Fathom Events, alongside Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company, has announced that it will return to theaters with a first-run film this summer with Millennium Media and Rod Lurie's military thriller, THE OUTPOST, a true story based on Jake Tapper's best-selling non-fiction book, The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor. This exclusive event … [Read more...] about Fathom Events Premieres First-Run Film with Screen Media’s THE OUTPOST, Launching July 2 in Movie Theaters Nationwide
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COVID Crisis Wreaks Havoc On Upcoming Horror Film Release Date ‘Hallowed Be Thy Name’
Filmmaker Taylor Ri'chard, the writer, director, and producer of 'Hallowed Be Thy Name' has informed us of a delayed date for the film release. After preparing for a release date of June 2, 2020 to all major digital platforms and cable, the film release has been postponed until later in the month. While an exact date has not yet been confirmed between Gravitas Ventures and … [Read more...] about COVID Crisis Wreaks Havoc On Upcoming Horror Film Release Date ‘Hallowed Be Thy Name’
Directorial Debut Captures Attention with Release on Amazon Prime Video for Feature Film “Torn: Dark Bullets” by Filmmaker Dan Rizzuto
Filmmaker Dan Rizzuto's directorial debut with the feature film "Torn: Dark Bullets" has captured attention with its release on Amazon Prime in Canada. The thriller is a raw and unapologetic look into a police shooting, racism and the connections they share. Torn: Dark Bullets stars Sam Vincent, Dexter Bell, William 'Big Sleeps' Stewart, Karen Holness, and Christina … [Read more...] about Directorial Debut Captures Attention with Release on Amazon Prime Video for Feature Film “Torn: Dark Bullets” by Filmmaker Dan Rizzuto
KinoRox Productions and LaiLou Productions Announce the Release of Julia Blue on Amazon Prime Video
KinoRox Productions and LaiLou Productions announced today that feature film Julia Blue is available for purchase and rent on Amazon Prime Video beginning Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in the United States and the United Kingdom. An award winning film, Julia Blue captures the story of a young woman who comes into her own in war-torn Ukraine, where she finds her path towards … [Read more...] about KinoRox Productions and LaiLou Productions Announce the Release of Julia Blue on Amazon Prime Video
Lionsgate to Adapt Suzanne Collins’ New Hunger Games Novel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Into a Major Motion Picture
Global content leader Lionsgate today announced that the studio will adapt Suzanne Collins's highly anticipated novel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which takes place in the Hunger Games universe, into a major motion picture. The announcement was made today by Joe Drake, chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. One of … [Read more...] about Lionsgate to Adapt Suzanne Collins’ New Hunger Games Novel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Into a Major Motion Picture
Just When You Thought You’ve Seen Everything, “Dummy” Comes Along From Creator Cody Heller, Starring Anna Kendrick
Inspired by Heller’s Life with Fiancé, Dan Harmon, This Raunchy, Hysterical Comedy Provides the Remedy for Your COVID-19 Blues Quibi Comedy 'Dummy', Debuts this Monday (April 20)! Watch the trailer here: About DummyAn aspiring writer (Anna Kendrick) befriends her boyfriend’s sex doll and the two take on the world together. Dummy is created and written by Cody … [Read more...] about Just When You Thought You’ve Seen Everything, “Dummy” Comes Along From Creator Cody Heller, Starring Anna Kendrick
Mann Robinson And Blackfilm.com Launch Podcast To Fill Educational Void in Atlanta’s Film Industry
According to Google trends, Georgia ranks number one in the nation for inquiries into the film industry. Not California. Not New York. Georgia. And with Atlanta being dubbed "Black Hollywood" within the last five years and the recent unveiling of Tyler Perry's 300-acre studio compound in the same city, is their really a question why? But what are people … [Read more...] about Mann Robinson And Blackfilm.com Launch Podcast To Fill Educational Void in Atlanta’s Film Industry
Independent Filmmaker Ryan McCoy Climbs “The Ant Hill”
Screenwriter, producer, director, and author Ryan McCoy has announced the launch of a new media and film production company, RynoRyder Media, with its first feature film, The Ant Hill, to begin filming in the Los Angeles area in September, 2020. "I'm committed to the same type of innovation and independent spirit that American Zoetrope brought to the … [Read more...] about Independent Filmmaker Ryan McCoy Climbs “The Ant Hill”
“Crisis Moon” Challenges Hollywood
Industry veteran and Hollywood screenwriter-turned-author/publisher Michael McGruther (Tigerland, The Puddle Club) releases space thriller CRISIS MOON and launches a call to action to indie writers nationwide. The novel is a rally against conventional Hollywood. First penned and marketed as a screenplay, McGruther encountered … [Read more...] about “Crisis Moon” Challenges Hollywood
'HANDMAID'S TALE,' 'VEEP,' 'JOJO RABBIT' And 'BEAUTIFUL DAY' Are Among Winners Of 45th HUMANITAS Prize
Winners of the 45th Annual HUMANITAS Prize were announced in a ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel today. HUMANITAS, which honors and empowers film and television writers whose work explores the human condition in a nuanced, meaningful way, also announced that Emmy Award-winning writer-producer Jenny Bicks has been named the organization's new president, succeeding Ali LeRoi, … [Read more...] about 'HANDMAID'S TALE,' 'VEEP,' 'JOJO RABBIT' And 'BEAUTIFUL DAY' Are Among Winners Of 45th HUMANITAS Prize