Directors Guild Foundation Launches COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund

will be presented in a pre-show and then edited into the ceremony.)“I’m not against computer work and CGI and all that,” the New Jersey-based Marino said, “but there are certain things psychologically that makeup does, which is so vital to the inner workings of both the character and the actor. It’s a mistake to replace real practical makeup, even if it can be replaced.”He added, “When great makeup is put on an actor, that actor becomes someone else in the room.

Media and technology sector consultant David Carde has filed suit against Endeavor for “breach of implied in fact contract” and “unjust enrichment”, alleging that the powerful talent, sports and events company stole his detailed analysis that led to the company’s successful $10.3 billion IPO in the spring of 2021. In the suit, filed Thursday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Carde said that he was not given credit or payment for an analysis that he sent to Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel in 2019 after Endeavor’s failed IPO, which the consultant believes was crucial to the success of the company’s successful IPO effort.

announced in an obituary on March 1. “He was loving and kind; he could light up a crowded room with his laughter and exuberance. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him,” his family said in a statement.

“The Batman” is now out in theaters and it is surely prompting strenuous debate.Is the tone too serious or should they have gone back to the Bat-nipples or pop art title cards that say “POW!”? Where does Robert Pattinson’s characterization of the Dark Knight fall amongst the various iterations of the character? And can you believe that that is Colin Farrell under all that make-up?There is also a question that we cannot go into without spoiling the “The Batman” ending, but that could illuminate where the character is headed (and who he’ll be facing off against).Huge spoilers for “The Batman” follow; if you haven’t watched yet, turn back now!By the end of “The Batman,” the Riddler (Paul Dano) has had his evil plot thwarted by the Batman (Robert Pattinson). While the Riddler managed to set off a series of bombs that allowed for a biblical tide of flood water to enter Gotham proper, his assassination attempt, enacted by a small army of Riddler-like trolls (internet trolls not actual trolls), ultimately failed as well, thanks to Batman’s heroism.

Well, this is a new one. It appears Kanye West posted lyrics from an as-yet-unreleased track to express his feelings.

Wilson Chapman editorThe Advanced Imaging Society has announced the winners of the 2022 Lumiere Awards.The Lumiere awards were handed out at the AIS March 4 ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hotel. At the awards, “Dune” won top honors as best live action feature film, while “Encanto” won the animated film category and “West Side Story” won for best musical. The top documentary prize went to “The Beatles: Get Back,” while “Squid Game” won the live action episodic category.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterThe Scott Foley-led drama “The Big Leap” has been canceled after just one season at Fox, Variety has learned.A modern tale about second chances, chasing your dreams and taking back what’s yours,”The Big Leap” revolves around a group of diverse, down-on-their-luck characters attempting to change their lives by participating in a potentially life-ruining reality dance show featuring a modern reimagining of “Swan Lake.”“The Big Leap” starred Scott Foley, Teri Polo, Piper Perabo, Simone Recasner, Kevin Daniels, Ser’Darius Blain, Jon Rudnitsky, Mallory Jansen and Anna Grace Barlow.The drama from creator/executive producer Liz Heldens (“The Passage,” “Friday Night Lights”), director/executive producer Jason Winer (“Modern Family,” “Perfect Harmony”) and executive producer Sue Naegle (“Soundtrack,” “The Plot Against America”) premiered as part of Fox’s fall lineup. It averaged a 0.4 rating among the advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic and 2.8 million multiplatform viewers throughout its 11-episode run in Nielsen’s Live + Same Day data, which counts a week’s worth of delayed viewing where available.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Ordinary Joe” has been canceled at NBC, Variety has confirmed with sources.The series aired one season on the broadcast network. The show debuted in September and aired 13 episodes through January. It received mixed reviews from critics and failed to make a significant impact in the ratings.

Denise Van Outen’s ex-fiancé Eddie Boxshall shared an emotional message with fans as he broke down in tears in a new video. Eddie and Denise, both 47, broke up earlier this year following allegations he’d been unfaithful to her.

Paris Jackson is opening up about her time at a school for so-called “behavior modification.”

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterA media consultant claims in a new lawsuit that Endeavor stole his unsolicited ideas on how to pitch itself to Wall Street, and that his concepts are single-handedly responsible for saving the company from ruin.David Carde, who describes himself as a consultant in the media and technology sectors, alleges that in September 2019 his attorney emailed an 11-page analysis to Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel and to Ari Greenburg, the president of WME. He apparently never received a response.At the time, Endeavor was making its first effort to launch an IPO.

Four of Shane Warne's friends battled for twenty minutes to save his life after he passed away from a suspected heart attack.The Australian bowler died unexpectedly in Thailand just hours after he paid tribute on social media to cricketer Rod Marsh, who also died of a heart attack aged 74 in the early hours of Friday morning. And it has been revealed that the group of friends Shane had travelled to Thailand with desperately performed CPR on him for twenty minutes before the ambulance arrived.The 52 year old was then taken to Thai International Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Olly Murs has said his sex life is on hold after he was rushed to hospital to have emergency surgery on his knee. The 37 year old singer was taken to hospital following a terrifying accident onstage back in August that caused a fragment of bone to wedge into the back of the knee. As a result, the singer has had to undergo multiple surgeries and rehab sessions on his leg, which resulted in him cancelling his summer tour .

Michael Cera is a dad! The 33-year-old actor’s “Life & Beth” co-star, Amy Schumer, broke the news to ET’s Rachel Smith on Friday during a joint interview in promotion of the show.

