Category: Fantasy

A Big Bold Beauty Journey Starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrill

Release dates: September 17, 2025 Philippines
September 19, 2025 United States

Director: Kogonada
Writer: Seth Reiss
Starring: Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell, Kevin Kline, Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Run time: 1 hour 49 minutes
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: United States
Language: English

Two strangers, David (Colin Farrell) and Sarah (Margot Robbie) meet and find themselves on an adventure that binds them together as they revisit time gone by.

A young David (Yuvi Hecht), The Mechanic (Kevin Kline), Female Cashier (Phoebe Waller-Bridge ),  Sarah’s mother (Lily Rabe), the voice of GPS (Jodie Turner-Smit), The Man (Billy Magnussen ), The Woman (Sarah Gadon),  Mike (Brandon Perea ), Cheryl (Chloe East), David’s father (Hamish Linklater), Amanda  (Lucy Thomas), Sarah’s Groomsman (Calahan Skogman), Stacy Dunn (Jacqueline Novak),  David’s mother (Jennifer Grant), Stage Manager (Shelby Simmons)

Distributor: Sony Pictures Releasing
Production companies: Columbia Pictures, Imperative Entertainment, 30West, Original Films, Chapel Place Productions
Cinematographer: Benjamin Loeb
Editors: Susan E. Kim. Jonathan Alberts
Music: Joe Hisaishi

‘Freakier Friday’ Official Trailer Starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lyndsay Lohan: in Theaters August 8th

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Release date: August 8, 2025
Director: Nisha Ganatra
Screenplay: Jordan Weiss
Story by: Elyse Hollander, Jordan Weiss
Based on Freaky Friday: by Mary Rodgers
Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Mark Harmon
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, fantasy
Run time: 1 hour 51 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English

Director Nisha Ganatra’s Freaky Friday is a sequel to the 2003 film and brings back Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis and Lynsey Lohan in their hilarious roles as Tess Coleman  and Anna Coleman.

More great cast of characters are Harper Coleman (Julia Butters), Anna's daughter and Tess' granddaughter;  Lily Davies ( Sophia Hammons) Anna's future stepdaughter, and Harper's future stepsister; Eric Davies, (Manny Jacinto) Anna's new fiancé, Lily's father, and Harper's future stepfather; Ryan, (Mark Harmon) Tess' husband, Anna and Harry's stepfather, and Harper's step-grandfather.

Rounding things out are Jake, (Chad Michael Murray ) Anna's ex-boyfriend; Ella, (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan);  Pei-Pei, (Rosalind Chao) a Chinese restaurant owner;  Madame Jen, (Vanessa Bayer) a fortune teller; Maddie, (Christina Vidal Mitchell) one of Anna's best friends; Peg, (Haley Hudson) one of Anna's best friends;  Harry Coleman,( Ryan Malgarini) Tess' son, Anna's younger brother, Ryan's stepson, and Harper's uncle; Pei-Pei's Mom,(Lucille Soong); Mr. Elton Bates, (Stephen Tobolowsky); Jett (Jordan E. Cooper); Blake Kalem (Elaine Hendrix); GiGi (Chloe Fineman )

Distributors: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Production companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Gunn Films, Burr! Productions
Producers: Kristin Burr, Andrew Gunn, Jamie Lee Curtis
Cinematographer: Matthew Clark
Editor: Eleanor Infante
Music: Amie Doherty

Marvel Studio’s ‘Thunderbolts’ in Theaters Today!

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Director: Jake Schreier
Screenplay: Eric Parson, Joanna Calo
Story: Eric Pearson
Based on: Marvel Comics
Starring: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Pierce, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Fantasy and Sci-Fi
Rating: PG-13
Run time: 2 hours 6 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English

Director Jake Schreier’s ‘Thunderbolt’  tells the story of Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), a Thunderbolts Black Widow assassin. Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), a Thunderbolts leader;  U.S. Agent John Walker (Wyatt Russell), a super soldier; Taskmaster Antonia Dreykov  (Olga Kurylenko), an assassin with photographic reflexes; "Bob" Reynolds aka Sentry  and Void (Lewis Pullman Robert), superpowered with amnesia;  Mel (Geraldine Viswanathan), Valentina Allegra de Fontaine's assistant; Holt (Chris Bauer), a security officer for O.X.E.; Gary (Wendell Pierce), a congressman; Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian (David Harbour), a Thunderbolts Russian super soldier; Ava  Starr aka Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), a Thunderbolts who can phase through objects; Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), the mastermind behind the Thunderbolts and director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); and Olivia Walker (Gabrielle Byndloss), Walker's wife.

