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King of the Hill, created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, is a slice-of-life adult animated series featuring the Hill family, their friends, and neighbors. Set in the fictional town of Arlen, the show finds humor in the quirks of everyday life, capturing blue-collar struggles, family conflicts, and the awkward trials of growing up.

Despite delivering some of the best episodes, King of the Hill was cancelled in 2008 (via Fox News). New episodes continued to air through 2009, with a few additional ones released in 2010. Fortunately, it was renewed for Season 14, which premiered on Hulu on August 4, 2025. If you binged through the show and are looking for more, here is a list of 5 similar animated shows to add to your next binge list.

1. The Simpsons

The Simpsons is one of the beloved animated sitcoms, which not only delivers great entertainment but also some of the best memes. It is the longest-running animated sitcom,...

Plot: Exiled from home, Frank, Barry, and Sammy soon find themselves in New Foodland, a shining utopia for food and humans alike. But beneath the city’s glossy fridges and cheery smiles lies a dark secret threatening the sentient food society.

Review: Sausage Party: Foodtopia is a deceptive serving of entertainment. On one hand, it’s raunchy, low-brow, and immature. On the other hand, it’s a subversive, clever, and winking satire that goes down like a steaming forkful of humble pie. It stands at a crossroads between “I’m so glad this exists” and “What the f**k am I watching?” You’re either prepared to buy the ticket and take the ride, or there’s no sense in attending the barbecue. The second season of Sausage Party: Foodtopia is a trail mix of quality, and like any other bag of this unruly snack, there are ingredients I...

Yes, the first season of Sausage Party: Foodtopia can feel like reheated leftovers from the filthy minds of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. I mean, what did you expect from the creatives who brought us Superbad, Pineapple Express, Good Boys, and one of the best animated films of the decade, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem?

Heck, now that these two have created Apple TV+’s brilliant and critically acclaimed The Studio, maybe the naysayers will get off their pedestals and embrace a series that wants to make you laugh—and has a smarter political view than most are willing to admit. Albeit, a downright filthy, humorous, and slant that may be hard to digest.

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Prime Video has announced the lineup of movies and TV shows that will be available on the service in August. The Prime Video August 2025 lineup includes new Amazon original movies, TV shows, and specials.

Members can look forward to Originals such as 007: Road to a Million Season 2, Betty la Fea: La Historia Continúa Season 2, Butterfly, The Map That Leads to You, The Pickup, Sausage Party: Foodtopia Season 2, Taurasi, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, Upload Season 4, and more.

The PIckup Prime Video Originals

The Prime Video August 2025 programming includes the following Originals.

Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues (Streaming August 1)

The five-part docuseries tells the authentic tale of a club accustomed to sporting heartbreak, who are rebuilt to win, with American football legend Tom Brady laying out their new mission statement: “We’re trying to make this a world-class team.”

“Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues” follows that journey, as...

Seth Rogen’s funny, clever, overtly suggestive, and questionable Sausage Party franchise returns to Prime Video today with an epic trailer for Sausage Party: Foodtopia Season 2! The latest chapter of the food-centric franchise finds Frank (Seth Rogen), Sammy (Edward Norton), and Barry (Michael Cera) surveying the fruits of their labor from Season 1, with Foodtopia established, but at what cost? While the trio thinks working alongside the human race after a lifetime of murder by mastication will solve most of their problems, an opposing group of food products has other plans.

Here’s the official logline for Sausage Party: Foodtopia Season 2, courtesy of Prime Video:

In Season Two, exiled from home, Frank, Barry, and Sammy soon find themselves in New Foodland, a shining utopia for food and humans alike. But beneath the city’s glossy fridges and cheery smiles lies a dark secret threatening the entirety of sentient food society.

In New Foodland,...

"They're planning on invading Foodtopia!" Prime Video has unveiled the first trailer for the continuation of the wacky and insane animated series Sausage Party: Foodtopia, which is also the continuation of the hilarious Sausage Party movie (from 2016). The first season of Sausage Party: Foodtopia debuted last year, with most of the voices from the movie back as these various pieces of food. "It was the best of times, it was the wurst of times." Season 2 is being served hot-and-ready on August 13th. Exiled from home, Frank, Barry, and Sammy soon find themselves in New Foodland, a shining utopia for food and humans alike. But beneath the city’s glossy fridges and cheery smiles lies a dark secret that threatens the entirety of sentient food society. Returning cast members include Seth Rogen, Will Forte, Edward Norton, Michael Cera, Sam Richardson, Ruth Negga, Yassir Lester, & David Krumholtz. With tasty new additions: Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard,...

