Venice turned into a high-wattage hub for both Hollywood and rock royalty as actor Robert Pattinson and Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher touched down on the Lido for world premieres.
Pattinson stars as TV host Chris Hansen in “Primetime,” a thriller centered on the mid-2000s reality series “To Catch a Predator” at the height of its popularity on Dateline NBC.
Meanwhile, the Gallagher brothers made their appearance to present a feature-length documentary chronicling their 2025 reunion tour. Both films are set to land in American theaters later this month.
Following high-profile festival moments—including a lifetime achievement award for George Clooney and a lauded turn by John Malkovich in “Wild Horse Nine”—the dual arrival of Pattinson and Oasis marked a major focal point for this year’s edition.
Directed by Lance Oppenheim and written by Ajon Singh, “Primetime” generated early discussion ahead of its debut. The narrative draws from Luke Dittrich’s Esquire feature “Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die,” which details a 2006 sting in Texas involving assistant district attorney Bill Conradt, who committed suicide as law enforcement and camera crews surrounded his residence.
In his official director’s statement, Oppenheim noted his focus:
”wanted to trace the disparate ambitions of people who existed inside this apparatus — a journalistic crusader, a mercenary TV producer and a wide-eyed Hollywood dreamer — converging into a moment of crisis.”
Hansen was not involved in the making of the movie and has voiced reservations about the project. While remarking that he always envisioned Denis Leary playing him, he questioned the motives behind the production. Though invited to a private screening prior to Venice, he declined over the non-disclosure agreement required beforehand.
The television series was previously covered in David Osit’s acclaimed 2025 documentary “Predators,” which is currently available on Paramount+.
Slated for theatrical release on September 25, “Primetime” adds to a busy year for Pattinson. His recent slate includes roles in “The Drama” and “The Odyssey,” with a turn in “Dune: Part Three” coming up.
The Oasis project, titled “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger,” combines concert footage with a look into the famously fraught dynamic between the Gallaghers, whose feud previously fractured the band in 2009. The documentary incorporates unseen rehearsal material alongside their first shared sit-down interview in 25 years.
In a joint statement, co-directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace explained:
”We set out to make a film about the reconciliation of two brothers, infamous for their volatile relationship, but we also wanted to make a film about the power of music and the way Oasis’ songs have continued to have a life of their own, as the band lay dormant for fifteen years,” co-directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace said in their directors’ statement. “The documentary, like the reunion and the tour, took on a life of its own.”
The film is set for a swift rollout following its festival debut. Disney will present “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger” in IMAX on September 11, with a release on Disney+ slated for later in the year.