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Caleb Hearon is ready for you to laugh, preferably while high, while watching his upcoming debut stand-up special premiering on HBO and HBO Max Sept. 19.

The comedian-actor-podcaster tells The Hollywood Reporter that the hour-long comedy special, titled Caleb Hearon: Model Comedian, was some time in the making. “The newest joke in that special is maybe a week old and the oldest premise is maybe seven years old or something,” he says. “It’s my first hour that I’ve ever crafted.”

And though he initially questioned if he could put together an hour-long special, he “really built it on the road” throughout his latest sold-out comedy tour, So True Live Tour, adding that “it grew and evolved over time.”

“If you do it really well, it feels effortless to the audience and they forget that you’ve spent thousands of hours poring over every single little piece of this,” Hearon adds.

Earlier this week, YouTube giant and junk-food salesman Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson launched an unprompted public attack on actor, writer and comedian Caleb Hearon after Rolling Stone listed Hearon above him on their list of 2025’s top influencers. Yesterday, Hearon got some support that none of us could see coming.

The same day that Donaldson tweeted a picture of Hearon’s face in the Rolling Stone article with the caption, “According to this list a guy with 1 million followers is more influential than me. What did I do to piss off The Rolling Stones (sic)?” the content creator with an estimated net worth of $1 billion took down his post and pursued peace with Hearon’s fanbase.

Anne Hathaway just had a real-life Andy Sachs moment. While filming The Devil Wears Prada 2 on the bustling streets of New York City, the 42-year-old star took a dramatic tumble that instantly reminded fans of her iconic fall in The Princess Diaries more than two decades ago. This time, though, it wasn’t a royal bleacher mishap but a betrayed pair of silver-studded heels that sent her down a stoop mid-scene, bagel in hand.

Crew members rushed in, but Hathaway, ever the professional, bounced back with a smile and an “I’m fine!” and struck a pose, before finishing the day’s shoot, proving she has the Queen of Geneva DNA intact.

MrBeast and Caleb Hearon launched a brief feud on social media, but it appears that things have already smoothed over between them.

It all started after Rolling Stone released its list of the Most Influential Creators of 2025. Both of them are in the Top 10 ranking, but MrBeast was not happy about his placement on the list.

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After finding out that he came in at No. 7 while Caleb was No. 6, MrBeast sent out a tweet that immediately received backlash.

“According to this list a guy with 1 million followers is more influential than me. What did I do to piss off The Rolling Stones?” MrBeast tweeted...

YouTube giant and junk-food entrepreneur Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson objected to “The Rolling Stones” placing comedian Caleb Hearon above him on a list of 2025’s top influencers, but he quickly walked back that criticism once he ran into the she/they shooters.

Ever since social media companies began automatically curating users’ feeds, the internet has become such an amalgam of occasionally overlapping algorithms that no two TikTok users are seeing the same content pop up on a daily basis. As such, there are entire million-member communities of terminally online comedy fans who can scroll on Twitter for weeks without seeing so much as a mention of massively successful mass-appeal content creators like Donaldson — that is,...

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the HBO Max streaming service in September. The HBO Max September 2025 lineup includes the drama series Task, a comedy special from Caleb Hearon, and the documentaries Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television, The Devil Is Busy, and Prime Minister.

The schedule also includes the A24 films Friendship and Warfare, as well as more Studio Ghibli and Gkids adult animated and live-action films.

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Exclusive: All Things Comedy, the comedy podcast network and production company founded by Bill Burr and Al Madrigal, has hired Chance Nichols as Director of Network Creative and Strategy.

Reporting to Co-CEOs Billy Rosenberg and Drew Eller, Nichols’ responsibilities will include optimizing show creative for social and digital platforms to help grow the network’s current shows, while developing new series in collaboration with comedians. He will also work closely with Atc’s long-time Director of Network Operations, Rebecca Edmonson, to execute cross-network marketing and promotion programs.

Nichols is an experienced producer, writer, and performer who previously worked for MrBeast, Airrack, and other leading digital content creators. He comes to All Things Comedy from So True with Caleb Hearon, the hit comedy podcast for which he’s served as producer and Hearon’s sidekick, which he’s overseen from its inception and helped grow into one of the top-charting shows in the comedy space.

Simone Ashley, known for Bridgerton, is set to star in the much-anticipated The Devil Wears Prada 2. Filmmaker David Frankel is returning in a directorial role alongside the leading trio of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt in the sequel to the iconic 2006 blockbuster. The sequel will focus on Miranda Priestly struggling to adapt to the changing landscape of the industry.

And Simone Ashley has also joined the ensemble. Since the film underwent production, the 30-year-old actress has been spotted serving several stunning looks on the set of the upcoming movie. However, details regarding her role remain under wraps.

