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Akira Kurosawa’s SEVEN SAMURAI, Restored in 4K for the First Time | Opens July 5 at Film Forum

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SEVEN-SAMURAIA new 4K restoration of Akira Kurosawa’s epic masterpiece, SEVEN SAMURAI (1954), starring the legendary Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura, will run at Film Forum from Friday, July 5 through Thursday, July 18.

In 16th century Japan, as proud samurai end up as masterless, wandering ronin and farmers are prostrate under the heel of marauding bandits, a village patriarch counsels resistance. How? Hire samurai, “hungry samurai.” Under the calm leadership of Takashi Shimura (Kurosawa regular, star of Ikiru and Godzilla), that magic number enlist for a war against 40 mounted bandits, winding up at the most hair-raising battle ever filmed.

Kurosawa’s orchestration of swords, spears, arrows, men, horses, rain, wind, and mud; blazing tracking shots; giant close ups; chiaroscuro lighting; telephoto lenses that put us underfoot as horses crash amid struggling men; deep focus shots that render the tip of a sword poking into the lens equally clear with scurrying figures fifty feet away, transitions that effortlessly whip us from scene to scene; and ensemble performances that give dimensionality to every character, topped by Toshiro Mifune’s eventual transition from manic goofball to tortured, self-hating tragic hero make SEVEN SAMURAI one of the most influential films of all time.
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Official Trailer for “Fable” from the Xbox Games Showcase

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The Fable release date has been a mystery for quite a very long time, but now, the next Fable finally has a release window of 2025. Also released is a brand new trailer.

The game is slated to hit Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2025, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.

“What does it mean to be a hero,” the trailer’s description reads. “Humphry, once one of the greatest, will be forced out of retirement when a mysterious figure from his past threatens Albion’s very existence.”

Fable remains one of the most beloved Xbox franchises. It was originally teased at the Xbox Games Showcase in July, 2020.

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“Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” Sets Spinoff Debut Date

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Tales-of-the-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-TurtlesParamount+ has released the full trailer for “Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”, its animated series spin-off of last year’s hit film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”.

According to the show’s synopsis, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles “explores the adventures of everyone’s favorite pizza-loving heroes as they emerge from the sewers onto the streets of NYC. Leo, Raph, Donnie and Mikey are faced with new threats and team up with old allies to survive both teenage life and villains lurking in the shadows of the Big Apple.”

Tales features the voice cast of reprising Nicolas Cantu (The Amazing World of Gumball) as Leo, Micah Abbey (Cousins for Life) as Donnie, Shamon Brown Jr. (The Chi) as Mikey, and Brady Noon (Family Switch) as Raphael.

The 2D-animated show on Paramount Plus is set to run for 12 episodes.

“Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” is set for release on August 9th on Paramount Plus.

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Mia Goth Is Back For A24’s “MaXXXine”

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MaXXXineDirector Ti West and star Mia Goth as the titular Maxine Minx, are uniting for MaXXXine, the final movie in their X film series.

The latest trailer highlights what has become of the setory of Maxine, who was the sole survivor of the massacre in the first film.

Alongside Mia Goth, is Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, with Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon.

The film is set for release in theaters on July 5th. A24 also announced the re-release X for one night only in theaters on June 18. Watch “MaXXXine” trailer below:

Here’s the film’s synopsis:
In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past

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Groundbreaking Fantasy Series “Bear Pirate Viking Queen” To Be Fully Collected Into Trade Paperback This August

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Bear-Pirate-Viking-QueenBestselling epic fantasy miniseries Bear Pirate Viking Queen, by award-winning storyteller Sean Lewis (King Spawn, Thumbs) and talented newcomer artist Jonathan Marks Barravecchia, will be fully collected in a new trade paperback, hitting shelves in August from Image Comics.

The epic fantasy is a tale of the sea, of Pirates, Vikings, Queens, and bears, warring with each other and trying to assert dominance over the past and future of the world. Beautiful, poignant, and daring—readers embark on the adventure of a lifetime with a story by masterful writer Lewis and with mind-blowing hand-painted watercolor art by Barravecchia, resulting in a book unlike anything you’ve read. The first issue, a breakout hit, immediately sold-out at the distributor level and was rushed back for a second printing. Fans will now have the ability to read the whole series from start to finish in a brand new volume.
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Mandy Patinkin To Executive Produce Doc Feature From Ivan Cash “The Ever Curious Man”

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Emmy Award Winner Mandy Patinkin will executive produce the first documentary feature film from Ivan Cash, The Ever Curious Man, alongside Executive Producer, actor and writer Kathryn Grody and producer Jake Ewald. Best known for his roles in Homeland, Criminal Minds and The Princess Bride as well as being a Broadway veteran, Patinkin brings a particular understanding of art to the film alongside Cash, who is coming off of the World Premiere of his short film, Sea Lion Cow in the Tribeca Festival.

