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When Spike Lee and Denzel Washington get together, magic is usually made. The pair that brought “Malcolm X” to life is reuniting for “Highest 2 Lowest,” a new streaming-original film debuting on Apple TV+ later this year. If the pairing of Lee and Washington alone wasn’t enough to get you excited for its release, we’ll give you more details about the film below.

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Spike Lee’s new movie, Highest 2 Lowest, is making waves as a fresh take on Akira Kurosawa’s classic 1963 film High and Low.

This neo-noir crime thriller stars Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Asap Rocky, and introduces Ice Spice in her first film role. The movie is based on the 1959 novel King’s Ransom by Ed McBain, but Lee brings a modern and American twist to the story.

Filming started in New York City in March 2024 and wrapped up by May. The movie had its world premiere out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2025. It’s set to hit theaters in the United States on August 15, with streaming on Apple TV+ to follow on September 5. The trailer for Highest 2 Lowest has just been released, giving fans a first look at the intense and stylish new film.

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The movie stars Denzel Washington and is a fresh take on Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic High and Low. This American version brings the story into today’s world, exploring crime, loyalty, and power in a gripping new way.

Highest 2 Lowest features a strong cast alongside Washington, including Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Asap Rocky, and Ice Spice, who makes her film debut here. The film’s story centers around David King, played by Washington, and the tense drama that unfolds when a kidnapping turns his world upside down.

The cast also includes familiar faces like Dean Winters and Wendell Pierce, with appearances by Eddie Palmieri, Anthony Ramos, and Rosie Perez as themselves.

Spike Lee’s new film Highest 2 Lowest is generating a lot of buzz as it gets ready for release in a few short weeks.

This American neo-noir crime thriller is a fresh take on Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic High and Low, which itself was loosely based on the 1959 novel King’s Ransom by Ed McBain. The movie stars Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Asap Rocky, and introduces Ice Spice in her first film role.

Filming started in New York City in March 2024 and finished in May of the same year. The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2025, where it was shown out of competition.

Fans can catch it in U.S. theaters starting August 22, with streaming on Apple TV+ set for September 5, according to information from A24 and festival announcements.

The story is a modern update of High and Low. Denzel Washington plays David King,...

Actress Rosie Perez is curating a double feature of classic boxing films for TCM’s “Two for One” this Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 8:00 Pm. The program, now in its second season, presents Perez’s selections, Killer’s Kiss and The Harder They Fall, with her personal commentary alongside host Ben Mankiewicz. The first film, Stanley Kubrick’s […]

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With the release of James Gunn's Supermanofficially pushing his Dcu forward, some are looking back at those who last brought certain DC Comic characters to life. Gunn has previously confirmed that he is working on a Wonder Woman-related projects and that Matt Reeves' Batman is not a part of his universe, likely meaning he's looking for both someone to fill the shoes of Diana Prince and Bruce Wayne. That also leaves a wide berth for the rest of the Dcu, even after the healthy dose of new characters debuting in Superman. Looking back, other DC-related projects includeBirds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). The 2020 film followed Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn (after previously starring as her in Suicide Squad) and brought to life one of the lesser known DC Comic teams (as opposed to say The Justice League or Justice Society of America). Included...

The DCUis adding another MCU alum to its rebooted cinematic universe in a new action series that will push the genre forward in a big way. An international-based project from DC Studios will see aBirds of Prey member recast and lead an all-new story that has a talented action filmmaker at the helm.

According to Nexus Point News, DC Studios is eyeing Pom Klementieff to star in an upcoming Korean TV series as Huntress, aka Helena Bertinelli, who will be half-Korean and half-Italian. The in-development project is set to be written and directed by Jung Byung-gil (Villainess). The rumored Huntress series is among several internationally-based shows in the works, according to the report. Mary Elizabeth Winstead played the Dceu version of the Huntress in the 2020 film Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).

If Huntress gets made, expect it to be a television series set in...

Exclusive: Actress Kiele Sanchez (Kingdom) has signed with Strand Entertainment for management.

Sanchez last starred as Lisa Prince, the matriarch of the Navy St. family, on DirecTV’s boxing drama, Kingdom, which ran for three seasons. The series, from creator Byron Balasc, also starred Frank Grillo, Jonathan Tucker, and Nick Jonas.

Previously, Sanchez starred for four seasons as Callie Cargill on A&e’s crime series, The Glades. Additional TV credits include recurring roles on Criminal Minds: Evolution and Station 19, along with roles on Lost, The CW’s Related, and Samantha Who.

Sanchez also acted as a staff writer on Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher, most notably co-writing the series finale. Her most notable film credits include The Purge: Anarchy, A Perfect Getaway opposite Timothy Olyphant, and Blumhouse/Netflix’s recent reboot of Benji.