Ashley is not the only new name in the upcoming sequel; other new names include Lucy Liu, Conrad Ricamora, Justin Theroux, Pauline Chalamet, B.J. Novak, Kenneth Branagh, Helen J. Shen, and comedian Caleb Hearon.

What Happened to Simone Ashley’s Role in the F1 Movie?

Simone Ashley has become known for...

Anne Hathaway reprises her role as Andy Sachs in the highly anticipated sequel ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2‘, set to be released in 2026.

Anne Hathaway surprised the world by unveiling the first official image of her return as Andy Sachs in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2‘, the much-awaited follow-up to the iconic 2006 film. The photograph, shared by both the actress and 20th Century Studios on social media, sparked an enthusiastic response from fans and significantly raised expectations for the project.

The new instalment will once again feature original stars Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, with David Frankel returning as director and Aline Brosh McKenna as screenwriter — the same creative team behind the original success. While plot details remain under wraps, the image shows Hathaway in a contemporary setting, accompanied by the caption “Andy Sachs 2025”, hinting at a modern-day update to the character nearly two decades after her on-screen debut.

The Devil Wears Prada is one of the most iconic films of the 2000s. Considering the film's long-lasting legacy, 20th Century Fox is bringing it back with The Devil Wears Prada 2.

The sequel is officially in production, as the studio confirmed in late June. The main cast, which consisted of Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel, is officially coming back. However, the sequel will feature some brand-new faces, and Deadline reports Rachel Bloom and Patrick Brammall are the latest newcomers.

Bloom, who co-created and starred in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and Brammall, who co-created, executive-produced, and starred in Colin From Accounts, have just been cast, but there are no details on their characters yet. The sequel will also mark a reunion between Bloom and screenwriter Aline Brosch McKenna, as the duo created Crazy Ex-Girlfriend together. McKenna had written the 2006 original,...

Anne Hathaway is officially back as Andy Sachs in a first-look photo the Oscar winner and 20th Century Studios posted to social media amid filming “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the long-awaited sequel to the beloved 2006 comedy-drama. Hathaway is returning alongside original co-stars Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, plus director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna.

“Andy Sachs 2025,” Hathaway captioned the first-look photo of her character. In the original, Hathaway’s Andy was an aspiring journalist who becomes the personal assistant to Miranda Priestly (Streep), the ruthless editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine named Runway. Plot details for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” remain under wraps, so it’s currently unknown what exactly Andy is up to all these years later. The character quit Runway and joined a major New York City newspaper at the end of the original film.

New cast members for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” include Kenneth Branagh,...

After playing the President in Prime Video’s Heads of State, John Cena is taking another comedic detour. Cena is now heading to Netflix for his upcoming comedy Little Brother.

Released earlier this month, Head of State has quickly climbed Prime Video’s global Top 10. Fresh off the success in Prime Video’s action comedy alongside Idris Elba and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Cena is taking on his next big role.

Now, Netflix‘s latest project pairs Cena with comedian Eric André in a sibling role. Directed by Ingrid Goes West filmmaker Matt Spicer, the movie is currently filming in New Jersey. It is expected to be released in 2026. While Cena prepares for his final matches in WWE, he’s also doubling down in Hollywood. Little Brother could be his wildest detour yet.

John Cena Stars in Netflix Comedy Little Brother

Little Brother pairs John Cena with absurdist comedian Eric André...

It’s pizza time! Hulu’s Untitled Pizza Movie, produced by American High, has rounded out its call sheet with the addition of American High Digital cast Ryan Micho, Aidan Micho, Pete Flack, Hyde Healy, Tommy Armstrong, Luke Burke, Chelsea Matkins and Lydia Hynes. American High Digital, the short-form comedy arm of the company, is a talent incubator for emerging stars via its social platforms.

They join previously announced cast Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”), Sean Giambrone (“The Goldbergs”), Lulu Wilson, Jack Martin, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Marcus Scribner, Caleb Hearon, Sarah Sherman, Justin Cooley, Kevin Matthew Reyes, Adam Herschman and Lucas Zelnick.

The film follows two college freshmen, Jack (Matarazzo) and Montgomery (Giambrone), on a hallucinogenic odyssey through their dorm — dodging overzealous RAs and tripping their way floor by floor, only to retrieve a pizza from the lobby two floors away. Fueled by a drug cocktail, the journey forces them to...

Several new cast members have been revealed for Little Brother, a comedy movie that is currently in development at Netflix. Previously, it was announced that John Cena (Peacemaker) and Eric Andre (Bad Trip) would star, and now other members of the ensemble cast have joined them.

