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		Issue Date: 08/28/2025 \| Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment SHOOT News of the Day For Yorgos Lanthimos, Much Of The Dystopia In “Bugonia” Is “Reflective Of The Real World” In the new Yorgos Lanthimos film “Bugonia,” a disturbed, conspiracy obsessed man kidnaps the head of a pharmaceutical company and tortures her in an attempt to save humanity. The kidnapper, played by Jesse Plemons, believes his hostage, played by Emma Stone, is an alien. While the situation is heightened, Lanthimos believes that the film isn’t Full Article Permalink: https://www.shootonline.com/article/for-yorgos-lanthimos-much-of-the-dystopia-in-bugonia-is-reflective-of-the-real-world/ Noah Baumbach’s “Jay Kelly” Lands In Venice–With George Clooney Playing A Clooney-esque Movie Star In “Jay Kelly,” George Clooney plays a very George Clooney-esque movie star on a self-reflective journey through Europe. The film, which is premiering Thursday night at the Venice Film Festival, explores heady questions about finding oneself while also poking fun at the business of being a major celebrity in the world and all the people Full Article Permalink: https://www.shootonline.com/article/noah-baumbachs-jay-kelly-lands-in-venice-with-george-clooney-playing-a-clooney-esque-movie-star/ Lineup Is Set For 52nd Telluride Film Festival The official program selections have been unveiled for the 52nd Telluride Film Festival (TFF). TFF’s annual celebration of artistic excellence unites filmmakers, cinephiles, and artists to discover the best in world cinema in the mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. The 52nd Telluride Film Festival will screen over 60 feature films, short films, and revival programs Full Article Permalink: https://www.shootonline.com/article/lineup-is-set-for-52nd-telluride-film-festival/ Review: Director Chris Columbus’ “The Thursday Murder Club” First of all, is this really what retirement looks like? If so, perhaps we should all sign up, no matter our age. In “The Thursday Murder Club,” an amiable, cozy, pleasantly entertaining adaptation of Richard Osman’s mystery novel, the lucky club members live in a retirement home that resembles Downton Abbey. The food at this Full Article Permalink: https://www.shootonline.com/article/review-director-chris-columbus-the-thursday-murder-club/ Motion Picture Academy names Student Academy Award winners The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted 14 students as winners of the 52nd Student Academy Awards® competition. This year, the Student Academy Awards competition received 3,127 entries from 988 colleges and universities worldwide. The 2025 winners join the ranks of such past Student Academy Award® winners as Patricia Cardoso, Pete Docter, Full Article Permalink: https://www.shootonline.com/shoot_newsbriefs/motion-picture-academy-names-student-academy-award-winners/ AFI unveils 2025-’26 Canva Fellowship recipients The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced the recipients of the 2025-2026 Canva Fellowship at the AFI Conservatory. This marks the third year of Canva partnering with AFI to further their shared mission of educating and inspiring the next generation of filmmakers. The scholarship supports one Fellow from each of the six disciplines at the Full Article Permalink: https://www.shootonline.com/shoot_newsbriefs/afi-unveils-2025-26-canva-fellowship-recipients/ Actor Micheal Ward granted bail over rape and sexual assault charges British actor Micheal Ward was granted bail Thursday after appearing at a central London court to face charges of rape and sexual assault. The 27-year-old, who has starred in the Netflix crime drama “Top Boy,” faces two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The offenses reportedly took place in January 2023. The Full Article Permalink: https://www.shootonline.com/shoot_newsbriefs/actor-micheal-ward-granted-bail-over-rape-and-sexual-assault-charges/ To view all SHOOT stories and features on SHOOTonline click here. Issue Date: 08/28/2025 \| Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment SPW News of the Day DWA Presents Ultimate Events, September 2025 Edition (Hybrid Special) Finding so many extraordinary offerings to showcase in this Ultimate Events edition is a wonderful feeling. You are sure to recognize many of the social engagements taking pop culture’s center stage. Even if you can’t hit the road to learn new things and meet new people, achieving those feats online is easier than ever. With Full Article Permalink: https://www.shootonline.com/spw/dwa-presents-ultimate-events-september-2025-edition-hybrid-special/ To view all stories on The SHOOT Publicity Wire click here. MySHOOT Company Profiles Digital Domain charlieuniformtango Spittn Image Late Shift the now corporation Altered.LA
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