2/14/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (Wggb) has unveiled the shortlist for its annual awards, with nominees including “Promising Young Woman” scribe Emerald Fennell and “Succession” writer Lucy Prebble, who’s been nominated for her Billie Piper series “I Hate Suzie.”
The awards, which will be handed out on Feb. 14 in central London, will cover two years of British writing, after last year’s awards were cancelled due to the pandemic.
Wggb President and former “The Great British Bake-Off” host Sandi Toksvig said: “What a fitting day to celebrate the cream of British writers – who have kept us entertained on page, stage, screen and across the airwaves, through such dark times.
“Our creative industries play such an important role, as do all those who work within them and we hope our awards ceremony on Valentine’s Day will send this message – you matter, we care, and thank you for your words,...
The awards, which will be handed out on Feb. 14 in central London, will cover two years of British writing, after last year’s awards were cancelled due to the pandemic.
Wggb President and former “The Great British Bake-Off” host Sandi Toksvig said: “What a fitting day to celebrate the cream of British writers – who have kept us entertained on page, stage, screen and across the airwaves, through such dark times.
“Our creative industries play such an important role, as do all those who work within them and we hope our awards ceremony on Valentine’s Day will send this message – you matter, we care, and thank you for your words,...
- 12/7/2021
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Directors UK & Writers’ Guild Gb Team For Combined Guidelines To Aid Positive Creative Collaboration
UK industry bodies Directors UK and the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain have joined forces to launch a series of guidelines promoting positive collaboration between the two fields that they say could improve mental health and reduce bullying and harassment.
The guidelines advise on how writers and directors can work together most effectively, setting up a healthy creative environment. They have been put together using first-hand accounts from both org’s members.
Points covered include what each creator brings to the table, what they need from each other to work well and best practice for collaboration, and what to do if things go wrong.
“This document encourages writers and directors to engage directly with one another in a working relationship based on open communication, understanding of their respective crafts, and mutual respect for their specialist contributions to the process,” the doc reads.
“It also attempts to demystify this vital creative collaboration for financiers,...
The guidelines advise on how writers and directors can work together most effectively, setting up a healthy creative environment. They have been put together using first-hand accounts from both org’s members.
Points covered include what each creator brings to the table, what they need from each other to work well and best practice for collaboration, and what to do if things go wrong.
“This document encourages writers and directors to engage directly with one another in a working relationship based on open communication, understanding of their respective crafts, and mutual respect for their specialist contributions to the process,” the doc reads.
“It also attempts to demystify this vital creative collaboration for financiers,...
- 9/28/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Coming on the heels of successful conference held on the USC campus on Saturday, the Guild of Music Supervisors today announces a partnership with Mondo.NYC, an incubator confab for the music and tech industries that includes a multi-venue festival showcasing emerging artists from around the world.
Scheduled for Oct. 2 to 5, Mondo.NYC will host panels at the Williamsburg Hotel in Brooklyn. The final day, Oct. 5, will feature music supervision heavies like David Schulhof, Exec. Producer of “Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives,” Sue Jacobs, music supervisor for “Sharp Objects” and “Big Little Lies,” and heads of music from Vice Media (Charlotte Von Kotze) and Viacom (Anita Chinkes-Ratner), among many others. Topics such as how composers and music supervisors work together and the current documentary boom also feature on the schedule.
Programming for the sessions was headed by Gms co-founder Jonathan McHugh, who said: “Being a native New Yorker...
Scheduled for Oct. 2 to 5, Mondo.NYC will host panels at the Williamsburg Hotel in Brooklyn. The final day, Oct. 5, will feature music supervision heavies like David Schulhof, Exec. Producer of “Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives,” Sue Jacobs, music supervisor for “Sharp Objects” and “Big Little Lies,” and heads of music from Vice Media (Charlotte Von Kotze) and Viacom (Anita Chinkes-Ratner), among many others. Topics such as how composers and music supervisors work together and the current documentary boom also feature on the schedule.
Programming for the sessions was headed by Gms co-founder Jonathan McHugh, who said: “Being a native New Yorker...
- 9/21/2018
- by Shirley Halperin
- Variety Film + TV
Last year’s inaugural scheme supported female directors.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has named 18 UK writers to receive support through its Elevate campaign.
