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Adam Sandler may be the king of slapstick comedy, but when it comes to his daughters, Sadie and Sunny Sandler, he’s all heart, and Happy Gilmore 2 is the latest proof of that. The Netflix sequel to the 1996 cult favorite doesn’t just bring back golf clubs and chaos; it brings family center stage, with Sadie and Sunny stepping into bigger on-screen roles than ever before. Sandler told E! News, reflecting on the surreal joy of watching his daughters perform:

It must be like when you’re the parents of a baseball player and you’re at the game and they get a hit. You just go, ‘Thank God.’ It’s just so much relief.

Happy Gilmore 2 marks a comeback decades in the making, and it’s shaping up to be more than just nostalgic golf banter. Returning stars are Christopher McDonald (Shooter McGavin), Julie Bowen, and new...

Warning: Contains spoilers.

When it comes to Adam Sandler movies, I’m probably more of a Billy Madison guy, but I like Happy Gilmore too. I saw it in the theater opening weekend, bought it on DVD and have subsequently watched it again many times. So you have to understand this is coming from someone who isn’t a snob and was prepared to like Happy Gilmore 2. I laughed once.

I’m not opposed to a sequel, either. Neighbors 2 heightens the (also great) original. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me brought us one of Heather Graham’s most charming performances. But Happy Gilmore 2 isn’t only a retread of the original movie: it’s also… depressing?

Happy Gilmore does, to be fair, have a bummer premise: Happy finds out the grandmother who raised him (the late Frances Bay) owes $270,000 in back taxes; she will lose her...

Adam Sandler is reprising one of his iconic roles in the new trailer for Happy Gilmore 2!

Nearly 30 years after the original film first debuted, the 58-year-old comedian and actor returns as Happy Gilmore for another round of golf.

Keep reading to find out more…

Adam is joined in the upcoming sequel from the original are Julie Bowen (Virginia Venit), Ben Stiller (Hal L), and Christopher McDonald (Shooter McGavin).

The sequel will see many new faces with a star-studded cast of characters, including Adam‘s wife Jackie Sandler, daughters Sadie and Sunny Sandler, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio aka Bad Bunny, Eric Andre, Margaret Qualley, John Daly, Conor Sherry, Ethan Cutkosky, Philip Fine Schneider, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Travis Kelce, Blake Clark, Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Paige Spiranic and many more!

Happy Gilmore 2 is set to swing onto Netflix this summer on July 25th.

If you missed it,...

Are Jennifer Lopez & Brett Goldstein flirting on the sets of Office Romance? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

As per a new report, Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein have been flirting on set as they work together and their chemistry is very obvious to everyone around.

The pop star has been piecing her life back together after her divorce from Ben Affleck and it seems this is definitely helping. Jennfier and Brett were even spotted hanging together outside work, sparking romance rumors. Here’s what we know about the two actors and their growing closeness.

Are Jennifer Lopez & Brett Goldstein Flirting On Set Of Office Romance?

According to In Touch Weekly, the leads get along extremely well together and their bond has become a talking point when it comes to the cast and the crew. “They’re both professional and ready to deliver their lines when the cameras are rolling, but in between,...

Drew Barrymore says she is ready to saddle up with Adam Sandler yet again for another film, adding that the pair have been on the search for the right story as they are now past their 10-year deadline.

“That’s a yes, and it’s a matter of when. But I don’t think it’ll be too long because we’ve always done something every 10 years,” Barrymore told her “The Drew Barrymore Show” audience on Wednesday. “We’re running out of time; we’re past 10 years at this point.”

Barrymore and Sandler have starred in three films together: “The Wedding Singer” in 1998, “50 First Dates” in 2004 and “Blended” in 2014.

“We’re constantly seeing each other and hanging out, so I think it’s always a matter of, ‘What is it?’ So we’re on the search for it because we’re happy when we’re together,” Barrymore, who shared...

“31 Candles,” a romantic comedy from “Exmas” director Jonah Feingold, has been acquired by Level 33 Entertainment.

The film will hit theaters in North America later this year. Level 33 will also represent “31 Candles” for international sales at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.

“31 Candles” follows a 30-year-old New Yorker named Leo Kadner (Feingold), who spontaneously plans his long-overdue Bar Mitzvah after running into his former summer camp crush, Eva Shapiro (newcomer Sarah Coffey). Jackie Sandler, Dale Moss (“The Bachelorette”), comedian Jared Freid, Catherine Cohen (“Only Murders In The Building”), Lori Tan Chinn (“A Man on the Inside”), Caroline Aaron (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Larry Owens (“Abbott Elementary”) round out the cast.

