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"2024 SXSW Premieres: 'The Fall Guy' and '3 Body Problem' Lead Lineup"
entertainment2 years ago

"2024 SXSW Premieres: 'The Fall Guy' and '3 Body Problem' Lead Lineup"

The 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival lineup has been announced, featuring a diverse array of films, TV premieres, and XR experiences. Notable highlights include the opening night TV premiere of "3 Body Problem," the thriller "The Fall Guy," and the documentary "Cheech & Chong's Last Movie." The festival will showcase world premieres in various categories such as Narrative Feature Competition, Documentary Feature Competition, Narrative Spotlight, and Documentary Spotlight, as well as exciting after-dark features in the Midnighter category. Attendees can expect a mix of big names and emerging voices in cinema, making it a must-see event for film and TV enthusiasts.

Oscars Tighten Theatrical Release Requirements for Best Picture Eligibility
film2 years ago

Oscars Tighten Theatrical Release Requirements for Best Picture Eligibility

The Academy's new theatrical release requirements for best picture eligibility starting in 2024 may not have a significant impact on streamers, as most of their past best picture contenders would have met the new requirements. Art house distributors and non-English-language films are also unlikely to be greatly affected. However, documentary features may face a higher hurdle to land a best picture nomination. Overall, the number of eligible films may shrink slightly, but any film with a real shot at a best picture nomination in the past would still have a chance under the new requirements.