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King of R-rated comedies Vince Vaughn has quite a catalog of funny films, all of which feature physical comedy of sorts.

Classics to re-watch or for anyone looking to get into his work include Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004), The Break-Up (2006), Fred Claus (2007), Four Christmases (2008) and more. His supporting role in Mr. & Mrs. Smith even made the list.

Related: Vince Vaughn On Why Hollywood Shuns His Brand Of R-Rated Comedies

Vaughn will next be seen in the Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey based on the book by Carl Hiaasen.

Deadline has rounded up his best movies below:...

Vince Vaughn’s next project is getting closer by the day to its arrival date, with its release scheduled for early next month. Titled Nonnas, the Netflix film is directed by Stephen Chbosky from a screenplay by Liz Maccie. In anticipation of its debut, the streaming giant has unveiled the very first look at Vaughn in character, surrounded by delightful “nonnas,” including Susan Surandon, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro, and Lorraine Bracco.

In the image shared on X by Netflix, Vaughn and the grandmas seem to be in a joyous mood as they stand in front of a restaurant named Enoteca Maria. “Your first look at Vince Vaughn, Susan Surandon, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro, and Lorraine Bracco in Nonnas. Premiering May 9,” the streamer announced. “A man risks everything to honor his recently deceased mother by opening an Italian restaurant with a group of local grandmothers as the chefs. Directed by Stephen Chbosky.

Psych, the police procedural with a comedic twist, is an iconic part of the mystery genre. The series’ creative approach to writing detective stories has charmed generations of fans. The show follows the exploits of Shawn Spencer, a brilliant investigator who uses a ruse of psychic abilities to fulfill his childhood dreams of adventure. One of the most beloved elements of the series continues to be the flashbacks to Shawn’s childhood. Shawn’s childhood self, or Young Shawn, becomes an integral part of each episode’s plot. Most episodes begin with a flashback to Shawn’s childhood in the 1980s and reveal how Shawn developed his amazing abilities. The flashbacks were not only a way to incorporate '80s nostalgia into a series that prided itself on constant John Hughes references but also helped endear the audience to Shawn’s character.

Shawn’s personality in Psych can be painfully sophomoric at times,...

Is it really Christmas until you've heard those words uttered: "Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!"? The Christmas classic Home Alone and its sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, are now #2 and #4, respectively, on Disney+'s Top 10 list. In addition to all six Home Alone films, fans will find no shortage of Christmas selections on Disney+, such as The Polar Express, Mickey and the Very Many Christmases, The Santa Clause, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Fred Claus, Christmas with the Kranks, and Jingle All the Way.

In 2023, during the unveiling of Macaulay Culkin's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Catherine O'Hara said that the love audiences have for Home Alone is a direct result of Culkin's work. "Home Alone was, is, and always will be a beloved global sensation," she said during the ceremony (via Newsweek). "The reason families all over the world can't let a year go...

Home Alone is No. 1 on the Disney+ Top 10 chart in the United States, so there's reason to celebrate for those fans of "ya filthy animal." The must-see Christmas classic beat out not only the premiere of Jude Law's Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, but the holiday favorite outperformed the original Moana, too. The Goonies-eque Star Wars series checked in at No. 3, while all the hype surrounding Moana 2 inevitably played a part in Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s first go-round as Maui landing the No. 2 slot on the Top 10.

A number of other holiday hits filled out the Top 10, such as No. 4 The Polar Express, No 5. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, No. 6 Mickey and the Very Many Christmases, and No. 8 The Santa Clause 2. Meanwhile, the box office blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine came in at No. 7, while both The Lion King (1994) and the animated movie's 2019 CGI reimagining rounded out the...

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Now that the holidays have arrived, there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than cozying up with a mug of something hot and a Christmas movie marathon. But instead of digging out your dusty DVD collection, Hulu has a sleigh full of holiday gems ready to stream as you party prep, wrap presents, or online shop your list and check it twice.

To make streaming smooth,...

If you’re anything like me, when you saw the title for Max Barbakow’s new comedy “Brothers,” you thought, “Finally! A movie about brothers!”

I kid, I kid. But it’s not like there’s ever been any shortage of films about fraternal love and/or hatred: “Step Brothers,” “The Blues Brothers,” “The Sisters Brothers,” “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” “East of Eden,” “Fred Claus.” You know, the giants. Max Barbakow’s first feature, the hilarious “Palm Springs,” injected new vitality into the rom-com genre and the time loop drama at the same time. Could he also make a formulaic buddy comedy about two criminal siblings on a road trip seem special?

The answer is … a little, but let’s not go nuts. That, apparently, was the job of Barbakow’s cast. But we’ll get to that. First we have to introduce you to Peter Dinklage and Josh Brolin...

