Sam Allen, Author at Film Tampa Bay

Five trailer drops from San Diego Comic-Con 2025

Countless fans filed into the iconic Hall H at the San Diego Comic-Con to get exclusive looks at the...

What We Hide (2025)

After their mother suffers a fatal overdose, two sisters fear that the foster system will separate them and decide...

Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma (2025)

In 2021, ordinary people Shane Brady and Emily Zercher were hacked. $20,000 stolen. This story begins based on those true events. The rest? What...

‘Wednesday’ renewed for season 3

Netflix has ordered Wednesday season 3 before the release of season 2. __

AMC pre-show previews have been extended

In a move to increase theater-going profitability, AMC Theatres has extended its pre-show commercials and trailers to 25-30 minutes. AMC Theatres’ new partnership with...

Local Black Filmmakers showcased at the Juneteenth Film Festival

Film Tampa Bay teamed up with the Tampa Theatre and local filmmaker Cranstan Cumberbatch to bring locally made short films to the big screen....

Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa gets a 6th season

A local nature favorite, Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa, will be filming new episodes according to Lowry Park Zoo. The series follows the Lowry...

Film Tampa Bay hosts the 3rd annual Juneteenth Film Festival

Tampa, FL (June 4, 2025) – On Thursday, June 19th, Film Tampa Bay and Filmmaker Cranstan Cumberbatch join forces...

Max to return to its former name, HBO Max

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that its streaming service Max will be rebranded to HBO Max this summer. According...

Conclave and the influence of cinema

By Sam Allen and Birdie Doyle Right off the back of the feature film Conclave’s (2024) Oscar win for Best Adapted Screenplay, a real-life...

Tampa-made Mckenna Grace film finds distributor

What We Hide, formerly known as Spider & Jessie, has been acquired by Gravitas Ventures as reported by Variety. The film follows Spider, Mckenna...

March 2025 Recap

That’s a wrap on the Gasparilla International Film Festival 2025, announcing the GIFF award winners and other industry news.__

Sundance Film Festival will relocate to Boulder, Colorado

After a lengthy search, the Sundance Institute announced yesterday that they have found their new home. Starting in 2027, the Sundance Film...

Watch the Oscars with us!

A quick guide to the 97th Academy Awards, where to watch, our staff predictions and more.__

January 2025 Recap

FTB’s new look, our staff went to Sundance, industry news, and more.__

Film Tampa Bay reveals rebrand

Film Tampa Bay is excited to announce the launch of its new brand identity.__

HSN leaves Tampa Bay

The Home Shopping Network is set to close its St. Petersburg, Florida campus after 47-years of operation.__

7 ways to prepare for American Psycho’s 25th anniversary

We’re celebrating American Psycho’s 25th Anniversary!__

December 2024 Recap

Happy New Year from FTB, Second Screen Cult Cinemas 2025 lineup, our interview with Steven Demmler, and Gasparilla closures.__

November 2024 Recap

FTB volunteered, Wild Rover Film Festival recap, getting ready for GIFF, our interview with Sergio Velazquez__

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Five trailer drops from San Diego Comic-Con 2025

What We Hide (2025)

Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma (2025)

‘Wednesday’ renewed for season 3

AMC pre-show previews have been extended

Local Black Filmmakers showcased at the Juneteenth Film Festival

Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa gets a 6th season

Film Tampa Bay hosts the 3rd annual Juneteenth Film Festival

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HSN leaves Tampa Bay

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