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‘Pariah’ Director Dee Rees to Tackle ‘Experimental’ Dark Comedy: ‘Film Should Be a Gamble’ - variety.com - USA
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29.11.2023

‘Pariah’ Director Dee Rees to Tackle ‘Experimental’ Dark Comedy: ‘Film Should Be a Gamble’

Ben Croll Fresh off the strike and newly back to work, American writer-director Dee Rees has set her sights on her next feature – a stylized dark comedy meant to visualize a central character’s frantic stream of consciousness. “It’s a weird, experimental thing,” says Rees, who’s currently serving on the jury of this year’s Marrakech Film Festival. “[I’ve explored] comedic elements in my films, but this is the first time where it’s a kind of a dark, sad satire.” While the “Pariah” and “Mudbound” filmmaker had toyed with this latest project for years, she picked up her pen anew once the writers strike concluded and then committed full-on following an opportune encounter in Marrakech.

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Producer Charles D. King Shares Why Leaving WME to Launch Macro Was Worth It - variety.com - Los Angeles - Washington - Israel - city Harlem
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25.02.2024

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Producer Charles D. King Shares Why Leaving WME to Launch Macro Was Worth It

Todd Longwell Charles D. King has an impressive list of accomplishments, including an Oscar nomination for best picture for his 2021 feature “Judas and the Black Messiah.” But his proudest moment came when he told his young sons that he was quitting WME, where he was the first Black partner, to launch Macro, a multi-platform media company amplifying the voices and perspectives of people of color. “They said to me, ‘Dad is going to be a boss!’ and started jumping up and down on their bed,” recalls King.

USC Scripter Awards 2024 Nominations: ‘Origin’ Surprises Alongside ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Poor Things’ - variety.com - USA - county Davis - county Clayton
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17.01.2024

USC Scripter Awards 2024 Nominations: ‘Origin’ Surprises Alongside ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Poor Things’

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The finalists for the 36th USC Libraries Script Awards, honoring the most accomplished films and episodic series adaptations, have been announced. Among the selected are “American Fiction,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things,” all top-tier contenders for Oscar attention.

Sundance Screenings of ‘Napoleon Dynamite,’ ‘Go Fish’ and ‘The Babadook’ Spotlight the Festival’s 40-Year Legacy - variety.com - USA - state Mississippi - city Salt Lake City
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16.01.2024

Sundance Screenings of ‘Napoleon Dynamite,’ ‘Go Fish’ and ‘The Babadook’ Spotlight the Festival’s 40-Year Legacy

Nick Clement For four decades, Sundance has maintained a reputation as one of the most important film festivals in America for independent filmmakers from around the globe. To commemorate its 40th anniversary in 2024 and the enormity (and reciprocity) of that cultural footprint, festival leadership set a series of restoration screenings to highlight many of the most memorable films programmed throughout its history.

Sundance Screenwriters Lab & Intensive Set 2024 Fellows - deadline.com - Utah
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12.01.2024

Sundance Screenwriters Lab & Intensive Set 2024 Fellows

EXCLUSIVE: The Sundance Institute has named the participants and projects set for its 2024 Screenwriters Lab and Intensive, programs providing emerging artists with a creative and nurturing space to develop their first and second indie features.

Austin Butler & Barry Keoghan Get Support From Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson at 'Masters of the Air' World Premiere - www.justjared.com - Los Angeles - county Butler - county Boyle - county Barry - Austin - county Cook
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11.01.2024

Austin Butler & Barry Keoghan Get Support From Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson at 'Masters of the Air' World Premiere

The cast of Masters of the Air showed up in force for the Apple TV+ series’ world premiere on Wednesday (January 10) in Los Angeles.

Greek Creative Incubator Oxbelly Reveals 2023 Writers Retreat Participants (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Greece - city Santamaria
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11.12.2023

Greek Creative Incubator Oxbelly Reveals 2023 Writers Retreat Participants (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Greek non-profit creative incubator Oxbelly has revealed the participants of its 2023 retreat for writers in episodic, fiction and poetry. Founded by producer and Faliro House founder Christos V. Konstantakopoulos, Oxbelly is known for its screenwriters and directors labs — which run under the artistic direction of Athina Rachel Tsangari — and draws a number of international filmmakers every summer to Greece.

