HBO Max has picked up a new documentary series inside the life of Nicki Minaj to be directed by Emmy nominee Michael John Warren. Nicki personally broke the news on social media with this announcement video.
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HBO Max Picks Up Nicki Minaj Documentary Series
Nicki Minaj
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British Independent Film Awards Announces 2020 Long Lists – ‘Nomadland’ ‘Crip Camp’ and more
NOMADLAND British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) announced the long list for the 2020 Best British Short Film award. The 16 films listed below were chosen from over 300 entries. BIFA also announced this year’s long list in its highly-competitive Best International Independent Film category, and Best Documentary category, celebrating the finest independent films of the year.
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CNN Acquires ‘PRESIDENT IN WAITING,’ Joe Biden Documentary Premieres in December
Joe Biden CNN acquired the documentary “President in Waiting” from director Jeffrey Roth (41, The Wonder of it All). Now-President-Elect Joe Biden discusses his deliberation in accepting his nomination of Vice President, and explores in detail, his relationship with President Barack Obama, and the key counsel he offered at pivotal moments during their time in office. The film will premiere Saturday, Dec. 5 at 9:00pm Eastern on CNN.
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MACHO: THE HECTOR CAMACHO STORY Trailer – Documentary Chronicles Boxer’s Life and Unsolved Murder
MACHO: THE HECTOR CAMACHO STORY. Photo credit: Courtesy of SHOWTIME. Showtime released the trailer for the documentary Macho: The Hector Camacho Story, an unflinching look at the remarkable life, storied career and unsolved murder of one of boxing’s greatest showmen. The documentary debuts eight years after Camacho’s fatal shooting in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, on Friday, December 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime.
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Radha Blank – Director, Writer, Actor of “The Forty-Year-Old Version” to Receive Sundance Institute 2020 Vanguard Award
THE FORTY-YEAR-OLD VERSION: RADHA BLANK (WRITER, DIRECTOR) as RADHA. Cr. JEONG PARK/NETFLIX ©2020 Sundance Institute will honor filmmaker Radha Blank with the 2020 Vanguard Award presented by Acura, given annually to an artist whose work highlights the art of storytelling and creative independence. The award honors the artistic achievement of her feature film directorial debut The Forty-Year-Old Version, which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was developed by Blank at the Institute’s Labs. The Institute invites fans and supporters of independent cinema to celebrate Radha with a special event on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 hosted on Sundance Collab, the community platform for creators from around the world. The celebration, free for all, will feature Octavia Spencer, who was an advisor to Blank at the Labs, and a conversation between Blank and 2019 Vanguard Award recipient Lulu Wang (The Farewell).
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New York African Film Festival 2020 Goes Virtual with a Spotlight on Nigeria and Sudan
You Will Die at 20 directed by Amjad Abu Alala Under the banner “Streaming Rivers: The Past into the Present,” the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) returns virtually December 2-6 with a spotlight on the cinema of two nations: Nigeria and the Sudan. Presented by Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) and African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF), this year’s regional NYAFF will screen six features and eight short films in the FLC Virtual Cinema, as AFF celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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GIVING VOICE Trailer: Sundance Winning Documentary on August Wilson Monologue Competition
Giving Voice by James D. Stern and Fernando Villena, an official selection of the Documentary Premieres program at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Jonathon Narducci. Netflix dropped the official trailer for the documentary Giving Voice, featuring the original song, “Never Break” from John Legend. Directed by James D. Stern and Fernando Villena, the documentary – winner of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival Favorite Award – will be released on December 11, 2020.
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HOW TO BE A GOOD WIFE Starring Juliette Binoche Kicks off Lineup for All Virtual 2020 AFI European Union Film Showcase
HOW TO BE A GOOD WIFE starring Juliette Binoche This year’s 2020 AFI European Union Film Showcase will take place as a virtual event from December 2–20 featuring 48 films representing 25 EU member states. Now in its 33rd year, the Showcase, one of the largest and long-running showcases of European cinema in the United States, has typically taken place at the historic AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, MD.
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SOME KIND OF HEAVEN Trailer: Intriguing Documentary on The Villages, America’s Largest Retirement Community
Some Kind of Heaven Magnolia Pictures released the trailer for the Some Kind of Heaven, documentary on The Villages, oft described as America’s largest retirement community, located in Central Florida. Directed by Lance Oppenheim the documentary premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, and will open in theaters and on demand on January 15th, 2021.
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PALM SPRINGS Starring Andy Samberg Leads Nominations for Inaugural “Critics Choice Super Awards”
Palm Springs The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced the nominees for the inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards, honoring the most popular, fan-obsessed genres across both television and movies, including Superhero, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, Action and Animation.
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Watch Trailer for KNUCKLEDUST, Action Thriller Starring Moe Dunford, Kate Dickie
Knuckledust starring Moe Dunford, Kate Dickie Samuel Goldwyn Films released the trailer for the action thriller film Knuckledust directed by James Kermack. The film starring Moe Dunford (Vikings), Kate Dickie (The Witch), Camille Rowe (Now is Everything), Phil Davis (Face), Alex Ferns (Chernobyl), Olivier Richters (Black Widow), Jaime Winstone (Tomb Raider), Gethin Anthony (Game of Thrones) along with Sebastien Foucan (Casino Royale) will be released on December 8, 2020.
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Bad Bunny Hops On Board “American Sole” Alongside Pete Davidson, O’Shea Jackson Jr.
Bad Bunny Latin Grammy Award-winning global superstar Bad Bunny will make his feature film debut in the STXfilms’ upcoming film American Sole, opposite Pete Davidson, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Camila Mendes, and Offset.