Founded in 2024 by Jeff Golenberg and Jason Shapiro, Strand Entertainment’s clients include Wilmer Valderrama,...

Tom Rothman launched his entertainment career as an entertainment lawyer and producer in New York representing independent voices like Spike Lee and Jim Jarmusch, “the first filmmaker ever to take a big chance on me,” he said, waxing nostalgic after a reel showcasing in his NY indie roots.

“It’s fitting here in Queens that the reel you saw leaned into the early indie days of my career. That’s as it should be tonight.” said the chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Motion Picture Group in remarks at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens. The venerable organization honored the exec at its spring gala alongside illustrious New York native and Severance star John Turturro.

Rothman launched his studio career in the early 1990s as president of worldwide production for the Samuel Goldwyn Company in its heyday. During his tenure, the company’s pictures won...

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Zombies have been a thing in cinema for nearly a century now, and since then, we have seen countless films that employ the flesh-eating monsters to tell various kinds of stories. In this sub-genre, we have seen many high and low budget films from the incredibly popular World War Z to the brilliant 28 Days Later, and while these films are every bit worthy of the praise they get, there are some films that get nearly no praise, as the masses still haven’t heard about them. To rectify that, we have compiled a list of the best and most entertaining zombie films that you might not have heard of.

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One Cut of the Dead is a Japanese independent zombie comedy film written and directed by Shin’ichirō Ueda.

The Made in NY Awards have announced Darren Aronofsky, Michelle Buteau, Tracy Morgan, and Thomas J. O’Donnell, president of Local 817 International Brotherhood of Teamsters, as the honorees for the upcoming 2025 ceremony.

Earlier this year, Mome presented a Made in NY award to producer Celia Costas at the 45th Annual New York Women in Film & Television Muse Awards.

Created in 2006 by Mome, the Made in NY awards shine a light on the film and television artists who bring the streets and iconic locations of New York City to screens around the world and encourage global audiences to visit, work, and live here.

Hosted by New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman, the Made in NY Awards ceremony will come on the heels of the 23rd Tribeca Festival. The ceremony will take place June 16 at the mayor’s official residence, Gracie Mansion.

And just like that... it's summer again. Well, almost. If you're sick of the beach or had enough BBQ, turn up the AC and sprawl out on the couch because there's lots of summer TV for your viewing pleasure.

Carrie & Co. are back with the third season of And Just Like That... Squid Game will conclude its three-season run. Wednesday returns on a — what else? — Wednesday. The Bear will serve up a fourth season. And after an 11-week break, Carrie Coon will be the queen of HBO Sunday nights again with the third season of The Gilded Age.

That's just returning favorites. New series include a historical Hawaiian epic from Jason Momoa, a rom-com from Lena Dunham starring Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe, the first Phase Six series of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a Kevin Williamson family fishing drama.

Here are the 25 key shows to watch this summer.

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Maris Curran found a creative partner in the documentary “Jeannette.” The personal feature, which was shot in a vérité style, captures the bond between director Curran and subject-turned-confidante Jeannette Feliciano who survived the Pulse Nightclub massacre. “Jeannette” centers on how queer single mother Feliciano turned to competitive bodybuilder to navigate her trauma and help heal other survivors. The film won the Audience Award at Siff and an Outfest Jury Award during its tour on the festival circuit.

The official synopsis reads: “In the aftermath of Orlando’s Pulse nightclub mass shooting, Jeannette seeks support and healing through her community while she continues to coach fellow survivors at the gym. As her life begins to calm, Hurricane Maríahits Puerto Rico and Jeannette is thrown back into crisis mode. Skirting sensationalism to focus on the tenderness of healing, this portrait of competitive bodybuilder and lesbian single mother Jeannette unfolds as an intimate...

Spike Lee’s joints are known for their sweeping coverage of New York City, in particular Brooklyn, and even more specifically Bed-Stuy––hardly ever the luxurious, Gotham-tinged, cobble-stoned streets of Dumbo. Outside a short doc made for the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce in 2016, Lee hasn’t set a film in Dumbo since his 1986 debut She’s Gotta Have It. He’s returned nearly 40 years later for Highest 2 Lowest, his spin on Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low, a film itself adapted from Evan Hunter’s novel King’s Ransom.

“Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’”––the opening theme to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!––comes in gently with trembling violins and strong vocals while drone shots float through Dumbo at dawn like the ghosts of artists never discovered. As Gordon MacRae bursts the song open with his bellowing voice, the morning breaks, the energy livens, and drones pick up images of Manhattan’s Financial District,...