‘Masters Of The Air’ trailer: Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan take to the skies in WW2 aviation drama - www.nme.com - county Butler - city Austin - county Barry - Austin
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06.12.2023

‘Masters Of The Air’ trailer: Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan take to the skies in WW2 aviation drama

Masters Of The Air starring Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan has arrived – check it out below.The upcoming nine-part limited series is the follow-up to Band Of Brothers and The Pacific, and is set to debut worldwide with the first two episodes on January 26, 2023 via Apple TV+.The high-production drama reunites Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, who produced 2001 miniseries Band Of Brothers and 2010’s The Pacific. Masters Of The Air is written by John Orloff, while episode directors include Cary Joji Fukunaga (No Time To Die), duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Half Nelson), Dee Rees (Mudbound) and Tim Van Patten (Black Mirror).The series follows the true story – based on Donald L.

Marrakech Winners: Asmae El Moudir’s ‘The Mother Of All Lies’ Makes History As First Moroccan Film To Win Étoile D’Or Top Prize - deadline.com - Australia - Britain - France - USA - Sweden - Senegal - Iran - Turkey - Algeria - Morocco - Tunisia - county Alexander - Bosnia And Hzegovina
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02.12.2023

Marrakech Winners: Asmae El Moudir’s ‘The Mother Of All Lies’ Makes History As First Moroccan Film To Win Étoile D’Or Top Prize

Moroccan filmmaker Asmae El Moudir has made history at the 20th edition of Morocco’s Marrakech Film Festival as the first local director to win its top prize with her hybrid documentary The Mother Of All Lies.

Jessica Chastain & Tilda Swinton are a Study in Contrast in Black & White At Marrakech Film Festival - www.justjared.com - Morocco
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26.11.2023

Jessica Chastain & Tilda Swinton are a Study in Contrast in Black & White At Marrakech Film Festival

Jessica Chastain and Tilda Swinton provided the ultimate study in contrast while attending the second day of the 2023 Marrakech International Film Festival on Saturday (November 25) in Marrakech, Morocco.

Jessica Chastain Launches Marrakech Festival With Ode to Art, While Mads Mikkelsen Collects Career Achievement Award - variety.com - Morocco
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25.11.2023

Jessica Chastain Launches Marrakech Festival With Ode to Art, While Mads Mikkelsen Collects Career Achievement Award

Ben Croll This year’s Marrakech International Film Festival opened with a testament to art. Two months after a devastating earthquake, and in light of the ever-more heart-wrenching news coming out of the Middle East, the film showcase kicked off with a humanist rallying cry voiced by jury president Jessica Chastain. “In the weeks leading up to the festival, we were not sure that we would even be able to be here,” Chastain said at the Marrakech opening ceremony on Friday.

Jessica Chastain Champions Power Of Art As Marrakech Film Festival Opens Against The Odds - deadline.com - Australia - Britain - Sweden - Denmark - Iran - Morocco
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24.11.2023

Jessica Chastain Champions Power Of Art As Marrakech Film Festival Opens Against The Odds

Jessica Chastain, resplendent in a shimmering silver tasseled jump suit, championed the power of art to bring about positive change at the opening night of the Marrakech Film Festival on Friday evening.

