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The Studio

March 23, 2025

THE STUDIO is a 2025 comedy drama series created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez. The series will consist of 10 half hour episodes.

Matt Remick (Seth Rogen) is the newly appointed head of Continental Studios. He attempts to save the floundering company in an industry undergoing rapid social and economic changes.

The cast includes Seth Rogen, Catherine O'Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, and Kathryn Hahn.

THE STUDIO will debut March 26th only on Apple TV+. Watch the official trailer below.

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Magazine Dreams

March 23, 2025

MAGAZINE DREAMS is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Elijah Bynum. The film premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival where it was an Official Jury Selection. It was originally scheduled to release December 8th, 2023, from Searchlight Pictures, but it was shelved due to the SAG-AFTRA strike and the assault allegations against star Jonathan Majors. Searchlight eventually returned the rights for the film to the filmmakers who remarketed and sold to Briarcliff Entertainment for distribution.

Killian Maddox (Jonathan Majors) is consumed by his dream of becoming a world famous bodybuilder and one day gracing the cover of fitness magazines. He lives a lonely, regimented life, and his relentless drive for perfection only pushes him deeper towards self destruction, but beneath his tenacious pursuit of superstardom lies a desperate, aching need for human connection.

The cast includes Jonathan Majors, Haley Bennett, Taylour Paige, Mike O'Hearn, Harrison Page, and Harriet Sansom Harris.

MAGAZINE DREAMS arrives in theaters March 21st, courtesy of Briarcliff Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

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Survival of the Thickest: Season 2

March 23, 2025

SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST is a comedy drama series co-created by Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez Witzel, based on Buteau’s memoir of the same name. The series first premiered in 2023.

With her styling brand on the rise — and her love life on the rocks — Mavis takes ambitious risks to make waves in the world of high fashion.

The cast includes Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell, Tasha Smith, Marouane Zotti, Peppermint, Liza Treyger, Becca Blackwell, and Anessa Felix.

URVIVAL OF THE THICKEST: SEASON 2 premieres March 27th on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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Snow White

March 16, 2025

SNOW WHITE is a 2025 musical fantasy film directed by Marc Webb, from a screenplay by Greta Gerwig and Erin Cressida Wilson. Co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Marc Platt Productions, it is a live-action reimagining of Walt Disney's 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which itself is loosely based on the 1812 fairy tale of the same title by the Brothers Grimm.

The cast includes Rachel Zegler as Snow White, Gal Gadot as Evil Queen, Andrew Burnap as Jonathan, Eddison Burch as Dancer, and Ansu Kabia as Huntsman.

SNOW WHITE is set to debut in theaters March 21st, 2025, courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

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The Alto Knights

March 16, 2025

THE ALTO KNIGHTS is a 2025 crime drama film directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barry Levinson. The film was written by Oscar nominee Nicholas Pileggi (Goodfellas) and produced by Oscar winner Irwin Winkler (Rocky, Goodfellas), Levinson, Jason Sosnoff, Charles Winkler and David Winkler, with Mike Drake executive producing.

In the 1950s, notorious New York crime bosses Frank Costello (Robert De Niro) and Vito Genovese (Robert De Niro) vie for control of the city streets. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that reshapes organized crime forever.

The cast includes Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, Kathrine Narducci, Michael Rispoli, Michael Adler, Ed Amatrudo, Joe Bacino, Anthony J. Gallo, Wallace Langham, Louis Mustillo, Frank Piccirillo, Matt Servitto, and Robert Uricola.

THE ALTO KNIGHTS is set to debut in theaters March 21st, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Assessment

March 16, 2025

THE ASSESSMENT is a 2024 science fiction thriller film directed by Fleur Fortuné in her feature length debut, from a screenplay by Dave Thomas, Nell Garfath-Cox, and John Donnelly. It is produced by Stephen Woolley, Elizabeth Karlsen and Grant S. Johnson with Number 9 Films, augenschein Filmproduktion, ShivHans Pictures, and Project Infinity. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024.

In a not-so-distant future where parenthood is strictly controlled, a couple's mysterious seven-day assessment for the right to have a child unravels into a nightmare, forcing them to question the very foundations of society.

The cast includes Elizabeth Olsen, Alicia Vikander, Himesh Patel, Indira Varma, Nicholas Pinnock, Charlotte Ritchie, Leah Harvey, and Minnie Driver.

