ASIFA-Hollywood, the Los Angeles, California branch of the International Animated Film Society, presents the Annie Awards. The Annie honors achievements in animation as a whole, including current animated productions, as well as career and lifetime achievements. These awards were created in 1972 by veteran voice talent, June Foray.
The 43rd Annual Annie Awards recognized the year 2015's best in the field of animation. The Annie Awards covered 36 categories and include Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Special Production, Commercials, Short Subjects, and Outstanding Individual Achievements. The winners were announced at a black tie ceremony on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
2016/43rd Annie Awards nominations:
PRODUCTION CATEGORIES___________________________
Best Animated Feature
Inside Out - Pixar Animation Studios
Best Animated Special Production
He Named Me Malala - Parkes-MacDonald / Little Door
Best Animated Short Subject
World of Tomorrow - Don Hertzfeldt
Best Animated Television/Broadcast Commercial
Man and Dog - Psyop
Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production For Preschool Children
Tumble Leaf - Episode: Mirror - Amazon Studios and Bix Pix Entertainment
Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production For Children
Wander Over Yonder - Episode: The Breakfast - Disney Television Animation
Best General Audience Animated Television/Broadcast Production
The Simpsons - Episode: Halloween of Horror - Gracie Films in Association with 20th Century Fox Television
Best Animated Feature-Independent
Boy and the World - Filme de Papel
Best Student Film
ed - Taha Neyestani
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORIES___________________
Outstanding Achievement, Animated Effects in an Animated Production
The Good Dinosaur - Pixar Animation Studios - Effects Supervisor: Jon Reisch, Effects Lead: Stephen Marshall
Outstanding Achievement, Animated Effects in a Live Action Production
Marvel's Avengers : Age of Ultron – Sokovia Destruction - Marvel Studios - Creature Sim Supervisor: Michael Balog, Creature Simulation Lead: Jim Van Allen, Effects Simulation Supervisor: Florent Andorra, Effects Lead: Georg Kaltenbrunner
Outstanding Achievement, Character Animation in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production
Dragons: Race to the Edge - Episode: "Have Dragon Will Travel, Part 1" - DreamWorks Animation Television, Character Animator: Chi-Ho Chan, Character: Heather, Windshear, Dagur, Savage, Hiccup, Toothless, Berserkers
Outstanding Achievement, Character Animation in a Feature Production
Inside Out - Pixar Animation Studios - Animator: Allison Rutland, Character: All Characters
Outstanding Achievement, Character Animation in a Live Action Production
The Revenant – The Bear - Regency Enterprises, New Regency Pictures, Anonymous Content, M Productions, Appian Way, RatPac-Dune Entertainment - Animation Supervisor: Matthew Shumway, Lead Digital Artist: Adrian Millington, Digital Artist: Blaine Toderian, Digital Artist: Alexander Poei, Digital Artist: Kevin Lan
Outstanding Achievement, Character Animation in a Video Game
Evolve - 2K Games - Character Animator: David Gibson, Character: Daisy, Goliath, Kraken
Outstanding Achievement, Character Design in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production
Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas - Episode: Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas - Screen Novelties Warner Bros Animation, Character Designer: Craig Kellman, Character: Buddy, Jovie, Walter Hobbs, Michael Hobbs, Mr. Greenway, Chadwick & Matthews, Santa Claus, Background Characters
Outstanding Achievement, Character Design in an Animated Feature Production
Inside Out - Pixar Animation Studios - Character Art Director: Albert Lozano, Character: All Characters, Character Artist: Chris Sasaki Character: All Characters
Outstanding Achievement, Directing in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production
Gravity Falls - Episode: Northwest Mansion Mystery - Disney Television Animation - Director: Matt Braly
Outstanding Achievement, Directing in an Animated Feature Production
Inside Out - Pixar Animation Studios - Director: Pete Docter
Outstanding Achievement, Music in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production
Disney Mickey Mouse - Episode: ¡Feliz Cumpleaños! - Disney Television Animation - Composer: Christopher Willis
Outstanding Achievement, Music in an Animated Feature Production
Inside Out - Pixar Animation Studios - Composer: Michael Giacchino
Outstanding Achievement, Production Design in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production
The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show - Episode: "Peabody's Parents/Galileo" - DreamWorks Animation Televsion - Production Design: Kevin Dart; Production Design: Sylvia Liu; Production Design: Chris Turnham; Production Design: Eastwood Wong
Outstanding Achievement, Production Design in an Animated Feature Production
Inside Out - Pixar Animation Studios - Production Design: Ralph Eggleston
Outstanding Achievement, Storyboarding in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production
Disney Mickey Mouse - Episode: ¡Feliz Cumpleaños! - Disney Television Animation - Storyboard Artist: Alonso Ramirez Ramos
Outstanding Achievement, Storyboarding in an Animated Feature Production
Inside Out - Pixar Animation Studios - Storyboard Artist: Tony Rosenast
Outstanding Achievement, Voice Acting in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production
Bob's Burgers - Episode: Hawk & Chick - Twentieth Century Fox Television Bento Box Entertainment - Starring: Kristen Schaal Character: Louise, Belcher
Outstanding Achievement, Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production
Inside Out - Pixar Animation Studios - Cast: Phyllis Smith; Character: Sadness
Outstanding Achievement, Writing in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production
Bob's Burgers - Episode: The Hauntening - Twentieth Century Fox Television Bento Box Entertainment - Writer: Steven Davis, Writer: Kelvin Yu
Outstanding Achievement, Writing in an Animated Feature Production
Inside Out - Pixar Animation Studios - Writer: Pete Docter, Writer: Meg LeFauve, Writer: Josh Cooley
Outstanding Achievement, Editorial in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production
Disney Mickey Mouse - Episode: Coned - Disney Television Animation - Nominee: Illya Owens
Outstanding Achievement, Editorial in an Animated Feature Production
Inside Out - Pixar Animation Studios - Nominee: Kevin Nolting
JURIED AWARDS__________________________________
Winsor McCay Award – for their career contributions to the art of animation
Joe Ranft
Phil Roman
Isao Takahata
June Foray Award – for their significant and benevolent or charitable impact on the art and industry of animation
Don Hahn
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Monday, February 8, 2016
2016 Annie Awards Announced; Pixar's "Inside Out" Dominates
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2016 Director's Guild Awards - Alejandro G. Iñárritu Wins for "The Revenant"
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) is the entertainment labor union that represents film and television directors. The DGA gives out the Directors Guild of America Award each year to honor outstanding achievement.