Production Company: Marvel Studios
Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Producer: Kevin Feige
Cinematographer: Andrew Droz Palermo
Editor: Angela Catanzaro, Harry Yoon
Music: Son Lux

Tribeca Festival is proud to present… TV and NOW

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They’re here! Announcing the Official Selections for television and indie episodic series at this year’s Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX. From June 4-15, we’ll be screening some of the most exciting (and entertaining) programs on network and streaming, and we want you there.

Buy a Hudson pass or ticket package today to secure your seat at the Festival, and take advantage of our special announcement sale pricing while it lasts!

From never-before-seen series premieres to the new seasons of multiple fan-favorite shows, this year’s Festival has it all.

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Settle into dynastic family dramas with the Season 3 premiere of Max’s The Gilded Age (starring Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector and Cynthia Nixon) and the series premieres of BritBox miniseries Outrageous and Prime Video’s We Were Liars. Enter the unknown with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, and step into the 60’s with the Season 4 finale of Godfather of Harlem. Scratch your true crime itch with the World Premieres of AMC docuseries The Furry Detectives: Unmasking a Monster and Apple TV+ detective thriller Smoke.

Check out the full TV program here.

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But wait—there’s more! Tribeca prides itself on celebrating independent filmmakers across every medium, including television. Our NOW category boasts some of the most daring indie episodic programs in the marketplace today.

In the NOW Special Screenings category, find the New York Premiere of sibling dramedy Hal & Harper from writer/director/actor Cooper Raiff. Or, catch a docuseries World Premiere: see a unique side of the beauty pageant circuit with Mrs. America and discover the untold battle of the famed ‘90s ‘Got Milk’ campaign in The Price of Milk.

The NOW Showcase might just have your next favorite show. Fans of Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody will delight in the marital dramedy Seasoned, and the family fun keeps coming with mother-son kidney transplant drama Mother, May I Have a Kidney? Comedy legends lift off to new heights in Jeremy Beiler’s Earth to Percy and check in to unexpected places with Joanna Leeds’ Bulldozer.

See the full NOW program here.

Now that we’ve got you excited, it’s time to get those tickets. To secure your seat before everyone else, buy a Festival pass or package, or sign up for Tribeca Membership today. The most anticipated events will sell out before tickets go on sale to the general public on April 29.

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SERIESFEST ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR UPCOMING FESTIVAL

‘The Four Seasons’ Series Star Marco Calvani To Be Presented
With ‘Breakthrough Actor’ Award

Highlights Include International Spotlight to Showcase Global Series, Timely Industry Conversations on Topics Like AI and Inclusion, and a Live Podcast Recording 

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Marco Calvani Photo Credit: Gerson Lopes

April 9, 2025 (Denver, CO) - SeriesFest has added new panels, screenings and special events in the lineup for the festival’s 11th season, taking place in Denver April 29 - May 4. Actor Marco Calvani from the upcoming Netflix comedy series “The Four Seasons” from Universal Television will be honored with the “Breakthrough Actor” award at an advance screening and panel featuring Calvani and series co-showrunner and co-writer, Tracey Wigfield.

The ACLU’s podcast At Liberty will turn the mic on its host, W. Kamau Bell (comedian, TV host and longtime ACLU Artist Ambassador for Racial Justice), for a live podcast taping in conversation with Mo Fry Pasic (comedian, actor, writer and host of the Worse Than You podcast) discussing political comedy and making sense of this moment in America. There will also be a panel with SeriesFest alum, actor and filmmaker Kit Williamson (“Unconventional”) and Revry co-founders Damian Pelliccione and Chris Rodriguez to address breaking barriers in traditional media and fostering an inclusive environment for both established and emerging LGBTQ+ talent.

The future of storytelling will be the main topic as Brian Bird (Executive Producer, Co-Creator, “When Calls the Heart”), Chris King (SVP, Drama Development, Sony Pictures Television), and Lindsay Rovegno (Vice President of Production, ESPN Originals) gather to discuss the latest trends shaping the TV landscape, what distributors are actively seeking, and bold predictions for the next wave of hits. In addition, Julie Ann Crommett (Founder and CEO of Collective Moxie), Lawon Exum (Entertainment and Media Director of Disability Belongs) and Elijah McKinnon (Co-Founder and Executive Director of Emmy-nominated non-profit Open Television) will participate in a discussion on the power of media and identity. For SeriesFest’s Vanguard Workshop series, actor and filmmaker Kit Williamson will share his experience crafting compelling pitches in a workshop and design demonstration featuring Canva, the all-in-one visual communication platform.

