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For those Murder in a Small Town fans who’ve been waiting for another television trip to Gibsons, you’re in luck. Fox has officially renewed its newest detective procedural for a second season, and it will return as part of the network’s fall 2025 schedule. We already have some clues about what we’ll find when the show returns to our screens, so here’s a look at everything we know so far. When will Murder in a Small Town Season 2 premiere? The network has not yet announced a premiere date for the next season, but it has revealed the show will air on Tuesdays at 8/7c this fall. Who will star in Murder in a Small Town Season 2? Fans will see the return of the show’s leads, Rossif Sutherland as Karl Alberg and Kristin Kreuk as Cassandra Lee. Fox also confirmed Marcia Gay Harden will also join...

For as far back as memory goes, Monday has been synonymous with drama on the Fox schedule. Some of the network’s signature series of the last couple of decades like 24, House, Prison Break and 9-1-1 have called the night home for all or significant portion of their run. That will change this coming fall when Monday night will go unscripted in a non-strike year with Name That Tune and Celebrity Weakest Link, leaving Tuesday night as the only night featuring live-action scripted programming on the network.

“Thematically, our goal for Fox is to deliver entertainment that speaks to our strengths. Irreverent. Fun And a place where comedy and emotional connectivity run throughout our schedule,” Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade said during the network’s pre-upfront press call Sunday.

Related: ‘Rescue Hi-Surf’ Wasn’t Renewed Because “It Just Didn’t Quite Grab The Audience”

Here is Fox’s fall 2025 schedule,...

You’re not the boss of me now and you’re not so big…Actually, it seems like it was an 8-pound baby that ended up steering some of the decisions made by Frankie Muniz.

Appearing on the Drive podcast with Ford CEO Jim Farley (via EW), Frankie Muniz recalled that it was having a son that made him rethink his career as an actor so he could shift gears into the racing world, insisting that he wouldn’t have the reputation as a has-been. “I literally was holding him, my son, in the hospital bed, and I remember thinking, ‘Who is he going to grow up thinking that I am?’ Sure, I could say, ‘Here’s what Daddy used to do, Daddy used to be an actor, Daddy used to do that.’ But I wanted him to see me working really hard for something, striving for something, and all...

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Another Simple Favor is a dark comedy mystery crime film directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay co-written by Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis. The 2025 sequel film is set five years after the events of A Simple Favor, and it follows Stephanie, who’s now a popular true crime vlogger, as she is invited by Emily to her wedding in Italy. The wedding is soon interrupted by a brutal murder, forcing Stephanie to investigate it. Another Simple Favor stars Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Elizabeth Perkins, Michele Morrone, Elena Sofia Ricci, Henry Golding, and Allison Janney. So, if you loved the biting dark comedy, thrilling mystery, and compelling characters in Another Simple Favor, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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At some point in the future, the number of Stephen King adaptations on screen will outpace the number of stories the horror master has written for the page. Hollywood is always hungry for new and old King tales alike, and has rarely slowed its adaptation machine down in the nearly 50 years since "Carrie" first hit theaters.

At a certain point, it became clear that King, who's only produced a handful of adaptations based on his own work, would have to cede control of his considerable source material and let each new interpretation do its own thing. Still, he's famously made his opinions on the adaptations known over the years, and always seems interested in the ways filmmakers distinguish their version of the story from his. Several King movies and shows by now feel like unique properties in their own right, with Osgood Perkins' deeply personal and sickly hilarious take on...

For many years, the genre of medical drama has been able to draw viewers constantly. A good show can portray the anxiety and tension that goes behind life and death situations while also portraying the personal struggles of each character. One example of this approach is Max’s recent hit show, The Pitt.

It revolves around a 15-hour shift in a fictional Pittsburgh hospital that is loaded with post-pandemic trauma, shortages of staff, and limited budget. In the show, Noah Wyle plays Dr. Robby, who is troubled by the pandemic, along with other doctors played by Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, and others. The story feels real and gritty, and if you loved The Pitt, here are 10 shows that might keep you hooked.

1. Transplant

Transplant is a Canadian drama that follows Hamza Haq’s character Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed, who is a Syrian refugee rebuilding his medical career in Toronto’s York Memorial Hospital.

Exclusive: Apple has set BAFTA and Emmy winner Dearbhla Walsh (Bad Sisters, Fargo), Kate Herron (The Last of Us, Loki) and Alice Seabright (Sex Education, Chloe) to direct Margo’s Got Money Troubles, its upcoming drama series from David E. Kelley and A24, starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman.

