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You've got to check out this wonderful series of art created by Japanese artist @Nohofrog that reimagines several aspects of the Star Wars universe in the style of Ghibli-esque anime. The end result is both adorable and awesome. They feature characters from the Original Trilogy, the Prequel Trilogy, the latest trilogy, and Rogue One.

#2016自分が選ぶ今年の4枚
SWに肩まで浸かった1年だった。お気に入りの４枚。 pic.twitter.com/th5Eztac6h

— のほ (@nohofrog) December 7, 2016

習作でひたすらオビ＝ワン・ケノービ。 pic.twitter.com/3tALcQnto3

— のほ (@nohofrog) September 21, 2016

雨にふられる pic.twitter.com/06rQJhxTvl

— のほ (@nohofrog) September 16, 2016

アク＝トゥーの寺院で。 pic.twitter.com/130oxxHWhe

— のほ (@nohofrog) September 10, 2016

ROUGE ONE
可愛い予感がする３人組。 pic.twitter.com/RcI7V6EagM

— のほ (@nohofrog) September 9, 2016

THE FORCE AWAKENS(Little) pic.twitter.com/VYdl3oDPgr

— のほ (@nohofrog) September 3, 2016

SWの世界でポケモンと暮らす風景。ジャクーには他にカバルドンとか潜んでそう。タトゥイーンにはサンドとかもいそう。 pic.twitter.com/ZpFo6pCVzW

— のほ (@nohofrog) July 31, 2016

カイロ・レン。まっくろくろすけだけど黒でべたべた塗るのが楽しいレン君。#フォロワーさんからリプ頂いたキャラ描くときのこだわりについて語る pic.twitter.com/b7HScEGrWb

— のほ (@nohofrog) July 20, 2016

THE PHANTOM MENACE
風に舞ったローブに埋もれたアナキン、ということで。 pic.twitter.com/e4qVy7zQYi

— のほ (@nohofrog) July 12, 2016

アナキンとアソーカと時々R2。 pic.twitter.com/UXXn4lRkfD

— のほ (@nohofrog) July 9, 2016

２人のマスターと通信。これくらいの大きさのホログラムは可愛い。 pic.twitter.com/hAWq2jbrhK

— のほ (@nohofrog) June 23, 2016

←NEXT EPⅧ pic.twitter.com/3f9y71FRIs

— のほ (@nohofrog) May 25, 2016

HAN SOLO AND SON
ダース・ヴェイダーとルーク(４才)のパロディしてみたり。チューイーの顔がこわくて近寄れない時期があったりして…という想像。 pic.twitter.com/JECPl7tWQL

— のほ (@nohofrog) May 3, 2016

ホッとして思わずアソーカちゃんを優しくギュッ…とするアナキンにグッときたので。 pic.twitter.com/ymgMazpXBA

— のほ (@nohofrog) April 17, 2016

オビ＝ワンのウッカリのせいで一緒にブラ下がることになってしまったソロとポー。パパみ＆兄貴な３人組… pic.twitter.com/Q95uV4xNOk

— のほ (@nohofrog) March 20, 2016

Luke Skywalker. pic.twitter.com/OHKtUJL636

— のほ (@nohofrog) March 12, 2016

A NEW HOPE pic.twitter.com/ZcfdySULUa

— のほ (@nohofrog) March 5, 2016

この間の絵の全体図、誰かさん。こそり。 pic.twitter.com/k1MFi3ndwE

— のほ (@nohofrog) February 27, 2016

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A couple of weeks ago we posted an awesome video of Adam Savage giving us a tour of Peter Jackson's insane collection of movie props, costumes, and other artifacts. We have a new video released by Tested, in which we get to see Savage and Jackson open up a CIA make-up and prosthetics kit owned by legendary Hollywood make-up artist John Chambers. Legend has it that Chambers used kits like this to help the CIA disguise its agents!

There's so much stuff in Jackson's collection, I hope we get to see more videos of these two exploring the collection and the awesome geeky treasures that it contains.

The Sundance Institute has released their film festival lineup for their Premieres, Midnight, Spotlight, Kids, and more. We previously posted the impressive lineup of film from the Competition and NEXT section, but there are a lot of films listed here that sound great and are loaded with incredible talent. 

I've started putting my list together for all the films that I want to see, and I just don't know How I'm going to pull it off. If you're a film geek and you've never been to the Sundance Film Festival, You've got to go one day. It's always an awesome experience! 

The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City, and at Sundance Mountain Resort, and it takes place from January 19th to 29th.

PREMIERES

A showcase of world premieres of some of the most highly anticipated narrative films of the coming year.

Beatriz at Dinner / U.S.A. (Director: Miguel Arteta, Screenwriter: Mike White) — Beatriz, an immigrant from a poor town in Mexico, has drawn on her innate kindness to build a career as a health practitioner. Doug Strutt is a cutthroat, self-satisfied billionaire. When these two opposites meet at a dinner party, their worlds collide and neither will ever be the same. Cast: Salma Hayek, John Lithgow. World Premiere

Before I Fall / U.S.A. (Director: Ry Russo-Young, Screenwriter: Maria Maggenti) — Samantha Kingston has everything. Then, everything changes. After one fateful night, she wakes up with no future at all. Trapped into reliving the same day over and over, she begins to question just how perfect her life really was. Cast: Zoey Deutch, Halston Sage, Logan Miller, Kian Lawley, Elena Kampouris, Diego Boneta. World Premiere

