Meryl Streep to receive the Toronto International Film Festival’s Tribute Actor Award
“Meryl Streep is undoubtedly one of the most talented and versatile actors of her generation,” said Joana Vicente, the festival’s executive director and co-head, in a statement. “Her tremendous contribution to cinema, television, and the stage spans five decades.”
Read MoreMeryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Ariana Grande to star in Netflix adaptation of the musical ‘The Prom’
Based on an original concept by Jack Viertel, “The Prom,” centers on four past-their-prime Broadway stars (played by Beth Leavel, Brooks Ashmanskas, Christopher Sieber and Angie Schworer) who arrive in a small Indiana town looking to help – and to become relevant again – after they read about a gay student (Caitlin Kinnunen) fighting for the chance to bring her girlfriend to the school prom.
Read MoreWEEK IN WOMEN news roundup: Texas’ South By Southwest Festival to showcase women filmmakers; Director’s Guild honors ‘The Shape of Water,’ ‘Big Little Lies’ and more; and Mila Kunis receives Harvard’s Hasty Pudding award
Texas’ South By Southwest Festival to showcase women filmmakers; Director’s Guild honors ‘The Shape of Water,’ ‘Big Little Lies’ and more; and Mila Kunis receives Harvard’s Hasty Pudding award
Read MoreOscar nominations analysis: 90th Academy Awards marking multiple milestones for women and diversity
The 90th Academy Awards seem to be shaping up to be the most diverse ever. In the wake of #OscarsSoWhite, #MeToo and a cavalcade of sexual misconduct scandals brought to light after explosive investigative reports about Harvey Weinstein, the 2018 Oscar nominations marked several milestones for women, African-Americans and transgender people making movies.
Read MoreWEEK IN WOMEN news roundup: Greta Gerwig’s ‘Lady Bird’ becomes best-reviewed film on Rotten Tomatoes, Disney finds its live-action ‘Mulan,’ ‘The Post’ star Meryl Streep laments the lack of gender parity
Greta Gerwig’s ‘Lady Bird’ becomes best-reviewed film on Rotten Tomatoes, Disney finds its live-action ‘Mulan,’ and ‘The Post’ star Meryl Streep laments the lack of gender parity
Read MoreTHE WEEK IN WOMEN news roundup: Jodie Whittaker becomes first female lead on ‘Doctor Who,’ Ava DuVernay wows with first ‘Wrinkle in Time’ trailer, Taraji. P. Henson joins ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ sequel
Jodie Whittaker becomes first female lead on ‘Doctor Who,’ Ava DuVernay wows with first ‘Wrinkle in Time’ trailer, Taraji. P. Henson joins ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ sequel and Lily James joins the “Mamma Mia!” follow-up.
Read More2017 Oscars preview: Women set records but are still underrepresented among Oscar nominees
The 89th Academy Awards will be handed out tonight live on ABC, and for women, this year’s Oscar nominations mean good news and bad news.
Read MoreOscar nominations break or tie multiple records, with diverse nominees and Meryl Streep’s 20th nod
Meryl Streep, Viola Davis and “La La Land” were among the people and films breaking or tying records when the diverse Oscar nominees were announced today.
Read MoreWomen’s Week news roundup: ‘La La Land’ and Meryl Streep dominate Golden Globes, Wonder Woman makes it to the movies, women and space win at the box office
‘La La Land’ sets a Golden record The Hollywood Foreign Press Association hosted its 74th annual Golden Globe Awards tonight, with La La Land and Meryl Streep stealing the first big awards show of the season. La La Land won all seven awards it was nominated for, with the retro musical earning Best Motion Picture, […]
Read MoreGolden Globes 2017 preview
The 2016-17 awards season reaches the next level tonight when the Hollywood Foreign Press Association hands out the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards. Jimmy Fallon will host the star-studded ceremony airing on live from coast-to-coast on NBC tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. Pacific / 8 to 11 p.m. Eastern / 7 to 10 p.m. Central […]
Read MoreWomen in film and TV marked milestones in 2015, but do the milestones mark lasting change?
Women in film and TV marked milestones in 2015, but do those milestones mark lasting change?
Read MoreJennifer Lawrence no longer wants to be ‘adorable’ if it means unequal pay
Jennifer Lawrence no longer wants to be ‘adorable’ if it means unequal pay, while Daisy Ridley gets front and center in new ‘Star Wars: Episode 7’ poster.
Read MoreWhile Malala inspires at the movies, U.S. government investigates bias complaints behind the scenes
While the new documentary ‘He Named Me Malala’ inspires at the movies, the U.S. government is finally investigating bias complaints behind the scenes.
Read MoreSwitching genders: ‘Our Brand Is Crisis,’ ‘Roadhouse’ reboot put women in leading roles originally written for men
When filmmakers start casting women in roles originally written for men, it gives real hope that Hollywood might just be changing its sexist ways.
Read MoreSpreading the feminist spirit of Hayao Miyazaki as ‘Spirited Away’ debuts on Blu-ray
With the Blu-ray debut of “Spirited Away,” Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning coming-of-age masterpiece about a girl, here’s hoping more creators of animated films capture his spirited affection for strong female protagonists. Plus Quick Hitters on Meryl Streep, LA Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival.
Read MoreWelcome to The Week In Women, an AWFJ Network Blog authored by Brandy McDonnell
An Alliance of Women Film Journalists blog.