In this April 4, 2016 file photo, Sheila Nevins, left, Anderson Cooper, Gloria Vanderbilt and Liz Garbus attend the premiere of "Nothing Left Unsaid" at the Time Warner Center in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
By David Bauder, Media Writer
NEW YORK (AP) --
The woman who has run HBO's documentary unit for 38 years and has been a key gatekeeper in the making of its nonfiction films says she will be stepping down early next year.
Sheila Nevins has worked on productions that have won 32 Emmy Awards, 42 Peabody Awards and 26 Academy Awards.
She told The New York Times that she'll be leaving but will continue to work on some leftover projects for HBO.
The 78-year-old said she is also considering a radio show and a book.
The exterior of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures appears on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
This spring the Academy Museum will take movie fans inside the mind of "Parasite" director Bong Joon Ho and the world creation of Greta Gerwig's candy-colored "Barbie." New exhibitions for Spring 2025 include deep dives into Bong Joon Ho's inspirations and the vision of the production designer team behind "Barbie," "Anna Karenina" and "Beauty and the Beast," the organization announced Thursday.
The Bong Joon Ho exhibit, opening March 22 at the Los Angeles-based museum, will highlight over 100 original items from his personal collection, including story boards, posters, creature models and props, that help paint a portrait of the Korean filmmaker from his early days in short films through his Oscar-winning triumph. He will be present for a screening series opening weekend. The museum previously highlighted the work of Agnès Varda in its "Director's Inspirations" series.
The other major exhibit, opening May 23, will showcase the work of Oscar-nominated production designers Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer, delving into how they develop a visual concept for a film. The galleries will give attendees an immersive experience with props, production materials and a re-creation of their studio space on "Barbie."
"These exhibitions will showcase the incredible diversity of voices, stories, and cultures that have shaped the movie industry and the global film community," Academy Museum director Amy Homma said in a statement. "I am so excited for the public to celebrate and explore the imaginations and brilliance of Bong Joon Ho, Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer."