‘Settlers’ With Sofia Boutella, Brooklynn Prince Sells to IFC Midnight (EXCLUSIVE)

IFC Midnight has acquired North American rights to Wyatt Rockefeller’s “Settlers.” The film, which marks Rockefeller’s feature narrative debut, stars Sofia Boutella or “Kingsman: The Secret Service” fame, and Brooklynn Prince, who first captured audiences’ hearts in “The Florida Project.” Ismael Cruz Córdova, Nell Tiger Free, and Jonny Lee Miller round out the cast. IFC […]
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Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough marvel over ‘Monday’ romance, Disney+ franchises

Sebastian Stan knows that most moviegoers know him as Captain America’s pal Bucky Barnes aka the Winter Soldier, a character who in the last decade has appeared in seven movies and is now the subject of a TV series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But while the superhero blockbuster ride is great, and given the recent success of the Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” not likely to end soon, that’s not all there is to know of him and the work he’s done. “I mean, look, I love...
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Mute Boy Trapped with a Sinister Monster 'The Djinn' Horror Trailer

"We start thinking about the things we're missing… and forget about the things we have." Holy hell this looks freaky! IFC Films has released an official trailer for the indie horror The Djinn, finally being released in May this year in both theaters + on VOD at the same time. A mute boy is trapped in his apartment with a sinister monster when he makes a wish to fulfill his heart's greatest desire. That is a simple setup, but this looks insanely creepy overall. This stars Ezra Dewey as Dylan,...
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Fantasia Announces Virtual 25th Edition & Brain Freeze World Premiere

Fantasia announces virtual 25th edition & Brain Freeze world premiere Fans eager for the film fest season to continue can rejoice as Fantasia International Film Festival have announced their return for the 25th Edition of the event from August 5-25, which will continue the virtual format utilized last year as the pandemic continues to keep many areas in lockdown and using the leading-edge platform created by Festival Scope and Shift72. RELATED: Tribeca Festival Announces Plans for 20th Anni...
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Andrew Garfield Is a Captivating YouTube Celebrity in ‘Mainstream’ Trailer

IFC Films has released the official trailer for Gia Coppola’s stylized drama “Mainstream,” which opens in select theaters and on demand May 7. Andrew Garfield and “Stranger Things” star Maya Hawke play two rising internet personalities, Link and Frankie, in the satire on social media stardom. While being a YouTube star has its perks, their lives […]
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Trailer for Wacky 'Mainstream' with Andrew Garfield & Maya Hawke

"You can't be following me!? Like, I'm 'No One Special', man." IFC Films has unveiled an official trailer for the indie film Mainstream, which originally premiered at last year's big Venice Film Festival during the pandemic. The second feature from filmmaker Gia Coppola (following Palo Alto) is another intense social media cautionary tale about a wacky personality that gets sucked into internet fame. Three people struggle to preserve their identities as they form an eccentric love triangle w...
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Mainstream Trailer Has Andrew Garfield as a YouTuber

Andrew Garfield goes YouTuber in Mainstream trailer Andrew Garfield (Under The Silver Lake) stars in Mainstream from director Gia Coppola (Palo Alto), and IFC films has debuted its trailer today. Maya Hawke (Stranger Things) co-leads the film as Frankie, who thinks she’s on her way to internet stardom when she crosses paths with a charismatic stranger named Link (Garfield). Watch the Mainstream trailer in the player below! RELATED: Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield reportedly returning for Spi...
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Iowa Joins Constitutional Carry Movement – The Long Journey ~ VIDEO

Iowa Joins Constitutional Carry Movement – The Long Journey Iowa – -(AmmoLand.com)- Iowa has become the 19th state in this great nation to embrace and codify Constitutional Carry into their state law.  If you’re only interested in a headline, the first sentence in this article will serve. If you’re interested in the truth, and a really good story I might add, then you should remain engaged.  …And if you were on the fence, the answer to the question of whether or not you’re interested in the ...
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IFC Midnight Acquires Neill Blomkamp’s Horror Pic Demonic

IFC Midnight acquires Neill Blomkamp’s horror pic Demonic On the heels of the South African filmmaker revealing that he had begun development on a follow-up to his 2009 hit sci-fi pic District 9, IFC Midnight has announced that it has acquired the rights to Neill Blomkamp’s forthcoming supernatural horror film Demonic. RELATED: IFC Films Acquires Josh Ruben’s Star-Studded Werewolves Within Adaptation The film, written and directed by Blomkamp, centers on a young woman who unleashes terrify...
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The Italian navy's flagship successfully completed a month of testing with US F-35Bs

