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Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.

Blue Sun Palace (Constance Tsang)

Shot largely on location in Queens, Blue Sun Palace explores a hidden culture and milieu. Amy and Didi, two friends at a massage parlor, are struck by violence that throws their lives into disarray. Director Constance Tsang grew up in New York, which helps explain her script’s authentic feel. Alongside Lee Kang-sheng as a Taiwanese immigrant looking for connection, the real star here is cinematographer Norm Li, who gives the film’s massage parlors, fast-food joints, and convenience stores––all seen in grungy fluorescent lighting––a universal currency that makes just as much sense in Korea or Mexico as in the U.S. – Daniel E.

Where to Stream: VOD

Bob Trevino Likes It (Tracie Laymon)

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For the opening twenty minutes of Bob Trevino Likes It, you keep wondering if the titular character is going to have a redemption arc at some point. We’re talking about Lily’s dad here, who’s downright insufferable and one of the most punchable characters we’ve seen in a while. The moment the other Bob Trevino, played by John Leguizamo, is introduced, you realize the title of the movie is referring to this Bob, not the other one. And the two Bobs, despite having identical names and being in the same demographic, couldn’t be more opposite. The movie, despite having Bob Trevino in its title, is actually about Euphoria-breakout Barbie Ferreira’s Lily more than anything else. And to think what we see on screen is based on a true story! Yes, the movie actually stems from director Tracie Laymon’s own life experience—of making friends...

We’re in for a treat this week as Hulu rolls out a fresh batch of films to keep us glued to our screens. From heartfelt dramas to action-packed classics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Kicking off on Tuesday and running through Sunday, August 4 to August 10, 2025, the streaming platform is dropping seven exciting titles. Whether you’re into modern comedies, nostalgic adventures, or stand-up specials, this lineup has you covered. Let’s dive into what’s coming.

1. Bob Trevino Likes It (2025) Laymon's Terms

A heartfelt comedy-drama, ‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ follows a young woman searching for connection after a strained relationship with her father. When she befriends a stranger online named Bob Trevino, played by John Leguizamo, an unexpected bond forms. Barbie Ferreira shines in this story about finding family in unlikely places. It premieres Tuesday, August 5.

2. The Monkey (2025) Atomic Monster

Horror fans, get ready for ‘The Monkey,...

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Hulu is ready with an entertainment-packed August this year. While we already know all the brilliant films that will be leaving Hulu in the upcoming month, we will also see the premiere of the highly anticipated Alien prequel series and the streaming release of Osgood Perkins‘ The Monkey. Just like every month, Hulu is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 13 new movies and TV shows coming to Hulu in August 2025.

Bob Trevino Likes It (August 5) Credit – Roadside Attractions

Bob Trevino Likes It is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Tracie Laymon. Inspired by Laymon’s own life, the 2024 film follows a young woman searching for her estranged father online, but she soon befriends a different man with the same name. Bob Trevino Likes It stars Barbie Ferreira,...

Do you know the one show that we've been patiently waiting on forever? Euphoria. The hit HBO drama that took the world by storm when it premiered its first season back in June 2019. At that time, you could pretty much ask anyone if they had watched it, and the answer was almost always a yes.

From the groundbreaking performances, especially Zendaya’s unforgettable turn as Rue, to the show’s raw and honest exploration of youth, addiction, and identity, Euphoria has firmly established itself as a bold and culturally impactful series that continues to connect deeply with audiences around the globe. Now, with its third season on the horizon, anticipation is sky-high.

And adding to the excitement is the recent news that legendary film composer Hans Zimmer is joining the creative team. Known for his iconic scores in blockbuster films like Interstellar and Inception, Zimmer will be collaborating with original...

Production has begun at last on the third and likely final season of Max’s Euphoria. Much has changed in regards to who will return in front of the camera in the three years since the second season premiered.

Find everything we know about Euphoria Season 3 below:

When will Euphoria Season 3 come out?

At the Wells Fargo Tmt Summit, Jb Perrette, CEO and President of Global Streaming for HBO/Max parent Warner Bros. Discovery, confirmed that the series starring Zendaya is targeting a 2026 return. An exact date has not yet been announced.

Has Euphoria Season 3 gone into production?

Yes, the third season has started production as of Feb. 10, 2025. Season 3 is currently shooting in Los Angeles.

Who is coming back for Euphoria Season 3?

Zendaya will return to reprise her role of Rue Bennett, as will Hunter Schafer in her role as Jules Vaughn.

L-r: Zendaya and Hunter Schafer in ‘Euphoria’ Courtesy of Max

Eric Dane,...

Sam Levinson wrote the third season of HBO drama series Euphoria while listening to the scores of Interstellar and True Romance, so it’s apt that he’s brought along the man responsible for the third season.

