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Origin : Press Conference with Director Ava DuVernay and Cast

@Photo by Atsushi Nishijima – © Atsushi Nishijima Synopsis : While grappling with tremendous personal tragedy, Isabel sets herself on a path of global investigation and discovery. Despite the colossal scope of her project, she finds beauty and bravery while crafting one of the defining American books of our time. Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Smoking|Racism|Language|Some Disturbing Images|Thematic Material)…

Venice Film Festival Line-Up Announced : Includes Films by Sofia Coppola, Ava DuVernay, David Fincher and Ryusuke Hamagichi

The Venice Film Festival had unveiled a star-studded line-up for its 80th edition of the festival.  The festival will premiere some of the top U.S. directors including David Fincher, Sofia Coppola, Ava DuVernay, Michael Mann, Bradley Cooper and Wes Anderson, alongside European, Latin American and Asian auteurs’ films.  Though Venice was forced a few days…

Director Ava DuVernay Discusses Her New Online Venture — Array Crew

Photo by Nobuhiro Hosoki Ava DuVernay became the first Black woman creator to get Sundance Film Festival directing award in 2012 for her feature, Middle of Nowhere. Her feature Selma made history in being the first film directed by a black woman director to be nominated for a Golden Globe and an Oscar for Best Picture….

Participant Media to Shut Down Operation After 20 Years

Participant Media has announced that it will be shutting down all of its operations, Variety is reporting. The news comes after the independent film and television production company was in operation for 20 years. Established in 2004 by Jeff Skoll, the company’s mission was to inspire social justice and humanitarian action. Participant co-produced or co-financed…

“The Color Purple” Director Blitz Bazawule to Direct “Black Samurai” for Warner Bros.

Warner Brothers. Discovery had landed the rights to a legendary African samurai Yasuke and “The Color Purple” director Blitz Bazawule tapped to direct the period piece in Japan. According to Variety, the studio beat out three other studios for the movie, which is tentatively titled “Black Samurai.” The latest project will reunite Bazawule and producer/CEO…

Tom Wilkinson, Star of “The Full Monty,” Has Died at 75

@Photo by Laurie Sparham – © 2016 Bleecker Street Tom Wilkinson, who’s known for starring in such films as The Full Monty, Michael Clayton and Shakespeare in Love, died today unexpectedly in his home. The two-time Oscar-nominated actor was 75. His cause of death was not immediately released. The news was confirmed by Wilkinson’s publicist Nancy…

Neon Acquires North American Rights for “The Florida Project” Director Sean Baker’s Latest Film ‘Anora’

Neon has acquired the North American distribution rights for Anora, a new dramedy by Sean Baker that is slated for release in 2024. Although the film is already in post-production, details about the plot have not yet been released by its producers, who include Baker as well as Samantha Quan and Alex Coco. online pharmacy…

“Landscape with Invisible Hand”: Q&A with Director Cory Finley on Sci-Fi Drama

The sci-fi genre is often defined by its absurdist nature, as many stories feature alien invaders taking over the planet of their choosing through military might. But the new film, Landscape with Invisible Hand, instead offers a unique, emotionally relatable insight into how people reacts to a slow-onset apocalypse. During that invasion, humanity’s everyday life…

Film at Lincoln Center Announces Todd Haynes’s MAY DECEMBER as Opening Night of the 61st New York Film Festival

Film at Lincoln Center announces Todd Haynes’s “May December” as Opening Night of the 61st New York Film Festival, making its North American premiere at Alice Tully Hall on September 29 with the director and cast in person. Secure your ticket and more with Festival Passes, limited quantities on sale now. Single tickets go on sale…

Only in Theaters : Exclusive Interview with Director Raphael Sbarge on “Laemmle Theatres”

Synopsis :ONLY IN THEATERS, a film by actor/director Raphael Sbarge, is an intimate and moving journey taken with the Laemmle family, spanning nearly three years of challenges, losses, and personal triumphs. Genre: Documentary, Biography, History Original Language:English Director: Raphael Sbarge Producer:Thomas Cassetta, Matt Kubas, Frieda Orange, Rick Pratt Release Date (Theaters):Nov 18, 2022  Limited Box Office…