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    “Begin Again” director apologizes for slamming Knightley 

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    This April 26, 2014 file photo shows actress Keira Knightley (l) and director John Carney at the premiere of "Begin Again" at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
    NEW YORK (AP) --

    "Begin Again" director John Carney has apologized for slamming actress Keira Knightley in a recent interview in which he negatively compared her to "a supermodel."

    Carney is the Irish filmmaker of the Oscar-winning "Once." He posted a statement Wednesday on Twitter from "a director who feels like a complete idiot." He calls his comments on Knightley "mean and hurtful."

    He says in trying to pick holes in his work he "ended up blaming someone else." He says that's "shoddy behavior."

    Carney said in an interview about his recent "Sing Street" posted Saturday by the Independent he was relieved to make a movie without "Keira Knightleys" and said she wasn't believable as a singer-songwriter in their 2013 film.

    A representative for Knightley hasn't commented on Carney's apology.

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    Kevin Costner to receive MPSE Filmmaker Award; Greg Hedgepath named recipient of MPSE Career Achievement honor

    Thursday, November 21, 2024
    Kevin Costner (photo courtesy of Kevin Costner)

    Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) will present Oscar®-winning filmmaker and actor Kevin Costner with the 2025 MPSE Filmmaker Award, bestowed annually to a filmmaker of distinction. And supervising sound editor Greg Hedgepath will receive the Career Achievement Award for his prolific career in sound editing. Both awards will be presented during MPSE’s 72nd Annual Golden Reel Awards Gala on February 23, 2025 at the Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.

    The MPSE Filmmaker Award is bestowed upon an individual outside the sound community whose career has demonstrated a great appreciation and understanding of the impact of sound editing. The MPSE Career Achievement Award is presented to a person whose career has made a significant impact on the sound community through exemplary work, service or leadership.

    “Kevin Costner has captivated audiences with his powerful storytelling throughout his illustrious career,” said MPSE president David Barber. “From epic Westerns to poignant dramas, his use of sound as an integral component of his cinematic storytelling has stirred our emotions and immersed viewers in the worlds he’s created for decades. This passion for sound is abundantly clear in his latest ambitious project, the Horizon saga. We are thrilled to honor him with the Filmmaker Award, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the art of storytelling through sound in film and television.”

    Barber added, “Greg Hedgepath is a true titan in the world of sound. His contributions to cinema are immense, spanning decades and encompassing a remarkable range of genres. From the heart-pounding intensity of ‘Speed’ and ‘Twister’ to the nuanced drama of ‘Selma’ and ‘Straight Outta Compton’, Greg’s work has consistently elevated... Read More

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