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2022 BAFTA Awards: “The Power of the Dog” Wins Best Film

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It was a big day for “The Power of The Dog”, with the film winning the top prize at the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards. Netflix’s Western drama also won best director for Jane Campion.

Based on Thomas Savage’s 1967 novel of the same name, the Western psychological drama came into the night with eight nominations.

The ceremony at Royal Albert Hall in London also brought Warner Bros plenty to celebrate, as its sci-fi epic “Dune” dominated in the technical categories categories, five trophies which is the most for the night. The film won for Production Design, Special Visual Effects, Cinematography, Sound and Original Score.

For the top acting cateogires, Joanna Scanlan won leading actress for After Love, and Will Smith won best actor for King Richard.

This year’s BAFTA Awards, which was hosted by Rebel Wilson, saw the return of a full in person ceremony, after last year’s mostly virtual show.

Here’s the complete list of winners:

BEST FILM

THE POWER OF THE DOG
Jane Campion, Iain Canning, Roger Frappier, Tanya Seghatchian, Emile Sherman

LEADING ACTRESS

JOANNA SCANLAN
After Love

DIRECTOR

THE POWER OF THE DOG
Jane Campion

LEADING ACTOR

WILL SMITH
King Richard

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Trailer And Poster For Jennifer Reeder’s “Night’s End” Premieres On Shudder March 31st

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shudder nights endShudder has just dropped the official poster and trailer for Jennifer Reeder’s latest film “Night’s End”. Directed by Jennifer Reeder (V/H/S/94, Knives and Skin) and written by Brett Nevue, Night’s End is set to debut worldwide on Shudder on March 31.

In Night’s End, an anxious shut-in unwittingly moves into a haunted apartment and hires a mysterious stranger to perform an exorcism that takes a horrific turn.

The film also stars Lawrence Grimm (Chicago Med), Daniel Kyri (Chicago Fire), Theo Germaine (The Politician), and Morgan Reesh (Blood Below the Skin).

Night’s End will premiere on Shudder on March 31st and will be available on Shudder US.

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“Take Back The Night” Female Powerhouse Thriller Comes To Digital On March 4

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dark sky films take back the nighhtDirected by Gia Elliot from a script by Elliot and Emma Fitzpatrick, the horror thriller film stars Emma Fitzpatrick (The Social Network, In Time), Angela Gulner (Glow), Jennifer Lafleur (Big Little Lies, Billions), Sibongile Mlambo (Teen Wolf, Lovecraft Country).

Fueled by formidable female talent both in front of and behind the camera, the new suspense thriller comes to select theaters and digital platforms on March 4, 2022. The film is distributed by Dark Sky Films.

Here’s the film’s official synopsis:

Finding herself the victim of a violent monster attack, Jane launches a vigilante campaign to hunt the beast that tried to kill her. Jane’s efforts intensify, but her troubling history of drug use and mental illness bubbles to the surface causing her family, community, and authorities to question the authenticity of her account. Suddenly alone in her fight, Jane starts to doubt her own memory of the attack…to doubt if Monster exists at all.

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Shaquille O’Neal Hosts Free Screening Of Oscar Nominated Short Documentary “The Queen Of Basketball”

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Shaquille ONealNBA Superstar and movie producer Shaquille O’Neal announced today he is hosting continuous screenings of an Oscar® nominated film at the Capri Theatre in Jackson, MS in honor of the birthday of the late Lusia “Lucy” Harris aka The Queen of Basketball born on February 10, 1955, in nearby Greenwood, MS. [Press Photos]

Ms. Harris is the subject of the Academy Award® nominated short subject documentary THE QUEEN OF BASKETBALL directed by two-time Academy Award® nominee Ben Proudfoot. Ms. Harris passed away on January 18, 2022, just three weeks prior to the Oscar® announcement. The film was produced in Ms. Harris’ hometown of Greenwood, Mississippi.

