Today, Apple Original Films unveiled the trailer for director Jonah Hill’s upcoming dark comedy “Outcome,” starring Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill, Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer, Susan Lucci, Laverne Cox, David Spade, Martin Scorsese, Atsuko Okatsuka, Roy Wood, Jr., Welker White, Kaia Gerber and Ivy Wolk, premiering globally on Apple TV on Friday, April 10, 2026.
“Outcome” is a dark comedy that centers on Reef Hawk (Reeves), a beloved Hollywood star who must dive into the depths of his hidden demons after he is extorted with a mysterious video that’s sure to shatter his image and end his career. With the support of his lifelong besties Kyle (Diaz) and Xander (Bomer), along with his crisis lawyer Ira (Hill), Reef embarks on a soul-searching journey to make amends with anyone he could have possibly wronged in hopes of identifying the blackmailer. Co-writer and director Hill brings a unique lens to Reef’s wild but spiritually cleansing, nostalgic and eye-opening trip down memory lane, where confronting his past might be the only way to rescue his future.
Directed by Jonah Hill, the Apple Original Film “Outcome” is written by Hill and Ezra Woods, produced by Matt Dines, Alison Goodwin and Hill under their Strong Baby banner, with Adam Merims serving as executive producer.
Drac and the Pack are back, like you’ve never seen them before in Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. Reunite with your favorite monsters for an all-new adventure that presents Drac (Brian Hull) with his most terrifying task yet. When Van Helsing’s (Jim Gaffigan) mysterious invention, the ‘Monsterification Ray,’ goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny (Andy Samberg) becomes a monster! In their new mismatched bodies, Drac, stripped of his powers, and an exuberant Johnny, loving life as a monster, must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it’s too late, and before they drive each other crazy. With help from Mavis (Selena Gomez) and the hilariously human Drac Pack, the heat is on to find a way to switch themselves back before their transformations become permanent. The film also features the voices of Kathryn Hahn (Ericka), Steve Buscemi (Wayne), Molly Shannon (Wanda), David Spade (Griffin the Invisible Man), Keegan-Michael Key (Murray), Fran Drescher (Eunice), Brad Abrell (Frank), and Asher Blinkoff (Dennis).
For the final chapter of the Hotel Transylvania film series, franchise creator Genndy Tartakovsky returns as one of the screenwriters and executive producers. Selena Gomez will also serve as an executive producer, while reprising her role as Drac’s daughter, Mavis, alongside Andy Samberg, returning as Johnny. Directed by Derek Drymon and Jennifer Kluska, the film is produced by Alice Dewey Goldstone and executive produced by Tartakovsky, Michelle Murdocca, and Gomez. The story is by Genndy Tartakovsky with a screenplay by Amos Vernon & Nunzio Randazzo and Genndy Tartakovsky.
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA: TRANSFORMANIA stars Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kathryn Hahn, Jim Gaffigan, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, David Spade, Keegan-Michael Key, Brian Hull, Fran Drescher, Brad Abrell, and Asher Blinkoff
Drac and the pack are back, like you’ve never seen them before in HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA: TRANSFORMANIA. Reunite with your favorite monsters for an all-new adventure that presents Drac with his most terrifying task yet.
When Van Helsing’s mysterious invention, the ‘Monsterfication Ray,” goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster! In their new mismatched bodies, Drac, stripped of his powers, and an exuberant Johnny, loving life as a monster, must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it’s too late, and before they drive each other crazy. With help from Mavis and the hilariously human Drac Pack, the heat is on to find a way to switch themselves back before their transformations become permanent.
The voice-cast includes Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, David Spade, Brian Hull, Asher Blinkoff, Brad Abrell, Fran Drescher, Jim Gaffigan, and Molly Shannon.
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA: TRANSFORMANIA will be the final chapter of the successful franchise from Sony Pictures Animation, with the first three installments grossing over $1.3 billion at the global box office. Franchise creator Genndy Tartakovsky returns as screenwriter and executive producer, alongside Michelle Murdocca and Selena Gomez, who will also reprise her role as Dracula’s daughter, Mavis. Directed by Jennifer Kluska and Derek Drymon, and produced by Alice Dewey Goldstone, the film will hit theatres July 23, 2021.
Blobby, Wanda (Molly Shannon), Wayne Steve Buscemi), Griffin the Invisible Man (David Spade), Ericka (Kathryn Hahn), Dracula (Brian Hull), Jonathan (Andy Samberg), Mavis (Selena Gomez), Frank (Brad Abrell), Eunice (Fran Drescher), Murray (Keegan-Michael Key) with Denis and Winnie in Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation’s HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA: TRANSFORMANIA.
Celebrate National Pet Day 2021 with the new adorable MONSTER PETS: A HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA SHORT.
