Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg, Ron Howard and More Set for 2026 Hamptons International Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026

Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg and Ron Howard will take part in the 2026 Hamptons International Film Festival, which has announced its full lineup for October 2-12.

EVEREST: THE OTHER SIDE Trailer Debuts Ahead of Theatrical Release
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026

The documentary from Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and will open in theaters and IMAX worldwide following additional festival screenings.

THE DOG STARS Soundtrack by Harry Gregson-Williams Out Now
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

Hollywood Records and 20th Century Studios have released the THE DOG STARS original motion picture soundtrack, featuring a score by Harry Gregson-Williams, now available digitally on Apple Music, Amazon, and YouTube.

National Geographic Documentary Films to Greenlight New JAMES MARSH Film
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2026

National Geographic Documentary Films has greenlit a new project from Oscar and multi BAFTA award-winning director JAMES MARSH.

“Everest: The Other Side” To Open Exclusively In Theaters And Imax® October 30
by Joshua Wright - Jul 23, 2026

EVEREST: THE OTHER SIDE is set to open exclusively in theaters and IMAX locations, offering audiences an immersive big-screen experience of the world's highest peak.

Kate Winslet, Kerry Washington, & More Honored for 2024 WIF
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 23, 2024

WIF (formerly known as Women In Film, Los Angeles) has announced that Annette Bening, Michelle Buteau, Joey King, Ellen Kuras, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Kerry Washington, and Kate Winslet will be honored at the 2024 WIF Honors, taking place on Thursday, October 24, at The Beverly Hilton.

Photos: Inside The American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala: BALLET BRILLIANCE
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) hosted its Spring Gala: Ballet Brilliance tonight. This one-night-only program featured a curated selection of excerpts from ABT’s upcoming 2024 Summer season, including a preview of Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works ahead of the New York Premiere in June. See photos from the evening below.

Video: Annette Bening & Jodie Foster Star in NYAD Tralier
by Michael Major - Aug 31, 2023

Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana (Academy Award nominee Annette Bening) becomes obsessed with completing an epic swim that always eluded her: the 110 mile trek from Cuba to Florida, often referred to as the “Mount Everest” of swims. Watch the video!

ANGEL CITY Documentary to Premiere on HBO in May
by Michael Major - May 3, 2023

HBO Original three-part docuseries ANGEL CITY, directed by Arlene Nelson (“Gutsy” and HBO’s “Naked States”) and executive produced by Academy Award®-winners Natalie Portman, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, and Jimmy Chin, with Sophie Mas, Anna Barnes, and Christine O’Malley. Watch the new video trailer now!

ANGEL CITY Soccer Team Docu-Series to Premiere on HBO in May
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2023

HBO Original three-part documentary series ANGEL CITY, directed by Arlene Nelson (“Gutsy” and HBO’s “Naked States”) and executive produced by Academy Award®-winners Natalie Portman, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, and Jimmy Chin, with Sophie Mas, Anna Barnes, and Christine O’Malley will be available to watch on HBO and HBO Max.

Annette Benning to Lead Peacock's APPLES NEVER FALL Series
by Michael Major - Feb 2, 2023

This is Bening’s highly-anticipated return to television after nearly 20 years since she starred in HBO’s Mrs. Harris (2005), which earned her an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. Bening is also a two-time Golden Globe Award winner, SAG Award winner, and Tony Award nominee.

Netflix Releases RETURN TO SPACE Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Apr 8, 2022

The soundtrack marks the first collaboration between Mychael Danna and Harry Gregson-Williams. The documentary feature film Return to Space debuted globally on Netflix on Thursday, April 7th and is directed and produced by Oscar-winning filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (Free Solo, The Rescue).  

VIDEO: Netflix Shares RETURN TO SPACE Trailer
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2022

For the first time, Oscar-winning directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (Free Solo, The Rescue) point their lenses to the sky, covering the inspirational rise of SpaceX and Elon Musk’s two-decade effort to resurrect America’s space travel ambitions. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for 14 PEAKS: NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2021

14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible explores Nepal’s deep connection to high-altitude mountaineering through the eyes of Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja, a fearless, fun-loving Nepali climber on a quest he dubs “Project Possible” - to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter mountains in just seven months, breaking the previous record of seven years. Watch now!

Woodstock Film Festival Announces Lineup for 22nd Anniversary
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2021

The festival features documentary surrounding Alanis Morissette, Miles Davis, Julia Child, and more. 43 feature films including 11 world premieres, 6 US premieres, 7 east coast premieres, and 7 New York premieres, as well as 85 shorts will premiere throughout the 5-day period.

BendFilm Announces Pop Up Drive-In Movies & Outdoor Screenings In Tin Pan Alley
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2020

BendFilm announced today a lineup full of creative ways to see films outside in the comfort of a car or in the open air of Tin Pan Alley. Films in the lineup are a wide range of adventure stories, throwback classics, music documentaries, blockbusters and more.  Several screenings have filmmaker Q&As or post film discussions planned.  In addition to the in-person screenings, BendFilm will continue to offer virtual rentals of new release films through the Tin Pan Theater.  New titles are listed each week at TinPanTheater.com. 

2020 Sundance Film Festival Announces Juries
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 14, 2020

Sundance Institute will gather 25 celebrated and revered expert voices across film, art, culture and science to award feature-length and short films shown at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival with 31 prizes, announced at a ceremony February 1. Short Film Awards will be announced at a separate ceremony on January 28. The Festival takes place January 23 through February 2 in Park City, Salt Lake City and Sundance, Utah.

Ali Wong, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Randall Park Among UNFORGETTABLE Nominees
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 16, 2019

Character Media, a subsidiary of London Trust Media, announced today the nominees for the 18th Annual Unforgettable Gala. The Gala is the preeminent awards show to recognize Asian American icons and changemakers in the entertainment industry, who are representing the community through their creativity and excellence. Nominees were voted on by Character Media's selection committee of experts, who represent various fields and creative disciplines, including film, television, music, sports, digital technology and philanthropy.

Nominees Announced 18th Annual For Asian Americans In Entertainment Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2019

Character Media announced today the nominees for the 18th Annual Unforgettable Gala. The Gala is the preeminent awards show to recognize Asian American icons and changemakers in the entertainment industry, who are representing the community through their creativity and excellence.

Character Media Announces Nominees For 18th Annual Unforgettable Gala
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 15, 2019

Character Media announced today the nominees for the 18th Annual Unforgettable Gala. The Gala is the preeminent awards show to recognize Asian American icons and changemakers in the entertainment industry, who are representing the community through their creativity and excellence. Nominees were voted on by Character Media's selection committee of experts, who represent various fields and creative disciplines, including film, television, music, sports, digital technology and philanthropy.