Production Underway on Mystery-Comedy Jackrabbit, Directed by Ballard C. Boyd

Posted on July 14, 2025 by admin

Jackrabbit, a female-led mystery-comedy-thriller from Hood River Entertainment, is now in production. The film is written and directed by Emmy and Peabody Award winner Ballard C. Boyd (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert).

The cast includes Kuhoo Verma (Plan B), Taylor Ortega (Another Simple Plan), Soojeong Son (Kaleidoscope), Saamer Usmani (3 Body Problem), and Mark Gessner (Super Pumped).

Set in New York City, the story follows George (Verma), a reporter who moves in with chaotic roommate Avery (Ortega). When their mutual friend Trish (Son) vanishes, the two must work together to uncover the truth.

Produced by Andrew van den Houten, Clara Peterson, and Boyd, with sales handled by 79th & Broadway Entertainment, the film blends dark comedy with suspense and themes of trust and connection.

Dan Aykroyd to Appear at Comic-Con for New ‘Blues Brothers’ Graphic Novel Panel

Posted on July 14, 2025 by admin

San Diego Comic-Con will host a special panel on Thursday, July 24, featuring Dan Aykroyd and the creative team behind the new Blues Brothers graphic novel, The Escape of Joliet Jake. The event, set for 4:15–5:15 PM in the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, celebrates the 45th anniversary of the original Blues Brothers film.

Aykroyd will be joined by writers Stella Aykroyd, Luke Pisano, and James Werner, along with Z2 Comics’ Rantz Hoseley and Josh Bernstein. The graphic novel is billed as a sequel to the 1980 film, developed with input from the Aykroyd family and the late Judy Belushi Pisano. Artist Felipe Sobriero leads the visuals for the project.

The Escape of Joliet Jake marks the first major expansion of the Blues Brothers universe in years, with plans for additional media projects underway. The panel will explore the creative process behind adapting the franchise into graphic form and honoring its legacy.

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‘Alice in Borderland’ Season 3 Set for September Return on Netflix

Posted on July 13, 2025 by admin

Netflix has officially announced that Season 3 of Alice in Borderland, the hit Japanese sci-fi thriller, will premiere on September 25, 2025. The new installment picks up after Arisu and Usagi clear all the deadly games and return to their lives in the real world—now married and seemingly at peace. But lingering visions from their time in the Borderland suggest their ordeal isn’t over.

Season 3 reintroduces leads Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya, with Shinsuke Sato returning as director. According to the synopsis, the disappearance of Usagi and the reappearance of the mysterious “Joker” card send Arisu back into the surreal realm between life and death.

Alice in Borderland first gained international attention for its suspenseful game mechanics and psychological depth, based on Haro Aso’s manga. Its second season topped Netflix’s global non-English TV charts upon release.

The returning cast includes Ayaka Miyoshi, Nijirô Murakami, and Dori Sakurada, while new characters will be played by Koji Ohkura, Tina Tamashiro, and Kento Kaku, among others.

Season 3 continues production under Robot with Netflix, expanding the series’ visually rich, high-stakes storytelling.

Blumhouse Marks 15 Years with Behind-the-Scenes Book Chronicling Its Horror Legacy

Posted on July 12, 2025 by admin

A new nonfiction book celebrating the rise of Blumhouse Productions is set to hit shelves this fall. Titled Horror’s New Wave: 15 Years of Blumhouse, the book offers a behind-the-scenes account of the low-budget studio that reshaped modern horror cinema.

Founded by Jason Blum, Blumhouse is best known for its highly successful titles like Paranormal Activity, The Purge, Get Out, Sinister, Split, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and M3GAN. The book details how Blum’s cost-effective approach helped build a billion-dollar brand while pushing genre boundaries.

Horror’s New Wave includes insights from Blum himself, along with commentary from filmmakers, actors, and creatives who contributed to the studio’s output, including M. Night Shyamalan and Jamie Lee Curtis. Featuring behind-the-scenes stories, production anecdotes, and kill-count statistics, the book is positioned as both a retrospective and a resource for fans of horror and film history.

Published by Simon & Schuster, Horror’s New Wave: 15 Years of Blumhouse will be released on September 30, 2025.

George Lucas to Appear at Comic-Con 2025 for Narrative Art Panel

Posted on July 11, 2025 by admin

Comic-Con International will welcome George Lucas for his first official appearance at the convention during a Hall H panel on Sunday, July 27. Titled Sneak Peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the panel will explore the power of illustrated storytelling across history and media.

Joining Lucas are Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro and longtime Star Wars production designer Doug Chiang. The conversation will be moderated by Queen Latifah, known for her work across film, TV, and music.

The panel will offer insight into the upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, co-founded by Lucas, which focuses on visual storytelling in forms ranging from comics and paintings to film and digital media.

“This is a full-circle moment,” said Comic-Con’s David Glanzer, noting that Star Wars had one of its earliest previews at Comic-Con nearly five decades ago.

The event is expected to provide fans with a deeper look at the museum’s mission and how narrative art continues to shape culture.

Josh Brolin-Narrated Supercross Documentary “Pay Dirt” Set for Digital Release

Posted on July 11, 2025 by admin

The documentary Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross, narrated by actor Josh Brolin, will be available globally on digital and TVOD platforms beginning July 18, 2025. The film examines the history and evolution of Supercross, a sport that emerged in the 1970s and has since grown into one of the more intense and physically demanding motorsports.

