Filmmaker Richard Curtis on That Christmas, his first animated movie, and Ed Sheeran

Filmmaker Richard Curtis on That Christmas, his first animated movie, and Ed Sheeran

Two decades after scoring a surprise holiday season global hit with Love Actually, British filmmaker Richard Curtis is bidding to repeat the trick with his first foray into animation. The 68-year-old writer and director has co-adapted his own trilogy of children’s books, and commandeered longtime friend Ed Sheeran into contributing an original song, to bring … Read more

Quincy Jones, Richard Curtis, Juliet Taylor, and ‘Bond’ producers to receive honorary Oscars |

Quincy Jones, Richard Curtis, Juliet Taylor, and ‘Bond’ producers to receive honorary Oscars |

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that Quincy Jones, Richard Curtis, Juliet Taylor, and the James Bond production duo, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, will be honored with prestigious awards at this year’s Governors Awards. The ceremony, scheduled for November 17 in the Ray Dolby Ballroom, will celebrate the remarkable … Read more