The Dceu began with ambitious plans to match the success of the MCU, with Warner Bros. aiming to bring iconic DC characters to the big screen over a decade. Despite financial success, Snyder’s darker vision for the characters didn’t resonate with audiences, leading to the eventual reboot with James Gunn’s Dcu. While some Dceu films were well-received, others were considered significant flops.

Fans have compiled their picks for the 10 worst Dceu movies. Let’s dive into their selections.

10. ‘The Suicide Squad’ (2021)

After the mixed reception of David Ayer’s Suicide Squad (2016), expectations were high for James Gunn’s take on the franchise. However, some fans were disappointed as the film didn’t meet their expectations or align with their preferences. Gunn’s signature irreverent humor and over-the-top style, which were successful in movies like Guardians of the Galaxy, didn’t resonate with everyone, contributing to its place in the “top 10 worst” rankings.

Comics, for decades, have been an integral mainstay of popular literature. Though often undermined and unappreciated by many, superheroes and many others have touched the lives of millions through the pages of their colourful worlds. It’s been a long, strange journey for the comic book genre, and its path to cinematic success was equally challenging. We’ve seen Richard Donner’s “Superman” prove to the world in 1978 that there was, indeed, an audience for live-action superhero flicks, and then Tim Burton would reassure that notion again in 1989, with his groundbreaking blockbuster “Batman”. Then, of course, any ounce of progress that comics had made in the film industry was utterly destroyed and denounced upon release of the 1997 abomination that is “Batman and Robin”.

With help from “Blade” and “X-Men”, followed by Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” in 2002 and Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Begins” in 2005, comic books had reclaimed their spot amongst...

It's almost time to bid farewell, but not goodbye to the Bridgeton teens. Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for the eighth and final season of Nick Kroll's animated comedy Big Mouth, teasing what's to come for Nick and his friends as they navigate a whole new set of challenges as high-schoolers. After graduating from middle school back in 2023, milestones are about to hit the kids hard and fast as they not only deal with their changing bodies, but also navigate sexual inexperience, drugs, driving, porn, cancel culture, and fear of the future in a complicated environment. In the end, however, what they'll need most to survive this overwhelming time is friendship and support from each other.

The hormone monster Maury opens the trailer by describing the end of Big Mouth as "the end of a very gross era." Though their final run together will be a bit messy...

To quote Nick Kroll’s Maury, “It’s the end of a very gross era.” “Big Mouth” dropped the trailer for its eighth and final season on Wednesday, and it’s just as upsetting and surprisingly sweet as this raunchy animated comedy has always been. The longest-running scripted Netflix original will premiere on May 23.

“Do you schmucks even know why you go through puberty?” Natasha Lyonne asks as a sassy new teacher. The video then cuts to a series of embarrassing scenes, from Missy (Ayo Edebiri) accidentally farting on another student’s lunch to Jessi (Jessi Klein) panicking about her Pms. But it’s not all humiliating bodily functions. The trailer also shows Lola (Kroll) introducing Matthew (Andrew Rannells) to something called the gay pornscape, a colorful land filled with men happily exploring their various kinks. And this season has a special surprise in store for one of its main...

After exploring the pitfalls of puberty for eight seasons with the adult-animated series Big Mouth, the show’s creator, Nick Kroll, and his talented team will escape to the forest for a new show called Mating Season. Today, the official Big Mouth Twitter account shared a teaser image for Mating Season featuring four smiling critters with suspicious smiles, dead-eye stares, and come-hither grimaces.

According to reports, Mating Season is a romantic comedy exploring relationships from an animal’s point of view. The new show, launching in 2026, revolves around “a cast of bears, raccoons, deer, foxes and a host of other horny, lovable forest critters, as they navigate love, sexual relationships and the universal need to hook up and find a partner.”

Titmouse is the studio with Nick Kroll, Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett, and Andrew Goldberg executive produce alongside Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, and Ben Kalina, who serve as executive producers.

Raunch-fest Big Mouth may be coming to an end, but its creators already have their next horny series lined up: Rom-com Mating Season is set to hit Netflix in 2026, TVLine has learned.

Created and executive-produced by Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg and Nick Kroll, the series will be set in the animal world and “star a cast of bears, raccoons, deer, foxes and a host of other horny, lovable forest critters, as they navigate love, sexual relationships and the universal need to hook up and find a partner,” according to its official description.

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Exclusive: Al Madrigal and Jessica Marie Garcia are set to co-host the National Hispanic Media Coalition’s 2025 Impact Awards Gala on Friday, June 6, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The celebration honors the contributions of Latinos, creating a more inclusive society.

Honorees will be revealed at a future date.

