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Sabrina Carpenter stopped by The Late Show to promote her new holiday special, A Nonsense Christmas, and to discuss her six Grammy nominations. During the conversation with host Stephen Colbert, the pop singer recalled hearing the Beatles’ “Rocky Raccoon” for the first time as a child and immediately falling head over heels for Paul McCartney.

After downing an espresso martini, Carpenter told Colbert that she has always wanted to be a singer and that writing a song is her favorite thing to do. “Is it true the Beatles inspired you...

Scarlett Johansson has left no stone unturned when it comes to impressing her audience. From Black Widow to Lucy, she has a number of iconic characters under her belt, which she brought to life with utmost perfection. However, she’s only human and sometimes, she’s gonna mess up. The 2017 comedy, Rough Night, is a good example of this. Directed by Lucia Aniello, the film tells the story of a harmless bachelorette party gone wrong.

Lucia Aniello’s Rough Night (2017) | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

Not only did the film flop at the box office, but it also received negative feedback from fans and critics alike. While the story might remind you of other popular films in Hollywood, Lucia Aniello once revealed that her inspiration was a more serious film that inspired her to create Rough Night. Unfortunately, she aimed a bit too high with this one.

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After the tumultuous stream of the Tyson vs. Paul fight, Netflix is remaining in the live events business with the holiday special A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter. A holiday special starring one of the biggest pop stars in the game right now certainly sounds like a good idea, and it has its moments, but it’s not as iconic as fans would have hoped.

Note: This review contains spoilers for A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpetner, so if you don’t want to spoil what the pop star left under the tree for fans, stop reading now.

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Sabrina Carpenter does have the same initials as Santa Claus, so it only makes sense that she would have a musical comedy holiday special with guest stars on Netflix. The singer’s 50-minute segment, A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter, streaming as of the evening of Friday, Dec. 6 contained several familiar faces, both musically and in the comedy and acting worlds.

Sadly, there was no sign of Marcello Hernández’s Domingo, but Nico Hiraga played an impressive modern day Ebenezer “Ebby” Scrooge. Carpenter performed musical duets with powerhouse singers Tyla, Shania Twain, Kali Uchis and Chappell Roan while she acted alongside Quinta Brunson, Cara Delevingne, Kyle Mooney, Megan Stalter, Sean Astin, Owen Thiele and Jillian Bell.

She was pitched several “Nonsense” outtros that ranged from bad to “not the worst.” She sang several songs from her holiday EP “Fruitcake” in addition to some Christmas classics like “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,...

It’s not your mama’s Christmas special. After a whirlwind year Sabrina Carpenter hosted her first variety special on Netflix.

“You could have been anywhere tonight..But instead you’re here half-watching a big screen while scrolling social media on a smaller screen and for that I’m forever grateful,” she said to her studio audience.

“A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter” leans into the popstar’s old Hollywood glamour look with a touch of her signature raunchy twist.

The Grammy-nominated singer joined forces with talented guest stars, including duets with Tyla, Chappell Roan, Kali Uchis and Shania Twain. A couple of the star’s celebrity friends also stopped by, including Quinta Brunson, Cara Delevingne, Nico Hiraga, Kyle Mooney, Owen Thiele, Megan Stalter, Kyle Mooney and Jillian Bell.

Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter in “A Nonsense Christmas” (Credit: Alfredo Flores/Netflix)

The special featured several of the “Espresso” singer...

“It’s the ho, ho, ho-iest special of all!”

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Nonsense Christmas” show arrived on Netflix on Friday. Highlighting her 2023 “Fruitcake” EP, the 49-minute show was chock-full of celebrity appearances, sketch comedy and a blend of her festive tunes and Christmas classics with Carpenter’s signature remixed lyrics.

While some of Carpenter’s holiday tracks are as Nsfw as her beloved “Nonsense” outros and “Short n’ Sweet” lyrics, her Netflix special — directed by Sam Wrench — had the challenge of remaining TV-14. As Carpenter sang, “You can watch with your aunties, I might mention panties, but don’t fret, it’s TV-14,” before saying, “which means I’m allowed to say ‘fuck’ three times. Fuck! Just one left.”

“There are comedy specials, and there are musical specials, and there are holiday specials. But who does musical comedy holiday specials? A lot of people,” Carpenter quipped midway through her “It...

