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January 28, 2012

Oscars determine ‘Tree of Life’ producers after Executive meeting

(PRESS RELEASE) Beverly Hills, CA – Producer credits for 84th Academy Awards® Best Picture nominee “The Tree of Life” have been determined by the Producers Branch Executive Committee of the Academy of Motion…
January 25, 2012

What do you think about the 2012 Oscar nominees?

After the Golden Globes comes the magic of the Oscars but what can we expect at this years biggest film award ceremony? With the results in it looks ‘The Artist’ and ‘The Tree…
January 18, 2012

9 Foreign films in competition for 2012 Oscars

(PRESS RELEASE) Beverly Hills, CA – Nine films will advance to the next round of voting in the Foreign Language Film category for the 84th Academy Awards®. Sixty-three films had originally qualified in…
January 17, 2012

Anti SOPA movement strengthens entertainment industry

There has been much talk of websites shutting down in response to the SOPA Bill (anti-piracy legislation), but amidst the outcry, the entertainment industry will become a much stronger union thanks to this…
January 14, 2012

‘No pants on Subway’ video more viral than Rihanna hits

The global ‘No pants’ movement took the web by storm this week with their new video that puts hit artists like Rihanna in a firm 2nd place. The ‘No Pants Subway ride’ features…
January 12, 2012

Short film and documentary rules now approved for Oscars

Beverly Hills, CA –The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved documentary and short films rules for the 85th Academy Awards at its most recent meeting (December…
January 10, 2012

Why filmmakers should aim for the Oscars before getting out of bed

There is no doubt that the Oscars are the main awards event for the film industry, and like every year, the competition to enter is fierce and very public. Even getting into the…
January 8, 2012

There’s no point making excuses for failure in the film business

Filmmakers, actors, musicians, producers and working professionals face a challenging economy filled with unique opportunity. Technology this year is bringing our world closer together. The filmmaker in Detroit has just as much chance…
January 5, 2012

2012 Box office recovery depends on high quality movies

Box office takings were down 4% in 2011 for the US domestic market after a bumper ride on the back end of global phenomenon ‘Avatar’. 2011 was muted, and films underperformed particularly on…
December 31, 2011

Final Cut Pro X the most controversial release of 2011

Final Cut Pro X was met with huge disappointment, anger, frustration and endless rants from editors to film directors who felt Apple’s new software took a major step back. Final Cut Pro X…
December 27, 2011

What to expect next year in the Film Industry

2011 is nearly over, and I have to say it’s been a fun ride of sheer entertainment from George Clooney’s non-stop film festival appearances to Lars Von Trier’s ‘Nazi’ past. What can we…
December 18, 2011

Tom Cruise Comeback in Mission Impossible 4 Ghost Protocol

Tom Cruise makes his big comeback this week in Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol after much hype surrounding the latest installment. The film, which was shot in many locations around the world including…
December 14, 2011

Production companies taking huge risk with ‘Battleship’

Whenever a movie costs more than $200 million to make you better be damn sure it ignites the box office, but ‘Battleship’, based on a Hasbro game could be the biggest flop of…
December 13, 2011

10 Best Cities for Aspiring Filmmakers

Finding the best place to establish yourself as a new filmmaker can be a daunting task. You might might want to live close to family and still be able to thrive as an…
December 12, 2011

What went wrong with New Year’s Eve?

After a disappointing opening for New Year’s Eve, what lessons can be learned from this film’s release, if any? Well, one thing that strikes me as just plain obvious is why was this…
December 6, 2011

Quentin Tarantino’s annual David Carradine Birthday Tribute

EXCLUSIVE : Quentin Tarantino’s New Beverly Cinema in Hollywood will screen two David Carradine classics to commemorate his birthday on the 8th December. The Kung Fu star passed away in 2009 and had…
December 4, 2011

Journalist and author sue Angelina Jolie before film release

Angelina Jolie’s latest outing in ‘The Land Of Blood And Honey’ is coming out in theatres on the 23rd December. However, what audiences and fans of Jolie’s work weren’t expecting was for her…
December 4, 2011

When are we going to see the Muppets 2?

