The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released its annual list of invited new members, and it’s clear they’re continuing to try to make their membership younger. On the list alongside veterans like John Hawkes and David Duchovny are a slew of twentysomethings, including Mia Wasikowska, Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Mila Kunis, Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Lawrence, and Rooney Mara. The Board of Governors also decided to extend an invitation to Restrepo codirector Tim Hetherington, the first time Academy membership has been bestowed posthumously. As a side note, it’s also a hoot to now say the phrase Oscar voter Russell Brand.
- 6/17/2011
- by Dave Karger
- EW - Inside Movies
Beverly Hills, CA . The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 178 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2011 to the Academy.s roster of members.
.These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,. said Academy President Tom Sherak. .Their talent and creativity have entertained moviegoers around the world, and I welcome each of them to our ranks..
The Academy.s membership policies would have allowed a maximum of 211 new members in 2011, but as in other recent years, several branch committees endorsed fewer candidates than were proposed to them. Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003.
In an unprecedented gesture, the list of new members includes documentary filmmaker Tim Hetherington, who was killed in action in Libya in April.
.These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,. said Academy President Tom Sherak. .Their talent and creativity have entertained moviegoers around the world, and I welcome each of them to our ranks..
The Academy.s membership policies would have allowed a maximum of 211 new members in 2011, but as in other recent years, several branch committees endorsed fewer candidates than were proposed to them. Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003.
In an unprecedented gesture, the list of new members includes documentary filmmaker Tim Hetherington, who was killed in action in Libya in April.
- 6/17/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
HollywoodNews.com: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 178 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2011 to the Academy’s roster of members.
“These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. “Their talent and creativity have entertained moviegoers around the world, and I welcome each of them to our ranks.”
The Academy’s membership policies would have allowed a maximum of 211 new members in 2011, but as in other recent years, several branch committees endorsed fewer candidates than were proposed to them. Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003.
In an unprecedented gesture, the list of new members includes documentary filmmaker Tim Hetherington, who was killed in action in Libya in April.
“These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. “Their talent and creativity have entertained moviegoers around the world, and I welcome each of them to our ranks.”
The Academy’s membership policies would have allowed a maximum of 211 new members in 2011, but as in other recent years, several branch committees endorsed fewer candidates than were proposed to them. Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003.
In an unprecedented gesture, the list of new members includes documentary filmmaker Tim Hetherington, who was killed in action in Libya in April.
- 6/17/2011
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
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- 4/25/2011
- by Travis Keune
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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Clash of the Titans Seeing people talk about this new release on Twitter after watching it on Blu-ray is quite comical. For all the hatred thrown in this film's direction upon its release I'm seeing a bunch of people saying, "Hey, it's not that bad," after watching it on Blu-ray. Well, it wasn't all that bad in the first place, it was just corny. Too many people allowed the crummy 3D to cloud their vision as they began judging the film based on something that didn't matter. I gave the film a B- upon its release and I'd say it's still hovering around that grade. Either that or a C+, but more importantly, this is just mindless fun and at home it's much easier to enjoy such a film. However, the special features are junk. The Maximum Movie Mode on the Blu-ray is distracting,...
Clash of the Titans Seeing people talk about this new release on Twitter after watching it on Blu-ray is quite comical. For all the hatred thrown in this film's direction upon its release I'm seeing a bunch of people saying, "Hey, it's not that bad," after watching it on Blu-ray. Well, it wasn't all that bad in the first place, it was just corny. Too many people allowed the crummy 3D to cloud their vision as they began judging the film based on something that didn't matter. I gave the film a B- upon its release and I'd say it's still hovering around that grade. Either that or a C+, but more importantly, this is just mindless fun and at home it's much easier to enjoy such a film. However, the special features are junk. The Maximum Movie Mode on the Blu-ray is distracting,...
- 7/27/2010
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Here are the new MPAA ratings from Bulletin No: 2116.
Note: I am sure many of you will notice the rating for the new A Nightmare on Elm Street has not yet been listed and is still not listed today although it is listed at the film's official site as rated R for strong bloody horror violence, disturbing images, terror and language. My updates are the official updates direct from the MPAA and they have not yet included it in one of their bulletins. Once it is, it will get listed.
6 Guns - Special Edition Rated R For violence including a rape, and brief sexual content. Beautiful Rated R For disturbing violent content, sexual material, language and some nudity. Caught In The Crossfire Rated R For violence and language throughout. Dark House Rated R For horror violence and gore, language and brief nudity. The Freebie Rated R For language and sexual content.
Note: I am sure many of you will notice the rating for the new A Nightmare on Elm Street has not yet been listed and is still not listed today although it is listed at the film's official site as rated R for strong bloody horror violence, disturbing images, terror and language. My updates are the official updates direct from the MPAA and they have not yet included it in one of their bulletins. Once it is, it will get listed.
6 Guns - Special Edition Rated R For violence including a rape, and brief sexual content. Beautiful Rated R For disturbing violent content, sexual material, language and some nudity. Caught In The Crossfire Rated R For violence and language throughout. Dark House Rated R For horror violence and gore, language and brief nudity. The Freebie Rated R For language and sexual content.
- 4/14/2010
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
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