Mageina Tovah joins the Love-it film crew this week to talk about her journey as a filmmaker with films like Hux (2018), upcoming projects, and working as an actor in major films such as Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007) as Ursula Ditkovich with Tobey Maguire.
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Watch Mageina's movie Hux (2018) here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i77FCAsHtzY&t=1s
Chapters/Time-stamps:
Chapters/Time-stamps:0:01 - Introduction.1:00 - Mageina joins, talks about wearing many hats (actor, director, writer, editor).2:10 - Early career inspirations, deciding to pursue acting.4:02 - First Spider-Man 2 experience, fan recognition in Las Vegas.4:26 - How she got the Ursula role (sneaking into Sony with a fake delivery).6:28 - Audition process and improvisation with casting director.7:23 - Chocolate cake scene, fan love for Ursula.8:05 - Working with Tobey Maguire & Sam Raimi, on-set pranks.9:47 - Writing a secret Ursula + Mr. Ditkovich scene for Spider-Man 3.11:20 - Transition to filmmaking, creating her short Hux.13:00 - Collaborating with DP, choreographers, and composers on her films.17:58 - Challenges of indie filmmaking (Kickstarter, bare-bones shoots).22:00 - Spider-Man 4 rumors, where Ursula might be today.23:24 - Singing “Creep” cover, joining The Magicians musical episode.25:09 - Growing up musical, family influences.25:17 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer cameo (magic junkie role).26:23 - Thoughts on CGI vs practical effects, new VFX-heavy film.29:06 - Advice for aspiring filmmakers and actors.30:31 - Spider-Man “rent” memes with Ursula & Mr. Ditkovich.30:56 - Closing thanks and outro.Credits:
Host: Jamie Lovett
Producers: Chris Lovett & Jamie Lovett
Camera Operator: Carl Lovett
Show Editor: Carl Lovett
Sound: Carl Lovett
Lighting & Grip: Carl Lovett
Associate Producer/Guest Co-Ordinator: Chloe Cooke Griffin.
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