Update: John Leguizamo and his wife Justine were given choice spots at the White House State Dinner: At the president’s table, seated with figures including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Earlier, Leguizamo told a reporter that he “definitely” would be hitting the campaign trail for Joe Biden in 2024.
Asked about Biden’s outreach to Latino voters, Leguizamo said, “I think he’s doing the right things, which is getting Latin consulatns and talking to Latin experts who tell him how to address us, and make the effort. If you make the effort, we will be there, but you have to make the effort. I think he’s doing all that — him and Kamala Harris as well.”
Previously: The guest list for tonight’s White House State Dinner for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon includes a number of names from entertainment and media.
Earlier, Leguizamo told a reporter that he “definitely” would be hitting the campaign trail for Joe Biden in 2024.
Asked about Biden’s outreach to Latino voters, Leguizamo said, “I think he’s doing the right things, which is getting Latin consulatns and talking to Latin experts who tell him how to address us, and make the effort. If you make the effort, we will be there, but you have to make the effort. I think he’s doing all that — him and Kamala Harris as well.”
Previously: The guest list for tonight’s White House State Dinner for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon includes a number of names from entertainment and media.
- 10/25/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Chloé Hayden has taken the world by storm, not only for her role as Quinni in the popular Netflix series Heartbreak High, but for her authenticity as an advocate for disability rights and diversity. Now, Chloé has teamed up with Nova Entertainment to launch the new original podcast Boldly Me, launching today.
‘Boldly Me’ will see Chloé Hayden interview people who, just like herself, are living life boldly as their true selves. Each episode will see Chloé joined in conversation with someone known for living their life authentically and with confidence, sharing everything from life lessons to advice for overcoming challenges, and learning to embrace your sparkle. ‘Boldly Me’ will be the perfect companion for anyone needing a confidence boost to fully embrace their most authentic self.
Guests include high-profile names including Grace Tame, Nedd Brockmann, Deni Todorovic, Dylan Alcott, Tim Minchin, Brihony Dawson and Rj Mitte, alongside many interesting...
‘Boldly Me’ will see Chloé Hayden interview people who, just like herself, are living life boldly as their true selves. Each episode will see Chloé joined in conversation with someone known for living their life authentically and with confidence, sharing everything from life lessons to advice for overcoming challenges, and learning to embrace your sparkle. ‘Boldly Me’ will be the perfect companion for anyone needing a confidence boost to fully embrace their most authentic self.
Guests include high-profile names including Grace Tame, Nedd Brockmann, Deni Todorovic, Dylan Alcott, Tim Minchin, Brihony Dawson and Rj Mitte, alongside many interesting...
- 4/24/2023
- Podnews.net
Embrace Kids Trailer — Taryn Brumfitt‘s Embrace Kids (2022) movie trailer has been released by Transmission Films. The Embrace Kids trailer stars Erin Phillips, Celeste Barber, Jameela Jamil, Amy Sheppard, and Electric Fields. Crew Taryn Brumfitt wrote the screenplay for Embrace Kids. Benjamin Speed created the music for the film. Benjamin Dowie crafted the cinematography [...]
Continue reading: Embrace Kids (2022) Movie Trailer: Taryn Brumfitt’s Body-Image Doc featuring Vibrant Stories and Voices from Children...
Continue reading: Embrace Kids (2022) Movie Trailer: Taryn Brumfitt’s Body-Image Doc featuring Vibrant Stories and Voices from Children...
- 7/9/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
"We're not born hating our bodies - it's something the world teaches us." Exactly the truth. Transmission Films in Australia has revealed an official trailer for an inspiring body-image documentary titled Embrace: Kids, the latest from filmmaker / activist Taryn Brumfitt. The film is actually a sort of sequel / follow-up to Brumfitt's first doc, a film called Embrace about embracing your body and accepting its uniqueness. It ended up becoming a breakout hit in Australia, and is connected to her Body Image Movement organization. In this new documentary she's focusing on the kids, asking us to think more about our bodies and how we treat them in a society obsessed with being skinny and pretty and perfect. I'm glad that this doc criticizes social media and influencers, because yes it's necessary to address this. Filled with fun and joy, this vital doc film shows kids how to move, nourish, respect and embrace their bodies.