Participants include Rachel De-Lahay, co-writer of Channel 4 series Kiri, who is writing an episode of The Eddy for Netflix with Jack Thorne, to be directed by Damien Chazelle.
Also selected is Smita Bhide, whose previous work includes writing and directing The Blue Tower, winner of best UK feature at Raindance film festival in 2008.
The 18 names were chosen by a panel of industry experts from almost 200 applicants. They will receive networking opportunities,...
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has named 18 UK writers to receive support through its Elevate campaign.
Participants include Rachel De-Lahay, co-writer of Channel 4 series Kiri, who is writing an episode of The Eddy for Netflix with Jack Thorne, to be directed by Damien Chazelle.
Also selected is Smita Bhide, whose previous work includes writing and directing The Blue Tower, winner of best UK feature at Raindance film festival in 2008.
The 18 names were chosen by a panel of industry experts from almost 200 applicants. They will receive networking opportunities,...
- 6/28/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has revealed the names of the 18 writers it will be supporting for the next 12 months through BAFTA Elevate, a program that aims to back individuals from under-represented groups to the next stage of their career. They will benefit from networking opportunities, introductions, mentoring, tailored panel discussions, masterclasses and workshops to help them achieve their career goals. They are:
* Bisha Ali
* Clare McQuillan
* Dominique Moloney
* Emma Reeves
* Faryal Velmi
* Grace Ofori-Attah
* Janice Okoh
* Javone Prince
* Karissa Hamilton-Bannis
* Lisa Hammond & Rachael Spence
* Rachel De-Lahay
* Sarah Farinha
* Sian Harries
* Smita Bhide
* Suhayla El-Bashra
* Tahsin Guner
* Tyrell Williams
The Irish government has published an Audiovisual Action Plan carried out by independent consultants which will act as a guide to help boost Ireland’s film, TV and animation sectors. The plan calls for a potential extension of Ireland’s Section 481 tax relief, as well as increasing the expenditure ceiling,...
* Bisha Ali
* Clare McQuillan
* Dominique Moloney
* Emma Reeves
* Faryal Velmi
* Grace Ofori-Attah
* Janice Okoh
* Javone Prince
* Karissa Hamilton-Bannis
* Lisa Hammond & Rachael Spence
* Rachel De-Lahay
* Sarah Farinha
* Sian Harries
* Smita Bhide
* Suhayla El-Bashra
* Tahsin Guner
* Tyrell Williams
The Irish government has published an Audiovisual Action Plan carried out by independent consultants which will act as a guide to help boost Ireland’s film, TV and animation sectors. The plan calls for a potential extension of Ireland’s Section 481 tax relief, as well as increasing the expenditure ceiling,...
- 6/28/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Captain Jack Harkness is to be joined by some more familiar faces, as Eve Myles and Kai Owen have signed up for Big Finish's Torchwood audio dramas.
They will reprise their roles as husband-and-wife team Gwen Cooper and Rhys Williams in the third release of the series.
Torchwood: Forgotten Lives will see the couple plagued by the same alien plot uncovered by Captain Jack (John Barrowman) in the opening story of the series, The Conspiracy.
Torchwood is just a fond memory for the two, but then the phone rings...
"Captain Jack's the poster boy, Ianto's the style, but Eve and Kai are the heart of Torchwood," said producer James Goss.
"Listening to the two of them back together is an utter joy. We pick up their story after Miracle Day. How has life been treating them? It's a delight to find out."
Forgotten Lives is written by Emma Reeves,...
They will reprise their roles as husband-and-wife team Gwen Cooper and Rhys Williams in the third release of the series.
Torchwood: Forgotten Lives will see the couple plagued by the same alien plot uncovered by Captain Jack (John Barrowman) in the opening story of the series, The Conspiracy.
Torchwood is just a fond memory for the two, but then the phone rings...
"Captain Jack's the poster boy, Ianto's the style, but Eve and Kai are the heart of Torchwood," said producer James Goss.
"Listening to the two of them back together is an utter joy. We pick up their story after Miracle Day. How has life been treating them? It's a delight to find out."
Forgotten Lives is written by Emma Reeves,...
- 9/8/2015
- Digital Spy
19 year old Poppy Lee Friar has landed the lead role in new Cbbc sci-fi series Eve, announced last year, which has just completed filming in Glasgow.
