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Netflix Breaks Silence on Box Office with 'La Bola Negra' Debut
box-office2 days ago

Netflix Breaks Silence on Box Office with 'La Bola Negra' Debut

Netflix has publicly reported box office grosses for the first time in its history, revealing that its Spanish-language drama 'La Bola Negra' earned $277,500 from four U.S. theaters. This marks a significant strategic shift for the streamer, which has historically avoided disclosing theatrical revenue. The film, an awards contender, achieved the second-highest per-screen average for a non-English language movie, signaling a new approach to theatrical releases as Netflix faces stock pressure and recent layoffs.

via Variety|
#box-office#la-bola-negra#netflix
Eisenberg's 'The Debut' Launches Oscar Push With Moore-Led Musical Satire
film1 month ago

Eisenberg's 'The Debut' Launches Oscar Push With Moore-Led Musical Satire

Jesse Eisenberg’s third feature, 'The Debut,' premiered at the Telluride Film Festival with strong critical acclaim and an immediate awards strategy. The film stars Julianne Moore as a New Jersey housewife who joins a community theater production, with Eisenberg writing all seven original songs. A24 is prioritizing the track 'This City May Have Chewed Me Up (But It Hasn’t Spit Me Out)' for the Best Original Song Oscar, while the film is positioned as a contender for acting and directing categories. The movie is set for a limited release on December 11, followed by a wide Christmas release.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#a24#film#jesse-eisenberg
Andrew Scott’s ‘Elsinore’ Performance Shifts Oscar Race at Telluride
film1 month ago

Andrew Scott’s ‘Elsinore’ Performance Shifts Oscar Race at Telluride

Andrew Scott has emerged as a top contender for the Best Actor Oscar following his world premiere of 'Elsinore' at the Telluride Film Festival. His portrayal of Ian Charleson, a real-life actor who continued performing while battling AIDS, received a standing ovation and is described as a career-defining performance. This development challenges the earlier frontrunner status of John Malkovich, whose film 'Wild Horse Nine' premiered the day prior. While Malkovich benefits from his age and a film likely to secure multiple nominations, Scott’s performance is considered so powerful it may overshadow other aspects of his film. Additionally, Scott is noted as a potential historic first: the first openly gay actor to win the Oscar, as no out gay actor or actress has ever won the award, despite previous winners portraying LGBT characters.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#andrew-scott#elsinore#film
Andrew Scott's 'Elsinore' Performance Ignites Oscar Race at Telluride
film1 month ago

Andrew Scott's 'Elsinore' Performance Ignites Oscar Race at Telluride

Andrew Scott has entered the top tier of the Best Actor Oscar race following the world premiere of 'Elsinore' at the Telluride Film Festival. The film, directed by Simon Stone, portrays the final year of British actor Ian Charleson, who performed Hamlet at the National Theatre while battling terminal AIDS. Critics across major outlets praised Scott's performance as 'shattering' and 'heartbreakingly great,' noting that his portrayal could make him the first openly gay actor to win the award. While John Malkovich remains a strong contender due to his film's broader awards potential, Scott's performance is widely regarded as the standout moment of the festival.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#andrew-scott#elsinore#film
McDonagh’s ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Sparks Venice Ovation and Oscar Buzz
film1 month ago

McDonagh’s ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Sparks Venice Ovation and Oscar Buzz

Martin McDonagh’s new feature, 'Wild Horse Nine,' premiered at the Venice Film Festival to a massive standing ovation, signaling a strong start for its awards campaign. The film stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA agents in 1973 Chile and has drawn praise for its sharp critique of US foreign policy. With a US release set for November, the movie is already generating significant buzz for the upcoming Academy Awards.

via Deadline|
#cia#film#john-malkovich
Telluride 2026 Launches Awards Season With 'Elsinore,' 'The Debut,' and 'Tender Loving Care'
film-festivals1 month ago

Telluride 2026 Launches Awards Season With 'Elsinore,' 'The Debut,' and 'Tender Loving Care'

The 53rd Telluride Film Festival kicks off Friday with a heavy indie lineup, featuring world premieres for 'Elsinore,' 'The Debut,' and 'Tender Loving Care.' The festival serves as a key launchpad for the 2026-27 awards season, bypassing major studio blockbusters in favor of prestige titles from Focus Features, A24, and Searchlight.

via Deadline|
#elsinore#film-festivals#oscar-race
Netflix Nears North American Deal for Lea Seydoux Cannes Drama Gentle Monster
film5 months ago

Netflix Nears North American Deal for Lea Seydoux Cannes Drama Gentle Monster

Netflix is close to a North American deal to acquire Gentle Monster, a Cannes Competition drama by Marie Kreutzer starring Léa Seydoux as an experimental pianist whose husband is accused of a second online life as a pedophile; the film marks Seydoux’s first onscreen singing role and is positioned as an Oscar-contender, with rights also expected for the UK, Australia and New Zealand as MK2 Films sells the title at Cannes.

via Deadline|
#cannes#film#gentle-monster
film9 months ago

Producers Guild Nominations Highlight Top Films and Oscar Contenders

The Producers Guild of America announced its nominations for the 37th Annual PGA Awards, highlighting key contenders like 'Weapons,' 'F1,' 'Sinners,' and others, with Warner Bros. leading the nominations. The PGA's Darryl F. Zanuck Award is a strong predictor for the Oscar best picture, as many past winners have gone on to win at the Oscars. The awards will be held on February 28, 2026, and are considered an important indicator in the awards season.

via Variety|
#f1#film#nominees
film1 year ago

TIFF 2025 Highlights: Oscar Buzz, Top Films, and Celebrity Sightings

The 50th Toronto International Film Festival showcased a lively scene with star appearances, promising film deals, and a competitive Oscar race featuring standout performances from actors like Sydney Sweeney and Channing Tatum. The festival highlighted a shift in horror towards auteur-driven films and a trend of crowd-pleasing movies that prioritize entertainment over heavy themes, amidst a challenging box office environment.

via Variety|
#crowdpleasers#film#horror