Apple Original Films’ trailer for The Lost Bus is a harrowing ride through one of the deadliest fires in California’s history. Inspired by real events, the dramatic thriller will premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival. A limited theatrical release will follow on September 19, 2025, before it makes its streaming debut on Apple TV+ on October 3.
Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey and Oscar nominee America Ferrera lead a cast that includes Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson, and Spencer Watson. Oscar nominee Paul Greengrass directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Brad Inglesby, with Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire‘s authors Amy Lord and Lizzie Johnson executive producing. Producers include Greengrass, Inglesby, Gregory Goodman, Jason Blum, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
“The Lost Bus is a white-knuckle ride through one of America’s deadliest wildfires, as a wayward school bus driver (McConaughey) and a dedicated school teacher (Ferrera) battle to save 22 children from the terrifying inferno,” reads Apple Original Films’ synopsis.
Emma Corrin, Freya Mavor, Olivia Colman, Hopey Parish, Rhea Norwood, and Hollie Avery in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (Photo Credit: Ludo Robert / Netflix)
The Diplomat‘s Rufus Sewell is among the final group of actors filling out the cast of Netflix’s Pride and Prejudice. The series, described as a faithful adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved classic novel, has just begun production in the UK.
Sewell joins the previously announced cast led by Emma Corrin (A Murder at the End of the World) as Elizabeth Bennet, Jack Lowden (Slow Horses) as Mr. Darcy, and Olivia Colman (The Crown) as Mrs. Bennet. Dolly Alderton (Everything I Know About Love) adapted Austen’s novel and Heartstopper‘s Euros Lyn is directing.
Rufus Sewell will play Mr. Bennet. Additional new cast members include Freya Mavor (Industry) as Jane Bennet, Jamie Demetriou (Barbie) as Mr. Collins, Daryl McCormack (Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery) as Mr. Bingley, and Louis Partridge (House of Guinness) as Mr. Wickham. Rhea Norwood (Heartstopper) is on board as Lydia Bennet, Siena Kelly (Black Mirror) plays Caroline Bingley, Fiona Shaw (Bad Sisters) is Lady Catherine de Bourg, Hopey Parish is Mary Bennet, and Hollie Avery is Kitty Bennet.
Rounding out the ensemble are Anjana Vasan as Mrs. Gardiner, Sebastian Armesto as Mr. Gardiner, Rosie Cavaliero as Lady Lucas, Saffron Coomber as Mrs. Hurst, James Dryden as Mr. Hurst, Justin Edwards as Sir William Lucas, James Northcote as Colonel Forster, Eloise Webb as Harriet Forster, and Isabella Sermon as Georgiana Darcy.
“Once in a generation, a group of people get to retell this wonderful story, and I feel very lucky that I get to be a part of it. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is the blueprint for romantic comedy – it has been a joy to delve back into its pages to find both familiar and fresh ways of bringing this beloved book to life,” stated writer and executive producer Dolly Alderton. “With Euros Lyn directing our stellar cast, I am so excited to reintroduce these hilarious and complicated characters to those who count Pride and Prejudice as their favourite book, and those who are yet to meet their Lizzie and Mr Darcy.”
Netflix hasn’t announced a target premiere date for the six-episode limited series. Emma Corrin, Laura Lankester, Will Johnston, Louise Mutter, and Euros Lyn serve as executive producers.
You die and end up in heaven, forced to choose which of your two dead husbands to spend eternity with. In A24’s Eternity, it’s Elizabeth Olsen (WandaVision) who is given the unenviable task of picking to spend her afterlife with either Miles Teller (The Gorge) or Callum Turner (Masters of the Air).
The romantic comedy with a twist also stars John Early, Olga Merediz, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. David Freyne directs and co-wrote the screenplay with Pat Cunnane.
“In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive,” reads A24’s synopsis.
Eternity will premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival before opening in theaters on Wednesday, November 26th.
Cynthia Nixon, Christine Baranski, and Louisa Jacobson in ‘The Gilded Age’ (Photo by Karolina Wojtasik/HBO)
HBO’s critically acclaimed, juicy period drama The Gilded Age has officially been renewed for season four. The announcement was made with two episodes left to air of season three.
