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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35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival Announces Lineup
No Ordinary Man directed by Aisling Chin-Yee and Chase Joynt
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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.
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‘Hunger Ward’ Documentary Chronicling Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis Premieres on Pluto TV
Hunger Ward MTV Documentary Films acquired the documentary short subject Hunger Ward which will have its world premiere on Pluto TV’s 24/7 Documentary Channel, Pluto TV Documentaries at 7pm ET on Monday, March 1st.
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Miami Film Festival Announces Culinary Series Program with ‘Cuban Food Stories’ and ‘East Side Sushi’
Asori Soto’s documentary “Cuban Food Stories” Miami Dade College’s Miami Film Festival (MFF) announced the program line-up for a new category addition, Miami Film Festival Culinary Series presented by Miami Design District.
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Apple TV+ to Host ‘Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry’ Live Premiere Event on February 25
Global live premiere event on February 25 to celebrate the release of “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry.” Fans are invited to take part in a global live premiere event to celebrate the release of “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry,” a new Apple Original Film from award-winning director R.J. Cutler.
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BFI Future Film Festival 2021 Announces Awards Winners, Rory Wilson’s LOCO Wins Best Film
Loco by Rory Wilson Talented young filmmakers aged 16-25 that took home prizes at the close of the 14th edition of the BFI Future Film Festival include Rory Wilson winning Best Film for Loco; Gustavo Gamero received Best Director for Instructions to Let Go and Emmanuel Li won Best New Talent for “Music For the End of the World”.