Sizzling Samachar: Kevin Smith's 'The 4:30 Movie' brings 80s teen nostalgia to life; Shocking Update: Jesse Williams won’t return for 'Only Murders in the Building' season 4

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Kevin Smith's 'The 4:30 Movie' brings 80s teen nostalgia to life

Kevin Smith, best known for helming the Clerks trilogy and his Silent Bob persona, introduced The 4:30 Movie at the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con. The comedy set in the summer of 1986, features a star-studded cast including Justin Long and Rosario Dawson and follows three teens sneaking into R-rated movies, leading to comedic chaos. With Ken Jeong as a self-important theatre manager, the movie promises laughs and is a nostalgic nod to the '80s. Smith also announced a third Jay and Silent Bob film, Jay and Silent Bob: Store Wars, continuing the beloved stoner duo’s adventures.

J.K. Simmons and Mena Massoud star in new sci-fi coming-of-age film 'Spaceman'

Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons and Aladdin star Mena Massoud are set to headline Spaceman, a coming-of-age sci-fi film directed by Dan Abramovici, in his feature debut. The movie, which explores themes of identity, artistic expression, and mental health, follows an artist's journey to rediscover his passion. Simmons plays the artist’s imposter syndrome, while Massoud represents his creative drive. Abramovici, known for his work on The Fairly OddParents, will make his directorial debut with this film. Spaceman does not yet have a release date, but the film’s intriguing trailer has already generated a lot of buzz.

Shocking Update: Jesse Williams won’t return for 'Only Murders in the Building' season 4

Jesse Williams, who played Tobert in Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building, has confirmed that he won’t be back for the fourth season. The popular series, set to premiere on August 27, 2024, will introduce new faces including Eva Longoria and Eugene Levy. Season 4 will focus on the trio’s podcast being adapted into a film, with the lead stars Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short reprising their characters. Despite Williams’ departure, the show promises new dynamics and fresh characters as Mabel, Charles, and Oliver delve into yet another murder investigation.

Nick Kroll's new comedy series 'Snowflakes' coming to FX

Nick Kroll, known for his work on Big Mouth, is set to executive produce FX's upcoming comedy series Snowflakes. Created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, the show will feature a group of codependent housemates navigating the challenges of being "good people". The ensemble cast includes Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, Amita Rao, and Owen Thiele. The series, which has received a full season order, will debut next year. Kroll's involvement follows his success with Big Mouth, which wraps up its final season later this year.

Jacqueline Fernandez and Neil Nitin Mukesh set to debut on OTT with exciting web series ‘Goats’

Jacqueline Fernandez and Neil Nitin Mukesh are gearing up for their OTT debut in the eagerly anticipated web series Goats. Slated for release next year, the series will feature a stellar cast including Sumedh Mudgalkar, Bhavin Bhanushali, Anusha Mani, Kunwar Amar, Santana Roach, and Yukti Tareja. Created by Aditya Bhat, directed by Abhishek Sharma, and produced by Sagar Thakkar, Goats is expected to be a major hit. Neil Nitin Mukesh recently celebrated the series' completion with a wrap party. Keep an eye out for more updates as Goats approaches its release.

Aamir Khan sets the stage for 2025 with multiple projects; Amit Rai teams up with Ekta Kapoor

Aamir Khan is poised for a dynamic 2025, with his production house, Aamir Khan Productions, preparing to release Pritam Pyaare, Sitaare Zameen Par, Lahore 1947, and Happy Patel within the next 18 months. Currently, Khan’s team is finalising three new projects, scheduled to kick off between October and March. One of these may star Khan himself, while the others will feature different actors. Additionally, Khan is contemplating a comic film with Rajkumar Santoshi, with final decisions pending after the completion of Sitaare Zameen Par. On a parallel track, Amit Rai is collaborating with Ekta Kapoor on a female-led comedy featuring three lead actresses. Rai is also developing a historical drama on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with the timing of these projects dependent on talent availability.

Unraveling the drama of ancient rome: ‘Those About to Die’

Peacock’s Those About to Die dives into the tumultuous world of ancient Rome, blending real historical figures with fictional drama. Set during the final days of Emperor Vespasian's reign, the series, directed by Roland Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner, portrays the intense political maneuvering and gladiatorial combat of the Flavian dynasty. Featuring Anthony Hopkins as Vespasian and Tom Hughes as his son Titus, the show offers a gripping look at the era's power struggles and societal spectacles. The series, streaming on Amazon Prime Video, intertwines historical events with dramatic liberties, providing a vivid portrayal of Rome's epic grandeur and turmoil.

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