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SERIESFEST TO HONOR “AND JUST LIKE THAT…” COSTUME DESIGNER MOLLY ROGERS AT THEIR SECOND ANNUAL “FASHION IN FOCUS” EVENT ON MARCH 7, 2026

SeriesFest will Present the “Excellence in Costume Design” Award to the Emmy® Award-Winning Costume Designer Known for “Sex and the City”, “Ugly Betty” and Both “The Devil Wears Prada” Films

Rogers, the acclaimed costume designer for “And Just Like That…”, has been working on the HBO series costume design team since “Sex and the City” premiered in 1998. Most recently, Rogers designed the costumes for the fashion-forward, highly-anticipated film “The Devil Wears Prada 2”, starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. She won an Emmy® Award and earned four Emmy® nominations for her work on “Sex and the City”, with an additional Emmy® nomination for “Ugly Betty”. Episodes of “And Just Like That…” and “Sex and the City” are now streaming on HBO Max.

MOLLY ROGERS Photo credit: Scott Ewalt

“It is an honor to be recognized by SeriesFest,” said Molly Rogers. “When we started on ‘Sex and the City’ in 1998, we couldn’t anticipate how the audience would react to the costume design. It’s been such a joy to see the fandom for these characters and their fashion over the years.”

“We are so delighted to celebrate Molly Rogers and her costume design legacy at our second inaugural Fashion in Focus event,” said Randi Kleiner, CEO and Co-Founder of SeriesFest. “Rogers’ inspired and ground-breaking work has helped inform decades of mainstream fashion, and continues to entertain new generations of fans with her storytelling through costume.”

“Fashion in Focus”, hosted by SeriesFest, is an evening that celebrates costume design in the television industry. The event returns ahead of the festival’s 12th season, which will take place May 6 - May 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. The non-profit organization will host a wide array of programs including scripted, unscripted, and late night pilot competitions, exclusive screenings, series premieres, innovation talks, panels, workshops, and parties. Additional programming details will be announced soon.

Tickets for “Fashion In Focus” can be purchased at sffif.givesmart.com. Fashion in Focus is presented with generous support from sponsors Kérastase, the Lou Collective, Occasions Catering and Woods Jewelry. Festival badges granting access to SeriesFest are now available at seriesfest.com.

ABOUT MOLLY ROGERS

Molly Rogers is the EMMY® Award-winning costume designer behind such fashion cult favorites as AND JUST LIKE THAT…, SEX & THE CITY, and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. She just completed her third season designing AND JUST LIKE THAT… and has just wrapped production on DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. A longtime NYC style fixture, who started her career with the legendary Patricia Field in the ‘80s, she has dressed everyone from Carrie Bradshaw to Andy Sachs. Along with her leading ladies, Molly is a true NYC original with a talent for discovering unexpected fashion treasures.

Molly’s style direction and design work has been lauded in fashion, lifestyle and entertainment press globally. She is featured in the Season 1 HBO MAX “AND JUST LIKE THAT…DOCUMENTARY”, and stars in the HBO MAX “BEHIND THE LOOK”, an episodic series about the AJLT costume department during Season 3. Her brand collaborations include FASHIONPHILE, GENESIS, EBAY, SOHO HOUSE, SAKS, STREETS AHEAD, CADILLAC, THRED UP, and THE WILLIE GARSON FUND. When not in NYC working on a production, Molly loves her seaside home in Florida. Find Molly @andjustlikethatcostumes @mgrmgm

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.

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MERCY in Theaters January 23rd

Release dates: January 19, 2026 at the Regal Cinemas and January 23, 2026, in the United States

Director: Timur Bekmambetov
Writer: Marco van Belle
Starring: Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, Chris Sullivan, Kylie Rogers
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller
Rating: PG-13
Run time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English

Director Timur Bekmambetov’s "Mercy "tells the story of Detective Chris Raven, which takes place in the not too distant futures as he defends himself and tries to prove his innocence in the death of his wife. His faith is in the hands of an AI judge.

