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Updated with first confirmed speakers: Oscar winner Samantha Quan (Anora), Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham (Adolescence), Carolyn Strauss and Carter Swan (The Last of Us), Hwang Dong-hyuk (Squid Game), Stephanie Allain (Hustle & Flow) and Abhijay Prakash (Blumhouse) are among the first round of speakers confirmed for the 2025 Produced By Conference.

The annual panel and networking confab organized by the Producers Guild of America is set to take place May 31 on the Universal Studios lot in Universal City.

The daylong event features discussions with producers around buzzy films and TV series and topics, combining networking with inside looks at the critical role of producers in the industry. Organizers say this year will include the return of the annual “The State of Producing” session as well as sessions dedicated to AI from a producer’s perspective.

Last year’s edition on the Fox lot featured participants like Howard Gordon, Michael Thorn and...

Black Bear announced today that director David O. Russell will helm Shutout, reuniting him with frequent collaborator Robert De Niro. Joining De Niro is Gen Z icon Jenna Ortega. Based on a screenplay by Alejandro Adams, Shutout will be produced by Russell, Rk Films’ Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Mark Bomback. Black Bear will introduce the project to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. CAA Media Finance is handling U.S. rights. Black Bear will work in association with Rk Films.

Shutout follows Jake Kejeune (De Niro), one of the last masters of a vanishing craft – the pool hustler. Having lived and lost by the roll of a ball in smoky backroom halls, Jake encounters Mia (Ortega), a young prodigy whose raw, electrifying talent reignites a fire he thought long extinguished. Sensing a rare opportunity to shape a legend, Jake takes Mia under his wing, honing her...

Gen Z will meet Baby Boomer in David O. Russell’s next feature, with the “American Hustle” and “The Fighter” director lining up Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro to star.

“Shutout,” based on a screenplay by Alejandro Adams, is being produced by Russell, Rk Films’ Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Mark Bomback. Black Bear will introduce the project to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. CAA Media Finance is handling U.S. rights.

“Shutout” follows Jake Lejeune (De Niro), one of the last masters of a vanishing craft — the pool hustler. Having lived and lost by the roll of a ball in smoky backroom halls, Jake encounters Mia (Ortega), a young prodigy whose raw, electrifying talent reignites a fire he thought long extinguished. Sensing a rare opportunity to shape a legend, Jake takes Mia under his wing, honing her instincts and sharpening her natural gift. Together,...

Amazon MGM Studios is continuing to lock up its cast for the forthcoming comedy feature Judgment Day from director Nicholas Stoller.

Heidi Gardner and golfer Bobby Ray have joined the cast for the movie that is set to star Will Ferrell and Zac Efron. Other previously announced castmembers include Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jimmy Tatro, Michael Peña, Fortune Feimster, Bill Camp, Billy Eichner, Tyler Lofton, Rachel Hilson, Rory Scovel, Bobby Cannavale and Regina Hall.

Judgment Day focuses on a young convict (Efron) who gets out of prison and takes an unscripted TV courtroom hostage, as he blames the egomaniacal judge (Ferrell) for the ruling that destroyed his life. Details regarding Gardner and Ray’s roles have not yet been shared for the movie that had previously been untitled. A release date has not been announced.

Stoller reunites with Amazon MGM after directing Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon for the studio’s You’re Cordially Invited,...

Exclusive: Golden Globe-winning The Bear star Jeremy Allen White, Mandy Patinkin (Homeland) and Oscar nominee Isabella Rossellini (Conclave) are set to star in Jeremiah Zagar’s upcoming feature The Painted Bride.

Frequent collaborators Charades and New Europe have acquired international rights to the movie and will launch sales at Cannes. WME Independent will represent North American rights.

Zagar gained critical acclaim for his Sundance debut We The Animals (a five-time Independent Spirit Award nominee), followed by the Netflix hit Hustle, starring Adam Sandler. He recently wrapped Task for HBO, starring Mark Ruffalo. The series will premiere later this year.

The Painted Bride stars Allen White as Elisha, a man who during the day swims, cooks and cares for his family, and at night, obsesses over a new project dedicated to his young son and his dying father. When a crisis draws him back home to Baltimore, his world begins to collapse,...

On Wednesday April 9 2025, aspireTV broadcasts Hustle, Sizzle, and Smoke!

Turkey Leg and Okra Season 1 Episode 12 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Hustle, Sizzle, and Smoke,” titled “Turkey Leg and Okra,” promises to be an exciting showdown. Airing on aspireTV, this episode features two talented chefs competing for culinary glory. Chef Jazzuri from Zurri’s Catering Company takes on Chef Bendrick from Smoking Cade’s BBQ in a battle that is sure to delight food lovers.