US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour in the Atlantic Ocean, March 20, 2021. US Navy/MCS3 Riley McDowell Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour completed sea trials with two specially instrumented US F-35Bs. For the Italian Navy, the tests were a major milestone toward its acquisition of the new jet and the strategic capability it brings. See more stories on Insider's business page. Italy's aircraft carrier ITS Cavour, the flagship of...
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Iowa: Dispute Over State Gun Law Will Likely Prove Costly For County Taxpayers

Iowa: Dispute Over State Gun Law Will Likely Prove Costly For County Taxpayers, istock Iowa – -(AmmoLand.com)- After filing a lawsuit against the Iowa Firearms Coalition (IFC) and Albia resident J.D. Thompson, Monroe County now finds itself a named defendant in counterclaims that will likely prove costly to the county. Following separate inquiries to the county about potential violations of a firearms preemption law passed in 2020, Thompson and the IFC found themselves named as defendants in ...
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COVID Has Changed The Way Hollywood Works For Good

“‘People are fooling themselves if they think we’re going back to a pre-pandemic work lifestyle,’ says Arianna Bocco, president of IFC Films. … To get a sense of the new contours of a business that has been battered by the pandemic, Variety spoke with dozens of entertainment industry players, almost all of whom predicted that the nature of office life and how movies and television shows are made, marketed and distributed will be fundamentally changed.” – Variety
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IFC Films Buys Jim Cummings Thriller ‘The Beta Test’ (EXCLUSIVE)

IFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to “The Beta Test,” a new digital-age thriller that was written, directed by and starring Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe. The film was an official selection for this year’s Berlin International Film Festival. IFC will release “The Beta Test” theatrically, on digital platforms and on demand later this fall. […]
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IFC And IHCL Launch Global Call For Innovators To Bring Climate Smart Cooling Solutions To Indian Hospitality Sector

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, today launched an open call for innovators worldwide to bring efficient, climate-smart, cost-effective cooling solutions to India's hospitality sector.
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Whodunnit Horror Comedy Movie ‘Werewolves Within’ Grabs Buyers

Whodunnit comedy horror film “Werewolves Within,” which was recently acquired by IFC for North American distribution, has been picked up by leading distributors in multiple territories. Mister Smith Entertainment is handling sales on the title, which is based on the virtual reality video game by Ubisoft. The ensemble cast includes Sam Richardson (“Veep,” “Detroiters”) and […]
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Sebastian Stan & Denise Gough Fall Fast in Love in 'Monday' Trailer

"It's new, but it's good…" IFC has released the first official trailer for a sultry romantic drama from Greece titled Monday, arriving this spring on both VOD + in theaters. "A spark on a Friday can lead to a sizzling weekend fling, but what happens when you get to the inevitable Monday?" The film follows the love story of Mickey and Chloe, two Americans in their mid-thirties living in Athens, who meet in the heat of summer one whirlwind weekend. Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough star, along w...
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New US Trailer for South African Military LGBTQ Drama Film 'Moffie'

"Do whatever you can to stay invisible." IFC Films has revealed an official US trailer for an indie film titled Moffie, the latest from South African filmmaker Oliver Hermanus. This originally premiered at the Venice and London Film Festivals in 2019, and stopped by numerous other festivals last year. The story follows a young man named Nicholas van der Swart in 1981 South Africa who must complete his brutal and racist two years of compulsory military service while desperately maintaining t...
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Savannah Fund launches $25M fund to invest in African startups at seed and Series A

Savannah Fund, a pan-African venture capital firm, today announced a $25 million fund as it looks to back more early-stage startups on the continent . Since launching in 2012, Savannah Fund —  led by Mbwana Alliy and Paul Bragiel — has backed more than 30 startups . Some of its well-known investments include South African car subscription company, FlexClub; Kenyan on-demand logistics company, Sendy; and Nigerian fintech company, Lidya . Before becoming a VC firm, Savannah Fund started ...
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New York cinemas reopen after almost a year

By Jake Coyle | Associated Press NEW YORK — After growing cobwebs for nearly a year, movie theaters in New York City reopen Friday, returning film titles to Manhattan marquees that had for the last 12 months instead read messages like “Wear a mask” and “We’ll be back soon.” Shortly after noon at the Angelika Film Center on Houston Street, Holly Stillman was already feeling emotional coming out of the first New York showing of Lee Isaac Chung’s tender family drama “Minari.” “My mask is drenched,”...
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IFC Films Buys Jacques Audiard’s ‘Paris, 13th District;’ Playtime Closes Sales in Key Markets (EXCLUSIVE)

IFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to Jacques Audiard’s upcoming film “Paris, 13th District” (Les Olympiades) during the virtual European Film Market. The movie was shot in the French capital during the pandemic. Playtime, which represents the film in international markets, has also closed sales in most major territories around the world, including U.K. (Curzon), […]
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IFC backs Bolt with $24M to expand its transportation network in emerging markets

