Marvel's Iron Man 3 World Premiere

El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, Ca - April 24, 2013: The World Premiere of Marvel's "Iron Man 3" - the event movie of the summer - directed by Shane Black and featuring Robert Downey Jr. in his iconic role as the fans' favorite billionaire-playboy-philanthropist, Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. Presented in RealD 3D.

This Red Carpet Event was held at the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, CA, and the stars were out in abundance!

The Guests were a Who's Who of "Iron Man 3." Robert Downey, Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Sir Ben Kingsley, Guy Pearce, William Sadler, Stephanie Szostak, Miguel Ferrer, Shane Black, Drew Pearce and many more were giving interviews, posing for pictures, and keeping the atmosphere filled with anticipation.

Audi, a co-title sponsor of Marvel's "Iron Man 3" World Premiere, is featured throughout the "Iron Man" trilogy, and in Marvel's "Iron Man 3" the high performance R8 is once again Tony Stark's vehicle of choice. Tonight, to celebrate the film's World Premiere, talent and filmmakers arrived at the Red Carpet event in Audi's A8L TDI and Q7 TDI vehicles.

TCL and ALCATEL ONE TOUCH are co-title sponsors of Marvel's "Iron Man 3" World Premiere as well. So, be sure to to look for ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Smartphones and TCL televisions in the film!

Additionally, this event of the season was made all the more magical in that, from a world away, this wonderful night at the Premiere was sponsored by Skype which skype'd Troops into the Red Carpet to be unexpectedly reunited with their families and mingle with the Talent. Adding to the excitement, Troops enjoyed a simultaneous screening of Marvel's "Iron Man 3."

Marvel's "Iron Man 3" pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr., against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: Does the man make the suit of does the suit make the man?

Starring Robert Downy Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale, William Sadler with Jon Favreau and Sir Ben Kingsley, Marvel's "Iron Man 3" is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce and Shane Black and is based on Marvel's iconic Super Hero Iron Man.

Iron Man first appeared on the pages of "Tales of Suspense" (#39) in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut with "The Invincible Iron Man" (#1) in May of 1968. "Iron Man 3" is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures and DMG Entertainment. Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige is producing and Jon Favreau, Louis D'Esposito, Charles Newirth, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard, Alan Fine, Stan Lee and Dan Mintz are executive producers. The film is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Enjoy the photos and interviews from this fantastic event; and, be sure to visit IronManMovie3.com for more information on the film. You can also join the Conversation on Twitter at Iron_Man and like Marvel's "Iron Man 3" on Facebook.

Marvel's "Iron Man 3" opens in U.S. theaters on May 3, 2013.

SOURCE Marvel Iron Man 3

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to become a significant cultural landmark!

Here's what we know thus far about the future visitor experience anticipated for the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures . This nearly 300,000-square-foot museum will become a significant cultural landmark attracting visitors from across Southern California and around the world.

 

 

 

Among the museum's offerings:

• Interactive family-friendly moviemaking labs, guided discussions and structured seminars on media literacy and industry-wide topics
• Screenings of works by established and emerging filmmakers
• Multidisciplinary presentations by artists, craftspeople and technologists illustrating the creative collaborations behind the movies

Designed by architects Renzo Piano and Zoltan Pali, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will be an environmentally sensitive, adaptive reuse of the historic 1939 May Company Building anchoring the west end of the city's Miracle Mile on the campus of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). It will feature six levels of exhibition and programming spaces.

The museum design includes:

• More than 30,000 square feet of flexible exhibition galleries
• A 15,000-square-foot landscaped public piazza that will serve as a gathering space for visitors and connect the museum with the LACMA campus
• Special event spaces for groups of up to 1,000 people and a rooftop terrace with views of the Los Angeles basin and Hollywood hills

Slated to open in 2017, the museum will be located on two major bus lines and across the street from the upcoming Metro Purple Line subway station.

To date, the museum's capital campaign has raised more than half of its goal of $300 million for building construction and exhibition development. The campaign is chaired by Bob Iger and co-chaired by Annette Bening and Tom Hanks.

For more information and a detailed look at the vision for the future Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, please visit: http://www.oscars.org/academymuseum/ .

"The Flag" - A True American, Patriotic Story - Needs Your Help

"The Flag" is a fictionalized, true story that is as entertaining as it is educational!

Drawing from the experiences, viewpoints and narratives of different Veterans, "The Flag" bears witness to "why our Flag means so much to them."

Whatever your stance on war is, it should not be a factor on whether or not you respect those who have chosen to defend our country as soldiers. Our soldiers are our line of protection. Protection of our rights, our freedoms, and our heritage.

You owe it to yourself to learn more about "The Flag." What is the true meaning of the thirteen folds of our American Flag? What is the origin of the twenty-one gun salute? Why the twenty-one steps by the Honor Guard at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier? "The Flag" answers these questions and affords much more.