Winners were announced at the 68th Annual DGA Awards on Saturday evening, February 6, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The DGA Awards wias hosted by actor Jane Lynch.
2016 / 68th Annual DGA Award winners;
Feature Film
ALEJANDRO G. IÑÁRRITU
The Revenant
(20th Century Fox)
Unit Production Managers: Drew Locke, James W. Skotchdopole, Doug Jones
First Assistant Director: Scott Robertson
Second Assistant Directors: Megan M. Shank, Matthew Haggerty, Jeremy Marks
Unit Production Manager: Gabriela Vazquez (Argentina, California, and Montana Unit)
First Assistant Director: Adam Somner (Argentina, California, and Montana Unit)
Second Assistant Directors: Trevor R. Tavares, Jasmine Marie Alhambra (Argentina, California, and Montana Unit)
Second Second Assistant Directors: Brett Robinson, Kasia Trojak (Argentina, California, and Montana Unit)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-Time Feature Film Director
ALEX GARLAND
Ex Machina
(A24)
Unit Production Manager: Sara Desmond
First Assistant Director: Nick Heckstall‑Smith
Second Assistant Director: Ray Kenny
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series
DAVID NUTTER
Game of Thrones, “Mother’s Mercy” (HBO)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series
CHRIS ADDISON
Veep, “Election Night” (HBO)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Miniseries
DEE REES
Bessie (HBO)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary
MATTHEW HEINEMAN
Cartel Land
The Orchard; A&E Indie Films, Our Time Projects, The Documentary Group, Whitewater Films
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials
DON ROY KING
Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special (NBC)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming
DAVE DIOMEDI
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, “Episode #325” (NBC)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programs
ADAM VETRI
Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge, “Gods of War” (CMT)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials
ANDREAS NILSSON
(Biscuit Filmworks)
Emily’s Oz, Comcast – Goodby, Silverstein & Partners NY
Time Upon A Once, General Electric – BBDO
Dad Song, Old Spice – Wieden + Kennedy
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children’s Programs
KENNY ORTEGA
Descendants (Disney Channel)
Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Television Direction: JOE PYTKA
Commercial director Joe Pytka was honored with the Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Television Direction in honor of his groundbreaking career.
Frank Capra Achievement Award: MARY RAE THEWLIS
Given to an Assistant Director or Unit Production Manager in recognition of career achievement in the industry and service to the Directors Guild of America.
Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award: THOMAS McDERMOTT
Given to an Associate Director or Stage Manager in recognition of career achievement in the industry and service to the Directors Guild of America.
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Winners were announced at the 68th Annual DGA Awards on Saturday evening, February 6, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The DGA Awards wias hosted by actor Jane Lynch.
2016 / 68th Annual DGA Award winners;
Feature Film
ALEJANDRO G. IÑÁRRITU
The Revenant
(20th Century Fox)
Unit Production Managers: Drew Locke, James W. Skotchdopole, Doug Jones
First Assistant Director: Scott Robertson
Second Assistant Directors: Megan M. Shank, Matthew Haggerty, Jeremy Marks
Unit Production Manager: Gabriela Vazquez (Argentina, California, and Montana Unit)
First Assistant Director: Adam Somner (Argentina, California, and Montana Unit)
Second Assistant Directors: Trevor R. Tavares, Jasmine Marie Alhambra (Argentina, California, and Montana Unit)
Second Second Assistant Directors: Brett Robinson, Kasia Trojak (Argentina, California, and Montana Unit)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-Time Feature Film Director
ALEX GARLAND
Ex Machina
(A24)
Unit Production Manager: Sara Desmond
First Assistant Director: Nick Heckstall‑Smith
Second Assistant Director: Ray Kenny
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series
DAVID NUTTER
Game of Thrones, “Mother’s Mercy” (HBO)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series
CHRIS ADDISON
Veep, “Election Night” (HBO)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Miniseries
DEE REES
Bessie (HBO)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary
MATTHEW HEINEMAN
Cartel Land
The Orchard; A&E Indie Films, Our Time Projects, The Documentary Group, Whitewater Films
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials
DON ROY KING
Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special (NBC)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming
DAVE DIOMEDI
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, “Episode #325” (NBC)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programs
ADAM VETRI
Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge, “Gods of War” (CMT)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials
ANDREAS NILSSON
(Biscuit Filmworks)
Emily’s Oz, Comcast – Goodby, Silverstein & Partners NY
Time Upon A Once, General Electric – BBDO
Dad Song, Old Spice – Wieden + Kennedy
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children’s Programs
KENNY ORTEGA
Descendants (Disney Channel)
Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Television Direction: JOE PYTKA
Commercial director Joe Pytka was honored with the Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Television Direction in honor of his groundbreaking career.
Frank Capra Achievement Award: MARY RAE THEWLIS
Given to an Assistant Director or Unit Production Manager in recognition of career achievement in the industry and service to the Directors Guild of America.
Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award: THOMAS McDERMOTT
Given to an Associate Director or Stage Manager in recognition of career achievement in the industry and service to the Directors Guild of America.
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Sunday, February 7, 2016
2016 Image Award Winners Announced; Michael B. Jordan is "Entertainer of the Year"
The NAACP Image Award an award bestowed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The award honors outstanding achievements by people of color in film, television, music, and literature. The awards are voted on by members of the NAACP.
The NAACP announced the winners of its 47th annual Image Awards, which celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in Television, Recording (Music), Literary (Books), Motion Picture, Documentary (film and television), Writing (for film and television), Directing (for film and television), and Animated/CGI (for film and television). Winners were announced Friday, February 5, 2016 during a ceremony airing live on TV One.
2016 / 47th NAACP Image Awards winners:
Entertainer of the Year: Michael B. Jordan
President’s Award: John Legend
Motion Picture Categories
Outstanding Motion Picture
Straight Outta Compton (Universal Pictures)
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Michael B. Jordan – Creed (Warner Bros. Pictures/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures)
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Sanaa Lathan – The Perfect Guy (Screen Gems)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
O’Shea Jackson Jr. – Straight Outta Compton (Universal Pictures)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Phylicia Rashad – Creed (Warner Bros. Pictures/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures)
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
Beasts of No Nation (Netflix)
Television Categories
Outstanding Drama Series
Empire (Fox)
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Terrence Howard – Empire (Fox)
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Taraji P. Henson – Empire (Fox)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Joe Morton – Scandal (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Regina King – American Crime (ABC)
Outstanding Comedy Series
black-ish (ABC)
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson – black-ish (ABC)
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Tracee Ellis Ross – black-ish (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Mike Epps – Survivor’s Remorse (Starz)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Marsai Martin – black-ish (ABC)
Outstanding Television Movie, Miniseries, or Dramatic Special
The Wiz Live! (NBC)
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Miniseries, or Dramatic Special
David Alan Grier – The Wiz Live! (NBC)
Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Miniseries, or Dramatic Special
Queen Latifah – Bessie (HBO)
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
Unsung (TV One)
Outstanding Talk Series
The Talk (CBS)
Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series
Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s (OWN)
Outstanding Variety (Series or Special)
Family Feud (Syndicated)
Outstanding Children’s Program
Doc McStuffins (Disney Junior)
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Miniseries)
Marcus Scribner – black-ish (ABC)
Outstanding Host in a News, Talk, Reality, or Variety Program (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
Steve Harvey – Family Feud (Syndicated)
Documentary Categories
Outstanding Documentary – (Film)
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (PBS Distribution/Firelight Films)
Outstanding Documentary – (Television)
Muhammad Ali: The People’s Champ (BET)
Writing Categories
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Kenya M. Barris – black-ish – “The Word” (ABC)
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Mara Brack Ali, Jameal Turner, Keli Goff – Being Mary Jane – “Sparrow” (BET)
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Television)
Lawrence Hill, Clement Virgo – The Book of Negroes (BET)
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Film)
Ryan Coogler, Aaron Covington – Creed (Warner Bros. Pictures/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures)
Directing Categories
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Don Cheadle – House of Lies – “The Urge to Save Humanity Is Almost Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule” (Showtime)
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
John Ridley – American Crime – “Episode 1″ (ABC)
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Television)
Dee Rees – Bessie (HBO)
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Film)
Ryan Coogler – Creed (Warner Bros. Pictures/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures)
Animated or Computer-Generated Image (CGI) Category
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film)
Loretta Devine – Doc McStuffins (Disney Junior)
Recording Categories
Outstanding New Artist
Jussie Smollett (Columbia Records)
Outstanding Male Artist
Pharrell Williams (Columbia Records)
Outstanding Female Artist
Jill Scott (Atlantic Records)
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration
“Conqueror” – Empire Cast feat. Estelle & Jussie Smollett (Columbia Records)
Outstanding Jazz Album
Miles Davis at Newport 1955-1975: The Bootleg Series Vol.4 – Miles Davis (Columbia Legacy Recordings)
Outstanding Gospel Album (Traditional or Contemporary)
It’s Personal – Tina Campbell (Gee Tree Creative)
Outstanding Music Video
“Shame” – Tyrese Gibson (Voltron Recordz)
Outstanding Song – Traditional
“Back Together – Jill Scott (Atlantic Records)
Outstanding Album
Woman – Jill Scott (Atlantic Records)
Outstanding Song – Contemporary
“You’re So Beautiful” – Empire Cast feat. Jussie Smollett & Yazz (Columbia Records)
Literature Categories
Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction
Stand Your Ground – Victoria Christopher Murrary(Touchstone)
Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction
Spectacle: The Astonishing Life of Ota Benga – Pamela Newkirk (HarperCollins/Amistad)
Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author
The Fishermen – Chigozie Obioma (Little, Brown & Company)
Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography
Between The World and Me – Ta-Nehisi Coates (Speigel & Grau)
Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional
Soul Food Love: Healthy Recipes Inspired by One Hundred Years of Cooking in a Black Family – Alice Randall, Caroline Randall Williams (Clarkson Potter)
Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry
How to Be Drawn – Terrance Hayes (Penguin Books/ Penguin Random House)
Outstanding Literary Work – Children
Gordon Parks: How the Photographer Captured Black and White America – Carole Boston Weatherford (Author), Jamey Christoph (Illustrator) (Albert Whitman & Company)
Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens
X: A Novel – Ilyasah Shabazz with Kekia Magoon(Candlewick Press)
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The NAACP announced the winners of its 47th annual Image Awards, which celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in Television, Recording (Music), Literary (Books), Motion Picture, Documentary (film and television), Writing (for film and television), Directing (for film and television), and Animated/CGI (for film and television). Winners were announced Friday, February 5, 2016 during a ceremony airing live on TV One.
