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In the Virgin River season 5 finale, we learned how Mel met her birth father, and in Virgin River season 6, we're going to learn how Mel's mother met her father.

Jumping off of Mel's major paternity discovery last season, the upcoming new episodes will find the bride-to-be getting to know her birth father, Everett (John Allen Nelson), and part of that will be learning his history.

Earlier this year, Netflix announced that a Virgin River prequel series had been placed in development, and the series would center on Mel's mother, Sarah, and Everett.

On Sept. 23, Deadline announced the official castings for Sarah and Everett's prequel counterparts. Jessica Rothe and Callum Kerr will make their debuts as Mel's parents in a 1970s flashback in Virgin River season 6.

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The pair will appear in the new season in scenes taking place in the early 1970s,...

Starring Sosie Bacon and Alex Roe, the drug-focused drama feature Hazard is set to hit theaters early next year.

Writer-director Eddie Mensore’s film has been acquired by Emphatic Pictures and Rbl Films for theatrical release on Jan. 10, 2025, in the U.S, Canada, the U.K. and other territories. Steven Ogg and Dave Davis round out the cast for the movie that is set in the Appalachian mining town of Hazard, Kentucky, and explores the ongoing opioid crisis.

Hazard centers on Will (Roe), a reluctant drug dealer challenged with whether he can save his opioid-addled family as he tries to make a living and battle his own additions.

“Leave Hazard forever with me,” Roe tells partner Sara (Bacon) in the trailer. He adds, “Mining ain’t for me.” Bacon is concerned about their finances and wants to know, “You really got 10,000 saved?”

Mensore wrote, directed and produced the film that...

The HBO series Industry returns for a third season on Aug. 11, with Game of Thrones‘ Kit Harington joining the cast. The series follows a cast of characters caught up in the cutthroat world of high finance in London as they determine whether they will thrive or crumble under the pressure.

Rick and Morty: The Anime will be available on Max this month for fans looking for something to tide them over until Rick and Morty season 8.

Another notable new release this month is the documentary Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes. Formulated with newly recovered interviews and unprecedented access to the actor’s personal archive, this documentary claims to be Elizabeth Taylor’s story from her perspective.

Here’s everything coming to HBO and Max in August.

HBO and Max New Releases – August 2024

August 1

3 Days to Kill (2014)

A Bigger Splash (2016)

Amelie (2001)

Arthur (2011)

Beetlejuice (1988)

Blackthorn (2011)

Brick Mansions (2014)

Down Terrace (2010)

Forever My Girl...

Find Me Falling is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Stelana Kliris. The Netflix film follows the story of a washed-up rock star whose comeback album fails after which he retreats to his cliffside home in Cyprus, where he finds new friends and an old flame. Find Me Falling stars Harry Connick Jr. in the lead role with Ali Fumiko Whitney, Agni Scott, Clarence Smith, Christodoulos Martas, and Lea Maleni starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved Netflix’s charming romantic comedy film with great characters and a feel-good story, here are some similar movies you could watch next.

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Forever My Girl is a romantic drama film written and directed by Bethany Ashton Wolf. Based on the novel of the same name by author Heidi McLaughlin, the 2018 film follows the story of Liam Page, a popular country...

If you’re trying to figure out what movie to watch on Netflix, an easy way to whittle down the choices is to find out what movies are soon leaving the streaming service. To that end, we’ve got the full list of movies leaving Netflix in May 2024, and there are some bangers on here.

The entire original “Hunger Games” franchise will depart at the end of the month, while the critically acclaimed sequel “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” expires on May 9. And if you’re hankering for some stress, “Uncut Gems” leaves on May 8, while the bestseller adaptation “Where the Crawdads Sing” will depart Netflix on May 11.

See the full list of what’s leaving Netflix in May 2024 below.

Leaving May 1

Bennett’s War

Magic Mike’s Last Dance

Leaving May 2

Survive the Night

Leaving May 3

Arctic Dogs

Leaving May 8

Uncut Gems

Leaving May 9

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish...

Netflix has released their monthly list of every movie and TV show that will be expiring from the streaming service soon.

Beginning on May 1, 2024, Netflix will be removing 39 total titles. Unfortunately, there are some fan favorites included here. Notably, all four Hunger Games films will be removed next month! Other title leaving are one of the Magic Mike movies, You’ve Got Mail, The Great Gatsby, Split, and more.