Per Variety, new additions to Little Brother include Law & Order franchise star Chris Meloni, currently seen in Law & Order: Organized Crime. It's the first live-action role in a feature film for Meloni since 2017's Snatched, though he voiced a character in last year's If. Also known for Oz and Happy!, his other film credits include Man of Steel, 42, and the Harold & Kumar movies.

Other cast newcomers for Little Brother include Ego Nwodim; Sherry Cola, Caleb Hearon, and Ben Ahlers. Matt Spicer (Ingrid Goes West) will direct, while the screenplay comes from Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogul. David Bernad of Middle Child Pictures...

Little Brother‘s cast is expanding!

Christopher Meloni is joining the upcoming Netflix movie with John Cena and Eric Andre, per Variety.

Several other big names are joining the Law & Order star, including Ego Nwodim, Sherry Cola, Caleb Hearon and Ben Ahlers.

The film follows a famous real estate agent whose carefully curated world is upended when his eccentric “little brother” unexpectedly reappears.

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Matt Spicer will direct the film. The script is being penned by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel.

John Cena is also working on a project with a star of Queer Eye!

Christopher Meloni recently opened up about a near kiss with his co-star, Mariska Hargitay. Find out what almost happened!

Find out which Netflix TV shows just got renewed and canceled in 2025!

Some new bros are joining the cast of Netflix’s “Little Brother.”

Chris Meloni, Ego Nwodim, Sherry Cola, Caleb Hearon and Ben Ahlers (“The Gilded Age”) have joined the cast of the comedy feature, alongside previously announced stars John Cena and Eric Andre.

The film follows a famous real estate agent whose carefully curated world is upended when his eccentric “little brother” unexpectedly reappears.

Matt Spicer will direct the film from a script by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel. Producers include David Bernad for Middle Child Pictures and Ruben Fleischer.

Meloni is best known for his role as Elliot Stabler in the “Law and Order” universe, on both “Special Victims Unit” and “Organized Crime.” His film credits include “Snatched,” “Man of Steel,” “42” and “If.”

Nwodim has starred on “Saturday Night Live” since 2018. Additional credits include “Mr. Throwback,” “Poker Face,” “Brockmire” and “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.”

Cola most recently appeared in...

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It’s time to dive back into the world of fashion and drama with The Devil Wears Prada 2. After the success of the first movie, the sequel is one of the most anticipated films. Starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, the comedy drama is a cult classic almost twenty years later.

Slated for a 2026 release, exactly two decades after the first film, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is about to be exciting, with the main cast members of the film returning to make the sequel a blockbuster. Here’s which faces are back and which new additions will be seen when the film releases next year.

Devil Wears Prada 2: Returning Faces

The first film, based on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel The Devil Wears Prada, was written by Aline Brosh McKenna, and she is coming back for more. Apart from the screenwriter,...

Conrad Ricamora, Helen J. Shen, and more have joined the highly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, which recently began production. The Broadway favorites are slated to join returning cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. Broadway alum Tracie Thoms is also set to appear in the film, reprising the role of 'Lily' from the 2006 picture. Details on Ricamora and Shen's roles are being kept under wraps. Variety reports that new additions to the cast also include Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, Pauline Chalamet, Caleb Hearon, Simone Ashley, Caleb Hearon, and Tibor Ravitz. The plot itself follows Priestley as she navigates her career amid the changing journalistic landscape and the decline of print media. Original director...

The Devil Wears Pradasequel has added several new cast members to its glittering ensemble — and we know what you're thinking, a star-studded cast? For The Devil Wears Prada 2? Groundbreaking. But in this case, it is groundbreaking, as the high-profile group join Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, who are all reprising their beloved roles from the original 2006 film, alongside Kenneth Branagh, who was previously announced to be playing a character with a close connection to Streep's Miranda Priestly.

Fan-favorite Bridgerton star Simone Ashley, who is best known for playing leading lady Kate Sharma in Netflix's regency romance series, is one of the newest additions to The Devil Wears Prada 2 cast, sources told Deadline. Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, and Pauline Chalamet have also joined the call sheet, alongside Broadway stars Helen J. Shen and Conrad Ricamora, as well as comedian Caleb Hearon, per Variety.

Meryl Streep has gotten some more co-stars for her upcoming sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. Some more returning stars have also been revealed.

Per Variety, newcomers to the Devil Wears Prada 2 cast include Lucy Liu (Kill Bill), Justin Theroux (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice), B.J. Novak (The Office), and Pauline Chalamet (The Sex Lives of College Girls). Broadway stars Helen J. Shen (Maybe Happy Ending) and Conrad Ricamora, as well as comedian Caleb Hearon, have also joined the cast. Details about their roles have not yet been revealed.

