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  • Friday, Apr. 27, 2018
In this June 13, 2017 file photo, Lupita Nyong'o attends the Women In Film 2017 Crystal and Lucy Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
NEW YORK (AP) -- 

It's the latest example of gender-bending casting: Actress Lupita Nyong'o will voice the role of the Giant in "Jack," an animated virtual reality version of the "Jack and the Beanstalk" story.

The Oscar winner will participate in the next installment of the VR experience, produced by Baobab Studios. The first installment, "Jack: Part One," is now showing at the Tribeca Film Festival.

The studio says it was inspired by "the social movements of today" to dismiss preconceived notions of the Giant and present the character as "a dynamic and powerful woman."

A viewer is given a headset and then steps onto a physical stage, which then appears transformed by animated scenery.

The film is directed by French director Mathias Chelebourg.

  • Friday, Apr. 27, 2018
In this June 13, 2011 file photo, director Jennifer Yuh Nelson arrives for the Australian premier of "Kung Fu Panda 2" in Sydney. Nelson directs the upcoming film "The Darkest Minds," in theaters on August 3. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- 

"Kung Fu Panda 2" director Jennifer Yuh Nelson was the first woman to solo direct an animated feature for a major Hollywood studio and the first woman of color to direct a film with a budget of $150 million. While she has broken a number of glass ceilings, she insists she never realizes it until someone tells her.

"I go, oh, really? That's cool. I don't know. I don't think about it. I just enjoy doing the work," Nelson says.

Now, Nelson is taking another big leap, into live-action with the adaptation of author Alexandra Bracken's young adult novel "The Darkest Minds" for 20th Century Fox, which comes out on Aug. 3. It's a transition that few in the industry make, from animation to live-action. But Nelson had always dreamed of working with the tangible.

The story imagines a world where teenagers develop mystical abilities, and fearful adults imprison them. Amandla Stenberg plays the lead, Ruby, who helps form a resistance group. More

  • Friday, Apr. 27, 2018
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
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
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)
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
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, 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
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
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
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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