Drac’s lovable, monster-sized puppy, Tinkles, has more energy than ever and just wants to play ball! Unfortunately, Drac is too busy juggling his duties at the hotel, so he is determined to find a monster pet companion for his huge furry friend. After a series of mismatches, Drac’s plan goes awry when Tinkles chooses a very unlikely companion.
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 4 is heading to theaters this summer!
Drac’s Pack is back, like you’ve never seen them before. Hotel Transylvania: Transformania will be the final chapter of the successful franchise from Sony Pictures Animation, with the first three installments grossing over $1.3 billion at the global box office. Franchise creator Genndy Tartakovsky returns as screenwriter and executive producer, alongside Michelle Murdocca and Selena Gomez, who will also reprise her role as Dracula’s daughter, Mavis.
The cast includes Andy Samberg, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, David Spade, Brian Hull, Asher Blinkoff, Brad Abrell, Fran Drescher, Jim Gaffigan, Molly Shannon.
Directed by Jennifer Kluska and Derek Drymon, and produced by Alice Dewey Goldstone, the film will hit theatres July 23, 2021.
Directed by Brent Dodge, Eric Murray, written by Steve Burgess
With Chris Farley (archive footage), Dan Aykroyd, Christina Applegate, Bob Odenkirk, Adam Sandler, David Spade, Kevin P Farley, Tom Farley, Bo Derek, many others.
In the world of comedy certain talents stand out as heavyweights, both literally and figuratively. Large of both frame and talent very often these talented performers can seem more like a force of nature running amok in the mundane world, creating comedic chaos for our amusement.
The first that comes to my mind would have to be Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle, his name forever tarnished with a scandalous incident that was proved in court never to have happened, Fatty Arbuckle deserves better. He was genuinely talented, a series of dvd releases proves it. He taught Buster Keaton everything he knew. He was also incredibly funny.
I would also add the name of Curly Howard of the Three Stooges, Jackie Gleason, Lou Costello, John Belushi of Saturday Night Live and John Candy of Second City TV. And now we are lucky to have Melissa McCarthy. All of them incredibly talented, funny and larger than life. Comedy heavyweights, if you will.
But one name has always stood out, even in this elite crowd. Chris Farley injected new blood into Saturday Night Live and made the show worth watching again. He was incredibly, sometimes painfully funny and he also brought a serious, dangerous edge to a lot of his performances. Chris Farley was a force to be reckoned with, he often seemed on the verge of a complete meltdown, as if he would burn up in the atmosphere he was living in, and possibly take us all with him. Chris Farley could actually seem scary, dangerous, off the chain, off the map and out of the box nuts. And that my friends was his particular genius.
Compare Chris Farley with another comedy heavyweight like John Candy. Candy always came across as what he was, a big, jolly, sensitive cuddly pooh bear of a comic who wouldn’t hurt a fly. Uncle Buck runs like a German sports car because of Candy’s talent and his inherent goodness. What child wouldn’t want to have Uncle Buck in the family?
I say all this as an introduction to I AM CHRIS FARLEY, a wonderful documentary about an extraordinary talent who brought laughter to so many people. And how nice it is to find out that Farley, as well, was sensitive, intelligent and, yes, would not hurt a fly.
The makers of I AM CHRIS FARLEY had what appears to be all access, full cooperation from Chris Farley’s family. We hear first from his brother Kevin P Farley, who also does standup, and riffs on his resemblance to the late comic. Virtually every family member is heard from and many actors and comics who worked with Chris Farley, and they all say the same things. Naturally funny, always the center of attention, and so much talent that some actors were probably jealous.
We see Chris Farley almost from day one. Family photos, home movies, even tape recorded performances give us a glimpse of a young talent just waiting for the right moment to take center stage.
Chris Farley paid his dues, as so many talented comics did, with Second City of Chicago. Del Close, in archive footage admits they had struck pure gold when Farley came on board. His time with Saturday Night Live yielded some of his best work. I will never forget the first time I saw Matt Foley, the motivational speaker, who has been drinking coffee down the basement all day and lives in a van down by the river, eating a steady diet of government cheese! I start laughing just to think of it. Christina Applegate was the host on that show and in that sketch and tells of her absolute horror as Farley started to destroy the props on the stage. Her alarm was captured on the live television cameras, is absolutely real and only adds to the surreal quality of that sketch.
And again, that was Farley’s genius, many times he appeared just a heartbeat away from going berserk and running amok in NBC’s studio, destroying property, assaulting audience members and possibly landing in an institution.
Add to that his famous try at being a Chippendale’s dancer, showing his pudge to millions of television viewers next to Patrick Swayze. Then there was his own show, especially his interview with Paul McCartney. “You remember the Beatles? You were in that right?” And then there was Bennett Brauer constantly using air quotes for every sentence. Farley was the go to guy to portray almost any celebrity, apparently without offending. Tom Arnold appreciated his impersonation so much he gave the eulogy at Chris Farley’s funeral.
