TV, Film & Media Industry International News Roundup, Wednesday 4 December 2024
The Brutalist tops NY Critics, A Different Man wins Gotham, UK shines at Rose d’Or, The Recruit S2 date, Giraffe hits 10, THR Roundtable, Eisenberg, Domingo, Waititi, and Moana 2 insights.
Today’s Highlights:
The Brutalist Wins Best Film at New York Film Critics Circle Awards - Brady Corbet's The Brutalist was awarded Best Film of 2024, with Adrien Brody and RaMell Ross receiving individual honours. Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Kieran Culkin, Flow, and Janet Planet earned key awards.
A Different Man Wins Best Feature at 2024 Gotham Awards - Aaron Schimberg's A Different Man triumphed at the Gotham Awards, with Colman Domingo and Clarence Maclin earning acting accolades. Tributes to Angelina Jolie, Zendaya, and Timothée Chalamet added to the event's impact.
UK Dominates at Rose d'Or Awards 2024 - Gary Oldman won Performance of the Year for Slow Horses, while Ambika Mod earned the Emerging Talent Award for One Day. Rosario Fiorello received the Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to Italian TV.
The Recruit Season 2 Returns to Netflix in January 2025 - Noah Centineo reprises his role as Owen Hendricks in Season 2 of The Recruit, debuting January 30, 2025. The season introduces espionage in South Korea and new cast members like Teo Yoo.
Giraffe Pictures Celebrates 10 Years of Showcasing Asian Talent - Founded by Anthony Chen and Huang Wenhong, Giraffe Pictures has spent a decade promoting Asian filmmakers. Their inaugural project, Distance, starred Chen Bolin and spotlighted diverse directorial talent.
THR Animation Roundtable Features Leading Creators - Key industry names like Chris Sanders (The Wild Robot), Dana Ledoux Miller (Moana 2), and Nick Park (Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl) discuss the evolving animation landscape.
Jesse Eisenberg Reflects on A Real Pain and Directing Ambitions - Jesse Eisenberg's second directorial effort, A Real Pain, explores familial trauma. He shared his creative process, advice from Bob Odenkirk, and his goal to direct annually.
Colman Domingo on His Craft and Career Challenges - Colman Domingo discusses his signature style, the roles that intimidate him, and the peculiar experiences of celebrity culture, including his reaction to Dune's marketing quirks.
Taika Waititi on Career Highlights and Industry Memories—From Thor to What We Do in the Shadows, Taika Waititi reflects on his eclectic career and shares anecdotes about his unique approach to storytelling and directing.
Moana 2 Filmmakers Share Insights at BFI Q&A - The creative team behind Disney's Moana 2 discusses their approach to expanding the Polynesian adventure's narrative, character arcs, and visual storytelling.
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NEWS
The Brutalist Wins Best Film at New York Film Critics Circle Awards
Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist was named Best Film of 2024 by the New York Film Critics Circle. Adrien Brody won Best Actor for his role in the film, while RaMell Ross earned Best Director for Nickel Boys. Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) and Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain) won acting awards. Other winners include Flow (Best Animated Film), No Other Land (Best Non-Fiction Film), and Janet Planet (Best First Film). Read More
A Different Man Wins Best Feature at 2024 Gotham Awards
The 34th annual Gotham Awards celebrated independent cinema’s best, with Aaron Schimberg’s “A Different Man” winning Best Feature. “Sing Sing” stood out, earning Colman Domingo Outstanding Lead Performance and Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin Outstanding Supporting Performance. RaMell Ross won Best Director for “Nickel Boys.” Tributes were given to Angelina Jolie, Zendaya, and Timothée Chalamet. The event highlighted independent filmmaking’s impact, setting the stage for the 2024 awards season. Read More
UK Dominates at Rose d’Or Awards 2024
At the 2024 Rose d’Or Awards, Gary Oldman received the Performance of the Year Award for his role as Jackson Lamb in Apple TV+‘s “Slow Horses,” produced by See-Saw Films. The Emerging Talent Award was presented to Ambika Mod for her performance in Netflix’s “One Day,” produced by Drama Republic. Italian entertainer Rosario Fiorello was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contributions to Italian television. Read More
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INSIGHTS
The Recruit Season 2 Returns to Netflix in January 2025
Season 2 of The Recruit, starring Noah Centineo as CIA lawyer Owen Hendricks, premieres on Netflix on January 30, 2025. The new season takes Owen to South Korea, where he faces a life-threatening espionage mission while uncovering a potential internal CIA threat. Returning cast members join new additions, including Teo Yoo. Read More
Giraffe Pictures Celebrates 10 Years of Showcasing Asian Talent
Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen, following his Cannes Camera d’Or win for “Ilo Ilo,” co-founded Giraffe Pictures in 2014 with producer Huang Wenhong to support emerging Asian filmmakers. The company focuses on producing one to two films annually, emphasizing cinematic creativity and unique Asian stories that resonate globally. Their inaugural “Distance” project is an omnibus feature directed by Sivaroj Kongsakul, Tan Shijie, and Xin Yukun, starring Chen Bolin. Read More
THR Animation Roundtable: Chris Sanders, Dana Ledoux Miller, Kelsey Mann, Morgan Neville & More
With Chris Sanders ('The Wild Robot'), Dana Ledoux Miller ('Moana 2'), Josh Cooley ('Transformers One'), Kelsey Mann ('Inside Out 2'), Morgan Neville ('Piece by Piece') and Nick Park ('Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl').
Jesse Eisenberg On 'A Real Pain,' His Career in Writing, and The Advice Bob Odenkirk Gave Him
Jesse Eisenberg’s second directorial film, A Real Pain, premiered at Sundance to rave reviews and is now in theatres. Starring Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin, the film explores familial and historical trauma as two cousins travel to Poland to honour their grandmother. Eisenberg shared insights on his filmmaking process, his ambition to direct a film annually, and how personal connections shape his storytelling.
Colman Domingo on style, the role that scares him and being weirded out by the 'Dune' popcorn bucket
From 'Thor' to 'What We Do in the Shadows': Taika Waititi Shares Memories from His Career
The Moana 2 film-makers on the sequel to Disney's Polynesian adventure | BFI Q&A
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