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Robert De Niro’s “The Alto Knights,” Trailer Released

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the-alto-knightsWarner Bros. Pictures has released the trailer for the Robert De Niro gangster film, called “Alto Knights,” which reunites the screen legend with director Barry Levinson.

Written by Oscar nominee Nicholas Pileggi, the film follows Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, a pair of Italian Americans who run two separate crime families in the mid-20th century. Genovese attempted to assassinate Costello in 1957, although Costello retired from the mob.

Also in the movie are Cosmo Jarvis, Debra Messing,

De Niro and Levinson had worked together previously on films such as “Wag the Dog,” “Sleeper” “The Wizard of Lies” and “What Just Happened.”

Warner Bros.’ “The Alto Knights” is set to hit theaters on March 21. Watch the trailer below.

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“Tales from The New Yorker”, 30-Film Series Opens February 21 at Film Forum

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Tales from The New Yorker, a two-week series celebrating the iconic magazine’s first century, will run from Friday, February 21 to Thursday, March 6 at Film Forum, with a slate of over 30 films inspired by fiction and reporting from its pages, and by the legendary writers who helped define it.

The series opens on the 100th anniversary of the magazine’s very first issue (dated February 21, 1925, featuring the magazine’s top-hatted dandy, Eustace Tilley, on the cover), with Richard Brooks’ faithful adaptation of Truman Capote’s IN COLD BLOOD (1967), which first appeared in serial form in The New Yorker in 1965. The opening night screening will be introduced by New Yorker editor David Remnick.

Other films in the series adapted from New Yorker stories include Alexander Hall’s MY SISTER EILEEN (1942), based on stories by Ruth McKenney; Vincente Minnelli’s MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (1944), based on stories by Sally Benson, Norman Z. McLeod’s THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY (1947), based on the story by James Thurber; Nicholas Ray’s BIGGER THAN LIFE (1956), based on the Annals of Medicine story “Ten Feet Tall” by Berton Roueché; Frank Perry’s THE SWIMMER (1968), based on the short story by John Cheever; Ang Lee’s BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (2005), based on the short story by Annie Proulx; Lee Chang-dong’s BURNING (2018), based on the short story “Barn Burning,” by Haruki Murakami; and many more.
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New Trailer For Sundance Favorite “Kidnapping Inc.” Gets Release Date

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kidnapping-incKidnapping Inc., the explosive film from director Bruno Mourral, unveils a brand-new trailer ahead of its release on February 7th, 2025 from Dark Star Pictures. The film held its world premiere at Sundance 2024 to critical acclaim, with Mourral reuniting with collaborators Jasmuel Andri and Rolapthon Mercure, as well as co-writer Gilbert Jr. Mirambeau, for the high-octane, action comedy-thriller.

Anabel Lopez (Emilia Pérez) and Gessica Geneus (Freda) co-star alongside lead actors Andri and Mercure as Doc and Zoe, two hapless kidnappers who are plunged into a high-speed misadventure through the perilous streets of Port-au-Prince, where they discover a political conspiracy that transforms their seemingly simple abduction job into a deadly serious, darkly funny thriller that exposes the rampant corruption, class inequality, and insecurity in Haitian society.

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SFFILM Announces 2024 Awards Night Honorees

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Today, SFFILM announced their honorees for the annual 2024 SFFILM Awards Night: Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Denis Villeneuve; award winning global superstar Demi Moore; emerging filmmaker Malcolm Washington; and Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Jason Reitman.

The celebratory event honors exemplary achievement in film craft and is a fundraiser with proceeds from the event supporting the organization’s mission to discover, nurture, and showcase the next generation of film artists. The annual dinner and awards presentation event is well established in film industry awards season schedules and philanthropic social calendars. SFFILM Awards Night will take place on Monday, December 9, 2024 at San Francisco’s Gateway Pavilion at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture.

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From L to R: Denis Villeneuve, Demi Moore, Malcolm Washington, Jason Reitman . Photos courtesy of rights holders.

“For 67 years, SFFILM has provided a gateway for bold voices in film to thrive and reach discerning audiences who embrace the experience of going out to the movies,” said SFFILM’s Executive Director, Anne Lai. “SFFILM Awards Night is not only a celebration of the year’s most trailblazing artists, but also an opportunity to honor distinctive talent who inspire the next generation of filmmakers who will enrich our lives and communities in the years to come.”

“We are so proud to honor this group of individuals as we close out 2024. Their craft and artistry elevates the cinematic experience and reminds us why we collectively love the power of film,” said SFFILM Director of Programming Jessie Fairbanks. “Denis, Demi, Malcolm, and Jason are all intrepid, tenacious, and imaginative creatives. We look forward to honoring their work at SFFILM’s annual fundraiser.”
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2025 Sundance Film Festival Announces Jury Members

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Top Row L–R: Kaniehtiio Horn, Vinnie Malhotra, Celine Song, Sam and Andy Zuchero, Kevin Macdonald, Wanuri Kahiu Second Row L–R: Nicholas Ma, Arian Moayed, Daniel Kaluuya, Elijah Wood, Nia Imara, Michael Almereyda Third Row L–R: Dr. Monica Lopez, Maggie Mackay, Marcia Smith, Reinaldo Marcus Green, Daniela Alatorre, Ava Cahen Bottom Row L–R: Steven Bognar, Kibwe Tavares, Laura Kim

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the 16 jurors granting awards honoring excellence in cinematic and artistic achievement at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, along with the five jury members who present the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. The 2025 Festival will kick off on Thursday, January 23, with premieres in Park City every day through the end of Tuesday, January 28. Additional showings will take place in Park City and Salt Lake City throughout the Festival until Sunday, February 2. Over 11 days, world debuts of projects across program categories will highlight fresh voices, entertaining stories, and groundbreaking works.

