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Berlinale 2022 – Festival is Live in Berlin Feb 17-20, Other Programs Go Online

Written by USTimes, 2022-01-12

( Berlin, Germany, January 12, 2022 – Special to the US Times) – The Berlin International Film Festival today confirmed plans to be an in-person event running from February 17 to February 20, 2022. Films will be screened on a more limited basis in cinemas throughout Berlin under strict health and safety compliance, with additional…

M. Night Shyamalan Helms Berlinale Jury 2022

Written by USTimes, 2021-12-22

(Special to USTimes, Berlin, Germany, ) Screenwriter, director, and producer M. Night Shyamalan will serve as president of the International Jury at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival, scheduled for February 10-20, 2022. “I’m pleased and honored that M. Night Shyamalan has accepted our invitation to serve as president of the Jury. Throughout his career,…

Key art for the 2022 Berlin Film Festival designed by Claudia

Berlinale 2022 – New Key Art Arrives

Written by USTimes, 2021-12-10

Berlin-based artist, Claudia Schrake, designed the 2022 Key Art for the Berlinale.

Mark My Words: Andy Marken on the Big Divide in the Media and Entertainment Industry

Written by USTimes, 2021-05-20

(Editorial, Andy Marken, San Jose, California, May 19, 2021) “To kill a monster, you need a monster.” – Artemis, “Monster Hunter,” Constantin Films, 2020 Have you ever been suddenly awakened from a really, really bad dream? Yeah, that’s about what the Oscars and all the award events felt like this year There were a lot…

Berlin International Film Fest Announces Summer Outdoor Schedule June 9-20, 2021

Written by USTimes, 2021-05-11

(Special to US Times via Berlinale Press Office, 2021-05-11) Berlinale: Summer Special to Take Place as an Outdoor Event Due to the current COVID-19 situation, the Berlin International Film Festival has developed a new festival format for 2021. The 71st Berlinale kicked off with the Industry Event in March and will be followed by an…

The Art of Sound: Mixing “Sound of Metal”

Written by USTimes, 2021-04-24

(Editorial by Cirina Catania, Senior Editor, US Times. 2021-04-23, California, USA) One of my favorite movies of the 2021 Awards Season is, “Sound of Metal,” nominated for SIX ACADEMY AWARDS! Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing and Best Sound. This team went above and beyond the norm and…

The 71st Berlin International Film Festival begins March 1st, 2021

Berlinale 2021 – All New Format, Just as Exciting

Written by USTimes, 2021-02-16

(Berlin, Germany, February 15, 2021) Mariette Rissenbeek, Executive Director of the Berlin International Film Festival, and Artistic Director, Carlo Chatrian, welcome us to another year at the Berlinale (the 71st), explain the new virtual format for the Fest and present the films that have been selected for this year’s Competition and Berlinale Special sections. The…

The Art of Music: Kevin McKeown releases new video of Black Pistol Fire’s “Temper Temper”

Written by USTimes, 2020-12-05

(Texas, USA, 2010-12-04 ) Rolling Stone ran a story today that released Black Pistol Fire’s Kevin McKeown performing a live version of their hit, “Temper Temper.” And we liked it 🙂 So we are sharing it with you! Here’s a link to the video and their story. Let us know what you think!

Award-Winning Composer, Simon Franglen, Geeks Out About Gear on OWC RADiO

Written by USTimes, 2020-10-27

This world-class music composer/producer is best known for his Golden Globe nominated work on Avatar and Grammy winning work on Titanic. His credits include four of the top grossing films of all time and six of the top selling albums. Simon talks with OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania, about the behind the scenes of working…

Roger O'Donnell of The Cure talks on OWC RADiO with host Cirina Catania

Roger O’Donnell, TheCure, on OWC RADiO, hosted by Cirina Catania.

Written by USTimes, 2020-10-24

An in-depth interview about his life on the road with The Cure, his current projects, including his new solo album, “2 Ravens,” his hopes for the future…and a sneak peak into his childhood. This is a Roger O’Donnell you very seldom see.