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‘Tis quite the year for gritty crime dramas and I, for one, couldn’t be more excited. Still slated to arrive soon are Gangs of London season 3 and Dexter: Resurrection, among others, but until then, we have the highly anticipated Guy Ritchie series MobLand to tide us over. One thing’s for sure: Expect it to be chalked full of the director’s signature style grit, bloody awesome action (violence), and rapid-fire dialogue.

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MobLand is a 10-episode crime series you’ll want to stay on top of. The show premiered today, Sunday, March 30, 2025 with the first episode on Paramount+. One new episode will be released weekly until the finale on Sunday, June 1. So to ensure you don’t miss a single episode, here’s the full release schedule below:

The upcoming gangster series on Paramount+, MobLand focuses on two warring crime families in London, each with their own empire.

The iconic The CW Network was created in 2006 as a merger between Upn and The WB, carving out a prominent space in the television landscape. Initially leaning on successful series inherited from the parent companies like Gilmore Girls and One Tree Hill, the network slowly established itself as the home of several original hit dramas and fantasy shows. Over time, The CW became known for having unique programming and also for constantly showcasing exciting new talent.

The network has a knack for giving up-and-coming actors big roles in shows that, while often campy or extremely genre-driven, still allow them to demonstrate a wide range of acting chops. Many now-great actors got their first big break there. Gina Rodriguez, for instance, became a breakout star as the lead in the campy Jane the Virgin. Her charismatic performance and the show's telenovela style mutually benefited, catapulting the reputations of both. But supporting...

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Novocaine is a romantic action comedy film co-directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen from a screenplay by Lars Jacobson. The 2025 film follows Nathan Caine, a young bank manager with a rare disease that allows him to feel no pain. When his girlfriend is kidnapped during a bank robbery, he decides to chase the robbers to get his girlfriend back and use his ability in his favor for once. Novocaine stars Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Betty Gabriel, Matt Walsh, and Jacob Batalon. So, if you loved the insane action, hilarious comedy, and compelling characters in Novocaine, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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It’s a new month, and that means new movies on streaming. There are bountiful picks on everything from Netflix to Max to Prime Video to Apple TV+ this month, including a new horror-thriller starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, a bevy of romantic films for Valentine’s Day and some of the best films of the last few years newly added to your favorite streaming service.

Check out our picks for the best new movies streaming in February 2025 below.

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Happy Madison isn’t just for Adam Sandler comedies. Sometimes it’s responsible for Amy Schumer comedies too! In “Kinda Pregnant,” Schumer stars as “a woman who gets so jealous of her best friend’s pregnancy that she starts to wear a fake baby bump of her own,” according to Netflix. The movie was directed by Tyler Spindel, who happens...

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Adam Sandler and his production company Happy Maddison Productions are a powerhouse production company for Netflix. The actor, writer, and comedian has now been involved with close to two dozen projects, with many more on the way. As we’re now in 2025, here’s an updated guide to his output on the streamer and what’s coming next.

Sandler has been producing movies exclusively for Netflix for years now, with 2025 being a decade since the first project. His output includes 18 titles as of the end of 2024, consisting of twelve feature films, two stand-up specials, and a handful of movies produced by his banner, Happy Madison. The deal has existed for years, although it was renewed in January 2020 for at least four more feature films.

Let’s recap all of the Adam Sandler/Happy Madison movies released on Netflix exclusively so far. Those marked with an asterisk don’t star Sandler,...

Guy Ritchie is one busy man, having his hands in multiple projects across film and television. His latest TV show is the upcoming crime drama MobLand, and once you learn more about it, you'll want to watch it right away. Fortunately, you won't have to wait long, as it will be released on Paramount+ this year.

You might know Ritchie from his work on movies such as Sherlock Holmes, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Gentlemen and Wrath of Man. Or maybe you watched his hit Netflix crime drama series The Gentlemen, which is a spinoff of his 2019 movie of the same title. Now, you have another thrilling Ritchie project to look forward to with MobLand.

When the new crime drama was first ordered in February 2024, it had a different title. Originally titled The Donovans, the show was intended to be loosely based on the popular Showtime series Ray Donovan,...

Adam Devine is one of the funniest actors around! There's many roles he's taken part in that are such a joy including in Pitch Perfect, Modern Family, The Out-Laws on Netflix, and most recently The Righteous Gemstones which premieres its fourth and final season March 9, 2025 on HBO.

FanSided had the opportunity to catch up with the actor at the Super Bowl recently, where he promoted his partnership with Cirkul - which you can opt in to receive right at your doorstep - as well as reflecting on the characters he's played, what happened to the Workaholics movie that was initially a go, and how he got to where he is today. Watch or read on below!

FanSided: We're big fans of Workaholics. How similar are you to your actual characters?

Adam Devine: Well, they say to write what you know, especially at the beginning. So they're just heightened versions of ourselves.

