Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, a new epic adventure film from Aardman’s four-time Academy Award®-winning director Nick Park and Emmy Award®-nominated director Merlin Crossingham will have its World Premiere at AFI FEST.
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‘Hard Truths’ – Marieanne Jean-Baptise Stars in Mike Leigh’s Fierce Family Drama Film | Trailer
Tuwaine Barrett, David Webber, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste in Hard Truths (Courtesy of Simon Mein Copyright Thin Man Films Ltd) Returning after 2018’s ‘Peterloo’, seven-time nominated Academy Awards writer/director Mike Leigh (Secrets & Lies, Naked) comes with ‘Hard Truths’, the drama film following a woman (played by longtime collaborator Marieanne Jean-Baptise) struggling with anger issues and her easygoing younger sister (played by longtime collaborator Michele Austin) navigating their dramatic family life.
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Will Ferrell to Receive Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence in Film
Will Ferrell (Credit Mary Ellen Matthews) Actor, writer, producer, and comedy legend Will Ferrell will receive the 17th annual Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence in Film at Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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68th BFI London Film Festival Unveils Lineup – Anora, The Apprentice, Conclave and More
Anora directed by Sean Baker (courtesy BFI LFF) The 68th BFI London Film Festival (LFF), taking place over twelve days from October 9 – 20, 2024, announced the full program line-up of Galas, Special Presentations and Official Competition titles.
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‘Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’ Laura Piani’s TIFF Bound RomCom Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (Sony Pictures Classics) Sony Pictures Classics has acquired Laura Piani’s Jane Austen Wrecked My Life which is set to World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday, September 9th.
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World Premiere of ‘Old Guy’ starring Christoph Waltz to Open 25th Newport Beach Film Festival
Cooper Hoffman and Christoph Waltz in Old Guy directed by Simon West (Peter Marley)
The World Premiere of director Simon West’s Old Guy starring Christoph Waltz will open the 25th anniversary edition of Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF).
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HERE Starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright to World Premiere as Centerpiece of AFI FEST
Here (Courtesy Sony Pictures Ent.) Robert Zemeckis’ Here starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright will make its World Premiere as the Centerpiece Screening at this year’s AFI FEST at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Friday, October 25, 2024.
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‘We Live in Time’ Starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh to Close San Sebastian Festival
We Live in Time directed by John Crowley The European premiere of John Crowley’s “We Live in Time” will close the Official Selection of the 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival, out of competition. Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh star in this romantic drama about two people whose lives are forever changed when an accident brings them together.
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21 Films in Made in Spain Program at 72nd San Sebastian Festival, Opens with ‘Tiempo de silencio y destrucción’ Documentary
Tiempo de silencio y destrucción by Joan López Lloret At the 72nd edition of San Sebastian International Film Festival, a total of twenty-one feature films comprise Made in Spain, the non-competitive section showcasing a selection of the year’s Spanish films.
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47th Mill Valley Film Festival Confirms Local Bay Area, California Films Debuting at Fest
Democracy Noir directed by Connie Field (courtesy CAFILM) The 47th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF), returning to Marin County October 3-13, 2024, revealed the initial lineup of local films set to debut at this year’s Festival,.
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51st Telluride Film Festival Unveils Lineup – Maria, Anora, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, The Piano Lesson and More
(Pamela Gentile) Telluride Film Festival announced its official program selections of nearly sixty feature films, short films, and revival programs for the 51st edition taking place over Labor Day weekend from Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, 2024.
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11 International Films Selected for Official Competition at 68th BFI London Film Festival
Under the Volcano directed by Damian Kocur (courtesy BFI London Film Festival) From a gripping Irish portrait of deep-rooted generational rivalry to a stop-motion animated tale of self-discovery; a moving portrait of living with deaf parents in Tokyo to a follow up feature from one of Zambia’s most distinctive voices, 11 international films have been selected for Official Competition at the 68th BFI London Film Festival and contend for the Best Film Award.