“This is all a Bar Mitzvah boy could ever want — a chance to share a personal, funny, Jewish love story with the world,” Feingold said. “I hope audiences support our completely independent film.”

Feingold also wrote and directed “31 Candles,” which is his fifth feature film.

Brett Goldstein might be one of the more underrated players in movies and TV series. He doesn't just act, either. Nor does he only act and write. He creates, and what he comes up with are some excellent and highly entertaining ideas.

Many might know him from playing Roy Kent on the Apple TV series, Ted Lasso. Kent is a good-hearted menace. He is not easy to please, but he will help those in need. Goldstein plays the character dynamically and exceptionally well.

Some might know him from another Apple TV series, Shrinking. His part is minor on that show (he doesn't appear until season two), but essential. He plays the character who drives drunk and kills Jason Siegel's character's wife. The show is a comedy with a heavy dose of kind-hearted drama. Goldstein also co-wrote the episodes and created the show.

Brett Goldstein, Jennifer Lopez and Netflix should...

Here’s A Look At The Full Cast Of Jennifer Lopez’s Office Romance! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Rom-coms are making a return, much to the joy of fans. From the success of Anyone But You, starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, to Picture This, featuring Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin, there has been a resurgence in the hit genre, and streaming platforms are holding on to it.

Another romantic comedy titled Office Romance is on the horizon, and it stars none other than Jennifer Lopez. Brett Goldstein stars alongside her and has expressed his joy and gratitude for getting this opportunity. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming film and the full cast list!

Office Romance: What Do We Know About Upcoming Netflix Rom-Com?

Office Romance is directed by Ol Parker and Betty Gilpin and written by Brett Goldstein and Joe Kelly. Speaking to Tudum, Brett said, “Every...

The 2025 award season is off to a glamorous start, with two of the biggest events, like the Golden Globes in January and the Grammys in February, already setting social media on fire. While the wins and snubs always spark debates, there’s another side of these events that fans can’t get enough of. It is the celebrity couples owning the red carpet!

Nothing grabs attention like A-list duos stepping out together, looking stunning, and radiating chemistry. Whether it’s a long-time power couple or a new romance, the red carpet serves as the ultimate confirmation of who’s dating who. After months of speculation and paparazzi rumors, these grand entrances finally give fans the real scoop.

This year, some pairs didn’t just walk the red carpet—they absolutely owned it. From breathtaking outfits to undeniable chemistry, these couples turned heads and stole the show. Let’s take a...

Adam Sandler buried a little Easter egg in his birthday message for Drew Barrymore’s 50th. The “Happy Gilmore” and “Uncut Gems” star dropped a reference to “The Wedding Singer” in his video message that was shown on Friday’s episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show.”

“I just want to tell you happy birthday from all of us. Fifty years you’ve been on this planet, making it so much better. We are so happy to have you on planet Earth. We all love you, we all think you’re the sweetest — everybody I know does,” Sandler said in his video, which was posted on the show’s Instagram feed. “Happy, happy birthday. All of us want to grow old with you, and we will. So you keep being you, Drew, and making us all feel excited about life.”

Sandler then pantomimed kissing the camera repeatedly and said, “From me and Jackie,...

It was a massively star-studded affair at the SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday evening (February 16) held at Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Saturday Night Live celebrated it’s 50th anniversary with hundreds of stars who have appeared on the show over the years.

From music stars like Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Cher, to actors like Ayo Edebiri, Emma Stone and Anya Taylor-Joy.

Keep reading to find out more…

The late-night sketch show’s special featured many returning sketches, with past and present SNL cast members reprising their characters, and even several celebrities who have hosted reprising their characters!

We have gathered every celebrity, cast member and more’s looks from the red carpet and you can see over 200 below…

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Adam & Jackie Sandler

Adria Arjona & Jason Momoa

Aidy Bryant

Alex & Hilaria Baldwin

Alex Moffat & Caroline Kingsley Moffat

Al Franken

Al Sharpton

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“Saturday Night Live” took Sunday by storm with its star-studded 50th anniversary special at 30 Rock, which gathered past and present cast members and writers alongside hosts, musical guests and other comedy legends for a three-hour live televised special.

The guest list is, predictably, packed with A-listers. Adam Driver, Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Ayo Edebiri, Bad Bunny, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, John Mulaney, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Kim Kardashian, Kristen Wiig, Laraine Newman, Martin Short, Maya Rudolph, Miley Cyrus, Molly Shannon, Pete Davidson, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Peyton Manning, Quinta Brunson, Robert De Niro, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Seth Meyers, Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Tom Hanks, Will Ferrell, Will Forte, Woody Harrelson and more are all due to appear.

See photos from the “SNL” 50th anniversary red carpet below.

