#Stacey Sher

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“He (Pine) had a very specific vision and its there on the page, the tone, the idiosyncrasy, the specificity that he was going after for the performance, was all there and then when we first met it was clear to me what he wanted,” Sher said.

And once prep for the shoot was underway, Sher said Pine became even more impressive in how he handled his directing duties, immersing himself in every factor of the process whether it be fighting to make sure the movie was shot on film to the costume design on outfits Darren wears throughout the movie.

“When you are a super-experienced actor and spent your whole life on set, you develop a rhythm and understanding of things, like knowing what an AD is going to say to you before they even come to you,” Sher said. “Chris has an incredible eye for design and wardrobe, he has exquisite taste, and a great attention to detail, so it was pretty seamless. Because he is such an empathetic person, he started with character and went into plot from there and he was great with all these cast members.”

Producer Stacey Sher Talks Chris Pine’s Directorial Debut ‘Poolman’, His Love Letter To L.A. – Toronto (via Deadline)

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Queer Books for May 2023

🦇 Good morning to my lovely bookish bats, goddess, babes, and dragons! There are so many diverse, entertaining queer books coming out (hehe) this May! I've only listed a few, so feel free to give a shout-out to others you've read this month!

✨ Books Listed: ❤️ Stars Collide by Rachel Lacey 🧡 Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 💛 Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli 💚 Dragonfall by Laura Lam 💙 I Like Me Better by Robby Weber 💜 The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom by Allison L. Bitz 🖤 Lose You to Find Me by Erik J. Brown ❤️ Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl by Sara Waxelbaum and Brianna R. Shrum @sarataylorwoods 🧡 Solitaire by Alice Oseman 💛 Bitterthorn by Kat Dunn 💚 Ander and Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa 💙 Homebodies by Tembe Denton-Hurst 💜 Chasing Pacquiao by Rod A. Pulido 🖤 A Shadow Crown by Melissa Blair ❤️ Only This Beautiful Moment by Abdi Nazemian 🧡 You Don't Have a Shot by Racquel Marie 💛 Breakup, Makeup by Stacey Anthony 💚 They Hate Each Other by Amanda Woody 💙 If Tomorrow Doesn't Come by Jen St. Jude 💜 The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz 🖤 The Problem With Perfect by Philip William Stover ❤️ Paper Planes by Jennie Wood 🧡 Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee 💛 Transmogrify!: 14 Fantastical Tales of Trans Magic by (Anthology) 💚 The Beautiful Something Else by Ash Van Otterloo 💙 As Long As We’re Together by Brianna Peppins 💜 Venom & Vow by Anna-Marie McLemore and Elliott McLemore 🖤 Always Emilie by Alyson Root ❤️ Love at First Set by Jennifer Dugan 🧡 If You Still Recognize Me by Cynthia So 💛 The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes 💚 City of Vicious Night by Claire Winn 💙 The Girl Next Door by Cecilia Vinesse 💜 Forever Is Now by Mariama J. Lockington 🖤 That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey ❤️ Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs

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A small circle of friends suffering from post-collegiate blues must confront the hard truth about life, love and the pursuit of gainful employment. As they struggle to map out survival guides for the future, the Gen-X quartet soon begins to realize that reality isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Lelaina Pierce: Winona Ryder Troy Dyer: Ethan Hawke Vickie Miner: Janeane Garofalo Sammy Gray: Steve Zahn Michael Grates: Ben Stiller Charlane McGregor: Swoosie Kurtz Wes McGregor: Harry O’Reilly Helen Anne Pierce: Susan Norfleet Tom Pierce: Joe Don Baker Tami: Renée Zellweger Rick: James Rothenberg Grant Gubler: John Mahoney Damien: Eric Morgan Stuart Grant’s Produzent: Barry Del Sherman Troy Groupie: Chelsea Lagos Truck Driver: Bill Bolender Waitress: Helen Childress Phineas: David Pirner Rock: Andy Dick Roger: Keith David Louise: Anne Meara Stand-Up Comic: Mick Lazinski Psychic Phone Partner: Amy Stiller Janine: Afton Smith Cashier: Pat Crawford Brown Stage Manager: Jeff Kahn Actress ‘Elaina’: Karen Duffy Actor ‘Roy’: Evan Dando The “Wienerschnitzel” Manager (Uncredited): David Spade Cheryl Goode (uncredited): Jeanne Tripplehorn Self (uncredited): Tony Robbins Film Crew: Executive Producer: Wm. Barclay Malcolm Director of Photography: Emmanuel Lubezki Screenplay: Helen Childress Director: Ben Stiller Producer: Michael Shamberg Producer: Danny DeVito Editor: Lisa Zeno Churgin Executive Producer: Stacey Sher Casting: Francine Maisler Production Design: Sharon Seymour Costume Design: Eugenie Bafaloukos Set Decoration: Maggie Martin Music Supervisor: Karyn Rachtman Stunts: Barbara Anne Klein Stunts: Charles Croughwell Hairstylist: Claude Díaz Makeup Artist: Deborah K. Larsen Hairstylist: Peter Savic Hairstylist: Donna Spahn Makeup Artist: Marja Webster Editor: John Spence Art Direction: Jeff Knipp Foley Artist: Joan Rowe Foley Artist: Catherine Rowe Sound Editor: Elliott Koretz Sound Editor: Dean Beville Movie Reviews:

