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51st Student Academy Awards will be held in London first timeThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announc...
18/09/2024

51st Student Academy Awards will be held in London first time

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced 15 winners of the 51st Student Academy Awards®, chosen from 2,683 entries submitted by students from 738 colleges and universities worldwide.

The winners represent four categories: Alternative/Experimental, Animation, Documentary, and Narrative.

For the first time, the awards ceremony will be held outside Beverly Hills, taking place at the ODEON Luxe Leicester Square in London on October 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. BST.

Traditionally hosted at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater, this year's event is in partnership with Rolex and is free to the public, though advance tickets are required. Gold, silver, and bronze placements will be announced at the ceremony.

The winning films are eligible to compete for the 2024 Oscars® in the Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, or Documentary Short Film categories. In addition, winners will gain exclusive access to Academy members and participate in networking opportunities at the BFI London Film Festival. Past Student Academy Award winners have gone on to receive 67 Oscar® nominations, winning or sharing 15 awards.

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“Only My Years Are Missing!” – Jean SmartHBO - HacksIn HBO Max's ‘Hacks’, an aging diva who gets what might be her last ...
13/08/2024

“Only My Years Are Missing!” – Jean Smart

HBO - Hacks

In HBO Max's ‘Hacks’, an aging diva who gets what might be her last big opportunity in a Las Vegas show teams up with an ambitious young assistant, a setup rife with situational comedy. But the series (Hacks: Money Talks in Hungarian), is much more than just that. It’s a thoroughly entertaining and occasionally thought-provoking comedy that’s already glued viewers to their couches for three seasons. In light of this, a press conference was held during the spring in Los Angeles, attended by the show’s two leading actors, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, as part of an exclusive on-site report.

At the press conference, three stars from the series were present: Jean Smart, who plays Deborah, Hannah Einbinder, who plays Ava, and Paul W. Downs, the showrunner, executive producer, writer, and director who plays Jimmy. Also in attendance were showrunner, executive producer, and writer Jen Statsky, and executive producer, writer, and director Lucia Aniello, who directed most of the episodes this season.

You don’t have to live in Las Vegas to experience the feelings of neglect, success, failure, uplifting moments, resignation, aging, or even questionable glamour in your own life. And we might not realize how much the everyday problems of a Hollywood diva resemble our own. The series undoubtedly brings a few parallels into focus if we peel back the glittery, sequined layers of Vegas’ trappings from Deborah’s life. What makes ‘Hacks’ brilliantly exciting is its deep dive into the Las Vegas glamour that draws millions of tourists to the US’s playground for adults every year.

The show captures this duality with easily digestible, light-hearted humor. Jean Smart was perfectly cast in this role, as she embodies everything needed to portray Deborah—and more. It’s hard not to notice the echoes between the actress and the character, just as it wasn’t hard to see the similarity between Brad Pitt and the fading Hollywood bon vivant Jack Conrad in ‘Babylon’. movie.

“Deborah was fueled by bitterness and disappointment for a long time because time had passed her by,” the actress says about her role. “She reached a critical point in her life where I think she finally felt like she made some peace with her fate and accepted human mortality. Then suddenly, an opportunity comes out of nowhere for her to become the star of a Las Vegas show, giving her a taste of the ‘what could have been.’ At first, she hardly notices the opportunity, but then she realizes how much she still wants success, and how wrong she was to think it was out of reach… because she kept telling herself it wasn’t possible anymore in her life.”

Let’s be honest, how many of us have felt that the world has passed us by, life has moved on without us, and the younger generation is taking over our space? That’s why the other main character, Ava, is a great counterpoint. Ava represents a kind of confrontation for Deborah, even if the show doesn’t emphasize this directly. Deborah’s young, le***an assistant unwillingly becomes involved in her emotional struggles. Initially, Ava is very ambivalent about her job, admiring the diva on one hand while feeling suffocated by a position that demands many sacrifices—leading to relationship problems, among other things. By the time Ava quietly makes peace with her work and even grows to love Deborah, the diva, at the end of the second season, makes a noble gesture by letting Ava go so she can pursue her own career path—a move Ava does not appreciate. Hannah Einbinder, who plays Ava, commented on this: “There’s a point where tension arises between Ava and her girlfriend because of Deborah. The girlfriend talks about how hard it was for Ava to break away from Deborah and how their work relationship strained their personal relationship. This was always a heavy burden for Ava, weighing on her conscience. After Deborah fires her, Ava’s life gets back on track; she moves in with her girlfriend, and her career is on the rise. But I think something is always missing for her—without Deborah, her life doesn’t feel complete.”