“I admire Ivan’s push to share this deeply personal story in this format,” said Executive Producer, Mandy Patinkin. “He’s turned this portrait of an artist into so much more; a captivating tableau of success and disappointment — resentment and reconciliation.”

The Ever Curious Man focuses on the artistic legacy of a compulsive 80-year old artist. The film explores the staggering beauty and sobering cost of being an artist, through the lens of glass sculptor Sydney Cash. The film will boast cinematography from Jamal Solomon, and editing from Elise Ahrens.
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ESPN’s “Motorcycle Mary” Set To Reve UP Tribeca

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morotcycle-maryThe untold story of legendary motorsports pioneer Mary McGee a.k.a. MOTORCYCLE MARY will come to the big screen at the 2024 Tribeca Festival in New York where it will make its world premiere in the shorts competition on Friday, June 7th (with additional screenings June 13 and 15).

ESPN Films recently announced it has acquired the film. MOTORCYCLE MARY will become part of ESPN’s 30 for 30 Shorts catalog. Per the network (via Deadline), its premiere on ESPN will be announced at a later date. The film’s trailer was just released today and may be viewed here.

The 22-minute documentary short MOTORCYCLE MARY, directed by Haley Watson and produced by Rachel Greenwald and executive produced by two-time Oscar® winner Ben Proudfoot and seven-time Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, brings McGee’s life to the big screen with stunning never-before-seen archival footage and photographs. McGee’s racing career spanned thirty years and saw Mary shatter gender norms while mastering multiple racing disciplines. The film is Watson’s directorial debut.


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Trailer” Pharrell’s Lego Movie “Piece by Piece”

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Piece-By-PieceThe animated musical comedy “Piece by Piece” tells the life story of Pharrell Williams through LEGO Animation. It is directed by Oscar-winner Morgan Neville.

The trailer features some of Williams’ hit songs, including “Happy.”

Described as “a unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams,” says the synopsis. “Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music’s most innovative minds.”

The cast also includes Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, JAY-Z and Snoop Dogg.

“Piece by Piece” is set to hit theaters on Oct. 11.

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Lionsgate’s Horror Thriller “Blackwater Lane” Sets Release

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Blackwater-LaneDirected by Jeff Celentano and written by Elizabeth Fowler, “Blackwater Lane” is based on the successful New York Times bestselling book by B.A. Paris

The upcoming horror thriller form Lionsgate stars starring Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, Dermot Mulroney, Alan Calton, and Natalie Simpson.

It is set for release in theaters and digital and on-demand on June 21st, 2024.

See the official trailer below.

Here’s the film’s synopsis:
It’s been a bit of a year for 16 year-old Claire and her father Ben. All they really want to do is put it behind them. But Christmas is here and their silly holiday traditions are staring them dead in the face, practically taunting these two to give them a try after all they’ve been through. This short film by the Duplass family is as much an examination of mental health as it is an attempt to explore the emotional minefield of ever-shifting family dynamics.

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Heist Drama “MIDAS” Trailer

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midasIn “Midas”, a charismatic college dropout, after a major health insurer denies his mom coverage, recruits his two best friends to steal the money they need. During their heist, they uncover a scheme that tests the limits of their greed.

Starring Laquan Copeland, Preet Kaur, Frederico Parra, Lucy Powers, Erik Bloomquist, and Bob Gallagher, “MIDAS” is written, directed, and produced by TJ Noel-Sullivan, from producers by Kristina Cuello and Erik Bloomquist. The film features original music by ‘Anoyd’.

It is set to screen in theaters on June 28, 2024

“With MIDAS, we set out to create a heist film for a new generation. Entertainment Squad’s commitment to bold storytelling made them the perfect partner to bring this electrifying vision to audiences,” said director TJ Noel-Sullivan.

Entertainment Squad CEO Shaked Berenson added, “MIDAS combines thrilling heist action with a sharp critique of health insurance injustices, making it a must-watch for those who appreciate films that entertain and challenge the status quo.”

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