Sideshow and Janus Films Acquire All North American Rights to Ira Sachs’s Sundance Standout PETER HUJAR’S DAY

peter-hujars-daySideshow and Janus Films announced today that they have acquired North American rights to PETER HUJAR’S DAY, the highly acclaimed new film by Ira Sachs (PASSAGES, KEEP THE LIGHTS ON, LOVE IS STRANGE) which was a standout at the Sundance Film Festival where it screened in the Premieres section. It stars Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall. The film will next show at the Berlinale in Panorama. Sideshow and Janus Films are planning a Fall theatrical release for the film. SBS will be handling international sales for the film.

The deal was negotiated by Sideshow and Janus Films with WME Independent. PETER HUJAR’S DAY was produced by Jordan Drake and Jonah Disend, and co-produced by Fred Burle and Aaron Craig. The film is a Complementary Colors, Blink Productions & Primo Content Presentation in association with We Are Films & Materia Cinema, and a Jordan Drake & One Two Films Production based on the book Peter Hujar’s Day by Linda Rosenkrantz.

Ira Sachs said, “Sideshow and Janus Films represent a commitment to the kind of cinema that has meant the most to me, as audience and as filmmaker.” He continued, “To be a part of their future makes me feel both young and old, and full of hope both for this film and for the movies.”
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Berlinale: World Premiere of PUNKU by J.D. Fernández Molero

PUNKUPunku, the latest film by Peruvian Rotterdam Tiger Award-winning writer-director J.D. Fernández Molero [Videophilia (and Other Viral Syndromes)], will have its world premiere in the Forum section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, running from February 13 to 23, 2025. This one-of-a-kind, playfully genre-blending film was shot in 16mm, Super 8, and digital formats, and it will be screened on 35mm in its world premiere at the Berlinale.

Set deep in the Peruvian Amazon lowlands and the tropical city of Quillabamba in the Cusco region of Peru, Punku—which means “gateway” in Quechua—follows an unlikely pair on a foreboding journey that artfully threads together the fantasy and Surrealism of fairy tales with the harsh shadow of trauma in a shared search for belonging and safety.

Meshia, a Matsigenka Indigenous teenager, finds a young boy, Ivan, who vanished two years ago and was presumed dead. Determined to rescue him, she leads him on a journey upriver into the mountains toward the city for a surgery urgently needed to stop the infection that is progressively consuming his sight.
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Know Mercy – 600 Hundred Years of Life, One Moment of Mercy

know-mercyGravitas Ventures is set to release release KNOW MERCY on digital platforms on February 18, 2025.

KNOW MERCY stars Ella Thomas (Nightbitch, Desperation Road, NCIS), Xavier Avila (The Pitt, Roots), Donald Fullilove, Aniyah Williams, Paul L Davis, and Juhahn Jones. The film was directed by Perdell Richardson and was written by Perdell Richardson, Sayrie, and Ella Thomas.

The film has won the Grand Prize Best Picture at Culver City Film Festival and was nominated for the Audience Award at Cleveland Urban Film Festival. It will also be screening at the San Diego Black Film Festival in late January. KNOW MERCY also received a ReFrame Stamp for gender balanced hiring.

The film’s synopsis says: “Stranded on Earth for centuries, Hanokh is an immortal man conflicted by the ever-present question of his purpose. As he navigates through time and the modern world, he yearns to uncover the secret of his existence. A brilliant but terminally ill scientist becomes obsessed with capturing Hanokh and believes that his immortality holds the key to his own salvation. His relentless pursuit jeopardizes not only Hanokh but also the safety of the woman he has grown to love after a life of solitude. As he closes in, Hanokh must confront the powerful force that wants to exploit him and navigate the betrayal of those closest to him.

In a desperate race against time, he grapples with the moral implications of his immortality while simultaneously striving to protect the woman he cherishes. All the while also seeking answers that could either liberate him or trap him in the eternal quest for meaning in a world where life and death are intricately connected.”

