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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Sundance Institute Announces 2025 Directors, Screenwriters, and Native Labs Fellows
Sundance Institute Sundance Institute announced the fellows selected for the 2025 Directors, Screenwriters, and Native Labs.
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Jackie Chan to Receive Career Achievement Award at Locarno Film Festival
Chan Kong-sang, real name Fang Shilong, known professionally as Jackie Chan, (ChinaImages | dp) Jackie Chan will honored with the prestigious career achievement award, Pardo alla Carriera at the upcoming 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, taking place from August 6-16 2025.
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Francis Ford Coppola Receives 50th AFI Life Achievement Award with Steven Spielberg, George Lucas,Robert De Niro, Spike Lee | Photos
Steven Spielberg, Bob Gazzale, CEO, American Film Institute, Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for AFI) Steven Spielberg and George Lucas presented Francis Ford Coppola with the American Film Institute (AFI) 50th AFI Life Achievement Award on Saturday at a Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
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‘My Late Summer’ and ‘My Father’s Diaries’ Win Top Golden Apple Awards at 21st Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival in NYC
courtesy BHFF Danis Tanović’s My Late Summer has won the Golden Apple Jury Award for Best Feature Film at the 21st Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival (BHFF) in New York City. Ado Hasanović’s My Father’s Diaries won both the Golden Apple Jury Award for Best Documentary Film, and the Audience Award.
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‘The Holdovers’ Director Alexander Payne Named President of Venice Film Festival International Jury
Alexander Payne (courtesy La Biennale di Venezia) Alexander Payne, director of The Holdovers, Sideways, Nebraska, and The Descendants, will chair the International Jury of the Competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival taking place August 27 – September 6, 2025. The International Jury will assign the Golden Lion for Best Film, as well as other official awards.
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Enzo and ‘Sorry, Baby’ Bookend 57th Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Lineup
Sorry, Baby by Eva Victor (A24) Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des cinéastes), the independent section held in parallel to the Cannes Film Festival, has unveiled the lineup for the 57th edition taking place May 14-24, 2025.
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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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‘Resistance of Vision’ Social Justice Traveling Film Fest Unveils May Lineup in Boston, Wichita, San Fran, Birmingham
Loving Town by Wes Overvold San Francisco IndieFest’s social justice-focused touring film festival Resistance of Vision unveiled the film lineup for the debut screenings in Boston, Wichita, Birmingham (which also includes a virtual component), and San Francisco next month (May 1-3, 31).