- 7/8/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
A trio of music icons and a legendary racehorse are among the subjects of 10 projects to receive $2.3 million in documentary production funding from Screen Australia.
Of the those earmarked for funding, eight will be supported through the Producer Program, and two through the Commissioned Program.
They include feature documentaries about John Farnham, Ruby Hunter, and Archie Roach, as well as racehorse Winx.
There is also a follow-up to the 2016 documentary Embrace, entitled Embrace Kids.
Screen Australia head of documentary Alex West said an “impressive mix” of projects had rounded out the agency’s documentary funding for 2019/20.
“It’s great to support so many feature documentaries covering a range of exciting topics, including shining a light on a number of Australian icons, and I’m confident they will captivate audiences,” he said.
The Commissioned Program projects are:
Nurses: A 10-part series from ITV Studios Australia for the Seven Network about the nurses in Nsw.
Of the those earmarked for funding, eight will be supported through the Producer Program, and two through the Commissioned Program.
They include feature documentaries about John Farnham, Ruby Hunter, and Archie Roach, as well as racehorse Winx.
There is also a follow-up to the 2016 documentary Embrace, entitled Embrace Kids.
Screen Australia head of documentary Alex West said an “impressive mix” of projects had rounded out the agency’s documentary funding for 2019/20.
“It’s great to support so many feature documentaries covering a range of exciting topics, including shining a light on a number of Australian icons, and I’m confident they will captivate audiences,” he said.
The Commissioned Program projects are:
Nurses: A 10-part series from ITV Studios Australia for the Seven Network about the nurses in Nsw.
- 7/13/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
‘Dying to Live.’
Illustrating the global appetite for on-demand cinema, Demand Film is growing fast in Australia and internationally, currently offering tickets to 550 events in seven countries.
Richard Todd’s feature documentary Dying to Live, which spotlights people who are awaiting life-saving organs, is among the best sellers in Australia, with 29 screenings now on sale and a further 10 being arranged in response to requests.
Supported by Screen Australia, Screenwest, Screen Queensland and Good Pitch Australia, Todd’s film has screened at the major Australian festivals, grossing $23,000, and it generated $7,500 from the first five on-demand screenings.
David Doepel, who co-founded Demand Film with Andrew Hazelton and Barbara Connell, hopes the film will end up making as much as $150,000 in Australia, observing: “We’re very pleased with the level of press we received for the film and the related ‘What would Jesus do?’ campaign, which is leading to requests for screenings.
“We...
Illustrating the global appetite for on-demand cinema, Demand Film is growing fast in Australia and internationally, currently offering tickets to 550 events in seven countries.
Richard Todd’s feature documentary Dying to Live, which spotlights people who are awaiting life-saving organs, is among the best sellers in Australia, with 29 screenings now on sale and a further 10 being arranged in response to requests.
Supported by Screen Australia, Screenwest, Screen Queensland and Good Pitch Australia, Todd’s film has screened at the major Australian festivals, grossing $23,000, and it generated $7,500 from the first five on-demand screenings.
David Doepel, who co-founded Demand Film with Andrew Hazelton and Barbara Connell, hopes the film will end up making as much as $150,000 in Australia, observing: “We’re very pleased with the level of press we received for the film and the related ‘What would Jesus do?’ campaign, which is leading to requests for screenings.
“We...
- 11/4/2018
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Disney's 'Finding Dory' topped the Australian box office in 2016..
The Australian box office took a record $1,259,337,000 in 2016 — a 2.69 per cent increase on the previous year.
According to stats from the Motion Picture Distributor Association of Australia (Mpdaa), the best performing film of the year was Disney.s Finding Dory, which closed the year on $48.56million, followed by Fox.s Deadpool on $43.27 million.
