Premiering soon at Cannes, today we get a Trailer for Martin Scorsese‘s KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON! We will have a review soon!
Synopsis:
At the turn of the 20th century, oil brought a fortune to the Osage Nation, who became some of the richest people in the world overnight. The wealth of these Native Americans immediately attracted white interlopers, who manipulated, extorted, and stole as much Osage money as they could before resorting to murder. Based on a true story and told through the improbable romance of Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Mollie Kyle (Lily Gladstone), âKillers of the Flower Moonâ is an epic western crime saga, where real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal. Also starring Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons, âKillers of the Flower Moonâ is directed by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese, based on David Grannâs best-selling book.
Hailing from Apple Studios, âKillers of the Flower Moonâ was produced alongside Imperative Entertainment, Sikelia Productions and Appian Way. Producers are Martin Scorsese, Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas and Daniel Lupi, with Leonardo DiCaprio, Rick Yorn, Adam Sommer, Marianne Bower, Lisa Frechette, John Atwood, Shea Kammer and Niels Juul serving as executive producers.
Director: Martin Scorsese
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Lily Gladstone,
Tantoo Cardinal, Cara Jade Myers, JaNae Collins, Jillian Dion, William
Belleau, Louis Cancelmi, Tatanka Means, Michael Abbot Jr., Pat Healy,
Scott Shepard, Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson
Writers: Eric Roth, Martin Scorsese
Producers: Martin Scorsese, Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, Daniel Lupi
Exec. Producers: Â Leonardo DiCaprio, Rick Yorn, Adam Somner, Marianne Bower, Lisa Frechette, John Atwood, Shea Kammer, Niels Juul
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Principal photography has begun for Adam MacDonaldâs feral feature OUT COME THE WOLVES. The film will shoot through May on location in Dundas, Ontario, with second unit having already been completed in Red Deer, Alberta.
OUT COME THE WOLVES follows a woman (Peregrym) who brings her fianceÌ (Runyan) to her secluded cabin deep in the wilderness to meet her male best friend (Jarsky). While there, tensions between the two men rise, prior to them setting off on a deer hunt that descends into the darkest side of nature, leaving a truly terrifying trail of horror.
The feature will reunite filmmaker Adam MacDonald with Missy Peregrym who starred in MacDonaldâs successful debut feature BACKCOUNTRY. Alongside Peregrym, Joris Jarsky (GODâS COUNTRY) and Damon Runyan (STAR TREK: DISCOVERY) will star in the thriller. The screenplay was written by Enuka Okuma with the story by Joris Jarsky, Adam MacDonald and Enuka Okuma.
âOUT COME THE WOLVES had a long gestation period. Weâve been dreaming of this project for nearly a decade and it was beginning to feel like our own FURY ROADâ, says director Adam MacDonald. âNow weâre finally on the ground running with the support of High Park Entertainment and others. With the incredible creative team assembled, we have the recipe for something truly groundbreaking. Having Missy sign on to play Sophie is such a boon to the film, allowing us to take it to another level. My goal is to bring everyone to the very edge of their seats til the very last frame, to push the limits as far as possible.â
Adam MacDonald is a writer/director, born in Montreal, now residing in Toronto. His directorial feature-length debut, BACKCOUNTRY had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where it was represented by Cinetic Media and bought by IFC Films. At TIFF, The Globe and Mail and NOW Magazine named MacDonald to their top Canadian talents to watch lists. His second feature Pyewacket (2017) also had its world premiere at TIFF, where it was represented by Seville International and released by IFC Films.
His first television credit was successfully helming the entire third season of Aaron Martinâs SLASHER (SOLSTICE) for Netflix. Adam went on to direct season four of SLASHER starring David Cronenberg and the upcoming season five for AMCâs SHUDDER. MacDonald recently completed directing the first virtual reality horror movie experience for Meta entitled BE MINE which was written and produced by Eli Roth and starring Peyton List.
OUT COME THE WOLVES is produced by High Park Entertainment in association with December Films. The filmâs producers are Eric Birnberg (OCTOBER FACTION), Thomas Walden (V-WARS), Todd Berger (REGINALD THE VAMPIRE) and Thomas Vencelides (TRIGGER POINT). As the filmâs Director, MacDonald reunites with his Director of Photography Christian Bielz (BACKCOUNTRY, PYEWACKET). World-renowned wolf wrangler Andrew Simpson (GAME OF THRONES, JOHN WICK) and his wolves serve a key role in the film. Lee Malia of the acclaimed rock band BRING ME THE HORIZON serves as the filmâs composer.
OUT COME THE WOLVES will be distributed by IFC Films and Shudder in the US with levelFILM releasing in Canada. The film is represented for international by Altitude Film Sales, who will be discussing the film with buyers in Cannes next week. The film is slated for a late 2024 release.
Helen du Toit, Festival & Artistic Director for Blue Mountain Film Festival (BMFF), today announced the programming for the second edition of the festival including the opening and closing presentations. Audiences will have a front-row seat to 24 films from 23 countries, including Canada, Chile, Finland, Germany, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Poland, Spain, Tunisia, Ukraine and the United States. BMFF takes place June 1 to 4, 2023.
