Sean Baker News

LAIKA to Release First Trailer for WILDWOOD, Starring Carey Mulligan

by Rachel Stone — August 19, 2026

LAIKA released the first full trailer for WILDWOOD, a handcrafted stop-motion adventure directed by Travis Knight and set to open in theaters across the United States.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Names 2026-2027 Committee Chairs

by Rachel Stone — August 18, 2026

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences named chairs and vice chairs for its committees and affinity groups, including new appointments to the Academy Marquee Theater Committee.

THE PLATFORM Wins Best Drama at LA Shorts International Film Festival

by Rachel Stone — August 17, 2026

The short film based on Ta'u Pupu'a's path from the Cleveland Browns to opera tenor won Best Drama at LA Shorts, adding to its festival momentum after premiering in Cleveland.

EPiC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT to Arrive on Global Home Entertainment

by Joshua Wright — August 3, 2026

NEON and Universal Pictures International announced a global home entertainment release for Baz Luhrmann's EPiC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT, bringing the concert film to audiences beyond theaters.

THE MARY SHOW to Return at Joe's Pub with Broadway and SNL Alumni

by A.A. Cristi — June 16, 2026

Mary Neely, currently on Broadway in DEATH OF A SALESMAN, will bring THE MARY SHOW to Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, featuring comedians and performers from SNL, Hacks, and Wicked.

Ella Rubin Joins THE GOD OF THE WOODS Series at Netflix

by Josh Sharpe — May 15, 2026

Ella Rubin, who appeared on Broadway in The Rose Tattoo, has joined The God of the Woods, Netflix's new series adaptation of the New York Times’ bestselling novel by Liz Moore.

Ann Hampton Callaway’s I GET A KICK OUT OF COLE At The Cabaret Will Feature Preview Of CABARET LATINO

by A.A. Cristi — March 9, 2026

Tony nominee and pop/jazz recording artist Ann Hampton Callaway will present the world premiere of I GET A KICK OUT OF COLE on March 20 at The Cabaret in downtown Indianapolis.

THE PROJECTIONIST Set as Opening Night Film for 2026 Slamdance Film Festival

by Josh Sharpe — December 10, 2025

The World Premiere of Alexandre Rockwell’s The Projectionist has been selected as the Opening Night selection for the 32nd edition of Slamdance Film Festival.

Ann Hampton Callaway To Celebrate The Sounds Of Cole Porter At The Cabaret Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — December 8, 2025

Magic Thread Cabaret will present Ann Hampton Callaway in a program celebrating the music of Indiana-born composer Cole Porter.

Photos: HAMNET Holds Los Angeles Premiere with Jessie Buckley, Steven Spielberg, & More

by Josh Sharpe — November 19, 2025

On November 18, Chloé Zhao's Hamnet held its Los Angeles premiere at The Academy Museum in Los Angeles with Olivier Award-winner Jessie Buckley, producer Steven Spielberg, and more in attendance.

Luna Sofía Miranda, Charlie B. Foster Will Lead GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS Off-Broadway

by Stephi Wild — June 23, 2025

Girls Will Be Girls, the world premiere of a play by actor and writer Claire Mack, will open next month at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

WICKED Movie, Kieran Culkin, & More Win Academy Awards- Full List of Winners

by Josh Sharpe — March 2, 2025

Kieran Culkin, Adrien Brody, Zoe Saldaña, Mikey Madison, Wicked, and more took home Academy Awards at the 97th Academy Awards.

The Criterion Mobile Closet Sets SXSW as the Next Stop

by Josh Sharpe — February 20, 2025

Criterion will continue traveling the Criterion Closet Picks to SXSW® next, stopping in front of the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX on Friday, March 7 from 3pm-7pm, Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, March 9 from 11am-7pm, and Monday, March 10 from 11am-5pm.

WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Win BAFTA Film Awards

by Stephi Wild — February 17, 2025

The winners of the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards were announced this weekend in a ceremony hosted by David Tennant at The Royal Festival Hall in London.

SHOGUN, ANORA & More Win 2025 Writers Guild Awards

by Nicole Rosky — February 16, 2025

Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) announced the winners of the 2025 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, streaming, news, radio/audio, and promotional categories during concurrent ceremonies.