Exclusive: Nina Dobrev (The Bricklayer) has joined Russell Crowe and Kartiah Vergara in Bear Country, the action thriller helmed by Derrick Borte that’s currently shooting in the Australian state of Queensland.

An adaptation of the novel Strip by Thomas Perry, Bear Country stars Crowe as the aging yet formidable club owner, Manco Kapak, who has been robbed by a masked gunman. Now, his aspirations of selling his club and riding off into the sunset alongside his girlfriend appear more distant than ever. Cartel bosses are breathing down his neck and a young upstart has been posing as the new guy in town eager to purchase the club.

Dobrev plays a quirky bank teller who gets involved in crimes inspired by her Bonnie-and-Clyde-like fantasies.

Borte adapted the screenplay with Daniel Forte. Producers include Mark Fasano (Marlowe) of Nickel City Pictures; Jeffrey Greenstein (The Hitman’s Bodyguard) of A Higher...

Did you hear? Amy Schumer is about to be "Kinda Pregnant." That's how Netflix's Tudum chose to introduce the comedian's new film, and while such a headline might seem so confusing that nobody ever watched the movie, quite the opposite has transpired over on the king of the streaming platforms.

According to the site, the film is "about a woman who fakes a pregnancy — and maybe falls in love," which I can't help but think is all that was said in the pitch meeting before this one got the greenlight. Why? Because "Kinda Pregnant" has a 22% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and perhaps even more damning, a 23% audience score. Which is another way of saying that we have yet another middling streaming film on our hands.

Perhaps it's unfair to be so dismissive. After all, the great Will Forte is in "Kinda Pregnant," and it's produced by Adam Sandler's Happy Madison company.

For thousands of years, it’s been believed that laughter is the best medicine. Unfortunately, it appears that the laughs in the new Netflix comedy “Kinda Pregnant” have been recalled. What’s worse, the side effects include irritation, drowsiness and a very dull headache.

“Kinda Pregnant” stars Amy Schumer, who co-wrote the screenplay, as Lainy Newton. She’s a middle-aged schoolteacher who always dreamed of settling down and being a mother. She also sleeps on a futon with some kind of magical spring system that sends her flying across her apartment, which happens often enough (allegedly — we only see it the once) that she has to keep a pile of pillows in the landing zone.

Believe it or not, this futon will be important later, although not for the right reasons.

Lainy thinks her boyfriend Dave (Damon Wayans Jr.) is about to propose, but it’s the beginning of a romantic comedy,...

The belly may be fake, but Kinda Pregnant’s depiction of the ups and downs of motherhood and the bounds of female friendship is more real than what’s usually portrayed on-screen. The new Happy Madison-produced comedy stars Amy Schumer as Lainy, a woman who, feeling left behind when her best friend since childhood becomes pregnant, straps herself with a fake bump of her own. One ball pit, substitute turkey belly, and ill-fated gender-reveal piñata later, Lainy might not have a cuddly newborn, but she’s gained a cadre of messy and loyal women — as well as an adorable Zamboni-driving love interest, played by the ever sweet-and-silly Will Forte (Bodkin).

Directed by Tyler Spindel (The Out-Laws) and written by Schumer and Julie Paiva, Kinda Pregnant has as its beating heart the incomparable roster of funny women playing characters with varying relationships to childrearing. Jillian Bell (Murder Mystery 2) is Lainy’s foil,...

The first trailer for Amy Schumer's new Netflix movie Kinda Pregnant gives a glimpse inside the raunchy comedy co-produced by Adam Sandler. Kinda Pregnant unravels the web of lies Lainy (Schumer) finds herself in when, jealous of her best friend, she begins wearing a fake baby bump. Upping the stakes, Lainy's deception leads to meeting the man of her dreams.

The movie from Sandler's Happy Madison Productions also stars Saturday Night Live alum Will Forte and Workaholics standout Jillian Bell. Also among the cast members are Damon Wayans Jr., Brianne Howey, Alex Moffat, Joel David Moore, Lizze Broadway, Urzila Carlson, and Francis Benhamou. Tyler Spindel directed Kinda Pregnant, which hits Netflix on Wednesday, February 5.

The new trailer opens with Lainy enjoying the perks of "being pregnant," with a man tossing her an apple and calling her "mama," as well as getting offered a seat on the subway, where a woman remarks,...

Emmy-winning actress Amy Schumer has starred in many comedies, and she's back with a brand-new one. After discussing her personal journey of pregnancy in her comedy specials, Schumer lies about being pregnant in Netflix's upcoming comedy, Kinda Pregnant.

The upcoming comedy, which will premiere on the streaming service on Feb. 5, has just debuted its first fun-filled trailer. Written by Schumer and Julie Paiva, with The Out-Laws director Tyler Spindel, Schumer plays Lainy, a woman who is jealous of her best friend's pregnancy and ends up wearing a fake baby bump and lying about being pregnant. As expected, this leads to several hilarious encounters, but also serious problems and even love.