The Big Sick / U.S.A. (Director: Michael Showalter, Screenwriters: Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani) — Based on the real-life courtship: Pakistan-born comedian Kumail and grad student Emily fall in love, but they struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail must navigate the crisis with her parents and the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart. Cast: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher. World Premiere

Call Me by Your Name / Italy, France (Director: Luca Guadagnino, Screenwriters: James Ivory, Luca Guadagnino) — The sensitive and cultivated Elio, only child of the American-Italian-French Perlman family, is facing another lazy summer at his parents’ villa in the beautiful and languid Italian countryside when Oliver, an academic who has come to help with Elio’s father’s research, arrives. Cast: Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar, Esther Garrel, Victoire Du Bois. World Premiere

The Discovery / U.S.A. (Director: Charlie McDowell, Screenwriters: Charlie McDowell, Justin Lader) — In a world where the afterlife has just been scientifically proven—resulting in millions of people taking their own lives to get there—comes this love story. Cast: Jason Segel, Rooney Mara, Robert Redford, Jesse Plemons, Riley Keough, Ron Canada. World Premiere

Fun Mom Dinner / U.S.A. (Director: Alethea Jones, Screenwriter: Julie Rudd) — Four women, whose kids attend the same preschool class, get together for a "fun mom dinner." When the night takes an unexpected turn, these unlikely new friends realize they have more in common than just marriage and motherhood. Together, they reclaim a piece of the women they used to be. Cast: Katie Aselton, Toni Collette, Bridget Everett, Molly Shannon, Adam Scott, Adam Levine. World Premiere

The Incredible Jessica James / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Jim Strouse) — Jessica James, an aspiring NYC playwright, is struggling to get over a recent breakup. She sees a light at the end of the tunnel when she meets the recently divorced Boone. Together, they discover how to make it through the tough times while realizing they like each other—a lot. Cast: Jessica Williams, Chris O'Dowd, Keith Stanfield, Noël Wells. World Premiere. CLOSING NIGHT FILM

The Last Word / U.S.A. (Director: Mark Pellington, Screenwriter: Stuart Ross Fink) — Harriett is a retired businesswoman who tries to control everything around her. When she decides to write her own obituary, a young journalist takes up the task of finding out the truth, resulting in a life-altering friendship. Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Heche, Thomas Sadoski, Philip Baker Hall. World Premiere

Manifesto / Germany (Director and screenwriter: Julian Rosefeldt) — Can history’s art manifestos apply to contemporary society? An homage to the twentieth century’s most impassioned artistic statements and innovators, from Futurists and Dadaists to Pop Art, Fluxus, Lars von Trier and Jim Jarmusch, this series of reenactments performed by Cate Blanchett explores these declarations’ performative components and political significance. Cast: Cate Blanchett. World Premiere

Marjorie Prime / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Michael Almereyda) — In the near future—a time of artificial intelligence—86-year-old Marjorie has a handsome new companion who looks like her deceased husband and is programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. What would we remember, and what would we forget, if given the chance? Cast: Jon Hamm, Geena Davis, Lois Smith, Tim Robbins. World Premiere

Mudbound / U.S.A. (Director: Dee Rees, Screenwriters: Virgil Williams, Dee Rees) — In the post–World War II South, two families are pitted against a barbaric social hierarchy and an unrelenting landscape as they simultaneously fight the battle at home and the battle abroad. This epic pioneer story is about friendship, heritage and the unending struggle for and against the land. Cast: Carey Mulligan, Jason Clarke, Jason Mitchell, Mary J. Blige, Garrett Hedlund, Jonathan Banks. World Premiere

The Polka King / U.S.A. (Director: Maya Forbes, Screenwriters: Maya Forbes, Wally Wolodarsky) — Based on the remarkable true story of the world's only known Polka Ponzi scheme, this mix of comedy and tragedy is about Jan Lewan, a polish immigrant who believed in the American Dream. But with big dreams came big mistakes for the man who became the "King of Pennsylvania Polka." Cast: Jack Black, Jenny Slate, Jason Schwartzman, Jacki Weaver, J.B. Smoove. World Premiere

Rebel in the Rye / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Danny Strong) — This portrait of the life and mind of reclusive author J.D. Salinger goes from the bloody front lines of World War II to his early rejections and the PTSD-fueled writer's block that led to his iconic novel, The Catcher in the Rye. Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Kevin Spacey, Sarah Paulson, Zoey Deutch, Hope Davis, Victor Garber. World Premiere

Rememory / U.S.A., Canada (Director: Mark Palansky, Screenwriters: Michael Vukadinovich, Mark Palansky) — A visionary inventor found dead. A machine that can record people’s memories. A man haunted by the past. This noir mystery explores the ways in which memory defines the present. Cast: Peter Dinklage, Julia Ormond, Martin Donovan, Anton Yelchin, Henry Ian Cusick, Evelyne Brochu. World Premiere

Sidney Hall / U.S.A. (Director: Shawn Christensen, Screenwriters: Shawn Christensen, Jason Dolan) — Over the course of 12 years, and three stages of life, Sidney Hall falls in love, writes the book of a generation and then disappears without a trace. Cast: Logan Lerman, Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler, Michelle Monaghan, Nathan Lane, Margaret Qualley. World Premiere

