‘The Midway Point’ Due Via On Demand May 19 From Level 33
Level 33 Entertainment will release the coming-of-age drama The Midway Point via on demand May 19. The Midway Point explores identity, belonging, and emotional growth through the lens of a young man navigating life on the autism spectrum. Set in modern-day California, he film captures the struggles and beauty of adolescence, friendship, and first love. … Continue reading “‘The Midway Point’ Due Via On Demand May 19 From Level 33”
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Director James Cameron’s sci-fi fantasy Avatar: Fire and Ash remained atop the Official Film Chart, the U.K. home entertainment sales chart, for a third week through April 22. The title held off Universal’s Oscar winner Hamnet, which climbed six spots to No. 2 in its 10th week on the chart, followed by the studio’s Wicked: For Good, … 
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