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Jeffrey Wright To Receive 39th Annual SBIFF Montecito Award

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Jeffrey-Wright-SBIFFJeffrey Wright will be honored with the Montecito Award at the 39th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Wright will receive the award on Thursday, February 15th, 2024 at an in-person conversation about his career leading up to this year’s performance in Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios’ AMERICAN FICTION, written and directed by Cord Jefferson. Wright has received lead actor nominations from the Gotham Awards, Spirit Awards, Golden Globe Awards and the Critics Choice Awards thus far for his wonderful performance as protagonist, ‘Thelonious “Monk” Ellison.’

“I’ve been a fan of Mr. Wright since I first saw him in 1993 in the original Broadway production of ANGELS IN AMERICA. I’ve since admired that he brings a high level of class and integrity to every role he does. Yet, no film had capitalized on his extraordinary range and virtuosity until AMERICAN FICTION. It is about time.” SBIFF’s Executive Director Roger Durling stated.

Jeffrey Wright is a Tony, Emmy, AFI, and Golden Globe Award-winning actor who has enjoyed an illustrious career spanning the worlds of theatre, film, and television. Wright was most recently seen in the critically acclaimed role of ‘Bernard Lowe’ in HBO’s WESTWORLD, for which he earned three Emmy nominations.
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Kid Venom’s First Solo Comic Hits Stands Next Week With Special Surprise Variant Cover

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Kid-VenomIntroduced earlier this year in “Death Of the Venomverse”, Kid Venom is Marvel’s latest breakout symbiote hero. Created by manga artist Taigami, the upcoming Kid Venom: Origins contains Kid Venom’s epic first-ever adventure and incredible backstory. Then, in April, Kid Venom returns in his very own solo series where he’ll journey to the present day Marvel Universe.

To celebrate the character’s success, comic shops will get a special surprise next week—a unannounced Kid Venom: Origins #1 variant cover by acclaimed artist Luciano Vecchio.

Similar to September’s surprise virgin variant cover of Greg Capullo’s WOLVERINE #37 cover, this is the latest complimentary cover that Marvel has set up to show appreciation for retailers and build excitement.
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Netflix Drops “Break Point: Season 2” Trailer

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Break-Point-seriesIn the latest Netflix trailer, the world’s top tennis players return to the courts and set their sights on glory once again during another grueling Grand Slam season.

The series gives fans a glimpse of what happens on and off the court. The first season was released this year, with the first part released in January and the second part in June.

This second season features interviews from stars like Daniil Medvedev, Aryna Sabalenka, and Frances Tiafoe.

It is set for release on Netflix on January 10, ahead of the 2024 Australian Open.

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Official Teaser for “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver” Released

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rebel-moon-part-2Netflix has released a new trailer for the upcoming sequel from writer-director Zack Snyder.

The film continues the events of Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire, and the epic saga of Kora and the surviving warriors as they prepare to sacrifice everything, fighting alongside the brave people of Veldt, to defend a once peaceful village, a newfound homeland for those who have lost their own in the fight against the Motherworld.

On the eve of their battle the warriors must face the truths of their own pasts, each revealing why they fight. As the full force of the Realm bears down on the burgeoning rebellion, unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge, and legends are made.

The cast includes Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Jena Malone, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher and Charlie Hunna.

Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver is set for release on Netflix on April 19, 2024.

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HBO’s Miniseries Teaser Trailer For “The Regime” Released

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Winslet-The-Regime“An authoritarian regime is about to unravel. Follows a story of one year within the walls of its palace,” says the synopsis for The Regime, starring Oscar and Emmy winner Kate Winslet.

The trailer for the upcoming miniseries from HBO has been released, which sees Winslet as the Chancellor of a authoritarian government in turmoil.

“You’re here because you’re a nobody. You’re not anybody,” Winslet say. “And that means I can trust you.”

The Regime is set for release on March 03, 2024

Along with Winslet, the cast also includes Vinodini Patel, Andrea Riseborough, Guillaume Gallienne, Donald Sage Mackay, Louie Mynett.

Winslet also produced the miniseries, along with Frank Rich and Tracey Seaward.

Here is the official trailer for The Regime:

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Remastered Space-Mulet Hits Shelves In July 2024

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space-mullet comicsSuperstar writer/artist Daniel Warren follows up Breakout success of Transformers, Do A Powerbomb with remastered sci-fi epic Space-Mullet in July 2024

Hot off the 2023 Eisner Award winning Do a Powerbomb and skyrocketing to fame with his fresh spin on the Transformers comic book series, Daniel Warren Johnson has another balls-to-the-wall adventure for fans in a new print collected edition of his long-running webcomic, Space-Mullet. This epic, intergalactic tale will be re-introduced to fans, feature remastered lettering, and include an all-new, never-before-printed chapter. It will hit shelves in July 2024 from Image Comics.

Johnson’s growing oeuvre has positioned him as the “It” writer of the moment in comics. The critically-acclaimed Do a Powerbomb snagged him an Eisner Award in the Best Teen Publication category—edging out the likes of such YA juggernauts as Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper, Vol. 4—and cast him as an industry high-flyer. In the follow-up to bestselling Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo de Felici’s Void Rivals barnburner, Johnson’s Transformers #1 issue premier laid waste to recent DC and Marvel launches with a chart-topping 150K copy instant sell-out that left a bevy of reprints in its wake.

