FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 3 - The Untold Story

Choreographers' work in film and TV often goes uncredited. A new guild aims to change that

Some of our favorite film and TV moments involve a dance sequence. "La La Land" opens with dancers hopping on top of cars, jumping in unison and weaving through the lanes of the 110. Season one of "Euphoria" closes with a large ensemble of people throwing their hands up before…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 5, 2023

The Daniels take home Directors Guild top prize for 'Everything'

LOS ANGELES — Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the directors of "Everything Everywhere All at Once," were awarded top honors for feature filmmaking by the Directors Guild of America at the 75th DGA Awards, a strong indicator of who could win at the Academy Awards next month.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 20, 2023

The Daniels Win the DGA’s Top Prize, an Oscar Bellwether

The Directors Guild of America handed its top prize for feature filmmaking to Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” putting them on course to win at the Academy Awards next month. The 75th annual DGA Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 19, 2023

State computers littered with online gambling links

Authorities are facing a huge challenge as they try to clean up the computer systems of government organisations, after finding millions of links to online gambling websites.

Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2023

Rising labor tensions in Hollywood: Why directors predict tough negotiations with studios

Throughout its 87-year history, the Directors Guild of America has staged a strike only once — a walkout in 1987 that lasted 5 minutes (or 12 minutes by some accounts).

Los Angeles Times · Jan 16, 2023

Now that the actors, directors and producers have spoken, what movie will win the Oscar?

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood's guilds have had their say, and we've learned so much this week. Actors really adore "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "The Banshees of Inisherin." Directors apparently couldn't be bothered to see "Avatar: The Way of Water" along with the rest of us. Producers can't resist…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 13, 2023

SAG nominations boost Oscar hopes for ‘Banshees,’ ‘Everything’

But ‘Avatar’ and ‘Top Gun’ sequels fall short in the competition, typically a bellwether for the Academy Awards.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2023

Awards show power rankings, from worst to first

LOS ANGELES — After a one-year broadcast time out for bad behavior, the Golden Globes are back, putting into motion Hollywood's most intensive stretch of self-congratulation. For the next several weeks, leading up to the Oscars on March 12, there will be tears of joy, agents thanked and orchestras cued…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 9, 2023

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly beat the odds to win reelection. Has she become a national model for Democrats?

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly was statistically the most vulnerable incumbent governor in the nation heading into the 2022 election.

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

Daily blackouts put Lebanon’s ancient artefacts at risk

Electricity is needed to preserve many of the National Museum of Beirut’s priceless archaeological treasures.

Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2022