Variety Artisans Awards Spotlights and Celebrates Nominated Crews

It’s time for lights, cameras, action – and key art, as the 94th Academy Awards gears up with an ABC-TV release of its first official shot of this year’s three Oscar hosts.

Tim Gray Senior Vice PresidentTim Cook chatted with Ted Sarandos, Meryl Streep huddled with Jane Campion, Morgan Freeman (age 85) was deep in conversation with “King Richard’s” Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton (each 15), while “Squid Game” director Hwang Dong-hyuk fulfilled his personal goal of meeting both Guillermo del Toro and Steven Spielberg. Meanwhile, Rita Moreno was warmly greeted by the “CODA” team, including director Sian Heder and stars Marlee Matlin and Troy Kotsur.The event was the 22nd annual AFI Awards in an afternoon that is “all about one community of artists,” as AFI prexy-CEO Bob Gazzale said.AFI announced its honorees on Dec.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts has announced it will not require Academy Award attendees who live outside of Los Angeles to quarantine before the big night.The Academy made the decision to drop the five-day quarantine on the advice of its medical advisors,according toDeadline, which reported the news on Thursday.Attendees will not need to quarantine, but everyone will still be required to take and pass PCR tests. More lax restrictions:The COVID-19 pandemic isn't over, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences isn't worried about the OscarsThe Academy will organize concierge services and labs around Hollywood to travelers though it will be their responsibility to go out and get the test.

K.J. Yossman Locksmith Animation’s “Ron’s Gone Wrong” has won the award for best long form at the British Animation Awards 2022.Locksmith, which was founded by by Aardman Animations veterans Sarah Smith and Julie Lockhart alongside Elisabeth Murdoch, picked up the award at a ceremony in London on Thursday evening.The awards took place at London’s BFI Southbank and were presented by comedian Miles Jupp.Other winners on the night included Magic Light Pictures, for their adaptations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s “Zog and the Flying Doctors” and Scheffler’s “Pip and Posy,” while production co-ordinator Hodan Abdi picked up the Lamb award, which “bridges the gap between current categories which recognise student achievements and general best-in-class awards, and is open to any young professionals working in the animation and VFX industry.” And 86-year-old Menna Trussler beat out Taika Waititi, Ricky Gervais and Ben Wishaw to take home the award for best voice performance, for her portrayal of Beryl in “Affairs of the Art.”“We have been amazed at the quality of the entrants for this year’s British Animation Awards and would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and nominees,” said BAA director Helen Brunsdon and producer Kieran Argo.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“King Richard” costume designer and Lifetime Achievement recipient Sharen Davis was among the many attendees at the Wednesday’s Costume Designer Guild Awards calling for Pay Equity Now. Davis said, “I’ve worked sick. I’ve worked with a broken leg, I even worked after being hit by a car.

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Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“Dune”, “Coming 2 America” and “Cruella” were the film winners at the 2022 Costume Designers Guild Awards on Wednesday night.Back in person after the pandemic, the awards recognized excellence in film, TV and short-form costume design and were hosted by Andrew Rannells and Casey Wilson.Costume Designers Guild president Salvador Perez discussed the role the awards and the guild played in the pandemic, saying, “As a community, we have survived a life-changing pandemic industry and been on the brink of work stoppage.”Perez also called for “pay equity now.” This has been an ongoing plea from Perez and the costume designers who fight for pay equity. He said, costume designers, are “historically underpaid for too long.

The Art Directors Guild will co-host Cal State L.A.’s Eagle-Con, a three-day event focused on science fiction, fantasy, comic books and superheroes, which starts Friday. All the exhibits and panels at Eagle-Con be seen for free virtually and in person at the university.

