New Trailers: A MISTAKE, THE PIANO LESSON, GRACIE AND PEDRO: PETS TO THE RESCUE, BROKEN BIRD, CHILDREN OF THE PINES and NOTHIN' BUT A GOOD TIME

Today we have new trailers for:

The drama "A Mistake" based on the novel of the same name by Carl Shuker. The film is written and directed by New Zealand filmmaker Christine Jeffs ("Sunshine Cleaning", "Sylvia") and it stars Elizabeth Banks, Mickey Sumner, Richard Crouchley and Simon McBurney.
Netflix's "The Piano Lesson", an adaptation of the acclaimed 1987 play of the same name by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson ("Fences", "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"). Denzel Washington's son Malcolm Washington directes the film, which also stars his brother John David Washington, as well as Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Deadwyler, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, Jerrika Hinton, Gail Bean and Corey Hawkins
The animated film "Gracie and Pedro: Pets to the Rescue" featuring the voices of Susan Sarandon, Danny Trejo, Alicia Silverstone, Bill Nighy, Brooke Shields and Al Franken.
The chilling UK horror thriller "Broken Bird" directed by Joanne Mitchell and starring Rebecca Calder ("I May Destroy You", "Hilma"), James Fleet ("Four Weddings and a Funeral"), Jay Taylor ("Wolf Manor", "Evie") and Sacharissa Claxton ("Avenue 5", "Sandman")
The award-winning horror film "Children of the Pines" from writer/director Joshua Morgan.
The Paramount+ documentary "Nothin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal".

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A Mistake (September 20, 2024 - in theaters)

The Piano Lesson (November 2024 - in select theaters; November 22 - Netflix)

Gracie and Pedro: Pets to the Rescue (October 18, 2024 - in theaters)

Broken Bird (World Premiere at Pigeon Shrine FrightFest August 22-26; August 30, 2024 - UK Cinemas)

Children of the Pines (October 18, 2024 - digital)

Nothin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal (September 17, 2024 - Paramount+)

A Mistake (September 20, 2024 - in theaters)

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Director: Christine Jeffs

Starring: Elizabeth Banks, Mickey Sumner, Richard Crouchley, Simon McBurney, Rena Owen, Fern Sutherland, Joel Tobeck, Emmett Skilton

Synopsis:

"A gripping cinematic adaptation of the best-selling novel, A MISTAKE delves into the perilous aftermath of surgeon Elizabeth Taylor's (ELIZABETH BANKS) split-second medical decision, unfolding a thrilling exploration of the fatal ripple effects triggered by a single human error."

The Piano Lesson (November 2024 - in select theaters; November 22 - Netflix)

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Director: Malcolm Washington

Starring: John David Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Deadwyler, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, Jerrika Hinton, Gail Bean, Corey Hawkins

Synopsis:

"A family clash over an heirloom piano explodes. The battle between brother (John David Washington) and sister (Danielle Deadwyler) -- one hopes to sell it, the other refuses to give it up -- unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived and who defines a family legacy."

Gracie and Pedro: Pets to the Rescue (October 18, 2024 - in theaters)

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Director: Kevin Donovan, Gottfried Roodt

Starring: Susan Sarandon, Danny Trejo, Alicia Silverstone, Bill Nighy, Brooke Shields, Al Franken

Synopsis:

"Gracie and Pedro, two beloved pets who can’t stand each other, are thrown into an unexpected adventure after being separated from their family during a cross-country move. Stranded in an unfamiliar land, pampered show dog Gracie and street-smart alley cat Pedro must put aside their differences and rely on each other to find their way home. Along their journey, they meet colorful characters and face daunting obstacles, ultimately discovering their shared determination and love for their family.

GRACIE & PEDRO: PETS TO THE RESCUE is produced by Amy Taylor of Second Chance Productions and co-directed by Kevin Donovan (The Tuxedo) and Gottfriend Roodt. Jeff Geoffray of StoryWarrior Media Capital and Peter Wetherell of Magus Entertainment serve as executive producers. Additional voices in the film include Claire Alan, Cory Doran, Bianca Alongi, Mike Nadajewski, James Kee, Ron Pardo and John Stocker.

