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Horror Comedy ‘Dead Giveaway’ to World Premiere at Philadelphia Film Festival 2025

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Dead-GiveawayWriter-director Ian Kimble’s horror comedy Dead Giveaway will make its world premiere at the Philadelphia Film Festival 2025 on Friday, October 17, with an encore screening on Sunday, October 26.

Starring Ruby Modine (Shameless), Mikaela Hoover (Superman [2025]), and Scout Taylor-Compton (Rob Zombie’s Halloween), the film follows Jill (Modine), who wakes up hungover beside a murdered stranger and quickly finds herself juggling a tied-up man, an unconscious roommate, and a bloody mess, all before brunch.

A sharp, chaotic blend of humor and horror, Dead Giveaway features what festival programmers describe as “endlessly creative and uproarious” writing from Kimble, with standout chemistry between Modine and Hoover that keeps the laughs and screams coming.

Produced by Suzann Toni Petrongolo, Andrew Vogel, and Kimble, with Hallee Adelman as executive producer and Amanda Frederick as co-producer, the 87-minute feature marks Kimble’s debut as writer, director, and producer. The film expands on one of his original short works.

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Brandon Routh Comedy “Out of Order” to Open Chelsea Film Festival; Poster Revealed

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Out-of-OrderOut of Order, a new legal comedy starring Superman Returns actor Brandon Routh, will open the 2025 Chelsea Film Festival on October 15 at New York’s Regal 14th Street Cinema. The red carpet begins at 6 p.m., followed by the screening at 7 p.m.

Directed by Guy Jacobson and co-written with Megan Freels Johnston, the film follows John Slater (Routh), a lawyer who tries to win back his ex by joining a top firm, only to end up representing both sides of the same lawsuit in disguise.

The ensemble cast includes Brooke Shields, Sam Huntington, Luis Guzmán, Michael Potts, Sandra Bernhard, Tao Okamoto, Krysta Rodriguez, and Asher Grodman. Routh also serves as a producer.

Jacobson described the project as “a return to physical, character-driven comedy,” citing My Cousin Vinny and Mrs. Doubtfire as influences.

Produced by Intrinsic Value Films, Island View Productions, Smokestack Films, and Business Lunch Productions, Out of Order will debut with Routh and cast in attendance.

Tickets are available at https://chelseafilm.org/out-of-order/

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Allen Danziger Returns to Horror in Satirical Slasher “The Weedhacker Massacre”

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The-Weedhacker-MassacreBuffalo 8 will release The Weedhacker Massacre on digital platforms October 17. The meta-horror comedy, directed by Jody Stelzig, follows a film crew shooting a remake of a notorious slasher movie at the site of the original murders—only to find the masked killer has returned.

The film stars David Treviño (Rent Free), Molly Sakonchick (Storage Locker), Bobbie Grace (Fear the Walking Dead), Sean Reyna, Parrish Randall (Circus of the Dead), and Allen Danziger of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre fame, who also co-created and executive produced the project. The script was written and produced by Ray Spivey.

Following its world premiere at the Golden State Film Festival, The Weedhacker Massacre earned multiple awards at international festivals, including Best Comedy at the New York International Film Awards. The 95-minute feature is unrated.

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Mo Gilligan Announces The Mo You Know World Tour for 2026

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Mo-Gilligan-tourTriple BAFTA-winning comedian Mo Gilligan will embark on his biggest tour yet with The Mo You Know World Tour in 2026.

Promoted by Live Nation, the extensive tour will visit the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, UAE, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Finland, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Estonia, Latvia, Germany, Portugal, and the UK. North American dates start April 9 in Somerville, MA and conclude May 13 in San Diego, CA.

Gilligan’s debut tour was a complete sell-out and spawned his first Netflix Original Momentum. His follow-up, There’s Mo to Life, also sold out across multiple venues, including a 10-night run at London’s Eventim Apollo and a headline show at the O2 Arena.

Tickets for North America go on sale beginning September 26 at livenation.com.

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Gabriel Byrne Confronts Mortality and Leonard Cohen’s Ghosts in Death of a Ladies’ Man

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death-of-a-ladies-manGabriel Byrne headlines Death of a Ladies’ Man, Matthew Bissonnette’s surreal dramedy arriving on VOD September 26.

The film follows Samuel O’Shea (Byrne), a hard-drinking, twice-divorced professor whose life unravels after a terminal diagnosis. Haunted by visions of his long-dead father (Brian Gleeson) and strangers breaking into Leonard Cohen songs, Samuel retreats to his family’s Irish cottage where he confronts memory, regret, and the possibility of redemption through an unexpected romance (Jessica Paré).

The film blends dark humor, poetic visuals, and the music of Leonard Cohen, offering a meditation on mortality and second chances. Rounding out the cast are Antoine Olivier Pilon, Karelle Tremblay, and Suzanne Clément.

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

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coyotes-filmAura 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.

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

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crazy-ex-girl-friendRachel 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.

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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues to Screen in IMAX for One Week Only

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spinal-tap-IISpinal Tap II: The End Continues will screen in IMAX theaters for a limited one-week engagement beginning September 10, 2025. The early IMAX showing takes place on September 10 with additional screenings on September 12.

The sequel arrives more than four decades after Rob Reiner’s This Is Spinal Tap. Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer return as David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls—aging rockers reunited for one final concert. Reiner also reprises his role as Marty Di Bergi, the filmmaker chronicling their attempt at a comeback. The film features appearances by Elton John, Paul McCartney, Questlove, and Fran Drescher.

Exclusive merchandise will be available for the release, including a limited Spinal Tap II x IMAX T-shirt sold through the IMAX online store.

Distributed by Bleecker Street, Spinal Tap II blends satire and nostalgia, continuing the story of one of cinema’s most enduring mockumentary bands.

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

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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

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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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