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Jason Momoa and Adria Arjona walk the purple carpet together while attending the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert held at Radio City Music Hall on Friday night (February 14) in New York City.

The couple, who have been dating for almost a year, marked their first red carpet appearance together at the big concert event!

Also making their red carpet debut was Miley Cyrus and her beau of three years, Maxx Morando, as they were also joined by her mom Tish Cyrus-Purcell.

Keep reading to find out more…

Miley was actually one of dozens of musicians who took the stage during the concert, performing her hit “Flowers” and a rendition of “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” with Brittany Howard.

Coming up on Sunday (February 16) is the SNL50: The Anniversary Special, which will see many current and past SNL cast members returning for the big special event!

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Kinda Pregnant revels in a combination of gross-out pregnancy-related humor and awkward 'moments' between truly gifted comedic talents. Unfortunately, even the better scenes don't rise far above a smirk or a chuckle because, despite efforts to shock, there is nothing here that will surprise you.

Amy Schumer stars as Lainy Newton, a woman in her 40s desperate to get to the family building stage of her life. Personal disaster strikes when her best friend for life, Kate (Jillian Bell), gets pregnant first, learning this news while tweezing ingrown hairs on the toilet with her husband, and if you're not onboard with that, it's unlikely Kinda Pregnant is for you.

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Kinda PregnantRComedy2/5Release DateFebruary 5, 2025Runtime97 MinutesDirectorTyler SpindelWritersJulie Paiva, Amy SchumerProducersAdam Sandler, Barry Bernardi, Kevin Grady, Molly Sims,...

The best part about watching movies is probably the easter eggs hidden in plain sight. For comedy genius Adam Sandler, the easter egg is none other than his wife, Jackie Sandler. (née Titone). The couple tied the knot all the way back in 2003 and have two beautiful daughters together, Sadie and Sunny. Adam Sandler’s family members have made many cameos in his films. For example, his daughters played a role in the Hotel Transylvania franchise. However, it is Jackie Sandler who takes the cake here!

Adam Sandler’s family | Credits: @adamsandler / Instagram

Jackie and Adam Sandler have a long history of collaboration, having been in about twenty projects together. From Big Daddy to Murder Mystery, his wife has followed him everywhere he went and we are here for it!

Jackie Sandler – Adam Sandler’s most loyal co-star Jackie Sandler in Little Nicky (2000) | Credits: New Line Cinema

The Sandlers first...

Fans of the comedic star may not realize how often they see Adam Sandler's kids in his movies as well as other family members, like Sadie Sandler and Sunny Sandler, and his wife, Jacqueline. On top of starring in hit movies, Sandler produces them as well through his film production company, Happy Madison Productions. This has allowed Sandler more control over his projects, which includes embracing his desire to bring his family into his work.

Sandler's wife, Jacqueline, is an actress and a model. Besides starring in her husband's films, Jackie has appeared in movies such as The Last Summer and TV series like Kevin Can Wait. Sandler's two daughters, Sadie and Sunny, also make frequent appearances in their father's films. While some Sandler family appearances are more prominent, others can be more difficult to spot. However, every Adam Sandler movie featuring his wife Jackie, daughters Sadie Sandler and Sunny Sandler,...

Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler returned to play Nick and Audrey Spitz in the 2023 sequel to their film, Murder Mystery. The long-time friends had fun on the set as it was their third collaboration. However, Sandler found one thing frustrating about filming scenes with Aniston. He jokingly shared that the Friends actress was terrible in the kissing scenes between them.

Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler in Murder Mystery | Credits: Netflix

Murder Mystery 2 gained as much popularity as its prequel and both the actors bagged hefty paychecks for their roles. In the film, the Spitz couple tries to launch their private-eye agency after successfully solving the yacht murder in the first film.

Adam Sandler Found Kissing Jennifer Aniston To Be Really Frustrating For One Hilarious Reason Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler in Murder Mystery 2 | Credits: Netflix

Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler were paired together in Murder Mystery 2 for...

The holiday season might be more than a month away, but Paramount+ is offering its subscribers plenty of seasonal movies to get them in the mood throughout the weeks ahead. Along with a few family-friendly movies, there are also plenty of films strictly designed for more mature audiences. With a plethora of holiday movies heading to the streaming service in the coming weeks, viewers who are ready to get the ball rolling on all things jolly should rejoice.

However, for those who want to explore various other genres, there will also be a slew of those films arriving on the platform next month. No matter what kind of movie audiences are in the mood for, theyre likely to find something worth watching in November. Whether viewers want to laugh this holiday season or experience all the heartwarming emotions, the streaming services certainly have them covered.

Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy...