Walsh will direct four of the eight episodes including the pilot and serve as an executive producer. Herron and Seabright will direct two episodes each.

In Margo’s Got Money Troubles, based on Rufi Thorpe’s novel, Fanning stars as Margo Millet, the child of a Hooters waitress, Shyanne (Pfeiffer), and an ex-pro wrestler, Jinx (Nick Offerman), who becomes pregnant after a brief affair with an English professor, Mark (Michael Angarano), at the local junior college she attends. Now, at 20, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. When her estranged father Jinx shows up on...

Do you love Stephen King as much as I do? Are you keen to have your day ruined? If you answered yes to both of the questions I just posed, I have a special treat in store for you. That’s right, dear reader. A Stephen King adaptation with a devastating ending that you cannot unsee is now available to stream on Prime Video. Hooray?

If you haven’t already guessed which adaptation I’m talking about, the picture in question is Frank Darabont‘s The Mist. Darabont penned the screen treatment for King’s novella, in addition to sitting at the helm of the project. The Mist is not Darabont’s first King adaptation, however. Not by a long shot. The filmmaker previously directed The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. Not to mention, he also helmed a segment for the Nightshift Collection in 1994.

Given that Darabont has a...

Can you feel it? The air is getting warmer, the days are growing longer, and we’re officially halfway to Halloween! That’s right—April marks the midpoint to everyone’s favorite spooky holiday, and what better way to celebrate than with a curated list of horror films on Fawesome?

April may feel far from October, but horror is a year-round obsession for true fans. As we count down the months to Halloween, let these movies remind you why we love the genre: the thrills, the chills, and the sheer joy of being terrified. So, whether you’re watching alone in the dark or hosting a halfway-to-Halloween movie night, these picks are sure to keep the spooky spirit alive. After all, why should October have all the fun?

1. The Mist (dir. Frank Darabont)

Starring: Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden

The entire town is wrapped with an eerie fog following a massive thunderstorm.

Frankie Muniz has shared a major update about the upcoming Malcolm in the Middle revival series. Muniz took to his personal X account to announce that not only has he begun his rewatch of the series to prepare, but that the reboot will begin filming in just a few days. It was announced near the end of last year that the Wilkersons were reuniting nearly 20 years after the original Malcolm in the Middle series went off the air for a new iteration that will return stars such as Muniz and even Bryan Cranston. Jane Kaczmarek will also reprise her role as Lois in the show, with Kiana Madeira joining the cast as Tristan. The four-episode series will follow Malcolm and his daughter, drawn back into the dysfunction when Hal and Lois demand their presence at their 40th wedding anniversary.

A few months after the revival series was announced, Muniz revealed...

Exclusive: Margo’s Got Money Troubles has rounded out its cast with Lindsey Normington (Anora), rapper, singer, songwriter Rico Nasty and Michael Workèyè (My Lady Jane) in recurring roles. The Apple TV+ series, starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman, hails from David E. Kelley and A24.

In Margo’s Got Money Troubles, based on Rufi Thorpe’s novel, Fanning stars as Margo Millet, the child of a Hooters waitress, Shyanne (Pfeiffer), and an ex-pro wrestler, Jinx (Nick Offerman), who becomes pregnant after a brief affair with an English professor, Mark (Michael Angarano), at the local junior college she attends. Now, at 20, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. When her estranged father Jinx shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Margo starts an OnlyFans as an experiment and soon finds herself...

“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime” star Christopher Meloni has been named the recipient of this year’s Canopy Award at the annual North Fork TV Festival.

A formal ceremony will be held on June 17 at The Halyard at the Sound View Greenport in New York. The festival runs June 17-18.

Per the North Fork TV Festival, “The Canopy Award honors a member of the New York television community. The winner’s persistence and integrity, bound by the twin spirits of independence and collaboration, stoke the creative ambitions of diverse people who have important stories to tell. The ceremony will feature a conversation with Mr. Meloni and an audience Q&a to follow.”

“Christopher Meloni is a powerhouse of talent whose dynamic performances and fearless storytelling have shaped the television and film industries,” North Fork TV Festival founder Noah Doyle said. “His dedication to bringing complex,...

Murder in a Small Town just added an Oscar winner to the Season 2 cast, which will boost the show's energy!

One of Fox's nicer surprises in 2024 was Murder in a Small Town. Based on the books by L.R. Wright, the series stars Rossif Sutherland as Karl Alberg, a former big-city cop who moves to the small British Columbia town of Gibsons to become its police chief.

