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5 days ago
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‘National Anthem' Sets Hulu Release With Wolfe Video & LD Entertainment
Nearly a year after its theatrical release, director Luke Gilford's feature debut National Anthem is streaming just in time for Pride Month. Wolfe Video and LD Entertainment will release the LGBTQ western drama Thursday, June 5 exclusively on Hulu, along with several queer titles from Wolfe's library that hit the streamer on June 1. More from Deadline LD Entertainment Partners With Variance Films On Theatrical Release Of Luke Gilford's SXSW-Premiering Queer Rancher Pic 'National Anthem' Wolfe Video Announces LGBTQ Streaming Strategy, Promotes Evan Schwartz To Head Of Content 'Love Island UK' Adds Rugby Player Conor Philips To Season 12 Cast Following Surprise Islander Exit 'National Anthem is a film about the search for belonging,' said Gilford in a statement. 'I'm thrilled that the film will be streaming on Hulu, making it accessible to even more viewers who might connect with its reimagined vision of the American West, and perhaps see themselves reflected in it.' Set in a rural queer ranching community, against the real-life International Gay Rodeo Association, National Anthem stars Plummer as Dylan, a 21-year old construction worker in rural New Mexico, who joins a community of queer ranchers and rodeo performers in search of their own version of the American dream. The film, which premiered at SXSW in 2023, also stars Eve Lindley, Mason Alexander Park, Rene Rosado and Robyn Lively. Written by David Largman Murray, Kevin Best and Gilford, it was produced by Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, Kevin Garland, Gina Marcheschi, and Jasmine Daghighian, with executive producers Beau Ward, Jacob Yakob, Michael Glassman, Troy Nankin, Gilford, Zackary Drucker and Murray. Other Wolfe titles currently streaming on Hulu include Adam (2019), Big Eden (2000), Boy Meets Girl (2014), Elena Undone (2010), Hurricane Bianca (2016), Loving Annabelle (2006), A Perfect Ending (2012) and Sordid Lives (2000). 'I am excited to bring an amazing collection of films to Hulu this Pride season,' said Evan Schwartz, Wolfe's head of content. 'Working with LD Entertainment on National Anthem has been an honor and I am thrilled to have Hulu's support in amplifying stories about the LGBTQ+ community.' Best of Deadline 'Stick' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'Stick' Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
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7 days ago
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AfroCannes 2025 To Explore Afro-Futurism & African Innovation In Film
AfroCannes is leaning into Afro Futurism with its 2025 lineup. Since launching in 2022, AfroCannes and its AfroBerlin sibling have become spaces to discuss and celebrate narratives from Africa and the African diaspora against the backdrop of a major film festival. More from Deadline Cannes Chief Thierry Frémaux Addresses Trump's Tariffs: "Cinema Always Finds A Way Of Existing & Reinventing Itself" Wolfe Video Announces LGBTQ Streaming Strategy, Promotes Evan Schwartz To Head Of Content Kal Penn, Booboo Stewart & Nicole Elizabeth Berger To Lead Underground Chess Thriller 'Contra' Its organizer, the not-for-profit Yanibes Foundation, said this year's theme 'underscores the transformative power of Afro-Futurism' and will focus on African storytelling and culture and as well as identity and innovation. The event spans panels, screenings, networking, and showcases on specific countries. The 2025 edition includes 'In Conversation' sessions with filmmakers including: Aaron Rashaan Thomas, Camille Pitanga, Gordon Bobb, Frédéric Chau, Syrinthia Studer and Luis Lomenha. There will be panels homing in on topics including the new Nigerian film industry, the connections between Africa and Asia with Dr. Pushpinder Chowdhry and others, inclusion, a focus on Afro-German filmmakers, and a fireside chat with producer and explorer Ernest White II. 'Beyond the glitz and glam of the Cannes Film Festival, AfroCannes highlights the importance of representation— it isn't just about who's on the stage, it's about who's in the room,' the organizers said ahead of this year's event. 'Whether you're attending for professional growth or artistic inspiration, AfroCannes offers a front-row seat to the future of film, and the beauty and depth that is Black creatives and industry professionals within the industry.' The crowd at AfroCannes comprises filmmakers, producers, actors, casting directors, and financiers. It's free to attend (but requires pre-registration). This year it will be held at the Villa des Ministres in Cannes. The event runs May 15 through 19. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 So Far List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The Media
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12-05-2025
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Cannes Chief Thierry Frémaux Addresses Trump's Tariffs: 'Cinema Always Finds A Way Of Existing & Reinventing Itself'
When it comes to this year's hot potato topic of Donald Trump's tariffs on movie imports, Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux would like to table the discussion. For at least a year. More from Deadline Wolfe Video Announces LGBTQ Streaming Strategy, Promotes Evan Schwartz To Head Of Content Donald Trump Touts Reduction In China Tariffs For At Least 90 Days: "I Take Them At Their Word" Kal Penn, Booboo Stewart & Nicole Elizabeth Berger To Lead Underground Chess Thriller 'Contra' Of Trump's declarations over the last three months, Fremaux says: 'He started off by saying one thing, then contradicts himself.' 'I can't answer your question at this stage,' the festival head asserted to a journalist about their U.S. tariff impact question on global cinema. 'The idea that American Cinema would be penalized by foreign countries, I think that is an idea worth discussing,' said Fremaux. 'There's something we noticed the year and months after Covid: There were fewer American films in the world; therefore local production –national production–became more successful.' 'Cinema always finds a way of existing and reinventing itself,' was essentially Fremaux's verdict as of right now on the whole brouhaha of Trump tariffs. 'If I say one thing, I would say here at the Cannes Film Festival, we wouldn't want the American cinema to cease to be strong, that's what really counts.' 'I can't talk about these custom duties, it's too early in the game,' Fremaux continued to assert. Earlier today, a group of more than 100 global film and TV bodies signed an open letter appealing to governments to 'safeguard the systems that support independent film and audiovisual creation.' The letter clearly targeted Trump, but also challenged 'algorithm-driven platforms, and the growing dominance of global entertainment conglomerates,' along the rise of AI in production. In the wake of declaring tariffs on film imports on May 4, Trump and the White House cooled on the idea of them by May 5. 'I'm not looking to hurt the industry; I want to help the industry,' Trump told reporters at the White House. 'We're going to meet with the industry. I want to make sure they're happy with it, because we're all about jobs.' Jon Voight's pitch to POTUS to make 'Hollywood Great Again' and to spike U.S. production stateside included a clause for a 120% tariff on film and TV offshore shoots receiving foreign tax credits. Outside of tariffs, ironically, there aren't any mega controversies heading into this year's 78th edition à la last year's rumored #MeTooWave Mediapart expose that was set to name several filmmakers with films in the festival. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