Spooky Season is officially here, which means it’s the perfect time to watch Halloween movies. Figuring out what to watch can be tough, though, especially when it comes to Netflix’s vast catalogue of titles. Lucky for you, we’ve put together a curated list of the best Halloween movies on Netflix right now. Some of these films are genuine Halloween movies, while others just deliver on the “Halloween vibes.” But all of them make for great viewing options when you turn the lights down, light some candles and cozy up with a warm blanket.

Check out our picks for the best Halloween movies on Netflix below.

Halloween (2018) Universal Pictures

2018’s “Halloween” kicked off a brand new trilogy of films in the franchise from director David Gordon Green, and the first is a direct sequel to the original 1978 “Halloween” – one of the scariest films of all time. In this...

Goodrich had its L.A. premiere at the AMC The Grove 14, where Michael Keaton, Mila Kunis, and the film stars celebrated its presentation.

The comedy film, written and directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer, stars Keaton as Andy Goodrich, an older art gallery proprietor whose wife suddenly leaves him with their nine-year old twins for a 90-day stint in rehab.

Kunis plays Keaton’s pregnant daughter, Grace Goodrich, whom he turns to for help raising his kids.

The film also stars Andie MacDowell, Carmen Ejogo, Kevin Pollak, Michael Urie, Laura Benanti, Danny Deferrari, Jackie Sandler, Poorna Jagannathan, and Vivien Lyra Blair.

Hallie Meyers-Shyer (Home Again) is aboard as writer director. Jason Cloth and Dave Caplan’s C2 Motion Picture Group (Babylon) financed and produced alongside Daniela Taplin Lundberg (The Kids Are All Right) of Stay Gold Features and Kevin Mann.

Amy Pascal (Spider-Man: No Way Home) serves as executive producer alongside Keaton and Kunis.

Contrary to what some snarky paparazzi and fashionistas may believe, Adam Sandler’s signature sloppy fits are not a bit, nor are they an embarrassment to his much more presentable wife Jackie Sandler. In fact, she’s the one who bought him those goofy socks.

In 2021, a writer for the taste-making fashion magazine Vogue named the Happy Madison movie magnate Sandler as the year’s “fashion icon,” a title that came off as sarcastic to anyone who had ever seen Sandler sport a hoodie and flip-flops on the red carpet. Despite the derelict state of his daily fits, Sandler represented a sort of trailblazing iconoclast who could challenge the snobbery of haute couture in the settings where expensive designer clothing is the norm.

As such, “Sandlercore” became both a meme and a movement within the fashion community, and the Sandman himself has since embraced the title of “fashion icon” that...

Most actors start with menial roles, often uncredited. Once they have a few jobs under their belts, they choose a path of movies or TV shows.

Sometimes both.

Adam Sandler has made a name for himself as a low-key celebrity loyal to his friends.

His unique slapstick humor appeals to a wide range of ages, making him a family-friendly actor with a dark side.

His first TV appearance was as an extra in The Cosby Show. He's also been in shows like The King of Queens and Kevin Can Wait featuring Kevin James, The Chris Rock Show, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

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Since launching his movie career, Sandler has also started his own production company and has a string of actors in his movies.

You can expect to see at least one or more of the same names in any film. He often has his real-life wife,...

Omg, it's finally happened.

Adam Sandler fans are getting a Happy Gilmore 2, nearly 30 years in the making.

The sequel of the 1996 hit comedy is a dual project between Netflix and Happy Madison Productions, Sandler's company.

Sandler hooked a generation of viewers with his crass, blue-collar character infiltrating one of the most white-collar sports.

With his anger management issues and working-class mannerisms, we felt like he was one of us. And we couldn't help but root for him to win.

Happy Gilmore couldn't cut it as a hockey player, but it turned out he was hellah good at golf -- with a custom hockey stick golf club.

And fans loved him, turning golf into a spectator sport that drew all the wrong crowds.

At least, that's how Shooter McGavin -- played by Christopher McDonald -- felt. He tried so hard to earn that gold jacket, only to lose it to a scuzzy amateur golfer wannabe.

Quick Links Why Nepotism Has Become Such a Dirty Word in Hollywood Adam Sandler's Wife and Daughters Have Joined Several of His Movies Adam Sandler Likes Sharing the Spotlight With His Children Adam Sandler embraces his friends in films, igniting genuine chemistry and respect, while his daughters venture into the entertainment industry. Hollywood's nepotism has faced significant criticism, with the acknowledgment of individuals proving their worth through hard work and talent. Sandler proudly includes his family in his movies, supporting his daughters' acting aspirations and encouraging them to branch out.

On top of being a household name, a self-made millionaire, and owning his own production company, Adam Sandler is also a very rare gem. He is a humble actor who found a way to make money by essentially hanging out with his friends. Of course, cameras, contracts, scripts, and countless hours of work go on behind the scenes, but...

