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.

Trailer Released for “I Wish You All the Best”, Tommy Dorfman’s Directorial Debut

Posted on July 4, 2025 by admin

Lionsgate has released the official trailer for I Wish You All the Best, a coming-of-age drama directed and written by Tommy Dorfman. Based on the novel by Mason Deaver, the film follows Ben, a high school junior who comes out as nonbinary and is forced to move in with an estranged older sister after being rejected by their parents.

Starring Corey Fogelmanis as Ben, the film also features Alexandra Daddario, Cole Sprouse, Lena Dunham, and Miles Gutierrez-Riley. The story explores identity, chosen family, and the struggles of adolescence through the lens of a nonbinary protagonist.

I Wish You All the Best premiered at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival and marks Dorfman’s feature directorial debut. The film will open in U.S. theaters on November 7, 2025.

Trailer Released for My Mother’s Wedding, Directed by Kristin Scott Thomas

Posted on June 30, 2025 by admin

Vertical has released the official trailer for My Mother’s Wedding, the directorial debut of actress Kristin Scott Thomas. The ensemble drama stars Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, and Emily Beecham as three sisters reuniting for the third wedding of their twice-widowed mother, played by Thomas.

The film, which premiered under the title North Star at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, is inspired in part by Thomas’s own family history. Set over a weekend in the English countryside, the story explores unresolved grief, generational tension, and family dynamics, as the sisters confront the past while preparing for their mother’s nuptials.

The cast also includes Freida Pinto. My Mother’s Wedding opens in U.S. theaters on August 8, 2025.

Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst Star in Crime Drama Roofman

Posted on June 25, 2025 by admin

Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for Roofman, a crime drama starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, set for theatrical release on October 10. Directed by Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine), the film is based on the true story of Jeffrey Manchester, a former Army Ranger who gained notoriety for robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting through their roofs.

Tatum plays Manchester, who escapes prison and secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months while planning his next move. His double life is disrupted when he falls for Leigh, a store employee and single mother played by Dunst.

The cast also includes Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang, and Peter Dinklage. The script was co-written by Cianfrance and Kirt Gunn. Tatum and Cianfrance also serve as executive producers.

Roofman will open in theaters nationwide on October 10, 2025.

Trailer Drops for Action Thriller Guns & Moses, Starring Dermot Mulroney and Christopher Lloyd

Posted on June 23, 2025 by admin

The official trailer for Guns & Moses has been released ahead of the film’s nationwide theatrical debut on July 18. The action-thriller, inspired by the 2019 Chabad of Poway synagogue shooting, centers on a rabbi forced into action after a violent attack on his community.

Directed by Salvador Litvak and co-written with Nina Litvak, the film stars Mark Feuerstein (Royal Pains), Neal McDonough (Tulsa King), Alona Tal (Veronica Mars), Craig Sheffer (A River Runs Through It), Jackson A. Dunn (Brightburn), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), and Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend’s Wedding).

Reframing faith and resilience through the lens of modern self-defense, Guns & Moses draws from Litvak’s own training with Magen Am, a Jewish volunteer security force. “When we say never again, it means we need to step up and defend ourselves,” said Litvak, emphasizing the film’s real-world stakes.

Produced by Lee Broda and Aimee Schoof, both known for socially conscious storytelling, the project arrives at a time of increasing concern over antisemitic violence in the U.S. and abroad.

Guns & Moses opens in theaters July 18.

Arthouse Thriller Sweet Relief Opens June 27 in Theaters and on VOD

Posted on June 22, 2025 by admin

The indie thriller Sweet Relief, written and directed by emerging filmmaker Nick Verdi, will open for a one-week theatrical run at Laemmle Encino Town Center on June 27. The film will also be available the same day on premium VOD through Eventive.

Set in a small New England town, Sweet Relief follows two intertwining storylines: one involving teens playing an online “murder challenge” game as a joke, and another focused on a disaffected millennial couple whose boredom leads them down a dangerous path. As events spiral, the film builds toward a disturbing and unexpected climax.

The ensemble cast includes Alisa Leigh, B.R. Yeager, Adam Michael Kozack, Lucie Rosenfeld, Jocelyn Lopez, and Paul Lazar in a notable turn as Mr. McDaniel. The film was executive produced by Tribeca Award-winner Elliot Gipson (Charliebird), who launched Art Brut Films in 2023. Sweet Relief marks the label’s first feature release.

The 87-minute arthouse thriller has screened at several festivals, including the Chattanooga Film Festival, Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival, and Another Hole in the Head.

A wider VOD rollout is planned later in the year.

Psychological Horror “Bury Me When I’m Dead” Hits VOD

Posted on June 20, 2025 by admin

Bury Me When I’m Dead, a psychological supernatural thriller from writer-director Seabold Krebs, is now available on digital and VOD. The film stars Devon Terrell, Charlotte Hope, and Makenzie Leigh.

The story follows Henry, a man unraveling after breaking a deathbed promise to his wife, Catherine. Diagnosed with brain cancer, Catherine had asked to be buried in a remote forest near her childhood home. But under pressure from her powerful father—and haunted by guilt over an affair with her friend Rebecca—Henry returns her body to the city instead.

What follows is a descent into paranoia, as strange events lead Henry to believe Catherine’s ghost is back for revenge. As grief and fear blur the line between reality and delusion, Henry becomes trapped in a spiral of supernatural reckoning.

Produced by Nicholas Payne Santos and Amanda Freeman, and executive produced by Rob Coterill, the film is a Plenty Good and Slow Peach production in association with 88/90 Productions. Bury Me When I’m Dead runs 90 minutes, is not yet rated, and is distributed by Vertical Entertainment.