âOur goal for the second edition of the festival was to curate a lineup that delivers rich experiences and takes festival-goers on an inspired journey,â said Helen du Toit, Festival & Artistic Director. âWe are incredibly fortunate to be able to share an abundance of outstanding and thought provoking films, each unique in its visual and narrative style that will delight and surprise audiences.â
This yearâs festival will open with the charming Spanish comedy Two Many Chefs directed by JoaquĂn MazĂłn. This delicious fine dining comedy follows a young superstar chef in hot pursuit of his third Michelin star when his father Juan, who he had believed to be long dead, shows upâ suffering from amnesia. Juan believes he is still living in the 1990s and has his own very particular ideas about how a restaurant should be run. Perfect for foodies who enjoy a side serving of belly laughs.
The festival will close with Pamfir, the stunning feature debut from Ukrainian director Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk. Set in Western Ukraine and on the eve of a traditional carnival, Pamfir, a reformed smuggler, returns to his family after months of absence. But when his only son Nazar starts a fire in the local church, Pamfir has no other choice but to reconnect with his troubled past to pay his sonâs debt. This breathtakingly raw, dynamic thriller is also a moving exploration of one manâs unwavering love for his family in the face of relentless corruption and violence.
The Festival will also offer a series of industry opportunities aimed at the Blue Mountain community, specifically for high school students, environmental thought leaders and enthusiasts, and local creatives in the screen-based industry. There will be a special screening of Nabil Ayouchâs Casablanca Beats with the lead actor Anas Basbousi in attendance for high school students, and a public screening of three-time Academy Award winner Oliver Stoneâs Nuclear Now followed by a panel discussion with experts from the alternate energy sector.
The Festivalâs lineup:
A Man by Kei Ishikawa
A mysterious, multi-layered drama centered around a quest to discover one manâs true identity.
Autobiography by Makbul Mubarak
A young man torn between loyalty and justice confronting the truth of his father figure that may destroy them both.
The film had its world premiere at the 2022 Venice International Film Festival in the Horizons program, where it won the FIPRESCI Award for Best Film. The film was selected for the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.
Blackberry by Matt Johnson
Blackberry unravels the Canadian companyâs chaotic rise to market dominance of the smartphone industry â before swiftly plummeting into obsolescence.
Blue Jean by Georgia Oakley
In 1988, Margaret Thatcherâs Conservative government is about to pass a UK law stigmatizing gays and lesbians, forcing Jean (Rosy McEwen) a gym teacher, to live a double life. The arrival of a new student catalyzes a crisis that will challenge Jean to her core.
This BAFTA-nominated film won the Venice Film Festivalâs Peopleâs Choice Award, as well as four British Independent Film Awards.
Bones of Crows by Marie Clements
An epic account of the life of Cree matriarch Aline Spears that spans generations, Marie Clementsâ Bones of Crows is a powerful indictment of the abuse of Indigenous peoples as well as a stirring story of resilience and resistance.
Chile ’76 by Manuela Martelli
Carmen leads a quiet, privileged life until a request from her family priest draws her into dangerous territory during the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile. A gripping thriller meets a complex character study.
This film has been selected for a number of international film festivals including Cannes Film Festival – Directors’ Fortnight, San SebastiĂĄn International Film Festival and BFI London Film Festival.
DalĂland by Mary Harron
In 1973, a young gallery assistant goes on a wild adventure behind the scenes as he helps the aging genius Salvador Dali (Ben Kingsley) prepare for a big show in New York.
Deep Rising by Matthieu Rytz
Narrated by Jason Momoa, Deep Rising illuminates the vital relationship between the deep ocean and sustaining life on Earth â and the corporations and governments racing to exploit or protect its riches.
Fashioned Reimagined by Becky Hunter
Raised by activists in rural England, fashion designer Amy Powney from cult label Mother of Pearl is determined to make her new collection sustainable â from field to finished garment.
Fucking Bornholm by Anna Kazejak
A wickedly funny dark comedy about a vacation from hell critiques male insecurity and middle class entitlement.
Lac-Megantic: This Is Not an Accident by Phillipe Falardeau
Philippe Falardeauâs devastating and utterly compelling 4-part series about the Lac-MĂ©gantic catastrophe lifts the veil on the impunity of the railway companies and the laissez-faire of the authorities.
My Sailor, My Love by Klaus HÀrö
A retired sea captainâs strained relationship with his adult daughter is further tested when he embarks on a new romance with the widowed housekeeper she sent to care for him.
Pamfir by Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk
A man must choose between his unwavering love for his family and returning to the life of crime he had escaped in this powerful thriller from Ukraine. A stunning directorial debut from Ukrainian director Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk.
This first feature premiered in The Directors Fortnight in Cannes.
Passages by Ira Sachs
A gay coupleâs marriage is threatened when one of them sleeps with a woman in this erotic, beautifully shot drama with a stellar cast.
Silence of the Tides by Pieter-Rim de Kroon
A poetic film about the largest tidal wetland in the world, The Wadden Sea, Pieter-Rim De Kroonâs âSilence of the Tidesâ is a hypnotizing big screen experience set against a backdrop of wind, water, mist and constantly changing light..
Smoke Sauna Sisterhood by Anna Hints
In the darkness of a smoke sauna, a group of Estonian women share their innermost secrets , washing off the shame trapped in their bodies to regain their strength.
Subtraction by Mani Haghighi
A married couple meet and proceed to have increasingly disturbing interactions with their doppelgÀngers in this Hitchcockian, Tehran-set thriller full of twists and turns.
This film had its world premiere at The Toronto International Film Festival.