In this episode, the challenge centers around two hearty ingredients: turkey leg and okra. Both chefs will showcase their skills as they create unique dishes that highlight these ingredients. The competition is expected to be fierce, with each chef bringing their own style and flavor to the table. Viewers can look forward to seeing how they transform these classic items into standout dishes.

As the competition heats up, the chefs will not only need to...

The Sports Emmys season has kicked with the nominations for the 46th annual awards released today. See all 47 categories listed below.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will hand out the awards, which recognize excellence in sports television coverage in 2024, on May 20 at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in Manhattan.

Vying for the Outstanding Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent awards are Ryan Fitzpatrick (Prime Video), Jason Kelce (ESPN/ESPN2/ABC), Nick Saban (ESPN), Richard Sherman (Prime Video) and Jay Wright (CBS/TNT). Up for Outstanding Live Special – Championship Event are Games of the Xxxiii Olympiad (NBC/Peacock), The Masters (CBS), NCAA Women’s Tournament Championship (ABC), The 124th US Open (NBC/USA/Peacock) and The 120th World Series (Fox).

“This year’s Sports Emmy nominees have once again raised the bar in sports television, blending innovation and passion to deliver unforgettable moments,” NATAS President and CEO Adam Sharp said.

Exclusive: Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect multihyphenate Rebel Wilson has inked with the United Talent Agency for representation.

The news comes in the wake of Wilson making her feature directorial debut, the musical, The Deb, at TIFF which garnered 80% fresh with critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The Deb, which Wilson also produced and provided additional writing, follows two teenage girls who attend a debutante ball in a small country town.

Other big movies from Wilson include Jojo Rabbit, Hustle, and Isn’t It Romantic. With films that have totaled nearly $3 billion at the global box office, Wilson is arguably Australia’s biggest female comedy export.

Wilson starred in the Netflix comedy Senior Year, which was the streamer’s 9th most watched film of 2022, as well as the most watched film among female-led originals. Eighty-nine million Netflix accounts globally streamed the film its first ten days of release, outperforming all male-driven comedies on the platform that year.

BBC Studios has announced the titles coming to BritBox in April 2025, which include everything from new BritBox Originals to classic British fare. BritBox is a digital video subscription service offering the largest collection of British TV in the U.S. and Canada.

The April lineup includes Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero, BritBox’s new prestige Agatha Christie adaptation directed by Olivier Award-winning director Sam Yates, and I, Jack Wright, a propulsive, darkly comic, moving murder mystery following the twists, turns, and drama of a family filled with treachery and hidden agendas.

Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero

BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television and culture, offering the most comprehensive, must-see collection of British entertainment all in one place. The service provides a pipeline of exceptional storytelling and showcases the depth and breadth of British creativity from across the UK.

BritBox curates a quality selection of...

Is the Academy ready to embrace Adam Sandler?

On Tuesday, Netflix released the first trailer for Happy Gilmore 2, the long-awaited sequel starring Sandler as the unconventional and irascible pro golfer. The short teaser quicly trended online, sparking a fresh round of love and appreciation for its star following Sandler’s well-received appearances at the Golden Globes, the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special, and the Oscars this year. However, all the goodwill feels like prologue to Sandler’s next big project: a juicy role in Noah Baumbach’s new film, Jay Kelly, opposite George Clooney and coming this fall also via Netflix. On paper, the Baumbach project is the type of movie that will find itself in the middle of the awards conversation, meaning the beloved Sandler could finally receive recognition from the Academy after snubs for Uncut Gems and Hustle. Ahead is the extremely early case for Sandler...

Directed by Kyle Newacheck, Happy Gilmore 2 is an upcoming sports comedy film written by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler. The film is the sequel to 1996’s iconic Happy Gilmore and is going to see Sandler, Ben Stiller, Julie Bowen, and others reprise their roles from the original movie.

The original movie, upon release, received mixed reviews from the critics but managed to impress the audience and became a commercial success.

Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore 2 | Credits: Netflix

Over the years, Happy Gilmore developed a cult following, especially in the golf community, as the story follows a namesake failed ice hockey player who discovers a talent for golf. He starts to compete in paid tournaments to gather money to stop the foreclosure of his grandmother’s house. The first trailer for the sequel has been released, and it is set to take the millennial audience on a nostalgic trip.

After nearly three decades, Happy Gilmore is ready to return to the golf course.

Netflix on Tuesday released the teaser trailer for the upcoming film Happy Gilmore 2, a direct sequel to Adam Sandler’s 1996 slapstick comedy.

While the original film saw Gilmore (Sandler), a failed ice hockey player turned surprise golf sensation, upset pro Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald) at a major tournament, the sequel sees Gilmore return to the game after a long absence.

“I haven’t swung a club in years,” Gilmore says in the trailer, as he prepares to return to the game to take on some of sport’s current stars.

