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Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Maximilian Davis assembles standout creative team for Ferragamo's latest campaign
Ferragamo — under British creative director Maximilian Davis — has released its pre-fall campaign and said it's returning to its roots, reflecting its historic relationship with some of cinema's biggest stars. The brand's 'story is inexorably interwoven with Hollywood: the place where Salvatore Ferragamo first made his name as 'shoemaker to the stars' and went on to create footwear for icons from Joan Crawford to Judy Garland, dressing Cecil B. DeMille's Westerns and Marilyn Monroe's comedies,' it said. With that in mind, for pre-fall 2205, it's 'reflecting that relationship through the lens of renowned Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher in a three-chapter film shot at iconic Italian studio Cinecittà, which will be released throughout the season'. Davis said that 'we wanted to create a story that felt very Italian but was based around Hollywood cinema. Alice has a very strong point of view, as well as a sense of humour and charm to her work. She can take a specific time and make it feel modern – and that's exactly what we want to do'. With the product as protagonist, Rohrwacher 'lifts the curtain on the behind-the-scenes machinations and manual production techniques of the Golden Age, celebrating the craft of filmmaking as well as that which forms the accessories playing starring roles'. Chapter 1 – L'Appuntamento — draws on 'the timeless elegance of silver screen sirens. Angelina Kendall is caught in a moment of preparation for her on-set appearance: her face being powdered, her Gancini slingback being polished; her purse being grabbed as the clapperboard is struck and she makes her way in front of the lens'. 'When you look into the archive, the pumps are some of the most iconic Ferragamo creations,' said Davis. 'And so, we wanted to present them as part of the making of the movie star: a playful, almost ironic way of presenting elegance.' Chapter 2 is L'Avventura as high summer comes into focus. It's all about spherical cork-heeled sandals with raffia trim; handcrafted woven Gancini totes; and slip-on menswear mules. The chapter zooms out to reveal a filmmaking technique that 'uses scraps of fabric to present the illusion of rolling waves'. Davis added that Salvatore's ideas of using the materials around you to innovate is so interesting to me. This scene is all about innovation and craft and so using that to create the very setting of the scene felt perfect'. And Chapter 3 is Doppio Sogno as the season transitions to autumn. Angelina Kendall — 'and her illusory twin, conjured through mirroring techniques' — embarks on a bicycle ride against the rolling backdrop of the Tuscan countryside, wearing Vara buckled high heel loafers and clutching the new Soft Bag, whose supple leather is pleated by a Gancini piercing. 'It becomes a bit more sensual in terms of the buttery soft leathers, patent printed croc and knitted dresses with bouclé finishes: it's all about textures,' Davis explained. 'And a woman, riding her bike in a dress and a pump, is showing modern elegance in an Italian way: this is the Ferragamo woman as we see her today.' As mentioned, Davis as the brand's design chief is the overall creative director but specific campaign creative direction was entrusted to Ferdinando Verderi with Rohrwacher as video director, Francois Coquerel as photographer and Lotta Volkova as stylist.
Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Maximilian Davis assembles standout creative team for Ferragamo's latest campaign
Ferragamo — under British creative director Maximilian Davis — has released its pre-fall campaign and said it's returning to its roots, reflecting its historic relationship with some of cinema's biggest stars. The brand's 'story is inexorably interwoven with Hollywood: the place where Salvatore Ferragamo first made his name as 'shoemaker to the stars' and went on to create footwear for icons from Joan Crawford to Judy Garland, dressing Cecil B. DeMille's Westerns and Marilyn Monroe's comedies,' it said. With that in mind, for pre-fall 2205, it's 'reflecting that relationship through the lens of renowned Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher in a three-chapter film shot at iconic Italian studio Cinecittà, which will be released throughout the season'. Davis said that 'we wanted to create a story that felt very Italian but was based around Hollywood cinema. Alice has a very strong point of view, as well as a sense of humour and charm to her work. She can take a specific time and make it feel modern – and that's exactly what we want to do'. With the product as protagonist, Rohrwacher 'lifts the curtain on the behind-the-scenes machinations and manual production techniques of the Golden Age, celebrating the craft of filmmaking as well as that which forms the accessories playing starring roles'. Chapter 1 – L'Appuntamento — draws on 'the timeless elegance of silver screen sirens. Angelina Kendall is caught in a moment of preparation for her on-set appearance: her face being powdered, her Gancini slingback being polished; her purse being grabbed as the clapperboard is struck and she makes her way in front of the lens'. 