Eric Roberts and Kenzie Ziegler Hit the Right Notes in Redemption Drama Shakey Grounds

Posted on September 12, 2025 by admin

Gravitas Ventures will release Shakey Grounds on digital platforms September 16, 2025.

The 82-minute feature follows a troubled musician and his band as they navigate personal demons and a chance at redemption with a disgraced record executive. Together, they confront obstacles that ultimately draw them closer through music and camaraderie.

The film stars Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts (Runaway Train, The Dark Knight), Emmy and Tony Award winner Eric Nelsen (1883), Ella Cannon (Trees of Peace), Emmy Award winner Kelly Thiebaud (General Hospital), and singer/actor Kenzie Ziegler (Dance Moms). Johnny Danks, who also stars, produced alongside Gary Dankner and Jack Sattin.

Written by Trace Slobotkin and directed by Michael Garcia, Shakey Grounds had its world premiere at WorldFest Houston International Festival, where it won a Remi Award.

Barry Avrich Doc The Road Between Us Sets October Release After TIFF Premiere

Posted on September 11, 2025 by admin

Barry Avrich’s latest documentary, The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue, will open in more than 125 theaters across North America on October 3 following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The film recounts the extraordinary true story of retired Israeli general Noam Tibon, who on October 7, 2023, drove across a country under attack to rescue his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren from terrorists. Blending firsthand testimony with tense, thriller-like pacing, the film retraces Tibon’s 10-hour mission through ambushes and roadblocks on one of Israel’s darkest days.

The TIFF premiere at Roy Thomson Hall received multiple standing ovations, with Avrich, producer Mark Selby, and Tibon himself participating in a post-screening Q&A. The release is backed by The Impact Series, which supports social-issue films aimed at sparking awareness and conversation.

Distributed by Forston Consulting in the U.S. and Cineplex Pictures in Canada, The Road Between Us opens October 3.

Justin Long and Kate Bosworth Face Survival Horror in Colin Minihan’s Coyotes, Opening October 3

Posted on September 10, 2025 by admin

Aura Entertainment will release the horror-comedy Coyotes in theaters nationwide on October 3. The film, directed by Colin Minihan (Grave Encounters), stars Justin Long (Barbarian) and Kate Bosworth (Superman Returns), marking the couple’s latest on-screen collaboration.

Set in the Hollywood Hills, the story follows a family trapped in their home as a wildfire rages outside and a pack of aggressive coyotes closes in. Alongside Long and Bosworth, the ensemble includes Katherine McNamara (Shadowhunters), Brittany Allen (What Keeps You Alive), Mila Harris (Mary), and Norbert Leo Butz (A Complete Unknown).

The project combines elements of eco-horror with survival thriller, playing on real-life urban-wildlife encounters against the backdrop of climate-related disaster. Brittany Allen also composed the score.

Coyotes will first screen at Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX, on September 20 before its theatrical debut.

“Monsters Within” Explores a Veteran’s Return Home and a Sibling Bond, Sets October 3 Digital Release

Posted on September 9, 2025 by admin

Monsters Within, the debut feature from filmmaker Devin Montgomery, will be released on digital platforms October 3 via Buffalo 8, with a streaming premiere on Cineverse’s Screambox November 7.

Written, directed, produced by, and starring Montgomery, the film follows Luke Wolf, a war veteran who returns to his hometown and reconnects with his sister Elle, who has Down Syndrome. As Luke struggles with his past and his sense of identity, the bond with his sister becomes central to his journey of facing personal demons. Daniella Montgomery, the director’s real-life sister, plays Elle, anchoring the film with authenticity.

The film also features Kendall Cavener, Skeeta Jenkins, Brandon Stewart, and the late Samuel French (Killers of the Flower Moon, Fear the Walking Dead) in his final role. French’s performance has already been recognized with multiple festival awards, and the film is dedicated to his memory.

Monsters Within has screened at festivals worldwide, earning accolades including Best Feature Film at the Red Dirt International Film Festival, Audience Choice at Bare Bones International Film Festival, and acting honors for both Montgomery and French.

TIFF Unveils Trailer for Karla Badillo’s Debut Feature Oca

Posted on September 8, 2025 by admin

Mexican filmmaker Karla Badillo’s debut feature Oca will have its world premiere in the Discovery section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (Sept. 4–14, 2025).

Described as a lyrical fable of pilgrimage and revelation, the film follows Rafaela (Natalia Solián), a young nun traveling to a remote town where a new archbishop has been appointed. Along the way, she encounters a cross-section of Mexican society, testing her devotion and sense of purpose.

The cast also includes Cecilia Suárez, Leonardo Ortizgris, Gerardo Trejo-Luna, Raúl Briones, and Enrique Arreola, alongside non-professional performers from San Luis Potosí.

Shot by cinematographer Diana Garay, Oca was produced by María José Córdova, Badillo, Federico Eisnerbusyc, and Federico Sande. It is a Mexican-Argentine coproduction between Pina Films, Las Jaras, Pucará Cine, and Año Cero.