Popular gaming platform Roblox will be a key marketing platform ahead of the film’s wide release, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the world of Gracie & Pedro. In the Roblox game, players will be able to enter through a grand multiplex lobby where they can select VIP outfits, hair, and makeup before striking a pose on the red carpet. Each theater will offer a unique experience or game, from exploring the majesty of Las Vegas to the thrills of an abandoned amusement park, with opportunities to grab virtual snacks and challenge friends to mini-games within the Gracie & Pedro universe.

The film also emphasizes the belief that pets are an integral part of the family, and to support this message, Second Chance Productions is partnering with non-profit organizations and animal shelters nationwide to raise awareness about pet welfare and rescue efforts. "

Broken Bird (World Premiere at Pigeon Shrine FrightFest August 22-26; August 30, 2024 - UK Cinemas)

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Director: Joanne Mitchell

Starring: Rebecca Calder, James Fleet, Jay Taylor, Sacharissa Claxton

Synopsis:

"BROKEN BIRD marks the feature directorial debut of Joanne Mitchell, who for nearly 15 years has honed her craft as a horror storyteller. BROKEN BIRD is a feature film adaptation of her & Tracey Sheals's 2018 award-winning short Sybil, screenplay by Dominic Brunt.

Sybil Chamberlain is a quiet, creative soul. Her hobbies are taxidermy and poetry. She works in a funeral parlor with the deceased. She likes dead people. They understand her.

At just ten years old, she experienced trauma in a tragic accident which took away the family she adored. Now, an aching loneliness prevails in a void which she seeks to fill. But poetry and a vivid imagination provide an escape from the harsh realities of a lonely life.

Reality and reason are slipping away from Sybil and her ‘dark desires’ become more and more insatiable. Her fascination with the dead takes a dark and strange twist. And in a horrific climax of gothic proportions, she finds her own kind of happiness and contentment with the people she keeps as company - dead people."

Children of the Pines (October 18, 2024 - digital)

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Director: Joshua Morgan

Starring: Danielle J. Bowman, Sylvie Mohr, Kelly Tappan

Synopsis:

"Monday 19th August, London, UK: Freestyle Digital Media & Producer Lucas A. Ferrara are excited to share the trailer for award-winning new horror CHILDREN OF THE PINES, which will be coming to digital platforms globally from 18th October.

Winner of BEST FEATURE at Ice CineFest, BEST THRILLER at Indo-French Film Festival as well as an audience award at Gasparilla International Film Festival, CHILDREN OF THE PINES, is the Directorial feature debut from Director and Screenwriter Joshua Morgan. The film also features a standout Original Score from Sune Rose Wagner (The Raveonettes) who also composed the score for the 2015 Oscar nominated movie A WAR.

Over her winter break, Riley, a college junior, is persuaded by her estranged parents, Kathy and John, to visit home to fix their fractured relationship. As Riley settles in, she discovers that her parents have developed an unsettling friendship with her high school ex, Gordon, and that mysterious children are now living in the house. A series of disturbing flashbacks reveal Kathy and John's time at an eerie, unconventional couples therapy retreat that promised to heal their problems through supernatural means. As the day progresses, Riley starts to uncover the dark and twisted truth of her parents' desperate attempts to mend the deep issues plaguing their family."

Nothin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal (September 17, 2024 - Paramount+)

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Director: Jeff Tremaine

Synopsis:

"Go inside the '80s hair metal phenomenon that enthralled generations of music lovers and still influences culture today. Directed by Jeff Tremaine (jackass, The Dirt), the three-part series showcases the notoriously wild '80s hard rock phenomenon and features interviews with those who lived it, including Bret Michaels, Stephen Pearcy, Nuno Bettencourt, Dave "Snake" Sabo and Riki Rachtman, along with Corey Taylor and Steve-O, among many others."

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