Oliver Stone said Friday he was shocked to hear that the stars of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer had walked out of its London premiere the day before as SAG-AFTRA officially declared strike action.
“I know several producers are opening movies, like Oppenheimer. Chuck Roven, he was in London. I heard it was going to be cancelled,” said Stone, when asked for his view on the strike.
“I don’t know if it went ahead but all the actors left. That was shocking that they really meant business and cut off right away all the promotion, which is big.”
Commenting on the ongoing 11-week WGA strike, Stone suggested the roots of the current industrial action lie in the deal brokered to end the five-month writers strike in 1988.
“There was a basic miscarriage of justice way back when, when Brian Walton was the head of the WGA, when we gave in. I...
“I know several producers are opening movies, like Oppenheimer. Chuck Roven, he was in London. I heard it was going to be cancelled,” said Stone, when asked for his view on the strike.
“I don’t know if it went ahead but all the actors left. That was shocking that they really meant business and cut off right away all the promotion, which is big.”
Commenting on the ongoing 11-week WGA strike, Stone suggested the roots of the current industrial action lie in the deal brokered to end the five-month writers strike in 1988.
“There was a basic miscarriage of justice way back when, when Brian Walton was the head of the WGA, when we gave in. I...
- 7/14/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
The Fox International president of marketing has been re-elected BAFTA La chairman.
Besides the re-election of Kieran Been, Ian Jessel and Peter Morris will serve as deputy co-chairs, while newly appointed Philip Cross and Gary Goldberger will serve as treasurer and secretary, respectively.
Newly elected board members Bonnie Arnold and Andy Bird, will join returning members Adam Bialow, Bryony Foster, Paul Heller, James Knight, Vivian Mayer, Richard Thompson, Stewart Till and Beverley Ward.
Outgoing board members are Phil Ashcroft, Katy Haber, Deborah Kolar, Sandro Monetti, Julia Verdin, and Brian Walton.
Besides the re-election of Kieran Been, Ian Jessel and Peter Morris will serve as deputy co-chairs, while newly appointed Philip Cross and Gary Goldberger will serve as treasurer and secretary, respectively.
Newly elected board members Bonnie Arnold and Andy Bird, will join returning members Adam Bialow, Bryony Foster, Paul Heller, James Knight, Vivian Mayer, Richard Thompson, Stewart Till and Beverley Ward.
Outgoing board members are Phil Ashcroft, Katy Haber, Deborah Kolar, Sandro Monetti, Julia Verdin, and Brian Walton.
- 1/7/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The recently promoted president of international theatrical marketing at 20th Century Fox will assume the role of chairman of the board of directors.
Breen replaces Nigel Daly OBE, the head of Us advertising at Screen International who is about to end his year-long term.
Phil Ashcroft and Brian Walton will serve as co-deputy chairs, Deborah Kolar as secretary and Beverley Ward as treasurer in 2015.
“We would like to thank outgoing board members Nigel Daly OBE, Paul Steinke, Gary Dartnall OBE, Kara “Kj” Miller and Rosalie Swedlin for their invaluable contributions to the organisation throughout their time on the board of directors,” read a note from the leadership sent out to members on Monday (December 22).
Newly elected members who will serve a two-year term on the board of directors are Adam Bialow, Ian Jessel, Peter Morris, Stewart Till and Richard Thompson.
Returning members are Bryony Foster, Katherine Haber MBE, Paul Heller, James Knight, Vivian...
Breen replaces Nigel Daly OBE, the head of Us advertising at Screen International who is about to end his year-long term.
Phil Ashcroft and Brian Walton will serve as co-deputy chairs, Deborah Kolar as secretary and Beverley Ward as treasurer in 2015.
“We would like to thank outgoing board members Nigel Daly OBE, Paul Steinke, Gary Dartnall OBE, Kara “Kj” Miller and Rosalie Swedlin for their invaluable contributions to the organisation throughout their time on the board of directors,” read a note from the leadership sent out to members on Monday (December 22).
Newly elected members who will serve a two-year term on the board of directors are Adam Bialow, Ian Jessel, Peter Morris, Stewart Till and Richard Thompson.
Returning members are Bryony Foster, Katherine Haber MBE, Paul Heller, James Knight, Vivian...
- 12/23/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Fashionably Nerdy is a new vlog centered around finding the hottest, best and newest trends in Geek Chic Fashion. Unlike other nerdy fashion vlogs that focus primarily on Cosplay, the show is committed to bringing the very best in everyday fashion that can also be worn on a fancy date night, to the beach or even at work.
We’re proud to have Fashionably Nerdy as a part of Nerdly.co.uk and we hope you enjoy their videos… In this episode, Samantha, Stephanie and Xander attend WonderCon 2014 to find out what is hot in GeekChic Fashion.
The epic conclusion of Fashionably Nerdy’s WonderCon spectacular. Featuring interviews with the Nerdist.com Editor-in-chief, Brian Walton, Andre from Black Nerd Comedy, and Jack of all trades Actress, singer, and magician’s assistant Bonnie Gordon
Check out Fashionably Nerdy on Twitter | Facebook | YouTube...
We’re proud to have Fashionably Nerdy as a part of Nerdly.co.uk and we hope you enjoy their videos… In this episode, Samantha, Stephanie and Xander attend WonderCon 2014 to find out what is hot in GeekChic Fashion.