“We’re not done with golf,” says Virginia Venit (Julie Bowen). “Let them see the Happy I fell in love with.”

The sequel is loaded with cameos, including Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, Bad Bunny, Eminem, Ben Stiller (likely reprising his uncredited role of...

Hollywood A-listers or TikTok trendsetters, who’s got the bigger paycheck in 2024? Once upon a time, movie stars ruled the money game, cashing in on blockbuster deals and hefty backend profits. But now? Influencers are out here flipping viral dances and skincare routines into multi-million-dollar empires. It’s not just about red carpets anymore; it’s about brand deals, merch drops, and engagement rates.

While actors still pull in jaw-dropping salaries, think Robert Downey Jr.’s levels of wealth, the influencer economy is a whole different beast. A viral post can make more money in a day than some actors do in a whole season. With platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube offering monetization goldmines, top influencers are stacking their bank accounts faster than Hollywood can greenlight a sequel.

Adam Sandler in Hustle, the Stokes Twins, and Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick

So, who’s actually winning the money race?...

When Beyond the Gates and General Hospital star Jon Lindstrom announced his thrilling new gig, fans were excited to check out his novel Hollywood Hustle. The book, about a washed up movie star who must team up with a stuntman and disgraced cop to rescue his kidnapped daughter, was a hit with fans. Lindstrom even mused that if it ever got made into a film, he envisioned Kevin Bacon as its star. Well, that dream is getting closer to a reality as the book has been optioned by a production company.

He’ll Be More Than Just the Writer

According to Deadline, the rights to turn Lindstrom’s first novel into a film have been acquired by production company and distributor Aeth Entertainment. Lindstrom’s representatives, Independent Artist Group and Gilbertson Entertainment in conjunction with literary agency Liza Royce Associates, worked with the Gersh talent agency, which represents Aeth, to seal the deal.

Just over a year since its release, “Hollywood Hustle,” the debut novel from “General Hospital” and “Beyond the Gates” star Jon Lindstrom, is being adapted into a feature film.

According to Deadline, which first reported the news, financier, producer and distributor Aeth Entertainment has landed the film rights to the novel, with Lindstrom set as an executive producer.

“Hollywood Hustle” (Book Cover)

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Set in the dark underbelly of the Hollywood scene, “Hollywood Hustle” is a propulsive and tense thriller set in the seedier side of Los Angeles, where it depicts the bold prose of an insider named Winston Greene, a has-been film star who wakes one morning to find his six-year-old granddaughter at his bedside—traumatized, unattended, and gripping onto a thumb drive. She comes bearing video proof that her mother, Winston’s troubled adult daughter, has been kidnapped by a murderous gang demanding all...

Throwback To When Jennifer Lawrence Hilariously Passed On The Torch To Rachel Zegler For Her Hunger Games Role (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot’s live-action rendition of Snow White is just around the corner, hoping the many controversies do not render it a box-office disaster. Having already starred in another reimagining of a classic — West Side Story — Zegler’s career thus far hinges heavily on remakes and franchises.

These include the Dceu sequel Shazam! Fury of the Gods and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, a prequel that recruited Zegler as Lucy Gray. The latter role did not arrive without inciting comparisons with Jennifer Lawrence’s Katniss Everdeen, the original spearhead of The Hunger Games’ celestial $3 billion success.

While Lawrence didn’t cameo in the prequel, fate lured the two to cross paths at Paris Fashion Week 2023, a Dior show where Lawrence’s easygoing...

On Friday March 7 2025, USA broadcasts Bel-Air!

Can’t Knock The Hustle Season 1 Episode 9 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Bel-Air,” titled “Can’t Knock The Hustle,” promises to delve into the complexities of family dynamics and personal journeys. In this episode, the Banks family heads to church, which sets the stage for exploring their values and beliefs. The church environment often brings out deep conversations and reflections, and it will be interesting to see how this setting influences each character’s thoughts and actions.

Will, one of the central characters, faces a significant decision. He considers the possibility of searching for his father, a quest that could bring both hope and conflict. This journey for Will is not just about finding his father; it also highlights his desire for connection and understanding of his roots. However, this decision might unintentionally create tension between Phil and Geoffrey, showcasing how family secrets...

With a superhero-like physique, impressive in-ring athleticism, a wide arsenal of moves, and unmatched microphone skills, John Cena was the perfect definition of an idol. For over two decades, fans have been looking up to him for his “Never Give Up” attitude and how he would overcome the odds. Thus, he became one of the faces of WWE, who would always be with the fans.

John Cena. Credits: WWE

His battles against Cm Punk’s Nexus and Triple H’s Authority are the most prominent storylines in his WWE career. However, on March 1, 2025, he shocked the world by launching a brutal assault on Cody Rhodes after he turned down Dwayne Johnson’s offer.

