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“O’Dessa” (2025) is another musical film by Geremy Jasper, who previously wrote and directed “Patti Cake$.” This 2017 film was about a rapper with high ambitions, who hoped to leave her sorrows behind to find success in the world of music. That is particularly difficult for someone from her socio-economic background. Most of Patti Cake$’s themes appear in “O’Dessa,” which also follows a young girl leaving her home in pursuit of success. However, the approach is unmistakably different. Jasper’s former film used a rather naturalistic tone of narration while his latest is dynamic, vibrant, and is set in a neon-soaked post-apocalyptic world.

Jasper’s film uses its futuristic setting in contrast to its gritty working-class neighborhoods. It heightens the dreadful darkness in their lives. In this world, even the neon lights feel piercing and harsh. However, at times, they have a glisteningly soft and tender effect, akin to Jane Schoenbrun...

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“Three days after the funeral, the dead heart awakens.” Hyun Moon-Seop’s Devils Stay aims to break all exorcism horror rules, and it’s now available on VOD outlets at home.

In the film, “After the sudden tragic loss of his daughter following an exorcism, a renowned heart surgeon refuses to face the reality that his child has died, despite declarations from medical examiners and even the priest who performed the expulsion.

“But as the funeral rites begin, mourners start witnessing unnerving changes to the girl’s body, leaving the priest to wonder whether something much more sinister—an...

It’s not always the case that an actor can also sing, so when something like “O’Dessa” comes around, you might find yourself wondering: is that really Sadie Sink singing?

Now streaming on Hulu, “O’Dessa” is an original rock opera set in a post-apocalyptic future. It centers on a farm girl named O’Dessa (Sink), as she embarks on a journey to recover a family heirloom. Eventually, her travels lead her to a new, dangerous city where she meets her true love. But in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.

The power of destiny and song is always intertwined in something like this, is it not? And if you find yourself being wowed by Sink’s voice, we have got some good news for you.

Yes, that’s really Sink singing on the soundtrack. And yes, that’s...

To celebrate the release of O’dessa, which launches on Disney+ in the UK this weekend, we had the pleasure of chatting to the cast and director about this kaleidoscopic wonder.

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, “O’Dessa” is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.

Chatting to stars Sadie Sink, Kelvin Harrison Jnr and Regina Hall, we talk being lured to the film, its originality and unique scope, seeing the film for the first time and who’d they’d love to have help them save the world through music.

Next, writer/director Jeremy Glasper talks the film’s origins, getting it made after many years of trying,...

The fantasy that rock ‘n’ roll will save the world has been rambling around since damn near the dawn of the genre, but I think it’s fair to say we’ve seen mixed results. Anthems about peace, love and understanding were political rallying cries in the 1960s, and sexual liberation sure has been liberating. But we do still seem to have an awful lot of fascism around here, and conservatism is so rampant that we may only be a few years away from outlawing music altogether unless it’s approved by Kid Rock. (The worst kind of rock.)

Still, the dream lives on in films like “O’Dessa,” a post-apocalyptic musical fable in the vein of cult classics like “Rock and Rule,” “Six-String Samurai” and “Vicious Lips.” “Stranger Things” breakout Sadie Sink stars as the title character, the last in a long line of troubadours who wander the wastelands bringing...

“Stranger Things” will not return for its final season for a while longer, but you can certainly fill the Sadie Sink-sized hole in your screens with “O’Dessa.”

And in this project, you can even hear her sing! That’s right, written and directed by Geremy Jasper, Sink stars as O’Dessa, a young woman who sets off on an adventure to find a family heirloom. But along the way, she meets her true love and things get a bit musical.

Here is everything you need to know:

What is the release date?

“O’Dessa” hits screens on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Is it streaming?

It is indeed! This one is an exclusive streaming release, and you can find it over on Hulu.

What is “O’Dessa” about?

The official synopsis is: “Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom.

