SSN On The Set, August Vacation Spots, Happy Birthday, Robert Redford, Streamy Nods Announced

SSN ORIGINALS

SSN On the Set for 8/18/14: ‘Meadowland’ Begins, “The Hollars’ Wraps

SSN’s weekly film production charts for the latest films that have started and wrapped production. Olivia Wilde’s producing debut, Meadowland, starts shooting while John Krasinski finishes principal photography on his latest directorial effort, The Hollars. Also included, Dark Signal, We Are Your Friends and Sinister 2. (SSN)

When the Town Shuts Down in August, Where Do All the People Go?

SSN indulges in some travel porn and takes a look at some of the top vacation spots from Italy to Paris to Canada. (SSN)

Happy Birthday, Robert Redford! SSN Ranks His Top 10 Quotes

The Godfather of indie film turns 78 today and we take a gander at his most interesting utterances. (SSN)

TODAY’S HEADLINES

‘Midnight Rider’ EP Pleads Not Guilty in Sarah Jones Manslaughter Case

Jay Sedrish joins pleas entered by director Randall Miller and producer Jody Savin, who pled not guilty last month. (THR)

The Streamy Awards Have Announced Their Nominees

Fourth annual internet award show to hand out prizes on September 7th. (STREAMY)

With a Single Tweet from Its Director, ’Ant-Man’ Finally Starts Production

Peyton Reed announces “LET’S. GET. small.” as additional cast members also announced. (IW)

DreamWorks Animation Has Named Itself a New CFO

Fazal Merchant comes to studio from exec spot at DirecTV. (VAR)

Keanu Reeves to Star in New Action Series, Joins List of Movie Stars Coming to the Small Screen

Actor will play the title hit man, Rain, and serve as producer for Slingshot Global Media’s first foray into TV. (DH)

Good News for ‘Mission: Impossible’ Purists: Ving Rhames Will Be Appearing in Upcoming 5th Film

Christopher McQuarrie directing star Tom Cruise and other returning stars, Simon Pegg and Jeremy Renner. (EMPIRE)