The Beasts by Rodrigo Sorogoyen
Pitch perfect performances abound in this brilliant psychological thriller about a couple who become victims of a series of xenophobic attacks.
The Last Rider by Alex Holmes
The unbelievable story of cyclist Greg LeMond who came back from the brink of death after a hunting accident to win the closest race in the history of the Tour de France.
The Ordinaries by Sophie Linnenbaum
A whimsical satire follows Paula, a âsupporting characterâ who must prove she deserves to be a lead.
The Quiet Migration by Malene Choi
An adopted Korean teenager struggles to find his place in rural Denmark in this tender exploration of otherness and belonging.
Two Many Chefs By JoaquĂn MazĂłn
In this delicious fine dining comedy a father comes back into his sonâs life 30 years after disappearing… and believes no time has passed.
Under the Fig Trees by Erige Sehiri
In northwest Tunisia, workers pick the summer harvest. Throughout the day, the orchard becomes a theater of emotions in a beautifully observed portrait of a rural society.
Tunisiaâs Oscar submission, the film had its world premiere at Directorsâ Fortnight at Cannes Film Festival and has been part of the official selection in over 20+ festivals around the world.
BMFF runs from June 1 to June 4 and will also host a Creative Forum during the first three days of the festival. Individuals interested in attending are encouraged to book accommodations at Blue Mountain Resort early. Passes are available at Bluemtnfilmfest.ca.
The Walt Disney Studios thrilled 2023 CinemaCon Convention attendees with an exclusive look at its upcoming theatrical slate earlier today. The company is celebrating 100 Years of Wonder as it enters its second century.
Alan Bergman, co-chairman Disney Entertainment and Tony Chambers, executive vice president and head of theatrical distribution, took to the Colosseum stage at Caesarâs Palace to share a look at the Studioâs upcoming exclusive theatrical releases, including casting news and content sneak peeks. This year, the Studio will be releasing films from all its famed production studios (Disney Live Action, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures) for the first time since 2019.
Bergman thanked exhibitors for their ongoing partnership and for helping make âAvatar: The Way of Waterâ a $2.3 billion global success. He then acknowledged Disneyâs 100th anniversary and its legacy of iconic storytelling before turning the stage over to Chambers, who emphasized the singular experience of enjoying a great story in the cinema and guided the audience through a jam-packed presentation of must-see movies that will land in theatres over the next several months.
Up first, the audience was treated to an exclusive clip from Marvel Studiosâ âGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,â which opens in the U.S. and Canada on May 5. The new installment is directed once again by James Gunn and features the all-star cast led by Chris Pratt. The brand-new trailer for âThe Marvels,â opening November 10, was screened as well. The sequel to âCaptain Marvelâ stars Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau, Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.
Looking ahead to one of the most anticipated releases this fall, Chambers announced that Chris Pine (âInto the Woods,â âDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesâ) has joined the voice cast of Walt Disney Animation Studiosâ âWish,â as King Magnifico opposite Academy AwardÂź winner Ariana DeBose (âWest Side Storyâ) as Asha. Blending beautiful watercolor style with groundbreaking CG animation, âWishâ is an original, animated musical adventure that draws inspiration from the classics to tell a story for the ages. An exclusive scene featuring âThis Wish,â one of the filmâs original songs performed by DeBose, was unveiled. âWishâ opens in theatres nationwide November 22.
Two-time OscarÂź nominee Melissa McCarthy (âBridesmaids,â âCan You Ever Forgive Me?â), who plays Ursula in Disney Live Actionâs reimagining of âThe Little Mermaid,â joined Chambers onstage to introduce an exclusive first look at her performance of âPoor Unfortunate Soulsâ from the film. The actress is set to be honored with CinemaConâs Cinema VĂ©ritĂȘ Award. âThe Little Mermaidâ is directed by Academy AwardÂź nominee Rob Marshall (âChicagoâ) and features music by eight-time Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken (âBeauty and the Beast,â âAladdinâ) and three-time Tony AwardÂź winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (âHamilton,â âIn the Heightsâ). In addition to McCarthy, the film also stars Halle Bailey, Awkwafina, Tony winner Daveed Diggs (âHamiltonâ), and Oscar winner Javier Bardem (âNo Country for Old Menâ). Tickets for the film went on sale today ahead of its May 26 debut in theatres.
CinemaCon attendees were then treated to a special look at Disney Live Actionâs âHaunted Mansion,â which highlighted the mythology and scope of the film. The beloved theme park attraction comes to life in a comically creepy adventure directed by Justin Simien that stars an ensemble cast featuring Lakeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon, Dan Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jared Leto as the Hatbox Ghost. âHaunted Mansionâ is set to thrill audiences when it hits theatres July 28.
Up next, 20 minutes of exclusive footage from Disney and Pixarâs âElementalâ was screened in 3D for the audience. A story about finding connection, celebrating differences, and discovering your place in the world, âElementalâ features stunning visuals from the artists at Pixar, who continue to push the limits of both animation and technology. The film will premiere in its entirety at the upcoming Cannes International Film Festival before opening in theatres nationwide June 16.
An exclusive reveal of the brand-new trailer from Searchlight Picturesâ âNext Goal Winsâ was next. Directed by Academy AwardÂź winner Taika Waititi (âJojo Rabbit,â âThor: Ragnarokâ), the film follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn the worldâs worst soccer team around in this heartfelt underdog comedy. In theatres November 17, 2023.