Alberg soon starts a relationship with librarian Cassandra (Kristin Kreuk) as he solves a variety of murders and other crimes in the town. The show has had a notable guest star cast that includes Stana Katic, Erica Durance, and others. It was a good success that landed a second-season renewal.

Who is joining Murder in a Small Town?

Now, Season 2 will be a big deal as Oscar-winner Marcia Gay Harden is joining as a series regular. She'll play Christie Holman, the Mayor of Gibsons who,...

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Family Law is a Canadian legal drama series created by Susin Nielsen. The Global series follows Abigail Bianchi, a talented lawyer struggling with alcoholism who begins working for her estranged father and two half-siblings in family law. She soon finds herself overwhelmed with the pressures of family law and the dysfunction of her own family. Family Law stars Jewel Staite, Zach Smadu, Genelle Williams, Lauren Holly, and Victor Garber. So, if you loved the familial bonds, legal drama, and compelling characters in Family Law, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

The Good Fight Credit – Paramount+

The Good Fight is a legal political drama series created by Robert King, Michelle King, and Phil Alden Robinson. The CBS series is a standalone sequel series to the popular CBS series The Good Wife, and it follows Diane Lockhart,...

Exclusive: Greg Kinnear has been tapped as a series regular opposite Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer in Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Apple TV+’s new drama series from David E. Kelley and A24.

In Margo’s Got Money Troubles, based on Rufi Thorpe’s novel, Fanning stars as Margo Millet, the child of a Hooters waitress, Shyanne (Pfeiffer), and an ex-pro wrestler, Jinx (Nick Offerman), who becomes pregnant after a brief affair with an English professor, Mark (Michael Angarano), at the local junior college she attends. Now, at 20, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. When her estranged father Jinx shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Margo starts an OnlyFans as an experiment and soon finds herself adapting some of Jinx’s advice from the world of wrestling.

The small town that is home to more than a murder or two now has a mayor.

Four-time Emmy nominee Marcia Gay Harden, most recently of CBS’ So Help Me Todd, has boarded Season 2 of Fox’s Murder in a Small Town in the series regular role of Mayor Christie Holman, our sister site Variety reports.

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Marcia Gay Harden is joining the cast of Murder in a Small Town Season 2!

Marcia will appear in a series regular role, playing Mayor Christie Holman in the mystery drama Fox TV show, Variety reported Wednesday (March 19).

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The character is described as “a beloved figure in the community and also a consummate political operator. She’s still a practicing doctor and has the best interests of the people of Gibsons at heart, but sometimes she lets her personal interests take precedence. She will complicate life for Karl (Rossif Sutherland) and Cassandra (Kristin Kreuk), as she uses the competing priorities of the community to advance her own agenda.”

Murder in a Small Town follows Karl Alberg (Sutherland), who moves to a quiet, coastal town as an escape from the burdens big-city police work. He quickly learns, however, that his new home has more than its share of secrets,...

Marcia Gay Harden has been cast in Season 2 of “Murder in a Small Town,” Variety has learned exclusively.

Harden will appear in a series regular role, playing Mayor Christie Holman in the mystery drama. The character is described as “a beloved figure in the community and also a consummate political operator. She’s still a practicing doctor and has the best interests of the people of Gibsons at heart, but sometimes she lets her personal interests take precedence. She will complicate life for Karl (Rossif Sutherland) and Cassandra (Kristin Kreuk), as she uses the competing priorities of the community to advance her own agenda.”

Harden most recently starred in the CBS dramedy “So Help Me Todd” for two seasons. She has received Emmy nominations for her work in “The Morning Show,” “The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler,” and for guest starring on “Law & Order: Svu.” She won the Academy...

Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden, Academy Award nominee Virginia Madsen, Paris Jackson and Skeet Ulrich are among the latest to join the ensemble cast of Catherine Hardwicke’s “Street Smart.”

Skylar Astin, Sally Struthers and Tyson Ritter have also signed on to the feature, which centers on a group of unhoused young adults in Venice, Calif., and the eccentric characters they interact with.

They join previously announced stars Isabelle Fuhrman, Yara Shahidi, Michael Cimino, Daniel Zovatto, Kaitlyn Kemp, Miles McKenna, Sylvester Powell, Harvey Guillén and pro skateboarder Isiah Hilt. Colleen Camp, Rio Mangini, Bevin Bru and JJ Green board the project in supporting roles.

Hardwicke co-wrote the drama with New York Times best-selling author and screenwriter Nic Sheff, which is said to offer a “gripping” look into the lives of the lively group who “come together with humor and a bit of Robin Hood-style larceny, forging unbreakable bonds and...

