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A24 has released the full trailer for Primetime, offering a closer look at Robert Pattinson’s transformation into television journalist Chris Hansen in a dramatization of the rise of NBC’s ‘To Catch a Predator.’ Directed by acclaimed documentarian Lance Oppenheim in his narrative feature debut and written by Ajon Singh, the film revisits the mid-2000s phenomenon that turned Hansen’s undercover sting operations into one of television’s biggest cultural talking points.

Set in 2006, Primetime follows Hansen as he pursues what he believes will be a groundbreaking television event while examining the growing intersection of journalism, entertainment and public spectacle. The trailer showcases Pattinson adopting Hansen’s distinctive cadence while recreating several of the host’s memorable on-camera confrontations with suspected online predators. Merritt Wever co-stars as Hansen’s producer, with Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers, Matthew Maher and Bokeem Woodbine rounding out the ensemble cast.

The film draws inspiration from Luke Dittrich’s 2007 Esquire article, “Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die,” which examined the controversial aftermath of the To Catch a Predator investigations. That history includes the widely scrutinized 2006 death of Texas prosecutor Bill Conradt during a law enforcement operation tied to the program, an incident that intensified criticism over the blurred lines between journalism, law enforcement and reality television.

Primetime will premiere in competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival before opening in theaters Sept. 25. See the trailer for Primetime – HERE.

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Jon Hamm is at the center of a tense hostage crisis in the first trailer for MGM+’s upcoming psychological thriller “American Hostage,” which dramatizes a real-life 1977 incident in Indianapolis. Hamm stars as Fred Heckman, a local radio reporter whose ordinary workday turns dangerous after hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis, played by Giovanni Ribisi, demands to speak through Heckman’s radio program.

The eight-episode series follows the 63-hour standoff after Kiritsis takes mortgage executive Dick Hall, portrayed by Kristoffer Polaha, hostage and uses a shotgun rigged to fire if Hall moves. As the crisis unfolds, Heckman becomes an unexpected intermediary between Kiritsis, authorities and the public, while his growing involvement puts pressure on his professional responsibilities and personal life.

The series expands on the story told in the scripted “American Hostage” podcast, on which Hamm previously portrayed Heckman. The television adaptation was created by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers, with Adam Arkin and Nina Lopez-Corrado directing. Mireille Enos plays Barbara Heckman, while William Jackson Harper, Jonathan Tucker and Kat Cunning also appear.

“American Hostage” premieres with two episodes on MGM+ on Sept. 20; see the trailer: HERE.

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DreamWorks Animation is expanding the Shrek franchise with “Donkey,” a standalone film centered on Eddie Murphy’s fan-favorite character that is scheduled to arrive in theaters on June 30, 2028. The project will explore the character’s beginnings, telling “the origin story of how a donkey became Donkey.” The release is set exactly one year after Shrek 5 debuts in theaters on June 30, 2027. Murphy will reprise the voice role he has played since the original Shrek premiered in 2001.

Charlie Bean has been tapped to direct the animated feature, with longtime DreamWorks story artist Matt Flynn serving as co-director and Rebecca Huntley producing. The announcement officially confirms a project Murphy has discussed publicly for more than a year, previously revealing that the story would further develop Donkey’s family, including his dragon wife and their half-dragon, half-donkey children.

The solo adventure continues DreamWorks’ investment in one of animation’s most successful franchises. Including the Puss in Boots films, the series has generated billions of dollars at the global box office since its launch 25 years ago, with Shrek 5 expected to reunite Murphy with Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz while introducing Zendaya as Shrek and Fiona’s daughter, Felicia. The newly released trailer for Shrek 5 has already reignited interest in the franchise ahead of next summer’s return.

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Netflix has shared the trailer for the sequel to the classic sitcom A Different World, which will premiere on Sept. 24 – marking exactly 39 years since the original series first aired on NBC in 1987.

The new series returns viewers to the fictional Hillman College, the historically Black college at the center of the original show. This time, the story follows Deborah Wayne, the youngest daughter of Whitley Gilbert and Dwayne Wayne, as she begins her freshman year and works to establish her own identity. Tony Award winner Maleah Joi Moon stars in the lead role, with several original cast members set to reprise their roles — including Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Cree Summer and Darryl M. Bell. The sequel will also introduce a new group of Hillman students while continuing the legacy of characters from the original series.

The 10-episode single-camera comedy is led by showrunner and executive producer Felicia Pride. Original series creative force Debbie Allen returns as an executive producer and director, overseeing the premiere and additional episodes. Original writers Reggie Rock Bythewood and Gina Prince-Bythewood are also among the executive producers.

The original A Different World, which ran from 1987 to 1993, evolved from a spin-off of The Cosby Show into a landmark series focused on Black college life and culture. Netflix’s continuation aims to introduce Hillman College to a new generation while honoring the impact and legacy of the original program.

See the trailer for A Different World – HERE.

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After a nearly three-year hiatus, American Horror Story is set to return this fall, with FX announcing that the anthology’s 13th season will premiere Sept. 24 on FX and stream the following day on Hulu. The new installment marks the latest chapter in Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s long-running horror franchise, which last aired a season in 2023.

The new season has been described by cast members as a celebration of the anthology’s legacy, with Evan Peters previously characterizing it as a “greatest-hits season.”  An official synopsis of  the season describes it as “an unrivaled 13th installment that will do justice to everyone’s most feared number. Bringing together an all-star cast, many of whom are reprising fan favorite roles, American Horror Story: 13 continues to build on the anthology’s decades-long legacy that has been streamed more than 700 million hours around the globe and spawned a legion of dedicated fans.”

The new teaser trailer mainly features Twisty the Clown (who is played by John Carroll Lynch) but offers no scenes from Season 13, merely shots of cast members walking through a spooky location dressed in character. Returning franchise regulars include Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe and Leslie Grossman. Roberts is reprising her role of Madison Montgomery while Lange is back as Constance Langdon. The cast also includes Paul Anthony Kelly, Joey Pollari, Avantika, Elle Chapman, Berto Colon, Alex Consani, Frances Conroy, Mat Fraser, Seth Gabel, Orlando Jones, Tig Notaro, Madelaine Petsch, Fedor Steer, Zach Villa and John Waters.

AHS: 13 premieres Sept. 24 on FX | Hulu on Disney+. See the trailer: HERE.

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Bowen Yang will make his Broadway debut this fall, stepping into the title role of the acclaimed comedy Oh, Mary! for a limited 12-week engagement beginning Sept. 15 at New York’s Lyceum Theatre. The former Saturday Night Live cast member will succeed Meg Stalter as the latest performer to portray the play’s irreverent version of Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola’s Tony Award-winning comedy, directed by Sam Pinkleton.

Yang previously turned down the opportunity because of his SNL commitments, but said the timing now feels right following his departure from the sketch series. Speaking about the production, he called it “a deranged and profound masterpiece” and said the role represents an ideal first step in the next phase of his career. In recent interviews, Yang also noted that the play’s themes of regret, reinvention and longing resonated with him during his own career transition.

Written by Escola, Oh, Mary! offers a wildly fictionalized take on Mary Todd Lincoln in the days leading up to President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, imagining the first lady as an aspiring cabaret performer. Since opening on Broadway in 2024, the production has become both a critical and commercial success, earning Tony Awards and breaking box office records at the Lyceum Theatre. A series of high-profile performers, including Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski, Maya Rudolph and Stalter, have each headlined limited engagements in the title role.

Yang’s casting marks another major milestone for the production as it continues expanding beyond Broadway with a national tour and other international plans.

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