Comedian Nate Bargatze has asked cinemas to introduce reduced ticket prices for his upcoming feature film. The move aims to make the movie more accessible to audiences ahead of its late May release.
The world-famous comedian announced the special 'Nate Rate' pricing program for his first feature film The Breadwinner. Theaters are being encouraged to participate in the initiative to lower costs for viewers.
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Prime Video has unveiled the trailer for 'Bait', a six-episode limited meta-comedy series starring Oscar winner Riz Ahmed. The show follows struggling actor Shah Latif, whose life unravels after news of his James Bond audition spreads, blending humor with themes of diaspora representation. It premieres exclusively on the platform on March 25, 2025.
The National Association of Broadcasters has named comedian Nate Bargatze as the recipient of the 2026 NAB Television Chairman’s Award. The honor will be presented during the NAB Show in Las Vegas on April 21. Bargatze will also take part in a fireside chat and Q&A at the event.
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Cinépolis cinema chain announces Fiesta Cinépolis 2026, a promotion slashing ticket prices from March 2 to 4. Tickets for traditional theaters will cost 35 pesos, with premium formats at 80 pesos. The deal aligns with Oscar awards season and covers the current movie lineup.
Film at Lincoln Center president Daniel Battsek is focusing on initiatives to draw younger cinephiles to foreign-language films amid a challenging U.S. box office. The annual Rendez-Vous With French Cinema showcase, which began on March 5, highlights contemporary French titles and fosters networking between filmmakers and distributors. Battsek notes growing enthusiasm among under-35 audiences despite post-pandemic hurdles for arthouse theaters.
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Sturgill Simpson, performing as Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds, addressed fan backlash over ticket prices for his upcoming 'Mutiny for the Masses' tour. In an Instagram post, he insisted that prices remain the same as last year except for a $10 increase on general admission pit tickets. He attributed complaints to inflation and scalpers while noting bigger venues allow more lower-priced seats.
Following last week's announcement, Rotten Tomatoes has shared the first poster for Noah Kahan's upcoming Netflix documentary 'Out of Body', featuring the artist.
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David Borenstein, who won an Oscar for best documentary for 'Mr Nobody Against Putin,' is developing a new feature titled 'Living in Our Heads' with producer Helle Faber. He is also collaborating with PBS on its Nova program. The projects draw inspiration from his recent Oscar success.