Where is Kyra? / U.S.A. (Director: Andrew Dosunmu, Screenwriters: Andrew Dosunmu, Darci Picoult) — Pushed to the brink after losing her job, a woman struggles to survive. As the months pass and her troubles deepen, she embarks on a perilous and mysterious journey that threatens to usurp her life. Cast: Michelle Pfeiffer, Kiefer Sutherland. World Premiere

Wilson / U.S.A. (Director: Craig Johnson, Screenwriter: Daniel Clowes) — Wilson, a lonely, neurotic and hilariously honest middle-aged misanthrope, reunites with his estranged wife and gets a shot at happiness when he learns he has a teenage daughter he has never met. In his uniquely outrageous and slightly twisted way, he sets out to connect with her. Cast: Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Judy Greer. World Premiere

Wind River / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Taylor Sheridan) — An FBI agent teams with the town's veteran game tracker to investigate a murder that ocurred on a Native American reservation. Cast: Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Jon Bernthal. World Premiere

DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES

Renowned filmmakers and films about far-reaching subjects comprise this section highlighting our ongoing commitment to documentaries.

500 YEARS / U.S.A. (Director: Pamela Yates) — From a historic genocide trial to the overthrow of a president, the sweeping story of mounting resistance played out in Guatemala’s recent history is told through the actions and perspectives of the majority indigenous Mayan population, who now stand poised to reimagine their society. World Premiere

Cries from Syria / U.S.A., Syria, Czech Republic (Director: Evgeny Afineevsky) — This documentary attempts to recontextualize the European migrant crisis and ongoing hostilities in Syria, through eyewitness and participant testimony. Children and parents recount the revolution, civil war, air strikes, atrocities and ongoing humanitarian aid crises, in a portrait of recent history and the consequences of violence. World Premiere

Give Me Future: Major Lazer in Cuba / U.S.A., Cuba (Director: Austin Peters) — In the spring of 2016, global music sensation Major Lazer performed a free concert in Havana, Cuba—an unprecedented show that drew an audience of almost half a million. This concert documentary evolves into an exploration of youth culture in a country on the precipice of change. World Premiere

Legion of Brothers / U.S.A. (Director: Greg Barker) — Afghanistan, immediately post-9/11: Small teams of Green Berets arrive on a series of secret missions to overthrow the Taliban. What happens next is equal parts war origin story and cautionary tale, illuminating the nature and impact of 15 years of constant combat, with unprecedented access to U.S. Special Forces. World Premiere

Oklahoma City / U.S.A. (Director: Barak Goodman) — The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in April 1995 is the worst act of domestic terrorism in American history; this documentary explores how a series of deadly encounters between American citizens and federal law enforcement—including the standoffs at Ruby Ridge and Waco—led to it. World Premiere

Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman / U.S.A. (Directors: Susan Froemke, John Hoffman, Beth Aala) — From the Montana Rockies to the wheat fields of Kansas and the Gulf of Mexico, families who work the land and sea are crossing political divides to find unexpected ways to protect the natural resources vital to their livelihoods. These are the new heroes of conservation, deep in America's heartland. World Premiere. THE NEW CLIMATE

TAKE EVERY WAVE: The Life of Laird Hamilton / U.S.A. (Director: Rory Kennedy) — This is the remarkable story of an American icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. Transcending the surf genre, this in-depth portrait of a hard-charging athlete explores the fear, courage and ambition that push a man to greatness—and the cost that comes with it. World Premiere

Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities / U.S.A. (Director: Stanley Nelson) — A haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries—and path of promise toward the American dream—Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. They have been unapologetically Black for 150 years. For the first time ever, their story is told. World Premiere

This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous / U.S.A. (Director: Barbara Kopple) — Are there limits to your love for your family? One family's acceptance is tested when a champion diver, destined for the Olympics, announces he's transitioning into a woman—and invites his YouTube followers along for every moment. It's a story about unconditional love and finding the courage to be yourself. World Premiere

Untitled Lucy Walker / Buena Vista Social Club Documentary / U.S.A., United Kingdom, Cuba (Director: Lucy Walker) — The musicians of the Buena Vista Social Club exposed the world to Cuba's vibrant culture with their landmark 1997 album. Now, against the backdrop of Cuba’s captivating musical history, hear the band’s story as they reflect on their remarkable careers and the extraordinary circumstances that brought them together. World Premiere

MIDNIGHT

From horror and comedy to works that defy genre classification, these films will keep you wide awake, even at the most arduous hour.

78/52 / U.S.A. (Director: Alexandre Philippe) — This is an unprecedented look at the iconic shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, the "man behind the curtain," and the screen murder that profoundly changed the course of world cinema. World Premiere

Bad Day for the Cut / Northern Ireland (Director: Chris Baugh, Screenwriters: Chris Baugh, Brendan Mullin) — A middle-aged Irish farmer, who still lives at home with his mother, sets off on a mission of revenge when the old lady is murdered. Cast: Nigel O'Neill, Susan Lynch, Józef Pawłowski, Stuart Graham, Anna Próchniak, Ian McElhinney. World Premiere

Bitch / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Marianna Palka) — A woman snaps under crushing life pressures and assumes the psyche of a vicious dog. Her philandering, absentee husband is forced to become reacquainted with his four children and sister-in-law as they attempt to keep the family together during this bizarre crisis. Cast: Jason Ritter, Jaime King, Marianna Palka, Brighton Sharbino, Rio Mangini, Kingston Foster. World Premiere

Bushwick / U.S.A. (Directors: Cary Murnion, Jonathan Milott, Screenwriters: Nick Damici, Graham Reznick) — Lucy emerges from a Brooklyn subway to find that her neighborhood is under attack by black-clad military soldiers. An ex-Marine corpsman, Stupe, reluctantly helps her fight for survival through a civil war, as Texas attempts to secede from the United States of America. Cast: Dave Bautista, Brittany Snow, Angelic Zambrana, Jeremie Harris, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Arturo Castro. World Premiere

Killing Ground / Australia (Director and screenwriter: Damien Power) — Ian and Samantha arrive at an isolated campsite to find an SUV and a tent—with no sign of the occupants. The discovery of a distressed child wandering in the woods unleashes a terrifying chain of events that will test the young couple's breaking point. Cast: Aaron Pedersen, Ian Meadows, Harriet Dyer, Aaron Glenane. International Premiere

Kuso / U.S.A. (Director: Steven Ellison, Screenwriters: Steven Ellison, David Firth, Zach Fox) — Broadcasting through a makeshift network of discarded televisions, this story is tangled up in the aftermath of Los Angeles's worst earthquake nightmare. Travel between screens and aftershocks into the twisted lives of the survived. Cast: Iesha Coston, Zack Fox, Hannibal Buress, The Buttress, Tim Heidecker, Mali Matsuda. World Premiere

The Little Hours / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Jeff Baena) — A young servant fleeing from his master takes refuge at a dysfunctional convent in medieval Tuscany. Cast: Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, Aubrey Plaza, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon. World Premiere. DAY ONE

XX / U.S.A. (Directors and screenwriters: Annie Clark, Karyn Kusama, Roxanne Benjamin, Jovanka Vuckovic) — This all-female horror anthology features four dark tales from four fiercely talented women. Cast: Natalie Brown, Melanie Lynskey, Breeda Wool, Christina Kirk. World Premiere

SPOTLIGHT

The Spotlight program is a tribute to the cinema we love from throughout the past year.

Colossal / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Nacho Vigalondo) — An unapologetic party girl dreams of a fresh start only to discover a mysterious and fantastical connection between herself and a city-wrecking monster on the other side of the globe. Cast: Anne Hathaway, Dan Stevens, Jason Sudeikis, Tim Blake Nelson, Austin Stowell.

Frantz / France, Germany (Director: François Ozon, Screenwriters: François Ozon, Philippe Piazzo) — In a small German town after World War I, Anna mourns daily at the grave of her fiancé, Frantz, killed in battle in France. One day a young Frenchman, Adrien, also lays flowers at the grave. His presence, so soon after the German defeat, ignites passions. Cast: Pierre Niney, Paula Beer, Ernst Stötzner, Marie Gruber, Johann von Bülow, Anton von Lucke.

Lady Macbeth / United Kingdom (Director: William Oldroyd, Screenwriter: Alice Birch) — Rural England, 1865: Katherine is stifled by her loveless marriage to a bitter man and his unforgiving family. When she embarks on a passionate affair with a stableman from the estate, the force unleashed inside her is so powerful that she will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Cast: Florence Pugh, Cosmo Jarvis, Paul Hilton, Naomi Ackie, Christopher Fairbank. U.S. Premiere

Look and See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry / U.S.A. (Directors: Laura Dunn, Jef Sewell) — This cinematic portrait of the changing landscapes and shifting values of rural America in the era of industrial agriculture is seen through the mind’s eye of farmer and writer Wendell Berry. THE NEW CLIMATE

Raw / France (Director and screenwriter: Julia Ducournau) — When a young vegetarian undergoes a carnivorous hazing ritual at vet school, she develops an unbidden taste for meat, with unexpected consequences. Cast: Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf, Rabah Nait Oufella, Laurent Lucas, Joana Preiss.

Sami Blood / Sweden (Director and screenwriter: Amanda Kernell) — Elle Marja, 14, is a reindeer-breeding Sámi girl. Exposed to race biology examinations at her boarding school and the racism of the 1930s, she starts dreaming of another life—one that demands she become someone else and break all ties with her family and culture. Cast: Lene Cecilia Sparrok, Mia Sparrok, Maj-Doris Rimpi, Olle Sarri, Hanna Alström, Malin Crépin. U.S. Premiere

Their Finest / United Kingdom (Director: Lone Scherfig, Screenwriter: Gaby Chiappe) — During the 1940 London Blitz, untried screenwriter Catrin struggles to find her voice amidst war, as she and a makeshift cast work under fire to create a film to lift the nation's spirits—and inspire America to join the war. Cast: Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Jack Huston, Jake Lacy, Jeremy Irons. U.S. Premiere

KIDS

This section of the Festival is especially for our youngest independent film fans. Programmed in cooperation with Utah Film Center, which presents the annual Tumbleweeds Film Festival, Utah’s premiere film festival for children and youth.

The Mars Generation / U.S.A. (Director: Michael Barnett) — Aspiring teenage astronauts reveal that a journey to Mars is closer than you think. World Premiere. SALT LAKE CITY OPENING NIGHT FILM

My Life as a Zucchini / Switzerland, France (Director: Claude Barras, Screenwriter: Céline Sciamma) — After his mother’s death, Zucchini is befriended by a police officer, Raymond, who accompanies him to a foster home filled with other orphans his age. There, with the help of his newfound friends, Zucchini eventually learns to trust and love as he searches for a new family of his own. World Premiere (English Version)

RED DOG: True Blue / Australia (Director: Kriv Stenders, Screenwriter: Daniel Taplitz) — When 11-year-old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in Australia’s remote Pilbara, he prepares himself for a life of dull hardship but instead finds myth, adventure and a friendship with a scrappy, one-of-a-kind pup that will change his life forever. Cast: Levi Miller, Bryan Brown, Hanna Mangan-Lawrence, Thomas Cocquerel, Jason Isaacs. North American Premiere

SPECIAL EVENTS

One-of-a-kind moments highlighting new independent works that add to the unique Festival experience. An evolving section, this year includes episodic work, short films and live post-screening discussions.

