Charm City #1: "The Baltimore police are baffled when a Ravens cheerleader is found floating in the Inner Harbor with an arcane symbol carved onto her corpse. And only Alyssia Singer, music blogger at the Baltimore Sun, knows what it means: that a serial killer is targeting Baltimore's underground witching community. Alyssia-an excommunicated witch who no longer uses magic-must decide: take the case and confront her estranged family and long buried demons... or risk more bodies piling up..."
Written by Josh Eiserike, art by Scott Van Domelen (Scout’s Smoketown), colors by Lorenzo Palombo and edited by Joshua Malkin.
Charm City #1 retails at $4.99 and is due in stores and at ScoutComics.com on July 19th. Previews code MAY231978.
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Written by Josh Eiserike, art by Scott Van Domelen (Scout’s Smoketown), colors by Lorenzo Palombo and edited by Joshua Malkin.
Charm City #1 retails at $4.99 and is due in stores and at ScoutComics.com on July 19th. Previews code MAY231978.
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- 6/14/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The Sundance Institute announced its full lineup for the 2020 Sundance Film Festival on Wednesday, which includes films like “Nine Days,” starring Winston Duke and Zazie Beetz, and “Downhill,” starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell, as well as documentaries about Bruce Lee, Taylor Swift and Pepe the Frog.
Other films that will be heading to Park City, Utah in January include “Shirley”, “Sylvie’s Love”, “Tesla”, “Us Kids,” about the Parkland shooting, “Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia”, “Spree”, “Dream Horse”, “Four Good Days”, “The Glorias”, “The Last Thing He Wanted”, and “Wendy,” directed by Benh Zeitlin. The Closing Night film will be “Falling,” directed and written by Viggo Mortensen.
The Sundance Film Festival announced a total of 188 feature films for next year’s festival, drawing from a record high of 15,100 submissions from 27 countries. Additionally, 44 first-time filmmakers will bring their work to the festival. Of the 65 directors in all four competition categories,...
Other films that will be heading to Park City, Utah in January include “Shirley”, “Sylvie’s Love”, “Tesla”, “Us Kids,” about the Parkland shooting, “Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia”, “Spree”, “Dream Horse”, “Four Good Days”, “The Glorias”, “The Last Thing He Wanted”, and “Wendy,” directed by Benh Zeitlin. The Closing Night film will be “Falling,” directed and written by Viggo Mortensen.
The Sundance Film Festival announced a total of 188 feature films for next year’s festival, drawing from a record high of 15,100 submissions from 27 countries. Additionally, 44 first-time filmmakers will bring their work to the festival. Of the 65 directors in all four competition categories,...
- 12/4/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
“The Wire” creator David Simon unloaded on President Donald Trump Saturday, after the president called Baltimore a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess” while criticizing Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings.
Simon, a former Baltimore Sun reporter, documented life in Baltimore over five seasons of his HBO series. While the critically-acclaimed drama didn’t exactly paint Charm City in a positive light with its brazen drug dealing, out-of-control violence and rampant political corruption, Simon pushed back against Trump by calling him a “race-hating fraud.”
“If this empty-suit, race-hating fraud had to actually visit West Baltimore for five minutes and meet any of the American citizens who endure there, he’d wet himself,” Simon tweeted.
If this empty-suit, race-hating fraud had to actually visit West Baltimore for five minutes and meet any of the American citizens who endure there, he’d wet himself. https://t.co/QBSed1S4c8
— David Simon (@AoDespair) July...
Simon, a former Baltimore Sun reporter, documented life in Baltimore over five seasons of his HBO series. While the critically-acclaimed drama didn’t exactly paint Charm City in a positive light with its brazen drug dealing, out-of-control violence and rampant political corruption, Simon pushed back against Trump by calling him a “race-hating fraud.”
“If this empty-suit, race-hating fraud had to actually visit West Baltimore for five minutes and meet any of the American citizens who endure there, he’d wet himself,” Simon tweeted.
If this empty-suit, race-hating fraud had to actually visit West Baltimore for five minutes and meet any of the American citizens who endure there, he’d wet himself. https://t.co/QBSed1S4c8
— David Simon (@AoDespair) July...
- 7/28/2019
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
Melissa Benoist, the star of “Supergirl,” has joined the cast of Kevin Smith’s “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot,” Smith announced on Instagram on Thursday.
