Maya Rudolph in ‘Loot’ season 3 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Emmy winner Maya Rudolph returns to lead the cast of Apple TV+’s Loot for season three, premiering on October 15, 2025 with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes of the 10-episode season will stream on Wednesdays.
In addition to Rudolph, the returning cast includes Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Sofia, Nat Faxon as Arthur, Ron Funches as Howard, and Joel Kim Booster as Nicholas. Guest star Adam Scott reprises his role as John Novak, and Stephanie Styles is back as Ainsley. Additional season three guest stars include D’Arcy Carden, Zane Phillips, Henry Winkler, and X Mayo.
“In Loot, Molly Wells (Rudolph) embarks on a journey of self-discovery after getting an $87 billion divorce settlement from her wealthy tech billionaire husband of 20 years, John Novak (Scott), and we find her thriving in her role as the head of her philanthropic organization, the Wells Foundation,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “Molly has landed the jet for season three, with viewers left on the edge of their seats following the season two finale that saw Wells and her trusted assistant, Nicholas (Kim Booster), board Molly’s private jet with her orders to take her as far away as possible after blowback from her fellow billionaires about stepping up philanthropy and her awkward exchange with her will-they, won’t-they colleague, Arthur (Faxon).”
Matt Hubbard and Alan Yang created the series and serve as executive producers along with Maya Rudolph, Danielle Renfrew Behrens, Dave Becky, Dean Holland, and Natasha Lyonne. Hubbard guides season three as showrunner.
Kelly Clarkson on ‘The Voice’ season 27 (Photo by: Tyler Golden/NBC)
Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Adam Levine will occupy the red chairs for season 29 of NBC’sThe Voice. Premiering in spring 2026, season 29 is described by the network as an “eventized” season with the tagline “Battle of Champions.”
The popular singing competition is getting a makeover for its 29th season, with new twists to go along with the first time the coaching panel’s made up of only The Voice winners. Each coach will begin the competition with 10 artists per team, and NBC released the following details on what fans can expect from spring 2026 season:
Blinds: Coaches compete against each other in the “Triple Turn Competition” (vying for the most three-chair turns) with the winner gaining a special advantage in the next round.
Battles: The coach with the most three-chair turns automatically earns a “Super Steal” for the Battles. This coveted prize can only be used once and trumps any other coach’s attempt to steal, guaranteeing a win.
Knockouts: Each coach brings back two fan-favorite artists from their teams in previous seasons to compete in an “In-Season All-Star Competition.” All-stars represent their former coaches as they battle in head-to-head sing-offs. The coach with the most sing-off wins is guaranteed a second finalist in the finale. For this special episode, coaches call upon original Voice coach CeeLo Green to sit in on the competition and determine the winner of each All-Star Showdown.
Semi-Final and Finale Week: Kicks off with a Top 9 semi-final and culminates in the Top 4 finale. For the first time in show history, a new voting block comprised of super fans and past Voice artists will have the opportunity to get in on the fun firsthand, experiencing the competition as part of the in-studio audience voting for their favorites in real time during the semi-finals and finale.
Executive producers include series creator John de Mol, Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson, Adam H. Sher, and Barry Poznick.
Poster for ‘Big Brother: Unlocked’ (Photo Credit: CBS)
CBS has tapped Big Brother winners Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur to serve as hosts of the new Big Brother: Unlocked biweekly series. The BB offshoot will air every other Friday, beginning on July 25, 2025 at 8pm ET/PT, and will take fans behind-the-scenes of season 27.
Taylor Hale entered the Big Brother history book by winning season 24. Hale was the first Black woman to win, as well as the first participant to earn both the grand prize and America’s Favorite Houseguest wins. Derrick Levasseur made it through his time in the Big Brother house without facing eviction until season 16’s final three.
Season 27 debuted on July 10, 2025 with a 90-minute episode that aired at 8pm ET/PT. New episodes air on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
“Taylor and Derrick will guide viewers through never-before-seen broadcast footage, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes moments from inside the Big Brother house. Big Brother: Unlocked will feature recurring segments like ‘BB Fantasy Draft,’ ‘Big Move/Bad Move,’ and ‘Binge Worthy or Cringe Worthy.’ Throughout the season, Taylor and Derrick will be joined by mystery celebrity guests and surprise Big Brother alumni to break down the drama and deliver exclusive insights,” reads CBS’s synopsis. “Keep your eyes on the official Big Brother Instagram (@bigbrothercbs) – clues will be posted for fans to crack the mystery and guess which celebrity guest will be joining the panel!”
