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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Andor' star Diego Luna jokes about Trump's tariffs at the Academy's 2025 Scientific and Technical Awards
The 2025 Scientific and Technical Awards were held Tuesday night at the Academy's David Geffen Theater in Los Angeles. These sci-tech kudos honored 14 artistic achievements in film, represented by 37 individuals. Andor and La Maquina star Diego Luna hosted the ceremony, and he got political at the start of the show when he joked about President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs. "First, I need to apologize," Luna told the crowd, which included Oscar winner Marlee Matlin (Children of a Lesser God), Academy CEO Bill Kramer, and Academy President Janet Yang. "I know my fee is higher than normal this year. I'm very expensive, I know. It's not my fault. Everything coming in from Mexico is more expensive because of the new tariffs. But anyway, my kids and I thank you very much," Luna said at the audience laughed. More from GoldDerby 'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her,' 'Maybe Happy Ending' lead 2025 Tony Awards nominations - see the full list 'Genius: MLK/X,' 'Out of My Mind,' and 4 other shows win at the 2025 Television Academy Honors Ruth Negga will submit in lead at the Emmys for 'Presumed Innocent' - see the show's entries in 19 categories In addition to the 14 Scientific and Technical Awards, an Academy Award of Merit was presented to collectively recognize everyone in the film industry who has developed and supported open or closed captioning technology. This special Oscar statuette for captioning wizards will remain at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in honor "is a means to raise awareness of captioning," Matlin told Gold Derby on the red carpet. "Everyone could benefit from using captions. It's been around for a long time, and people thought at the beginning it was only for deaf and hard of hearing people, but as we know now, more and more people are using captioning technology to watch films. I'm grateful that the Academy is recognizing that as part of the effort toward greater accessibility and equity in entertainment." Luna told us he was "very excited" to receive his Gotham TV nomination for La Maquina on Tuesday morning. He hoped that "more people get to watch" the Hulu miniseries now because of the extra awards attentions. As for Andor, Luna said the Star Wars drama directly reflects today's culture and politics. "Sadly, it is relevant today, but it was relevant 10 years ago. It might be relevant in 20, you know?" He added, "We don't seem to get it. And the show wasn't even trying to do that." The red carpet opened at 6 p.m. PT on Tuesday, as attendees enjoyed a champagne reception. The formal-attire ceremony began at 7 p.m. in the David Geffen Theater, followed by an honorees' celebration at 9 p.m. in the Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby. Here are this year's Academy Scientific and Technical Awards honorees: To Essex Edwards, James Jacobs, Jernej Barbic, Crawford Doran, and Andrew van Straten for the design and development of Ziva VFX. Ziva VFX is a system for constructing and simulating muscles, fat, fascia, and skin for digital characters. An artist-friendly interface that emphasizes easily understood physical metaphors, coupled with a robust, physically accurate solver, has enabled a broad range of studios to bring visually rich creatures to life. To Javor Kalojanov and Kimball Thurston for the creation of Wētā FX's ML Denoiser. This denoiser prioritizes temporal filtering using innovative optical flow techniques to preserve crucial details. Novel training strategies allow its machine learning algorithms to denoise computer-generated imagery to the most exacting standards. To Neeme Vaino for the development of Fireskin360 Naked Burn Gel. This widely available gel allows longer targeted burns directly on the skin, broadening the range of fire stunts performed across the industry. To Dustin Brooks and Colin Decker for the development of naked burn gel. Fire for Hire's gel first publicly demonstrated a 'naked burn,' where fire appears directly on the skin, enabling a new form of safe fire stunts in motion pictures. To Attila T. Áfra for the creation of Intel Open Image Denoise, and to Timo Aila for his pioneering work at NVIDIA applying U-Nets to denoising. Open Image Denoise is an open-source library that provides an elegant API and runs on diverse hardware, leading to broad industry adoption. Its core technology is provided by the widely adopted U-Net architecture that improves efficiency and preserves detail, raising the quality of CG imagery across the industry. To Mark Noel for adapting and enhancing the safety and reliability of transportable six-degrees-of-freedom motion base technology for motion picture use. The NACMO series of modular motion bases enables filmmakers to dynamically control simulated actions, providing precise movements, enhancing special effects, and enriching the visual experience for audiences worldwide. To Su Tie for the development of the sensor analysis and stabilization software, to Bei Shimen for the electrical engineering, and to Zhao Yanchong for the mechanical design and engineering of the Ronin 2 gimbal system. Utilizing three-axis stabilization through multiple sensors, the DJI Ronin 2 has achieved broad adoption. It is controllable from a diverse set of input devices, enabling filmmakers to create complex, dynamic camera moves. To Tabb Firchau for the conception and development, to John Ellison and Steve Webb for the attitude control system, to David Bloomfield for the motor design, and to Shane Colton for the motor driver system design of the Mōvi gimbals. Freefly Systems' introduction of handheld stabilized gimbals provides single-person or collaborative remote camera operation with various controllers, enabling previously difficult shots without dolly or crane-supported stabilized heads. To Jayson Dumenigo for the development of the Action Factory Hydrogels. Action Factory Hydrogels are engineered to allow longer burns at higher temperatures with quick turnaround times, increasing the safety and efficiency of fire stunt performances. To Thijs Vogels, Fabrice Rousselle, David Adler, Gerhard Röthlin, and Mark Meyer for the creation of Disney's ML Denoiser. This sophisticated machine learning denoiser features a ground-breaking kernel-predicting convolutional network and temporal stability. It has been adopted far beyond its original domain of animation and is an essential tool for creating computer-generated imagery in feature films. To Nir Averbuch, Yair Chuchem, and Dan Raviv for the concept, design and development of the Auto Align Post 2. Sound Radix's Auto Align Post 2 allows the seamless blending of multiple moving microphones during film post-production, eliminating phase distortion, saving significant time over manual alignment methods and raising the reproduction quality of dialogue recorded on set. To Curt Schaller for the concept, design and development of the Trinity 2 system, and to Roman Foltyn for the software and hardware design of its motorized stabilized head. The ARRI Trinity 2 is a body-worn system that combines a traditional inertial camera stabilization system with electronic gimbal technology, allowing unprecedented freedom of camera movement for acquiring shots with multiple transitions that are otherwise unobtainable. To Steve Wagner for the initial concept and software, to Garrett Brown for the design, and to Jerry Holway and Robert Orf for the engineering of the Steadicam Volt stabilization system. The Tiffen Steadicam Volt revolutionizes inertial stabilization with its advanced two-axis motorized design, creating artificial inertia and simulated friction while providing adjustable tactile feedback. Different modes allow the operator to alter the physical feel of the rig. The Volt empowers filmmakers to achieve dynamic shots with more complex camera movement while maintaining a stable roll axis. To Dave Freeth for the design, engineering and development of the hand-held Stabileye three-axis motorized camera stabilization system. The compact size and live adjustment of operating parameters of these devices facilitate subtle and dynamic camera moves closer to actors, and in tighter quarters than previously possible. Its low latency allows for instinctive operation whether controlled by a single operator or remotely. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby All 35 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies ranked, ahead of 'Thunderbolts' debut Wes Anderson movies: All 11 films ranked worst to best Penelope Cruz movies: 16 greatest films ranked worst to best Click here to read the full article.
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
90s hottie Tia Carrere, 58, looks half her age in a plunging violet gown more than 30 years after Wayne's World fame
A HOTTIE from the 90s has shown off her ageless beauty three decades after shooting to stardom. Tia Carrere, 58, looked half her age in a plunging violet gown more than 30 years after finding fame on Wayne's World. 10 Tia Carrere attended the 2025 Scientific and Technical Awards at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 29 Credit: Getty 10 She looked sensational as she posed in a purple frock Credit: EPA 10 The gown had a plunging neckline Credit: Getty 10 She posed with Paul Debevec on the red carpet Credit: Getty The stunning actress sizzled up a storm as she posed on the red carpet this week. She attended the 2025 Scientific and Technical Awards at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 29. Rocking a slinky purple gown, the ageless actress showed off her natural beauty as she smiled with her hand on her hip. Tia seemingly went braless for the occasion, with her figure on full display in the plunging purple frock. Read More about Red Carpets With a plunging neckline and fitted finish, Tia's figure was visible for all to see as she posed up a storm. The sizzling snaps have surfaced on social media, with fans in awe over Tia's stunning beauty 33 years after Wayne's World catapulted her to fame. "Timeline cleanse? Haha. Everyone remember Tia Carrere?" asked one person on X who shared a snap from her red carpet appearance. SCHWING! They added: "Loved her in True Lies. I am happy she seems to be doing so well. Here she is 33 years after Wayne's World." Most read in Celebrity Meanwhile, someone else said: "How AMAZING does Tia Carrera look?! 33 yrs since Wayne's World!! Babraham Lincoln!! Schwiiing!!" Tia shot to fame in what was originally a spin-off