June 2024 - Unspool Hollywood

Lionsgate’s ‘CLEAR CUT’, Opens in Theaters, On Digital and On Demand on July 19, 2024 in United States and Canada: View New Trailer

Director: Brian Skiba
Writer: Joe Perruccio
Stars: Clive Standen, Jesse Metcalfe, Tom Welling, Stephen Dorff and Alec Baldwin
Rating: R
Genre: Thriller
Run time: 1 hour 28 minutes
Country: United States

Every moment is filled with danger for a man cutting timber in the Pacific Northwest, but Jack becomes the target of a brutal assault from more than the elements in this action-packed thriller. As Jack ventures deeper into the woods, he crosses paths with a criminal band of madmen from his past intent on killing him before he can fight his way back to civilization. Academy Award Nominee Alec Baldwin, Stephen Dorff and Tom Welling star in an electrifying drama about one man’s treacherous journey on the road to redemption.

Release date: July 19, 2024
Genre: Thriller
Run time: 1 hour 28 minutes
Distributor: Lionsgate
Director: Brian Skiba
Writer: Joe Perruccio
Stars: Clive Standen, Jesse Metcalfe, Tom Welling, Stephen Dorff and Alec Baldwin
Executive Producers: Eric Bromberg, Ram Getz, Greg Meyer, Nick Mao, Michael Mortensen, Jordan Wayne Nott, Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor, Tyler Gould, Kirk Shaw, Stephanie Rennie

The names of the 2025 Walk of Fame honorees are announced, included is a posthumous star for Prince, Jane Fonda and more

The 2025 Hollywood Walk of Fame class has been announced and the honorees includes big named celebrities like the one and only the late Prince, Jane Fonda, Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell and more.

The motion picture honorees are Glynn Turman, Bill Duke, Emilio Estevez, Collil Farrell, john Carpenter, Jessica Chastain, Jane Fonda, Nia Long, Lisa Lu and Toni Vaz.

Television honorees are Fran Drescher, Lauren Graham, Bill Nye, Molly Shannon, Sherri Shepherd, Courtney B. Vance, Chris Wallace and Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

Recording artists are Fantasia, Depeche Mode, Los Bukis, The B-52s, Green Day, The Isley Brothers, Busta Rhymes, George Strait, Keith Urban, WAR and Prince.

Live theatre and live performance honorees are Misty Copeland and Alan Cumming. Sports entertainment honorees are David Beckham and Orel Hershiser and Adam Carolla as the only radio honoree.

Honorees have up to two years after they are chosen to set a date for their ceremonies. The Hollywood Chamber’s Board of Directors chose the selections in mid June, and they were announced by Niecy Nash, Joe Mantegna, Jimmy Jam and Steven Nissen, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president, on Monday.

“The Walk of Fame has made history again! As Chairman of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee, I am thrilled to announce the distinguished honorees who will grace the iconic Walk of Fame in the Class of 2025. Each honoree truly embodies the essence of excellence in their respective fields,” said Peter Roth in a statement. “The committee and I cannot wait to see our honorees becoming part of this world-famous walkway!”

Lionsgate’s BONEYARD- On VOD In United States and Canada on July 2nd and in Theaters July 5, 2024: View New Trailer “Back 9”

Director: Asif Akbar
Writers: Vincent E. Mcdaniel, Asif Akbar, Hank Byrd, Koji Steven Sakai
Cast: Brian Van Holt, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Nora Zehetner, Michael Sirow, Mel Gibson
Genre: Action/Thriller
Rating: Not Yet Rated
Run time: 1 hour 36 minutes

When the skeletal remains of eleven women and girls are discovered in the New Mexico desert, an extensive investigation is launched. Inspired by true crime stories, this chilling crime-thriller follows Police Chief Carter (Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson), Detective Ortega (Brian Van Holt), and Agent Petrovick (Mel Gibson) in a multi-agency effort to identify and apprehend the killer. As each of their agendas and methods clash, a tangled web of intrigue casts suspicion in all directions.