Downward Dog / U.S.A. (Showrunners: Kat Likkel, John Hoberg, Creators: Michael Killen, Samm Hodges) — The story of a struggling millennial, Nan, as observed from the point of view of her lonely and philosophical dog, Martin. The Festival will premiere the first four episodes of the series, followed by an extended Q&A with the cast, creators and showrunners. Cast: Allison Tolman, Samm Hodges, Lucas Neff, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Barry Rothbart. World Premiere

The History of Comedy / U.S.A. (Executive Producers: Mark Herzog, Christopher G. Cowen, Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner) — Utilizing archival footage punctuated by contemporary interviews with comedy legends and scholars, this is the history of not only what makes us laugh, but how comedy has affected the social and political landscape throughout history. The Festival will premiere two episodes of this docuseries, Spark of Madness and Going Blue, followed by an extended Q&A. World Premiere

I Love Dick / U.S.A. (Directors: Jill Soloway, Andrea Arnold, Kimberly Peirce, Executive Producers: Jill Soloway, Sarah Gubbins, Andrea Sperling, Victor Hsu) — Chris and Sylvere, a married couple in the intellectual community of Marfa, Texas, become obsessed with a charismatic artist named Dick. What follows is the unraveling of a marriage, the deification of a reluctant messiah and the awakening of the female gaze. The Festival will present the first three episodes of this Amazon original series, followed by an extended Q&A. Cast: Kevin Bacon, Kathryn Hahn, Griffin Dunne, Roberta Colindrez, India Menuez, Phoebe Robinson. World Premiere

RISE / Canada (Director and screenwriter: Michelle Latimer) — This vibrant and immersive documentary series explores the front lines of indigenous resistance. Episodes Apache Stronghold, Sacred Water and Red Power examine factors that threaten indigenous liberation in the 21st century. A series of contrasts, this series is both a condemnation of colonialism and a celebration of indigenous peoples. Continuing Sundance Institute’s ongoing commitment to presenting bold stories from within the Native American and Indigenous communities, we are proud to debut three episodes: Apache Stronghold, Sacred Water and Red Power, followed by an extended Q&A. World Premiere. THE NEW CLIMATE

Shots Fired / U.S.A. (Executive Producers: Gina Prince-Bythewood, Reggie Rock Bythewood, Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo) — After racially-charged shootings in a North Carolina town, an investigator digs into the cases alongside a special prosecutor. Together they seek justice while navigating the ensuing media attention and public unrest threatening the divided town. The Festival will premiere two episodes of this 10-hour series, followed by an extended Q&A. Cast: Sanaa Lathan, Stephan James, Helen Hunt, Richard Dreyfuss, Stephen Moyer, Mack Wilds. World Premiere

TIME: The Kalief Browder Story / U.S.A. (Director: Jenner Furst, Executive Producers: Jenner Furst, Shawn “Jay Z” Carter, Harvey Weinstein, David C. Glasser, Nick Sandow, Julia Willoughby Nason, Michael Gasparro) — After his arrest at age 16, Kalief Browder fought the system and prevailed, despite unthinkable circumstances. He became an American hero. The Festival will debut the first two episodes of this in-depth, humanizing look at a broken justice system, followed by an extended Q&A. World Premiere

Docuseries Showcase — The Festival is proud to debut individual episodes from two exciting new Netflix docuseries, featuring an extended Q&A with directors Morgan Neville and Rashida Jones.

• Abstract: The Art of Design / U.S.A. (Director and executive producer: Morgan Neville) — A look beyond blueprints and computers into the art and science of design, showcasing great designers from every discipline whose work shapes our world. The Festival will debut one episode of the series, followed by an extended Q&A with Director and Executive Producer Morgan Neville. Cast: Christoph Niemann. World Premiere
• Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On / U.S.A. (Director: Rashida Jones, “Women on Top,” Executive Producers: Rashida Jones, Ronna Gradus, Jill Bauer, Peter LoGreco) — Porn has gone mainstream; the question is, can we handle it? This exploration of the intersection of sex and technology is told through the stories of the people whose lives are defined by the current explosion of internet porn—whether they're creating it, consuming it, or both. The Festival will debut one episode of the series, followed by an extended Q&A with Director and Executive Producer Rashida Jones. World Premiere

Independent Pilot Showcase — We are proud to present the world premieres of these outstanding pilot presentations, highlighting the best in episodic series work from the independent community.

