Latin American filmmakers have done well in the Oscar race over the last three years: Awards have gone to two Mexican directors, while films from Colombia and Chile have landed nominations. Meanwhile, revered auteurs from these region have maintained their positions on the world stage, and American-based Latino filmmakers and actors have become outspoken advocates for the need of inclusion and opportunity. But many others receive far less attention even as they toil away on the sidelines to make sure these artists receive the attention they deserve.
The unsung heroes of Latin American cinema’s success work in film journalism, distribution companies, film-oriented nonprofits, festivals, and even major studios. Behind the scenes, Latinos are paving the way for filmmakers and others who are fighting to be heard, seen, and understood. This crowd of influencers includes U.S Latinos, Latin Americans and Hispanics, all of whom are represented in the following overview.
The unsung heroes of Latin American cinema’s success work in film journalism, distribution companies, film-oriented nonprofits, festivals, and even major studios. Behind the scenes, Latinos are paving the way for filmmakers and others who are fighting to be heard, seen, and understood. This crowd of influencers includes U.S Latinos, Latin Americans and Hispanics, all of whom are represented in the following overview.
- 12/26/2016
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Indiewire
You can now check out a clip of the Fire Nation approaching in writer/director M. Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender, which opening in 3D and 2D theaters on July 1st.
Dev Patel (Zuko) and Shaun Toub (Uncle Iroh), The Last Airbender
The world is engulfed by the fires of war, and no one has the power to stop the inevitable destruction…until now.
For nearly a century, the Fire Nation has waged its deadly campaign for global domination over its fellow tribal nations of Air, Water and Earth. They offer but one choice to the tribes who fall to their might–complete surrender, or complete annihilation.
As the villagers vainly attempt to defend themselves, they stand behind the chosen few who can command their nation’s element and ‘bend’ it to their will. Backed by enormous armies and weapons of destruction, however, the firebenders have already eliminated every...
Dev Patel (Zuko) and Shaun Toub (Uncle Iroh), The Last Airbender
The world is engulfed by the fires of war, and no one has the power to stop the inevitable destruction…until now.
For nearly a century, the Fire Nation has waged its deadly campaign for global domination over its fellow tribal nations of Air, Water and Earth. They offer but one choice to the tribes who fall to their might–complete surrender, or complete annihilation.
As the villagers vainly attempt to defend themselves, they stand behind the chosen few who can command their nation’s element and ‘bend’ it to their will. Backed by enormous armies and weapons of destruction, however, the firebenders have already eliminated every...
- 6/25/2010
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
Put this one down in the rumour box but Heat Vision, the Sixth Sense and Unbreakable director could be re-teaming with his leading actor, Bruce Willis for a third outing together. Willis isn’t the only A-Lister to be mentioned as Gwyneth Paltrow and Bradley Cooper have also been put in the spotlight as potentials for the new secret project that Shyamalan is working on.
According to the site, only top studios are being offered the script with a Shyamalan assistant present at all times:
Only top studio execs have read the script, and they were required to allow a Shyamalan assistant to supervise the process. When the execs finished reading, the assistant took the script back and left.
Oh the power! Shyamalan’s previous movie, The Happening which starred Mark Whalberg was a bit of a flop but the man behind The Village, Sixth Sense, Signs, and Unbreakable has...
According to the site, only top studios are being offered the script with a Shyamalan assistant present at all times:
Only top studio execs have read the script, and they were required to allow a Shyamalan assistant to supervise the process. When the execs finished reading, the assistant took the script back and left.
Oh the power! Shyamalan’s previous movie, The Happening which starred Mark Whalberg was a bit of a flop but the man behind The Village, Sixth Sense, Signs, and Unbreakable has...
- 6/22/2010
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Paramount Pictures has released new high resolution photos from The Last Airbender. Check them out now, after the jump. [gallery columns="2"] “The Last Airbender” Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies Present A Blinding Edge Pictures/ Kennedy/Marshall Company Production An M. Night Shyamalan Film “The Last Airbender” Co-Producer Jose L. Rodriguez Executive Producers Kathleen Kennedy Scott Aversano Michael Dante Dimartino Bryan Konietzko Produced by Sam Mercer Frank Marshall Based On the Series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko Written, Produced and Directed by M. Night Shyamalan Cast: Noah Ringer, Nicola Peltz, Dev Patel, Jackson Rathbone, Shaun Toub, Aasif Mandvi and Cliff Curtis. Synopsis: Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of this destruction. Caught between combat and courage, Aang (Noah Ringer...
- 4/10/2010
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
I pretty much gave up on M. Night Shyamalan after his last two crappy films, "Lady in the Water" and "The Happening."
But I'm pleased to report that the teaser trailer for "The Last Airbender" is actually interesting. But then again, the trailer for "The Happening" was great too...until I saw the film.
We can at least hope that "Slumdog Millionaire's" Dev Patel will spread his magic to "The Last Airbender."
We have to wait until July 2 of next year before we can watch the film, so enjoy the teaser trailer for now.
.The Last AIRBENDER.
Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies Present
A Blinding Edge Pictures/ Kennedy/Marshall Company Production
An M. Night Shyamalan Film
.The Last Airbender.
Co-Producer Jose L. Rodriguez
Executive Producers Kathleen Kennedy Scott Aversano
Michael Dante Dimartino Bryan Konietzko
Produced by Sam Mercer Frank Marshall
Based On the Series .Avatar: The...
But I'm pleased to report that the teaser trailer for "The Last Airbender" is actually interesting. But then again, the trailer for "The Happening" was great too...until I saw the film.
We can at least hope that "Slumdog Millionaire's" Dev Patel will spread his magic to "The Last Airbender."
We have to wait until July 2 of next year before we can watch the film, so enjoy the teaser trailer for now.
.The Last AIRBENDER.
Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies Present
A Blinding Edge Pictures/ Kennedy/Marshall Company Production
An M. Night Shyamalan Film
.The Last Airbender.
Co-Producer Jose L. Rodriguez
Executive Producers Kathleen Kennedy Scott Aversano
Michael Dante Dimartino Bryan Konietzko
Produced by Sam Mercer Frank Marshall
Based On the Series .Avatar: The...
- 6/26/2009
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
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