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“Kneecap” Premieres at 2024 Sundance Film Festival

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“Kneecap” recently had its world premiere at 2024 Sundance Film Festival on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Prospector Square at Park City, Utah as part of this year’s highlights in the NEXT section.

Directed by Rich Peppiatt in his debut feature, the film provides a semi-fictionalized origins and formation of the ground-breaking Belfast, Northern Ireland-based hip-hop trio Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí, and their dramatic rise to stardom.

Peppiatt also wrote the script, with Jack Tarling and Trevor Birney as producers.

“Kneecap” is the first Irish-language film to premiere at Sundance. Michael Fassbender also co-stars in the film, along with Simone Kirby, Jessica Reynolds, Fionnula Flaherty and Josie Walker. All three rappers play themselves in the film in their acting debuts.

After the showing, the group cast and the filmmaker took the stage to discuss the movie.

Below are red carpet photos from the premiere, featuring the hip-hop trio Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí, director Peppiatt, the rest of the cast and producers, and an unexpected appearance by, um, wait, a sniffer dog.

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Psychological Thriller “There Is A Monster” Sets Release Date

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there-is-a-monsterGravitas Ventures will release the film on digital platforms on January 30, 2024.

The film follows a photographer (Jack) who keeps seeing a thing he calls a monster. He tells people it’s real, that it’s attacking him.

His wife Carol and best friend David wonder if maybe he’s losing his mind, because no one else can see it. But the damage being done to his body is very real and he has no way to make it stop.

“There Is A Monster” stars Joey Collins, Ena O’Rourke, and Jesse Milliner. The film was written, produced and directed by Mike Taylor. Taylor’s sister was afflicted with a horrible disease. It was her struggle that served as the genesis for the idea that became the film.

There Is A Monster Trailer from TaylorMike on Vimeo.

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“Oswald Down the Rabbit Hole”, a Nostalgic Spin on the Horror Genre, To Release Highly Anticipated Announcement Teaser Trailer this Month and Filming to Begin Spring 2024

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oswaldoLilton Stewart III, award-winning American filmmaker and creator of November 11th Pictures is working alongside Lucinda Bruce, well-established and prominent film producer to create “Oswald Down the Rabbit Hole,” a film capturing the magic of iconic cartoon characters through the eyes of horror. “Oswald Down the Rabbit Hole” is set to begin filming in Spring 2024, with the highly anticipated announcement teaser trailer releasing this month.

The film will follow main character, Art, and some of his closest friends to help track down his long-lost family lineage. When they find his Great-Grandpa Oswald’s abandoned home, they end up getting transported to a place lost in time, shrouded by dark Hollywood Magic.

The group finds that they are not alone when Art’s Great-Grandpa’s come-to-life cartoon Rabbit, a dark entity, decides their lives belong to it. Art and his friends must work together to escape their magical prison before the Rabbit gets to them first.

“I found my inspiration for Oswald’s rabbit from the cartoon ‘Oswald Trolley Troubles’ and saw it as an opportunity to take a horrific spin on a character that could spark some nostalgia among its audience,” Lilton Stewart III, Director said. “I was inspired by a few other films that dipped their toe into this new way of storytelling by having some of these characters turn to the dark side and am excited to debut my own adaptation of this.”

The announcement teaser trailer for the film was recently filmed and is set to be released this month, with plans to begin filming for the movie in Spring 2024, which has a 142-page script.

“I am thrilled to be teaming up with Lilton for such a unique spin on things in the horror space,” Bruce said, Producer and owner of production company Lady of Light Productions. “Being a part of a first-of-its-kind film like this one is an honor and I can’t wait to showcase what we have in store for the movie.”

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BAFTA Awards 2024: ‘Oppenheimer’ Leads Nominations

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Robert Oppenheimer played by Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy in ‘Oppenheimer’ (Universal Pictures)

The 2024 Bafta Film Awards nominations have been announced, with Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer leading the with 14 noms followed by Poor Things with 11, and Killers of the Flower Moon and The Zone of Interest.

The epic biographical thriller film piece is up for Best Film, Best Director, Best Leading Actor for Cillian Murphy, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress for Emily Blunt, and Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr., along with other tech categories.

“It has been an outstanding year for filmmaking as represented by the 38 films nominated today,” Anna Higgs, Chair of BAFTA Film Committee, said in a statement. “They showcase ambitious, creative and hugely impressive voices from independent British debuts to global blockbusters. From complex moral issues through to joyful journeys of self-discovery, they all ultimately explore human connection. Which is why we go to the cinema: to be transported into new worlds, to laugh, cry, to be entertained and to be challenged.”

The 2024 BAFTA Awards is set to air on February 18, Sunday. It will also be released for streaming in the U.S. on BritBox.

