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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Oscars: Lynette Howell Taylor Elected President of Film Academy
As The Hollywood Reporter recently forecasted, Lynette Howell Taylor, an Oscar-nominated film producer, was elected the 37th president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences through a vote of the organization's board of governors on Thursday. She succeeds Janet Yang, a fellow producer who held the job for the past three years, but was forced by term limits to step away from the board for at least the next two. Howell Taylor, 46, who was born in Liverpool, England, is the youngest person in 70 years (since George Seaton took office at 44) and the first person born outside of the U.S. in 28 years (since Canadian Arthur Hiller) to serve as Academy president. More from The Hollywood Reporter Korean Powerhouse CJ ENM Teams With Janet Yang, Miky Lee and Dominic Ng for Asian Storytelling Venture Film Academy's Longtime Theater Manager Richard Stermer Is Retiring (Exclusive) The Family Feud Over An Iconic Oscar Five other governors were also tapped for officer positions: composer Lesley Barber was re-elected as vice president (chair, membership committee); producer Jennifer Fox was elected vice president (chair, awards committee); documentarian Simon Kilmurry was elected vice president/treasurer (chair, finance committee); actor Lou Diamond Phillips was elected vice president (chair, equity and inclusion committee); and writer Howard A. Rodman was re-elected vice president/secretary (chair, governance committee). 'Lynette has been a vital part of the Academy board of governors for many years, most recently revitalizing our awards work as chair of the board's Awards Committee,' Academy CEO Bill Kramer said in a statement. 'I so look forward to working with her as our new Academy president, as well as with these incredibly dedicated and strategic board officers. This is an exceptional group of Academy members who will advance the Academy's mission, support our membership around the world, ensure our long-term financial stability, and celebrate the achievements of the global filmmaking community.' Howell Taylor began her career in the theater. Since moving to Hollywood at 22, she has accumulated dozens of film credits. Among them are acclaimed indies (such as 2006's Half Nelson, 2010's Blue Valentine and 2016's Captain Fantastic) and studio films (including 2018's A Star Is Born, for which she received a best picture Oscar nom, and The Accountant 2, a hit earlier this year). She joined the Academy in 2014, and was recruited to produce the 2020 Oscars telecast with Stephanie Allain. She was elected to the board of governors for the first time later that same year, and has served on it for the last five years. In each of the last three years, she was chosen by the board to serve as its vice president, overseeing its powerful awards committee, which is integrally involved with the planning of all aspects of the Oscars ceremonies. And in each of those years, the telecast's ratings have ticked up. Howell Taylor certainly has a full plate: she and her husband, Fifth Season (formerly Endeavor Content) co-CEO Graham Taylor, are the parents of three young kids; the family recently lost its home in the Pacific Palisades wildfire; and she has a high-profile film, Derek Cianfrance's Roofman, starring Channing Tatum, coming out later this year. But the new president is known to be indefatigable and is already familiar with the inner workings of the Academy and the Oscars, so she is expected to be able to hit the ground running. Plus, she is only able to remain on the board and to serve as president for this coming year before running up against the same term limit as Yang. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Greatest Needle Drops in Film History The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who is Lynette Howell Taylor? 5 fun facts about the new Academy president
On Thursday, producer Lynette Howell Taylor was elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization's Board of Governors. She replaces Janet Yang, who has served in that capacity since 2022. In addition to Howell Taylor, the Academy also announced the following five officer positions for 2025-2026: More from Gold Derby 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues': Everything to know about the mockumentary sequel and its soundtrack as new 'Stonehenge' drops Jodie Foster and Guillermo del Toro among honorees at 2025 TIFF tribute awards gala Lesley Barber (Music Branch), vice president (chair, Membership Committee) Jennifer Fox (Producers Branch), vice president (chair, Awards Committee) Simon Kilmurry (Documentary Branch), vice president/treasurer (chair, Finance Committee) Lou Diamond Phillips (Actors Branch), vice president (chair, Equity and Inclusion Committee) Howard A. Rodman (Writers Branch), vice president/secretary (chair, Governance Committee) "Lynette has been a vital part of the Academy Board of Governors for many years, most recently revitalizing our awards work as chair of the board's Awards Committee," Academy CEO Bill Kramer said in a statement. "I so look forward to working with her as our new Academy president, as well as with these incredibly dedicated and strategic board officers. This is an exceptional group of Academy members who will advance the Academy's mission, support our membership around the world, ensure our long-term financial stability, and celebrate the achievements of the global filmmaking community." If you're unfamiliar with her name, here are five fun facts about Lynette Howell Taylor: She is beginning her first term as president during her second term as a governor representing the Producers Branch. She previously served for three years as vice president and chair of the Awards Committee. She has been an Academy member since 2014, and she has produced more than 25 films over the past two decades. She is an Oscar, BAFTA, Producers Guild, and Gold Derby Award nominee for producing Bradley Cooper's remake of A Star Is Born (2018), which received a Best Picture nomination. "I hope he recognizes how many lives and careers he has changed because of this movie," she told Deadline at the time. Besides A Star Is Born, her film credits include The Accountant (1 and 2), Captain Fantastic, Big Eyes, The Place Beyond the Pines, Blue Valentine, Half Nelson, and the upcoming Roofman, starring Channing Tatum. She received an Emmy nomination in 2020 for producing — what else? — the Oscars alongside Stephanie Allain. That ceremony had no host and ended with Bong Joon-ho's Parasite winning four trophies, including Best Picture. In addition, rap legend Eminem shocked the crowd with a surprise performance of "Lose Yourself." "I literally can't believe we kept it a secret," Howell Taylor told Gold Derby. She ended up losing the Emmy to Live in Front of a Studio Audience, which was produced by a former (and future) Oscars host, Jimmy Kimmel. The fine print from the Academy reads: "Academy board members may serve up to two three-year terms (consecutive or non-consecutive), followed by a two-year hiatus, after which eligibility renews for up to two additional three-year terms for a lifetime maximum of 12 years. Officers serve one-year terms, with a maximum of four consecutive years in any one office. The Board of Governors sets the Academy's strategic vision, preserves the organization's financial health and assures the fulfillment of its mission." Best of Gold Derby Everything to know about 'The Batman 2': Returning cast, script finalized Tom Cruise movies: 17 greatest films ranked worst to best 'It was wonderful to be on that ride': Christian Slater talks his beloved roles, from cult classics ('Heathers,' 'True Romance') to TV hits ('Mr. Robot,' 'Dexter: Original Sin') Click here to read the full article. Solve the daily Crossword