2016 / 47th NAACP Image Awards winners:
Entertainer of the Year: Michael B. Jordan
President’s Award: John Legend
Motion Picture Categories
Outstanding Motion Picture
Straight Outta Compton (Universal Pictures)
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Michael B. Jordan – Creed (Warner Bros. Pictures/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures)
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Sanaa Lathan – The Perfect Guy (Screen Gems)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
O’Shea Jackson Jr. – Straight Outta Compton (Universal Pictures)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Phylicia Rashad – Creed (Warner Bros. Pictures/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures)
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
Beasts of No Nation (Netflix)
Television Categories
Outstanding Drama Series
Empire (Fox)
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Terrence Howard – Empire (Fox)
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Taraji P. Henson – Empire (Fox)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Joe Morton – Scandal (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Regina King – American Crime (ABC)
Outstanding Comedy Series
black-ish (ABC)
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson – black-ish (ABC)
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Tracee Ellis Ross – black-ish (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Mike Epps – Survivor’s Remorse (Starz)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Marsai Martin – black-ish (ABC)
Outstanding Television Movie, Miniseries, or Dramatic Special
The Wiz Live! (NBC)
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Miniseries, or Dramatic Special
David Alan Grier – The Wiz Live! (NBC)
Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Miniseries, or Dramatic Special
Queen Latifah – Bessie (HBO)
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
Unsung (TV One)
Outstanding Talk Series
The Talk (CBS)
Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series
Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s (OWN)
Outstanding Variety (Series or Special)
Family Feud (Syndicated)
Outstanding Children’s Program
Doc McStuffins (Disney Junior)
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Miniseries)
Marcus Scribner – black-ish (ABC)
Outstanding Host in a News, Talk, Reality, or Variety Program (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
Steve Harvey – Family Feud (Syndicated)
Documentary Categories
Outstanding Documentary – (Film)
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (PBS Distribution/Firelight Films)
Outstanding Documentary – (Television)
Muhammad Ali: The People’s Champ (BET)
Writing Categories
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Kenya M. Barris – black-ish – “The Word” (ABC)
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Mara Brack Ali, Jameal Turner, Keli Goff – Being Mary Jane – “Sparrow” (BET)
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Television)
Lawrence Hill, Clement Virgo – The Book of Negroes (BET)
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Film)
Ryan Coogler, Aaron Covington – Creed (Warner Bros. Pictures/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures)
Directing Categories
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Don Cheadle – House of Lies – “The Urge to Save Humanity Is Almost Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule” (Showtime)
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
John Ridley – American Crime – “Episode 1″ (ABC)
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Television)
Dee Rees – Bessie (HBO)
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Film)
Ryan Coogler – Creed (Warner Bros. Pictures/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures)
Animated or Computer-Generated Image (CGI) Category
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film)
Loretta Devine – Doc McStuffins (Disney Junior)
Recording Categories
Outstanding New Artist
Jussie Smollett (Columbia Records)
Outstanding Male Artist
Pharrell Williams (Columbia Records)
Outstanding Female Artist
Jill Scott (Atlantic Records)
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration
“Conqueror” – Empire Cast feat. Estelle & Jussie Smollett (Columbia Records)
Outstanding Jazz Album
Miles Davis at Newport 1955-1975: The Bootleg Series Vol.4 – Miles Davis (Columbia Legacy Recordings)
Outstanding Gospel Album (Traditional or Contemporary)
It’s Personal – Tina Campbell (Gee Tree Creative)
Outstanding Music Video
“Shame” – Tyrese Gibson (Voltron Recordz)
Outstanding Song – Traditional
“Back Together – Jill Scott (Atlantic Records)
Outstanding Album
Woman – Jill Scott (Atlantic Records)
Outstanding Song – Contemporary
“You’re So Beautiful” – Empire Cast feat. Jussie Smollett & Yazz (Columbia Records)
Literature Categories
Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction
Stand Your Ground – Victoria Christopher Murrary(Touchstone)
Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction
Spectacle: The Astonishing Life of Ota Benga – Pamela Newkirk (HarperCollins/Amistad)
Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author
The Fishermen – Chigozie Obioma (Little, Brown & Company)
Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography
Between The World and Me – Ta-Nehisi Coates (Speigel & Grau)
Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional
Soul Food Love: Healthy Recipes Inspired by One Hundred Years of Cooking in a Black Family – Alice Randall, Caroline Randall Williams (Clarkson Potter)
Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry
How to Be Drawn – Terrance Hayes (Penguin Books/ Penguin Random House)
Outstanding Literary Work – Children
Gordon Parks: How the Photographer Captured Black and White America – Carole Boston Weatherford (Author), Jamey Christoph (Illustrator) (Albert Whitman & Company)
Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens
X: A Novel – Ilyasah Shabazz with Kekia Magoon(Candlewick Press)
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Saturday, February 6, 2016
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from February 1st to 6th, 2016 - Update #32
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: Leonardo DiCaprio to star in "Conquest" from Paramount.
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AWARDS - From Yahoo: Michael B. Jordan and diversity celebrated 2016 Image Awards, with complete list of winners.
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TELEVISION - From UPI: Adam West will be one of the guest stars on the 200th episode of "The Big Band Theory."
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COMICS - From ScreenRant: Still, there is some fun to be had of Walt Disney and Stan Lee Media - now with a Hillary Clinton connection.
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OSCARS - From TheWrap: President Obama weighs in on #OscarsSoWhite.
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: Here is how next year's Oscars may not be so white.
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OSCARS - From TheWrap: The Coen Bros. address #OscarsSoWhite in a manner befitting white privilege and with a lack of awareness that is surprising but should be.
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OSCARS - From TheWrap: Oscars so white... literally.
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POLITICS - From CounterPunch: Freeing Julian Assange - the final chapter.
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OSCARS - From THR: Kareem Abdul-Jabar: Why black people are invisible to Oscar voters.
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ANIMATION - From YahooTV: Joe Alaskey was one of the successors to Mel Blanc as the voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and other Looney Tunes characters. He died at the age of 63 of cancer on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
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MUSIC - From YahooMusic: Maurice White, the founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He will always remain a "Shining Star." R.I.P.