THE ASSESSMENT is set to debut in select theaters March 21st, courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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Happy Face

March 16, 2025

HAPPY FACE is a 2025 true crime drama series, adapted from the 2018 podcast Happy Face by Melissa Moore, and her 2009 autobiography Shattered Silence, co-written with M. Bridget Cook.

Inspired by a true-life story, Happy Face follows Melissa Reed (Annaleigh Ashford), daughter of Keith Jesperson, also known as "the Happy Face Killer" (Dennis Quaid). After decades of no contact, Keith forces his way back into his daughter’s life, and Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. In the process, she faces a reckoning of her own identity.  

The cast includes Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Carolyn Adair, Khiyla Aynne, Benjamin Mackey, ConnorPaton, and David Harewood.

HAPPY FACE is set to debut with a two-episode premiere March 20th, only on Paramount Plus. Watch the official trailers below.

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Borderline

March 16, 2025

BORDERLINE is a 2025 comedy thriller film written and directed by Jimmy Warden (Cocaine Bear) in his directorial debut. The film was first presented at market screenings during the 48th Toronto International Film Festival. Warden is married to star Samara Weaving.

A violent sociopath Paul (Ray Nicholson), escapes from a mental hospital and embarks on a dangerous rampage. His target: Sofia (Samara Weaving), a world-famous pop star. An obsessive fan, he takes Sofia hostage in her own home, delusionally believing they’re getting married. Paul is desperate to prove his dedication but Sofia’s just trying to survive the night. As Paul grows more unhinged, his fantasy becomes more dangerous. With help from her loyal bodyguard (Eric Dane), Sofia must fight not only her life, but for her sanity, and escape the sinister grip of her stalker and his growing group of accomplices.

The cast includes Samara Weaving, Ray Nicholson, Jimmie Fails, Alba Baptista, and Eric Dane.

BORDERLINE is set to debut in select theaters and on digital March 14th, courtesy of Magnet Releasing. Watch the official trailer below.

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Opus

March 16, 2025

OPUS is a 2025 drama thriller film written and directed by Mark Anthony Green in his feature directorial debut. The film is scheduled to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27th.

A young writer is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago. Surrounded by the star’s cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.

The cast includes Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Amber Midthunder, Stephanie Suganami, Young Mazino, and Tatanka Means.

OPUS is set to debut in theaters March 14th, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailer below.

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Cleaner

March 16, 2025

CLEANER is a 2025 action drama thriller film directed by Martin Campbell, from a screenplay by Matthew Orton, Simon Uttley, and Paul Andrew Williams. Campbell is no stranger to the genre as he previously directed several huge films including GoldenEye, Casino Royale, and Edge of Darkness, just to name a few.

Criminal activists hijack a gala, taking 300 hostages. One extremist plans mass murder as a message to the world. An Ex-soldier (Daisy Ridley) turned window cleaner now works to rescue the hostages.

The cast includes Daisy Ridley, Clive Owen, Taz Skylar, Flavia Watson, Ray Fearon, Rufus Jones, Richard Hope, and Lee Boardman.

CLEANER is set to debut in theaters February 21st, courtesy of Quiver Distribution. Watch the official trailer below.

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F*** Marry Kill

March 16, 2025

F*** MARRY KILL is a 2024 action comedy thriller film directed by Laura Murphy, from a screenplay by Ivan Diaz and Meghan Brown. It is produced by BuzzFeed Inc.’s Richard Alan Reid, Michael Philip, and Jason Moring.

Thrust into the dating app world by her best friends, true-crime junkie Eva Vaugh suddenly finds herself at the center of a real murder case. As new details come to light, she soon realizes that one of the three men she's dating could be the infamous Swipe Right Killer.

The cast includes Lucy Hale, Virginia Gardner, Brooke Nevin, Samer Salem, Jedidiah Goodacre, Brendan Morgan, Bethany Brown, and JayR Tinaco.

F*** MARRY KILL arrives in select theaters and VOD December 6th, courtesy of Lionsgate Movies. Watch the official trailer below.

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O'Dessa

March 16, 2025

O'Dessa is a 2025 post-apocalyptic musical drama film written and directed by Geremy Jasper. Filmed in Croatia, the film is scheduled to have its world premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 8th, 2025.

In a post-apocalyptic future a farm girl embarks on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. When her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city, she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.

The cast includes Sadie Sink, Regina Hall, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Pokey LaFarge, and Murray Bartlett.

O’DESSA arrives March 13th only on Hulu. Watch the official trailer below.

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Love Me

March 16, 2025

LOVE ME is a 2025 post-apocalyptic romance film written and directed by Sam and Andy Zuchero in their feature directorial debuts. The film premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024.