Here’s the list of nominations

BEST FILM
* ANATOMY OF A FALL Marie-Ange Luciani, David Thion
* THE HOLDOVERS Mark Johnson
* KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON Dan Friedkin, Daniel Lupi, Martin Scorsese, Bradley Thomas
* OPPENHEIMER Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven, Emma Thomas
* POOR THINGS Ed Guiney, Yorgos Lanthimos, Andrew Lowe, Emma Stone

DIRECTOR
* ALL OF US STRANGERS Andrew Haigh
* ANATOMY OF A FALL Justine Triet
* THE HOLDOVERS Alexander Payne
* MAESTRO Bradley Cooper
* OPPENHEIMER Christopher Nolan
* THE ZONE OF INTEREST Jonathan Glazer

OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM
* ALL OF US STRANGERS Andrew Haigh, Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Sarah Harvey
* HOW TO HAVE SEX Molly Manning Walker, Emily Leo, Ivana MacKinnon, Konstantinos Kontovrakis
* NAPOLEON Ridley Scott, Mark Huffam, Kevin J. Walsh, David Scarpa
* THE OLD OAK Ken Loach, Rebecca O’Brien, Paul Laverty
* POOR THINGS Yorgos Lanthimos, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Emma Stone, Tony McNamara
* RYE LANE Raine Allen-Miller, Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo, Damian Jones, Nathan Bryon, Tom Melia
* SALTBURN Emerald Fennell, Josey McNamara, Margot Robbie
* SCRAPPER Charlotte Regan, Theo Barrowclough
* WONKA Paul King, Alexandra Derbyshire, David Heyman, Simon Farnaby
* THE ZONE OF INTEREST Jonathan Glazer, James Wilson, Ewa Puszczyńska
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2024 Lineup Released

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sbiff2024The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) announced today the highly anticipated lineup for the 39th edition, which will run February 7 to 17, 2024. The festival will showcase 45 world premieres and 77 U.S. premieres from 48 countries, along with tributes featuring the year’s top talent, panel discussions, and free community education and outreach programs.

“We have a wonderfully eclectic program this year from 48 countries around the world,” said Claudia Puig, Programming Director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. “We are especially proud that half of our slate of films are directed by women, and a large percentage by under-represented filmmakers. We know there will be something for everyone at our festival– and likely quite a lot for most. Nearly three-quarters of the films we’re showcasing have never been seen before in the US. We’re excited to introduce these films to audiences and thrilled that filmmakers from nearly every continent will be on hand to meet those attending SBIFF, and share in the communal love of film.”

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Official Trailer for “Bosco” Released Starring Aubrey Joseph as Bosco

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boscoThe prison escape movie “Bosco” from Peacock’s YouTube stars Aubrey Joseph as Bosco.

Based on the story of Quawntay ‘Bosco” Adams, the film is set for release on February 2, 2024.

It features Aubrey Joseph as “Bosco”, Nikki Blonsky as “Tammy”, Tyrese Gibson as “Tootie”, Vivica A. Fox as “Willa”, Theo Rossi as “Ramos”, and Thomas Jane as “Hunt”. 

Here’s the film’s official synopsis:
In 2006 over two million Americans were incarcerated but only one managed to escape a federal maximum-security wing while under 24-hour surveillance – Quawntay “Bosco” Adams. For the chance to be at his first child’s birth, he planned an ingenious escape with the help of a lonely Missouri woman that he meets by replying to a personal ad.

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Lionsgate’s Upcoming Romance “FLOAT” Sets Release Date

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float-movieBased on the novel by Kate Marchant, “Float” stars Andrea Bang and Robbie Amell.

The film follows a young woman, after she nearly drowns, unexpectedly falls for the small-town lifeguard who rescued her. Also in the film are Michelle Krusiec, and Andrew Bachelor.

Directed by Sherren Lee and from writers Sherren Lee & Jesse Lavercombe, the film is dropping in theaters and digital on demand on February 9th, 2024

Here’s the film’s official synopsis:

Waverly (Andrea Bang) thought she had her future figured out. She’d start her medical residency in Toronto after a summer visit to her parents in Taipei. When her plans are suddenly changed, she makes an impulsive detour to a small Canadian town, where she meets local lifeguard Blake (Robbie Amell). After he saves her from nearly drowning at a beach party, Blake offers to teach Waverly to swim, and as the lessons continue, the two unexpectedly find themselves falling in love. But will Blake’s ties to his past and Waverly’s plans to begin a new job keep them apart once summer ends? Based on the novel by Kate Marchant.

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“One Day”: Netflix’s First Trailer For The Best-Selling Book Released

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one-day-netflix“How is it that someone can go from being a total stranger to being the most important person in your life?”

Based on the global best-selling book from author David Nicholls, One Day is the brand new limited series about Emma and Dex and a love story that spans over twenty years. Emma and Dexter meet for the first time on the night of their graduation. Tomorrow they must go their separate ways.

One Day is set for release on Netflix from 8 February.

The film stars Leo Woodall, Ambika Mod, Amber Grappy, Brendan Quinn, Jonny Weldon, Tim McInnerny. The directors include Molly Manners, Kate Hewitt, John Hardwick, Luke Snellin.

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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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