While the world was still recovering from his actions, he once again reminded them of his actions, sending a cryptic message about how he is now the Harvey Dent of WWE.

John Cena takes inspiration from Harvey...

"A lone, spectral woman shrouded entirely in black appears on a family’s front lawn without explanation and warns them “today’s the day.”

Where did she come from? What does she want? When will she leave? Only The Woman in the Yard knows.

From Blumhouse, the most successful global brand in horror, comes a new original chiller starring BAFTA and SAG nominee Danielle Deadwyler as Ramona, a woman crippled by grief after she survives a car accident that takes her husband.

Seriously injured, Ramona now must care for their 14-year-old son and 6-year-old-daughter, alone in her rural farmhouse.

Then one day the woman takes form in their yard.

Ramona assumes the woman is lost or demented, but as the woman creeps nearer and nearer to the house, it becomes clear she is no ordinary figure and her intentions are anything but peaceful. Now Ramona must rally to protect herself...

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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,...

It’s no news to her avid fans, but to the average Netflix viewer, “Running Point” contains a surprise: Mindy Kaling loves basketball.

The producing powerhouse behind “The Office” and “The Mindy Project” and more recently “The Sex Lives of College Girls” and Netflix’s own “Never Have I Ever” takes on the power and politics of the NBA with her new series — a fascination that dates back to her childhood.

“When [my dad] emigrated here, one of the ways that he felt like he could become better attuned to American culture was to get really into professional sports,” Kaling told IndieWire ahead of the show’s premiere. “He fell in love with basketball, and we were kind of forced to watch the Boston Celtics my entire childhood, until we fell in love with it too. It was the heyday of Larry Bird, the Celtics versus the Lakers, that dynasty.”

It’s...

Actor Christian Bale is known for his drastic transformations in his versatile roles. The actor has delivered power-packed performances while working with several of the most acclaimed directors working in Hollywood. However, Bale has remained a frequent collaborator of controversial filmmaker David O. Russell, who has helmed multiple acclaimed movies.

Christian Bale in American Hustle (Credit: Sony Pictures).

During an interview, Bale discussed his collaboration with Russell, having starred in the filmmaker’s three movies. While Bale praised him for his unique directorial style, Russell has been heavily criticized for his controversial approach by other actors such as George Clooney and Amy Adams who spoke out against his abusive on-set behavior. Here is what the actors had to say about Russell.

Christian Bale praised controversial director David O. Russell

Actor Christian Bale first worked with director David O. Russell on the 2010 biographical sports-drama film The Fighter, winning a Best Supporting...

Did Anne Hathaway face a lot of hate from Hollywood in 2010s? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Anne Hathaway just admitted it cost her some big roles due to her hate era. “A lot of people wouldn’t give me roles because they were so concerned about how toxic my identity had become online,” she told Vanity Fair.

But what even started all the hate? Flashback to 2011 — Hathaway co-hosted the Oscars with James Franco, and it was a mess. She was overly eager, he looked half-asleep, and the internet roasted them both. Franco didn’t help, throwing shade on The Late Show with David Letterman: “Anne Hathaway is so energetic, I think the Tasmanian Devil would look stoned standing next to Anne Hathaway.” Ouch.

Then came The Dark Knight Rises, where fans weren’t sold on her as Catwoman. And in 2013, after winning her Oscar for Les Misérables, every acceptance speech...

It’s unbelievable to learn that it has been almost 30 years since Happy Gilmore graced fans with its comedic presence in theaters and at home. The 1996 sports comedy was one of Adam Sandler’s first, before he had formed Happy Madison Productions, which went on to become a juggernaut in the movie business. The cast is made up of mostly familiar faces, many of whom went on to star in huge projects, including Sandler himself.

With a sequel film coming out this year, and many of the original cast members reprising their roles, fans are excited at the prospect of seeing the title character and his hockey-inspired golf style once again. But it also makes fans curious what the cast members have been up to in the last almost three decades, notably the ones who aren’t the most known figures.

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Renowned director Noah Baumbach, who co-wrote the script for 2023's Barbie with his wife, Greta Gerwig, has a new project set to premiere on Netflix this year. The project, which has been in development for over a year, boasts a star-studded ensemble cast.

The movie, titled Jay Kelly, is set to premiere on Netflix sometime this fall. Although there are few details about what it's about, its star-studded cast is enough to tune in. Although Netflix has a history of not always delivering when putting together an A-list cast, Tudum reports the film will have Baumbach working with George Clooney and Adam Sandler in what's described as a "new, heartbreaking comedy."

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Netflix shares an exclusive tease of their latest Tyler Perry collaboration, Madea's Destination Wedding.

The Oscar-nominated filmmaker wrote and directed the movie. His previous credits include Netflix's 2022's...

