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New Poster And Clip For “Universal Language” Released

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universal-languageWith over 15 festival wins, “Universal Language” continues to capture the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide. Universal Language is also Canada’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the upcoming 97th Academy Awards. The film is eligible for all 2024 honors, having completed a one-week qualifying run earlier this year.

Directed by Matthew Rankin and co-written with Pirouz Nemati and Ila Firouzabadi, Universal Language marks Rankin’s second feature after the critically acclaimed The Twentieth Century (2019).

In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways. Gradeschoolers Negin and Nazgol find a sum of money frozen in the winter ice and try to claim it. Meanwhile, Massoud leads a group of increasingly-befuddled tourists through the monuments and historic sites of Winnipeg. Matthew quits his meaningless job in a Québecois government office and sets out upon an enigmatic journey to visit his mother. Space, time and personal identities crossfade, interweave and echo into a surreal comedy of misdirection.

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The New Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy Trailer Released

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bridget-jones-mad-about-the-boyRenee Zellweger is back is back in the first official look at Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

In the upcoming romantic comedy film, Bridget is alone once again, widowed four years ago, when Mark (Oscar® winner Colin Firth) was killed on a humanitarian mission in the Sudan. She’s now a single mother to 9-year-old Billy and 4-year-old Mabel, and is stuck in a state of emotional limbo, raising her children with help from her loyal friends and even her former lover, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant).

Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson are also back reprising their roles as Daniel Cleaver and Dr. Rawlings, along with Jim Broadbent, Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson, James Callis, Neil Pearson, Joanna Scanlan and Celia Imrie.

Joining them are new cast members Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Isla Fisher, Nico Parker, Josette Simon and Leila Farzad.

Jones: Mad About the Boy is directed by Michael Morris (To Leslie, Better Call Saul).

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is set for release in the United States by Peacock on 13 February 2025, followed by an international release on 14 February 2025 by Universal Pictures.

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“One of Them Days” Trailer with Keke Palmer and SZA Released

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one-of-them-daysSZA makes her movie debut in buddy comedy “One of Them Days”. TriStar Pictures has just dropped the trailer for the film

In the film, best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa are about to have One of Them Days. When they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.

The film is directed by first-timer Lawrence Lamont and produced by Issa Rae, and features supporting cast such as Lil Rel Howery, Katt Williams, Janelle James, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Maude Apatow, Joshua Neal, Aziza Scott and Patrick Cage.

The film is set to open in theaters on Jan. 24, 2205.

Watch the new trailer below for “One of Them Days”:

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Emmy-Nominated Comedian Josh Johnson Launches New Stand-Up Tour

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Josh-JohnsonComedy Central’s The Daily Show Correspondent And “The Funniest Guy On The Internet” Hits The Road For Multi-City Tour

Josh Johnson, the Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, and NAACP award-winner known for his work on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, is taking his comedy to the masses with a brand-new stand-up run – The Flowers Tour. Recently dubbed by WIRED as “the funniest guy on the internet,” Johnson’s tour promises a mix of his signature storytelling, sharp social commentary, and hilariously relatable observations about life.

The Flowers Tour kicks off on January 10 at the Pantages Theater in Minneapolis making stops across the U.S. in Houston, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and more. Additional legs of the tour will be announced in the near future. Tickets will be available starting with an Artist Presale beginning Wednesday, October 30 at 12 PM ET. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, November 1 at 12 PM ET at LiveNation.com. Tickets for shows in Providence, RI and Austin, TX will go on sale at a later date.

With nearly 4 million followers across social media, Johnson has rapidly become a star on the rise. He’s already made waves in the comedy world, headlining clubs, colleges, and theaters globally, while releasing over 24 hours of stand-up this year alone. His recent stand-up special, Josh Johnson: Up Here Killing Myself, premiered on Peacock to rave reviews, further solidifying him as a “naturally gifted storyteller.” Johnson’s debut hour-long special, #(Hashtag), was released by Comedy Central in 2021, showcasing his distinct comedic voice.

Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, October 30 via Presales, General Onsale Begins Friday, November 1 at 12 PM ET on LiveNation.com

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Prime Video Releases “Brothers” Trailer and Poster with Josh Brolin, Peter Dinklage

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brothers-josh-brolin-Peter-DinklageJosh Brolin and Peter Dinklage are twins in director Max Barbakow’s comedy that’s set to release on Amazon next month.

In the film, a reformed criminal’s attempt at going straight is derailed when he reunites with his sanity-testing twin brother on a road trip for the score of a lifetime. Dodging bullets, the law, and an overbearing mother along the way, they must heal their severed family bond before they end up killing each other.