The film is a satire about Jay and Silent Bob racing to Hollywood to prevent a reboot of their comic book superhero movie “Bluntman and Chronic” from being made, and in the rebooted version, Benoist will play the actress set to take the role of a now female Chronic.
“And we gave her some pants *before* the good folks at @supergirlcw!,” the director joked on Instagram, noting how Benoist’s hero wears a skirt on the CW show.
Also Read: Kevin Smith to Perform Live Reading of Unmade 'Clerks III' Script
Jason Mewes and Smith are reprising their roles as Jay and Silent Bob, the two lovable slackers made popular in Smith’s “Clerks” and in subsequent films, including their own “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
The film is a satire about Jay and Silent Bob racing to Hollywood to prevent a reboot of their comic book superhero movie “Bluntman and Chronic” from being made, and in the rebooted version, Benoist will play the actress set to take the role of a now female Chronic.
“And we gave her some pants *before* the good folks at @supergirlcw!,” the director joked on Instagram, noting how Benoist’s hero wears a skirt on the CW show.
Also Read: Kevin Smith to Perform Live Reading of Unmade 'Clerks III' Script
Jason Mewes and Smith are reprising their roles as Jay and Silent Bob, the two lovable slackers made popular in Smith’s “Clerks” and in subsequent films, including their own “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
- 7/18/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
For her feature debut, Jacqueline Olive examines the death of Lennon Lacy, a black 17-year-old who was found hanging from a swing set in his North Carolina home town. Though his death was quickly ruled a suicide by the authorities, his mother, Claudia, was understandably suspicious, given America’s long, far from resolved history of racialized violence. Editor and co-writer Don Bernier (whose recent credits include Charm City) spoke via email about how he worked on the project, which he first learned of in 2014 but didn’t officially join until last year. Filmmaker: How and why did you wind up being the editor […]...
- 2/1/2019
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
For her feature debut, Jacqueline Olive examines the death of Lennon Lacy, a black 17-year-old who was found hanging from a swing set in his North Carolina home town. Though his death was quickly ruled a suicide by the authorities, his mother, Claudia, was understandably suspicious, given America’s long, far from resolved history of racialized violence. Editor and co-writer Don Bernier (whose recent credits include Charm City) spoke via email about how he worked on the project, which he first learned of in 2014 but didn’t officially join until last year. Filmmaker: How and why did you wind up being the editor […]...
- 2/1/2019
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Yet another competitive category, it’s possible any of the Oscars frontrunners listed below are snubbed and it’s possible all of them make the cut. It’s hard to see the documentary branch not rewarding at least a few of the summer’s big doc hits with a nod. Our guess is that means “Three Identical Strangers” misses out, but “Rbg” could as well. [Posted Jan. 16, 2019]
Likely Frontrunners
“Free Solo”
“Hale County This Morning, This Evening”
“Minding the Gap”
“Rbg”
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Players
“Charm City”
“Communion”
“Crime + Punishment”
“Dark Money”
“The Distant Barking of Dogs”
“Of Fathers and Sons”
“On Her Shoulders”
“Shirkers”
“The Silence of Others”
“Three Identical Strangers”
More predictions:
Best Picture
Best Director
Actress
Actor
Supporting Actress
Supporting Actor
Original Screenplay
Adapted Screenplay
Foreign Language Film
Continue reading 2019 Best Documentary Feature Oscars Predictions at The Playlist.
Likely Frontrunners
“Free Solo”
“Hale County This Morning, This Evening”
“Minding the Gap”
“Rbg”
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Players
“Charm City”
“Communion”
“Crime + Punishment”
“Dark Money”
“The Distant Barking of Dogs”
“Of Fathers and Sons”
“On Her Shoulders”
“Shirkers”
“The Silence of Others”
“Three Identical Strangers”
More predictions:
Best Picture
Best Director
Actress
Actor
Supporting Actress
Supporting Actor
Original Screenplay
Adapted Screenplay
Foreign Language Film
Continue reading 2019 Best Documentary Feature Oscars Predictions at The Playlist.
