Fun Trailer for 'Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!' New Zealand Stop-Motion Film

"Together they're the perfect storm." Cartoon Brew has unveiled the fun first trailer for the indie animated film titled Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!, a stop-motion adventure movie about two dinosaur friends made for kids to enjoy. It's a feature version of the original series created in 2019 called "Kiri and Lou". The film is premiering at the 2026 Annecy Film Festival for Animation in France this month, which is why this trailer is out now. Kiri and Lou Go Raaa! is New Zealand's first stop-motion animated feature, with animation work by artist Antony Elworthy, shooting 2.5D clay models on glass. The prequel to the kids' series explores how the beloved dinosaur duo first became best friends, with voices by Jemaine Clement as Lou and Olivia Tennet as Kiri (and voiceover by Rachel House). You can read a nice interview with co-directors Harry Sinclair & Antony Elworthy at Cartoon Brew. I'm a big fan of any stop-motion creation, especially something that looks as adorable & amusing as this. "I'm very proud of what we've created." And I can't wait to watch. // Continue Reading ›

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Indie Comedy 'Let's Love' Trailer with Freeman, Akerman, Hutcherson

"It's us, you know, it's always been us." Cineverse has unveiled their official trailer for a romantic comedy called Let's Love, arriving to watch on VOD next week. Despite the impressive cast in here, this is getting dumped on VOD right way and looks like a fairly lackluster meta comedy creation. In Let's Love, the cast and filmmakers of a hit romance film (titled Don't Delete the Kisses) reunite for a fan event that is then cancelled. As they spend a weekend revisiting filming locations, nostalgia gives way to unresolved feelings, conflicts, and ambitions. Ten years after a breakout hit film, screenwriter Nigel, director Andrea, and actors Jackson and Jess reunite in Wales for a fan convention that might revive their careers – until it doesn't. "A sharply self-aware reunion comedy, this film hilariously skewers fame, fandom, and second chances as four former breakout stars descend on Wales chasing relevance — and find far more chaos than a comeback." It stars Martin Freeman, Malin Akerman, Josh Hutcherson, & Jess Weixler (from Teeth). This looks like it has some clever moments in how it makes fun of romcoms and how realistic they can often times be. // Continue Reading ›

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Go Back to High School in 'Never Change!' Hulu Comedy Movie Trailer

"I've changed." "People never change!" Hulu has revealed the official trailer for a comedy film titled Never Change!, arriving to watch streaming on Hulu and Disney+ this month. Instead of a new series with many new episodes, this film is a one-off, 98 minute comedy to enjoy anytime. Made by comedy filmmaker Marty Schousboe as another kooky nostalgia concept. Former high school seniors reunite in their 30s to complete their education after a tornado abruptly ended their final year in 2008. As they return to the halls of North Meadows High, past relationships reignite and hidden truths surface. This kind of looks like what if The Breakfast Club group had to go back to high school to finish their studies even though they're all grown ups now. Fun times. The full cast features John Reynolds, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Carmen Christopher, Jo Firestone, and Gary Richardson; with Rudy Pankow, Topher Grace, Jackie Cruz, Ana Gasteyer, Patti Harrison, and Zach Cherry. This looks amusing & awkward – hopefully there's a few good laughs. // Continue Reading ›

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Check This Out: 'The Odyssey' Popcorn Bucket is a Big IMAX Camera

"Lights...camera...popcorn!" 🍿🎥 They actually did it! IMAX just revealed their own special popcorn bucket offering for The Odyssey and it's an actual IMAX camera as a popcorn holder. Hilarious! As everyone knows, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is the first ever movie filmed entirely with IMAX cameras, which Nolan has been trying to do ever since The Dark Knight. They even invented new cameras for this project - the first is the state-of-the-art "Keighley" camera (named after one of its inventors) along with the massive filming "blimp" to put the camera inside of (to cover up loud noises IMAX film strips make while recording). "Now you can crunch in style with the limited-edition IMAX Film Camera Popcorn Bucket inspired by the legendary IMAX 15/65mm Camera, the very camera Christopher Nolan has called 'the Gold Standard' and used on films such as The Dark Knight, Interstellar, Oppenheimer, and The Odyssey. A tribute to IMAX's groundbreaking film technology & the craft of filmmaking, this collectible bucket features a viewfinder that lights up to reveal a scene from Nolan's latest epic, The Odyssey, in IMAX's exclusive 1.43:1 Expanded Aspect Ratio." I'm personally not a big fan of the popcorn bucket trend, it's mostly just plastic waste as a marketing gimmick. But I'll admit this is cool. Super clever to go with this instead of just a helmet or sword. // Continue Reading ›

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Another International Trailer for 'Pressure' WWII Film About Weather

"If D-Day is cancelled, we will lose this war..." Studiocanal has revealed one final international trailer for the World War II movie titled Pressure, which is already playing in US theaters right now. Strangely it will open in the UK later in the year in September (some 4 months later after the US launch). The film tells the tense story of deciding to go forward with D-Day on June 6th, 1944 sending troops into Northwest France. In the final days before the planned Allied invasion of Europe in 1944, Royal Air Force meteorologist Cpt. James Stagg must deliver a weather report to the Allied high command on the feasibility of the planned D-Day. The weather needs to be perfect or else. This war film thriller stars Brendan Fraser as Eisenhower, Andrew Scott as Cpt. James Stagg, Kerry Condon as Cpt. Kay Summersby, Damian Lewis as Marshall Bernard Montgomery, Chris Messina as Irving P. Krick, Henry Ashton as John Eisenhower, with Con O'Neill, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Toby Williams, and Max Croes. We've posted a handful of trailers for this movie already. I'm fascinated by the mix of actual archival footage from D-Day and WWII and how they edit it into all the footage they shot of actors on set. Looks good! Worth a watch whenever it's out near you. // Continue Reading ›

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Fun Second Trailer for 'The Invite' Film w/ Rogen, Wilde, Cruz, Norton

"We only get a few chances for meaningful relationships in life." A24 has debuted a second trailer for The Invite, an amusing comedy-drama directed by actress Olivia Wilde – her third film after Booksmart and Don't Worry Darling. This originally premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year where it picked up some rave reviews (here's mine). It's a comedy but it's also more of a dramedy once it really gets into things and they start honestly discussing relationships & sex and what works & what doesn't. Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Set entirely in one apartment it follows these two couples through a night they'll both never forget. Starring Seth Rogen & Olivia Wilde as Joe & Angela and Penélope Cruz & Edward Norton as Pína & Hawk. Opening in theaters this June to start with a wide release in July. I'm a fan of this film – it's smart and entertaining and fascinating and these four lead performances are excellent. // Continue Reading ›

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Monsters From Hell Splatterfest Horror Film 'Hold the Fort' Full Trailer

"Their first equinox party! So let's hope they survive." Vertigo Releasing has unveield the full official trailer for the indie horror comedy titled Hold the Fort, made by filmmaker William Bagley. This first premiered at the 2025 Fantasia Film Festival last year, where it picked up tons of great reviews. It also went on to play at Beyond Fest, FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and other fests. Once they become homeowners, Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together. Little do they know that their new house comes with a very big catch... and they are about to find themselves trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell! All kinds of crazy creatures and horror monsters. Hold the Fort is a crowd-pleasing festival hit that was hailed as "an absolute blast" and "the horror comedy of the year" from critics. The indie horror film features Chris Mayers, Levi Burdick, Mark Ashworth, and Julian Smith. Bagley adds: "Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you." Sounds wild! Seems crazy! It's definitely worth a look. // Continue Reading ›

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