Now Johnson’s Space-Mullet will provide fans with a peek at the comic that allowed him to cut his teeth on sequential storytelling and helped start it all.

“When I started Space-Mullet, I had just quit my steady teaching job, had no money, and DEFINITELY no work in the comics industry,” said Johnson. “This book was me throwing everything I had at trying to prove to the comics world I could make something special. The pages are humble, but are a huge foundation for what made me the artist I am now. See proto-DWJ come to life in these pages!!!”
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“The Iron Claw” Director Sean Durkin Talks About The Von Erichs And His Love For Wrestling

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the-iron-claw von erichThe recent release of biographical wrestling drama “The Iron Claw” is gaining critical praise and year-end awards attention. It was named recently by the National Board of Review as one of the top 10 films of 2023 earlier this month.

Written and directed by Durkin, “The Iron Claw” is currently playing in cinemas. The film features Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich, Jeremy Allen White as Kerry Von Erich, Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich, Maxwell Jacob Friedman as Lance Von Erich, Holt McCallany as Fritz Von Erich, Maura Tierny as Doris Von Erich, Lily James as Pam Adkisson, Stanley Simons as Mike Von Erich, Aaron Dean Eisenberg as Ric Flair among other.

Recently, the film’s director Sean Durkin shares his emotional personal experiences in making the film, and his passion for the film’s subject about the tragic story of The Von Erich family of wrestlers:

As a kid in the late ’80s and early ’90s, I was obsessed with wrestling. I don’t know what got me into the sport, I just remember being completely consumed by it. I was living in England at the time, and although the popularity of wrestling was growing, it was far from ingrained in the culture. I would watch the weekly shows on TV, the main events that aired a few times a year, and beg my parents to take me to any live matches passing through London.

But it wasn’t enough. I wanted to know everything there was to know about the world of wrestling. I would search for magazines any time my parents stopped at a newsstand. I’d scour book shops for VHS tapes of old NWA matches. And it was in this deep dive that I first saw The Von Erich brothers wrestling together as hometown heroes in the renowned Dallas Sportatorium.

I’ll never forget those first images of that place. You could feel the sweat and the dust, you could smell the cigarette smoke. These guys were fast and exciting and the crowd was wild. Every wrestling show on TV was so polished at that point, verging on cartoonish. But this felt real and raw, this had honesty. I fell in love with Kevin’s bare foot high-flying style; Kerry’s unparalleled power and athleticism; David’s towering stature. A three-headed monster of epic proportions commanding this vibrant stage in my favorite sport. They were rockstars in the ring who revolutionized wrestling. And they just looked like they were having so much fun doing it together. You could feel the love between them.
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Official Trailer For Upcoming Comedy “Scrambled” Released

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movie-comedy-ScrambledLionsgate has released the official trailer for its upcoming comedy “Scrambled” starring Leah McKendrick.

It follows quintessential eternal bridesmaid Nellie Robinson (Leah McKendrick) who constantly finds herself between weddings, baby showers, and bad dates.

When she begins to feel like the clock is ticking and is faced with bleak romantic prospects, Nellie decides to freeze her eggs — setting her on an empowering journey to a brave new world where she ultimately discovers “the one” she’s looking for might be herself.

The film is set for release in theaters on February 2, and is written and directed by McKendrick.

The cast includes Leah McKendrick, Ego Nwodim, Andrew Santino, Adam Rodriguez, Laura Cerón, and Clancy Brown.

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Trailer For Inspirational Drama “White Bird” Released

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white-bird-trailer“White Bird” is from the best-selling author of Wonder, the book that sparked a movement to “choose kind,” comes the inspirational next chapter.

The film follows Julian (Bryce Gheisar), who has struggled to belong ever since he was expelled from his former school for his treatment of Auggie Pullman. To transform his life, Julian’s grandmother (Helen Mirren) finally reveals to Julian her own story of courage — during her youth in Nazi-occupied France, a boy shelters her from mortal danger.

They find first love in a stunning, magical world of their own creation, while the boy’s mother (Gillian Anderson) risks everything to keep her safe.

From director Marc Forster (Finding Neverland and Christopher Robin), screenwriter Mark Bomback, and based on R.J. Palacio’s book, White Bird: A Wonder Story, like Wonder before it, is an uplifting movie about how one act of kindness can live on forever.

Lionsgate is set to release the film on October 4, 2024.

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Cinema Tropical Announces the Best Latin American and US Latinx Films of 2023

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cinema-tropicalCinema Tropical, the non-profit media arts organization that is leading presenter of Latin American cinema in the United States, has announced its annual list of Best Latin American Films of the Year, comprised of 25 Latin American titles from eight different countries, plus seven US Latinx productions, that the New York-based organization has selected as the best of the year.

Featuring productions from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and the United States, the films selected in this list will compete for the 14th Annual Cinema Tropical Awards.

The winners for Best Film, Best Director, Best First Film, Best Documentary, and Best U.S. Latinx Film, will be announced in an in-person event on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Film at Lincoln Center in New York City.

A jury composed of Mónica Castillo, Senior Film Programer Curator at the Jacob Burns Film Center; Mara Fortes, Senior Curator at the Telluride Film Festival; María Paula Lorgia, Artistic Director of the San Diego Latino Film Festival; Marian Luntz, Film Curator at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; and Manuel Santini, Senior Manager, Programming at Film at Lincoln Center; will choose the winners of the 14th Annual Cinema Tropical Awards in the Latin American cinema category.
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