was leading the gala, said, “It`s the 88th Academy Award which means this whole black no nominees thing has happened at least 71 other times.” Like the American cult the American cinema changed its portrayal treatment of persons of color. However, racism has not been fully eradicated. One of the areas where it is clearly seen is the Oscars. Chris Rock`s words raised a controversy in the media as it is not a new but still unresolved problem for The Academy. There are many opinions not only…
she beat 5000 candidates and got the role of Flora McGrath in the romantic drama The Piano directed by Jane Campion. At such a young age of 11, she triumphed the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and became the second-youngest Academy Award winner in the history of Oscar. She won various nominations for the young artist awards for her role in Flying Away Home in 1996, The Member of the Wedding in 1997 and A Walk on the Moon in 1999 which lead a way for her to become a…
I recommend that successful actress Kate Hudson be selected as our newest endorser for the Nike brand. She would be a perfect fit for our upcoming tennis shoe launch and would allow us to reach a different customer base. By Ms. Kate Hudson owning her athletic clothing line, Fabletics, this allows us to reach more of the everyday person and not just athletes. I’m proposing using her success in business and on the big screen as a platform to reach a wider audience, thus increasing profits. This…
Greta Celeste Gerwig is an American actress, writer, and director. Gerwig was born in Sacramento, California on August 4th, 1983. She is daughter to Christine and Gordon Gerwig, her mother being a nurse and her father working for a credit union on small business loans. She has a close relationship with her parents, as well as with her older brother and sister. She has German, Irish, and English ancestry. She attended St. Francis High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Sacramento and showed…
The marketing, licensing and exhibition strategy Marketing came from paramount pictures, they promoted the movie Fences with posters of denzel washington and his costar Viola Davis in a black and white picture looking ahead like they are watching someone, giving them that image of parents watching over their kid. It easily captures our attention on where they are looking at and you can easily feel on what they are feeling. Denzel and Viola are popular actors so seeing them both together you…
Hugh Jackman: The Great Australian Actor Hugh Jackman is a world renowned Australian actor and producer born October 12th, 1968, and is 47 years old. He has been in a countless number of movies and tv shows. He is most famous for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men movies. However, he was not born into the acting business. Jackman took a long climb from his childhood life to get where he is today. Young Life It…
going through life in silence and still being able to be the only Deaf person to win an Academy Award. Marlee Matlin is an inspiration to the Deaf community and encourages, not only Deaf people, but everyone with a disability that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Matlin has been a well known actress to achieve many accomplishments such as awards and being a successful writer. Being a Deaf actress is not easy, yet Marlee Matlin goes above and beyond with her work. It started…
still praised Lange on her performance. She said, “I couldn’t imagine doing it as well, or even coming close to what Jessica did because she was so amazing in it.” This shows the capacity of Lange’s capabilities because Streep is a hugely famous actress, and is complimenting Lange in one of the most flattering ways possible. (“50 Facts About Jessica Lange”). She also provided the vocals for the songs that are featured in Sweet Dreams (“Jessica Lange Trivia”). In 1990, she starred in a movie…
the Royal Academy of Dramatic arts in London. Uta Hagen made her professional debut in 1937 at the age of 18 and made her broadway debut in ‘The “Seagull”. Uta Hagen won her first Tony Award, Drama critics award, and the Donaldson award in 1950 for her performance in “The Country Girl”. She went on to star in many classics such as “St. Joan” and “A Month in the Country”. It wasn’t until 1962 when she won her second Tony and second Drama Critics Award, as well as the London Critics Award. …
How has Scarlett Johansson’s family and friends shaped her and her acting career today? Scarlett Ingrid Johansson is an American actress, model, and singer. She is known for being wise beyond her years. She has starred in many movies and has a few songs of her own. She was very determined as a child and had her dreams set. Growing up with her siblings, her mother by her side, and her immense determination has shaped who she is today. (“AceShowbiz”, “ScarlettJohanson.org”, “People.com”)…