It looks like The Muppets are here to stay this Christmas season as they remain in the top 10 of this week’s box office chart with now over $55 million in receipts. So…
December 2, 2011

Britney Spears turns 30 and continues successful run

Britney Spears has been in the spotlight for over a decade, but as she turns 30 today, fans are wondering what’s her next step. It goes without saying that Britney Spears has been…
November 30, 2011

Clint Eastwood accused of smear campaign by ex-FBI agent

Clint Eastwood’s latest directorial outing with Leonardo Di Caprio in ‘J. Edgar’ has been severely criticized by ex-FBI agent Gregg Schwarz for not portraying the facts about Edgar’s moral stature. In fact, the…
November 20, 2011

NYC Photographer Adrian Wilson reveals career journey

Interior design photographer Adrian Wilson is one of America’s most prolific experts in visual storytelling. With an impressive career in professional photography and videograpahy, you could say Adrian is one of the ‘A…
October 19, 2011

Pierre Rinaldi reveals new video fashion blog Zap Mode

Jesuisalamode fashion agency Founder Pierre Rinaldi has launched a brand new video magazine called ‘Zap Mode’, covering the fashion world in Paris. Pierre’s team of fashion lovers has created some of the most…
July 29, 2011

Omphalos is a must see movie project on kickstarter

Kickstarter has become a world leading arts funding platform helping people make their movies become a reality thanks to small donations. Omphalos is one of many projects on the crowd funding website that…
June 27, 2011

Digital piracy robbing music artists and filmmakers worldwide

Digital piracy has spiralled out of control in 2011 with film studios, distributors and retailers anxiously looking for a solution to stop the upward trend of illegal digital copies leaked online.
June 27, 2011

Lady Gaga sued for making profits out of Charity bracelet

According to The Sun a Detroit based law firm is suing Lady Gaga for $5 million after she allegedly inflated the price of her Japan wristbands for profit.
June 26, 2011

Why movie poster art is so important

Movie posters are an important element in the film marketing mix for big film studios and independent productions, so what’s the big deal about some artwork?
June 26, 2011

Would you demand a refund for watching Brad Pitt’s Tree Of Life?

Brad Pitt stars in Tree Of Life, the winner of this year’s Palme D’or at Cannes, but for some audiences, the film is so boring they have demanded a refund.
June 26, 2011

When film festivals go wrong

Film Festivals provide a showcase for hard working filmmakers who want to get their latest movies screened to a public audience, but things can go wrong if the organisation isn’t up to scratch.
June 25, 2011

Best modes of transport to show off at a red carpet premiere

Why drive up to a theatre when horse or camel will do? Maybe your film is set in ancient Egypt or you just have an obsession with horses that shows no end.
June 25, 2011

Advertising heading towards mini music videos?

Every video you watch online seems to have a pre-roll ad waiting to come on, and most of the time, it has a music video feel to it.
June 24, 2011

Remembering Michael Jackson : A Tribute

Michael Jackson’s passing on June 25th 2009 shocked the world, and the entertainment industry came together afterwards to bid him a long goodbye.
June 23, 2011

Lady Gaga parody gets 1 million views a day

Weird Al Yankovic has released a parody of Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ which was renamed to ‘Perform This Way’ on youtube, becoming a hit in just a matter of days.
June 23, 2011

Megan Fox : Michael Bay “Wants to be like Hitler”

Megan Fox was fired from Transformers 3 because of her comments about Michael Bay, the director has revealed.
June 17, 2011

Lady Gaga features on Spex magazine with no makeup

Lady Gaga features on this month’s Spex Magazine with no makeup, fancy hairdo, or egg, in another daring attempt at making headlines.
June 17, 2011

Justin Bieber and Chris Brown ‘Next 2 You’ premiere

Justin Bieber and Chris Brown collaborate on ‘Next 2 You’ which got its premiere today on youtube.
June 15, 2011

Lisa Mason Lee on the set with Audrina Patridge

Lisa Mason Lee co-stars with Audrina Patridge in ‘Dream Maker’ after her Megan Fox, Sarah Palin and Lindsay Lohan impressions won the audience vote.
June 15, 2011

Student Academy Award winner ‘Bekas’ to play at Palm Springs ShortFest

Bekas, from Director Karzan Kader and Producer Glenn Lund, competed this past weekend in the Best Foreign Film category at the 38th Student Academy Awards held at the world famous Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills
June 7, 2011

Megan Fox, Vin Diesel top actors on Facebook

Megan Fox fans will be pleased to know their idol is top of the Facebook charts just ahead of action star Vin Diesel.
June 7, 2011

J.J. Abrams to delay Star Trek 2?

As J.J. Abrams prepares to promote his latest sci-fi thriller ‘Super 8′ word is that the sequel for his 2009 smash hit ‘Star Trek’ could be delayed.

