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Nicholas Colia’s feature directorial debut “Griffin in Summer” is aptly getting a summer release. The writer-director helms the indie coming of age story that debuted at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival and subsequently won the Founders Award at the festival for best U.S. narrative feature and best screenplay in a U.S. narrative feature. The film also landed a special jury mention for director Colia, who went on to be nominated for the Someone to Watch Award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards.

“Griffin in Summer” centers on an ambitious 14-year-old playwright Griffin Nafly (Everett Blunck) who is determined to self-produce a divorce drama titled “Regrets of Autumn” while living with his mom (Melanie Lynskey). Yet a newfound friendship with Brad (Owen Teague), an older performance artist and handyman, changes Griffin’s plans for stardom. Kathryn Newton and Abby Ryder Fortson co-star.

The IndieWire review credited Colia for infusing the film with “cheeky humor,...

The coming-of-age feature Griffin in Summer has landed a theatrical release in an appropriate season.

Writer-director Nicholas Colia’s film that debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival is set to hit theaters Aug. 29 from Vertical, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. Everett Blunck, Owen Teague, Melanie Lynskey, Abby Ryder Fortson and Kathryn Newton round out the cast.

Griffin in Summer centers on Blunck as ambitious 14-year-old playwright Griffin Nafly, who lives with his mom (Lynskey) and is attempting to self-produce his divorce drama Regrets of Autumn. But things change when Griffin begins a summer friendship with Brad (Teague), a handsome 25-year-old performance artist and handyman.

“I need you to fire the pool boy,” Blunck tells Lynskey in the trailer that is exclusive to The Hollywood Reporter and can be seen below. “He’s making noise. Art comes from a quiet place.”

The movie premiered at last year’s Tribeca Festival,...

Exclusive: Utopia has acquired North American rights to Idiotka, the fashion comedy that premiered at this year’s SXSW and stars Anna Baryshnikov, Camila Mendes, Julia Fox, Owen Thiele, Benito Skinner, Gabbriette and Saweetie. Nastasya Popov directed the pic and penned the script.

“I’ve long admired Utopia’s eye for vibrant, distinctive storytelling, and I’m overjoyed to be joining the family,” said Popov. “We’re thrilled that audiences will get the chance to experience this wild ride of a comedy in a packed theater — and we guarantee it’ll be fun for the whole family, so bring everyone from your stylish grandmother to your chronically online little brother along.”

The film follows Baryshnikov as Margarita, an ambitious fashion designer who lives in a chaotic West Hollywood apartment with her Russian-Jewish family and enters a reality TV competition show called Slay, Serve, Survive in a desperate cash grab.

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Exclusive: Vertical has acquired North American rights to Griffin in Summer, the breakout debut feature of writer-director Nicholas Colia, for release in theaters this summer.

Starring Everett Blunck, an up-and-comer who can currently be seen at Cannes in Charlie Polinger’s The Plague, Griffin in Summer is a comedy that cleaned up in its world premiere at last year’s Tribeca Festival, winning Best U.S. Narrative Feature, Best U.S. Narrative Screenplay, and Special Jury Mention for New Narrative Director.

Also garnering Colia a 2025 nomination for the Indie Spirits’ Someone to Watch Award, the film follows Griffin Nafly (Blunck), who is the most ambitious playwright of his generation. He’s also 14 years old and living with his parents in a humdrum suburb. But when a handsome 25-year-old (Owen Teague) enters the picture, Griffin’s life — and his new play — take an unexpected turn.

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Benito Skinner’s semi-biographical college comedy “Overcompensating” is the social media star‘s first long-form project.

His Prime Video series introduces several new faces to the comedy landscape alongside a stacked list of guest stars. Skinner’s podcasting partner, Mary Beth Barone, stars as his sister in the series, while Wally Baram makes her acting debut as Benny’s freshman-year friend.

“Overcompensating” also includes Connie Britton and Kyle MacLachlan as Benny’s parents, and guest stars Kaia Gerber, Owen Thiele and Charli Xcx. Additional guest stars include Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, James Van Der Beek, Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, Didi Conn, Rachel Matthews, Danielle Perez, Boman Martinez Reid and Yasmine Sahid.

Keep reading for a full breakdown of the cast of “Overcompensating.”

Benito Skinner as Benny Kyle MacLachlan, Benito Skinner and Connie Britton in “Overcompensating” (Credit: Prime Video)

Skinner stars as Benny, a semi-autobiographical version of his closeted college self.

If you have been looking for a college show like ABC Family's Greek that has the outrageous sense of humor of The Sex Lives of College Girls, then you have found exactly what you've been searching for in Prime Video's Overcompensating. The series comes from comedian and online personality Benito Skinner, who stars in the series that's loosely based on his experiences.

The forthcoming series has drawn interest for its subject matter and high-profile guest appearances from stars like Emmy nomniee Connie Britton and pop superstar Charli Xcx. It's by far one of the new shows coming to streaming this spring that needs to be on your radar, but before you check out Overcompensating when it premieres this month, you need to be in the know.

