The Memorable Year-End Awards Ceremony, which celebrates the most outstanding individuals in the API community across entertainment, arts, and culture, has recently revealed some new acts set to perform at this weekend’s event.
Multiple cinematographers are potential nominees for the Oscars this year, having collaborated once more with directors from their past work. Some have filmed blockbusters that exceeded $100 million, while others worked on projects with more modest budgets. Regardless of their circumstances, six of the top cinematographers of the year participated in a Zoom discussion hosted by THR for their annual Cinematographer Roundtable in October. They shared insights about their career journeys, their views on visual effects, and the difficulties they encountered during their projects this year.
Rashmika Mandanna, basking in the triumph of Pushpa 2, is set to appear alongside Vicky Kaushal in Chhaava. Just recently, she reminisced about when she received the offer for this film – she was captivated by the script and promptly agreed. Yet, it left her astonished as to why the director opted for a South Indian actress like herself to portray the character of a Maharashtrian queen.
Even as the year winds up, there are a few highly-anticipated films left on the 2024 movie schedule, one of which is Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter” starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the title role. This R-rated film is part of an extended cinematic universe based on Spider-Man and has generated a lot of buzz. According to recent producer statements, this might be the final installment for now within the franchise. With critics recently getting a sneak peek, it’s clear they aren’t holding back their opinions about this comic book adaptation.
The debate over whether the next James Bond should break from tradition and give the leading role to a female actress rages on, and Gemma Arterton recently weighed in with her own opinion. Arterton is no stranger to the world of James Bond. The English actress played Bond Girl (which in itself is an outdated concept), Strawberry Fields, in Quantum of Solace, Daniel Craig’s second outing as 007. Some believe it is time for the franchise to move on from tradition, and open up the possibilities of the character. Meanwhile, others believe that James Bond was, is, and always should be male, as it is a cinematic tradition. Gemma Arterton falls into the traditionalist camp.