Farley and Adam Sandler were, apparently such a handful on Saturday Night Live they were fired from the show. They constantly pulled pranks and behaved, pretty much, like college frat boys. After getting his walking papers from Saturday Night Live Farley made several films and then started having drug and alcohol problems. Eventually, like so many talented artists, those problems got the better of him.
How sweet to hear that he was loved and loved in return by the people who he worked with in live comedy, television and movies. David Spade was probably his best friend and recalls many fond memories. Somewhat astonishing but we also learn that Farley was a chick magnet without even trying. Women were drawn to him not just for the humor but his intelligence, his loyalty and his uncommon decency. Here was a super star who never acted the prima donna, even though he earned the privilege. Here was a major talent who never traveled with an entourage, always made time for his fans and was very accessible when out in public. He was always pleased to be recognized and thrilled if people told him they liked his work.
Most importantly, like any good documentary about a comedian I AM CHRIS FARLEY is very, very funny. The many clips from television and movies tell the truth about this man, impossible not to laugh all the way through. In fact, the best tribute I can think of comes from one of his appearances on David Letterman’s show. He had Letterman, and the studio audience, in hysterics.
But like many talented artists Chris Farley had his own demons that he tried his best to deal with. In the end they got the better of him, but we are all better for having seen him, in any medium, possibly one of the funniest human beings who ever lived.
I AM CHRIS FARLEY is a terrific tribute to a comic talent who deserves to be remembered for the joy and laughter he brought to all of us.
I AM CHRIS FARLEY opens in NY on July 31 at AMC Empire
VOD on August 11.
Crackle has released the new trailer and poster for JOE DIRT 2: BEAUTIFUL LOSER, the follow-up to the cult favorite with David Spade. The first ever digital sequel to a major motion picture will be debuting July 16 on Crackle.
In JOE DIRT 2: BEAUTIFUL LOSER, Spade returns as the mullet-wearing, rock and roll loving, down on his luck white-trash-hero who embarks on another epic journey, this time through the recent past, the heartland of America – and his own mind – to get back to his loved ones. Joe Dirt is back with a vengeance, and a mop.
Reprising their roles alongside Spade will be Oscar winner Christopher Walken (WEDDING CRASHERS), Brittany Daniel (“The Game”), Dennis Miller, and Adam Beach (FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS). Patrick Warburton (“Rules of Engagement”), Mark McGrath (SHARKNADO 2), Charlotte McKinney (“Dancing with the Stars”) and Kevin Farley also star in the sequel.
“God Almighty, from inbred heaven? Hey freak boy, 1976 called. It wants its hairstyle back!”
Finally – a reason to grow back my mullet!
Joe Dirt is back – In JOE DIRT 2: BEAUTIFUL LOSER, the sequel to the 2001 cult favorite, David Spade (“Rules of Engagement”) returns as the mullet-wearing, rock and roll loving, down on his luck white-trash-hero who embarks on another epic journey, this time through the recent past, the heartland of America – and his own mind – to get back to his loved ones. Joe Dirt is back with a vengeance, and a mop. David Spade reprises his role alongside Oscar winner Christopher Walken (WEDDING CRASHERS), Brittany Daniel (“The Game”), Dennis Miller, Adam Beach (FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS). Patrick Warburton (“Rules of Engagement”), Mark McGrath (SHARKNADO 2), Charlotte McKinney (“Dancing with the Stars”) and Kevin Farley also star in the sequel.
This first ever made for digital sequel to a major motion picture will be coming to Crackle on July 16th
They’re back – Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, and David Spade re-team for summer fun in GROWN UPS 2.
After moving his family back to his hometown to be with his friends and their kids, Lenny (Adam Sandler), finds out that between old bullies, new bullies, schizo bus drivers, drunk cops on skis, and 400 costumed party crashers sometimes crazy follows you.
GROWN UPS 2 is in theaters July 12th.
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This film has been rated PG-13 by the MPAA for the following reasons: crude and suggestive content, language and some male rear nudity.
Columbia Pictures presents a Happy Madison production, a film by Dennis Dugan, Grown Ups 2. Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello, and Nick Swardson. Directed by Dennis Dugan. Produced by Adam Sandler and Jack Giarraputo. Written by Fred Wolf & Adam Sandler & Tim Herlihy. Executive Producers are Barry Bernardi and Allen Covert. Director of Photography is Theo Van de Sande, ASC. Production Designer is Aaron Osborne. Editor is Tom Costain. Costume Designer is Ellen Lutter. Music by Rupert Gregson-Williams. Music Supervision by Michael Dilbeck, Brooks Arthur, and Kevin Grady.