Nhmc is a woman-led, non-profit civil and human rights organization committed to eliminating hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities. Since its founding, the organization has worked to empower the Latino community through policy advocacy, media representation, and coalition building. Nhmc advocates for increased Latino visibility through its policy work in Washington, D.C., and media advocacy and representation in Hollywood.

Madrigal is best known for serving as the Latino Correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Most recently, he recurs on NBC’s hit comedy Lopez vs.

In New York City on May 8, the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation will honor veteran actress Rosie Perez and The Howard Stern Show icon Gary Dell’Abate by shining a light on their decades of activism on behalf of the cause. It will surely be a big night for the pair, and if Dell’Abate’s mother were still alive, he knows exactly what she would say.

“The most meaningful part of this whole thing for me is if my mother were still alive, I would give her the award and she would put it on her mantle,” Dell’Abate told The Hollywood Reporter by phone recently. “And she would tell everyone who walked in the house that Elizabeth Taylor gave her son an award.”

It’s an obvious thing to boast about, but the comment carries extra weight when considering why Dell’Abate got involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS in the first place.

When done correctly, musical films can transcend genres.

In 2022, director Todd Phillips announced a sequel to Joker (2019) was being made and was titled Joker: Folie á Deux. This announcement was shortly followed by the reveal that Folie á Deux would in fact be a musical, with Lady Gaga set to portray Harley Quinn. While fans went gaga over the casting, the musical aspect was baffling to many. After all, why would the sequel to a non-musical comic book film, all of a sudden become a musical?

In 2024, that question was answered with an extremely polarizing because Joker: Folie á Deux was an incredibly lackluster follow up to the 2019 film, but was this due to the musical element? In the same year, Marvel Studios and Disney+ released Agatha All Along, only to find praise for the spellbinding story and magical music. Both of these comic book projects featured musical elements, but...

While the movie business has experienced a concerning degree of commercial and critical turbulence over the first three months of 2025, television has stepped up to provide entertainment seekers an impressive array of captivating new series, as well as stellar new seasons from returning shows. "Severance" just stuck the landing at the end of its celebrated second season, "The White Lotus" is back doing its darkly comedic thing with possibly its strongest cast to date, and "The Studio" is a brilliantly brutal Hollywood satire that takes no prisoners in showing viewers how the showbiz sausage is made.

Hence, it's a very high compliment to suggest that the new Max hospital drama, "The Pitt," might be the best of the '25 bunch thus far. Created by R. Scott Gemmill, a TV writing veteran who got his start on "ER" before taking the showrunning reins on "NCIS: Los Angeles," the show is a...

A24 has tapped Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins to direct Be My Baby, the Zendaya-starring biopic of singer Ronnie Spector. The film has been in development since 2020, with Spector originally onboard as an executive producer before her death in 2022. Spector personally selected Zendaya to portray her in the film, which is adapted from Spector’s 1990 memoir Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness, or, My Life as a Fabulous Ronette, written with Vince Waldron. In 2022, Rosie Perez narrated the memoir’s audiobook.

According to Variety, Zendaya and...

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal take their bows alongside their castmates at the opening night of their new play Othello at Barrymore Theatre on Sunday (March 23) in New York City.

The 70-year-old actor stars as the titular character Othello, while the 44-year-old actor stars as Iago in this new version of the William Shakespeare play.

In the show, which is open for a limited 15-week run, “Spurned for promotion, Iago’s relentless quest for vengeance against Othello and his wife, Desdemona, plunges them into a shocking web of deception and betrayal.”

Several celebrities were in attendance at opening night, including former President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, Jennifer Lopez and child Emme, Katie Holmes, Anna Wintour, Colman Domingo, Rosie Perez, former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Sherri Shepherd, Nicole Scherzinger, Al Roker, Cynthia Nixon, Jamie Lee Curtis, Angela Bassett, Spike Lee, Ariana DeBose, Samuel L Jackson, Martha Stewart,...

For fans of the beloved and Emmy award-winning adult animated comedy Big Mouth, the announcement that the series' eighth season would be its last was a sad moment. But it's been a long two years, and I think we can all agree that with time comes not only age, but wisdom, as our favorite Bridgeton teens well know by now. And if they don't, well, they will by the time the final season premieres this spring, as its streaming home Netflix announced alongside a bevy of guest stars that are sure to impress even the most unaffected of teens (and adults).

Slated to hit our screens on May 23, 2025, the Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg-created Big Mouth will go out with a bang. But it won't just be physical or comedic bangs — our emotions are about to get punched in the gut, too. Because according to the official synopsis, we're...