âA Haunting in Venice,â 20th Century Studiosâ latest Agatha Christie adaptation from OscarÂź-winning filmmaker Kenneth Branagh (âBelfastâ), doesnât hit theatres until September 15, but CinemaCon attendees were treated to the teaser trailer for the supernatural horror-thriller which features an all-star cast including Branagh, Tina Fey and recent Academy AwardÂź winner Michelle Yeoh (âEverything Everywhere All at Onceâ).
The first footage from 20th Century Studios and New Regencyâs âThe Creatorâ was also screened exclusively in the room, showcasing the ambitious scope and cinematic visuals of the film. The epic sci-fi action thriller directed by Gareth Edwards (âRogue One,â âGodzillaâ) starring John David Washington (âTenetâ) and Gemma Chan (âEternalsâ) opens in theatres September 29.
Chambers then shared a special greeting from the star of Lucasfilmâs eagerly awaited âIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,â Harrison Ford, who introduced an action-packed clip just for CinemaCon. The film, which also stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen and is directed by James Mangold (âFord v Ferrariâ) will premiere at the Cannes International Film Festival before hitting theatres June 30.
The Studio closed out the presentation with an exclusive screening of 20th Century Studiosâ âThe Boogeymanâ in DolbyVision and Dolby Atmos. The horror-thriller from the mind of Stephen King, which is directed by Rob Savage, opens in theatres June 2.
STAR WARS Celebration kicked off its opening day in London today with a non-stop series of announcements about some of the yearâs most highly anticipated productionsâfrom Disney+ original series including âStar Wars: Ahsokaâ and âStar Wars: Skeleton Crewâ to upcoming feature films including âIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.â Throughout the day, surprises kept fansâ spirits high as a parade of actors and Lucasfilm luminaries took to the stage to reveal exciting new information about landmark productions.
Taking place at the ExCel London Convention Center, Fridayâs activities on the Celebration Stage began with host Ali Plumb welcoming Lucasfilmâs Kathleen Kennedy to reflect on the success of the highly acclaimed Disney+ original series âStar Wars: Andor.â They were joined by the seriesâ director/creator/showrunner Tony Gilroy and stars Diego Luna, Adria Arjona, Kyle Soller, Denise Gough, Genevieve OâReilly, Andy Serkis, Muhannad Bahair and Joplin Sibtain, who was accompanied by droid B2EMO. Fans were treated to an exclusive first look at the second and final season, which is currently in production and chronicles the next steps in Andorâs journey as he fights to assemble a fledgling resistance. Kennedy, Tony Gilroy, Sanne Wohlenberg, Diego Luna and Luke Hull are executive producing the upcoming season exclusively for Disney+.
Next, Leslye Headland, creator and showrunner of âStar Wars: The Acolyteâ joined Kennedy on stage. Headland entered, escorted by Kelnacca, a Wookiee Jedi from the series, and offered an overview of the new mystery-thriller. âThe Acolyteâ will take viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era. A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes but discovers the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.
Joining Headland and Kennedy on stage were the seriesâ starsâAmandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman and âStar Warsâ veteran Joonas Suotamo, who plays Kelnacca. Headland wowed the crowd with a sneak peek at the upcoming show, which also stars Carrie-Anne Moss and Margarita Levieva and is currently in production. In addition to writing and directing, Headland serves as an executive producer with Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King and Jason Micallef. Rayne Roberts and Damian Anderson produce. âThe Acolyteâ will stream exclusively on Disney+ in 2024.
The focus then shifted to âStar Wars: The Mandalorianâ as Kennedy invited the seriesâ executive producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni to the stage. The duo, along with fellow executive producer Rick Famuyiwa, were on hand for a discussion of the third season of the hit show, now streaming, exclusively on Disney+. Following a special video greeting from star Pedro Pascal, fans were treated to a clip from next weekâs episode. Afterward, stars Giancarlo Esposito, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers and Emily Swallow joined the stage and announced a special sneak-peek screening of the upcoming episode for those in attendance later that evening.
In âThe Mandalorianâ Season 3, Din Djarin (Pascal), once a lone bounty hunter, has reunited with Grogu. Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the galaxy away from its dark history. The Mandalorian crosses paths with old allies and makes new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together. Directors for the series include Famuyiwa, Rachel Morrison, Lee Isaac Chung, Carl Weathers, Peter Ramsey and Bryce Dallas Howard. Favreau is the head writer and executive produces along with Filoni, Famuyiwa, Kennedy and Colin Wilson. Co-executive producers are Karen Gilchrist and Carrie Beck.
Next up, Jude Law, star of the upcoming Disney+ original series âSkeleton Crew,â took to the stage to officially introduce his young co-stars, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Kyriana Kratter and Robert Timothy Smith; the series also stars Ryan Kiera Armstrong, who was unable to attend Celebration. The team shared insights about the series, their characters and to the delight of all, a sneak peak of the series, which is currently in production. âSkeleton Crewâ follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy. Finding their way homeâand meeting unlikely allies and enemiesâwill be a greater adventure than they ever imagined.
The series stars Law, Cabot-Conyers, Armstrong, Kratter, Smith, Tunde Adebimpe and Kerry Condon. Jon Watts and Christopher Ford are showrunners and executive produce along with Favreau, Filoni, Kennedy and Wilson. Gilchrist and Beck serve as co-executive producers. John Bartnicki and Susan McNamara are producers. Directors include Watts, Ford, David Lowery, the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), Jake Schreier, Bryce Dallas Howard and Lee Isaac Chung. âSkeleton Crewâ will stream exclusively on Disney+ in 2023.