We're sharing all the basics prospective viewers need to know about the Prime Video comedy, including the when to start watching, who you'll...

Benito Skinner’s new series “Overcompensating” has an official trailer, with Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers added as guest stars.

Produced by A24, Strong Baby and Amazon MGM Studios, the college-set ensemble comedy follows a closeted former football player (Skinner) as he quickly befriends a high school outsider (Wally Baram) to fit in. The cast also includes Kyle MacLachlan, Charli Xcx, Connie Britton, Mary Beth Barone, Adam Dimarco and Rish Shah.

Additional guest stars include James Van Der Beek, Didi Conn, Rachel Matthews, Danielle Perez and Yasmine Sahid. The series is created, written and executive produced by Skinner with Jonah Hill, Matt Dines and Ali Goodwin executive producing for Strong Baby. Charli Xcx is executive producer and executive music producer.

All eight episodes of “Overcompensating” premiere May 15 on Prime Video. Watch the official trailer below.

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A new trailer for Benito Skinner‘s upcoming comedy series Overcompensating just dropped – and it shows the ensemble cast in wild college antics!

Written by and starring Benito in the lead role, the Prime Video and A24 show tells the story of “a closeted former football player and homecoming king as he becomes fast friends with Carmen, a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Benny’s older sister and her campus-legend boyfriend, Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs.”

The trailer shows hilarious moments of the characters getting into sticky situations, including a a glimpse of a shirtless Benito.

Keep reading to find out more…

Overcompensating also stars Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, James Van Der Beek, Didi Conn, Rachel Matthews, Danielle Perez, Boman Martinez Reid, Yasmine Sahid, Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam Dimarco,...

Prime Video has released the official trailer for its Overcompensating series, created by and starring Benito Skinner.

They also announced that the additional guest stars include Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, James Van Der Beek, Didi Conn, Rachel Matthews, Danielle Perez, Boman Martinez Reid, and Yasmine Sahid.

The comedy series, produced by A24, Strong Baby, and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere all eight episodes on May 15, 2025, on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

The previously announced cast members of Overcompensating include Wally Baram (Shrinking), Mary Beth Barone (Black Mirror), Adam Dimarco (The White Lotus), and Rish Shah (Ms. Marvel).

The previously announced guest stars include Andrea Martin, Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, Kaia Gerber, Julia Shiplett, Tommy Do, Alexandra Beaton, Claire Qute, Elias Azimi, Maddie Phillips, and Charli Xcx. Holmes, Corteon Moore, Owen Thiele, Nell Verlaque, and Tomaso Sanelli have recurring roles.

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Benito Skinner is bringing the drama to Prime Video with his semi-autobiographical comedy series “Overcompensating.” Skinner, Aka Benny Drama, makes his TV debut with the star-studded series that he writes, executive produces, and acts in. The college-set show centers on former football player and homecoming king Benny (Skinner) whose journey as a closeted gay man leads to “horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs,” as the logline teases.

The official synopsis reads: “Benny becomes fast friends with Carmen (Wally Baram), a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Benny’s older sister (Mary Beth Barone) and her campus-legend boyfriend (Adam Dimarco), Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs. Deeply funny and personal, the show explores the lengths to which we all overcompensate while on the path to finding out who we really are.”

“Overcompensating” also stars Connie Britton,...

“Overcompensating,” the ensemble college comedy from Prime Video, added Megan Fox and James Van Der Beek as guest stars on Tuesday.

The semi-biographical comedy series follows closeted former football star Benny, played by creator Benito Skinner, as he attempts to discover his true identity while also trying to fit in with his peers. Along the way, Benny makes bold mistakes, juggles horrible hook-ups and yet still manages to find the fun.

“Overcompensating” also added additional guest stars Lukas Gage (“Companion”), Bowen Yang (“Saturday Night Live”), Matt Rogers (“No Good Deed”), Didi Conn (“Harlan Coben’s Shelter”), Rachel Matthews (“Upgraded”), Danielle Perez (“The Night Agent”), Boman Martinez Reid and Yasmine Sahid.

In the first trailer for the series, Fox gives Benny advice, as herself, from his poster on the wall, while Yang and Rogers share an intimate moment as Benny shuffles away. Plus, Van Der Beek gives Benny some tough love...

Just one week after yet another non-update on the status of Happy Death Day 3, franchise star Jessica Rothe announced at a double feature screening of the first two movies that the long-awaited third installment in the horror-comedy franchise is now “moving forward”!

“The third movie is moving forward,” Jessica Rothe said on stage at the American Cinematheque last night, with Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon by her side.

Landon himself added, “It is moving forward.”

It’s been six years since the release of Happy Death Day 2U, with fans spending these past six years wondering why the financially successful franchise hasn’t yet made its return. Landon recently revealed that Universal and Blumhouse at one point considered doing a third installment as a three-part miniseries for Peacock, which of course didn’t end up happening.

