Directed by award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter (John Lewis: Good Trouble), Luther: Never Too Much, the documentary examining the captivating story of the iconic Luther Vandross will premiere on January 1, 2025 at 8pm ET/PT on CNN.
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Dawn Porter’s Luther Vandross Documentary ‘Luther: Never Too Much’ Premieres on CNN on New Years Day
Luther: Never Too Much (screenshot |CNN Films)
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Marie Clements’ Canadian Drama ‘Bones of Crows’ Premieres on Hulu for Native American Heritage Month | Trailer
Bones of Crows (Photo Credit Farah Nosh) Bones of Crows, the dramatic feature film written and directed by award-winning Métis and Dene filmmaker Marie Clements will be available to audiences in the US, premiering on Hulu on November 19th, 2024 in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
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Kieran Culkin, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Mikey Madison, and More to be Honored at Santa Barbara Film Festival
Kieran Culkin, Harris Dickinson, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Clarence Maclin, Mikey Madison, and John Magaro (courtesy SBIFF) Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain) Harris Dickinson (Babygirl) Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez) Selena Gomez (Emilia Pérez) Ariana Grande (Wicked) Clarence Maclin (Sing Sing) Mikey Madison (Anora) and John Magaro (September 5) will be honored at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival with Virtuosos Award, an honor created to recognize a select group of talent whose noteworthy performances in films this season has propelled them into the forefront of national cinematic conversation.
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Films Starring Laura Dern, Zendaya, Aaron Pierre Win Awards at 12th Berlin Fashion Film Festival
Laura Dern in Vivier Express directed by Nicolangelo Gelormini for the brand Roger Vivier (screenshot / BfFF) Berlin Fashion Film Festival announced the winners of this year’12th edition themed “Runway Exodus”. Luxury brands featuring star studded talent Aaron Pierre, Laura Dern, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and Anya Talylor-Joy walked away with the top award honors.
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Anna Toomey’s ‘Left Behind’ Documentary on NYC School for Dyslexia Children, Sets Theatrical Release Date
Left Behind (Abramorama) The documentary Left Behind directed by Emmy Award winner Anna Toomey has been acquired by Abramorama for release in theaters.
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‘Endless Summer Syndrome’ Trailer- Kaveh Daneshmand’s French Cheating Drama Sets US Release Date
Endless Summer Syndrome (Le syndrome de l’été sans fin) (Altered Innocence) Altered Innocence debuted the US theatrical trailer for Endless Summer Syndrome (Le syndrome de l’été sans fin), Iranian filmmaker Kaveh Daneshmand’s feature directorial debut following a mother of two adoptees who is tipped off about the possible affair her husband may be having with one of their children.
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‘The Substance’ and ‘The Girl With the Needle’ Lead Winners of European Film Academy Excellence Awards
The Girl With the Needle The European Film Academy announced the winners of this year’s Excellence Awards. These awards honor the different arts and crafts of film making in eight categories.
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‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Dominates 9th Critics Choice Documentary Awards
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (Warner Bros. Ent.) Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story dominated at the 9th Critics Choice Documentary Awards, winning all six of its nominated categories, including a tie with Will & Harper for Best Documentary Feature, along with wins for Best Director for Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, Best Editing for Otto Burnham, Best Score for Ilan Eshkeri, Best Archival Documentary, and Best Biographical Documentary.
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Kneecap, ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Lead Nominations for British Independent Film Awards 2024
Kneecap (Helen Sloan | Sony Pictures Classics) Kneecap, the comedy film following the west Belfast hip-hop trio leads the nominations for British Independent Film Awards 2024 with 14 nominations, including Best British Independent Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, The Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director) and and Best Debut Screenwriter for Rich Peppiatt. The Kneecap trio Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, JJ Ó Dochartaigh are nominated for Best Joint Lead Performance. The film is also nominated for eight craft categories.
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Emilia Pérez, ‘The Room Next Door’ Lead Nominations for 37th European Film Awards
Karla Sofía Gascón and Adriana Paz in Emilia Pérez (Shanna Besson/Netflix) Emilia Pérez and The Room Next Door lead the nominations for the 37th European Film Awards with four nominations including the top honor of European Film. Emilia Pérez also received nominations for European Director and European Screenwriter for Jacques Audiard, and European Actress for Karla Sofía Gascón.
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‘Between the Mountain and the Sky’ is Top Prize Winner at Naples International Film Festival
Between the Mountain and the Sky Jeremy Power Regimbal’s Between the Mountain and the Sky was a two-time winner at the 2024 Naples International Film Festival, taking both the jury prize and the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature
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‘Los Frikis’ and ‘Champions Of The Golden Valley’ Lead Winners of 27th SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Champions Of The Golden Valley directed by Ben Sturgulewski After screening 162 films, the 27th SCAD Savannah Film Festival announced the award winners with Los Frikis directed by Michael Schwartz and Tyler Nilson winning Best Narrative Feature and Champions Of The Golden Valley, directed by Ben Sturgulewski winning Best Documentary Feature.