Adam Sandler may be an icon himself but he admits he gets a bit nervous anytime he’s around global superstar Taylor Swift.

During a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Sandler and host Conan O’Brien were talking about stars they idolized growing up, and how newer celebrities don’t typically have the same effect on them.

“What I have found is that people can be absolute icons, make the biggest stars in the world, but if they came along five years ago, I’m very happy to meet them, but they don’t have that effect on me. I’m not like, ‘Oh my, oh my God,’ you know, the way I would be from anybody that I saw [growing up],” O’Brien explained.

But the Murder Mystery 2 actor revealed there’s one 21st-century celebrity that he gets starstruck over.

“You know what — Taylor Swift,...

Carey Mulligan and Adam Sandler are hitting the red carpet at the 2024 Berlinale International Film Festival.

The co-stars posed for photos together at the premiere of their new Netflix movie Spaceman on Wednesday evening (February 21) held at Berlinale Palast in Berlin, Germany.

Fellow cast members Paul Dano and Kunal Nayyar were also in attendance along with director Johan Renck and Adam‘s wife Jackie Sandler.

Earlier in the day, the cast attended a press conference to promote the movie, which is based on the novel Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfař.

Keep reading to find out more…Here’s the movie’s synopsis: Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Sandler), realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth. Desperate to fix things with his wife, Lenka (Mulligan), he is...

Exclusive clip "Phone Magic" showcases an awkward phone call dilemma in upcoming comedy Drugstore June. Esther Povitsky stars as June, dealing with robbery suspicion and personal struggles in the film. Produced by Bill Burr, the offbeat indie comedy boasts a star-studded ensemble cast.

We've gotten our hands on an exclusive clip from the upcoming crime comedy caper, Drugstore June, which finds Haley Joel Osment on one end of an increasingly awkward phone call. From executive producer Bill Burr, Drugstore June stars Esther Povitsky as the titular June, a wannabe influencer juggling multiple issues: her parents pressuring her to move out, her ex-boyfriend accusing her of stalking, and two detectives who suspect she’s involved in the robbery of the local pharmacy.

You can check out our exclusive clip, “Phone Magic,” below.

As well as the footage, you can also check out the official synopsis for Drugstore June.

“After the pharmacy...

Bridgit Mendler has had a very storied career in not just acting, but also modeling, voice acting, singing, and as of 2023, information technology. Having starred in shows like Wizards of Waverly Place, Good Luke Charlie, and Jonas, Mendler has also done voice work for films like The Legend of Buddha and Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, while also venturing into video game voice work with Bone: The Great Cow Race.

Bridgit Mendler

More recently, while the actress has working on her college degrees, the Father of the Year alum has started her own start-up, that focuses on making ground stations to make communications with satellites easier, allowing smaller entities to work with space tech and satellites without having to share ground stations or wait for months to have one of them available.

Bridgit Mendler started her career with an Indian film

Bridgit Mendler with her husband, Griffin Cleverly

Bridgit Mendler began her career with an Indian film.

Drugstore June follows the story of a young woman dealing with a robbery at her workplace and personal struggles. Esther Povitsky stars in and co-wrote the movie, drawing inspiration from her own life to create the character of June. The film features a stellar cast including Bobby Lee, Miranda Cosgrove, and Bill Burr, offering a mix of humor and intrigue.

In Drugstore June, the titular young woman is a wannabe social media influencer who doesn't have much going on in her life. However, when the pharmacy she works at is robbed, June takes it upon herself to look into the crime. As she delves further into the mystery, she'll be forced to examine her own life, including the shortcomings she does her best to ignore.

Drugstore June is directed by Nicholaus Goossen from a script penned by Goossen Esther Povitsky. Drugstore June stars Povitsky​​, Bobby Lee, Beverly D’Angelo, James Remar,...

Adam Sandler's animated musical comedy 'Leo' is getting a sequel.Netflix's co-ceo Ted Sarandos has confirmed they are "firing on all cylinders" to make a follow-up to the hit 2023 flick.The positively reviewed movie tells the story of a tuatara longing for the wild and worried about dying who is taken home by different students per the assignment of a strict substitute teacher, but gets himself caught up in the troubles of each student, and offers great advice to each of them.Speaking to The Wrap, Sarandos said: "We're kicking around Leo 2 right now. The animation team is firing on all cylinders."On why it pulled in the viewers, he continued: "Look, I think Leo resonated for the same reason The Sea Beast did last year. People love it. And they do watch it over and over again, which drives engagement and attachment."Leo and The Sea...