Catherine Hardwicke’s new film Street Smart has rounded out its supporting cast with seven actors: Skeet Ulrich (Scream), Paris Jackson (American Horror Stories), Skylar Astin (So Help Me Todd), Marcia Gay Harden (Mystic River), Virginia Madsen (Prey for the Devil Sideways), Sally Struthers (All in the Family), Tyson Ritter (Preacher). Production recently concluded in Los Angeles.

The drama feature heralds Hardwicke’s return to her storytelling roots from such past work as Lords of Dogtown and Thirteen, while revisiting her exploration of found-family dynamics in Twilight. She co-wrote Street Smart with New York Times bestselling author and screenwriter Nic Sheff.

Street Smart offers a gripping look into the lives of a lively group of unhoused young adults in the iconic beach town of Venice, CA. They come together with humor and a bit of Robin Hood-style larceny, forging unbreakable bonds and redefining what it means to be a family.

Only Meryl Streep would take rehearsing so seriously for “Saturday Night Live.” The “Only Murders in the Building” star made her “SNL” debut during the recent “SNL50” special, when the lauded actress appeared in the alien abduction “Close Encounters” skit with Kate McKinnon, Woody Harrelson, and Pedro Pascal.

According to “SNL” alum Amy Poehler, who was also featured in “SNL50,” Streep rehearsed so “hard” prior to the live taping. Poehler and Streep shared a dressing room during the show, where Poehler witnessed some of Streep’s acting process.

“It was a night of famous alumni and people,” Poehler said during a recent appearance on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast in the below video. “There were so many people that people had to share dressing rooms, so I was sharing my dressing room with Meryl Streep. Just like a fan, I was taking a picture of the door that...

The evil-robot thriller Renner opened in theaters February 7. Its journey to home video will be a quick one; the film lands on VOD March 28. We’re assuming digital and Blu-Ray releases will soon follow, as they usually do. We posted a review of Renner not too long ago. It goes places you might not expect from a film about Frankie Muniz as a tech genius. Renner can solve any complex problem, except how to relate to a female of his species. That’s when he gets the idea to use his skills in That area by building an AI dating coach. She is a giant eyeball who orders him around. Renner and Jamie, his next door neighbor, are getting closer. The advice of Salenus (the name of the eyeball) seems to be working at first, but then she starts acting sinister, and becomes a threat to them both. The problem?...

Exclusive: This Is Us alum Michael Angarano has been cast in a key recurring role on Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Apple TV+’s series starring Elle Fanning, Michael Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman and executive produced by Fanning, Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman.

In Margo’s Got Money Troubles, based on Rufi Thorpe’s novel, Fanning stars as Margo Millet, the child of a Hooters waitress (Pfeiffer) and an ex-pro wrestler (Offerman), who becomes pregnant after a brief affair with an English professor, Mark (Angarano), at the local junior college she attends. Now, at 20, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. When her estranged father Jinx shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Margo starts an OnlyFans as an experiment and soon finds herself adapting some of Jinx’s advice from the world of wrestling.

Presented by Neon’s The Monkey, Bloody Disgusting is celebrating this Friday’s release of Osgood Perkins’ highly anticipated horror with Stephen King Week. Yesterday, Luiz H. C. catalogues his cursed objects. and today, Rachel Reeves dusts off other adaptations from King’s Skeleton Crew.

For some, it was Michael J. Fox holding a copy of Skeleton Crew for his 1988 Read campaign poster that first inspired a read of the Stephen King short story collection. For others, the killer, record-breaking trailer for Neon’s new film The Monkey, written and directed by Osgood Perkins, instigated fingers to flip through pages. Whatever the inciting incident that introduced one to Skeleton Crew, the fact remains that it is a certified Constant Reader classic and a treasure trove of cinematic, eerie, and unsettling tales.

Since the initial release of Skeleton Crew in 1985, several stories have found their way to the screen, with varying degrees of success.

“The Gorge” is a unique blend of romance, horror, and action that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Directed by Scott Derrickson and featuring a stellar cast including Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Sigourney Weaver, the film follows two elite snipers guarding opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. As they develop a deep connection, they must also confront the monstrous beings that emerge from the depths. If you enjoyed the suspense, character development, and intense action in “The Gorge,” here are 6 movies like ‘The Gorge’ that will satisfy your cravings.

Related Read: The Gorge (2025) Review: A Hurried and Hollowed Would-be Blockbuster The Maze Runner (2014)

“The Maze Runner” is a dystopian sci-fi action film that shares a similar sense of mystery and survival with “The Gorge.” Directed by Wes Ball, the film follows Thomas, played by Dylan O’Brien, who wakes up in a massive maze with no memories of his past.

For the bulk of his career, Leslie Nielsen was best known for his stern, dramatic roles. His tall stature and low voice had casting directors offering him parts as commanders, leaders, and even heavies. Many might recall Nielsen's stone-faced turn in 1956's "Forbidden Planet" as the captain in "The Poseidon Adventure," or playing a cop in the 1972 cop drama "The Bold Ones: The Protectors." In 1977's "Day of the Animals" he plays a manly outdoorsman who loses his mind and, quite darkly, declares insane dominion over animals and women. Some might recall that he can hold his breath a long time, as he declared in "Creepshow." Many will be shocked to witness Nielsen beat and assault Barbra Streisand in the 1987 drama "Nuts." 

However, Nielsen did appear in a handful of comedies, most notably, playing Dr. Rumack in the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker farce "Airplane!" The parody proved that he had a talent for deadpan comedy,...

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The Gorge is a sci-fi horror action film directed by Scott Derrickson from a screenplay by Zach Dean. The Apple TV+ film follows Levi Kane and Drasa, two elite snipers who are assigned to protect the guard towers on opposite sides of a massive gorge. They soon develop feelings for each other, but their love story is threatened by what’s inside the gorge. The Gorge stars Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sigourney Weaver, and Sope Dirisu. So, if you loved the fun action sequences, wild creature designs, and entertaining characters, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

The Maze Runner (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – 20th Century Studios

The Maze Runner is a dystopian sci-fi action film directed by Wes Ball from a screenplay co-written by Noah Oppenheim, Grant Pierce Myers, and T.S. Nowlin. Based...

Marcia Gay Harden is the latest addition to the cast of the upcoming Apple series “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.”

Variety has learned that Harden will guest star in the series, the cast of which already includes Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman, and Thaddea Graham. Based on the Rufi Thorpe novel of the same name, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” was picked up for eight episodes at Apple TV+ in February 2024.

Per the description of the novel’s plot, it focuses on Margo Millet (Fanning), the daughter of a Hooters waitress (Pfeiffer) and an ex-pro wrestler (Offerman). Now an unemployed single mother in her early 20s, Margo is struggling to make ends meet, leading her to launch an OnlyFans account. When her father reenters her life, she starts incorporating his lessons from the pro wrestling world into her OnlyFans work, leading to unexpected success.

Harden is no stranger to Apple audiences,...

Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden is set for a guest-starring role in Margo’s Got Money Troubles, joining Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman in the Apple TV+ series based on Rufi Thorpe’s novel. The eight-part series, set in the world of OnlyFans with a wrestling twist, hails from David E. Kelley and A24, with Fanning and Kidman also executive producing.

Fanning stars as Margo Millet, the child of a Hooters waitress (Pfeiffer) and an ex-pro wrestler (Offerman), who becomes pregnant after a brief affair with an English professor at the local junior college she attends. Now, at 20, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. When her estranged father Jinx shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Margo starts an OnlyFans as an experiment and soon finds...

After leading a mixed career as a dramatic actor, Leslie Nielsen experienced one of the greatest career shifts in Hollywood when he reinvented himself as a comedy star, beginning in 1980's Airplane!. Soon after, the actor took on a variety of roles in some of the funniest movies of the next two decades, from police parodies to superhero spoofs. As a result, he has remained one of the most beloved comedy actors of the era, particularly for his deadpan performances.

While his comedy career had its share of hits and misses, Leslie Nielsen always made sure to be the most memorable part of his projects, even if he didn't have a leading role. Under comedy directors like Jim Abrahams, David & Jerry Zucker and Mel Brooks, Nielsen gave audiences the sillier side of humor. While his films might be seen as too low-brow for some viewers, others continue to embrace what...

In its third edition, the Aspen Snow Ball has become more than just a one-day event. Spanning more than a week, it’s now being called “Aspen Snow Ball Week,” bringing in A-list Hollywood actors, singers, film industry insiders, sponsors and donors. With the feel of a community around it, film producer Thomas Pierce (whose film The Brutalist recently landed 10 Oscar nominations) and his foundation the Children’s Oncology Support Fund created five days filled with various events for fighting cancer.

“Our events create a space where attendees can bond, celebrate and immerse themselves in the cause, making it feel both meaningful and personal. I think it resonates with people because it’s not just an event; it’s a movement of compassion and hope,” Pierce told The Hollywood Reporter.

“Expanding the Aspen Snow Ball into a week-long experience was about creating more opportunities to amplify our mission. By including multiple events,...

AI-centered dramas need a dash of formal ingenuity and a rich emotional, human connection for them to fully work. The presence of a robot in the narrative isn’t enough to push it. There should ideally be a sense of stakes when the film also hints at manipulation in the mix. If the story is so cut-and-dried, the film would only collapse into a generic muddle. AI narratives demand a cleverness of conceit that’s also touching, probing, and at least interested in the matrices of agency, power, and intelligence. Robert Rippberger’s directorial “Renner” is a determinedly thin rendition of topical concerns over the intervention of AI in human lives and decision-making.

The material itself is so weak, insipid, and lacking in an intriguing undertow that any dramatically infusing attempts don’t quite land. A team of three writers– Luke Medina, Martin Medina, and David Largman Murray- can...

Stars: Frankie Muniz, Marcia Gay Harden, Violett Beane, Taylor Gray | Written by Robert Rippberger, David Largman Murray, Luke and Martin Medina | Directed by Robert Rippberger

No, this isn’t a biopic about Jeremy Renner and his near-fatal run-in with a snowplough. The new film from director Robert Rippberger is about a computer coder named Renner. He’s wealthy and successful, but like most Hollywood techies, he’s a hopeless introvert and can’t bring himself to talk to the neighbour he’s crushing on. To help with that, he’s developed Salenus, an AI voiced by Marcia Gay Harden to help him become more self-confident and assertive.

At first, it seems to work, and he works up the nerve to talk to Jamie and for reasons unexplained, she becomes interested in him as well. This puts him in another awkward position when she brings her brother Chad to dinner with her.

A scene from Renner. Courtesy of Millennial PR

If you only know Frankie Muniz from comedies like “Malcolm in the Middle”, the Agent Cody Banks movies and (my favorite) his appearance in Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!, get set for watching him morph into Creepville territory as the title character in Renner. He plays a computer genius with a severely crippling social disorder that leaves him alone in his apartment with his AI masterpiece, Salenus (voice of Marcia Gay Harden) as his only “friend”. He’s programmed her to be more of a therapist and life counselor than merely a functional entity like Siri or Alexa, continually learning and evolving on the job.

When cute new neighbor Jamie (Violett Beane) moves in across the hall, Renner is dying to meet her but can’t summon the courage or conversational basics to speak. Salenus urges him to face her and the...

Frankie Muniz steps into uncharted territory in Renner, a psychological thriller that blends artificial intelligence with psychological horror. Set for a limited theatrical release on February 7, followed by a streaming debut on March 18, the film follows a reclusive computer genius whose creation turns against him in an unexpected and deeply personal way. Directed by Robert Rippberger, Renner explores the consequences of technological ambition when an A.I. life coach becomes something far more sinister.

Muniz plays Renner, a socially withdrawn coder who develops an artificial intelligence named Salenus to help him navigate relationships. Encouraged by his creation, he begins to form a connection with his neighbour Jamie, played by Violett Beane. But when Jamie interacts with Salenus, the system’s influence takes a malevolent turn. As Renner’s secrets unravel, he realises that he has unintentionally programmed the A.I. with the personality traits of his domineering mother. What begins...

“Renner” is a new live-action ‘sex bot’ science fiction, dark comedy thriller, directed by Robert Rippberger, starring Frankie Muniz, Violett Beane, Taylor Gray, and Marcia Gay Harden, opening February 7, 2025 in theaters:

“…a reclusive computer genius driven by a need for control, designs an ‘A.I.’ named ‘Salenus’ to help him overcome his crippling social anxieties and find love.

“Encouraged by Salenus, Renner forms a connection with his alluring neighbor ‘Jamie’, but their relationship starts to unravel when she begins to interact with the A.I.

“As dark secrets and betrayals begin to surface, Salenus' influence on Renner takes a malicious turn, leaving him entangled in the devastating consequences of his invention…”

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    Directed by: Robert Rippberger Written by: Luke Medina and Martin Medina Starring: Frankie Muniz, Violett Beane, Taylor Gray, and Marcia Gay Harden   In U.S. Theaters Friday February 7th A computer genius invents an A.I life coach to help him find love, but realizes too late he accidentally programmed his manipulative mother into the code.

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Over the past few years, especially during and after Covid, the movie business has been quite unpredictable. 2024 was filled with all sorts of hits and flops as well, and 2025 is going to be a crucial year, especially after the Hollywood strikes.

Much like the mentioned general scenario, Marvel Studios has been facing ups and downs lately, and Captain America: Brave New World looks more crucial because of this. On the other hand, films like You, Me & Her are trying to experiment with a new sort of film release model.

