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| 'Epic: Elvis in Concert' poster teases iconic Presley Vegas outfit | Neon released a teaser poster for Epic: Elvis in Concert on Thursday. The film opens Feb. 20 in IMAX theaters and Feb. 27 everywhere. The poster shows Presley from behind, his iconic white jumpsuit and pompadour hairdo clearly visible. Baz Luhrmann directed the documentary about Elvis Presley's Las Vegas residency following his 1968 comeback special. Luhrmann discovered the footage while researching his 2022 Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. Neon announced the 2026 release date earlier this month, followed by a teaser trailer. In addition to performance footage, Epic includes 8mm home movies and 16mm behind the scenes footage. |
| New Christopher Nolan 'The Odyssey' poster shows ancient armor | Universal Pictures released a new poster for The Odyssey Thursday. The film opens July 17. The poster shows an ancient helmet from behind, with metal and feathers. Christopher Nolan directed and adapted the Homer epic. Matt Damon plays Odysseus, trying to make his way home through ancient mythological dangers. Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Mia Goth, Jon Bernthal and more star. Nolan announced the film as his next project in December 2024. Tickets went on sale one year in advance. The film was shot entirely with IMAX cameras. Nolan has been incorporating IMAX footage into his films since 2008's The Dark Knight. |
| Harrison Ford to receive SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award | Star Wars and Indiana Jones legend Harrison Ford has been named the 61st recipient of SAG-AFTRA's Life Achievement Award. Ford, 83, will be presented with the honor at the Actor Awards, streaming live from Hollywood's Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Netflix March 1. "Harrison Ford is a singular presence in American life; an actor whose iconic characters have shaped world culture," SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said in a press release Thursday. "His career has been endlessly exciting, always returning to his love of acting. We are honored to celebrate a legend whose impact on our craft is indelible. |
| Stray Kids' concert film to hit theaters in early 2026 | A concert film starring K-pop band Stray Kids is set to open in theaters worldwide early next year. "Stray Kids' global reach and passionate fan-base perfectly represent the bold, wide-reaching experiences we are constantly wanting to bring to audiences on the big screen," Bleecker Street CEO Kent Sanderson said in a press release Thursday. "This film captures the energy, creativity, and connection that make live performances so special, and we're thrilled to partner with Live Nation to deliver that experience in theaters." The music group has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide to date. |
| 'Traitors' star Alan Cumming to host BAFTA Film Awards in London | Traitors Emmy winner and Cabaret Tony winner Alan Cumming has signed on to host the BAFTA Film Awards in London on Feb. 22. "How exciting to be back in the BAFTA fold, this time hosting the EE BAFTA Film Awards, a night like no other when we celebrate and honor creativity and craftsmanship -- and also hopefully have a laugh and create some mischief as we do so!" Cumming said in a statement Thursday. Nominations in 25 categories will be announced on Jan. 27. The nominees for the fan-voted EE Rising Star Award will be announced on Jan. 14. |