Universal Pictures is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of «Apollo 13» by relieving the innovative space drama in IMAX. The full length theatrical version of the Oscar -nominated film will return to theaters on September 19 and will be reproduced exclusively in IMAX until September 25.
Directed by Ron Howard and produced by Brian Grazer in Imagine Entertainment, «Apollo 13» tells the true story of astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) and Fred Haise (Bill Paxton), who embarked in the eponymous space of Odyssey that became one of the rescue missions of rescue rescue NASA History. The film premiered in 1995, captivating the public with its powerful story and their spectacular special effects.
«Apollo 13» also marked an cornerstone in the history of Imax. In 2002, it became the first digitally remastered live action film using DMR technology from then on IMAX and launched as «Apollo 13: The Imax Experience». At that time, thirteen minutes of the original film were cut to accommodate limitations in IMAX projection systems. The reorganization of 2025 will mark the first time the full film is shown in IMAX.
Ron Howard states: «‘Apollo 13’ is a testimony of human resilience, ingenuity and teamwork against the impossible probabilities. As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film, they remind me how relevant those issues that follow today. Universal and IMAX have allowed to share it with a new generation.»
Wednesday July 23
Edward Norton to narrate the documentary «of the rails to the paths» highlighting the national movement
«Rails through Trails», a new documentary narrated by Edward Norton, will be released in public television stations throughout the country and will broadcast on PBS on October 15.
Based on Book 2021 of Peter Harnik, «from the rails to the trails: the active transport network of the manufacture of the United States», the documentary explores how activists, leaders and community citizens fought to convert the disappeared railways into vibrant spaces to walk, ride a bicycle and recreation. From small towns meetings to cases of the United States Supreme Court, it reveals the legal, political and cultural forces that shaped the Rails-To-Trails movement.
The one-hour documentary will exhibit stories that caused the national social moment, including the Illinois Prairie Path, Burke-Gilman Trail in Seattle, Atlanta Beltline, West Rail Trail in Brownsville, Texas, High Line in New York City, Washington and Old Dominion Trail in Washington, DC and the Great American Rail From coast to Cooast from Washington, DC, to Washington. «From the rails to the trails» also visit Queens, New York, where multiple government organizations and non -profit advocate to convert the long -born long -areland railways abandoned into a linear park similar to High Line.
Former Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg, former Vermont Howard Dean governor, former Wisconsin Tommy Thompson governor and Rails-To-Trails conservator co-founder Harnik, who also serves as an executive producer, will make appearances in the guests. Dan Process directed and produced the project.
«Having spent my career advocating the Rails-To-Trails movement, I have seen first hand how the abandoned rail lines, once scars in the landscape, have become life lines for communities,» Harnik said in a statement. «From the improbable launch of the movement to the vision of coast to the current coast,» from rails to paths «capture the sand, imagination and passion that did everything possible.»
Tuesday, July 22
Blue Fox Entertainment acquires the adventure documentary ‘Expedition Groenland’
The International Sales Company and National Distribution Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired the world rights of Expediones 7 Productions’ Travel Adventure Documentary, «Expedition: Groenland». Blue Fox plans a limited theatrical release in the United States on September 5 before the film is digitally available on September 23.
Directed by Clay Croft and the executive produced by Zach Johaneson and Greg Miller, «Expedition: Groenland» follows seven explorers while trying the unprecedented feat of crossing the entire length of the Greenland ice layer. The Septet, which includes Croft and Miller, make specialized Arctic truckssey, documenting the trip with a single camera and a drone.
The founder of Blue Fox Entertainment, James Huntsman, says: «It is not common for you to see a film that visually is different from anything else. Greg, Clay and the rest of the team led us to one of the most remote places on Earth. It is a pleasure that his pioneering attitude of reaching his destination, Land Wulff Land,».
Miller adds: «Crossing Greenland’s ice layer was not just a trip through one of the last great unknown landscapes of the world; it is a deep exploration of the beauty of our planet. Together with the Blue Fox team, our goal is to inspire the public to appreciate the impressive landscapes that connect us all.»
A24 and CMC Pictures Official Debut Trailer for the theatrical launch of ‘Ne Zha 2’ in August
The official «NE ZHA 2» trailer, starring Michelle Yeoh in the Voice cast, has been released by A24 and CMC Pictures.
The English version of the China Record film will premiere in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand on August 22 in IMAX, 3D and other large premium formats. «Ne Zha 2» is a fantasy and adventure film that follows a young rebel, Ne Zha, who is «feared by the gods and born of mortal parents with wild and uncontrolled powers.» Now he faces an ancient force with the intention of destroying humanity, he must grow to become the hero that the world needs, «according to the movie synopsis.