Executive Producer O’Neal states: “Today would have been Lucy’s 67th birthday; so, In her honor, I’m bringing the THE QUEEN OF BASKETBALL to the big screen for everyone in Mississippi. In honor of her life achievements and to celebrate her story’s Oscar® nomination, I’m encouraging parents to take their children, coaches to take their teams and black families with little black girls to experience Lucy’s story.”

The screenings at Jackson’s historic Capri Theatre, recently lovingly restored, will take place today – Thursday, February 10 starting at 11:00 AM and will run continuously with the last screening beginning at 4:15 PM.

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Koffee Announces 2022 The Gifted North American Tour

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Koffee Announces 2022 The Gifted North American TourSince bursting onto the global scene with her 2019 crossover anthem “Toast”, 21 year old Koffee has been at the forefront of a whole new generation of Jamaican musical talent whose influence now resonates around the world. Today, Koffee officially announces her 2022 North American The Gifted Tour dates produced by Live Nation. The 24-date run will see stops including two performances at Coachella and shows in New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, and more and will feature support from artists Ayra Starr and Buju at select dates. The tour kicks off on April 11th in Seattle and runs through early summer before wrapping up at Lightning In A Bottle Festival in Bakersfield on May 27th, marking a momentous return to the stage for the artist whom Billboardcalled “the most exciting reggae crossover artist in years.” Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 4th at 10 a.m. local time HERE.

The tour announcement follows Koffee’s most recent single and video, “West Indies” released last October. Produced by Iotosh, another of Jamaica’s young breakout stars, “West Indies” is a joyful celebration of Koffee’s West Indian heritage and a personal ode to the islands, full of her trademark messages of hope and positivity, accompanied by a video co-directed by Meji Alabi & Koffee herself that finds her crew and a host of inspiring local faces partying against a stunning backdrop of the cliffs of West End, Negril.

“West Indies” is just the latest musical statement from an artist that has reshaped, modernized and revitalized reggae, bringing it to a whole new audience. It comes on the back of an incredible few years for the Spanish Town-born artist, who made history in 2020 by becoming the first female and youngest ever artist to win the Best Reggae Album award at the GRAMMYS for her Raptureproject. Alongside a string of high profile musical collaborations (including J Hus, Gunna, Daniel Ceasar), Koffee also recently collaborated on campaigns with the likes of Nike Air Jordan and Clarks.

Purchase tickets above, see full tour routing below and stay tuned for more from Koffee coming soon.

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“The Abandon” World Premiere at the 2022 Mammoth Film Festival

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The Abandon Film“The Abandon” will have its World Premiere, in competition, as the closing night film at the 2022 Mammoth Film Festival. To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.mammothfilmfestival.org

The film is directed by Jason Satterlund and written by Dwain Worrell. Produced by Victoria Hadeler and Regis Terencio. Executive Produced by Jonathan Rosenthal and Jordan Foley. Edited by Satterlund, Cinematography by Ray Huang, and Music by Geoff Koch. A Mill House Motion Pictures production.

Here is the film’s official synopsis:
U.S. soldier, Miles Willis, is shot and wounded during an intense firefight in Iraq. As he tries to radio for help, a sudden blinding light surrounds him, and he awakens to find himself trapped in a strange, colorless cube with nothing inside but his own combat gear. As time passes, the cube begins to change: fluctuating extreme temperatures, random shifts of gravity, and strange writing appearing on the walls. His only communication is with one person — a mystery woman who calls him on his satellite phone, claiming to be trapped in a similar space. As the clock ticks, the two of them must figure out who has them, why they were taken, and how to escape.

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“Those Who Walk Away” Set For Release in February 11, 2022

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those who walk wayWritten and directed by Robert Rippberger, THOSE WHO WALK AWAY is a horror/thriller film loosely inspired by the Ursula Le Guin short story “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas”. Filmed in a series of long continuous takes, Rippberger perfectly captures the eerie and bloodcurdling moral predicament of living high while others suffer.

Rippberger’s films have premiered at SXSW and the Palm Springs International Film Festival, winning Best of Fest. They’ve screened at Parliament to Britain’s House of Lords, to senior members of the United Nations, and have been championed by Angelina Jolie.