Hans Zimmer, who scored the movies directed by Christopher Nolan and Tony Scott, respectively, has boarded the third season of Euphoria and will compose the score alongside British musician Labrinth, who scored the first two seasons.

It comes as the third season of the show, which premiered its second season in 2022, is currently in production.

Zendaya returns as Rue Bennett alongside the likes of Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Eric Dane, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Dominic Fike and Maude Apatow. Colman Domingo returns as a guest star with Martha Kelly and Chloe Cherry upped to series regulars alongside fresh faces including Rosalía, Marshawn Lynch, Kadeem Hardison, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Toby Wallace. Barbie Ferreira, however,...

Euphoria is one of HBO's biggest shows, but the much-delayed Season 3 will feature a major cast shakeup. The series premiered in 2019 and has yet to confirm a release date for Season 3.

Production on the third and final season was delayed several times, as creator Sam Levinson focused first on his show The Idol, and then wanted to make sure the quality of the final season was impeccable. That led to multiple exits. In a new Instagram Story, per Men's Journal, beloved star Nika King confirmed she is not returning to the show.

King played Leslie Bennett in the first two seasons, Rue and Gia's mother, who struggled with her daughter's addiction. The psychological teen drama follows the lives of several teenagers, and it's centered around Zendaya's Rue. King was an integral part of the show, but she previously confirmed that she will not appear in the upcoming season.

Earlier this year,...

There are many reasons for an actor to leave a popular show or an interesting project. Charle Barnett's Peter Mills was written out of "Chicago Fire" to make room for other characters. Barbie Ferreira left "Euphoria" because her character Kat Hernandez had limited storyline options left. 

Sometimes, the departure of a star whom fans saw as key to a show's popularity might be a simple contract issue. For instance, Regé-Jean Page's Simon Basset left "Bridgerton" simply because his contract was up and the esteemed Duke of Hastings opted to go explore other things. A similar thing happened with Gina Torres, who starred in the USA Network legal drama "Suits" as Jessica Pearson for six seasons before departing the show in 2016. In an interview with The New York Times, Torres confirmed that her exit was the simple matter of her contract ending:

"My contract was up, so this wasn't a...

Exclusive: Director Chandler Levack (I Like Movies) has locked a starry cast for Roommates, a new ensemble comedy for Netflix. The call sheet will include Sarah Sherman (Saturday Night Live), Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face), Nick Kroll (Big Mouth), Sadie Sandler (You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah), Chloe East (Heretic), and Storm Reid (The Last of Us).

In the film penned by Jimmy Fowlie and Ceara O’Sullivan of SNL, a hopeful, naive college freshman, Devon, asks the cool and confident Celeste to be her roommate, seeing a blossoming friendship spiral thereafter into a war of passive aggression. No word yet on who is producing.

Levack is a writer-director whose critically acclaimed coming-of-age dramedy I Like Movies premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2022. More recently, she wrote and directed Mile End Kicks, an upcoming rom-com set against Montreal’s indie music scene of 2011, which stars Jay Baruchel, Devon Bostick,...

After a long wait, fans are very eager to see Euphoria season 3 back on their screen. The series has had major delays and some behind-the-scenes drama before the highly anticipated season even began filming. Nonetheless, most actors are returning to the sets to give fans what they want. While speculations are rife about what the season will entail for each character, actor Sydney Sweeney recently revealed that Cassie will go on a wild ride.

The audience relates to Cassie and her trauma on several levels, making her one of the fan favorite characters on the show. From her difficult relationship in the first season to her need for Nate’s (Jacob Elordi) validation in the second season, the final unravelling has left her on a very intriguing note. “I'm so happy to be back. It feels like I'm with my Og family. We've been doing this since I was 20 years old.

The Mediterrane Film Festival drew to a close on Sunday night with Tunisian-French road drama Where the Wind Comes From taking the Golden Bee for best feature. The prize capped a nine-day showcase that organisers said welcomed 55 films from more than 20 countries across the archipelago.

Director Amel Guellaty’s debut also secured best performance for lead actor Eya Bellaga, while Spain’s Julio Medem collected both best screenplay and the jury’s choice award for his post-Civil-War drama 8.

Industry honours dominated the gala: Oscar-winner Russell Crowe accepted the Malta Film Legend award, returning to the island where he shot Gladiator two decades ago. “If you want to know what I love about Malta, it’s everything — twenty-six years ago I became a man here,” he told the audience.

The Lifetime Achievement Golden Bee went to British producer Jeremy Thomas, while Euphoria breakout Barbie Ferreira received the festival’s inaugural Rising Star trophy,...