In third position was Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which closed 2016 on an impressive $36.39 million after only two weeks in cinemas..
Overall, Australian films took $24 million, led by Mel Gibson.s Hacksaw Ridge, which earned $8.6 million. The Dressmaker earned an extra $1.72 million in 2016, taking its cume to $20.28 million.
Aussie documentaries did well, with three — Jen Peedom.s Sherpa ($1.2 million), Taryn Brumfitt.s Embrace ($1.1 million) and Eva Orner.s Chasing Asylum ($576K) — among the top grossing Australian documentaries of all time (excluding IMAX).
Red Dog: True...
The Australian box office took a record $1,259,337,000 in 2016 — a 2.69 per cent increase on the previous year.
According to stats from the Motion Picture Distributor Association of Australia (Mpdaa), the best performing film of the year was Disney.s Finding Dory, which closed the year on $48.56million, followed by Fox.s Deadpool on $43.27 million.
In third position was Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which closed 2016 on an impressive $36.39 million after only two weeks in cinemas..
Overall, Australian films took $24 million, led by Mel Gibson.s Hacksaw Ridge, which earned $8.6 million. The Dressmaker earned an extra $1.72 million in 2016, taking its cume to $20.28 million.
Aussie documentaries did well, with three — Jen Peedom.s Sherpa ($1.2 million), Taryn Brumfitt.s Embrace ($1.1 million) and Eva Orner.s Chasing Asylum ($576K) — among the top grossing Australian documentaries of all time (excluding IMAX).
Red Dog: True...
- 1/25/2017
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Transmission's body-image documentary Embrace has received an M rating on appeal after initially garnering an Ma 15+ classification. Taryn Brumfitt's film can now be seen by audiences under the age of 15 without parental guidance.
The Classification Board originally found that a sequence in the film contrasting the representation of women.s vulvas in close-up photographs as part of a discussion around body acceptance warranted a MA15+ classification with consumer advice of .strong nudity.. .
After earlier noting that some of the genital detail included .protruding labia., The Classification Review Board this week subsequently revised the rating to Mature (M) with a consumer advice of .nudity..
.I am thrilled that the right decision has been made," Taryn Brumfitt said..
"With rates of labiaplasty on the rise, particularly in teens, I knew how important it was to include the educational and informative vulva section in the film. Since the film's release I...
The Classification Board originally found that a sequence in the film contrasting the representation of women.s vulvas in close-up photographs as part of a discussion around body acceptance warranted a MA15+ classification with consumer advice of .strong nudity.. .
After earlier noting that some of the genital detail included .protruding labia., The Classification Review Board this week subsequently revised the rating to Mature (M) with a consumer advice of .nudity..
.I am thrilled that the right decision has been made," Taryn Brumfitt said..
"With rates of labiaplasty on the rise, particularly in teens, I knew how important it was to include the educational and informative vulva section in the film. Since the film's release I...
- 10/16/2016
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Bad Moms.
After three weeks in release, Bad Moms has edged ahead of Suicide Squad to win the weekend at the local box office.
The Roadshow release dropped a mere 19 percent to ring up close to $2 million on 272 screens, bringing its cume to over $10.5 million.
Suicide Squad dropped 38 percent after four weeks, taking $1.9 million off 281 screens to bring its total gross to $30.4 million.
Sony's adults-only animation Sausage Party was next best, dropping 30 percent to jot up $1.2 million from 214 locations and brings its grand total to around $7 million.
Paramount's Ben Hur debuted in fourth, pulling in $961,938 off 231 screens, narrowly beating out second-week holdover The Shallows, which dropped 43 percent over the weekend to bring in $893,213. The Blake Lively shark thriller is now sitting on $2.9 million overall..
Universal's Jason Bourne is still on 216 screens and dropped 29 percent in its fifth week to bring its cume close to $19.6 million. Just below it is WB's War Dogs,...
After three weeks in release, Bad Moms has edged ahead of Suicide Squad to win the weekend at the local box office.
