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Searchlight Pictures Acquires Playmates and Names Lorraine Nicholson Director

The studio pickup moves a personal, Playboy Mansion–inspired coming-of-age script toward production.

La Gradiva Lands U.S. Trailer, New York Film Festival Slots and December 18 Release

‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ Trailer Drops as Sundance Hit Prepares Limited Fall Release

Ketticè Debuts at Locarno, Winning Early Praise for Tortorici and Bellucci

Anne Hathaway Marks 25 Years of The Princess Diaries as Threequel Stays in Development

Cole Sprouse Joins Kathryn Newton and Storm Reid in Indie Thriller 'Hot Year'

TIFF Debut of Bobby Farrelly’s ‘Driver’s Ed’ Draws Tepid Reviews as Young Leads Impress

‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ Returning to Theaters Oct. 17 for 40th-Anniversary 4K Run

Chandler Levack’s ‘Mile End Kicks’ Draws Strong TIFF Notices, Eyes U.S. Deal

Rob Lowe Teases Script Progress on St. Elmo’s Fire Sequel