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    Warner Bros. sets “Furiosa,” “Color Purple” musical for theaters in 2023

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    Anya Taylor-Joy in the series “The Queen’s Gambit.” Taylor-Joy will star in “Furiosa,” which Warner Bros. will bring to theaters in 2023 (Ken Woroner/Netflix via AP)

    By Lindsey Bahr, AP Film Writer

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    A "Mad Max: Fury Road" prequel and an adaptation of "The Color Purple" Broadway musical are coming to theaters in 2023, Warner Bros. said Wednesday. 

    The announcement comes on the heels of the studio's industry-shaking decision to release all its 2021 films simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters. 

    "Furiosa," the "Mad Max" prequel based on Charlize Theron's character, stars Anya Taylor-Joy of "The Queen's Gambit" as the titular warrior. George Miller wrote and is returning to direct the film, which also stars Chris Hemsworth and has been slated for a June 23, 2023 release. 

    "The Color Purple," meanwhile, has been set for a December 2023 debut. The adaptation of the Tony-award winning musical, based on Alice Walker's book and Steven Spielberg's 1985 film, is set to be directed by Blitz Bazawule ("Black Is King"). Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey are among the producers.

    Warner Bros. also announced "Coyote vs. Acme," a hybrid live-action and animated film about the Looney Tunes character, for June 2023. 

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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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