Release date: On VOD In United States and Canada on July 2nd and in Theaters July 5, 2024
Distributor: Lionsgate
Director: Asif Akbar
Writers: Vincent E. Mcdaniel, Asif Akbar, Hank Byrd, Koji Steven Sakai
Cast: Brian Van Holt, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Nora Zehetner, Michael Sirow, Mel Gibson
Genre: Action/Thriller
Rating: Not Yet Rated
Run time: 1 hour 36 minutes
Producer: Colin Bates

“UNSINKABLE” Flagship for Wondery+ ‘History Tellers’ Lineup Starring Brian Cox, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and More

Run time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Release date: April 12, 2024
Director: Cody Hartman
Writers: Screenplay Brian Hartman and Cody Hartman
Writer: Stage play Eileen Enwright Hodgetts
Starring: Cotter Smith, Fiona Dourif, Jayne Wisener, and Karen Allen
Country: United States
Language: English

“UNSINKABLE” tells the true story of the British tanker, the San Demetrio - one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism, fortitude, and seamanship of WW2. When the ship is attacked thousands of miles from home in enemy infested seas, a raw young officer and a handful of desperate seamen fight to survive both against the elements and themselves.

What is an Audio Movie:
This is a movie for the ears; presented through the lens of the characters in an immersive Dolby Atmos mix. The 11-part series is flooded with action, drama, romance, comedy, and gripping tension that brings this epic event to life. It is NOT a radio play, audiobook, docudrama, or an ordinary podcast. There is no narration. This wholly immersive original audio movie series embraces the production style and values of cinematic feature films by creating an immersive narrative blockbuster experience through sound design and original orchestral score. The sound design has been led by Jimmy Boyle and his team (Band of Brothers, Casino Royale, Wonder Woman 1984, Harry Potter) and delivered in Dolby Atmos, mixed by Academy Award® Winner Ben Wilkins (Whiplash).

Production companies: Hawk Hill Pictures, PMI Films

Producers: Jackie Anderson co-producer, Steven Bittle co-producer, David Case executive producer, D.C. Cohen co-producer, Craig Cozza executive producer, Brian Hartman producer, James Helfrich co-producer, Jeffrey Stephan producer, Cory Tucek co-producer
Music: Scott Glasgow
Cinematography: Jeff Garton
Editor: Joshua Hamaker, Julia Hannan
Casting: Nancy Mosser
Production Design John O. Hartman

Review: ‘KINDS OF KINDNESS’ All Kindness is not Good for You

Photo: Yevette Renee

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Writers: Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthimis Filippou
Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie, and Hunter Schafer
Run time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Genre: Absurdist, dark comedy, anthology film
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English

Director’s Yorgos Lanthimos third movie with Emma Stone, KINDS OF KINDNESS, follows three stories that features Emma, esse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, and Mamoudou Athie in each of the stories.

The first story, "The Death of R.M.F," follows Robert (Jesse Plemons), a successful man who is determined to break free from his wealthy boss Raymond (Willem Dafoe), who controls all parts of his life. Telling him what and when to read, eat and have sex with his wife (Hong Chau) . Raymond showers him kindness and with all the material things imaginable. Emma Stone as Rita, Margaret Qualley as Vivian and Hong Chau as Sarah.

You have to ask yourself, is it worth giving up all that you are?

Photo: Searchlight

The second story, "R.M.F. is Flying," tells the story of police officer, Daniel (Jesse Plemons) , who suspects that his wife Liz (Emma Stone), who was reported missing after a shipwreck and is later found on an island. She returns home and Daniel believes she is pretending to be Liz. Willem Dafoe as George, Margaret Qualley as Martha, Joe Alwyn as collectibles appraiser, Mamoudou Athie as Will and Yorgos Stefanakos as R.M.F.

Is it necessary to prove yourself to someone. What are you willing to give-up in an attempt to satisfy someone’ insecurities?

Photo: Searchlight

The final story, "R.M.F. Eats a Sandwich," is about Emily (Emma Stone) who is in a sex cult with Aka (Hong Chau) and Omi (Willem Dafoe), is charged with a finding a person that can resurrect the dead. All the while navigating her estrangement from her family.

Emma Stone as Emily, Jesse Plemons as Andrew, Willem Dafoe as Omi, Margaret Qualley as twins Ruth and Rebecca, Hong Chau as Aka, Joe Alwyn as Joseph, Mamoudou Athias the morgue nurse, Hunter Schafer as Anna. Yorgos Stefanakos as R.M.F. and Merah Benoit as Emily's daughter.

You go through life wanting to be valued and appreciated and at the same time not be consumed about the things giving to you but what you have to give -up accepting certain acts of kindness.