of a Saturday Night Live skit. Wayne's World star 'still smoking hot' in nude beaded dress, fans say as youthful actress attends LA luncheon The cult classic The plot follows friends Wayne and Garth, played by actors Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, as they navigate the overnight success of their little-known TV show and the multiple challenges it presents. Just before their troubles became apparent, the pair met Cassandra Wong, a singer and bassist in the band Crucial Taunt. Cassandra was played by Tia. 10 Mike Myers and Tia Carrere in Wayne's World in 1992 Credit: Alamy 10 The hit movie came out in the 90s and took the world by storm Credit: Alamy 10 The hit movie became a cult classic Credit: Alamy 10 The move came out 33 years ago Credit: Alamy 'MOST DESIRABLE FEMALE' Nominated for the Most Desirable Female prize by MTV Movie and TV Awards in 1992, the bombshell is still turning heads. Although she shot to fame in Wayne's World, Tia picked up her first acting gig by chance, when she was spotted at a Hawaii grocery market, according to a 2020 interview with The experience changed her life, she said, and led her to move to Los Angeles a few years later for a rough introduction to the movie industry. After dealing with a slew setbacks Tia began landing jobs in the likes of TV shows General Hospital and MacGyver. But it was the wacky script that landed on her desk in 1991 that changed everything. 'I remember going, 'Oh my god, this is the part that can change my life," she told Vice. "And I can think of no one else that can do the acting and the singing and the rocking. "But I can." 10 Tia has often shown off her ageless beauty Credit: Alamy 10 Fans are always stunned by her ageless looks Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
90s hottie Tia Carrere, 58, looks half her age in a plunging violet gown more than 30 years after Wayne's World fame
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HOTTIE from the 90s has shown off her ageless beauty three decades after shooting to stardom. Tia Carrere, 58, looked half her age in a plunging violet gown more than 30 years after finding fame on Wayne's World. 10 Tia Carrere attended the 2025 Scientific and Technical Awards at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 29 Credit: Getty 10 She looked sensational as she posed in a purple frock Credit: EPA 10 The gown had a plunging neckline Credit: Getty 10 She posed with Paul Debevec on the red carpet Credit: Getty The stunning actress sizzled up a storm as she posed on the red carpet this week. She attended the 2025 Scientific and Technical Awards at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 29. Rocking a slinky purple gown, the ageless actress showed off her natural beauty as she smiled with her hand on her hip. Tia seemingly went braless for the occasion, with her figure on full display in the plunging purple frock. With a plunging neckline and fitted finish, Tia's figure was visible for all to see as she posed up a storm. The sizzling snaps have surfaced on social media, with fans in awe over Tia's stunning beauty 33 years after Wayne's World catapulted her to fame. "Timeline cleanse? Haha. Everyone remember Tia Carrere?" asked one person on X who shared a snap from her red carpet appearance. SCHWING! They added: "Loved her in True Lies. I am happy she seems to be doing so well. Here she is 33 years after Wayne's World." Meanwhile, someone else said: "How AMAZING does Tia Carrera look?! 33 yrs since Wayne's World!! Babraham Lincoln!! Schwiiing!!" Tia shot to fame in what was originally a spin-off of a Saturday Night Live skit. Wayne's World star 'still smoking hot' in nude beaded dress, fans say as youthful actress attends LA luncheon The cult classic Wayne's World skit ended up taking on a life of its own when it premiered in theaters in 1992 as a standalone movie. The plot follows friends Wayne and Garth, played by actors Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, as they navigate the overnight success of their little-known TV show and the multiple challenges it presents. Just before their troubles became apparent, the pair met Cassandra Wong, a singer and bassist in the band Crucial Taunt. Cassandra was played by Tia. 10 Mike Myers and Tia Carrere in Wayne's World in 1992 Credit: Alamy 10 The hit movie came out in the 90s and took the world by storm Credit: Alamy 10 The hit movie became a cult classic Credit: Alamy 10 The move came out 33 years ago Credit: Alamy 'MOST DESIRABLE FEMALE' Nominated for the Most Desirable Female prize by MTV Movie and TV Awards in 1992, the bombshell is still turning heads. Although she shot to fame in Wayne's World, Tia picked up her first acting gig by chance, when she was spotted at a Hawaii grocery market, according to a 2020 interview with Vice. The experience changed her life, she said, and led her to move to Los Angeles a few years later for a rough introduction to the movie industry. After dealing with a slew setbacks Tia began landing jobs in the likes of TV shows General Hospital and MacGyver. But it was the wacky script that landed on her desk in 1991 that changed everything. 'I remember going, 'Oh my god, this is the part that can change my life," she told Vice. "And I can think of no one else that can do the acting and the singing and the rocking. "But I can." 10 Tia has often shown off her ageless beauty Credit: Alamy