Bolt, an Uber competitor that is building an international on-demand network of services to transport people, food and other items in cars, scooters and bikes across Europe and Africa, has picked up some strategic funding today to continue expanding its business in emerging markets. The International Finance Corporation, a division of the World Bank, is investing €20 million ($24 million) in the Tallinn, Estonia-based startup to open up more services across Eastern Europe and Africa, with a spec...
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IFC Films Acquires Documentary ‘The Meaning of Hitler’ (EXCLUSIVE)

IFC Films has acquired North American rights to “The Meaning of Hitler,” Petra Epperlein and Michael Tucker’s thought-provoking documentary about the enduring cultural fascination with the Nazi dictator and its resonance on contemporary politics. Filmed over the course of four years, the documentary is set against the backdrop of the current rise of white supremacy […]
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Mister Smith Boards Comedy Horror ‘Werewolves Within,’ IFC Films Releases in U.S. (EXCLUSIVE)

International sales agent Mister Smith Entertainment has boarded comedy horror whodunnit “Werewolves Within,” which will be released by IFC Films in the U.S. The movie, which is completed, is directed by Josh Ruben, and is written by Mishna Wolff. The cast includes Sam Richardson, Milana Vayntrub, George Basil and Sarah Burns. In the pic, a […]
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AMC Networks Swings to Q4 Profit As International Losses Narrow

AMC Networks said it swung to a profit in the fourth quarter despite a decline in revenue as it narrowed losses in its international and other operations due to an increase in revenue from streaming-video subscriptions. The owner of the AMC, Sundance and IFC cable networks said net income came to $2.09 cents a share, […]
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AMC Networks Swings to Q4 Profit on Streaming Gains

AMC Networks said it swung to a profit in the fourth quarter despite a decline in revenue as it narrowed losses in its international and other operations due to an increase in revenue from streaming-video subscriptions. The owner of the AMC, Sundance and IFC cable networks said net income came to $2.09 cents a share, […]
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IFC Films Acquires Josh Ruben’s Star-Studded Werewolves Within Adaptation

IFC Films acquires Josh Ruben’s star-studded Werewolves Within adaptation Coming on the heels of his acclaimed directorial debut Scare Me, Josh Ruben is returning to the horror-comedy world as IFC Films has acquired the rights to his star-studded adaptation of the Ubisoft VR game Werewolves Within and set it for a June theatrical release! RELATED: Enter ComingSoon’s Blu-ray Giveaway for Josh Ruben’s Scare Me! if (typeof readAdmiralCookie === "function"){ ...
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Netflix’s The Division Adaptation Sets Rawson Marshall Thurber to Helm

Netflix’s The Division adaptation sets Rawson Marshall Thurber to helm Nearly two years since word last came in that Oscar nominees Jake Gyllenhaal (Spider-Man: Far From Home) and Jessica Chastain (Dark Phoenix) had signed on to star, Netflix’s film adaptation of Ubisoft’s The Division is gaining new ground as Skyscraper helmer Rawson Marshall Thurber has signed on to direct, according to Deadline. RELATED: IFC Films Acquires Josh Ruben’s Star-Studded Werewolves Within Adaptation ...
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Jeremy Piven in Philly Neighborhood Comedy 'Last Call' Official Trailer

"Did you forget where you came from?" IFC Films has revealed an official trailer for a dramedy titled Last Call, from filmmaker / producer Paolo Pilladi. The film's early working title was Crabs in a Bucket, which seems amusing but probably doesn't really describe the story well. A "success story" real estate developer returns to his old Philly neighborhood and ends up obligated to stay to help ensure his parents’ ailing family business gets back on course. While there, he must decide to raz...
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Another New US Trailer for WWII Thriller 'Six Minutes to Midnight'

"My girls are not the enemy…" IFC Films has also debuted a new US trailer for the UK thriller set just days before WWII began called Six Minutes to Midnight, the latest from director Andy Goddard (of Set Fire to the Stars, A Kind of Murder). We just featured the UK trailer for this yesterday, but there's even more footage in here. Set mostly at a finishing school on the south coast of England, the films tells the story of a teacher and a headmistress. 17 days before WWII, an English teacher ...
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Full Trailer for Freaky Sleep Paralysis Sci-Fi Horror Film 'Come True'

"What if all of your dreams could come true… especially the darkest ones?" IFC Films has debuted a full-length official trailer for Come True, a dark sci-fi horror-thriller from the director of Our House, Anthony Scott Burns, working with executive producer Vincenzo Natali, starring Julia Sarah Stone and Landon Liboiron. We posted the teaser trailer last year before the film's premiere at the Fantasia + Nightstream Film Festivals. Dreams twist. Nightmares come true. A distinctive and compell...
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