“Song Sung Blue” duo Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson receive Gotham honors

Exclusive: Song Song Blue Stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson will receive the first-ever Gotham musical honor at next month’s Gotham Film Awards.

This tribute to their musical performance comes in a true story from Focus Features written and directed by Craig Brewer about a pair of down-on-his-luck Milwaukee musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute band and find love while following their dreams.

The film, which had its world premiere last month at the AFI Festival, is scheduled to hit theaters on December 25. The film stars Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shaker, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens, and Jim Belushi.

The honor will be given on December 1 at the 35th Annual Gotham Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Among others receiving the honors treatment at the annual awards season kick-off ceremony calmTessa Thompson (Spotlight Honor), Jay KellyNoah Baumbach (Directors Honored), FrankensteinGuillermo del Toro, Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac (Homage to the Vanguard), and the cast. Sinners (Band tribute).

Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman perform at… Song Song Blue “They are at once powerful, intimate and deeply human,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of the Gotham Film and Media Institute, which organizes the awards. “Their on-screen connection, and the spirited way in which they bring this true story to life, channel Neil Diamond’s timeless music while revealing their artistry and soul.” year.”

Paul Thomas Anderson Battle after battle The film leads all nominees at this year’s Gotham Film Awards with six nominations, including Best Picture, a category it faces. Bugonia, East of the wall, A familiar touch, Hamnet, If I had legs I would kick you, Lurking, Sorry my dear, Anne Lee’s testimony and Train dreams.