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CRIME - From RSN: Exonerations in the United States hit a record high.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Steven Soderbergh is coming out of retirement to make a film with Matt Damon and Channing Tatum.
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OSCARS - From TheWrap: Helen Mirren things #OscarsSoWhite is unfair to the Academy.
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: There is some backlash against DC Comics for its "re-imagining" of Scooby-Doo, which will be seen in an upcoming comic book series.
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CRIME - From RSN: Police across the country rethinking use of violence - 'bout time.
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POLITICS - From RollingStone: A right-wing, hawkish FOX News analyst who claimed to be ex-CIA turned out to be a fraud and is now facing trail.
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MUSIC - From HuffingtonPost: David Bowie leaves most of his $100 million estate to his wife, two children, and a few close friends.
MUSIC - From LATimes: David Bowie's "Bowie bonds" were revolutionary for its time.
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COMICS - From CinemaBlend: Marvel prepares to announce its plans for Josh Brolin as "Thanos."
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MOVIES - From People: Kate Winslet talks about her "Titanic" co-star, Leonardo DiCaprio.
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Universal sets dates for 9th and 10th installments of Fast and Furious franchise. Part 8 comes out in 2017.
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POLITICS - From RawStory: Sarah Palin says she did not blame President Obama for her son beating his girlfriend.
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MOVIES - From ScreenDaily: Rooney Mara to play Mary Magdalene
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TELEVISION - From ThePlaylist: Naomi Watts and Tom Sizemore joins Netflix's "Twin Peaks" revival. By the way, David Lynch is said to be directing all the episodes.
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BLACK HISTORY: From IMDb: Top 10 highest grossing Black directors by box office total.
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OSCARS - From IMDb: The staff's Oscar snubs list.
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MOVIES: From BusinessInsider: Anthony Ingruber looks like a young Harrison Ford, and played a young Ford in a recent movie, so... he's young Han Solo.
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POLITICS - From YahooPolitics: How Ted Cruz out-trumped Trump.
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POLITICS - From YahooPolitics: Clinton vs. Sanders to close to call...
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: An article about Nate Parker, director of "Birth of a Nation."
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ANIMATION - From CBR: See Disney classics drawn Tim Burton style.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Nate Parker's "Birth of a Nation" tops 2016 Sundance Film Festival; here is a winners list.
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AWARDS - From Deadline: The 2016 Art Directors Guild Awards are announced with "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "The Revenant" among top winners.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: "Kung Fu 3" sets an opening weekend record in China.
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MOVIES - From Complex: FOX Searchlight pays a record $17.5 million for Nate Parker's "Birth of a Nation," the top winner at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From ThinkProgress: Before the cops killed him, Quintonio LeGrier called 911 three times for help.
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OSCARS - From Complex: Steve McQueen, the Black director who won an Oscar as a producer on "12 Years a Slave," speaks about #OscarsSoWhite.
MOVIES - From TheWrap: Leonardo DiCaprio to star in "Conquest" from Paramount.
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AWARDS - From Yahoo: Michael B. Jordan and diversity celebrated 2016 Image Awards, with complete list of winners.
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TELEVISION - From UPI: Adam West will be one of the guest stars on the 200th episode of "The Big Band Theory."
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COMICS - From ScreenRant: Still, there is some fun to be had of Walt Disney and Stan Lee Media - now with a Hillary Clinton connection.
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OSCARS - From TheWrap: President Obama weighs in on #OscarsSoWhite.
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: Here is how next year's Oscars may not be so white.
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OSCARS - From TheWrap: The Coen Bros. address #OscarsSoWhite in a manner befitting white privilege and with a lack of awareness that is surprising but should be.
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OSCARS - From TheWrap: Oscars so white... literally.
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POLITICS - From CounterPunch: Freeing Julian Assange - the final chapter.
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OSCARS - From THR: Kareem Abdul-Jabar: Why black people are invisible to Oscar voters.
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ANIMATION - From YahooTV: Joe Alaskey was one of the successors to Mel Blanc as the voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and other Looney Tunes characters. He died at the age of 63 of cancer on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
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MUSIC - From YahooMusic: Maurice White, the founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He will always remain a "Shining Star." R.I.P.
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CRIME - From RSN: Exonerations in the United States hit a record high.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Steven Soderbergh is coming out of retirement to make a film with Matt Damon and Channing Tatum.
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OSCARS - From TheWrap: Helen Mirren things #OscarsSoWhite is unfair to the Academy.
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: There is some backlash against DC Comics for its "re-imagining" of Scooby-Doo, which will be seen in an upcoming comic book series.
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CRIME - From RSN: Police across the country rethinking use of violence - 'bout time.
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POLITICS - From RollingStone: A right-wing, hawkish FOX News analyst who claimed to be ex-CIA turned out to be a fraud and is now facing trail.
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MUSIC - From HuffingtonPost: David Bowie leaves most of his $100 million estate to his wife, two children, and a few close friends.
MUSIC - From LATimes: David Bowie's "Bowie bonds" were revolutionary for its time.
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COMICS - From CinemaBlend: Marvel prepares to announce its plans for Josh Brolin as "Thanos."
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MOVIES - From People: Kate Winslet talks about her "Titanic" co-star, Leonardo DiCaprio.
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Universal sets dates for 9th and 10th installments of Fast and Furious franchise. Part 8 comes out in 2017.
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POLITICS - From RawStory: Sarah Palin says she did not blame President Obama for her son beating his girlfriend.
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MOVIES - From ScreenDaily: Rooney Mara to play Mary Magdalene
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TELEVISION - From ThePlaylist: Naomi Watts and Tom Sizemore joins Netflix's "Twin Peaks" revival. By the way, David Lynch is said to be directing all the episodes.
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BLACK HISTORY: From IMDb: Top 10 highest grossing Black directors by box office total.
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OSCARS - From IMDb: The staff's Oscar snubs list.
