Apple TV+ has ordered a new six-part documentary series that will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the aspirations, failures and accomplishments of the world’s best surfers as they battle for the World Surf League (WSL) Title and struggle to remain on the elite WSL Championship Tour (CT).
IFC Midnight has acquired the horror film “A Banquet”, the feature debut from Ruth Paxton, whose award-winning short films have been exhibited and nominated in competition at numerous prominent film festivals worldwide. A Banquet is a visually arresting, slow-burning psychological horror that uses subtle supernatural elements to create tension within a family in the midst of a breakdown, exploiting the complicated bond between three generations of mothers and daughters.
Vertical released the trailer for If Not Now, When? directed by Meagan Good and Tamara Bass; and also starring Tamara Bass and Meagan Good along with Meagan Holder, Mekia Cox. The film opens in theaters, on demand and digital on January 8th, 2021
Magnolia Pictures released the trailer for “Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan” the new Johnny Depp produced documentary on Irish musical icon, Shane MacGowan, exploring the wild and roving life of Ireland’s most beloved punk poet.
China has selected the volleyball drama Leap directed by Peter Ho-Sun Chen as the official entry in Best International Feature Film category at 93rd Academy Awards.
On the eve of the film’s release, MTV Documentary Films released the trailer for 76 DAYS – the documentary takes look at the struggles of the people of Wuhan, China, in the earliest days of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Production has commenced on All My Puny Sorrows, a dramatic feature film written and directed by Michael McGowan (Still Mine, One Week), adapted from the international award-winning and best-selling novel by Canadian author Miriam Toews.
On December 3rd, the RIFF – Rome Independent Film Festival online ends with the traditional Love & Pride Day – Il valore della diversità. For the third year, the whole day will be dedicated to the LGBTQ topic and, among others, the premiere of the out of competition film Asphalt Goddess by Julián Hernández (Mexico), winner of the Teddy Awards at the Berlin Film Festival in 2003 and 2009. Max, after becoming the lead singer of a rock band, returns to her shantytown. Once there, memories await her, but also news and truths that have remained silent for years.
Belarus has selected the WWII drama Persian Lessons (Persischstunden) directed by Vadim Perelman to represent the country in the best international feature film race at the 2021 Oscars.
Magnolia Pictures released the trailer for “Two Of Us” directed by Filippo Meneghetti and starring Barbara Sukowa and Martine Chevallier. The film recently selected as France’s Official Submission for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards will open in theaters and on demand February 5th, 2021
Under the Grapefruit Tree: The CC Sabathia Story, a documentary from HBO Sports and Major League Baseball, debuts Tuesday, December 22 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on HBO.
Vision Films will release the poignant and timely film The Illegal in theaters on December 4, followed by VOD and DVD on January 12, 2021. The award-winning film about the struggles of immigration was written, produced, and directed by Danish Renzu.