Are you hot? Are you young? Is your stocking well-hung? Then you’ll enjoy Sabrina Carpenter’s A Nonsense Christmas, her new Netflix special, out just in time for the holidays. The pop star caps her year of explosive stardom — from “Espresso” all the way to her Grammy nominations in the Big Four categories — with this charming hour of holiday cheer. Obviously, that hour is jam-packed with her signature innuendos (“You’re in luck, I’ve trimmed my tree just for you!”) and her top-tier humor: “Seriously, they told me...

Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is bringing her sultry singing, snappy style and signature double entendres to streaming for a Netflix holiday special — and it’s getting the primetime treatment. While the streamer typically drops new releases at midnight Pt, “A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter” will have a spotlight launch befitting one of the biggest pop stars in the world.

With guests ranging from Chappell Roan to Quinta Brunson, Carpenter will perform songs from her holiday EP “Fruitcake,” as well as other beloved Christmas song covers. Count on the combo of glam, showmanship, silly bits and, of course, song and dance that has made the “Espresso” crooner a record-breaking hit-maker — with a wintery flourish.

Here’s everything to know about “A Nonsense Christmas,” from the release time to the guest stars joining Carpenter’s very merry song and dance.

What Time Is ‘A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter’ Streaming?

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Exclusive: Oscar-winning company Caviar has rounded out the cast of Joey Power’s romantic comedy, Love Language with Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live), comedian and podcaster Bobbi Althoff (The Really Good Podcast), Morgan Jay (St. Denis Medical), Stephen Schneider (Broad City), Dan Perrault (American Vandal), Zach Zucker (Sweethearts), Christian Pierce (The Real Bros of Simi Valley) Marchánt Davis (Reality), and Daniel David Stewart (For All Mankind) rounding out the cast.

They join previously-announced Chloë Grace Moretz, Anthony Ramos, Manny Jacinto, Isabel May, Lukas Gage, and Billie Lourd in the production, which is currently shooting in Chicago, Illinois.

Plot details are under wraps. The movie is produced by Bert Hamelinck and Allison Hironaka for Caviar, Colin Jost and Jeff Grosvenor for No Notes Productions and Ari Lubet for 3 Arts Entertainment. EPs are Michael Sagol of Caviar and Tyson Bidner. Caviar has also arranged the financing of the production. CAA Media Finance is repping the U.

There's no doubt that this year has been all about Sabrina Carpenter. From her hit singles we couldn't get out of our heads to her sold out arena tour to her first Grammy Award nominations, the talented singer-songwriter had a breakthrough in 2024. She's celebrating her biggest year yet with the Netflix special A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter.

In the holiday special, Carpenter will perform original songs from her 2023 Christmas EP fruitcake, including the special's titular song "A Nonsense Christmas" (a remix of her 1 billion streams smash single "Nonsense"), while also singing some classic carols with special guests like Shania Twain, Tyla, Kali Uchis, and fellow breakout star Chappell Roan.

Additionally, A Nonsense Christmas features comedic guest appearances from stars like Quinta Brunson, Cara Delevingne, Nico Hiraga, Kyle Mooney, Meg Stalter, Sean Astin, Owen Thiele, and Jillian Bell. In the trailer, Carpenter promises more surprises, and we can only imagine...

Keira Knightley’s long-awaited return to a high profile project; Sabrina Carpenter and friends getting everyone ready for Christmas; Angelina Jolie bringing the legendary Maria Callas to life; Tyler Perry telling the story of a women and Poc only WWII Army unit; the NFL attempting to institute a new streaming Christmas tradition; and the return of one of biggest TV series of the 21st century are some of the highlights among the new films and series hitting Netflix in December.

After a quiet few years, Keira Knightley returns as a lead in Netflix’s spy drama Black Doves, which launches on Dec. 5. In the show, Knightley plays Helen Webb, a dedicated wife and mother and professional spy. Having passed her politician husband’s secrets to the Black Doves, a shadowy group, Webb’s covert identity is endangered when a lover (Andrew Koji), is murdered and she looks to avenge his death.

Margaret Qualley is a “hottie with substance,” indeed. During the last stop of Sabrina Carpenter’s U.S. tour in L.A. Monday, the pop star joked with her producer Jack Antonoff, and made his wife Margaret her “Juno girl.”