Today, Prime Video released the official trailer and key art for the second season of Sausage Party: Foodtopia. All eight new episodes of the animated comedy will be served all at once in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on August 13, 2025.

The trailer shows Frank (Seth Rogen), Barry (Michael Cera), Sammy Bagel Jr. (Edward Norton), and Jack (Will Forte) leaving their home, Foodtopia, for New Foodland—a mysterious new food society that is not all it seems.

In Sausage Party: Foodtopia Season 2, exiled from home, Frank, Barry, and Sammy soon find themselves in New Foodland, a shining utopia for food and humans alike. But beneath the city’s glossy fridges and cheery smiles lies a dark secret that threatens the entirety of sentient food society.

The returning cast members include Seth Rogen, Will Forte, Edward Norton, Michael Cera, Sam Richardson, Ruth Negga, Yassir Lester, and David Krumholtz —with some tasty...

Nearly a decade ago, when the adult-animated comedy flick Sausage Party jumped off the shelves and into cinemas, it’s unclear whether the minds behind it had any idea of just how popular it would become. While Seth Rogen was gunning for a feature-length sequel for years, he eventually got the next best thing — an episodic series. Now, heading into its sophomore installment, today marks the debut of the long-awaited trailer for Sausage Party: Foodtopia Season 2. With favorites like Rogen, Michael Cera, Edward Norton, and Will Forte returning to voice their characters Frank, Barry, Sammy Bagel Jr., and Jack, respectively, the next fresh batch of piping-hot episodes will also feature plenty of new celebrity voices as the boys strike out on their latest adventure.

Things aren’t looking so great for Frank at the beginning of today’s trailer. He’s still (understandably) grieving the tragic loss of his beloved...

Stars from The Masked Singer will be making appearances on a fan-favorite game show in order to win money for their favorite charities. The Masked Singer shocked viewers when it revealed that it'll skip its fall and that season 14 won't premiere until 2026. However, fans are hoping that this means that former panelist Nicole Scherzinger will return to the show that her Tony Award-winning run as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard is coming to an end on July 20.

Stars from The Masked Singer will be making appearances on a fan-favorite game show in order to win money for their favorite charities.

According to TV Insider, the beloved game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? season 4, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will welcome several Masked Singer alums to the show, including guest panelist Joel McHale and his teammate Jim Rash, Kate Flannery and her teammate Oscar Nuñez, and Joe Buck and his teammate Oliver Hudson.

Who wants to be a millionaire? Well, Ken Jennings already is. The Jeopardy! host is set to compete on the upcoming season of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? starting on Wednesday, July 23. Fans of the game show think it is unfair since he is the undisputed G.O.A.T. of Jeopardy!. Ken Jennings will be playing with Matt Damon, as all of the celebrities will pair up to try and win $1 Million for charity. Along with Jennings and Damon, this season’s contestants include sportscaster Joe Buck and actor Oliver Hudson, Helen Hunt and Scandal‘s Dan Bucatinsky, Kal Penn and Jameela Jamil, E! red carpet reporter Brad Goreski and producer Gary Janetti, comedian Mike Birbiglia and actress Atsuko Okatsuka, Dietland‘s Tramell Tillman and actor Zach Cherry, Sarah Silverman and comedian and podcaster Marc Maron, Jordan Klepper and comedian Ronny Chieng, Jillian Bell and Chloe Fineman, Community...

Michael Cera as Barry, Edward Norton as Sammy Bagel Jr., Seth Rogen as Frank, and Jillian Bell as Trish in ‘Sausage Party: Foodtopia’ season 2 (Courtesy of Prime Video)

Prime Video’s Sausage Party: Foodtopia will return with more adventures of wild weiners and condiments on August 13, 2025. The outrageous animated series is set in a world in which food has become sentient, and the first photos tease the walking, talking munchies will be dealing with more bizarre problems in season two.

Seth Rogen returns to voice Frank, Will Forte voices Jack, Edward Norton voices Sammy Bagel Jr, and Michael Cera returns as Barry. Oscar winner Marion Cotillard joins the cast as Dijon, a badass warrior-mustard princess who pilots the most effective humey in New Foodland. Jillian Bell plays Trish, an empathic nut that puts the well-being of New Foodland above all else. Martin Starr joins as Sherman, Trish’s right-hand man...

The celebrity pairings for the new season of ABC’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (premiering Wednesday, July 23) include Severance’s Tramell Tillman and Zach Cherry, Community’s Joel McHale and Jim Rash, former Office mates Kate Flannery and Oscar Nuñez, Good Will Hunting know-it-all Matt Damon and Jeopardy! Goat Ken Jennings, and podcasters Sarah Silverman and Marc Maron.