Fireworks, opera arias, dancers, a show-stopping turn from UK singer Emeli Sandé, smutty jokes from emcee David Walliams, and a rabble-rousing speech from Gladiator star Russell Crowe were among the highlights of a lavish and somewhat protracted closing ceremony of the third edition of the Mediterrane Film Festival (June 21-29).

At the event, which took place on the island of Fort Manoel, the filmmakers themselves were inevitably eclipsed by the performers and presenters.

Nonetheless, the festival itself, which had opened last weekend with an open-air screening of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, boasted strong attendances and a diverse range of films.

Russell Crowe made a surprise appearance at the Mediterrane Film Festival’s Golden Bee Awards on Sunday night, returning to the island where he shot “Gladiator” more than two decades ago.

“If you want to know what I love about Malta, it’s everything,” said Crowe, who was given the Malta Film Legend Award. “26 years ago, in a funny way, I became a man in Malta,” he said, “For whatever films I had done before then, nothing had the majesty, ambition and budget and ultimately reach of ‘Gladiator.’ It wasn’t an easy production. I had to fight every day for the integrity of the character I was playing — just like the journey of the character himself in the movie. And sometimes, you get lucky enough to make something that resonates with people.”

Crowe told a story about a young man who asked him for a photo last week while he was traveling in Italy.

If you follow actors (Josh Gad, Millie Bobby Brown, Anna Camp, Gregg Sulkin, Chris Perfetti or Barbie Ferreira), filmmakers (Jon Watts, Jake Schreier, Catherine Hardwicke or Andrew Ahn), production executives (from Amazon, A24, Universal/Focus Features, HBO/Max, Searchlight or Arclight Films) or journalists (from THR, Variety, Ankler, Screen Daily or Cosmopolitan) on Instagram, chances are you’ve seen images of Malta in recent days.

That’s the goal of Johann Grech, who serves as Malta Film commissioner and CEO of Malta Film Studios. The man is at the center of the Mediterrane Film Festival, which ran on the island nation from June 21-29. And while it served as a showcase of international cinema, it’s just as much a promotional tool to attract projects to Malta, which this year is celebrating a 100th anniversary of hosting international productions and toasting a rich 40 percent tax rebate incentive to keep cameras rolling in 2025 and beyond.

Exclusive: “We are all about celebrating Canada right now,” TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey explains on a Zoom call with us ahead of his festival’s latest lineup announcement this morning.

“But only in the sense that I’m very focused on how Canadian stories speak to the whole world. There is a thriving culture that I think is somewhat unique to Canadian cinema because it is supported by public bodies. Nearly all Canadian cinema is independent cinema, unlike some countries with big commercial industries.”

Mile End Kicks, the sophomore feature from Toronto native Chandler Levack (I Like Movies), is one of those independently produced titles set to come out of Canada this year, and it was included as a world premiere in this morning’s TIFF announcement. Levack joined us on the call with Bailey.

Written and directed by Levack, the film follows a 24-year-old female music critic who moves...

Steven Soderbergh’s dark comedy The Christophers and The Marvels director Nia DaCosta’s latest film, Hedda, are set for world premieres at the Toronto Film Festival in September, organizers said on Thursday.

Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning, Michaela Coel and James Corden star in Soderbergh’s movie about the estranged children of a famous artist who hire a forger to finish their father’s unfinished paintings so they can be sold after his death.

Soderbergh directed The Christophers based on a script by Now You See Me scribe Ed Solomon. The creative duo collaborated on earlier projects like No Sudden Move, Full Circle and Mosaic.

Also getting a first look in Toronto is DaCosta’s Hedda, a reimagining of the Henrik Ibsen stage play Hedda Gabler that stars Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss and Imogen Poots. Thompson will play Hedda Gabler, considered one of the greatest dramatic roles in theater history.

Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival (June 21-29) is set to honour US actor Barbie Ferreira with its inaugural rising star award.

Ferreira, best known for her role in the first two seasons of HBO’s Euphoria,will receive the award at the festival’s Golden Bee awards ceremony in Valletta, Malta, on June 29.

The actor made her feature-film acting debut last year in 2024’sBob Trevino Likes It. Directed by Tracie Laymon, the film won the SXSW 2024 awards for narrative feature in both the grand jury and audience categories.

The festival has introduced the award for its third edition to recognise...

The Mediterrane Film Festival’s Golden Bee Awards will shine a spotlight on some Hollywood stars this weekend.

Leading the pack will be Euphoria breakout Barbie Ferreira who is set to receive an inaugural rising star award during the festival’s closing night gala ceremony on Sunday night in Malta.

