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New Boutique Distributors Step Up to Meet the Needs of the Independent Film Market

Jack Huston is no stranger to the movie business. So when the longtime actor and grandson of filmmaker John Huston launched his directorial debut — the boxing drama “Day of the Fight” — to good reviews at last year’s Venice Film Festival, he knew it would still be tough to find distribution in today’s theatrical marketplace. But he had no idea how tough a fight it would be.

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SCAD Savannah Film Festival Announces 2024 Competition Award Winners: ‘Los Frikis,’ ‘Champions of the Golden Valley,’ and More

As the lauded regional festival winds down, it celebrates a wide array of competition titles, including narrative and documentary features and a number of short films.

Pocket.watch, Sunlight Entertainment Partner with Falling Forward Films for ‘Ryan’s World’ Movie Distribution

Pocket.watch and Sunlight Entertainment will expand the theatrical release of the upcoming film Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure through a new partnership with Falling Forward Films.

CHRIS PRATT AND FALLING FORWARD FILMS BOARD MILITARY COMBAT CHAPLAINS DOCUMENTARY FOR VETERANS DAY THEATRICAL RELEASE

“Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey," Is The First Co-Production Between Hollywood and the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps

Jack Huston’s ‘Day of the Fight,’ Featuring Standout Performance by Michael Pitt, Lands Distributor and Awards Campaign (Exclusive)

In what is shaping up to be a rather thin awards season, could a small but formidable film, written and directed by a filmmaker with three Oscar winners in his family, find its way into contention?

Jack Huston’s ‘Day of the Fight,’ Featuring Standout Performance by Michael Pitt, Lands Distributor and Awards Campaign (Exclusive)

In what is shaping up to be a rather thin awards season, could a small but formidable film, written and directed by a filmmaker with three Oscar winners in his family, find its way into contention?

Chris Pratt Boards Documentary ‘Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey’ As Executive Producer

Chris Pratt has boarded Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey, a feature documentary directed by Rich Hull and former combat chaplain Justin D. Roberts, as an executive producer.

‘Ryan’s World The Movie: Titan Universe Adventure’: Sunlight Entertainment And Pocket.watch Extend Pic’s Theatrical Distribution Via Falling Forward Films

Pocket.watch and Sunlight Entertainment, the Kaji family-owned production studio, are partnering with theatrical distributor Falling Forward Films to extend the domestic theatrical release of Ryan’s World The Movie: Titan Universe Adventure. Directed by Albie Hecht and produced by Shion Kaji and Loann Kaji, the film is slated to premiere on more than 2,100 screens August 16 and marks the first-ever wide theatrical release of a digital creator-driven film.

Dennis Quaid Starrer ‘Reagan’ Strikes North American Deal With Newly Launched ShowBiz Direct

Director Sean McNamara‘s Reagan, the first full-length feature on the 40th U.S. President, starring Dennis Quaid, has been picked up for North American distribution by ShowBiz Direct.

“William Shatner Documentary: How Old Is the Star Trek Actor Now?” by Debangshu Nath

You Can Call Me Bill is scheduled to be released in North America on March 22, 2024. According to Deadline, the creator of this project is Legion M. This company is the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company. Furthermore, Vortex Media has the rights to release it in Canada. William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill will showcase the life and career of the iconic Canadian actor.

“Legion M Unveils Theatrical Release Date, Trailer For William Shatner Doc ‘You Can Call Me Bill’” by Matt Grobar

Legion M has unveiled the trailer and theatrical release date for feature doc William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill, announcing that it will debut on hundreds of screens across North America on March 22, as Shatner celebrates his 93rd birthday. Presale ticket packages are now available. View the trailer above.

Thriller ‘Queen Of Bones’ Starring Julia Butters, Jacob Tremblay, Taylor Schilling, Martin Freeman & More Acquired By Falling Forward Films

Scott Kennedy’s Falling Forward Films has acquired U.S. theatrical rights to the supernatural thriller Queen of Bones, starring Julia Butters (The Fabelmans), Jacob Tremblay (Room), Martin Freeman (Fargo) and Taylor Schilling (Orange Is the New Black), ahead of its February domestic premiere at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, with plans to release the film in theaters this year.

Distribution & Exhibition Vets Kevin Mitchell, Richie Fay & Scott Kennedy Launch Ambitious U.S. Film Distributor Showbiz Direct

Industry veterans Kevin Mitchell, Richie Fay and Scott Kennedy have joined forces to launch U.S. distributor ShowBiz Direct at a time when the domestic landscape is seemingly crying out for more companies capable of releasing sizeable multi-platform movies.

The Retirement Plan Trailer: Nicolas Cage Is A Beach Bum With John Wick Style Abilities

Nicolas Cage is a scruffy beach bum with John Wick-level killing abilities in the wacky and violent new red band trailer for The Retirement Plan.

Nicolas Cage Is a Beach Bum Turned Assassin in ‘The Retirement Plan’ Trailer

The Retirement Plan tells the story of a young mom named Ashley, played by Ashley Greene of Twilight, and her daughter Sarah, played by Thalia Campbell, who get caught up in a criminal enterprise that ends up putting both their lives at risk. Hoping to save her daughter's life.

Nicolas Cage Plays a Beach Bum Killer in ‘The Retirement Plan’ Trailer

Nicolas Cage plays a retired Caribbean beach bum-turned-assassin in the trailer for The Retirement Plan, an action comedy thriller from writer/director Tim Brown and Falling Forward Films that’s set to hit theaters on Aug. 25.

Nicolas Cage Plays a Beach Bum Killer in ‘The Retirement Plan’ Trailer

Nicolas Cage plays a retired Caribbean beach bum-turned-assassin in the trailer for The Retirement Plan, an action comedy thriller from writer/director Tim Brown and Falling Forward Films that’s set to hit theaters on Aug. 25.

‘The Retirement Plan’: First Trailer & Release Date Revealed For Nicolas Cage, Ashley Greene & Ron Perlman Action-Comedy

The Face/Off and National Treasure actor stars with Ashley Greene and Ron Perlman in the movie, which is due to hit theaters in the U.S. from August 25 via Falling Forward Films and Productivity Media.

Ron Perlman takes lead in “THE BAKER,” embarking on a thrilling race against time, in Theaters July 28

"The Baker" centers on a quiet, solitary man whose estranged son suddenly comes back into his life with a granddaughter he never knew existed. When his son disappears on a shady business opportunity, the baker must do everything he can to find his son and protect his granddaughter from the mob hitmen sent to find her. The non-stop action that ensues and truly endearing relationship between the baker and his granddaughter is sure to thrill audiences.