Marrakech To Open with Richard Linklater’s ‘Hit Man’ As Festival Unveils 2023 Line-Up - deadline.com - Australia - Britain - France - Sweden - Italy - Egypt - Iran - Qatar - Morocco - Israel - Palestine - county Alexander
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02.11.2023

Marrakech To Open with Richard Linklater’s ‘Hit Man’ As Festival Unveils 2023 Line-Up

The 20th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival has announced its selection, opening with Richard Linklater’s comedy Hit Man. (scroll down for full list of films)

Joel Edgerton, Zar Amir, Camille Cottin, Joanna Hogg Set for Marrakech Festival Jury as Event Forges Ahead Despite Israel-Hamas Conflict - variety.com - Australia - Britain - France - Sweden - Egypt - Iran - Morocco - Israel - county Alexander
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27.10.2023

Joel Edgerton, Zar Amir, Camille Cottin, Joanna Hogg Set for Marrakech Festival Jury as Event Forges Ahead Despite Israel-Hamas Conflict

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent The Marrakech International Film Festival has announced its full jury, signaling that the event is forging ahead with its 20th edition despite the Israel-Hamas conflict — which has caused cancellations of several other fests in the region — and the earthquake that hit the country in September. Joining Jessica Chastain – who is the fest’s previously announced jury president – will be Iranian actor Zar Amir; French actor Camille Cottin; Australian actor and director Joel Edgerton; British director Joanna Hogg; U.S. director Dee Rees; Swedish-Egyptian director Tarek Saleh; Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård and French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani.

Here’s when ‘Band Of Brothers’ sequel ‘Masters Of The Air’ is coming out - www.nme.com - USA - Germany - county Butler
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07.10.2023

Here’s when ‘Band Of Brothers’ sequel ‘Masters Of The Air’ is coming out

Masters Of The Air, the follow-up series to Band Of Brothers and The Pacific, has received a release date and first look images – check them out below.The first two episodes of the upcoming war drama will debut worldwide on Friday, January 26 next year on Apple TV+, with the following seven episodes released weekly through to March 15, 2024.The series reunites Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, who together produced Band Of Brothers and 2010’s The Pacific. The show is written by John Orloff, while directors attached include Cary Joji Fukunaga (No Time To Die), duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Half Nelson), Dee Rees (Mudbound) and Tim Van Patten (Black Mirror).Masters Of The Air follows the true story of the American men of the 100th bomb group as they conduct bombing raids over Nazi Germany in World War II.

‘Masc’ film series spotlights trans men, gender rebels, butch dykes - qvoicenews.com
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16.08.2023

‘Masc’ film series spotlights trans men, gender rebels, butch dykes

“Masc: Trans Men, Butch Dykes and Gender-nonconforming Heroes in Cinema” spotlights a tapestry of films that explore the courageous lives of trans men, butch lesbians, and gender outlaws.

CNN Sets Premiere Date For ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ – Update - deadline.com - USA
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09.08.2023

CNN Sets Premiere Date For ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ – Update

UPDATE: CNN has scheduled the premiere of Lisa Cortés’ Little Richard: I Am Everything for September 4.

Jason Mitchell Joins Thriller ‘Black Heat’ From ‘Call Her King’ Filmmaker Wes Miller - deadline.com - Florida - county Mitchell - county Miller - county Gray
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19.07.2023

Jason Mitchell Joins Thriller ‘Black Heat’ From ‘Call Her King’ Filmmaker Wes Miller

EXCLUSIVE: Jason Mitchell (Mudbound) has signed on to star in the feature Black Heat, directed by Call Her King filmmaker Wes Miller.

‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ Documentary Gets Official Trailer- Film News in Brief - variety.com - USA
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15.03.2023

‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ Documentary Gets Official Trailer- Film News in Brief

Magnolia Pictures has released the official trailer for “Little Richard: I Am Everything,” Lisa Cortés’ latest documentary, which focuses on the iconic rock n’ roll musician Richard “Little Richard” Penniman. The film explores how Little Richard and the Black queer origins of rock n’ roll founded the whitewashed canon of American pop music. The documentary follows how Richard contributed and created a self-expressive art form for musicians that ultimately would shape the music industry throughout the following decades. “Little Richard: I Am Everything,” interview subjects include the musician’s family, Black and queer scholars and celebrity subjects including Billy Porter, Mick Jagger, Sir Lady Java, John Waters, Nile Rodgers and many more.

