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‘The Peasants’ Official Trailer: Hand-Painted Film from ‘Loving Vincent’ Duo

Written and directed by Oscar-nominated filmmakers DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman. Starring Kamila Urzedowska, Robert Gulaczyk and Miroslaw Baka.

Release date: January 26, 2024 (New York) and February 2, 2024 (Los Angeles), with other cities to follow.

Synopsis: The Peasants tells the story of Jagna, a young woman determined to forge her own path within the confines of a late 19th century Polish village — a hotbed of gossip and on-going feuds, held together, rich and poor, by pride in their land, adherence to colorful traditions and deep-rooted patriarchy. When Jagna finds herself caught between the conflicting desires of the village’s richest farmer, his eldest son, and other leading men of the community, her resistance puts her on a tragic collision course with the community around her.

Short Film Spotlight: The Brave Locomotive

Directed by Oscar-nominated Andrew Chesworth (One Small Step), The Brave Locomotive is described by the filmmaker as an “Old West musical tale with 1940s flair, [in which] a fearless little train and his engineer confront obsolescence as bigger, faster, and more automated machines take center stage.”

Chesworth’s credits include Frozen, Zootopia, Moana, Big Hero 6 and Wreck-It Ralph.

Follow @andrew_chesworth for exclusive behind-the-scenes artwork.

‘In the Know’ Trailer: Peacock’s adult stop-motion animated series from Mike Judge and Zach Woods

In the Know premieres January 25, 2024 on Peacock. The series was co-created by Mike Judge (Beavis and Butt-Head), Zach Woods (The Office) and Brandon Gardner.

Judge and Woods also co-star in the series alongside Charlie Bushnell (Percy Jackson and the Olympians), Caitlin Reilly (High School Musical series), J. Smith-Cameron (Succession) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew).

In the Know follows public radio host Lauren Caspian (Woods) and his co-workers as they produce episodes of Lauren’s show, in which he interviews real world human guests such as Hugh Laurie, Finn Wolfhard and Ken Burns.

Disney’s Mickey Mouse Debut ‘Steamboat Willie’ Now Public Domain

Disney’s Steamboat Willie, released in 1928, introduced the world to Minnie and Mickey Mouse. And now, as of January 1, 2024, that short film is public domain.

When books, movies, music, artwork, and photographs enter the public domain, it means that their copyrights have expired. This allows anyone to access, use, modify, or build upon that work without needing permission or paying fees.

Artists and filmmakers should note that only the 1928 version of Steamboat Willie has entered the public domain. If you’re working on a commercial project, it’s best to consult with a copyright lawyer to avoid legal issues such as cease and desist letters or copyright infringement lawsuits.

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