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The cast of ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ revel in Aaron Sorkin’s script in new featurette

Erik Anderson February 5, 2021

“Whenever I write something, whether it’s a play, a movie or an episode of television my goal is no more lofty than to entertain you... Read More

After ‘Fences’ and Ma Rainey,’ where will the August Wilson Cinematic Universe go next?

Dave Ebersole February 5, 2021

The potential for a “cinematic universe” lies in the surprising amount of continuity between the plays. The Marvel Cinematic Universe, James Bond series, and burgeoning... Read More

Golden Globe nomination reactions from Riz Ahmed, Andra Day, Gillian Anderson, Emma Corrin and more

Erik Anderson February 3, 2021

Reactions from Golden Globe nominees are coming in all morning. Here’s Riz Ahmed, Andra Day, Emma Corrin and an exclusive video reaction from Wolfwalkers co-director... Read More

NEON picks up Jamila Wignot’s Alvin ‘Ailey’ doc out of Sundance

Erik Anderson January 31, 2021

NEON made its second acquisition of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, with Jamila Wignot’s Ailey, the moving and intimate portrait of dance legend Alvin Ailey. The film... Read More

NEON snaps up ‘Flee’ after Sundance premiere

Erik Anderson January 29, 2021

NEON had made the first acquisition out of this year’s Sundance, with North American rights to Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s Flee. In an overnight bidding war on the... Read More

Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’ to premiere in March on HBO Max

Erik Anderson January 29, 2021

HBO Max announced Friday that the Warner Bros. Pictures and DC full-length Max Original feature film Zack Snyder’s Justice League, aka ‘The Snyder Cut,’ will premiere... Read More

Academy announces eligible Animated, Documentary and International Feature Films for 93rd Oscars

Erik Anderson January 28, 2021

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced feature films eligible for consideration in the Animated Feature Film, Documentary Feature and International Feature... Read More

Focus Features to release Luke Holland Third Reich doc ‘Final Account’

Erik Anderson January 27, 2021

Focus Features will release the film theatrically in the U.S. on May 21, 2021 Coinciding with International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Focus Features and Participant announced... Read More

Palm Springs Film Festival to honor Riz Ahmed

Erik Anderson January 27, 2021

The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Sound of Metal star Riz Ahmed is the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Actor Award. “Riz Ahmed delivers one... Read More

Miami Film Festival to screen international Oscar contenders; Javier Cámara to be honored

Erik Anderson January 27, 2021

Extending its status as a bellwether for the Oscars, Miami Dade College’s (MDC) renowned Miami Film Festival announced today its shortlist of International Feature Film submissions that will screen during... Read More

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