ESPN’s “Motorcycle Mary” Set To Reve UP Tribeca

Posted on June 6, 2024 by admin

The 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”

Posted on June 6, 2024 by admin

The 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.

Lionsgate’s Horror Thriller “Blackwater Lane” Sets Release

Posted on June 5, 2024 by admin

Directed 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.

Heist Drama “MIDAS” Trailer

Posted on June 4, 2024 by admin

In “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.”

Cyndi Lauper Announces 2024 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour

Posted on June 3, 2024 by admin

Today, Cyndi Lauper has announced the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 23-city headlining tour – Lauper’s first major run in a decade – begins on October 18th at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC, making stops across North America in her hometown of New York City at the iconic Madison Square Garden, plus Boston, Nashville, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping up in Chicago, IL at United Center on December 5th. Throughout the tour, Lauper will be joined by special guests to be revealed at a later date.

Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Tuesday, June 4. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, June 7 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, a guided backstage tour, pre-show VIP Lounge, exclusive tour poster & more. VIP package contents vary based on offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

The announcement of her farewell tour arrives alongside LET THE CANARY SING, a feature-length documentary film that explores Lauper’s extraordinary life and career. The documentary will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada on Tuesday, June 4. In celebration of the tour and the film, Lauper will be honored with an imprint ceremony at the prestigious TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood tomorrow (June 4) in Los Angeles. A special private screening of the film at the TCL Chinese Theatre will follow that evening, along with a Q&A.
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Official Teaser Trailer For The Final Season Of “The Umbrella Academy”

Posted on June 2, 2024 by admin

Netflix has released the trailer for the final season of “The Umbrella Academy”, which gives us our first real look at how the show bowing out.

The time-travel drama is set to hit hit Netflix on Aug. 8.

“Reunited by their father’s death, estranged siblings with extraordinary powers uncover shocking family secrets — and a looming threat to humanity,” says the synopsis.

The Umbrella Academy” stars Aidan Gallagher, Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Justin H. Min, David Castañeda, Robert Sheehan, Kate Walsh.

Watch the trailer below for Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy”‘s season 4 ahead of its premiere on August 8.

Savage Dragon Makes Rare Appearance In Blood Squad Seven #2 Next Month

Posted on June 1, 2024 by admin

The iconic Savage Dragon character—from the long running series of the same name by Image Comics co-founder and partner Erik Larsen—will make an appearance in the upcoming, action-packed Blood Squad Seven #2 by Joe Casey (MCMLXXV, Butcher Baker the Righteous Maker) and Paul Fry (Spider-Man 2099, Star Wars). This highly collectible issue will hit shelves in June from Image Comics.

A 1:20 copy incentive variant by Jim Rugg will feature the Savage Dragon character prominently as well.

Rebuilding a brand—even one as ubiquitous as Blood Squad Seven—has its challenges. For one thing, even superheroes aren’t perfect. What happens when that imperfection slips through the cracks? What sacrifices is this new team willing to make? Readers will find out when they read Blood Squad Seven #2 next month.

Spinning out of the recent Dutch miniseries, Blood Squad Seven explores ’90s superteam dynamics through a contemporary lens and feature surprise cameo appearances from some recognizable fan-favorite Image characters.
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Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Willem Dafoe In New “Kinds of Kindness” Trailer

Posted on May 31, 2024 by admin

Fresh off the success of their Oscar winning collaboration in Poor Things, director Yorgos Lanthimos and Best Actress winner Emma Stone are back with the release of the first official trailer for his upcoming dark comedy “Kinds of Kindness” which dropped on Wednesday.

Also in the film is ‘Things’ cast member William Dafoe along with Jesse Plemons, Joe Alwyn, Hunter Schafer and Margaret Qualley.

The is said to be “a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.”

Kinds of Kindness is set for release in theaters on June 21.

Ray LaMontagne Returns With U.S. Headline Tour & Highly Anticipated New Album

Posted on May 30, 2024 by admin

Ray LaMontagne—the celebrated Grammy award winning singer-songwriter—has confirmed the next chapter of his career with a new studio album, Long Way Home, out August 16—sign up for his artist mailing list here. Ahead of the album, releasing via the highly independent artist’s newly created label Liula Records, LaMontagne will unveil the lead single, “Step Into Your Power” on June 5 with a video created with his son, Tobias—presave the track here. Album presave/preorder will also be live June 5.

In celebration of the forthcoming album, he has announced a brand-new series of solo headlining U.S. tour dates with support from The Secret Sisters, including stops in Austin, New Orleans and Orlando. Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Tuesday, June 4 at 10am (local). Registration is available now—sign up here. Additional presales will continue throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning Friday, June 7 at 10am (local). Full show details can be found here. The 9 new shows, beginning September 17, will run midway through the previously announced tour with Gregory Alan Isakov.

2024 Sundance Film Festival Announces Shorts Film Tour

Posted on May 29, 2024 by admin

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the 2024 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour, a 110-minute program of seven short films curated from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

The short film tour will play in locations across the country and internationally throughout 2024 and into 2025. Filmgoers can enjoy this assortment of short films in over 50 theaters and independent art house venues. This specially curated selection is full of drama and thrills, including eye-opening and heartwarming indie shorts and a few jury prize winners that offer a peek into the Festival program.

For four decades, the Sundance Film Festival has supported short filmmaking, showcasing the work of many now-prominent independent feature filmmakers such as Damien Chazelle, Destin Daniel Cretton, Cary Joji Fukunaga, Dee Rees, Joey Soloway, Taika Waititi, Wes Anderson, and many others.
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