Exclusive: Ethan Cutkosky (Shameless) and Nikki Roumel (Ginny & Georgia) are among cast joining coming-out feature film, Our Family Pride, from filmmakers Glen Evelyn and Dominic Giannetti.

Based on Evelyn’s real-life events, Our Family Pride tells the personal journey of a family that comes together through conflict and difficult times, amid finding out their father, Jaimie (Evelyn), is gay later in life.

Cutkosky will play Tim, a high-school bad boy who flirts with Jaimie’s daughter, and Roumel emerges as her popular best friend, Bri.

As we previously announced Garrett Clayton, Chad Ridgely, William Mark McCullough, Rachel Alig, and Evelyn star in the pic currently shooting in Florida.

YouTuber Lev Cameron (Blue Ridge), Jake Holley (Riley), Sofia Lauren Giannetti (God Will Listen), Gianna Angela (Pickleball Pandemonium), and Michael Nardelli (Revenge) have also newly joined the cast.

Evelyn and Giannetti will be co-directing and producing the project under their GunnerMAX Productions and Giannetti Films respectively,...

The Judge, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall, subtly references Duvall's feature film debut in To Kill A Mockingbird. Both The Judge and To Kill A Mockingbird share themes of corruption and murder, creating ethical dilemmas for the characters. Despite mixed reviews, The Judge gained popularity on Netflix for its powerful legal drama and strong cast performances.

Robert Duvall's role in The Judge includes a major callback to his feature film debut that was released more than 6 decades ago. Directed by David Dobkin, The Judge is a powerful legal drama that gained popularity on Netflix in May 2024 after originally being released in 2014. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, earning just a 48 Metascore and a 49% on Rotten Tomatoes, The Judge has strong ratings among audiences.

Duvall, the celebrated actor who starred in The Godfather (1971), The Godfather Part II (1974), Network (1976), and Apocalypse Now (1979), leads the cast of The Judge alongside...

"The Holdovers" is a critically acclaimed film that has gained popularity since its release, even earning Oscar nominations. Paul Giamatti delivers a standout performance as the strict classics professor, Paul Hunham. Dominic Sessa makes his film debut as Angus Tully, a troubled student who forms an unlikely bond with Hunham and Mary Lamb, played by Da'Vine Joy Randolph.

The Holdovers is one of the most talked about movies of 2023, and here is a full cast and character guide for the hit film. Upon The Holdovers 2023 release, the film was a massive critical success, with its warmth, humor, and heart earning it the label of an instant Christmas classic. The Holdovers has only gotten more popular since its release, with the film even scoring several nominations at the Oscars. The Holdovers has a powerhouse cast filled with some immensely talented actors, and here is each one and what character they play in the film.

The star of one of the most iconic Christmas films of all time has waded into one of the holiday season’s most divisive annual debates: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

Peter Billingsley says yes — and in the season finale episode of his A Cinematic Christmas Journey podcast, which releases Dec. 15, he does his best to convince Die Hard cinematographer Jan de Bont.

“I mean, they didn’t think Die Hard was a Christmas movie. They happened to set it then, but the filmmakers weren’t intending that,” Billingsley explains. Instead, like many classics over the decades, its meaning to fans evolved. “This movie creates its own life, is in the culture and, over time, people discover it. It’s pretty great to see how that life can move in ways that the filmmakers never intended, or even ever imagined.” (Watch an exclusive clip from the episode below.)

The podcast,...

Dan Stevens as Charles Dickens and Christopher Plummer as Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ (Photo by Kerry Brown / Bleecker Street)

Once again, the holidays – or is it holidaze? – are upon us, bringing with it a flurry of Christmas movies.

You have your endless parade of cartoons, specials, Christmas-themed episodes of your favorite TV shows, bad holiday comedies (1996’s Jingle All the Way and 2007’s Fred Claus come to mind), and Christmas-set horror movies (1984’s Gremlins). Then there’s the cheesy yet feel-good Lifetime and Hallmark films. And how can we forget the 24-hour marathon of 1983’s A Christmas Story (celebrating its 40th anniversary this year), beginning on Christmas Eve and ending on Christmas Day?

If those don’t do it for you, maybe these lists of Christmas movies will.

Classic Christmas Movies

You can’t go wrong with these classics, which can lighten the hearts of even the most ardent cynics.

Max will be losing a significant number of beloved movies and TV shows in December, including a handful of Christmas favorites. Titles like Elf, The Master, Happy Feet, A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Story, The Polar Express, Fred Claus, Scream (1 through 3), Misery, Spotlight, and dozens more are included on the list. While content removals are a regular part of the streaming landscape, the move comes at a time when Warner Bros. Discovery has placed an increased focus on Max's profitability.

