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Starboard Acquires 'This Is Buzz' for 2026 Release

2/27/2026

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  • Starboard Entertainment buys North American rights to This Is Buzz, directed by Mark Pellington (director, Prolific Films), produced by Prolific Films.
  • The film debuted at the 2026 Slamdance Film Festival and draws on the 1990s MTV series Buzz, featuring RuPaul and William S. Burroughs.
  • It will release theatrically in June 2026, with digital release to follow.
  • Pellington describes the film as a punk rock story about youthful spirit and independence.