Additionally, it has been revealed that Tracie Thoms will return to reprise her role from the original film as Lily, the best friend of Anne Hathaway's character. Tibor Feldman is also back as Elias-Clark chairman Irv Ravitz. Streep and Hathaway are reprising their roles as well, as are Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. However, Adrian Grenier is not expected to return as Nate Cooper.

Can Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak and Pauline Chalamet spell Gabbana?

Their fashion knowledge will be put to the test as the actors join the cast of “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” And they won’t be the only new faces around Runway magazine. Other newcomers to the call sheet include Broadway stars Helen J. Shen (“Maybe Happy Ending”) and Conrad Ricamora, as well as comedian Caleb Hearon.

Meanwhile, two recognizable characters, Tracie Thoms, who played Lily, the handbag-loving best friend of Anne Hathaway’s character, and Tibor Feldman, who portrayed Irv Ravitz, the chairman of Runway’s parent company Elias-Clark, will reprise their roles in the sequel.

They will appear alongside the original film’s stars, Meryl Streep, Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci.

Disney’s 20th Century Studios is backing the sequel, which is currently in production and set to open theatrically on May 1, 2026. Though plot details haven’t been confirmed,...

The Devil Wears Prada 2 has added eight new stars to its cast. Filming is currently underway for the sequel that will see Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt returning. Kenneth Branagh was the first new addition to The Devil Wears Prada 2 cast.

The sequel will see Streep's character, Miranda Priestly, grappling with the current state of the print industry, which is struggling due to the rise of digital media. Miranda's previous assistant, Emily Charlton (Blunt), is now a rival and prominent executive in the fashion world, and the two will compete for ad revenue. Branagh will play Miranda's husband.

Deadlinenow reports that Bridgerton's Simone Ashley has joined The Devil Wears Prada 2 cast. Details about her new character remain under wraps. Ashley previously played Lady Kathani "Kate" Bridgerton in 11 episodes across seasons 2 and 3 of the hit Netflix series.

According to Variety, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux,...

Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Marcus Scribner, Caleb Hearon, Sarah Sherman, Justin Cooley, Kevin Matthew Reyes, Adam Herschman, and Lucas Zelnick have joined the cast of Hulu’s Untitled BriTANicK Pizza Movie from American High. They join previously announced cast members Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone, Lulu Wilson and Jack Martin.

The film follows a group of college students who order a pizza to their dorm, but after accidentally ingesting a homemade drug, their simple journey down two flights of stairs to retrieve it turns into a mind-bendingly transformative quest.

The film is written and directed by Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, known together as the comedy duo BriTANicK. It is produced by American High’s Jeremy Garelick and Will Phelps and All Things Comedy’s Billy Rosenberg. Jason Zaro, Molle DeBartolo and Max Butler are also producers. Matarazzo serves as an executive producer. Axelle Azoulay and Matt Sacca are associate producers.

Lee has been cast as Ashley,...

Gianmarco Soresi’s long-running podcast co-hosted by Russell Daniels, The Downside, announced today its move to Headgum, the comedy podcast network behind such shows as Handsome, We’re Here to Help with Jake Johnson and Gareth Reynolds, Senses Working Overtime with David Cross, Dead Eyes, and Newcomers with Lauren Lapkus & Nicole Byer. On this beloved show with a devoted following, stand up comedian and lifelong cynic Gianmarco Soresi interviews guests including Matteo Lane, Caleb Hearon, Busy Philipps, Dan Soder, Maria Bamford, Ilana Glazer, Brennan Lee Mulligan, just to name a few, about all the downsides to their life.

In each episode, the hosts kvetch about whatever happened during their week and encourage guests ranging from up-and-coming comedians to people more famous than them to complain about their childhood, careers and daily lives. During the segment called “This Has Gotta Stop,” they riff on one aspect of society that their guest would like to end immediately.

Exclusive: Saturday Night Live cast member Devon Walker today announced the launch of My Favorite Lyrics, a new music-themed comedy podcast that will premiere on Tuesday, April 29, with SNL scribe Alex English as its first guest. He also unveiled a first trailer, which you can check out above.

Each week on My Favorite Lyrics, Devon will invite people he thinks are cool to talk about the music that shaped them and the lyrics they can’t get out of their heads. Whether they’re iconic, idiotic, or accidentally profound, no bar is safe. From deep cuts to guilty pleasures, each guest peels back the layers of the songs that left a mark on them — for better or worse.

“God knows we don’t need another podcast from a comedian,” Walker admitted, “but I came to this idea via something I love: rappers saying some of the silliest sentences you’ve ever heard.