Max is set to lose dozens of movies and TV shows in December, according to a dispiriting new post. Although not the most popular streaming service, Max (formerly HBO Max) has remained a key competitor in the space for a number of years now, boasting a strong library of HBO shows and beloved Warner Bros. films, among many other titles.

Now, according to a new post from filmmaker Mark Hughes on X,...

Christmas comes early on Max, as the streamer adds a bevy of holiday movies to its library for the month of November, alongside new TV debuts, a noteworthy documentary and more. “Elf,” “Christmas Vacation,” “Arthur Christmas,” “The Shop Around the Corner” and “Four Christmases” are some of the holiday films arriving on the streaming platform on Nov. 1.

This month also sees the Season 2 premieres of “Rap Sh!t” (on Nov. 9) and “Julia” (on Nov. 16) and the series premiere of “Two and a Half Men” creator Chuck Lorre’s new sitcom “Bookie” starring Sebastian Maniscalco (on Nov. 30).

On Nov. 11, check out the documentary “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” in which the comedian, actor and filmmaker’s best friend Rob Reiner peppers him with questions about his life and career.

And Chip and Joanna Gaines renovate a 100-year-old building in “Fixer Upper: The Hotel,” which premieres on Nov. 8.

Check out the full list...

It’s a lean month for new original content on HBO/Max. November will see the return of two scripted series in Julia and Rap Sh!t, both of which are debuting their respective second seasons, but this month’s fresh highlight is likely to be Bookie, a new comedy series from the partnership of The Big Bang Theory creator Chuck Lorre, and Nick Bakay. The show tracks an LA bookie called Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco), whose business is in peril as California movies to legalize sports gambling.

Elsewhere in November, there quite a few interesting documentaries to keep an eye on, and two that jump out as “must watch”. The first is Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, which chronicles the aging comedian’s life and career. The second is the previously-released Little Richard: I Am Everything, which tries to peel back the whitewashed canon of Richard Penniman in a true...

Max out your November viewing with Max! The streamer is starting the new month with a wide variety of additions to its combined library of HBO and Max exclusives, plus titles from Food Network, Cartoon Network, HGTV, and more.

While also racing toward the official holiday season with dozens of Christmas classics like “A Christmas Story” and “Elf,” you can also stream new documentaries on Albert Brooks and Little Richard, catch the premieres of new seasons of “Rap Sh!t” and “Julia,” and much more.

Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new this month on Max, and then continue below to see the full list of everything new in November!

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Sarah Lancashire and David Hyde Pierce in ‘Julia’ season 2 (Photograph by Sebastein Gonon/Max)

Max’s November 2023 schedule includes season two of Julia starring Sarah Lancashire as Julia Child and the return of Rap Sh!t with Aida Osman and Mia KaMillion. Bookie, a new comedy about sports gambling created by Chuck Lorre, makes its debut on November 30th with Sebastian Maniscalco starring as an LA bookie.

HBO documentaries Albert Brooks: Defending My Life and South to Black Power will stream on Max this November, along with CNN Films’ Little Richard: I Am Everything.

Series & Films Arriving On Max In November 2023:

November 1

Act of Valor (2012)

After the Thin Man (1936)

Aliens (1986)

The Ant Bully (2006)

Arthur Christmas (2011)

The Avengers (1998)

The Bachelor (1999)

The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)

Bells Are Ringing (1960)

Black Beauty (1994)

Boys’ Night Out (1962)

Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)

Brigadoon (1954)

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

A Christmas Carol (1938)

Christmas Cookie Challenge, Seasons...

Christmas movies seem to be a divisive thing. Widely beloved Christmas classics are hated by some (typically for being too schmaltzy), and some under-appreciated movies are heralded as classics by a small, select few. And then there are the more non-traditional Christmas movies like Die Hard that result in endless discussion in debate, as people constantly argue over their merits as Christmas movies.

And while the classics and their qualities have seemingly been set in stone, one look at Reddit proves that that is certainly not the case. There are many unpopular opinions out there, nonetheless.

Update: 2022/12/24 11:00 Est By Shawn S. Lealos

Every year, there are Christmas movies that come out that often leave fans underwhelmed. However, they still find an audience. Whether it is Lindsay Logan in the new Netflix Christmas movie Falling for Christmas or a killer Santa Claus in Violent Night, there is something there for everyone to love and hate.

As arguably the most famous figure of the Christmas season, it is only natural that Santa Claus has appeared in movies time and time again. However, there are only so many times that the basic idea of a jolly bearded man in red delivering toys can be portrayed before it starts to get a bit stale. Recently, more movies have been taking more unique and interesting spins on Santa Claus.

