Advertisement
Home Blog Page 2350

Directors Guild Announces 2014 Documentary Nominees

By
Rebecca Murray
-

Stories We Tell Nominated for Best Documentary Director Award“The five documentary filmmakers nominated today have made powerful films exploring humanity in all its complications,” stated Directors Guild of America President Paris Barclay. “From intricate family portrayals to lives caught in political upheaval, these works are intimate, heartbreaking and triumphant. My congratulations to each of the nominees.”
 
The winner will be revealed during the 66th Annual DGA Awards Dinner to be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014.

DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentaries for 2013 Nominees

ZACHARY HEINZERLING
Cutie and the Boxer
Radius TWC
Ex Lion Tamer
Cine Mosaic
 
This is Mr. Heinzerling’s first DGA Award nomination.
 
JEHANE NOUJAIM
The Square
Netflix
Participant Media
Noujaim Films
Maktube Productions
WorldView
Roast Beef Productions
 
This is Ms. Noujaim’s third DGA Award nomination. She won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary for Startup.com in 2001 (together with Chris Hegedus) and was also nominated in this category in 2004 for Control Room.
 
JOSHUA OPPENHEIMER
The Act of Killing
Final Cut for Real APS
Drafthouse Films
Piraya Films
Novaya Zemlya Ltd.
Spring Films Ltd.
 
This is Mr. Oppenheimer’s first DGA Award nomination.
 
SARAH POLLEY
Stories We Tell
Roadside Attractions
The National Film Board of Canada
 
This is Ms. Polley’s first DGA Award nomination.
 
LUCY WALKER
The Crash Reel
HBO Documentary Films
KP Rides Again, LLC
Impact Partners
Tree Tree Tree Production
 
This is Ms. Walker’s first DGA Award nomination.
 
Also of Interest:
– Directors Guild Television Nominees
– Costume Designers Nominees
 
-Posted by Rebecca Murray

Follow Us On:


Stumble It!

Muppets Most Wanted New Video: Outrage!

By
Rebecca Murray
-

Muppets Most Wanted Outrage VideoI don’t want Muppets Most Wanted to open in theaters on March 21, 2014 because the ad campaign Disney has going on for the new Muppets movie is so much fun to watch. The latest promotional video features a Twitter exchange between a fan who is upset Muppets Most Wanted wasn’t nominated for best movie and a Twitter user who tries to explain that it hasn’t opened yet and therefore wasn’t eligible for any nominations.
 
The Plot:
 
Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid, Dublin and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine—the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit the Frog—and his dastardly sidekick Dominic, aka Number Two, portrayed by Ricky Gervais. The film stars Tina Fey as Nadya, a feisty prison guard, and Ty Burrell as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon.
 
Watch the video:
 

 
-Posted by Rebecca Murray

Follow Us On:


Stumble It!

Details on ‘Devious Maids’ Season 2

By
Rebecca Murray
-
Devious Maids Season 2 Cast
Stephen Collins, Judy Reyes, Dania Ramirez, Rebecca Wisocky, Ana Ortiz, executive producer Sabrina Wind, Roselyn Sanchez, creator Marc Cherry and Susan Lucci from the Lifetime drama ‘Devious Maids’ (Photo by Danny Feld Copyright 2014 / Supplied by Lifetime)

Lifetime’s Devious Maids from executive producers Eva Longoria and Marc Cherry will return for season two on April 20, 2014 at 10pm ET/PT. Longoria will also be behind the camera for the season two premiere, helming the episode, which will mark her first gig as a television director.

Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramírez, Roselyn Sánchez, Edy Ganem, and Judy Reyes return to star as maids who work for rich and famous bosses in Beverly Hills. The series is Lifetime’s “fastest-growing scripted series ever” and scored high ratings with women, drawing in 3 million viewers to its season one final, which earned it the title of Lifetime’s best drama telecast in 2013.

The Plot:

Devious Maids is set in a world where murder and mayhem collide in the mansions of Beverly Hills’ wealthiest and most powerful families. Class warfare has never been as fun and dirty as it is in the tiny enclave where the staff is as clever, witty and downright as devilish as their employers. The series centers on a close-knit group of maids, Marisol (Ortiz), Rosie (Ramírez), Carmen (Sánchez), Valentina (Ganem) and Zoila (Reyes), who are bonded together by their jobs, life struggles and the melodramatic universe that engulfs their employers.