Will Smith will be revisiting one of his most successful big-screen hits, and he’s bringing Michael B. Jordan along for the ride.

It’s Week “Who Knows?” of the Kim Kardashian & Kanye West relationship saga, and none of the drama seems to be slowing down. In the past few days, a newly “legally single” Kim dropped “West” from her name on Instagram and Kanye disturbingly decapitated Pete Davidson in a new music video. But one question that still remains to be answered? What kind of custody agreement the exes will decide on for parenting their four kids North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 2. Though nothing is set in stone, a source close to the KarJenners EXCLUSIVELY shared with HollywoodLife that Kim doesn’t want any kind of “formal custody agreement,” and that a “structured” plan would be “impossible.”

The last “Alien” installment, “Alien: Covenant,” from director Ridley Scott did lackluster business at the global box office, and while there had been some comments from Scott about a third prequel film, he was developing, the filmmaker seems to have pivoted elsewhere in recent years. Maybe that’s for the best, as it looks like another ‘Alien’ movie project was quietly gestating behind the scenes as the beloved R-rated franchise may still have life in it yet.

bad boy is a good woman.Enter Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, one of Hollywood’s longest-lasting married couples.Marriage in Hollywood is very rarely easy. Many celebrity couples in the spotlight deal with a whirlwind of factors that end up tearing them apart.

A Scots shop owner was left gutted after thieves snatched his wallet and racked up a £1,500 bill in a spending spree.

Meta platforms including Facebook and Instagram have been blocked by Russia, the country's communications regulator has confirmed.

A vulnerable throat cancer victim who had suffered from a stroke was left in fear of his life after a vicious gang of three men tried to force their way into his home.

Zendaya is so grateful for the support she’s getting from fans amid the release of her new songs from Euphoria.

Michael Cera is a dad! The 33-year-old actor's co-star, Amy Schumer, broke the news to ET's Rachel Smith on Friday during a joint interview in promotion of the show. While talking about lessons for her own child, 2-year-old Gene, Schumer said, «Michael has a baby, too. Is that public knowledge?...I just outed him, I just outed his baby.»While discussing life lessons for their children, Cera also told ET, «We're right at the beginning of it.

Amy Schumer is getting a kick out of co-hosting the upcoming 94th Annual Academy Awards, but what makes the once-in-a-lifetime experience even sweeter is being surrounded by co-hosts she has anointed «comedy royalty.»The 40-year-old actress and comedian spoke to ET's Rachel Smith about her new upcoming Hulu series,, but before diving into her new scripted series, inquiring minds wanted to know — how are rehearsals going alongside co-hosts Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall?«So fun,» Schumer said. «Wanda and Regina are like complete comedy royalty to me.

New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Camila Cabello dropped her first post-breakup song, «Bam Bam,» with Ed Sheeran, off her upcoming album,. 5 Seconds of Summer shared «COMPLETE MESS,» the first single off their upcoming fifth album.

Whether it’s hiding a tampon up your sleeve and running to the toilet in the hope that no one notices, or referring to menstruation as your “time of the month” rather than what it actually is, the stigma surrounding periods is something that rears its head every single day. In fact, according to research by ActionAid, more than one in three people who have periods in the UK have experienced some form of period shaming. And one area of discussion surrounding this shame refers to the language associated with menstruation related products, especially the use of the phrase ‘feminine hygiene’.

The Cambridge family have a set of 'code names' they use for one another, with Kate Middleton and Prince George both previously giving theirs away accidentally. Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40, are believed to both have fake names that they use will out and about, and it appears they've also given Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three, their own fake aliases too. The Duchess of Cambridge once gave away one of her secret names during a shopping trip in Wales, when she and Prince William were residing in the country after getting married.

Mother/daughter bonding time! Shiloh Jolie-Pitt was as adorable as ever as she went on a shopping spree with her mom Angelina Jolie. The 15-year-old fledgling dancer and the Eternals star, 46, were spotted enjoying some retail therapy on Friday (March 4) in Los Angeles. Forever the fashionista, Shiloh rocked a black designer hoodie and hip Converse sneakers for the fun day out.

Steven Soderbergh will lead a new Directors Guild of America committee that seeks to assess when halted film and television productions may restart and Hollywood can resume work. On Thursday — the same day the White House unveiled its three-phase "Opening Up America Again" blueprint — DGA president Thomas Schlamme and national executive director Russell Hollander wrote a letter to members addressing concerns about the novel coronavirus pandemic and disclosing the new task force chaired by Soderbergh.

The Directors Guild of America ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement, an expected move after the guild's board unanimously recommended the agreement to members. The new contract's term takes effect July 1.

Hollywood’s creative guilds have been working overtime to keep residual checks going out to members during the coronavirus crisis.

Leaders of the Directors Guild of America have announced that major studios will pay two weeks’ salary to below-the-line DGA members losing jobs due to the coronavirus shutdown.

Leaders of the Directors Guild of America have told the 18,000 DGA members that they are working on a variety of initiatives amid the coronavirus crisis, such as financial relief legislation and speeding up residual payments.

The Directors Guild of America’s board of directors unanimously approved a new three-year agreement reached several days earlier with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television producers, the DGA announced Saturday. The new pact features what the union described as "a nearly 50 percent increase in residuals" for work on streaming video platforms such as Netflix and Disney+, as well as healthy compensation gains that effectively equal or exceed three percent per year.