From Sony Pictures Animation, take a look at this early design of Cee-Lo Green’s “Murray the Mummy” in HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA – in theaters September 21, 2012.
Welcome to the HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA, Dracula’s (Adam Sandler) lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula has invited some of the world’s most famous monsters – Frankenstein and his bride, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, a family of werewolves, and more – to celebrate his daughter Mavis’s 118th birthday. For Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem – but his world could come crashing down when one ordinary guy stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis.
Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky (TV’s “The Powerpuff Girls,” “Star Wars: Clone Wars”), Miley Cyrus, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, David Spade, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon and David Koechner round out the voices for Columbia Pictures’ animated family comedy.
Steve Buscemi, Fran Drescher, Cee Lo Green, Kevin James, Andy Samberg, Molly Shannon,
and David Spade On the Guest List;
Genndy Tartakovsky to Direct
CULVER CITY, Calif., July 2011 – It was announced earlier this week that Adam Sandler will voice the lead role of Dracula in Sony Pictures Animation’s 3D family comedy HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA, by Bob Osher, president, Sony Pictures Digital Productions, and Michelle Raimo-Kouyate, president of production, Sony Pictures Animation. The film will be released on September 21, 2012, by Columbia Pictures.
The film will be directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, a star in the animation community, well-known for his work on Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars, and “Dexter’s Laboratory”; he recently conceptualized and storyboarded the final action sequence for Iron Man 2 and provided the stylish and memorable prologue for the film Priest. The film is produced by Michelle Murdocca (Open Season, Stuart Little 1 & 2) and the animation is by Sony Pictures Imageworks.
Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula’s (Sandler) lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free from meddling from the human world. But here’s a little known fact about Dracula: he is not only the Prince of Darkness; he is also a dad. Over-protective of his teenage daughter, Mavis, Dracula fabricates tales of elaborate dangers to dissuade her adventurous spirit. As a haven for Mavis, he opens the Hotel Transylvania, where his daughter and some of the world’s most famous monsters – Frankenstein and his bride, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, a family of werewolves, and more – can kick back in safety and peace. For Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem – but his world could come crashing down when one ordinary guy stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis.
Also confirmed to join the cast: Kevin James will play Frank – also known as Frankenstein – with Fran Drescher voicing Eunice, his in-your-face, over-the-top, and larger-than-life Bride. David Spade plays Quasimodo, once the hunchback of Notre Dame and now a crazy, passionate gourmet chef always looking for his next piece de resistance. Steve Buscemi and Molly Shannon will play Wayne and Wanda, a pair of married, harried werewolves, parents to an ever-increasing litter of pups, who are looking forward to their family vacation at the hotel. Cee Lo Green is also joining the cast as Murray, a boisterous Mummy, once entertainer to the great Pharaohs, now the life of the party, and always feeling the urge to let loose and sing. Finally, Andy Samberg will voice the role of Jonathan, a 21-year-old regular guy, carefree and full of life, whose world travels land him at the Hotel.
Hotel Transylvania continues Sandler’s long association with Sony Pictures, where he has made or produced 23 films over the years. The studio recently released Just Go With It, which opened #1 and took in more than $214 million worldwide, and last summer, the studio released Grown Ups, the biggest worldwide hit of Sandler’s career, earning over $260 million worldwide. For more than a decade, Sandler has been one of the world’s biggest comedy stars, putting together a track record of comedies that have become must-see events around the world and showing a power at the box office that very few comedians can match. He will next star for Sony in both title roles of Jack and Jill, set for release November 11, 2011, and is currently shooting I Hate You, Dad, opposite Andy Samberg and Leighton Meester.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Adam to create a comedic Dracula for a new generation,” said Raimo-Kouyate in commenting on the announcement. “We have a unique story about that iconic character, starring a phenomenal cast directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, that re-imagines Transylvania and its legendary monsters in the way that only animation can.
About Sony Pictures Animation
Sony Pictures Animation produces a variety of animated entertainment for audiences around the world. The studio is following its 2009 worldwide hit, the mouth-watering 3D comedy Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and the 2007 Academy Award®-nominated Surf’s Up with a full slate of feature films including the live-action/animation hybrid film The Smurfs (3D) and the family comedy, Hotel Transylvania (3D). The division is also in production with Aardman Animations on two feature films, the CG-animated family comedy Arthur Christmas (3D) and the stop-frame animated high-seas adventure, The Pirates! Band of Misfits (3D). Open Season 3, the third adventure in Sony Pictures Animation’s successful Open Season franchise, was released on DVD and Blu-Ray January 2011. Sony Pictures Animation is an operating unit of Sony Pictures Digital Productions.