During each show on her recent tour run, Carpenter selects one person in the crowd to handcuff before performing her sexy song, “Juno.” At the Kia Forum show, Carpenter first selected Antonoff, who appeared on-screen with his arms crossed, before Carpenter pulled back her decision: “This is super awkward… I...

Last night, at the last stop of Sabrina Carpenter’s U.S. Short n’ Sweet Tour at the Kia Forum, fans got a special surprise when Netflix revealed the trailer for A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter right before the show started.

The special guests who appear in the special include Chappell Roan, Tyla, Shania Twain, Kali Uchis, Quinta Brunson, Cara Delevingne, Kyle Mooney, Nico Hiraga, Megan Stalter, Sean Astin, Owen Thiele, and Jillian Bell.

The special is officially described as follows: “It’s a nonsense holiday, and we’re so here for it. In this special with musical guests, pop icon Sabrina Carpenter will perform songs from her holiday EP fruitcake and other iconic chart-topping holiday covers.

“This special will also feature show-stopping music performances, comedic guests, unexpected duets, plus many more surprises and fun cameos.”

“The holidays have always been so special to me,” Carpenter told Netflix. “I...

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Sabrina Carpenter is set to headline her own holiday variety special A Nonsense Christmas which will stream on Netflix this December.

Aside from performing some of her hit songs, the Grammy nominee has recruited several well-known stars for the special and you might be wondering who they are. Fortunately, we finally have the details.

Who Will Guest Star in A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter?

Netflix has confirmed that Chappell Roan, Tyla, Shania Twain, and Kali Uchis will be appearing to duet with Carpenter in A Nonsense Christmas.

The other stars that are set to make appearances in the holiday special are Nico Hiraga, Quinta Brunson, Cara Delevingne, Kyle Mooney, Megan Stalter, Sean Astin, Owen Thiele, and Jillian Bell.

While the official announcement did not mention Santa Claus as one of the special guests,...

Fans at Sabrina Carpenter’s final Short n’ Sweet tour stop at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum were treated to a special preview of the singer’s upcoming Netflix special, A Nonsense Christmas, on Monday night.

The trailer revealed a list of guests including duets with Chappell Roan, Tyla, Shania Twain, and Kali Uchis. Quinta Brunson, Cara Delevingne, Nico Hiraga, Kyle Mooney, Megan Stalter, Sean Astin, Owen Thiele, and Jillian Bell will also feature in the upcoming special. In perfect Sabrina fashion, the clip promised spectacular, campy sets and in one scene,...

Sabrina Carpenter dropped the trailer for her Netflix holiday special, A Nonsense Christmas, during the last stop of her US Short n’ Sweet Tour in LA.

Fans in attendance at the Kia Forum got a sneak peek of her special right before the show started, which featured guest stars like Chappell Roan and Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson.

Who will appear in Sabrina Carpenter’s Netflix special?

Carpenter’s holiday special also includes guest appearances from Tyla, Shania Twain, Kali Uchis, Cara Delevingne, Kyle Mooney, Nico Hiraga, Megan Stalter, Sean Astin, Owen Thiele and Jillian Bell.

Related: Sabrina Carpenter Arrests Marcello Hernández’s Domingo At LA Stop For ‘Short N’ Sweet’ Tour

When does Sabrina Carpenter’s Christmas special air?

A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter will stream on Netflix starting December 6 at 9 p.m. Et and 6 p.m. Pt.

“The holidays have always been so special to me,” Carpenter...

Sabrina Carpenter unveiled the trailer for A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter during the final night of her Short n’ Sweet U.S. tour on Monday night.

“Christmas is coming early this year,” the pop star says at the beginning of the teaser. “I wouldn’t count on a silent night.”

Netflix previously announced plans for the special in September. The musical spectacular will feature a star-studded list of guests, including Chappell Roan, Tyla, Shania Twain, Kali Uchis, Quinta Brunson, Cara Delevingne, Kyle Mooney, Nico Hiraga, Megan Stalter, Sean Astin, Owen Thiele and Jillian Bell.

“It’s a nonsense holiday and we’re so here for it,” the logline reads, an homage to Carpenter’s famous song, “Nonsense.”