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MOVIES: From BusinessInsider: Anthony Ingruber looks like a young Harrison Ford, and played a young Ford in a recent movie, so... he's young Han Solo.
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POLITICS - From YahooPolitics: How Ted Cruz out-trumped Trump.
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POLITICS - From YahooPolitics: Clinton vs. Sanders to close to call...
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: An article about Nate Parker, director of "Birth of a Nation."
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ANIMATION - From CBR: See Disney classics drawn Tim Burton style.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Nate Parker's "Birth of a Nation" tops 2016 Sundance Film Festival; here is a winners list.
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AWARDS - From Deadline: The 2016 Art Directors Guild Awards are announced with "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "The Revenant" among top winners.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: "Kung Fu 3" sets an opening weekend record in China.
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MOVIES - From Complex: FOX Searchlight pays a record $17.5 million for Nate Parker's "Birth of a Nation," the top winner at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From ThinkProgress: Before the cops killed him, Quintonio LeGrier called 911 three times for help.
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OSCARS - From Complex: Steve McQueen, the Black director who won an Oscar as a producer on "12 Years a Slave," speaks about #OscarsSoWhite.
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First Slate of Presenters Announced for 2016 Oscars Ceremony
THE ACADEMY ANNOUNCES FIRST SLATE OF PRESENTERS AND PERFORMERS FOR 88TH OSCARS
Oscars producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin announced today the first slate of presenters for the 88th Oscars telecast. The Oscars, hosted by Chris Rock, will air live Oscar® Sunday, February 28, on ABC.
The presenters and performers, including past Oscar winners and nominees, are:
Benicio Del Toro
Tina Fey
Whoopi Goldberg
Ryan Gosling
Kevin Hart
Lady Gaga
Sam Smith
Charlize Theron
Jacob Tremblay
The Weeknd
Pharrell Williams
“Each of these artists brings a wonderfully distinctive element to the Oscars stage,” said Hill and Hudlin. “Together they represent the many thrilling ways stories can be shared about the human experience, and we’re honored they will be part of the celebration.”
The 88th Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live by the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide
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Oscars producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin announced today the first slate of presenters for the 88th Oscars telecast. The Oscars, hosted by Chris Rock, will air live Oscar® Sunday, February 28, on ABC.
The presenters and performers, including past Oscar winners and nominees, are:
Benicio Del Toro
Tina Fey
Whoopi Goldberg
Ryan Gosling
Kevin Hart
Lady Gaga
Sam Smith
Charlize Theron
Jacob Tremblay
The Weeknd
Pharrell Williams
“Each of these artists brings a wonderfully distinctive element to the Oscars stage,” said Hill and Hudlin. “Together they represent the many thrilling ways stories can be shared about the human experience, and we’re honored they will be part of the celebration.”
The 88th Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live by the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide
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Review: "Never Die Alone" Uneven, but Inspired
TRASH IN MY EYE No. 132 (of 2004) by Leroy Douresseaux
Never Die Alone (2004)
Running time: 88 minutes (1 hour, 28 minutes)
MPAA – R for strong violence, drug use, sexuality and language
DIRECTOR: Ernest Dickerson
WRITER: James Gibson (based upon the novel by Donald Goines)
PRODUCERS: Alessandro Camon and Earl Simmons (DMX)
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Matthew Libatique
EDITOR: Stephen Lovejoy
COMPOSER: George Duke
Black Reel Awards nominee
CRIME/DRAMA
Starring: DMX, David Arquette, Michael Ealy, Drew Sidora, Antwon Tanner, Luenell Campbell, Clifton Powell, Tommy “Tiny” Lister, Aisha Tyler, Jennifer Sky, Reagan Gomez-Preston, and Art Evans
Never Die Alone is a 2014 crime drama from director Ernest R. Dickerson. The film is based on the late author, Donald Goines' 1974 novel of the same name. Starring rapper DMX, Never Die Alone the film focuses on a drug kingpin whose return home touches off a turf war.
After a small-time drug kingpin known as King David (DMX) is murdered, Paul (David Arquette), a young white reporter who witnessed the murder and brought King David to the hospital where he died, decides to investigate the circumstances leading up to King’s death. Paul wants to use that as research for a investigative report that he hopes will get him a newspaper job, but David’s death also sets off a small, but very violent turf war.
As Paul listens to King David’s audiotape journal (heard as a voice-over narration that frames the film) which depicts King David’s rise, his hopes for the future and for redemption, and (unbeknownst to him) the final hour of his life, people are dying in an ever increasingly violent conflict.
Directed by Ernest Dickerson, Never Die Alone is a gritty, vulgar, violent, entertaining, and ultimately quite poignant crime drama. Sadly, the film had a somewhat limited theatrical release and the studio never really gave it a chance to catch on; hopefully, many viewers will discover it on home video.
Two things work against Never Die Alone being a great film. The first is that the film is really three movies. The first half hour or so is a tension filled street-crime drama with wonderfully intriguing characters who have the all-important element that really sells a story – motivation. The second film is a flashback of King David’s life, as narrated by his audio journal. The third is Arquette’s Paul character prowling the streets where King David was murdered in an attempt to feel the gangsta life. On the surface, any of these three would make a good movie if the filmmakers focused on one and fully developed it, especially the first sequence and incidents surrounding King’s death. Actually, the separation from David’s return and death to move to another story line is quite jarring and, for all its interesting moments afterwards, the film never really recovers from that.
The second thing that really works against the film is DMX’s narration. It is acceptable that he isn’t a great actor, but the thing for a director to do is to not lean on him so much. He’s credible as a hood-type, and he can certainly get better over time with more experience as an actor and maybe some acting lessons (like that’s gonna happen). But the worst thing to give an inexperienced actor is extensive narration duties in a film. Simply put, the syncopation and rhythm that made DMX such an admired rapper is missing in his narration for Never Die Alone. That’s bad for this film because so much of King David’s character and about his motivation is told rather than shown. Sometimes, what DMX is saying comes across as stiff, but to be fair, there are times when he really sells a scene and King David with inspired moments of pure passion.