Transitioning to this yearâs next highly anticipated âStar Warsâ series Favreau and Filoni confirmed that âAhsoka,â starring Rosario Dawson in the title role, will premiere exclusively on Disney+ this August 2023. Set after the fall of the Empire, âAhsokaâ follows the former Jedi knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. Dawson took the stage and unveiled a teaser poster for the series, after which she was joined by co-stars Natasha Liu Bordizzo, who plays Sabine Wren, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who announced that she will be playing Hera Syndulla. The presentation concluded with a new teaser trailer for the Disney+ original series, which is written by executive producer by Filoni, alongside executive producers Favreau, Kennedy, Wilson, and Beck. Gilchrist is co-executive producer.
Afterward, feature film became the focus of the dayâs presentations, with Kennedy paying tribute to the incredible work of OscarÂź-winning Creature and Special Makeup Effects Supervisor Neal Scanlan as dozens of his most famous creations took the stage. Kennedy then revealed that âStar Warsâ will head into the future, with a new feature set 15 years after the last events of the Skywalker Saga. Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy will tell the story of rebuilding the New Jedi Order and the powers that rise to tear it down; the director then delighted fans by welcoming Daisy Ridley to stage, confirming she will be reprising her beloved role as Rey in the upcoming movie.
Kennedy also announced that James Mangold will take audiences deep into the past, telling the tale of the first Jedi to wield the Force and harness it as a liberating power in an era of chaos and oppression.
Expanding upon âStar Warsâ storytelling in the present, Dave Filoni will orchestrate the escalating war between the Imperial Remnant and the fledgling New Republic. Alongside producer Jon Favreau, they will bring together many of the threads of the âStar Warsâ original series in a cinematic event.
Finally, the stars and filmmakers of âIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyâ dazzled the crowd with a never-before-seen trailer, an extensive look at the film and a brand new poster. Appearing in person were cast members Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen, along with director and co-writer James Mangold and producer Kennedy. Dr. Jones himself, the inimitable Harrison Ford, appeared in a video greeting. The film, which will be Harrison Fordâs final Indiana Jones adventure, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18 and opens in theatres on June 30.
In Lucasfilmâs âIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,â Harrison Ford returns as the legendary hero archaeologist, starring along with Waller-Bridge (âFleabagâ), Antonio Banderas (âPain and Gloryâ), John Rhys-Davies (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Toby Jones (âJurassic World: Fallen Kingdomâ), Boyd Holbrook (âLoganâ), Ethann Isidore (âMortelâ) and Mads Mikkelsen (âFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledoreâ). Directed by Mangold, the film is produced by Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas serving as executive producers. John Williams, who has scored each Indy adventure since the original âRaiders of the Lost Arkâ in 1981, has once again composed the score.
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This yearâs STAR WARS Celebration got off to a sensational start today in London with the stars and filmmakers of âIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyâ wowing the fans with the first look at the never-before-seen trailer and an extensive exclusive look at the film as well as the new poster. Appearing in person were cast members Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen, Director/Co-Writer James Mangold and Producer Kathleen Kennedy, with a message from star Harrison Ford, to reveal new details about the highly anticipated installment of the iconic franchise. The film, which will be Harrison Fordâs final Indiana Jones adventure, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18 and opens in theatres on June 30, 2023.
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In Lucasfilmâs âIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,â Harrison Ford returns as the legendary hero archaeologist, starring along with Phoebe Waller-Bridge (âFleabagâ), Antonio Banderas (âPain and Gloryâ), John Rhys-Davies (âRaiders of the Lost Arkâ), Toby Jones (âJurassic World: Fallen Kingdomâ), Boyd Holbrook (âLoganâ), Ethann Isidore (âMortelâ) and Mads Mikkelsen (âFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledoreâ). Directed by James Mangold, the film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas serving as executive producers. John Williams, who has scored each Indy adventure since the original “Raiders of the Lost Ark” in 1981, has once again composed the score.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, which has been viewed by more than 100 million people worldwide and has been an unprecedented global success as the top Original series for Prime Video in every region in its first season, has announced that acclaimed actors CiarĂĄn Hinds, Rory Kinnear, and Tanya Moodie have joined the seriesâ cast in recurring roles for the forthcoming second season, currently in production in the UK.
CIARĂN HINDS
Nominated for both an Oscar and a BAFTA Award as Best Supporting Actor for his performance as âPopâ in Kenneth Branaghâs film Belfast, acclaimed actor CiarĂĄn Hinds has had an illustrious career on both stage and screen. He has starred in such films as Steven Spielbergâs Munich, Martin Scorseseâs Silence, There Will be Blood, Road to Perdition, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, In Bruges, The Phantom of the Opera, The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, Persuasion, First Man, Amazing Grace, Zack Snyderâs Justice League, and The Eclipse, a role for which he was awarded Best Actor at the Tribeca Film Festival. He is also known for his voice role as âGrand Pabbieâ the Troll King in the animated films Frozen and Frozen II.