[unofskylanderspages]

Listed below is the crew behind the Skylanders Academy TV series:

Bobby Kotick - Executive Producer

John Mathot - Supervising Director

Kristi Reed - Voice Director

Eric Rogers - Executive Producer

Eric S. Rollman - Supervising Producer

Sander Schwartz - Executive Producer

Stacey Sher - Executive Producer

Collette Sunderman - Voice Director

Timbaland - Theme Song Performer

Toys For Bob - Special Thanks

Nick van Dyk - Executive Producer

Quentin Lebegue - Storyboarder (S3)

[garyrevel]

A Gary Revel Testimonial by Patricia McCune

To Whom it May Concern: Gary Revel is one of the most visionary, intelligent, and talented persons I have ever met.  I helped develop the successful film “Pulp Fiction”, one of the first hugely successful independent films. I worked with Stacey Sher and Quentin Tarantino in the early formation period of the movie. I took the screenplay to Jeffrey Katzenberg at Paramount Pictures, who turned it…

[moviesandmania]

HERETIC Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher religious horror - reviews, 3rd trailer - out Nov 8

‘Question everything’ Heretic is a 2024 horror film about two teenage female missionaries who become ensnared in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse after they knock at the house of a strange man. Written, directed and co-produced by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (65; Haunt, writers of The Boogeyman; A Quiet Place). Also produced by Liliane Bedford, Julia Glausi, Kai Raka, Stacey Sher and Jeanette…

[remusfinglupin]

- Love at 350 by Lisa Peers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

- Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

- Kill Her Twice by Stacey Lee: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

- Everything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

- The Priest and the Shepherd by @chloegong : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

- Libertad by Bessie Flores Zaldívar (ARC, started)

[andersonvision]

Vertical has excitingly announced the acquisition of U.S. rights to AGC Studios’s "Poolman," the much-anticipated absurdist comedy caper directed by and starring Chris Pine. The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023, marks Pine’s directorial debut and features a star-studded cast including Annette Bening, Danny DeVito, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and DeWanda Wise. A Star-Packed Cinematic Experience "Poolman" showcases Pine’s multifaceted talent, not only as the director but also as the lead actor and co-writer alongside Ian Gotler. The film was produced by an impressive team including Stacey Sher and Patty Jenkins, renowned for their work in "Erin Brockovich" and the "Wonder Woman" franchise, respectively. AGC Studios, along with Brickell and Broadbridge International, financed the film. The Story of "Poolman" Set in Los Angeles, "Poolman" follows the life of Darren Barrenman (played by Pine), a dedicated pool caretaker of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block. His mundane life takes a turn when he embarks on an investigation to expose a corrupt politician and a greedy land developer, spurred by a request from a mysterious femme fatale. The film explores themes of heroism and self-discovery, with Darren uncovering hidden truths about his city and himself. Peter Jarowey of Vertical praised Pine's work, highlighting the unique and vibrant cinematic experience "Poolman" offers. Pine shared his enthusiasm for collaborating with Vertical and his personal connection to the story, stating that "Poolman" was inspired by his own experiences of feeling awkward while growing up and reimagining these with joy and compassion. Stacey Sher commented on the uncynical view of the world portrayed in "Poolman," expressing excitement for its upcoming release. Patty Jenkins, who worked closely on the film, praised Pine’s natural talent as a director and the depth of the film’s messaging. "Poolman" features an original score by Andrew Bird and cinematography by Matthew Jensen. The film’s executive production team includes Stuart Ford, Miguel A. Palos Jr., Linda McDonough, Jeanette Volturno, Rick A. Osako, Jeff Elliott, and Matthew Dwyer. The deal was finalized by Vertical’s team including Peter Jarowey and Tony Piantedosi, alongside Anant Tamirisa of AGC Studios and CAA Media Finance. With a theatrical release scheduled for 2024, "Poolman" is a film to watch out for, promising a blend of comedy, absurdism, and heartfelt storytelling. "Poolman" is not just a film, it's a reflection of Pine’s artistic vision and a celebration of the resilience of the human spirit.