“In this special with musical guests, pop icon Sabrina Carpenter will perform songs from her holiday EP fruitcake and other iconic chart-topping holiday covers,” the release continues. “This special will also feature show-stopping music performances,...

Sabrina Carpenter will be taking her Christmas presents hot to go this year.

Netflix has dropped the official trailer for Carpenter’s first-ever holiday special A Nonsense Christmas, in which the singer shares a decked-out stage with fellow pop phenomenon Chappell Roan.

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And Roan is just one big name joining Carpenter for the holidays. Additional guests, both musical and otherwise,...

The Hollywood Reporter teamed up with Peacock on Wednesday night to celebrate “Killer Women in Comedy,” led by the streamer’s upcoming series Based on a True Story and Laid.

Based on a True Story — which stars Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina as a true-crime obsessed couple who investigate nearby murders, while also producing a podcast with whom they believe is the killer — returns for its second season on Nov. 21; Laid — a new series starring Stephanie Hsu as a woman who learns the past men she’s slept with are suddenly dying and is out to figure out why, with the help of her best friend (played by Zosia Mamet) — premieres Dec. 19.

In honor of the shows, THR and Peacock co-hosted a party on the Universal lot, toasting Cuoco, Hsu and Mamet as well as a variety of female comedians, writers, performers and creators across the industry. Quinta Brunson, Fortune Feimster,...

June Squibb is turning 95 this week and she celebrated with a star-studded birthday party over the weekend!

The beloved actress, who was nominated for an Oscar for 2013′s Nebraska, was joined by celeb friends like Chris Colfer and Kumail Nanjiani at her party on Sunday (November 3) in Los Angeles.

More stars in attendance included Dylan Mulvaney, Logan Lerman, Nia Vardalos, Zoe Lister-Jones, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kathryn Newton, Gabriel Labelle, Jack McBrayer, Frances Fisher, Jillian Bell, Virginia Madsen, Riki Lindhome, and Catherine Hardwicke.

The event also served as a party for June‘s current Oscar campaign for the movie Thelma. She has earned rave reviews for her first-ever leading role in a movie. The actress turned into an action star for the acclaimed movie!

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Family Pack is a French adventure fantasy comedy film directed by François Uzan who also co-wrote the screenplay with Céleste Balin and Hervé Marly. Based on the best-selling game The Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow, the Netflix film follows a family who are transported back in time after playing a card game where they have to unmask werewolves if they want to return home. Family Pack stars Franck Dubosc, Jean Reno, Suzanne Clément, Grégory Fitoussi, Bruno Gouery, Jonathan Lambert, and Lisa Do Couto. So, if you loved the fun adventure, hilarious comedy, and compelling characters in Netflix’s Family Pack here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is an adventure comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan from...

New York-based Wavelength, which co-financed TIFF world premiere On Swift Horses, has hired former Imagine Entertainment executive Caitlin Cleary as director of scripted development.

Based in Brooklyn, Cleary’s primary focus will be narrative features as she collaborates with president Joe Plummer and London-based managing director Dan Bowen to expand the company into the scripted space and branded entertainment.

Her arrival comes as the company founded by Jenifer Westphal builds a feature roster including On Swift Horses, Daniel Minahan’s adaptation of Shannon Pufahl’s novel set in the 1950’s American West starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi and Will Poulter...

New month, new selections at Paramount+! The streamer will also add dozens of film titles to its collection this month, the biopic "One Life" starring Anthony Hopkins, the absurdist "Sasquatch Sunset," and the sci-fi thriller "Breathe." Like "One Life," many of the titles are only available with a subscription to a Paramount+ with Showtime plan, but you can sign up for the tier with a seven-day free trial ($11.99 per month after the trial period).

On the TV side, start your engines: the new international "RuPaul's Drag Race" spinoff "RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars" will kick off its competition, welcoming the return of world-famous and world-favorite queens Alyssa Edwards, Kween Kong, Pythia, and more. From the all-new animated original series "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," to the seventh and final season of the CBS drama series "Seal Team," there's something for everybody this month at Paramount+!

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Who doesn’t love a good comedy to take a break from their daily lives and Paramount+ has the perfect dose of classic and new comedy shows for you. While Paramount+ is one of the least popular streaming services, it does have some of the most popular comedy shows of our times including classics like Everybody Loves Raymond, Cheers, and Frasier. So, what are you waiting for get a subscription and choose between any one of these 13 comedy shows we have listed below because none of them will disappoint you.