Warts aside, DMX and David Arquette do fairly good jobs as this film’s stars, but there are some good supporting performances; the best of the lot is Michael Ealy. Excellent in the Barbershop films, he should have acting jobs pouring in, and we should see him more. Just as talented as a slew of young stars like Orlando Bloom, Ashton Kutcher, and Heath Ledger, I wonder why we don’t see Ealy more.
6 of 10
B
NOTES:
2005 Black Reel Awards: 1 nomination: “Best Director” (Ernest R. Dickerson)
Edited: Wednesday, February 3, 2016
The text is copyright © 2016 Leroy Douresseaux. All Rights Reserved. Contact this site for reprint and syndication rights and fees.
Never Die Alone (2004)
Running time: 88 minutes (1 hour, 28 minutes)
MPAA – R for strong violence, drug use, sexuality and language
DIRECTOR: Ernest Dickerson
WRITER: James Gibson (based upon the novel by Donald Goines)
PRODUCERS: Alessandro Camon and Earl Simmons (DMX)
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Matthew Libatique
EDITOR: Stephen Lovejoy
COMPOSER: George Duke
Black Reel Awards nominee
CRIME/DRAMA
Starring: DMX, David Arquette, Michael Ealy, Drew Sidora, Antwon Tanner, Luenell Campbell, Clifton Powell, Tommy “Tiny” Lister, Aisha Tyler, Jennifer Sky, Reagan Gomez-Preston, and Art Evans
Never Die Alone is a 2014 crime drama from director Ernest R. Dickerson. The film is based on the late author, Donald Goines' 1974 novel of the same name. Starring rapper DMX, Never Die Alone the film focuses on a drug kingpin whose return home touches off a turf war.
After a small-time drug kingpin known as King David (DMX) is murdered, Paul (David Arquette), a young white reporter who witnessed the murder and brought King David to the hospital where he died, decides to investigate the circumstances leading up to King’s death. Paul wants to use that as research for a investigative report that he hopes will get him a newspaper job, but David’s death also sets off a small, but very violent turf war.
As Paul listens to King David’s audiotape journal (heard as a voice-over narration that frames the film) which depicts King David’s rise, his hopes for the future and for redemption, and (unbeknownst to him) the final hour of his life, people are dying in an ever increasingly violent conflict.
Directed by Ernest Dickerson, Never Die Alone is a gritty, vulgar, violent, entertaining, and ultimately quite poignant crime drama. Sadly, the film had a somewhat limited theatrical release and the studio never really gave it a chance to catch on; hopefully, many viewers will discover it on home video.
Two things work against Never Die Alone being a great film. The first is that the film is really three movies. The first half hour or so is a tension filled street-crime drama with wonderfully intriguing characters who have the all-important element that really sells a story – motivation. The second film is a flashback of King David’s life, as narrated by his audio journal. The third is Arquette’s Paul character prowling the streets where King David was murdered in an attempt to feel the gangsta life. On the surface, any of these three would make a good movie if the filmmakers focused on one and fully developed it, especially the first sequence and incidents surrounding King’s death. Actually, the separation from David’s return and death to move to another story line is quite jarring and, for all its interesting moments afterwards, the film never really recovers from that.
The second thing that really works against the film is DMX’s narration. It is acceptable that he isn’t a great actor, but the thing for a director to do is to not lean on him so much. He’s credible as a hood-type, and he can certainly get better over time with more experience as an actor and maybe some acting lessons (like that’s gonna happen). But the worst thing to give an inexperienced actor is extensive narration duties in a film. Simply put, the syncopation and rhythm that made DMX such an admired rapper is missing in his narration for Never Die Alone. That’s bad for this film because so much of King David’s character and about his motivation is told rather than shown. Sometimes, what DMX is saying comes across as stiff, but to be fair, there are times when he really sells a scene and King David with inspired moments of pure passion.
Warts aside, DMX and David Arquette do fairly good jobs as this film’s stars, but there are some good supporting performances; the best of the lot is Michael Ealy. Excellent in the Barbershop films, he should have acting jobs pouring in, and we should see him more. Just as talented as a slew of young stars like Orlando Bloom, Ashton Kutcher, and Heath Ledger, I wonder why we don’t see Ealy more.
6 of 10
B
NOTES:
2005 Black Reel Awards: 1 nomination: “Best Director” (Ernest R. Dickerson)
Edited: Wednesday, February 3, 2016
The text is copyright © 2016 Leroy Douresseaux. All Rights Reserved. Contact this site for reprint and syndication rights and fees.
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Friday, February 5, 2016
Sony Pictures Classics Obtains "The Eagle Huntress"
THE EAGLE HUNTRESS HAS LANDED AT SONY PICTURES CLASSICS
SUNDANCE DOCUMENTARY SEALS DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH SPC FOR NORTH AMERICA, LATIN AMERICA, GERMANY, AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND, SCANDINAVIA AND ASIA
Sundance hit film THE EAGLE HUNTRESS – A FILM BY OTTO BELL has come to rest at Sony Pictures Classics (SPC). A distribution deal was announced today by the film's producers with SPC acquiring distribution rights in North America, Latin America, Germany, Australia/New Zealand, Scandinavia and Asia.
Directed by Otto Bell, and Executive Produced by Academy® Award-nominated director/producer Morgan Spurlock and actress Daisy Ridley ("Star Wars: The Force Awakens"), THE EAGLE HUNTRESS is the spellbinding true story of Aisholpan, a 13-year old Mongolian girl who is striving to become the first female Eagle Hunter in the 2,000 years of male dominated history.