- 1/17/2019
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
Just in time for some essential Oscar nomination prep, documentary film lovers can catch up on all 15 shortlisted contenders for Best Documentary, thanks to the Academy’s recently launched new program “Oscars Spotlight: Documentary Feature Shortlist.” The program features all of the shortlisted titles, including “Charm City,” “Communion,” “Crime + Punishment,” “Dark Money,” “The Distant Barking of Dogs,” “Free Solo,” “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” “Minding the Gap,” “Of Fathers and Sons,” “On Her Shoulders,” “Rbg,” “Shirkers,” “The Silence of Others,” “Three Identical Strangers,” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
The films are screening theatrically in 13 cities nationwide now through January 21, 2019. A number of screenings will also include Q&As with filmmakers, and you can find out more about those (and other important ticket-buying info) right here on the Atom Tickets website.
“The Academy is thrilled to be collaborating with exhibitors and distributors to shine a light on...
The films are screening theatrically in 13 cities nationwide now through January 21, 2019. A number of screenings will also include Q&As with filmmakers, and you can find out more about those (and other important ticket-buying info) right here on the Atom Tickets website.
“The Academy is thrilled to be collaborating with exhibitors and distributors to shine a light on...
- 1/3/2019
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
In 2017, almost 350 people were murdered in Baltimore, according to FBI statistics. On a per capita basis its homicide rate out-bloodied Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit and every other big American city.
Baltimore native Alex Long, a key figure in the documentary Charm City, knows the violent reality all too well. One of his sisters was murdered and, like other parents, he struggles just to keep his children safe.
“My youngest son, Joshua, going to school he witnessed 10 shootings. And seven of the shootings was homicides,” Long tells Deadline. “In one of the situations, he had to tackle a little girl to the ground so she wasn’t a victim. When you think of it like that, it’s almost a nightmare.”
Charm City, directed by Marilyn Ness, recently earned a place on the Documentary Feature Oscar shortlist. The film’s title comes from a nickname for Baltimore.
“It plays two ways in that town,...
Baltimore native Alex Long, a key figure in the documentary Charm City, knows the violent reality all too well. One of his sisters was murdered and, like other parents, he struggles just to keep his children safe.
“My youngest son, Joshua, going to school he witnessed 10 shootings. And seven of the shootings was homicides,” Long tells Deadline. “In one of the situations, he had to tackle a little girl to the ground so she wasn’t a victim. When you think of it like that, it’s almost a nightmare.”
Charm City, directed by Marilyn Ness, recently earned a place on the Documentary Feature Oscar shortlist. The film’s title comes from a nickname for Baltimore.
“It plays two ways in that town,...
- 1/1/2019
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
The Oscars statues backstage at The 87th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 22, 2015.
Three hundred forty-seven feature films are eligible for the 2018 Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today.
To be eligible for 91st Academy Awards consideration, feature films must open in a commercial motion picture theater in Los Angeles County by December 31, and begin a minimum run of seven consecutive days. https://www.oscars.org/sites/oscars/files/91st_reminder_list.pdf
Under Academy rules, a feature-length motion picture must have a running time of more than 40 minutes and must have been exhibited theatrically on 35mm or 70mm film, or in a qualifying digital format.
Feature films that receive their first public exhibition or distribution in any manner other than as a theatrical motion picture release are not eligible for Academy Awards in any category. The “Reminder List of...
Three hundred forty-seven feature films are eligible for the 2018 Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today.
To be eligible for 91st Academy Awards consideration, feature films must open in a commercial motion picture theater in Los Angeles County by December 31, and begin a minimum run of seven consecutive days. https://www.oscars.org/sites/oscars/files/91st_reminder_list.pdf
Under Academy rules, a feature-length motion picture must have a running time of more than 40 minutes and must have been exhibited theatrically on 35mm or 70mm film, or in a qualifying digital format.
Feature films that receive their first public exhibition or distribution in any manner other than as a theatrical motion picture release are not eligible for Academy Awards in any category. The “Reminder List of...
- 12/18/2018
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Yesterday afternoon, the Academy did something brand new. The announced nine shortlists for the upcoming 91st Academy Awards. Yes, the Oscars are hinting at some of their below the line finalists. In the categories of Best Documentary Feature, Best Documentary Short Subject, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Animated Short Film, Best Live Action Short Film, and Best Visual Effects, we now have a narrowed field. Essentially, Academy voters can now focus in on just a handful of titles in these categories. The wisdom of that remains to be seen, but time will tell if we get a different set of nominees than expected because of this. For now, get used to it. This is the new normal, Oscar voting wise… Below you’ll be able to see the nine lists that voters will be selecting from. In Best Documentary Feature,...