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Following her executive production work on Prime Video’s Música, in which she also starred along the film’s writer and director Rudy Mancuso, as well as her EP role on the streamer’s romantic comedy Upgraded, in which she starred alongside Archie Renaux and Marisa Tomei, Camila Mendes’ latest double-duty project takes place in the world of fashion. Idiotka is an acquisition title out of the 2025 SXSW Film Festival, where it will premiere Wednesday.

“This project came through a mutual friend that I shared with our producing partner, Tess Cohen, a friend that I knew from high school. It’s very random, but awesome. It gripped me,” Mendes told Deadline of the film ahead of its premiere Wednesday. “I called my producing partner right away, Rachel Matthews, and I was like, we gotta do this. She’s like, ‘Babe, I’m with you. I just read the first two pages and I’m in.

Exclusive: We can tell you first that the Camila Mendes is returning to SXSW with her latest production and co-headlined feature Idiotka which stars Anna Baryshnikov (Love Lies Bleeding). The movie, which is set in the vibrant, eccentric world of West Hollywood’s Russian enclave, unspools against the high-stakes drama of a ‘Project Runway’-style reality show. Idiotka, which reps the directorial debut of Nastasya Popov, is making its debut in the Narrative Spotlight section.

Mendes was at SXSW last year with her Prime Video movie, Musica, which she executive produced and starred in.

L to R top: Anna Baryshnikov, Camila Mendes, Julia Fox, Bottom L to R: Saweetie, Mark Ivanir, Owen Thiele, Benito Skinner.

Popov crafted the story for Idiotka alongside her creative partner Tess Cohen. Owen Thiele (Theater Camp), Benito Skinner (Overcompensating), Mark Ivanir (Emilia Pérez), recording artist Saweetie, and Julia Fox (Uncut Gems) also star. The ensemble...

When it comes to the film industry, there is no shortage of ‘nepo baby,’ short for nepotism kids who have found a place in the industry thanks to their famous parents, relatives, or friends. Over the years, several actors, directors, and more have been labeled as such by fans, having their ‘nepo baby’ tag overshadowing their work and talent.

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Even Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone featured one such actress that many do not know is a nepo baby: Jennifer Landon. Portraying the role of Teeter, Landon actually comes from a family who have had deep ties with the world of entertainment.

Yellowstone’s Jennifer Landon is a nepo baby! Jennifer Landon as Teeter in Yellowstone | Credit: Paramount Network

Yellowstone has no shortage of brilliant actors, and one of the actors who caught the attention of fans is Jennifer Landon. Starring as Teeter in the show,...

We’ll once again have the opportunity to visit the enchanting world of Frozen, an animated franchise by Disney that has won millions of hearts since its debut in 2013. The first two movies are full of unforgettable characters, beautiful visuals, and powerful themes that resonate with children and adults alike.

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With Frozen 3 being announced, viewers will once again get to experience the heartwarming bond between sisters Elsa and Anna, and the antics of Olaf. So, what can we expect from this highly anticipated film? Here’s everything you need to know!

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Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait a long time to watch Frozen 3 in theatres, but we have a confirmed release date. The sequel is set to release on November 24, 2027, a day before Thanksgiving. The series has a tradition of debuting around the holiday season.

Even this time around,...

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Time Cut is a sci-fi slasher horror film directed by Hannah MacPherson who also co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Kennedy. The Netflix film follows a high school senior student and amateur inventor who accidentally finds a time machine and travels back to the year 2003 when an unknown killer killed her sister in hopes of saving her. Time Cut stars Madison Bailey, Antonia Gentry, Michael Shanks, Griffin Gluck, Megan Best, Samuel Braun, Sydney Sabiston, Kataem O’Connor, and Rachael Crawford. So, if you loved the inventive element in the slasher horror genre and the compelling characters in Time Cut here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Totally Killer is a slasher horror comedy film directed by Nahnatchka Khan from a screenplay co-written by David Matalon, Sasha Perl-Raver, and Jen D’Angelo.

This post contains spoilers for episode four of "The Penguin."

Over its first three episodes, "The Penguin" included several subtle Easter eggs that allude to wider Batman lore. The character of Rex Calabrese, of whom Oz talks so highly in episode one, is a villain from the "Batman" comics, while that same episode gave us a neat spin on Robin's origin story using the show's biggest supporting character. There are even more hidden nods to Bat-history throughout "The Penguin," with names of writers and producers appearing on documents and areas of Gotham named after prominent "Batman" writers of years past.

But on the whole, the show has tried its best to stay away from overt references to the Dark Knight himself. Prior to its debut, showrunner Lauren LeFranc made clear that she was crafting a standalone series that would not rely on Robert Pattinson's hero from "The Batman...

We're officially halfway through The Penguin, HBO's DC limited series which takes place one week after Matt Reeves' The Batman. I was definitely looking forward to watching this show, but it's blown my expectations out of the water. Not only is the storytelling great, but the performances from Colin Farrell as the titular character and Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone are fantastic. The Penguin is already one of my favorite shows of 2024 and I know I'm not alone in that opinion.

