TV Academy to Honor Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media With 2022 Governors Award

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros is going all in on The Batman director Matt Reeves and his 6th & Idaho production company. He has become the first filmmaker given an overall first look film deal since Warner Bros Pictures Group Co-Chairs/CEOs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy were hired by Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav to steer the film division. In addition, Reeves has re-upped with the Warner Bros. Television Group and Chairman Channing Dungey, where he is also working on The Batman spinoff series The Penguin with Colin Farrell.

Wilson Chapman editorMethod acting has taken something of a beating from celebrities in recent years, with stars like Brian Cox, David Harbour and Mads Mikkelsen calling the process “dangerous,” “pretentious” and even a “disease.” But the art form has a defender in Andrew Garfield, who spoke about the method in an interview on popular podcast “WTF with Marc Maron.”“There [have] been a lot of misconceptions about what method acting is, I think,” Garfield said. “People are still acting in that way, and it’s not about being an asshole to everyone on set.

tattoos are merely a name to honour a loved one or a detailed portrait of a favourite film character.But for Toni Becker, a select few of her many pieces of body art have a bit more meaning than behind them than others.READ MORE:Tattoo model transforms after coming close to death with meth and booze addictionThe model and mental health advocate, 36, has racked up thousands of TikTok followers where she shares the reality of addiction, and recovery.Having had her first alcoholic drink at 12, this was the start of a slippery slope for the South African beauty.After being admitted into rehab for alcoholic abuse and anorexia at the age of 22, Toni then turned to crystal meth and a drug known as CAT (methcathinone, a stimulant drug similar to methamphetamine and easily accessible in South Africa).She is now celebrating 10 years of sobriety and along with having previously shared her battle to achieve this, the model has revealed what some of her inkings mean to her.Toni exclusively told Daily Star: “Most of my tattoos are artworks and strong female characters that mean something to me – but I do have two tattoos that are in memory of my cousin Teri.“They are incredibly special to me.“I had one constant in my life and this was my cousin, Teri.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Television Academy will launch its first-ever industry-wide DEI summit later this year, which comes as the org also releases its latest report on diversity, equity and inclusion practices throughout the industry.The summit, which will take place Dec. 1, will target DEI professionals in the industry – “to meet, network, share ideas and collaborate to work towards a more inclusive and equitable industry, increasing the visibility, equity and power for those marginalized and underrepresented,” according to the Academy.The report is part of the TV Academy’s efforts, first announced in March 2021, to evaluate the organization’s inclusion and representation practices.

Michaela Zee editorThe Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is celebrating 73 years of Black film artistry with the new exhibit titled Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971.Curated by the Academy Museum’s Doris Berger and Rhea Combs of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, the first-of-its-kind exhibition features seven galleries exploring Black representation in film, from portraits of icons like Ruby Dee and Nina Mae McKinney to home videos of the Nicholas Brothers and Cab Calloway. “It’s really exciting for us to be able to help expand the conversation around American cinema, essentially, by bringing forward these important contributions by Black filmmakers as well as performers and other artisans and technicians,” Combs tells Variety.  Since 2017, Berger and Combs have been acquiring a vast collection of costumes, scripts, drawings and other historical materials for “Regeneration” by digging through multiple archives at the Academy’s Margaret Herrick Library and even traveling to Berlin and Paris. The co-curators located myriad never-before-shown pieces, including a sequined evening gown worn by Lena Horne in 1943’s “Stormy Weather” and a copy of the rediscovered 1939 film “Reform School,” which they restored in time for the exhibition.About last night…Lena Horne’s gown from 1943’s “Stormy Weather” at the @AcademyMuseum pic.twitter.com/2Dfbvi9lh3— Marc Malkin (@marcmalkin) August 19, 2022Through “Regeneration,” Berger and Combs aim to capture the nuances of Black performance and film creation from the start of the motion picture industry to the rise of the Blaxploitation era of the early 1970s. “I really hope that it creates the opportunity for public dialogue and intergenerational dialogue,” Combs says.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeTrevor Noah admits that he didn’t think his exchange with Kanye West on social media earlier this year would blow up the way it did. After Noah discussed, on “The Daily Show,” West’s behavior toward ex-wife Kim Kardashian, West responded by directing a racial slur at him on Instagram, which led to West being banned on the platform for a day. At the time, Noah responded on Instagram by noting that “the biggest trick racists ever played on black people was teaching us to strip each other of our blackness whenever we disagree,” and also that “I don’t care if you support Trump and I don’t care if you roast Pete.

Earlier today the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences not only sent out their latest edition of their digital newsletter, A. Frame to their entire 10,000+ strong membership, they also alerted press and made it available to them as well just an hour later. The reason for all this? An “Exclusive” interview with new CEO Bill Kramer who last month replaced previous CEO Dawn Hudson.

Film Independent today unveiled the three short films directed by fellows selected to participate in its Global Media Makers Spring 2022 LA Residency. (Watch them here.)

Gina Rodriguez's husband is ready to bring his martial arts skills to the delivery room. The actress tells ET that she and her MMA fighter husband,  Joe LoCicero, are educating themselves on the realities of childbirth as they prepare to welcome their first baby. «I'm taking some hardcore prenatal classes, working on that pelvic floor,» Rodriguez, who is currently pregnant, tells ET's Lauren Zima, noting that they have also been watching videos of live births in preparation.

This year's National Album Day 2022 has been confirmed to celebrate the art of the debut album, and its list of artist ambassadors has been announced. 

This year's National Album Day 2022 has been confirmed to celebrate the art of the debut album, and its list of artist ambassadors has been announced. 

Clayton Davis When Marlon Brando was named best actor for his performance as Vito Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s best picture winner “The Godfather” (1972), a 26-year-old Sacheen Littlefeather (Apache/Yaqui/AZ) took the stage to decline the prize on behalf of the actor. She was lambasted with an avalanche of boos from the audience, racist gestures such as “tomahawk chops” and threatened with violence offstage.Fifty years later, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is apologizing for the treatment she received that evening, in addition to holding a special program and conversation titled “An Evening with Sacheen Littlefeather” on Sept.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday that it has formally apologized to Sacheen Littlefeather over the actress’ famed appearance at the 1973 Oscars, where she appeared on Marlon Brando’s behalf to decline his Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in The Godfather.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is making amends.

The Television Academy has named the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media as the 2022 Governors Award recipient for the organization’s efforts in promoting gender equality in the entertainment industry.

Video: Michelle Yeoh receives honorary Doctorate Of Fine Arts from the American Film Institute (Cover Video)NEWS OF THE WEEK: Olivia Newton-John dead at 73NEWS OF THE WEEK: Jessica Chastain meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in UkraineNEWS OF THE WEEK: Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson welcome second childNEWS OF THE WEEK: Producer responds to John Leguizamo's criticism of James Franco's casting as Fidel CastroHilary Duff reveals baby daughter has hand, foot and mouth diseaseBrad Pitt 'sent spy' to check out David Leitch's work before signing up for Bullet TrainAnne Heche 'not expected to survive' car crashHappy Birthday, Tyson Fury!Kaley Cuoco staged intervention for herself amid divorce from Karl CookLisa Kudrow asserts that Friends had 'no business' writing about people of colourEmma Thompson responds to Sean Bean's criticism of intimacy co-ordinatorsBritney Spears' lawyer slams Kevin Federline for posting 'cruel' videosMegan Thee Stallion gearing up to drop new albumHugh Jackman can spend an 'embarrassing level' of money on foodTiffany Haddish once turned down $10 million for a social media postIN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Britney Spears accuses sons of acting 'hateful' during visits to her homeThe actress' Everything Everywhere All At Once co-directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert presented Yeoh with the honorary degree. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Scheinert said of the 60-year-old's participation in his absurdist comedy-drama: “I think we underestimated just how risky the script was for her.

Introducing, Dr. Michelle Yeoh.

Michelle Yeoh received an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the American Film Institute on Saturday.During her acceptance speech, the Crazy Rich Asians star teased that the school had 'made my mother the happiest mother in the world today.''I think now she actually thinks I'm an adult with a real job,' she joked. 'I had to keep telling her, "I'm not a real doctor, I don't write prescriptions, mom." But she can go around telling everyone, "My daughter is a doctor."' Major honor: Michelle Yeoh received an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the American Film Institute on Saturday  Graduation attire: The 60-year-old Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star donned black graduation robes and a brown sash on her shouldersYeoh was joined onstage by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert who directed her recent film Everything Everywhere All at Once.The Tomorrow Never Dies actress went on to talk about taking up acting after injuries derailed her ballet career.

Michelle Yeoh is now a doctor!

The Foundation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced $90K in scholarships to seven college-bound high school students pursuing careers in television. 

BreAnna Bell The Creative Coalition has announced its impressive crop of high profile honorees for this year’s eighth annual Television Humanitarian Awards Gala.The list includes James Cromwell (“Succession”), Colman Domingo (“Euphoria”), Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”); and Samantha Hanratty (“Yellowjackets”), along with Melissa Rauch (“The Big Bang Theory”), and Paul Scheer (“Black Monday”).The Television Humanitarian Awards Gala, which takes place during Emmy week, highlights prominent figures in the television industry, as well as 2022 Emmy Award nominees who use the power of their celebrity for social good.“Grey’s Anatomy” co-executive producer and writer Jamie Denbo has also been named the recipient of the Your Voice Carries Weight Award – which honors a television leader for their advocacy work in obesity awareness – for the episode, “Living in a House Divided.” Variety’s Marc Malkin will host this year’s ceremony which is scheduled to be held on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.“The incredibly talented individuals we are honoring at the TV Humanitarian Awards exemplify Hollywood at its best – dynamic stars who use their voices to make the world a better place,” said The Creative Coalition President and actor Tim Daly. The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk added, “We have a long history of honoring entertainment industry leaders for their good work and these days it’s more important than ever to use the platforms of the arts for positive change.”All proceeds from the special charity event benefit The Creative Coalition’s year-round work to protect and advance the arts.