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entertainment2 years ago

"Freaky Tales at Sundance: Pedro Pascal's Surprising Cameo and Wild Filming Night"

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival opened with the premiere of "Freaky Tales," an anthology movie set in 1987 Oakland, California, directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden. The film marks their return to indie filmmaking and features a surprise cameo that has generated significant buzz. The cast, including Pedro Pascal, hinted at the unexpected appearance of a major actor, but the identity remains a secret. The film is described as a love letter to Oakland and is now seeking distribution following its Sundance debut.

via Variety|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Freaky Tales: A Sundance Tribute to Angus Cloud and Electrifying 80s Pop Culture"

The cast and crew of "Freaky Tales" paid tribute to late actor Angus Cloud, who passed away at 25 last July, at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival where the film was screened. Co-directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck praised Cloud's dedication to his role, while co-star Jay Ellis remembered the fun they had on set. Cloud's performance in the film was celebrated, and his presence was deeply felt by those who worked with him.

via CNN|
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film-industry2 years ago

"Sundance Reunion: Marvel Directors, Pedro Pascal, and Angus Cloud Shine in Indie Films"

Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, known for their work on Marvel's Captain Marvel, are returning to their indie roots with the film "Freaky Tales," which will premiere at Sundance. The film, backed independently by Macro and eOne, is an anthology set in 1987 Oakland, combining sci-fi, Blaxploitation, and action-adventure elements. Despite their studio experience, the duo embraced creative freedom within budgetary constraints and leaned on skills gained from their studio tenure. "Freaky Tales" is generating buzz as a top sales title at the festival, with a premiere set for the Eccles Theater.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Freaky Tales" Premieres at Sundance with Pedro Pascal and Normani Leading the Stars

Pedro Pascal attended the Sundance Film Festival premiere of his new film Freaky Tales without his arm sling, indicating his recovery from a shoulder injury. He was joined by his castmates, including singer Normani, who made her feature film debut. The film, directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, follows four stories in 1980s Oakland and features a cast that includes Ben Mendelsohn and Dominique Thorne. The late Euphoria star Angus Cloud also appears in one of his final performances in the film.

via Daily Mail|
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film-premiere2 years ago

'Freaky Tales' Cast and Filmmakers Reflect on the Legacy of Angus Cloud at Sundance 2024

The premiere of "Freaky Tales" at Sundance paid tribute to the late Angus Cloud, with star Jay Ellis expressing his condolences. The film, set in 1987 Oakland, is an anthology featuring a star-studded cast and a surprise cameo by Tom Hanks. Directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, the movie is a fast-paced mix of pulp, pop, rap, comic books, supernatural horror, and kung fu, with a bloody denouement involving Ellis and a samurai sword. The directors and audience praised the film's unique storytelling and simultaneous shooting style, with Fleck citing it as a must-see movie.

via Deadline|
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film-festival2 years ago

"Freaky Tales" Premiere: Pedro Pascal, Blood, and a Heartfelt Tribute

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival kicked off with the premiere of "Freaky Tales," directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, featuring Pedro Pascal and Jay Ellis. The film, set in 1987 Oakland, combines various genres and showcases a large ensemble cast, including Ben Mendelsohn, Normani, and the late Angus Cloud. The movie received a warm welcome at the festival and includes show-stopping sequences and a cameo from an Oscar-winning Bay Area actor. The premiere was attended by the real Sleepy Floyd, Oakland rapper Too Short, and others from the cast, with the film being sold by Macro and eOne.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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film-festival2 years ago

"Freaky Tales" Premiere at Sundance Pays Tribute to Angus Cloud

"Freaky Tales," a horror-thriller-comedy anthology film starring Pedro Pascal, drew big applause at its Sundance premiere, marking a return to the scrappy roots of directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden. The film pays tribute to '80s Oakland and features an ensemble cast including Normani, Jay Ellis, and the late Angus Cloud, with a soundtrack filled with local Bay Area favorites. The audience was animated, frequently clapping and cheering, and the screening ended with a tribute to Cloud. The film is seeking distribution and attracted attention from industry executives at Sundance.

via Variety|
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