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	U.K.-based sales and distribution company Blue Finch Films has acquired worldwide rights to Indonesian horror film “The Draft!” ahead of its international premiere at Austin’s Fantastic Fest.Fantastic Fest Adds Horror Video Game Showcase for September Festival (EXCLUSIVE)




	Directed by Yusron Fuadi, the film follows five college students who spend a weekend at a remote villa, only to find themselves battling a powerful dark force. The project aims to subvert familiar horror tropes in its take on the cabin-in-the-woods subgenre. 




	Fuadi wrote the script alongside Anindita Suryarasmi, with Richard Hames Halstead and B.W. Purba Negara as co-writers. Munandar Aji and Fani Pramuditya...

Fantastic Fest Indonesian Horror ‘The Draft!’ Nabbed by Blue Finch Films (EXCLUSIVE)

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The first annual Round Top Film Festival is open for feature and short film submissions until August 20. Taking place November 7-10 in Round Top, Texas, the festival seeks to embody the spirit of creativity, education, and community enrichment. Filmmakers whose films are selected to participate in the festival will...

First Annual Round Top Film Festival Submissions Open Until August 20

Jackie Shijie Xing is a professional film director who has directed captivating films and won many awards from international Oscar-qualifying film festivals. He is leveraging his festival success for his career and building his projects from previous experiences to enhance his directing profession. His high reputation has led him to direct mini-series premiering on leading streaming platforms.

Director Jackie Xing on Film Festival Success and Launching a Directing Career


				













	“Holy Cow,” a movie that premiered at Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard, has been bought by Kino Lorber in association with Zeitgeist Films for U.S. and English-speaking Canadian rights. 'The Artist' Director Michel Hazanavicius Says 'People Have an Issue Addressing the Genocide Against Jews'




	A feature debut by Louise Courvoisier, “Holy Cow” won the Youth Prize at Un Certain Regard in Cannes. 




	The heartwarming movie delves into the hardscrabble life of French agriculture. It marks the screen debut of Clement Faveau who plays Totone, an 18-year-old farmer whose carefree teenage life is turned upside down after the tragic death of...

Kino Lorber, Zeitgeist Buy Cannes’ Movie ‘Holy Cow,’ Winner of Un Certain Regard’s Youth Prize (EXCLUSIVE)

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From recent hits to hidden gems, here's what to stream this month
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The 7 Best New Movies on Amazon Prime Video in July 2024

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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The late actor/musician Ricky Nelson had been performing since almost the day he was born. Nelson's parents, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson were also talented and in the public eye. Together, the former band leader and vocalist wife, joined Ricky and their other son, David Nelson, to star in the TV sitcom, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

The Tragic Death of Former Teen Idol Ricky Nelson of TV's Classic 'Ozzie and Harriet' Sitcom

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

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Netflix is extra busy when it comes to the release of new documentaries and docuseries this month, with (by my count, at least) four worth watching as opposed to the normal one or two we get over the same time period.
In a typical month, it feels like the streamer doesn’t tend to give us very many that I’d categorize as must-watch. Some that do fit that bill which have been released this year include titles like What Jennifer Did, Simone Biles: Rising, and The Greatest Night in Pop. The new docs that Netflix subscribers can enjoy starting this month, meanwhile,...

4 new can’t-miss Netflix documentaries to add to your watchlist this month

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

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	The body horror movie caused gasps and rampant praise at Cannes, and here's what to expect from 'The Substance.'The body horror movie caused gasps and rampant praise at Cannes, and here's what 'The Substance' has revealed about its true nature.

‘The Substance’: Everything To Know About The Gore-And-Nudity Soaked Body Horror Film Starring Margaret Qualley And Demi Moore

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Filmmaker JT Mollner’s “Strange Darling” wowed audiences when it premiered at Fantastic Fest last year, and critics are in agreement about its virtues — it’s currently sitting comfortably at 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Believe the hype: with its endlessly inventive plotting, expressive and haunting visual style, and go-for-broke performances, “Strange Darling” is not only the best American film so far this year, it’s one of the best horror movies of all time.Inside the Art of Letterboxd's 'Four Favorites'



The tale of a one-night stand that spirals into a vicious murder spree, “Strange Darling” is best entered with limited awareness of...

‘Strange Darling’ Trailer: Giovanni Ribisi Turns Cinematographer for the Best American Horror Film in Years

New Orleans, LA

Carroll Morton has been named the new executive director of the New Orleans Film Society. She brings a sincere commitment to the growth and preservation of the city’s cultural heritage to her new role, as well as a strong background in the New Orleans film industry. She previously served as the director of the City of New Orleans Film Office since 2018.

Carroll Morton Named Executive Director of New Orleans Film Society

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Horoscope of the Day, Friday, August 16th

In the world of astrology, certain dates align with celestial energies that lean toward the fruition of dreams. Today is one such day. The energy brings with it an essence of positivity, offering a powerful blend of heavenly influences that can bring longings into existence. For three zodiac signs in particular, this is especially true. Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, the stars are aligning in your favor more so than the rest of us. Here's how these signs can take advantage of this powerful energy and make their dreams begin to come true.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True | August 16, 2024

Widely known for a blend of pure spectacle and unbridled terror, disaster movies have been a hallmark of Hollywood and beyond since even before becoming a distinct genre in the 1970s. The release and success of Lee Isaac Chung's Twisters (currently overperforming at the box office amidst positive reviews and audience response) marks a triumphant return of the disaster genre to the big screen. Perhaps it's overdue.

The 10 Best Disaster Movies That Perfectly Sum Up the Genre

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Winsome Sinclair, the esteemed casting director and longtime collaborator of filmmaker Spike Lee, passed away at age 58 following a courageous battle with colon cancer, her publicist Clorissa Wright-Thomas confirmed. Sinclair, originally from Jamaica, moved to Long Island as a child before pursuing higher education at Florida A&M University. Her...

Winsome Sinclair, Influential Casting Director for Spike Lee, Dies at 58

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

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Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Sets New Wave, Sculpting the Giant as 2024 AICEF Prize Winners

The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival has announced the winners of this year’s AICEF Prize for Cross-Cultural Filmmaking in partnership with Indonesia’s Bali International Film Festival, also...

Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Sets New Wave, Sculpting the Giant as 2024 AICEF Prize Winners

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