Had anyone told me I’d see Sadie Sink play an androgynous punk rocker who strums her guitar to try and save the world, I’d have said no way. This is not to say that I can’t imagine Sadie playing unique characters, because she’s one of the brightest young stars we have today. However, it just seems bizarre that such a movie would come out at all. O’Dessa tells the story of the titular character, who finds herself orphaned and alone on her barren farm after her mom passes away from sickness. In a land where plasma makes the grass purple and the water is dirt brown, O’Dessa must fulfill a prophecy, one about “the seventh son.” Yes, she is the seventh son, and that’s just the facts; nothing odd about it.

What’s special about O’Dessa is how it takes a truly...

How many of us grew up watching certain rock bands or icons performing on stage and thinking, "That's going to be me one day"? And if you could never match the massive talent of said musical legends, you might have found yourself pretending you were up on stage, performing in front of thousands of die-hard fans. And hey, if you've grown up acting on stage and screen, at least you might have had the chance to play a rock god. That's what rising star Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Waves) masterfully pulls off in his latest feature, a sci-fi musical called O'Dessa, directed by Geremy Jasper. Opposite Sadie Sink (Stranger Things), Harrison plays a fictitious musical icon named Euri who regularly performs in a post-apocalyptic society.

Euri's antics may remind you of any number of celebs or characters from other hit films. MovieWeb recently spoke with Harrison to learn about any inspirations behind his new scene-stealing turn.

Actress Sadie Sink rose to prominence with her character portrayal of Max Mayfield in Netflix’s very popular and successful series Stranger Things. Sink has been highly appreciated for her work on the show, after which she appeared as the lead in Taylor Swift’s short film All Too Well opposite Dylan O’Brien. The actress later went on to appear in the critically acclaimed movie The Whale in 2022.

Sadie Sink and Millie Bobby Brown in Stranger Things | Credits: Netflix

The actress plays the titular role in the upcoming post-apocalyptic musical drama O’Dessa. She stars alongside Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett, and Regina Hall. She will also be seen in the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which is expected to release soon. Sadie Sink recently shared how she feels about the show coming to its conclusion and her role.

Sadie Sink recalls the moment she got Max Mayfield in...

Crafting a genre mashup is much more complex than many imagine. However, when the combination is not executed at a high level, the weaker aspects of each genre become even more apparent to the audience. O’Dessa, unfortunately, falls into this realm, with the sci-fi, post-apocalyptic musical struggling to blend its ideas into a story that rises above service-level cultural critiques. While director Geremy Jasper tries to infuse style into the tale, the execution does not match O’Dessa‘s ambition. This makes the musical feel like a frustrating miss from its opening sequences.

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Mufasa: The Lion King roared into theaters as one of the biggest blockbusters of the 2024 holiday season, raking in an impressive $709 million. Released on December 20, 2024, in the United States by Walt Disney, this highly anticipated film drew audiences in droves, captivating hearts and bringing families together.

Simba from The Lion King 1994 | Credits: Disney

It serves as a prequel to the beloved 2019 animated adaptation, The Lion King, which was based on the rich narrative of the original 1994 classic. Now, the animated Walt Disney paragon is all set to be released for streaming on Disney+ on March 26 for those who missed it in the theatres.

Disney+ has set the Ott premiere date of Mufasa: The Lion King (L-r): Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre), Eshe (Thandiwe Newton), and Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) in Disney’s live-action Mufasa: The Lion King. Credits: Disney

With Aaron Pierre serving as the voice-over for the enchanted character of Mufasa,...

Disney+ UK is about more than Marvel and Star Wars stuff. Here’s a bunch of underappreciated films on the service.

Many of us subscribed to Disney+ to always have a bunch of Disney productions at hand.. You know, in case I simply need to watch The Lion King at 2am and can’t find my DVD in the dark.

But the streaming service offers so much more than just the well known favourities. There’s a whole sea of incredible films to discover – but with such extensive libraries, they can be hard to find. We’ve done our best to highlight 19 underrated films that you should give a chance to. This’ll be updated over time, too.

Here they are:

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Sadie Sink is hitting the red carpet at the premiere of her new Hulu movie!

The 22-year-old Stranger Things actress wore a black lace and velvet dress to the premiere of O’Dessa on Tuesday evening (March 11) held at Metrograph in New York City.

Fellow cast members in attendance included Regina Hall, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Bree Elrod along with director and screenwriter Geremy Jasper.

Here’s the synopsis: “Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.”

