Building a Universe with the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ VFX Crew
Crafting any studio blockbuster is a challenging endeavor. Worlds and galaxies begin with the ideas of a gifted writer or director (or both in the case of James Gunn), but have to become reality. And that’s really where so much time, energy, and effort from hard working individuals, such as the VFX team from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 come into the picture.
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FDI Cast 182: Hot Pot for Piggies
Jamie discovers the secret to moist pork at an all-you-can-eat restaurant, and could Brandon be dusting off his MIDA Multi-tool to rejoin his friends in the final days of Destiny 2?
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‘The Get Brown’ is the Coolest Comedy Troupe in Town
Coming together in 2017, The Get Brown is a collaboration of six South Asian comedians who create, write, and perform on stage and in TV/film projects.
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Lessons in High Evolution with the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Hair and Makeup Team
Gamora. Nebula. The High Evolutionary. Humanimals. Believe it or not, these specific larger than life characters aren’t made using VFX. They’ve been meticulously brought to life by some of the most unsung heroes in the entire entertainment industry: the incredible hair and makeup crew of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3!
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HCA Announces Nominations for 2024 Astra Film & Creative Arts Awards
‘Tis the season, everyone! And by that I mean Awards Season! That’s right! It’s that special time of year where cinephiles everywhere put aside their differences to rejoice and bask in the golden glow of Scorsese, Nolan, Gerwig, and all the greatest filmmakers working in the industry today, then pelt them with heavy engraved statues representing true fortune and glory! And today, the Hollywood Creative Alliance was pleased to announce this year’s nominees for its newly rebranded 2024 Astra Film and Creative Arts Awards!
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Kimiko Glenn and Luke Youngblood Find Their Voice in ‘Baby Shark’s Big Movie’
Baby Shark is a cultural phenomenon all over the world. For many parents, it’s a staple for those who are child-rearing to hear the famous song: “Baby Shark.” Like many songs, the beat is infectious, staying in your head long after the music ends. To know that there will be a movie, Paramount+’s Baby Shark’s Big Movie, centering this character, many fear that it would become an endless droning of the beat “do do do do do.”
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Paramount+ Reveals ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ Teaser & Key Art
Paramount+ has announced their next original animated film — The Tiger’s Apprentice. Based on the popular children’s book series of the same name by Laurence Yep, The Tiger’s Apprentice is set to release on the streaming service on February 2 in the U.S.
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Disneyland Resort Reveals After Dark Themes and Dates
Disneyland After Dark events offer guests a fun way to experience the park in a way that they couldn’t if they went on any ordinary day. Recent Star Wars nights and Throwback nights have proven very popular amongst guests. Now, the park has more to offer and they have released the themes and dates for their After Dark events of 2024.
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‘SoCal Slack Key Festival’ is the Biggest Hawaiian Music Event of the Year
Kala Koa Entertainment celebrates 17 years of bringing the biggest and brightest names in Hawaiian music to the mainland with the 2024 Southern California Slack Key Festival returning to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
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One-on-One with T.J. Stukes, aka Player 182 on ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’
The time was just touching midnight at CBS Studios in Television City, Los Angeles, where a bevy of journalists, invited contenders, influencers, and celebrities had just gathered in celebration of Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge. We previously shared my conversations with the series’ most popular and remaining contestants, including mother/son duo LeAnn and Trey Plutnicki, Roland Hannigan, Spencer Hawkins, Bianca Sarafian, and many others. I also got to talk to my friend, T.J. Stukes.
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Disney Gives Proper Theatrical Releases to ‘Soul,’ ‘Turning Red,’ and ‘Luca’
For the past three years, Soul, Turning Red, and Luca — three of Pixar’s biggest films — made their way to Disney+ due in large part to the pandemic. While the move took away the theatrical experience, it was imperative for public safety then. Now Disney has plans to re-release all three on the big screen for a limited time.
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Utkarsh Ambudkar Discusses ‘Marvel’s Voices: Avengers’ #1
Utkarsh Ambudkar wrote Iron Man’s tale in the latest anthology in the Marvel’s Voices series, Marvel’s Voices: Avengers #1. The comic book, which hits stands on December 6 and gives Earth’s Mightiest Heroes their Marvel’s Voices spotlight, will also include stories for Captain America, Photon, and Ghost Rider.
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The Game Gets Real with Netflix’s ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Experience
Once the sun went down over CBS Studios, the crown jewel of Television City in Los Angeles, the production house was converted into a massive escape room, in celebration of Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge — a reality spin-off contest based off the smash hit Korean series Squid Game, and featuring many of the games that make an appearance in the drama.
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Spotlight on Spectacular SWANASA Stars
This will be the first of many posts whose purpose is to provide a spotlight on some rather amazing SWANASA (South West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia) actors that you should know, whether they are well known or not. What they have in common is that not only are they are all terrific artists but wonderful human beings that have come to my attention recently in their art and advocacy. Here are the eight (in the many to come) to kick it off:
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Check Out the Character Posters for ‘Dune: Part Two’
Next year, audiences will get to experience Dune: Part Two thanks to award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. The film, which serves as the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021’s Dune, will be the next chapter in the ongoing adaptation of Frank Herbert’s influential sci-fi novel.
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First Trailer for ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Announces a New Empire!
It has been one hell of a monster year for the King of the Monsters! First we got Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Then we got Godzilla: Minus One! And now, everyone, we finally have the first trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire!
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‘Fingernails’ Actress Amanda Arcuri Talks Graduating From ‘Degrassi’ to Indie Films
Amanda Arcuri was in high school when a single voicemail from a casting director changed the entire trajectory of her life. The Toronto native first dove into the world of acting in 2014 when she landed the role of fan-favorite Lola Pacini on the acclaimed Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. What started with a casual “sure, why not?” after-school audition would eventually snowball into a full-blown career.
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FDI Cast 181: Thanksgiving Hacks
We talk about our Thanksgiving hacks for having a relaxing time during this typically stressful holiday. But first, we return to the antics of Pepsi Phil because a lot has happened in our week off.
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NAVA Presents A.I. Panel at 2023 Los Angeles Comic Con
This Saturday, December 2, The National Association of Voice Actors hosts their panel with special guests from across the voice acting industry at this year’s Los Angeles Comic Con!
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Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’
Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which serves as the highly-anticipated return to the dystopian world that he created over 30 years ago with the Mad Max movies. Today, Warner Bros. Pictures has excited fans by dropping the official trailer!
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Here’s All the Details on ‘The Beekeeper’
David Ayer’s The Beekeeper is set to hit theaters and IMAX on January 12, 2024 and Amazon MGM Studios has just shared two new posters with Jason Statham, who stars and produced the film.
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Impact24 PR Panel Superblock Series at 2023 Los Angeles Comic Con
Get ready to dive into the world of entertainment with the Impact24 PR Panel Superblock Series, the ultimate destination for Los Angeles Comic Con 2023 attendees seeking a unique film and television behind-the-scenes experience.
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Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Emma Myers, and Brady Noon Talk Netflix’s ‘Family Switch’
Jennifer Garner, who is also a producer, Ed Helms, Emma Myers, and Brady Noon make up the Walker family in Family Switch! The new holiday movie, based on the book Bedtime For Mommy, is now streaming on Netflix.
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