• Playdates / U.S.A. (Writers: Giles Andrew, Dan Marshall, Creators: Giles Andrew, Dan Marshall, Alex Bourne) — Uprooted from their Midwestern life, Bennett, a new stay-at-home dad, and Julie, a working mom, are forced to take their kids on playdates inside the elitist parenting culture of Silicon Beach. Cast: Paul Scheer, Carla Gallo, Miles Fisher, Craig Frank, Gemma Brooke Allen, Landon Gordon. World Premiere
• Shit Kids / U.S.A. (Director and creator: Kyle Dunnigan) — The daughter of an earth-shatteringly boring couple, along with the son of an equally humdrum set of parents, have decided to plot their parents' murders. Cast: Kyle Dunnigan, Kevin Berntson, Candace Brown, Margee Magee, Grace van Dien, Doug Noble. World Premiere
• When The Street Lights Go On / U.S.A. (Director: Brett Morgen, Screenwriters: Eddie O'Keefe, Chris Hutton) — The residents of a small town grapple with the ruthless killing of a young girl and a teacher. Cast: Max Burkholder, Odessa Young, Adam Long, Ben Winchell, Kelli Mayo, Graham Beckel. World Premiere

Made in Cuba — We are proud to present these three cinematic and affecting Cuban short documentaries, reflecting Sundance Institute's longstanding commitment to international artists. These films were guided by the Institute’s Documentary Film Program in collaboration with La Escuela Internacional de Cine y TV (EICTV) and The Guardian Multimedia Program.

• Connection (Conectifai) / Cuba (Director: Horizoe Garcia Miranda) — ETECSA—Cuba’s only telephone company—installed Wi-Fi routers in 18 public parks in 2016. For many Cubans, this meant being able to go online for the first time. This film shows us how Cubans of all ages initially explore social media, online dating and more. U.S. Premiere
• Great (Muy Bien) / Cuba (Director: Sheyla Pool Pástor) — The United States restored diplomatic relations with Cuba in 2015, making it no longer unrealistic for Cubans to dream of one day living and working abroad. Cubans of all ages and diverse aspirations enroll at the makeshift Big Ben English school in Havana. U.S. Premiere
• House for Sale (Casa en Venta) / Cuba (Director: Emanuel Giraldo Betancur) — After more than 50 years, the ban on individuals in Cuba selling their houses was lifted in 2011. Three Cubans invite us into their homes—full of memories, souvenirs and family members—to hear their "sales pitch." U.S. Premiere

Midnight Episodic Showcase — For the after-dark crowd, we present the world premieres of two thrilling new episodic additions to our Midnight lineup: Pineapple, from Adaptive Studios, and Snatchers, from Stage 13, followed by an extended Q&A with the creators of both series.

• Pineapple / U.S.A. (Director and writer: Arkasha Stevenson) — When a miner’s daughter is assaulted in the local coal mine, she utters only one word, leaving the town’s sheriff baffled. The event quickly spirals out of control, impacting the entire town. The Festival will premiere three short-form episodes of this uniquely cinematic drama series. Cast: Tyler Vickers, Kel Owens, Ron Gilbert, Gloria Vonn, Lucille Sharp, Brooklyn Robinson. World Premiere
• Snatchers / U.S.A. (Directors: Stephen Cedars, Benji Kleiman, Screenwriters: Scott Yacyshyn, Benji Kleiman, Stephen Cedars) — After status-obsessed teen Sara has sex for the first time, she wakes up the next day nine months pregnant—with an alien. Turning to her nerdy ex-bestie, Hayley (the only person she can trust without ruining her reputation), they strive to put an end to all the carnage. The Festival will premiere eight short-form episodes of this otherworldly horror-comedy series. Cast: Mari Nepi, Gabrielle Elyse, Austin Fryberger, J.J. Nolan, Nick Gomez, Rich Fulcher. World Premiere

Short-Form Episodic Showcase — A celebration of the evolving landscape of content consumption, we present these short-form episodic series as new voices in the medium, defying broadcast boilerplates with a redefinition of traditional episodic conventions.

• The Chances / U.S.A. (Director: Anna Kerrigan, Creators: Josh Feldman, Shoshannah Stern) — Best friends Kate and Michael, who are deaf, try their best to see their friendship through new changes in their lives, as Kate adjusts to being newly married and Michael attempts to get over his ex-boyfriend. The Festival will debut five episodes of this short-form episodic series. Cast: Josh Feldman, Shoshannah Stern, Aaron Costa Ganis, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe, Darryl Stephens, Wilson Cruz. World Premiere
• Gente-fied / U.S.A. (Creator: Marvin Lemus, Executive Producers: Charles D. King, Aaliyah Williams, America Ferrera) — Seven characters deal with the effects of change in LA's Boyle Heights. Bicultural millennials and old-school business owners hustle to create spaces that celebrate their Latino identities—even while faced with rent hikes, a housing crisis, and a steady stream of outsiders threatening to gentrify their barrio. The Festival will debut three episodes of this short- form episodic series. Cast: Edsson Morales, Alicia Sixtos, Victoria Ortiz, Yareli Arizmendi, Salvador Velez Jr, Rafael Sigler. World Premiere
• Strangers / U.S.A. (Director: Mia Lidofsky, Executive Producers: Michael B. Clark, Alex Turtletaub, Jesse Peretz, Mia Lidofsky) — Isobel decides to rent out her spare bedroom in order to generate much-needed extra income after a messy and painful breakup. With the help of her best friend, she navigates the most emotionally, sexually and professionally complicated time of her life, while hosting a constant stream of new guests. The Festival will debut the first three episodes of this short- form episodic series. Cast: Zoë Chao, Meredith Hagner, Jemaine Clement, Breeda Wool, Matthew Oberg, Shiri Appleby. World Premiere

I'm pretty stoked about the upcoming live-action adaptation of Ghost in the Shell. I think the movie looks stunning, and I like everything I've heard about how the story was developed as it's a reimagining of the franchise as a whole. It looks to me like director Rupert Sanders has done a great job, but we'll just have to wait and see when the full movie is released. We all know trailers can be deceiving. 