Naturally, Reddit users have discussed who they feel the best movie—live-action or animated—portrayal of Santa Claus is. From classic versions with a slight twist in The Christmas Chronicles to more nightmarish versions from Finnish horror, here are some of Reddit's favorite movie versions of Santa Claus.

Updated on December 9th, 2022 by Aya Tsintziras:

One of the most famous portrayals of Santa Claus is Tim Allen's take on the character, and the Disney+ spin-off show The Santa Clauses...

Don’t be an angry elf or a cotton-headed ninny muggins! ‘Tis the season for all things Christmas — candy canes, silver bells and, of course, that means it’s finally time to watch “Elf.”

Starring Will Ferrell as Buddy — a human raised in the North Pole to believe he’s an elf — the holiday comedy follows Buddy from the safety of Santa’s Workshop to the hectic streets of New York City, where he goes on the search to find his biological father.

Directed by future “Iron Man” and “The Mandalorian” filmmaker Jon Favreau and starring Ferrell fresh off of his legendary “SNL” career, the 2003 gem “Elf” has become a modern Christmas classic and yearly must-watch for families around the world.

So if you’re wondering where to watch ‘Elf’ in 2022, not to worry, we’ve got you covered with a handy guide where it’s streaming, airing and available...

Violent Night, starring Stranger Things actor David Harbour, is a new dark comedy that incorporates an action-oriented Santa Claus who shows up to save the day. While these isn't a traditional depiction of the legendary personification of Christmas, it's an interesting new take on the classic character.

There are many different interpretations of Santa Claus both in the culture at large and in Christmas movies specifically. Many of them are more traditional takes while others are more action-packed. All of these depictions can be entertaining to different audiences, but for those who like their Santa Claus to kick a little ass, here are some of the best options.

The Christmas Chronicles (2018) Stream On Netflix

The Christmas Chronicles is one of the best Santa Claus movies to date. Kurt Russell stars as this Santa who runs into some trouble after he loses his magical hat, his sleigh breaks down, and his reindeer wander off.

A Google search engine glitch sees searches for Jim Carrey come back humorously mislabeled as Paul Giamatti. Carrey and Giamatti are both acclaimed actors in their own right. However, Carrey is known for his comedic talent on display in films like Dumb and Dumber, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and Liar Liar. Giamatti tends to be better known for his dramatic work, like Sideways, American Splendor, and Billions. Still, both actors have made strides into other genres, with Carrey tackling drama in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Truman Show, and Giamatti working in comedies like Big Fat Liar and Fred Claus. While the actors have distinct career paths and don't share a passing resemblance, a new glitch seems to see them as one and the same.

A glitch in Google's search algorithm is confusing Carrey and Giamatti. Upon searching for Carrey, the results returned the correct actor's face.

The last movie anybody would have expected a sequel to is A Christmas Story, but 39 years later, A Christmas Story Christmas has just hit HBO Max. The movie is set 33 years after the original film, and it sees Ralphie returning home to Indiana after his father's death. A Christmas Story Christmas is just as funny as the original and unexpectedly heartfelt, and it sees the return of a lot of the original cast too.

A legacy sequel following the original movie's release by almost 40 years is sure to have tons of fascinating development stories. But none of them are remotely negative, and between getting the cast back together, rebuilding the entire street, and endlessly rewatching the original movie, A Christmas Story Christmas' production was just as wholesome as the film.

It Was In Development For 4 Years

According to Collider, A Christmas Story Christmas had been in development for four years.

Summer is about to finally, blessedly be in full swing. And to honor the occasion, Hulu is showing up big with its list of new releases for June 2022.

Hulu is bringing two major TV titles to its stream this month. The first is The Orville: New Horizons on June 2. Seth MacFarlane’s sci-fi/comedy started as a simple Star Trek parody on Fox before blossoming into its own entirely sincere space adventuring beast. Now “New Horizons” promises to be a fresh start for the series on Hulu. Next up is Only Murders in the Building season 2 on June 28. Season 1 of this Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez-starring series was a big hit. Let’s see if our favorite podcasters can pull it off once again.

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Rio Hackford, prominent club owner, actor and son of Oscar-winning filmmaker Taylor Hackford, has died. He was 51.

Friend of Hackford and screenwriter D.V. DeVincentis confirmed his death in an Instagram post on Friday, and Hackford’s stepmother Helen Mirren also posted an image tribute on Saturday.

“Rio was more attuned to experience than anyone I’ve ever known. He would stop what was happening to point it out, compel you to pay attention,” Divincentis wrote. “He would order you a must-have experience from a beloved menu and hold your eye as you paid attention to what was happening in your mouth.”