Aisholpan is a real life role model on an epic journey to win victory in a faraway land. Under the tutelage and support of her father and her grandfather, she learns all aspects of this ancient tradition, including taming her very own eaglet and training for the annual Golden Eagle Festival, which involves competing against 70 male Eagle Hunters. She even dreams of hunting in the frozen winters to prove that a girl can do anything a boy can, so long as she's determined.
The film is set amongst the magical Altai Mountains of Northwestern Mongolia - the most remote part of the least populated country on Earth. This little known world is rich in exquisitely preserved tradition, yet spoiled by an ignorance that is perpetuated by this isolation. For far too long, women have been seen as "too fragile" to hunt with an eagle. Aisholpan is out to prove them wrong and change history.
"Without question Sony Pictures Classics is the dream distributor for our film," stated director Bell. "Now audiences around the world can enjoy Aisholpan's story on the big screen. We are all very grateful for SPC's passionate belief in this film."
"This is a spectacular, one of a kind movie. This young girl's true story about her amazing skills with eagles is told in a fresh and exciting way. It will inspire audiences of all ages," said Sony Pictures Classics.
THE EAGLE HUNTRESS had its world premiere last week at the 2016 Sundance to standing ovations and sold out screenings. Aisholpan, together with her father and mother, made the over 6000-mile journey from Mongolia to Park City, Utah to present the film and participate in discussions.
THE EAGLE HUNTRESS is the first feature documentary from director Otto Bell and is produced by Stacey Reiss and Sharon Chang. Daisy Ridley, Morgan Spurlock, Jeremy Chilnick, Marc H. Simon, Dan Cogan, Regina K. Scully, Barbara Dobkin and Susan Maclaury are executive producers in association with Artemis Rising Foundation, Impact Partners, Shine Global and Warrior Poets. The film is edited by Pierre Takal and director of photography is Simon Niblett with the film's theme song written and sung by internationally renowned singer/songwriter SIA.
ABOUT SONY PICTURES CLASSICS
Michael Barker and Tom Bernard serve as co-presidents of Sony Pictures Classics—an autonomous division of Sony Pictures Entertainment they founded with Marcie Bloom in January 1992, which distributes, produces, and acquires independent films from around the world. Barker and Bernard have released prestigious films that have won 32 Academy Awards® (28 of those at Sony Pictures Classics) and have garnered 158 Academy Award® nominations (133 at Sony Pictures Classics) including Best Picture nominations for WHIPLASH, AMOUR, MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, AN EDUCATION, CAPOTE, HOWARDS END, AND CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON.
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SUNDANCE DOCUMENTARY SEALS DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH SPC FOR NORTH AMERICA, LATIN AMERICA, GERMANY, AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND, SCANDINAVIA AND ASIA
Sundance hit film THE EAGLE HUNTRESS – A FILM BY OTTO BELL has come to rest at Sony Pictures Classics (SPC). A distribution deal was announced today by the film's producers with SPC acquiring distribution rights in North America, Latin America, Germany, Australia/New Zealand, Scandinavia and Asia.
Directed by Otto Bell, and Executive Produced by Academy® Award-nominated director/producer Morgan Spurlock and actress Daisy Ridley ("Star Wars: The Force Awakens"), THE EAGLE HUNTRESS is the spellbinding true story of Aisholpan, a 13-year old Mongolian girl who is striving to become the first female Eagle Hunter in the 2,000 years of male dominated history.
Aisholpan is a real life role model on an epic journey to win victory in a faraway land. Under the tutelage and support of her father and her grandfather, she learns all aspects of this ancient tradition, including taming her very own eaglet and training for the annual Golden Eagle Festival, which involves competing against 70 male Eagle Hunters. She even dreams of hunting in the frozen winters to prove that a girl can do anything a boy can, so long as she's determined.
The film is set amongst the magical Altai Mountains of Northwestern Mongolia - the most remote part of the least populated country on Earth. This little known world is rich in exquisitely preserved tradition, yet spoiled by an ignorance that is perpetuated by this isolation. For far too long, women have been seen as "too fragile" to hunt with an eagle. Aisholpan is out to prove them wrong and change history.
"Without question Sony Pictures Classics is the dream distributor for our film," stated director Bell. "Now audiences around the world can enjoy Aisholpan's story on the big screen. We are all very grateful for SPC's passionate belief in this film."
"This is a spectacular, one of a kind movie. This young girl's true story about her amazing skills with eagles is told in a fresh and exciting way. It will inspire audiences of all ages," said Sony Pictures Classics.
THE EAGLE HUNTRESS had its world premiere last week at the 2016 Sundance to standing ovations and sold out screenings. Aisholpan, together with her father and mother, made the over 6000-mile journey from Mongolia to Park City, Utah to present the film and participate in discussions.
THE EAGLE HUNTRESS is the first feature documentary from director Otto Bell and is produced by Stacey Reiss and Sharon Chang. Daisy Ridley, Morgan Spurlock, Jeremy Chilnick, Marc H. Simon, Dan Cogan, Regina K. Scully, Barbara Dobkin and Susan Maclaury are executive producers in association with Artemis Rising Foundation, Impact Partners, Shine Global and Warrior Poets. The film is edited by Pierre Takal and director of photography is Simon Niblett with the film's theme song written and sung by internationally renowned singer/songwriter SIA.
ABOUT SONY PICTURES CLASSICS
Michael Barker and Tom Bernard serve as co-presidents of Sony Pictures Classics—an autonomous division of Sony Pictures Entertainment they founded with Marcie Bloom in January 1992, which distributes, produces, and acquires independent films from around the world. Barker and Bernard have released prestigious films that have won 32 Academy Awards® (28 of those at Sony Pictures Classics) and have garnered 158 Academy Award® nominations (133 at Sony Pictures Classics) including Best Picture nominations for WHIPLASH, AMOUR, MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, AN EDUCATION, CAPOTE, HOWARDS END, AND CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON.
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