‘Sacred Heart’ Lands U.S. Theatrical Release

Fathom Entertainment has acquired U.S. theatrical distribution rights to the French docudrama “Sacred Heart,” setting a restricted release for June 9–11 and June 14.

Directed and produced by Steven Gunnell and Sabrina Gunnell of KREA Film-Makers, the movie explores the origins and enduring significance of the Catholic devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, rooted in the Seventeenth-century visions of Margaret Mary Alacoque in Paray-le-Monial, France.

Blending dramatized sequences with commentary from clergy, historians and theologians, “Sacred Heart” also incorporates up to date testimonials from people reflecting on the devotion’s affect. The movie will display screen in each English-dubbed and Spanish-language variations across its four-day U.S. run.

Originally launched in France in October 2025, the movie drew near 1 million admissions across Europe, positioning it as a breakout success in the faith-based area. Saje Distribution dealt with the movie’s European rollout.

“The world is dying from not knowing it is loved by God,” said the Gunnells in an announcement. “This film is simply an answer and an invitation — an invitation toward this divine love.”

The project was impressed by the Gunnells’ go to to spiritual websites in Burgundy, including Paray-le-Monial, the place the historic occasions depicted in the movie are said to have taken place. Their work continues to concentrate on faith-driven storytelling via their manufacturing banner.

Following the feature, U.S. screenings will embody a bonus section that includes clergy and lay voices discussing the fashionable relevance of the Sacred Heart devotion, including commentary tied to a deliberate consecration effort by U.S. Catholic bishops timed to the movie’s release window.

Monday, April 6

Tribeca Studios And Lilly Announce Winners Of Inaugural Vital Stories Filmmaker Program Aiming to Represent Disease in Media

Tribeca Studios has announced that the brief movies “Run It Back,” “Do I Know You From Somewhere?,” and “Reconstructing Charlie” have been chosen as a part of the studio’s inaugural Vital Stories filmmaker program.

The initiative is in partnership with the drugs company Lilly and goals to empower rising filmmakers to more “accurately and authentically represent disease in content.”

The chosen winners had been chosen following a artistic summit hosted by Tribeca Studios in Fall 2025, the place 19 movie groups obtained mentorship, workshops, and trade steering from each the leisure and medical fields. The three successful tasks will obtain end-to-end manufacturing assist, including development funding, mentorship from Tribeca Studios and trade leaders, and a assured world premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Festival, after which, the tasks shall be supported via superior development as longer-form content.

Vital Stories was launched in 2025 in response to a research sponsored by Lilly, which revealed that characters with 5 of America’s most prevalent situations, including obesity, cancer, dementia, diabetes, and atopic dermatitis, not often seem on display screen in movie and tv.

“This dynamic work with Lilly has enabled us to move beyond conversation and into real creative action,” said Bryce Norbitz, Vice President of Tribeca Studios & Artist Development. “The projects that emerged from this year’s program reaffirm what Vital Stories is all about — championing bold, nuanced, and genuinely entertaining work that reflects lived experiences too often missing from our screens.”

George Takei to Be Honored at The Asian Law Caucus’ Anniversary Gala

George Takei shall be honored with the Champion for Justice Award at the Asian Law Caucus’ 54th Anniversary Gala. The event will happen on Friday in San Francisco. 

Takei shall be honored for his contributions to advancing civil rights, social justice and LGBTQ+ equality via roles like “Star Trek” and authoring plenty of bestselling books. As a toddler, Takei and his household had been incarcerated during World War II, an experience that has formed his dedication to elevating tales specializing in id and resilience. 

“To be recognized by the Asian Law Caucus is both a profound honor and a solemn reminder of the work that remains, as our fundamental rights are being challenged at the highest level,” said Takei in an announcement “I have seen in my own lifetime what happens when fear is allowed to eclipse justice and I have also witnessed the power of collective action. I stand with the Asian Law Caucus in the ongoing pursuit of equality, not only for Asian Americans but for all Americans.” 

At the gala, Representative Pramila Jayapal will also be interviewed by journalist Wendy Tokuda in a fireplace chat discussing democracy and defending immigrant communities. The event goals to deliver together community leaders, advocates and supporters to have fun ALC’s ongoing work.