KINDS OF KINDNESS is so outside the box, bizarre, filled with a sick sense of humor that keeps you wondering, what in the heck is going to happen next and before you know it, 2 hours and 45 minutes has passed. Definitely a film to see

Release date: Friday, June 21, 2024:
Distributor: Searchlight Pictures
Production Companies: Element Pictures, Film4, TSG Entertainment
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Writers: Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthimis Filippou
Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie, and Hunter Schafer
Executive producers: Daniel Battsek, Louise Lovegrove, Ollie Madden
Producers: Ed Guiney, Yorgos Lanthimos, Andrew Lowe, Kasia Malipan,
Music: Jerskin Fendrix
Director of Photography: Robbie Ryan
Editor: Yorgos Mavropsarid
Run time: 2 hours 45 minutes

“Wild Eyed and Wicked” Starring Molly Kunz, Michael X. Sommers, Stefanie Estes and Colleen Camp: Watch New Trailer

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Director and Writer: G.S. Foxwood
Starring Molly Kunz, Michael X. Sommers, Stefanie Estes, Colleen Camp
Genre: Fantasy, psychological horror
Run time: 1 hour 39 minutes

Wild Eyed and Wicked follows Lily Pierce (Kunz) in her attempt to strike back at the medieval creature that’s haunted her family for generations. She must reconnect with her estranged father, Gregory (Sommers), a disgraced history professor, and learn how to draw upon a time of steel and blade when armor-clad knights rode out and dueled monsters to the death.

Lily’s therapist (Camp) and girlfriend (Saunders) attempt to help Lily navigate the childhood loss of her mother, Silvia (Estes). They encourage Lily, on the anniversary of her mother’s death, to accept her father’s invitation to visit him on the farm where Lily grew up.

"Wild Eyed and Wicked" Website: www.wildeyedandwicked.com

"Wild Eyed and Wicked" Instagram: @wild_eyed_and_wicked

Distributor: Gravitas Ventures across North America on June 11, 2024 on TVOD/Digital and cable On Demand, with further details on the worldwide roll-out still to come.Director: G.S. Foxwood
Director and Writer: G.S. Foxwood
Starring Molly Kunz, Michael X. Sommers, Stefanie Estes, Colleen Camp
Genre: Fantasy, psychological horror
Run time: 1 hour 39 minutes
Producers: Big Bad Film’s Powell Robinson and Patrick R Young

Lionsgate’s BONEYARD- On VOD In United States and Canada on July 2nd and in Theaters July 5, 2024

Photo: Liongates

BONEYARD tells the story when the skeletal remains of eleven women and girls are discovered in the New Mexico desert, an extensive investigation is launched. Inspired by true crime stories, this chilling crime-thriller follows Police Chief Carter (Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson), Detective Ortega (Brian Van Holt), and Agent Petrovick (Mel Gibson) in a multi-agency effort to identify and apprehend the killer. As each of their agendas and methods clash, a tangled web of intrigue casts suspicion in all directions.

Lionsgate’s “BLACKWATER LANE” in Theaters and Digital/On Demand June 21, 2024: Check Out New Film Photos

Director: Jeff Celentano
Writer: Elizabeth Fowler, based on the New York Times bestselling book by B.A. Paris
Starring Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, Dermot Mulroney, Alan Calton, and Natalie Simpson
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Run time: 1 hour 48 minutes

Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney and Maggie Grace star in Blackwater Lane, a supernatural thriller based on the wildly successful New York Times bestselling book by B.A. Paris. After witnessing a tragedy on a dangerous country road, Cass is visited by a ghostly presence and begins to question her sanity. As these otherworldly experiences intensify, Cass is driven closer to the brink until she begins to assemble the pieces of a horrific plot against her.

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s ‘Bad Boys Ride or Die’ World Premiere in Hollywood: Opens in Theaters, Today, June 7, 2024

Release date: June 7, 2024
Directors: Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah
Writers: Chris Bremner, Will Beall
Based on Characters by George Gallo
Starring: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhea Seehorn, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Joe Pantoliano
Run time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Rating: R
Genre: Action · Adventure · Comedy · Crime · Thriller
Country: United States
Language: English

Jerry Bruckheimer’s Bad Boys Ride or Die, his fourth installment, follows Detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) investigate corruption within the Miami PD when their late Captain Conrad Howard is posthumously accused of being involved with the Romanian Mafia, but a setup turns them into fugitives, forcing them to work outside the law in order to solve the case.