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Corporate is a dark comedy series created by Pat Bishop, Matt Ingebretson, and Jake Weisman. The Comedy Central series revolves around two corporate employees, Matt Engelbertson and Jake Weisman, working at a fictional multinational corporation, Hampton DeVille. Both Matt and Jake hate their jobs and lives but cannot do anything about it because of the paycheck they depend on.

“Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” stars Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu and Brady Noon appeared at Comic-Con to preview the teen turtles’ latest adventure — this time a 12-episode series for Paramount+.

The quartet (who reprise their roles from the 2023 movie “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”) were joined onstage by executive producers and showrunners Chris Yost and Alan Wan (“Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and the 2012 series “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”), as well as Alanna Ubach, who joins the crew as the villainous Bishop.

“It’s an honor to not only be playing a female antagonist, but to be asked to be a part of something that is such a pop culture phenomenon and something that has had so much staying power for the past 40 years,” Ubach told the Comic-Con crowd, saying that she’d been looking to voice a villain because those are the characters that her son,...

Paramount has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports coming to the Paramount+ streaming service in August. The Paramount Plus August 2024 schedule includes Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the final season of Seal Team.

With new English Football League and Serie A deals, CBS Sports brings even more thrills and drills to Paramount+. And to balance all that team spirit with cutthroat competition, renowned drag queens from 12 countries contend for the crown in RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars.

In August, Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo continue their pizza-fueled antics when Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premieres. The reimagined animated series—which picks up the foursome’s story after last year’s box-office hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem—will delight fans of all ages.

The 2023 film’s main voice cast returns, along with mutants voiced by Post Malone, Rose Byrne,...

Exclusive: Actress Jillian Bell (Brittany Runs a Marathon) is set to make her feature directorial debut with Summer of 69, an American High comedy for Hulu, starring Saturday Night Live‘s Chloe Fineman.

Written by Liz Nico, Jules Byrne, Jillian Bell, the film’s cast also includes Sam Morelos (That ’90s Show), Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Natalie Morales (The Morning Show), Alex Moffat (Saturday Night Live), Paula Pell (Girls5eva), Liza Koshy (A Family Affair), Nicole Byer (Nailed It!), Matt Cornett (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series), Fernando Carsa (Acapulco) and Amalia Yoo (Grand Army). Production is set to kick off in Syracuse, NY this month.

In Summer of 69, which falls under American High’s first-look deal with 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.

Jeremy Garelick,...

Comedic murder mysteries are such a rarity these days in the crowd of tense, violent whodunit entries that work more like docu-features that Chris Nelson’s Reunion feels like a breath of fresh air, despite not being exceptional in any aspect. The central mystery feels ill-contrived, the characters feel more like archetypes rather than having identities of their own, even though the ensemble of prominent actors is one of the hooks of the movie, and the comedic element isn’t the best you can expect despite the presence of actors like Lil Rel Howery and Jillian Bell. To top it all off, the dialogue writing and certain narrative choices feel extremely dated. However, Reunion still somehow manages to be entertaining enough to keep you glued to the screen for the ninety odd minutes of its runtime. It might not be rewarding at the end, but odds are you will not regret it either.

Is 23 Jump Street Coming Back For Third Chapter? ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )

Back when Sony officially put the third chapter of the 23 Jump Street trilogy into motion, a feature film adaptation of the Johnny Depp-led 1980s TV series, it was revealed that the movie was being designed as a crossover with the Men in Black franchise, but it never happened. Reflecting on the R-rated comedy blockbusters, Channing Tatum has opened up that he is still very much interested in making 23 Jump Street with Jonah Hill.

Talking with ComicBook.com while promoting his upcoming movie Fly Me to the Moon, the Step Up star said, “There is a project that was written and it’s still the best script that I’ve ever read for a third movie. When asked by co-star Scarlett Johansson what happened, the actor said, “It’s just a lot of bureaucracy, kind of above the line stuff.