Motherhood is a beautiful journey. This is not that story.Kinda Pregnant is due February 5. pic.twitter.com/ciApV3FaOI— Netflix (@netflix) January 7, 2025

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Amy Schumer is back with a new Netflix comedy. Schumer recently worked with the streamer when she appeared in Jerry Seinfeld’s breakfast comedy Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story. This time, she co-writes and stars in Kinda Pregnant. The synopsis reads, “Jealous of her best friend’s pregnancy, Lainy wears a fake baby bump…and accidentally meets the man of her dreams.” Netflix has just released a trailer for the movie, which is written by Schumer and Julie Paiva. The script also comes from a story by Paiva, and Tyler Spindel helms the film as the director.

Kinda Pregnant also stars Jillian Bell, Will Forte, Damon Wayans Jr., and Brianne Howey (Ginny & Georgia). Also joining the film are Alex Moffat, Joel David Moore (Avatar), Lizze Broadway (Gen V), Urzila Carlson and Francis Benhamou.

Spindel recently directed the Happy Madison production The Out-Laws and Adam Sandler also produces this film along with Tim Herlihy,...

Amy Schumer tells a mother of a tall tale in the trailer for the Netflix comedy feature Kinda Pregnant.

Director Tyler Spindel’s movie is set to begin streaming Feb. 5. Kinda Pregnant centers on Lainy (Schumer), who wears a fake baby bump while feeling jealous of her best friend’s pregnancy and ends up meeting her perfect guy. Rounding out the cast are Jillian Bell, Will Forte, Damon Wayans Jr., Brianne Howey, Alex Moffat, Joel David Moore, Lizze Broadway, Urzila Carlson and Francis Benhamou.

“Did you ever tell, like, such a big lie, you don’t know how to get out of it?” Schumer asks in the trailer.

At a different point in the footage, Lainy’s friend, played by Carlson, warns her about the ruse. “How dare you walk around with that fake fucking belly?” Carlson says. “What if someone you know catches you with it?”

“Hope you all have a great time!

Did Nina Dobrev almost pass on The Vampire Diaries? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Back in the day, Nina Dobrev had to choose between Mystic Falls and 1920s Atlantic City. Yep, she was this close to joining HBO’s critically acclaimed Boardwalk Empire. The dealbreaker? A nudity clause that came with way too many question marks.

Dobrev spilled the tea during an interview for her Netflix flick The Out-Laws, and it’s a real “sliding doors” moment. “I wasn’t allowed to test for both The Vampire Diaries and Boardwalk Empire. And I didn’t know, like, how do you make a decision?” she revealed. Tough call, right? But the then-19-year-old wasn’t vibing with the Boardwalk Empire contract. “At some point, there might be nudity, and you’ll have to do it,” she remembered being told. Nope.

That clause was enough to nudge her toward the supernatural drama—and thank the vampire gods for that.

After numerous delays that called into question whether the project would actually reach completion, Amy Schumer's new comedy Kinda Pregnant has officially received a release date. The film has been in development since 2023, but will arrive exclusively on Netflix on Feb. 5, 2025.

Directed by Tyler Spindel — who has previously worked on other Netflix films such as The Out-Laws and The Wrong Missy — and produced by Schumer herself along with Adam Sandler and other members of his production company, Kinda Pregnant tells the story of Lainy, an English teacher who ends up envying her best friend's pregnancy. Desperate to fit in, she begins wearing a fake baby bump, but runs into trouble when she accidentally meets the man of her dreams. Kinda Pregnant is expected to earn an R-rating on Netflix due to its sexual content, frequent profanity, and drug use, but don't let that fool you — Spindel himself has described...

It is still currently unknown what exactly the plan is for the James Bond franchise. The iconic series came to something of an end with Daniel Craigs 2021 swansong No Time to Die, leaving fans to wonder whats next for the iconic spy. Well, some 007 fans have an idea. X/Twitter user @Pappademas recently took to social media to share their pitch for an aged James Bond movie starring a former 007: GoldenEyes Pierce Brosnan. And its hard not to fall in love with the idea of the Tomorrow Never Dies star wielding a licence to kill one final time.

With each passing month it gets more and more frustrating that no one will greenlight a one-off one last mission movie about a reluctantly unretired 007, cast this man in it, and call it Commander Bond.

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Ted Sarandos, boss of Netflix, has described cinema releases as ‘inefficient’. But doesn’t the streaming giant have a vested interest in the theatrical experience dying out…?

Another speech by Netflix boss Ted Sarandos, and once again, the man manages to get he and his company headlines around the entertainment press. He says things, we fall for it, names get checked, and the wheel keeps turning.

Still, two pieces of news coalesced at the same time yesterday, and they’re worth having a chat about.