Other team-ups on tap: The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng, Whose Line hosts Drew Carey and Aisha Tyler, Workaholics’ Adam Devine and Anders Holm, CNN’s Jake Tapper and Kaitlan Collins, Kal Penn and Jameela Jamil, Helen Hunt and Dan Bucatinsky,...

Hungry for more? Today, Prime Video announced that Sausage Party: Foodtopia is back on the menu, returning for your viewing consumption on August 13, 2025.

All eight episodes of the animated comedy’s second season will be served all at once in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

In season two, exiled from home, Frank, Barry, and Sammy soon find themselves in New Foodland, a shining utopia for food and humans alike. But beneath the city’s glossy fridges and cheery smiles lies a dark secret that threatens the entirety of sentient food society.

Returning cast members include Seth Rogen (The Studio), Will Forte (The Four Seasons), Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown), and Michael Cera (The Phoenician Scheme).

The tasty new additions include Academy Award-winner Marion Cotillard as “Dijon”, a badass warrior-mustard princess who pilots the most effective humey in New Foodland, Jillian Bell as “Trish”, an empathic nut that puts the...

The zany world of Seth Rogen's food-focused animated comedy is back with Sausage Party: Foodtopiaseason 2, and ScreenRant has first-look images for the new episodes. The Prime Video series, co-created by Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Kyle Hunter, and Ariel Shaffir, serves as a sequel to their 2016 film of the same name, with Frank and the rest of the anthropomorphic foods trying to build a new society after defeating humans. Though having garnered mixed reviews, Sausage Party: Foodtopia enjoyed enough viewership success to net an early season 2 renewal.

With just shy of two months left to go until its return, ScreenRant is proud to exclusively present first-look images from Sausage Party: Foodtopia season 2. The stills, which can be seen in the gallery below, reveal the introduction of a new human survivor, Patti Harrison's Jill, as well as new food character Dijon (Marion Cotillard), described as "a bada-- warrior-mustard princess who pilots...

Jeopardy! fans will get a Ken Jennings bonus this summer. After Jeopardy! goes off for the season at the end of July, the beloved host will be on a rival game show — Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? — with Matt Damon. Jimmy Kimmel is back to host Season 4 of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? but this time it is all celebrities competing in pairs for charity. The new season kicks off on Wednesday, July, 23 at 8pm. Along with Jennings and Damon, this season’s contestants include sportscaster Joe Buck and actor Oliver Hudson, Helen Hunt and Scandal‘s Dan Bucatinsky, Kal Penn and Jameela Jamil, E! red carpet reporter Brad Goreski and producer Gary Janetti, comedian Mike Birbiglia and actress Atsuko Okatsuka, Dietland‘s Tramell Tillman and actor Zach Cherry, Sarah Silverman and comedian and podcaster Marc Maron, Jordan Klepper and comedian Ronny Chieng, Jillian Bell and Chloe Fineman,...

Exclusive: Jaimie Alexander (Thor), Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live), and Cathy Moriarty (Raging Bull) are new additions to the cast of The Very Best People, the comedic thriller marking the feature directorial debut of Tony Award winner Brian Swibel, which is currently in production in New York.

The trio joins a cast that also includes Paul Walter Hauser, Lili Reinhart, Tim Roth, Jake Lacy, Jai Courtney, and Kerry Bishé, as we were first to tell you last month. Character details are under wraps, as is the film’s plot. Pic is written by John Lavelle — based on his play The Very Best People, which premiered at Iama theatre company in the fall of 2024 — along with Swibel and Blades of Glory‘s Craig Cox.

Brent Emery (The Stanford Prison Experiment), Justin Klosky, Alex Peace-Power, Tara Smith and Bita Khorrami are producing for Swibel’s Triptyk Studios, which is venturing into narrative...

In Summer of 69, Matt Cornett plays the object of protagonist Abby’s affection, Max.

For Cornett, joining the film was a no brainer, largely in part to its first-time director – actress and filmmaker Jillian Bell. “She has such a warming and calming presence,” the 26-year-old actor tells The Hollywood Reporter about Bell on a Zoom from the trailer of his current project. “You feel so immediately invited in to just create and have fun, and with her specifically, there was never a moment where I didn’t feel like I could try something.”

While Summer of 69 is firmly in the teen movie category, the former High School Musical: The Musical: The Series actor is personally in a bit of a transition period between high school roles and what’s to come next. However, he jokes that as long as he can keep himself “feeling young,” he’ll be able to play high school.