The fourth episode, titled "Cent’anni," picks up during the final events of last week's episode, "Bliss," showing us how Oz managed to escape the Maronis and leave Sofia all alone. We get to see the events through Sofia's eyes and that continues with flashbacks to a decade prior when her father was alive, showing us how she ended up in Arkham to begin with.

Warning: Spoilers for The Penguin episode 4 are below.

The Stanley is taking the thrills and chills of horror to a whole new and surprisingly immersive level this Halloween season. Famous for being the inspiration behind the majestic yet malevolent Overlook in The Shining (1980) and in the 2019 sequel Doctor Sleep, the mammoth hotel in Estes Park, Colorado is joining forces with Blumhouse and Peacock to create four unique movie-themed experiences for fans to enjoy this October. The announcement, courtesy of The Stanley Hotel, reads as follows:

"Check in if you dare [] This exclusive immersive weekend will give horror fans the chance to step inside the spine-chilling worlds of some of your favorite Blumhouse films. Set against the ominous backdrop of The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Co the very place that inspired Stephen Kings bestselling novel, The Shining Overnightmare will be filled with electrifying scares, interactive activities, shady characters and heart-pounding horror.

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Sadly, human beings are no strangers to bigotry and partisanship and over the years we have become inexplicably adept at evolving new and more extreme ways of directing our enmity. Our short but violent history on earth is rife with these spikes in unrest and Operation Clean-up (also known as Operation Blue Fox) in May of 1992 in Karachi, Pakistan which ravaged the city is vividly brought back into our consciences through filmmaker Ali Sohail Jaura’s Murder Tongue – stirring story of one nuclear family’s devastating loss and suffering during that unstable period. Jaura has managed to not only pinpoint the indiscriminate nature of the violence of this time and the pervading undercurrent of fear which rightly makes your blood run cold but also speaks to the wider contentious subject of identity politics which continues to divide us today.

Working incredibly closely with Screenwriter Ammar Zafar and ensuring their...

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As winter approaches we are all in need of something spicy to watch to make our temperature rise and if you are a fan of romantic comedies, then we have the perfect recommendations for you. From critically acclaimed movies like The Big Sick to new and popular romantic comedy movies like The Idea of You, Prime Video has everything you need. So, here are the 7 best R-rated romantic comedy movies available on Prime Video right now.

If you want to watch more R-rated romantic comedy movies here are some more recommendations for you available on Netflix, Hulu, and Max (formerly known as HBO Max).

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The Idea of You is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay co-written by Showalter and Jennifer Westfeldt. Based on the 2017 novel of...

Exclusive: Camila Mendes will no longer be starring in the Sony reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer. We understand the Riverdale actress could not make the production dates work given her starring role in the upcoming mega Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films title Masters of the Universe in which she’ll play Teela.

As we previously reported, Mendes will headline Masters of the Universe opposite Nicholas Galitzine, who plays He-Man. Her character, Teela, is a warrior and the Captain of Eternia’s Royal Guard. She’s responsible for protecting the royal family, especially Prince Adam aka He-Man.

Deadline previously reported that Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers and Jonah Hauer-King are set to star in I Know What You Did Last Summer, and that Sony was having talks with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. reprising their roles.

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Riverdale star Camila Mendes has shared her reaction to being cast as Teela in the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie. Directed by Travis Knight, best known for directing Kubo and the Two Strings and Bumblebee, Masters of the Universe is a reimaging of the popular 1980s toyline of the same name that spawned several animated shows, and a cult-favorite live-action movie in 1987. News of Mendes's casting as Teela broke earlier in the week, announcing that she will star alongside Nicholas Galitzine's He-Man.

Shortly after the casting news broke, Mendes took to her Instagram to share her excitement about joining Masters of the Universe. In the post that screenshots Deadline's film report, Mendes thanked director Travis Knight and Masters of the Universe toy company Mattel for believing in her. She is "excited to get yolked" and "can't believe this is real," with a final caption, "Let's go to Eternia!

A faux-elegant fable about how not to resolve your differences, made for dudes, by dudes, “The Duel” arrives at a time of intense division (and no small amount of scrutiny over gun use) in America. Releasing as a one-night-only screening via Iconic Events on July 31 before hitting streaming in August, the edgy comedy looks sharp enough, but lands like a rapier with a cork on it, as Dylan Sprouse and Callan McAuliffe play longtime besties who try to settle a dispute the old-timey way … by blowing each other away with pistols.

“The Duel” feels like a pretty clever idea at first, to the extent I found myself wondering why nobody had thought of it before, only to wind up asking why its two writer-directors didn’t think of it more. As it happens, my library contains no fewer than four books called “The Duel,” the shortest of which (by Joseph Conrad) runs a slender 112 pages,...

