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entertainment21 days ago•17 min saved

Anderson Wins DGA’s Top Directing Prize, Honors Late Adam Somner

Paul Thomas Anderson won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for One Battle After Another at the Beverly Hilton, marking a strong Oscar predictor. He paid a moving tribute to producer and longtime first AD Adam Somner, who died in 2024, and reflected on filmmaking’s collaborative spirit and Spielberg’s influence. This was Anderson’s third DGA nomination, and the ceremony highlighted the link between DGA and Oscar outcomes, with contenders like Ryan Coogler, Chloé Zhao, Guillermo del Toro, and Josh Safdie also in the mix.

via Deadline|

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entertainment1 year ago•4 min saved

Oscar-Nominated AD Adam Somner Passes Away at 57

Adam Somner, a renowned assistant director and producer known for his collaborations with filmmakers like Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Paul Thomas Anderson, has passed away at 57 due to anaplastic thyroid cancer. Somner's career included work on films such as "Licorice Pizza," "The Revenant," and "The Wolf of Wall Street." He was celebrated for his organizational skills and passion for filmmaking, earning an Oscar nomination and a DGA Award. Tributes from Spielberg, Scorsese, and Anderson highlight his significant impact on the film industry.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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film1 year ago•4 min saved

Oscar-Nominated AD Adam Somner Passes Away at 57

Adam Somner, a renowned assistant director and producer who worked with filmmakers like Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Paul Thomas Anderson, has died at 57 from thyroid cancer. Known for his contributions to films such as "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," "The Wolf of Wall Street," and "Licorice Pizza," Somner was celebrated for his organizational skills and passion for filmmaking. Tributes from Spielberg, Scorsese, and Anderson highlight his impact on the film industry and his role as a beloved collaborator. A DGA scholarship will be established in his honor.

via Variety|

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entertainment1 year ago•6 min saved

Veteran First AD Adam Somner Passes Away

Adam Somner, a renowned Oscar-nominated producer and first assistant director, passed away at 57 due to anaplastic thyroid cancer. Known for his extensive work with directors like Steven Spielberg, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Ridley Scott, Somner contributed to numerous acclaimed films, including "Birdman," "Gladiator," and "The Wolf of Wall Street." His colleagues praised his organizational skills, creativity, and humor, with Spielberg and Scorsese highlighting his invaluable contributions to their projects. A DGA scholarship will be established in his honor.

via Deadline|

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