The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced its Spring 2026 program, featuring special guests including Jessica Alba, Steve Anker, Dion Beebe, and Bong Joon-ho. The schedule includes film series, public programs, and educational programs.
The program includes a number of events, including a weekend with Mr. Ho featuring director David Fincher, a screening of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to mark the opening of the Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon exhibition, and the annual Film Career Summit attended by Academy members and industry professionals.
Also participating are Ben Burtt, Ashley Clark, Johnny Gieser, Beth Keene, Ken Kwapis, Shane Mahan, Hannah Minghella, Max Minghella, Mandy Moore, Isis Mussenden, Dennis Mullen, Ngozi Onwula, Gerald Quist, Nia Vardalos and Billy Dee Williams.
“This spring, we are thrilled to offer our guests an exciting lineup of programs that celebrate the history of film while supporting the filmmakers of tomorrow,” Amy Homma, director and president of the Academy Museum and Academy Collection, said in a statement. “From unique screenings with conversations with some of the most prolific filmmakers, to family-friendly workshops and exciting new exhibitions, there’s sure to be something for everyone.”
Tickets for film screenings and public programs are sold separately. All tickets can be purchased in advance online through the Academy Museum website.
Friday, February 27th
Felicia Pride’s Honey Chili Entertainment acquires film and television rights to ‘Green Sisters’ trilogy
Award-winning filmmaker and television writer Felicia Pride (“Bel-Air,” Netflix’s “Another World” sequel) will develop Christina Forrest’s romance novel trilogy (“Neighbor’s Favor,” “Partner Plot,” “Love Lyrics”) through her independent media and production company Honey Chili Entertainment.
“I have been a fan of Felicia Pride’s work for years, and we share the same mission of creating life-affirming art featuring Black women,” Forrest said in a statement. “We are thrilled that Honey Chili has chosen the Green Sisters series and are excited about everything that lies ahead.”
The Green Sisters series centers on three successful sisters who navigate careers, family, and modern love. “While each novel functions independently, the trilogy collectively constructs a coherent portrait of contemporary black sisterhood and romance,” the press release explains.
Pride wrote and produced the first film and will serve as a producer on the remaining two films.
“At Honey Chili, we have always centered our audience and the power of Black storytelling,” Pride added. “Christina is a very clever writer whose work completely immerses the viewer in her world. Her Green Sisters trilogy depicts romance, ambition and partnership in an ambitious and deeply relatable way.”
The acquisition marks a significant expansion of Honey Chili’s premium film and television programming and underscores the company’s mission to develop and produce stories by, for, and about Black women over the age of 40.
“As we enter our fifth year in business, our commitment to telling the multi-layered, culturally-resonant stories that come out of living rooms, hair salons and girls’ trips is stronger than ever,” Price added. “We are excited about the next chapter.”
Pride is represented by Industry Entertainment, Diane Fraser of UTA and attorney Marcy Cleary of Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz.
Thursday, February 26th
Stonecutter Media acquires rights to North American crime thriller film “Once a Week for Life”
Stonecutter Media has acquired North American distribution rights to the crime thriller film Once a Week for Life. The film is produced by Fiat Lux Studios in association with BrandCinema and is scheduled to premiere on March 19 in New York City.
After its premiere, “Once a Week for Life” will be released in select theaters and then expand to digital and cable platforms across the U.S. and Canada starting April 14.
Once a Week for Life follows Lt. Adam Galanis, a Navy SEAL veteran who battles PTSD and addiction while leading the New York City Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. When the fugitive’s failure sparks a violent confrontation between the Castellazzo crime family and powerful figures within City Hall, Galanis is forced to make an impossible choice. Either die according to your own uncompromising standards, or survive by becoming something even worse.
The ensemble cast includes John Kapelos (The Shape of Water) and Diana Durango (The Dannemora Escape), along with Daniel Roebuck (The Fugitive), Declan Tulane (The Blacklist), Armen Gallo (The Departed), Robert Funaro (The Sopranos), Al Sapienza (The Sopranos), and John Fiore. ” (“CODA”), Owen Burke (“The Town”).
“Once a Week for Life” is set in New York and was written and directed by George Zouvelos, who also stars and produces the film, co-starring Nicholas Levis.
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Slamdance announces Sparky Award winners
Slamdance Film Festival’s annual Audience and Jury Sparky Awards were presented to emerging filmmakers from around the world during a ceremony held at the Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles on February 25th.
“Speedy!” director Jiyin Oh won the AGBO Fellowship, created by Slamdance alumni Joe and Anthony Russo, and Aaron Hughes’ “Cat & Nat” won the Summer Chastant Episode Award.
The 2026 lineup consists of 141 films, 50 of which are world premieres. Authors and industry experts voted to determine the festival’s jury awards across 10 categories.
The Narrative Feature Jury Award went to Yu-Ching Lai’s “Whisperings Of The Moon,” the Breakout Feature Award went to David Mahler’s “Zumeca,” and the Documentary Feature Award went to Natalia Konialts’ “Silver.” J. Snow’s “You Look Fine” won Unstoppable Feature and Shane Hillier’s “Everhand” won Unstoppable Short.