Keep reading to find out more…The day after the premiere, it was announced that Sadie will be starring alongside...

SXSW film festival: Sadie Sink, Kelvin Harrison Jr and Regina Hall are left adrift in messy attempt to mash genres

Sadie Sink needs to be freed from whatever nostalgia curse has condemned her to a career full of pop synth soundtracks.

If Sink seemed the obvious choice to lead O’Dessa – a dystopian rock opera that feels like an 80s retro futurist screensaver lurching to life – it’s because of her impact in Fear Street: Part 2 and Stranger Things. Both situate the seemingly wise-beyond-her years star in the reimagined past of 40 to 50 years ago.

Mufasa Ott Release Date!(Photo Credit –Prime Video)

The Lion King, originally released in 1994, remains one of Disney’s most iconic animated features. Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, it introduced audiences to the animal kingdom of the Pride Lands, with unforgettable characters like Simba, Mufasa, Timon, and Pumbaa.

Featuring a powerful soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer and unforgettable songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, the film became an instant classic, grossing over $900 million globally and securing its place in animation history. The movie’s impact stretched far beyond theaters, inspiring Broadway musicals, sequels, and a 2019 photo-realistic remake directed by Jon Favreau. With such a rich legacy, fans were eagerly awaiting a new chapter, and that chapter arrived with Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel that delved into the backstory of Simba’s father, Mufasa.

Mufasa: The Lion King to drop on Disney+ on March 26, 2025

Mufasa: The Lion King,...

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Disney has announced a streaming date for Mufasa: The Lion King. Directed by Barry Jenkins, Mufasa is a prequel to 2019’s The Lion King, itself a remake of the 1994 animated classic. The film follows the brotherhood between a young Mufasa and Taka, who later becomes Scar, and it lands on Disney+ on March 26.

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The film stars Aaron Pierre as Mufasa and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka,...

“Mufasa: The Lion King”, the 2024 ‘photorealistic’ musical drama feature, directed by Barry Jenkins as a prequel and sequel to the 2019 remake of the 1994 film “The Lion King”, stars Donald Glover, Billy Eichner, John Kani, Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Tiffany Boone, Lennie James, and Blue Ivy Carter, streaming March 26, 2025 on Disney+:

“…in the ‘Pride Lands’ of Tanzania after the events of ‘The Lion King’ (2019), ‘Rafiki’ the mandrill…

“…tells the origin story of two lions, ‘Mufasa’ and ‘Taka’, to ‘Kiara’…

“…the granddaughter of Mufasa and daughter of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’.

“The story follows the orphan Mufasa…

“…who is befriended by the young prince Taka and adopted by Taka's family…”

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Mufasa: The Lion King opened over the holiday season of 2024 and, unlike most movies lately, played it out in theaters to generate some legs before being sent to PVOD. It was good that Disney stuck to a longer theatrical window because even though the trades questioned its opening weekend start, the film found an audience and took it to box office heights that the Mouse House could be proud of. Now that its box-office run is wrapping up, Mufasa's next journey is upon us, and it involves a new streaming home for audiences who happened to miss it during the holidays.

Per People Magazine, Mufasa: The Lion King will hit Disney+ on Mar. 26, a few days over 3 months since the movie hit theaters on Dec. 20. The performance of the film has been exceptional, even over the weekend when it placed 8th place on the box office chart with a...

Mufasa: The Lion King has set a streaming release date on Disney+. The Barry Jenkins-directed film is both a prequel and a sequel to the 2019 film The Lion King, showing the rise of lion patriarch Mufasa while also showing Simba and Nala raising their daughter. Mufasa's leading voice cast included Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Blue Ivy Carter, and Preston Nyman. Mufasa was met with fairly positive reviews upon its release, and several of its original songs (from composer Lin-Manuel Miranda) have been trending on social media.

As per Variety, Mufasa: The Lion King has officially gotten a streaming release date. The movie will hit Disney+ on Wednesday, March 26. It will stream exclusively on Disney+. It is currently available for purchase or rental on VOD.

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There's good news for fans of Disney's The Lion King franchise. The latest photorealistic movie, Mufasa: The Lion King, will arrive on Disney+ March 26.