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January 22, 2012

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January 14, 2012

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January 10, 2012

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Music

December 22, 2011

Lady Gaga Born This Way Music Video is Most Creatively Absurd of 2011
December 2, 2011

Britney Spears turns 30 and continues successful run
November 30, 2011

Rap Music video in Oakland turns into gun battle

Television

December 4, 2011

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October 28, 2011

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October 21, 2011

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November 20, 2011

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Musicians interview
Clara and her band attended the festival and spoke to us about their desires and aspirations in music. Film Industry Network : http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Producer/director Waqqas Qadir Sheikh interview
Waqqas Qadir Sheikh tells us about the Dubai film industry and how he is promoting his films this year. Film Industry Network: http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Filmmakers from UNESCO City of Film Bradford interview
Meet Laura and Jonathan from Bradford UK who talk to us about their city and how films are being made in the UNESCO world city of film. http://www.dingdongproductions.co.uk http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Ben Banks filmmaker interview
Producer and director Ben Banks talks about how he supports film projects at the Cannes Film Festival. Film Industry Network : http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Actor from Inglourious Basterds interview
This actor tells us about his journey as a martial artist and how he became involved with Quentin Tarantino s Inglourious Basterds
Producer Lee Santana interview
2 times BAFTA nominated director and producer Lee Santana is from the UK. Film Industry Network was the first to be told about his new feature film Coronet which was announced at the festival, starring Ralph Fiennes. http://www.santanabrothers.co.uk
Producer Luc Walpoth interview
Producer Luc Walpoth of Turbulence films in Switzerland talks to us about 8 , a short film directed by Acim Vasic and widely praised by top industry directors including Matthieu Kassovitz and other major directors. http://www.turbulencefilms.ch Film Industry Network : http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Producer Andrew Corkin interview
Producer Andrew Corkin runs Uncorked Productions, based in New York creating music videos for Atlantic Records, commercials, shorts and features. http://www.andrewdcorkin.com/ Film Industry Network: http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Cinematographer Jean Louis Bompoint interview (part 4)
Special 4 part Interview with French cinematographer Jean Louis Bompoint behind the world famous Nespresso ad, New York I love you starring Natalie Portman and The Science of Sleep directed by Michel Gondry. (Part 4) Film Industry Network: http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Cinematographer Jean Louis Bompoint interview (part 3)
Special 4 part Interview with French cinematographer Jean Louis Bompoint behind the world famous Nespresso ad, New York I love you starring Natalie Portman and The Science of Sleep directed by Michel Gondry. (Part 3) Film Industry Network: http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Cinematographer Jean Louis Bompoint interview (part 2)
Special 4 part Interview with French cinematographer Jean Louis Bompoint behind the world famous Nespresso ad, New York I love you starring Natalie Portman and The Science of Sleep directed by Michel Gondry. (Part 2) Film Industry Network: http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Cinematographer Jean Louis Bompoint interview (part 1)
Special 4 part Interview with French cinematographer Jean Louis Bompoint behind the world famous Nespresso ad, New York I love you starring Natalie Portman and The Science of Sleep directed by Michel Gondry. (Part 1) Film Industry Network: http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Future Artists interview
FIN TV Interview with Mark Ashmore, Founder of Future artists, a large virtual studio based in Manchester UK, with over 60,000 followers, bringing people together in the British Film Industry to create innovative and collaborative projects. http://www.futureartists.co.uk/ Film Industry Network: http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
FINTV official promo
Welcome to FIN TV, Film Industry Network s video blog that will highlight major events and showcase the best talent in the entertainment industry. Discover short filmmakers, indie movie producers, actors, writers, directors and more. Log on to http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz/fintv and get access to the latest interviews, success stories, how to guides and much more! Shot and directed by Iain Alexander Music produced by Nick Bosco Myspace.com/hdrecent Executive producer Teressa Raiford Special thanks to Jay Schroeder, Dominic Dandridge and Jessica de Oliveira
Film Industry Network (Paris Party) interviews
Interviews at the Film Industry Network Party 28th October 2009 Video blog (In French) http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Film Industry Network (Paris Party) interviews
Interviews at the Film Industry Network Party 28th October 2009 Video blog (In French) http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Film Industry Network (Paris Party) interviews
Interviews at the Film Industry Network Party 28th October 2009 Video blog (In French) http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Film Industry Network (Paris Party) interviews
Interviews at the Film Industry Network Paris party Video blog (French language only) http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Bill Brown Composer behind the scenes
Behind the scenes at recording studio with movie composer Bill Brown and Tina Guo (Matching cue for Song : Bunker Process) For more details : http://www.billbrownmusic.com http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Bill Brown Composer showreel
1. Devil s Tomb Overture 2. Evidence Boxes V1 (CS!:NY) 3. Bunker process Bill Brown Award winning composer : http://www.billbrownmusic.com http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz
Your Big Break short film competition
Academy award™ winning director Peter Jackson will judge New Zealand s Your Big Break short film competition. The top five entrants will work with the Academy Award winning team responsible for The Lord of the Rings trilogy. © Tourism New Zealand 2009 To enter visit : www.your big break.com © Tourism New Zealand 2009 http://www.filmindustrynetwork.biz

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