- 12/18/2018
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Last year, the Academy documentary branch had to grapple with a record 170 documentary feature submissions for the Best Documentary Feature Oscar. This year, it wasn’t not so bad: only 166 were entered. The short list of 15 was announced December 17, along with eight others for the first time on a single date this year.
All year, branch members have been getting lists of secure online screeners available to watch on the Academy website, increasing in volume. It’s a burden to watch them all, so the ones with the most attention move to the top of the much-watch list. The early advantage went to early box office hits that were made available in the summer such as “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” (Focus Features), “Rbg” (CNN/Magnolia), and “Three Identical Strangers” (CNN/Neon), as well as August/September openers including critically hailed “Dark Money” (PBS), “Crime + Punishment” and “Minding the Gap...
All year, branch members have been getting lists of secure online screeners available to watch on the Academy website, increasing in volume. It’s a burden to watch them all, so the ones with the most attention move to the top of the much-watch list. The early advantage went to early box office hits that were made available in the summer such as “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” (Focus Features), “Rbg” (CNN/Magnolia), and “Three Identical Strangers” (CNN/Neon), as well as August/September openers including critically hailed “Dark Money” (PBS), “Crime + Punishment” and “Minding the Gap...
- 12/17/2018
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Last year, the Academy documentary branch had to grapple with a record 170 documentary feature submissions for the Best Documentary Feature Oscar. This year, it wasn’t not so bad: only 166 were entered. The short list of 15 was announced December 17, along with eight others for the first time on a single date this year.
All year, branch members have been getting lists of secure online screeners available to watch on the Academy website, increasing in volume. It’s a burden to watch them all, so the ones with the most attention move to the top of the much-watch list. The early advantage went to early box office hits that were made available in the summer such as “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” (Focus Features), “Rbg” (CNN/Magnolia), and “Three Identical Strangers” (CNN/Neon), as well as September openers including critically hailed “Dark Money” (PBS), “Crime + Punishment (“Hulu”), and another...
All year, branch members have been getting lists of secure online screeners available to watch on the Academy website, increasing in volume. It’s a burden to watch them all, so the ones with the most attention move to the top of the much-watch list. The early advantage went to early box office hits that were made available in the summer such as “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” (Focus Features), “Rbg” (CNN/Magnolia), and “Three Identical Strangers” (CNN/Neon), as well as September openers including critically hailed “Dark Money” (PBS), “Crime + Punishment (“Hulu”), and another...
- 12/17/2018
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the shortlists in nine categories, including Best Feature Documentary, where hit documentaries like “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and “Free Solo” are among the list of contenders.
While a few of the films on the doc-feature shortlist were not nominated or singled out by other awards groups – “Charm City,” “Communion” and “The Distant Barking of Dogs” being the biggest surprises – for the most part, the list stays true to the nonfiction films that have garnered the most critical and commercial attention in 2018.
Crucially, it includes the four top-grossing nonfiction films of the year: “Free Solo,” “Rbg,” “Three Identical Strangers” and the presumed frontrunner, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” But the most-honored films of the year are also accounted for, including “Minding the Gap,” “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” “Crime + Punishment,” “Of Fathers and Sons” and “Shirkers.”
Also...
While a few of the films on the doc-feature shortlist were not nominated or singled out by other awards groups – “Charm City,” “Communion” and “The Distant Barking of Dogs” being the biggest surprises – for the most part, the list stays true to the nonfiction films that have garnered the most critical and commercial attention in 2018.
Crucially, it includes the four top-grossing nonfiction films of the year: “Free Solo,” “Rbg,” “Three Identical Strangers” and the presumed frontrunner, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” But the most-honored films of the year are also accounted for, including “Minding the Gap,” “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” “Crime + Punishment,” “Of Fathers and Sons” and “Shirkers.”
Also...
- 12/17/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster and Steve Pond
- The Wrap
For the first time in Oscars history, the academy released the short lists in nine categories all at once. On Monday, December 17, the hopefuls in a wide range of races found out if they are still in contention for the 91st annual Academy Awards. Among these are the marquee awards for Best Foreign Language Film (which was pared down to nine films from the 87 submitted) and Best Documentary Feature (which went from 166 to 15).
The race for Best Visual Effects, which has already been narrowed down to 20 films, was cut in half. Both music awards – Best Original Song and Best Original Score — were winnowed down to just 15 contenders from upwards of 100 submission while the Best Makeup and Hairstyling category will have just seven. And the three awards for shorts – animated, documentary and live-action — were culled from dozens of entries to 10 apiece.