Head inside to see the full list of movies and TV shows being removed from Netflix in May 2024…

Everything Leaving Netflix in May 2024:

Leaving 5/1/24

Bennett’s War

Magic Mike’s Last Dance

Leaving 5/2/24

Survive the Night

Leaving 5/3/24

Arctic Dogs

Leaving 5/8/24

Uncut Gems

Leaving 5/9/24

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Leaving 5/10/24

St. Vincent

Leaving 5/11/24

Where the Crawdads Sing

Leaving 5/14/24

Fifty Shades of Black

Leaving 5/19/24

Rosario Tijeras (Mexico): Seasons 1-3

Leaving 5/11/24

Sam Smith: Love Goes – Live at Abbey Road Studios

Leaving 5/22/24

The Boxtrolls...

Abby Ryder Fortson has established herself as a rising star in Hollywood, showcasing her impressive range and talent in both movies and TV shows. Despite being a young actor, Fortson has already put in a decade of work and continues to take on bigger and more challenging roles as she grows older. Fortson's leading role in "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" solidifies her talent and readiness for bigger opportunities in the industry.

The best Abby Ryder Fortson movies and TV shows allow the rising young star to illustrate her impressive range, and she has already accomplished a lot despite her youth. Making her debut in 2013 at the age of 5, Fortson has already put in a decade of work in Hollywood, and each new project seems to amplify her status as an up-and-coming talent. While most of her early roles have involved playing precocious kids and younger versions of main characters,...

When it comes to the best romance movies on Netflix, there is such a great mix of originals as well as some of the best romances in movie history. These movies also traverse the spectrum from romantic comedies to both romances with happy and sad endings, bringing smiles, tears, or in some cases, both. When it comes to streaming services like Netflix, it is also hard to tell when movies will drop off the service, and at times it is hard to scroll through and find the best movies in any specific genre. The good news is, for romances, there are plenty to choose from.

The best romance movies on Netflix include now-classic love stories with stars like Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, and Robert Redford, alongside newer movies starring up-and-comers. These include teenage coming-of-age stories, tales of older men and women looking for love, and quite a few comedies with a strong romantic subplot.

The Gabrielle Union-starring rom-com The Perfect Find and new seasons of deceptive baking sensation Is It Cake? and The Witcher, marking the beginning of the end of Henry Cavill’s starring run, are some of the much-anticipated titles still set to come to Netflix this month.

In The Perfect Find, Union plays a fashion editor who, after a public breakup and career implosion, starts working for her former rival Darcy Hill (Gina Torres) and catches the eye of a younger videographer (Keith Powers), who happens to be the boss’ son. As a romance blossoms, Union’s character begins to question what she really wants from the next phase of her life. The film, directed by Numa Perrier, is based on Tia Williams’ award-winning novel of the same name and also stars Janet Hubert, D.B. Woodside, Aisha Hinds, La La Anthony and others.

More deceptive desserts are on the menu...

As we creep towards summer, Netflix has a hot new list of fresh content, including the final season of “Never Have I Ever,” the sophomore season of ‘Human Resources” and the highly anticipated sixth season of “Black Mirror.”

Kicking off the start of the month on mega streamer are lots of family-friendly goodies like both “Nanny McPhee” and “Nanny McPhee Returns,” “Kicking and Screaming,” “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” and the “Angry Birds Movie.” But the adults won’t be left out of the conversation, as more mature flicks and series like “Jarhead,” “Funny People” and “We’re the Millers” are also hitting the platform this month.

And it wouldn’t be Netflix without its originals. “Take Care of Maya,” “Extraction 2” and the Sarah Snook-led “Run Rabit Run” will land on the site in June. And even if this isn’t enough to get you watching, Netflix will be streaming its Tudum festival on Saturday,...

With its engaging narrative and realistic dialogue, it's not surprising that some people have been wondering whether Forever My Girl is based on a true story. First released in 2018, Forever My Girl is a romantic drama following country musician, Liam Page, who leaves his fiancée, Josie, at the altar to focus on becoming a successful singer. While Liam does eventually return home 8 years later, he is soon in for a shock when he meets his and Josie's 7-year-old daughter, Billy. It's a gripping tale as viewers watch Liam try his best to rebuild relationships with his loved ones while also learning how to adapt to his newfound responsibilities.

