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MISSOULA, Montana–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 17, 2022– Vault Comics is thrilled to announce that it has secured an investment led by Jeff Ubben, along with United Talent Agency (UTA), Crush Ventures, Rick Matros and Black Squirrel Partners, backed by Metallica. UTA is one of the world’s leading talent, entertainment and sports companies. …

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter,” “Drive My Car” and “Summer of Soul” were among the big winners at the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday. The ceremony hosted by Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally took place in a tent near the beach in Santa …

Filmmaker Laboni Ashrafi, third from right, receives the Tareq Shahriar Award for Best Independent Short Film from dignitaries during the closing ceremony of the 16th International Short and Independent Film Festival 2022 at the Academy’s National Theater Hall Shilpakala from Bangladesh on Friday. — Sourav Lasker A Bangladeshi short film …

KLAMATH FALLS, Oregon – Klamath Film, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes filmmaking in the Klamath basin, is now accepting film entries for the 10th annual Klamath Independent Film Festival (KIFF) until June 1. The festival, set to take place September 16-18 at the Ross Ragland Theater in Klamath Falls …

Provided by Management: Scottish actor Graham McTavish, best known for his work on the Starz series, Outlander, has signed a deal to star in the independent feature film Somewhere in Montana. The Scottish actor is set to star in Somewhere in Montana. It’s going to be something special that I …

NEWS | CHARACTERISTICS | PREVIEWS | EVENTS originally published: 02/23/2022 (BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) — Arianna Bocco, president of IFC Films, and Heidi Sirota, director of companion animals at Nationwide, have joined Bradley Lab, a subsidiary of the movie theater development and management company, film lab, during their reopening of The …

Another day, another spin-off, right? With so many amazing shows receiving spinoffs lately, it can be hard to keep up, like with the To come up Dragon House. lucky for you all american fans, there’s another spin-off to follow now, and it’s All Americans: Homecoming. A fallout, of course, of …

Jamie Lee Curtis hilariously reacts to a vintage Halloween 2 poster, jokingly reflecting on how the movie was released 40 years ago. Jamie Lee Curtis posted a hilarious reaction to a vintage Halloween 2 advertising poster. Curtis first portrayed Laurie Strode in John Carpenter’s classic 1978 horror film, Halloween. Strode …

Ben Whishaw is no stranger to our TV screens, and the award-winning actor is no stranger to rave reviews either. His latest role, playing obstetrics doctor Adam Kay in Kay’s memoir of life on an NHS ward – This Is Going to Hurt – saw him praised for his complex …

GRANITE CITY — Filming has begun on a new docuseries, ‘My Haunted History,’ which begins in the Metro East. Granite City resident Colton Crawford, 32, began filming the show last week at Granite City Hall, followed by the Granite City Public Library, gathering more information about Granite’s history City from …

Johnson is best known for her work in the “50 Shades” trilogy. The Spider-Verse is expanding. According to The Hollywood Reporter, 50 shades of gray actress Dakota Johnson is in talks to play the lead role in Madame Weba Sony spin-off centered around the “psychic mutant who specializes in predicting …

The past two years have made us think about what the future of film festivals could be. After all, global festivals have evolved so much over the past few years that they might need to take a Dramamine for motion sickness. Yet cinema always finds a way. As we look …

Taika Waititi is a name that has had a lot of success in the industry in recent years. Due to massive hits like the MCU blockbuster Thor: Ragnarok and Oscar winner JoJo Rabbit, he has become a force to be reckoned with in mainstream Hollywood. However, before all that hype, …

Tamil director Darbuka Siva, whose film ‘Mudhal Nee Mudhavam Nee’ started airing on Zee5 this weekend, in freewheeling conversation with The Federal A scene from the Tamil movie ‘Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee’, a refreshing take on first love landed on Zee5 this weekend We all have our stories about school, …

Brazilian filmmaker Gabriel Martins makes his solo directorial debut at the Sundance World Cinema Dramatic Competition Entrance march one,. The film follows a lower-middle-class black family living on the outskirts of Belo Horizonte as they reconcile their dreams with the recent election of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro in late 2018. …

Jennifer Lawrence is one of the biggest Hollywood stars in the world. She entered the limelight with her Oscar nominated performance in Winter bone. However, critics and the public have not swooned over his plans. Lawrence has publicly stated that she is embarrassed to star in any particular horror movie. …

“Beautiful, isn’t it?” “ A man from Pennsylvania decided to make the vacation his own way. And by his own way, we intentionally mean setting his own house on fire. Police have released details of the bizarre incident that occurred on December 3 in Hollidaysburg, Pa. When authorities arrived at …

Nacho pajin December 31, 2021 – 8:25 AM The moment Nicolas Cage became an internet sensation coincided, interestingly enough, with the lowest point in his career. It doesn’t matter that he comes from a family as famous as the Coppolas (his aunt and uncle are Talia Shire and Francis Ford …