Both a prequel and sequel to 2019's The Lion King, the Mufasa movie stars Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Mufasa and Taka, respectively. It tells the story of a young orphaned lion cub (Mufasa) who grows up to become the king of the Pride Lands and father of Simba. The film also explores the origins of The Lion King's original villain, Scar, who is revealed to be the young lion prince and adoptive brother of Mufasa, Taka.

Mufasa: The Lion King's story takes place after Simba becomes King of the Pride Lands at the end of 2019's The Lion King film, with him and Nala having a daughter named Kiara. Simba asks his beloved sidekicks Timon and Pumbaa to watch over his daughter,...

“Mufasa: The Lion King” is coming home.

The Barry Jenkins-directed epic, which serves as both a prequel and sequel to 2019’s reimagined “The Lion King,” will debut on Disney+ March 26. This confirms Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden’s comments last week that the film would be available “later in March.” Now we know! Watch a new spot below:

“Mufasa” was Disney’s big movie this past Christmas, premiering it in theaters on Dec. 20. The film stars Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Tiffany Bone, Donald Glover, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Blue Ivy Carter and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. It was written by Jeff Nathanson, who wrote the 2019 “Lion King” for Jon Favreau. It featured brand-new songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda, several of which went appropriately viral, and a score by Dave Metzger.

Disney+ is the exclusive streaming home of “Mufasa.” It joins other titles from the iconic franchise,...

SadieSink has become a rising star in the last decade. Beginning her career on stage by performing in shows including Annie and TheAudience, she then transitioned into on-screen roles. Sink is best known for her portrayal of Max Mayfield in StrangerThings from 2017's season 2 to the upcoming final outing with Stranger Things season 5, alongside FearStreet and TheWhale.

Beyond StrangerThings final season, however, Sink's career is set to make another major pivot. While Sink's upcoming slate of projects is clear, she is set to return to her Broadway roots with a role in John Proctor Is The Villain, a modern retelling of Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Before she returns to the stage, her new post-apocalyptic movie has seen reviews begin to be released.

Sadie Sink's O'dessa's Rotten Tomatoes Score Has Been Revealed The Musical Is Divisive Among Critics

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If you missed “Mufasa: The Lion King” in theaters over the holidays, it will be streaming exclusively on Disney+ starting March 26. The Disney tentpole grossed $709 million at the worldwide box office. “Mufasa’s” streaming date was exclusively revealed by People magazine.

Helmed by “Moonlight” and “If Beale Street Could Talk” director Barry Jenkins, “Mufasa: The Lion King” tells the story of how lost cub Mufasa becomes the leader of the Pride Lands. He befriends the lion Taka after being separated from his parents, and the two embark on a journey that eventually threatens their familial bond.

“Mufasa” is a prequel to 2019’s “The Lion King,” a photo-realistic digital remake of the 1994 animated classic that grossed over a billion dollars at the worldwide box office. The voice cast for “Mufasa” includes Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Blue Ivy Carter, Mads Mikkelsen, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner,...

The Whale actor Sadie Sink has shared what it was like to shoot the series finale episode of Stranger Things, after nearly eight years since joining the hit Netflix show. Sink will be reprising her fan-favorite role as Max Mayfied, who was first introduced in Season 3 as the new kid in town.

During a recent interview with THR, Sink recalled the cast’s emotional final day on the set of Stranger Things Season 5, revealing that she had to do a lot of crying during that day. "I haven’t seen anything from it yet. I’m very curious though. It’s going to be super emotional so I’m ready to cry with everyone," she said. "I had cried so much that my eyes were so puffy — they had never been like that before and there are some pretty embarrassing photos of me just with these giant puffy eyes." Other than Sink,...

Sadie Sink made an appearance in Austin, Texas, on Saturday to debut her new film O’Dessa at SXSW, where she also looked back at wrapping up the final season of Stranger Things.

The hit Netflix series finished filming its fifth season in December and is set to be released this year. Sink told The Hollywood Reporter, “I haven’t seen anything from it yet, I’m very curious though. It’s going to be super emotional so I’m ready to cry with everyone.”

The actress also admitted to having done plenty of crying on the final day of the show’s filming, remembering, “I had cried so much that my eyes were so puffy — they had never been like that before and there are some pretty embarrassing photos of me just with these giant puffy eyes.”