Despite Forever My Girl not receiving the best response from critics, accruing just 24% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film did prove to be a hit with the audiences. Not only did they give it a respectable 79%, but they also helped it earn over...

Netflix gained a new competitor last month (sort of) when HBO Max and Discovery+ combined forces to create the confusingly-named Max. With its list of new releases for June 2023, however, Netflix doesn’t have too much to worry about.

This month is filled with some major Netflix original titles, not the least of which is The Witcher season 3 volume 1 on June 29. Though star Henry Cavill is set to leave the Polish folklore/video game adaptation in season 4, he remains very much entrenched as the titular Witcher in this next go-around. Other big TV hits include Manifest season 4 part 2 (June 2), Big Mouth spinoff Human Resources season 2 (June 9), and animated King Kong series Skull Island (June 22). That’s not even to mention the return of Black Mirror season 6. That still has yet to receive a release date but we have no doubt it will be properly epic once it arrives.

Netflix’s...

One of the most anticipated titles coming to Netflix in June is “Extraction 2,” a sequel to the 2020 action thriller starring Chris Hemsworth. After being presumed dead following a massive battle in Bangladesh, Tyler Rake is back and ready to embark on another dangerous mission The film streams June 16.

Watch the trailer for “Extraction 2”:

The wacky animated film “Nimona” also arrives on the world’s largest streamer next month. The movie follows a shapeshifter sidekick to the villain Lord Blackheart. After his boss gets in trouble with Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin, who is charged with keeping the peace in a futuristic fantasy kingdom, Nimona has to become a new kind of hero for a new kind of fairy tale. The film arrives June 30 on Netflix.

Check out the trailer for “Nimona”:

Premiering in June — on a date to be announced — is the sixth season of the sci-fi dystopian technology anthology series “Black Mirror.

Joey Bragg, Tyler Alvarez, Genevieve Hannelius star.

Premiere Entertainment Group has acquired international rights to American High and Ld Entertainment’s teen comedy Sid Is Dead starring Joey Bragg, Tyler Alvarez and Genevieve Hannelius and is kicking off talks in Cannes this week.

Eli Gonda directed the film from Peter Warren’s screenplay based on a novel by Drew Frist and Tom Dolby. The story centres on a high school senior (Bragg) who fears for his life after getting the school bully suspended and creates a bucket list of everything he will miss out on when he expects his life...

Exclusive: Sasha Luss (Anna), Alex Roe (Forever My Girl), Adam Lazarre White (The Old Way), and Thai music artist and actor Noi Pru (13 Beloved) are joining cast in feature Sic, which is filming in Thailand.

As we previously revealed, the film marks the feature directorial debut of The Fighter and The Finest Hours screenwriter Paul Tamasy who also penned the script.

Leading cast are actress and singer Victoria Justice (The Tutor), model and actress Devon Ross (Irma Vep), Taylor John Smith (Where The Crawdads Sing), and Dermot Mulroney (Scream VI)

The film follows a group of roommates in a US city who accidentally kill an innocent man, “leading them down a dangerous path of deception and cover-up”.

Tamasy is re-teaming with his producing partner Dorothy Aufiero, with whom worked on The Fighter, Patriots Day, and the The Finest Hours. Also producing are Wych Kaos, Scott Clayton, Jordan Gertner, and Gary Hirsh,...

March 2022 is a great month for blonde women with cold, dead stares on Hulu.

With its list of new releases for March 2022, Hulu is highlighting two major original series ripped straight from the headlines. The first is The Dropout, which premieres on March 3. This show stars Amanda Seyfried (taking over from the previously cast Kate McKinnon) as Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. This story about high-level corporate fraud is truly wild, enough so to accommodate several books, podcasts, and even an upcoming film starring Jennifer Lawrence. Hulu is certainly hoping its version is the definitive one.

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The Dropout‘s spiritual counterpart will be The Girl From Plainville, which premieres on March 29. This is another story you might be familiar with. If not, just...

Rachel McAdams and 12-year-old Abby Ryder Fortson have been cast to star in Lionsgate’s adaptation of the classic Judy Blume novel “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.”

Ryder Fortson, who is best known as Paul Rudd’s daughter in the “Ant-Man” movies, will play the title character Margaret Simon. McAdams will play Margaret’s mother, Barbara.