«Ne Zha 2» Headed the box office lists and became the most rewarded non -English language film after debuting in Chinese theaters on January 29 during the new lunar year. It also became the fifth film with the greatest collection ever released and has earned a global gross of more than $ 2.2 billion, surpassing «Inside Out 2» by Pixar and «Star Wars: The Force Awakens» by Pixar as the highest grossing film in a single territory in just 11 days of launch.
Written and directed by Yang Yu, the film is a sequel to its predecessor of 2019, «Ne zha».
Look at the «Ne Zha 2» trailer below.
Casting Society announces a new joint and establishes the timeline for the 41st arts awards
The casting society has revealed its elected trustee board for the term 2025-2026.
Incumbent Destiny Lilly Has Been reelected csa presidents for the 2025-2026 term, with the rest of the executive board including elizabeth Berra as secretary, Steven Tylor O’Connor as Treasurer, Meg Morman as Vice President of Government Presidents of Advocacy, Tiffany Little Canfield As Vice President of Communications, Jazzy Collins and Matthew Glasner as event vice presidents, Gayle Pillsbury as vice president of membership and Rachel Reiss as Vice President of Technology. Becca McCracken, Devon Brady, Felicia Joseph, Wendy Kurtzman, Erica A. Hart and Tiffany Mak complete the Executive Board.
The new leaders and members were also chosen for the Board of Governors of the Global Chapter of CSA. Cassandra will have served as president, Claudia Blunt as secretary and Tamsyn Manson as treasurer. The rest of the Board includes members Dave Bennett, Harika Uygur, Kei Kawamura, Louise Kiely, Maria Laina, Olissa Rogers, Paulina Krajnik and Sien Josephine Teijssen.
The timeline of the 41st Arts Awards has been established. Phase 1 of the vote is carried out from August 4 to 22, with the nominees announced on October 8. Voting phase 2 will be held from October 15 to November 7. Noms will be announced on December 17. The event will take place on February 16, with ceremonies simultaneously held in Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA, Edison Ballroom in New York and a place of innovated in London.
The Theater of Paris and Netflix announce selected projections for Summer of Comedy Series
The Paris Theater in New York City will present a selection of comedies from its films projection series «Punch Up: Uppercuts to the Upper Crust».
The film event will show a wide range of comedies from August 1 to 13. The films «A Night at the Opera», «The discreet charm of the bourgeoisie», «The rules of the game», «Holiday», «The Philadelphia Story», «Hearts and Coronets Kind», «A New Leaf», «Divocce Italian Style» and «American Psycho» are included in the psycho of Parsis in The Parsis in The Parsis in The Parsis in The Parsis in The Parsis in The Parsis The Parsis in The Parsis in The Parsis. In addition, 35 mm «Arthur», «Divorce Italian Style», «The Landlord» and «The Philadelphia Story» will be screened.
In collaboration with Netflix, the Projection series of the Theater of Paris is the latest installment of the Summer of Comedy series of The Streamer, which had a collection of films in honor of actors and comedians who have left their mark on entertainment in the last 50 years. The collection presented comedies, including «Baby Mama», «Happy Gilmore», «The Nutty Professor», «Zoolander» and several other films that were part of the largest collection released on July 1.
Location Managers Guild International to honor Ilt Jones with the Lifetime Award Achievement Award
The Ubation Managers Guild International (LMGI) will honor the Location Manager Ilt Jones with an Achievement for Life Award in 12th Annual LMGI Awards on August 23 in Santa Monica, CA.
Jones credits include «The Dark Knight Rises», «Inception» and more.
It has Hong Kong, Prague, Greece, Cambodia, Jordan, Egypt and Thailand among the places where he has filmed. Jones says: «My life experience during the course of my work has transcended the mere utility execution of my work: I have been very lucky to see and learn about life, since you live in many different parts of the world.»
The president of LMGI, John Rakich, affirms: «Ilt Jones has long exemplified art, leadership and dedication that define the best of our profession. His remarkable body has helped shape some of the most iconic cinematographic worlds of our time, and their continuous influence of the generations of professionals of the location. Building within our industry.»
Micheaux Film Festival announces 2025 ambassadors
The Micheaux Film Festival has revealed its 2025 ambassadors line before its seventh annual festival. The ambassadors are the comedian and actor Lil Rel Howrey, the comedian and writer Aida Rodríguez and the Comedy of Sketches YouTuber Kinigra Deon.
As ambassadors, Howrey, Rodríguez and Deon play pieces in the festival’s programming and will participate throughout the event in exclusive panels and conversations about Micheaux’s mission to defend the narration of bold stories of culture.
The co -founder and director of the Micheaux Festival, Noel Braham, affirms: «As we advance in our seventh year, our mission is still rooted in the legacy of Oscar Micheaux, raising independent artists and creating space for the narratives that challenge, inspire and join. Our ambassadors are not only cultural forces, they are really tellers. festival».
The Festival will take place from October 23 to 26 at the Culver Theater of Culver City, CA.
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