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The fantastic Ruth Negga from "Loving" is being honored (deservingly I might add), at the upcoming Palm Springs International Film Festival! I sat down with the actress for "Loving," take a look at my interview:

And here's why you have to see "Loving":

Here's the full press release from the Palm Springs International Film Festival:

Palm Springs, CA (November 16, 2016) . The 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (Psiff) will present Ruth Negga with the Rising Star Award at its annualRuth NeggaFilm Awards Gala for her performance in Loving. The Film Awards Gala, hosted by Mary Hart, will be held Monday, January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival runs January 2-16.

.Ruth Negga.s performance as Mildred Loving is one of the year.s most luminous and striking portrayals,. said Festival Chairman Harold Matzner. .This timeless love story about an interracial couple reminds us of the unstoppable power...

Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and/or own this week via various Digital HD providers such as cable Movies On Demand, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play and, of course, Netflix. Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical exclusives for rent, priced from $3-$10, in 24- or 48-hour periods The Peanuts Movie (animated; voices: Rebecca Bloom, Noah Schnapp; rated G) In the Heart of the Sea (Ron Howard-directed drama; Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, Ben Whishaw; also available on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD; rated PG-13) Macbeth (war drama; Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard; rated R) Punk’s Dead: Slc Punk 2 (comedy; Devon Sawa, Ben Schnetzer, Sarah Clarke; not rated) Of Mind and Music...

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Predicting box office estimates is far from an exact science, as many films often come far above or far under expectations all the time. Weeks before 20th Century Fox's Deadpool hit theaters, early projections claimed the superhero adventure would take in between $55 million and $60 million on its opening weekend, and as we got closer to the release date, some predicted it could get as high as $80 million. As it turns out, they were all wrong, with Box Office Mojo reporting this critically-acclaimed R-rated adventure shattered both expectations and records alike, taking in a whopping $135 million, and it's expected to cross $150 million over the four-day President's Day holiday weekend.

Armed with a slew of positive reviews to the tune of an 84% "Fresh" Rotten Tomatoes rating, Deadpool shattered the record for highest grossing R-rated opening weekend of $91.7 million, held for 13 years by The Matrix Reloaded. It also shattered Fifty Shades of Grey's February record of $85.1 million,...

In the past few years, February has gone from a month that rarely features any box office hits, to a viable frame to open big blockbusters. Recent hits like The Lego Movie, Fifty Shades of Grey and Kingsman: The Secret Service have proved that fans will brave the elements and head to the theaters in droves for the right movie, and this year is no different, with three new releases arriving this weekend, all of which are slated to take in more than $20 million, according to the projections at Pro.BoxOffice.com. The big runaway winner, though, is expected to be the superhero adaptation Deadpool, which could come close to making box office history, although Zoolander 2 and How to Be Single are expected to perform well also.

Last month, analysts started tracking this blockbuster-to-be, predicting that its opening weekend could be anywhere between $55 million and $60 million. The movie has...

The hit animated sequel Kung Fu Panda 3 ended the first month of 2016 on a high note at the box office, taking in $48 million in its opening weekend. In the first frame of February, this adventure will face three new movies, Universal's Hail, Caesar!, Sony's Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Lionsgate's The Choice. As expected, none of these new releases could beat Kung Fu Panda 3, which won for a second weekend in a row with an estimated $21 million.

The animated sequel Kung Fu Panda 3 currently has a solid 80% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and it opened in 3,955 theaters, which will still make it the widest release in theaters this weekend, by a long-shot. Kung Fu Panda 3 marks the return of one of the most successful animated franchises in the world, with its biggest comedy adventure yet. When Po's (Jack Black) long-lost panda father (Bryan Cranston) suddenly reappears,...

Last weekend, the hit animated sequel Kung Fu Panda 3 ended the first month of 2016 on a high note at the box office, taking in $48 million in its opening weekend. In the first frame of February, this adventure will face three new movies, Universal's Hail, Caesar!, Sony's Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Lionsgate's The Choice. If the projections at BoxOffice.com are correct, none of these will likely beat Kung Fu Panda 3, which should win this weekend with an estimated $22.6 million.

The animated sequel Kung Fu Panda 3 currently has a solid 80% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and it opened in 3,955 theaters, which will still make it the widest release in theaters this weekend, by a long-shot. Kung Fu Panda 3 marks the return of one of the most successful animated franchises in the world, with its biggest comedy adventure yet. When Po's (Jack Black) long-lost panda father (Bryan Cranston) suddenly reappears,...

Read More: Monterey Media Acquires Award-Winning Drama 'Childless' Monterey Media has acquired U.S. and Canadian distribution rights for the New Orleans-set drama, "of Mind and Music," based on the book "Una Vida: A Fable of Music and the Mind" by Nicolas Bazan. The film follows a street musician suffering from memory loss and the neuroscientist determined to help her the best he can. Directed by Richie Adams, "of Mind and Music" combines New Orleans' quintessential jazz scene with the element of hope in a seemingly hopeless situation to depict the unlikely bond that forms between the two. Aunjanue Ellis, Joaquim de Almeida, Bill Cobbs and Sharon Lawrence star. "I was enchanted by this film from the first moment. It resonates long afterward lyrically like a dance of the heart," said Ms. Jere Rae-Mansfield, Managing Partner of Monterey Media. The film has garnered acclaim on the festival circuit, including Jury.

Ezna Sands directed the drama starring Dakota Johnson, Mira Sorvino and Theo Ikummaq.

Chloe And Theo centres on a friendship that develops between an Inuit who meets a homeless woman in New York as he prepares to warn world leaders about the perils of climate change.

Arc plans a day-and-date theatrical and VOD on September 4.

Monica Ord produced and served as executive producer alongside Virgin overlord Richard Branson and Paul Mitchell founder John Paul DeJoria.

monterey media has picked up North American rights to Of Mind And Music, based on Nicolas Bazan’s novel Una Vida: A Fable Of Music And The Mind. Richie Adams directed and Aunjanue Ellis, Joaquim de Almeida, Bill Cobbs, Sharon Lawrence and Ruth Negga star. Producers Brent Caballero and Richie Adams negotiated with Monterey.FilmRise has acquired Us DVD and non-exclusive download-to-own rights from Content Media Corporation to Alex Gibney’s Going Clear: Scientology And The Prison Of Belief.

The Foundation for the Advancement of African-Americans in Film (Faaaf) announced its nominees for the 15th Annual Black Reel Awards Wednesday morning. Justin Simien's "Dear White People" and Ava DuVernay's "Selma" led the way with 10 nominations each. They were joined by "Belle," "Beyond the Lights" and "Top Five" in the organization's best picture category. Check out the full list of nominees below. Winners will be announced on Feb. 22, 2015. And learn more about what's going on this season at The Circuit. Motion Picture Outstanding Motion Picture "Belle" "Beyond the Lights" "Dear White People" "Selma" "Top Five" Outstanding Actor Chadwick Boseman, "Get on Up" David Oyelowo, "Selma" Nate Parker, "Beyond the Lights" Chris Rock, "Top Five" Denzel Washington, "The Equalizer" Outstanding Actress Rosario Dawson, "Top Five" Gugu Mbatha-Raw, "Belle" Gugu Mbatha-Raw, "Beyond the Lights" Tessa Thompson, "Dear White People" Quvenzhané Wallis, "Annie" Outstanding Supporting Actor Nelsan Ellis, "Get On Up" David Oyelowo,...