Television audiences know Hinds from his roles as âMance Rayderâ in Game of Thrones (HBO) and âJulius Caesarâ in Rome (HBO) as well as starring roles in The English (BBC/Prime Video), Ivanhoe (A&E), Above Suspicion (ITV), Political Animals (USA), and Prime Suspect 3 (ITV). He most recently appeared in the comedy-drama series The Dry (BritBox).
Hindsâ wide-ranging theatre credits include Uncle Vanya, Translations, The Girl from the North Country, Hamlet, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Burnt by the Sun, Closer, The Seafarer, and many others. He toured internationally in Peter Brookâs company in The Mahabharata and has played leading roles at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal Court, the Donmar Warehouse, and the National Theatre.
RORY KINNEAR
Rory Kinnear is an award-winning British actor, perhaps best known for his role as âBill Tannerâ in the James Bond films Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, and Spectre. Kinnear recently starred in Alex Garlandâs Men, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and saw him nominated for a BIFA award. Other recent film credits include Bank of Dave, Mike Leighâs Peterloo, Broken (for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the BIFAs), and the Academy Award- and BAFTA Award-nominated The Imitation Game. Kinnearâs TV credits include Inside No. 9 (BBC), Penny Dreadful (Sky Atlantic), Southcliffe (Channel 4, for which he was nominated for a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor), Charlie Brookerâs Black Mirror (Channel 4), and the drama Lucan (ITV) in which he starred in the title role. He can currently be seen in Taika Waititiâs series Our Flag Means Death (HBO Max).
Kinnear is hugely respected for his theatre work, winning Best Actor at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards in 2010 for his performances in Measure for Measure (Almeida Theatre) and Hamlet (National Theatre), and again in 2013 for his performance as âIagoâ in Othello (National Theatre), for which he also received an Olivier Award for Best Actor. He previously won an Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as âSir Fopling Flutterâ in The Man of Mode in 2008, and was nominated twice before for his performances in Hamlet and Burnt by the Sun. Most recently, Kinnear starred in Force Majeure at the Donmar Warehouse. Kinnear is also an award-winning playwright, penning his debut play The Herd in 2013. He made his directorial debut with the English National Operaâs production of The Winterâs Tale in 2017.
TANYA MOODIE
Tanya Moodie is an acclaimed British actress who won the Royal Television Societyâs Breakthrough Award for the role of âMegâ in the BAFTA Award-winning comedy Motherland (BBC). Her numerous television roles include starring as âHunterâ in the miniseries adaptation of Neil Gaimanâs Neverwhere (BBC), as well as roles in Tin Star (Sky Atlantic), A Discovery of Witches (Sky One), The Man Who Fell to Earth (Showtime), and Sherlock (BBC).
Some of Moodieâs recent film roles include J.J. Abramsâ Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker as âGeneral Parnadeeâ and Sam Mendesâ Empire of Light as âDelia.â
In the theatre, Moodie is a two-time Olivier Award nominee for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre for her roles in Intimate Apparel and The House That Will Not Stand. She played âGertrudeâ in Simon Godwinâs production of Hamlet for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her performance as âRoseâ opposite Lenny Henry in August Wilsonâs Fences in the West End earned her a WhatsOnStage Awards nomination for Best Actress. She was nominated for a UK Theatre Award for Best Performance for her role in Trouble in Mind, and she has received additional Best Actress nominations from the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards and the UK Theatre Awards. Moodie studied at Londonâs Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, where she was later employed as an associate teacher and council member.
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All eight first season episodes are available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories in multiple languages.
The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earthâs history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkienâs The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkienâs pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared reemergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of NĂșmenor, to the farthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.
The first season of The Rings of Power has been an unprecedented success, viewed by more than 100 million people worldwide, with more than 24 billion minutes streamed. The highly anticipated series attracted more than 25 million global viewers on its first day, marking the biggest premiere in the history of Prime Video, and also debuted as the No. 1 show on Nielsenâs overall streaming chart in its opening weekend. The show has also broken all previous Prime Video records for the most viewers, and has driven more Prime sign-ups worldwide during its launch window than any other previous content. Additionally, The Rings of Power is the top Original series in every regionâNorth America, Europe, APAC, LATAM, and the rest of the world. The season finale also created a global cultural moment, with multiple series-themed hashtags, including #TheRingsofPower and others, trending in 27 countries across Twitter for over 426 cumulative hours throughout the weekend.
Season Two of the series is produced by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay. They are joined by executive producers Lindsey Weber, Callum Greene, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, and Gennifer Hutchinson, along with co-executive producer Charlotte Brandström, producers Kate Hazell and Helen Shang, and co-producers Andrew Lee, Matthew Penry-Davey, and Clare Buxton.
SXSW is set to kick-off Friday March 10, 2023 through March 18, 2023 in Austin. Team Mr. Will is here to bring you some of their top picks of the Film & TV component of the Festival, which is back again in-person fully. The Festival kicks-off this year with Opening Night selection DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES. The eagerly-awaited Blockbuster co-directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley stars an impressive Cast including Chris Pine, RegĂ©-Jean Page, Hugh Grant, Sophia Lillis, Michelle Rodriguez and more. This follows on the footsteps of last year’s Opening Night film, EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, which has been propelled to major Awards Season success.
Other high-profile titles to premiere at the Film & TV Festival include Evil Dead Rise directed by Lee Cronin; Problemista directed by Julio Torres; Flamin’ Hot directed by Eva Longoria; Janine Nabers and Donald Glover’s Swarm; Lee Sung Jinâs Beef and several more.