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Hulu is one of the most underrated streaming services, even though it has some of the most brilliant movies in its library. The Disney-owned streaming service is one of the most profitable streaming services as it has great indie films because it is partnered up with great independent studios as well as some of the biggest blockbusters around. So, we compiled a list of the best movies that are available on Hulu right now.

Pulp Fiction Credit – Miramax Films

Pulp Fiction is an independent crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The 1994 film is set in the underworld of Los Angeles, and it revolves around two mobsters, a gangster’s wife, a boxer, and two criminals as their paths intertwine in a gloriously violent fashion. Pulp Fiction stars John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel,...

Exclusive: Matt Cornett (Summer of 69), Ramon Reed (Incoming), and Chris Klein (Fear Street: Prom Queen) are about to wrap on the North Carolina shoot for Bad Counselors, a new indie from director Chris Dowling (Where Hope Grows).

The project is described as a fish-out-of-water comedy that follows two hard-partying fraternity brothers who pose as middle school camp counselors to work off community service and salvage their senior year. Written by Dexter Masland, Ryan Gunnarson, and Taylor Grabowsky, the film also stars Missi Pyle (Captain Fantastic), Brec Bassinger (Final Destination: Bloodlines), McKaley Miller (Dexter: Resurrection), Nathan Gamble (The Dark Knight), Ja’Marion Kennedy and Markiel Cockrell.

Loam Entertainment is fully financing the pic and producing alongside Zero Gravity and Narrow Gate Entertainment. Producers include Loam Entertainment CEO Robert Crotty, director of development Kristopher Galuska, and Chris Fenton, alongside Houston Bradley for Zero Gravity, Chris Roark for Narrow Gate, and Dowling. Thomas Evans...

Chloe Fineman did not take lightly her decision to tackle the role of sex worker Santa Monica in the Hulu movie Summer of 69.

The Saturday Night Live standout stars opposite Sam Morelos in the comedy feature from director and co-star Jillian Bell that is currently streaming. Fineman did extensive research for the film that centers on teen Abby (Morelos), who enlists Fineman’s stripper character to help her become more sexually enlightened in order to win over her high school crush.

In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Fineman discusses her random encounter with a stripper who ended up working on the movie, how her preparation for the role led to Lindsay Lohan offering her a part in the Freaky Friday sequel and how she feels when SNL deals with controversy.

Sam Morelos (left) and Chloe Fineman in Summer of 69.

What initially attracted you to Summer of 69?...

If you've been wondering what happened to comedies, they're over on Hulu, apparently. Indeed, it's been a long time since Judd Apatow-style comedy blockbusters ruled the box office, and since studios seemingly abandoned the genre, the indie arthouse world has picked up some of the slack. Otherwise, we've had streaming comedies, which if you take a look at something like Kevin Hart's heist comedy "Lift," which topped Netflix in 2024, haven't exactly been carrying the torch all that well.

Now, "Saturday Night Live" star Chloe Fineman and director Jillian Bell have provided us all with hope in the form of their new movie "Summer of 69." Bell's directorial debut is a coming-of-age teen comedy that stars Fineman as exotic dancer Santa Monica, alongside Sam Morelos ("That 90s Show") as awkward high school senior Abby Flores. Abby has had a crush on fellow high schooler Max Warren (Matt Cornett) for years,...

When you hear the words "summer of 69," what comes to mind? Maybe it's Bryan Adams' classic song from 1984. If not, at least the year might pop into your historical brain, given its monumental nature. Remember when we landed on the moon, hint hint? For the more mature audiences, "69" might illicit an entirely different response, like how Adam Sandler laughed upon hearing a certain page number in Billy Madison (1995). Two decades later, fellow comedian Jillian Bell finds a certain thrill in the number as well, as it represents an infamous sex position, of course. In fact, her new Hulu movie — and feature directorial debut — is literally titled Summer of 69. MovieWeb recently caught up with her to learn more about her high school-centered project, and how she feels about viewers potentially tuning in thinking that the title represents something else entirely.

"I was thinking about that the other day.

Jillian Bell’s directorial debut is a drop-dead funny “Risky Business” riff that would have killed in theaters

Some movies feel like they sprang organically from the hearts and souls of their creators. Others, like Jillian Bell’s directorial debut “Summer of 69,” seem to have been reverse-engineered from a clever title. I can’t say for sure that Bell and/or her co-writers Liz Nico and Jules Byrne came up with the idea for a movie about a teen girl hiring a sex worker to teach her how to “69” her prospective boyfriend by working backwards from the phrase “Summer of 69.” But I can say that if they just happened to come up with a 69-centric comedy premise, it sure was kismet that the words “Summer of 69” were already out there, even if the movie really is more of a late spring affair.

