Guillermo Del Toro Lectures, Marilyn Monroe Screening Series and VistaVision Prints Join Academy Museum’s Summer Programming Slate – Film News in Brief

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced its 2026 summer programs, which will include appearances by special guests such as Guillermo Del Toro, Bill Duke, Guy Maddin, Michael Mann and more. The slate includes film series, public programs and education programs.

Programming highlights include five nights of Guillermo del Toro dissecting Alfred Hitchcock’s genre-blending in film; the “Summer of Thrills” screening series featuring “Manhunter: The Final Cut” and an appearance from director Michael Mann; a Marilyn Monroe series featuring 17 of Monroe’s films; and Fùtbol Free Day, which will screen football-focused movies, including “Bend it Like Beckham” in 35 mm.

Additionally, attendees can look forward to a 50th anniversary screening of “Car Wash,” joined by filmmaker Michael Schultz and the movie’s stars; a conversation with filmmaker Guy Maddin; “Spy Kids” and “From Dusk Til Dawn” anniversary screenings; live performances from Chingon and the Rodriguez Family Spy Band; and a series of rare VistaVision prints of films such as “White Christmas” (1954) and “The Ten Commandments” (1956).

For the full lineup, visit academymuseum.org

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VFX and Production Company Digital Domain Hires Nishant Khanna as CG Supervisor

Visual effects and digital production company Digital Domain has announced the appointment of CG Supervisor Nishant Khanna to its Hyderabad, India, office.

Khanna has over two decades of experience in computer graphics and visual effects at global studios, including DreamWorks Animation, MPC, Brown Bag Films, Atomic Arts, Assemblage Entertainment, Riva Animation & VFX, and Prime Focus.

Khanna also helped set up a Nickelodeon Dedicated Unit in Bangalore, India, with Xentrix Studios, where he supervised “Monster High” and contributed to a range of international and domestic projects.

In his new role as CG Supervisor, Khanna will oversee creative and technical teams on high-profile projects, collaborating with international partners and clients.

“We are excited to welcome Nishant to the Digital Domain family. His proven track record in creative supervision and technical leadership perfectly aligns with our mission to deliver groundbreaking visual experiences to audiences worldwide,” said Sudhir Reddy, Global President of VFX Business at Digital Domain.

“I am thrilled to join Digital Domain and contribute to its legacy of innovation,” added Khanna. “I look forward to collaborating with the talented team in Hyderabad and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual storytelling.”