Team Mr. Will preview for you some of their own most-anticipated titles at SXSW 2023.
Bottoms
Toronto-born Director-Writer Emma Seligman is re-teaming with star-on-the-rise Rachel Sennott! And I CANNOT WAIT! I loved Shiva Baby and know that only greatness will come from this duo. Additionally, as a huge fan of The Bear, I am so excited to see breakout star Ayo Edebiri as part of its Cast.
Fancy Dance
I heard so many great things about this Film coming out of Sundance early this year. It’s the feature directorial debut from Erica Tremblay and follows a Native American hustler who kidnaps her niece from her white grandparents and sets out for the state powwow in the hope of keeping what’s left of their family intact.
Joy Ride
I always search for Comedy at SXSW because they tend to be breakout hits. This Comedy directed by Adele Lim has a stellar cast including Everything Everywhere All at Once fav Stephanie Hsu. And it just happens to be produced by two funny men collaborators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
National Anthem
I’m a huge fan of Halsey and she’s acting in this touching story about a construction worker in New Mexico who joins a group of queer rodeo performers. There has been a lot of buzz going into the Festival for this Film and I am sure it won’t disappoint.
Bloody Hell
This Canadian film sounds like a blast. It follows a teen girl who is diagnosed with a reproductive condition that upends her sex life. Thus, sending her on a journey exploring unusual methods. It stars Maddie Ziegler and Emily Hampshire.
I want to shout out a film I’ve already seen and I believe all of you should: War Pony. It’s a breathtaking film that follows the interlocking stories of two young Oglala Lakota men group on on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
I am three-years-deep and still fascinated by the films the SXSW team programs every March. It is such an odd and eclectic mix of indies, docs and genre films, and well, it speaks directly to my eclectic taste in cinema. And though it lacks the prestige of TIFF or Cannes, and is a little more punk rock than Sundance, I love how much of a unique identity SXSW has. Hopefully, next year I can take the plunge and go to Austin for a long weekend just to soak up all of the films, the BBQ, and this terrific community the festival has cultivated. I am intrigued about a number of pictures and twisted visions unfolding over the coming week and a half, but these are the ones I am most excited for:
Evil Dead Rise
I love the Evil Dead franchise, full-stop. The remake we got in 2013 was a whole lot better than it should have been, and this new entry (which trades the creepy cabin, horny teenagers and everyman Ash Williams for a family in a creepy high rise tower) looks and sounds positively bonkers. I was grinning like a maniac watching the R-rated trailer just recently, and am all in for the gory, grotesque and groovy blood bath that Writer/Director Lee Cronin has cooked-up. Might want to pack a poncho and an umbrella for this one.
Bottoms/I Used To Be Funny
Have you accepted Rachel Sennott as your new queen yet? This one-two punch of Dark Comedies â one about two loser high schoolers who create a fight club in order to get laid, and the other about an aspiring comedian and former nanny struggling with PTSD â should certainly clue you into what you have been missing in your life. They both sound like wild rides, and should certainly provide plenty of laughs from this star on the rise. Did I ask if you accepted her as your queen yet?
299 Queen Street West
If you are of a certain generation, you likely remember when MUCH was actually called MuchMusic. And it played music. Those days may be long behind us, but Sean Maynardâs Documentary about the life and times of the iconic building, studio and brand is bound to bring back a whole lot of memories. I cannot wait to see what artifacts he was able to dig-up.
Self Reliance
No need to even discuss a plot here â this is the directorial debut of Jake Johnson. He wrote and produced the Film too, alongside the Lonely Island. And he stars in it, alongside Anna Kendrick, Andy Samberg, Natalie Morales, Christopher Lloyd, Wayne Brady and Schittâs Creekâs Emily Hampshire (also at SXSW 2023 with Bloody Hell). Do I really need to say more, or are you just as quickly on-board as I was?
Plan C
As a CIS white male, my opinion on abortion does not matter. Nor should it matter to the men who helped overturn Roe v. Wade. What a woman does with her own body is none of our fucking concern. Plain and simple. Sadly, not everyone feels that way, as we would not need Docs like Plan C if they did. The Film centres around a large group of individuals who have been networking since 2014 in an attempt to increase access to abortion pills across the United States. With how turbulent things are going, and the fact that I have my own daughter now, this one is quite simply a must-see.
Tetris
Centering around true events and Henk Rogers’ (played by Taron Egerton) uphill battle to secure legal rights to international gaming sensation TETRIS, this Drama from Jon S. Baird is a must-see. Especially for those of us who grew-up in the ’80s and ’90s and played this religiously on our Nintendo Gameboys. This premieres more towards the end of the Festival on March 15th and arrives on Apple TV+ March 31, 2023. Who’d have known there was this much Drama behind something that brought us so much joy? Did you know the game actually originally belonged to the people of the Soviet Union?
American Born Chinese
Based on Gene Luen Yang’s Graphic Novel of the same name, SXSW is so lucky to continue this renaissance of the Asian-American experience. The upcoming Disney+ series centers on Jin Wang (Ben Wang), struggling with his school life and home life. He meets the new foreign exchange student at his school, leading him to become involved in a battle between Gods of Chinese mythology. The Series reunites EEAAO stars Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan. This also premieres later in the Festival on March 15th and it arrives May 24, 2023 on Disney+.
