Emma Mackey Leads All-Star Cast in James L. Brooks’ Ella McCay

Ella-McCay20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for Ella McCay, the upcoming comedy-drama from Academy Award–winning filmmaker James L. Brooks. Opening in theaters December 12, 2025, the film marks Brooks’ first feature as a director since 2010’s How Do You Know.

Emma Mackey stars as Ella, an idealistic young politician preparing to take over the role of her longtime mentor, the state’s governor. As she steps into the position, she navigates both the pressures of public office and complicated relationships with her family, including her estranged father (Woody Harrelson), brother (Spike Fearn), and aunt (Jamie Lee Curtis).

The ensemble cast also includes Albert Brooks, Rebecca Hall, Ayo Edebiri, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, and Julie Kavner. Principal photography began in Rhode Island in February 2024 and wrapped later that spring, with additional filming completed earlier this year.

Ella McCay is written and directed by Brooks, whose previous credits include Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News, and As Good as It Gets. The film is produced by Brooks alongside Richard Sakai, Julie Ansell, and Jennifer Brooks.

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Kelsey Grammer and Benjamin Hollingsworth Join Cast of Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring

the-christmas-ringKelsey Grammer and Benjamin Hollingsworth have joined Jana Kramer in Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring, a holiday-themed romantic drama set to premiere exclusively in theaters on November 6.

Grammer, best known for his long-running role as Frasier Crane, will play Howard Miller, while Hollingsworth—of Virgin River fame—stars as his son, Ben. Kramer and Hollingsworth lead the story as romantic co-stars in this adaptation of Kingsbury’s upcoming novel, set for release on October 21.

Principal photography is underway in Nashville, with Tyler Russell directing and Natalie Ruffino Wilson producing for Karen Kingsbury Productions and Fathom Entertainment. The film follows Kingsbury’s previous adaptation, Someone Like You (2024), and marks her return to fiction publishing with Thomas Nelson.

The Christmas Ring will debut nationwide in theaters just in time for the 2025 holiday season.

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“Upload” Cast Brings Humor and Heart to Comic-Con Farewell Panel

The cast and creators of Amazon Prime Video’s sci-fi comedy hit “Upload” took the the Comic-Con stage Friday, celebrating the show’s journey—and teasing what’s to come in its fourth and final season. The actors spoke about the show’s exploration of identity, technology, and human connection.

Moderated by The Office’s Brian Baumgartner, the panel featured creator Greg Daniels alongside stars Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Allegra Edwards and Kevin Bigley, for a fast-paced, funny and at times emotional look back at the show’s exploration of identity, technology, and human connection.

A sneak peek from Season 4 was screened for fans, featuring Alicia (Zainab Johnson) in a hilariously unexpected new role.

One particularly memorable moment came when Amell, Allo, and Edwards rolled up sleeves to show off matching tattoos they got after filming wrapped.

The cast reflected on how their characters had changed, from Ingrid’s evolution beyond a high-maintenance villain to Luke’s surprising emotional depth beneath the comic relief.

Toward the end, Daniels revealed the cover of a new comic book titled Prefera, a digital-afterlife-themed story he’s working on with artist Tom Hoskisson and writer Izzy Kadish. The comic’s concept appears to echo Upload’s core ideas.

The most emotional moment came from Andy Allo, who paused to acknowledge how long the journey had been: “Seven years later, we’re finally here,” she said. “And we get to finish this with all of you.”

Upload Season 4 premieres August 25.

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Holiday Odd-Couple Romance Takes the Spotlight in The Baltimorons

the baltimoronsJay Duplass returns to feature directing with The Baltimorons, a quirky romantic comedy that won the Audience Award at this year’s SXSW. Co-written with lead actor Michael Strassner, the film unfolds over Christmas Eve in Baltimore, where a newly sober man’s dental emergency sparks an unexpected connection with his older dentist.

Strassner stars as Cliff, an improv comedian trying to stay on track, while Liz Larsen plays Didi, a lonely dentist with problems of her own. As the two navigate their emotional baggage and the city’s cold streets, their night evolves into something tender, funny, and oddly cathartic. Olivia Luccardi co-stars as Cliff’s girlfriend.

Critics have likened the film to Before Sunrise with a dash of Harold and Maude. Ehrlich of IndieWire called it “a Christmas classic in the making.”

The Baltimorons opens in New York on September 5, with more cities to follow on September 12 via Independent Film Company.

