New Trailers: MAGPIE, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, THE CURSE OF THE NECKLACE, ALL HAPPY FAMILIES, BOOKWORM and THE DIVIDED ISLAND

Today we have new trailers for:

The thriller "Magpie" starring Daisy Ridley and Shazad Latif ("Star Trek: Discovery"). The film is directed by acclaimed British theatre director Sam Yates and written by British actor Tom Bateman ("Murder on the Orient Express").
The holiday family comedy "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" based on the 1970s classic Christmas novel of the same name by Barbara Robinson. The cast includes Pete Holmes, Judy Greer, Lauren Graham, Beatrice Schneider, and Mason D. Nelligan. The film is directed by Dallas Jenkins, widely recognized as the creator of the popular biblical series "The Chosen".
The supernatural horror thriller "The Curse of the Necklace" starring Henry Thomas, Sarah Lind, Violet McGraw and Madeleine McGraw.
The indie comedy "All Happy Families" starring Josh Radnor, Rob Huebel, Becky Ann Baker, John Ashton, Chandra Russell and Colleen Camp. The film is executive produced by Michael Shannon and directed and co-written by filmmaker and singer-songwriter Haroula Rose ("Once Upon a River").
The father-daughter adventure comedy "Bookworm" starring Nell Fisher ("Evil Dead Rise") and Elijah Wood ("The Lord of the Rings"). The film is directed by Ant Timpson ("Come to Daddy").
The documentary "The Divided Island" directed by Cey Sesiguzel.

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Magpie (October 25, 2024 - in theaters)

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (November 8, 2024 - in theaters)

The Curse of the Necklace (September 27, 2024 - in theaters; October 1, 2024 - VOD/digital)

All Happy Families (September 20, 2024 - in select theaters; October 18, 2024 - VOD/digital)

Bookworm (October 18, 2024 - in US theaters)

The Divided Island (November 1, 2024 - UK cinemas)

Magpie (October 25, 2024 - in theaters)

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Director: Sam Yates

Starring: Daisy Ridley, Shazad Latif, Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Alistair Petrie, Hiba Ahmed, Cherrelle Skeete, Pippa Bennett-Warner

Synopsis:

"MAGPIE is a stylish neo-noir thriller centered on married couple Anette (Daisy Ridley) and Ben (Shazad Latif), whose lives begin to fracture when their daughter is cast alongside a glamorous movie star, Alicia (Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz). As Anette's suspicions of Ben's infatuation with Alicia intensify, their secrets and lies threaten to burst to the surface and destroy them all."

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (November 8, 2024 - in theaters)

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Director: Dallas Jenkins

Starring: Pete Holmes, Judy Greer, Lauren Graham, Beatrice Schneider, Mason D. Nelligan, Matthew Lamb, Ewan Wood, Essek Moore, Kynlee Heiman, Molly Belle Wright, Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez, Nolan Grantham, Kirk B.R. Woller, Vanessa Benavente

Synopsis:

"Based on the beloved book, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever centers on the Herdmans -- absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. But this Christmas, they're taking over their local church Pageant -- and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas."

The Curse of the Necklace (September 27, 2024 - in theaters; October 1, 2024 - VOD/digital)

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Director: Juan Pablo Arias Munoz

Starring: Henry Thomas, Sarah Lind, Violet McGraw, Madeleine McGraw

Synopsis:

"The Davis family is going through some tough times in 1960: LAURA (Sarah Lind) and FRANK (Henry Thomas) have separated because after years of Frank's unpredictable alcohol infused temper, Laura has taken action and thrown him out of the house. She has gone back to work as a nurse which her 11-year-old ELLEN (Violet McGraw) and 16-year-old JUDY (Madeleine McGraw), don't like any more than their dad does. To try to get Laura back, Frank gives her a beautiful antique necklace he finds in an old 1938 evidence bag at the station, and though Laura doesn't want to be "bought," Frank leaves the necklace at the house where Laura and the girls live. Unfortunately, the necklace is a conduit for the tormented soul of an evil boy from long ago, and Laura and her daughters find themselves in terrible danger from a little boy who no longer exists."

All Happy Families (September 20, 2024 - in select theaters; October 18, 2024 - VOD/digital)

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Director: Haroula Rose

Starring: Josh Radnor, Rob Huebel, Becky Ann Baker, John Ashton, Chandra Russell, Colleen Camp, Antoine McKay, David Pasquesi, Ivy O'Brien, Lena Drake

Synopsis:

"A charming dramedy starring Josh Radnor as Graham, an actor in a slump while his successful brother Will (Rob Huebel) has his own show. The family finds itself under the same roof again, where every corner reveals secrets and long-held resentments."

Bookworm (October 18, 2024 - in US theaters)

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Director: Ant Timpson

Starring: Nell Fisher, Elijah Wood, Morgana O'Reilly, Michael Smiley

Synopsis:

"Mildred, an adventurous 11-year-old, dreams of proving the existence of the mythical Canterbury Panther. Accompanied by her estranged father (Elijah Wood), the mismatched duo navigates the wilderness, magic tricks, and an extraordinary quest. "

The Divided Island (November 1, 2024 - UK cinemas)

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Director: Cey Sesiguzel

Synopsis:

"Tuesday, 24th September, London: Two Fresh Productions has released a new trailer and poster for their documentary, The Divided Island, which brings the ‘Cyprus problem’ back into focus. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the partition of Cyprus, which took place on the 20th July 1955. The Divided Island will be released in UK cinemas on 1st November.

Directed by Turkish Cypriot Cey Sesiguzel, and co-produced by Greek Cypriot Andreas Tokkallos, the filmmakers aimed to bring an unbiased and shared understanding of a complex issue, fostering a narrative towards a peaceful future solution to the ‘Cyprus problem’.

Amidst the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, the world has largely forgotten the frozen divide that has left Nicosia as Europe’s last divided capital. As a result of the conflict in 1974, the North remains largely inhabited by Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots in the South. After 50 years of failed negotiations the issue remains today on whether the Island will ever become reunited.

The Divided Island challenges the often hostile narratives perpetuated by mainstream media, instead pursuing truth through deeply personal interviews from those whose lives, homes, and country were torn apart, and the new generation of Cypriots yearning for peaceful reconciliation.

On news of the release being confirmed, Director Cey Sesiguzel says: “The subject matters the film deals with are relevant to everyone, regardless if they have any connection to Cyprus or not. Ultimately, I hope the documentary highlights the humanity and complexity of this issue in a way that sparks conversations for generations to come.”"

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