The Roadshow release dropped a mere 19 percent to ring up close to $2 million on 272 screens, bringing its cume to over $10.5 million.
Suicide Squad dropped 38 percent after four weeks, taking $1.9 million off 281 screens to bring its total gross to $30.4 million.
Sony's adults-only animation Sausage Party was next best, dropping 30 percent to jot up $1.2 million from 214 locations and brings its grand total to around $7 million.
Paramount's Ben Hur debuted in fourth, pulling in $961,938 off 231 screens, narrowly beating out second-week holdover The Shallows, which dropped 43 percent over the weekend to bring in $893,213. The Blake Lively shark thriller is now sitting on $2.9 million overall..
Universal's Jason Bourne is still on 216 screens and dropped 29 percent in its fifth week to bring its cume close to $19.6 million. Just below it is WB's War Dogs,...
- 8/29/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Down Under.
WB's Suicide Squad is still on top at the Australian box office, dropping fifty-eight percent in week two to bring its overall takings to $23.1 million despite withering reviews.
Next best was Roadshow's Bad Moms, which debuted on 260 screens and rang up just over $4 million, beating third-place holder Sausage Party, the animated raunchfest which rolled out on 197 screens for a cume of $2.5 million so far.
Uni's Jason Bourne is still on 284 screens after three weeks, and dropped forty-eight percent to take in $1.8 million over the weekend, bringing its total to $16.4 million.
Fox's Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie has racked up $5.7 million after two weeks, while Paramount's Star Trek Beyond is sitting on $8.8 million after four.
Sony's foundering Ghostbusters reboot is still on 217 screens after five weeks in release and has a cume of $11.9 million.
Coming in at eight was Akshay Kumar's Rustom, which bowed on 31 screens and raked in $206,186 over the weekend,...
WB's Suicide Squad is still on top at the Australian box office, dropping fifty-eight percent in week two to bring its overall takings to $23.1 million despite withering reviews.
Next best was Roadshow's Bad Moms, which debuted on 260 screens and rang up just over $4 million, beating third-place holder Sausage Party, the animated raunchfest which rolled out on 197 screens for a cume of $2.5 million so far.
Uni's Jason Bourne is still on 284 screens after three weeks, and dropped forty-eight percent to take in $1.8 million over the weekend, bringing its total to $16.4 million.
Fox's Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie has racked up $5.7 million after two weeks, while Paramount's Star Trek Beyond is sitting on $8.8 million after four.
Sony's foundering Ghostbusters reboot is still on 217 screens after five weeks in release and has a cume of $11.9 million.
Coming in at eight was Akshay Kumar's Rustom, which bowed on 31 screens and raked in $206,186 over the weekend,...
- 8/14/2016
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Suicide Squad.
Despite mixed reviews, Suicide Squad, starring Aussie Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, has debuted on top of the box office, raking in an impressive $13.8 million.
Trailing well behind was Jason Bourne, which fell 54 per cent in its second week to bring in $3.6 million. The fifth installment in the series has rung up $13.5 million overall.
Eddie and Patsy's big screen adventure, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, had a darling debut, opening on $2.7 million.
Now in its third week, Star Trek Beyond fell 58 per cent, bringing in $739,233. The third film in the rebooted franchise has a cume so far of $8.3 million..
Ghostbusters had weekend takings of $698,767, a 48 per cent drop, and has now made $11.4 million in its four weeks on screens.
Lights Out, directed by David F. Sandberg and produced by Aussie James Wan, fell 53 per cent in its third week with takings of $384,347. The horror film has grossed almost $2.9 million so far.
Despite mixed reviews, Suicide Squad, starring Aussie Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, has debuted on top of the box office, raking in an impressive $13.8 million.
Trailing well behind was Jason Bourne, which fell 54 per cent in its second week to bring in $3.6 million. The fifth installment in the series has rung up $13.5 million overall.
Eddie and Patsy's big screen adventure, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, had a darling debut, opening on $2.7 million.
Now in its third week, Star Trek Beyond fell 58 per cent, bringing in $739,233. The third film in the rebooted franchise has a cume so far of $8.3 million..
Ghostbusters had weekend takings of $698,767, a 48 per cent drop, and has now made $11.4 million in its four weeks on screens.
Lights Out, directed by David F. Sandberg and produced by Aussie James Wan, fell 53 per cent in its third week with takings of $384,347. The horror film has grossed almost $2.9 million so far.
- 8/7/2016
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Embrace.
Director of upcoming documentary Embrace, Taryn Brumfitt, will be in Q&A at preview screenings of the film across Australia later this month. When Brumfitt, founder of the Body Image Movement, posted an unconventional before-and-after photograph in 2013, it was seen by more than 100 million people worldwide and sparked a media frenzy. In Embrace Brumfitt continues her crusade, exploring the global issue of body loathing.
She travels the world to interview a range of women about their attitudes to their bodies, including: Mia Freedman, the youngest ever editor of the Australian edition of Cosmopolitan; Adelaide researcher Professor Marika Tiggemann; UK talk show host/photographer Amanda de Cadenet; American media personality Ricki Lake; body image blogger Jess Baker (a.k.a. The Militant Baker); and motivational speaker Turia Pitt. Embrace will be released nationally on 4 August by Transmission Films.
Q&A Events
Sunday 17 July — Adelaide Palace Nova — 4pm Monday 18 July — Palace Norton Street,...
Director of upcoming documentary Embrace, Taryn Brumfitt, will be in Q&A at preview screenings of the film across Australia later this month. When Brumfitt, founder of the Body Image Movement, posted an unconventional before-and-after photograph in 2013, it was seen by more than 100 million people worldwide and sparked a media frenzy. In Embrace Brumfitt continues her crusade, exploring the global issue of body loathing.
She travels the world to interview a range of women about their attitudes to their bodies, including: Mia Freedman, the youngest ever editor of the Australian edition of Cosmopolitan; Adelaide researcher Professor Marika Tiggemann; UK talk show host/photographer Amanda de Cadenet; American media personality Ricki Lake; body image blogger Jess Baker (a.k.a. The Militant Baker); and motivational speaker Turia Pitt. Embrace will be released nationally on 4 August by Transmission Films.
Q&A Events
Sunday 17 July — Adelaide Palace Nova — 4pm Monday 18 July — Palace Norton Street,...
- 7/11/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Media Stockade producer/director Rebecca Barry.
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All-female production company Media Stockade has expanded its business and made two key appointments in a bid help documentary makers reach their audience.
The Sydney based company has launched an impact campaign consultancy and audience engagement platform following support from Screen Australia's Enterprise program.
It has also appointed Teri Calder as impact producer and Danielle Kelly as business affairs manager.
Media Stockade company directors Rebecca Barry and Madeleine Hetherton said they were hugely passionate about both producing high-quality documentaries and ensuring they reached audiences and created a powerful impact..
"We are absolutely delighted to be able to formalise our leadership in the area of impact producing with both Teri Calder and Danielle Kelly joining the team," according to a statement.
"Thanks to the generous support we.ve received from Screen Australia.s Enterprise Program, we can now continue our growth trajectory. .
"Through both The...
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All-female production company Media Stockade has expanded its business and made two key appointments in a bid help documentary makers reach their audience.
The Sydney based company has launched an impact campaign consultancy and audience engagement platform following support from Screen Australia's Enterprise program.
It has also appointed Teri Calder as impact producer and Danielle Kelly as business affairs manager.
Media Stockade company directors Rebecca Barry and Madeleine Hetherton said they were hugely passionate about both producing high-quality documentaries and ensuring they reached audiences and created a powerful impact..
"We are absolutely delighted to be able to formalise our leadership in the area of impact producing with both Teri Calder and Danielle Kelly joining the team," according to a statement.
"Thanks to the generous support we.ve received from Screen Australia.s Enterprise Program, we can now continue our growth trajectory. .
"Through both The...
- 1/10/2016
- by Brian Karlovsky
- IF.com.au
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