Documentary

First-ever authorized Bob Marley documentary acquired for U.S. release

Magnolia Pictures announced today that the company has nabbed U.S. distribution rights to Marley, described as the definitive documentary about legendary musician Bob Marley, and directed by Academy Award-winner Kevin Macdonald (One Day in September, The Last King of Scotland). Produced by Steve Bing and Charles Steel, and executive produced by Bob’s son Ziggy Marley ….

Documentary Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films coming from Not Quite Hollywood creator

Drafthouse Films recently nabbed U.S. rights to Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films from Celluloid Nightmares. From acclaimed cult film documentarian Mark Hartley (Not Quite Hollywood, Machete Maidens Unleashed), Electric Boogaloo centers on the story of two Israeli-born, movie-obsessed cousins, Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus, who in pursuit of the American dream ….

Our last contest for 2011: Win 1 of 2 copies of Vietnam in HD

Our last contest of 2011 brings a story in danger of being lost to history. From the producers of the acclaimed World War II in HD comes a powerful experiential event culled from hours of never-before-seen footage from Vietnam. History presents Vietnam in HD, and FilmFetish has 2 copies of the 2-disc Blu-ray set to ….

Trek Nation comes to Science

Science celebrates the 45th anniversary of one of the greatest television franchises of all time, Star Trek, with the world-premiere two-hour event, Trek Nation. This tribute follows Gene Roddenberry’s son, Rod, as he explores the impact of his father’s singular vision for the future. Through interviews with fans, including George Lucas, J.J. Abrams, Seth MacFarlane, ….

Win a copy of the America: The Story of Us Collector’s Edition Gift Set

Tomorrow History will release the America: The Story of Us Collector’s Edition Gift Set, featuring a stunning 400 page book filled with maps, pictures and charticles, making the viewing experience of this historic series a lively and interesting event. To celebrate the release, FilmFetish is giving away a complete copy of the gift set, to ….

Intel landing at Comic-Con with the future, the past, Steampunk visionaries, and swag

New York Comic-Con is right around the corner and Intel is hosting some interesting fanboy sci-fi activities this year. Among them, “Intel Futuris” Brian David Johnson will preview the world of tomorrow. What will movies, comics and games look like 5 years from how? How will our experiences with technology change when more than 15 ….

Win a copy of the 5-DVD set America’s Most Haunted Places

A&E Entertainment recently released History Classics: America’s Most Haunted Places, which includes 5 acclaimed documentaries, in a 5-disc DVD boxed set. To celebrate the release, FilmFetish is giving away 4 copies of the boxed set to readers. In order to be entered the random History Classics: America’s Most Haunted Places drawing: Visit our Facebook page ….

Drew Struzan documentary to preview at New York Comic-Con 2011

Highlighting Drew Struzan’s iconic movie poster creations, which include the Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Back To The Future film series, the newly completed documentary feature film Drew: The Man Behind The Poster includes exclusive, never before seen interviews with George Lucas, Guillermo del Toro, Frank Darabont, Harrison Ford, Michael J. Fox, Alice Cooper, Michael ….

Official poster for club documentary Limelight revealed

Magnolia Pictures has revealed the official U.S. release poster for filmmaker Billy Corben’s (Cocaine Cowboys, Square Grouper)new film Limelight, which profiles former club owner Peter Gatien and the 1980’s New York City club scene. As the owner of legendary hotspots like Limelight, Tunnel, Palladium, and Club USA, Peter Gatien was the undisputed king of the ….