“Not simply obsessed with movies and how they mirrored and compelled, he was something more: a superfan of enumerable scenes, of particular gestures of unsung actors, weird career turns, roaring comebacks, cinema swan songs — all real experiences for you, when beheld consciously,” Divincentis continued.

His brother Alex Hackford told Variety that Hackford died Thursday,...

Veteran producer Joel Silver (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang), Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey’s Team Downey and Amazon Studios are partnering to develop a series of feature film and television projects based on Donald E. Westlake’s series of highly popular Parker crime fiction novels, written under the pseudonym Richard Stark.

The first project emerging from the deal will be the film Play Dirty, in which Downey Jr. (Marvel’s Avengers franchise) is set to star as Parker, a professional thief who approaches his job with a straightforward, no-nonsense work ethic. He’s a craftsman. He’s brutal, brilliant. He’s also deadly. He’s whatever it takes to get the money and get away clean. The Parker character was first introduced in 1962’s The Hunter from Pocket Books and featured in 23 other titles from Westlake, subsequently serving as the basis for such films as Parker with Jason Statham,...

When you’re a streaming service, there’s only one way to celebrate the New Year. And that’s by IP mining to bring back a franchise that had no business in coming back!

With its list of new releases for January 2022, Hulu is raiding CBS’s closet and premiering How I Met Your Father, a continuation of the sitcom How I Met Your Mother. Complaints about unnecessary rebooting aside, perhaps its worth giving the Hillary Duff starring series a chance. If nothing else, telling a story about 2022 from a future perspective might play well.

Aside from Himyf, there aren’t any other Hulu original series to speak of. Instead, Hulu is opting to once again beef up its film library. January 1 sees the arrival of Master and Commander, Seven, and a whole bunch of Star Treks. Hulu will also be the streaming home of some recently released film Indies,...

Exclusive: Emmy-nominated Jeremy Swift, who portrays Higgins on Apple’s hit series Ted Lasso, has signed with APA for representation.

Swift recently received a 2021 Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his starring role as Higgins opposite Jason Sudeikis and Juno Temple on Ted Lasso. The series, which received 20 Emmy nominations overall, is currently airing its second season and has already been renewed for a third.

Swift is also well known for his role as the Dowager Countess’ butler, Septimus Spratt, on ITV/PBS’ Downton Abbey.

Other memorable television roles include starring in the BBC comedy series The Smoking Room, as well as recurring roles on ITV’s critically acclaimed hit mystery series Foyle’s War, the BBC drama series Crimson Field, and the BBC romantic drama series adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s Vanity Fair.

Feature credits include the Rob Marshall-directed Disney film Mary Poppins Returns,...

While the other streaming services set up recurring franchises, Hulu has opted to get a bit more experimental with its original offerings in August 2021.

Hulu’s list of new releases this month is highlighted by three original series concepts with promise. Reservation Dogs premieres on August 9. Co-created by Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), this story will follow four indigenous teenagers in Oklahoma as they stave off boredom and adulthood. Next up is Nine Perfect Strangers on August 18. This miniseries, based on a book of the same name, is produced by David E. Kelley and features staggering cast of Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Luke Evans, Samara Weaving, and more.

Only Murders in the Building is likely the biggest thing to look forward to in August though. Premiering on August 31, this comedy stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as three true crime-obsessed friends who stumble into a true crime of their own.

Christmas may be over, but this coming week will still deliver a lot of gifts in terms of new Netflix releases. The streaming giant has got a bunch of titles arriving over the last couple days of the year and then it’s dropping more than 40 fresh releases on New Year’s Day. In total, then, there are 58 movies and TV shows making their way to Netflix subscribers this week and you can take a look at the full list below and then scroll down for a few of our highlights.

December 28th A Love So Beautiful (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) N Cops and Robbers (2020) N Rango (2011) December 30th Best Leftovers Ever! (Season 1) N Bobby Jasoos (2014) Equinox (Season 1) N Gameboys Level-Up Edition (Season 1) The Rope Curse 2 (2020) N Transformers: War for Cybertron (Chapter 2) N December 31st Alaska is a Drag (2017) Best of Stand-Up 2020 (2020) N Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Season 4) N...

We’ve only got a few weeks left of 2020, so we might as well start looking ahead to 2021. When it comes to new arrivals dropping on Netflix in January, it’s too early to get our hands on a full list at this stage, but a small amount of titles have already been announced, including a bunch of newly licensed movies that’ll be added on the first of the month as well as a couple of much-anticipated originals that are on the way throughout the rest of January.

On New Year’s Day, Netflix is delivering a number of classic 2000s films. A couple of them are Christmas flicks, too, so make sure to squeeze those in just before the festive season officially ends. Oddly enough, both star Vince Vaughn as well – 2007’s Fred Claus and 2008’s Four Christmases. Meanwhile, Zac Efron comedy 17 Again goes up the same day,...