[postersdecinema]

Homem na Lua

EUA, 1999

Milos Forman

8/10

Entre o Génio e a Loucura

Andy Kaufman foi uma figura controversa nos poucos anos que gozou de notoriedade, porque tinha provavelmente tanto de génio como de louco.

A sua ousadia não tinha limites e se por vezes resultava mordaz, noutras chocante, porque Andy (e Bob Zmuda e vários outros cúmplices das suas mistificações) adorava provocar o público, até ao limite, empurrando esse limite cada vez para mais e mais longe.

Até a sua morte prematura, aos 35 anos, de um raro cancro no pulmão, serviu de pretexto para provocar o público, levando muitos a acreditar que se tratou de uma mistificação e que Kaufman continuava vivo, com aparições póstumas do seu personagem Tony Clifton.

Este filme, produzido por uma equipa liderada por Danny de Vito, Michael Shamberg e Stacey Sher (e que incluiu o eterno cúmplice de Kaufman, Bob Zmuda) é uma justa homenagem a este génio e louco, que chocou e divertiu a América durante menos de uma década, mas que chegou para o elevar ao restrito grupo dos visionários, dos mitos que perduram no tempo, pela originalidade e ousadia com que enfrentaram a vida e o espetáculo.

Bem dirigido por Milos Forman, um veterano multi premiado pela academia, o filme conta com muitos dos reais parceiros de Kaufman na sua vida artística, o elenco de Táxi, Budd Friedman, Richard Belzer, Lorne Michaels, o lutador Jerry Lawler, o próprio Bob Zmuda num papel secundário (o seu personagem é interpretado por Paul Giamatti), David Letterman, entre outros, e consegue recriar muitos dos momentos chave da carreira de Kaufmann, com os atores reais, a recriarem para o filme, os programas e shows partilhados com Kaufmann.

Falta apenas falar do protagonista, Jim Carrey, ele próprio um fenómeno que frequentemente oscila entre o génio e o louco, por isso uma escolha aparentemente perfeita, para dar vida ao mito de Kaufmann.

Não há dúvida que Carrey faz um trabalho notável, sobretudo de contenção, sendo ele um ator hiperativo, como se conhece. O único senão é que Carrey é demasiado icónico para passar por outrem. É como pôr Elvis a imitar Johnny Cash. Por muito boa que seja a imitação o público nunca se consegue abstrair de que é Jim Carrey, como nunca se convenceria que Elvis era Cash. Magnífico como Carrey, mas sem nunca convencer verdadeiramente que é Kaufmann.

Já Tony Clifton, carregado de atitude e de maquilhagem, resulta sempre perfeito, seja interpretado por Carrey, por Giamatti, ou por um possível e incógnito terceiro, no show póstumo.

Between Genius and Madness

Andy Kaufmann was a controversial figure in the few years he enjoyed notoriety, because he was probably as much a genius as he was a madman.

His boldness had no limits and at times it was scathing, at others it was shocking, because Andy (and Bob Zmuda and several other accomplices in his mystifications) loved to provoke the public, to the limit, pushing that limit further and further.

Even his premature death, at the age of 35, from a rare lung cancer, served as a pretext to provoke the public, leading many to believe that it was a hoax and that Kaufmann was still alive, with posthumous appearances by his character Tony Clifton.

This film, produced by a team led by Danny de Vito, Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher (and which included Kaufmann's eternal accomplice, Bob Zmuda) is a fitting tribute to this genius and madman, who shocked and amused America for less than a decade, but which was enough to elevate him to the restricted group of visionaries, of myths, that endure over time, for the originality and boldness with which they faced life and spectacle.

Well directed by Milos Forman, a multi-academy award-winning veteran, the film features many of Kaufmann's real partners in his artistic life, the cast of Taxi, Budd Friedman, Richard Belzer, Lorne Michaels, fighter Jerry Lawler, Bob Zmuda in a secondary role (his character is played by Paul Giamatti), David Letterman, among others, as well as recreate s many of the key moments of Kaufmann's career, with the real actors, recreating for the film, the programs and shows shared with Kaufmann.

All that remains is to talk about the protagonist, Jim Carrey, himself a phenomenon that often oscillates between genius and madness, therefore an apparently perfect choice to bring Kaufmann's myth to life.