Detective Lieutenant Michael Eugene "Mike" Lowrey (Will Smith), Detective Lieutenant Marcus Miles Burnett (Martin Lawrence), Kelly, weapons expert of AMMO (Vanessa Hudgens),

Dorn, tech expert of AMMO (Alexander Ludwig), Captain Rita Secada, head of Miami Police unit AMMO and Mike's ex-girlfriend (Paola Núñez), The villain, Banker (Eric Dane), Lockwood (Ioan Gruffudd), Armando Aretas, Mike's son (Jacob Scipio), Christine, Mike's love interest (Melanie Liburd), Tasha Smith as Theresa Burnett, Marcus's wife, Tiffany Haddish, Joe Pantoliano as Captain Conrad Howard[4], John Salley as Fletcher, DJ Khaled as Manny the Butcher, Rhea Seehorn as US Marshall Agent, hunting down Mike and Marcus, Dennis Greene as Reggie McDonald, Marcus’ son-in-law, Joyner Lucas as a gang leader, Quinn Hemphill, Lionel Messi

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Release date: June 7, 2024
Run time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Distributers: Sony Pictures Releasing
Directors: Adil & Bilall
Writers: Chris Bremner, Will Beall
Based on Characters by George Gallo
Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer, Will Smith, Chad Oman, Doug Belgrad
Starring: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhea Seehorn, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Joe Pantoliano:
Rating: R
Genre: Action · Adventure · Comedy · Crime · Thriller
Country: United States
Language: English
Cinematographer: Robrecht Heyvaert
Editors: Asaf Eisenberg, Dan Lebental
Music: Lorne Balfe
Production companies: Columbia Pictures, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Westbrook Studios, 2.0 EntertainmentThu, May 23 at 8:44 AM

NAACP and BET Announce Date for the 56th NAACP Image Awards

LOS ANGELES (June 6, 2024) – The NAACP and BET announced today that the "56th NAACP Image Awards'' will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. The televised ceremony will air LIVE on BET. Key deadlines and dates have also been released for the celebration of excellence in the categories of motion picture, television + streaming, recording, literature, and podcasts.

Submissions for nomination consideration will open Monday, August 26, 2024. The performance or project cannot be used from a previously released project that would have qualified in a previous year (i.e. a rebroadcast performance, a performance in a released film being rebroadcast, or a remix of a song or album from a previous year or reprint of a released book). All entries must be received by Friday, November 8, 2024 at www.naacpimageawards.net.

Nominations for the "56th NAACP Image Awards" will be announced Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Following are key calendar dates and deadlines for the "56th NAACP Image Awards:"

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024
Submissions Open

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024
Early Bird Submissions Closes

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Submissions Closes

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024
Nominating Committee Voting Begins

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024
Nominating Committee Voting Ends

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025
Nomination Announcement

Public Voting Begins

Only submitted work will be reviewed for consideration. All entries are evaluated and narrowed to the top five in each category by members of the NAACP Image Awards Nominating Committees which are comprised of individuals within the entertainment industry (studio/network executives, actors, artists, managers, agents, publicists, journalists, literary agents, and others) NAACP Board members, NAACP Foundation Trustees, staff, partners and others.

Globally recognized as one of the most distinguished multicultural award shows, the "56th NAACP Image Awards" will continue its tradition of excellence, uplifting values that inspire equality, justice, and progressive change, and highlighting artists committed to these values.

One of the most iconic annual celebrations of Black excellence, the NAACP Image Awards draws the biggest and brightest stars in Hollywood. Previous years' attendees and winners include Usher, New Edition, Fantasia Barrino, Angela Bassett, Zendaya, Cortney B. Vance, Will Smith, Viola Davis, Beyoncé, Nicco Annan, Ruth E. Carter, Glynn Turman, Quinta Brunson, Amanda Gorman, Nia Long, Keith David, Jennifer Hudson, Stacey Abrams, Tabitha Brown, Dwayne Wade & Gabrielle Union, Tems, Erica Campbell, Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak, Silk Sonic, Rihanna, Quavo, Takeoff, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Yara Shahidi, Issa Rae, Janelle Monáe, Tracee Ellis Ross, Serena Williams, Kerry Washington, Method Man, Dominique Thorne, Austin Scott, Tyler James Williams, Kyla Pratt, Jabari Banks, and many more.

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