Caleb Hearon wants a landline. Specifically one of those old-fashioned corded landlines (maybe even a rotary?) so he can speak to his friends while in the kitchen and making pasta with that long spiral following his steps.

Hearon is done with smartphones. Actually, the whole internet — he wants off. But wait, it’s not that simple, because he has a podcast (So True with Caleb Hearon) and he needs you to listen to it so he can still make money. Hmmm… he’ll let you figure it out.

If you haven’t taken his advice, then you’ve seen his clips floating around the internet. Originally from Missouri, Hearon moved to Chicago after college, and then to Los Angeles and New York to pursue comedy. He rose to fame first on TikTok, where pandemic-addled viewers fell in love with his one-side Pov conversations and his stand-up went viral soon after...

Since 2012, Queerty has held the annual Queerty Awards, also known as the “Queerties.” Every March, fans and readers vote for their favorite people, shows, movies, and moments that celebrate LGBTQ+ media and culture.

The awards highlight the best in entertainment, activism, and representation within the community. Winners are chosen entirely by the public, making the Queerties a true reflection of what LGBTQ+ audiences love and support.

The 2025 Queerties are back for the 13th year. Fans can now vote for their favorite creators, stars, and influencers until February 25, with one vote allowed per category per day on each device. Winners will be revealed at a special event in Los Angeles on March 11 and announced online the next day. Show support by using #Queerties to share votes and promote favorites!

Let’s check out the most important nomination categories:

Comedy Movie My Old Ass Lisa Frankenstein Problemista Extremely Unique Dynamic The People...

“It is really wild to, like, think that people are gonna be watching this at home while also watching, like, videos on their phone of rugs getting power-washed,” says Liza Treyger early in her first hour-long stand-up special. Night Owl dropped on Netflix today, just weeks after a widely reblogged n+1 report on the platform deliberately structuring its programming to accommodate viewers who will have it on in the background as they look at their phones. This is bad news for such visually sumptuous, emotionally engaging Netflix titles as The Power of the Dog or One Hundred Years of Solitude, but Treyger cheerfully speaks directly to those members of her audience who don’t feel they need to keep their eyes trained, 100 percent of the time, on a woman talking while mostly standing still — members of her audience like Treyger herself, who goes on to describe having given herself...

The Challenge: Battle of the Eras season officially concluded as eight competitors ran, or swam, through the final.

It featured a dominant performance on the men’s side, as Jordan Wiseley outdid his fellow finalists every step of the way.

The women’s side also featured strong performances, including Michele Fitzgerald showing her swimming skills.

However, the Karma Vote twist came into play later, and while it didn’t affect the men’s standings, it certainly impacted the women’s.

Host Tj Lavin revealed Michele dropped from second to third place due to her Karma points. Meanwhile, Rachel Robinson’s Karma score helped her move from third to a tie for first place with Jenny West.

Following the episode airing on MTV, Michele commented about her Season 40, in which many fans believe she was “robbed” in the final.

Michele reacts to her Season 40 after loss in the final: ‘I fought...

In 2024, as the film and television industry looked to repair after the year of double labor strikes, comedy continued to explode. Emerging in recent years as the leader in the field, Netflix got the biz off to a good start with a second edition of its festival, Netflix Is a Joke, which expanded its scope as 600-plus artists hit Los Angeles over the course of 12 days, with more than 360,000 tickets sold.

Netflix released nearly 40 stand-up specials this year, but Hulu showed that they’re not to be outdone with the launch of Hularious, a stand-up brand that will see specials from the likes of Bill Burr and Sebastian Maniscalco hitting the platform. During Disney’s Upfront presentation in May, Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, expressed the intention to make Hulu “a best-in-class destination for comedic talent,” having never before invested in this low-cost, high-impact arena of content.

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Sundance on Monday debuted the list of short films to be presented at this year’s festival.

57 were selected, in total, with shorts to screen as part of eight curated programs that will include fiction, nonfiction, and animated titles from the U.S. and globally. Chosen from 11,153 submissions, this year’s shorts collectively represent 28 countries and territories.

Stated the Sundance Film Festival’s Director of Programming, Kim Yutani, “Our program would never be complete without a curation of outstanding short films, and we’re excited to share the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Program today. These projects are varied in style and substance, but across all categories they represent the power of short-form storytelling beautifully.”

Added Mike Plante, Senior Programmer, Short Film, “Our Short Film Program celebrates fresh styles and unique stories. The short run time encourages innovation. Audiences will find much of the next generation of film talent here,...

Sundance added 57 short films to its impressive 2025 lineup on Monday, including new films starring Dagmara Domińcyzk, J. Smith Cameron, Kenneth Lonergan, and Martin Starr.