Monadnock Ledger-Transcript Posted: 12/29/2021 17:01:50 PM Modified: 12/29/2021 17:01:25 PM After more than a decade of fundraising and planning, Jaffrey’s Park Theater opened in August as a movie theater and performance venue. In the five months since its opening, it has welcomed over 5,000 visitors]to see films and artists. “I …

Sam Worthington rose to fame after starring in the massive sci-fi epic Avatar, but what roles has he played since the film’s release? Sam worthington was positioned to be a big Hollywood star after her lead role in James Cameron Avatar– over a decade later, what has the actor appeared …

French director Luc Besson’s R * pe case dismissed after a judicial investigation (Photo credit: Facebook / Luc Besson) A complaint against Luc Besson, the French director of ‘The Fifth Element’ and ‘Lucy’, was dismissed by a Paris judge after a lengthy judicial investigation. A source close to the Paris …

With the TV special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: ​​Return to Hogwarts Airing on HBO Max on New Years Day, Potter Fever is back with a vengeance. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, the three stars who played Harry, Ron and Hermione, are all ready to share their memories of …

Filmocracy festival logo “We hope that our passion for making impact films will manifest in our programming,” says co-founder Paul Jun, who developed Filmocracy For Change with co-founder and programmer Jon Fitzgerald. “Filmocracy is dedicated to supporting impact filmmaking through education, mentorship and programming.” LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) December 07, 2021 …

Keira Knightley attends a New York City screening of “The Aftermath” at the Whitby Hotel on March 13, 2019 in New York City. File / AFP The actor starred in the hugely popular 2003 romantic comedy alongside Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman. Speaking to Yahoo Entertainment …

Actor Stephen Graham, Irish star Niamh Algar, Kate Beckinsale and Gugu Mbatha-Raw are among the stars on the red carpet at this year’s British Independent Film Awards (Bifa). This year’s ceremony, to be held in London and hosted by Asim Chaudhry, will see Sir Kenneth Branagh’s film Belfast – based …

Dad helps shoot a scene on the river. “The Homework Club”, created by Hallie Crawford, 15, landed a spot at the 2021 Alexandria Film Festival. There were four teenage girls embarking on a school project which turned out to be a small part of what they really learned from each …

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Film Festival, a regional showcase of independent films from around the world, has been extended for 15 days, the festival’s executive committee has announced. The 15-day extension is a nod to the festival’s 15th anniversary. Originally scheduled from November 11 to 25, the festival takes …

A MAJOR rebuild of Redcar’s seaside Regent Cinema is on time, with early summer proposed as a potential opening date. The £ 9.6million project, funded by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, saw the demolition of the former picture house, deemed unsafe due to deteriorating structure and closed in 2018. Its …

iQiyi and ABS-CBN seal the partnership twitter.com/dreamscapeph GLOBAL streaming service iQiyi, a pan-Asian content provider beloved around the world, enters into a multi-title content deal with ABS-CBN to produce four original Philippine romantic series for its international subscribers worldwide. The partnership reinforces the two companies’ commitments to bring high-quality, relevant …

The film, by the Duplass brothers, debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / November 17, 2021 / Cinedigm today announced that the Company has acquired all North American rights to the romantic comedy 7 days, which premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film …

The sequel to Sony’s supernatural comedy “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” aims to generate $ 30 million in 4,300 theaters on its domestic box office debut. The weekend’s final figure could vary slightly, with the studio predicting a three-day tally of nearly $ 28 million and independent tracking services estimating a start closer …

KEY POINTS Shanna Moakler says her friend Heath Freeman died in her sleep at her Austin, Texas home ‘Pretty Little Liars’ alum Ashley Benson paid tribute to the late actor on social media Freeman’s death has been confirmed by his manager, but the cause of his death has not been …

AMC Networks launched its premium AMC + streaming package in Australia on Tuesday. The service became available on Apple TV channels through the Apple TV app and for Amazon Prime members through Prime Video Channels for a monthly price of AU $ 8.99 ($ ​​6.68). AMC Networks interim CEO Matt …

Like Robin Feld, the former opaque boss he plays in Neon’s acclaimed 2021 film Pig, Nicolas Cage is a man whose name has a unique gravity. As we watch Feld reclaim his abandoned identity throughout the film, it becomes undeniable that as an individual and an artist he has been …

Professor Emeritus Liane Brandon, Founder of New Day Films, will be one of four founders featured in a virtual event from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 12, to celebrate 50 years of distributing award-winning documentaries. Picture Liane brandon Brandon, who was on the faculty of the College …

The usual deadline for the 13th Annual New York Independent Film Festival is November 30! Submit your film now. We are looking for documentaries or storytelling where the filmmaker has put his passion into the film. Whatever the subject, and the shoot is well done, we are interested in watching …

For the first time in two years, the Orlando Film Festival returns for an in-person event featuring more than 200 independent films from around the world. These range from feature documentaries and fictional films to experimental shorts, all of which can be seen at the CMX Plaza Cinema Café in …

A dream is now a reality at the Dietrich Theater. Nine years ago Erica and I went to the Lizza studio to find out if Bob could imagine a mural on the blank walls of the Dietrich. Bob immediately responded that he could imagine a trompe l’oeil wall mural, which …

SAN ANGELO, Texas – The San Angelo Film Festival was born after the city gained the Texas Friendly for Films designation from the Texas Film Commission. The San Angelo Convention and Visitors Bureau has partnered with the creators of the Austin Revolution Film Festival to showcase independent films involving growing …

The 14th annual Bushwick Film Festival, which runs October 20-24, is just around the corner. This year’s festival takes a hybrid approach, with live screenings and special events as well as virtual screenings and panels. For the first time, the festival will also include NFT screenplays and videos. The festival, …

Timothée Chalamet was advised by one of his heroes to avoid superhero movies. The Oscar-nominated actor surrendered to fame in 2017 with Call Me By Your Name and followed it up with films such as Lady Bird, Little Women, The King and The French Dispatch. Chalamet explained in a cover …

As Halloween approaches again, most people are trying to figure out how to make it another great season for everyone. October is the month of fear of jumps and all that is scary. In honor of the upcoming season, we wanted to take a look at the best Halloween celebrations …

Nearly 50 titles available to audiences in virtually seven Midwestern states October 14-24, 2021 The 57th Chicago International Film Festival will make nearly 50 films available to Midwestern audiences in seven states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin via the platform. Festival streaming form and Apple TV …

A found images film that does not need to be shown, “The Blair Witch Project” by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez claims to tell the story of three student filmmakers who went missing after roaming the Black Hills near Burkittsville. , Maryland, to film a documentary on a One of …

Your resource for any LIC LIC update: September 22, 2021 32nd Annual Awards Gala: An Evening of Food, Friends and Celebration Our annual awards gala, which took place last night, was a great success, showcasing the best of LIC. The Partnership thanks everyone who attended the event, including Lieutenant Governor …

Halloween and Friday the 13th have always been equally beloved slasher franchises, but Michael Myers is close to tying an important record with Jason. The next Halloween kills is set to tie a major franchise record with Friday 13. These two long-running slasher franchises have been scaring and entertaining audiences …

After the blue (Dirty Paradise) is a multi-level endurance test. The runtime is over two hours, which is good for a Marvel movie, but it’s not something you often see in independent films. With its length, the story is a bizarre and surreal experience that will take audiences on a …

As fans prepare to watch Daniel Craig make his final appearance as James Bond in No time to die many will wonder who could ever replace him. Speculation has been rife since Craig confirmed he will be retiring from the spy franchise after his fifth film, which will be released …

From punk rock documentaries to sci-fi to a Korean feature film, Harpur Cinema’s fall 2021 lineup has something for the most discerning moviegoer. “We were unable to offer Harpur Cinema last year due to pandemic restrictions, so this is our big comeback! said Associate Professor of Film Brian Wall, who …

Prepare to be blown away by the consistency of 2013. Amazon prime If your love for watching psychologically twisted movies can only rival your penchant for reading late-night Reddit theories on their endings – watching yourself, Principle fans – I have a request. Please stop scrolling endlessly on any streaming …

Antonia Eugenia “Nia” Vardalos (Greek: Αντωνία Ευγενία “Νία” Βαρντάλου; born September 24, 1962) is an actress, director, producer and screenwriter of Greek origin. She is best known for acting and writing the romantic comedy film My great Greek wedding (2002), which earned her Oscar nominations for Best Original Screenplay and …

MAGNIFICENT, Opening night – Director Ryan Njenga If there is anything that comes close to withdrawing from cinema, it would be the feeling of returning from a trip to a place that is both exotic and familiar. The Kansas City Underground Film Festival, which opened on September 16 and runs …

Although the pandemic has wiped out many independent distributors, some like Alexandre Mallet-Guy of Paris-based Memento Distribution have weathered the storm. This year, the company presented prestigious auteur films in the festival circuit; in Cannes with several films in competition, including “Paris, District 13th” by Jacques Audiard, “A hero” by …

On the left side of the main hall of the Broadway subway, an old movie projector sits next to a concession stand with taps for alcoholic beverages – and, during pre-COVID times, a kitchen where meals from quality are prepared for moviegoers. Down the hall and to the left is …

They come from Boston, China, Kyrgyzstan and Los Angeles. They are protesters for the right to abortion in Ireland and road trips in California. One of them is a hologram. Whether they are actual journalists or imaginary visitors to a sci-fi future, all of these fierce women have a home …