Select awarded films in competition will be screened in person from February 1–2. Single Film Tickets for in-person and online screenings go on sale Thursday, January 16, at 10 a.m. MT. Visit the Sundance Film Festival website for more information: festival.sundance.org.

The 16 jury members, reflecting a range of diverse and influential perspectives, will select the winners to be announced during the Awards Ceremony held at The Ray Theatre on Friday, January 31. The 2025 Sundance Film Festival jury includes: Reinaldo Marcus Green, Arian Moayed, and Celine Song for the U.S. Dramatic Competition; Steven Bognar, Vinnie Malhotra, and Marcia Smith for the U.S. Documentary Competition; Ava Cahen, Wanuri Kahiu, and Daniel Kaluuya for the World Cinema Dramatic Competition; Daniela Alatorre, Laura Kim, and Kevin Macdonald for the World Cinema Documentary Competition; Kaniehtiio Horn, Maggie Mackay, and Kibwe Tavares for the Short Film Program Competition; and Elijah Wood for the NEXT section.
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New Trailer for ‘Heart Eyes’ Released

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The new trailer has been released for “Heart Eyes”, the upcoming romantic slasher film starring Mason Gooding and Olivia Holt.

Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Michael Kennedy and Christopher Landon, the team behind the 2017 American black comedy slasher film, Happy Death Day, seems to offer a mix of horror and humor.

The film’s synopsis reads: “When the Heart Eyes Killer strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine’s Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.”

The film also stars Jordana Brewster, Devon Sawa, and Gigi Zumbado.

“Heart Eyes” is set to arrive into theaters this February 7. Watch the trailer below.

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Sundance 2025: “Hold Me Close” Documentary Short Film by Aurora Brachman & LaTajh Simmons-Weaver

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“Hold Me Close” will have its world premiere in the Documentary Short Film category at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

Directed by Emmy Award-winner Aurora Brachman (2020 Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellowship) & LaTajh Simmons-Weaver, Hold Me Close is “a chronicle of the power and complexity of the relationship between Corinne and Tiana, two Queer Black womxn who experience cycles of life’s joys and pains together in the home they share”

Watch the “Meet The Artist” feature below:

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Angel Studios’ “Rule Breakers” Theatrical Release Date Set

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rule-breakers“Rule Breakers”, Angel Studios’s upcoming women empowerment feature film has set its theatrical release date and has unveiled its official trailer (see below).

Directed by two-time Academy Award winner Bill Guttentag, the film is set for release on March 7, 2025. It stars Nikohl Boosheri as Mahboob and Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

The film’s synopsis says: in a place where girls are told their dreams are impossible, one woman risks everything to prove otherwise. Her team of young visionaries earns worldwide recognition, inspiring hope even as danger rises. Together, they must show that determination and bravery can overcome even the darkest obstacles.

Also in “Rule Breakers” are Ali Fazal, Sami Fekkak, Mustafa Haidari, Nasser Memarzia, Christopher Goh, Christian Contreras, Fahim Fazli, and Anita Major.

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Official Trailer for Post-Apocalyptic Romance “Love Me” Released

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Love-Me-movieWritten and directed by filmmaking duo Sam and Andy Zuchero, Love Me is an upcoming post-apocalyptic romance film starring Kristen Stewart (Love Lies Bleeding) and Steven Yeun (The Walking Dead).

A new trailer has just been revealed, which giving audiences a look ahead of its theatrical debut.

The movie debuted at Sundance earlier this year, where it was awarded the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize.

Here is the film’s synopsis: In a story that spans billions of years, a buoy and a satellite meet online long after humanity’s extinction. As they learn what life was like on Earth, they discover themselves and what it means to be alive and in love.

“Love Me” is set for release later this month on January 31, 2025.

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Robert De Niro In Netflix’s “Zero Day”: Release and Teaser

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Zero-DayRobert De Niro is heading to Netflix for its series thriller “Zero Day,” which is set to premiere Feb. 20, and Netflix has just released a teaser.

The six-episode Netflix conspiracy thriller Robert De Niro, along with Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan, Angela Bassett, Joan Allen, Matthew Modine, and Connie Britton in the upcoming miniseries “Zero Day” frm Netflix.

In “Zero Day”, a former U.S. President is called out of retirement to find the source of a deadly cyberattack, only to discover a vast web of lies and conspiracies.

It is created by Eric Newman (Narcos), Noah Oppenheim (Jackie), and Michael Schmidt, a Pulitzer Prize winner.

Watch the exciting trailer for “Zero Day” below:

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