“Our program would never be complete without a curation of outstanding short films, and we’re excited to share the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Program today,” said Kim Yutani, Sundance Film Festival Director of Programming. “These projects are varied in style and substance, but across all categories, they represent the power of short-form storytelling beautifully.”

“Our Short Film Program celebrates fresh styles and unique stories. The short run time encourages innovation,” said Mike Plante, Senior Programmer, Short Film. “Audiences will find much of the next generation of film talent here, with raw, exciting and inspired filmmaking from around the world in each of our eight programs.”

According to the Sundance press release, “The 57 short films selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival were chosen from 11,153 submissions.

With the features lineup out of the way last week, the 2025 Sundance Film Festival has revealed the short films headed to Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, for the event’s 41st edition. Beginning January 23 through February 2, festival attendees can catch 57 short films from 28 countries and territories — including live action, animated, and nonfiction documentary titles. Shorts will also be available online during the festival’s second half along with select feature sections.

The 57 short films selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival were chosen from 11,153 submissions. Out of these submissions, 4,909 came from the U.S. and 6,244 were international. The selected films will be eligible for juried awards at the end of the festivals.

The Sundance Film Festival has long been celebrated as a platform for innovative short-form projects spanning genres from international filmmakers. Alums of the short film program include Andrea Arnold, Lake Bell, Damien Chazelle, Destin Daniel Cretton, Jay Duplass,...

Decades after “When Harry Met Sally” asked audiences if adult men and women can be friends, yet another romantic comedy poses the same question of a contemporary collegiate crowd. However, in director Jordan Weiss’ “Sweethearts,” which revolves around two besties breaking up with their hometown romances over a holiday weekend, the time-honored query waits until the last minutes to develop, while a separate pair of screwball-comedy plotlines haven’t properly concluded. Though the film contains a talented ensemble and compelling sentiments about self-acceptance and platonic friendship, it plays like two half-baked screenplays mashed together, bound by wafer-thin connections.

Ben (Nico Hiraga) and Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) have been best friends since childhood and are determined to stick together through their adulthood, starting with attending the same college in the same dorm at Densen University. Outside of their tightknit bond, however, is a world full of complications, from Ben’s roommate Tyler...

While there are several classic films dedicated to the Halloween and Christmas holidays, those set during Thanksgiving are few and far between. Enter Jordan Weiss’ and Dan Brier’s Sweethearts starring Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga, a hilarious holiday rom com that arrived on Max Nov. 28.

The film follows Jamie (Shipka) and Ben (Hiraga) as they realize, in their first semester of college, that they need to break up with their high school sweethearts Simon (Charlie Hall) and Claire (Ava DeMary) respectively because the relationships are holding them back. Their best friend Palmer (Caleb Hearon) offers to host a small soiré the night before Thanksgiving where they plan to break the news, but chaos ensues as a night of parties, absinthe, drugs and more combine to create a perfect storm of events.

Find the full Sweethearts soundtrack below:

“I Wanna Dance With You” by Royel Otis “To The Letter” by...

The holiday spirit is in the air, and although Christmas movies may be on trend, there is space to squeeze in a Thanksgiving watch. Sweethearts, arriving on Max this week, follows best friends Ben (Nico Hiraga) and Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) as they head home for Thanksgiving break with a goal in mind: split up from their high school sweethearts. Determined to make the most of the college experience without clinging to the past, they come up with a break-up pact. With some help from their friend, Palmer (Caleb Hearon), the duo go through a hectic night out, trying to get a hold of their significant others on Thanksgiving Eve.

Spoiler Warning: This story includes major plot details for the comedy “Sweethearts,” currently streaming on Max.

The trick to Jordan Weiss’ new comedy ‘Sweethearts’ lies in the unexpected. The filmmaker has seen the YouTube comments about the trailer and says audiences are in for a surprise because the end is anything but predictable.

Her directorial debut follows two freshmen childhood friends, Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) and Ben (Nico Hiraga), who decide to break up with their high school partners simultaneously. The chemistry between Shipka and Hiraga’s characters is so undeniable that it begs the question: Is this a friends-to-lovers story?

Speaking with Variety, Weiss says, “I love the debate that movie [‘When Harry Met Sally’] explores: Can men and women be friends? Because I’ve always been a girl with a lot of guy friends. I created ‘Doll Face,’ which was literally about a girl, like, having lost touch with...