The Duel is a surprisingly thoughtful exploration of masculinity and friendship through a dark comedic lens. Dylan Sprouse and Callan McAuliffe shine in their roles, leading to a powerful and unexpected ending. The film skillfully switches tones and never becomes predictable, and Patrick Warburton is a delightful treat.

Best friends become bitter enemies and resort to drastic action after a series of unforgivable betrayals in The Duel. What begins as a dark comedy takes a dramatically thoughtful turn that explores difficult themes of justice, loyalty, and most importantly, perceived masculinity in settling conflict. Their decision to end a grudge the old-fashioned way, through "gentlemanly combat" instead of peaceful negotiation, is handled with surprising dexterity. The film builds intrigue with compelling performances from a quirky ensemble. Their reactions vary drastically as the characters hurtle towards a sobering conclusion.

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Dylan Sprouse and Callan McAuliffe spoke with MovieWeb's Julian Roman about their darkly funny new thriller The Duel, in theaters one night only on July 31!

Upon discovering that his best friend, Colin, has been having an affair with his girlfriend, Woody decides that no modern form of revenge could possibly satisfy him. Instead, Woody challenges his closest companion to a classic contest of honor a gentlemans duel to the death. When two of their friends join the act, the once inseparable group of men inch closer to the day of destiny and test the bonds of their relationship until the moment of no return. Patrick Warburton and Dylan Sprouse star in a killer comedy about the price of betrayal and the power of friendship.

Starring Dylan Sprouse, Callan McAuliffe, Denny Love, Hart Denton, Mara Gabriela De Fara, Rachel Matthews, Christian McGaffney, Ronald Guttman,...

"All of this is crazy." Lionsgate Movies has revealed an official trailer for an indie comedy called The Duel, marking the feature directorial debut of two young filmmakers Justin Matthews and Luke Spencer Roberts. This originally premiered at the 2023 Mammoth Film Festival last year and it played at a few other small festivals. Not to be confused with the 2016 western also called The Duel with Woody Harrelson. In this one, when Woody (no connection to Harrelson) finds out his best friend has been sleeping with his girlfriend, he challenges him to a duel, taking their friend group across the border to a mysterious and stunning estate. When two of their friends join the act, the once inseparable group of men inch closer to the day of destiny and test the bonds of their relationship until the moment of no return. The film stars Dylan Sprouse (who also executive produced) & Callan McAuliffe,...

Exclusive: Lionsgate and Grindstone Entertainment announced on Monday that they’ll release their R-rated dramedy The Duel, starring Dylan Sprouse (Beautiful Disaster) and Callan McAuliffe (The Walking Dead), in theaters for one night only, in partnership with Iconic Events, on July 31.

They also unveiled a pair of first look stills from the film, written and directed by Justin Matthews & Luke Spencer Roberts (Upgraded), which you can view above and below.

Marking Sprouse’s first project as an executive producer, The Duel follows Woody (McAuliffe), who upon discovering that his best friend, Colin (Sprouse), has been having an affair with his girlfriend, decides that no modern form of revenge could possibly satisfy him. Instead, Woody challenges his closest companion to a classic contest of honor — a gentleman’s duel to the death. When two of their friends join the act, the once inseparable group of men inch closer to the day...

Given everything “Riverdale” threw at her and her castmates, Camila Mendes left her seven season, 137 episode run on the hit CW show having found her power.

“‘Riverdale’ was one of the most bizarre, fun landscapes to play with, and so the challenges were endless and I think there was never a dull day as an actor especially,” said the actress who played Veronica Lodge in the inventive Archie Comics adaptation. “There was a technical training that ‘Riverdale’ taught me that now I feel like I can do anything because we did it all on that show. There was no stone left unturned.”

Speaking to IndieWire over Zoom, Mendes clarifies that she had already shot the two Prime Video films she has been promoting this year, Outstanding TV Movie Emmy contenders “Upgraded” and “Música,” before the series came to an end, so she ended the series feeling “very happy that those...

Exclusive: Riverdale star Camila Mendes and Happy Death Day actress Rachel Matthews are opening the doors to Honor Role, a new feature film and TV production company focused on dynamic, character-driven stories crafted by sharp filmmakers with a distinct point-of-view.

Honor Role has partnered with Tricky Knot, a new entertainment financing and development company supporting the next generation of independent, talent-led production companies. As part of this partnership, Honor Role will have its own development and production fund. Mendes and Matthews’ slate will consist of projects for the actresses to produce and in some cases star.

The first film produced by Mendes and Matthews through Honor Role, Griffin in Summer, will premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival on June 6. Directed by Nicholas Colia, the film stars Everett Blunck, Melanie Lynskey, Owen Teague, Abby Ryder Fortson and Kathryn Newton.

Mendes and Matthews, both graduates of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts,...

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This upcoming comedy will have you laughing out loud, with its unique perspective on friendship and betrayal.

The movie starring Dylan Sprouse and Callan McAuliffe, was recently acquired by Lionsgate & Grindstone Entertainment.