“Summer of 69” stars Sam Morelos as Abby Flores,...

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Summer of 69 is a comedy film directed by Jillian Bell, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Liz Nico and Jules Byrne. The 2025 film follows Abby, an awkward high school senior who hires an exotic dancer to learn some seduction methods to seduce a boy she has had a crush on for a long time. Summer of 69 stars Chloe Fineman, Sam Morelos, Matt Cornett, Charlie Day, Natalie Morales, Alex Moffat, Paula Pell, Liza Koshy, Nicole Byer, and Ian Karmel. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, coming-of-age story, and compelling characters in Summer of 69, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

The To Do List (Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – CBS Films

The To Do List is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Maggie Carey. The 2013 film follows Brandy Klark,...

Sure, you could turn to the internet for sexual education — or you could hire a stripper to teach you. And the latter is the choice that Abby makes in “Summer of 69.”

Now streaming on Hulu and marking the directorial debut of Jillian Bell — who also co-wrote the script — “Summer of 69” centers on an awkward high school senior who hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation.

Along the way, the women develop their own odd friendship, and learn a bit about self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood. And they do all this while surrounded by some familiar faces.

Here’s who you’ll need to know.

Chloe Fineman in “Summer of 69″(Disney/Brett Roedel) Santa Monica (Chloe Fineman)

Santa Monica is a dancer at the local strip club, and is hired by Abby to help educate her in more intimate matters. She’s played by Chloe Fineman,...

An awkward teenager tries to become cool by hiring a stripper to teach her how to “69” with a boy she likes in Summer of 69. Jillian Bell’s directorial debut sports a funny premise and is able to follow up, thanks to two lovely performances from SNL‘s Chloe Fineman and newcomer Sam Morelos.

Summer of 69 Review

Abby Flores (Morelos) is a nerdy and closed-off teenager looking to celebrate the only chance she might have to do the devil’s tango with resident hot guy Max (Matt Cornett). In order to build up her confidence, she hires a down-on-her-luck stripper, Santa Monica (Fineman), to teach her the ins and outs of sexual confidence.

The premise is fun and allows us to experience a new type of Superbad-style sex comedy for the first half. Abby and Santa Monica are obviously polar opposites, with their ridiculous dynamic providing laughs for the first bit of the film.

Like many teenagers staring down their final days of high school, Abby (Sam Morelos), the protagonist of Jillian Bell’s more-heartfelt-than-bawdy new comedy Summer of 69, would like to have sex before she graduates.

When she learns that her crush Max (Matt Cornett), a tall, dark-haired soccer player, is newly single, the reserved online gamer resolves to sleep with him. Abby has had a crush on Max since she met him at their tony Catholic school in Syracuse, New York, and now, more than a decade later, she thinks she might have a chance. There’s only one problem: Abby lacks the sexual experience to make a move.

Following in the footsteps of Seth and Evan in Superbad and Pj and Josie in Bottoms, Abby executes an ill-conceived plan to get laid. In a move reminiscent of Percy’s parents in No Hard Feelings, the teen hires a dancer (Chloe Fineman...

Summer of 69 marks comedian‑actor Jillian Bell’s feature directorial debut, co‑written with Liz Nico and Jules Byrne. From the first frame, Bell sketches a vivid suburban playground where streaming shorthand meets teenage longing: Abby Flores (Sam Morelos) is a gaming phenom on Glitch but an emotional novice in real life.

When her longtime crush Max (Matt Cornett) becomes single, Abby overhears his preferred bedroom maneuver and enlists Santa Monica (Chloe Fineman), a pole‑dancer fighting for her club’s survival, to teach her the “art” of mutual pleasure in just one intense week.

Narratively, the film uses tight pacing—rapid‑cut montages, a musical‑number prologue, and surreal daydream interludes—to mirror Abby’s rush from online isolation to flesh‑and‑blood confidence. Bell’s direction balances wit and warmth: sight gags (haunted‑house dildo horror), vintage car cool, and genuine moments of mentorship that puncture the raunch.

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This May, we are getting a ton of content from the much-anticipated return of Love, Death and Robots and Nine Perfect Strangers on streaming, to the release of some of the most anticipated movies of this year, such as Thunderbolts* and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. This upcoming month will see the release of many great movies, so we thought of compiling a list of all the best movies that are coming straight to streaming.

Another Simple Favor (Prime Video) – May 1, 2025 Credit – Amazon MGM Studios

Another Simple Favor is a dark comedy mystery film directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis. The 2025 sequel film is set five years after the events of the first film, and it follows Stephanie as she is invited by Emily to her wedding in Italy. Stephanie fears...

Summer Of 69 – An awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood. (Disney/Brett Roedel)

Chloe Fineman Hulu has released the trailer and key art for their upcoming original movie, Summer of 69, and it looks like a hilariously heartwarming ride! This coming-of-age comedy marks the feature directorial debut of the multi-talented Jillian Bell and features a stellar cast that includes Chloe Fineman, Sam Morelos, Matt Cornett, Nicole Byer and Liza Koshy The premise? Imagine a quirky senior in high school choosing an unusual path to grab the attention of her lifelong passion before she graduates. She hires an exotic dancer to assist her in honing her seductive ability. Needless to say, things don’t go quite as planned! Instead of just learning how to land the guy, she stumbles into...

Plot: An awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance and adulthood.

Review: The sex comedy has long been the domain of male-centric stories. In the early 2000s, there was a shift to telling more female-led comedies that used nudity and graphic content to show that women could be just as nasty as men. While it has been a while since a solid R-rated comedy has done well on the big screen, several independent films have been snatched up by streaming platforms to pad their libraries. The latest addition to Hulu’s slate is one of the more substantive efforts and comes from actress Jillian Bell, making her feature directorial debut. Summer of 69 starts with a tone and approach that makes it seem in line with films like The Girl Next Door or...

Need a comedy to watch as Spring blooms? Why not “Summer Of 69,” a raunchy coming-of-age comedy that features several “Saturday Night Live” players and alums.

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The feature directorial debut for former “SNL” writer Jillian Bell, “Summer Of 69” follows a high school senior who hires an exotic dancer (Chloe Fineman) to help her charm her longtime crush.

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Hulu’s upcoming original film Summer of 69 follows a socially awkward high school senior who turns to an exotic dancer for help winning over her longtime crush. The comedy, directed by Jillian Bell, begins streaming May 9 and had its premiere at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival in March.

The film stars Sam Morelos as Abby, a shy and inexperienced teen preparing to graduate. When she learns that her crush, Max (Matt Cornett), is finally single, she enlists the help of Santa Monica (Chloe Fineman), a dancer at the local strip club Diamond Dolls. The trailer opens with Abby narrating, “Every person on earth was more sexually experienced than me — and then everything changed.” She later describes Santa Monica as her “sexual fairy godmother.”

Fineman plays Santa Monica as confident and impulsive, with a personal stake in the outcome of her lessons. The club where she works is...

"Summer of 69" is a new comedy feature, written and directed by Jillian Bell, starring Chloe Fineman, Sam Morelos, Matt Cornett, Nicole Byer and Liza Koshy, streaming May 9, 2025 on Hulu:

“…an awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation…

“…leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance and adulthood…”

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Chloe Fineman tries her best to provide sex advice in the trailer for Hulu’s comedy feature Summer of 69.

Jillian Bell co-wrote and directed the movie that begins streaming May 9. Rounding out the cast are Sam Morelos, Matt Cornett, Charlie Day, Natalie Morales, Nicole Byer, Liza Koshy, Alex Moffat and Paula Pell.

Summer of 69 centers on Abby (Morelos), an awkward high school senior seeking guidance from an exotic dancer (Fineman) in her efforts to seduce her crush prior to graduation.

“Every person on earth was more sexually experienced than me — and then everything changed,” Morelos says in the trailer. “I found my sexual fairy godmother in a strip club.”

Later in the footage, Morelos declares, “I am a sex machine.” This leads Fineman to respond, “Yes, bitch! There she is.”

Bell makes her feature directorial debut from a script she co-wrote with Liz Nico and Jules Byrne. Producers include Bell,...

Exclusive: Actor, producer, and media personality Liza Koshy has signed with Anonymous Content for representation.

Koshy recently wrapped production on the Amazon MGM Studios film The Man With The Bag, starring opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger. Up next, she can be seen in the Paramount Pictures feature Naked Gun, starring opposite Liam Neeson. On the TV front, she will star in Hulu’s Summer of 69, directed by Jillian Bell and starring Chloe Fineman, Charlie Day, Natalie Morales, and Paula Pell, set to premiere on May 9.

She most recently starred in the Netflix film A Family Affair, opposite Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Kathy Bates, and Zac Efron, and directed by Richard Lagravenese.

Koshy began her career creating comedy sketches on digital platforms Vine and YouTube, racking up tens of millions of subscribers and billions of views. She starred in her own YouTube Original series, Liza on Demand, which she directed, wrote, and...