Exclusive: Ivan Reitman’s 2014 football movie Draft Day from Lionsgate is being adapted for television with a new twist.

From Lionsgate TV, SpringHill and Madison Wells, the series in development will capture the drama and excitement of watching basketball players get drafted and fulfill their dreams, similar to the film starring Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner and Chadwick Boseman set in the world of the NFL.

The LeBron James- and Maverick Carter-founded SpringHill will executive produce and Madison Wells, which produced the original film, will produce the TV series. A writer has not been attached.

“If you are going to do a show set in and around the world of basketball, one person comes to mind ahead of all others,” said Scott Herbst, EVP and Head of Scripted Development, Lionsgate Television. “The same passion, drive and commitment to excellence that drove LeBron James to be the best in the...

Uncut Gems, the Adam Sandler thriller with a whopping 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes, has landed on streaming. The 2019 film directed by Benny Safdie and Josh Safdie has been added to Tubi, the platform that requires not a single dime and where you can watch movies and TV shows absolutely for free, if you're willing to take a few unexpected breaks, as Tubi cuts to ads unexpectedly, regardless of if the movie is at its most exciting moment. There are plenty of those in the Sandler feature, which critics hailed as possibly his best film and finest performance ever..

In the movie, Sandler gives life to Howard Ratner, a gambling addict who owns a jewelry store in Manhattan, New York, and who comes across a black opal, one of the most valuable stones on Earth. Per the film's synopsis:

Howard Ratner is a once successful New York gems dealer whose gambling...

Jeremy Renner & Amy Adams Laugh Riot ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Denis Villeneuve’s critically acclaimed sci-fi drama Arrival, released in 2016, treated viewers with an emotionally resonant yet challenging story of humanity’s first encounter with extraterrestrial life. Starring Amy Adams as linguist Louise Banks and Jeremy Renner as physicist Ian Donnelly, Arrival became a landmark achievement in the genre and marked a turning point in the Dune director’s career.

Ironically, the central conflict observed in Arrival — linguistic barriers to communicating with a diverse species — wasn’t limited to the movie’s script but found its way to the production, albeit not so much as emotionally but humorously. During the promotional tour of Arrival, Adams and Renner appeared on The Graham Norton Show, where they delighted the audience with hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes about working with Villeneuve.

Host Graham Norton introduced Villeneuve’s French-Canadian background, wondering that since his first language is French,...

The ending of the new Netflix sci-fi adventure movie Spaceman is somewhat ambiguous, especially regarding the fate of Adam Sandler's Jakub protagonist. The unique and existential Spaceman was directed by Johan Renck, known for his exceptional work on Chernobyl (2019), Breaking Bad (2009–2011), The Walking Dead (2010), Vikings (2013), and Bloodline (2015). Despite Renck's impressive filmography, Spaceman has received mixed reviews from critics off the bat, earning a Rotten Tomatoes score of just 50%.

Spaceman stars Sandler in another notable dramatic performance seen in previous works such as Uncut Gems, Punch-Drunk Love, and Hustle. Sandler's Jakub receives the unfortunate news that his wife Lenka, played by Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan, wants to divorce him while he's halfway on an 8-month solo mission to outer space. Jakub is tasked with gathering samples of the mysterious yet mesmerizing Chopra Cloud that randomly became visible in the Earth's sky. During his trip, Jakub's emotional distress worsens regarding his marital status,...

Moga, Dec 31 – Annie Tharaj, a burgeoning name in music video direction, is making waves in the industry with his distinctive storytelling and artistic ingenuity. Hailing from the village of Tharaj in Punjab’s Moga district, Annie has emerged as a trailblazer in visual media, captivating audiences with his innovative approach to video direction.

A graduate of Punjab University, Chandigarh, Annie’s journey into the arts began with a passion for storytelling. Over time, his fascination with music videos evolved into a career that has garnered both critical and commercial success.

His breakthrough came with the music video for Sunroof by Pready Riar, which showcased his knack for blending stunning cinematography with compelling narratives. The project resonated with audiences, setting a new standard for creativity in the industry.

Annie’s portfolio now boasts several high-profile projects, including Hustle by Pready Riar, Att Chukni by Abraam and Aeisle, and Bang Bang by Deep Jandu and Naman Dhillon.

The Equalizer cast carried the television adaptation through its five seasons, proving the series about someone helping people who can't help themselves is just as popular now as it was when the original series aired in the 1980s. Based on the original series of the same name starring Edward Woodward, the CBS reboot features Queen Latifah as a former CIA operative who seeks justice on her own terms in New York City. The Equalizer retains the spirit of the original series, along with the movie franchise starring Denzel Washington, but gender-swapped the lead to Robyn McCall instead of Bob McCall.