The "IN" Show had the honor of being on the set for some of the filming for "The Flag" and had the opportunity to interview many of the individuals involved (please see listing below). Their heart, passion, and drive is tangible.

Please, learn more and visit "The Flag" online and share with others. Like any well-done production, "The Flag" takes a lot of time, money and resources to be made and they are looking for donations to complete this film.

80% of the cast and crew of this project are veterans and the money earned from the DVD will be donated to various Veterans Support Groups.

So, please spread the word, share with others, and honor a Veteran by showing your support. You'll be glad you did.

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J. Kristopher	Alex Gilfiley
James Peak	Ricky Ryba
Lidiya Korotka	Arsenio Alvarez
Kevin Allen	Charles E. Rayborn III
Ralph Frugone	Christopher Cardoza

The Academy Announces Naming Of The David Geffen Theater!

The David Geffen Foundation Donates $25 Million To The Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures

 

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that it has received a $25 million commitment from The David Geffen Foundation for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The gift was made as part of the Academy Museum's $300 million capital campaign and is the largest commitment received to date. In recognition of this gift, the Academy will name the Museum's premiere-sized theater The David Geffen Theater.

 

"David's support of this project is transformative," said Academy Museum Campaign Chair Bob Iger. "It takes a large and diverse group of supporters to build a project on the scale of the Academy Museum. David joins an esteemed group of individuals, companies, and foundations who are leading the charge." The Academy launched the Museum's capital campaign in 2012 and has already secured more than half of the campaign's goal in commitments. The campaign is co-chaired by Annette Bening and Tom Hanks.

 

"I'm pleased to support the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures," added David Geffen. "This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the creation of an iconic architectural space and cultural institution that will combine the best of the old and the new and provide a permanent public home for the Academy's rich tradition of honoring the shining stars of the cinematic arts."

 

Designed by architects Renzo Piano and Zoltan Pali, the Academy Museum will be located next to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the historic Wilshire May Company building. Slated to open in early 2017, the Academy Museum will contain nearly 300,000 square feet of state-of-the-art galleries, exhibition spaces, theaters, screening rooms, education centers, and special event spaces.

 

The design for the Academy Museum fully restores the Wilshire and Fairfax street-front facades of the original 1939 Streamline Moderne building. It also includes a spherical wing at the northern end of the original building that will replace an extension made to the structure in 1946. Designed to represent the marriage of art and technology, the wing will house The David Geffen Theater and will be a spectacular new piece of contemporary architecture that will perfectly complement the historic building.

 

"David's enlightened philanthropy touches lives every day," said Dawn Hudson, the Academy's CEO. "His generosity and commitment to our museum are deeply inspiring to all of us working to make this long-held dream a reality."

 

The David Geffen Theater will be in operation throughout the year. Programming will include: premieres of films from an international roster of established and emerging filmmakers, major retrospectives, in-depth symposia that will illuminate the crafts of moviemaking, and high-profile special events.

 

SOURCE The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

DEADLINES APPROACHING FOR ACADEMY NICHOLL SCREENWRITING COMPETITION

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Deadlines to submit entries to the 2013 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition are Wednesday, April 10 (regular deadline) and Wednesday, May 1 (final deadline). As many as five $35,000 fellowships will be awarded in November.

Several past Nicholl fellows have made news recently with their achievements. Destin Cretton won the Grand Jury and Audience awards at SXSW earlier this year with "Short Term 12," which he directed from his fellowship-winning screenplay. Creighton Rothenberger co-wrote "Olympus Has Fallen," starring Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman and Angela Bassett, which opened near the top of the box office last month.

The Academy Nicholl Fellowships competition is open to any individual who has not earned a total of more than $25,000 from the sale or option of screenplays or teleplays. This amount for 2013 is an increase from the $5,000 limit in previous years. To enter, writers must submit a completed application online, upload one PDF copy of their original screenplay in English and pay the appropriate entry fee before the deadline. The entry fee is $50 through 11:59 p.m. PT on April 10, and $65 through 11:59 p.m. PT on May 1.

For online applications, rules and other details, visit www.oscars.org/nicholl.

Fellowships are awarded with the understanding that the recipients will each complete a new feature-length screenplay during the fellowship year. The Academy acquires no rights to the works of Nicholl fellows and does not involve itself commercially in any way with their completed scripts.

Last year's competition drew a record 7,197 entries. Since the program's inception in 1985, 128 fellowships have been awarded.