See 2019 Oscar nominations: 10 Academy Awards with special rules – Original Song,...
The race for Best Visual Effects, which has already been narrowed down to 20 films, was cut in half. Both music awards – Best Original Song and Best Original Score — were winnowed down to just 15 contenders from upwards of 100 submission while the Best Makeup and Hairstyling category will have just seven. And the three awards for shorts – animated, documentary and live-action — were culled from dozens of entries to 10 apiece.
See 2019 Oscar nominations: 10 Academy Awards with special rules – Original Song,...
- 12/17/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
A total of 166 films have been submitted for consideration in the documentary feature category for the 91st Academy Awards.
Notable titles up for the gold include “Rbg,” “Three Identical Strangers,” “Free Solo” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” — which have performed strongly at the box office. Fred Rogers documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” has grossed $22.6 million domestically.
Nine of the 10 titles named as finalists for the International Documentary Association’s top feature are on the list, including “Crime + Punishment,” “Dark Money,” “Free Solo,” “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” “Minding the Gap,” “Of Fathers and Sons,” “The Silence of Others,” “United Skates” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences noted that several of the 166 films have not yet had their required Los Angeles and New York qualifying runs. A shortlist of 15 movies will be announced on Dec. 17.
Nominations...
Notable titles up for the gold include “Rbg,” “Three Identical Strangers,” “Free Solo” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” — which have performed strongly at the box office. Fred Rogers documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” has grossed $22.6 million domestically.
Nine of the 10 titles named as finalists for the International Documentary Association’s top feature are on the list, including “Crime + Punishment,” “Dark Money,” “Free Solo,” “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” “Minding the Gap,” “Of Fathers and Sons,” “The Silence of Others,” “United Skates” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences noted that several of the 166 films have not yet had their required Los Angeles and New York qualifying runs. A shortlist of 15 movies will be announced on Dec. 17.
Nominations...
- 11/8/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Last year, the Academy documentary branch had to grapple with a record 170 documentary feature submissions for the Best Documentary Feature Oscar. This year, it’s not so bad: only 166 were entered. The short list of 15 will be announced, along with eight others for the first time on a single date this year: December 17.
All year, branch members have been getting lists of secure online screeners available to watch on the Academy website, increasing in volume until last month, when they received a batch of 77, with more to come. It’s a burden to watch them all, so the ones with the most attention move to the top of the much-watch list. Give the advantage to early box office hits that were made available in the summer such as “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” “Rbg,” and “Three Identical Strangers,” as well as September’s list including critically hailed “Dark Money,...
All year, branch members have been getting lists of secure online screeners available to watch on the Academy website, increasing in volume until last month, when they received a batch of 77, with more to come. It’s a burden to watch them all, so the ones with the most attention move to the top of the much-watch list. Give the advantage to early box office hits that were made available in the summer such as “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” “Rbg,” and “Three Identical Strangers,” as well as September’s list including critically hailed “Dark Money,...
- 11/8/2018
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Last year, the Academy documentary branch had to grapple with a record 170 documentary feature submissions for the Best Documentary Feature Oscar. This year, it’s not so bad: only 166 were entered. The short list of 15 will be announced, along with eight others for the first time on a single date this year: December 17.
All year, branch members have been getting lists of secure online screeners available to watch on the Academy website, increasing in volume until last month, when they received a batch of 77, with more to come. It’s a burden to watch them all, so the ones with the most attention move to the top of the much-watch list. Give the advantage to early box office hits that were made available in the summer such as “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” “Rbg,” and “Three Identical Strangers,” as well as September’s list including critically hailed “Dark Money,...
All year, branch members have been getting lists of secure online screeners available to watch on the Academy website, increasing in volume until last month, when they received a batch of 77, with more to come. It’s a burden to watch them all, so the ones with the most attention move to the top of the much-watch list. Give the advantage to early box office hits that were made available in the summer such as “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” “Rbg,” and “Three Identical Strangers,” as well as September’s list including critically hailed “Dark Money,...