Before she shifts into Stranger Things promotion mode, though, Sink is starring in O’Dessa,...

Among the more memorable moments in “O’Dessa,” there’s a scene in which the title character (Sadie Sink) is obliged to build herself a new guitar from what’s available in a scrapyard. The axe that was bestowed upon her by her father, a legendary rambler, was stolen and sold off to a pawn shop and she can’t afford to get it back, so she doesn’t think twice about making her own. Beyond stressing the endearing handmade quality that was part of the production as a whole, it stands out as one of the few sequences in Geremy Jasper’s overstuffed rock opera that’s completely understandable from start to finish when there are plenty of big swings but perpetually stunted follow-through.

Boasting more than a dozen original songs from Jasper and Jason Binnick, “O’Dessa” clearly had too much going for it in imagining a dystopia where the...

On the visual level, O’Dessa, writer-director Geremy Jasper’s follow-up to his 2017 crowd-pleaser Patti Cake$, revels in maximalism. Every set is littered with trinkets and lit in neon, every surface caked with layers of ancient grime, every costume a riot of textures and colors.

Its narrative concept aims high, too, transposing the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice into a postapocalyptic Mad Max-meets-Blade Runner landscape. Its themes are heartfelt and grandiose: the power of music, the power of love, the power of music forged in love to transform the world.

Underneath all those lofty intentions, however, the experience of actually watching the film is more akin to watching a really long trailer. There’s a distinctive eye here, and a promising sense of ambition. But in its current form, there’s not enough meat on its (admittedly cool-looking) bones to justify its 106-minute run time.

The script feels...

For the first time ever, JoBlo is in Austin, Texas, covering the film and TV side of the SXSW festival. While many consider TIFF and Sundance to be the big North American festivals, it’s impossible to deny that SXSW is starting to leapfrog its way up the list, with it being a nice middle ground between the two. While it has plenty of indie flavour (albeit with a genre bent), it also has a fair share of major premieres. Last year, they got the Road House remake; the year before, it was Air, and before that, they had Everything, Everywhere All At Once. This year, they’re getting The Accountant 2, Another Simple Favor, Drop, and many other big-ticket movies. Here’s a list of the ones we can’t wait to see!

The Accountant 2:

I’m not exaggerating when I say this is why I’m here.

“Mufasa: The Lion King” is headed to Disney+ in late March, Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, announced at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference on Tuesday.

The Barry Jenkins-directed film, which served as both a prequel and sequel to 2019’s “The Lion King,” opened on Dec. 20, 2024. Since then, the film has amassed more than $700 million worldwide. This is impressive, but shy of the 2019’s film $1.7 billion. “Mufasa” stars Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Tiffany Boone, Donald Glover, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Blue Ivy Carter and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, with new songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda.

The move to Disney+ is actually pretty fast; “Moana 2” opened theatrically on Nov. 27 and will arrive on Disney+ on March 12.

The post ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Heads to Disney+ in Late March appeared first on TheWrap.

Just before midnight, two of the Oscars’ biggest winners, Mikey Madison and Adrien Brody, descended on the Vanity Fair party, one of the starriest shindigs of Hollywood’s longest — and biggest — day of the year at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.

Brody is swarmed by photographers when he strides into the main party space with his partner, fashion designer Georgina Chapman, grinning on his arm and his Oscar statue in hand. The actor’s parents, Sylvia Plachy and Elliot Brody, are a step behind.

Every few feet, “The Brutalist” star gets stopped by one A-lister after another offering their congratulations: There’s Oscars host Conan O’Brien, who has been fielding kudos of his own for a job well done as first-time emcee. Next, Brody says hello to Queen Latifah, who performed the tribute to Quincy Jones during the show. Then, Vin Diesel stops Brody for a handshake and,...

Mikey Madison has established herself as one of Hollywood’s most compelling young actresses, culminating in her historic 2025 Best Actress Academy Award win for “Anora.” In a stunning upset, Madison beat favorite Demi Moore, who was widely expected to take home the Oscar for her transformative performance in “The Substance.” For fans wanting to explore Madison’s impressive filmography, here’s a comprehensive guide to where you can watch all her performances across streaming platforms and rental services.

Anora (2024)

In her Oscar-winning role, Madison stars as the titular Anora, a sex worker who unexpectedly marries the spoiled son of a Russian oligarch, only to face the wrath of his family. Madison’s raw, vulnerable, and often hilarious performance showcases her incredible range as she navigates both comedy and heartbreak. Critically acclaimed with a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, this Sean Baker-directed gem offers Madison her most substantial and rewarding role to date.

[This story contains spoilers for Captain America: Brave New World.]

With Captain America: Brave New World, Julius Onah joined a long line of filmmakers who jumped from an indie film to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After directing 2018’s The Cloverfield Paradox for Paramount (before it ultimately landed at Netflix amid a splashy Super Bowl stunt), he helmed the 2019 indie drama Luce, about a high achieving high school student who was adopted from war-torn Eritrea.

The Sundance film proved pivotal to Onah landing his MCU entry, in part thanks to Luce star Octavia Spencer going to bat for him with Marvel. The film also put him in the orbit of future Brave New World star Danny Ramirez (Joaquin Torres), who years ago was roommates with Luce lead Kelvin Harrison Jr. Coincidentally, Luce actor Tim Roth played The Abomination in 2008’s The Incredible Hulk, a movie that factored heavily into the events of Brave New World.

The new film,...

Winners for this year’s NAACP Image Awards — which celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film — were announced daily this week, culminating in the live telecast that aired Saturday night on CBS and BET.

Heading into this year’s awards, Ayo Edebiri was the most-nominated TV performer with four total nominations — three for her work on FX’s The Bear, and another for her memorable hosting debut on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. On Tuesday, she converted on one of those opportunities when she was named Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television).

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Indie movies are getting the spotlight at the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards and we’re recapping all of the celebs who showed up on the red carpet!

The afternoon awards show is being held on Saturday (February 22) at the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles.

SNL‘s Aidy Bryant is hosting the show for the second year in a row and you can live stream the event on YouTube. Anora and I Saw the TV Glow lead the film nominations with five nods each while Shogun leads the television nominations with five nods as well.

We’ll be keeping track of every celeb in attendance at the event and showing you all of the fashion on the red carpet.

Head inside to see all of the celebs who walked the red carpet…

Keep scrolling to see all of the celebs who walked the red carpet…

Elizabeth Olsen

Fyi: Elizabeth is wearing Erdem.

Julius Onah didn't want to "miss the opportunity" to thank Octavia Spencer in 'Captain America: Brave New World'The 42-year-old director has revealed why he mentioned the 54-year-old actress in the 'special thanks' section of the credits for the new Marvel blockbuster, despite her not actually appearing in the movie.He told People magazine: "Octavia’s the greatest.“I’m such a fan of hers, and when the conversation was being had about this film, she put in some kind words for me with Kevin Feige and had spoken to [Anthony] Mackie as well."She's just a genuinely kind, incredibly talented human being, and I wanted to really acknowledge what a great supporter she's been of me and other filmmakers in the past."There was no way I was gonna miss the opportunity to say thank you to her."Spencer is listed alongside members of Onah's family, the Stan Lee Foundation, and...

"Captain America: Brave New World" doesn't just stick a sequel tease in its end credits, it also includes a "special thanks" to a beloved actor. Is it star Anthony Mackie, or the "Brave New World" Mvp Harrison Ford? Nope, it's someone who doesn't even star in the film. Any guesses?

It's Octavia Spencer, who starred in "Captain America 4" director Julius Onah's previous film "Luce." Speaking to People magazine, Onah revealed why he thanked Spencer alongside his actual family and the Stan Lee Foundation. According to Onah, he may not have directed the movie if she hadn't helped him out. He explained:

"Octavia's the greatest. I'm such a fan of hers, and when the conversation was being had about this film, she put in some kind words for me with Kevin Feige and had spoken to [Anthony] Mackie as well. She's just a genuinely kind, incredibly talented human being, and...

A week after news broke of Pharrell Williams and director Michel Gondrey’s decision to shutter their highly anticipated musical Golden for Universal from its scheduled May 9 release, Williams premiered another film in Atlanta. All Day I Dream About Is Sport is a short film made with London-born photographer/filmmaker Gabriel Moses for Division and Adidas, with the title, when made into an acronym, playing off the sneaker brand’s name. Described as a “visual love letter to West African culture steeped in the everyday experience of life in Senegal,” it’s nothing like Williams’ big screen musical, which starred Janelle Monae, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Halle Bailey. Rather, it puts a spotlight on the people of Dakar.

Those featured in the 20-minute film, which began its weeklong screening on Le Cinema Friday, span from an unborn child captured via ultrasound to the elderly to demonstrate the challenges of living.

Keke Palmer, Aaron Pierre and Anthony Mackie hit the red carpet outside the 7th Annual American Black Film Festival Honors on Monday (February 17) in Los Angeles.

The stars were just a few who attended the event at the Sls Hotel. The annual gala pays tribute to some of the best contributions to the motion picture and television industry.

Keke was honored with the Renaissance Award, and Aaron received the Rising Star Award. Anthony presented the Excellence in the Arts Award to his Captain America: Brave New World costar Giancarlo Esposito.

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Others in attendance included the likes of Yvette Nicole Brown, Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Tika Sumpter, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Yvonne Orji, Cory Hardict and Laranze Tate with wife Tomasina Parrott. We’ve got all of the photos in the gallery!

If you missed it, Keke recently revisited a viral moment with Usher from 2023.

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Julius Onah is the director behind Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World, and in the “Special Thanks” credits, there was a shoutout to Octavia Spencer.

Moviegoers had to watch all the credits to see the end-credit scene of the Anthony Mackie-starring film. Close to the end, Onah included the Oscar-winning actress in the credits despite Spencer not appearing in the film.

“Octavia’s the greatest,” Onah told People about including Spencer in the credits. “I’m such a fan of hers, and when the conversation was being had about this film, she put in some kind words for me with Kevin Feige and had spoken to Mackie as well.”

He continued, “She’s just a genuinely kind, incredibly talented human being, and I wanted to really acknowledge what a great supporter she’s been of me and other filmmakers in the past. There was no way I was...

The Sls Hotel in Beverly Hills was filled with pride and tears of joy on Monday night as the American Black Film Festival recognized five actors for their contributions to cinema at the 2025 ABFF Honors.

Captain America: Brave New World star Anthony Mackie commenced the awards presentation portion of the ceremony — hosted by comedian Zainab Johnson — by recalling words of wisdom his Marvel film co-star Giancarlo Esposito — known for early roles in Spike Lee’s School Daze and Do the Right Thing and most recently Breaking Bad, Kaleidoscope and The Gentlemen — imparted to him when he was an aspiring actor.

“He said, ‘Look here, man. You want to be a working actor, you have to work to work on your craft,’” Mackie shared. “’Sometimes that means you won’t get paid. The value is in working on your craft.’”

Esposito, who received the Excellence in the Arts Award, echoed a...

Sadie Sink is stepping into the spotlight in O’Dessa, a post-apocalyptic rock opera that’s set to debut on Hulu. The first trailer introduces Sink’s character, a farm girl who embarks on a journey through a strange and dangerous city, where music holds an almost supernatural power.

The film, directed and written by Geremy Jasper (Patti Cake$), follows O’Dessa as she sets out to reclaim a cherished family heirloom. Along the way, she encounters a mysterious love interest and finds herself caught in a world ruled by an eccentric and sadistic entertainment mogul, played by Murray Bartlett. Also starring in the movie are Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Regina Hall.

Sink admitted that taking on the role was a daunting experience. Speaking to Variety last year, she recalled, “There was this moment where I was just like, ‘Oh my God. I can’t believe I said yes to this. Fuck.

Samara Weaving plays a pop star whose home is invaded by an obsessed fan in Borderline, an upcoming action-comedy thriller being described as a "violently romantic comedy." Judging from the film's first trailer, this is certainly a spin on the traditional rom-com for fans looking for something a bit more offbeat. Check out the trailer below.

