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6 days ago
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NewFest Sets LGBTQ Shorts Collection For AMC+ ‘Future of Film' Pride Month Initiative
As NewFest kicks off its fifth annual Pride film series in New York City, the country's largest LGBTQ film festival is teaming up with AMC Networks. Part of the network's 'Future of Film' initiative, which showcases emerging talent from festivals across the country, NewFest has curated a collection of six shorts by LGBTQ filmmakers to stream on AMC+ during Pride Month. More from Deadline NewFest Pride & Frameline49 Team Up To Set 'Jimpa' As Opening-Night Film NewFest Reveals 2024 Recipients Of The New Voices Filmmaker Grant In Partnership With Netflix 'The Morning Show' Season 4 Sets Premiere Date; Apple TV+ Gives First Look At Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons & More Newsroom Newcomers 'We're thrilled to partner with AMC Networks to bring NewFest's programming to a national audience through the Future of Film initiative,' said NewFest executive director David Hatkoff and director of programming Nick McCarthy. 'These powerful shorts highlight the depth of queer storytelling and offer a meaningful platform for emerging filmmakers to reach wider audiences. We're grateful to AMC+ for helping amplify these vital voices.' Courtney Thomasma, AMC Networks' EVP of linear and streaming products, said in a statement, 'We're proud to partner with NewFest to celebrate Pride and bring these outstanding stories to AMC+. We can't wait for audiences to discover the works of these talented emerging voices alongside fan favorite series and films all month long.' Available to stream on AMC+ starting June 1, 'Future of Film: Newfest 2025' features films from past NewFest Pride and New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival lineups, including these titles: , directed by Imani Celeste (USA, 2023)NewFest36 Selection Four Black art students tell stories of community, divine intervention, and the artistry that led them to this very moment…smoking weed in a cramped apartment trying not to get caught. , directed by Mo Matton (Canada, 2024)NewFest36 Selection Rhys, a people pleaser, winds up at their boss' gender reveal party with their two partners. The trans throuple soon realizes that they are dealing with more than they were prepared for and their ability to survive the event comes into question. , Sohrob Nayebaziz (USA, 2024)NewFest36 SelectionRecipient of NewFest36's Short Film Jury Special Mention Asher realizes a chair they threw out is worth thousands and will stop at nothing to get it back. , directed by Day (Canada/USA, 2024)NewFest36 Selection The breadth of a trans woman's life is shown as she navigates the complexities of a fading memory. Blending the past and present, glimpses of her struggles with love and her evolving gender identity showcase a heartfelt portrait of humanity. , directed by Twiggy Pucci Garçon (USA, 2023)NewFest Pride 2024 Selection Chosen sisters Mermaid and Milan, emerging runway divas in the drag ballroom community celebrate their joy, siblinghood, and unapologetic personas. The documentary explores the power & beauty of being nonbinary in a community that prizes gender 'realness.' , by Shruti Parekh (USA/India, 2024)NewFest36 SelectionRecipient of NewFest36's Short Film Grand Jury Prize and Narrative Short Audience AwardAmerican teen Neelu feels like a fish out of water amidst preparations for her sister's wedding in Delhi until she forges a brief and unexpected connection with Zeyb, a quiet sari store clerk who moonlights as an internet drag queen. Best of Deadline 'The Morning Show' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
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‘The Morning Show' Season 4 Sets Premiere Date; Apple TV+ Gives First Look At Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons & More Newsroom Newcomers
The Morning Show is set to return this fall with some new and familiar faces. Apple TV+ gave a first look at Season 4 on Wednesday, setting the stage for even more turmoil as the newsroom tries to navigate an increasingly polarizing political climate. The first look photos also give a glimpse at newcomers Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Aaron Pierre, William Jackson Harper and Boyd Holbrook. More from Deadline NewFest Sets LGBTQ Shorts Collection For AMC+ 'Future of Film' Pride Month Initiative Leanne Morgan, Chuck Lorre Comedy Series 'Leanne' Gets Netflix Premiere Date; First Look 'The Morning Show' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far Per Apple, the 10-episode fourth season will premiere globally with Episode 1 on on September 17, followed by one episode weekly until November 19. The photo embedded above is a new shot of star Jennifer Anison, who likely has a lot on her plate rebuilding UBA post-merger. See the rest of the first look photos below. Season 4 of The Morning Show opens in spring 2024, almost two years after the events of season three. With the UBA-NBN merger complete, the newsroom must grapple with newfound responsibility, hidden motives, and the elusive nature of truth in a polarized America. In a world rife with deepfakes, conspiracy theories, and corporate cover-ups — who can you trust? And how can you know what's actually real? Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are back and, in additional to the new cast members, heavy hitting returners include Billy Crudup, Karen Pittman, Nicole Beharie, Nestor Carbonell, Mark Duplass, Greta Lee, and Jon Hamm. The Morning Show is showrun and executive produced by Charlotte Stoudt with director and executive producer Mimi Leder. The series is produced by the studio Media Res, and executive produced by Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer through Media Res, along with Stoudt and Leder. Witherspoon executive produces alongside Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine. Aniston and Kristin Hahn executive produce through Echo Films. Zander Lehmann and Micah Schraft also executive produce. Best of Deadline 'The Morning Show' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
Daily Record
22-04-2025
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Forgotten war film with one moment fans say 'you know it's amazing'
Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard star in the 2016 film Allied, which was a box office bomb and received poor reviews from critics, but fans can't get enough of the love story Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard lead the cast in the lesser-known wartime romance, Allied, which has left fans "sobbing". The 1942-set film sees Wing Commander Max Vatan, portrayed by Pitt, sent to Casablanca for a high-stakes mission to take out a German ambassador. He's joined by French resistance fighter Marianne Beauséjour, played by Cotillard, as they embark on their perilous task. As they pose as husband and wife, their professional relationship begins to blur into something deeper, despite their initial resolve to suppress their emotions. The film's devastating twist has had audiences tearing up during the climactic moments. Empire magazine said: "Unlike his most recent period piece, high-wire thriller The Walk, Zemeckis keeps most of his technological toys in the box for this one. A more classical piece of filmmaking, shorn of bells and whistles, its show-stopping moment comes with a whirling camera move around a car caught in a desert sandstorm. A reminder of its maker's formidable skills, it's a rare bravura moment in a more workmanlike thriller." Despite being a commercial failure and facing harsh criticism, resulting in significant financial losses, the central love story has captivated many viewers since its 2016 release, reports the Irish Star. One unhappy critic said: "Like an average cover version of a classic song, Zemeckis drama makes all the right noises for a 40s war-time thriller, but it doesnt have any of the heart." Another reviewer panned the film, stating: "A romance picture with very little steam, a war picture with only one impressive set piece, and a spy picture with a double-cross so bland that all the players look and feel like they are going through the motions strictly for a paycheck." However, on Rotten Tomatoes, one enthusiastic fan said: "You know a movie is amazing when it pulls at your heart stings and has you balling your eyes out in the end." A more measured assessment came from another viewer, who noted: "Whilst it could be seen as a Hollywood sentimentality project, it is warm, sincere, and beautiful. The story is solid, and the performances are strong." Meanwhile, a further reviewer heaped praise on the film, saying: "Allied is a gripping World War II thriller directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard. The film follows intelligence officer Max Vatan (Pitt) and French Resistance fighter Marianne Beauséjour (Cotillard) as they fall in love during a dangerous mission in Casablanca. Their relationship is put to the ultimate test when Max is tasked with investigating whether Marianne is a German spy. The film is visually stunning, with impressive period detail and thrilling action sequences. Pitt and Cotillard deliver compelling performances, capturing the emotional complexity of their characters' tumultuous romance. While the Pacing may lag in parts, "Allied" is a suspenseful and captivating film that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats until the very end." Allied is available to stream on ITVX.
