MidWest WeirdFest returns to the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, March 5-7, 2021 with a lineup described as – “all things fantastic, frightening, paranormal, and just plain weird.”
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5th MidWest WeirdFest Announces Lineup, World Premiere of HE WHO LIVES IN HIDDEN LAKES
He Who Lives in Hidden Lakes
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Watch Trailer for THE INHERITANCE, Ephraim Asili’s Striking Feature Debut Opens in Virtual Cinema in March
Aurielle Akerele in The Inheritance Grasshopper Film released the official trailer for The Inheritance, the feature debut film by Ephraim Asili inventively weaving together the history of the MOVE liberation group, the Black Arts Movement, and his own formative experiences in a Black Marxist collective.
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Miami Film Festival Announces 2021 Jurors
The 38th edition of Miami Dade College’s acclaimed Miami Film Festival announced 17 jurors, who are recognized voices across film, music, art and culture, and will review films in the competition categories for its upcoming hybrid edition, running March 5 – 14, 2021. Winners in all top categories will be announced on the festival’s final day, March 14.
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Brazilian Film THE FEVER by Maya Da-Rin Opens in U.S. Virtual Cinemas in March
The Fever directed by Maya Da-Rin The Brazilian film The Fever (A Febre), the debut fiction feature from Brazilian director Maya Da-Rin will open virtually on Friday, March 19 at Film at Lincoln Center in New York City, and other virtual cinemas nationwide via KimStim.
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35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival Announces Lineup
No Ordinary Man directed by Aisling Chin-Yee and Chase Joynt The 35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival unveiled the full program of 26 features and 38 free shorts LGBTIQ+ films from 23 countries, for this years virtual edition of the festival.
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Magnolia to Release CENSOR, Prano Bailey-Bond’s Horror Flick from Sundance 2021
Niamh Algar appears in Censor by Prano Bailey-Bond, an official selection of the Midnight section at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. Magnolia Pictures acquired the psychological horror film Censor, the debut feature by Prano Bailey-Bond and starring Niamh Algar (Calm With Horses, “Raised by Wolves”) which had its World Premiere at Sundance Film Festival opening the Midnight Section. Magnolia Pictures is targeting June 11 release date following the film’s screening in the Berlinale Panorama section in March.
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Hulu Releases Trailer for KID 90, Soleil Moon Frye’s Documentary on Growing up as a Child Star
kid 90 Hulu released the trailer for “kid 90,” Soleil Moon Frye’s documentary on growing up as a teen star in the 90’s, premiering on March 12 on Hulu.
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Norway’s Oscar Entry HOPE Starring Stellan Skarsgård and Andrea Bræin Hovig, Opens in US in April
HOPE directed by Maria Sødahl KimStim will release HOPE, Norway’s Official Selection and Shortlisted Entry for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, in virtual theaters in the US. HOPE directed by Maria Sødahl, and starring Stellan Skarsgård along with Andrea Bræin Hovig will have its virtual theatrical release at Film Forum in New York City, at Laemmle Theaters in Los Angeles, and in other cities, on April 16, 2021.
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David Oyelowo’s THE WATER MAN Acquired by RLJE Films and Netflix
David Oyelowo’s “The Water Man” RLJE Films and Netflix acquired The Water Man, the directorial debut of actor David Oyelowo (Selma), which he also stars in along with Rosario Dawson (“Luke Cage”). In North America the film is expected to be released day-and-date in theaters and PVOD on May 7, 2021 and Netflix will release the film internationally later this year. The film had its world premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival and also opened this year’s Urbanworld Film Festival.
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Focus Features Acquires THE SPARKS BROTHERS, Edgar Wright’s Documentary on Rock Pop Duo
The Sparks Brothers by Edgar Wright Following its acclaimed debut at this year’s 2021 Sundance film festival, Focus Features acquired Edgar Wright’s first documentary feature, The Sparks Brothers. The film chronicles the decades-long career and influence of the enigmatic rock pop duo Sparks.
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Russian WWII Action Drama 1942: UNKNOWN BATTLE comes to Digital Platforms and DVD in March
1942: Unknown Battle Capelight Pictures releases the Russian WWII action drama 1942: Unknown Battle directed by I. Kopylov on March 2nd on digital and DVD.
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HBO Releases Teaser Trailer for TINA, Revealing Documentary on Musical Icon Tina Turner
Tina (HBO) HBO released the first official teaser trailer for TINA, a revealing and intimate look at the life and career of musical icon Tina Turner, from Academy Award®-winning directors Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin. Angela Bassett, Oprah Winfrey, journalist Kurt Loder, playwright Katori Hall and Tina’s husband Erwin Bach are among the interviews in the intimate documentary. The documentary debuts Saturday, March 27 (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET/PT) on HBO.