Tag: Little Woods
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Nia DaCosta Made ‘The Marvels’ a Better Work Environment Than ‘Candyman’
With her first foray into the MCU, Nia DaCosta is breaking ground in film history. She’s officially the youngest director and the first Black woman to helm a project for the superhero giant. The Marvels is easily the biggest project she has worked on to date too, following her rise from the indie film scene…
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‘The Marvels’ Director Says Superhero Fatigue Is Real — But Isn’t Worried, Because Her Sequel Is ‘Really Wacky and Silly’
General interest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe appears to have waned since its “Avengers: Endgame” heyday, but Marvel Studios’ robust slate of upcoming films makes it clear that the machine is not slowing down any time soon. And while the Marvel name might not be enough to guarantee a cultural phenomenon anymore, Nia DaCosta believes…
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Neon Launches Pro-Choice Campaign with Unique ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire,’ ‘Worst Person’ Artwork
Award-winning film studio Neon officially launched a pro-choice campaign amid the imminent overturning of Roe v. Wade.An official Neon statement called the campaign a response to attacks on reproductive rights in the United States, with sales directly benefitting accessible abortion healthcare. Neon is opening an online shop featuring pro-choice, anti-oppression artwork created in collaboration with…
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Nia DaCosta to Direct Film Adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ ‘The Water Dancer’
Nia DaCosta will direct the feature film adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ best-selling novel “The Water Dancer.” The film is being backed by Metro Goldwyn Mayer and will be produced by Maceo-Lyn, Brad Pitt’s Plan B and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films.DaCosta directed last year’s horror hit “Candyman” and is also stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe…
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‘Captain Marvel 2’ Lands Nia DaCosta as Director
Filmmaker Nia DaCosta, director of the highly anticipated horror reimagining of “Candyman,” will direct “Captain Marvel 2” for Marvel Studios, Variety has confirmed.DaCosta replaces Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who helmed 2019’s “Captain Marvel” to a $426.8 million domestic gross, and $1.13 billion worldwide. Brie Larson will return as the titular hero, also known as…
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‘Captain Marvel 2’ Will Be Helmed By ‘Candyman’ Director Nia DaCosta
Nia DaCosta is taking the helm for Captain Marvel 2. The director of the highly anticipated Candyman reboot has been tapped by Marvel Studios to direct Captain Marvel 2, making her the first-ever Black female director for a Marvel movie. Deadline broke the news that Nia DaCosta, director of the acclaimed drama Little Woods and…
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Fox Searchlight Lines Up ‘Sleeping With The Enemy’ Reboot, ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ Film & White House Astrologer Pic
The Favourite backer Fox Searchlight is lining up a reboot of Julia Roberts’ 1991 hit Sleeping With The Enemy and a feature version of smash James Corden stage play One Man, Two Guvnors as part of a new producing deal with The Iron Lady and Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie producer Damian Jones.Prolific UK producer Jones…
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‘Little Woods’ Trailer: Tessa Thompson Is A Drug Runner Trying To Help Her Family In This Tribeca Standout
Tessa Thompson is a joy to watch on screen in just about every film she’s in. Whether she’s a drunk female warrior/superhero in “Thor: Ragnarok” or an offbeat artist in the underrated “Sorry to Bother You,” the actress brings something special to each role she takes. And her hot streak of quality performances continues in…
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‘Little Woods’: Tessa Thompson Shines In This Empathetic Modern-Day Western [Tribeca Review]
Director Nia DaCosta offers a rare and insightful look at the life of America’s struggling working class with the exceptional modern-day Western”Little Woods.” An impressive directorial debut, DaCosta captures the hardship of economical depression in a manner that feels acutely reflective of where the troubled country stands today. “Little Woods” offers no glamor or pity,…