Kodak adds film stock for location shooting

Even as digital image capture continues to become dominant in filmmaking, Eastman Kodak is pushing the limits of film. The company has added a new daylight stock to its Vision 3 Film family. The new stock, Vision3 50D Color Negative Film 5203/7203, integrates the company's advanced Vision 3 imaging technology into a fine-grained, daylight-balanced film intended to give filmmakers more options and flexibility for shooting on location. "This addition to the Vision3 Film portfolio is designed to give extraordinary creative latitude to cinematographers working in daylight conditions," said Kim Snyder, prexy of entertainment imaging and VP, Eastman Kodak Co. "This new stock - the finest-grained negative on the market - offers a combination of unmatched resolution, reliability, and proven archival capabilities."50D is a low-speed film optimized for capturing images in natural or simulated daylight conditions. The new stock incorporates Vision3 technology advancements, like Dye Layering Technology and sub-micron imaging sensors in order to deliver extended highlight latitude - as much as two stops of additional overexposure - as well as better signal-to-noise performance, especially in over- and under-exposure. It also offers improved color consistency over the entire exposure range, per Kodak, which added that all these features provide cinematographers with the ability to shoot challenging high-contrast exteriors, and follow the action into bright highlight scenes without loss of image discrimination.Cinematographer Blake Evans ("The Middle"), who tested the film, said: "I wanted to stress-test the contrast capabilities of new 50D stock, so we shot a few scenes in a high-contrast exterior situation that included bright whites and shadows. I exposed normally, and followed the actors' faces as they moved from the sun into the shadows. The negative was processed normally, and when I saw the footage as DVD dailies, I found the grain a tiny bit tighter in the dark toe of the shadows."That says a lot, considering the 50D emulsion was already a super fine grain," he added. "This new 5203 stock dug deep into the shadows and maintained neutral colors, especially in the skin tones. There was also no biasing of the whites in the bright highlights."Vision 3 stocks have also demonstrated clear benefits to the post-production process, per Kodak, in that their ability to render finer-grain images in underexposed areas produces cleaner film-to-digital transfers. The emulsions also process light more efficiently and record greater detail in the highlights, the company added, which enables cinematographers and their colorists to extract more image information during digital post-production without introducing artifacts. According to Kodak, 50D possesses all the necessary qualities that allow a color negative film to perform well in film recorders, including its extremely fine grain, high resolution, excellent latent image keeping and reciprocity characteristics, as well as a low level of unwarranted crosstalk between the color channels."We understand that digital cameras are improving, but the industry holds film as the benchmark by which they are all judged," says Snyder. "This new emulsion is another example of Kodak's dedication to filmmaking technology and ongoing innovation." * * * Kodak also underscored its commitment to film by naming Benedict Salazar Olgado as recipient of the 2011 Kodak Fellowship in Film Preservation, an award established to foster and support the next generation of preservationists and archivists in the industry. Olgado receives a cash scholarship from Kodak that is administered by AMIA (Association of Moving Image Archivists), in addition to a four-week summer internship next year, organized by PRO-TEK, a Kodak company that operates world-renowned film and video preservation vaults, and provides inspection and restoration management consultation services. The internship will include a comprehensive agenda with training at PRO-TEK, Chace Audio by Deluxe, and FotoKem's digital and photochemical lab. Kodak initiated the program 12 years ago, and 11 of the past recipients are now working in the field at such organizations as the Library of Congress, NARA (National Archives and Records Administration) and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. "We designed the Kodak Fellowship program to augment the education that future preservationists and archivists receive," says PRO-TEK veep Rick Utley. "They gain exposure to the industry, hands-on experience and the opportunity to meet many people in a thriving and passionate community. It's a great way for Fellows to evaluate next steps for their careers."A native of the Philippines, Olgado will receive a master's degree in moving image archiving and preservation from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in May 2012. He gained experience as a senior administrator at the Southeast Asia Pacific Audiovisual Archive Association and worked on projects with UNESCO and the Anthology Film Archives. His long-term goal is to become an active part of the international preservation community and safeguard audio-visual legacies. "This recognition affirms and strengthens my dedication as a budding audio-visual archivist," said Olgado. "I'm looking forward to developing my skills this summer, and am honored to belong to a roster of individuals who have gone on to become key players in the field." Contact Peter Caranicas at peter.caranicas@variety.com