The Malta Film Commission has also revealed that the gala ceremony will feature appearances by Anna Camp, Chris Perfetti, Karen Pittman, Jared Harris, Edmund Donovan, Joaquim De Almeida, Jon Watts, Kerry Ingram, Jake Schreier, Charlese Antoinette, Rick Carter, Bailey Bass, Gráinne Humphreys, Adrian Wootton (British film commissioner), Johann Grech (Malta film commissioner), Beverly Cutajar (chairperson of the Malta film commission) and Yolanthe Cabau.

The event will also see festival awards handed out across such categories as best feature film, best performance, best screenwriting, people’s choice, jury’s choice, mare nostrum, lifetime achievement, career achievement and Malta film legend.

Ferreira...

“Euphoria” star Barbie Ferreira will be honored with the Rising Star Award at the Golden Bee Awards capping the third Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta. Presenters for the awards gala on Sunday will include Anna Camp, Chris Perfetti, Karen Pittman, Jared Harris, Edmund Donovan and Joaquim De Almeida.

The ceremony will highlight Malta’s film centennial, celebrating a century of cinema and cultural impact in the island nation.

The Rising Star Award is selected by Mff’s Festival Director, Festival Curator and Malta’s Film Commissioner, with the goal of recognizing an emerging star who has made a break-out contribution to the international filmmaking landscape.

Ray Calleja, Mediterrane Film Festival Director, said, “Barbie Ferreira represents the kind of bold, fearless talent the Mediterrane Film Festival is proud to spotlight. Her work already reflects a distinct voice and powerful screen presence that resonates with a new generation of storytellers. She clearly...

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Olympo is a Spanish teen sports drama series created by Laia Foguet and Ibai Abad. The Netflix series is set on the premises of Spain’s Car Pirineos where Spain’s top athletes train and it revolves a group athletes as they struggle with their daily training, their need to win, and obviously romance. Olympo stars Clara Galle, Nira Oshaia, Augustin Della Corte, Nuno Gallego, Andy Duato, Najwa Khilwa, Alexandra Prokhorova, Laura Ubach, Juan López-Tagle, and Marti Cordero. So, if you loved the teen drama, thrilling story, and entertaining characters in Olympo, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Spinning Out (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

Spinning Out is a teen drama series created by Samantha Stratton. The Netflix series follows Kat Baker, a young ice skater who is given an opportunity to restart her career after a career-ending injury.

As feature debuts go, Bob Trevino Likes It from writer-director Tracie Laymon is a powerful one and doesn’t pull its punches.

With its UK premiere earlier this year at the Glasgow Film Festival, this incredible true story starring Barbie Ferreira alongside John Leguizamo is a drama that explores the trauma of a fractured relationship with a parent and how seemingly a simple act can have profound effect on someone.

We caught up with the incredibly talented Barbie Ferreira to talk about the impact of the source material, Lego, puppies and more!

You can watch our interview below

Bob Trevino Likes It is available on Digital Download now courtesy of Vertigo Releasing

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When it comes to video game movies, The Legend of Zelda is easily among the most anticipated, and the titular character might have been cast. Despite The Legend of Zelda typically following the hero Link, the series is named after Princess Zelda, the Hylian princess of the kingdom of Hyrule and the bearer of the Triforce of Wisdom. The feature film adaptation, set to be directed by Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball, is slated for release on Mar. 26, 2027, meaning casting is about to pick up.

Scooper Daniel Richtman, via Game Fragger, says that Hunter Schafer is being eyed to play the role of Zelda. Schafer is best known for her role as Jules Vaughn on the HBO series Euphoria. Her other credits include Kinds of Kindness, The Hunger Games: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and Cuckoo. Neither Nintendo nor Sony Pictures has commented on the rumored casting choice.

After a 14 year hiatus, the Final Destination franchise returned this year with Final Destination: Bloodlines – and movie-goers were clearly missing these movies, as Bloodlines has so far pulled in $193 million at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing entry in the franchise. One fan of the series is singer/songwriter Charli xcx, who took to TikTok to share her pitch for the next sequel, one that she envisions starring in alongside several “It Girl” actresses.

Charli xcx said (with thanks to The Hollywood Reporter for the transcription), “I’m rewatching all of the Final Destination movies, in preparation to see Final Destination: Bloodlines, which I’m really excited to see. The reason I love these movies is that they really just are about hot people getting killed. You know, there’s no moral backbone to the story, it really is just, ‘They’re hot, they’re cursed and they deserve to die.

Stars gather to celebrate the release of Armani’s new fragrance!

On Thursday (May 22), a slew of celebs got together at Venice Beach, Calif to celebrate the launch of Armani’s Stronger With You Parfum.

