Michael Rosenberg

AFI to Present Robert Zemeckis' HERE as the Centerpiece Gala at AFI FEST

The American Film Institute will present the world premiere of Robert Zemeckis' film HERE as the Centerpiece Gala at AFI FEST presented by Canva. Learn more about the film.

Emmy-Nominated JIM HENSON IDEA MAN to Make Broadcast Debut on ABC

“Jim Henson Idea Man” will make its broadcast debut on ABC on Aug. 11 at 8:30 p.m. EDT/PDT, during the network’s “Wonderful World of Disney” Sunday night movie lineup. From award-winning director Ron Howard, the film has become the most Emmy®-nominated documentary project of the year.

Photos: Go Inside the Farewell Gathering for TITANIC at Encores!

Titanic concluded its run as part of New York City Center Encores! on Sunday, June 23rd. The company held a closing celebration, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!

Film Movement Acquires North American Rights To Victor Erice's CLOSE YOUR EYES

Film Movement announced they had acquired Erice's fourth feature-length film for North America. It will have its theatrical premiere this August at New York's Film Forum and in Los Angeles before going wide. A release to all leading digital outlets and the home entertainment marketplace will follow.

Review: FALL FOR DANCE at New York City Center Thrills-Now Through October 8th

The marvelous dance event of the season, “Fall for Dance” is now happening at New York City Center and audiences love it!

Disney Original Documentary Announces New Jim Henson Feature Project

With never-before-seen personal archives, the film will give audiences an exciting first-person view into the life of one of the world’s most inspiring and iconoclastic creators through exclusive home movies, photographs, sketches and Henson’s personal diaries. The documentary will be made with full support of The Muppets creator's family.

NYAFF 2021 Closes 20th Edition Announcing Winners of The Audience Award and Uncaged Award for Best Feature Film

After screening a record 75 films over 16 days in person and virtually, the 20th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival closed out an epic run on Sunday night with back-to-back screenings of three thrilling titles: Evan Jackson Leong's Chinatown-set crime thriller Snakehead; Yoon Jae-Keun's head-spinning Spiritwalker, winner of the NYAFF 2021 Daniel A. Craft Award for Excellence in Action Cinema; and the NYAFF Closing Film, Kim Ji-hoon's blockbuster disaster comedy Sinkhole.

Cannes Classics 2021 to Screen THE KILLING FLOOR

Based on actual events and characters, the film's story is told by Frank Custer (Damien Leake), a southern Black migrant working on the 'kill floor' of a giant World War One Chicago slaughterhouse under the command of Foreman Harry (Dennis Farina) and struggling to earn enough to bring his wife (Alfre Woodard) and children to more freedom up north.

Ron Howard's REBUILDING PARADISE Will Air Nov. 8

National Geographic Documentary Films announced today the commercial-free broadcast premiere of Rebuilding Paradise.

Film Movement Partners with HeadCount on Voter Registration Campaign

It’s Britain, late-1970s. The country is deeply divided over immigration.  The National Front, a far-right and fascist political party, is gaining strength.

National Geographic, Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and Imagine Documentaries Team Up For Feature Documentary on Chef and Humanitarian Jose Andres

Following the debut of Rebuilding Paradise at this year's Sundance Film Festival, National Geographic Documentary Films announced today its next feature project from acclaimed director Ron Howard, producer Brian Grazer and Imagine Documentaries.

Nordic Thriller A WHITE, WHITE DAY to Get North American Premiere

Since the launch of FILM MOVEMENT's VIRTUAL CINEMA - an effort to support movie theaters and cinema aficionados during an extremely challenging time - the initiative has garnered incredible support from both North American movie houses and film lovers alike.

50+ Theatres To Virtually Screen THE ETRUSCAN SMILE

In an effort to support cinema aficionados and theaters during these difficult and unprecedented times, Lightyear Entertainment, in association with Film Movement and Arthouse Convergence, will offer consumers a virtual theatrical experience with its current film The Etruscan Smile, starring Brian Cox.

Film Movement Launches a Virtual Cinema for First-Run Releases

In an effort to support cinema aficionados and movie theaters during these difficult and unprecedented times, beginning Friday, March 20, New York-based distributor Film Movement, in collaboration Art House Convergence, will offer consumers a virtual theatrical experience with current first-run releases and newly-restored classics.  Through their signature streaming platform, FILM MOVEMENT PLUS, movie exhibitors will have the opportunity to open their virtual doors and invite their patrons to rent new theatrical release they'd otherwise be enjoying in their local art house theaters.

Photo Flash: Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Will Swenson and More Join Princeton Symphony Orchestra for THE BIG TIME

On Friday, January 31, Broadway stars and musicians of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra performed a concert reading of The Big Time, a new musical comedy from Douglas Carter Beane, author of Broadway's Sister Act, Cinderella, and Xanadu.

POV Acquires Oscar-Shortlisted ADVOCATE

As reported exclusively by Screen Daily yesterday, POV announced the acquisition of the U.S. broadcast rights for the critically-acclaimed and award-winning documentary feature Advocate from directors Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe Bellaiche.

Showtime Documentary Films Announces New Docu-Series GOSSIP Starring Cindy Adams

SHOWTIME Documentary Films today announced a new limited docu-series, GOSSIP STARRING CINDY ADAMS (w/t), profiling the longtime columnist whose work at the New York Post made her the reigning queen of gossip. Imagine's Brian Grazer and Ron Howard are executive producing, with Emmy and BAFTA® nominee Jenny Carchman (THE FOURTH ESTATE) producing and directing. Scheduled to premiere in 2021, the series will be produced by Imagine Documentaries in cooperation with the New York Post. The announcement was made by Vinnie Malhotra, Executive Vice President, Nonfiction Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. 

Hulu Announces Premiere Dates for DOLLFACE, REPRISAL, and More

Today, during the Television Critics Association's Summer Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton, Hulu's Senior Vice President of Originals, Craig Erwich, presented the company's lineup of upcoming original programming including Wu-Tang: An American Saga from Brian Grazer and The RZA, Dollface starring Kat Dennings, Looking for Alaska, based on the best-selling novel by John Green and produced by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, Reprisal from Warren Littlefield and starring Abigail Spencer and Mindy Kaling's reimagining of Four Weddings and a Funeral, all of which join the company's collection of premium original content.

New Book in Sci-Fi Adventure Series for Young Readers Is 'Fabulous'

VIDEO: Watch a First Look of Ron Howard's New Documentary PAVAROTTI

A first look at Academy Award®-winning director Ron Howard's new documentary about the most beloved opera singer of all time, PAVAROTTI debuted during the 61st Grammy Awards.