Gerard Butler Hospitalized After Surfing Accident

Gerard Butler Gerard Butler was hospitalized Sunday after being held underwater by some large waves while filming a surfing scene for the movie Of Men and Mavericks, according to The Associated Press.Photo gallery: The breakout stars of 2011The incident occurred at Mavericks, a surfing spot in Northern California notorious for its dangerous conditions and massive waves. The 42-year-old actor was not seriously injured, but he was taken by ambulance to Stanford Medical Center for examination and was released shortly after.Butler was with competitive surfers Greg Long, Zach Wormhoundt and Peter Mel when he was taken underwater by several waves. A safety patrolman on a jet ski came to Butler's rescue.Check out the rest of today's newsAccording to Wormhoudt, Butler was shaken up. "Everything he was doing was within reason," he said. "We took like four to five pretty big waves on the head. Basically there's nothing you can do. It was intense for myself, and I've been through a lot out there."Of Men and Mavericks is set to be released in October 2012.

New Movie Reviews: 'Mission: Impossible,' 'Sherlock Holmes,' 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' Sequels Hitting Theaters

This article appeared in the Dec. 23 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.our editor recommendsOscar Dog Showdown: Who's Cutest? 'The Artist' Tops Golden Globe Nominations 'Hugo' and 'The Artist' Top the Broadcast Film Critics' List of Nominations With 11 EachYoung Adult: Film Review A round of a-paws, please! These four-legged thespians may be ineligible for an Academy Award, but their performances in the Oscar contenders of the season are stealing the show. The season's awards contenders feature numerous animal stars, from the horses of War Horse to the feline star of Puss in Boots. But these four dogs have gone above and beyond with their on-screen performances this year. PHOTOS: Oscar Dog Showdown: Who's Cutest? Uggie, 9 | The Artist His barks might all be silent, but the energetic Jack Russell, seen here playing with a toy Oscar, is one of the big stars of Michel Hazanavicius' tribute to the days before talkies. A seasoned performer -- his specialty is riding a skateboard -- Uggie also appeared this year in Water for Elephants. Says trainer Omar von Muller, who rescued him when he was headed for the pound: "He was a very hyper puppy, but he's now one of the best-trained dogs in the industry. Just look at the scene where he rescues Jean Dujardin from a burning building without missing a cue." Cosmo, 9 | Beginners This all-white long-hair Jack Russell, who previously appeared in Hotel for Dogs and Paul Blart: Mall Cop, is trained by Mathilde de Cagney, who knows a star when she sees one: She also trained the late Moose, who played the long-running role of Eddie on Frasier. "The hard thing in training a dog for a movie isA round of a-paws, please! These four-legged thespians may be ineligible for an Academy Award, but their performances in the Oscar contenders of the season are stealing the show. making his behavior look natural," says de Cagney. But that proved no problem for Cosmo, who not only tags along loyally beside Ewan McGregor but also has dialogue of his own thanks to director Mike Mills' clever subtitles. STORY: Golden Globe Awards Nominations Complete List Blackie, 3, Hugo He was one of three Dobermans in Hugo that portrayed the fearsome Maximilian, who patrolled the Parisian railway station alongside Sacha Baron Cohen's Inspector. Because Martin Scorsese shot in 3D, often panning 360 degrees, de Cagney, also his trainer, was sometimes costumed as a character in scenes so she could work with the dogs without destroying the illusion. Hummer, 4, Young Adult A compact Pomeranian, he is, by showbiz standards, a non-pro. Director Jason Reitman discovered the purse-sized pooch while Hummer was out on a walk on the streets of NY and convinced his owner to let him make his film debut opposite Charlize Theron. View more photos from THR's photoshoot with the top dogs of the awards season here. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Oscar Dog Showdown: Who's Cutest? Related Topics The Artist Beginners Young Adult Hugo

Nominations reaction: Denise Ream, 'Cars 2'

'Cars 2' "It was great to see that (the franchise) is still so popular, especially with fans around the world given that it was a global adventure. Being a huge fan of animation and to see it more widely recieved around the world is very gratifying."-- Denise Ream, producer, "Cars 2" Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com

Happy 54th Birthday, Steve Buscemi! What's His Most Underrated Screen Moment?