See the trailer below:

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“Documentary Feature Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines” Debuts on Knowledge Network

Arthur-Erickson-Beauty-Between-the-LinesBlack Rhino Creative has announced that the documentary feature Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines from Vancouver-based directors Ryan Mah and Danny Berish will premiere on Knowledge Network Tuesday, February 25th at 9pm and will be available to viewers across Canada for the first time online through Knowledge Network’s streaming service and apps.

Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines, which has been held over in Vancouver at the VIFF Centre for fourteen weeks, delves into the personal life and work of Arthur Erickson, a visionary architect first in Canada and ultimately across the globe. The film was made with unprecedented access to the Erickson archives and with the full cooperation of the Erickson family making this a “definitive” film about a truly exceptional man. With intimate interviews, unseen archival footage, and an exploration of his architectural masterpieces, the film weaves together the complexities of Erickson’s personal life, his sexuality and his public-facing professional life.

It reveals a man who transcended traditional boundaries, who fused art, culture, and nature and in the process, redefined modern architecture. Beauty Between the Lines explores the impact his relationships had on his work.

Danny Berish and Ryan Mah are award-winning documentary film directors whose credits include the one-hour documentary film for TELUS Outside In, the 6-part series Red Chef Revival, Nude to Me a documentary selected by the Hot Docs Film Festival in 2020, and House Special, a 5-part documentary series. Danny and Ryan are also in their third season of directing the travel series Postcards from… for AMI. Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines is their first feature documentary. The film will continue its festival run before its broadcast on Knowledge Network February 25th.
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beabadoobee announces THE SPACE IN BETWEEN TOUR

beabadoobeeIndie alt icon beabadoobee has announced THE SPACE IN BETWEEN North American Tour – set to kick off April 8 in Vancouver. The string of headline dates, produced by Live Nation, will bring beabadoobee and her incomparable live show to major cities coast-to-coast including Portland, Las Vegas, Austin, Atlanta, and more, as well as Coachella and Bonnaroo.

Pre-sales begin with beabadoobee’s artist pre-sale on Wednesday, February 5 ahead of the general on-sale beginning Friday, February 7 at 10 a.m. local time. She’ll be joined by special guests Pretty Sick and Keni Titus on select dates. Please visit beabadoobee.com for tickets, pre-sale and tour info.

Beabadoobee is nominated for two BRIT Awards in the categories of Artist of the Year and Alternative/Rock Act for the release of her critically-acclaimed third studio album This Is How Tomorrow Moves. The collection was recorded at the legendary Shangri-La in Malibu with renowned producer Rick Rubin, and it encapsulates Bea’s journey through confidence and introspection, with themes of self-acceptance and personal growth woven throughout – standing as a testament to her artistic evolution, resilience as a performer and growth as a songwriter.
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Official Trailer for “Attack On Titan: the Last Attack”

Attack-On-Titan“Attack On Titan: the Last Attack” is being released to U.S. and Canadian theaters, along with many other areas, and we have trailer for it is here.

The colossal-sized omnibus film brings together the last two episodes of Attack on Titan in the franchise’s first-ever theatrical experience. Here, after venturing beyond the walls and separated from his comrades, Eren finds himself inspired by this new truth and plots the “Rumbling,” a terrifying plan to eradicate every living thing in the world. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, a motley crew of Eren’s former comrades and enemies scramble to halt his deadly mission. The only question is, can they stop him?

The cast includes Yuki Kaji, Yui Ishikawa, Marina Inoue, Hiroshi Kamiya, Yu Shimamura, Romi Park, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Kisho Taniyama, Hiro Shimono, and Koji Hiwatari.

“Attack On Titan: the Last Attack” is set for release on February 10, 2025.

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Outlaw Music Festival Celebrates 10 Years With A Superstar Lineup For 2025 Tour

outlaw-music-festivalThe Outlaw Music Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since its 2016 inception in Scranton, PA, the festival has become a hallmark of authentic Americana, developing into one of North America’s largest annual touring franchises.

