Sundance Institute Names 2024 Producers Lab Fellows
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024
The nonprofit Sundance Institute has announced the 10 producers selected to participate in its annual Producers Lab, being held June 10–22 for the first time at Ucross Foundation in Wyoming where they host artists throughout the year. The Producers Program reflects the Institute’s long-standing commitment to increasing support for independent producers and champions the current and rising generation of producers year-round.
Christopher Nolan To Be Honored At 2024 Sundance Film Festival's Opening Night Gala
by Michael Major - Nov 1, 2023
Kicking off the 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival, the evening will honor trailblazing and breakout storytellers, as well as celebrate 40 years of Sundance's commitment to elevating independent storytelling. Christopher Nolan will be honored with the first-ever Sundance Institute Trailblazer Award.
MAESTRO, RUSTIN & More Nominated For 2023 Gotham Awards
by Michael Major - Oct 24, 2023
The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced the nominations for the 33rd Annual Gotham Awards, singling out 20 feature films, 11 series, and 30 performances in ten award categories. The nominations were announced live from Cipriani Wall Street by Jeffrey Sharp, award-winning film producer and the Executive Director of The Gotham.
Video: Watch a New THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Featurette
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2023
The Exorcist: Believer follows Victor Fielding (Tony winner and Oscar® nominee Leslie Odom, Jr.; One Night in Miami, Hamilton). The film also stars Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles (Harriet, The Righteous Gemstones) and two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz (Fosse/Verdon, Bloodline). Watch the video featurette now!
Video: Watch the Sneak Peek of THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2023
The film stars Tony winner and Oscar® nominee Leslie Odom, Jr. (One Night in Miami, Hamilton) with Ann Dowd, Jennifer Nettles, Norbert Leo Butz, Lidya Jewett, Olivia O’Neill and Ellen Burstyn. Watch the video sneak peek now!
HBO Documentaries Delivered Record Highs This Summer
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2023
HBO Documentaries' HARD KNOCKS: TRAINING CAMP WITH THE NEW YORK JETS averaged 4.4 million viewers per episode, scoring the largest audience for the series in 13 years (since 2010), which also featured the New York Jets. Additionally, HARD KNOCKS: TRAINING CAMP WITH THE NEW YORK JETS was the number one unscripted series.
THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Shifts Release As Taylor Swift Sets 'Eras Tour' Movie
by Michael Major - Aug 31, 2023
After the announcement that Taylor Swift announced that her 'Eras Tour' film would premiere on October 13, the upcoming Exorcist film has shifted its release date. The Eras tour movie has already grossed over $10 million, making it direct competition to The Exorcist: Believer.
TELEMARKETERS Docu-Series Coming to Max in August
by Michael Major - Jul 26, 2023
HBO Original three-part docuseries TELEMARKETERS, directed by Adam Bhala Lough and Sam Lipman-Stern and executive produced by Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Dani Bernfeld, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, and Jody Hill. TELEMARKETERS chronicles the darkly comedic, unexpected 20-year journey of two unlikely office buddies.
METAL MONSTERS: THE RIGHTEOUS REDEEMER to Premiere on Max in Augsut
by Michael Major - Jul 13, 2023
This documentary special provides a behind-the-scenes look at the hilarious, wickedly talented Rick Disharoon and his small-town, family-owned business, The Metal Shop, as the team gets the chance of a lifetime: to build an epic monster truck for Danny McBride and one of Hollywood’s biggest television shows, “The Righteous Gemstones.”