Correct me essentially’m wrong, however it’s pretty sure that Steve Buscemi is amongst the globally loved stars from the generation. He vivified Fargo, gave Ghost World a soul, given Large Sea food some awesome reliability, ruled on 30 Rock (and Boardwalk Empire, I suppose), in addition to shown themselves a viable proxy for Paul Lynde since the voice of Templeton inside the Charlotte now now’s Web remake. That’s very difficult sneer to fill. These days we’re talking about Buscemi’s underrated work, the products that doesn’t percolate while using harsh vigor from the Coen Brothers and sisters classic. What’s your pick? Novelty helmet-eyed site visitors will realize that I toasted Buscemi’s uncredited role as Danny McGrath in Billy Madison throughout Bad Movies We Love To recently, nevertheless it’s too goddamn funny not to revisit here. As Billy (Adam Sandler) makes amends while using kids he tortured in secondary school, he finds that onetime loser Danny McGrath seems strangely well-modified. It’s another story once Billy dangles within the receiver, though, which we watch as Danny’s true character gurgles up within the netherworld. So, so strange and therefore unassailable within the gall. I laugh every single time as of this clip. What’s Buscemi’s most underrated moment? People who disagree with me at night will need to skip recess and apply glue to miss Lippy’s face.

Selena Gomez Dishes On Smelling Great For Attacking Young Boys, Invites Fans To Assist Create Her New Scent

First Released: December 7, 2011 6:15 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Selena Gomez chats with Access Hollywoods Package HooverLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Selena Gomez is towards the top of her game and just Access Hollywood was on set as she posed inside a colorful water tank (putting on a gown!) on her new self-entitled scent, that will hit stores the coming year. Exactly what does Selena Gomez smell of? Access Hollywood Lives Package Hoover requested within an exclusive interview using the 19-year-old star. My perfume, at this time, I would like it to be really romantic, she told Package. I would like it to be sweet and complicated. Appears Selena has romance around the brain, as she and boyfriend Attacking Young Boys happen to be going strong for pretty much twelve months. How about your guy? Does Justin as if you to smell a particular way? Package requested. To tell the truth, thats what every girl thinks that they would like to wear some perfume for that boy that like in school or a crush, Selena stated having a laugh. Thats exactly what the primary factor is. Selena clearly wasn't keen to smell and tell, but she's letting her fans get involved with creating the scent, by voting at world wide web.selenagomezperfumes.com. Im creating the bottom of the scent and what Im doing is, Im inviting my fans that helped me to produce the top notes and stuff that type of get into it, she stated. Then would select the top fans and theyre likely to really enter into the lab beside me and pick and also the final scent. With this particular new project (one of her many), 2011 continues to be good towards the busy teen. But shes expecting 2012 to become better still as shes likely to be a large sister the very first time. Ive done this many wonderful things this season that Im very grateful for, but thats most likely the greatest blessing of all of them this season, she told Package. Im really excited for my mother and stepdad. Theyve anxiously waited for any very very long time. That child will probably be spoiled! she added. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Milla Jovovich Tweets A Spooky Holiday Greeting from the Resident Evil Set

Milla Jovovich is not just an arresting Fifth Element star and an above-average Project Runway judge — she’s also a roving reporter on the set of her own movie, Resident Evil: Retribution. Jovovich tweeted a holiday-themed video from “Camp Evil,” and her version of Santa Claus will haunt you until Christmas day. It’s beginning to look a lot like the antichrist! Something is just refreshing about watching a classy dame like Jovovich interact with an undead Santa Claus mannequin. “I can’t say anything because he’s dead, but…” [via @MillaJovovich]

Zoe Kravitz in Talks to Join Will Smith in Sci-Fi Action Adventure '1000 A.E.' (Exclusive)

Getty ImagesZoe Kravitz, left, and Sophie Okonedo Zoe Kravitz and Sophie Okonedo are in early talks to join Will Smith and Jaden Smith in 1000 A.E.our editor recommendsWill Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith Marriage Issues Denied by 'Fresh Prince' Co-StarDirector Shawn Levy Considers Exiting 'Fantastic Voyage' as Will Smith Courted to Star (Exclusive)Will Smith, Son Jaden to Costar in M. Night Shyamalan Sci-Fi Movie M. Night Shyamalan is directing Columbia's sci-fi action adventure, in which humans no longer live on Earth after it becomes inhospitable. The elder Smith is playing a hero, while Jaden is his son, considered a failure as a warrior. When the two crash-land on Earth, it is up to the son to save the dad. PHOTOS: Hollywood's 10 Highest-Grossing Actors If deals are made, Kravitz would play Smith's daughter, while Okonedo will portray his wife. Gary Whitta, Shyamalan and Stephen Gaghan worked on the script. The studio is eyeing an early 2012 production start with a release in June 2013. STORY: Will Smith, Son Jaden to Co-Star in M. Night Shyamalan Sci-Fi Movie Kravitz, who was last week honored with a rising star award at the Bahamas International Film Festival, appeared in X-Men: First Class as the mutant Angel Salvadore and stars in the indie drama Yelling to the Sky. Paradigm-repped Kravitz is due to shoot Fury Road, the fourth installment of the Mad Max movies, next year. British actress Okonedo, repped by UTA, was recently seen in U.K. shows such as Doctor Who and Criminal Justice and appeared in features such as Hotel Rwanda and The Secret Life of Bees. Email: Borys.Kit@thr.com Twitter: @Borys_Kit PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Hollywood's 10 Highest-Grossing Actors Jaden Smith M. Night Shyamalan Will Smith Zoe Kravitz Movie Casting