“We couldn’t be prouder of the undeniable viewership heights The Gilded Age has achieved this season,” said Francesca Orsi, EVP, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films. “Transporting us to 1880s New York City, Julian Fellowes and the enormously talented cast and crew have created a ‘cant-miss it’ entertainment experience from week to week, and we’re delighted to continue exploring these characters’ grand ambitions for what we promise will be a thrilling fourth season.”
The series stars Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, and Taissa Farmiga. Harry Richardson, Blake Ritson, Ben Ahlers, Ashlie Atkinson, Dylan Baker, Kate Baldwin, Victoria Clark, John Ellison Conlee, Michael Cumpsty, Kelley Curran, and Jordan Donica also star in season three.
The ensemble also includes Jessica Frances Dukes, Claybourne Elder, Amy Forsyth, Jack Gilpin, LisaGay Hamilton, Ward Horton, Simon Jones, Sullivan Jones, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Ben Lamb, and Nathan Lane. Additionally, Andrea Martin, Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Debra Monk, Hattie Morahan, Donna Murphy, Kristine Nielsen, Paul Alexander Nolan, and Kelli O’Hara star.
Rounding out the season three cast are Patrick Page, Rachel Pickup, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Bobby Steggert, Erin Wilhelmi, John Douglas Thompson, Leslie Uggams, Merritt Wever, Bill Camp, and Phylicia Rashad.
“Thanks to Julian and the phenomenally talented cast and crew, each season of The Gilded Age delivers stories rich in drama and history, stellar performances, and stunning production value. Every moment spent in this world and with these characters only deepens our love for the show, and we’re so happy that our partners at HBO and audiences around the world are clamoring for more,” stated Erin Underhill, President, Universal Television.
Series creator Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) serves as writer and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Gareth Neame, David Crockett, Michael Engler, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Sonja Warfield, and Bob Greenblatt.
“The American Gilded Age was a period of immense economic and social change, when empires were built, but no victory came without sacrifice. Following the Opera War, the old guard is weakened and the Russells stand poised to take their place at the head of society. Bertha sets her sights on a prize that would elevate the family to unimaginable heights, while George risks everything on a gambit that could revolutionize the railroad industry—if it doesn’t ruin him first,” reads HBO’s synopsis. “Across the street, the Brook household is thrown into chaos as Agnes refuses to accept Ada’s new position as lady of the house. Peggy meets a handsome doctor from Newport whose family is less than enthusiastic about her career. As all of New York hastens toward the future, their ambition may come at the cost of what they truly hold dear.”
Fox’s 2025 fall primetime lineup is loaded with unscripted series, sports, and animated comedies, and light on scripted fare. Only the second seasons of Doc starring Molly Parker and Murder in a Small Town fall into the latter category.
Fox’s fall season kicks off on September 15th with Celebrity Name That Tune hosted by Emmy Award nominee Jane Krakowski and with Grammy Award winner Randy Jackson as the band leader. Additional fall shows include the series premieres of Celebrity Weakest Link and 99 to Beat and returning animated series The Simpsons (season 37), Universal Basic Guys (season two), Krapopolis (season three), and Bob’s Burgers (season 16). In addition, Hell’s Kitchen: Battle of the States, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, and The Floor now have fall dates.
Fox is holding the drama Memory of a Killer and the event series The Faithful for a mid-season run, along with the one-hour comedy Best Medicine. American Dad!, Animal Control, Family Guy, Going Dutch, and Grimsburg will also premiere later in the 2025-2026 primetime season. And unscripted series Beat Shazam, Don’t Forget The Lyrics, Extracted, Fear Factor: The Next Chapter (WT), LEGO Masters, Next Level Baker, Next Level Chef, and The Masked Singer will also fill timeslots later in the season.
