Apple Original Films debuted the official trailer for Bono: Stories of Surrender, the film based on singer Bono’s celebrated memoir, “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story,” and the accompanying book/theatre tour.
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‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ Trailer – Lyrical Film Exploring Singer’s One-Man Show Debuts on Apple TV+
Bono in Bono: Stories of Surrender (AppleTV+)
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Snapshot – Jeff Daniels’ Television Event Opens in US Theaters + Jussie Smollett’s ‘The Lost Holliday’ Debuts on Prime
Jeff Daniels’ documentary Television Event sets US theatrical release date
Television Event (Film Forum)
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78th Cannes Film Festival Unveils Immersive Competition Lineup and Jury
The Exploding Girl VR (© Astrea) From virtual reality and mixed reality to video mapping and artificial intelligence, 16 works from 9 countries will be presented in the Immersive Selection, including 9 in the Competition, at the 78th Cannes Film Festival from Tuesday May 13 to 24, 2025. This year’s talented cast includes Fanny Ardant, Daisy Ridley, Zar Amir and Rod Paradot.
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‘The Smashing Machine’ Trailer – Dwayne Johnson Becomes MMA Legend Mark Kerr in Biopic Drama Film
The Smashing Machine (A24) 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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‘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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Annecy Festival 2025 Unveils Official Selections
The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol The 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, scheduled for June 8–14 in Annecy, France, revealed the 21 feature films in the Official Selection. This year’s edition pays tribute to Hungarian animation, spotlighting both classic and contemporary works.
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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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Stephen Chung’s ‘It’s All Gonna Break’ Documentary Capturing Broken Social Scene’s Indie Legacy Heads to Theaters | Trailer
It’s All Gonna Break by Stephen Chung (screenshot / Cargo) The documentary It’s All Gonna Break offers an intimate portrayal of the rise of Broken Social Scene, the influential Canadian indie-rock collective. Through rare archival footage and candid interviews, the film captures the band’s evolution from Toronto’s underground music scene to international acclaim.
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Filmmaker Maren Ade to Preside Over Jury of Cannes Short Films and La Cinef Competition
Maren Ade (Denis Makarenko | dp) Filmmaker Maren Ade will preside over the short films and La Cinef Jury of the 78th Cannes Film Festival taking place from May 13 to May 24, 2025. The jury also includes director, screenwriter and producer Reinaldo Marcus Green, actress, singer and songwriter Camélia Jordana, producer, photographer and former Director of the Filmoteca Española José María Prado and director and screenwriter Nebojša Slijepčević.
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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.
