**Tuesday, Nov. 11**

### ‘Charlie the Wonderdog’ Trailer: Owen Wilson Discovers His Superpower in New Animated Movie

Icon Creative Studio and Viva Kids have released a new trailer for *Charlie the Wonderdog*, an animated film featuring Owen Wilson as the voice of the supernatural pet.

The story follows Charlie (voiced by Wilson), a beloved family dog who is mysteriously abducted by aliens and gains superpowers that transform him into the superhero, Charlie the Wonderdog.

The film is set to hit theaters on January 16. Watch the trailer below.

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**Monday, November 10**

### ‘The Steak’ and ‘NMBR 1 FN’ Among Lee Strasberg Film Festival 2025 Award Winners

Several films were honored at the Lee Strasberg Film Festival held in West Hollywood, California. The awards recognized outstanding achievements in authenticity, artistry, and performance-driven storytelling.

– *The Steak* by Kiarash Dadgar won Best Short Film
– *NMBR 1 FN* by Rudy Weimer won Best Alumni Short Film
– *A Hunt For Hedgehogs* by Mihály Schwechtje won Best Narrative Feature Film
– *Scenario* by Kazunori Miura won Best of Fest
– *Duse, The Greatest* by Sonia Bergamasco took Best Documentary Feature Film

The festival, which ran from November 7 to 9, brought together filmmakers, actors, and alumni of the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute to celebrate independent cinema and acting. The program featured screenings, Q&A sessions, and discussions led by industry professionals.

The opening night showcased the Italian documentary feature *Duse, The Greatest*, followed by an in-depth discussion about Eleonora Duse. The lineup also included *Scenario* from Japan, a short film exploring AI’s impact on humanity’s future.

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### ‘Between the Mountain and the Sky’ Will Be Free to Stream for Limited Time

Starting November 11, the documentary *Between the Mountain and the Sky* will be available to stream for free on its official website for a limited time.

Directed by Jeremy Power Regimbal, the film chronicles the inspiring journey of 2015 CNN Hero of the Year Maggie Doyne and Tope Malla over two decades as they build a home, school, and family for more than 50 orphaned children in Nepal.

“We’re rolling it out old-school— a D. A. Pennebaker-style roadshow in the back of a van, direct to the people,” said executive producer Mark Duplass. “Forget the gatekeepers. *Between the Mountain and the Sky* is going online, pay-what-you-want, no barriers. It’s indie filmmaking the way it’s meant to be: scrappy, human and a little bit punk rock.”

The free streaming release underscores the team’s dedication to accessibility and creative independence. The film has screened at over 40 festivals worldwide and received more than 30 international awards.

*Between the Mountain and the Sky* is produced by Duplass Brothers Productions and MPWR Content.
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/film-news-in-brief-nov-10-2025-1236574021/