To his 700,000 TikTok followers and thousands of online fans, Caleb Hearon is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, actor, and screenwriter known for his absurdist take on zillennial comedy. Take, for instance, one of his most famous viral clips: When an anonymous troll commenter wrote that Hearon looks like “he broke into a bakery and ate all the pies,” Hearon responded on an episode of Drew Afualo’s podcast The Comment Section: “Ate all the pies? Like an 18th-century limerick? You’re so soft. I’ll kill you to death with a gun.

Thanksgiving break gets messy in this Max original movie.

Rom-coms are back in a big way – and Max is jumping on the love-train with their original film, “Sweethearts,” which premieres on Thanksgiving - Thursday, Nov. 28. And that makes sense when you realize the story follows two college freshmen who make a bold pact to dump their high school loves over Thanksgiving break. What starts as a simple plan unravels into a wild, unpredictable night in their hometown, pushing their friendship to the brink. Starring Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga, you can watch “Sweethearts” with a subscription to Max.

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There are already multiple movies about that first, chaotic weekend when college freshmen return home. And the standards aren’t especially high; the genre includes the Pauly Shore comedy “Son-in-Law” and the Hallmark-ian romance “Turkey Drop.” But “Sweethearts,” a sex comedy lacking in sex, silliness or subversion — just one would do — barely clears the bar.

Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga (“Moxie”) are Jamie and Ben, platonic besties who head off to college together. They’ve committed to long-distance relationships with their high school sweethearts, but soon realize they’d rather be single. So, like millions of students before them, they decide to break up with their partners during Thanksgiving weekend.

After a few listless mishaps, they return home to Ohio where the unsuspecting Claire (Ava DeMary) and Simon (Charlie Hall) await. Jamie is convinced the break has to happen immediately, so they enlist their other Bff, Palmer (Caleb Hearon), to help organize the night.

Warning: This article includes minor spoilers for Sweethearts.

Sweethearts includes a cast led by star Kiernan Shipka but is otherwise comprised of up-and-coming actors who show their potential. The Max original movie puts a twist on the holiday rom-com by centering it on Thanksgiving a holiday thats otherwise been ignored by the genre. Though Sweethearts reviews are mixed, the movie will appeal to fans of the anti-rom-com which follows rom-com tropes and formulas while subverting expectations and challenging the realistic nature of the genre. The films in this sub-genre have messier main characters, show imperfect love, and have different conclusions about popular themes.

Sweethearts hits all the right notes for the anti-rom-com, exploring two best friends as they make a pact to break up with their high school sweethearts. Part of the reason the movie thrives is because of the incredible cast that creates likably unlikable characters. The most recognizable name is Kiernan Shipka,...

Sweethearts is an anti-rom-com that follows two best friends who decide their high school relationships are holding them back as college students. Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) is lethargic and emotionally closed off from befriending others while maintaining a lackluster long-distance relationship with her jock boyfriend. Meanwhile, Ben (Nico Hiraga) is smothered by his vain and obsessive girlfriend, preventing him from committing to his studies. They realize they're in a slump and, no longer emotionally invested in their partners, they make a pact to break up with their high school sweethearts before Thanksgiving.

Sweethearts is a comedy directed by Jordan Weiss, centering on two college freshmen who face the challenge of ending their high school relationships during a chaotic Thanksgiving Eve. The film explores themes of friendship and growing up as the characters navigate the pressure of breakups and newfound independence.

Director Jordan WeissRelease Date November 28, 2024Writers Dan Brier, Jordan WeissCast Sophie Zucker,...

“Sweethearts” follows Jamie and Ben, two best friends who navigate the turbulent seas of freshman year at Densen College. They are dedicated to maintaining long-distance relationships with high school sweethearts Simon and Claire. Still, they soon find that these connections are more limiting than beneficial. Jamie finds herself faking interest on phone calls. At the same time, Ben struggles to participate in campus life while being constantly digitally monitored by his girlfriend.

After a wild night out with their roommates, the two plan to break up with their significant others on Thanksgiving Eve. This is more than just breaking relationships; it’s about reclaiming their college experience and personal independence. The strategy appears easy but proves to be anything but pushing them into a series of comedic and emotionally difficult situations.

Palmer, Jamie, and Ben’s high school companions, who took a gap year in France, weave his way into their journey.

Kiernan Shipka is opening up about her “quarter life crisis” amid the release of her new movie Sweethearts.

The 25-year-old actress, who celebrated her birthday last week, attended the premiere of her new Max movie on Monday night (November 18) at the DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles.

Kiernan was joined at the event by co-stars Nico Hiraga, Caleb Hearon, Ava DeMary, and Charlie Hall, as well as director Jordan Weiss. The film begins streaming on Max on Thanksgiving Day.

During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, which aired that same day, Kiernan chatted about how she was feeling amid turning 25.

