Academy Museum of Motion Pictures To Open In Los Angeles This Fall
Exciting news for movie fans, as the long-delayed Academy Museum of Motion Pictures gets ready to hold its grand opening.
After many delays, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is set to have its grand opening in Los Angeles on September 30. One the inaugural exhibitions at the museum will honor Japanese animator and Academy-Award winner, Hayao Miyazaki. However, many other great events and conversations are planned relating to the world of film.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ grand opening
After a series of delays, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will open on September 30. However, in the meantime, the museum has planned a series of virtual programs, starting on April 22, around the Oscars.
The programs will be digital prologues to the Academy Museum’s core exhibition, “Stories of Cinema.” They will feature the varied voices of film artists, telling stories of their collaborations and inspirations. The programs will also explore the technology, history, art and social impact of the films.
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‘Breaking the Oscars’ Ceiling’
The first program to be offered at the Academy Museum is “Breaking the Oscars’ Ceiling.” This will be a conversation hosted by Academy Museum trustee, Diane von Furstenberg. The program will be moderated by Jacqueline Stewart. In the program, the ladies will speak to women who have achieved historic Oscars’ milestones. Among these are actor Sophia Loren, deaf actor Marlee Matlin, comedian and actor Whoopi Goldberg, as well as singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie.
About the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
The museum building was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Renzo Piano. It was originally set to open in 2017, but suffered some fundraising difficulties. Naturally, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic also didn’t help.
The museum will offer two theaters, including the 1,000-seat David Geffen Theater and the 288-seat Ted Mann Theater. The museum will show regular film screenings to celebrate the rich past, present and future of cinema.
The inaugural exhibition, Hayao Miyazaki will feature the legendary Japanese animator’s features in Japanese with English subtitles as well as English dubbing. An additional series will explore ideas and stories by the master filmmaker during his 60-year career, including the co-founding of Studio Ghibli.
Among the many events at the museum, family members of Hollywood legends will discuss the legacy of film artists and give first-hand insights into the history of film. Film artists will also appear in conversation with scholars and activists to discuss the relationship between documentary and narrative film, as well as topics presented in “Stories of Cinema.” These include current, trending topics such as #MeToo, Black Lives Matter, climate change, pay equity and labor relations.
Find out more about the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on the official website here.
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