New Research Finds Bias in Hollywood's Parental Guidance Ratings for Movies
New research from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business and Yale University School of Management finds films from well-known producers and directors receive more lenient parental guidance ratings by the Motion Picture Association of America than those produced by independent distributors or unknown producers and directors, an advantage that can lead to wider distribution and higher revenues at the box office. Researchers also found films from directors with a history of producing "R"-rated features consistently receive more restrictive ratings. Mar 1, 2010,
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Berger, Kivilo and Egilsson Earn Top Cinematography Accolades
Christian Berger, AAC, Alar Kivilo, ASC, CSC and Eagle Egilsson claimed top honors in the three competitive categories at the 24th Annual American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Outstanding Achievement Awards celebration at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel. Mar 1, 2010,
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The Tourist Starts Principal Photography
On 23 February 2010 principal photography began on GK Films' romantic thriller "The Tourist," directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. "The Tourist" is being produced by Academy-Award-winner Graham King and will shoot in Paris and Venice. Sony Pictures will distribute the film. Feb 26, 2010,
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Scripps General Manager to Assume Leadership of Two Stations
Vrabac will head KSHB, the Scripps-owned NBC affiliate in Kansas City, Mo., and KMCI, the company's independent station in Lawrence, Kan. Since 2006, he had led KJRH, the Scripps-owned NBC affiliate in Tulsa, Okla. Vrabac replaces the retiring Craig Allison. Feb 26, 2010,
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Nielsen Sells Back Stage, Hollywood Reporter, Billboard
In addition to Back Stage, the other brands included in the sale by Nielsen Business Media are: The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Adweek, Brandweek, Mediaweek, The Clio Awards, and Film Journal. e5 Global Media will also acquire the Film Expo business, which includes the ShoWest, ShowEast, Cinema Expo International and CineAsia trade shows. Feb 25, 2010,
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Morgan Freeman Tabbed for ASC Board of Governors Award
Oscar®-winning actor Morgan Freeman will receive the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Board of Governors Award, which is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to advancing the art of filmmaking. Freeman will be feted during the 24th Annual ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards celebration here on February 27, at the Century Plaza Hotel. Feb 22, 2010,
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The Academy Honored the Scientific & Technical Awards Winners
Fifteen scientific and technical achievements represented by 46 individual award recipients were honored at the Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation at The Beverly Wilshire on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Feb 22, 2010,
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Carla Gugino Joins Cast of CBS Films' "Faster"
The project, which started principal photography in early February, is being directed by George Tillman, Jr. ("Notorious," "Men of Honor," "Soul Food") and stars Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton and newcomer Oliver Jackson-Cohen. Feb 19, 2010,
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