Anonymous Content Adapting Ryan La Sala Social Horror Novel ‘The Honeys’ For Big Screen - deadline.com - New York - New York - city Kazan
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28.02.2023

Anonymous Content Adapting Ryan La Sala Social Horror Novel ‘The Honeys’ For Big Screen

EXCLUSIVE: Anonymous Content is developing Ryan La Sala’s bestselling social horror novel, The Honeys, for film.

‘Rob Peace’: Mary J. Blige To Exec Produce, Star In Drama From Writer-Director Chiwetel Ejiofor - deadline.com - Los Angeles - USA - county Tulsa - county Jay - county Will - city Newark
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09.02.2023

‘Rob Peace’: Mary J. Blige To Exec Produce, Star In Drama From Writer-Director Chiwetel Ejiofor

EXCLUSIVE: 2x Academy Award nominee Mary J. Blige (Mudbound) is set to star alongside Tulsa King‘s Jay Will in the upcoming drama Rob Peace. Through her banner Blue Butterfly, she’ll also exec produce the pic, written and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, which is now in production.

Sundance Documentary ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ Goes To Magnolia - deadline.com - USA
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20.01.2023

Sundance Documentary ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ Goes To Magnolia

Magnolia Pictures has taken global rights to CNN Films and director Lisa Cortés’ Little Richard: I Am Everything following its world premiere as the opening night selection of Sundance in the US Documentary Competition section. 

Magnolia Picks Up ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ Doc Out of Sundance - thewrap.com
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20.01.2023

Magnolia Picks Up ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ Doc Out of Sundance

Magnolia Pictures has scored worldwide rights to “Little Richard: I Am Everything,” which held its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival on Thursday evening.Directed by Lisa Cortés, the CNN Films doc explores the black queer origins of rock ‘n’ roll through the life and career of Richard Penniman. Magnolia plans to release the film in April.

Grossinger’s Feature Doc In The Works With Bungalow Media + Entertainment As Robert Friedman Lays Out Plans Ahead Of Little Richard Sundance Launch - deadline.com - New York - Atlanta - Taylor
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19.12.2022

Grossinger’s Feature Doc In The Works With Bungalow Media + Entertainment As Robert Friedman Lays Out Plans Ahead Of Little Richard Sundance Launch

EXCLUSIVE: Grossinger’s Catskill Resort Hotel, which inspired Dirty Dancing and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, is getting its own feature doc treatment.

Henry Winkler, Paul Feig, Angela Sarafyan, Bi Gan & Xavier Dolan Round Out Sundance 2023 Indie Episodic & Shorts Lineup - deadline.com - Ukraine - Iran - county Logan - county Wake
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13.12.2022

Henry Winkler, Paul Feig, Angela Sarafyan, Bi Gan & Xavier Dolan Round Out Sundance 2023 Indie Episodic & Shorts Lineup

Sundance has announced its 2023 lineup of episodic projects and 64 shorts, the latter culled from the fest’s highest number of submissions at 10,981.

‘Saint X’: Michael Park, Betsy Brandt Join Hulu’s Psychological Drama - deadline.com
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27.10.2022

‘Saint X’: Michael Park, Betsy Brandt Join Hulu’s Psychological Drama

Betsy Brandt and Michael Park have joined the cast of Hulu’s psychological drama Saint X.

CNN Films, HBO Max Commission Little Richard Doc ‘I Am Everything’ From ‘All In’ Filmmaker Lisa Cortés - deadline.com
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16.05.2022

CNN Films, HBO Max Commission Little Richard Doc ‘I Am Everything’ From ‘All In’ Filmmaker Lisa Cortés

CNN Films and HBO Max have commissioned a new documentary about Little Richard, from Emmy-winning director Lisa Cortés (All In: The Fight for Democracy) of Cortés Filmworks. The film, Little Richard: I Am Everything (w/t), will take a deep dive into the life and career of the iconic musician, who did what he felt, and felt what he did—”at all costs”—presenting never-seen-before archival footage, as well as interviews with loved ones, colleagues, contemporary musicians and historians.