'When you look into the archive, the pumps are some of the most iconic Ferragamo creations,' said Davis. 'And so, we wanted to present them as part of the making of the movie star: a playful, almost ironic way of presenting elegance.' Chapter 2 is L'Avventura as high summer comes into focus. It's all about spherical cork-heeled sandals with raffia trim; handcrafted woven Gancini totes; and slip-on menswear mules. The chapter zooms out to reveal a filmmaking technique that 'uses scraps of fabric to present the illusion of rolling waves'. Davis added that Salvatore's ideas of using the materials around you to innovate is so interesting to me. This scene is all about innovation and craft and so using that to create the very setting of the scene felt perfect'. And Chapter 3 is Doppio Sogno as the season transitions to autumn. Angelina Kendall — 'and her illusory twin, conjured through mirroring techniques' — embarks on a bicycle ride against the rolling backdrop of the Tuscan countryside, wearing Vara buckled high heel loafers and clutching the new Soft Bag, whose supple leather is pleated by a Gancini piercing. 'It becomes a bit more sensual in terms of the buttery soft leathers, patent printed croc and knitted dresses with bouclé finishes: it's all about textures,' Davis explained. 'And a woman, riding her bike in a dress and a pump, is showing modern elegance in an Italian way: this is the Ferragamo woman as we see her today.' As mentioned, Davis as the brand's design chief is the overall creative director but specific campaign creative direction was entrusted to Ferdinando Verderi with Rohrwacher as video director, Francois Coquerel as photographer and Lotta Volkova as stylist.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Cinecittà plans comeback despite Trump's tariffs
Europe's largest film studio Cinecittà is aiming to re-launch Italy as a film powerhouse, even as U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign productions cast a shadow over the film industry globally. Cinecittà, the homonymous company that manages Rome's historic film studio, approved a five-year plan this week backed by the EU's post-COVID Recovery Fund, which includes building new high-tech sound stages and boosting production capacity by 60% by 2026. "We want to lead the game," said CEO Manuela Cacciamani. "Cinecittà must be a factory that works at full capacity with excellence as a minimum standard." Founded in 1937 under Benito Mussolini's fascist rule, Cinecittà became known as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". It has hosted over 3,000 films, attracting world-renowned directors such as Martin Scorsese, Federico Fellini and Francis Ford Coppola. The company is targeting revenue of 51.9 million euros ($58.8 million) in 2029, almost double the 2024 figure, and aims to turn a 4.3-million-euro net profit after a loss of 11.6 million euros last year. Trump has said he will impose a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States to save Hollywood from "a very fast death", but has issued few details on how the levy would work. The tariff plan threatens to disrupt the current industry set-up, in which big U.S. productions rely on the services of studios around the world that can provide expertise, cheaper costs and striking location scenery. Trump's sweeping tariffs were temporarily reinstated by a federal appeals court on Thursday, a day after a U.S. trade court blocked them, ruling Trump had exceeded his authority. Cacciamani told Reuters Cinecittà was monitoring developments "with the utmost care". "The hope is that two historic powers of cinema worldwide, (Italy and the U.S.) which owe so much to each other, will continue to cooperate," she said. Italy's tax credit of up to 40% for film production is "among the most competitive worldwide", Cinecittà said, helping attract some of last year's international successes such as Emilia Perez and the papal thriller Conclave. Among projects slotted for filming in Cinecitta this year is Mel Gibson's The Resurrection of The Christ, a sequel to his 2004 The Passion of The Christ. Gibson is one of Trump's "Special Ambassadors" in Hollywood, tasked with rescuing the US film industry alongside actors Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone. Reuters
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Italy's Cinecittà Studios Veers Towards Digital Age With Large LED Wall as New Soundstage Prepares to Host Mel Gibson's ‘Passion of the Christ' Sequel
Following the glory days of Hollywood filmmaking in Rome during the 1950s and 1960s, Italy is once again becoming a magnet for international productions – particularly from Hollywood. And the main driver is a combination of the country's tax incentives and Rome's Cinecittà studio, which is being refurbished and is now a state-of-the-art digital age facility. That was the main takeaways of a panel held as party of Variety's Global Conversations Summit at the Cannes Film Festival. More from Variety 1989 Chile World Cup Qualifier Scandal Spotlighted in 'Simulacro' (EXCLUSIVE) Next Gen World Sales Prize at Iberseries Platino Industria Renewed by Egeda, FilmSharks (EXCLUSIVE) Cannes Caméra d'Or Winner Anthony Chen Begins Production on 'We Are All Strangers,' Completing His 'Growing Up' Trilogy (EXCLUSIVE) Nicola Borrelli, head of the film department of Italy's culture ministry, provided a detailed rundown of the country's 40% rebate for international film and TV productions. 