Thirty years ago this month, “Raising Arizona” was released widely in U.S. theaters. This was Joel and Ethan Cohen’s second film, which they wrote and directed. The dark comedy starred Nicholas Cage, Holly Hunter (in her first lead role), William Forsythe, John Goodman, Frances McDormand and Randall “Tex” Cobb. The cinematographer, Barry Sonnenfeld, would later […]
Monthly Archives: April 2017
National Geographic’s 2017-18 Further Front: New Katie Couric project, ‘The Story of Us With Morgan Freeman,’ ‘Genius’ Season 2
During its inspiring upfront presentation on Wednesday evening, National Geographic presented its ambitious 2017-18 slate of premium, groundbreaking content. The “Further Front,” which was hosted at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, included the presentation of seven new unscripted series, one new scripted series, three feature documentaries and a number of returning […]
National Geographic named 2017 Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Exploratory Reporting for its historic January 2017 ‘Gender’ issue
National Geographic was named a 2017 Pulitzer Prize finalist in Explanatory Reporting for its groundbreaking “Gender” magazine issue and the accompanying digital and video work. The Pulitzer Prize Board explained that National Geographic was named a finalist in this category “For a deep and sensitive exploration of gender worldwide, using remarkable photography, moving video and […]
Fox Archives: The ‘West Lot’ and ‘East Lot’ on Western Avenue, where silent films, B movies and Fox TV productions were made
Few people are aware that the current Fox lot in Los Angeles is actually the third lot to be occupied by the company in the city. When William Fox expanded his film production to the West Coast from New York, he took over the former Selig Studio at 1845 Glendale Blvd. in Edendale (which is […]
National Geographic hosts screening and panel for ‘Genius’ in London, exec producers share exclusive insights into the series
National Geographic welcomed more than 400 guests to see the first episode of the upcoming series “Genius” at the Cineworld London Haymarket theater on Thursday, March 30. National Geographic Global Networks CEO Courteney Monroe and “Genius” executive producer and Oscar-winning director Ron Howard introduced the screening, which was followed by a panel moderated by special […]
FX Networks hosts annual upfront event: ‘Fargo’ Season 3 premiere and bowling party in NYC (photos)
In keeping with tradition, FX Networks screened the Season 3 premiere of “Fargo” and hosted a bowling party last night in New York City. FX Networks and FX Productions CEO John Landgraf delivered brief remarks before the screening at SVA Theatre, recounting the network’s high points from the past year and noting that “Fargo” “typifies […]
FX Networks CEO John Landgraf honored at the T. Howard Foundation’s 24th Diversity Awards Dinner, challenges industry to do more
FX Networks and FX Productions CEO John Landgraf was honored with the Corporate Leadership Award at the T. Howard Foundation’s 24th Annual Diversity Awards Dinner on Wednesday, March 29, in New York. The fundraising event recognizes and celebrates industry leaders and companies committed to diversifying the media and entertainment industry. John was presented to the […]
National Geographic earns 12 nominations for the 21st annual Webby People’s Voice Awards
Each year, the Webby People’s Voice Awards honor “excellence on the internet.” National Geographic, no stranger to such excellence, has earned 12 nominations this year. The 21st Annual Webby Awards selected nominees based on a record-setting 13,000 entries from all 50 states and 70 countries around the world. The Webby People’s Voice Awards are voted […]