Directed by Emmy winner Paul Taublieb, Pay Dirt combines archival footage, contemporary cinematography, and interviews with prominent Supercross figures, including Hall of Famers Jeremy McGrath, Bob Hannah, Ricky Johnson, and Ricky Carmichael. The film also explores the complex figure of Michael Goodwin, who played a key role in popularizing the sport and is now serving a life sentence for murder.

The documentary had its theatrical debut in January 2025 and was previously screened at the Anaheim One Supercross season opener. It is produced by Taublieb Films with support from Monkey Wrench Films, in association with various motorsports stakeholders. A portion of the project’s theatrical campaign benefited the Road 2 Recovery foundation, which supports injured athletes within the sport.

Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross will be available to rent or purchase on Apple TV and other digital platforms.

Supernatural Thriller “The Drowned” Set for Digital Release

Posted on July 10, 2025 by admin

Sunrise Films and Vertigo Releasing have announced the digital rollout of The Drowned, the debut feature from director and writer Samuel Clemens. The supernatural creature thriller will launch on digital platforms starting October 6 in the UK and Ireland, followed by North America on October 7, and Australia/New Zealand on October 8.

Previously titled The Waterhouse and premiered at FrightFest Halloween, the film stars Alan Calton (Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning), Dominic Vulliamy (Rules of the Game), and Lara Lemon (War of the Worlds: The Attack).

Here is the film’s synopsis:

Woven with references to Greek mythology, The Drowned follows three thieves who have just stolen a priceless painting and arrive at a secluded safe house by the sea, only to discover their fourth accomplice is missing. They must question whether one of them was responsible for her disappearance, or if the blame lies with a more sinister presence lurking in the deep water below.

The film is produced by Agam Jain, George Clemens, and Fernando Ruiz (Take The Shot Films), alongside James Kermack and Julien Loeffler (Featuristic Films). Worldwide sales are handled by Raven Banner Entertainment.

“Magnetosphere” Trailer Debuts Ahead of Digital Release and Comic-Con Screening

Posted on July 9, 2025 by admin

The trailer for “Magnetosphere” has been released, offering a new glimpse at director Nicola Rose’s sophomore feature. The nostalgic, coming-of-age drama will debut digitally across North America on July 22, 2025, with a special screening scheduled for San Diego Comic-Con on July 27.

A Canadian-American co-production, “Magnetosphere” is written and directed by Nicola Rose and produced by Rusty Halo Productions, Pine Pathways Productions, and Baum 18 Media, in association with Parka Pictures.

Set in 1997, the story centers on Maggie Campion, a kid with a secret — she can see sounds, hear colors, and her senses do other unusual things. After moving across the country with her family, everything changes as she meets people who help her understand her differences.

The cast features Shayelin Martin (Wild Goat Surf), Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), Patrick McKenna (The Red Green Show), Debra McGrath (Little Mosque on the Prairie), Tara Strong (The Powerpuff Girls), Mikayla Kong (Accused), Tania Webb (Better Days), Zooey Schneider (Li’l Stompers), and TikTok and YouTube star Steven He, best known for his viral “Emotional Damage” skits.

Following its digital release, “Magnetosphere” will be showcased at Comic-Con, where cast member Dani Bowman (Love on the Spectrum) is also expected to attend the screening.

“Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful” Premieres July 16 on Disney+ and Hulu

Posted on July 9, 2025 by admin

Miley Cyrus’ new visual album experience, Something Beautiful, will premiere on July 16, 2025, on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S. The film will also be available internationally, debuting the same day in Canada and arriving in EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions on July 30.

Directed by Cyrus along with Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter, the film serves as a full-length visual companion to her ninth studio album of the same name. It features thirteen original tracks and is described as a pop opera that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. The cinematography is handled by Benoît Debie, and the production includes contributions from XYZ Films, Panos Cosmatos, Sony Music Vision, Columbia Records, and Live Nation.

The cast includes appearances from Naomi Campbell, Maxx Morando, Brittany Howard, and others, alongside Cyrus herself.

Here’s a short synopsis: A visionary film accompanying Miley Cyrus’ ninth studio album of the same name. As Cyrus embarks on a cinematic journey through time, memory, and self-reinvention, she crafts a hypnotic visual experience, adorned with archival couture and surreal storytelling. Something Beautiful blurs the line between dream and reality in a spectacle of music, fashion, and emotion.

This release continues Cyrus’ collaboration with Disney, following her recent recognition as a Disney Legend.

Destin Conrad Announces ‘Love on Digital’ North American Tour

Posted on July 8, 2025 by admin

R&B artist Destin Conrad has announced his Love on Digital North American headline tour, beginning September 13 in Denver. The tour will include stops in cities such as Houston, Nashville, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, and Los Angeles, with Mark Keane as support.

The tour follows Conrad’s debut album Love on Digital, featuring collaborations with Kehlani, Lil Nas X, Teezo Touchdown, and serpentwithfeet. The project debuted at No. 3 on Apple Music’s R&B/Soul chart and No. 7 on Spotify’s U.S. albums chart, now surpassing 31 million streams.

Conrad, originally from Tampa, first gained attention as a songwriter for Kehlani before launching his solo career. He previously toured with Kehlani and Syd and recently completed a 47-show run across the U.S., Europe, and the UK.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 11 at 10 a.m. local time via destinconrad.com, with presales beginning Wednesday, July 9.