Notable guests included Barbie Ferreira, Lukas Gage, Owen Thiele, Benito Skinner, Kj Apa, Meadow Walker, Gregg Sulkin, Jurnee Smollett, Michael Cimino, Frankie Jonas, Carlacia Grant, Austin Miltz, Olivia Holt, Sophia Culpo, Vic Mensa, Jesse Metcalfe, Josh Richards,

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Other attendees included Michael Evans Behling, Tessa Brooks, Skai Jackson, Gavin Leatherwood, Jackie Aina, Rome Flynn, Lewis Tan, Brandon Perea, Lamorne Morris, Josh Richards, Jarred Vanderbilt, Michael Evans Behling, Josh Owen Lowe, Ava Michelle, Drew Ray Tanner, Odeya Rush, Mamie Gummer, Madeleine Arthur, and Channel Tres.

The event also included a performance by Benson Boone!

Stronger With You Parfum is “a captivating and head-turning new fragrance that embodies the liberating energy found in togetherness.

Sydney Sweeney’s claim that “Euphoria” season three will be “unhinged” has reignited debate around a series that has not aired new episodes since February 2022. In an interview cited by Empire, the actor said she and creator Sam Levinson kept pushing Cassie Howard “crazier,” calling the fresh scripts the wildest work they have shared so far.

Production has finally resumed in Los Angeles after repeated delays linked to the 2023 labour strikes, the death of cast member Angus Cloud and scheduling conflicts for its high-profile ensemble. Filming began in early February, according to an updated timeline published by Elle, yet Warner Bros. Discovery now forecasts a 2026 premiere instead of the earlier 2025 slot, giving the creative team extra room to retool the eight-episode run.

Colman Domingo, who plays Rue’s sponsor Ali, recently defended the pace, explaining that Levinson is continuing to rewrite in response to real-world events and existential questions the story hopes to address.

Indie films, especially the new wave of Western independent cinema, often possess a rare ability to capture deeply human stories in raw, intimate ways. They can leave us haunted, reflective, and profoundly moved—particularly when they explore pain that feels achingly real. Tracie Laymon’s Bob Trevino Likes It (2024) is one such story. Based on Laymon’s own experiences, this quietly powerful drama unfolds with emotional honesty, capturing the ache of abandonment and the longing for connection in a uniquely poetic manner.

The story follows Lily Trevino (Barbie Ferreira), a twenty-something caretaker for Daphne (Lauren Spencer). Broke, depressed, and starved for love—especially from her estranged father—Lily yearns for a connection that seems forever out of reach. Her biological father, Robert “Bob” Trevino (French Stewart), has emotionally shut her out. He refuses to acknowledge her as his daughter and is more invested in online dating than reconciliation. In a moment of vulnerability,...

Ferreira is charm personified in this drama about a young woman who becomes friends with a man who has the same name as her louse of a father

This low-budget, low-key comedy-drama is a little saccharine at times, especially in the final stretch, but it’s hard to fully resist its charm offensive. It wages an aggressive lovebombing campaign led by very likable lead Barbie Ferreira who shines as put-upon but good-hearted Lily, a home-help assistant first met bawling her eyes out when a misaddressed text reveals that the guy she’s been dating has cheated on her. Instead of following her (natural) first instinct to chew him out, she just chokes down her anger and texts “no problem!” in response to his feeble apology. Soon, it becomes clear that this is poor Lily’s usual modus operandi, especially when it comes to her louse of a father, Bob Trevino...

Barbie Ferreira has certainly spread her Hollywood wings ever since Euphoria dropped on HBO. Fans might still remember her as Kat Hernandez from the hit series, even if Ferreira exited the show following Season 2. In recent years, Ferreira has dabbled in a number of horror projects, from Nope (2022) to House of Spoils (2024). And the list goes on, with Ferreira leading the charge in an upcoming remake of a '70s movie that was once marketed as being "banned in 46 countries." The new iteration stars popstar Charli xcx alongside Ferreira, who recently spoke to MovieWeb while promoting the digital release of her latest indie film Bob Trevino Likes It. Ferreira also shared some juicy intel surrounding Faces of Death.

"It was the first time I ever was No. 1 on the call sheet. It was my first main character role... I was so nervous. I was like, 'Can I pull this off?...

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.

The Ballad of Wallis Island (James Griffiths)

You know when you hear a song and it transports you back to an era or a memory or a moment? It’s this involuntary mental reflex that can be marvelous, painful, or some combination of the two; all intensified by the emotion of the music that triggers it. This familiar phenomenon provides the backbeat for The Ballad of Wallis Island, a comedy that envelops you in its charm while plucking a serenade on your heartstrings. The film itself is an evocation of a memory for writers/stars Tim Key & Tom Basden and director James Griffiths––a feature shot in eighteen days based on a short film they made eighteen years ago. – Kent W. (full...

