A “source close to the government” told an Ottawa-area francophone newspaper that the star singer “is only waiting for paperwork to be finalized by next week’s deadline. The current president, René Préval, is barred by Haiti’s laws from seeking a third term.”
“A lawsuit over the rights to the award-winning film Precious has been dismissed after Lionsgate Films and The Weinstein Co. reached an agreement, lawyers for Lionsgate said on Thursday.”
“The world’s largest media company will insist films that cost more than about $100 million must demonstrate that their characters can be sold around the world as merchandise. Analysts say the decision is part of a Hollywood-wide trend to safeguard profits and could lead to the production of fewer non-commercial films.”
“The mid-year forecast, released Wednesday, estimated that regional entertainment employment will hit 155,300 jobs this year — 137,400 people in the motion picture and sound industries and 17,900 in television and radio. Those numbers are forecast to reach 170,400 in 2011, with 152,400 in motion picture/sound and 18,000 in broadcast.”
US media companies are “testing a system that will let you watch the movies you buy wherever you are, regardless of formats and other technical hurdles. Like a bank account accessible from all ATMs, your account would follow you, no matter what brand of machine you use.”
Vonetta McGee, a film and television actress originally known for blaxploitation pictures like “Blacula,” “Hammer” and “Shaft in Africa,” died on July 9 in Berkeley, Calif. She was 65.
To read an article on Ms. McGee’s life:
The New York Times 07/15/2010.
The Austin Film Festival, Inc., is dedicated to furthering the art, craft, and business of screenwriting and filmmaking by providing unique, year-round cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation, and encouraging dynamic and long-lasting community partnerships. The conference will take place October 21-24 and the festival will occur October 21-28.
If you want to save some money, purchase a 2010 Film Pass now. After September 30th, the price of the pass will increase from $42 to $50.
The San Diego Black Film Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of African American cinema as well as the education of media arts. The event is one of the largest black film festivals in the country and is held each year in late January.
The San Diego Black Film Festival is accepting submissions for 2011. The festival will take place January 27 – January 30, 2011.
Submission Dates and Costs:
Eastern Africa Short Film Competition
For submissions of Short Films from Eastern Africa to be entered into a
competition during the Amakula Kampala International Film Festival that will take place from the 29th of October to 6th of November, 2010 in Kampala, Uganda.
CRITERIA:
Deadline for submissions is September 1, 2010
Films short-listed from all submitted works will be shown at the Festival. During the festival an international jury will award the best Eastern African short with the Golden Impala Award.
Send your short films to:
Amakula Kampala Cultural Foundation
PO Box 10020 Kampala, Uganda
For more information check out the website www.amakula.com
Inquiries can be sent to info@amakula.com
Please note: they are also interested in submissions of videos from these countries longer than 30 minutes. Though not eligible for competition these might be chosen for screening in the festival program.
August is by far the most popular month for visiting Martha’s Vineyard: You are virtually guaranteed good beach weather, and the Atlantic Ocean warms to comfortable swimming temperatures.
You are also guaranteed to find new films at the Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival.
If you buy your passes before arriving to the island, you can save 25% off the registration price.