Comedian and broadcaster Amelia Dimoldenberg, host of the YouTube interview series “Chicken Shop Date,” has been selected as the social media ambassador and red carpet correspondent for the 96th Oscars.
Dimoldenberg will be involved in multiple Oscars season events, including the Oscars Nominees luncheon, where she will participate in an Academy video production with nominees. She will also be involved with an “Oscars 96 Behind the Scenes Tour,” in addition to interviewing nominees and other talent present at the Oscars red carpet.
Dimoldenberg’s “Chicken Shop Date” videos have garnered 2.2 million subscribers and 416 million views. She has interviewed a wide range of figures in the entertainment industry, including Paul Mescal, Cher and Jennifer Lawrence.
“I’m so excited. I really, really cannot believe it and can’t wait to get to Los Angeles and do some amazing interviews,” Dimoldenberg said in an interview with the Academy’s A.frame website. “To be doing this for the Oscars itself is really, where do you go? It’s all downhill from here!”
The Oscars will take place on March 10 at the Dolby Theatre and will be available to watch live on ABC.
Universal Pictures Announces Release Date for DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man”
DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man” will have a wide release from Universal Pictures on Jan. 31, 2025. The previously untitled project is an adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s bestselling literary series of the same title.
The film follows Dog Man, who was created through a life-saving surgery following the injuries endured by a dog and police officer. Per the release, Dog Man is “sworn to protect and serve — as long as he isn’t distracted by squirrels — as he doggedly pursues his arch-nemesis: the feline supervillain Petey the Cat. But the rivalry between Dog Man and Petey is upended by the arrival of an adorable kitten clone of Petey, Lil Petey, who changes the game for both of them.”
Emmy winner Peter Hastings will direct the film, which is produced by Karen Foster. Pilkey’s “Dog Man” series is comprised of 11 books, with the 12th book “Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder” debuting in March. Universal Pictures will distribute DreamWorks Animation’s film adaptation.
Colman Domingo Joins Gotham Film and Media Institute’s Board of Directors
Colman Domingo, the Academy Award-nominated star of “Rustin,” has been appointed to the Gotham Film and Media Institute’s board of directors.
According to Gotham, Domingo’s new position will include contributing to “their mission to celebrate and nurture independent film and media creators by providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition.”
“With its rich history of elevating original voices and supporting independent film, I couldn’t be more excited to dive into my work with The Gotham,” Domingo said. “I look forward to working alongside some of the most influential and passionate people in film as we champion independent creatives and the stories they strive to share with the world.”
Focus Features vice chairman Jason Cassidy and actor, producer and director Riley Keough are also a part of Gotham’s board of directors. The entire list of board members can be found here.
In addition to his lauded performance as Bayard Rustin, Domingo recently starred in the musical adaptation of “The Color Purple.”