Eve is a 13 episode science fiction series which follows the adventures of a robot living with a family in suburbia and trying to make sense of human life as a teenage girl.
Poppy (represented by Curtis Brown) plays Eve, a highly-sentient robot living with a family in modern-day suburban Britain. She will star alongside Jane Asher who plays Mary Douglas, described as “a maverick genius scientist”.
Poppy, was a pupil at Sylvia Young Theatre School, and previously starred as one of the ghostly sisters, Sophie in the Cbbc series Dead Gorgeous, as well as playing Rosalie Selfridge in the first two series of Mr Selfridge on ITV.
Joining her in the cast is 16 year old Oliver Woollford (represented by Curtis Brown) from Newark as Will.
Eve is a 13 episode science fiction series which follows the adventures of a robot living with a family in suburbia and trying to make sense of human life as a teenage girl.
Poppy (represented by Curtis Brown) plays Eve, a highly-sentient robot living with a family in modern-day suburban Britain. She will star alongside Jane Asher who plays Mary Douglas, described as “a maverick genius scientist”.
Poppy, was a pupil at Sylvia Young Theatre School, and previously starred as one of the ghostly sisters, Sophie in the Cbbc series Dead Gorgeous, as well as playing Rosalie Selfridge in the first two series of Mr Selfridge on ITV.
Joining her in the cast is 16 year old Oliver Woollford (represented by Curtis Brown) from Newark as Will.
- 10/18/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Cbbc has ordered a children’s sci-fi drama about a robot’s attempts to be a regular teenager.
The 13 x 30-minute series called Eve, marks the first move into children’s drama for production company Leopardrama, which is owned by Argonon.
Eve was created by Tracey Beaker Returns writer Emma Reeves and Leopardrama’s David Chikwe, who worked on BBC series Missing.
It follows the adventures of Eve, a sentient female robot living with a family in suburbia while trying to make sense of human life as a teenager.
Cbbc executive producer Sue Nott said: “Eve’s attempts to discover the essence of being human will resonate with every child trying to find their place in the world. With its heady mix of adventure, mystery and sheer fun, Eve is an exciting addition to the Cbbc drama slate.”
Eve will be filmed in the summer of 2014. Further announcements, including cast,...
The 13 x 30-minute series called Eve, marks the first move into children’s drama for production company Leopardrama, which is owned by Argonon.
Eve was created by Tracey Beaker Returns writer Emma Reeves and Leopardrama’s David Chikwe, who worked on BBC series Missing.
It follows the adventures of Eve, a sentient female robot living with a family in suburbia while trying to make sense of human life as a teenager.
Cbbc executive producer Sue Nott said: “Eve’s attempts to discover the essence of being human will resonate with every child trying to find their place in the world. With its heady mix of adventure, mystery and sheer fun, Eve is an exciting addition to the Cbbc drama slate.”
Eve will be filmed in the summer of 2014. Further announcements, including cast,...
- 9/26/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Poor Marc Warren: stuffed with boiled eggs yet still no match for Paul Newman. The critics deal a blow to the West End show
Pity the producers of the West End's Cool Hand Luke. The trouble isn't that their show, about a defiant prisoner on a Florida chain-gang, sounds very terrible. Its star Marc Warren (you might remember him from Hustle) isn't truly dreadful either. It's that – no matter how noisily they proclaim the 1965 novel as their source material – this story has been acted out before, by Paul Newman, very famously, on film. And movies have an awkward habit of hanging around to be compared with.
"Having watched the screen version a few days ago, I can't say that the play that opened last night at the Aldwych seems much different to me," says Charles Spencer, innocently, before going in for the killer blow. "Apart from being inferior in almost every respect.
Pity the producers of the West End's Cool Hand Luke. The trouble isn't that their show, about a defiant prisoner on a Florida chain-gang, sounds very terrible. Its star Marc Warren (you might remember him from Hustle) isn't truly dreadful either. It's that – no matter how noisily they proclaim the 1965 novel as their source material – this story has been acted out before, by Paul Newman, very famously, on film. And movies have an awkward habit of hanging around to be compared with.
"Having watched the screen version a few days ago, I can't say that the play that opened last night at the Aldwych seems much different to me," says Charles Spencer, innocently, before going in for the killer blow. "Apart from being inferior in almost every respect.
- 10/7/2011
- by Leo Benedictus
- The Guardian - Film News
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