SOURCE The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

ANIME CONJI ANNOUNCES VOICE ACTOR, CARRIE SAVAGE, AS GUEST OF HONOR

SAN DIEGO, CA, March 26^th, 2013 – Anime Conji, San Diego's Anime Convention, announces Carrie Savage as a Guest of Honor! Ms. Savage is best known for roles including Junko Kaname in Madoka Magica, Solty Revant in Solty Rei, Fuko in I, My, Me! Strawberry Eggs, Rakka in Haibane Renmei, Hakufu in Ikki Tousen, Nancy in R.O.D. the TV, Maromi in Paranoia Agent, Shima in Stellvia, Nina in Ultra Maniac, and Angol Mois in Sergeant Frog.

Ms. Savage has an extensive body of work, with additional roles in anime series and films including Daphne in the Brilliant Blue, Marmalade Boy, Gankutsuou, Dear.S, GunXSword, Ergo Proxy, Girl’s Bravo, Texhnolyze, Melody of Oblivion, Tsukihime, Sakura Wars the Movie, Dangaizer 3, Aguarian Age the Movie, Ghost Talker's Day Dream, Vampire Knight, Squid Girl, and Durarara. She has adapted scripts for series including School Rumble and Shuffle, in addition to directing duties on Shuffle and other projects.

Ms. Savage has a background in theater and stage acting, and has also traveled the world in order to help struggling children and adults in developing countries.

Anime Conji is delighted to welcome Carrie Savage as a Guest of Honor to AC2013, coming to the Town and Country Resort in San Diego April 12th-14th!

About Anime Conji

The newest project managed by the SPJA, Anime Conji (AC) is an annual convention held in San Diego at the Town and Country Resort and Conference Center. Now in its fourth year, Anime Conji has rapidly grown to become the premiere anime and Japanese pop culture event in the San Diego area, bringing together cosplayers, gamers, and anime fans for a weekend celebrating the best in Japanese culture and entertainment. To register, or for more information, please visit the official website.

About the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation

The SPJA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to popularize and educate the American public about Japanese entertainment culture, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. For more information, please visit the SPJA website.

ACADEMY KICKS OFF KUNG FU POSTER EXHIBITION WITH 40TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING OF "ENTER THE DRAGON"

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences kicks off its new exhibition, “KICK ASS! Kung Fu Posters from the Stephen Chin Collection,” with a 40th anniversary screening of “Enter the Dragon” on Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The evening will feature an introduction by Stephen Chin and an onstage discussion with the film’s cast and crew, including actor John Saxon, screenwriter Michael Allin, cinematographer Gil Hubbs and producers Fred Weintraub and Paul Heller. There will be special evening gallery hours immediately following the screening.

In 2011, producer and screenwriter Chin donated his collection of more than 800 kung fu film posters and related materials to the Academy. A six-sheet poster from “Enter the Dragon” is featured prominently in the exhibition, along with such collectibles as early English-language kung fu manuals, skateboards, trading cards and lunchboxes. A viewing station will feature action-packed trailers for many of the films represented in the exhibition.

"The kung fu genre exploded into world cinema in the 1970s, changing forever the way action films are shot and edited. And forever changing American popular culture,” said Chin. “I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to save so much of that history. And I am thrilled that the Academy is now able to share it with a larger audience."

“KICK ASS! Kung Fu Posters from the Stephen Chin Collection” highlights the unprecedented success of Bruce Lee and a multitude of other kung fu stars that followed in his footsteps, including Jackie Chan, Sonny Chiba, Sammo Hung, Jet Li and Chuck Norris. Women such as Angela Mao in “Deadly China Doll” (1973) and Sue Shiomi in “Sister Street Fighter” (1974) were also a vital part of kung fu’s early popularity. The exhibition also looks at the myriad ways in which kung fu has been blended with other genres in the West, such as blaxploitation, horror, fantasy, comedy and science fiction.

In the 1970s, kung fu captured the imagination of moviegoers worldwide by updating ancient Asian martial arts traditions for a contemporary audience thrilled by extreme action, vengeance-fueled stories and eye-popping feats of physical skill. Filmed almost entirely on location in Hong Kong, “Enter the Dragon” (1973) was the first kung fu film produced by a major Hollywood studio, Warner Bros., and brought the genre into the American mainstream.

Bruce Lee, who choreographed and staged the fights himself, plays a martial arts expert who enters a grueling martial arts tournament to take revenge on the gang that killed his sister. Lee died a month before “Enter the Dragon” was released in the U.S., but the film’s popularity cemented his status as a cinematic legend.

The original 35mm Technicolor dye-transfer print is courtesy of Academy Film Archive and Warner Bros.

Tickets for “Enter the Dragon” on April 17 are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID, and may be purchased starting April 1 online at www.oscars.org, in person at the Academy box office or by mail. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Ticketed seating is unreserved.

“KICK ASS! Kung Fu Posters from the Stephen Chin Collection” will be open to the public from April 18 through August 25 in the Academy’s Grand Lobby Gallery in Beverly Hills. Regular viewing hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends, noon to 6 p.m. Admission to the gallery is free. For more information, call (310) 247-3600 or visit www.oscars.org.