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Guy Ritchie, Jake Gyllenhaal reteam for Road House 2

Prolific director Guy Ritchie has officially signed on to direct Road House 2, Amazon MGM Studios' followup to the Jake Gyllenhaal-led action hit. Ritchie takes over from Doug Liman, who left the franchise acrimoniously when Amazon sent Road House straight to streaming instead of giving it a theatrical release. It will be Ritchie and Gyllenhaal's third collaboration, following Guy Ritchie's The Covenant and the upcoming In the Grey. The script is by Will Beall (Bad Boys: Ride or Die). Road House is based on the 1989 film starring Patrick Swayze, with Gyllenhaal as an ex-UFC fighter named Dalton who takes a job as a bouncer at a dangerous bar and comes into conflict with a local gang.

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Hulu has revealed the official trailer and key art for its Original film, Summer of 69, which will debut on the streaming service on May 9, 2025. The film marks Jillian Bell’s feature directorial debut.

In Summer of 69, an awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood.

Jillian Bell co-wrote the screenplay for the movie alongside Liz Nico and Jules Byrne.

The ensemble cast includes Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live), Sam Morelos (That ’90s Show), Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Paula Pell (Girls5eva), Liza Koshy (A Family Affair), Nicole Byer (Nailed It!), Matt Cornett, Natalie Morales, Alex Moffat, and Fernando Carsa.

“It’s always been my dream to direct, and I am thrilled to be telling a story about female friendship with a cast of the most talented and funny humans,...

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Hulu is ready with an entertainment-packed May this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the much-anticipated comedy series Adults and the return of Hulu’s one of the most popular series, Nine Perfect Strangers. Just like every month, Hulu is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 new movies and TV shows coming to Hulu in May 2025.

Escape (May 3) Credit – Plus M Entertainment

Escape is a South Korean action thriller film directed by Lee Jong-pil from a screenplay co-written by Kwon Seong-hwi and Kim Woo-geun. The 2024 film follows Lim Gyu-nam, a North Korean soldier who defects to South Korea and is soon finds himself being chased by a ruthless North Korean Major. Escape stars Lee Je-hoon, Koo Kyo-hwan, and Hong Xa-bin.

Insidious: The Red Door (May...

On Tuesday April 22 2025, Bravo broadcasts The Kelly Clarkson Show!

Season 6 Episode 135 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” promises to be an exciting one, featuring a special guest host, Andy Cohen. Known for his engaging style and lively personality, Cohen is sure to bring a fresh energy to the show. Fans of both Cohen and Clarkson can look forward to a fun-filled hour of entertainment.

One of the highlights of this episode is the appearance of actress Idina Menzel. Menzel, celebrated for her powerful voice and roles in popular films and Broadway shows, is expected to share insights about her latest projects. Her presence will undoubtedly add a touch of glamour to the show.

In addition to Menzel, comedian Mae Martin will also be a guest. Martin is known for her sharp wit and relatable humor, making her a perfect fit for the show’s lighthearted atmosphere.

On Tuesday April 22 2025, E! broadcasts The Kelly Clarkson Show!

Season 6 Episode 135 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” promises an exciting lineup, featuring guest host Andy Cohen. Known for his engaging personality, Cohen will bring a fresh energy to the show. Fans can look forward to his unique take on the day’s events and his interactions with the guests.

One of the highlights of this episode is the appearance of actress Idina Menzel. Menzel, famous for her powerful voice and memorable roles, is expected to share insights about her latest projects. Her presence will likely add an extra layer of excitement to the show, as she discusses her career and experiences in the entertainment industry.

Comic Mae Martin will also join the lineup, bringing humor and wit to the conversation. Martin’s comedic style is sure to entertain, and her stories will likely resonate with many.

On Monday April 21 2025, NBC broadcasts The Kelly Clarkson Show!

Season 6 Episode 135 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” promises an exciting lineup that fans will not want to miss. Guest host Andy Cohen will take the reins, bringing his lively personality and charm to the stage. Known for his engaging interviews and fun segments, Cohen is sure to create a warm atmosphere for the guests and audience alike.

Actress Idina Menzel will make an appearance, likely sharing insights about her latest projects and perhaps even discussing her journey in the entertainment industry. Menzel, known for her powerful voice and acting skills, is always a delight to watch. Alongside her, comic Mae Martin will bring some humor to the show, sharing stories and jokes that are sure to entertain.

In addition to the star-studded guests, the episode will feature the Pawsitively Good Awards, celebrating remarkable contributions to animal welfare.

This May, FX is looking to score… a goal.

Welcome to Wrexham Season 4 will premiere with its first two episodes Thursday, May 15 at 9/8c on the cabler (and stream next day on Hulu).

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In the docuseries’ eight-episode season, actors Rob McElhenney (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) and Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) navigate running the 3rd oldest professional football club in the world as the Wrexham...

Hulu has announced that its Original film, Summer of 69, will debut on the streaming service on May 9, 2025. The film marks Jillian Bell’s feature directorial debut.

In Summer of 69, an awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood.

Jillian Bell co-wrote the screenplay for the movie alongside Liz Nico and Jules Byrne.

The ensemble cast includes Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live), Sam Morelos (That ’90s Show), Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Paula Pell (Girls5eva), Liza Koshy (A Family Affair), Nicole Byer (Nailed It!), Matt Cornett, Natalie Morales, Alex Moffat, and Fernando Carsa.

“It’s always been my dream to direct, and I am thrilled to be telling a story about female friendship with a cast of the most talented and funny humans,” said Bell when the project...

Exclusive: Adam Pally and Jon Gabrus, who hosted TruTV travelogue series 101 Places To Party Before You Die are moving into the wellness space.

The duo have teamed with Smartless Media, the company founded by Smartless hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, and SiriusXM for a new podcast – Staying Alive.

The two 40-something best friends, actors and comedians have realized that after spending the better part of their lives treating their bodies terribly, they should probably make some changes, per the logline.

The pair will enlist health experts and comedy friends as they explore real ways to live longer and undo the damage they have done. Guests will include cardiologist Dr. Amar Shere, immunologist Dr. Shruti Naik, and neuroscientist Dr. Heather Berlin as well as Jerry O’Connell, Ego Nwodim, Paul Scheer, Jillian Bell, Rosebud Baker and Nicole Byer.

They will tackle a range of health and wellness topics and trials including weight management,...

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A Minecraft Movie is a fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Jared Hess from a screenplay co-written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Gavin James, and Chris Galletta. Based on the popular video game Minecraft developed by Mojang Studios, the 2025 film follows a group of misfits who find themselves transported into the cubic world known as the Overworld and now they must set out on a perilous journey to find their way back home. A Minecraft Movie stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Hansen. So, if you loved the wonderous adventure, entertaining story, and lovable characters in A Minecraft Movie, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is an animated adventure comedy film co-directed...

Chloe Fineman had to act out one crazy scenario in her new film Summer of 69 that she never thought she'd run into.

Summer of 69 follows Same Morelos' Abby Flores, a high schooler who decides to hire a stripper (Chloe Fineman's Santa Monica) in order to figure out how to impress her big crush (Matt Cornett's Max Warner).

The Direct spoke with the cast and filmmakers of the movie at SXSW on the red carpet, which included Chloe Fineman, Sam Morelos, Jillian Bell (Director), Matt Cornett, Lucas Carter (Producer), Matt Skiena (Producer), and Maria Rusche (Cinematographer).

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In the summer of 1969, a sensitive, X-rated studio movie called “Midnight Cowboy” proved a box office surprise, upending norms when it won best picture at the Oscars. Flash-forward to this year, and the screwball Stripperella comedy “Anora” unexpectedly repeated that coup, demonstrating once again that the industry is capable of looking beyond stereotypes where sex workers are concerned.

Now comes “Summer of 69,” a risqué coming-of-age movie that manages to be both retrograde and refreshing in its portrayal of an awkward Catholic school student (Sam Morelos) who hires an inspirational pole dancer (Chloe Fineman) to help boost her confidence in the “bedroom department.” It’s a throwback to decades of raunchy-sweet sex comedies, from “No Hard Feelings” to “The Girl Next Door,” while also being somewhat progressive in that this time, it’s a girl who’s taking charge.

The problem — and hardly an insignificant one — is that however funny...

Comedian, actress and screenwriter Jillian Bell makes her feature directorial debut with a hilarious tribute to classic teen films, presented through the female gaze.

In Summer of 69, Sam Morelos plays sexually inexperienced teen Abby Flores, who spends her time earning bank on a video game streaming platform called Glitch. When she finds out her lifelong crush Max (Matt Cornett) is finally single and overhears his favorite sexual position, she enlists the help of the bold, enterprising exotic dancer Santa Monica (Chloe Fineman) to teach her how to master her sexuality in a week, before they graduate and go separate ways.

What ensues is a modern sex romp with classic teen movie stakes. Not only does the film speak to beloved titles of decades past, but it mirrors the hilariously awkward first times and cringe tribulations of coming-of-age, especially for young women.

Bell nails her directorial debut with an assist from Fineman,...

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.

“Kinda Pregnant” Amy Schumer in “Kinda Pregnant” (Netflix)

Netflix – Feb. 5

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...