SeriesFest will host SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Flawless Co-CEO & Founder Scott Mann and Wonder Dynamics (an Autodesk company) Co-Founder Nikola Todorovic in a conversation exploring how SAG-AFTRA is navigating the rapidly evolving relationship between the entertainment industry and AI technology.

The only U.S. television festival to feature an International Spotlight, SeriesFest will include the U.S. Premiere Screening of series from France, Egypt, Norway, Lithuania and the United Kingdom. Series included are:

A Better Man (Ølhunden Berit) - Norway, Lithuania - Maipo Film in collaboration with ARTBOX for NRK in co-production with ZDFneo

Ça C'est Paris - France - Mon Voisin Productions, Federation Studios France

Enjoy! - France - produced by LE COLLECTIF 64, broadcast by France.tv Slash

The Island (An t-Eilean) - United Kingdom - Black Camel Pictures for the BBC, UK, in association with All3Media International

Lam shamseya (لام شمسية)  - Egypt - Mediahub

"This year’s SeriesFest lineup continues to expand upon what is happening in the industry, not just in the United States, but around the world. The impact of AI, streaming and other technologies bring new challenges and opportunities for the industry,” said SeriesFest Co-Founder & CEO Randi Kleiner. “We aim to highlight the creators and innovators by bringing the people who are leading the industry to SeriesFest to share their perspectives.”

Now in its 11th season, SeriesFest was created to champion and discover innovative projects in the television industry. Please visit seriesfest.com for a full schedule of events. Festival badges granting access to SeriesFest on April 29 - May 4 can be purchased at seriesfest.com. Tickets for the festival’s opening night event with Amy Schumer & Friends can also be purchased separately through AXS.com. Please find programming details at https://seriesfest.com/festival/.

SeriesFest: Season 11 is presented with generous support from the following sponsors: Canva, Liberty Global, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Denver Film, Caz Matthews, Xfinity and United Airlines, along with generous support from the SCFD.

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ABOUT SERIESFEST

SeriesFest, a non-profit organization, champions and empowers artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling by providing year-round opportunities for creators and industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and share stories, which inspire and impact global audiences. Each spring, SeriesFest culminates in a highly-curated and celebrated Denver-based festival and marketplace. Dedicated to showcasing innovative episodic content, the annual festival includes in-competition independent pilot screenings, panels, workshops, live reads, parties and network television premieres. Follow @SeriesFest on Instagram, X, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.

Publicity Contact: Ginsberg / Libby, GLSF@ginsberglibby.com

For General Inquiries: info@seriesfest.com

E-Newsletter Sign-up: HERE

Tribeca’s inaugural Storytelling Summit

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We’re excited to announce a new addition to this year’s program: the Tribeca Storytelling Summit — a festival-within-the-festival for the entire filmmaking community.

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The multi-day summit will take place June 5-15 alongside the Festival, bringing together visionary filmmakers, storytellers, and industry leaders for thoughtfully curated panels, intimate workshops, and networking opportunities. Designed specifically to help foster collaboration and supercharge careers, this year’s inaugural Storytelling Summit will be the start of the next wave of storytelling success in TV, film, digital media, and beyond.

To kick things off, we announced our first featured speakers, including Christine Vachon, Julio Torres, Steve Buscemi and Wren Arthur, Jeremy O. Harris, and our own Jane Rosenthal. When you attend our Storytelling Summit, you’ll gain insights from industry veterans like these, while also connecting with a diverse group of fellow creatives (and maybe even see a film or two).

The Tribeca Storytelling Summit is open to anyone with a story to tell. Badges are $250 and provide full access to the Summit’s programming June 5-15.

Find more details about the event at tribecafilm.com/storytellingsummit.