- 11/8/2018
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
A whopping 166 documentary features have been submitted to the academy for consideration at the 2019 Oscars. That is down by four from last year’s record 170 submissions. Among these contenders are all of the highest grossing documentaries of the year including “Free Solo,” “Rbg” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
To winnow the entries down to the 15 semi-finalists that will be announced on December 17, the academy is sending monthly packages of the newly eligible documentary feature screeners to all 400 or so members of the documentary branch. While all members are encouraged to watch as many of these as they can, one-fifth of the voters are assigned each title. In late November, each branch member will submit a preferential ballot listing their top 15 choices.
See 2019 Oscars: Foreign-language film entries from A (Afghanistan) to Y (Yemen)
All of these ballots will be collated to determine the 15 semi-finalists. Branch members will then be...
To winnow the entries down to the 15 semi-finalists that will be announced on December 17, the academy is sending monthly packages of the newly eligible documentary feature screeners to all 400 or so members of the documentary branch. While all members are encouraged to watch as many of these as they can, one-fifth of the voters are assigned each title. In late November, each branch member will submit a preferential ballot listing their top 15 choices.
See 2019 Oscars: Foreign-language film entries from A (Afghanistan) to Y (Yemen)
All of these ballots will be collated to determine the 15 semi-finalists. Branch members will then be...
- 11/8/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
In a year that has seen multiple documentaries find mainstream success, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the list of 166 docs that have been submitted for Oscar consideration this year.
Among the films on the list are Michael Moore’s anti-Trump polemic “Fahrenheit 11/9,” as well as CNN Films’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg biography “Rbg” and Focus’ Mister Rogers retrospective “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Other films considered frontrunners include “Three Identical Strangers,” the wild story of triplets who were separated at birth by a bizarre experiment, “Free Solo,” which documents the first ever attempt to climb Yosemite’s El Capitan without any climbing gear, and “Dark Money,” an investigative report into the influence of billionaires on American democracy through the lens of a Montana congressional race.
Also Read: Sorry, Oscar Documentary Voters: Your Workload Just Doubled
The contender field is slightly less than last year’s record field of 170 but does include,...
Among the films on the list are Michael Moore’s anti-Trump polemic “Fahrenheit 11/9,” as well as CNN Films’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg biography “Rbg” and Focus’ Mister Rogers retrospective “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Other films considered frontrunners include “Three Identical Strangers,” the wild story of triplets who were separated at birth by a bizarre experiment, “Free Solo,” which documents the first ever attempt to climb Yosemite’s El Capitan without any climbing gear, and “Dark Money,” an investigative report into the influence of billionaires on American democracy through the lens of a Montana congressional race.
Also Read: Sorry, Oscar Documentary Voters: Your Workload Just Doubled
The contender field is slightly less than last year’s record field of 170 but does include,...
- 11/8/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Members of the Academy’s documentary branch received a generous gift from AMPAS on Friday: 77 new films that had qualified in this year’s Best Documentary Feature category.
And it turned what had been a modest year for docs — with a total of 83 films included in June, July, August and September groups — into one in which the number of eligible films that voters would need to watch nearly doubled.
The Academy also promised voters in the branch to expect a final batch of films in early November — which, if it hits double digits, will set a new record in the category.
Also Read: 'Free Solo' Leads Critics' Choice Documentary Awards Nominations
The previous high, set last year, was 170 films. With 160 already on the Oscar eligibility list and one additional (though likely small) batch yet to come, this year’s crop will give voters a lot of work to do before...
And it turned what had been a modest year for docs — with a total of 83 films included in June, July, August and September groups — into one in which the number of eligible films that voters would need to watch nearly doubled.
The Academy also promised voters in the branch to expect a final batch of films in early November — which, if it hits double digits, will set a new record in the category.
Also Read: 'Free Solo' Leads Critics' Choice Documentary Awards Nominations
The previous high, set last year, was 170 films. With 160 already on the Oscar eligibility list and one additional (though likely small) batch yet to come, this year’s crop will give voters a lot of work to do before...
- 10/27/2018
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Amazon Studios opened Beautiful Boy to one of the year’s best debut weekend per theater averages. Starring Steve Carell and Timothy Chalamet, Beautiful Boy grossed $221,437 in four theaters, averaging $55,359, the fourth highest debut PTA of 2018. PBS Distribution’s Charm City did just that in an exclusive run, taking in $10,854. Sony Classics bowed Rupert Everett directorial debut The Happy Prince in 8 locations to a slower start, taking in $40,267.