The Independent
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
‘A Star Is Born' producer Lynette Howell Taylor elected president of Oscars org
Veteran producer Lynette Howell Taylor has been elected president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Taylor will succeed Janet Yang in the role, presiding over the organization that puts on the Oscars, film academy CEO Bill Kramer said Thursday. An academy member since 2014, Taylor has served the organization in several high-profile positions, including as vice president and chair of the awards committee. She's also a prolific film producer whose works include 'A Star Is Born' (2018), 'Blue Valentine' and 'The Accountant.' She also produced the 92nd Oscars broadcast. Taylor is now the fifth woman to lead the film academy. The outgoing president, Yang, was elected to the position in 2022 and served in the role for the maximum of three years. Kramer said in a statement that Taylor has been a vital part of the board of governors and singled out how she 'revitalized our awards work.' Several officers were also elected by the board, including actor Lou Diamond Phillips as chair of the equity and inclusion committee and producer Jennifer Fox, who will chair the awards committee. 'This is an exceptional group of Academy members who will advance the Academy's mission, support our membership around the world, ensure our long-term financial stability, and celebrate the achievements of the global filmmaking community,' Kramer said. After years of declining ratings, the Oscars have been on an upswing the past few years. March's broadcast, in which 'Anora' won five Oscars, drew some 19.7 million viewers, a slight uptick from the ceremony the year prior, when 'Oppenheimer' dominated. The organization has already announced that Conan O'Brien will return as host in 2026 and has made several big changes for the future, including adding a stunt design award, starting with films released in 2027, and one for casting directors, which goes into effect this year.


Korea Herald
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
CJ ENM launches label dedicated to supporting content by Asian creators
First Light StoryHouse aims to elevate Asian voices and narratives South Korean entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM has launched First Light StoryHouse, a new label dedicated to supporting content development by Asian creators. The label falls under CJ ENM's newly unveiled Asian Content Initiative, aimed at elevating Asian voices on the global stage. The initiative is spearheaded by CJ Vice Chair Miky Lee, producer and former Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Janet Yang, and East West Bank Chair and CEO Dominic Ng. The trio will serve as founding partners and jointly guide the label's vision and strategic direction. CJ ENM will oversee operations of the label, with Jerry Kyoungboum Ko, head of the company's global film business, leading its management. According to CJ ENM, the label will strategically back a slate of film and scripted television projects led by Asian creatives. The projects are expected to span diverse genres, themes and cultural perspectives, highlighting the breadth of Asian experiences both in the US and elsewhere. Focusing on early-stage development, First Light StoryHouse will invest in and co-produce select titles with the aim of delivering market-ready projects. Once development is complete, the label plans to collaborate with studios, production companies and streaming platforms to bring the projects to fruition. "Through high-quality film and scripted TV content that showcases the Asian diaspora, the label aims to elevate historically underrepresented perspectives in both Hollywood and the international entertainment industry," a CJ ENM representative said in a press release. "Recent successes from Asian storytellers have shown the potential and authenticity of their stories,' said Miky Lee in a press release. 'Through this effort, we aim to spotlight these voices, believing in the power of storytelling to bridge cultures. Janet Yang and Dominic Ng have long championed this mission, and together, we are committed to empowering these stories on the global stage." The launch of First Light StoryHouse aligns with CJ ENM's ongoing push to expand the global reach of Asian stories, following a string of high-profile international successes. The company distributed Park Chan-wook's "Decision to Leave," which won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival, and Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite," the first non-English-language film to win Cannes' Palme d'Or and later Best Picture at the 2020 Academy Awards. More recently, "Past Lives," co-distributed and co-financed by CJ ENM and A24, earned nominations for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay at the 2024 Oscars. CJ ENM continues to expand its global footprint with several upcoming titles, including "Bugonia," an English-language remake of the South Korean cult classic "Save the Green Planet!" directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, and "No Other Choice," a new film from Park Chan-wook featuring Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin.


New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Oscars to add new award for stunts
A NEW Oscar for stunts will be handed out when Hollywood's glitziest party celebrates its 100th birthday, awards officials said on Thursday. The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said films released in 2027 will be eligible for an Oscar for Achievement in Stunt Design. "Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking," Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy president Janet Yang. "We are proud to honour the innovative work of these technical and creative artists, and we congratulate them for their commitment and dedication to reaching this momentous occasion." Rules on eligibility and who will vote for the winner will be unveiled in two years. The announcement marks the culmination of a growing campaign for a "best stunts" category at the Oscars, with supporters arguing that the input of the unsung performers who risk life and limb equals that of the sound mixers, makeup artists and visual effects gurus who are already honoured. Stunt work is already honoured at some prestigious movie and TV ceremonies, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards where "Fall Guy" took home the 2024 prize. The Academy has been expanding the Oscars to create more categories that reflect how complex flimmaking has become. Last year, a new Oscar was established for casting, which will be awarded for the first time next year.