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Outsider Sets U.S. Release Of Tango Infused ADIÓS BUENOS AIRES Film Photo by Michael Major - March 26, 2024

Outsider Pictures sets the U.S. release of the tango-infused film ADIÓS BUENOS AIRES. The film will premiere in New York City on May 3 and in Los Angeles on May 10. Director German Kral will be in attendance. It will expand across the country to Miami (Coral Gables Art Theater) May 10 with further cities to be announced....

Reading Rainbow Documentary BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY Sets March Release Photo by Michael Major - February 28, 2024

The doc feature, which tells the story of the beloved PBS Children's series, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. The XTR film will have a Limited Theatrical Release starting in March at select AMC Theatres, followed by Additional Cities and FIFTH SEASON on board for the Digital Release and worldwide sales....

HATE TO LOVE: NICKELBACK to Premiere in Cinemas Photo by Michael Major - February 15, 2024

“Hate To Love: Nickelback” tells the authentic story about the band from their humble beginnings in Hanna Alberta, to their explosive global success in 2001 and the highs and lows that followed. Directed by Leigh Brooks and produced by Ben Jones, the film celebrates the loyalty of Nickelback fans. Watch the video trailer now!...

What's New On Max This January 2024 Photo by Michael Major - December 21, 2023

Find out what's new on Max this January, including the Debut of HBO Original “True Detective: Night Country” and Max Original “On the Roam,” New Seasons Of Max Original “Sort Of,' HBO Original “Real Time with Bill Maher,” And Adult Swim's “Rick and Morty,” And Debut of HBO Original Documentary “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project.'...

THE PEOPLE'S JOKER Picked Up By Altered Innocence For North America Release Photo by Michael Major - December 20, 2023

THE PEOPLE’S JOKER, a queer coming-of-age parody, has been picked up by Altered Innocence for North America. Drew directed, edited, co-wrote, and stars in the queer coming-of-age superhero world parody that reimagines the Joker's origin, with IFC Center in NYC opening the film on April 5th and additional markets and engagements to be announced....

The Legacy Of Alanis Obomsawin Celebrated With New DVD Box Set Photo by Michael Major - November 21, 2023

The remarkable legacy of trailblazing NFB filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin celebrated in a new 12-disc DVD box set. Curated by Alanis herself, Alanis Obomsawin: A Legacy features 28 new and classic works, including four world premieres....

GUILTY MINDS Co-Director Jayant Digambar Somalkar's Toronto Winner Debut Marathi Feat Photo by Michael Major - November 02, 2023

Guilty Minds co-director Jayant Digambar Somalkar’s debut Marathi feature ‘Sthal (A Match)’ wins hearts of Indian audiences at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023. The film, shot in Jayant’s native village, features an ensemble cast of first-time actors from the village, who were all present at the screening along with the entire crew....

Hip Hop Legend The RZA Named Official Ambassador Of The 2023 Urbanworld International Photo by Michael Major - October 19, 2023

A founding member of the seminal hip hop group the Wu-Tang Clan, RZA is co-director of the documentary A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Gerald Barclay. The film, which will make its world premiere at Urbanworld on Friday, November 3, chronicles the Wu-Tang's iconic 2021 performance with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. ...

Irina Maleeva To Return To TV Screens In Original Dramedy SUNNY'S CLOSET Photo by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 10, 2023

Iconic Hollywood actress Irina Maleeva returns to TV screens in original dramedy 'Sunny's Closet' at the LA Femme International Film Festival, October 19-22, 2023....

Fae Pictures And KARMAFilm Board Maya Bastian's THE DEVIL'S TEARS Tamil-Canadian Feat Photo by Michael Major - October 10, 2023

Fae Pictures and KARMAFilm join forces for Maya Bastian's Tamil-Canadian debut feature. Producers are Karl Janisse of Blackout Media (Tigress), Anand Ramayya and Kelly Balon of KARMA Film (Donkeyhead, Our Big Punjabi Family), and executive producing is Shant Joshi, Lindsay Blair Goeldner, and Abdul Malik of Fae Pictures (In Flames, Framing Agnes)....