“Those Who Walk Away” will be releasing in U.S. theaters and Available on VOD beginning Friday, February 11, 2022.

Here is the film’s synopsis:

After Max and Avery meet on a social media app for a first date, their evening takes a perilous turn when they end up at a local haunted house, the home of ‘Rotcreep’, a sinister creature that rots your body and soul with one touch. As the night turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Max and Avery begin to realize the trauma they share may either save them or erupt into an unforgettable nightmare.

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New Trailer for “The Batman” Closes Out 2021

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By Creative Media Times

“Vengeance equals justice for both the Bat and the Cat.”

The trailer for one of the most anticipated films for 2022, The Batman, has been release to close out 2021. The film brings filmmaker Matt Reeves (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) and War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), and star Robert Pattinson’s (High Life (2018), The Lighthouse (2019)) together in this upcoming superhero film based on the DC Comics iconic character Batman. Matt Reeves also wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig.

The new trailer, titled “The Bat and the Cat,” brings to focus the relationship between the Dark Knight and Zoë Kravitz’s Selina Kyle, as well as another iconic villain, Paul Dano’s ominous take on the Riddler and his plan for the Dark Knight and Gotham. From the looks of it, it seems that the Riddler has figured out Batman’s real identity.

The action-packed trailer also features car chases in the Batmobile and Bruce’s martial arts skills.

The Batman is scheduled for release in the United States on March 4, 2022.

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CreepIE Con Announces Nick Castle As The Newest Addition To The Con’s Celebrity Guest Roster

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CreepIE ConCreepIE Con announces the actor who portrayed Michael Myers from the 1978 Classic ‘Halloween,’ Nick Castle as the newest addition to the Con’s celebrity guest roster.

While Michael Myers slays his way to the top of the box office this coming weekend, CreepIE Con has announced that the man who first brought the character to life on the big screen in the 1978 classic film “Halloween”… Nick Castle, will be attending both days of the convention meeting attendees, signing autographs and will be available for photo opportunities.

‘Michael Myers is not just one of the most iconic characters in Horror, he’s one of the most recognizable villains in Cinema History and we are so happy to bring the man himself, Nick Castle to Ontario, California to meet his rabid fan base.” – Nicholas Mulkey, Owner, Fearsome Figures
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Tom Huang’s “Dealing with Dad” Cast Announced

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ALLY MAKIAlly Maki, Hayden Szeto, and Peter s. Kim lead the cast in Tom Huang’s “Dealing With Dad”. Geena Davis’ Bentonville Way Entertainment is a producing partner on family dramedy written and directed by Huang.

Principal photography was recently completed for “DEALING WITH DAD,” a film written and directed by Tom Huang (“FIND ME”), with Geena Davis led Bentonville Film Festival arm, Bentonville Way Entertainment, on-board to help produce the feature.

Ally Maki (HOME ALONE reboot on Disney+; WRECKED; TOY STORY 4), Hayden Szeto (EDGE OF SEVENTEEN; COME AS YOU ARE; TRUTH OR DARE) and Peter S. Kim (FAIRFAX on Amazon Prime; JUST FOR LAUGHS New Faces of Comedy) lead the talented cast for this intimate and personal dramedy about family and life at a crossroads.

Featured cast members include Dana Lee (DR. KEN; CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM), Echo Kellum (ARROW), Megan Gailey (JUST FOR LAUGHS New Faces of Comedy), Karan Soni (MIRACLES WORKERS; DEADPOOL), Page Leong (ARGO; CRIMINAL MINDS), Ari Stidham (SCORPION), and Danny Jacobs (AMERICAN CRIME STORY; MASTERS OF SEX).

The film’s writer/director Tom Huang’s last film, FIND ME, won multiple film festival awards and is 100% on Rotten Tomatoes while being a hit streaming on Amazon Prime, making its top viewed lists in Drama, Comedy and Adventure films. Huang based DEALING WITH DAD on trying to get his dad to recover from depression.
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