It’s time to grow up! After eight hilarious and raunchy seasons, Netflix‘s Big Mouth climaxes with a star-studded final season worthy of the hormonally charged comedy’s legacy. Netflix announced today that Big Mouth Season 8 will come to the streamer on May 23, 2025! The finale finds the Bridgeton teens confronting high school with everything from driving, drugs, sexual foibles, porn, the mysteries of evolving bodies, and the pressures of oncoming adulthood.

“Through it all, friendship is the cornerstone for surviving this time of life,” Netflix’s synopsis for Season 8 reads. “Whether one’s puberty is just beginning, like for Nick (voiced by Nick Kroll) who gets his first growth spurt, or near its conclusion, like for a maturing (and prematurely balding) Andrew (John Mulaney).”

According to the show’s description, Big Mouth Season 8 finds the show’s characters meeting a new creature named Compassion, played by Holly Hunter (Raising Arizona...

Get ready to return to The Chi: Season 7 of the Lena Waithe-created series will premiere Friday, May 16 on Paramount+ With Showtime and on demand. The drama will then make its linear debut Sunday, May 18 at 9/8c on Showtime.

In the upcoming episodes, “with Alicia at the helm, the pivotal women of The Chi rise to reclaim their power. Yet as loyalties are tested and new rivalries are stoked, it becomes clear that there’s only one crown and it will come at a heavy cost,” reads the official synopsis.

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Big Mouth is coming back for the final time, and they’re bringing along a ton of talent!

The hit animated series returns to Netflix on May 23 with Season 8.

Here’s a synopsis: “In the eighth and final season of Big Mouth, our beloved Bridgeton teens tackle new challenges as high schoolers such as: driving, drugs, sexual inexperience, enthusiastic consent, p–n and the teenage mind, cancel culture, their changing bodies, and (in the end) fear of the looming future. Through it all, friendship is the cornerstone for surviving this time of life – whether one’s puberty is just beginning, like for Nick who gets his first growth spurt, or near its conclusion, like for a maturing (and prematurely balding) Andrew.”

Keep reading to find out more…

“At the height of the season, when many of our characters are in crisis, Compassion (personified as a new creature voiced by Holly Hunter...

Poster for ‘Big Mouth’ season 8 (Photo Credit: Netflix)

The eighth and final season of Netflix’s critically acclaimed, very adult animated series Big Mouth will premiere on May 23, 2025. The streamer confirmed the date and released the list of big-name guest stars set to help send off the Emmy Award-winning comedy.

Cynthia Erivo, Holly Hunter, Steve Buscemi, Kristen Wiig, Quinta Brunson, Nathan Fillion, and Ali Wong lend their voices to the show’s final season. Richard Kind, Maria Bamford, Keke Palmer, David Thewlis, Thandiwe Newton, Natasha Lyonne, Aidy Bryant, and Rosie Perez also guest star.

The guest star list also includes Lena Waithe, Billy Porter, Stephanie Beatriz, Whitmer Thomas, Chelsea Peretti, Chloe Fineman, June Diane Raphael, Zach Woods, Craig Robinson, and Jack McBrayer.

“In the eighth and final season of Big Mouth, our beloved Bridgeton teens tackle new challenges as high schoolers such as driving, drugs, sexual inexperience, enthusiastic consent, porn and the teenage mind,...

Netflix has finally announced the premiere date for Big Mouth's final season. The beloved animated comedy's eighth season will include a star-studded lineup of guest stars, including Wicked's Cynthia Erivo.

New episodes of Netflix's edgy animated comedy Big Mouth will premiere globally on Netflix on May 23. The final season of the show will see the story drawing to a close as the beloved Bridgeton teens taking on new challenges as high schoolers, including driving, drugs, sexual inexperience, "enthusiastic consent," porn and the teenage mind, cancel culture, their changing bodies and a fear of the looming future.

"Through it all, friendship is the cornerstone for surviving this time of life," Netflix's synopsis for Season 8 reads. "Whether one’s puberty is just beginning, like for Nick (voiced by Nick Kroll) who gets his first growth spurt, or near its conclusion, like for a maturing (and prematurely balding) Andrew (John Mulaney)."

When...

Exclusive: Shattered and Plane actress Lilly Krug has been set to lead horror-thriller Corporate Retreat from White Noise producer Uri Singer and his LA-based banner Passage Pictures.

Written and directed by Aaron Fisher (Inside the Rain), the film will follow a group of corporate executives from a rising tech company attending a company retreat at a remote desert mansion. The team-bonding trip turns into a blood-soaked competition when the group is trapped in a sadistic game of survival. Production is slated to begin this June.

Fisher describes Corporate Retreat as “an exploration of resilience in the face of a hierarchy that cares nothing at all for your wellbeing.” The script was co-written by Kerri Lee Romeo.

