THE MUSE #93
In this edition: Sources of inspiration from Bryce Dallas Howard and the Nine Muses team, plus a retrospective on BDH’s career highlights so far.
For Your Inspiration…
Light & Magic (Disney+)
“Anything is possible.” Light & Magic is a six-part series about Industrial Light & Magic, the company responsible for the iconic visual effects in films like Star Wars, E.T., Terminator 2, and Jurassic Park. Learn what inspired some of the most legendary filmmakers in Hollywood history, and follow their stories from their earliest personal films to bringing George Lucas’ vision to life. Watch Now on Disney+.
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (HBOMax)
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness is a rare glimpse into the inner workings of Studio Ghibli, one of the world’s most celebrated animation studios. As the studio prepares to release two films simultaneously, The Wind Rises and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, viewers gain insight into the dreams, passion and singular dedication of the studio’s remarkable creators. Watch Now on HBOMax.
Thirteen Lives (Prime Video)
Director Ron Howard “knows how to make a tale thrilling even when you already know how the story ends.” (Vox) Thirteen Lives recounts the tremendous global effort from a group of skilled divers, Thai forces, and more than 10,000 volunteers to rescue a Thai soccer team who become trapped in the Tham Luang cave during an unexpected rainstorm in 2018. Watch Now on Prime Video.
Bonus: Watch Ron Howard break down a cave diving scene from the film.
Newsworthy & Opinions
As the viability of exclusivity deals in the streaming era comes into question, the state of California is considering a bill that would free actors from that arrangement.
DreamWorks Animation announces the release of its MoonRay production renderer as an open-source software, which was used on films like How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, Croods: A New Age, and the upcoming Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Prosthetic makeup artist Vincent Van Dyke breaks down his nominated work, revealing the creative way he and his collaborators bring swamp monsters, Hollywood icons, and Star Trek’s Borg Queen to life.
From the Howard Archives
Bryce Dallas Howard on Her Career-Defining Moments — So Far
After playing Ivy Walker in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Village, Bryce Dallas Howard’s career has led to defining roles like Lacie Pound in Black Mirror and Claire Dearing in the Jurassic World franchise. Watch Bryce’s interview with Fast & Company’s here.
The Calliope Diaries
Here at Nine Muses, we’re big advocates for dedicated journaling time.
Every month, we’ll share a free-response prompt to get your creative juices flowing. This month’s prompt:
Think of a multi-hyphenate artist who you admire and research their creative rituals or habits. What about their process and artistry do you want to implement into your own creative practice?
Need examples? Check out Mason Currey’s “Daily Rituals” series for a collection of working habits from inspired minds.
“The man who arrives at the doors of artistic creation with none of the madness of the Muses would be convinced that technical ability alone was enough to make an artist... what that man creates by means of reason will pale before the art of inspired beings.”
Newsletter run by Nia Farrell, Director of Development & Production at Nine Muses Entertainment
