TIFF 2022: Toronto Unveils Platform Lineup

As the start of the fest inches closer, TIFF unveiled the 10 feature films that that comprise the Platform program for 2022. Platform is TIFF’s competitive program that champions bold directorial visions. From first-time feature directors to veterans, this year’s Platform lineup offers a diverse range of talent and distinct directorial voices that are emerging around the globe. It is a year rich in perspectives, genres, and exceptional performances by newcomers, as well as established…

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Paramount+: Coming in August 2022

Paramount+ announced the movies, TV series, and sporting events that will be coming to the streaming platform in August 2022. ORIGINALS, EXCLUSIVES, NEWS & EVENTS 8/4: Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head 8/12: Secret Headquarters 8/18: When You Least Expect It 8/19: Big Nate (New Episodes) 8/19: Orphan: First Kill 8/25: Star Trek Lower Decks (Season 3) LIBRARY SHOWS 8/3: Beavis & Butt-Head (Seasons 3 & 5) 8/10: The Surreal Life (Seasons 1, 3 – 6)…

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Nichelle Nichols: Star Trek’s Uhura Dead at 89

Nichelle Nichols, who starred as Nyota Uhura on Star Trek: The Original Series and in subsequent films, is dead at the age of 89. Star Trek fans owe a thank you to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. If not for him, the actress would have walked away from the role that would make her famous. She was all set to return to the stage at the end of the first season. Nichols had taken the…

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Phantom Thread to Premiere on TCM (Clip)

Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread will premiere on TCM this Saturday night as a part of the Follow the Thread series. The Follow the Thread series is one that explores the intersection between film and fashion and features interviews from with iconic costume and fashion designers. Written and directed by Anderson, the film stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, and Vicky Krieps. The film is set in 1950s post-war London where Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and…

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Gutsy: Clintons Join Visionaries Program – Toronto 2022

Both Chelsea Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton will showcase their new Apple documentary series, Gutsy, during TIFF 2022. TIFF announced that Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will showcase their new Apple documentary series Gutsy, based on The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience and produced by their production company HiddenLight, as part of TIFF’s Industry Conference Visionaries program. The Visionaries program at TIFF’s Industry Conference offers inspirational keynotes from distinguished…

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Toronto 2022: Gala, Special Presentations Lineups

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced the initial selections in the Gala and Special Presentations program. This year’s installment is the 47th edition of the festival and will run September 8-18, 2022. At the moment, there are 18 Galas and 45 Special Presentations in the Toronto program. I expect that they will announce future editions between now and the festival’s start. “We’re excited to welcome some of the most celebrated figures in movies back…

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Prime Video, Amazon Freevee: Coming in August 2022

Amazon announced the films, series, and specials that will be coming to Prime Video and Amazon Freevee services in August 2022. Prime Video New in August – Available to Prime members at no additional cost to their membership.     TV SERIES Available July 29 *DO, RE & MI Season 1, Part 4 (2022)  Available August 1 *Game of Spy (2022) Go, Diego, Go! (2006) Cartel Crew (2019) Lopez (2016) Available August 4 *All or Nothing: Arsenal (2022) Available August 5…

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Peacock TV: Coming in August 2022

Peacock TV has announced the Originals, iconic series, beloved movies, must-watch sports, and more that are coming in August 2022. This August is a month you do NOT want to miss on Peacock. Peacock’s Original horror film, THEY/THEM starring Kevin Bacon will premiere on August 5. For true crime lovers, look out for THE HILLSIDE STRANGLER: DEVIL IN DISGUISE premiering August 2. From across the pond, series THE UNDECLARED WAR and EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT LOVE debut on August 12 and August 25…

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HBO Max: Coming and Leaving in August 2022

HBO Max announced the list of films, series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service during August 2022. HBO Max has announced everything coming to the platform this August, including the debut of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (8/21), based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.” In addition, all eight seasons of the HBO hit GAME OF THRONES arrive on HBO Max in 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on the ad-free…

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Hulu: Coming and Leaving in August 2022

Hulu announced the movies and series that are coming and leaving the streaming platform’s library in August 2022. Coming to Hulu in August 2022 August 1, 2022 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations: Season 1 (DUBBED) Cinderella and Four Knights: Season 1 (SUBBED) Uncrontrollably Fond: Season 1 (SUBBED) 21 (2008) AKEELAH AND THE BEE (2006) AMERICAN ASSASSIN (2017) AQUI ENTRE NOS (2012) BIG MOMMAS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON (2011) BLACK SWAN (2010) THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999)…

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