Sunny Side wrapped Thursday with an awards ceremony announcing winners of the Pitch Sessions in multiple categories. There were statues built in her honor. There were paintings made of her. Directors Jascha Hannover and Katharina Warda win Best History Pitch at Sunny Side of the Doc.Matthew Carey She was in every beauty magazine. Watch on Deadline The project leverages material shot in the GDR in the 1970s. The pitch award comes with a 3,000 prize....

In his speech, Bartoska expressed his gratitude to the institutions that have supported him. Without our partners, he said, the festival would not exist today. Later, all the partners stayed with us during the Covid-19 pandemics. Viggo Mortensen arrives at the Opening Night Of the Karlovy Vary Int’l Film FestivalKVIFF Youre going to be seeing and hearing him a lot in the coming years. The British McLeod, just 24, joined Mortensen An annoyingly talented individual onstage to further applause....

The iconic Los Angeles punk band X is issuing what it is calling its final album,Smoke & Fiction, and has detailed plans for a U.S. tour. The quartet of vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist/bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer DJ Bonebrake said they will end following a farewell tour supporting their ninth and final album, a 10-track album which will be released on August 2 onFat Possum Records. The first leg of the bands farewell tour will begin in Kansas City, Missouri on July 6, and currently is scheduled to run to October 4, with a show at the Palladium Times Square, New York....

And that was super fun, LeFauve said in an interview withComicBook. Whereas guilt is about taking responsibility and its a behavior, not who you are. One of my favorites is a location that we came up with called Procrastination Land, Mann toldComicBook. ‘Inside Out 2’Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection This is the land I definitely have, especially as a teen. It was a land which had a big sign that said Procrastination Land and then it said Coming Soon....

The indie market is feeling pretty good. A big film from IndiaKalki2898 ADmay unseatRRRs North American opening weekend. Things are still quite tough but theres room for optimism. ‘Kalki 2898 AD’Vyjayanthi Movies Written and directed by Nag Ashwin. VerticalsASacrificeopens on 230 screens. American social psychologist Ben Monroe (Bana) is investigating a local Berlin cult connected to disturbing events. Adds LA and other top ten markets net week, moving to the top 50 the following....

Melony Lewis and Adam Lewis have joined as principal partners and Longtime German film finance expertFrank Lehmannis now CFO. Amazon MGM Studioswill releaseNickel Boys, based on Colson Whiteheads Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, in theaters October 25. As to Glovers decision to step away from his CEO role, Barnes said it was an organic one. ‘Black Power Mix Tape’, ‘Conbody VS Everybody’, ‘Hale County This Morning This Evening’ and ‘Self Portrait as a Coffee Pot’Louverture...

FX on HulusThe Bearwill dish up an all-new season to kick off summer. Season 1sweptthe first of two Emmys ceremonies this year, with the second hoping to follow in those footsteps. Those curious aboutThe BearSeason 3 release, cast date and more can find details about the next installment below. Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto - The BearChuck Hodes/FX Watch on Deadline When will Season 3 ofThe Bearcome out?...

These sentiments were echoed throughout. It was not a night to have a cold. His ease is his trump card, wrote Liberation. (L-R) Donald Trump and President Joe BidenGetty Images Some publications went surprisingly easy on Trump. Before Thursday evening, many Americans had expressed concerns about Joe Bidens age and fitness for office. Canadas CBC was similar to the BBC in its praise of Trump. Paul Morigi/Getty ImagesPaul Morigi/Getty Images...

My guest on20 Questionsthis week isAnthony Michael Hall. I just opted to pass, he said, but I have a healthy respect for Andrew. I think hes carved out a good career for himself. Mark Binks He directs television and he wrote that book a couple of years ago that led to this film. So I thank god for that. But no disrespect to anybody involved. For Hall, the Brat Pack name wasnt bothersome....

Labour put the focus on voters, all of whom sat on their sofas heralding Keir Starmer. Labour removed any doubt by titling its videoBallotbox. Watch on Deadline The deals played out in bizarre parallel realities. By contrast, All3Medias sale was sanctioned without so much as a flicker of disapproval from UK authorities. But All3Media has been something of a sleeping giant in recent years. This looks about to change. The federal model has been endorsed during three separate sales....

Through Starz #TakeTheLead, we are creating spaces where diverse creators feel valued, respected and heard. The inaugural class consists of experienced drama and comedy writers with imminent shows in development. Learn more about them below. Top, from left: Kiel McNaughton, Chris Bessounian, Johanna Lee, Aaon Ho; bottom, from left: Oanh Ly, Tianna Majumdar-Langham, Lauren Moon, Kyle LauAndrew Ge He currently has a pilot in development at Nickelodeon. She is also a co-executive producer on NetflixsPulse....

Supporters ofJoe BidenandDonald Trumpplanned to hold watch parties across the country for CNNspresidential debate, seizing on the event to energize their bases. In Los Angeles, three Democratic governors Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Andy Beshear of Kentucky and JB Pritzker of Illinois were gathering at the home of James Costos and Michael Smith for a fundraiser and watch party. Co-hosts of the event are Martha Karsh and Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner, with proceeds going to the Biden Victory Fund, per an invite....

Cabnet will officially launch his first season of programming in fall 2025. Interim Artistic Director Bennett Leak will oversee the Companys upcoming 46th season. Cabnets appointment was announced by The Board of Trustees of Second Stage Theater. Evan CabnetEvan Zimmerman How can you replace a founding artistic director who had spent 45 years building a powerhouse theatrical institution? We wanted someone to shape and inspire our next 45 years of growth and success....