Marvel’s first family is back up on the big screen in the new superhero film The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The 2025 reboot of the franchise marks the beginning of Phase 6 of the MCU and introduces a new cast that nails the family dynamic.
Set in a 1960s-style retro-futuristic world on Earth-828, the Fantastic Four are the protectors of their earth and famous for it. Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), his wife Sue/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Sue’s brother Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm, the clobbering The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), are enjoying their lives and considering the prospect of going back into space again. The family’s keeping busy attempting to decipher mysterious messages from outer space, recorded in an unknown language, when their lives are drastically interrupted.
The sudden arrival of Silver Surfer (Julia Garner), a mysterious being from space, has Earth-828’s citizens in a panic. Silver Surfer hovers over Manhattan and addresses the Fantastic Four.
“Are you the protectors of this world?” asks this strange visitor with a haunting voice. “Yes, we are,” replies Sue. “Your planet is now marked for death,” answers the silver entity before revealing that a ravenous space god called Galactus (voiced by Ralph Ineson) is going to devour their planet.
As she soars away, Johnny activates his Human Torch powers and pursues her in an exhilarating chase through the skies. When he finally catches up to her, she speaks to him in a different tone, not threatening but almost sweet and comforting, before weakening him with her touch and flying off.
Determined to save the planet, the Fantastic Four journey into space to find Galactus, hoping to reason with the space god. The negotiations fail miserably, and worse yet, Galactus sets his sights on Reed and Sue’s unborn baby, claiming it as his new heir and salvation.
Horrified by this revelation, the team races back to Earth to try and devise a plan to stop Galactus and Silver Surfer. Upon arrival they are asked by the news media if the world is now safe, and Mr. Fantastic, the smartest man on the planet, replies, “I don’t know.”
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a visually engaging superhero reboot of the 2007 film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, except here Reed and Sue are married and starting a family, and the characters are older and a little more mature.
Hands down the best thing about The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the new cast and their terrific chemistry on screen. Pedro Pascal captures the awkward brilliance Reed Richards possesses, along with the guilt he carries with him about what happened to his family that turned them into genetically altered superheroes. Pascal has wonderful chemistry with Vanessa Kirby, as Sue, as they get ready to become parents. A scene early on in the movie showing Reed searching for something in the bathroom and Sue coming over with the object and her pregnancy test is sweet and touching.
Vanessa Kirby delivers an outstanding performance as Sue/Invisible Woman, the moral center and heart of the family. Kirby flawlessly captures the family vibe with all her castmates, especially with Pascal. Joseph Quinn is perfectly cast as Johnny/Human Torch, capturing his outgoing, playful side and his deep devotion to the team, especially Sue and Ben/The Thing. Julia Garner steals every scene she’s in as Silver Surfer, portraying the character as a powerful and mysterious messenger of death while also at times conveying the humanoid alien as a haunted and sad being.
The special effects are striking, particularly in how they depict the appearance of the Silver Surfer. The production design and sets successfully convey the vibe of America in the 1960s. However, what’s missing in the film is any real sense of urgency and energy dealing with a looming world-ending, doomsday event. That sense of dread, fear, and gravity of the stakes so wonderfully portrayed by the actors in the film Avengers: Infinity War isn’t conveyed in this film. Also, the plan to defeat Galactus is unimpressive and feels way too similar to a 1950s science fiction horror film’s way of killing an alien creature.
Even with minor missteps, a top-notch cast and stunning visuals make The Fantastic Four: First Steps the best Fantastic Four film of the franchise and a satisfyingly entertaining superhero adventure.
GRADE: B-
Rating: PG-13 for some language, action, and violence
Running Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Directed By: Matt Shakman
Filmmaker Osgood Perkins has been incredibly busy, releasing Longlegs with Nicolas Cage in July 2024 and The Monkey starring Theo James in February 2025. And in November 2025, Neon’s releasing Perkins’ Keeper which just unveiled a teaser with a dark vibe but limited details on what’s in store.
So, read the logline for Keeper and then watch the teaser trailer again: “During an anniversary getaway at a remote cabin, a wife (Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black) is left alone after her husband (Rossif Sutherland, Murder in a Small Town) departs, only to confront a sinister presence that exposes the cabin’s chilling past.”