In the pilot, Robyn (Latifah) helps a young girl, Jewel Machado, who becomes mixed up in a murder conspiracy. Robyn considers returning to the CIA but would rather spend time with her teenage daughter, Delilah, while moonlighting as a Big Apple vigilante. The show has changed up the cast somewhat...

Matt Smith goes full bad boy in the first look at Sky’s six-part series “The Death of Bunny Munro,” based on Nick Cave’s cult novel.

In the debut image released from the series, Smith — who is playing the title character — sports only his underwear as he gets ready to light up in a laundromat. By Smith’s side is newcomer Rafael Mathé as Bunny Munro’s son, Bunny Junior.

Described as a “wild cautionary tale” and “tender portrait of a father and son,” “The Death of Bunny Munro” takes place after Bunny’s wife, Libby, dies by suicide. According to its official synopsis: “Sex-addicted door-to-door beauty product salesman and self-professed lothario Bunny Munro finds himself saddled with a young son and only a loose concept of parenting. Together with 9-year-old Bunny Junior he embarks on an epic and increasingly out-of-control road trip across Southern England as the two...

Writer-director Thomas J. Churchill, known for his work on The Amityville Trilogy and Big Freaking Rat, has announced his next feature film, The 3 Killer Pigs, a horror-thriller which begins shooting this month in Los Angeles. The film features an all-star cast, including television icon Anson Williams, Robert Carradine, Brian Austin Green, Richard Gabai (Night of the Living Dead 2025) and Robert Lasardo, along with William McNamara, James Pratt, Sadie Katz, Jody Quigley, Tommy Morgan Jr. (The Bridge to Nowhere), social media sensation Rachel Pizzolato and Dancing with the Stars alumni, Sharna Burgess in her feature film debut.

A local Farmer is desperate after running through all his livestock, he does the unthinkable when he attempts to steal his neighbor’s stock by murder. All goes awry as the farmer comes face to face with his past. When the Farmer is recognized, a blood oath is put in place when the...

Adam Sandler is an actor who many tend to associate with dumb comedy classics from the '90s, but since then, he's known for even less mature, repetitive comedies such as Grown Ups, or an unending stream of vaguely thematically different rom-coms like Just Go with It or 50 First Dates. Most of these (often painfully unfunny) movies are produced or written by Sandler himself. However, from time to time, Sandler places himself in the hands of other creatives, which often yields better results. The actor won an Independent Spirit Award for his performance in Uncut Gems, but this is arguably not his best movie.

Paul Thomas Andersons 2002 drama Punch-Drunk Love is an incredibly quirky film which stars Sandler as Barry Egan, a socially awkward and chronically nervous businessman. The movie follows Barry through a series of bizarre adventures as he falls in love with his sisters co-worker Lena (Emily Watson...

On Sunday November 24 2024, History broadcasts Built America Presents!

Holiday Hustle Season 1 Episode 8 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Built America Presents,” titled “Holiday Hustle,” promises to be an intriguing look at a significant moment in American culinary history. This episode will air on the History channel and is set against the backdrop of Thanksgiving, a time when many Americans gather to enjoy a traditional meal.

The story focuses on Gilbert Swanson, who inherits his father’s frozen turkey company. Faced with the challenge of modernizing the family business, Gilbert teams up with a food chemist. Together, they aim to create something new and exciting for the holiday season. Their goal is to develop a revolutionary product that allows families to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner without the hassle of extensive preparation.

This innovative meal, known as the TV Dinner, is designed for convenience, allowing Americans to heat it up at home.

Producer David Puttnamquoted Bette Davis at theBritish Screen Forum’s annual conference this week in London when he said: ”It’s no time for sissies” in reference to the challenges facing the industry heading into 2025.

Some shifts in business models may feel like a return to familiar and comfortable ground for the industry. However, rapidly advancing AI technology, soaring production budgets and persistent issues surrounding inclusivity mean there is plenty of work to be done, said speakers including Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy, Sister co-founder Jane Featherstone, USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative founder Stacy Smith, Bafta CEO Jane Millichip and Caroline Dinenage,...

Jason Statham's next action movie has moved closer to our screens as filming has reportedly wrapped on Mutiny, Deadline reports. Along with the progress report comes some fresh casting news revealing the main antagonist for the feature. Danish actor Roland Mller who recently appeared opposite Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra in the Amazon espionage series, Citadel will play the villain who remains unnamed at this time. Also unveiled as the new cast additions are Lithuanian actor Arnas Fedaraviius best known for his role in Netflix's historical drama, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die, and British actor Adrian Lester, who burst onto the scene with his role as con artist Mickey Bricks in the crime series, Hustle and is more recently recognized for The Sandman.

If you’re looking for something to stream with your dad — or the whole family — this Father’s Day, look no further. Whether your old man is into action-adventure, is a sports fanatic, or looking for a comedy to add some new dad jokes to his collection, there’s a movie just for the occasion.