Abramorama opened animated doc Liyana this week with an exclusive run for $5,030 in the three-day, while Roadside Attractions and Topic Studios launched The Oath by Ike Barinholtz in ten theaters, taking in an initial $29,237. Zeitgeist added runs for Studio 54’s second outing, grossing a solid $23,700. The fall doc box office star, Free Solocontinued to mount impressive numbers, grossing over $859K in its third frame. Searchlight’s The Old Man & The Gun expanded with a solid $912K in its third weekend.
Abramorama opened animated doc Liyana this week with an exclusive run for $5,030 in the three-day, while Roadside Attractions and Topic Studios launched The Oath by Ike Barinholtz in ten theaters, taking in an initial $29,237. Zeitgeist added runs for Studio 54’s second outing, grossing a solid $23,700. The fall doc box office star, Free Solocontinued to mount impressive numbers, grossing over $859K in its third frame. Searchlight’s The Old Man & The Gun expanded with a solid $912K in its third weekend.
- 10/14/2018
- by Brian Brooks
- Deadline Film + TV
"Can't get tired... Can't give up... Things are going to get better." PBS Distribution has debuted the trailer for a documentary film titled Charm City, which premiered at Tribeca and AFI Docs this year. The film is about the city of Baltimore, Maryland, which has become a key location for civil uprising in the last few years. During three years of unparalleled violence in Baltimore, Charm City delivers an unexpectedly candid, observational portrait of those left on the frontlines. With grit, fury, and compassion, a group of police, citizens, and government officials grapple with the consequences of violence and try to reclaim their future. With all that is happening in America, these documentaries that show us the people involved, and the people fighting to make a difference, are becoming more and more important - not only to look back at the past, but also to keep pushing us forward. This...
- 8/30/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
In today’s casting roundup, the next big Barry Jenkins feature film, “Charm City,” is casting speaking roles in Baltimore, Maryland. Plus, “Billions” is casting core background actors for its fourth season, Comedy Central needs talent for a parody commercial, and a health and wellness shoot is seeking a model. “Charm City”Casting is underway for speaking roles in the upcoming Sony Pictures feature film “Charm City,” written by Barry Jenkins. Talent, aged 7 and older, is wanted for multiple supporting roles in the film, including Shay, the little sister of the lead character. Filming will begin on Oct. 1 in Baltimore, Maryland. Professional pay will be provided. Apply here! Core Background: “Billions,” Season 4The hit Showtime series “Billions” is now seeking core background actors for its fourth season. Talent, aged 23–54, is wanted to portray portfolio managers and other trader types in ongoing work. Filming will begin in September and run through March 2019 in New York City.
- 8/23/2018
- backstage.com
Returning to terrain that was explored with searing emotional depth and masterful detail in HBO’s The Wire, the feature documentary Charm City captures yet another facet of Baltimore’s ongoing crisis as one of the most dangerous cities in America.
Directed by Marilyn Ness, who produced the award-winning doc Cameraperson, this Tribeca festival premiere follows a cast of real-life cops, community organizers and politicians as they try to save lives in a place where death is an everyday occurrence. Well-made, while offering brief flashes of hope despite the harsh realities depicted, the film could charm its way to VOD and TV spots ...
Directed by Marilyn Ness, who produced the award-winning doc Cameraperson, this Tribeca festival premiere follows a cast of real-life cops, community organizers and politicians as they try to save lives in a place where death is an everyday occurrence. Well-made, while offering brief flashes of hope despite the harsh realities depicted, the film could charm its way to VOD and TV spots ...
- 4/22/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Returning to terrain that was explored with searing emotional depth and masterful detail in HBO’s The Wire, the feature documentary Charm City captures yet another facet of Baltimore’s ongoing crisis as one of the most dangerous cities in America.
Directed by Marilyn Ness, who produced the award-winning doc Cameraperson, this Tribeca festival premiere follows a cast of real-life cops, community organizers and politicians as they try to save lives in a place where death is an everyday occurrence. Well-made, while offering brief flashes of hope despite the harsh realities depicted, the film could charm its way to VOD and TV spots ...
Directed by Marilyn Ness, who produced the award-winning doc Cameraperson, this Tribeca festival premiere follows a cast of real-life cops, community organizers and politicians as they try to save lives in a place where death is an everyday occurrence. Well-made, while offering brief flashes of hope despite the harsh realities depicted, the film could charm its way to VOD and TV spots ...
- 4/22/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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