Nick Offerman on his new role in 'Sovereign'
Actor Nick Offerman joins Morning Joe to discuss starring in the new film 'Sovereign' about a single father struggling with debt who embraces the 'Sovereign Citizen' movement.
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‘Rosemead,' starring Lucy Liu, takes top prize at Bentonville Film Festival
Rosemead, starring Lucy Liu as a terminally ill woman desperate to protect her son, took home the Best Narrative Award at the 11th annual Bentonville Film Festival. Also a producer on the film, Liu was additionally honored with the Rising to the Challenge Award, a prize "given to a select few artists in the history of Bentonville Film Festival and honoring those who represent the true impact of supporting independent film both in front of and behind the camera." More from GoldDerby Tony Talk: Our extremely early 2026 awards predictions for 'Ragtime,' 'Waiting for Godot,' Kristin Chenoweth, and all the buzzy new shows 'The Last of Us': How the 'Lord of the Rings' VFX team (and marshmallows) made the Battle of Jackson 'Batman Forever' and 'Batman Begins' share an anniversary week - and a surprising Oscar connection Cofounded by Academy Award winner Geena Davis, the Arkansas-based fest also handed out Best Documentary, which went to The Librarians, Kim A. Snyder's examination of library workers facing censorship in Texas. Best Homegrown, an award reserved for filmmakers hailing from Arkansas, was won by Sovereign. Directed by Christian Swegal, the film — inspired by true events — tells the story of a father and son with anti-governmental leanings and stars Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, and Dennis Quaid. Here's the full list of the winners from the 11th annual Bentonville Film Festival. Best Narrative: Rosemead (Director: Eric Lin; Writer, Marilyn Fu; producers: Mynette Louie, Andrew Corkin, Lucy Liu) Jury Statement: 'Rosemead' captures the terrifying realities of motherhood in our contemporary era. When culture, society, and healthcare break down, how can a mother protect her own child? With a powerhouse performance from the often underused Lucy Liu, you understand every choice she makes. Director Eric Lin sparks real world conversations about the society we're living in through an intimate, unflinching film based on true events in the San Gabriel Valley. The very essence of what great cinema can do. Special Jury Mention for Directorial Vision: Color Book (Director-writer: David Fortune; producers: Kiah Clingman, Kristen Uno, Autumn Bailey-Ford) Jury Statement: David Fortune's Color Book makes daring choices through form and subject matter. In a stripped down tale of a father just trying to get his son to a baseball game, the film unearths profound themes about the world we live in with a consistent command of beautiful visuals, performances, and crisp storytelling. Fortune's vision speaks through a confident hand like he's done this many times before. Special Jury Mention for Ensemble Cast: Adult Children (Director-producer: Rich Newey; writer-producer: Annika Marks; producers: Angie Gaffney, Thomas Sadoski) Jury Statement: In these times, the world needs to laugh, and Adult Children dispenses the chuckles effortlessly through its superb ensemble playing a maladjusted family colliding back together. The film speaks to a generational stuntedness that makes us realize that we're all faking it as grown ups. Best Documentary: The Librarians (Director-producer: Kim A. Snyder; Producers, Janique L. Robillard, Maria Cuomo Cole, Jana Edelbaum) Jury Statement: This extraordinary film is powerful, timely and needed. It enrages and saddens, with not a second missed. The storytelling does not discriminate in its coverage, making its points thoroughly, in a scary, chilling and necessary exploration. These librarians are heroes. Special Jury Mention (Documentary): Heightened Scruity (Director-producer: Sam Feder; Producers, Amy Scholder, Paula Mendoza) Jury Statement: Heightened Scruity is a film that humanizes an issue that's become increasingly political, making it a story about people. A quintessential example of journalistic storytelling, the Jury found it uplifting, heart centered, factual, human and necessary. It beautifully contextualizes the war on trans people and the undue stress and scrutiny they face just to be themselves. Best Homegrown: Sovereign (Director-writer: Christian Swegal; producer, Nick Moceri) Jury Statement: Under the visionary direction of Christian Swegal, this bold story is elevated by a cast whose performances bring depth and authenticity to every scene. Sovereign bravely opens a window into a side of American culture that is often difficult to discuss. 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USA Today
4 days ago
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BookCon is back! Exclusive details on popular fan event's return
BookCon is back! Exclusive details on popular fan event's return Hang onto your hardcovers, book fanatics – BookCon is returning next year for the first time since 2019. The annual Comic-Con-style fan event was a staple in the book community from 2014 until 2019, the last time the convention was held in person. BookCon 2020 was canceled and moved online due to the pandemic, and at the end of the year, pop culture event producer ReedPop announced BookCon and BookExpo would retire. That changes in April 2026, when BookCon comes back to New York City, ReedPop shared exclusively with USA TODAY. BookCon is coming back to New York City in 2026 ReedPop will host authors, publishers, brands and, most importantly, fans, at the Javits Center in New York City on April 18 and 19. In a statement to USA TODAY, ReedPop called the plans for the 2026 show a 'wholly reimagined event.' BookCon will feature book signings, clubs and swaps, author talks, workshops, panels, crafting zones and more. Historically, BookCon has been as star-studded as it has been packed with household-name bestsellers. Past celebrity authors and speakers have been included Nick Offerman, Amy Poehler, John Green, Jeff Kinney, Mindy Kaling and Jodi Picoult. 'BookCon has always been an incredibly special event to our team and when we made the difficult decision to cancel the show in 2020, we did so with the hope that we would bring the event back even bigger and better when the time felt right. We are so excited to welcome our BookCon community home next April for an event that has been fully reimagined to include everything fans loved about BookCon, plus so much more,' said Jenny Martin, event director at ReedPop. 'At BookCon, we believe stories are sacred, books are identity, and community is everything. We invite all of you to join us as we create a space where passion is celebrated and all of you are our main characters.' Readers can find guest announcements and ticket sales on their website or social media. Clare Mulroy is USA TODAY's Books Reporter, where she covers buzzy releases, chats with authors and dives into the culture of reading. Find her on Instagram, subscribe to our weekly Books newsletter or tell her what you're reading at cmulroy@
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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Dangerous waterslides, toxic toys: Henry Winkler digs into 'Hazardous History'
Award-winning actor Henry Winkler joins Morning Joe to discuss the new History Channel show 'Hazardous History with Henry Winkler'. The show looks at popular old toys, recreational activities and ways of life that are questionable by modern standards.