Best known for his role as Prince Charles on Netflix The crownJosh O’Connor has attracted many romantic rumors over the years. But what is his current relationship status? Here is what we know. In 2019, O’Connor would have dated Margot Hauer-King, account manager for a marketing start-up. Hauer-King is the …

The San Diego Italian Film Festival (SDIFF) returns to the historic La Paloma Theater in Encinitas on September 30 with the cutting edge comedy “Figli” (Kidz), directed by Giuseppe Bonito and starring Paola Cortellesi and Valerio Mastandrea. La Paloma Theater has been the headquarters of SDIFF in North County since …

Fall in Philadelphia is marked by cool weather, vibrant foliage, and a range of uniquely Philly events and celebrations. A few annual favorites like the Fringe Festival and the Puerto Rican Day Parade are joined by newcomers like Arts Montco Week and a revamped Halloween celebration at the Eastern State …

Atlanta, GA, September 18, 2021 – (PR.com) – The Georgia Latino Film Alliance (GALFA) today announced the appointment of Julie Ann Crommett, nationally recognized industry thought leader and champion of equity, opportunity and representation in the film and entertainment industry as the new chairman of the board. Crommett will work …

Nicolas cage JC Olivera / Getty Nicolas Cage will not see his last film on the big screen. The actor plays a creative version of himself in the upcoming The unbearable weight of massive talents, and a new interview takes a look at how the star got into character. “That’s …

Weeks after the governor of California made available an additional $ 330 million in tax incentives for at least the next two years, independent producers are still unimpressed with a system they say does not go far enough. to support the community. The government’s strengthening of the 3.0 $ 1.55 …

In 2008, the world of Narnia added a new character when Prince Caspian stepped on the scene and spotlighted talented newcomer Ben Barnes. Like many viewers, this was my first introduction to Barnes as he portrayed Caspian in the sequel to the hit movie. The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, …

Banning hopes to become an epicenter of filmmaking and film culture, and with this year’s first Prestige Film Festival at the iconic Fox Cineplex cinema, the buzz and promise has been exciting. Banning is delighted to preview the first Prestige Film Festival, which will … Dozens of films representing the …

EXCLUSIVE: IFC Films has acquired the North American rights to The novice, the debut feature from writer / director Lauren Hadaway, which will debut in select theaters, digital platforms and VOD on December 17. Festival favorite follows queer freshman Alex Dall (Orphan‘s Isabelle Fuhrman), who joins her college rowing team …

Not so long ago there was no place for independent and arthouse films in mainstream cinema. While mainstream cinema serves to entertain the masses, it is independent and experimental cinema that helps define new trends and style of directing. The formula of successful independent films is then followed by other …

Tom Hiddleston plays the role of Loki in the Disney + series “Loki”. Disney Suppressed demand for locations during the pandemic and costly security protocols are leading to a successful year for Georgia’s film and television industry. Georgia’s Ministry of Economic Development said on Wednesday it had a record $ …

The popular film and television studio A24, which is responsible for films like Uncut gems, moonlight, and more recently Zola, reportedly tested the sales waters and marked its value at around $ 3 billion. According to Variety, A24 had engaged with several different buyers for a year and a half …

Bangalore: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal to citizens to identify talented people for the Padma Awards, Sandalwood came together to nominate the name of Ananth Nag who has appeared in over 200 films for the honor. Director-turned-actor Risabh Shetty has launched a campaign on his social media pages …

Ismail movie poster Istikana Nora Alsharif’s film “Ismail” has just been released on Istikana AMMAN, JORDAN, July 12, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Istikana, the leading subscription video-on-demand service focused on Arab indie films, documentaries, shorts and classics, has released award-winning documentary Ismail إسماعيل by Palestinian director Nora Alsharif Nora Alsharif’s film …

Fred Milstein has been going to the Cannes Film Festival for decades to meet existing and potential clients. But like many of his colleagues in the film industry, he is skipping this year’s delayed gala and will instead follow the Saturday premiere of his latest project, “Flag Day,” from his …

Multiplexes in Nova Scotia may have reopened their theaters to the public in mid-June, but some in the exhibition and movie industry are seeing some changes from the pandemic era linger. As of April 2020, popular films like Scoob, Trolls 2 and others have had premium video-on-demand releases, streaming releases, …

Immerse yourself in the story of Tal Anderson, an autistic woman who didn’t let her ASD diagnosis stop her from achieving her dream of acting. Tal Anderson made his debut as Sid on the hit Netflix show Atypical in 2019, a comedy-drama series about the life of a teenage boy …

MARINA DEL REY, CA – Hundreds of independent films will screen this summer at the Marina del Rey Film Festival, which returns for its 10th anniversary. The milestone event takes place July 16-22 at Cinemark 18 and XD at The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center, 6081 Center Drive, Los Angeles. …