There is no doubt that Carrey does a remarkable job, especially with restraint, being a hyperactive actor, as he is known. The only drawback is that Carrey is too iconic to pass off as someone else. It's like having Elvis imitate Johnny Cash. No matter how good the imitation is, the public can never forget that it is Jim Carrey, just as they would never be convinced that Elvis was Cash. Magnificent as Carrey, but without ever truly convincing that he is Kaufmann.

Tony Clifton, full of attitude and makeup, is however always perfect, whether played by Carrey, Giamatti, or a possible and unknown third party, in the posthumous show.

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Memories made at the Emmys. 1. Presenting with the phenomenally kind and talented @danieldaekim. Congrats @lastweektonight! 2. #MichaelaCoel. Just … Everything. 3. OTH baby turned powerhouse #EvanPeters won! 4. #JeamSmart getting all of her flowers! And my dear, brilliant, writing and directing geniuses @paulwdowns + @lilroocher right behind her! 5. The iconic @therealdebbieallen winning the Governor’s Award for her illustrious career and dedication to community. That speech! 6. Blush and bashful x3 with the sweetest @emmyraver + @daveeddiggs 7. The queen of all our hearts, hannah_waddingham who gives the best hugs and the greatest speeches. 8. Powerhouse, friend, producer, and mom extraordinaire @stacey_sher. 9. A heartfelt tribute to so many of our on screen mommas and trailblazer #MarkiePost, to #MichaelKWilliams, and more incredible storytellers who left us this year. 10. My forever favorite, post steaks and post watching @brendanhunting do a hilarious karaoke set in THE sequin pants (IYKYK). Thanks for having us, #TedLasso friends. And congrats! This was a hot vaxxed dream night. More of these please! ♥️💞 #Emmys2021 #ILoveBeingAStoryteller

[dweemeister]

April 13, 2021

By Stephen Battaglio

(Los Angeles Times) -- For decades, awards shows provided a front-row seat to TV viewers’ favorite performers.

But over the past year, awards shows could not catch a break as the pandemic turned the spectacles into low-key, socially distanced and often virtual affairs. Both the CBS telecast of the 63rd Grammy Awards (9.2 million viewers on March 14) and NBC’s presentation of the 93rd Golden Globe Awards (6.9 million viewers on NBC) dropped more than 50% from 2020 levels, according to Nielsen.

The Emmy Awards — already in a ratings tailspin in recent years as it no longer celebrates mass-appeal hits — showed how far audience levels can drop, sinking 9% to 6.1 million viewers Sept. 20. Other shows, such as the American Music Awards, the Country Music Assn. Awards and the Billboard Music Awards, hit all-time lows as well.

The downward trend has dampened the expectations for ABC’s April 25 telecast of the Oscars, which is coming off a historic audience low last year when an average of 23.6 million people watched. TV executives are predicting this year’s figure to be in the range of 12 million to 15 million viewers for the live ceremony, which still ranks as the most-watched entertainment program of the year.

If the ratings of TV awards shows don’t bounce back after the pandemic restrictions ease, the events could become an expensive problem for the networks carrying them.

Some veteran TV executives believe the fragmented nature of entertainment, with so many choices available on streaming services, has made it harder to aggregate the kind of large audiences the events once delivered.

Before the eventual “hooray the Oscars are dying” comments and thoughts flood in, I wanted to point out that the ceremony is the Academy’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) does not primarily exist to give out golden statues. On a daily basis, AMPAS educates and provides networking opportunities for young filmmakers; curates film history (in the form of its soon-to-open Academy Museum in LA); maintains one of the largest film libraries in the world (not just Oscar-nominated materials... from experimental shorts and features, documentaries, non-English language films, and much more); and is one of the leading forces in the industry for film preservation (and goodness me are there are a lot of films that need restorations).

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Only a few days left to bid on this one of a kind Sweet/Vicious art signed by Jenn Robinson, Eliza Bennett, Taylor Dearden, Aisha Dee, Stacey Sher (producer) and Amanda Lasher (producer/showrunner). All proceeds go to charity.  http://www.icollector.com/Sweet-Vicious-Custom-Fan-Art-Signed-by-6-Cast-Creative-Team_i30536228

[moviesandmania]

HERETIC Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher religious horror - reviews, new trailer and new poster

‘Question everything’ Heretic is a 2024 horror film about two teenage female missionaries who become ensnared in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse after they knock at the house of a strange man. Written, directed and co-produced by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (65; Haunt, writers of The Boogeyman; A Quiet Place). Also produced by Liliane Bedford, Julia Glausi, Kai Raka, Stacey Sher and Jeanette…