Austin Jewish Film Festival Turns 21 & Reveals Full Slate of Films Photo by Michael Major - October 10, 2023

The 21st Austin Jewish Film Festival presents a diverse lineup of films, parties, and Q&A events from November 2-12, 2023. Discover the latest Jewish films and enjoy premieres from around the world. Check out the festival's website for more information....

40 Independent Cinemas Win Grants To Bring Science To The Movies Photo by Michael Major - October 05, 2023

40 independent cinemas have won grants to bring science to the movies through the nationwide Science on Screen® initiative. The grants, totaling $245,000, aim to promote scientific literacy through entertainment....

Rima Das Is Nominated As The Best Director For TORA'S HUSBAND In Asia Pacific Screen Photo by Michael Major - October 04, 2023

National Award-winning filmmaker Rima Das is nominated as the Best Director for Tora's Husband in Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) 2023. Das is nominated alongside Celine Song for Past Lives (USA), Darkhan Tulegenov for Brothers (Bratya, Kazakhstan) and Liang Ming for Carefree Days (People's Republic of China. ...

2023 Gotham Awards to Present George C. Wolfe's RUSTIN With the Icon & Creator Tribut Photo by Michael Major - September 14, 2023

Rustin celebrates the man who, alongside giants like the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and Ella Baker, dared to imagine a different world and stars Colman Domingo, Chris Rock, Glynn Turman, Aml Ameen, Gus Halper, CCH Pounder, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Johnny Ramey, Michael Potts, with Jeffrey Wright and Audra McDonald....

NEON Acquires Ava DuVernay's ORIGIN Featuring Audra McDonald & Jasmine Cephas-Jones Photo by Michael Major - September 05, 2023

The film will also have a gala screening at the Toronto International Film Festival and stars Oscar® nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Nick Offerman, Blair Underwood, Finn Wittrock, Jasmine Cephas-Jones and Connie Nielsen....

Nickelback, Sho Madjozi & More to Perform at TIFF'S Festival Street Photo by Michael Major - August 31, 2023

Back for its eighth year, the excitement of the Toronto International Film Festival will pour out from the theatres onto Festival Street and David Pecaut Square. King Street West between Peter Street and University Avenue will transform into an open-air experience accessible by the general public. ...

Colman Domingo to Be Honored With TIFF Tribute Performer Award Photo by Michael Major - August 28, 2023

Colman Domingo will receive the TIFF Tribute Performer Award. This Award recognizes an overall body of exceptional work, and is one of seven awards being handed out at the fifth annual TIFF Tribute Awards gala. Sing Sing is about a theatre troupe that finds escape from the realities of incarceration through the creativity of putting on a play....

Andy Lau, Carolina Markowicz & More Named as 2023 TIFF Tribute Award Honorees Photo by Michael Major - August 22, 2023

Recipients include award-winning Brazilian filmmaker Carolina Markowicz who will be honoured with the TIFF Emerging Talent Award presented by MGM Studios. This award is in the spirit of Torontonian Mary Pickford, the groundbreaking actor, producer, and co-founder of United Artists, whose impact continues now....

Spike Lee & Pedro Almodóvar to Be Honored at the Toronto Film Festival Photo by Michael Major - August 03, 2023

Now in its fifth year, the TIFF Tribute Awards have served as an awards-season bellwether, with past honourees Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Chastain, Roger Deakins, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Joaquin Phoenix, Taika Waititi, and Chloé Zhao going on to win awards on the international stage....

Cast Set for Film Adaptation of Eric B. Sirota's FRANKENSTEIN, Now Streaming Photo by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 27, 2023

The cast has been revealed for the film adaptation of the long-running Off-Broadway musical, Frankenstein, by Eric B. Sirota, which has been released and is now available to stream....

FIVE AND A HALF to Have West Coast Premiere at Dances With Films 2023 in Los Angeles Photo by Blair Ingenthron - June 17, 2023

'Five and a Half,' an unsettling drama about a little girl on an afternoon drive with her ex-con father, will make its West Coast premiere at this year's Dances With Films (DWF) Festival, June 22-July 2, 2023 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood....




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