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    Berlin festival to show theater director Grandage’s film debut, new Gibney documentary

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    In this Sept. 9, 2013 file photo, director Alex Gibney attends the press conference for “The Armstrong Lie” on day 5 of the Toronto International Film Festival. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
    BERLIN (AP) --

    The Berlin film festival in February will feature movies including theater director Michael Grandage's film debut "Genius," starring Colin Firth, Jude Law and Nicole Kidman.

    "Genius," which follows Max Perkins' time as book editor at Scribner overseeing work by Thomas Wolfe and Ernest Hemingway among others, was one of five competition entries unveiled Friday. The festival last week said the Coen brothers' "Hail, Caesar!" will open the event on Feb. 11.

    Also premiering in Berlin will be "Zero Days," a documentary by "Taxi to the Dark Side" director Alex Gibney, and Jeff Nichols' "Midnight Special."

    There's also an adaptation of "Alone in Berlin," a novel by Hans Fallada about a German couple opposing Nazi rule during World War II. Directed by Vincent Perez, it stars Brendan Gleeson and Emma Thompson.

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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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