 

SNOW WHITE In Theaters Today, Friday, March 21, 2025

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Release date: Friday, March 21, 2025
Director: Marc Webb
Screenplay: Erin Cressida Wilson
Based on Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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Starring: Rachel Zegler, Andrew Burnap, Gal Gadot
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family, Musical, Romance
Rating: PG
Run time: 1 hour 49 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English

Snow White (Rachel Zegler) will stop at nothing to gain her kingdom’s independence from her stepmother Evil Queen (Gal Gadot) with the help of The Seven Dwarfs: Doc, (Jeremy Swift as voice) leader of the Dwarfs; Bashful (Tituss Burgess as voice), a shy member; Dopey (Andrew Barth Feldman as voice), he doesn't speak and makes other sounds; Grumpy (Martin Klebba as voice), a grouchy member, Sneezy (Jason Kravits as voice), he sneezes a lot; Happy (George Salazar as voice), a cheerful member and Sleepy (Andy Grotelueschen as voice), the tired dwarf. Jonathan (Andrew Burnap) is Snow White’s love interest and a rebel with a cause. Baby Snow White (Olivia Verrall), young Snow White (Emilia Faucher), the Huntsman (Ansu Kabia) the Evil Queen's servant, the voice of the Magic Mirror (Patrick Page), Hadley Fraser (Good King) and Lorena Andrea (Good Queen) Snow White's parents

Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Production companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Marc Platt Productions
Producers: Marc Platt, Jared LeBoff
Cinematographer: Mandy Walker
Editors: Mark Sanger, Sarah Broshar
Music: Jeff Morrow (score)
Larry Morey and Frank Churchill (songs)
Pasek and Paul (new songs)

ACE Winners Announced for the 75th ACE Eddie Awards

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Winners for Outstanding Editing In Film, Television and Documentaries were announced today, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Los Angeles at UCLA’s Royce Hall

American Cinema Editors (ACE) announced today the winners for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television and documentaries. The winners were announced at the live ceremony at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

Acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu received the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, recognizing a filmmaker who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film. Film editors Maysie Hoy, ACE and Paul Hirsch, ACE received Career Achievement Awards for their outstanding contributions to film editing.

A full list of winners for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards follows:

BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (Drama, Theatrical):

Emilia Pérez - Juliette Welfling

BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (Comedy, Theatrical):

Wicked - Myron Kerstein, ACE

BEST EDITED ANIMATED FEATURE FILM:

The Wild Robot - Mary Blee

BEST EDITED DOCUMENTARY FEATURE:

Will & Harper - Monique Zavistovski, ACE

BEST EDITED DOCUMENTARY SERIES

Chimp Crazy (102 - Gone Ape)
Evan Wise, ACE
Charles Divak, ACE
Adrienne Gits, ACE
Doug Abel, ACE

BEST EDITED MULTI-CAMERA COMEDY SERIES:
Frasier (207 - My Brilliant Sister) - Russell Griffin, ACE

BEST EDITED SINGLE CAMERA COMEDY SERIES:

What We Do in the Shadows (603 - Sleep Hypnosis)
Liza Cardinale, ACE
Dane McMaster, ACE

BEST EDITED DRAMA SERIES:

Shogun (110 - A Dream of A Dream)
Maria Gonzales, ACE
Aika Miyake

BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (NON-THEATRICAL):
Road House
Doc Crotzer, ACE

BEST EDITED LIMITED SERIES:
Baby Reindeer (104 - Episode 4)
Peter H. Oliver
Benjamin Gerstein

BEST EDITED NON-SCRIPTED SERIES:
Welcome to Wrexham (305 - Temporary)
Tim Wilsbach, ACE
Steve Welch, ACE
Michael Brown
Michael Oliver
Tim Roche
Matt Wafaie
Jenny Krochmal
Mohamed el Manasterly

BEST EDITED VARIETY TALK/SKETCH SHOW OR SPECIAL:
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (1103 - Boeing)
Anthony Miale, ACE

BEST EDITED ANIMATED SERIES:
X-Men '97 (105 - Remember It)
Michelle McMillan

About American Cinema Editors

American Cinema Editors (ACE) is an honorary society that has been championing the art, craft and business of film editing since 1950. Through signature events like EditFest Global, the ACE Eddie Awards and Invisible Art/Visible Artists, the organization celebrates the vital role of editors in storytelling and provides a dynamic global platform to illuminate the craft. ACE is committed to elevating the profile of film editing, fostering a diverse and inclusive community and educating future generations through a variety of active mentorship and scholarship programs. Through its programs, publications (CinemaEditor), podcasts (Editors on Editing, Global Editing Perspectives) and active educational activities, this collective of accomplished film editors is at the forefront of both preserving cinematic history while simultaneously preparing the next generation of film editors in a continuously evolving artistic climate.