All Tokyo public high schools abolish rules forcing students to dye non-black hair, underwear color regs. Can you dye your hair in Japan schools? TOKYO — Controversial school rules including on underwear color and dyeing hair black will be abolished from public high schools and other educational institutions run by […]
How it works: The school lunch program is mandatory for students in Japan, and while it is not free for all students, it is highly subsidized and costs about $2.50 per meal. Lunch menus are provided by nutritionists to ensure that the students receive a balanced, healthy meal every day. […]
Shortened nocturnal sleep is a growing social phenomenon in industrialized countries. The Japanese high school student, with an average of 6.3 h sleep, is an extreme example. Do Japanese students get enough sleep? Abstract It is widely accepted that students in Japan sleep fewer hours than what they actually need. […]
Chinese students attend classes five or six days a week from the early morning (about 7 am) to early evening (4 pm or later). On Saturdays, many schools hold required morning classes in science and math. Many students also attend 補習班 (buxiban), or cram school, in the evening and on […]
Bigger than Hollywood: The quiet ascent of New Nigerian Cinema. It’s a bold statement, but with an output of over 1000 movies a year, the Nigerian film industry – or Nollywood – is now the second largest in the world, sat between Bollywood and Hollywood. What position is Nollywood in […]
1: Gaumont Film Company (1895) Last but not least, we have the Gaumont Film Company, the first and oldest film company in the world. The company produces, co-produces, and distributes films all over the world, often collaborating with other companies like Pathé. Who is the oldest movie studio? Universal is […]
The primary source is monthly subscriptions. According to Netflix’s annual Form 10-K report, the total U.S. revenues (including DVD revenues), have increased year after year from $8 billion in 2018, to $9.5 billion in 2019, and $10.8 billion in 2020. From 2019 to 2020, Netflix saw a 25% increase in […]
Besides the incredible parties, filmmakers live in Los Angeles in order to be close to all the Hollywood action. The studios and the headquarters for major companies are all here in the city. Everything the filmmakers need for success is here, including a never ending pool of thriving talent. Where […]
Universal is the oldest American film studio. In fact, the original president of Universal, Carl Laemmle, was the first movie executive to give actors on-screen credit, which eventually led to popular performers becoming box office draws. What was the first studio in Hollywood? Nestor StudiosThe first movie studio in the […]
According to the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the film and television industry has recorded a blockbuster year forGeorgia. Despite what the GDEcD has said, Atlanta will never be the “New Hollywood.” Hollywood has had a lot of history with the film industry that goes as far as 1908. […]
In April 2013, Marvel Studios moved its executive production offices from Manhattan Beach Studios Media Campus to the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. Where are most Marvel movies filmed? AtlantaThe Marvel Cinematic Universe has been responsible for the top-grossing films of all time. But what many might not know […]
The temperate climate, allowing for year-round shooting, as well as the varied aesthetics of the towns, cities and mountains of the region have been cited as the main reasons producers are choosing Georgia over anywhere else. Why are movies filmed in Atlanta? Georgia has a “production-friendly” tax incentive program and […]
Titanic (1997) – 17 categories available for nomination; won 11 awards. How many movies won 11 Oscars? “Ben-Hur” (1959), “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003), and “Titanic” (1997) each received 11 Oscars. Which film in the history of Oscar got nominated and won Academy Awards […]
NYC vs. LA: Which is Better for Actors? While Los Angeles is the center of the country’s film and TV industry, New York City offers more opportunities for stage actors. That’s why, for many actors, there are fewer decisions more agonizing than figuring out which coast will better suit their […]
10 Most Prolific Hollywood Directors, Ranked By Number Of Movies Made 1 Roger Corman – 55. 2 Alfred Hitchcock – 53. 3 Woody Allen – 50. 4 Sidney Lumet – 43. 5 Steven Soderbergh – 38. 6 Clint Eastwood – 36. 7 Robert Altman – 35. 8 Steven Spielberg – […]