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  • Friday, Apr. 27, 2018
Anti-harassment campaign unrolled for Cannes Film Festival
In this May 16, 2012 file photo producer Harvey Weinstein arrives for the opening ceremony and screening of "Moonrise Kingdom" at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)
PARIS (AP) -- 

Participants at the Cannes Film Festival will be given fliers warning "Proper Behavior Required" as part of an anti-sexual harassment campaign at the May 8-19 event.

The top women's rights official for the French government announced Friday that she reached a deal with Cannes organizers for the campaign. It will include written warnings urging appropriate behavior and a hotline for victims and witnesses to report abuse.

Secretary of State for Women's Affairs Marlene Schiappa noted that Cannes is one of the places where disgraced Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein allegedly raped and harassed women.

Schiappa's office says the French government is urging other upcoming festivals and events to join the effort.

Film festivals have been soul-searching since the Weinstein scandal, rewriting codes of conduct and redoubling gender equality efforts.

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  • Friday, Apr. 27, 2018
American Cinema Editors sets timeline for applications to its fall internship program
LOS ANGELES -- 

Applications open on May 1 for recent college graduates to apply for the American Cinema Editors (ACE) Fall internship program for aspiring film editors. The program is designed to offer motivated individuals interested in editing a unique opportunity to be mentored by industry professionals. Applications close on June 30.  No late applications will be accepted. All applicants are reviewed by the selection committee and ten finalists are invited to interview with the committee. Two applicants will ultimately be chosen to participate in the Fall Internship program which helps recent graduates with a passion to work in post production get a foot in the door, observing accomplished assistant editors and editors working in film and television as well as participating in ACE events.  The Fall program kicks off with a lecture series in October that all applicants are invited to attend to hear editors and assistant editors speak on a number of topics relative More

  • Friday, Apr. 27, 2018
In emotional reunion, Spielberg revisits "Schindler's List" at Tribeca
Director Steven Spielberg, left, and actors Liam Neeson and Ben Kingsley, right, attend the "Schindler's List" 25th anniversary screening during the Tribeca Film Festival at Beacon Theatre on Thursday, April 26, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)
By Jake Coyle, Film Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- 

Steven Spielberg says he hasn't made a film that gave him as much pride or satisfaction since his 1993 Holocaust drama "Schindler's List."

Spielberg, Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and others reunited Thursday night for a 25th anniversary screening of the film at the Tribeca Film Festival. In a Q&A following the film, Spielberg said it was the first time he had watched "Schindler's List" with an audience in 25 years.

The director said making "Schindler's List" was a traumatic experience for him and many of those involved. He and Kingsley recalled instances of anti-Semitism they encountered during production in Poland, including swastikas that were painted overnight.

To relax, Spielberg said Robin Williams called him every week during the shoot and did 15 minutes of standup over the phone.

  • Thursday, Apr. 26, 2018
Michael Che, Colin Jost of "SNL" to host Emmy Awards
This combination photo shows Colin Jost, left, and Michael Che at the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special in New York on Feb. 15, 2015. NBC says that Michael Che and Colin Jost of "Saturday Night Live" will co-host this year's Emmy Awards. The 70th prime-time Emmy Awards will air Sept. 17. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
LOS ANGELES -- 

NBC says that Michael Che and Colin Jost of "Saturday Night Live" will co-host this year's Emmy Awards.

Che and Jost anchor the "Weekend Update" segment of "Saturday Night Live" and are head writers on the long-running sketch show.

The Emmy ceremony rotates from the major broadcast networks, allowing them to use the host's job to highlight a show or performers. "SNL" has enjoyed a ratings resurgence with its sharp-edged jabs at President Donald Trump and his administration.

Alumni of the late-night show have hosted the Emmys, including Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers. But the last current "SNL" cast member to serve as host was Eddie Murphy in 1983.

The 70th prime-time Emmy Awards will air Sept. 17.

  • Thursday, Apr. 26, 2018
Rachel Morrison named recipient of AFI's Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal
Rachel Morrison, ASC
LOS ANGELES -- 

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced that trailblazing cinematographer Rachel Morrison, ASC (AFI Class of 2006) will receive the 2018 Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal. This honor recognizes the extraordinary creative talents of AFI Conservatory alumni who embody the qualities of filmmaker Franklin J. Schaffner: talent, taste, dedication and commitment to quality storytelling in film and television. The presentation of the Schaffner Medal will take place at the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to George Clooney in Hollywood on June 7.

Morrison made history this year as the first woman ever nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Cinematography, for her work on Mudbound (2017). Morrison also broke ground as the first woman to shoot in the Marvel cinematic universe with the record-breaking blockbuster Black Panther (2018). Morrison’s body of work boasts nearly 50 credits in less than two decades--including acclaimed More

  • Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2018
Paramount chair says "A Quiet Place" sequel in the works
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows John Krasinski, left, and Noah Jupe in a scene from "A Quiet Place." (Jonny Cournoyer/Paramount Pictures via AP)
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- 

"A Quiet Place" is getting a sequel.