In a recent interview with MTV, Scarlett Johansson opened up about the character she plays in the film, know as The Major, and offers some insight on playing a cyborg. The Major is a real person whose body was replaced with cybernetic parts, but the actual brain of the person it represents is still alive. The actress explained:

“She’s not living a human existence. She’s not living a fully robotic existence, either.”

She said that the film is a "coming-of-age story" for The Major. When we first meet the character, her job is the only thing that matters, and that job is taking down cybercriminals and hackers. Johansson explained:

“She never sleeps. She never really shuts off. She has vague memories of who she was before she became The Major and she has a connection to who she was through her relationship with [Juliette Binoche’s character] Ouelet and the people who work at Hanka — they remind her of what her story was — but the experiences that they’re living around her are totally unfamiliar to her.”

The actress also explained that the closer The Major gets to the film's villain, a cyberterrorist named Kuz played by Michael Pitt, she begins to have glitches and flashbacks. She can't really tell if these are actual memories she remembers or if they were implanted in her. She explained, “As she gets closer to the enemy, she strangely gets closer to herself.”

There is one character in the story who The Major has a very close relationship with, and that is Batou (Pilou Asbæk). Batou is part of the Section 9 task force and is always by the side of The Major. When talking about the relationship between these two characters Johansson said:

“I think Batou is the character that Major feels the closest human connection with. He’s someone who is very much himself. He’s been through the tragedy and loss of war. He’s lived a very human experience. She’s curious about that. Through his experiences, she feels like she’s able to absorb some of them and understand how the past informs the person that you are.”

She then added that the two have a playful relationship and said that it could be romantic "in some other universe." It'll be fun to see how they play with this relationship in the story for this new film. I just really want this adaptation to be great! I'll be so disappointed if it ends up telling a mediocre story. With all of the awesome source material they have to go on, I don't see how they can screw it up. But this is Hollywood, so we'll see what happens. 

Ghost in the Shell hits theaters March 31, 2017.

I personally think this whole Fifty Shades thing is absolutely absurd. But, for some reason, there is a huge audience out there for this kind of ridiculousness. Fifty Shades Darker looks like it will be just as bad as Fifty Shades of Grey, but the fans of the franchise will eat it up like candy. The trailer plays out like a comedy! Just listen to the hilariously bad dialogue! If anything, the trailer will give you a good laugh.

When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.

Fifty Shades Darker was directed by James Foley (Fear, House of Cards) and stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. The movie will be released on February 10, 2017.

If you've ever had even a passing interest in storytelling, you've heard of Joseph Campbell. He's the man who came up with the monomyth, aka The Hero's Journey. It's a breakdown of the similarities between every major story and how they all essentially share the same components. Style and specifics change in each story, sure, but for something to be recognizable to us as a story in the first place, it basically follows the same structure.

Community and Rick & Morty creator Dan Harmon has broken down Campbell's storytelling theory into a more simplified version that he uses when writing his screenplays, but he's convinced it works for every story across all types of media — movies, TV shows, songs, books...everything. Editor Will Schoder has helpfully broken down Harmon's breakdown even further into a nice video essay that's easy to digest. Check it out, and maybe you'll even be inspired to use this structure to create your own stories.

Via: Sploid

Not long ago it was reported that Fox was looking to do a light reboot of the X-Men film franchise without director Bryan Singer. There weren't a lot of details on what that would actually entail, but it was later rumored that the next film in the franchise would focus on the Dark Phoenix saga, which I hope is true!

Sophie Turner is expected to reprise her role as Jean Grey, and I imagine some of the other new young actors introduced in X-Men: Apocalypse will also join her. Elements of the Dark Phoenix saga storyline were used in X-Men: The Last Stand, but this next film is said to completely focus on it. 

Whether this is what Fox is doing or not, they have a plan in place because they are about to start production on the film in Montreal. The news comes from Le Journal de Montreal, who says that a production office opened up yesterday at the MELS Studios complex, which is where X-Men: Days Of Future Past and X-Men: Apocalypse both shot.

The report also says that set construction is expected to start up in January and that the production is taking over Studios 2 and 3 of the MELS complex. This all comes from the president of MELS, Michel Trudel, who then reveals that shooting for the film will begin in May and that it will go on for several months.

It'll be interesting to see what the next big X-Men movie announcement will be. It's obviously coming soon. 

Via: Den of Geek

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From the time it was announced that Tom Felton would be joining the cast of The Flash it seemed inevitable. The writers showed restraint up until last night, when the show made a not so vague Harry Potter reference in regards to Felton's character Julian...

So a couple weeks ago we learned that Julian was The Alchemist and got his power from a mysterious stone. This week we learned that Julian was involved in an expedition to obtain this very stone...and what was it called?! The Philosopher's Stone...

For those that don't immediately get it, The Philosopher's Stone is the UK name for what we know as The Sorcerer's Stone in the Harry Potter franchise. Now, the Philosopher's Stone myth has been around far longer than Harry Potter, but how convenient that the show's version of the stone happens to be in the possession of the ONE actor who was involved in the Harry Potter films?! C'MON!  