So what do the actors miss most from the previous seasons? After a brief pause, Jean Smart herself answered one journalist’s question: “My years. I was three years younger.” After a moment of confused silence, the room erupted in laughter. No one expected such an honest response. Yet the 72-year-old diva could easily pass for younger, looking fantastic at the press conference alongside her younger colleagues and collaborators. Her witty answer perfectly captured the mood of the event, where the comedy series’ stars convinced us that they don’t just bring humor to the screen but also in real life. Despite this, the stereotype still lingers that women aren’t truly funny… Hannah Einbinder believes that only anonymous online commenters make remarks about her humor behind her back. “No one’s said that to my face. And I dare say no one ever would…,” she added, laughing.

Jean, however, has a slightly different take: “I don’t think people have completely made peace with it even today. They believe that men’s and women’s humor is different. Men can be funny in some ways, and women in others because we’re different. For example, why was it funny when Milton Berle put on a dress, and why wasn’t it when Judy Garland donned tight pants and performed a hobo act? I can’t explain it. It just is. But that doesn’t mean women aren’t as funny as men, that’s for sure!”

Jen Statsky agrees with Hannah, as no one has ever told her that women are less funny than men either. “When we finished the show with Paul and Lucia, that’s exactly what we were discussing. I think many female comedians have had to face this stereotype and fight much harder. I believe this series is a kind of thank-you letter to those women. It says, ‘Thank you for being in the trenches and fighting harder than maybe we had to; and also proof that these women are incredibly funny. So, don’t stop!”

The new season of HBO Max's Hacks is available from May on the streaming service in Hungary as well.

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Janet Yang Re-elected as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Producer Janet Yang has been re-el...
02/08/2024

Janet Yang Re-elected as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Producer Janet Yang has been re-elected as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization's Board of Governors. This marks Yang's third term as president, a role in which she has been instrumental over the past two years.

Her re-election reflects the confidence and appreciation the Board has for her leadership and vision. In addition to Yang's re-election, the Board of Governors has appointed several new officers: - Lesley Barber: Vice President (Chair, Membership Committee)
- DeVon Franklin: Vice President (Chair, Equity and Inclusion Committee)
- Donna Gigliotti: Vice President/Treasurer (Chair, Finance Committee)
- Lynette Howell Taylor: Vice President (Chair, Awards Committee)
- Howard A. Rodman: Vice President/Secretary (Chair, Governance Committee)

Academy CEO Bill Kramer expressed his enthusiasm for Yang's continued presidency and the new slate of officers. "I am thrilled to have Janet return as Academy President for a third term to continue our great work of the past two years," Kramer said. "I also am so pleased to welcome this year's incredible slate of dedicated board officers. I look forward to collaborating with our officers and governors to advance the Academy's mission, serve our global membership, celebrate the work of our international filmmaking community, continue to ensure the financial health of the Academy, and broaden our reach and impact within the industry." Yang's leadership within the Academy has been marked by her extensive experience and achievements in film production.

A member of the Academy's Producers Branch since 2002, her notable producing credits include "South Central," "The Joy Luck Club," "The People vs. Larry Flynt," "Zero Effect," "Savior," "The Weight of Water," "High Crimes," and the Oscar-nominated animated feature "Over the Moon."

Additionally, she won an Emmy for the HBO film "Indictment: The McMartin Trial." Yang's tenure as president aligns with her term as a Governor-at-Large, a position to which she was elected by the Board of Governors in 2019 and again in 2022.

This role further underscores her deep commitment and influence within the Academy. Among the newly elected officers, Franklin, Howell Taylor, and Rodman have been re-elected, while Gigliotti returns after previously serving as an officer.

Barber steps into an officer role for the first time. Academy board members can serve up to two three-year terms consecutively or non-consecutively, followed by a two-year hiatus, after which they are eligible for up to two additional three-year terms, for a lifetime maximum of 12 years.

Officers serve one-year terms with a maximum of four consecutive years in any single office. Yang's re-election and the new officers' appointments mark a continuation of the Academy's commitment to excellence, inclusion, and global outreach in the film industry.

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The   aimed to foster dialogue and collaboration among global leaders to address the world’s most urgent challenges.
12/05/2024

The aimed to foster dialogue and collaboration among global leaders to address the world’s most urgent challenges.

The 27th Milken Global Conference wrapped up in Los Angeles, featuring a lineup of influential figures from various fields. The conference, held from May 5th to May 8th, 2024, focused on the theme “Shaping a Shared Future,” addressing pressing global issues and exploring innovative solutions. No...