On the one hand, Ted Sarandos gave an address in London where he argued that a cinema release is an “inefficient” way to distribute a film that’s cost $200m to make.

To de-clickbait his comments a little, he also admitted that “it’s unique to Netflix that we have enough scale” to put its films out, the kind of scale that means you have...

After partnering with Josh Safdie for the cinematic heart attack that is Uncut Gems, Adam Sandler is reteaming with the acclaimed director for his latest Netflix comedy special, Adam Sandler: Love You. Safdie’s Adam Sandler: Love You trailer finds the Sandman in good spirits as he returns to the stage for a fresh stand-up act. Adam Sandler: Love You premieres on August 27, 2024, globally on Netflix.

“You guys are the best! I love you! I need you! Help me,” Sandler shouts to a packed venue as he takes to the dimly lit stage in the Adam Sandler: Love You trailer. Sandler, forever the center of attention, finds himself signing jerseys backstage, tuning his guitar, and wondering how the f**k dog managed to steal his spotlight. As the footage plays, we find Sandler shredding away on his acoustic guitar, dedicating songs to audience members, and professing his love for the...

Exclusive: Creator, actor, writer and producer Laci Mosley and ABC News Studios are in production on a TV adaptation of her Scam Goddess podcast.

Mosley will serve as the host of the non-scripted show, sources tell Deadline, which is based on her eponymous podcast.

Scam Goddess launched in 2019 and is dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it. Each week, Mosley, creator and host, keeps listeners up to date on current rackets, digs deep into the latest scams and breaks down historic hoodwinks alongside comedians.

Recent episodes have featured singer-songwriter and actor Luke James discussing scam rappers; comedian Kyle Kasabian sharing thoughts on the 2019 case of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were charged with various crimes; and Insecure star Jay Ellis discussing career criminal Gerald Blanchard.

In 2022, Scam Goddess was named one of Time Magazine’s 10 Best Podcasts of the year. Most recently, Mosley won Best...

The Vampire Diaries which first aired in CW in 2009, saw Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, and Paul Wesley become Hollywood’s hottest stars over 8 seasons. The series which followed Dobrev’s character who is involved in a love triangle between two vampire brothers, became a massive hit with young adults everywhere.

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The show also sparked a real-life romance between Somerhalder and Dobrev which lasted between 2010 and 2013, before both stars called it quits. They continued to maintain a professional relationship through the filming of the series. Fans though, who were very invested in their love story, are still manifesting that the former couple will get back together by any means possible.

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Nina Dobrev is updating fans on her recovery post-surgery following a serious e-bike accident last month.

The Vampire Diaries alum took to Instagram on Wednesday to share that “surgery was a success.”

“Thank you to everyone who has been sending kind messages, thoughts, prayers, and good vibes,” she continued in her post. “I have been feeling the support and positive energy. It means more than you will ever know.”

Dobrev also recalled her thoughts heading into the operation on her Instagram Story: “Anyone else get scared before surgery? I’m such a baby when it comes to needles, blood or procedures of any kind.”

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While Dobrev hasn’t revealed many details surrounding the accident, she first shared on May 20 that she had been hospitalized due to an incident on an e-bike. At the time, she posted a photo...

Star Wars star Mark Hamill has joined the voice cast of the animated movie The King of Kings, alongside Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Oscar Isaac, who will portray Jesus Christ.

The three actors will voice the villains in director Seong-ho Jangs film, produced by South Korean animation studio Mofac Animation. The King of Kings is loosely based on Charles Dickens' short story The Life of Our Lord, which explores the life and times of Jesus Christ.

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The film's producer Anfernee Kim commented on the star-studded cast, stating This cast is laden with winners of every major acting award, and theyve all brought their A-games for a story most deserving of their impressive collective talents.

Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill and Ben Kingsley are set to bring Jesus Christ’s adversaries to life in an animated feature inspired by a posthumously published story from Charles Dickens.

The three performers will portray villains as part of the star-studded voice cast for director Seong-ho “Jay” Jang’s The King of Kings. Hailing from South Korea-based animation house Mofac Animation, the film is loosely based on The Life of Our Lord, the Dickens short story that was published decades after the author’s death and focuses on the life and times of Christ.

Brosnan voices Pontius Pilate, the biblical figure who ordered Jesus’ crucifixion. Hamill will tackle the role of King Herod, who is described in the Bible as ordering the Massacre of the Innocents shortly after Jesus’ birth. Kingsley is taking on the part of High Priest Caiaphas, who presided over the Sanhedrin trial of Jesus.

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Mask Girl and Celebrity were top K-Dramas on Netflix in 2023, each with over 18 million views. Both series delve into the dark side of social media and fame, showcasing cautionary tales. While Celebrity is more serious, Mask Girl adds comedy elements, but both revolve around murder.