Nick Lepard wrote the screenplay, and Chris Ferguson and Jesse Savath of Oddfellows serve as producers. Executive producers include Tatiana Maslany, Marlaina Mah, Noah Segal, Laurie May, Brian Kavanaugh Jones, Fred Berger, Peter Micelli, John Hegeman, Vince Totino, and Bonner Bellew.
Keeper will open in theaters on November 14, 2025.
The teaser was released just days before Neon hosts a panel at the San Diego Comic-Con. “The Next Wave of Horror: Neon’s Together, Shelby Oaks, and Keeper” will take place on Friday, July 25th at 2:30pm in Ballroom 20 of the San Diego Convention Center. Per the official Comic-Con site: “Following the success of their breakout horror hits, Longlegs and The Monkey, Neon brings three upcoming cinematic shockers to Comic-Con for exclusive looks with the filmmakers and talent behind them.
Writer/director Michael Shanks and stars/producers Dave Franco and Alison Brie bring their 100% Rotten Tomatoes-rated Sundance and SXSW sensation Together; author and critic Chris Stuckmann reveals the hidden secrets of his terrifying debut Shelby Oaks; and horror master Osgood Perkins (Longlegs) descends into darkness with his jaw-dropping new trip, Keeper.”
Colton Underwood and Kaitlyn Bristowe host ‘ARE YOU MY FIRST?’ (Disney/Jeff Daly)
Colton Underwood (The Bachelor) will handle his first hosting gig with Hulu’s new reality dating series, Are You My First?. Underwood’s co-host Kaitlyn Bristowe knows how to handle the job after two seasons of hosting The Bachelorette with Tayshia Adams.
“In this groundbreaking new dating experiment, the largest, hottest group of virgins ever assembled search for intimacy, love—and maybe their first—in a tropical paradise designed just for them,” reads Hulu’s synopsis. “For the first time, they’re free to explore their connections without judgment, allowing these sexy young singles to embark on a heated yet heartfelt journey packed with romantic dates, revealing challenges, and new love interests eager to find ‘the one.’ Who will find that special someone? And who will go home hot, bothered, and heartbroken?”
The dating series premieres on Monday, August 18, 2025 on Hulu with the release of all 10 episodes.
Executive producers include Peter Geist, David George, Adam Sher, Simon Thomas, James Barker, Grant Mansfield, Karen Plumb, and Alan Eyres. The series is produced by ITV America and Plimsoll Productions.
Colton Underwood is a bestselling author and former professional football player who earned a solid fan base after appearing on The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise. Underwood came out as gay in 2021 and subsequently starred in the docuseries Coming Out Colton. Underwood is, according to Hulu’s press release, developing “projects that push boundaries across unscripted and scripted formats.”
Kaitlyn Bristowe was a contestant on The Bachelor season 19 before becoming the star of The Bachelorette season 11. Bristowe and her dancing partner Artem Chigvintsev won season 29 of Dancing with the Stars. She currently hosts the “Off the Vine” podcast.
Jeremy Swift, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple and Jason Sudeikis in ‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Lots of familiar faces are returning for season four of Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso. The streamer confirmed new and returning cast and announced that production has officially gotten underway in Kansas City on the award-winning comedy’s new season. Filming will also take place in London.
Obviously, Jason Sudeikis is back as the titular character. Joining him are series regulars Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton, Juno Temple as Keeley Jones, Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent, Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins, and Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard. Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, and Abbie Hern join the cast for season four. Grant Feely will also star as Ted’s son, Henry, taking over for Gus Turner.
“Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would.”
Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt, Brett Goldstein, Jack Burditt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, Bill Wrubel, Bill Lawrence, Jeff Ingold, and Liza Katzer serve as executive producers. The series was developed by Sudeikis, Lawrence, Kelly, and Hunt. Season four writers include Goldstein, Leanne Bowen, Sarah Walker, Phoebe Walsh, and Julia Lindon, with Dylan Marron serving as story editor.
The award-winning feel-good comedy debuted in August 2020. The 12-episode second season followed in July 2021, and season three premiered in March 2023. Apple TV+ hasn’t announced a season four premiere date. (Update: Apple TV confirmed a target premiere.)
20th Century Studios’ official trailer for Predator: Badlands reveals much more about the relationship between an android from Weyland-Yutani (from the Alien franchise) and an outcast Predator. Thia, played by Elle Fanning (The Great, A Complete Unknown), offers to help the Predator, but it doesn’t seem impressed with her size.