Written and directed by Jimmy Warden, who scripted 2023's comedy horror film Cocaine Bear, Borderline stars Weaving as Sofia, a pop star who sees her home invaded by an obsessed fan named Paul (Ray Nicholson). The fan is convinced that the pair are meant to not only be together but also be married, and he plans to manipulate Sofia into succumbing to his delusions. The film also stars Eric Dane, Alba Baptista and Jimmie Fails.

Warden marks his directorial debut with Borderline, and it does look like a fun, albeit demented, piece of work.

Stranger Things‘ Sadie Sink stars as a singer whose voice has the power to change the world in Searchlight Pictures’ O’Dessa trailer. Described as an epic rock opera, O’Dessa will have its world premiere on March 8 at SXSW Festival in Austin before streaming on Hulu on March 13, 2025.

Kelvin Harrison Jr. (The Trial of the Chicago 7), Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus), and Regina Hall (Nine Perfect Strangers) also star. Patti Cake$‘s Geremy Jasper wrote and directed, with Michael Gottwald and Noah Stahl producing.

“Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom,” reads Searchlight Pictures’ synopsis. “Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.

Filmmaker Geremy Jasper is trading in rap for rock for his latest film “O’Dessa,” the director and writer’s follow-up to the 2017 indie darling “Patti Cake$.”

“O’Dessa” is a post-apocalyptic rock opera and musical-fantasy film starring Sadie Sink as a farm girl setting off on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. The first trailer for the film shows a big and sweeping saga with Sink and the rest of the cast singing their hearts out. Sink has a punk look and can also be seen in the trailer rocking out on a makeshift, DIY guitar in front of a band of masked horn players.

“Stranger Things” fans will recognize Sink as skater girl-turned-huge-Kate-Bush-fan Max Mayfield. They will also recognize an Upside Down-like moment in the “O’Dessa” trailer.

Sink stars in “O’Dessa” alongside Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett, and Regina Hall. The film is being released by Searchlight Pictures...

Two years ago, it was announced that Stranger Things and The Whale star Sadie Sink had signed on to star in O’Dessa, a post-apocalyptic rock opera from Patti Cake$ writer/director Geremy Jasper. Now, the Searchlight Pictures project is set to receive a streaming release through Hulu on March 13th – and with that date just one month away, a trailer has dropped online. You can check it out in the embed above.

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa follows a farmgirl on an epic quest to recover a cherished heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city, where she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test. Jasper wrote the film’s music with Jason Binnick.

Sink is joined in the cast by Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus), Kelvin Harrison Jr....

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“Stranger Things” star Sadie Sink brings light to the darkness in the trailer for O’Dessa.

The post-apocalyptic rock opera will premiere at SXSW in Texas on March 8 before debuting on Hulu on March 13.

Sadie stars as O’Dessa, a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love — but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.

Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett, Mark Boone Junior, and Regina Hall co-star.

Geremy Jasper (Patti Cake$) wrote and directed, in addition to creating the film’s 16 original songs with Jason Binnick (Patti Cake$).

Michael Gottwald (Beasts of the Southern Wild) and Noah Stahl (The Guilty) produced for Searchlight Pictures.

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Sadie Sink is on a mission to preserve her family’s legacy in the trailer for the musical film O’Dessa.

Searchlight Pictures’ feature is set to begin streaming on Hulu on March 13. The movie from writer-director Geremy Jasper (Patti Cake$) also stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett and Regina Hall. It is set to premiere at the SXSW film and TV festival on March 8.

O’Dessa is set in a post-apocalyptic future and centers on the titular character (Sink) venturing from her family’s farm on a quest to track down a missing heirloom. Along the way, O’Dessa finds herself in a strange city, where she falls in love and must later use the power of song to save her beau’s soul.

“My daddy used to tell me my singing had the power to bring light to the darkness and change things,” Sink says in the trailer.

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“Ain’t nothing more powerful than love.” Can music save a bleak future? A farm girl sets out on an incredible journey in “O’Dessa.” The film — described as an epic rock opera and musical fantasy — follows her into an uncertain world with only one constant, true love. She’ll push music to its limit and find out what really matters along the way. The project hails from writer and director Geremy Jasper, who previously did double duty on “Patti Cakes$.” The drama about a woman seeking fame while dealing with the difficulties of her life played at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.

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