Actress Kim Novak, known starring in Vertigo, Picnic, Bell, Book and Candle, will be awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival taking place August 27 – September 6, 2025.
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Actress Kim Novak to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honors at Venice Film Festival
Kim Novak (Jean Nelson, Depositphotos)
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Snapshot – Docu-series ‘Surviving Ohio State,’ ‘The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets,’ ‘Most Wanted: Teen Hacker’ ‘Butchers of L.A.’ Debut Trailer + Release Dates
Surviving Ohio State (HBO/Screenshot) Surviving Ohio State documentary series on male victims of Dr. Richard Strauss debuts on HBO Max | Trailer
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Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025 Announces Winners
(L-R) Rossana Montoya, Fiction Winner; Hayder Hoozeer & Franz Böhm, Student Winners; José Navarro, Animation Winner; Juliet Klottrup, Non-Fiction Winner (Courtesy of Creo) From over 11,750 films submitted by more than 7,500 filmmakers, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards announced the 2025 winners (see shortlist) at a special ceremony hosted by Denny Directo of Entertainment Tonight.
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Snapshot – Apple TV Documentary ‘The Wild Ones’, Indie Film ‘Band on the Run’ Reveal Trailer and Release Date
Band on the Run by Jeff Hupp, Brian Cusac and Merritt Fritchie (Freestyle Digital Media) Apple TV+ debuts trailer for The Wild Ones documentary series
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‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Teaser Trailer – Jennifer Lopez Dazzles in Bill Condon’s Musical Fantasy Drama
Jennifer Lopez in Kiss of the Spider Woman (Roadside Attractions) Academy Award-winning director Bill Condon returns to the musical stage with Kiss of the Spider Woman, an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway show and Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel. Jennifer Lopez stars as Ingrid Luna, a glamorous screen siren and the titular Spider Woman, Diego Luna portrays Valentin Arregui, a Marxist revolutionary, while Tonatiuh Elizarraraz takes on the role of Luis Molina, a gay hairdresser imprisoned during Argentina’s Dirty War. Together, they weave a tale of fantasy and resilience within the confines of a repressive South American prison.
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Tribeca Festival Kicks Off with Premiere of ‘Billy Joel: And So it Goes’ with Tom Hanks, Whoopi Goldberg, and More | Photos
Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival) The 2025 Tribeca Festival kicked off on Wednesday, June 4th with the world premiere of the HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So it Goes, an expansive and deeply personal portrait of the life and music of New York City icon Billy Joel.
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Architecton Trailer – Victor Kossakovsky’s Poetic Documentary Explores Architecture, Stone and Civilization
Architecton by Victor Kossakovsky (A24) Architecton, the latest documentary from Russian filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky is a visually arresting exploration of humanity’s relationship with stone and concrete. Starring architect and designer Michele De Lucchi, and using sweeping drone shots along with intimate portrayals, the film looks at how our architectural choices reflect societal values and the impermanence of modern constructions.
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‘My Mom Jayne’ Trailer – Mariska Hargitay Interviews Siblings and Reveals Family Secret in Documentary on Mom-Actress Jayne Mansfield
Mariska Hargitay, Jayne Mansfield (Unknown, licensed from Alamy) HBO debuted the official trailer and release date for My Mom Jayne, the revealing documentary film directed by actress and filmmaker Mariska Hargitay, on her late mother, actress Jayne Mansfield’s life.
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31st Palm Springs Intl ShortFest Unveils Lineup Featuring Chloe East, Rosie O’Donnell, John C. Reilly and More
Interloper starring Chloe East and Ryan Simpkins The 31st Palm Springs International ShortFest taking place June 24-30, 2025 has unveiled the lineup of 51 curated programs showcasing 311 films from 64 countries and territories, including 45 World Premieres. Featured in the films are Alan Cumming, Bella Ramsey, Chase Sui Wonders, Chloe East, Chris Pine, Demi Singelton, Haley Joel Osment, Ian McKellen, Jane Levy, John C. Reilly, Pauline Chalamet, Reggie Watts, Simon Rex and more.
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World Premiere of ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Documentary to Open 50th Toronto Film Festival
John Candy: I Like Me (Courtesy of the Candy Family Estate | TIFF) The documentary John Candy: I Like Me directed by Colin Hanks will world premiere as the Opening Night Gala of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. The documentary produced by Ryan Reynolds, is described as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Canadian icon, with stories and memories from Candy’s family, closest friends, and longtime collaborators. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival will take place September 4–14, 2025.
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59th Karlovy Vary Film Festival Unveils Official Selections (tba secret Iranian film) and Jury
Rebuilding by Max Walker-Silverman (Bleecker Street) The 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival taking place July 4 – 12, 2025 has unveiled the official selection and jury. The festival announced only 11 of the 12 films in the Crystal Globe Competition, with the remaining one from Iran – for the safety of the filmmakers, it has been decided to postpone the announcement until closer to the festival.
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Paolo Sorrentino to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at Sarajevo Film Festival
Paolo Sorrentino (Michael Avedon) Italian director Paolo Sorrentino will be honored at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award for “his outstanding contribution to the art of cinema”. The festival will also present a complete retrospective of his films as part of the “Tribute to” program; and Sorrentino will hold a Masterclass and share his thoughts on contemporary art in a conversation with the audience. The festival will be held from August 15th to 22nd, 2025.