A24 debuted the official trailer for The Smashing Machine, the sports drama film starring Dwayne Johnson in a bold departure from his typical blockbuster roles, taking on the role of MMA legend Mark Kerr.
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‘The Smashing Machine’ Trailer – Dwayne Johnson Becomes MMA Legend Mark Kerr in Biopic Drama Film
The Smashing Machine (A24)
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‘A Complete Unknown’, ‘The Ugly Stepsister’ and ‘A Nice Indian Boy’ Set Streaming Release Dates
Timothée Chalamet in A Complete Unknown. (Macall Polay, Searchlight Pictures.) James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown to debut on Disney+
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Christian Petzold’s ‘Miroirs No. 3′ Secures Distribution Ahead of Debut at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
Miroirs No 3 by Christian Petzold (Christian Schulz/ Schrammfilm) Ahead of its world premiere at the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des cinéastes), The Match Factory has closed multiple distribution deals for the Christian Petzold’s feature film Miroirs No. 3.
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Snapshot – Martín Rejtman’s ‘Riders’ Makes NY Premiere, ‘Usher: Rendezvous in Paris’ Concert Film Debuts on BET+, and more
Riders (courtesy Cinema Tropical) U.S. Premiere of Martín Rejtman’s ‘Riders’ documentary re-launches “Lost & Found” screening series in New York City
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Sean Penn’s Exec Produced Political Thriller ‘Words of War’ Launches Initiative to Support Press Freedom | Trailer
Words of War (screenshot | Rolling Pictures) The political thriller Words of War starring Maxine Peake (The Theory of Everything, The Village), Ciarán Hinds (Belfast, Game of Thrones), and Jason Isaacs (White Lotus, Harry Potter, Death of Stalin) will open in select theaters in the U.S. on May 2, to coincide with World Press Freedom Day on May 3rd, expanding internationally this summer.
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Snapshot – George Lucas and Steven Spielberg to Present AFI Life Achievement Award to Francis Ford Coppola, Release Dates for Jess Plus None, Midnight in Phoenix and more
George Lucas and Steven Spielberg to present the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award to Francis Ford Coppola
Steven Spielberg, Geroge Lucas at the American Film Institute 44th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to John Williams (Jean Nelson | dp)
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Maria Bakalova Starring in Hala Matar’s ‘Electra’ Seductive Thriller Film Opens in Theaters | Trailer
Electra by Hala Matar (Level 33 Entertainment) Academy Award nominee Maria Bakalova (The Apprentice, Borat) stars in filmmaker Hala Matar’s directorial debut Electra, a stylish, sexy, and seductive thriller set in Italy.
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Snapshot – The Quincy Avery Effect Documentary Debuts on Hulu, On Swift Horses Opens in Bay Area Theaters, ‘Egghead & Twinkie’ on VOD + more
‘The Quincy Avery Effect’ documentary premieres on Hulu
Quincy Avery, one of the NFL’s most sought-after quarterback coaches, and the man behind the rise of some of football’s biggest names, from Jalen Hurts to Justin Fields, CJ Stroud, and Jordan Love, is the subject of the documentary The Quincy Avery Effect. Directed by Bryant Robinson it premieres on Hulu on April 23rd.
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Crime Thriller Sovereign Starring Dennis Quaid, Nick Offerman Sets Release Date
Dennis Quaid in Sovereign (Briarcliff Entertainment) The true crime thriller Sovereign, starring Dennis Quaid, Nick Offerman, and Jacob Tremblay will World Premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, followed by release on June 20, 2025, by Briarcliff Entertainment.
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Snapshot – Dag Johan Haugerud’s ‘Love’ Opens in US, Mark Lo’s ‘Count Me in’ Documentary Looks at Lives of Legendary Drummers
Dag Johan Haugerud’s ‘Love’ sets US release at Film Forum in New York City
Love by Dag Johan Haugerud (courtesy Film Forum)
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RZA’s ‘One Spoon of Chocolate’ Starring Shameik Moore and Paris Jackson to Premiere at Tribeca Festival
One Spoon of Chocolate directed by RZA One Spoon of Chocolate, the feature film directed by rapper, actor, director, and record producer RZA will make its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival.
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Snapshot – The Brutalist will make its streaming debut, Flintoff documentary to premiere on Disney+, 2025 New York CineFest to showcase 100 indie films
The Brutalist will make its streaming debut on HBO / Max
A24’s The Brutalist will make its streaming debut on Max on Friday, May 16. The three-time Academy Award(-winning film will debut on HBO linear on Saturday, MAY 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET.