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Published on May 2, 2025

UTA Signs Actress, Writer & Comedian Eilise Patton

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed emerging actress, writer, and comedian Eilise Patton for representation. Patton is best known as a core member of the viral sketch group Almost Friday TV, whose videos have amassed over 154 million views on YouTube, where they …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

The best movies on Netflix right now (May 2025)

Streaming From new Netflix originals to classic films from decades past, we've got the best movies on Netflix for every taste. Best movies on Netflix: Paul Le Mat (as John Milner) in "American Graffiti" (1973), directed by George Lucas. …

Source: Boston.com - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Pay Later’s Shifting Fee Structure Means Merchants Push Back, Consumers Pay Up

Highlights Initially, BNPL providers primarily generated revenue through fees paid by merchants for facilitating installment payment options. Merchant resistance to high interchange fees and increasing competition among BNPL providers are driving a shift …

Source: PYMNTS.com - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Jim Lampley wasn't supposed to fall in love with boxing. Instead, he became its voice

Jim Lampley has been the voice of boxing for a generation of Americans, which is remarkable because the assignment was only supposed to last one fight. In the winter of 1986, Lampley had a new contract and a new boss who wanted him out. So Dennis Swanson, …

Source: Los Angeles Times - Center-left
Published on May 2, 2025

Billy Magnussen, Ella Purnell and Ariana Greenblatt to Star in Teen Comedy ‘Hot Ted’ From ‘SNL’ Alum Hannah Levy, ...

Billy Magnussen (“Road House,” “Lilo & Stitch”), Ella Purnell (“Fallout,” “Yellowjackets”) and Ariana Greenblatt (“Barbie,” “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t”) are set to star in the upcoming serial killer teen comedy “Hot Ted” directed by SNL alumni …

Source: Variety - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

Rock’n’roles: Dwayne Johnson films – ranked!

20. Red One (2024) Dwayne Johnson is about to violently switch gears. His next films include a Benny Safdie drama about an MMA fighter battling addiction and a true-crime drama produced by Martin Scorsese. The reason for this abrupt handbrake turn towards …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 2, 2025

Meet the Cast of Netflix's 'The Four Seasons'

Netflix's new series The Four Seasons gives a classic friendship comedy an expanded update. Created by Tina Fey and 30 Rock alums Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield, the eight-episode show is based on Alan Alda's 1981 comedy film of the same name, and …

Source: Marie Claire U.S. - Left-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

‘Ripley,’ ‘Say Nothing,’ and More Win 2024 Peabody Awards

The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors has selected its 2025 winners, showcasing the best broadcasting and streaming media during 2024. The projects being honored were chosen by a unanimous vote of 27 jurors from over 1,000 entries from television, podcasts…

Source: IndieWire - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’ is turning Concord into a must-see destination

In the quiet basement room at the Concord Free Public Library, Leona Cheung studies Louisa May Alcott’s slanted handwriting, marveling at the only two remaining chapters of the original manuscript of Little Women. Alcott destroyed the others, and left a …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

The 9 best movies coming to Netflix in May

2025-05-01T19:39:39Z All the "Twilight" movies are available on Netflix this month. So are horror movies like "Smile" and "Heart Eyes." The Oscar-nominated animated movie "The Wild Robot" is also available to stream. …

Source: Business Insider - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

Peabody Award Winners Include ‘Baby Reindeer’, ‘Ripley’, ‘Fantasmas’ & ‘Will & Harper’

The winners of the 85th Peabody Awards have been announced, recognizing the most captivating and inspiring stories released in broadcasting and streaming during 2024. Ahead of the June 1 awards ceremony in Los Angeles, the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

‘Monopoly Go!’ Launches Star Wars Crossover Collaboration, Spanning ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘The Skywalker Saga’

The expansive worlds of Star Wars and Monopoly have collided in the latest “Monopoly Go!” event. In a collaboration led by Scopely, the popular mobile game “Monopoly Go!” has crossed over with “Star Wars” for a two-month adventure, spanning the stories of …

Source: Variety - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

Judd Apatow Announces New Book Comedy Nerd — See the Cover! (Exclusive)

Legendary comedian and New York Times bestselling author Judd Apatow is back with another book — and it's bringing the receipts. The 40-Year-Old Virgin co-writer and director is releasing his new, highly visual memoir on Oct. 28. Comedy Nerd: A …

Source: People - Indeterminate
Published on May 1, 2025

‘Will & Harper’ & ‘Genius MLK/X” Among This Year’s Television Academy Honors

Will & Harper and Genius: MLK/X are among this year’s Television Academy Honors that will be celebrated May 28 in Los Angeles. Independent Lens: Greener Pastures, along with Out of My Mind, Daughters and We Will Dance Again are the other recipients …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

The pendulum has swung, the comedy genre is back

The series premiered on March 26 (Courtesy of Apple) Growing up as a fan of comedy movies, standup and live shows like Saturday Night Live, I always felt that it was important that we had these outlets that poked fun at the seriousness of the world, as it …

Source: The Parthenon - West Virginia - Left-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

‘Will and Harper,’ ‘Out of My Mind,’ and More to Receive 2025 Television Academy Honors

The Television Academy has announced its six recipients of its 18th Television Academy Honors, given to television programs and their producers who have leveraged the extraordinary power of television to advance social change. This year’s honorees include …

Source: IndieWire - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

Whats new to streaming this week? (May 2, 2025)

Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of …

Source: Mashable - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

I'm Good With 3 Streaming Services in May, but You Might Want to Cancel These

It's NBA playoff season, and while cord-cutters can joyfully watch games cable-free with services like Max or YouTube TV, you don't have to be a sports fan to enjoy TV in May. Finales for Andor and The Last of Us are on deck, and the return of …

Source: CNET - Pending
Published on May 1, 2025

The newest TV shows and movies to stream right now

Looking for something to watch tonight? Want to know when the next season of your favorite streaming series hits Apple TV? Keep tabs with our list of the newest movies and shows available to stream this month. Streaming now“The Last of Us,” Season 2: Set …

Source: New Hampshire Union Leader - Indeterminate

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 21:23 GMT

‘SIO ROHO YANGU–NOT MY SOUL’ PRODUCED BY ALLEN MEDIA STRATEGIES CLIENT JOE COLEMAN SELECTED FOR CANNES FILM WEEK

~Streaming Globally between May 12–31 at Cannes International Film Week~ LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The powerful and emotionally charged film exemplifying the unbreakable human spirit, 'Sio Roho Yangu – …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 15:31 GMT

Online Filmstrip Festival to Highlight Preservation Efforts for Forgotten Film Format

2025 Uncommon Ephemera Filmstrip Festival streams May 16-18 on YouTube & Twitch, showcasing restored filmstrips. Help Mark O’Brien save this forgotten medium! ENDICOTT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uncommon Ephemera, …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 17:58 GMT

Adaptation of '60 Dates in Six Months with a Broken Neck' and Expands Content Into Film Industry with Mary Mac Series

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maureen Anne Meehan Productions LLC is excited to announce its upcoming adaptation of the acclaimed production "60 Dates in Six Months," now slated for a compelling new …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 15:11 GMT

Winners of The 30th Annual Student Showcase of Films Announced

JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 30th Annual Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films (SSOF), Florida’s largest student film competition and award show, proudly announces this year’s class of winners. Twenty-one …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

ITALIAN INDEPENDENT FILM TO DEBUT IN 2026 ACROSS EUROPEAN FESTIVALS — FEATURING SORIANO’S FIRST ON-SCREEN APPEARANCE

SORIANO’S FIRST ON-SCREEN APPEARANCE ROME, LAZIO, ITALY, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An electrifying new chapter in Italian independent cinema is set to unfold in 2026. Audiences across Europe and the United States will witness the …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 10:43 GMT

Oxygen Films Announces New Film 'Nosebleed' - A Bold Queer Thriller That Peers Into The Digital Abyss

A dark, queer psychosexual thriller exploring obsession, masculinity and the gaze in a digital world built on voyeurism, fantasy, and fractured identity. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oxygen Films proudly announces …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 22:16 GMT

First Lady Abbott Congratulates Columbus As 200th Film Friendly Texas Community

TEXAS, May 1 - May 1, 2025 | Austin, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the City of Columbus has been designated as the 200th Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission during a celebration at the Texas Capitol …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

MoviePass Launches Mogul: The First Daily Fantasy Entertainment Platform for Hollywood

NEW YORK, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MoviePass Inc., the technology platform redefining the moviegoing experience, today announced the beta launch of Mogul, the first daily fantasy entertainment platform built specifically for Hollywood. More than …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

Three photographers awarded the 2025 CatchLight Global Fellowship to receive $30,000 grants and project support

The fellowship cohort includes photographers Rehab Eldalil (Egypt), Federico Estol (Uruguay), and Adam Perez (USA). SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CatchLight, a San Francisco-based visual media organization, …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

From Dream to Bookstore Shelf: Kim Love’s Romance Debut 'Yours' Launches with Celebration

Romance author Kim Love brings her dream to life with the launch of Yours, a gripping debut novel about healing, love, and hidden truths. HIGH RIDGE, MO, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Debut Romance Author Kim Love Releases “ …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 19:01 GMT

مسرح عبادي الجوهر يحتضن أول عرض كوميدي حي للنجم العالمي كيفن هارت ضمن فعاليات موسم جدة

كيفن هارت يُقدّم عرضًا كوميديًا استثنائيًا بموسم جدة، في أولى حفلاته بجدة والثانية بالمملكة، وسط حضور جماهيري حاشد وتذاكر نفدت مبكرًا. JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- احتضن مسرح عبادي الجوهر بمدينة جدة، مساء الخميس …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

Meagan Nugent selected as Top Professional Choreographer and Dancer by IAOTP

Meagan Nugent will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) Annual Awards Gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meagan Nugent, Creative and Choreographer at NU …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:20 GMT

Fritz R. Franke Releases Groundbreaking First Book in 'The Savior Project' Series - 'The Chosen One'

Unveiling Destiny: "The Chosen One" Launches Readers into a Saga of Cosmic Proportions and Hidden Truths CA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Esteemed author Fritz R. Franke is thrilled to announce his book "The Chosen One …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 19:07 GMT

SCOTT & RENEE BAIO SELECTED AS TOP ADVOCATES & HUMANITARIANS OF THE YEAR BY IAOTP

Scott & Renee Baio will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scott Baio & Renee Baio were recently …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 18:07 GMT

Zach Theater Announces 5-Year Strategic Vision Along With A Fresh New Look

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zach Theater, Texas’ longest-running professional theater, unveils a bold new look alongside a 5-year strategic plan aimed at making investments in education, artists development and …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 15:38 GMT

Fahoy Music Officially Ends All Collaboration with Artist 'Lia Vybz'

Brand cites personal safety concerns and threats from artist’s family as reason for withdrawal SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fahoy Music, LLC, an independent record label known for empowering rising talent, …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 14:51 GMT

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU: RARE STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK REBEL PILOT HELMET SOARS INTO PROPSTORE AUCTION

This is the first time that this piece has come to market in more than 25 years after being in a private collection. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Propstore, one of the world’s leading entertainment memorabilia …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 14:34 GMT

Abadi Al Johar Theater Hosts Kevin Hart’s First Live Comedy Show in Jeddah as Part of Jeddah Season

Kevin Hart dazzles Jeddah with his first live comedy show at Abadi Al Johar Theater, part of Jeddah Season’s world-class entertainment lineup. JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Abadi Al Johar Theater in Jeddah hosted a …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 14:32 GMT

Salt Shaker Lockdown Releases Soul-Stirring Debut Album Day Month Year – A Southern Soundtrack a Decade in the Making

Salt Shaker Lockdown drops Day Month Year, a decade-long Southern Country Soul journey of love, loss, and life—now streaming everywhere. CHARLOTE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Southern Country Soul band from the Carolinas …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

A Spectrum of Artistic Visions: Solo Shows and 'Shades of Gray' at TAG Gallery

Call for Artists: "Made in the USA: Comics to Counterculture" LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This May and June, The Artists Gallery (TAG) presents a vibrant array of contemporary art with solo exhibitions by …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Disney’s Drew Seeley Returns to Musicals in Diane Foster’s 'Saturday,' a Gen Z 'Breakfast Club'

Musical feature film enters production with 13 original songs from BMI Award-winner Mark Vogel, Broadway cameos, and an ensemble cast of triple threats LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed director-producer …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Original 'Demon Slayer' Anime Merchandise to be Sold on Anime Park Nijigen no Mori E-Commerce Site

Sales to launch May 10 (Sat) 10:00 AM JST as part of the third installment of the Nijigen no Mori x Anime "Demon Slayer" collaboration event AWAJI CITY, HYOGO PREFECTURE, JAPAN, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anime park Nijigen no …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Award-Winning Author Sets Two-Part Multi-State Book Tour

“50 States” Author Richard R. Becker will visit 10 states in 14 days. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning author Richard R. Becker will sign copies of his books, “Third Wheel” and “50 States,” during a …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Pre-orders for the 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Godzill vs Shimo' Statue Began May 1, 2025

Prime 1 Studio has announced the "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Godzill vs Shimo" statue. Pre-orders began May 1, 2025 (JST); release set for November 2026. ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 07:21 GMT

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR-THRILLER 'ROOM SIX'

Horror-Thriller Sets Digital Debut for North American VOD Platforms and DVD on May 2, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 07:18 GMT

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY DRAMA “STAY WITH ME”

Mental Health Advocacy Drama Sets Digital Debut for North American VOD Platforms and DVD on May 2, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 05:02 GMT

Norwegian Songwriter Trio Teams Up with Latin Artists from Chicago and Cuba to Release the Summer Anthem 'VAS A CAER'

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Popkanon, an innovative songwriter trio from Norway, has teamed up with talented Latin artists RarriQUESO and MoodSWANG, both from Chicago, along with Cuba’s rising star Alejandra …

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