'In Italy there is a €20 million euros ($22 million) per year cap per company,' he said. But, Borrelli added, 'there is no cap per project.' So there have been lots of international shoots with much higher budgets that have been able to tap into the rebate through different companies, he said. Here's another big plus that Italy's rebates have to offer. While other countries offer a similar tax credit percentage, 'in Italy 70% of our tax credit can be used immediately during filming. It's cash back as you go,' Borrelli pointed out. Cinecittà's sales and business manager Francesca Rotondo underlined that the iconic facilities are in the process of adding five more studios, raising the total number of soundstages from 19 to 24. 'These new studios will ensure a 60% increase in terms of studio space capacity,' Rotondo said. They include the new Studio 22, which is more than 38,000 square feet and in September will host Mel Gibson's 'The Resurrection of the Christ,' and Cinecittà's Studio 18, home to Europe's largest and most modern LED wall. Steve Jelley, producer and CO-CEO of London-based Dimension Studio, which recently partnered with Cinecittà to help make it a prime virtual production destination, said when he arrived at the Cinecittà lot to work with Roland Emmerich on his gladiator series, 'Those About to Die' (40% of which was shot using the LED wall), he didn't realize how many great open-air Rome sets the studio has, including Circus Maximus, and how great its art department is. The combination of these elements enabled Emmerich to shoot the 10 episode series in six months. Shooting recently wrapped at Cinecittà on the U.S. sci-fi thriller 'White Mars,' headlined by Luke Newton ('Bridgerton') and Lucy Hale ('Pretty Little Liars'), and an unspecified sci fi feature set in Antarctica, both of which were filmed entirely using the LED wall at Cinecittà's Theater 18, Jelley proudly noted. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
New York Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Sean Penn shockingly reveals he's never watched a movie starring this Oscar-nominated A-lister
He's not a member of Club Chalamet. Sean Penn recently confessed that he's never seen a Timothee Chalamet movie. 'I see some performances from some young actors where I feel like I should quit and become an accountant because they are so good,' Penn, 64, said during 'The Louis Theroux Podcast.' When Theroux asked the Oscar winner if he was referring to Chalamet, 29, the 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' actor confessed, 'I haven't seen that movie yet,' referring to Chalamet's Oscar-nominated performance as Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown.' 6 Sean Penn on 'The Louis Theroux Podcast.' The Louis Theroux Podcast 6 Timothee Chalamet attends the red carpet of the David di Donatello Awards at Cinecittà studios in Rome on May 7, 2025. Mario Cartelli/SOPA Images/Shutterstock 6 Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown.' Searchlight Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection The 'Milk' star added about Chalamet, who is currently dating Kylie Jenner, 'I haven't seen his movies yet.' Looks like Penn doesn't know about Chalamet's notorious fan account, Club Chalamet. Chalamet's long list of critically acclaimed films also includes 'Little Women,' 'Dune' 'Call Me By Your Name,' 'Interstellar' and 'Wonka.' Penn also lamented what he believes is the decline of the movie star. 'I think the movie star manufacturer ran out around Jennifer Lawrence time or something,' the 'Mystic River' star said. Referring to 'The Hunger Games' star, 34, he added, 'She's probably the last movie star.' 6 Sean Penn walks the red carpet prior to the premiere of 'Irgendwann werden wir uns alles erzí¤hlen' (Someday We'll Tell Each Other Everything) during the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Berlinale Palast on February 17, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images 6 : Jennifer Lawrence attends The Hollywood Reporter's Annual Women In Entertainment Gala presented by Lifetime at The Beverly Hills Hotel on December 04, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images In Oct. 2024, Harrison Ford was also asked about the death of the category of 'movie star' 'Oh, I think it's rubbish. I don't think the question is whether or not there are any movie stars. There's wonderful actors coming up every day,' he told GQ at the time. 'Whether or not they become movie stars is really not the point. If movies need stars, they will find them. I've never f—ing understood being a movie star. I'm an actor. I tell stories.' 6 Jennifer Lawrence attends the 2024 Governors Awards at Dolby Theatre on November 17, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images Penn, who notoriously interviewed the drug lord El Chapo, also gushed about Tom Cruise. 'Certain kind of movies people appreciate more than others… but this is a very good actor who is also an incredibly extraordinary craftsman,' Penn told Theroux. 'Those movies don't get made on those level without somebody extraordinary behind them. He's the common link behind many of them. It's no accident. He does his own stunts. He's probably the best stuntman in movie world. He's the most experienced guy.'