From brand new series and documentaries to blockbuster movies, there's something for everyone in the family this July on HBO Max. Max Originals landing on the platform include the three-part documentary series Expecting Amy, an unfiltered and intimate view into comedian Amy Schumer's life on tour creating a stand-up special during her difficult pregnancy, adult animated comedy Close Enough from J.G. Quintel, creator of the Emmy-winning Regular Show, and multi- generational family docusoap House of Ho, chronicling the daily lives of patriarch Binh Ho, matriarch Hue Ho, and their family. To top it off, HBO Max will debut Cartoon Network Studios' animated children's series Tig n' Seek with the U.S. premieres of the scripted comedy Frayed and the unscripted heartwarming British animal rescue series The Dog House.

A-list films such as Dumb & Dumber, Get Smart, Kill Bill: Volume 1 and Kill Bill: Volume 2, Music and Lyrics, National Lampoon's Vacation,...

Before I say that “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” isn’t very funny, I should point out that I’ve underestimated the humor and the staying power of Will Ferrell comedies in the past. “Step Brothers” and “The Other Guys,” for instance, both seemed pretty flat the first time I saw them – but after a few more viewings, I began to appreciate the durability of Catalina Wine Mixer and Little River Band jokes.

So maybe one day “Eurovision Song Contest,” which premieres on Netflix on Friday, will be one of those Ferrell films that needs repeat viewings and that will one day prove to be a surprisingly durable source of laughs.

But, you know, probably not.

Oh, there’s humor to be had in making fun of the glitzy musical competition that brought us Abba (back in 1974), Celine Dion (in ’88) and others of their ilk. And Dan Stevens...

HBO Max is out with its list of everything coming and going from the new streaming service, and the list includes the 2019 film “Harriet” starring Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman.

The HBO Originals coming next month include season four of “Room 104,” HBO Europe’s “Foodie Love,” and documentaries like “Stockton on My Mind” and “Showbiz Kids.” Other films joining include “Motherless Brooklyn,” “Midway,” and “Last Christmas.”

Leaving at the end of the month are “Aquamarine,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Long Shot,” “Crimson Peak,” “The Sun Is Also a Star” and “X-Men.”

Also Read: iHeartMedia, WarnerMedia to Co-Produce Companion Podcasts for HBO Max Shows

Here is the full list of everything new and leaving in July:

July 1

Absolute Power, 1997

The Adventures of Pinocchio, 1996

The Amazing Panda Adventure, 1995

American Graffiti, 1973 (HBO)

American History X, 1998

Angels in the Outfield, 1951

Angus, 1995

August Rush, 2007

The Bachelor, 1999

Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero, 1998

Batman and Harley Quinn , 2017

Batman vs.

HBO Max is set to enter into its second month of existence. And you know what that means: it’s Christmas in July!

HBO Max’s list of new releases for July 2020 is highlighted by one prominent Christmas movie: last year’s Emilia Clarke-starring Last Christmas. But the real cause for Christmas in July is all the exciting animated DC content coming our way on the first of the month. July 1 sees the arrival of just about every animated Batman project ever created. July 1 also features the arrival of just about every Justice League animated series ever created as well.

If that weren’t enough, July 1 is also when every live-action Superman movie (save for Man of Steel) makes it streaming debut. July is starting to look like a month where HBO Max establishes its real potential and geek culture bonafides…despite an at-times difficult rollout.

The HBO original...

When HBO Max launched last month, DC fans hoped it would be the premiere place to go to watch all their favorite DC content. While the streaming service did have an impressive array of films and TV shows available on launch, there were a lot of notable missing titles, too, due to pre-existing licenses getting in the way. As time goes on, though, more DC properties will end up on the site. Case in point: this July will see a whole heap of superhero content go up on HBO Max.

Below you can find the full list of every movie and TV series coming to HBO Now, Go and Max next month, broken down by day of release. It includes an enormous amount of DC animated movies, mostly featuring Batman, the Justice League and Green Lantern. All of the Christopher Reeve Superman films will be up on HBO Max as of July,...

Will Ferrell’s singing voice is like a combination of Fergie and Jesus, which makes him the perfect choice to get involved in an international singing competition, which his character does in the upcoming Netflix film, fully titled Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.

Ferrell was heavily involved with Eurovision, having co-written the script with frequent collaborator Andrew Steele, and also served as co-star and producer. The feature was directed by David Dobkin.

The premise is based on the long running international TV music competition, The Eurovision Song Contest. The contest, created in 1956, pits each participating nation from the European Broadcasting Union against one another, challenging them to write and perform an original song for a live TV and radio performance. Notable past winners include Sweden’s Abba in 1974 and Switzerland’s Celine Dion in 1988.