"June is on the case!" Shout Studios has unveiled a trailer for the indie comedy titled Drugstore June, made by filmmaker Nicholaus Goossen, along with actress Esther Povitsky co-writing the script. It's set to open in limited theaters (NY & LA) starting in February. After the pharmacy in her small town is robbed, a girl who still lives at home with her parents takes matters into her own hands to solve the crime, while at the same time trying to get over her ex-boyfriend and become more of an adult. Described as “it's small, funny, and lands smack in the middle of a favorite genre: off-center charmer turns world upside down." Starring Esther Povitsky as the titular June, joined by Beverly D'Angelo, James Remar, Haley Joel Osment, Jackie Sandler, Miranda Cosgrove, Danny Griffin, Brandon Wardell, Bobby Lee, Matt Walsh. This looks kooky and amusing, with a lead performance that might make...

“Exmas” filmmaker Jonah Feingold is directing a new romantic comedy, “31 Candles.”

The independent film will feature the ensemble cast of Jackie Sandler, Dale Moss of “The Bachelorette” fame, comedian Jared Freid, Catherine Cohen (“The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous”), “Abbot Elementary” actor Larry Owens and newcomer Sarah Coffey.

The call sheet also includes Caroline Aaron (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Djouliet Amara (“The Big Door Prize” on Apple TV+), Seth Barrish (“Billion”) and Lori Tan Chinn (“Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens”). It recently wrapped in production in New York City.

“31 Candles” is inspired by Feingold’s life and follows a 30-year-old New Yorker named Leo Kadner (Feingold), who has a Bar Mitzvah after running into his former summer camp crush, Eva Shapiro (Coffey). He must navigate situationships, exes, and relatives to complete his Mitzvah project… and maybe even grow up. The coming-of-age film explores tradition, identity, and how far someone will go for a former love.

Adam Sandler's Leo achieves record-breaking success on Netflix with 34.6 million views in a week - an animated film triumph! Continuing his reign as a Netflix favorite, Sandler's Leo secures the title for the biggest animated debut on the streaming platform. The popularity of Sandler shines once again as Leo surpasses all expectations, making it the animated powerhouse of Netflix's history.

Adam Sandler's new movie Leo breaks the record for biggest Netflix debut by an animated film. Sandler’s relationship with the streaming giant began back in 2014 when the star signed a four-movie mega-deal. The movies made under that deal have been variable in quality according to critics, but have consistently performed well with audiences. Sandler last re-upped with the streamer in 2020, and it seems the relationship is destined to continue for the foreseeable future.

Sandler’s latest effort for Netflix indeed represents a high-water mark in his relationship with the streamer,...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Leo, Dior’s Carousel of Dreams at Saks and a number of starry FYC screenings.

The Holdovers special screening

Focus Features hosted a special screening of The Holdovers in L.A. on Friday, followed by a Q&a moderated by filmmaker Taylor Hackford that featured director Alexander Payne, Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa, writer/producer David Hemingson and editor Kevin Tent. The event, held at the London West Hollywood, also featured a surprise meet up between Giamatti and Jeffrey Wright, who followed up a role in the Focus release Asteroid City with American Fiction.

Dominic Sessa, Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Alexander Payne Jeffrey Wright and Paul Giamatti

The Skatepark Project Gala

The Skatepark Project held its first-ever gala on Friday, celebrating more than...

Adam Sandler’s daughter Sunny Sandler is now a movie star in her own right, but before she had a clear sense of how Hollywood works, she wasn’t thrilled about seeing her dad kiss actresses for his films.

Sandler appeared as a guest on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Tuesday to promote his new Netflix animated feature, Leo, in which his daughters, Sadie and Sunny, join him in the voice cast. He and Hudson reminisced about co-starring together in Netflix’s 2017 title Sandy Wexler, with Hudson remembering that her son, David, who was 6 years old at the time, was confused as to why she was kissing her co-star in a scene.

For his part, Sandler responded that his own daughters have sometimes struggled with seeing him smooch actresses for his projects, with Sunny, now 15, having had a stronger reaction to it than her older sister, Sadie, now 17. Sunny and...

“Leo” is a movie produced by Happy Madison Productions, which, as you may already know, is Adam Sandler‘s production company.

“Leo” embodies Sandler’s peculiar sense of humor, this time in a movie specifically designed for young ones, starring Leo, a 74-year-old talking lizard.

And if you haven’t guessed it already, it’s Adam Sandler himself who lends his voice to the lizard.

Leo Movie Review

“Leo” is one of those movies that have been created and designed with a clear purpose: to appeal to everyone. It is a product that aims to be enjoyable for all, easy to watch, and that, with a careful balance of humor, sentimentality, and catchy songs, will please the audience throughout the film’s hour and a half duration.

