Daytime TV's Abusive Work Culture
17 Sep 2020On Aug. 17, Warner Bros. Television confirmed that Ellen DeGeneres Show executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman, also the head writer, and co-executive producer Jonathan Norman were being dismissed following an investigation into workplace toxicity, sexual harassment and discrimination.
A Date with Emmy
16 Sep 2020The world of television will have its usual date with the Emmys this year – but the awards ceremony will be socially distanced and held virtually over the course of six nights.
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Underserved Students Start Careers in Entertainment, Tech Industries
16 Sep 2020LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Often, the hardest part of starting a career is just getting your foot in the door. It can be especially hard if you are young and live in an underserved community. There's one program that's offering a solution - and the opportunity of a lifetime. -
Hollywood Execs Talk Setbacks During Pandemic
16 Sep 2020Insurance for a $60 million film has increased tenfold in the age of COVID-19. And that’s just one of many changes film industry professionals have had to face. -
10 Questions with Tim Nagasawa
11 Sep 2020As a DIT for major projects like Ray Donovan, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and Spider-Man 3, Tim Nagasawa’s job takes him around the world.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Predicts Yearlong Intermission Between Vaccine Arrival And Maskless Theater
11 Sep 2020A COVID-19 vaccine would likely not be an immediate, complete solution to Broadway’s woes, suggests Dr. Anthony Fauci, who noted in an interview this week that it could take a year of reliable vaccine usage before theatergoers could safely attend shows without masks. -
As Hollywood reopens, COVID-19 liability waivers proliferate
11 Sep 2020As many production companies attempt to resume filming, many are asking crews to give up the right to make any claims against them if they get sick with COVID-19. -
A Day in the Life with Erika Doss
09 Sep 2020Sheltering in place in Atlanta, Georgia has been interesting and even a bit creative for São Paulo, Brazil-native Erika Doss.
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How ‘Mulan’ Cinematographer Framed the Epic Battle Scenes
05 Sep 2020Niki Caro’s epic live-action remake is finally hitting Disney Plus on Sept. 4 at the cost of $29.99 to subscribers. The film will be made free later on in the year, this December on the regular service. -
10 Questions with Quenell Jones
04 Sep 2020When Eastern Region Operator (and NEB Board member) Quenell Jones, SOC, first heard about a mandatory “shelter in place” order, he barely strayed a block from his Brooklyn apartment.
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Pandemic Impact on Netflix's Indie and Doc Businesses
04 Sep 2020Charlie Kaufman’s existential drama I’m Thinking of Ending Things, the Barack and Michelle Obama-produced documentary Crip Camp and a holiday romantic comedy aptly titled Holidate all have one thing in common: Lisa Nishimura. -
Interested in the State of Unions? See it from Petrov’s Perspective
02 Sep 2020Sam Petrov’s work vehicle license plate says it all: “UNI♥︎NS.” To say that the LA-based DIT has strong feelings for labor unions would be a serious understatement.
