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Ryan, who retains theatrical rights through is First-Names Films, will release the film in a national roadshow of one-night screenings developed in partnership with Emo Nite, featuring live performances from its soundtrack artists. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=5080\">Hollywood Foreign Press Association Sues Penske Media Corporation Over Golden Globes Purchase<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cThe rollout reimagines the theatrical experience for the \u2018Mooch\u2019 audience: part screening, part concert, part reunion for a generation raised on Warped Tour,\u201d the filmmakers said in a statement. The ensemble cast includes Scott Cohen, Katerina Tannenbaum, Geneva Carr, Molly Brown, Ashby Gentry, Will Chase, Louis Cancelmi Olli Haaskivii, Ian Dolley, Natalie Roy and Oscar Williams. <\/p>\n<p>\n\tFeaturing an original emo soundtrack, \u201cMooch\u201d tells the story of Shane, the oldest caddy at his local golf club, who takes on the job of digging up dirt for a charismatic New Jersey nightclub owner. <\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tMonday, July 27\t<\/h2>\n<h4>\n\t\tCSA Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors and Dates, Venues and Timeline for 42nd Annual Artios Awards\t<\/h4>\n<p>\n\tThe Casting Society announced its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2026-27 term, as well as the date, venues and voting timeline for the 42nd annual Artios Awards.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe Artios Awards will be Feb. 18, 2027, with events in Beverly Hills, New York City and London. The awards recognize excellence in casting in film, television, commercials and theater.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=5078\">Ryan Murphy\u00a0to Receive\u00a0Third Annual\u00a0Norman Lear Award at Variety Showrunners\u00a0Breakfast<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe 2026-27 Board of Directors includes Destiny Lilly, Elizabeth Berra, Matthew Glasner, Sujotta Pace, Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, Devon Brady, Jazzy Collins, Wendy Kurtzman, Asjai Lou, Gayle Pillsbury, Rachel Reiss, Erica A. Hart, Felicia Joseph, Tiffany Mak, Becca McCracken and Dustin Presley.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe 2026-27 CSA Global Chapter Board of Governors includes Cassandra Han, Dave Bennett, Sien Josephine Teijssen, Kei Kawamura, Mawuko Kuadzi and Maria Lainas.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tPhase 1 submissions for the Artios Awards are open Aug. 3-13, with nominees announced Oct. 7. 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