Pic is being produced by Passage Pictures’ Uri Singer, whose credits include Noah Baumbach’s White Noise, Tesla, and Marjorie Prime. In developmeng is an adaptation of Don DeLillo’s Underworld with Ted Melfi...

Netflix has announced that the eighth and final season of Big Mouth will premiere globally on the streaming service on May 23, 2025.

In the 10-episode season, our beloved Bridgeton teens tackle new challenges as high schoolers, such as driving, drugs, sexual inexperience, enthusiastic consent, porn, and the teenage mind, cancel culture, their changing bodies, and (in the end) fear of the looming future.

Through it all, friendship is the cornerstone for surviving this time of life – whether one’s puberty is just beginning, like for Nick, who gets his first growth spurt, or near its conclusion, like for a maturing (and prematurely balding) Andrew.

At the height of the season, when many of our characters are in crisis, Compassion (personified as a new creature voiced by Holly Hunter) emerges as a crucial way forward. Ultimately, though, this season is about the importance of sticking by and supporting your friends, especially when life gets overwhelming and messy.

Netflix has set May 23 for the premiere of the eighth and final season of its Emmy-winning adult animated comedy series Big Mouth. See some first-look images above and below.

The final season will feature a stellar guest cast including Cynthia Erivo, Holly Hunter, Steve Buscemi, Kristen Wiig, Quinta Brunson, Nathan Fillion, Ali Wong, Richard Kind, Maria Bamford, Keke Palmer, David Thewlis, Thandiwe Newton, Natasha Lyonne, Aidy Bryant, Rosie Perez, Lena Waithe, Billy Porter, Stephanie Beatriz, Whitmer Thomas, Chelsea Peretti, Chloe Fineman, June Diane Raphael, Zach Woods, Craig Robinson and Jack McBrayer.

They join returning series regulars Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas, Ayo Edebiri, Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen, Andrew Rannells, and Jordan Peele.

In the eighth and final season, our beloved Bridgeton teens tackle new challenges as high schoolers such as: driving, drugs, sexual inexperience, enthusiastic consent, porn and the teenage mind, cancel culture, their changing bodies, and...

We finally know exactly when “Big Mouth” will be coming to an end. The eighth and final season of Netflix’s raunchy animated original about puberty will premiere on May 23.

“Big Mouth” has always been known for its big-name guests stars who play bizarre characters, and Season 8 is no exception. This time around, Cynthia Erivo, Holly Hunter and Steve Buscemi will be joining the cast. Hunter will be playing a new character named Compassion and Erivo will be voicing Missy’s vagina.

They will join fellow returning guest stars Kristen Wiig, Quinta Brunson, Nathan Fillion, Ali Wong, Richard Kind, Maria Bamford, Keke Palmer, David Thewlis, Thandiwe Newton, Natasha Lyonne, Aidy Bryant, Rosie Perez, Lena Waithe, Billy Porter, Stephanie Beatriz, Whitmer Thomas, Chelsea Peretti, Chloe Fineman, June Diane Raphael, Zach Woods, Craig Robinson and Jack McBrayer. Season 8 will also include series regulars Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas, Ayo Edebiri,...

Netflix announced 12 new titles for the first of the month and then added a dozen more to the mix. The stealth release slate was at least as good as the previously announced group. Happily, it included one of my favorite films ever. If you haven't seen it yet, this is your chance to add it to your list.

I saw this movie at the theater when it came out in 1989. It was astonishing, amazing, and absolutely brilliant. Sounds like an especially arrogant LLC, doesn't it? Well, it truly was and still is all of those things. From the opening frame to the last, I was riveted, as was the entire audience. As soon as it was available on DVD, I had my own copy. That was followed by the Blu-ray, then the digital version. And lucky you, you get to watch it now on Netflix.

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As the days are getting longer and the temperature is starting to rise, Netflix has decided to stream the perfect movie for heading into the warmer months.NYU legend Spike Lee's famous 1989 film — set on the hottest day in Brooklyn — Do The Right Thing, has found a streaming home on Netflix as of March 1, 2025. Written by the She's Gotta Have It director in less than two weeks, the film is a beautiful love letter to Brooklyn that simultaneously exposes the deep racial tensions of New York City. Lee also stars in the film as the story's middle man, Mookie, a person torn between his Italian-American employer and the Black residents of his community.

While the stylized '80s film might seem like a snapshot of a time gone by, the film's themes of racial relations in the American melting pot are more pertinent now than ever. The film has...

The Wayans Family were inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame at the 56th Image Awards on Saturday night.

The Wayanses — siblings Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans and the second generation of talent, Damon Wayans Jr., Damien Dante Wayans, Craig Wayans and Chaunté Wayans — joined previous inductees including New Edition, Eddie Murphy, Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Spike Lee and Earth Wind and Fire.