On a side note, wasn't it great to find out that Julian was not actively aware that he was The Alchemist?! I really like his character, and while I know he probably won't be along much longer, I do hope the staff maybe makes an attempt at keeping Felton on as a series regular? I think it would be cool for him to eventually take the role of H.R., but then I love Tom Cavanaugh so I'm conflicted. Anyway, what did you think of last night's cheeky reference?

We have a Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ad from the Philippines for the #CreateCourage campaign of Globe that I feel is a must-watch. If you are a Star Wars fan, this story will really inspire you. The video is centered on Alex, who is a huge Star Wars fan and wears a stormtrooper helmet to school everyday. Wish I could talk about it more, but that would completely spoil it. As a big brother, I really connected with the story. As an added bonus you can see what schools look like in the Philippines, and yes, they all wear school uniforms.

Finally, "Hoy Pinoy!" to all my fellow Filipinos.

H/T: Neatorama

The words to "Bohemian Rhapsody" have been turned into a film script...but not in the way you would imagine! I figured Corridor would go the route of taking the song's meaning — a guy committing murder-suicide and having his soul battled for by heaven and hell — but instead they made an action film! It's something you have to see to believe, check it out below! 

Here's the song as well because I know you want to hear it now! 

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It's been nine months since we first saw our first image of Disney XD reboot of DuckTales and a couple since we last got a promo poster. Today, we have a new promo image that's 76 megapixels and a stupidly short teaser. I like the art style, and Matt Youngberg — who is a Ben 10 alumnus — as executive producer gives me a lot of faith in the project. Announced today, DuckTales will premier on Disney XD in the summer of 2017 and have 21 half-hour episodes and two one hour specials. My guess is those specials will be for Halloween and Christmas. I can't wait to see more!

Source: EW

Last week Marvel released the first of three animated short films for Funko in which we saw Spider-Man and Iron Man take on Loki. The second short has not been released for your viewing enjoyment! It's called "Bait N Switch," and it centers on Rocket Raccoon breaking into The Collector's museum to rescue Baby Groot.

It's a wonderfully fun short that fans are sure to enjoy. The third and final short we'll see is called "Chimichangas," and it revolves around Deadpool battling Venom, so that's one that you won't want to miss either! 

Walton Goggins is going to join MGM and GK Films' upcoming feature film reboot of Tomb Raider! I've been a fan of the actor since he starred in The Shield. Since then he's been involved with a ton of great projects like Lincoln, Justified, The Hateful Eight, and most recently, Vice Principals. 

According to the Variety, he will be playing the villain in the film. There's no word on who that villain will be, but Goggins has what it take to bring any kind of villainous character to life. 

The actor joins Alicia Vikander in the film, who is taking on the role of Lara Croft. I think she's going to be freakin' awesome in the movie, and I'm excited to see her portrayal of the adventurous character. 

The new Tomb Raider movie was inspired by the most recent released video games that focus on the origin of the character. There's also a possibility that she may be on the hunt for her missing father. It's being directed by Norwegian director Roar Uthaug (The Wave), and MGM will release it in theaters on March 16, 2018.

Jyn Erso and Orson Krennic will do battle in the latest DLC addition to Star Wars: Battlefront. Players will also have access to 4 new maps on the tropical planet Scariff...read more on Gametyrant

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Updated: A new teaser was just released featuring Zack Efron so I added it for you to watch below.

Dwayne Johnson has just released a brief teaser for his upcoming Baywatch movie. The teaser features Johnson rising from the ocean after having saved someone, and it announces that a full trailer for the film is coming tomorrow. 

I got to see a good amount of footage from Baywatch at CinemaCon earlier this year, and this movie looks freakin' hilarious. I hope that you get to see some of that crazy comedy in the trailer that's released tomorrow because you don't see any of it in this teaser. You can read the description of the footage I saw here. 

The movie also stars Priyanka Chopra, Zac Efron, Charlotte McKinney, Alexandra Daddario, and Hannibal Buress, with Ilfenesh Hadera as Johnson’s love interest. There will also be appearances by David Hasselhoff and Pamala Anderson. 

Baywatch will hit theaters on May 19, 2017.

Excited to unleash the BEACH. Here’s a sneak peek at what we’ve got in store for you. Teaser trailer tomorrow! #BeingBaywatch pic.twitter.com/ehoUa8V2Zp

— Zac Efron (@ZacEfron) December 7, 2016

One of my dreams just became a reality! Sufficiently Advanced created a voice activated wand that can be used for real life wizard duels! When a person correctly pronounces one of four attack spells (taken from the Harry Potter series), their wand will light up and send a signal to the opponents pack that shocks the opponent! Players can also use the defensive spell "Protego" to give themselves a temporary shield where players can't attack them. 

This is genius! If Sufficiently Advanced hasn't patented this technology yet, they need to! I would love to have wizard duels with other people, and while I wouldn't like to be shocked, it does up the ante a bit! Check out how it was made and see it in action below!

In this first mini-episode, Dave and Rob come to you from their office in the library at Franklin Manor to talk a little bit about the history of The Junto. Learn where the stories they share come from and find out who Apocalypse The Night Horse is (and how to avoid him). Listen on PodTyrant

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There are two things Felicity Jones is clearing up...

1. She is not Daisy Ridley.
2. Jyn Erso is not Rey's mom. 

The second one disappointed me a bit as I thought I was really onto something, but I have no idea how anyone makes the mistake of confusing her with Daisy Ridley! I guess if you generalize their characteristics and features it makes a bit more sense, but no way I see those two side by side and not know which one is which! 

Watch the humorous PSA below.