Ang Lee's 3-D, high-frame rate drama "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" will premiere at the New York Film Festival.
Lincoln Center's Film Society announced the selection Monday, giving a festival landing spot to one of the fall's most distinct releases. Lee also premiered his previous film, the 3-D "Life of Pi," at the New York Film Festival in 2012.
"Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk," adapted from Ben Fountain's novel, is about an American war hero being celebrated on a victory tour at an NFL game. Lee shot it with a 120-frame rate, far faster than the usual 24 frames per second. To mixed reviews, Peter Jackson experimented with a 48-frame rate in "The Hobbit" trilogy.
Lee said the film, told almost entirely from the perspective of Billy (played by newcomer Joe Alwyn), lent itself to the "emotion and intensity" fostered by the new technology.
"With each film, I try to learn fresh ways to connect with the audience and with myself," said Lee in a statement. "Since 'Life of Pi,' I have been working with my team toward a new cinematic approach that I hope will revitalize that connection."
"Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" will debut Oct. 14 at the festival, ahead of its Nov. 11 release from Sony Pictures.
The 54th New York Film Festival runs Sept. 30 through Oct. 16.
Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton among hosts for “SNL” season 50
Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart will kick off the landmark 50th season of "Saturday Night Live."
NBC on Thursday announced the lineup of hosts for the season, which premieres Sept. 28. Joining Smart on the first show will be Jelly Roll as the musical act. He was also at the Emmys, singing during the ceremony's in memoriam segment.
It will be Smart's first time hosting "SNL."
Comedian Nate Bargatze will host on Oct. 5, with Coldplay as the musical guest.
Ariana Grande will host Oct. 12, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.
"Beetlejuice" star Michael Keaton will host on Oct. 19, the last show before Halloween, and Billie Eilish will be that night's musical guest.
The host on Nov. 2 will be "SNL" alum John Mulaney, with breakout sensation Chappell Roan as the music guest.
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