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Penelope Cruzcut a glamorous figure in a burgundy gown with a low back while attendingthe 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF),showcasing the best in independent and international cinema, on Tuesday.The Vicky Cristina Barcelona actress, who landed an Oscar nomination for best actress for her 2021 Spanish drama Parallel Mothers, accessorized her figure-hugging dress with a pair of sparkly statement earrings anda dramatic wine-colored lipstick.In addition to aquilted micro bag, the mother-of-two completed her look with a black open-toed heels, a romantic updo, dramatic winged eyeliner and dark red manicure. Beautiful: Penelope Cruz cut a glamorous figure in a ruched burgundy gown with a low back while attending the 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, showcasing the best in independent and international cinema, on TuesdayShe was honored with the Montecito Award at the event for her contribution to film for her portrayal as a single mother named Janis in Pedro Almodóvar's heart-wrenching film.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“Dune” has taken top honors at the VES Awards garnering four awards including Photoreal feature winner. Disney’s “Encanto” was named top animated film, also winning four awards.The Visual Effects Society (VES), the industry’s global professional honorary society, held the 20th Annual VES Awards, the prestigious yearly celebration that recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials, video games and special venues.This marks the Society’s 20th VES Awards program, and is being celebrated during the organization’s milestone 25th Anniversary.Industry guests gathered at the Beverly Hilton to celebrate VFX talent in 25 awards categories.  “Foundation” The Emperor’s Peace was named best photoreal episode.

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Willow Smith is rocking a new work of art on her arm!The 21-year-old surprised fans on social media after she debuted a big new tattoo on her arm, covering nearly the entire thing. “My manzz @rayjtattoo> did it again,” she wrote in her caption on March 2, posting a photo of the body art to Instagram while giving a shoutout to tattoo artist Raymond Jimenez at Body Electric Tattoo Shop in Los Angeles.“Reaching into the cosmos with @willowsmith,” he wrote in his caption, explaining a little bit about the tattoo.

Kris Jenner has an entire room in her house devoted to fine china, it has emerged. Like her daughters, the businesswoman and Kardashian family matriarch is known for having expensive taste which unsurprisingly extends to her kitchenware.

Kanye West has said that “men [and] celebrities are not allowed to cry” in a new online post he’s titled ‘DEAD’.West, who is now legally known as ‘ye’, posted the second in a new series of poetic posters on Instagram earlier today (March 8).

Deadline he “feels very strongly” about the decision, explaining he believes filmmaking is a collaborative art and “we should all have a seat at the supper table”.“I disagree with the decision made by the executive committee,” the filmmaker said.  “I feel very strongly that this is perhaps the most collaborative medium in the world. All of us make movies together, we become a family where one craft is just as indispensable as the next.“I feel that at the Academy Awards there is no above the line, there is no below the line.

King Richard stars Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis were honored Sunday at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, sharing the Outstanding Performer Of The Year award for their outings in the biographical drama.Smith, 53, donned a black suit with purple trimming and a maroon turtleneck with black shoes in the outing at The Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, California.Ellis, 53, donned a patterned green gown with her hair in braids, dangling earrings and green sandal heels. The latest:King Richard stars Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis, both 53, were honored Sunday at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, California, sharing the Outstanding Performer Of The Year award Smith and Ellis in the film portrayed the roles of Richard and Oracene 'Brandy' Williams, the parents of tennis phenoms Venus and Serena Williams, who helped their daughters become world class athletes.The festival's executive director Roger Durling said in a statement in November: 'We're so excited to be able to salute the incomparable Will Smith and the revelatory Aunjanue Ellis with this award.

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The 26th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards were held at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on Saturday.The event, hosted byYvette Nicole Brown,honors the best production designers in film, television and media of 2021, and con sometimes be an indicator of who will take home theses honors at the upcoming Academy Awards.Actress Alexandra Daddario was among the stars on hand to serve as presenters throughout the ceremony. Glowing: Alexandra Daddario, 35, showed off her charisma during the red carpet walk at the 26th AnnualArt Directors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on SaturdayDaddario, 35, made her grand arrival and was quickly ushered over to do the red carpet.Oozing leading lady charisma and appeal, the New York City native stunned in a black, one-shoulder gown.

The stars are stepping out for the 2022 Art Directors Guild Awards!