The Venice Film Festival is capturing headlines as Robert Pattinson and members of the iconic British rock band Oasis—Noel and Liam Gallagher—arrive for premieres on Saturday. Pattinson is promoting his new film, Primetime, which explores the controversial reality show To Catch a Predator and its host, Chris Hansen, during its peak on Dateline NBC. Meanwhile, the Gallaghers are supporting a documentary about their upcoming 2025 reunion tour. Both films are set to release in U.S. theaters in September.
Primetime is written by Ajon Singh and directed by Lance Oppenheim. It is based on an Esquire article by journalist Luke Dittrich, which recounts a 2006 sting operation targeting Texas assistant district attorney Bill Conradt. The operation led to Conradt’s suicide as police surrounded his home with cameras from the show. Oppenheim explained in his director’s note that he wanted to examine the conflicting motivations of individuals involved in the show—such as a determined journalist, a profit-driven TV producer, and an idealistic Hollywood hopeful—culminating in a moment of crisis.
Chris Hansen, the former host of To Catch a Predator, was not involved in the film’s production. He has publicly questioned the filmmakers’ intentions and even joked that he thought Denis Leary should have played him in the movie. Hansen was invited to preview the film before the festival but raised concerns about the non-disclosure agreement he was asked to sign.
Last year, To Catch a Predator was the focus of a critically praised documentary, Predators, by filmmaker David Osit, now streaming on Paramount+. For Pattinson, Primetime adds to a standout year that has already seen him in memorable roles in The Drama, The Odyssey, and the upcoming Dune: Part Three.
The Oasis documentary, titled Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger, blends concert footage with an examination of the complicated relationship between Noel and Liam Gallagher. The brothers’ long-standing feud led to the band’s breakup in 2009, but the film includes never-before-seen rehearsals and their first joint interview in 25 years. Co-directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace aimed to highlight not only the reconciliation of the brothers but also the enduring power of Oasis’ music, which has remained influential even as the band was inactive for over a decade.
Disney is set to release the documentary in IMAX theaters on September 11, with a planned release on the Disney+ streaming platform later this year.
Venice Film Festival Features Robert Pattinson and Oasis in High-Profile Premieres
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