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“Quarter life crisis,” she said. “Let me tell you, Drew okay, I was freaking out before I, I would, I would quite literally just be going about my day and, and then sort of descend into some sort of mental breakdown which happens and then yeah,...

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Max ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de la película Sweethearts, una comedia romántica de Jordan Weiss (Dollface), que debuta en la dirección y coescribe el guion con Dan Brier.

En Sweethearts, dos estudiantes universitarios de primer año hacen un pacto para romper con sus novios del instituto durante las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias, lo que lleva a una caótica noche en su ciudad natal que pone a prueba su codependiente amistad.

La película está protagonizada por Kiernan Shipka y Nico Hiraga. Completan el reparto Caleb Hearon (Mr. & Mrs. Smith), Tramell Tillman (Severance), Ava Demary (Despidiendo a Yang), Charlie Hall (La vida sexual de las universitarias), Joel Kim Booster (Industry) y Christine Taylor (Cuestión de pelotas).

Sweethearts se estrena el 28 de noviembre en Max.

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The rom-com genre may not be as prevalent as it once was, but it looks like there is still a niche out there for raunchy comedies aimed at young adults. HBO has dropped a first look at their upcoming movie Sweethearts starring Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and Nico Hiraga (Booksmart), and it looks like a fun time.

The movie is set to come out on Thanksgiving Day, and we take a look at the film and everything we know about it so far; from the great cast to the director.

What’s So Sweet About Sweethearts?

Seeing the title and the premise, it does look like Sweethearts is supposed to come from the term “High School Sweethearts”, and the movie has Shipka and Hiraga playing friends who make a pact to break...

“Sweethearts” is a new live-action rom-com, directed by Jordan Weiss, starring Kiernan Shipka, Nico Hiraga, Caleb Hearon, Tramell Tillman, Ava Demary, Charlie Hall, Joel Kim Booster, Christine Taylor and Jake Bongiovi, streaming November 28, 2024 on Max:

“…two college freshmen make a pact to break up with their high school sweethearts over ‘Thanksgiving’ break…

“…leading them on a chaotic night out in their hometown that puts their codependent friendship to the test…”

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"Two best friends, one breakup pact...what can go wrong?" Max has revealed the trailer for a fun romantic comedy movie called Sweethearts, about two college freshmen getting into some romantic trouble. From the creator of "Dollface" comes an original movie - which is skipping theaters and will be out on streaming on Max at the end of November. Two college freshmen pull a "Turkey Dump" and break up with their high school sweethearts over "Drunksgiving" – the one chaotic night before Thanksgiving in their hometown that puts their codependent friendship to the test. Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga star as the best friends, with Charlie Hall, Jake Bongiovi, Caleb Hearon, Tramell Tillman, and Christine Taylor. This is a very New Jersey movie - it was shot in Jersey City and Cranford, and at Ramapo College in Mahwah. This looks surprisingly smart and unique and upbeat, featuring some really clever humor...

Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga star as high school friends who head off to college and then come to the conclusion that remaining in relationships with the high school sweethearts who remained back at home might not be the best idea ever. The lengthy Sweethearts trailer shows the BFFs making a pact to break up with their partners and the ensuing chaos.

The cast of the comedy film includes Caleb Hearon, Tramell Tillman, Ava Demary, Charlie Hall, Joel Kim Booster, and Christine Taylor.

“Two college freshmen make a pact to break up with their high school sweethearts over Thanksgiving break, leading them on a chaotic night out in their hometown that puts their codependent friendship to the test,” reads Max’s synopsis.

Jordan Weiss (Dollface) co-wrote the screenplay with Dan Brier and makes her directorial debut with the comedy. Weiss and Brier executive produce, along with Julia Hammer, Samie Kim Falvey,...

Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service Max has revealed the official Sweethearts trailer and poster, which give you a new look at the movie that begins streaming on Thursday, November 28.

Sweethearts has been rated R for sexual content, language throughout, teen partying, and brief graphic nudity.

In the film, two college freshmen make a pact to break up with their high school sweethearts over Thanksgiving break, leading them on a chaotic night out in their hometown that tests their codependent friendship.

The cast includes Kiernan Shipka, Nico Hiraga, Caleb Hearon, Tramell Tillman, Ava Demary, Charlie Hall, Joel Kim Booster, and Christine Taylor.

Sweethearts is from New Line Cinema, Picturestart, and Dollface creator Jordan Weiss. Jordan Weiss made her directorial debut and co-wrote the script with Dan Brier.

The film is produced by Picturestart’s Erik Feig and Jessica Switch. Executive producers include Picturestart’s Julia Hammer, Samie Kim Falvey, and Shayne Fiske Goldner,...