N.J. Stars Take DIY Approach to Filmmaking

Some actor founders of Feenix Films are actually using the industry's thorny gauntlet and were living to see their tale. From standard denials and wasted money to not successful endeavors from the own, they've seen all of the letdowns the acting world must offer. Instead of diminishing from each failure, these stars came back back, employing their difficulties as motivation for developing their New Jerseybased film production company. Properly named, Feenix Films isn't just a experience words addressing the indie necessity to "nix the chargeInch in film production. Furthermore, it signifies its founders' rebirth as stars and filmmakers after fighting for any very long time making it. Born in 2008 in the ashes of disillusionment, Feenix Films can be a venture designed to allow its individuals to create movies they may decide to see and turn in the negativity they experienced. David LaRosa, Janine Laino, Nick DeMatteo, and Kate McGrath had similar reasons for developing the business. In the darkly serendipitous way, each concurrently fought with and increased being annoyed by the entertainment industry. LaRosa and Laino had tried to construct their Granite Theater Company. Intended as an egalitarian theater community operating with no individual in charge, the venture was ultimately not effective. DeMatteo and McGrath experienced similar disappointments and denials. "Most of us have been burned formerly," states DeMatteo. LaRosa had put more earnings into his career than he felt he was getting away . from this. He appreciated thinking, "What about we I take everything money and hang it towards a movie?In . He recognized that films were becoming cheaper to produce which they'd the chance to attain increasing numbers of people than theater. LaRosa, therefore, needed the essential idea of a cooperative community of stars he'd while using Granite Theater Company and switched it into Feenix Films. He approached Laino, DeMatteo, and McGrath, who've been all for your idea. Feenix Films works becoming an ensemble, several about 30 like-minded creative people. Emulating models like the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the founders strive to make a tight-knit, familial atmosphere. The expansion process typically begins getting a script put together with a part of the ensemble. Next, several people attempt to revise the script and begin casting, selecting their stars within the ensemble. Then its onto an even more formal reading through through and, finally, a production schedule and budget. To date, all features produced by Feenix Films are actually self-funded by and completed from the ensemble. To make the movies, each member brings something unique for the table helping to produce a complete crew. DeMatteo notes, "Many of us can be found in trying to become stars, and something benefit is the fact that people also all seem to possess capabilities that might help in different ways.Inch DeMatteo, for example, has offered as music supervisor on the couple of of the films, for instance "Lock-Load-Love" and "Nicky Newark."The ensemble functions as sounding board and support system, operating instead of the frequently-unforgiving atmosphere of Hollywood. "Most of us have been rejected," states LaRosa, who states he never outright dismisses anyone's ideas. The founders, self-known to "advocates for artists," be worried about being honest and kind for his or her ensemble. Notable is always that stars founded the business. Since the organization company directors inside the ensemble may also be stars, DeMatteo notes, "they respect what most of us have experienced.Inch Company company directors therefore are more open-minded, more ready to welcome advice and new ideas. Laino, for example, aided guide a scene with techniques the director, LaRosa, hadn't considered. Reaping helpful benefits from the simplicity of access and price of technology, Feenix Films has completed three features, "Lock-Load-Love," "Nicky Newark," and "DEALeR" (being released), and contains a fourth, "Clandestine," in preproduction. Once completed with the ensemble, the movies are promoted using a talent manager and through their Facebook page.The founders work challenging their films before as much audiences as you can, hosting special one-off tests and entering their be employed in festivals. (LaRosa needed home a decent mention inside the best narrative feature category within the La Reel Film Festival for "Nicky Newark" and contains been nominated for other honours.) Furthermore to honours and nominations, Feenix Films hopes to discover a distributor due to its films. Laino states the organization, just 3 years old, is prepared where "everything can occur.In . Although tremendous success is certainly a goal, LaRosa states that they are "greatly dedicated to the present.In . They wish to concentrate on the approaching discharge of "DEALeR" also to make "Clandestine" an amount bigger production in comparison to preceding films. Contentment while using present is understandable. These four people set to increase the risk for movies they wish to make, around the own terms, and they have frequently carried this out. "Our goal for that organization?" McGrath states. "We're living it." By Matt