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Hood River Entertainment Begins Production on Mystery Comedy Thriller Jackrabbit

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Hood River Entertainment has officially begun production on Jackrabbit, a mystery-comedy-thriller written and directed by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ballard C. Boyd (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert). The film is being independently produced and will be sold both domestically and internationally by 79th & Broadway Entertainment.

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 NYC, the story follows George (Verma), an investigative reporter who finds herself living with Avery (Ortega), a chaotic aspiring actress, after reconnecting with childhood best friend Trish (Son). When Trish mysteriously vanishes, George and Avery are forced to join forces to uncover the truth—only to find that her disappearance is just the beginning.

The graphic yet comedic tale is described by Boyd as part “odd couple” comedy and part suspense mystery, ultimately about trust, secrecy, and unlikely collaboration. The film was co-produced by MJ Bernier and executive produced by Alex Cirillo and Dani Faith Leonard, with creative input from the late Judy Belushi Pisano, whose vision helped shape the project before her passing.

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

MagnetosphereThe 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.

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Bill Hader Voices a Chaotic Cat in First Look at Animated Cat in the Hat

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Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for its upcoming animated film The Cat in the Hat, due in theaters on February 27, 2026. Voiced by Bill Hader, this new version of the classic Dr. Seuss character follows the Cat on a mission from the Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration (I.I.I.I.) to help two children adjust after moving to a new town. It’s described as the Cat’s most difficult assignment yet, with the risk of losing his magical hat if he fails.

The film is the first full-length animated theatrical adaptation of the book and introduces an expansive new world separate from previous versions. It’s directed by Alessandro Carloni (Kung Fu Panda 3) and Erica Rivinoja (Clone High, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs).

The voice cast includes Xochitl Gomez, Quinta Brunson, Matt Berry, Paula Pell, Giancarlo Esposito, America Ferrera, Bowen Yang, and Tituss Burgess.

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Teaser Trailer Released for Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia, Starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons

bugoniaFocus Features has released the first teaser trailer for Bugonia, the latest film from director Yorgos Lanthimos. The dark comedy-thriller stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons as two men who believe a corporate executive is part of an alien plot to destroy Earth.

The film follows Teddy, a reclusive beekeeper, and his cousin Don, who kidnap Michelle, a pharmaceutical executive, convinced she is working with extraterrestrials. Based on the 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet!, Bugonia blends paranoia, absurdity, and deadpan humor in Lanthimos’s signature style.

The cast also includes Alicia Silverstone, Stavros Halkias, and Aidan Delbis. Bugonia marks another collaboration between Lanthimos and Stone, following The Favourite, Poor Things, and Kinds of Kindness.

Bugonia opens in theaters October 24, 2025.

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Adam Sandler Announces Fall 2025 Arena Tour Across North America

adam-sandler-youre-my-best-friend-tourAdam Sandler will hit the road this fall for a new North American arena tour titled You’re My Best Friend. Produced by Live Nation, the tour begins September 5 in Jacksonville, Florida, and will visit more than 30 cities, including New York, Toronto, Chicago, Indianapolis, Omaha, and Seattle.

The announcement follows Sandler’s sold-out tours in 2022 and 2023, as well as his recent Netflix comedy special Love You, released earlier this year. His previous special, 100% Fresh, debuted on Netflix in 2018.

Sandler will also appear this summer in Happy Gilmore 2, premiering July 25 on Netflix, and in Noah Baumbach’s upcoming film Jay Kelly, due later this year.

Presale tickets are available beginning today. General ticket sales begin Friday, June 27 at 12 p.m. local time via Ticketmaster.com.

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Comedy Central Announces Guest Lineup for Digman! Season Two

digmanComedy Central has revealed the guest voice cast for season two of Digman!, the animated comedy created by Andy Samberg and Neil Campbell. The series returns Wednesday, July 9 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

New additions to the cast include Fred Armisen, Mark Hamill, Nathan Lane, Seth Meyers, Amy Sedaris, John Waters, Jeffrey Wright, and Kate Winslet, among others.

Produced by CBS Studios and The Lonely Island, Digman! stars Samberg as Rip Digman, with returning cast members Mitra Jouhari, Tim Robinson, Dale Soules, Guz Khan, Melissa Fumero, and Tim Meadows.

Season one is currently available on Paramount+ and Comedy Central Video On Demand.

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