Leo

However, beyond that, it is forgettable because “Leo” is so classic and relies on so many pre-designed formulas that, in a way,...

It’s a cool indie weekend when the new album by André 3000, New Blue Sun, has morphed into a “cinematic listening experience.” Variance Films is putting the experience, directed by Terence Nance, into three theaters in NYC (IFC Center), LA (Cinepolis Inglewood) and Atlanta (Tara).

Right now, it’s just those locations but after this weekend, “We will see what happens, where the wind takes us,” said Variance CEO Dylan Marchetti. “I swear, I wanted to make a ‘visual album’ but this is literally the way the wind blew me this time,” André has said.

Asked what’s is on the screen, Marchetti said, “Vibes.”

New Blue Sun, out today, is André’s debut solo album, his first full-length LP since his group Outkast released its last record 17 years ago. He described it as “an entirely instrumental album centered around woodwinds; a celebratory piece of work in the form of a living,...

No hostage left behind.

So many of your favorite stars have come together to thank President Biden for his efforts in working to peace amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Amid the news that two American hostages and two Israeli hostages have been released from captivity, Hollywood heavyweights are hoping for the safe return of the 220 innocent people who are still being held hostage by Hamas.

“We are heartened by Friday’s release of the two American hostages, Judith Ranaan and her daughter Natalie Ranaan and by today’s release of two Israelis, Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, whose husbands remain in captivity,” the letter read.

The letter continued, “But our relief is tempered by our overwhelming concern that 220 innocent people, including 30 children, remain captive by terrorists, threatened with torture and death. They were taken by Hamas in the savage massacre of October 7, where over 1,400 Israelis were slaughtered – women raped, families burned alive,...

At a comedy show on Wednesday, actor Adam Sandler paused his performance to make sure an audience member was okay.

In a video captured by a fan, Sandler pointed the medical personnel to the person from the stage. He directed, “Okay, here we go – oh wait up guys, right down there. On the left. Let’s go.”

Medical staff made their way into the audience with a stretcher in tow. “Alright, let’s get there, y’all. Everything should be alright. Alright, alright, alright…. We’ll be a few minutes, guys,” Sandler said.

He told the crowd, “Let’s take a few seconds, we’ll just let these guys concentrate, alright? Love y’all.”

Once sure that the audience member had received the appropriate care he needed, Sandler said, “We’re all wishing you well there, youngster, feel better back there. Sorry about that… I hope everybody’s good, everybody’s alright.

Exclusive: Yvette Nicole Brown (Community) and Jonnie “Dumbfoundead” Park (Raya and the Last Dragon) have joined the cast of K-Pops!, the film marking the directorial debut of eight-time Grammy winner Anderson .Paak, which we were first to report on. Also now aboard the project from Stampede Ventures, which has secured an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA, is new strategic partner Live Nation Productions, which has made an equity investment into the production alongside the former company. It’s been set to enter production in Los Angeles October 30, with additional filming to be done in Korea and AlUla, an ancient Saudi Arabia market city which was scouted through Film AlUla, the film agency of The Royal Commission.

Park joins the cast of the dramatic comedy after developing the project with .Paak, who leads the cast alongside his son, Soul Rasheed. The film is about a washed-up musician from Los Angeles who attempts...

Netflix has debuted the official full-length trailer for the coming-of-age animated musical comedy ‘Leo.’

Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo (Adam Sandler) has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students — including an impossibly mean substitute teacher. It ends up being the strangest but most rewarding bucket list ever…

Directed by Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, and David Wachtenheim, the animation stars a voice cast of Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Cecily Strong, Jason Alexander, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler, Rob Schneider, Jo Koy, Jackie Sandler, Heidi Gardner, Robert Smigel, Nick Swardson, Stephanie Hsu, Nicholas Turturro.

Also in trailers – Eddie Murphy features in first look images for ‘Candy Cane Lane’

The feature launches on Netflix on November 21st.

Since the early days of his career on "Saturday Night Live," Adam Sandler has established himself as one of Hollywood's most prolific actors, producers, and filmmakers - not to mention comedians! Adam's versatile approach to comedy along with his recurring collaborations with friends on screen draw audiences to his movies and keep viewers coming back for more. The "Hustle" star is known for bringing his fellow actor and comedian friends to star in his film projects, like Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, and David Spade. But he notably incorporates his family - especially his wife, Jackie Sandler - into his movies as well.

Recently, Jackie played a particularly big role in Adam's latest Netflix movie "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah," which also stars their daughters, Sadie and Sunny. She also voices a character in Adam's upcoming animated feature, "Leo," which also includes their two daughters.

Adam Sandler stars in Leo as a 74-year-old lizard in the star-studded animated feature at Netflix.

