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Watch the Opening Scene of 'The X-Files' Revival Series, and Get That Much Closer to the Truth
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More than a decade after the original series' run, David Duchovny is back as Fox Mulder in trying to find the truth behind occurring paranormal mysteries including his little sister's disappearance in the all-new returning series, "The X-Files." Longtime X-Philes are in for a special treat as the first minute of the opening episode is now available to preview before it's two-night season premiere. To watch what Mulder believes about the government's involvement in the X-Files, head on over to www.doyoustillbelieve.com to view the first minute of the 2016 phenomenon. The site also allows you to make your own "X-Files" poster and share it via social media with the slogan, "I Still Want to Believe." Catch the two-night season premiere of "The X-Files" Sunday, January 24 and Monday, January 25. Read More: Review: 'The X-Files' Revival Shows Its Age in Season 10 Premiere »
- Glen Yi
'Creed' Sequel Aiming To Return To The Ring In November 2017, Ryan Coogler May Not Be Back To Direct
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There's a lot of love right now for Rocky Balboa, and all the proof you need is in the reception Sylvester Stallone received after winning Best Supporting Actor for "Creed" at last night's Golden Globes Awards (watch his acceptance speech). Meanwhile, at the box office, "Creed" is continuing to be the most successful movie in the franchise in decades, and if you ask anyone if they want more, the general answer you'll get is: "yes." And it looks like a sequel is coming, but with a bit of caveat. Read More: Review: Ryan Coogler's 'Creed' Starring Michael B. Jordan And Sylvester Stallone Variety reports that "Creed 2" is aiming for a November 2017 release, but with "Creed" director Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther" due in cinemas just a few months later on February 18, it seems unlikely he'd be able to direct both films. That said, he is involved in the creative process, »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Contest: Win Kino Lorber's Massive, Limited Edition Box Set Of Jacques Rivette's 'Out 1'
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Winter is the perfect time for staying in and truly investing in lengthy cinematic narratives, and few demand (and reward) the attention than Jacques Rivette's "Out 1." The holy grail of French cinema has long been unavailable or kicking around in less than ideal releases, but Kino Lorber and Carlotta Films are finally bringing the movie stateside in a massive DVD/Blu-ray box set (complete with substantial extras), and we want to give one to a lucky Playlist reader. Read More: Review: Jaques Rivette's Newly Restored Masterpiece 'Out 1' Starring Bernadette Lafont, Bulle Ogier, Jean-Pierre Leaud, and Michael Lonsdale, the twelve-hour epic follows two theater groups as they prepare to perform avant-garde adaptations of plays by Aeschylus. Here's the synopsis: Paris, April 13th 1970. Two theater groups each rehearse avant-garde adaptations of plays by Aeschylus. A young deaf-mute begs for change in cafés while playing the harmonica. A young woman seduces men. »
- Edward Davis
James Gunn Says He Thought Of Cameo For David Bowie In 'Guardians Of Galaxy 2,' Has Rights For 'Ziggy Stardust' Song
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It seems everyone has a David Bowie story to share today, and with good reason. The musician and actor inspired more than one generation with his bold, distinct, and inimitable artistic voice that always endeavored to be not just ahead of the curve, but on its own path. And it speaks to how many people he was able to touch that even big-league, blockbuster entertainment like "Guardians Of The Galaxy" could comfortably find a place for Bowie. Director James Gunn used "Moonage Daydream" from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars in the first film, and as he revealed today on Facebook, he had grander aspirations when developing the sequel. Read More: The 8 Essential Movie Performances Of David Bowie "Just a very short while ago Kevin Feige and I were talking about a cameo role in 'Guardians Vol. 2,' and he brought up Bowie's name. »
- Kevin Jagernauth
What Exactly Happened at the Golden Globes, and Why Does It Matter?
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Read More: Full List of All Golden Globe Film and Television Winners Kate Erbland: If there's one word that best describes my Golden Globes viewing experience, it's "What." Or, perhaps a bit more eloquently, "surprise!" The night was packed with shockers, from the really good (Rachel Bloom winning for "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," mere hours after a TCA panel that seemed to be dedicated to talking about just how much the creative team behind the show wishes it would get some love, Oscar Isaac picking up a trophy for "Show Me a Hero") to the really unexpected (Kate Winslet looking genuinely shocked that anyone wanted to dole out accolades for "Steve Jobs," which has mostly been forgotten by both audiences and awards bodies, or Ridley Scott sniffing at the designation of his "The Martian" as a comedy), but weirdly, that didn't help the whole thing move at a clip for me, it »
- Kate Erbland and Ben Travers
Exclusive: KimStim Acquires Ethiopia's Coming-of-Age Oscar Entry 'Lamb'
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Read More: Watch: A Boy Looks Out For His Furry Friend in Oscar Contender 'Lamb' Trailer Indie distributor KimStim has just landed one of their most promising acquisitions yet by securing distribution rights to "Lamb," which is Ethiopia's Oscar submission this year for Best Foreign Language film. The drama, which opens the New York Jewish Film Festival this Wednesday, January 13, was also the first Ethiopian title to be an official selection at Cannes, and it has earned numerous awards and acclaim at various festivals in the months since. Marking the debut feature of Yared Zeleke, the tells the story of a half-Jewish, half-Ethiopian boy named Ephraim. When he's sent by his father to live among distant relatives after his mother’s death, Ephraim uses his cooking skills to carve out a place among his cousins. His relatively peaceful upbringing is shattered, however, when his uncle decides that his »
- Zack Sharf
Laugh Along with the Magical, Nostalgia-Fueled Puppetry of 'The Truthful Phone'
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[Editors Note: Project of the Day is presented in partnership with Blackmagic Design, one of the world's leading innovators and manufacturers of creative video technology.] Here's your daily dose of an indie film, web series, TV pilot, what-have-you in progress -- at the end of the week, you'll have the chance to vote for your favorite. In the meantime: Is this a project you’d want to see? Tell us in the comments. The Truthful Phone Logline: Imagine a Welsh Gremlins with shades of Guillermo del Toro. Based on a short story by Monty Python's Terry Jones, "The Truthful Phone" is an homage to eighties films like "Labyrinth," "The Goonies" and "Et." Elevator Pitch: The magic of "Labyrinth" meets the sumptuous fantasy of Guillermo Del Toro in this dark comedy about nasty old Mae Morris, who unleashes a gypsy curse that exposes her secrets to the very townsfolk she lives to torment. Children of the eighties, fantasy and »
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Review: Can We Just Give Up on Broadcasting The Golden Globes?
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It must have been really fun to be at the Golden Globes this year. Tom Hanks was generous with his love for Denzel Washington. "Empire" star Taraji P. Henson gave out cookies when she won for her role as Cookie. BFFs Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence said things to each other. And that's just the stuff we saw on national television, not the stuff that certainly went down off-screen. All that said? It wasn't all that much fun to watch. Read More: Full List of All Golden Globe Film and Television Winners After host Ricky Gervais showed up for a short monologue, it became clear that rather than a celebration of some of the really great movies and TV that were released this year, the Golden Globes would just be a disappointment. In his opening monologue, Ricky Gervais went hard on a few subjects — including a particularly cutting remark about »
- Liz Shannon Miller
Watch: 31-Minute Talk With Golden Globe Winners Leonardo DiCaprio And Alejandro G. Iñárritu On 'Charlie Rose'
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Leonardo DiCaprio was one of the most talked about celebs at last night's Golden Globes Awards, but for two entirely different reasons. Of course, there was his Best Actor win for "The Revenant," but then there was immediately trending, side-eye reaction when Lady Gaga bumped into him on her way to the stage to accept her Best Actress trophy for "American Horror Story." However, the actor explains it was totally innocent. “Oh lord — that’s trending, huh?” he told Et.“I just didn’t know what was passing me — that’s all!” Read More: Review: Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Fierce And Unremitting 'The Revenant' Starring Leonardo DiCaprio And Tom Hardy With that out of the away, prior to the awards, the actor sat down for a lengthy chat with "Charlie Rose," alongside fellow Golden Globes winner, "The Revenant" director Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The half-hour conversation focused heavily on the complicated shoot, »
- Kevin Jagernauth
The Magical David Bowie Performance Nobody Appreciates Nearly Enough
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Read More: Remembering David Bowie: 8 Films Now Streaming Online David Bowie's character was the only real magician in "The Prestige." Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman's top hatted rivals were conjurers of cheap tricks, masters of picking locks and applying spirit gum, but Bowie's Nikola Tesla built machines that could do the impossible. It was Bowie's last major movie role, and while other actors could have given us Tesla, he gave us a version that offered a modern context for understanding a magic man ahead of his own time. It's not right to say that Bowie was "perfect" for the role, but he was singular as Tesla, inescapably imbuing the role with everything we know and don't know and can't comprehend about Bowie himself. An enigma portraying an enigma. The comfortably numb scientist also made a perfect bookend for Bowie's film career, which began in the Bowiest way »
- Scott Beggs
TV Trailers: '11.22.63' With James Franco And Brett Ratner's 'Rush Hour'
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As you might've gleaned from our 25 Most Anticipated New TV Shows Of 2016 feature, there is wealth of small-screen fare coming across the next 12 months. In fact, you could skip going to the movies altogether and still have plenty of quality programming to occupy your time. Today comes trailers for two upcoming shows — but only one of them is likely worth your attention. First is the J.J. Abrams-produced adaptation of Stephen King's "11.22.63." The limited-event series stars James Franco as a man who is sent back in time to stop the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Granted, the premise is a bit hokey; indeed, even the first moments of the trailer are a bit ridiculous. But it seems like the kind of thing that, once it settles into a groove, might be some good fun. It debuts on Hulu on February 15th. Meanwhile, the Brett Ratner-produced "Rush Hour" series is headed to CBS, »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Sundance Institute Announces January Screenwriters Lab Winners
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Read More: Indiewire's Ultimate Guide for Screenwriters The Sundance Institute has announced the 12 projects selected for this month's Screenwriters Lab, which will take place over five days (January 15-20) at the Sundance Resort in Utah. The January Screenwriters Lab is one of 25 residency Labs the Institute hosts each year for independent artists in theatre, film, new media and episodic content. Under the leadership of Michelle Satter, Founding Director of the Sundance Institute Feature Film Program, and Ilyse McKimmie, Labs Director, Feature Film Program, the 12 winning independent screenwriters will have the opportunity to develop their feature film scripts with the support of accomplished advisors and screenwriters. The program usually bodes well for the winning fellows, as nine features premiering at Sundance this year come from past Lab winners. "We’re excited to welcome sixteen new Fellows to the January Screenwriters Lab, which is the beginning of a year-round »
- Zack Sharf
J.J. Abrams Says ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ DVD Will Have Deleted Scenes, But No Extended Cut
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So you’ve seen “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” once or twice or more — after four weeks in theaters, it’s currently at $1.73 billion worldwide, surpassing the $1.6 billion figure that “Jurassic World” hit after its entire 23-week run — and you’re thinking about all those deleted scenes you either heard about or saw in the trailers. There’s Maz Kanata handing Leia Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber, there are extended parts to Rey’s dream where she’s whispered at by Ben Kenobi and Yoda, and much more. Read More: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Deleted Scenes: Darth Vader's Error, 'Empire Strikes Back' Flashback, And More Will we ever seen them? Yes, but it’s unclear if you’ll see all of them, and you surely won’t be seeing them in a new cut or extended edition. During the recent Television Critics Association powwow in Los Angeles, J.J. Abrams »
- Edward Davis
Global Screen Picks Up Rights to Sundance Premiere 'Between Sea and Land'
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Read More:Sundance 2016 Adds Late Additions and Three New From the Collection Picks Relative newcomer Manolo Cruz writes, directs and stars in the upcoming Spanish-language drama "Between Sea and Land," which will have its world premiere at Sundance later this month. In a great sign of confidence, the drama has been preemptively picked up by the German distributor Global Screen. The film focuses on Alberto, a man confined to a bed due to a neurological disorder, and his mother, Rosa, who is committed to taking care of him. The love, compassion and protection given by Rosa and Alberto's neighbor, Giselle, as well as Alberto's own humor and creativity, help him to endure the day to day, though the life he is forced to only dream about is forever out of reach. "Our whole team was amazed with this unique and exceptional film that takes the viewer into a different world poor »
- Jake Spencer
Watch: Kevin Spacey Says You Need Frank Underwood in New Teaser For ‘House Of Cards’ Season 4
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It doesn’t seem to have the same critical pulse that it once did, nor is it totally beloved by our audience who is always puzzled when it makes the Best of TV lists. And yes, “House Of Cards” did slightly wobble in season two, with David Fincher's departure and the question of whether creator/showrunner Beau Willimon could steer the ship himself. In fact, in conversation with The Moment podcast from last year, Willimon vaguely suggested he had some issues, and moving forward, would steer the narrative towards the plausible and organic. And season three came back roaring quite forcefully, with its penultimate episode directed by James Foley (“Glengarry Glen Ross”), one of the best individual episodes of 2014. Read More: The Best And Worst Of 'House Of Cards' Season 3 Season three ended — spoilers ahead — with the first lady (Robin Wright) leaving the Commander in Chief (Kevin Spacey »
- Edward Davis
Finding The Right Music for Your Film Just Got Personal (Sponsored Post)
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Over the years, Musicbed has become a go-to source for licensable tracks for two simple reasons: they carry nothing but great music, and their library is easy to navigate. With new updates out today, Musicbed has capitalized on their strengths and added a few key conveniences that make them the best and most intuitive music licensing service out there right now. For readers of Filmmaker, they’re offering a 20% discount on your first music license. Use the code FM50 at checkout. Here are a few Musicbed features, new and old, that set the site apart: Rapidly Growing Curated Library It’s pretty […] »
- Filmmaker Staff
Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Dave Franco, And More On Han Solo Spinoff Shortlist, Could Appear In 'Star Wars: Rogue One'
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**Spoilers ahead** Last month, we learned that more than 2,500 actors had met or have put themselves on tape for the movie to play Han Solo in the upcoming "Star Wars" spinoff focused on the iconic hero and space smuggler. What we didn't know at that time was just how big a responsibility would be on the shoulders of whoever was chosen. With Han Solo's fate now known, tragically murdered by the hand of his son Kylo Ren in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," it's going to make the job that much more difficult, with the chosen actor having to follow in the footsteps of Harrison Ford and carry with them the knowledge of what awaits the character. But it seems some seasoned names are in the running for the job. Variety reports that Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Dave Franco, Jack Reynor, Scott Eastwood, Logan Lerman, Emory Cohen, and Blake Jenner »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Watch: Aubrey Plaza on Not Auditioning for 'SNL' and Flashing Robert De Niro
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Read More: Off Camera with Sam Jones featuring Joseph Gordon-Levitt Clip After "Parks and Recreation" launched her into the public eye, Aubrey Plaza has become universally loved as and by the unashamedly weird. She may never have been discovered at all if she went a different way in her career, and Plaza examines her early career decisions in this exclusive interview with Sam Jones. In the above clip, Plaza discusses the choices she's made that led her down the path she's on now, including an "SNL" audition she had to skip and the Judd Apatow movie that made her do so. In her next film, "Dirty Grandpa," Plaza talks about acting across from Robert De Niro. Apparently the only reason she's in the film was because she auditioned for a different part than the one they asked her to audition for. "In the script, my character, Lenore, was written as »
- Jake Spencer
Hands on with GoPro Rigs from PolarPro
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One of the little gems I stumbled on in the far reaches of the central hall at Nab last year was Polar Pro, a company that’s been putting out clever GoPro rigs (among other things). I got a chance to put some of their gear to the test on a recent climbing trip in Arizona. Here are my thoughts. ProGrip and StrapMount The ProGrip is a handy mount for the GoPro and remote, making handheld shots a little more stable and adding easier access to control of the camera with the placement of the remote. I loved it. The handle […] »
- Joey Daoud
10 Helpful Tips for Acing Your Film's Social Media Presence at Festivals
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Read More: The Sundance Crunch - The Expense, Stress and Endless Work of Getting Ready for the 2016 Festival Editor's Note: Dor Dotson is a Brooklyn-based social media strategist with over a decade of experience in entertainment market research and a speciality in small businesses and independent film. She's also a movie fanatic and film festival lover, having attended every Sundance since 2000. As a couple hundred lucky Sundance-bound teams of filmmakers all over the world prepare for one of the most important weeks in the life of their project, many are thinking about if and how their film will be received and represented in the digital space. It’s not easy, but it’s important stuff, and since it’s something that uses your resources during a time where you don’t have a lot to spare, you’ll want to make sure every bit of effort you’re expending actually sees returns. »
- Dor Dotson
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