From The Adam Project to Hustle and the aptly named Fatherhood, there’s something here for whatever kind of Father’s Day movie night you want to have. All you need to do is grab your dad and hit play.

LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Company has struck an agreement to merge with British film, TV and music company Fulwell 73 to create a media, unscripted entertainment and sports-related content powerhouse.

The deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, will bring together the two companies’ portfolios of unscripted and live programming, as well as combine resources across Europe and the U.S., as they look to “meet the challenges of a complex market environment while simultaneously building for the future of the industry.”

The combined entity – which will initially focus on television and film content, digital content through its owned network business, live events and brand strategy through The SpringHill Company’s New York-based brand consultancy firm, Robot – is backed by Fenway Sports Group, RedBird Capital Partners, Uc Investments, Nike, Epic Games, Main Street Advisors and Eldridge Industries.

As part of the deal, the...

The SpringHill Company and Fulwell 73 have joined forces in a merger of equals that aims to make the enlarged company a bigger player across TV, film, live events, branded content and commercials and consumer products.

SpringHill, the production banner headed by LeBron James and his longtime partner Maverick Carter, will come under the same roof as Fulwell 73, the company founded nearly 20 years in the U.K. ago by partners Ben Winston, Leo Pearlman, James Corden, Ben Turner and Gabe Turner. The new company will have offices in Los Angeles, New York, London and Sunderland in the U.K.

Carter and Pearlman, who is based in London, will serve as co-CEOs. The deal is expected to close by year’s end.

SpringHill has been busy with a wide range of documentaries, sports-related unscripted content and “The Shop,” the HBO series hosted by James and Carter that feature celebrity friends in...

With every awards season comes something new: emerging talent, groundbreaking technology, fresh storylines. This season, at least six new directors hit the ground running. Actor Embeth Davidtz (Schindler’s List, Matilda and The Morning Show) wrote and made her feature directorial debut, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight, about a white Zimbabwean family following the Rhodesian Bush War; actor Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire, Fargo, American Hustle), a grandson of John Huston, wrote and helmed the boxing drama Day of the Fight; Malcolm Washington, son of Denzel Washington, co-wrote and directed The Piano Lesson, based on the August Wilson play; cinematographer Rachel Morrison (Black Panther, Mudbound) jumped behind the camera for The Fire Inside,another boxing movie; Josh Margolin wrote and directed Thelma, based on something that happened to his grandmother; and film editor William Goldenberg (Argo, Zero Dark Thirty) helmed Unstoppable, about a boxer born with one leg.

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In the Season 1 Episode 8 titled “Holiday Hustle” of Built America Presents, airing on Sunday, 24 November 2024 at 8:00 Pm on History, viewers are taken behind the scenes of a groundbreaking innovation that changed the way Americans approach Thanksgiving and meals in general. The episode focuses on Gilbert Swanson, who inherits his father’s frozen turkey company and teams up with a food chemist to revolutionize the dinner industry. Together, they create the first-ever TV Dinner, a convenient and easy-to-heat meal that becomes a staple in households across the country.

As the holiday season approaches, Built America Presents explores how this innovation reshaped Thanksgiving traditions and the way Americans think about convenience and food. The episode delves into the challenges Swanson faced while developing the TV Dinner and how it forever changed the American dining experience. Whether you’re interested in the history of food or the story of entrepreneurship, this episode...

An Adam Sandler horror-comedy franchise is dominating a global streaming chart. Sandler is a five-time Emmy nominee who first rose to prominence as a member of the cast of the long-running NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live. He has since become a major comedy star, with his movies Billy Madison (about a wealthy adult man who is forced to return to school) and Happy Gilmore (about a golfer with anger issues) helping his star rise further and providing the name for his production company Happy Madison, which was founded in 1999.

While there are quite a few Adam Sandler movies that have earned Rotten Tomatoes splats, he has become a major commercial success. At the time of writing, his movies have collectively earned more than $5.5 billion, with many original comedies grossing $100 million or more, including 50 First Dates, The Wedding Singer, The Water Boy, Big Daddy, Click, and Pixels. However,...

An Adam Sandler franchise has taken over a major streaming chart. Sandler is a well-known comic actor who first rose to prominence as a Saturday Night Live cast member. His tenure lasted from 1990 to 1995 and included iconic sketches such as "Opera Man" and "Pepper Boy." Over the course of his career, he has so far been nominated for five Emmys, four of which were for performances on SNL, and one Golden Globe.

Many Adam Sandler movies have been financially successful in spite of earning dismal scores on Rotten Tomatoes. This includes Click ($237.7 million with a 34% score), Just Go with It ($214 million with 19%), 50 First Dates ($198.5 million with 45%) and Big Daddy ($234.8 million with 39%). However, he has also appeared in well-respected dramas such as Uncut Gems (91%) and Punch-Drunk Love (79%), the latter of which earned him his Golden Globe nomination, as well as better-received comedies like The Wedding Singer (72%).

Grown Ups Is Dominating...

The Just Go with It cast is full of A-list movie stars like Adam Sandler and Nicole Kidman and acclaimed comedy talents like Kevin Nealon and Rachel Dratch. A remake of the classic 1969 farce Cactus Flower, Just Go with It reimagines the tale of lies and deception as a feel-good romantic comedy. A cosmetic surgeon recruits his office manager and her kids to pose as his family to woo his latest love interest. In line with rom-com traditions, true love is right in front of the main character as he falls for his fake wife.

Just Go with It was one of Adam Sandlers biggest hits at the box office, grossing roughly $215 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo). This story of a fake marriage turning into a real marriage also marked the first on-screen pairing of Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. After establishing terrific on-screen chemistry in Just Go with It,...

Sony Music Masterworks today announces the release of Venom: The Last Dance (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) with music by composer Dan Deacon.

Available everywhere now, the album features an original score composed by Deacon for the final film in the Sony Pictures Venom trilogy. Combining dynamic, emotional orchestral movements with bold, action-packed synthesized sequences, Deacon’s score is the perfect musical accompaniment to the final chapter of the franchise. Venom: The Last Dance debuts in theaters nationwide today from Sony Pictures – tickets here.

Of the score, Dan Deacon says, “Comic books were core part of my childhood and some of my fondest memories of being a kid. I was 7 and an avid comic collector when Venom first appeared. I got immediately obsessed with him and the symbiote backstory. Returning bottles and cans for 5¢ each, I saved money to collect as many earlier appearances and key books as I could get my hands on,...

It’s never an easy task to get over the love of your life. Even if it was for an on-screen role. Amy Adams knows that better than any one else. The American Hustle star played the role of Lois Lane, Clark Kent Aka Superman’s love interest in the DC Extended Universe.

The Dceu is a thing of the past. So is her romance with Henry Cavill’s Superman. But as fans prepare to welcome a new Superman to the fold, Amy Adams has made it clear that her loyalties still lie with the Mission: Impossible – Fallout star.

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When Superman will go to theatres next June, Amy Adams will have a mixed bag of emotions.

Peter Yates' "Bullitt" is one of the most stylish cop flicks ever made. Those multi-screen opening credits designed by the great Pablo Ferro, that jazzily urbane Lalo Schifren score, those wildly cool outfits donned by Steve McQueen at the height of his laconic sexiness (some inspired by the suits sported by real life detective Dave Toschi) –- it's a stone groove punctuated by spasms of violence and, of course, a raucous car chase through the hilly streets of San Francisco. It's so ineffably pleasurable, you don't mind that the narrative is a sketchily plotted afterthought. Who needs an intricately structured story when you're watching, as Quentin Tarantino wrote in his book "Cinema Speculation," "one of the best directed movies ever made?"

You throw on "Bullitt" for the 1968-ness of it all (it's the apolitical flip-side of the coin to Haskell Wexler's roiling docudrama "Medium Cool"), as well as the...

Are “Anora” and “The Brutalist” being underestimated for an ensemble nomination at the Screen Actors Guild Awards? Who will be the surprise SAG nominee of the year? Gold Derby editors and experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here with their first SAG Awards film predictions.

While “Anora” is perched atop the Best Picture odds at the Oscars, it’s not even in the top five in the SAG ensemble odds, sitting in sixth place. That might be because the Palme d’Or champ is perceived as a Mikey Madison vehicle, but it’s also a sneaky ensemble piece with great performances by Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, and Vache Tovmasyan. Similarly, “The Brutalist” — third in the Best Picture odds but seventh in ensemble — could easily be another film that gets multiple individual nominations, for Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce, but get snubbed in ensemble like “The Power of the Dog,...

Netflix’s new documentary series “Starting 5” profiles five top NBA players throughout the 2023-2024 season. While featuring established stars like LeBron James, the series spotlights rising Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. At just 22 years old, Edwards shines with his magnetic personality and impressive basketball skills.

The docuseries follows Edwards’ journey from being drafted first by Minnesota in 2020. It documents his leadership in helping the Timberwolves reach the 2024 Western Conference Finals. Viewers see Edwards’ playful interactions with veteran teammates that build strong connections. His willingness to openly joke around shows an authentic charisma that endears him to both fans and peers.

Edwards also displayed acting talent in the 2022 film “Hustle.” Director Adam Sandler praised Edwards for his “natural acting ability” in the movie. These qualities carry over to his appearances in “Starting 5.” Edwards engages sincerely in interviews and remains entertaining to watch both on and off the court.

While the series portrays some immaturity,...