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
90s hottie Tia Carrere, 58, looks half her age in a plunging violet gown more than 30 years after Wayne's World fame
A HOTTIE from the 90s has shown off her ageless beauty three decades after shooting to stardom. Tia Carrere, 58, looked half her age in a plunging violet gown more than 30 years after finding fame on Wayne's World. 10 10 10 The stunning actress sizzled up a storm as she posed on the red carpet this week. She attended the 2025 Scientific and Technical Awards at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 29. Rocking a slinky purple gown, the ageless actress showed off her natural beauty as she smiled with her hand on her hip. Tia seemingly went braless for the occasion, with her figure on full display in the plunging purple frock. With a plunging neckline and fitted finish, Tia's figure was visible for all to see as she posed up a storm. The sizzling snaps have surfaced on social media, with fans in awe over Tia's stunning beauty 33 years after Wayne's World catapulted her to fame. "Timeline cleanse? Haha. Everyone remember Tia Carrere?" asked one person on X who shared a snap from her red carpet appearance. SCHWING! They added: "Loved her in True Lies. I am happy she seems to be doing so well. Here she is 33 years after Wayne's World." Meanwhile, someone else said: "How AMAZING does Tia Carrera look?! 33 yrs since Wayne's World!! Babraham Lincoln!! Schwiiing!!" Tia shot to fame in what was originally a spin-off of a Saturday Night Live skit. Wayne's World star 'still smoking hot' in nude beaded dress, fans say as youthful actress attends LA luncheon The cult classic Wayne's World skit ended up taking on a life of its own when it premiered in theaters in 1992 as a standalone movie. The plot follows friends Wayne and Garth, played by actors Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, as they navigate the overnight success of their little-known TV show and the multiple challenges it presents. Just before their troubles became apparent, the pair met Cassandra Wong, a singer and bassist in the band Crucial Taunt. Cassandra was played by Tia. 10 10 10 10 'MOST DESIRABLE FEMALE' Nominated for the Most Desirable Female prize by MTV Movie and TV Awards in 1992, the bombshell is still turning heads. Although she shot to fame in Wayne's World, Tia picked up her first acting gig by chance, when she was spotted at a Hawaii grocery market, according to a 2020 interview with Vice. The experience changed her life, she said, and led her to move to Los Angeles a few years later for a rough introduction to the movie industry. After dealing with a slew setbacks Tia began landing jobs in the likes of TV shows General Hospital and MacGyver. But it was the wacky script that landed on her desk in 1991 that changed everything. 'I remember going, 'Oh my god, this is the part that can change my life," she told Vice. "And I can think of no one else that can do the acting and the singing and the rocking. "But I can."
News.com.au
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘90s bombshell Tia Carrere, 58, looks half her age in plunging purple gown
We're not worthy! Tia Carrere was an ageless beauty in a floor-length, plunging royal purple gown at an event on Tuesday — over three decades after starring in iconic '90s comedy Wayne's World. Carrere, 58, wowed as she stepped onto the red carpet at the 2025 Scientific and Technical Awards at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles. The AJ and the Queen beauty accessorised the eye-catching dress with a jewelled hairpiece, metallic handbag, and embellished stiletto heels. While posing for photographers, she flashed the smile that made her famous as rocker Cassandra in the 1992 hit comedy. Carrere played the bombshell guitarist and singer opposite Saturday Night Live stars Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as Wayne and Garth — characters they originated on the late-night sketch comedy show. In a March interview, the Hawaii-born performer called Wayne's World a 'pop culture moment,' but admitted nobody thought it would become a hit. 'It was the tiniest movie that Paramount shot that year,' Carrere told For Women First. 'It was low-budget, and we only had a few takes of each scene. Nobody knew what they had, since it was still pretty untested ground for an SNL sketch to become a film,' she continued. 'We were running by the seat of our pants, and it was incredible to see the phenomenon that it became, but nobody expected it. It was really a pop culture moment.' The Dancing With the Stars star also divulged that she'd grown attached to her fierce character who captured Wayne's heart. 'It was a powerful young female role, and I think a lot of women responded to it because she was unapologetically her own person,' she said of the character. 'I love Cassandra.' Carrere is featured in the movie slaying a number of distinctly '90s fashions — including a red lace mini dress from LA's Trashy Lingerie. Of the iconic red dress, styled with opera gloves and huge '90s hoop earrings, Carrere quipped 'It's crazy. It should be in a museum.' The mum of one, who played the voice of Nani in 2002's animated Lilo & Stitch, is set to appear in Disney's live-action adaptation this year.