Two of the most-watched K-Dramas on Netflix share surprisingly similar premises. According to Netflix's "What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report", which revealed the streaming data of the most popular films and television series on the platform from July to December 2023, the K-Drama series Mask Girl and Celebrity were both two of the most viewed series during the latter half of last year. Atop the list in television were One Piece season 1, which accrued nearly 542 million hours viewed and 71.6 million views, and Dear Child which generated roughly 253 million hours viewed and 52.5 million views.

Netflix's engagement report also included its streaming data during the aforementioned time period for films as well.

Hidden Strike ranked 6th on Netflix's list of most viewed movies in 2023, with over 73 million views and 126 million hours watched. Critics panned Hidden Strike with a 24% Rotten Tomatoes score, but it received a 55% audience score, proving more popular with viewers. Despite negative reviews, the Chan and Cena combo drew in massive viewership, indicating potential for a sequel or even a theatrical release.

The John Cena and Jackie Chan action movie Hidden Strike ended up being one of the biggest streaming movies of 2023. Directed by Scott Waugh and written by Arash Amel, Hidden Strike pairs the unlikely duo of Chan and Cena in an action-packed martial arts adventure film. Chan and Cena play two ex-special forces soldiers who are tasked with escorting a group of civilians along the "Highway of Death" in Baghdad, marking their first-ever onscreen appearance in either film or television.

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Heart of Stone was the second most-watched movie on Netflix in 2023, proving Gal Gadot's star power. With 109.6 million views, the film outperformed critical reception, setting the stage for a potential sequel. The success of Heart of Stone paves the way for Red Notice 2, confirming Gadot's strong partnership with Netflix.

Gal Gadot's success with her spy action thriller Heart of Stone is a great sign for a potential sequel of another Netflix title. According to Netflix's "What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report", Heart of Stone was the second-most watched movie on the giant streaming platform between July to December 2023. Heart of Stone follows an intelligence operative named Rachel Stone who must stop a hacker from stealing valuable information for a shadowy global diplomatic agency. Following its release date on August 11, 2024, Heart of Stone earned an uninspired score of 30% on Rotten Tomatoes but was still extremely popular.

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Leave the World Behind, produced by the Obamas' company, became Netflix's most-streamed movie in the later half of 2023 with over 121 million views. The film presents a chilling near-future dystopia, fueled by mass manipulation of technology and real-world societal concerns. Despite lacking Oscar nominations, Leave the World Behind sparked significant online discussions and outperformed all other Netflix original films.

Netflix's breakout 2023 hit Leave the World Behind was the most streamed movie on the platform during the second half of the year. Produced by Higher Ground, the production company founded and operated by Michelle and Barack Obama, Leave the World Behind offered an unsettling hypothetical near-future dystopia in the United States. Starring Ethan Hawke, Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Kevin Bacon, Leave the World Behind was written and directed by Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail.

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Leave The World Behind was the most viewed feature film on Netflix over the second half of 2023, according to the streamer’s second biannual viewing report.

The Sam Esmail thriller with Julia Roberts generated 121m views over the period, becoming Netflix’s fifth most popular movie of all time. Gal Gadot crime thriller Heart Of Stone was the second most popular feature in the time frame, with 109.6m views, followed by animated family film Leo, Spanish-language thriller Nowhere (86.2m) and action comedy The Out-Laws (83.8m).

Netflix published its first biannual report late last year, taking a step towards greater data transparency.

Nina Dobrev shares health update after E-bike accident via Instagram post with hospital photos. The Vampire Diaries was a career booster for Dobrev, leading to other projects and roles. Dobrev's recent projects include Love Hard and Redeeming Love, with the upcoming film Reunion.

Actress Nina Dobrev provides a health update after she got into an E-bike accident. Dobrev is best known for playing the roles of Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce / Amara in the hit series The Vampire Diaries. The teen supernatural fantasy series told the story of a series of horrors in the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia. The Vampire Diaries originally ran for eight seasons across 20092017.

The Vampire Diaries seasons 1 to 8 are currently available to watch on Max.

Sharing a post on Instagram, Dobrev provides a health update after she got into a vehicular accident. The star shared the news by way of an Instagram post, which included two photos of Dobrev.

Adam DeVine has often graced our screens playing the lead or the scene-stealing supporting actor in both rom-coms and comedies, proving time and again in the likes of Isn't It Romantic (2019) and the 2010s Pitch Perfect franchise that he is a warm and genuinely funny talent. With the inclusion of the action-comedy The Out-Laws co-starring none other than ex-Bond Pierce Brosnan in his filmography, it's clear his comedic appeal is far-reaching. However, in one romantic comedy in particular, he was able to tap into an oft-overlooked dramatic skillset Netflix's When We First Met.

Lil Rel Howery has joined the star-studded voice cast of Animal Friends, Legendary Entertainment’s R-rated CG/live-action hybrid feature.

Peter Atencio, who last directed the 2023 action comedy The Machine, is helming the project whose call sheet includes Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy and Addison Rae.