FOX FALL 2025 PREMIERE DATES
Monday, Sept. 15
8:00-9:00 PM – Celebrity Name That Tune (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM – Celebrity Weakest Link (Series Premiere)
Tuesday, Sept. 23
8:00-9:00 PM – Murder in a Small Town (Season 2 Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM – Doc (Season 2 Premiere)
Wednesday, Sept. 24
8:00-9:00 PM – The Floor (Season 4 Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM – 99 to Beat (Series Premiere)
Thursday, Sept. 25
8:00-9:00 PM – Hell’s Kitchen (Season 24 Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM – Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test (Season Four Premiere)
Fridays (Beginning Aug. 29)
8:00 PM-CC ET/ 5:00 PM-CC PT – FOX College Football Friday
Sunday, Sept. 28
7:00-7:30 PM – NFL On Fox
7:30-8:00 PM – The OT / FOX Animation Encores
8:00-8:30 PM – The Simpsons (Season 37 Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM – Universal Basic Guys (Season 2 Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM – Krapopolis (Season 3 Premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM – Bob’s Burgers (Season 16 Premiere)
Celebrity Weakest Link: The hit Emmy Award-nominated Weakest Link, hosted by Jane Lynch, returns for a new season with this all-celebrity edition, but for the first time in broadcast history, on FOX! In each themed episode, eight celebrities from the worlds of television, sports, or stand-up comedy compete to win up to one million dollars for the charity of their choosing, these celebs will answer general knowledge questions and bank money as a group across multiple rounds. At the end of each round, the contestants vote out who they perceive to be the weakest link, and the host sends them off with the infamous farewell, “You are the Weakest Link. Goodbye.” The two who make it to the final round will battle it out to determine who wins the banked money for their charity.
99 to Beat: Hosted by Ken Jeong and Erin Andrews, in 99 to Beat, 100 contestants go head-to-head in a range of seemingly simple and hilarious games in an arced competition game show like we’ve never seen before. 99 to Beat is the game show that anyone can win, and there’s only one thing players must do for a chance of walking away with the cash prize – Don’t. Finish. Last. As contestants battle it out against each other, each round will see the number of players whittled down until one person is left standing and they take home the top prize of $1,000,000.
Josh Gates searches for a missing World War II plane on Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown season 15 episode six. The new episode finds Gates diving underwater in Micronesia’s strange “Jeep Graveyard” while investigating possible crash sites of an American hero’s plane.
Episode six will air on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel.
Discovery Channel’s description of the series and episode six: “Globetrotting explorer Josh Gates embarks on his boldest and most daring adventures yet. Gates’ intrepid curiosity and passion for epic exploration lead him on a truth-seeking quest spanning five continents as he sets sail across the Mediterranean to unravel the mystery of ancient shipwrecks consumed by Greece’s own Bermuda Triangle. In Turkey, he’ll unlock the secrets and symbols of the oldest manmade structures in the world at Göbekli Tepe.
In the all-new episode, armed with a new eyewitness account and cutting-edge tech, Josh Gates travels to Micronesia and dives the Pacific to find a lost P-47 Thunderbolt. Piloted by an American hero, the plane took part in a daring raid during the final days of World War II.”
James Cameron’s official trailer for the third Avatar film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, is all about the visuals and action scenes, with very little dialogue. Jake and Neytiri continue to put family first in a fight to survive, with Jake warning his partner Neytiri not to live in hate. That appears to be easier said than done when everyone’s trying to kill you.
Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña return to lead the cast as Jake and Neytiri. The third film of the franchise also stars Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Britain Dalton, Trinity Bliss, Jack Champion, Bailey Bass, and Kate Winslet. James Cameron directs and co-wrote the screenplay with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver.
“With Avatar: Fire and Ash, James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Saldaña), and the Sully family,” reads 20th Century Studios’ very vague synopsis.
Avatar: Fire and Ash will open in IMAX 3D, Dolby Cinema 3D, RealD 3D, Cinemark XD, 4DX, ScreenX, and traditional theaters on December 19, 2025.
Season three of AMC’s Interview with the Vampire dropped a new behind-the-scenes teaser, a couple of new photos, and a new title – The Vampire Lestat – during the San Diego Comic-Con. Fans attending the Ballroom 20 panel were also the first to learn about five new cast members who’ll be sinking their teeth into Anne Rice’s world.
Returning series stars include Sam Reid in the titular role, Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac, and Eric Bogosian as Daniel Molloy. The network also confirmed Delainey Hayles and Assad Zaman are reprising their roles as Claudia and Armand, respectively.
Newcomers for season three include Jennifer Ehle (Lioness) as Gabriella, Ella Ballentine (Black Conflux) as Baby Jenks, Jeanine Serralles (Apples Never Fall) as Christine Claire, Christopher Heyerdahl (Under the Banner of Heaven) as Marius, and Damien Atkins (Slings & Arrows) as Magnus.
