The Hong Kong International Film Festival today announced the return of multi-talented actor Aaron Kwok as its ambassador for the third consecutive year and unveiled a new key art to mark its 45th anniversary.
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45th Hong Kong International Film Festival Unveils Poster and Aaron Kwok as Ambassador
45th Hong Kong International Film Festival Poster and Aaron Kwok as Ambassador
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FAKE FAMOUS Trailer – HBO Documentary Explores The World Of Social Media Influencers
Fake Famous HBO released the trailer for the documentary Fake Famous debuting Tuesday, February 2 (9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), from first-time director and veteran journalist Nick Bilton, that explores the industry of social media influencers through an innovative social experiment. The film’s journey into this world is driven by the casting of three people in Los Angeles who all have relatively small social followings and the attempt to grow them into famous influencers. By purchasing fake followers and an army of bots to “engage” with their social media, the newly made “influencers” discover both the wonders and costs of this unlikely, immersive lifestyle.
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‘Voice of Freedom,’ Documentary on Singer Marian Anderson, to Premiere on PBS in February
Marian Anderson at the Lincoln Memorial, 1939. Photograph by Robert S. Scurlock. Scurlock Studio Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution Voice of Freedom is a new documentary about singer Marian Anderson, whose talent broke down barriers around the world. Hailed as a voice that “comes around once in 100 years” and widely celebrated by both white and Black audiences at home, her fame wasn’t enough to insulate her from the indignities and trauma of racism and segregation. On Easter Sunday, 1939, she stepped up to a microphone in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Inscribed on the walls of the monument behind her were the words “all men are created equal.” Barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race, Anderson would sing for the American people in the open air. Narrated by Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton), Voice of Freedom interweaves Anderson’s rich life story with this landmark moment in history, exploring fundamental questions about talent, race, fame, democracy and the American soul. Produced by Rob Rapley and executive produced by Cameo George, Voice of Freedom premieres Monday, February 15, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET on American Experience on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video App.
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THE VIOLENT HEART Trailer – Thriller Starring Mary J. Blige Opens in February
The Violent Heart starring Mary J. Blige Gravitas Ventures released the trailer for the indie thriller ‘The Violent Heart’ written and directed by Kerem Sanga, that premiered at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival. The film starring Grace Van Patten, Jovan Adepo, Lukas Haas, Mary J. Blige, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and Jahi Di’Allo Winston will be released in theaters and on demand on February 19, 2021.
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Online Film Critics Society Announces Nominees for Its 24th Annual Film Awards
Sidney Flanigan appears in Never Rarely Sometimes Always by Eliza Hittman, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute The Online Film Critics Society (OFCS) announced the nominees for its 24th annual film awards. Films nominated for Best Picture include First Cow, I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Minari, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Nomadland, Promising Young Woman and Sound of Metal.
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Documentary Shorts ‘A Life Too Short’ and ‘My Father The Mover’ to Premiere on Pluto TV
My Father The Mover MTV Documentary Films will debut documentary short contenders A Life Too Short, from two-time Oscar® winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, and Tribeca Film Festival winner My Father The Mover from breakout director Julia Jansch on Friday, January 22 at 7:00PM ET on Pluto TV.
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‘Nomadland’ ‘A Sun’ ‘My Octopus Teacher’ Win Houston Film Critics Awards 2020
MY OCTOPUS TEACHER The Houston Film Critics Society named ‘Nomadland’ the Best Picture of 2020 along with Best Director honors for Chloé Zhao and Best Cinematography for Joshua James Richards. The Society honored Taiwan’s ‘A Sun’ as Best Foreign Language Film and ‘My Octopus Teacher’ as Best Documentary.
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PARADISE COVE Trailer – Oscar Nominee Mena Suvari Faces Danger in Indie Thriller
Mena Suvari stars in ‘Paradise Cove’ Quiver released the trailer for the Martin Guigui-directed thriller Paradise Cove starring Oscar nominee Mena Suvari (“American Beauty”, “American Pie”). Paradise Cove premieres on digital on February 12, 2021.
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NAACP Reschedules 52nd NAACP Image Awards to March
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 52nd NAACP Image Awards originally set to broadcast live on BET on Saturday, February 20, 2021 has been rescheduled to March 27, 2021 at 8pm ET.
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DREAMCATCHER Trailer – Horror/Thriller Directed by Jacob Johnston Drops in March
Dreamcatcher directed by Jacob Johnston Samuel Goldwyn Films released the trailer for the horror / thriller film Dreamcatcher written and directed by Jacob Johnston. The film starring Niki Koss, Zachary Gordon, Travis Burns, Blaine Kern III, Olivia Sui, Emrhys Cooper, Elizabeth Posey, Nazanin Mandi, Adrienne Wilkinson, and Lou Ferrigno Jr opens in theaters, on digital and demand on March 5, 2021.
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BOOGIE Trailer – Eddie Huang’s Directorial Debut Stars Pop Smoke, Taylor Takahashi, Taylour Paige
Boogie Focus Features released the new trailer was released for the coming-of-age indie drama Boogie, the directorial debut from writer/director Eddie Huang. The film starring Taylor Takahashi, Taylour Paige, Pamelyn Chee, Mike Moh, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Alexa Mareka, Perry Yung, and Pop Smoke will open in theaters on March 5, 2021.
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DARA OF JASENOVAC Trailer – Holocaust-era Drama and Serbia’s Oscar Submission Sets February Release Date
Dara of Jasenovac The official trailer along with a ‘behind-the-scenes look’ featurette debuted this week for Holocaust-era drama Dara of Jasenovac, Serbia’s official Academy Awards selection for Best International Feature, which opens in select theaters on February 5, 2021.