Singer/songwriter Charli xcx is working on building up her film acting career, and she’s going about it in a really interesting way. A couple of years ago, we heard that she was set to make her feature acting debut with Legendary Entertainment’s remake of the infamous 1978 box office hit Faces of Death… and someday we might even get to see that movie, but as of right now it still doesn’t have a distributor. Since working on Faces of Death, Charli xcx has taken roles in the Gregg Araki thriller I Want Your Sex, Cathy Yan’s The Gallerist, Romain Gavras’s Sacrifice, Jeremy O. Harris and Pete Ohs’ Erupjca, and Julia Jackman’s graphic novel adaptation 100 Nights of Hero. By taking on these projects, she has worked alongside the likes of Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Jermaine Fowler, Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega,...

Charli xcx is one of the most famous pop stars in the world right now, but she's about to transition to the world of film with multiple projects currently in development. The most recent news regarding her budding acting career is perhaps the most exciting yet, as Variety reports that Charli xcx will star in and produce an upcoming film from the legendary Japanese horror director Takashi Miike, best known for films like Audition and Ichi the Killer.

Little is known about the story thus far, but horror fans know that Miike is famous for the graphic violence present in his movies. Audition is often ranked as one of the most disturbing horror movies of all time. Ross Evans (How to Save a Marriage) will write the script.

The Brat singer is also starring in and producing an upcoming A24 movie, The Moment, through her Studio365 banner. The Moment is...

"Just because I'm not your father doesn't mean we can't be friends." Vertigo Releasing has revealed one more official trailer for the film titled Bob Trevino Likes It, made by indie filmmaker Tracie Laymon. It already opened last month and we posted a trailer earlier this year - but it deserves more attention. This first premiered at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival last year, and it also played at Seattle, Melbourne, Newport Beach, Nashville, Mill Valley, and Denver Film Festivals, and many others. Bob Trevino Likes It is inspired by the true friendship that writer-director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger when looking for her father online. Often being the caretaker to people like her father who should be caring for her, Lily Trevino longs for a familial connection, having been abandoned by her mother as a child, then suddenly by her father in her 20s. When she accidentally befriends a...

After creating the first Star Wars project set outside the main Skywalker timeline, The Acolyte’s Leslye Headland has officially found her next project. Headland recently produced the Cult of Love Broadway adaptation, which follows a family who return home for Christmas, and THR is reporting that the stage play is getting a feature film adaptation. Headland will write the screenplay and direct the film, with Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum producing under their Gloria Sanchez Productions Banner. Zachary Quinto, Shailene Woodley, and Barbie Ferreira all starred in the stage show, which ran from November 2024 to January 2025, but it’s unclear if any of them will return for the live-action film. Other casting is also being kept under wraps, as are details on production start or potential release windows.

The Acolyte was the first live-action Star Wars project set during the High Republic, and although the show set up plenty...

A feature film adaptation of Leslye Headland’s stage play Cult of Love is in development.

Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum are set to produce the feature adaptation of the play under their Gloria Sanchez Productions banner. Headland is set to adapt the screenplay and direct.

The play, which ran on Broadway from November 2024 through January 2025, focuses on the “complex sin of pride” as a family returns to their parents house for Christmas. The production, which was well-reviewed by critics, ran at the Second Stage’s Hayes Theater, with a cast including Shailene Woodley, Zachary Quinto and Barbie Ferreira. Casting for the film will be announced at a later date.

Ferrell and Elbaum previously produced Headland’s Bachelorette, starring Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan, and her film, Sleeping with Other People, starring Jason Sudeikis and Alison Brie. Headland was also the creator and showrunner on the Disney+ Star Wars series The Acolyte.

Spring is in full bloom here at Film Independent, and the seasons best Indies have blossomed at our Film Independent Presents Screenings. The great thing about this season’s films is the great variety of genres you get. We showed an epic queer romance in On Swift Horses, a of-the-moment anti rom-com with I Love You Forever, a coming of age crowd-pleaser with Bob Trevino Likes It, and a punk time-capsule of a documentary in Secret Mall Apartment.

After each screening, of course, we bring the audience into the filmmaking process with Q&As with the creators and stars of the film. Here are a few of our latest Q&As

Bob Trevino Likes It

Sometimes the love and support you need comes from unexpected places. In Bob Trevino Likes It, Lily Trevino (Barbie Ferreira) goes looking for her estranged father Bob on Facebook, and instead finds a man with the same name,...

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While Max (formerly known as HBO Max) is in no way the success story that Netflix is, and even if it doesn’t have the vast library that Netflix has, you can’t deny the sheer quality of shows that Max has. With some of the greatest stories ever told in the world of television, Max completely justifies its premium subscription price. So, today, we are listing the best shows you can check out on Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service.