Perhaps the best thing to come out of Hollywood's never-ending attempts to turn hit TV shows into movies is Phil Lord & Chris Miller's hilarious take on "21 Jump Street" starring Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill. Taking a cue from the beloved TV series that premiered in 1987 with cast members like Johnny Depp and Richard Grieco, the 2012 action comedy follows the awkward but smart Morton Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and dimwitted, popular star athlete Greg Jenko (Channing Tatum) in their post-high school lives as they become unlikely friends and partners on the police force when they're assigned to an undercover assignment to bust a drug ring in high school. 

"21 Jump Street" has just enough meta sensibilities in the story to poke fun at Hollywood's formula of turning TV shows into movies without becoming a full-blown parody, and it also features delightful supporting turns from Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Nick Offerman,...

Channing Tatum is still hoping the long-rumored third 21 Jump Street film becomes a reality.

In an interview with ComicBook.com published Monday, the Fly Me to the Moon actor reflected on reading a script for a third 21 Jump Street movie that would once again star himself and Jonah Hill.

“There is a project that was written, and it’s still the best script that I’ve ever read for a third movie,” Tatum said.

Following the release of the two successful 21 Jump Street films, Sony had been tossing around the idea of a crossover movie featuring two of its biggest comedy franchises, 21 Jump Street and Men in Black. Hill would later reveal that the merging of the movies was unlikely to happen.

“I had the idea,” Hill told the Toronto Sun at the time. “But I doubt that movie will get made.”

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"The killer... is one of us!" Republic Pictures has revealed a trailer for a murder mystery comedy called Reunion, from director Chris Nelson. This one is set for a direct-to-vod release in June this summer. After a murder at a high school reunion party, the remaining guests are trapped in a snowbound mansion, not knowing who to trust. They race to uncover which one of their old classmates is the killer before they're all iced out for good. Starring Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen, Jillian Bell, Jamie Chung, Michael Hitchcock, Nina Dobrev, Chace Crawford. This just a movie version of that streaming series The Afterparty, which is already on Season 2. Looks extra cheap, and cheesy, and definitely something to skip over on the VOD options when choosing what to watch. // Continue Reading ›...

This article contains spoilers for the Curb Your Enthusiasm series finale.

As many fans predicted, the Curb Your Enthusiasm series finale concluded just like the much-maligned Seinfeld finale, with Larry David sent to jail for (petty) crimes against humanity. Granted, it wasn’t exactly like David-penned Seinfeld finale as, on Curb, Jerry Seinfeld’s chance encounter with a Joe Pesci lookalike leads to a jury nullification and mistrial, setting our cranky hero free once again.

Before that last minute Deus Ex Jerry, however, Curb Your Enthusiasm gets to indulge in the best part of the Seinfeld ending of yore by having many, many guest stars and other faces from the show’s past make appearances. From the prosecutor to the judge to all the witnesses that attest to Larry’s poor character, the Curb finale has many guest star roles to fill. Here’s how it fills them.

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Zoe Kravitz and Ilana Glazer are reuniting for dinner, seven years after starring together in the comedy Rough Night.

The actresses were seen meeting up for a meal at Zuma restaurant on Monday night (April 1) in New York City.

Rough Night was a raunchy comedy about five best friends from college who reunite 10 years later for a wild bachelorette weekend in Miami. Their hard partying takes a hilariously dark turn when they accidentally kill a male stripper. Amidst the craziness of trying to cover it up, they’re ultimately brought closer together when it matters most.

The movie also starred Scarlett Johansson, Kate McKinnon, and Jillian Bell. Watch the trailer!

Zoe was recently joined by her famous fiance while supporting her dad at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star unveiling ceremony.

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

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

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

The last time Amy Schumer was pregnant, she turned in an Emmy-nominated comedy special; this time, she’s only Kinda Pregnant. In a new Happy Madison film from The Out-Lawsdirector Tyler Spindel and screenwriter Julie Paiva, Schumer plays Lainy, a woman who gets so jealous of her best friend’s pregnancy that she starts to wear a fake baby bump of her own. Of course, hijinks ensue — but also… love? We’ll have to wait and see.

Kinda Pregnant will be Schumer’s second starring role in a narrative feature for Netflix, after a formidable lineup of stand-up specials. The Trainwreck star will next appear in Jerry Seinfeld’s upcoming directorial debut Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story.

Jealous of her best friend’s pregnancy, Lainy (Schumer) wears a fake baby bump... and accidentally meets the man of her dreams.