Jim Gianopulos is the chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures. He says Wednesday that the studio is developing a follow-up to the buzzy John Krasinski-directed thriller that's currently in theaters.

"A Quiet Place" has earned over $135 million from North American theaters in just over three weeks. It cost a modest $17 million to produce.

Speaking to an audience of theater owners and exhibitors at the annual CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas, Gianopulos acknowledged that Paramount has had some difficult years at the box office.

He says "A Quiet Place" is the first of what he hopes will be many future hits for the studio.

  • Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2018
Twitter is profitable again in 1st quarter, grows overseas
In this Feb. 8, 2018, file photo the logo for Twitter is displayed above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Twitter reports earnings Wednesday, April 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- 

Twitter, driven by strong growth overseas, swung to a profit during the first quarter of the year, its second profitable quarter ever after a strong finish last year.

But the company's stock tumbled more than 6 percent when the market opened, reversing premarket gains.

For the three months ended March 31, Twitter Inc. earned $61 million, or 8 cents per share. A year earlier the San Francisco company lost $61.6 million, or 9 cents per share.

Removing certain items, earnings were 16 cents per share. That's 4 cents better than what analysts polled by Zacks Investment Research expected.

Revenue increased sharply to $664.9 million from $548.3 million, bolstered by a 53 percent jump in international revenue. The performance easily beat the $609.9 million in revenue that analysts projected.

Daily active users increased 10 percent, but that's down from 12 percent growth in the fourth quarter and 14 percent growth a year ago. More

  • Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2018
Ridley Scott to curate Saatchi New Directors’ Showcase in partnership with MPC
Ridley Scott
LONDON -- 

Acclaimed film and commercial director Ridley Scott will curate the Saatchi & Saatchi annual New Directors’ Showcase for this one special celebratory year at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity in June.

Saatchi invited Scott to take on the task as his RSA Films celebrates 50 years of commercial production. Recently honored with a BAFTA fellowship and having such recent feature credits as All the Money in the World and The Martian, Scott will work with Saatchi and VFX house MPC to select this year’s reel of the best new directing talent.

Saatchi’s Showcase has been wooing and wowing audiences at the Cannes Lions Fest for the past 27 years. The Scott family and RSA have a long association with the Showcase. Jake Scott, for example, was featured in the very first Showcase in 1991. And RSA/Black Dog Films alumni Chris Cunningham and Dawn Shadforth were featured in 1997 and ‘99, respectively.

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  • Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018
MPAA head says theaters will survive rise of streaming sites
Charles Rivkin, chairman and CEO of the MPAA, addresses the audience at CinemaCon 2018, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, at Caesars Palace on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
By Lindsey Bahr, Film Writer
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- 

Two film industry leaders told theater owners Tuesday that are optimistic about the movie and theatrical exhibition business despite concerns about declining attendance and competition from streaming services.

New MPPA chief Charles Rivkin and John Fithian, the president and CEO of the National Association of Theater Owners, delivered a state of the industry speech at CinemaCon, saying the strength of the movies being released will dictate box-office sales.

"Our business rises or falls on the movies in our cinemas," Fithian said.

CinemaCon is an annual gathering of theater owners and exhibitors, during which they get a look upcoming films from major Hollywood studios and a preview of some of the latest and greatest in theatrical technologies and even concession options.

Rivkin, who recently took over the position at the MPAA from Christopher Dodd, said that 263 million people went to the movies at least once in North America More

  • Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018
At Tribeca, the night belongs to Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen, center, and Patti Smith, right, perform after a special screening of "Horses: Patti Smith and Her Band" at the Beacon Theatre during the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival, on Monday, April 23, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Brad Barket/Invision/AP)
By Jocelyn Noveck, National Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- 

The night belonged to Patti Smith at the Tribeca Film Festival — and to her friend Bruce Springsteen, who thrilled the crowd with a surprise visit to perform the hit they co-wrote, "Because the Night."

The occasion was Monday night's premiere of a new concert documentary about Smith, "Horses: Patti Smith and Her Band," directed by Steven Sebring. After the film, which documents the January 2016 Los Angeles concerts where Smith performed her album, "Horses," to mark its 40th anniversary, the curtain rose at Manhattan's Beacon Theater. Standing there was Smith, 71, and her band — this time in the flesh.

They performed several hits, including "Dancing Barefoot" and "Gloria." After Smith introduced her band members, she said she had one more person to introduce — and out strolled Springsteen, to the roaring of the crowd. Together, they performed "Because the Night," for which Springsteen wrote the music and chorus, and Smith the verses. More

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