Jim Gianopulos

Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Julia Roberts & More Attend Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala
by Michael Major - Oct 17, 2022

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which held its second annual gala tonight, raised $10 million to support the museum’s access, education, and programming initiatives. Check out photos of Rebel Wilson, Glenn Close, Tilda Swinton, Colman Domingo, Joe Jonas, Selena Gomez, Julia Roberts, Diana Ross, and more at the event!

Backstage At The Geffen Raises More Than $1 Million For Arts & Education
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2021

The evening of unscripted, unannounced storytellers and performers was hosted by comedian, actor, writer and producer Tone Bell and featured personal behind-the-scenes anecdotes from a lineup of surprise celebrity guests including Kenya Barris, Jon M. Chu, Sharon Lawrence and French Stewart.

Eva Longoria & Sid Ganis Appointed to Academy Museum Board of Trustees
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 28, 2021

As the governing body of the Academy Museum, the Board leads the museum toward a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies in addition to securing adequate resources to advance the museum’s mission.

Mario Puzo's THE GODFATHER, CODA: THE DEATH OF MICHAEL CORLEONE Arrives on Blu-ray & Digital
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2020

Just in time for the 30th anniversary of The Godfather: Part III, director/screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola has re-edited the final film in his epic Godfather trilogy. This new version, entitled Mario Puzo's THE GODFATHER, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, achieves Coppola and screenwriter Puzo's original vision for the finale.

Mario Puzo's THE GODFATHER, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone Debuts on Digital Dec. 8
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 30, 2020

Just in time for the 30th anniversary of The Godfather: Part III, director/screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola has re-edited the final film in his epic Godfather trilogy. 

THE GODFATHER III Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 3, 2020

Paramount Pictures announced today it will release a new edit and restoration of Francis Ford Coppola’s final film in his epic Godfather trilogy entitled Mario Puzo’s THE GODFATHER, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone.

Academy Board Of Governors 2020-2021 Officers Elected
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 29, 2020

Casting Director David Rubin was re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today by the organization’s Board of Governors.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Appoints Six New Trustees, Including Ryan Murphy
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 9, 2020

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures today announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Trustees: Patricia S. Bellinger, Arnaud Boetsch, Olivier de Givenchy, Ray Halbritter, Ryan Murphy, and Regina K. Scully.

CLOSE UP WITH THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER Returns Dec. 29
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 21, 2019

Season five of SundanceTV's original unscripted series 'Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter' kicks off Sunday, December 29 at 10/9am CT. This season, talent behind this year's most talked about television shows and films open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed entertainment.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Sequels Will Arrive in 2021 & 2022
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 5, 2019

After another successful 'Mission Impossible' sequel premiered this summer ('Fallout'), Entertainment Weekly reports that Paramount Pictures has set specific dates for the next two sequels.

Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Dick Van Dyke Honored at 16th Annual Backstage at the Geffen Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2018

Last night's star-studded event, Backstage at the Geffen, at the Geffen Playhouse grossed more than $1 million for the theater's education, outreach and artistic initiatives. The fundraiser, which recognizes leaders in the artistic community, supports the theater's mission to produce original, quality work and raises funds for its education and community engagement programs, honored legendary stage and screen performer Dick Van Dyke and award-winning composer, lyricist and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda. Comedian Jim Carrey presented the Distinction in Theater Award to Van Dyke and EGOT award-winning actress Rita Moreno presented the Education Impact Award to Miranda.

The Geffen Playhouse Announces BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN Auction
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2018

Backstage at the Geffen, the Geffen Playhouse's annual fundraiser event, has launched its online auction featuring luxury vacations, one-of-a-kind artwork and VIP experiences. Proceeds will benefit the Geffen's mission to produce original, quality work and raises funds for its award-winning education and community engagement programs, which bring live theater to more than 15,000 disadvantaged youth, seniors and veterans annually.

A QUIET PLACE Sequel Announced At CinemaCon
by Macon Prickett - Apr 26, 2018

According to Entertainment Weekly, Paramount Pictures is returning to A Quiet Place. Chairman Jim Gianopulos announced Wednesday at CinemaCon that the studio is already developing a sequel to John Krasinski's breakout horror hit.

The Geffen to Honor Dick Van Dyke and Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Julie Musbach - Apr 3, 2018

The Geffen Playhouse will honor legendary stage and screen performer Dick Van Dyke and award-winning composer, lyricist and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda at its 16th annual Backstage at the Geffen fundraiser. The event recognizes the accomplishments of leaders in the artistic community, supports the theater's mission to produce original, quality work and raises funds for its award-winning education and community engagement programs, which bring live theater to more than 15,000 disadvantaged youth, seniors and veterans annually.

Skydance Media Extends Worldwide Production & Distribution Agreement for Feature Films with Paramount Pictures
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 7, 2017

Skydance, a diversified media company that creates elevated, event-level entertainment for global audiences, has extended its worldwide feature film production and distribution agreement with Paramount Pictures for an additional four years.

ABC Inks Agreement to Televise THE OSCARS Through 2028
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 31, 2016

ABC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that they have expanded their agreement for eight more years, in which the Network will remain home to the Oscars®, Hollywood's biggest entertainment ceremony of the year, through 2028.

Hugh Jackman, George Clooney & More Will Take Part in HOLLYWOOD'S NIGHT UNDER THE STARS, Directed by Richard Jay-Alexander
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2016

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) announced today that George Clooney will host "Hollywood's Night Under The Stars," an evening of musical performances and special presentations celebrating their 95th year of helping those who entertain us.  Matt Bomer, Yvette Nicole Brown, Michael Douglas, Derek Hough, Hugh Jackman, Norm Lewis, Jane Lynch, Johnny Mathis, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Anika Noni Rose, and Catherine Zeta-Jones are also set to appear at the event, which will take place on Saturday, October 1 at the MPTF Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills, CA.  It is presented by AARP Foundation, American Express®, Delta Air Lines, and Target, with in-kind support from Heineken, Monsieur Marcel, Red Truck, and Sprinkles. 

Stacey Snider to Assume Leadership of Twentieth Century Fox Film This September
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 24, 2016

21st Century Fox (NASDAQ:FOXA, FOX) announced today that it will complete its previously announced leadership succession at Twentieth Century Fox Film on September 1, 2016 when Stacey Snider assumes the role of Chairman and CEO.

FSLC Announces Retrospective Section of 54th New York Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 19, 2016

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces the Retrospective section of the 54th New York Film Festival (September 30 – October 16), a two-part lineup headlined and inspired by Bertrand Tavernier's magnificent epic documentary My Journey Through French Cinema

Academy of Motion Pictures Re-Elects Cheryl Boone Isaacs as President
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 3, 2016

Cheryl Boone Isaacs was re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Tuesday night (August 2) by the organization's Board of Governors.