“The Pickup” Trailer Teases Action-Comedy Heist Ahead of August Prime Video Release

thepickupPrime Video has released the official trailer for The Pickup, an action-comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson, set to premiere August 6, 2025.

The film follows armored truck drivers Russell (Murphy) and Travis (Davidson), whose routine cash run is derailed by a heist orchestrated by Zoe (Keke Palmer), a criminal mastermind with personal ties and a much bigger plan. As a $60 million scheme unravels around them, the duo is forced into chaos, navigating high-stakes threats and clashing personalities.

Directed by Tim Story, the film blends sharp comedy with fast-paced action and features a supporting cast including Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Jack Kesy, Marshawn Lynch, and Andrew Dice Clay. The Pickup will stream exclusively on Prime Video.

Watch the trailer below for “The Pickup”

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‘Laugh It Forward’ Comedy Series to Premiere in June with Rob Riggle, Jimmy O. Yang, Jay Pharoah, and More

laugh-it-forwardStrike Back Studios will debut Laugh It Forward, a new stand-up comedy series, throughout June on Amazon, Apple, and other digital platforms. The series features celebrity hosts Rob Riggle, Jimmy O. Yang, Jay Pharoah, King Bach, and Lisa Ann Walter, each spotlighting rising talent in comedy.

Filmed at the iconic Viper Room on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip, the show blends a speakeasy vibe with high-energy sets. Featured comedians include Vinny Fasline, Andrea Jin, Nicky Paris, Comedian CP, Nick Guerra, Erica Rhodes, and Sydney Castillo.

Directed by Michael Tiddes and edited by two-time Emmy winner Michael Schultz, the series is executive produced by McG, Mary Viola, Corey Marsh, Jesse Murphy, Shannon Houchins, and Trevor O’Neil. Noor Ahmed serves as producer.

Laugh It Forward premieres June 3, 2025, with new episodes weekly.

Episode Schedule:
June 3 – Jimmy O. Yang
June 10 – King Bach & Lisa Ann Walter
June 17 – Jay Pharoah
June 24 – Rob Riggle

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‘Squid Game’ Season 3 to Premiere on Netflix June 27

squid-game-3Netflix has announced that Squid Game Season 3, the final chapter of its globally popular thriller series, will premiere on June 27, 2025. The release follows the events of Season 2’s violent conclusion, where Gi-hun’s attempted rebellion ended in failure and heavy losses.

The new season continues the story of Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) as he confronts betrayal, despair, and deadlier games. As the mysterious Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) resumes overseeing the contests and the VIPs return, Gi-hun must face increasingly high-stakes choices. Meanwhile, his brother Jun-ho continues his secret investigation into the games’ origins.

Returning cast members include Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, and Wi Ha-jun. Season 3 was developed as part of a larger story originally written to span Seasons 2 and 3, according to series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk.

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Bono Documentary “Stories of Surrender” Premieres May 30 on Apple TV+

bono-stories-of-surrenderApple TV+ will premiere Bono: Stories of Surrender globally on Friday, May 30. The documentary reimagines Bono’s acclaimed one-man stage show, blending intimate storytelling, live performance, and rare behind-the-scenes footage.

The film offers a candid look at the U2 frontman’s life, exploring themes of family, activism, fame, and faith. Through a mix of narration and music, Bono reflects on his journey as a son, husband, father, and global rock icon—accompanied by performances of signature U2 songs.

Produced by RadicalMedia and Plan B Entertainment, the film features a creative team with credits including Summer of Soul, Hamilton, and 12 Years a Slave. Bono also serves as executive producer.

Bono: Stories of Surrender is available to screen on the Apple TV+ press site. Watch the official trailer below.

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Netflix Unveils Trailer for First Korean Animated Film “Lost in Starlight”

lost-in-starlightNetflix has released the trailer for Lost in Starlight, its first Korean original animated film, debuting globally on May 30, 2025.

Set in 2050 Seoul, the film follows Nan-young (Kim Tae-ri), an astronaut selected for a Mars expedition, and Jay (Hong Kyung), a musician restoring vintage audio gear. Their romance begins when Nan-young visits Jay’s shop to repair her late mother’s record player—just before she’s called to fulfill her lifelong dream in space.

Directed by Han Ji-won (The Summer) and co-written with Kang Hyun-joo (The Scarlet Letter), the film blends K-drama emotion with lush animation, drawing comparisons to Your Name and Suzume. It also features retro-futuristic touches and reimagined Seoul landmarks.

Acclaimed director Bong Joon-ho has called the film a “visual masterpiece,” adding to the growing buzz.

Lost in Starlight premieres May 30 on Netflix.

See trailer below for “Lost in Starlight”:

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HBO Releases Teaser Trailer for It: Welcome to Derry, Prequel to Stephen King’s Horror Saga

it-welcome-to-derryHBO has released the official teaser for It: Welcome to Derry, a prequel series expanding the world of Stephen King’s It. Set in the early 1960s, the show explores the events leading up to the It films and the origins of Pennywise the Clown.

Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise, joined by a cast that includes Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, and Rudy Mancuso. The story is expected to focus on the town’s history of disappearances and the destruction of the Black Spot, a key event from King’s lore.

Developed by Andy and Barbara Muschietti along with Jason Fuchs, the series follows the timeline of the recent It films rather than the original novel. Muschietti directs four of the nine episodes, with Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane serving as co-showrunners.

It: Welcome to Derry premieres this fall on HBO and Max.

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Cartoon Network and Max Greenlight Season Two and Two Films for “Iyanu”

Iyanu-season-2Iyanu, the animated fantasy series inspired by Nigerian mythology, will return with a second season and two feature-length films, according to an announcement from Cartoon Network and Max. The show, created by Nigerian filmmaker Roye Okupe and produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, is based on the Iyanu: Child of Wonder graphic novels published by YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse Comics.

Season one of Iyanu garnered strong audience response across platforms, prompting its renewal. Season two will include 10 new episodes, continuing the story of a teenage orphan with divine powers destined to save Yorubaland. In the upcoming season, Iyanu confronts rising tensions between factions competing for powerful divine artifacts. She also faces a new antagonist leading the People of the Deep, and deeper mysteries about her past begin to surface.

Alongside the series, two animated films have been greenlit. The first, The Age of Wonders, is scheduled for release later this year. Set 500 years before Iyanu’s story, the film explores a flourishing magical civilization in Yorubaland threatened by the embodiment of the seven deadly sins.

Lion Forge Entertainment CEO David Steward II and creator Roye Okupe expressed excitement about the expansion, highlighting the global support for the series and its cultural significance. Executive producers include Okupe, Steward II, Stephanie Sperber, Kirsten Newlands, Matt Heath, Erica Dupuis, Ryan Haidarian, and Doug Schwalbe.

Iyanu has been widely praised for its animation, world-building, and authentic representation of African mythology. Season two is slated to premiere in 2026, with the second feature film currently in production.

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“Hell Motel” Premieres June 17 on Shudder and AMC+

hell-motelHell Motel, a new eight-episode Canadian horror anthology series from Slasher creators Aaron Martin and Ian Carpenter, is set to premiere June 17, 2025, on Shudder and AMC+.

The series will launch with a two-episode debut, followed by new episodes released weekly on Tuesdays.

The story follows ten true crime enthusiasts invited to the reopening weekend of the Cold River Motel—site of a 30-year-old unsolved satanic mass murder. When the guests become stranded, a new killing spree begins, each death escalating in brutality.

The cast features Eric McCormack as a sinister chef, Paula Brancati as a former scream queen, Shaun Benson as a self-proclaimed medium, and Atticus Mitchell as a true crime writer and survivor of a previous massacre. Additional cast includes Emmanuel Kabongo, Jim Watson, Genevieve DeGraves, Michelle Nolden, Brynn Godenir, and Icesis Couture.

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Season 2 of Peacemaker Premieres August 21 on Max

PeacemakerMax has announced that Peacemaker, the DC series starring John Cena, will return for its second season on August 21, 2025, with a total of eight episodes. The announcement was accompanied by an official teaser trailer, offering a first look at what’s to come.

The series picks up after the events of The Suicide Squad (2021), with Peacemaker recovering from his near-fatal encounter with Bloodsport. As he regains his freedom, he soon finds that it comes with new consequences. The teaser shows the character attempting to integrate into a new superhero team while grappling with the fallout of previous events.

Much of the original cast returns for Season 2, including Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, and Robert Patrick. New cast members include Tim Meadows.

James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, returns as the creative force behind the show. Gunn wrote all eight episodes and directed three of them. His involvement in Peacemaker Season 2 comes amid another major DC project: the upcoming Superman reboot, which he also wrote and directed.

Watch the official teaser trailer below.

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Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for New Sports Comedy Series “Stick”

stick-seriesApple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for Stick, a 10-episode sports comedy starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson, created by Jason Keller. The series premieres globally on June 4, 2025, with three episodes, followed by weekly releases through July 23, 2025.

A three-minute trailer previews Wilson’s comedic turn as an unlikely coach.

Wilson plays Pryce Cahill, a former golf pro who, after personal and professional setbacks, becomes a mentor to troubled teen golf phenom Santi (Peter Dager). The cast also includes Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño, Lilli Kay, Judy Greer, and Timothy Olyphant, with cameos from professional golfers Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley, Max Homa, and others.

Executive producers include Keller, Wilson, and others, with direction by Valerie Faris, Jonathan Dayton, David Dobkin, and more.

Stick premieres June 4, 2025, on Apple TV+.

See the official trailer below for “Stick”.

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