Chernobyl Credit – HBO

Chernobyl is a historical tragedy drama miniseries created by Craig Mazin. Based on the Chernobyl disaster, the HBO series is set in 1986, and it revolves around cleanup efforts that took place around the Chernobyl disaster. Chernobyl stars Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgard, Paul Ritter, Jessie Buckley, Adam Nagaitis, Con O’Neill, Adrian Rawlins, Sam Troughton, Robert Emms,...

Stepping into Bob Trevino Likes It, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had not watched any trailers, but the premise looked intriguing. And frankly, this flick moved me. In the semi-autobiographical feature, Barbie Ferreira portrays Lily Trevino, a young woman with an incredibly toxic relationship with her father (an excellent performance from French Stewart). When he “blocks her” and refuses to take her calls, she desperatly searches for his Facebook account. She finds Bob Trevino. Just not the one she expected.

Recently, I sat down with the talent to talk about the new film. I was especially impressed with Tracie Laymon. The filmmaker was incredibly gracious and a joy to talk to. She opened up about the story behind the film, and how she approached bits of her life into the fictionalized account.

Sitting down with Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo was also quite enjoyable. The two give...

The stars were out for the 2025 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards!

Fergie, Colman Domingo, Kerry Washington, Kate Hudson and Ciara were among the celebrities who hit the carpet at the third annual event, held at The Lot at Formosa on Tuesday (April 8) in Los Angeles.

The Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, which are in its third year, are put on by the non-profit Fashion Trust U.S., which is dedicated to supporting emerging designers. Winners of the awards receive cash prizes up to $200,000, as well as access to mentorship from industry leaders.

Keep reading inside to learn more and to see all of the celebrities in attendance at the 2025 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards…

Each of the 16 finalists, which must have operated businesses between two to seven years, are chosen by board members of the Trust, made up of stylists, journalists and more, as well as an advisory board, which includes other established designers.

Barbie Ferreira and Lauren Spencer in Bob Trevino Likes It Photo: courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Tracie Laymon's feature début, Bob Trevino Likes It, draws on the personal experience of a friendship she struck up online with a stranger. The story follows Lily Trevino (Barbie Ferreira), who, after her father, Robert Trevino (French Stewart) expels her from his life, tries to connect with him online. Only, the person she tries to 'friend' isn't her father, but Bob Trevino (John Leguizamo), a married but lonely construction company manager. When he senses a kindred spirit in Lily, the two strike up a friendship that offers the connection they're both desperately searching for.

Laymon's previous credits include her 2007 début short, Worse, about a teenager who must reckon with a failed suicide attempt, and Up, from the same year, which follows a 17-year-old, who, fed up with her father and boyfriend, uses fantasy as an escape.

Exclusive: Paradise is adding a high-profile cast member. Shailene Woodley has been tapped for a major recurring role in the upcoming second season of Hulu’s breakout political thriller from creator Dan Fogelman and 20th Television.

No one would comment, but I hear Woodley’s heavy arc is tied to Agent Xavier Collins’ (Sterling K. Brown) mission teed off at the end of the Season 1 finale, with Woodley playing a prominent survivor. Filming on Season 2 is currently underway.

Season 1 of Paradise is streaming on Hulu in the U.S., where it regularly ranked at No. 1 throughout its run, and Disney+ internationally. It will get a full broadcast run on sibling ABC beginning April 7 in the Monday 10 p.m. hour.

Paradise’s well-reviewed first season is set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world’s most prominent individuals. But the tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs, and a high-stakes investigation unfolds.

Barbie Ferreira is keen to star in a period drama.The 28-year-old actress has a variety of films in the pipeline across a range of different genres but has explained that she would love to go back in time and work on a period piece.Speaking to Collider, Barbie said: "The last couple years, I've been working on a whole slew of different films that I think are all coming out this year. I did a rom-com. I did a horror. I did this drama-comedy, like heartfelt."What I really want to do next is, I've noticed a lot of things I do are contemporary, and I just want something that's just a little bit 'Ye Olde', a little period piece, you know, why not? I'm open to anything that has really good character and really good story."The 'Euphoria' star admits that she has been lucky to...

Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for the new film release “Bob Trevino Likes It,” a poignant drama about two lonely people, portrayed by John Leguizamo and Barbie Ferrieira, connecting in an unlikely friendship. In select theaters on March 28th, see local listings.

John Leguizamo is Bob Trevino, a nebbishy housing inspector who lives in a sad marriage, motivated by a tragedy that hasn’t been reconciled. He is pinged on social media by Lily Trevino (Barbie Ferreira), no relation, who connected to him because she thought he may have been her father Robert Trevino (French Stewart), with whom she has a difficult and lonely relationship. Through this happenstance Bob & Lily become friends, and in their time together find a sense of themselves through each other.