"My goal is to showcase beautiful ingredients that offer aromatherapeutic benefits to the wearer that bloom on the skin ...
02/03/2024

"My goal is to showcase beautiful ingredients that offer aromatherapeutic benefits to the wearer that bloom on the skin with a soft graciousness.”

Rachel Binder, the sommelier and creator of Pomare’s Stolen Perfume, will appear on Side Hustlers, a show produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and hosted by entrepreneurs Ashley Graham and Emma Grede. Tune in as she presents her concept of scaling natural perfume production using regen...

The world-famous Canadian rock star will perform at the MVM Dome.
21/02/2024

The world-famous Canadian rock star will perform at the MVM Dome.

Bryan Adams is giving a concert in Hungary for the seventh time. The world-famous Canadian rock star will perform at the MVM Dome on October 14. Bryan Adams is touring the United States and Europe this year, and in addition to his biggest hits, he will also play material from his latest, seventeenth...

21/02/2024

President Joe Biden arrived in Los Angeles aboard Air Force One on a rainy Tuesday afternoon, greeted warmly by Rep. Maxine Waters and Mayor Karen Bass at Los Angeles International Airport on February 20, 2024. This visit kicks off a three-day fundraising tour across California. Departing the aircra...

Now, we have the answer, don't we? 🧐      *****le
07/02/2024

Now, we have the answer, don't we? 🧐 *****le

444.hu talked to Endre K., the former deputy director of the children’s home in Bicske, who was previously sentenced to three years and four months in prison because, as an accomplice of the pe*****le director, he tried to persuade the children to withdraw their reports. Last year, Endre K., the a...

The president of the republic granted a pardon to the accomplice of a  *****le.
06/02/2024

The president of the republic granted a pardon to the accomplice of a *****le.

Among the supporters of the ruling party and the undecided, there may be many who do not accept the decision, which caused the social workers to be outraged. The decision to pardon the former deputy director of the children’s home in Bicske is proof that Katalin Novák has a dual role in the Orbá...

“We came here with the aim of rebuilding the atmosphere of trust."      Link in comments 👇
30/01/2024

“We came here with the aim of rebuilding the atmosphere of trust."

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19,180 flights may be canceled on Monday.
29/01/2024

19,180 flights may be canceled on Monday.

No wage agreement was reached at the MÁV-Volán group’s wage negotiations last week, so the Solidarity Bus Transport Union announced another two-day Volán strike on Sunday. At the meeting, MÁV leader Zoltán Pafféri repeated the latest offer, according to which the basic salary of the workers ...

In Scotland, the authorities completely stopped rail traffic from Sunday evening until Monday morning.    .Link in comme...
22/01/2024

In Scotland, the authorities completely stopped rail traffic from Sunday evening until Monday morning. .

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  has caught the murderer.
17/01/2024

has caught the murderer.

The suspect of the double murder in Tószeg was arrested and taken into custody, the Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County Police Headquarters told MTI. The 59-year-old man is suspected of killing a man and a woman in a family house in Tószeg; the two bodies were found by the police early Monday evening aft...

Bad news for today.
15/01/2024

Bad news for today.

The average price of gasoline and diesel per liter rose by HUF 21 from Monday, as the second phase of the excise tax increase came into effect. The first increase was on the 1st of January, when gasoline and diesel became more expensive by HUF 20. After the current increase, it is expected that the....

According to the forecasts, Thursday will be the hottest day of the week.
04/01/2024

According to the forecasts, Thursday will be the hottest day of the week.

We can expect variable and cloudy weather on Thursday, reports Kiderül. Scattered showers may occur, mainly in the morning hours in the south, thunderstorms may occur in some places, too.   According to met.hu, five southern counties have also been issued a warning for thunderstorms.   The wind, ...

In  , a little boy, Donát, became the first newborn of the year.
01/01/2024

In , a little boy, Donát, became the first newborn of the year.

A girl named Blanka, born in a state institution 1 minute after midnight in Zalaegerszeg, became the first newborn in the country in 2024. The 36-year-old mother herself from the Zala Vármegyei Szent Rafael Hospital told MTI on the phone that Blanka was born as the second child of the family. The b...

The depth of the estimated magnitude 5.2  , which occurred about 10 kilometers from the city of Zenica, was very shallow...
31/12/2023

The depth of the estimated magnitude 5.2 , which occurred about 10 kilometers from the city of Zenica, was very shallow.

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