“So this is your first hunt, and you’ve come to the most dangerous planet in the universe. You’re after a creature that can’t be killed—the definitive apex predator,” says Thia. After being picked up and rudely dropped, Thia winds up wishing the solitary predator with his solo mission.
Prey‘s director Dan Trachtenberg returns for the latest addition to the franchise. Trachtenberg also serves as a producer along with John Davis, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt, and Brent O’Connor.
“Predator: Badlands, which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary,” reads the studio’s synopsis.
Predator: Badlands opens in theaters, IMAX, Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D, Cinemark XD, 4DX, and ScreenX on November 7, 2025.
Cover of ‘Sense and Sensibility’ (Photo Credit: Flame Tree Collectible Classics)
Outlander‘s Caitriona Balfe has come on board Focus Features’ Sense and Sensibility as filming begins in the United Kingdom. Balfe joins previously announced stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles in the latest adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel.
Focus Features and Working Title Films announced Balfe, Frank Dillane, George MacKay, Herbert Nordrum, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, and Fiona Shaw round out the cast of the romantic drama.
BAFTA nominee Georgia Oakley (Blue Jean) is directing and Diana Reid adapted Austen’s novel. Producers include Jo Wallett, Working Title Films’ Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, and November Pictures’ India Flint.
“Originally published anonymously with the byline reading ‘By A Lady,’ Austen’s Sense and Sensibility established her as a literary force and remains a cornerstone of English literature,” reads Focus Features’ description. “The timeless exploration of restraint and passion follows sisters Elinor (Edgar-Jones) and Marianne Dashwood (Creed-Miles), opposites in their emotional approach, as they navigate love, loss, and financial uncertainty amid the societal expectations of 18th-century England. Celebrated for its wit, deep social insights, and enduring cultural relevance, the novel launched the bright career of one of history’s greatest authors.”
In addition to Outlander, Caitríona Balfe’s credits include Belfast, Ford v Ferrari, The Amateur, Now You See Me, and Super 8. Frank Dillane’s recent work includes Harris Dickinson’s Urchin, Fear the Walking Dead, and Sense8.
George MacKay starred in 1917, Pride, Captain Fantastic, and True History of the Kelly Gang. Herbert Nordrum’s resume includes The Worst Person in the World, The Royal Hotel, The Hypnosis, The King’s Choice, and Young and Promising.
Next up for Bodhi Rae Breathnach are Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet and Ric Roman Waugh’s untitled Jason Statham thriller. BAFTA Winner Fiona Shaw starred in Hot Milk, Echo Valley, IF, Killing Eve, and Fleabag.
Investigation Discovery’s The Serial Killer’s Apprentice focuses on the murders committed by Dean Corll (known as The Candyman Killer) as recalled by his accomplice, Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. The two-hour documentary, which features the first interviews with Henley Jr. in over 50 years, will premiere on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 9pm ET/PT.
Criminologist Dr. Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman’s book inspired the documentary, and Dr. Ramsland’s probing interviews with Henley are featured in the film.
Poster for ‘The Serial Killer’s Apprentice’ (Photo Credit: ID)
“Infamously known as ‘The Candyman Killer,’ Dean Corll stalked the streets of Houston, Texas, in the early to mid 1970s, luring and brutally killing at least 28 young men. Corll operated largely undetectably for years due not only to his unassuming nature in the community but largely because of the help he received by two young accomplices—Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. and David Brooks.
However, in 1973, Henley fatally shot Corll and subsequently confessed to their crimes, leading authorities to Corll’s burial ground to recover the victims’ bodies. Decades later, Henley speaks now for the first time in 50 years with Dr. Ramsland, offering unprecedented and chilling insight into what led to his complicities in Corll’s crimes. Featuring conversations between Dr. Ramsland and Henley from the 60 hours they spoke, The Serial Killer’s Apprentice will offer a wholistic portrait of Henley, his psyche, and the tragedy that still lingers in Houston, Texas following Corll’s reign of terror.
In addition to Dr. Ramsland bringing extensive experience to unpacking Henley’s accomplice and master dynamic with Corll, the docuseries will also offer access to expansive archival footage and insight from victims’ loved ones, local authorities, and journalists who are still unpacking the extent of Corll’s crimes decades later.”