The streaming platform has released a full-length trailer for the upcoming movie following the teaser in August. Sandler and Bill Burr join forces in Leo and the synopsis courtesy of Netflix is as follows: “Actor and comedian Adam Sandler delivers signature laughs in this coming-of-age animated musical comedy about the last year of elementary school – as seen through the eyes of a class pet. Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo (Sandler) has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students — including an impossibly mean substitute teacher. It ends up being the strangest but most rewarding bucket list ever…...

If you’ve ever wanted to see Adam Sandler play a septuagenarian talking lizard, then Netflix’s new Leo trailer is for you. Check out the preview of the animated musical comedy ahead of its November 21st release date below.

In the film, Sandler stars as the titular 74-year-old lizard, who has shared a terrarium with a turtle named Squirtle (Bill Burr) in the same Florida classroom for decades. After learning he only has a year left to live, the jaded pet plots an escape to the outside world, but ends up bonding with the students in this year’s class instead after they find out he can talk. “This is a tough time, but these are the best years,” he tells one student.

Leo was directed by Robert Marianetti, David Wachtenheim, and Saturday Night Live alum Robert Smigel, the latter of whom co-wrote the movie with Sandler and Paul Sado.

Free the lizard!

Netflix animated “Leo” stars Adam Sandler as an elderly lizard living in a Florida classroom who decides to escape after being told he only has one year to live.

While the premise sounds endearingly wacky, writer-producer Sandler makes the animated film a family affair with daughters Sadie and Sunny Sandler, plus wife Jackie Sandler, co-starring. Sunny Sandler recently led breakout Netflix teen film “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.”

The official synopsis for “Leo” reads: Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo (Adam Sandler) has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students — including an impossibly mean substitute teacher. It ends up being the strangest but most rewarding bucket list ever…...

"What is so special about this reptile?" Discover the other side of Leo! Netflix has debuted the full official trailer for the animated movie Leo, available in November this fall.

Adam Sandler’s aging class pet is on a mission to live his last days in the world beyond his elementary school terrarium, but upon escaping, finds something even better with his students in the first full trailer for Leo.

On Thursday, Netflix released the first full trailer for the animated musical, which also stars Bill Burr, Cecily Strong, Jason Alexander, Rob Schneider, Jo Koy and Stephanie Hsu. The latest look at the coming-of-age comedy sees Sandler’s lizard and Burr’s turtle, both jaded and desperate for something different after a visitor to their class suggests Leo is looking old.

“No animal wants to be locked up,” Sandler’s Leo can be heard lamenting. “I wasted my life!”

So when the opportunity to break free into the wider world presents itself as a take-home assignment for students, Leo jumps at it. But his plan to go home with a student,...

This continues to be a big year for Adam Sandler, who is set to embark on a North American comedy tour on the heels of releasing one of the best-reviewed films of his career.

Live Nation announced Wednesday that the star is set to embark on the 25-city I Missed You tour, which launches Oct. 12 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Its final date is set for Dec. 12 at Denver’s Ball Arena.

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday at 12 p.m. following a Live Nation presale the day prior. This new tour follows his sold-out run of Adam Sandler Live shows that wrapped up earlier in 2023.

“Just Announced! @AdamSandler : The I Missed You Tour is coming to a city near you!” Live Nation posted from X (formerly Twitter).

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Adam Sandler produced a comical yet meaningful film in You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah and the Netflix movie is filled with funny and heartwarming quotes that add to its appeal. Produced by Sandler's Happy Madison Productions, You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah is a Sandler family affair. Sandler stars as Danny, the father of Ronnie and Stacy who are played by his real-life daughters Sadie and Sunny Sandler. Meanwhile, Sandler's wife, Jackie Sandler, plays the mother of Stacy's best friend.

The film follows Danny's younger daughter, Stacy, on her journey to her bat mitzvah, which is a coming-of-age ritual in the Jewish faith. Like a typical 13-year-old, Stacy makes her fair share of mistakes but finds her way in the end. You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah has received good critical reception, and much of its appeal comes from its witty and relatable dialogue.

You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah stands out for its nepotism in Hollywood, but in a good way, as it features multiple Sandler family members in great performances. The movie challenges the typical criticism of nepotism in the entertainment industry, as the Sandler family's involvement was intended from the start and did not take away opportunities from other actors. Despite nepotism claims, the film has received positive reviews, earning Adam Sandler his highest Rotten Tomatoes score and praise for the performances of his daughter, Sunny, among others.

For better or worse, Hollywood has a long history of nepotism, but the nepotism in Adam Sandler’s new movie, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, stands out in a good way. The You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah cast features multiple Sandler family members, including Adam himself, but separates itself from the typical...