Mark Wahlberg’s “Patriots Day” to close AFI FestOctober 29, 2016 - 11:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The American Film Institute is closing its AFI Fest with CBS Films/Lionsgate’s “Patriots Day”, starring Mark Wahlberg, on Nov. 17 at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Variety reports. “‘Patriots Day’ is a moving tribute to the strength of the human spirit, the heroes of Boston, and our nation’s capacity to unify in the wake of the unimaginable,” said AFI Fest director Jacqueline Lyanga. “Peter Berg brings together a riveting ensemble cast whose emotional performances beautifully humanize and personalize the people whose lives have been forever changed. We are honored to screen this film as the special closing night gala presentation of AFI Fest.” The AFI Fest opens on Nov. 10 with Warren Beatty’s “Rules Don’t Apply.” The festival will also host the world premiere of Robert De Niro’s “The Comedian” on the following night. AFI Fest has also set a Nov. 13 tribute screening of Isabelle Huppert’s “Elle,” a Nov. 15 gala for “La La Land,” and a Nov. 16 gala for Annette Bening’s “20th Century Women.” “Patriots Day,” directed by Berg, recaps the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and the search for the perpetrators. Wahlberg portrays Sgt. Tommy Saunders, who joins first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the bombers before they strike again. Kevin Bacon stars as Special Agent Richard DesLauriers, John Goodman portrays Police Commissioner Ed Davis, J.K. Simmons plays Sgt. Jeffrey Pugliese, and Michelle Monaghan portrays nurse Carol Saunders. Survivors from the tragedy will attend the world premiere in Boston on Dec. 14. The film will open in Boston, New York, and Los Angeles on Dec. 21, and will launch in theaters nationwide on Jan. 13, 2017. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |