Panama City — Laura Gomez (“Orange Is the New Black”) attended the 7th Iff Panama for a panel on The Role of Women in a Globalized World,” and to be present at the screening of her Dominican Republic boxing film, “Sambá” (Sand Bag), directed by Laura Amelia Guzmán and Israel Cárdenas.
Gomez was born in 1979 in New Jersey, and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She says she embraced her role in “Sand Bag” because of the chance to work in Dr again, and the creative freedom offered by the directors, which gave her the chance to make a boxing film that challenges the stereotypical view of this typically male-dominated universe.
“Originally the lead role was a male boxing-gym owner, and the woman was just his girlfriend. But once we changed the script, making her the owner, we could challenge the stereotypes and create a distinctive character.”
“I was very open...
Gomez was born in 1979 in New Jersey, and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She says she embraced her role in “Sand Bag” because of the chance to work in Dr again, and the creative freedom offered by the directors, which gave her the chance to make a boxing film that challenges the stereotypical view of this typically male-dominated universe.
“Originally the lead role was a male boxing-gym owner, and the woman was just his girlfriend. But once we changed the script, making her the owner, we could challenge the stereotypes and create a distinctive character.”
“I was very open...
- 4/9/2018
- by Martin Dale
- Variety Film + TV
Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel
Brie Larson (left) gets hands-on help from Brigadier General Jeannie Leavitt, 57th Wing Commander (right), on a recent trip to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada to research her character, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel, for Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel.”
Photo: Brad Baruh ©Marvel Studios 2019
Marvel Studios has begun principal photography in Los Angeles, California, on its newest film, “Captain Marvel.” The production is shooting in and around the greater Los Angeles area, which will also serve as the production base for the film. The production will also shoot on location in Fresno, California, as well as locations in Louisiana, including Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Set for release in the United States on March 8, 2019, Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” is directed by the writing/directing team of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, whose credits include “Mississippi Grind” and “Half Nelson.” An all-star collective of accomplished writers penned the screenplay,...
Brie Larson (left) gets hands-on help from Brigadier General Jeannie Leavitt, 57th Wing Commander (right), on a recent trip to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada to research her character, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel, for Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel.”
Photo: Brad Baruh ©Marvel Studios 2019
Marvel Studios has begun principal photography in Los Angeles, California, on its newest film, “Captain Marvel.” The production is shooting in and around the greater Los Angeles area, which will also serve as the production base for the film. The production will also shoot on location in Fresno, California, as well as locations in Louisiana, including Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Set for release in the United States on March 8, 2019, Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” is directed by the writing/directing team of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, whose credits include “Mississippi Grind” and “Half Nelson.” An all-star collective of accomplished writers penned the screenplay,...
- 3/27/2018
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Production for Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel has begun and with the announcement comes a cast list that may surprise you! Take a look!
For months, we've known that Brie Larson would be making her superhero theatrical debut as Captain Marvel in 2019. We've also known that Jude Law would be playing the Kree counterpart, Mar-Vell. However, as production begins in La, there comes a cast list that includes members of the Guardians of the Galaxy film, as well as an agent that's been out of the films for several years now.
Below is the full cast list, provided by Disney PR:
The film stars Academy Award® winner Brie Larson (“Room,” “Kong: Skull Island”), Samuel L. Jackson (Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “The Hateful Eight”), Ben Mendelsohn (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Ready Player One”), Djimon Hounsou (“Blood Diamond,” Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy”), Lee Pace (“The Book of Henry,...
For months, we've known that Brie Larson would be making her superhero theatrical debut as Captain Marvel in 2019. We've also known that Jude Law would be playing the Kree counterpart, Mar-Vell. However, as production begins in La, there comes a cast list that includes members of the Guardians of the Galaxy film, as well as an agent that's been out of the films for several years now.
Below is the full cast list, provided by Disney PR:
The film stars Academy Award® winner Brie Larson (“Room,” “Kong: Skull Island”), Samuel L. Jackson (Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “The Hateful Eight”), Ben Mendelsohn (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Ready Player One”), Djimon Hounsou (“Blood Diamond,” Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy”), Lee Pace (“The Book of Henry,...
- 3/26/2018
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
Marvel Studios has officially started production on Captain Marvel and we have some cool news details to share! A synopsis has been released for the film and we've also learned that some other characters from previous Marvel films are set to return.
According to the press release sent out Clark Gregg will reprise his role as Agent Coulson, which was awesome to hear! It's also been revealed that two villains from the first Guardians of the Galaxy film will also return. Those characters include Lee Pace and Djimon Hounsou. The press release doesn't say who they are playing, but it's safe to say they will be back as the Kree villain Ronan the Accuser and his henchman Korath the Pursuer.
They will join previously cast Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, Gemma Chan and Lashana Lynch. Other new cast members include Algenis Perez Soto (Sugar), Rune Temte...
According to the press release sent out Clark Gregg will reprise his role as Agent Coulson, which was awesome to hear! It's also been revealed that two villains from the first Guardians of the Galaxy film will also return. Those characters include Lee Pace and Djimon Hounsou. The press release doesn't say who they are playing, but it's safe to say they will be back as the Kree villain Ronan the Accuser and his henchman Korath the Pursuer.
They will join previously cast Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, Gemma Chan and Lashana Lynch. Other new cast members include Algenis Perez Soto (Sugar), Rune Temte...
- 3/26/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Festival receives record number of submissions as top brass trim roster by 20%.
World premieres of Michael Winterbottom’s The Trip To Spain (pictured), Nick Broomfield and Rudi Dolezal’s Whitney. “can I be me,”, and Hell On Earth: The Fall Of Syria And The Rise Of Isis by Sebastian Junger and Nick Quested are among the line-up at the 16th annual Tribeca Film Festival (April 19-30).
Festival top brass led by new director of programming Cara Cusumano and artistic director Frédéric Boyer unveiled on Thursday 82 of the 98 features that will screen at this year’s edition.
Trimmed down by 20%, the festival received a record number 8,700 submissions, of which 3,362 were features – and includes 32 films in competition comprising 12 documentaries, 10 Us narratives and 10 international narratives. Films in competition will compete for cash prizes totalling $160,000.
Spotlight Narrative section features 15 fiction films, while Spotlight Documentary includes 16 non-fiction films. Five fiction and one documentary film play in Midnight.
The 2017 roster...
World premieres of Michael Winterbottom’s The Trip To Spain (pictured), Nick Broomfield and Rudi Dolezal’s Whitney. “can I be me,”, and Hell On Earth: The Fall Of Syria And The Rise Of Isis by Sebastian Junger and Nick Quested are among the line-up at the 16th annual Tribeca Film Festival (April 19-30).
Festival top brass led by new director of programming Cara Cusumano and artistic director Frédéric Boyer unveiled on Thursday 82 of the 98 features that will screen at this year’s edition.
Trimmed down by 20%, the festival received a record number 8,700 submissions, of which 3,362 were features – and includes 32 films in competition comprising 12 documentaries, 10 Us narratives and 10 international narratives. Films in competition will compete for cash prizes totalling $160,000.
Spotlight Narrative section features 15 fiction films, while Spotlight Documentary includes 16 non-fiction films. Five fiction and one documentary film play in Midnight.
The 2017 roster...
- 3/2/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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