I Used to be Funny
Filmed right here at home, Toronto’s Ally Pankiw writes and directs this Comedy starring SXSW 2023 Queen Rachel Sennott (also at the Festival with the exciting BOTTOMS as mentioned by Amanda and David) as a Comedian battling PTSD and deciding whether or not to search for a missing teen girl whom she used to nanny. This premieres March 13th at the Festival.
Flamin’ Hot
Who doesn’t love Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? Flamin’ Hot is the story of Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia) the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican-American heritage and upbringing to turn Flamin’ Hot Cheetos into a snack that ignited a spice-loving frenzing, becoming a worldwide sensation! Eva Longoria directs this origins story which we can totally get behind. This premieres March 11th.
Problemista
Expect Julio Torres to be the breakout star of SXSW 2023 writing, directing and also starring in this Comedy about a Toy Designer from El Salvador who is stuck in a job assisting an unpredictable Art World outcast in order to stay in America. Also stars Greta Lee and TILDA SWINTON! This debuts March 13th at the Festival.
Also, a warm mention goes to Canada’s BLACKBERRY which recounts the rise of the mobile phone that once ruled the world, from Director/Writer Matt Johnson. Jay Baruchel stars as Mike Lazaridis in this Drama which will be released via Elevation Pictures April 28, 2023. This got plenty of traction out of its Berlin International Film Festival Premiere and we cannot wait to see. It premieres March 13th at SXSW 2023.
More on the SXSW 2023 lineup here. We’ll be bringing updates from the Festival daily. Stay tuned for more.
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TOP GUN: MAVERICK Synopsis:
After more than 30 years of service as a top naval aviator, Pete âMaverickâ Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot. Yet, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past when he returns to TOP GUN to train a group of elite graduates and comes face-to-face with Lt. Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of his former wingman, “Goose”. Bitter rivalries ignite as the pilots prepare for a specialized mission, which will require the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.
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The TOP GUN: MAVERICK Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with Dolby Atmos. The Blu-ray includes access to a Digital copy of the film as well as âCleared For Take Off,â âBreaking New Ground â Filming Top Gun: Maverick,â âA Love Letter To Aviation,â âForging The Darkstar,â and the two music videos.
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Focus Features announced today that it has acquired and will release INSIDE, a psychological thriller starring Academy AwardÂź nominee Willem Dafoe in filmmaker Vasilis Katsoupisâs directorial debut, on March 10, 2023. Ben Hopkins wrote the script based on an original idea by Katsoupis. The deal was negotiated by Banksideâs Stephen Kelliher on behalf of the filmmakers.
The film is produced by Giorgos Karnavas alongside producers Marcos Kantis, and Dries Phlypo and executive produced by Katsoupis, Jim Stark, Konstantinos Kontovrakis, Charles E. Breitkreuz, Martin Lehwald, Jean-Claude Van Rijckeghem, and Stephen Kelliher. Focus Features is distributing INSIDE domestically, with Universal Pictures International distributing internationally.
Creator-Director Katsoupis and Karnavas, the critically acclaimed producer of Greek boutique production and sales outfit, Heretic, whose credits include the Cannes Palme dâOr winner Triangle of Sadness, La Semaine de la Critique winner Feathers and Greece 2022 Academy AwardÂź entry Magnetic Fields, said in a joint statement, âItâs a dream to have made this film, the way we wanted to, having the priviledge to work with Willem and all these amazing filmmakers that supported us. Focus is the perfect place for the film, and we canât wait to share it with the world.â
INSIDE tells the story of Nemo, an art thief trapped in a New York penthouse after his heist doesnât go as planned. Locked inside with nothing but priceless works of art, he must use all his cunning and invention to survive.
âWith INSIDE, Focus continues our commitment to first-time and international filmmakers,â said Kiska Higgs, President of Production & Acquisitions at Focus Features. âVasilisâs thought-provoking film explores an experience weâre all now familiar with – isolation â and explores it in a visually stunning way.â
Dafoeâs additional upcoming projects include Yorgos Lanthimosâ Poor Things and Patricia Arquetteâs Gonzo Girl. His most recent credits include Walter Hillâs Dead for A Dollar, Robert Eggersâ The Northman, Guillermo del Toroâs Nightmare Alley and Jon Wattâs Spiderman: No Way Home.
Upcoming features for Focus include Todd Fieldâs TĂR, starring Cate Blanchett in the titular role; James Grayâs Armageddon Time starring Jeremy Strong and Academy Award winners Anthony Hopkins and Anne Hathaway; Champions directed by Bobby Farrelly and starring Woody Harrelsonl A.V Rockwellâs directorial debut A Thousand and One starring Teyana Taylor; Spoiler Alert based on Michael Ausielloâs Memoir and starring Jim Parsons, Sally Field, and Ben Aldridge; Polite Society directed by Nida Manzoor and starring Ritu Arya; Bill Holdermanâs Book Club 2: The Next Chapter starring Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton and Andy Garcia, and Alexander Payneâs The Holdovers starring Paul Giamatti.
Currently in production for the studio is Asteroid City, the star-studded feature reuniting Wes Anderson and Focus for the first time since Moonrise Kingdom, and Lisa Frankenstein from debut feature filmmaker, Zelda Williams, written by Academy Award and Tony winner, Diablo Cody, and starring Cole Sprouse and Katheryn Newton.
Dafoe is represented by WME and Circle of Confusion. Hopkins is represented by Curtis Brown Group.
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