Distributors: Amazon MGM Studios in the United States and Canada, and Sony Pictures International
Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Atlas Entertainment, Bazelevs Company
Producers: Charles Roven, Robert Amidon, Timur Bekmambetov, Majd Nassif
Cinematographer: Khalid Mohtaseb
Editor: Austin Keeling, Lam T. Nguyen
Music: Ramin Djawadi

PRIMATE Only in Theatres January 9th

Director: Johannes Roberts
Writers: Johannes Roberts & Ernest Riera
Starring: Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, and Troy Kotsur, Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter, Benjamin Cheng, Charlie Mann, Tienne Simon, Miguel Torres Umba
Rating: Not yet rated
Genre: Horror

In Director' Johannes Roberts' PRIMATE, a group of friends’ out for a good time on tropical holiday that becomes a petrifying quest for survival.

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Website: primatemovie.com

Paramount Pictures Presents
In Association with Domain Entertainment
An 18Hz Production
Executive Producers Vicki Dee Rock, Nathan Samdahl, Johannes Roberts,
Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary
Produced by Walter Hamada, p.g.a., John Hodges, p.g.a., Bradley Pilz

The Housemaid in Theaters December 19th

Release date: December 19, 2025

Director: Paul Feig
Screenplay: Rebecca Sonnenshine
Based on The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins
Run time: 2 hours 11 minutes
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Country: United States
Language: English

Director Paul Feig’s film THE HOUSE MAID tells the complicated story of Millie Calloway (Sydney Sweeney ), who get a new job as a live, a housemaid for Nina Winchester (Amanda Seyfried), a wealthy woman. Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar), Nina's husband, Enzo (Michele Morrone), a groundskeeper, Evelyn Winchester (Elizabeth Perkins), Andrew's mother, Cecelia Winchester (Indiana Elle), Nina and Andrew's daughter, Scott Crawford (Mark Grossman), Millie's first boyfriend, Lexi (Hannah Cruz), Millie's friend, Jilianne * Megan Ferguson ), Patrice (Ellen Tamaki).

Production companies: Feigco Entertainment, Hidden Pictures
Distributor: Lionsgate
Producers: Todd Lieberman, Laura Fischer, Paul Feig
Cinematographer: John Schwartzman
Music: Theodore Shapiro

The Morning Show on AAFCA Roundtable

The Morning Show’s Millicent Shelton and Karen Pittman on AAFCA Roundtable Today!

A conversation about Black Joy and Black Excellence from the dynamic actresses from The Morning Show Millicent Shelton and Karen Pittman as they share their Hollywood journey on the AAFCA YouTube Channel.

Stay connected with AAFCA for more roundtables, film discussions, and spotlights on the creatives shaping today’s storytelling.

The Aftershock: The Nicole P. Bell Story Opens Nationwide in Theaters Friday, November 28th and VOD December 15th – A Manny Halley Productions and Roc Nation Film

AFTERSHOCK stars Rayven Ferrell as Nicole P. Bell, Bentley Green as Sean Bell, alongside Richard T. Jones and Richard Lawson.

Director: Alesia “Z” Glidewell
Writers: Cas Sigers and Glidewell
Starring: Rayven Ferrell, Bentley Green, Richard Lawson, Kevin Jackson, and Richard T. Jones
Genre: Drama
Run time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Producers: Manny Halley, Rodney Turner II, and Yolanda Halley
Executive Producers: Manny Halley, Nicole Paultre Bell, and Roc Nation

Director Alesia “Z” Glidewell ‘AFTERSHOCK: THE NICOLE P. BELL STORY’ tells of the horrific murder of Sean Bell, just hours away from his marriage to Nicole Paultre Bell, at the hands of New York police, in a hail of 50 bullets. This incident caused anger around the world and the demand for improved policing.

Mubi’s Lurker, The History Of Sound And The Mastermind Coming To A Theater Near You!