Eurovision Song Contest Trailer

The trailer for Netflix’s Eurovision Song Contest has arrived,...

Who doesn't love Santa Claus? This jolly, rotund individual with the big white beard is loved and revered by all. In fact, he is the ultimate uniter. I defy you to tell me any religion that doesn't at least smile somewhat (regardless of how they feel about Christmas) when they see this iconic being. Santa Claus has been portrayed by people of all walks of life. Some looking like the Jolly Ole Saint Nick we see in Norman Rockwell paintings, and other's looking like Don Knotts. Santa is a symbol and that symbol has found no better home (no pun intended) than on the silver screen.

For years this character has been portrayed in movies. He has appeared in cameos and starring roles. In fact, it seems that just adding Santa Claus (and the holiday season) to a film can make it have a longer life. People love nostalgia. They...

Melissa McCarthy is about to make a try for the holiday musical canon; per The Hollywood Reporter, McCarthy has signed on to produce and star in Margie Claus, a new musical comedy that she’s working on with her husband and frequent production partner, Ben Falcone.

Starring McCarthy as Santa Claus’ wife, Margie, the film hopes to give the actress an Elf-style Christmas vehicle of her very own. Falcone—who also helmed Tammy and The Boss—will direct, from a script he’s co-writing with Benched creator Damon Jones.

Meanwhile, it’s unclear where Margie Claus—in which McCarthy’s character is forced to venture out of the workshop when her husband disappears on Christmas Eve—will fall in the wider “People With The Last Name Claus” Cinematic Universe, or if the producers have approached Fred Claus star Vince Vaughn about reprising his classic role.

Vince Vaughn (Courtesy: AP Images)

By: Scott Feinberg

The Hollywood Reporter

“I think what happened to me after The Break-Up was I was kind of more ‘booking jobs’ and not working from that same catalyst of, ‘I really believe in this and we all want to make the same movie,'” acknowledges the actor Vince Vaughn as we sit down at the London West Hollywood hotel to discuss his career on The Hollywood Reporter‘s ‘Awards Chatter’ podcast. Following a remarkable run of hit comedies in the early 2000s — among them, 2003’s Old School, 2004’s Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and Starsky & Hutch and 2005’s Wedding Crashers — Vaughn had deliberately pivoted towards drama with the 2006 dramedy.

“But I didn’t follow through on it,” the 46-year-old says with unmistakable regret. Instead, he lost his way for a decade, during which he was humbled by critical and commercial disappointments — see Fred Claus...

Author: Cai Ross

Christmastime is here. Presumably you already have chestnuts roasting on an open fire, a turkey and some mistletoe, and your first screaming argument about who’s cooking for who and where. ’Tis the season for such timeless traditions, and along with a collective craving for manifestly ill-judged food combinations and a moratorium on our disapproval of comedy knitwear, classic Christmas movies are now a vital part of the great yuletide experience.

But what precisely is a classic Christmas movie? Timeless vintage offerings like Holiday Inn and Miracle on 34th Street are stuffed from titles to credits with all things Christmassy, yet you’ll also find films like Casablanca and The Great Escape on many festive film lists, which have nothing more to do with Christmas than Cannibal Holocaust.

Even the single greatest ‘Christmas Movie’ of all time, It’s a Wonderful Life has a pretty tenuous connection with the Holiday Season,...

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When to expect all the upcoming live action fairytale movies, including Dumbo, Beauty And The Beast and two Jungle Books…

You’ve probably noticed the influx of live action fairytales gracing cinemas in recent years. This isn’t about to stop any time soon, since re-spinning a recognisable fantastical yarn with real people instead of animated ones always makes big money for the studio behind it.

This process has become so popular that there are currently more of these live action fairytales in production than Marvel Studios, DC Entertainment or Star Wars movies. That’s a lot of films. (A whopping 21 by our count.)

Although it wadsn’t the first movie of this kind, Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland – and its worldwide gross of over a billion dollars – can surely take the credit for kick-starting this trend. Here are all the in-development movies trying to repeat its success,...

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Amy Adams is finally set to return for Enchanted 2, which has landed the director of the Hairspray musical...

A year after Disney resurrected the idea of a sequel to the lovely Enchanted, the studio is finally pressing ahead with the project. It's hired Adam Shankman (Hairspray) to direct the movie, and it's now being reported that the plan is to get it shooting by next summer. That would suggest a 2018 release date.

Amy Adams will, as you'd hope, return for the film. More as we hear it...

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Well, we presumed this one had pretty much died a death. As much fun as we had with 2007's Enchanted, the hugely entertaining Disney movie where Amy Adam's Princess crosses over from animation to live action, it's been a while since we heard anything of the sequel. There had been talk last year of a new script being ordered,...