This movie represents a significant turning point for Sprouse, who is starring and producing it for the first time.

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While Dylan Sprouse’s fans can’t wait to see him on the big screen again, let us look at all the details we have about his upcoming comedy.

The Duel Release Date

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Exclusive: Lionsgate and Grindstone Entertainment have acquired rights to the comedy The Duel, exec produced by and starring Dylan Sprouse (Beautiful Disaster), in North America, as well as all other English-speaking and Latin American territories.

Marking Sprouse’s first project as EP, the film will hit theaters via Lionsgate and Iconic Releasing at the end of July. In support of its release, a number of cast members will be in attendance this weekend at the Indy 500 parade, which will include a car and racing helmets themed to the film. Those expected to attend include Sprouse, Hart Denton (Riverdale), Maria Gabriela de Faria (upcoming Superman), Rachel Matthews (Frozen II) and Christian McGaffney (Simón).

Marking the directorial debut of Justin Matthews & Luke Spencer Roberts, the co-writers of Amazon’s Upgraded, who also penned the script, The Duel is about a modern friend group falling apart and the craziest way to deal with it: by bringing back dueling.

Taking place June 5-16, the 2024 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its features lineup, featuring a selection of narrative, documentary, and animated films. World premiere highlights include Joel Potrykus’ Vulcanizadora, Michael Angarano’s Sacramento starring Michael Cera and Kristen Stewart, Jazzy, the latest collaboration between The Unknown Country director Morrisa Maltz and star Lily Gladstone.

Films that have premiered at prior festivals that are set for Tribeca include Nathan Silver’s Between the Temples, Karim Aïnouz’s Firebrand, Daddio starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn, Kneecap, the Sundance winner In the Summers, Treasure starring Lena Dunham, Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz’s The Devil’s Bath, Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger, Skywalkers: A Love Story, and more.

Explore the lineup below.

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Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge, (United States) – World Premiere. Child of a Holocaust survivor, Princess by marriage, and founder of a fashion empire,...

So many stars graced the red carpet outside Bar Marmont on Wednesday night (March 6) to attend Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood.

The celebrity packed guestlist featured the likes of Barry Keoghan, Hunter Schafer and Charles Melton. That’s barely scratching the surface, though.

We pulled together photos of more than 100 stars on the guestlist. That way you can easily see who was there and what they were wearing!

Head inside to see all of the photos from Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood…

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Dive into the enchanting world of romance and mistaken identity with Upgraded on Prime Video. Meet Ana, William, and the stellar ensemble cast in this hilarious and heartwarming rom-com. Impressive performances from actors like Camila Mendes and Marisa Tomei make Upgraded a must-watch.

Directed by Carlson Young, Upgraded is an enchanting romantic comedy that debuted on Prime Video on Feb. 9, 2024. The plot concerns Ana Santos, an aspiring art curator who earns an internship with a reputable company and gets a chance to travel to England. Ana's upgraded first-class plane trip leads to an encounter with William, a wealthy and charming bachelor whose family has vast connections in the art world.

To impress William, Ana pretends to be her rich and famous boss Claire, a decision that backfires with hilarious results. As Ana attempts to keep up her appearance as the youngest director of her company, she must decide whether her...

Camila Mendes delivers a great performance in Upgraded, elevating the material. Upgraded is a cozy comfort watch for fans of traditional romantic comedies, with a strong supporting cast. While it hints at socially relevant topics, it never delivers on them, and the film can feel derivative at times and doesn't follow through on its potential.

Upgraded, not to be confused with Leigh Whannel's 2018 R-rated action movie Upgrade, is the latest entry from Prime Video as their major Valentine's Day weekend tie-in. Starting in 2021 with the release of The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, the streamer has released yearly romance movies as a viewing option for couples over the romantic holiday that in the past likely would have been mid-budget theatrical releases. These have yielded mixed results, from 2022's delightfully funny I Want You Back to the well-intentioned but tonally confused Somebody I Used to Know in 2023. Upgraded feels like...

Telling a little white lie to a cute seatmate on a plane is harmless… right? In the new romantic comedy “Upgraded,” arriving on Prime Video on Friday, Feb. 9, that might not be the case for Camila Mendes’ character Ana. While on a work trip, she might have embellished the truth a little bit when she sits next to a handsome fellow traveler in first class. What’s the worst that can happen? Find out by streaming “Upgraded” today. You can watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video.

How to Watch 'Upgraded' When: Friday, February 9, 2024 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99+ / month amazon.com About 'Upgraded'

Ana (played by Camila Mendes) is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire (Marisa Tomei). When she’s upgraded...

The treasure trove of young talent that emerged from The CW’s “Riverdale” is truly astonishing, and Camila Mendes is no exception. Her star power as both an actress in and executive producer of the immediately classic rom-com “Upgraded” takes the New York University alum to new heights.

While Mendes’ former “Riverdale” costars are flying high in their respective lanes, with Cole Sprouse stealing scenes even as a mute zombie in the Diablo Cody-penned “Lisa Frankenstein” to Charles Melton’s haunting, award-winning (yet Oscar-snubbed) performance in “May December,” Mendes has proven her own visionary chops in recent years. The star had a standout role in frothy high school dark comedy “Do Revenge” opposite Maya Hawke, and now holds her own alongside iconic actress Marisa Tomei in “Upgraded.”

Mendes’ likability (and relatability) almost mirrors Amanda Bynes’ Hollywood reign during the “She’s the Man” and “Sydney White” days. “Upgraded” is essentially “What a Girl Wants...

It’s quite the feat to craft a satisfying, clever romantic comedy in this cynical day and age, given almost every meet-cute, situational shenanigan and grand gesture has already been put to celluloid. However, “Upgraded,” which initially appears to be a stereotypical rags-to-riches tale centered on a desperate gal’s life drastically improving after telling a white lie to a cute guy, keeps these expected elements fresh and vibrant. Director Carlson Young and screenwriters Christine Lenig, Justin Matthews and Luke Spencer Roberts ground sharp, soaring sentiments in a reachable reality, innovatively remixing the genre’s familiar formulas to create their own meaningful and rather endearing movie.

Ana (Camila Mendes) is overworked and underpaid, stuck in a low-level trainee program at a premiere New York City auction house, Erwin, which brokers million-dollar deals on paintings. It’s her dream in life to open up her own art gallery and move out...

Enter this contest by following the link at the bottom of this page for your chance to win a pair of passes to attend an advance “virtual” screening of Upgraded on Monday, February 5th, 2024 at 6:00pm, featuring a post-credits Q&a with stars Camila Mendes and Archie Renaux!

Synopsis: In this romantic comedy, Ana Santos (Camila Mendes) is a smart and ambitious art enthusiast with dreams of running her own gallery. She is currently paying dues as an unpaid trainee at a premiere NYC auction house, run by the influential and demanding Claire Dupont (Marisa Tomei). When Ana is sent on her first work trip and gets unexpectedly upgraded to first class, she meets the handsome and well-connected Will (Archie Renaux), who mistakes Ana for her boss – a white lie that sets off a series of fortuitous events and VIP introductions that suddenly have Ana winning at work and...

Check out the official trailer (above), poster and film stills for the upcoming film from Amazon MGM Studios Upgraded. The film, which stars Camila Mendes, will begin streaming globally on Prime Video on February 9, 2024.

Ana (Camila Mendes) is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire (Marisa Tomei). When she’s upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets handsome Will (Archie Renaux), who mistakes Ana for her boss– a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface.

About The Film

Genre: Comedy, Romance Starring: Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, Thomas Kretschmann,

Gregory Montel, Aimee Carrero, Andrew Schulz, Rachel Matthews, with Lena Olin and Marisa Tomei, also starring, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Anthony Head, and Saoirse-Monica Jackson Director: Carlson Young Screenplay: Christine Lenig and Justin Matthews & Luke Spencer Roberts Producer: Mike Karz,...

"You are here for work, not for play." Prime Video has revealed an official trailer for a romantic comedy called Upgraded, arriving for streaming this February. Yet another Valentine's Day romance offering from Hollywood, trying to get as many love stories out there by February 14th. This film follows Ana, an aspiring art intern who is invited on a last-minute work trip to London by her super boss, meeting the handsome and wealthy William (aka Will) on the plane. He mistakes Ana for her boss – a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface. Camila Mendes stars as Ana, with Archie Renaux as Will, Marisa Tomei as her real boss Claire, Thomas Kretschmann, Gregory Montel, Aimee Carrero, Andrew Schulz, Rachel Matthews, with Lena Olin. This looks like exactly what A.I. would create to check every box that streaming...

Camila Mendes appears to have a new boyfriend!

The “Riverdale” star, 28, seemingly confirmed her romance with “Música” co-star Rudy Mancuso, 30, in a “life update” Instagram post, as per Mendes’ caption.

Mancuso seems to appear in two images of the actress’ seven-photo carousel — one in which the fellow Brazilian actor is seen sitting on the floor playing with Mendes’ dog Truffle, and the other, a selfie of the supposed couple taken in the reflection of a glass door. In the selfie, the two wear bathing suits, as a pool is seen in the reflection, and share a sweet embrace while Mancuso gives his lady a kiss on the head.

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Although Mendes did not tag the actor and musician in her post on Tuesday and, aside from his face not being visible in the photos,...

Exclusive: Anthony Head (Ted Lasso), Saoirse-Monica Jackson (Derry Girls), Rachel Matthews (Do Revenge), Andrew Schulz (White Men Can’t Jump), Grégory Montel (Call My Agent!) and Thomas Kretschmann (Westworld) have signed on for roles in the romantic comedy Upgraded, which Carlson Young is directing for Gulfstream Pictures, Luber Roklin Entertainment and Tempo Productions.

The actors join an ensemble which also includes Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, Marisa Tomei and Lena Olin, as previously announced.