‘Saint X’: Alycia Debnam-Carey Set As Lead In Recasting As Victoria Pedretti Exits - deadline.com - Dominican Republic
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03.05.2022

‘Saint X’: Alycia Debnam-Carey Set As Lead In Recasting As Victoria Pedretti Exits

Hulu’s upcoming series Saint X is undergoing a major casting change. Victoria Pedretti (You) who had been tapped as the lead, has departed the psychological drama over creative differences. She has been replaced by Fear the Walking Dead‘s  Alycia Debnam-Carey on the show, produced by ABC Signature, which is shooting in the Dominican Republic.

Victoria Pedretti Exits ‘Saint X’ Series at Hulu, Alycia Debnam-Carey Joins in Recasting - variety.com - state Alaska - Dominican Republic
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03.05.2022

Victoria Pedretti Exits ‘Saint X’ Series at Hulu, Alycia Debnam-Carey Joins in Recasting

Joe Otterson TV ReporterVictoria Pedretti will no longer star in the “Saint X” series at Hulu, Variety has learned, with Alycia Debnam-Carey stepping in to take over her role.According to an individual with knowledge of the production, Pedretti decided to leave the show over creative differences. The news also comes after it was reported that production on the series had shut down in the Dominican Republic after a large number of crew members walked off the show reportedly over a pay dispute.“Saint X” is based on the Alexis Schaitkin novel of the same name.

Jayden Elijah Joins Victoria Pedretti, Josh Bonzie & West Duchovny In ‘Saint X’ Hulu Drama Series - deadline.com - Britain - New York
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07.04.2022

Jayden Elijah Joins Victoria Pedretti, Josh Bonzie & West Duchovny In ‘Saint X’ Hulu Drama Series

EXCLUSIVE: Jayden Elijah (School’s Out Forever) rounds out the lead cast of Saint X, joining Victoria Pedretti, Josh Bonzie and West Duchovny in Hulu’s eight-part series from writer Leila Gerstein and director Dee Rees.

West Duchovny Joins ‘Saint X’ Series at Hulu - variety.com - state Alaska
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05.04.2022

West Duchovny Joins ‘Saint X’ Series at Hulu

Joe Otterson TV ReporterWest Duchovny has signed on to star in the upcoming Hulu drama series “Saint X,” Variety has learned.Duchovny joins previously announced cast members Victoria Pedretti and Josh Bonzie in the show, which is based on the Alexis Schaitkin novel of the same name. It is described as a psychological drama, which is told via multiple timelines and perspectives.

West Duchovny Joins Victoria Pedretti & Josh Bonzie In ‘Saint X’ Hulu Drama Series - deadline.com
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05.04.2022

West Duchovny Joins Victoria Pedretti & Josh Bonzie In ‘Saint X’ Hulu Drama Series

West Duchovny (Linoleum) is set as a lead opposite Victoria Pedretti and Josh Bonzie in Saint X, Hulu’s eight-part series from writer Leila Gerstein and director Dee Rees.

Josh Bonzie Joins Victoria Pedretti In ‘Saint X’ Hulu Drama Series - deadline.com
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01.04.2022

Josh Bonzie Joins Victoria Pedretti In ‘Saint X’ Hulu Drama Series

EXCLUSIVE: Josh Bonzie (The Politician) is set as a lead opposite Victoria Pedretti in Saint X, Hulu’s eight-part series from writer Leila Gerstein and director Dee Rees.

Victoria Pedretti to Star in Hulu Drama Series ‘Saint X’ - variety.com - Hollywood - state Alaska
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29.03.2022

Victoria Pedretti to Star in Hulu Drama Series ‘Saint X’

Joe Otterson TV ReporterVictoria Pedretti has signed on for a lead role in the upcoming Hulu drama series “Saint X,” Variety has learned.The series is based on the Alexis Schaitkin novel of the same name. It is described as a psychological drama, which is told via multiple timelines and perspectives.

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