Devious Maids also stars Susan Lucci, Grant Show, Rebecca Wisocky, Tom Irwin, Mariana Klaveno, Matt Cedeño, Melinda Page Hamilton and Drew Van Acker. Joining the cast this season are Dominic Adams (Romancing the Joan), Joanna Adler (Orange Is the New Black), and Colin Woodell (Criminal Minds).

Following last season’s revelation of Flora’s murderer, Rosie’s shocking arrest by immigration agents, the demise of Valentina and Zoila’s relationship and Carmen’s fake engagement, season two promises to deliver even more excitement. Beverly Hills is hit by a wave of criminal activity that leaves its residents in a vulnerable situation.

Meanwhile, Marisol engages in a new romance but quickly discovers there is more than meets the eye to her new lover. Zoila’s need to control everything starts to take a toll on her personal life, especially with Valentina, who is now working for a surprising new employer. Rosie’s immigration status is in flux, while Carmen embraces her life in the limelight as the fiancée to a pop star.

 

Matthew McConaughey Delivers a Touching Golden Globe Acceptance Speech

By
Rebecca Murray
-
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves
Matthew McConaughey attends the 71st Annual Golden Globes Awards with Camila Alves (Photo © HFPA)

Matthew McConaughey recalled how when he was a kid his mother always told him to go outside and play rather than stay inside and watch TV. Her advice: “Don’t watch somebody on TV do it for you, get out there and do it for yourself.” McConaughey said, “Now this many years later I’m like, ‘That’s a pretty good recipe for an actor.’ Go be the subject of whatever you’re doing.”
 
McConaughey cemented his position as a Best Actor Oscar contender with his win in the Best Actor – Motion Picture, Drama category at the 2014 Golden Globes held Sunday, January 12th and hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. This was McConaughey’s first Golden Globe nomination, earning the attention of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association with his performance in Dallas Buyers Club.
 
Watch Matthew McConaughey’s acceptance speech:

‘Breaking Bad’ and Bryan Cranston Accept Long-Awaited Golden Globe Wins

By
Rebecca Murray
-
Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston Celebrate Their Golden Globes Wins
Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston Celebrate 'Breaking Bad's Golden Globes Wins (Photo © HFPA)

Breaking Bad had to end in order for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to decide it was worthy of a best drama series win as well as a win for its lead actor Bryan Cranston. Cranston had been nominated five times, but the 2014 Golden Globes marked his first win.

The series, which had over the course of its run accumulated seven nominations, finally nabbed the prize following its final season on air.

Jacqueline Bisset’s Golden Globe Acceptance Speech (Video)

By
Rebecca Murray
-

Jacqueline Bisset won the 2014 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Mini-Series, TV Movie for her performance in Dancing on the Edge and after making the seemingly endless trek to the stage to accept the award, Bisset delivered one of the most perplexing speeches of the night. NBC censors mistakenly let an expletive through on the live telecast, but they can hardly be blamed as it was tough to figure out what Bisset was trying to say.

Jacqueline Bisset 2014 Golden Globes
Jacqueline Bisset accepts the Golden Globe Award on Sunday, January 12, 2014. (Photo © HFPA)

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s 2014 Golden Globes Monologue

By
Rebecca Murray
-

Did you miss the 2014 Golden Globes and are bummed you didn’t catch Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s opening monologue? Not to worry, NBC’s provided this video of their opening bit which includes playful pokes (nothing as serious as a jab) at George Clooney’s playboy ways, Julia Lous-Dreyfus’ nominations in TV and movie categories, and the hair styles of American Hustle.

MTV2 Unveils Its 2014 Programming Slate

By
Rebecca Murray
-
MTV 2014 Program Schedule
Lil Duval and Chris Distefano star in 'Ain't That America' (Photo Courtesy of MTV)

Jobs That Don’t Suck joins the 2014 lineup on MTV2 alongside Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out, Guy Code, and Charlamagne and Friends. The network’s coming off its biggest ratings year to date, with 2013’s Ain’t That America with Lil Duval, Guy Code, Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family, Hip Hop Squares, and Nitro Circus Live now five of MTV2’s six highest-rated original shows in the network’s history.