The Outlaw Music Festival Tour, led by cultural and musical icon Willie Nelson, unites music legends with today’s superstars in celebration of the outlaw spirit and genre-defying music. Artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, John Fogerty, John Mellencamp, Luke Combs, Neil Young, Phil Lesh, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Sheryl Crow, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers, Tyler Childers, Van Morrison, Zach Bryan, ZZ Top, and many more have been a part of the Outlaw Tour, creating unforgettable music memories.

This milestone year promises to be the biggest yet, with 35 stops across 22 states featuring an incredible lineup of artists, vibrant festival experiences, and special tributes to its storied history. Join us as we honor a decade of trailblazing music and memories, with the Outlaw Music Festival continuing to set the stage for the next generation of legendary performances. See the Outlaw Music Festival’s 10th Anniversary gallery at http://outlawmusicfestival.com/10years.

“What an amazing lineup to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Outlaw Music Festival Tour. I can’t wait to join friends and family in bringing this celebration to the fans we love,” says Willie Nelson.

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Come See Me in the Good Light Wins Festival Favorite Award at 2025 Sundance Film Festival

sundance-20252026 Sundance Film Festival Dates Also Revealed.

Today the Sundance Film Festival announced its final award for the 2025 edition: Come See Me in the Good Light in the Premieres category received the Festival Favorite Award, voted for by the audiences from all the new feature films presented at the 2025 Festival. Other award winners were previously announced at a ceremony at The Ray Theatre in Park City, Utah, on January 31.

Looking ahead to next year, Sundance Institute also announced today the dates for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, taking place in person in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, from January 22–February 1, 2026.

“The past 11 days of the Festival have been a meaningful opportunity to connect as a community in support of independent storytelling,” said Amanda Kelso, Acting CEO, Sundance Institute. “We look forward to being reunited with audiences, artists, industry, and press next January for another edition of the Festival.”
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Anthony Hopkins And Bill Skarsgård in “Locked”: Trailer

LockedParamount has released the official trailer for “Locked”, the upcoming thriller starring Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins,

Directed by David Yarovesky and produced by Sam Rami, the film is an English-language remake of the 2019 Argentinian action film 4×4.

The film’s synopsis reads: “A thief breaks into a luxury SUV, only to realize that he has stumbled into a complex and deadly trap set by a mysterious figure.”

Also in the film are Ashley Cartwright, Michael Eklund and Navid Charkhi. Locked is set for release in theaters on March 21, 2025.

See the official trailer ahead of its release below.

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2025 Sundance Film Festival Award Winners Announced

sundance-film-festival-award-winners-2025Today the 2025 Sundance Film Festival awards were presented at a ceremony for the jury and audience award–winning films at The Ray Theatre in Park City, where independent storytelling was celebrated ahead of the Festival’s conclusion. The 2025 Festival, taking place now through February 2, has featured premieres, screenings, talks, events, and more in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah. All feature award-winning films are available online nationwide now through February 2. Select award-winning films will screen in person for ticketholders and passholders. Tickets can be purchased at festival.sundance.org/tickets.

Grand Jury Prizes went to Atropia (U.S. Dramatic Competition), Seeds (U.S. Documentary Competition), Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears) (World Cinema Dramatic Competition), and Cutting Through Rocks (اوزاک یوللار) (World Cinema Documentary Competition). The NEXT Innovator Award presented by Adobe was given to Zodiac Killer Project.

Audience awards for films in competition were presented by Acura to Twinless (U.S. Dramatic Competition) and André is an Idiot (U.S. Documentary Competition) and presented by United Airlines to DJ Ahmet (World Cinema Dramatic Competition) and Prime Minister (World Cinema Documentary Competition). East of Wall won the audience award for NEXT presented by Adobe. Awards for the Short Film Program Presented by Vimeo were announced at a ceremony on January 28 at The Park in Park City, Utah.
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