”Bob Trevino Likes it” is in select theaters (see local listings) beginning March 28th. Featuring John Leguizamo, Barbie Ferreira, French Stewart,...

To this cranky viewer constantly engaged in a battle to limit his social media time, the concept of Tracie Laymon’s debut feature, Bob Trevino Likes It, almost feels like time-travel science fiction, a trip back to a world where social media provided positivity and good vibes, not toxic rancor, nefarious scammers and wellness grift. In the comedy drama, now in release from Roadside Attractions, an adrift young woman, Lily Trevino (Barbie Ferreira), who is forever let down by the gross insensitivities of her biological father (French Stewart), finds both a pal and needed self affirmation by randomly befriending a man […]

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To this cranky viewer constantly engaged in a battle to limit his social media time, the concept of Tracie Laymon’s debut feature, Bob Trevino Likes It, almost feels like time-travel science fiction, a trip back to a world where social media provided positivity and good vibes, not toxic rancor, nefarious scammers and wellness grift. In the comedy drama, now in release from Roadside Attractions, an adrift young woman, Lily Trevino (Barbie Ferreira), who is forever let down by the gross insensitivities of her biological father (French Stewart), finds both a pal and needed self affirmation by randomly befriending a man […]

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Zendaya is hard at work on the upcoming third season of HBO’s Euphoria!

The 28-year-old actress was seen on the late night shoot on Monday evening (March 24) in Los Angeles.

Photographers spotted her on a 12-hour shoot for the third season, which isn’t expected to debut on HBO until 2026.

In addition to her role on Euphoria, we know that Zendaya recently landed a voice role in a highly-anticipated animated film, she’ll be reprising her role in an upcoming sequel, and she’s also filming a movie with an Oscar-winning team.

Barbie Ferreira has explained the real reason why she isn’t returning for the third season of Euphoria and she said where she stands with the cast today.

Browse through the gallery for 50+ photos of Zendaya on the set of Euphoria…...

On Monday March 24 2025, NBC broadcasts The Kelly Clarkson Show!

Season 6 Episode 116 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” promises to be an exciting one, featuring a mix of music, interviews, and engaging segments. Titled “Kiss Me,” this episode will showcase a special Kellyoke encore performance that fans are sure to enjoy. Kelly Clarkson will take the stage to deliver her unique rendition of the classic song, bringing her powerful voice and personal touch to the beloved track.

In addition to the musical highlight, the episode will include a segment called Starbucks City Seats with Matt Iseman. This segment often features fun conversations and lively interactions, and Iseman is known for his humor and charm. It will be interesting to see what topics they discuss and how they connect with the audience.

The show will also welcome a variety of guests, including actor Joe Manganiello, who has made...

Magazine Dreams starring Jonathan Majors is eyeing an estimated $700k weekend in 815 theaters, solid in NY, LA and a handful of urban markets but below the $1 million Deadline hears the distributor had initially been hoping for given strong engagement online with the film, which has a 91% verified audience score on Rotten Tomatoes (81% with critics).

The opening weekend miss for what was a very buzzy Sundance title back in 2023 about a troubled but ambitious bodybuilder follows controversy around its star and comes at a tough time for indie films in general. In the months after the film premiered in Park City, Majors was found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment against an ex-girlfriend.

Briarcliff’s documentary October 8 is an upside surprise with a projected $250k weekend at 113 theaters — up 7% from last weekend’s opening at 14 few theaters. AMC Lincoln Square and Century City are top grossers for the...

“The Kelly Clarkson Show” returns this week with a packed schedule of celebrity guests, musical performances, and community spotlights. Kicking things off on Monday, Kelly treats viewers to a “Kellyoke” encore performance of “Kiss Me” before welcoming actor Joe Manganiello and model/actress Barbie Ferreira to the stage. Plus, Matt Iseman hosts a segment of “Starbucks […]

The Kelly Clarkson Show Week of March 24: Joe Manganiello, Eva Longoria, and More...

The gears are in motion for a fifth John Wick movie, despite the character's seeming demise at the end of the fourth film. However, whether Keanu Reeves returns or not, there's one character you probably won't see in a future John Wick film. In an interview with Collider's Aidan Kelley for his new critically acclaimed movie Bob Trevino Likes It, legendary star John Leguizamo stated that his character, auto mechanic Aurelio, likely won't be back for another round.

Says Leguizamo, of the possibility of a return to the blockbuster action franchise:

Yeah…Well… I mean, I was cut out of 2, so I was not the happiest camper. I had a whole backstory and everything, but I don't want to get into all that.

On the suggestion that he could return Wick's car after being absent from the franchise since the second film, Leguizamo was very clear:

I wouldn't hold my breath on that one.