The NAACP Hall of Fame Award is presented to “individuals or groups who have been pioneers in their respective fields and whose influence continues to shape their industry for generations.” And as one of the most influential families in comedy and entertainment — collectively behind such culture-defining hits as “In Living Color” (which also launched the careers of Jennifer Lopez and Rosie Perez), “My Wife and Kids,” “Hollywood Shuffle,” the “Scary Movie” franchise, “White Chicks” and the hit CBS...

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"I pitched the idea of an R-rated girl gang film including Harley, because I was like, 'Harley needs friends.'" That's what Margot Robbie said in May 2018, explaining how Harley Quinn's eventual 2020 spin-off film "Birds of Prey" came to be. "I wasn't seeing enough girl gangs on screen, especially in the action space."

Warner Bros. was in a weird spot around this time. Marvel was running laps around DC in the cinematic universe space, with "Avengers: Infinity War" shattering records in 2018 and the MCU collectively generating billions upon billions of dollars globally. DC, meanwhile, was reeling from the commercial disaster that was "Justice League," while trying to build on the success of "Wonder Woman." As part of that plan, they leaned...

Isabella Rossellini has been a prominent actress, model, writer, and director for nearly 50 years. Recently, Rossellini earned her first Academy Award nomination for her supporting performance in the religious political thrillerConclave. The awards season buzz surrounding Rossellini has led to a renewed interest in her career. Rossellini was born from cinema royalty, the child of Italian neorealism pioneer Roberto Rossellini and iconic Swedish/Hollywood Golden Era star Ingrid Bergman.

In 1976, Rossellini appeared in her first motion picture with a supporting role opposite her mother in Vincente Minnelli's musical fantasy A Matter of Time. A few years later, Rossellini began modeling, appearing in high-profile magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Vanity Fair. Rossellini eventually became the exclusive spokesmodel for the French perfume and cosmetics house Lancôme. Her big acting break came via David Lynch's highly controversial neo-noir Blue Velvet, which helped turn Rossellini into a major movie star.

Severance has become one of the most critically acclaimed series of the 2020s, and fans adore its mixture of complex themes. The story involves Mark Scout, an employee of a fictional tech company called Lumon. Along with his other co-workers, he agrees to go through a procedure that separates his work-life memories and his personal memories. But when Scout discovers a mysterious employee outside of his workplace, he begins to question everything about his job.

Although this show has managed to win a wide selection of prestigious awards, it only has two seasons. Thus, fans are trying to savor every episode until the third season is inevitably announced. As such, a lot of audiences are seeking out a few new shows that handle the same sort of themes as Severance.

A Man Struggles to Get Back to His Ordinary Life Dark Matter

Dark Matter introduces fans to Jason Dessen, a physicist living in Chicago.

Lopez vs Lopez fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 3 Episode 12 episode titled Lopez vs Elsa!

Find out everything you need to know about the Lopez vs Elsa episode of Lopez vs Lopez, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

Lopez vs Lopez Lopez vs Elsa Season 3 Episode 12 Preview

In the upcoming episode titled “Lopez vs Elsa” of “Lopez vs Lopez,” airing on NBC at 8:30 Pm on January 31, 2025, viewers can expect a mix of heartfelt moments and comedic twists. This episode centers around George Lopez, played by George Lopez himself, as he navigates the complicated relationship with his estranged mother, Elsa. With the encouragement of his friend Mayan, portrayed by Mayan Lopez, George is pushed to confront his past and reconnect with family.

The episode promises to delve into the emotional dynamics of family relationships, showcasing...

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Vince Gilligan, who created the juggernaut AMC series Breaking Bad and followed it with the lauded prequel spinoff series Better Call Saul, will receive the WGA West’s Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement.

He’ll pick up the award, which celebrates a guild member who has advanced the literature of television and made outstanding contributions to the profession of the television writer, February 15 during the Writers Guild Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton.

Related: Scott Frank Set For WGA East’s Career Achievement Award

“‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,’” Gilligan said in a statement. “Cribbing from a better writer is about all I can think to do right now, preoccupied as we all are by what has happened to beautiful Southern California. But this award is a true honor, and I appreciate it deeply.”

Gilligan created Breaking Bad,...

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. will host the 77th Annual Writers Guild Awards’ East Coast segment, at New York’s Edison Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 15, the org announced Thursday.

Wood is currently the host of CNN’s satire news program “Have I Got News for You” and previously starred in the WGA Award-nominated series “Command Z.” “It’s an honor to return to host this celebration of the people who truly are the red blood cells of this industry,” said Wood in a statement. “We will plan a wonderful evening and eagerly await notes from the studio executives.”