The sequel to the delightful Enchanted, starring Amy Adams, has come back to life at Disney...

Well, we presumed this one had pretty much died a death. As much fun as we had with 2007's Enchanted, the hugely entertaining Disney movie where Amy Adam's Princess crosses over from animation to live action, it's been a while since we heard anything of the sequel. There had been talk last year of a new script being ordered, but nothing seemed to come of it.

When the film was first talked about around five years ago, The Proposal's Anne Fletcher was taking over from Tarzan's Kevin Lima as director. Amy Adams was expected to return, as were fellow cast members Patrick Dempsey and James Marsden (although the fate of Susan Sarandon's villain was unclear).

It's now being reported that Disney has reawakened its interest in Enchanted 2, which is now...

Christmas may still be a few months away, but Ed Helms, Amanda Seyfried and Diane Keaton will get you right in the spirit with this delightful trailer for Love the Coopers.

There are festive gags a plenty and narration by the legendary Steve Martin in a teaser that explores why we endure herculean challenges to travel home for the holidays.

Between Eleanor (Olivia Wilde) trying to pass off military man Joe (Jake Lacy) as her fiancé and single dad Hank (Ed Helms) wrangling a very sassy daughter, it's sure to be an eventful Christmas for the Coopers this year.

Steven Rogers – of Ps I Love You and Hope Floats fame – penned the festive comedy for director Jessie Nelson.

Nelson's had a varied career thus far, producing another wacky Christmas comedy called Fred Claus and directing the gripping Oscar-nominated drama I Am Sam.

Love the Coopers opens on November 13 in the Us.

Charming. That’s the one word to describe Dan Fogelman’s brand of filmmaking. With a background that includes penning Cars, Fred Claus, and Tangled, his more recent, and perhaps breakthrough turn was as scribe of the, yes, charming Crazy, Stupid, Love. With a career altering performance from Steve Carell and a supporting cast that toted great turns by Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, and Emma Stone, with a little Kevin Bacon tossed in the starpower salad, Crazy, Stupid, Love deftly mixed midlife drama with heart-melting sincerity, all overpowered by good laughs throughout. Charming.

With Danny Collins, Fogelman makes his directorial debut with a cast fit for awards season and a project that is, well, you get it.

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The project will be a comedic twist for the studio's current live-action fairy tale trend, seemingly like Enchanted meets Fred Claus

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Cavity Colors and Van Orton Design have released limited T-shirts and tank tops inspired by the aliens from John Carpenter's film, They Live. Also in this round-up: trailers for AMC's Humans and the Mad Max video game.

They Live Apparel: A special collaboration, the "Exposure" clothing features a split, futuristic take on the aliens from They Live:

"Exposure" T-shirt:

"The left side of the image represents the first time Rowdy Roddy Piper puts on the infamous sunglases, and he sees the subliminal imagery and aliens in grayscale. The color side represents when you finally see “Them” in full color and fully exposed to the world!"

Priced at $24, this limited maroon shirt is printed on 100% cotton fabric and is prone to sell out quickly. To learn more about the Cavity Colors' They Live T-shirt, visit:

http://cavitycolors.com/collections/t-shirts/products/exposure-t-shirt?variant=3071969025

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"Sometimes your worst self is your best self," says Vince Vaughn in the latest trailer for True Detective season 2. Get a look here...

According to Vince Vaughn in this new True Detective season 2 trailer, "sometimes your worst self is your best self." But if that's his way of trying to make us change our minds about The Internship, he's got another thing coming.

Jokes at Vince Vaughn's expense aside, the Delivery Man and Fred Claus star (sorry, no more jokes, promise) is looking pretty serious and stern in this latest look at True Detective season 2. Here's the trailer, if you want to see for yourself...

We also got a new batch of stills from the show, which you can see here...

And here's the synopsis for the new season, if you need a reminder:

A bizarre murder brings together three law-enforcement officers and a career criminal, each of whom...

"I helped create you." The sinister side of artificial intelligence is teased in the first trailer for AMC's sci-fi series, Humans, premiering Sunday, June 28th at 9:00pm Est:

Press Release (via TV By the Numbers) -- New York, NY – May 14, 2015 – "AMC today announced its new eight-part drama series “Humans” will premiere Sunday, June 28th at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Set in suburban London, “Humans” takes place in a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a Synth – a highly developed, artificially intelligent servant eerily similar to its living counterpart. Penned by British writing partners Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley (“Spooks,” Spooks: The Greater Good) and based on the award-winning Swedish sci-fi drama “Real Humans,” the series explores the emotional impact that comes as the lines between humans and machines become increasingly blurred. This bold new series is produced in conjunction with the...