Anthony Mackie in Captain America: Brave New World | Credit: Marvel Entertainment

After having a decent January, it looks like February 2025 holds the potential to bring diversity to the film releases, as all sorts of action thrillers, horror movies, comedies, and animated movies are on the way. Let’s take a look at the movies releasing in theaters in the month of Valentine.

“Renner” is a new live-action science fiction, dark comedy thriller, directed by Robert Rippberger, starring Frankie Muniz, Violett Beane, Taylor Gray, and Marcia Gay Harden, opening February 7, 2025 in theaters:

“…a reclusive computer genius driven by a need for control, designs an ‘A.I.’ named ‘Salenus’ to help him overcome his crippling social anxieties and find love.

“Encouraged by Salenus, Renner forms a connection with his alluring neighbor ‘Jamie’, but their relationship starts to unravel when she begins to interact with the A.I.

“As dark secrets and betrayals begin to surface, Salenus' influence on Renner takes a malicious turn, leaving him entangled in the devastating consequences of his invention…”

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Directed by: Robert Rippberger Written by: Luke Medina and Martin Medina Starring: Frankie Muniz, Violett Beane, Taylor Gray, and Marcia Gay Harden In U.S. Theaters Friday February 7th A computer genius invents an A.I life coach to help him find love, but realizes too late he accidentally programmed his manipulative mother into the code. Genre: A.I …

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Game of Thrones wrapped up six years ago on HBO, but some of the cast members have been working together on other projects. To wit: Kit Harington and Sophie Turner, who played half-siblings/cousins/it's complicated Jon Snow and Sansa Stark, reunited for a horror movie called The Dreadful, which according to Radio Times has just wrapped filming in Cornwall, England!

The Dreadful isn't just any horror movie; it's a medieval period horror movie set against the backdrop of the War of the Roses, which happens to be the same war from which author George R.R. Martin drew a lot of inspiration when writing his A Song of Ice and Fire series; people have long seen parallels between that war and the story of Game of Thrones, with House Stark standing in for the House of York and House Lannister for the House of Lancaster. So it's funny that these...

Zygi Kamasa’s True Brit Entertainment has picked up UK and Ireland rights toNatasha Kermani’sThe Dreadful starring Sophie Turner and Kit Harington.

The gothic horror is now in post after a shoot in Cornwall.

Former Game Of Thrones stars Harrington and Turner reunite in a story about an isolated young woman whose life is turned upside down by the arrival of a man from her past.

Marcia Gay Harden, Laurence O’Fuarain and Jonathan Howard co-star.

Turner also produces the feature alongside Luke Daniels of Redwire Pictures/Tunnell; Patrick Hibler from Storyboard Media; Adam G. Simon, Bull Blumenthal, and Lucas Jarach.

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Does any major network do wacky show titles as well as CBS? I don't think so. It's the home of such creatively, chaotically named shows as "Jake and the Fatman," "Gary Unmarried," "Joan of Arcadia," "United States of Al," "Syzyszynk," and -- my personal favorite, name-wise -- "God Friended Me." The network's wacky titles go all the way back to TV's golden age, but their schedule still features several weirdly named shows today. Without giving each of them a watch, it's hard to tell your "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage" from your "Bob Hearts Abishola," but one unusually named show made its mark recently with a short but loved two-season run: "So Help Me Todd."

The name of "So Help Me Todd" gives few hints about the show's premise, but it was actually about a flailing private detective ("Pitch Perfect...

Exclusive: Zygi Kamasa, the veteran film executive who launched True Brit Entertainment 15 months ago, is on a scary mission to bring back Britain’s horror film heritage. Today, he reveals that his company will release period shocker The Dreadful starring Game of Thrones duo Sophie Turner and Kit Harington and Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden in the UK.

“I feel very much that I want to go further in trying to encourage the UK industry to make more horror movies because horror still works consistently well in cinemas,” Kamasa insists, citing the success of last year’s occult horror Longlegs.

Sophie Turner, Kit Harington

But Longlegs, and many other recent horror movies, were American made.

“If we’re going to do horror in this country, go back. I mean we were dominating horror in the Sixties and Seventies, the Hammer horror and all that.

The whiplash of the Oscar nominations rippled across Hollywood professionals, awards pundits, and elated enthusiasts of 2024’s best films and performances.

