Mads Mikkelsen stars as a war hero in The Promised Land, the epic historical drama film selected as the Danish entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. Also starring in the drama film are Amanda Collin, Gustav Lindh, and Melina Hagberg.
Focus Features debuted the official trailer for The American Society of Magical Negroes, a satirical comedy film starring Justice Smith as a new recruit in a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier.
Todd Haynes’s May December, Kelly Reichardt’s Showing Up, and Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon claimed the top spots among films released in the U.S. in 2023 on Film Comment’s annual end-of-year survey. Of the films that screened at festivals worldwide but have not yet announced stateside distribution, Eduardo Williams’s The Human Surge 3, Lisandro Alonso’s Eureka, and Víctor Erice’s Close Your Eyes received top rankings.
Apple TV+ shared the teaser trailer for “Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend,” the four-part documentary series tracking the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner through his sensational career, including five FIFA World Cup appearances and his FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 win.
Vertical debuted the official trailer for He Went That Way, the thriller film starring Jacob Elordi as a serial killer. Also starring in the film are Zachary Quinto, Patrick J. Adams.
Focus Features revealed the official trailer for Housekeeping For Beginners, the family drama film selected as North Macedonia’s Official Selection for Best International Feature at the 96th Academy Awards.
Bobi Wine: The People’s President, the documentary directed by Moses Bwayo and Christopher Sharp on pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, as he runs in Uganda’s 2021 presidential election, won the top award – Best Feature Documentary at the 39th IDA Documentary Awards.
Billie Eilish and brother Finneas O’Connell will receive the Chairman’s Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards for their critically acclaimed song “What Was I Made For?” from Greta Gerwig’s acclaimed, record-breaking film Barbie. The song has been nominated for five GRAMMY® Awards and received Best Original Song Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards nominations. The Film Awards will take place on January 4, 2024, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running through January 15, 2024. ts.
Big World Pictures will release Disco Boy, the award-winning drama film starring Franz Rogowski (Passages; Transit) as a Belarusian immigrant haunted by his actions as a mercenary in the French Foreign Legion.
Academy Award–nominated actress Kristen Stewart will be honored with the Visionary Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival’s fundraiser Opening Night Gala: Celebrating 40 Years .
Barbra Streisand has been named the 59th recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s highest tribute: the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievements and humanitarian accomplishments. Streisand will be presented with the award at the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will stream live on Netflix Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall.
IFC Films revealed the official trailer for American Star, the thriller film starring Ian McShane as an assassin on final assignment to kill a man he has never met.