Plot details are being kept under wraps but the project, written by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, is being described as a road trip adventure. Howery will voice one of the animated characters.

Producing alongside Legendary are Reynolds’ Maximum Effort and producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. Visual effects and animation are being handled by visual entertainment services company Dneg.

Howery, who jumped on audience’s radar with his performance in Jordan Peele’s Get Out, is coming off a packed 2023 in which he appeared in a slew of movies and series. He starred in the Disney+ Christmas comedy Dashing Through the Snow,...

Naomie Harris, Pierce Brosnan and Tom Burke have joined the high-flying cast of Black Bag, the spy thriller that Steven Soderbergh is directing for Focus Features.

Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Regé Jean Page and Marisa Abela are already in Bag, whose plot details are being kept under the trench coat. David Koepp wrote the script.

Production begins in May in London, with Casey Silver and Greg Jacobs producing.

Harris earned an Academy Award nomination for her work in Barry Jenkins’ 2016 drama Moonlight and is known for playing Moneypenny in the Daniel Craig James Bond movies. She recently starred with Chiwetel Ejiofor in the Netflix series The Man Who Fell to Earth. The actress is repped by WME, Untitled Entertainment and U.K.’s The Artists Partnership.

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Exclusive: Alex Moffat (Saturday Night Live), Joel David Moore (Avatar franchise), Lizze Broadway (Gen V), Urzila Carlson (upcoming Ozi: Voice of the Forest), and Francis Benhamou (Arranged) are the final additions to the cast of Netflix and Happy Madison’s rom-com Kinda Pregnant, starring Amy Schumer.

Details as to their roles are under wraps. Directed by Tyler Spindel (The Out-Laws), the film’s ensemble also includes Jillian Bell, Will Forte, Damon Wayans Jr., Brianne Howey, and Chris Geere, as we were first to report.

In the film written by Julie Paiva, we follow Lainy (Schumer), who given jealousy over her best friend’s pregnancy, begins wearing a fake baby bump… then accidentally meeting the man of her dreams. In addition to Schumer, producers on the project include Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy, Judit Maull, Kevin Grady and Eli Thomas for Happy Madison, Molly Sims for Something Happy Productions, and Alex Saks for Saks Picture Company.

Exclusive: Chris Geere (This Is Us) is the newest addition to the cast of Kinda Pregnant, the Amy Schumer-led rom-com that Tyler Spindel (The Out-Laws) is directing for Netflix and Happy Madison, sources tell Deadline. Details as to his role are under wraps.

Written by Julie Paiva, the film follows Lainy (Schumer), who given jealousy over her best friend’s pregnancy, begins wearing a fake baby bump… then accidentally meeting the man of her dreams. In addition to Schumer, producers on the project include Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy, Judit Maull, Kevin Grady and Eli Thomas for Happy Madison, and Molly Sims for Something Happy Productions. The executive producers are Barry Bernardi, Michael D Robins and Kevin Kane.

Also set to star, as previously announced, are Jillian Bell, Will Forte, Damon Wayans Jr., and Brianne Howey.

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Exclusive: Jillian Bell (Brittany Runs a Marathon), Will Forte (The Last Man on Earth), Damon Wayans Jr. (Players) and Brianne Howey (Ginny & Georgia) have signed on to star alongside Amy Schumer in Kinda Pregnant, the comedy that Tyler Spindel (The Out-Laws) has been set to direct for Netflix and Happy Madison.

Written by Julie Paiva, the film follows Lainy (Schumer), who given jealousy over her best friend’s pregnancy, begins wearing a fake baby bump… then accidentally meeting the man of her dreams.

In addition to Schumer, producers on the project include Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy, Judit Maull, Kevin Grady and Eli Thomas for Happy Madison, Molly Sims for Something Happy Productions, and Alex Saks for Saks Picture Company. The executive producers are Barry Bernardi and Michael D Robins.

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Adam Sandler is teaming up with his Uncut Gems director Josh Safdie on a new comedy special for Netflix.

The project is the second comedy special from Sandler and the streamer following 2018’s 100% Fresh, directed by Steven Brill with contributions from Paul Thomas Anderson, the latter of which directed Sandler in Punch-Drunk Love.

Sandler’s longtime deal with Netflix has also included multiple films: Leo, You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah, Hustle, Murder Mystery, Murder Mystery 2, Hubie Halloween, Sandy Wexler, The Week Of, The Do-Over and The Ridiculous 6. Additionally, his production banner Happy Madison has produced Father of the Year, The Wrong Missy and The Out-laws.

Sandler’s career began with roles in the TV show The Cosby Show and a year later with his film debut in Going Overboard, before hitting the stand-up comedy circuit where he was discovered by Dennis Miller. Miller recommended Sandler to...

Adam Sandler has set a new comedy special at Netflix — this time directed by Josh Safdie.

The project continues Sandler’s string of collaborations with Safie, who co-directed him in 2019’s “Uncut Gems” alongside his brother Benny Safdie. Sandler also starred in the brothers’ 2020 short film “Goldman v. Silverman” and is set to lead an upcoming feature set in the world of sports memorabilia to be directed by Josh and produced by Benny, though the latter told Variety in January that the film was “on pause.”

Currently untitled, the special will be Sandler’s second at Netflix, following up on his 2018 set “100% Fresh” — which went on to receive a 90% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. Sandler has worked on numerous projects for Netflix: In 2023, he led the voice cast of the streamer’s animated musical comedy film “Leo” and starred opposite Idina Menzel in “You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah,...

The Goat is back, ladies and gentlemen! Start digging in your childhood closet for that shoebox full of Adam Sandler cassette tapes and grab an absurd amount of D batteries for your boombox because the Sandman cometh to Netflix for a brand-new stand-up comedy special!

Netflix announced today that Adam Sandler will film an all-new comedy special, his second for Netflix following 2018’s Emmy-nominated 100% Fresh. The untitled special will be directed by Josh Safdie, who, along with Benny Safdie, also directed Sandler in the film Uncut Gems. The new comedy special continues Sandler’s illustrious partnership with Netflix. He has starred in several global hit Netflix films, including Leo, You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah, Hustle, Murder Mystery, Murder Mystery 2, Hubie Halloween, Sandy Wexler, The Week Of, The Do-Over, and The Ridiculous 6. Additionally, Happy Madison has produced Father of the Year, The Wrong Missy, and The Out-laws.

Leading Japanese animation studio Toei Animation has announced family feature Hypergalactic, describing the production as its biggest and most ambitious CGI film to date.

The story and characters are co-created by top Japanese artist Naoto Oshima, who designed the hit global franchise Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega, and Joseph Chou, whose credits include Blade Runner 2022: Black Out, Ghost in the Shell and Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

The English-language animated family feature is directed by David N. Weiss, whose credits include Shrek 2, The Smurfs and Smurfs 2.

The movie will feature the voice talents of Adam Devine, Elsie Fisher, J.K. Simmons and Sam Richardson.

The family film follows an adventurous teenage girl (Fisher) and her baby brother in the not-so-distant future, after they liberate the forgotten protector of Earth,...

Adam Sandler's upcoming sequel to "Leo" is expected to be better than his last sequel, "Murder Mystery 2." "Leo" received positive reviews and had a successful debut, making a sequel highly likely. Sandler's recent films on Netflix have shown a positive turnaround in quality, including "Leo," indicating his improvement on the streaming platform.

Adam Sandler has produced and starred in many Netflix movies over the past few years, and a recently teased sequel will likely be better than his previous follow-up film. Sandler began working on original Netflix movies in 2015, and some of his titles included The Ridiculous 6, Sandy Wexler, and The Week Of. The actor and the streaming platform made their partnership official when Netflix and Sandler's production company, Happy Madison Productions, agreed on a four-movie deal reportedly worth $275 million in 2020. However, Sandler has made more than four films for Netflix since signing the contract.

Since 2020, Sandler...

Earlier this month, The Bricklayer, the latest action film from Cliffhanger and The Long Kiss Goodnight director Renny Harlin, was given a theatrical, On Demand, and Digital release. We’ve previously shared interviews with the film’s stars Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev, and now JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray has sat down for an interview with Harlin himself! The primary focus of this interview is The Bricklayer, of course, but it also branches out with mentions of other Harlin projects like The Long Kiss Goodnight and Deep Blue Sea. You can check it out in the embed above.

Bumbray really enjoyed The Bricklayer, giving the film a 7/10 review you can read at This Link. If you’d like to watch the movie, you can do so on Amazon.

Based on a bestselling book by former FBI agent Noah Boyd (aka Paul Lindsay), The Bricklayer has the following synopsis: A...

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Adam Sandler and his production company Happy Maddison Productions, are a powerhouse production company for Netflix. The actor, writer and comedian has now been involved with over a dozen projects with lots more to come. Here’s a breakdown of everything coming from Sandler in 2024 and beyond.

Of course, Adam Sandler has now been producing movies for Netflix exclusively for years, with seven feature films, a stand-up special, and a handful of movies produced by his banner, Happy Madison. The deal has existed for years, although it was renewed in January 2020 for four more feature films.

Let’s recap all of the Adam Sandler movies/Happy Madison movies to have been released on Netflix so far. Those marked with an asterisk don’t star Sandler.

Leo – Released on November 21st, 2022 You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah! – Released on August 25th, 2023 The Out-Laws* – Released on July 7th,...

Exclusive: Emmy winner and Golden Globe nominee Amy Schumer has been set to produce and star in Kinda Pregnant, a new film that Tyler Spindel (The Out-Laws) is directing for Netflix and Happy Madison.