Sam Reid in ‘Interview with the Vampire’ season 3, ‘The Vampire Lestat’ (Photo Credit: AMC Networks)
“A luxury apartment covering an entire single floor of a high rise. Where the Vampire has granted the interview with the man he once judged to be unworthy. And where the journalist Daniel Molloy has hustled, for a second shot at the interview that got away from him 40 years earlier,” reads AMC’s synopsis. “Based on Anne Rice’s iconic novel, Interview with the Vampire follows Louis’ epic story of love, blood and the perils of immortality, as told to the journalist Daniel Molloy. Chafing at the limitations of life as a black man in 1900’s New Orleans, Louis finds it impossible to resist Lestat’s offer of the ultimate escape: joining him as his vampire companion.
But Louis’s intoxicating new powers come with a violent price, and the introduction of Lestat’s newest fledgling, the child vampire Claudia, soon sets them on a decades-long path of revenge and atonement. A sensuous, contemporary reinvention of Anne Rice’s revolutionary gothic novel.”
The Vampire Lestat, which is targeting a 2026 premiere, will feature four customized Player II Modified Stratocaster guitars (the “The LeStrat” collection). Filming began last month in Toronto, with Rolin Jones as writer and showrunner. Jones also executive produces along with Mark Johnson, Hannah Moscovitch, Christopher Rice, and the late Anne Rice.
DC Studios’ 2025 San Diego Comic-Con presence centered around season two of Peacemaker, premiering August 21, 2025 on HBO Max. The Peacemaker panel was one of the most popular at this year’s Comic-Con, and the “Peacefest” activation with props from the series and a live concert was one of the most sought-after tickets.
James Gunn and stars John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, Tim Meadows, and Sol Rodriguez unveiled the official season two trailer during the Hall H panel. And later, at a special Press VIP “Peacefest” party, Gunn revealed the title song is “Oh Lord” by Foxy Shazam.
“In season two, Peacemaker discovers an alternate world where life is everything he wishes it could be. But this discovery also forces him to face his traumatic past and take the future into his own hands,” reads HBO Max’s synopsis.
Gunn created the series, wrote all eight season two episodes, and directed three. Gunn, Peter Safran, and John Cena serve as executive producers. Additional season two directors include Greg Mottola, Peter Sollett, and Alethea Jones.
New episodes stream on Thursdays at 9pm ET/PT on HBO Max.
Daryl and Carol will continue to try and survive in a world gone mad, with AMC confirming The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has been renewed for a fourth—and final—season. The fourth season, which was announced during the series’ San Diego Comic-Con panel, will film in Spain. AMC also revealed the final season will consist of eight episodes.
The network also dropped the official season three trailer during the Hall H panel before releasing it online.
“Daryl Dixon has been an incredible journey. I thank each and every fan who has joined us on this ride,” stated Norman Reedus. “It’s been a privilege to build this story for these characters, and we have so much gratitude for how it’s been embraced. Your love and support have made every moment worth it. This finale isn’t just an ending; it’s a celebration of what we’ve all shared together. Keep carrying that love forward—Daryl’s journey is far from over.”
According to AMC, shooting locations will include Bilbao, Galicia, Andalucía, the Segovia region, Toledo, and Community of Madrid. David Zabel serves as showrunner and executive produces along with Reedus, McBride, Scott M. Gimple, Greg Nicotero, Brian Bockrath, Angela Kang, Jason Richman, Dan Percival, and Steve Squillante.
Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon and Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier in ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ season 3 (Photo Credit: Manuel Fernandez-Valdes/AMC)
“It has been the thrill of a lifetime to shoot this part of Daryl and Carol’s adventure together in Europe, and I keep coming back for more of these two characters,” said Melissa McBride. “There is still so much story left to tell and so much for the fans to look forward to. I’m going to revel in the moments as they come and am excited for the fans to see what we have been working on in these incredible locations.”
Season three launches on September 7, 2025 on AMC and AMC+. The network did not announce a target premiere date for season four.
“Across two extraordinary series spanning almost two decades, Norman and Melissa have given life to two of the most iconic characters in the history of television. Daryl and Carol have taken fans on an unforgettable and intensely human journey of challenge, survival, hope, and friendship, and the response from fans, from the very first moments of The Walking Dead, has been remarkable. We can’t wait to share the upcoming third season of Daryl this fall and to begin production on this fourth and final season in Spain,” said Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks. “Whatever awaits these two beloved characters, we know The Walking Dead Universe is a timeless franchise that holds endless possibilities for story and characters new and old.”