Presenters at the 2025 Writers Guild Awards ceremony in New York include Jesse Eisenberg, Rosie Perez, Michael McKean, Cory Michael Smith, DeWanda Wise, Ronny Chieng, Adriana Diaz, Meredith Scardino, Cole Escola, Bridget Moynahan, Anette O’Toole and Michael Zegen.

The Writers Guild Awards honor “outstanding writing in film, television, new media, news, radio and promotional categories.

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. will host the 77th Annual Writers Guild Awards in New York next month. WGA nominations were announced yesterday after being postponed amid LA wildfires.

The awards are still set to unspool in concurrent ceremonies on both coasts — the Edison Ballroom in New York and the Beverly Hilton in LA — on Feb. 15.

NYC presenters include Ronny Chieng, Adriana Diaz (CBS Mornings), Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain), Cole Escola, Bridget Moynahan (Blue Bloods), Michael McKean (The Diplomat), Annette O’Toole Rosie Perez (The Flight Attendant), Meredith Scardino (Girls5eva), Cory Michael Smith (Saturday Night Live), DeWanda Wise and Michael Zegen.

Wood is currently host of CNN satire Have I Got News For You. He wrote and starred in the Writers Guild Award-nominated series Command Z, produced...

From February 19-21, 2025, On Air Fest brings the intersection of media, technology and culture to venues across Brooklyn and beyond. For the most dramatic expansion in the event’s eight-year history, the premier showcase of sound and storytelling will welcome thousands of creators and creative professionals working in audio, video and new media. Over the course of three days and four nights, 200+ artists, producers, publishers, writers, industry leaders and influential voices will present 80+ performances, podcast tapings, panel conversations, art exhibits, experiences and interactive workshops, all asking and answering some of the moment’s most important questions.

Today, in addition to announcing its third wave of featured talent, On Air Fest has revealed the daily schedule of sessions that will take place at the Wythe Hotel, and first-time festival locations like Creator Hall at Xxv, iHeartPodcasts’ Party at 74 Wythe, National Sawdust, Dolby88 Atmos Theater and Kcrwww, the livestream internet radio cafe on February 19th,...

The Dead Don't Die is independent director Jim Jarmusch's absurdist take on a horror comedy that centers on the reactions of people in a small town when they find themselves in the middle of a zombie apocalypse caused by polar fracking. The movie is led by Adam Driver and Bill Murray, but the supporting cast includes Tilda Swinton, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, Danny Glover, Selena Gomez, and more, giving the movie a very impressive wealth of talent. While many main characters in The Dead Don't Die ultimately end up dying, their adventures along the way are pretty unusual and funny.

While the film received mixed reviews upon its initial release, when the movie was added to Netflix in December 2024, The Dead Don't Die quickly found streaming success. Its renewed popularity is no surprise given the deadpan humor, fourth wall breaks, and unexpected ending twist in The Dead Don't Die...

Producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson announced today that their next Concert for America fundraising event will take place at The Town Hall in New York City at 7:00pm on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2025.

First presented on January 20, 2017, Concert for America includes musical and comedic performances from the brightest stars of stage and screen, with inspiring stories and messages from those on the front lines, advocating for freedom and justice for all. This year’s event will feature appearances by Ali Stroker, Anika Larsen, Ann Harada, Arielle Jacobs, Brenda Braxton, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Bryce Pinkham, Cecily Strong, Charlotte d’Amboise, Hennessy Winkler, J. Smith-Cameron, Javier Muñoz, Jessica Vosk, Judy Gold, Judy Kuhn, Julie Benko, Keala Settle, Kelli O’Hara, Lili Thomas, Lilli Cooper, Liz Callaway, Merle Dandridge, Nina West, Pearl Sun, Piper Perabo, Rosie Perez, Scarlett Strallen, Shayna Steele, Susie Essman and many more. Tickets are now on sale at www.

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Cecily Strong, J. Smith-Cameron, Javier Muñoz, Rosie Perez and Susie Essman are among the performers of the Broadway stage and screen appearing at this year’s Concert for America fundraising event, set for Inauguration Day, January 20, at New York’s The Town Hall.

Produced by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson (Stars in the House), the concert fundraiser will highlight a number of national organizations working to protect human rights including the Sierra Club, Southern Poverty Law Center, Black Theatre United, The National Immigration Law Center, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and more.

Representatives from each of these groups will participate in the program, sharing their stories and letting audiences know how they can help with easy calls-to-action to do on the day of the event and in the future.

“We did our first Concert for America on Inauguration Day 2017 and we were thrilled,” said Jackson. “Not...