Maraynes December 1, 2011 The founding people in the Feenix Films ensemble. Some actor founders of Feenix Films are actually using the industry's thorny gauntlet and were living to see their tale. From standard denials and wasted money to not successful endeavors that goes for them, they've seen all of the letdowns the acting world must offer. Instead of diminishing from each failure, these stars came back back, employing their difficulties as motivation for developing their New Jerseybased film production company. Properly named, Feenix Films isn't just a experience words addressing the indie necessity to "nix the chargeInch in film production. Furthermore, it signifies its founders' rebirth as stars and filmmakers after fighting for any very long time making it. Born in 2008 in the ashes of disillusionment, Feenix Films can be a venture designed to allow its individuals to create movies they may decide to see and turn in the negativity they experienced. David LaRosa, Janine Laino, Nick DeMatteo, and Kate McGrath had similar reasons for developing the business. In the darkly serendipitous way, each concurrently fought with and increased being frustrated with the entertainment industry. LaRosa and Laino had tried to construct their Granite Theater Company. Intended as an egalitarian theater community operating with no individual in charge, the venture was ultimately not effective. DeMatteo and McGrath experienced similar disappointments and denials. "Most of us have been burned formerly," states DeMatteo. LaRosa had put more earnings into his career than he felt he was getting away . from this. He appreciated thinking, "What about we I take everything money and hang it towards a movie?In . He recognized that films were becoming cheaper to produce which they'd the chance to attain increasing numbers of people than theater. LaRosa, therefore, needed the essential idea of a cooperative community of stars he'd while using Granite Theater Company and switched it into Feenix Films. He approached Laino, DeMatteo, and McGrath, who've been all for your idea. Feenix Films works becoming an ensemble, several about 30 like-minded creative people. Emulating models like the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the founders strive to make a tight-knit, familial atmosphere. The expansion process typically begins getting a script put together by area of the ensemble. Next, several people attempt to revise the script and begin casting, selecting their stars within the ensemble. Then its onto an even more formal reading through through and, finally, a production schedule and budget. To date, all features produced by Feenix Films are actually self-funded by and completed from the ensemble. To make the movies, each member brings something unique for the table helping to produce a complete crew. DeMatteo notes, "Many of us can be found in trying to become stars, and something benefit is the fact all of us seem to possess capabilities that might help diversely.In . DeMatteo, for example, has offered as music supervisor on the couple of of the films, for instance "Lock-Load-Love" and "Nicky Newark."The ensemble functions as sounding board and support system, operating instead of the frequently-unforgiving atmosphere of Hollywood. "Most of us have been rejected," states LaRosa, who states he never outright dismisses anyone's ideas. The founders, self-known to "advocates for artists," be worried about being honest and kind for his or her ensemble. Notable is always that stars founded the business. Since the organization company directors inside the ensemble may also be stars, DeMatteo notes, "they respect what most of us have experienced.Inch Company company directors therefore are more open-minded, more ready to welcome advice and new ideas. Laino, for example, aided guide a scene with techniques the director, LaRosa, hadn't considered. Reaping helpful benefits from the simplicity of access and price of technology, Feenix Films has completed three features, "Lock-Load-Love," "Nicky Newark," and "DEALeR" (being released), and contains a fourth, "Clandestine," in preproduction. Once carried out through the ensemble, the movies are promoted using a talent manager and through their Facebook page.The founders work challenging their films before as much audiences as you can, hosting special one-off tests and entering their be employed in festivals. (LaRosa needed home a decent mention inside the best narrative feature category within the La Reel Film Festival for "Nicky Newark" and contains been nominated for other honours.) Furthermore to honours and nominations, Feenix Films hopes to discover a distributor due to its films. Laino states the organization, just 3 years old, is prepared where "everything can occur.In . Although tremendous success is certainly a goal, LaRosa states that they are "greatly dedicated to the present.In . They wish to concentrate on the approaching relieve "DEALeR" also to make "Clandestine" an amount bigger production in comparison to preceding films. Contentment while using present is understandable. These four people set to increase the risk for movies they wish to make, on their own terms, and they have frequently carried this out. "Our goal for that organization?" McGrath states. "We're living it."