Filming began on November 14th on the story of the world’s most beloved children’s author, Roald Dahl and his film star wife, Patricia Neal currently untitled (f.k.a An Unquiet Life).
Films
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Hugh Bonneville and Keeley Hawes Star in Patricia Neal/Roald Dahl Biopic
Hugh Bonneville and Keeley Hawes
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Indie Comedy AFTER CLASS Starring Justin Long, Fran Drescher Sets December Release Date
After Class (formerly Safe Spaces) starring Justin Long, Fran Drescher, Richard Schiff and Kate Berlant. Gravitas Ventures will release Daniel Schechter’s smart comedy/drama After Class (formerly Safe Spaces) in theaters and on VOD beginning December 6, 2019. The film stars Justin Long, Fran Drescher, Richard Schiff and Kate Berlant.
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Cinema Guild will Release Eric Baudelaire’s UN FILM DRAMATIQUE in U.S.
Un Film dramatique directed by Éric Baudelaire French artist and filmmaker Éric Baudelaire’s Un Film Dramatique which had its international premiere at the Locarno Film Festival in August and played the Toronto International Film Festival followed by New York Film Festival this fall was acquired by Cinema Guild for release in the U.S. In October, Baudelaire was announced as the winner of the Prix Marcel Duchamp, France’s biggest art prize. Cinema Guild will open the film in U.S. theaters in 2020.
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Vertical to Release Neo-Noir Festival Hit BLOOD ON HER NAME in Early 2020
Blood On Her Name, directed by Matthew Pope. Vertical Entertainment acquired English Speaking World rights to Neo-Noir Blood on Her Name starring Bethany Anne Lind (REPRISAL, OZARK), Will Patton, (REMEMBER THE TITANS, ARMAGEDDON), and Elizabeth Röhm (AMERICAN HUSTLE, JOY).
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APOLLO 11 Wins Top Awards at 4th Critics’ Choice Documentary Award
APOLLO 11 directed by Todd Douglas Miller Apollo 11 took home the most prestigious award for Best Documentary Feature as well as Best Editing for Todd Douglas Miller, Best Score for Matt Morton, Best Archival Documentary, and Best Science/Nature Documentary at the fourth annual Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards earlier this week.
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LINDA RONSTADT: The Sound of My Voice Documentary Sets CNN Premiere Date
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound Of My Voice. Linda Ronstadt at her home in Malibu, January 1968. Moment captured by Henry Diltz. LINDA RONSTADT: The Sound of My Voice, the 2019 Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards winner for Best Music Documentary about singer Linda Ronstadt’s life and musical journey, directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, will premiere on CNN on Wednesday, New Year’s Day at 9:00pm ET and PT .
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159 Documentary Feature Films Submitted for 2019 Oscar Race
DAVID HOGG in AFTER PARKLAND by Emily Taguchi and Jake Lefferman One hundred fifty-nine features have been submitted for consideration in the Documentary Feature category for the 92nd Academy Awards®. Films submitted in the Documentary Feature category may also qualify for Academy Awards in other categories, including Best Picture.
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Irish Sci-Fi/Thriller SEA FEVER Gets Early 2020 Release in U.S.
Sea Fever directed by Neasa Hardiman Gunpowder & Sky acquired U.S. rights to filmmaker Neasa Hardiman’s critically-acclaimed Irish sci-fi/thriller Sea Fever following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Gunpowder & Sky will release the film theatrically in the U.S. in early 2020 through its sci-fi label, DUST.
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TIGHTROPE: AMERICANS REACHING FOR HOPE Featuring Journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn to Premiere at DOC NYC
Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope directed by Viva Van Loock The new documentary Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope follows Pulitzer Prize winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn on a deeply personal journey examining some of the most crucial challenges facing Americans today. Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope directed by Viva Van Loock will have its World Premiere at DOC NYC.
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NARROWSBURG, The Story of a Tiny Town Caught in a Show Biz Con, Receives NY Premiere at DOC NYC
NARROWSBURG directed by Martha Shane Martha Shane’s Narrowsburg, a darkly comic story of a mystery couple with Hollywood dreams who turns a tiny upstate town upside down will have its New York Premiere at 2019 DOC NYC. The film is set to screen on November 10.
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Watch Trailer for HBO Documentary LINDSEY VONN: THE FINAL SEASON
Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season Universally recognized as the greatest female skier ever, Lindsey Vonn went on a remarkable journey that was defined by unexpected twists and turns and dramatic peaks and valleys in its final chapter. Produced in conjunction with Teton Gravity Research, HBO’s feature-length documentary Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season intimately recounts the iconic skier’s last competitive campaign while looking back on her transcendent career, from child prodigy to decorated Olympian to global superstar, when it debuts Tuesday, November 26 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT) exclusively on HBO.
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ArtMattan Films to Release Brazilian Action Drama MARIGHELLA
Marighella directed by Wagner Moura ArtMattan Films acquired Brazilian action drama Marighella, the directing debut from journalist, musician, and actor Wagner Moura (Elite Squad; Pablo Escobar in Narcos.)