Alongside Schumer, Kinda Pregnant will star Jillian Bell, Will Forte...

“Hacks” Season 3 Teaser, Premiere Date, and New Cast Additions

Almost two years after it began its second season, the stage is set for the return of Max’s “Hacks.”

Season 3 of the Emmy-winning comedy series will premiere on May 2 with Max running two episodes per week through May 23 and concluding the nine-episode season on May 30.

“Hacks” centers around the partnership between legendary Las Vegas comic Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and outcast 20-something comedy writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder), who is hired to bring Vance’s set into the 21st century. Season 3 will pick up after Deborah and Ava parted ways at the end of Season 2, with Deborah riding high from the success of her stand-up special and Ava searching for new work in Los Angeles. But the dysfunctional duo won’t stay apart for too long.

Watch the trailer for “Hacks” Season 3 Teaser below:

“Hacks” also features series regulars Paul W. Downs,...

Host Mikey Day promises thrills, spills, and mind-blowing cakes on season three of Netflix’s Is It Cake? Season three premieres on March 29, 2024 and will feature guest judges, including Jay Pharoah, Lauren Lapkus, London Hughes, Oscar Nuñez, Jillian Bell, Kamie Crawford, Dulce Sloan, Chris Witaske, Liza Koshy, and Michael Ealy.

Heather McMahan, Beck Bennett, Sam Morril, Danielle Pinnock, Christina P., Sherry Cola, Adam Shapiro, Emma Hernan, Justin Willman, Lana Condor, Taran Killam, Ego Nwodim, Chris Kattan, and Storm Reid will also do their best to figure out the answer to the question: is it cake or is it real?

“The hit series returns with bigger cakes, higher stakes, and wilder bakes! This season, watch as a new batch of bakers push the boundaries of culinary craftsmanship, creating hyper-realistic cakes to trick and deceive their way to the ultimate cash prize,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Once again, you’ll find yourself...

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

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

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

Breaking out stateside with his starring role opposite Aya Cash on FX’s acclaimed...

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

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

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

Known for starring roles in indies like Brittany Runs a Marathon and I’m Totally Fine, Bell has more recently been seen...

The last cork has been popped and the final flute of Kirkland Signatures sparkling wine drained down to the last drop. Old Man 2023 has gathered his sash about his withered frame and slunk into the night, clearing the way for cherubic New Year 2024–giggly, chubby and brimming with promise.

Or something. In reality, years don’t flip on and off like a light switch. They smear into each other like paint, until everything is the same weird shade of brownish-purple. But still: we all strive to make each new chapter in the Gregorian filing system a fresh start–a chance to break bad habits and begin good ones.

The traditional way of kickstarting these self-improvement reboots is through the maddeningly self-deceptive ritual of setting New Year’s Resolutions–80% of which are inevitably abandoned by February 1, according to most studies. But hey! A sustainable 20% is still pretty good. And for cineastes,...

Before 2023 comes to a close, there’s a host of new movies to stream — and it’s a good thing too, because plenty of folks are going to be in need of something to watch during the lengthy holiday break. Whether you’re looking for something to watch alone away from friends and family, with the entire gang or somewhere in between, we’ve put together a curated list of some of the best movies newly streaming on the major platforms this month. You’ll find picks from Netflix, Amazon, Max, Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+ and Peacock below, ranging from brand new releases to beloved classics finally making their way to your favorite streamer.

Check out our picks for the best new movies streaming in December 2023 below.

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Netflix – Dec. 1

It speaks to both the flexibility of streaming rights and just how over the last era...

Eddie Murphy wants to have the best neighborhood Christmas decoration in the new Amazon Prime Video Christmas comedy “Candy Cane Lane.” And the magical but mysterious elf Pepper, played by Jillian Bell, may be able to help. I sat down with Bell and her living figurines played by Robin Theade and Chris Redd for this

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Candy Cane Lane Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Genneya Walton, Nick Offerman, Trevante Jones

Director: Reginald Hudlin

Candy Cane Lane Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

What’s Good: Watching Eddie Murphy is always a delight, but the porcelain Christmas figures take the cake.

What’s Bad: There is zero chemistry among the family members, so it is hard to take the emotional moments seriously.

Loo Break: The movie is too long for its own good, and towards the second act, there are loo break moments.