The all-star casts also includes Glenn Close, Marisa Tomei, Brendan Fraser, Taylour Paige, M. Emmet Walsh, Jennifer Landon, Joshua Mikel, William Tokarsky.

The screenplay for the film is by Macon Blair from the story by Etan Cohen.

“Brothers” opens in select theaters on October 10, followed by global premiere on Prime Video on October 17, 2024.

Check out the trailer below.

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Dark Sky Film’s “Lets Start A Cult” Trailer Debut

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lets-start-a-cultThe throwback comedy with a cast of comedians, “Lets Start A Cult” is coming exclusively to theaters in the top 25 markets, including NYC and LA, on October 25, 2024 and rolling out to the rest of the US 11/1 from Dark Sky Films.

The film is directed by Ben Kitnick, and which he co-wrote with Wes Haney and Stavros Halkias.

The film’s cast includes Stavros Halkias (Netflix’s Fat Rascal), Wes Haney (Netflix’s The Characters: Tim Robinson), Eric Rahill (FX’s The Bear), Katy Fullan (HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm), Daniel Simonsen (BBC’s House of Fools), Scotty Nelson, Robert Kelly, Ethan Suplee (My Name is Earl), Phil “CM Punk” Brooks, Joe Pera (Adult Swim’s Joe Pera Talks With You), Zuri Salahuddin, Tom Papa (Netflix’s Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great!).

See the trailer below:

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Robert Pattinson In New Trailer for “Mickey 17”

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“Let’s blow up these second-hand baloney boys.”

Bong Joon Ho’s latest sci-fi comedy “Mickey 17”, has released its first trailer.

The highly-anticipated film Joon Ho’s first film following the success of 2019’s Parasite, the first foreign-language film to win the Oscar for Best Picture.

The feature adaptation of the science fiction novel by Edward Ashton follows the story of Mickey 17, an “expendable”, who is a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact.

Along with Pattinson, the film also stars Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo, and Thomas Turgoose.

“Mickey 17” is set for release on January 31, 2025.

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Vampire family alert! Official Trailer for “The Radleys”

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‘The Radleys’ is based on a novel by Matt Haig. It is directed by Euros Lyn and written by Talitha Stevenson.

In the film, a seemingly ordinary family harbors a dark secret: they are vampires. They choose not to drink blood despite their natural cravings, but one day, their truth comes to light.

The new horror comedy is directed by Euros Lyn, who has also worked on Heartstopper and 2015’s The Library Suicides. Talitha Stevenson wrote the screenplay.

The dark comedy thriller is distributed by Lionsgate and stars Damian Lewis, Kelly Macdonald, Harry Baxendale, Bo Bragason, Jay Lycurgo, Siân Phillips, and Shaun Parkes.

The Radleys is set for release in theaters, digital, and on-demand on October 4.

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Troy Hawke Announces 2025 ‘The Greeters Guild’ Tour Across North America

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troy-hawkeToday, acclaimed comedian Troy Hawke announces a 2025 North American run of live shows — “The Greeters Guild” – after an incredibly successful European leg. Produced by Live Nation, the 10-city tour kicks off on March 30 at Thalia Hall in Chicago making stops across North America in New York, Washington, Toronto and more before wrapping up in Houston at Punch Line Comedy Club on April 17. Full routing is available below.

Troy Hawke is an erudite home-schooled 1930s throwback… the Errol Flynn of the high street. Educated, sophisticated, but utterly clueless. He tackles modern issues head on in his uniquely untimely manner. The latest show from Troy, Troy Hawke: Sigmund Troy’d, won Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2022 and was one of the winners of Soho Playhouse International Fringe Encore Series in 2022. He has twice been nominated for the Amused Moose Best Edinburgh Show award and was listed as GQ’s Top Ten Comedy Shows at the festival.

Tickets will be available starting with the Artist presale beginning on Wednesday, September 4. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, September 6 at 10AM local time at LiveNation.com.
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Kristen Bell and Adam Brody Fall In “Nobody Wants This”

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nobody-wants-thisKristen Bell and Adam Brody star in “Nobody Wants This”, the new Netflix comedy created by Erin Foster.

In the series, an agnostic podcast host and an unconventional rabbi on the rebound walk into a party. When they walk out — together — the unlikely pair, Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah (Adam Brody), can tell there is something between them.

But also potentially between them, with their differing outlooks on life, all of the modern obstacles to love, and their sometimes well-meaning, sometimes sabotaging families — including her sister Morgan (Justine Lupe) and his brother Sasha (Timothy Simons).

Also in the cast are Sherry Cola, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Emily Arlook, Stephen Schneider

The new series is set to premiere on Netflix globally on September 26, 2024.

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