Written by Julie Paiva, the film follows Lainy (Schumer), who is jealous of her best friend’s pregnancy and begins wearing a fake baby bump — then accidentally meets the man of her dreams.

In addition to Schumer, producers on the project include Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy, Judit Maull, Kevin Grady and Eli Thomas for Happy Madison, and Molly Sims for Something Happy Productions. The executive producers are Barry Bernardi, Michael D Robins and Kevin Kane.

Best known on the film side for Trainwreck, the 2015 Uni rom-com from Judd Apatow that had her starring opposite Bill Hader, Schumer’s also been seen starring in the acclaimed A24 drama The Humans, STX’s comedy I Feel Pretty and...

The first Fast Charlie trailer has been released, teasing Pierce Brosnan's role as a fixer attempting to identify a headless victim in order to prove he completed a hit job. The action thriller also stars Morena Baccarin and, in his final performance, the late James Caan. Many of Brosnan's recent movies have missed the mark critically and/ or commercially, but the creative talent involved in Fast Charlie suggests the movie could end up being an effective action thriller.

Pierce Brosnan is a fixer tasked with a gruesome mission in the first trailer for Fast Charlie. Directed by Phillip Noyce, the upcoming thriller sees Brosnan starring as the titular Charlie, a fixer attempting to prove the identity of one of his targets who just so happens to be missing his head. The film features the final performance of the late James Caan, with Morena Baccarin also starring.

Now, Vertical (via...

All the Light We Cannot See has received a low Rotten Tomatoes score of 24%, making it one of Netflix's worst shows of 2023. Critics have criticized the show for its tonal inconsistency, blending serious and silly elements awkwardly. Despite the low critical score, the show has a stronger audience score of 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and is expected to be popular among viewers.

All the Light We Cannot See's Rotten Tomatoes score is one of Netflix's lowest of 2023. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Anthony Doerr, developed by Peaky Blinders' Steven Knight, and directed by Stranger Things' Shawn Levy, the four-part limited series follows a blind French teenager and German soldier whose paths collide in Nazi-occupied France as they attempt to survive the death and destruction of World War II. The All the Light We Cannot See cast is led by Aria Mia Loberti and Louis Hofmann and also...

Netflix's new movies, Old Dads and Pain Hustlers, have both received a score of 23% on Rotten Tomatoes. This result makes them the second-lowest scoring English-language releases on the platform this year. Despite their low ratings, both Old Dads and Pain Hustlers have topped Netflix's global Top 10 English-language movies chart for the week of October 23 to October 29.

Netflix's new movies Old Dads and Pain Hustlers have cemented an unfortunate record for the platform. Old Dads, a comedy about fathers who feel behind the times, was directed by Bill Burr, who co-stars with Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine. Pain Hustlers, about a young dropout who is drawn into a pharmaceutical conspiracy, was directed by Harry Potter stalwart David Yates and stars Emily Blunt and Chris Evans.

Netflix has released their global Top 10 English-language movies chart for the week of October 23 through October 29, revealing Old Dads at No. 1 and this week's new movie Pain Hustlers at No.

Despite being a box office bomb, The Misfits is finding success on Netflix, appearing on the Top 10 Movies list in the US. The movie's anti-Qatar themes and Emirati funding drew controversy in 2021, but it still managed to secure a spot on the chart. The Pierce Brosnan movie is currently No. 6 on the chart, between The Devil on Trial and Reptile.

The Misfits is charting on Netflix despite being a box office bomb. The 2021 movie, which stars Pierce Brosnan, Nick Cannon, Tim Roth, and Jamie Chung, follows a group of criminals who team up to steal gold bars that are hidden beneath a prison. In addition to drawing controversy because the Emirati co-produced movie featured anti-Qatar themes, the movie was a box office bomb, only earning $1.6 million despite its $15 million budget.

Netflix has announced their list of the Top 10 Movies in the U.S. for the week of October 16 through October...

The Misfits movie was a major disappointment with a low audience score and an even lower "Tomatometer" score on Rotten Tomatoes, starting a streak of poorly reviewed films for Pierce Brosnan. Despite being a Bond legacy, Brosnan's recent movies have trended badly on Rotten Tomatoes, with low critical scores, although audiences tend to like them more. The Misfits stood out as the lowest-rated film with poor reviews for its out-of-touch style, lack of compelling narrative, and uninspiring cast, contributing to Brosnan's unsuccessful career streak.

The 2021 pseudo-Bond action movie The Misfits started an unfortunate Rotten Tomatoes trend for its central star, Pierce Brosnan. Brosnan plays master thief Richard Pace who's recruited by a well-to-do group of modern-day Robin Hoods to steal a reserve of gold bars that are stored beneath a corrupt prison. The suave and well-traveled Pace, a character best described as an immoral doppelganger of James Bond, is forced...