In Theaters In New York and Los Angeles August 22nd

Director And Writer: Alex Russell
Starring: Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe, Sunny Suljic, Zack Fox, Olawale Onayemi, Daniel Zolghadri, Havana Rose Liu
Run time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Rating: R

Additional Cities and Dates:

August 29^th in Austin, TX, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL and San Francisco, CA

September 5^th in theaters in all the major markets including Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Nashville, Rochester, Seattle, Santa Barbara, Albany, Omaha, Raleigh-Durham, Minneapolis, Washington D.C., El Paso, Springfield, Mo, Tampa/Sarasota, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, and more.

Check Your Local Listings Here !!!
https://Mubi.Com/En/Us/Films/Lurker

Luker tells the story of a twenty-something retail clerk who encounters a rising pop star; he takes the opportunity to edge his way into the in-crowd. But as the line between friend and fan blurs beyond recognition, access and proximity become a matter of life and death.

The History of Sound

Director: Oliver Hermanus
Writer: Ben Shattuck
Starring Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor, Molly Price, Alison Bartlett, and Cooper
Run time: 1 hour 47 minutes
Rating: R

Festival De Cannes Official Selection, Competition

Opening in New York and Los Angeles on September 12th

In theaters in all major market September 19^th and Chicago, Houston, Columbus, Oh, Dallas/Ft Worth, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Denver, Columbia, Mo, San Francisco/Oakland, Monterey/Salinas, Boise, Boston, Cedar Rapids, Portland, Or, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, Omaha, Albany, Washington, Dc, Providence, Minneapolis, and more.

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Https://Mubi.Com/En/Us/Films/The-History-Of-Sound

In 1917, Lionel—A young, talented music student—meets David at the boston conservatory, where they bond over a deep love of folk music. Years later, lionel receives a letter from David, leading to an impromptu journey through the backwoods of Maine to collect traditional songs. This unexpected reunion, ensuing love affair, and the music they collect and preserve, will shape the course of Lionel’s life far beyond his own awareness

THE MASTER MIND

Director and Writer: Kelly Reichardt
Starring: Josh O’Connor, Alana Haim, Gaby Hoffman, John Magaro, Hope Davis And Bill Camp
Run time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Rating: R
Festival De Cannes, Official Selection, In Competition, New York Film Festival

Opens in New York and Los Angeles on October 17th

October 24^th in Chicago, Philadelphia, Columbus, Oh, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Santa Barbara, Boise, Cedar Rapids, Albany, Portland, OR, Detroit

And October 31^st in Nashville, and more.

Check Your Local Listings!

https://Mubi.Com/En/Us/Films/The-MastermindIn a sedate corner of Massachusetts circa 1970, JB Mooney (Josh O'Connor), an unemployed carpenter turned amateur art thief, plans his first big heist. When things go haywire, his life unravels.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE BELOW!

Stay tuned for more upcoming releases:

Die My Love (Lynne Ramsay): November 7^th nationwide

La Grazia (Paolo Sorrentino): End of 2025 In New York and Los Angeles

My Father’s Shadow (Akinola Davies, Jr.): Beginning of 2026 in New York and Los Angeles Sound Of Falling (Mascha Schilinski): Beginning of 2026 in New York and Los Angeles

Father Mother Sister Brother (Jim Jarmusch): Beginning of 2025 in New York and Los Angeles

American Cinema Editors Announces New Category for Shorts and Digital Content

AND YouTube to Receive ACE Visionary Award

Los Angeles, CA – August 20, 2025 – American Cinema Editors (ACE) is proud to announce two major developments that reflect its commitment to honoring editorial excellence across all formats. The ACE Board has officially approved a new competitive award category—Best Edited Short—and will, for the first time, accept submissions from YouTube and other digital platforms across compatible existing categories. Additionally, ACE will present YouTube with the ACE Visionary Award, recognizing its profound impact on visual storytelling at the 76th Annual ACE Eddie Awards taking place Friday, February 27, 2026 at UCLA’s Royce Hall, as previously announced. These updates reflect ACE’s response to the evolving media landscape and its support for the creative work emerging across both traditional and digital spaces.