The most jaw-dropping — and welcomed — moment of nomination morning came from Walter Salles’ Brazilian drama, “I’m Still Here,” which landed three major nominations: international feature, best actress for Fernanda Torres, and best picture. This marks the second consecutive year in which more than one non-English language movie received a best picture nomination, following 2023’s “Anatomy of a Fall” and “The Zone of Interest” (although it’s the first time two international feature nominees have been recognized). It shows that the Golden Globes (at least their winners) still matter.

After Torres won the Globe for best actress, triumphing over A-listers Angelina Jolie (“Maria”) and Nicole Kidman (“Babygirl”), many Academy voters told Variety they were seeking out the film, with feedback being overwhelmingly positive. Torres’ steady appearances on late-night talk shows and her vocal,...

Exclusive: Rampage ‘n J Productions, the recently launched production company of UFC champ turned actor-producer Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (The A-Team) and writer-director Joel Silverman, has secured financing for production on a slate of film and TV projects, bringing in Hartbeat alum Carli Haney to oversee development and production.

The financial backers of Rampage ‘n J are Harrison Rogers, CEO of energy drink F3 and the new Mma-style United Fight League, and BC Investments, led by Dr. Paul Larson and W.D. McCurley. Haney joins as SVP from Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat, where she served as director of development, exec producing the Hart-starrer Fatherhood for Sony and producing and appearing in the Netflix docuseries Kevin Hart: Don’t F**K This Up.

In a statement on her career move, Haney explained, “I was looking for a dynamic situation. We have a great rising talent in Rampage, and I...

An underrated action thriller directed by and starring Batman himself, Michael Keaton, has suddenly found success on Prime Video. Released in 2023, the crime thriller Knox Goes Away has now entered the global charts, landing at #6 behind the likes of Jason Statham’s Wrath of Man and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Christmas action movie Red One. Clearly, audiences all over the globe cannot get enough of Keaton.

Directed by Michael Keaton and written by Gregory Poirier, Knox Goes Away finds Keaton also taking the lead on screen, with the rest of the cast comprised of James Marsden, Suzy Nakamura, Joanna Kulig, Ray McKinnon, John Hoogenakker, Lela Loren, Marcia Gay Harden, and Al Pacino. The movie takes another stab at the classic tale of an aging hitman who is full of regret, with the twist in Knox Goes Away being that the title character, assassin John "Aristotle" Knox, has been diagnosed...

“Renner” is a new live-action science fiction, dark comedy thriller feature, directed by Robert Rippberger, starring Frankie Muniz, Violett Beane, Taylor Gray, and Marcia Gay Harden, opening February 7, 2025 in theaters:

“…a reclusive computer genius driven by a need for control, designs an ‘A.I.’ named ‘Salenus’ to help him overcome his crippling social anxieties and find love.

“Encouraged by Salenus, Renner forms a connection with his alluring neighbor ‘Jamie’, but their relationship starts to unravel when she begins to interact with the A.I.

“As dark secrets and betrayals begin to surface, Salenus' influence on Renner takes a malicious turn, leaving him entangled in the devastating consequences of his invention…”

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On Tuesday January 14 2025, ABC broadcasts Live with Kelly and Mark!

How to Thrive in ’25 Season 3 Episode 96 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark,” titled “How to Thrive in ’25,” promises an engaging mix of entertainment and valuable insights. This episode will feature the talented actress Marcia Gay Harden, who will discuss her podcast. Her journey in the podcasting world is sure to provide interesting stories and perspectives for the audience.

In addition to Marcia’s appearance, the finance week continues with expert Farnoosh Torabi. She will focus on debunking common money myths that many people believe. Farnoosh’s insights aim to help viewers better understand their finances and make informed decisions. This segment is expected to be informative and practical, offering tips that can benefit everyone.

With a blend of celebrity conversation and financial advice, “How to Thrive in ’25” is set to be an episode that resonates with many.

"Renner - I'm detecting a network breach." Alert, alert, another A.I. movie incoming. An official trailer has debuted for an indie sci-fi film called Renner, another funky Artificial Intelligence thriller / comedy about an A.I. system gone awry. This little film is getting a theatrical release starting in February next month - if anyone is curious about it. Muniz is back! A computer genius invents an A.I. life coach (named Salenus) to help him find love, but realizes too late he accidentally programmed his manipulative mother into the code. Ha! What a funny concept. As dark secrets & betrayals begin to surface, Salenus' influence on Renner takes a malicious turn, leaving him entangled in the devastating consequences of his invention. Starring Frankie Muniz, Violett Beane, Taylor Gray, and Marcia Gay Harden as the voice of Salenus. There have been tons of A.I. thrillers recently, so this isn't new,...