The epic conclusion of Fashionably Nerdy’s WonderCon spectacular. Featuring interviews with the Nerdist.com Editor-in-chief, Brian Walton, Andre from Black Nerd Comedy, and Jack of all trades Actress, singer, and magician’s assistant Bonnie Gordon
Check out Fashionably Nerdy on Twitter | Facebook | YouTube...
- 5/6/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Nerdist Industries announced today it has hired Adam Rymer as President and Jack Herrguth as Head of Development, a move that signals the company’s building out of its pop culture platform. In his new role, Rymer will be responsible for leading Nerdistʼs efforts in expanding across multiple platforms, setting company priorities and driving revenue growth. In the newly-created head of development post, Comedy Central and CBS vet Herrguth will be responsible for developing and producing content for film, television and digital media. Nerdist Industries also announced the appointment of Chris Michael as Director of Audience Development and the promotion of Brian Walton to Editor in Chief, Nerdist.com. Digital media strategist Michael comes to Nerdist most recently from YouTube McN Fullscreen where he worked with independent creators and brands to grow their audiences online. Rymer comes to Nerdist from Lava Bear Films, where he was COO/CFO and executive...
- 3/4/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Screen International’s vp of business development Nigel Daly has been elected chairman and Deborah Kolar and Brian Walton have been elected deputy chairs of BAFTA La.
Paul Steinke is named treasurer and Beverley Ward secretary. Donald Haber continues as executive director and COO at BAFTA La.
The following have been elected to serve a two-year term on the board: Philip Ashcroft, Kieran Breen, Katherine Haber, Kolar, Sandro Monetti, Julia Verdin, Walton, Beverley Ward and Bumble Ward. The new team began their term on January 1.
They join the following members who will begin the second year of their two-year term: Daly, Gary Dartnall, Bryony Foster, Paul Heller, James Knight, Vivian Mayer, Kara Miller, Paul Steinke and Rosalie Swedlin.
“I am honoured to have been elected chairman for 2014,” said Daly. “BAFTA has an impressive track record in Los Angeles including our commitment to education and the support of emerging talents, our important community outreach work, and celebrating...
Paul Steinke is named treasurer and Beverley Ward secretary. Donald Haber continues as executive director and COO at BAFTA La.
The following have been elected to serve a two-year term on the board: Philip Ashcroft, Kieran Breen, Katherine Haber, Kolar, Sandro Monetti, Julia Verdin, Walton, Beverley Ward and Bumble Ward. The new team began their term on January 1.
They join the following members who will begin the second year of their two-year term: Daly, Gary Dartnall, Bryony Foster, Paul Heller, James Knight, Vivian Mayer, Kara Miller, Paul Steinke and Rosalie Swedlin.
“I am honoured to have been elected chairman for 2014,” said Daly. “BAFTA has an impressive track record in Los Angeles including our commitment to education and the support of emerging talents, our important community outreach work, and celebrating...
- 1/16/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Nigel Lythgoe as been re-elected chairman of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles.
The organization's board of directors, which now includes a fifth member, also consists of Neil Stiles, deputy chair; Rebecca Segal, secretary; Paul Steinke, treasurer; and Brian Walton, officer of the board.
Board members elected for a two-year term include Nigel Daly, Gary Dartnall, Bryony Foster, Paul Heller, James Knight, David L. Simon, Maxine Leonard, Steinke and Rosalie Swedlin. Board members beginning their second year of two-year terms are Clare Baren, Melanie Greene, Katherine Haber, Lythgoe, Segal, John Alan Simon, Stiles, Julia Verdin and Walton. In addition, David Garfield Roland has become a non-voting member of the board.
Donald Haber returns as executive director and COO.
"I am delighted to have been re-elected as chairman, as BAFTA Los Angeles continues to grow and the ties between Hollywood and Britain only get stronger," Lythgoe said.
The organization's board of directors, which now includes a fifth member, also consists of Neil Stiles, deputy chair; Rebecca Segal, secretary; Paul Steinke, treasurer; and Brian Walton, officer of the board.
Board members elected for a two-year term include Nigel Daly, Gary Dartnall, Bryony Foster, Paul Heller, James Knight, David L. Simon, Maxine Leonard, Steinke and Rosalie Swedlin. Board members beginning their second year of two-year terms are Clare Baren, Melanie Greene, Katherine Haber, Lythgoe, Segal, John Alan Simon, Stiles, Julia Verdin and Walton. In addition, David Garfield Roland has become a non-voting member of the board.
Donald Haber returns as executive director and COO.
"I am delighted to have been re-elected as chairman, as BAFTA Los Angeles continues to grow and the ties between Hollywood and Britain only get stronger," Lythgoe said.
- 1/19/2011
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
What would you do if you woke up one morning to find a mysterious black cloud descending on top of the city of Los Angeles, killing everyone around you? If you're a real Angeleno, probably nothing - you've probably been taking smog for granted for years already. But this isn't real life, this is The Black Dawn, a new sci-fi web series from WebSerials.com that started airing January 31st on WebSerials and YouTube and has followed a weekly release schedule since then. The show stars Jordan Warren, Eamon Glennon, Misty Madden, and is co-written by Brian Walton and Abraham Sherman and directed by William Hellmuth.
- 2/26/2009
- by Pat Miller
- Tubefilter.com
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