Best Edited Short: A New Award for a New Era

The newly approved Best Edited Short category will celebrate exceptional editing in short-form storytelling. Eligible submissions will include:

- Theatrical short films (such as those eligible for Oscar consideration)
- Original short-form content made specifically for digital platforms
- Narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental works

While some short films receive limited theatrical distribution, most are consumed online—making it timely to recognize both traditional and digital short content within one unified category. ACE is considering aligning the maximum runtime with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science’s 40- minute standard, though the final parameters will be confirmed and announced on the ACE website before the next submission period.

Digital Content Now Eligible Across Compatible Existing Categories

In addition to the new short film category, ACE has broadened eligibility across compatible existing categories to include work released exclusively on platforms like YouTube. Whether reality or variety series or feature-length documentaries, these projects will be judged by the same rigorous artistic and technical standards ACE applies to all entries. This shift acknowledges the caliber of editing now seen in digital-first storytelling and ensures that editors working in these formats are recognized for their craft.

YouTube to Receive a Special ACE Award

To honor its transformative influence on the world of storytelling, ACE will present YouTube with the ACE Visionary Award at the 76th Annual ACE Eddie Awards. The recognition is given in the spirit of previous honors bestowed upon pioneering companies such as Avid, and celebrates YouTube’s role in empowering a global generation of visual storytellers.

“YouTube has radically expanded the boundaries of who can tell stories and how those stories reach audiences,” said Anita Brandt-Burgoyne, ACE, chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee. “This award celebrates its role in democratizing visual storytelling and inspiring a new generation of editors.”

A Vision for the Future, Rooted in Tradition

“This is not about catching up to a trend,” said ACE Executive Director, Jenni McCormick. “It’s about planting our flag and saying: ACE is committed to leading the way into what’s next—without ever losing sight of where we came from." The new Eddie Award category and expanded eligibility reflect where storytelling is going—and they keep ACE right at the heart of it with the goal of honoring the giants of editing and nurturing the next generation concurrently.

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.

“The Omro Heist” is released today, July 29th, on TVOD and Digital, in North America across all platforms

Director: Jamie Bailey
Story: Simon Phillips
Writers: Jamie Bailey, Simon Phillips
Starring: Simon Phillips, Anthony Crivello, Damir Kovic, Heather Arendt, Nick Biskupek, Ken Bressers, Al Dias, Cali Felix, Justin Gordon, Tony Lee Gratz, Alicia Hinson, Mackenzie Jones, Kristen McCabe, Adam Huel Potter

Director Jamie Bailey's film 'Omro Heist" takes on the journey of an undercover FBI agent tasked with putting an end to the bank siege, only to realize the person committing the crimes is not your usual suspect.

Producers: Ken Bressers, Anthony Crivello
Executive producer: Simon Phillips
Composer: Darren Morze
Cinematographer: Jamie Bailey
Editor: Jamie Bailey
Sound: Donnie Ivey

STAR PEOPLE starring Kat Cunning in Theaters July 25th and VOD August 12

Kat Cunning as Claire in 'Star People'

Director and writer: Adam Finberg
Starring: Kat Cunning , McCabe Slye, Connor Paolo, Eddie Martinez, Bradley Fisher, and Adriana Aluna Martinez
Producers: Adam Finberg and Josh Shader
Distributor: Blue Harbor

STAR PEOPLE opening in the following theatres:

July 25th
-Cinema Village (New York)
-Harkins Theatres Arrowhead (Peoria)
-Harkins Theatres Fashion Center 20 (Chandler)
-Harkins Theatres Shea (Scottsdale)
-Harkins Theatres Superstition Springs (Mesa)

August 8th
-Laemmle Royal (Los Angeles)

August 12
VOD release nationwide on all major platforms (Apple, Amazon and many more)