Lily James Stars as Bumble Founder in Tech Drama Swiped

Posted on August 13, 2025 by admin

20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for Swiped, a biographical drama inspired by the rise of Bumble and its founder Whitney Wolfe Herd. The film will debut September 9 at the Toronto International Film Festival before streaming September 19 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

Lily James plays Wolfe Herd, who co-founded Tinder before leaving the company to launch her own dating platform. The story follows her early career in the male-dominated tech industry, her decision to create a women-first app, and her path to becoming the youngest female self-made billionaire. The film also depicts her pivotal role in Bumble’s 2021 public offering.

Directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg and written by Goldenberg, Bill Parker, and Kim Caramele, the film’s cast includes Dan Stevens, Jackson White, Myha’la, Ben Schnetzer, Pierson Fodé, Clea DuVall, Pedro Correa, Ian Colleti, and Coral Peña. Swiped is produced by Jennifer Gibgot, Andrew Panay, and James, with 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment producing.

First Look at Couture, Starring Angelina Jolie, Ahead of TIFF World Premiere

Posted on August 11, 2025 by admin

The Toronto International Film Festival will host the world premiere of Couture, a drama set during the height of Paris Fashion Week and directed by Alice Winocour. The film stars Angelina Jolie, Ella Rumpf, Anyier Anei, and Louis Garrel, and is presented in the festival’s Special Presentations program.

Written and directed by Winocour, Couture follows three women whose lives intersect against the backdrop of the fashion world. Jolie plays Maxine, a filmmaker in her forties who learns she has breast cancer and forms an unexpected bond with a longtime collaborator, played by Garrel. Anei portrays Ada, an emerging model leaving behind a predetermined future in South Sudan, while Rumpf plays Angèle, a makeup artist working behind the scenes of the catwalk.

Produced by Charles Gillibert, William Horberg, Angelina Jolie, and Zhang Xin, with Bob Xu serving as executive producer, the film explores resilience, connection, and the unspoken solidarity among women across professions and cultures.

Angelina Jolie (L), Louis Garrel (R)

Ella Rumpf (L), Anyier Anei (R)

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

Posted on August 6, 2025 by admin

20th 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.

“Preparation for the Next Life” Explores Love, Survival, and Displacement in a Divided City

Posted on August 4, 2025 by admin

Director Bing Liu’s narrative debut Preparation for the Next Life will open in select U.S. theaters on September 5, 2025, with a newly released trailer offering a first look at the drama’s intimate focus on immigration, trauma, and connection.

Based on the novel by Atticus Lish and adapted by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Martyna Majok, the film follows Aishe (Sebiye Behtiyar), a Uyghur woman working in the margins of New York City’s Chinatown. There, she meets Skinner (Fred Hechinger), a recently discharged U.S. soldier struggling to re-adjust after three tours in the Middle East.

The film centers on their evolving relationship—two people shaped by violence, displacement, and invisibility—who begin to imagine the possibility of a life different from the one they expected. Rather than offering a traditional romance, the story focuses on survival and the subtle forms of intimacy forged under pressure.

Produced by Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak, and Barry Jenkins, the film blends naturalistic storytelling with a strong sociopolitical undercurrent, reflecting Liu’s documentary roots (Minding the Gap).

Watch the trailer for Preparation for the Next Life below.

Historical Drama Nuremberg Set for November Theatrical Release

Posted on August 3, 2025 by admin

Sony Pictures Classics has announced a November 7 theatrical release for Nuremberg, a World War II courtroom drama starring Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, and Michael Shannon. Written and directed by James Vanderbilt (Zodiac), the film revisits the Nuremberg Trials through the perspective of U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Malek), who is assigned to assess the mental state of captured Nazi leaders.

The story centers on Kelley’s psychological standoff with Hermann Göring (Crowe), Hitler’s former second-in-command, as prosecutors prepare to put the Nazi regime on trial for war crimes. Shannon portrays chief prosecutor Robert H. Jackson, tasked with bringing the atrocities of the Holocaust to light before an international tribunal.

Nuremberg is based on Jack El-Hai’s nonfiction book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist and was filmed as a historical thriller with a focus on character dynamics inside the prison and courtroom. The cast also includes Leo Woodall, Richard E. Grant, John Slattery, Colin Hanks, and Wrenn Schmidt.

The film is produced by Walden Media and Bluestone Entertainment and was acquired by Sony Pictures Classics earlier this year. Its release is timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the historic trials.

Watch the official teaser trailer for Nuremberg below:

Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney Star in Offbeat Grief Comedy Twinless, In Theaters This Fall

Posted on August 2, 2025 by admin

The official trailer has dropped for Twinless, an offbeat dark comedy centered on twin loss and the strange connections that form in its wake. Written and directed by James Sweeney (Straight Up), the film arrives in theaters on September 5, 2025, distributed by Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate.

Dylan O’Brien stars as Roman, a reserved man grappling with the death of his identical twin, Rocky. When he joins a support group for twin bereavement, he meets Dennis (played by Sweeney), another recent twin loss survivor. As the two grow closer, their bond blurs the lines between friendship, identity, and unresolved grief.

Though the film leans into humor, the trailer hints at more unsettling undercurrents, with both men harboring secrets that could threaten the fragile connection they’ve formed. The cast includes Lauren Graham, Aisling Franciosi, Chris Perfetti, Tasha Smith, and Wrenn Schmidt.

After earning the Audience Award at Sundance 2025, Twinless garnered attention for both its performances and its willingness to explore complicated emotional territory with sharp, often uncomfortable wit.

Watch the official trailer for Twinless below.

Spartacus: House of Ashur Panel Brings Blood, Memory, and Laughter to Comic-Con 2025

Posted on July 26, 2025 by admin

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, Spartacus: House of Ashur stormed into San Diego Comic-Con with a packed panel in the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront. The event featured showrunner Steven S. DeKnight alongside stars Nick E. Tarabay (Ashur), Graham McTavish (Korris), Tenika Davis (Achillia), Jordi Webber (Tarchon), Jamaica Vaughan (Hilara), and Jaime Slater (Cornelia). Liam McIntyre, who played Spartacus in the original series, served as moderator.
McIntyre opened the panel by asking the audience for a round of applause in honor of Andy Whitfield, the original Spartacus who passed away in 2011, to which fans responded with a long ovation.

The teaser trailer for the series revealed Ashur’s return in an alternate history where his betrayal earned him ownership of the ludus. “What if betrayal wasn’t a sin, but currency?” DeKnight teased, hinting at the show’s mix of gladiatorial spectacle and political intrigue.

Asked whether the new series would match the notorious tone of the original, DeKnight smirked: “If you’re wondering if House of Ashur is going to be as sexy as Spartacus… I think you already know the answer.”

The panel mixed heartfelt tributes with bawdy jokes and playful banter among the cast, giving fans a taste of the chaotic energy they can expect when Spartacus: House of Ashur premieres on Starz this winter.

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

Posted on July 25, 2025 by admin

Kelsey 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.

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

Posted on July 25, 2025 by admin

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.

“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.