Watch or Not?: Watch this only if you really need to watch a Christmas movie. Other than that, avoid it.

Language: English

Available On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 120 Minutes

User Rating:

Christmas season is upon us, and with it, all streaming services are getting ready to throw a metric ton of Christmas movies at our faces.

Eddie Murphy as ‘Chris Carver’ stars in Candy Cane Lane Photo: Claudette Barius © Amazon Content Services LLC

Candy Cane Lane is a light, pleasant little holiday treat, much like the candy its name suggests. The family comedy takes place on one of those streets nearly every town has, the one where neighbors out-do each other with the decorations, competing for the neighborhood honor of being named the annual winner. This story centers on one of those suburban families, headed by dad Chris Carver (Eddie Murphy). Chris Carver does indeed carve, in this case, handmade holiday decorations, which are overlooked for the prize every year. He is married to Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and they have three kids, Nicholas (Thaddeus J. Mixson), Joy (Genneya Walton), and Holly (Madison Thomas). Seeing a pattern here?

In case you missed, the film thoughtfully points that Christmas naming theme out for you in one scene.

To celebrate the release of Candy Cane Lane, the new original movie streaming soon on Prime Video, we had the pleasure of chatting to some of its filmmakers and get a little festive.

Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighbourhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.

Chatting to writer Kelly Younger and director Reginald Hudlin (who reunites...

Stars: Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Nick Offerman, Genneya Walton, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Madison Thomas, Chris Redd, Robin Thede, David Alan Grier, Ken Marino, Timothy Simons, Danielle Pinnock | Written by Kelly Younger | Directed by Reginald Hudlin

It seems streaming services have realised in the last few years that a good Christmas film is worth putting some money behind. Literally millions of movie watchers, and even people that don’t watch a whole lot of movies, are always willing to watch one at this time of year. Especially family-friendly films. Amazon Prime have got in experienced director Reginald Hudlin, and leading (and legendary) actor Eddie Murphy to headline Candy Cane Lane.

For almost the first hour, Candy Cane Lane feels like a rip-off of the ‘not exactly’ classic holiday movie Deck the Halls. As Eddie Murphy’s character – Chris Caver – loses his job and becomes desperate to win his...

Decal Releasing has acquired “Which Brings Me to You,” a romantic comedy starring Lucy Hale and Nat Wolff. The movie is based on a novel by Steve Almond and Julianna Baggott. It is directed by Peter Hutchings, who previously helmed “The Hating Game.” Keith Bunin (“Onward”) wrote the script. The film will be released in theaters on Jan. 19.

The ensemble also includes Britne Oldford (“Free Guy”), Genevieve Angelson (“The Upside”), Alexander Hodge (“Insecure”) and John Gallagher, Jr. (“10 Cloverfield Lane”). Hale worked with Hutchings on “The Hating Game.” Her other credits include “Pretty Little Liars” and “Fantasy Island.” Wolff has appeared in “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Paper Towns.”

“We’re thrilled to work with such a talented production team. Lucy and Nat are a perfect duo and we can’t wait to start the New Year with this charming romantic comedy,” Ayo Kepher-Maat, Decal’s SVP of acquisitions,...

Prime Video is nothing if not a goldmine of content, with basically something to watch for everyone, and today we are making a list of the best 10 new movies and shows on Prime Video in December 2023 that you can watch next month. The movies in this list are arranged according to their availability on the streaming service.

Candy Cane Lane (December 1)

Synopsis: Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must...

“Christmas is not about money,” says Pepper (Jillian Bell), the passive-aggressive Christmas store elf in “Candy Cane Lane.” “Except that it is.” She could almost be describing Christmas movies. From the start, they’ve paired a celebration of the Christmas spirit, in all its enveloping toastiness, with a theme of raw economic desperation. You can trace this right back to the original Christmas movie — “A Christmas Carol,” and by that I don’t even mean the assorted film versions (though I grew up with them and especially loved the 1951 version with Alastair Sim) but the Charles Dickens novella, published in 1843, which essentially invented the modern Christmas.

It was a tale built around money, and the fear of poverty as embodied in Bob Cratchit. A century later, “It’s a Wonderful Life” was essentially a remake of “A Christmas Carol,” albeit it with a small-town American mensch at the center and Scrooge...