The upcoming film follows Ana (Mendes), an aspiring art trainee attempting the impossible by trying to follow a dream while making ends meet. When Ana is shown a vote of confidence by her formidable boss Claire (Tomei) on a last-minute business trip to London, she must struggle to balance her future career and the attentions of a handsome new suitor.

Head will play the colorful and eccentric artist Julian Marx, with Jackson as Ana’s colleague Amy, a...

Exclusive: Marisa Tomei (Spider-Man: No Way Home) and Lena Olin (Hunters) have signed on to star alongside Camila Mendes and Archie Renaux in Gulfstream Pictures’ romantic comedy Upgraded, which has entered production in the UK.

In the film from actor-director Carlson Young (The Blazing World), aspiring art intern Ana (Mendes) is invited on a last-minute work trip to London by her brilliant but intimidating super boss, meeting the handsome and wealthy William (Renaux) on the plane. Set in both London and New York City, the rom-com chronicles the trials and tribulations of balancing work, romance and following your dreams.

Tomei will take on the role of the formidable auction house executive Claire Dupree, a brilliant and terrifying boss to auction-house trainee Ana. Olin will play the charismatic and charming Catherine Laroche, a wealthy and influential art seller, and the mother of Ana’s love interest, William.

Developed in part by...

Exclusive: Camila Mendes (Riverdale) and Archie Renaux (Shadow and Bone) will lead the cast of Gulfstream Pictures’ romantic comedy Upgraded, from actor-director Carlson Young (The Blazing World), which has entered production in the UK.

In the film written by Christine Lenig, Justin Matthews & Luke Roberts, aspiring art intern Ana (Mendes) is invited on a last-minute work trip to London by her brilliant but intimidating super boss, meeting the handsome and wealthy William (Renaux) on the plane. Set in both London and New York City, the rom-com chronicles the trials and tribulations of balancing work, romance and following your dreams.

Developed in part by Mendes and Matthews, Upgraded is the third film financed by Gulfstream Pictures this year, following the Josephine Langford-led rom-com The Other Zoey and the motorcycle racing pic One Fast Move, starring Kj Apa, both of which are currently in post-production. Bill Bindley and Mike Karz are producing for Gulfstream,...

Exclusive: Vertical Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to the ensemble comedy Tankhouse, starring Christopher Lloyd (The Tender Bar, Nobody), Richard Kind, Tara Holt and Stephen Friedrich (This is Us & Nice Girl Like You), with plans to release it in theaters and on VOD on May 13th.

The supporting cast includes Alex Esola (After The Wedding), Austin Crute (Booksmart), Carolyn Michelle Smith (Russian Doll), Devere Rogers (My Spy), Joe Adler (The Maze Runner), Luke Spencer Roberts (The Package), Nadia Alexander (Blame), Rachel Matthews (Frozen 2), and Sarah Yarkin (Texas Chainsaw Massacre), as well as Joey Lauren Adams (Chasing Amy) and Andy Buckley (Jurassic World).

They’ve release a trailer for the film. Watch it below:

Tankhouse marks the directorial feature debut of Noam Tomaschoff, who co-wrote the script with Chelsea Frei (Dollface, The Moody’s). The film was shot on location in Fargo, North Dakota and Los Angeles,...

Stars who have tested positive for Covid-19.

Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson announced they both tested positive for Covid-19 in Australia while filming their Elvis Presley biopic. The couple isolated themselves and are keeping their spirits up, sharing their experience on Instagram.

Former Bond Girl Olga Kurylenko posted on Instagram Sunday that she was self-quarantining after testing positive for Covid-19. She appeared in “Quantum of Solace” opposite Daniel Craig in 2008 and in the sci-fi movie “Oblivion.”

Idris Elba posted a video on Twitter Monday saying that he tested positive for Covid-19. The British actor said he is asymptomatic and encourages people to stay pragmatic.

Kristofer Hivju posted on Instagram Monday that he tested positive for Covid-19. The “Game of Thrones” alum is set to star on season 2 of Netflix’s “The Witcher.”

Rachel Matthews, the voice of Honeymaren in “Frozen II” and an actress known for “Looking for Alaska” and “Happy Death Day 2 You,...

Happy Death Day was a huge hit for Blumhouse when it arrived in October 2017, performing well financially and earning critical acclaim. In February 2019, Happy Death Day 2U arrived, and despite fans loving it, it failed to make much noise at the box office. Shortly after its release, then, we got the sad news that Happy Death Day 3 wasn’t being fast-tracked. However, Blumhouse founder Jason Blum isn’t giving up on the franchise just yet.

Blum has always been a big supporter of Hdd and in a new interview with Yahoo!, he’s once again confirmed that he’s trying to find a way to make a third film happen. In fact, this time he seems even more dedicated to the cause. When asked about the chances of HDD3, Blum revealed that he’s “working overtime” on it.

“Let me tell you, I’m working overtime on it. Believe me.