Additionally, the 2024 Episode Award went to “Vicky Wakes Up,” directed by Victoria Blade. The 2024 short narrative award went to Xavier Dumoulin’s “Beak,” and the short documentary award went to Ashley Brandon’s “Panther Pat.” Seuss Itzel’s “I Wanted to Make Another Movie” won in the experimental short category, and Kate Renshaw-Lewis’ “Busy Bodies” won in the animated short category.
The 1999 Special Jury Award went to Dead Grandma, directed by Rachel Kemp and Nick Toti. The George Starks Spirit of Slamdance Award went to Jalen Wilson-Nelen of “Puke Bitch.” The award for outstanding performance at the festival, supervised by the Slam Dance Team, went to Angela Cano of “Zumeca.”
The 2025 Audience Award was voted on by Slamdance attendees and went to “Three Colors: Pan African” (narrated feature), directed by Elijah Davis, Alison A. Waithe, and Tyler Ocasio Holmes. “Kings of Venice” (documentary film) directed by Svein Ingimundarsson and SD Saltarelli. and “You Look Fine” directed by Snow (Unstoppable).
This year’s Slamdance lineup consisted of titles from over 50 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iceland, Iran, Palestine, Spain, Sudan, and Vietnam.
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BTS “Arirang” theater concert tickets now on sale
Live viewing tickets for BTS’s “Arirang” world tour are currently on sale. Fans around the world can experience the spectacle at movie theaters. The full-length movie theater broadcasts of the Goyang and Japan shows will be held on April 11th and April 18th, respectively.
The “Arirang” world tour marks the group’s (including RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook) return to the global stage with their first show since the group’s “Permission To Dance On Stage” tour in 2022. The “Arirang” tour will span 82 performances in 34 cities around the world and is in conjunction with the band’s fifth full-length album.
Screenings showcasing the tour’s 360-degree circular stage design will be held at more than 80 locations and more than 3,800 locations. Further live viewings are planned for later this year. Details will be announced at a later date.
Watch the event trailer here:
Wednesday, February 25th
Taurus World Stunt Academy presented the 25th annual Taurus World Stunt Awards honors Saturday in a live ceremony at the Wilshire Ebell Theater, honoring the film industry’s top stunt professionals and action filmmaking achievements.
This year’s awards nominated films representing The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., Amazon MGM Studios, Lionsgate, Paramount, Apple TV+, and Netflix, and recognized stunt work from major studios and streaming originals. Titles at issue include “Thunderbolts,” “Superman,” “Working Man,” “Shadow Force,” “The Naked Gun,” “The Gorge” and “Havok.”
The ceremony kicked off with a headline-making moment when nominee and Red Bull athlete John DeVore parachuted from a helicopter to deliver the Taurus Award statuette to the red carpet, officially kicking off the show.
In addition to eight competition categories, including Hardest Hit, Best Fight, Best Work Wickle, Best Specialty Stunt and Best Stunt Coordination/Second Unit Direction, the Academy introduced the first-ever ICON Award, which will be presented to Arnold Schwarzenegger. The first honor recognizes Schwarzenegger’s lasting impact on modern action heroes and his influence on generations of stunt performers. His appearance on stage was greeted with a standing ovation from the stunt community.
2026 Taurus World Stunt Award Winners
Best Fight: “Forbidden City” (Yunlong Bang, Yassi Liu, Anthony Fo, Titshadi Vorabong, Haochi Yan) Best High Work: “Jurassic World: Rebirth” (Eduardo Gago Muñoz) Best Stunt Rigging: “Final Destination: Bloodline” (Dustin Brooks, Darl Hicks, Brent Lister, Dillion Mabury, Jason Reynolds) Vehicle Work: “Back in Action” (Amanda Bradley, Jeff Groff, Kevin Waterman) Best Specialty Stunt: “Ballerina” (Selej Andrus, Jason Dumenigo, Robert Kovalik, Ivan Orsanyi, Gyula Toth) Best overall stunt by a stuntwoman: “Eeny Meany” (Crystal Fuchs) Most successful film: “The Accountant 2” (Paul Whitecotton) Best Stunt Coordination and/or Second Unit Director: “Back in Action” (JJ Perry, Troy Robinson, Travis Wong) Lifetime Achievement Award: Debbie Evans
Winners are selected exclusively by the Academy’s approximately 3,000 members, making the Taurus Awards the only film awards voted solely by current and retired stunt professionals. This event remains the industry’s only awards show solely dedicated to stunt performers and second unit artists.
The Taurus World Stunt Award supports the Taurus World Stunt Award Foundation, an endowment inspired by the late Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz, which provides financial support to stunt performers who suffer from debilitating stunt-related injuries.
The Taurus World Stunt Awards first aired on U.S. television in 2001 and continues to spotlight the behind-the-scenes athletes who define action movies.