Details on MTV2’s 2014 Schedule:

Ain’t That America with Lil Duval (premieres January 15 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT):
In MTV2’s highest-rated original series of all-time, comedian Lil Duval and a panel of his funniest friends explore America’s biggest cultural traditions from camping and Christmas to parenting and pets through the most outrageous viral videos spanning across every social and geographic group in the country. The first season of Ain’t That America with Lil Duval ranked as the No. 1 original cable series in its time slot among P12-34.

Charlamagne and Friends (premieres January 15 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT):
The series is hosted by Guy Code and Guy Court star Charlamagne tha God, who will be joined by a variety of friends, including artists, athletes and comedians, as they give their unfiltered opinions on the biggest music and pop culture stories. In the season premiere, Charlamagne will interview Ice Cube, Kevin Hart and Tika Sumpter of Ride Along.

Guy Code (premieres April 2014):
Guy Code is the ultimate guy’s guide to the laws of manhood, creating the ultimate playbook for all guys to follow. In the fourth season of Guy Code, the show will return its favorite cast members from the previous three seasons, as they revisit key topics with updated tips, insights, and intelligence.

Jobs That Don’t Suck (premieres April 2014):
MTV2’s brand new, half-hour comedy series is designed to help you find your dream job, by revealing how people – just like you – found theirs. Each week Andrew Schulz, Eddie Huang and Nessa hilariously guide viewers through the innovative ways that young Americans are getting rich by doing what they love. Viewers will meet millionaires, entrepreneurs, inventors, app developers, YouTube sensations, CEOs and even a few teenagers who have killer jobs, as they all reveal the secrets to their success.

Untitled Major League Baseball Series (premieres April 2014):
This new series will launch a multi-year programming partnership between MTV and the MLB, with the weekly show moving beyond game analysis, stats and highlights to showcase MLB athletes off the field, spotlighting the stars’ personalities and passions through a series of player interviews and features, in addition to celebrity appearances. The series will be shot in New York City from inside the MLB Fan Cave, MLB’s first-of-its-kind space that mixes baseball with music, pop culture, media, interactive technology, and art.

Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out (premieres summer 2014):
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out mixes lightning fast comedic improv, head-to-head competition and cutting edge entertainment that’s more rap battle than comedic stage. The most recent season featured appearances from today’s hottest celebrities, including Mariah Carey and Kevin Hart, as well as musical performances from Mac Miller, A$AP Rocky, Macklemore, MGK and more.




Something’s Fishy About Nat Geo Wild’s New Show

By
Rebecca Murray
-

Nat Geo Fish Bowl

Nat Geo Wild has just made a major casting announcement for their new reality event, Fish Bowl. The four-hour event will star “Goldie,” a new player in the world of fish bowl antics. The golden-faced actress nabbed the lead role, creating a bit of controversy while doing so.

Geoff Daniels, EVP and General Manager of Nat Geo WILD, discussed the decision to hire an unknown in the lead role.

“Goldie showed such promise in early casting auditions that we felt confident in the aquatic wonder’s ability to entertain and captivate an audience, for four long hours, on a relatively young network, while the most-watched television event of the year just happens to be taking place,” explained Daniels.

Fish Bowl will premiere on Super Bowl Sunday, airing from 6pm to 10pm ET/PT on Nat Geo Wild.

Commenting on her casting, Goldie reportedly said, “I’m comfortable in my own scales and have no doubt the Fish Bowl will be the talk of the town.”

The Plot:

In the vein of other reality series, where the daily drama of a character’s life plays out in a “fishbowl” setting, Goldie will swim about her daily business in an actual fishbowl. Without filters and with remarkable candor, Goldie navigates through an average day in the life of a goldfish. When asked how this stacks up to her competition, Goldie offered, “Can Bruno Mars pack all of that into his halftime show? Right, I didn’t think so, blub, blurb, bubble.”




HBO Finally Releases a ‘Game of Thrones’ Season Four Trailer

By
Rebecca Murray
-

HBO recently announced the fourth season premiere date of the critically acclaimed, award-winning series Game of Thrones and now we finally get a look at actual clips from the upcoming season with this just-released trailer. It doesn’t look as though life has calmed down for any of the central characters in the series based on George R.R. Martin’s bestselling book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” and I’d advise those who haven’t read the books to remember not to fall too much in love with any particular character. You’ve been warned.

Game of Thrones returns on April 6, 2014 at 9pm ET/PT.

1...2,3492,3502,351...3,125Page 2,350 of 3,125

Trending

All Rights Reserved – Showbiz Junkies 2020