VMAs 2025 Ariana Grande wins Video of the Year, with performances by Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey and others

Posted on September 7, 2025 by admin

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards took place Sunday, September 7 at UBS Arena in New York, hosted by LL Cool J. The night blended new performances with tributes to music icons, while also introducing new award categories.

Ariana Grande closed out the evening by winning Video of the Year for her single “Brighter Days Ahead,” one of three trophies she earned. Lady Gaga was the night’s biggest winner with four awards, including Artist of the Year, before heading across town for her Madison Square Garden tour performance that was later simulcast during the broadcast.

Other major winners included Sabrina Carpenter, who earned three awards including Album of the Year for Short n’ Sweet, and Rosé, who won Song of the Year for “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars.

The ceremony also highlighted career milestones: Mariah Carey received the Video Vanguard Award, Ricky Martin was honored with the inaugural Latin Icon Award, and Busta Rhymes accepted the first-ever Rock the Bells Visionary Award.

Performances came from Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, J Balvin, and more. A tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne featured Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry alongside YUNGBLUD and Nuno Bettencourt.

This year’s show also added Best Pop Artist and Best Country Video to its lineup of categories. The VMAs aired live on CBS and MTV, with streaming available on Paramount+.

Scott Adkins Battles for Survival in WWII Drama “Prisoner of War”

Posted on September 6, 2025 by admin

Scott Adkins leads the upcoming World War II action drama Prisoner of War, which will debut in select theaters and on VOD September 19. Directed by Louis Mandylor, the film follows British SAS officer James Wright (Adkins), who is captured by Japanese forces and imprisoned in a Philippine POW camp.

As Wright and his fellow captives face the looming Bataan Death March, they are forced into violent death matches staged for the entertainment of their captors. The story charts their struggle for survival and the possibility of escape in the face of brutal conditions.

The film is written by Mark Clebanoff and Adkins, with additional contributions from Peter Shinkoda and Michael Copon, who also appear in the cast. Alongside Adkins, the ensemble includes Shinkoda (Falling Skies) and Copon (One Tree Hill).

Prisoner of War is set for release from WellGo USA Entertainment.

The Armory Show Returns to Javits Center September 5 to 7, 2025

Posted on September 5, 2025 by admin

The Armory Show, New York’s largest modern and contemporary art fair, opens its 2025 edition at the Javits Center with a VIP preview on September 4, followed by public days September 5 to 7.

Founded in 1994 and now organized by Frieze, the fair continues to anchor the city’s fall art season with a wide range of international exhibitors and curated programming.

This year’s edition features approximately 230 galleries from 35 countries, including more than 50 first-time participants and a number of major names returning after hiatus. Highlights include the repositioned Focus section spotlighting artists from the American South, the central Platform program of large-scale installations and sculptures, a special Solo format interspersed among gallery booths, and a grouping of works under the banner New York Sculpture. Tickets and schedule details are available at thearmoryshow.com/tickets.

Image Comics Unveils Paperback of The Me You Love in the Dark

Posted on September 4, 2025 by admin

Image Comics will publish the paperback edition of The Me You Love in the Dark from Eisner Award-winning writer Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland, Middlewest, Twig) and artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest, Transformers) this October.

The story centers on Ro, a painter battling creative block who withdraws to an aging Victorian house to reignite her inspiration. Instead of clarity, she discovers a mysterious presence that soon becomes both muse and menace. What begins as solace evolves into an unsettling romance, drawing Ro into obsession and a dangerous loss of control.

Blending elements of horror, fantasy, and psychological drama, the graphic novel examines the price of creation and the allure of giving oneself over to the unknown.

The Me You Love in the Dark (ISBN: 9781534399617, Lunar Code 0825IM0487) will be available at local comic shops on Wednesday, October 8, and at independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones on Tuesday, October 21. Digital editions will be offered across platforms including Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play, and Omnibus.

Rachel Bloom Sets “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The 10(Ish) Year Reunion Concert” for October

Posted on September 3, 2025 by admin

Rachel Bloom will reunite with her Crazy Ex-Girlfriend castmates for a limited three-city concert tour this fall. Produced by Live Nation, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The 10(Ish) Year Reunion Concert opens at New York’s Beacon Theatre on October 3, followed by Los Angeles’ Wiltern on October 17, and concluding at San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre on October 18.

The shows mark a decade since the debut of the award-winning CW musical dramedy, with Bloom performing alongside Donna Lynne Champlin, Scott Michael Foster, Vincent Rodriguez III, Pete Gardner, Gabrielle Ruiz, David Hull, and Kathryn Burns. The program will revisit fan-favorite songs from the series.

Bloom’s announcement follows the success of her Netflix comedy special Death, Let Me Do My Special, released in late 2024.

Tickets will be available through an artist presale beginning Wednesday, September 3 at 12 p.m. local time, with additional presales during the week. General onsale begins Thursday, September 4 at 11 a.m. local time on LiveNation.com.