Long after humanity’s extinction, a buoy (Kristen Stewart) and a satellite (Steven Yeun) inherit the Earth, and with only the internet as their guide, learn what it means to be alive and in love.

LOVE ME is set to debut in theaters January 31st, courtesy of Bleecker Street. Watch the official trailer below.

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Novocaine

March 9, 2025

NOVOCAINE is a 2025 action thriller film directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen who previously co-directed Villains (2019) and Significant Other (2022), from a screenplay by Lars Jacobson.

When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, a man (Jack Quaid) incapable of feeling physical pain turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in the fight to rescue her.

The cast includes Jack Quaid (The Boys), Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Jacob Batalon, Betty Gabriel, and Matt Walsh.

NOVOCAINE is set to debut in theaters on March 14th, courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

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Black Bag

March 9, 2025

BLACK BAG is a 2025 spy thriller film directed by Steven Soderbergh (Ocean’s Eleven, Haywire) and written by David Koepp (Presence, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny).

When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse (Cate Blanchett) is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband (Michael Fassbender) - also a legendary agent - faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.

The cast includes Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page, and Pierce Brosnan.

BLACK BAG is set to debut in theaters March 14th, courtesy of Focus Features. Watch the official trailer below.

BLACK BAG is set to debut in theaters March 14th, courtesy of Focus Features. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Electric State

March 9, 2025

THE ELECTRIC STATE is a 2025 coming-of-age dystopian science fiction drama film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, from a screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. The film is based on the novel of the same name from Swedish author Simon Stålenhag.

An orphaned teenager (Millie Bobby Brown) traverses the American West with a sweet, but mysterious, robot, and an eccentric drifter (Chris Pratt) in search of her younger brother.

The cast includes Millie Bobby Brown, Chros Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Norman, Giancarlo Esposito and Stanley Tucci. Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Hank Azaria, Colman Domingo and Alan Tudyk join the cast in voice roles.

THE ELECTRIC STATE is set to debut on Netflix March 14th. Watch the official trailers below.

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Dope Thief

March 9, 2025

DOPE THIEF is a 2025 crime drama series created by Peter Craig and executive produced by Ridley Scott, based on the 2009 novel of the same name from author Dennis Tafoya.

Two lifelong friends (Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura) in Philadelphia pose as DEA agents to rob small-time drug dealers. It’s a perfect grift—until they choose the wrong mark and become targets of a massive narcotics enterprise. 

The cast includes Brian Tyree Henry, Wagner Moura, Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Amir Arison, Ving Rhames, and Dustin Nguyen.

DOPE THIEF is set to debut March 14th, only on Apple TV+. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Parenting

March 9, 2025

THE PARENTING is a 2025 comedy horror film directed by Craig Johnson, from a screenplay by Kent Sublette. I’m embarrassed to admit that it took me much longer than it should have to realize that the title is a play-on-words from the horror film franchise The Conjuring.

A young gay couple, Rohan and Josh, host a weekend getaway with their respective parents in a country house rental. Things take a turn when the three couples discover the presence of a 400-year-old evil entity.

The cast includes Nik Dodani, Brandon Flynn, Parker Posey, Vivian Bang, Lisa Kudrow, Dean Norris, Brian Cox, and Edie Falco.

THE PARENTING is set to debut March 13th only on Max. Watch the official trailer below.

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Adolescence

March 9, 2025

ADOLESCENCE is a 2025 British four-part Netflix television series from Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham and directed by Philip Barantini.

When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking: what really happened?

The cast includes Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Owen Cooper, Faye Marsay, Christine Tremarco, Mark Stanley, Jo Hartley, and Amélie Pease.

ADOLESCENCE is set to debut March 13th, only on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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Eephus

March 9, 2025

EEPHUS is a 2024 sports comedy drama film directed by Carson Lund, from a screenplay by Lund, Michael Basta, and Nate Fisher. The film premiered in the Directors' Fortnight section of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it was eligible for the Caméra d'Or award. It was filmed on location at Soldiers Field in Douglas, Massachusetts.

In a small Massachusetts town in the 1990s, the Adler's Paint baseball team, led by Ed Mortainian, face the Riverdogs, led by Graham Morris, in one last game before their stadium is demolished to make room for a new school.

The cast includes Keith William Richards, Frederick Wiseman, Cliff Blake, Ray Hryb, and Bill "Spaceman" Lee

EEPHUS is set to debut in select theaters on March 7th, courtesy of Music Box Films. Watch the official trailer below.

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