“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” will be written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. The legendary James L. Brooks is producing the film adaptation through his Gracie Films banner after he and Fremon Craig previously collaborated on “The Edge of Seventeen.” Production on the film is expected to being in April.

“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” is a timeless coming-of-age story about a sixth-grader who questions everything about adolescence and puberty while searching the universe for whatever answers she can find. With her mother and grandmother...

Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson have been cast in “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” an adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved coming-of-age book.

Fortson will play Margaret Simon, a sixth-grade girl who is going through puberty and searches the universe for any answers she can find. McAdams is portraying Margaret’s mother, Barbara.

The movie, set up at Lionsgate, will be written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. It’s expected to begin production in April.

“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” was first published in 1970 and remains hugely popular among young, budding readers. Blume has long been opposed to screen adaptations of her seminal work, a notable list that includes “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing,” “Blubber,” “Forever” and “Tiger Eyes.” However, the upcoming version of “Are You There God?” — especially the casting — comes with Blume’s blessing.

“Abby is funny and tender, strong yet vulnerable.

Abby Ryder Fortson, who stars as Ant-Man/Scott Lang’s daughter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, has been set to play Margaret in Lionsgate’s feature adaptation of Judy Blume’s iconic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, the studio confirmed Friday. Also aboard is Rachel McAdams who will play Margaret’s mother, Barbara.

Production begins in April on the pic, which will be written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, who penned the teen-angst pic The Edge of Seventeen starring Hailee Steinfeld. She is reteaming with her Seventeen director James L. Brooks and his Gracie Films banner; they are producing with Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks and Blume.

Meredith Wieck and Chelsea Kujawa are overseeing the project for the studio.

The story in Blume’s 1970 must-read for tween girls, Margaret Simon is a sixth grader who is questioning everything about adolescence and puberty, is searching...

You may know her as the lead from the two “Happy Death Day” films, but actress Jessica Rothe has been an actress on the rise for a while now, showing up in the films “Forever My Girl” and a small role in “La La Land.” However, she really broke out thanks to the aforementioned horror films and will soon use that newfound status in the upcoming Amazon series “Utopia.”

Deadline reports that Rothe is the latest addition to the already-strong cast for Gillian Flynn’s upcoming sci-fi thriller series.

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Exclusive: Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day) is set to recur opposite John Cusack, Sasha Lane and Rainn Wilson in Utopia, Amazon’s straight-to-series adaptation of the British drama, written by Gone Girl author and screenwriter Gillian Flynn.

Utopia follows a group of young adults who meet online that are mercilessly hunted by a shadowy deep state organization after they come into possession of a near-mythical cult underground graphic novel. Within the comic’s pages, they discover the conspiracy theories that may actually be real and are forced into the dangerous, unique and ironic position of saving the world.

Rothe will play Samantha. Extremely idealistic, sharp-witted and a natural-born leader, Samantha earnestly believes in changing the world through action and scoffs at cheap rhetoric about progress. She could school any comic book nerd about the graphic novel Utopia and is embarking on a mission to uncover its secrets.

The Amazon adaptation...

Jackson Odell, the 20-year-old actor and musician who was found unresponsive in the San Fernando Valley in June, died of accidental overdose, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office said Monday.

Odell, whose credits include “The Goldbergs,” “Modern Family” and “Private Practice,” died of “acute heroin and cocaine toxicity” on June 8, according to the coroner’s report. He was found in a sober living facility.

Odell played Ari Caldwell on eight episodes of “The Goldbergs” from 2013-2015. His other TV credits include parts on Nickelodeon’s “iCarly,” the first Netflix season of “Arrested Development” and the Freeform drama “The Fosters.”

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“The Odell family has lost our beloved son and brother, Jackson Odell,” the family said in a statement to TheWrap in June. “He will always be a shining light and a brilliant, loving and talented soul.

Jackson Odell, who played Ari on ABC’s The Goldbergs, has died; the actor was just 20 years old.

Odell was found unresponsive in his Tarzana residence on Thursday, according to our sister site Variety. No cause of death has been released, but no foul play is suspected.

“The Odell family has lost our beloved son and brother, Jackson Odell,” his family said in a statement. “He will always be a shining light and a brilliant, loving and talented soul. He had so much more to share. Our family will always carry that truth forward. Our wish is that the rest...

Jackson Odell, who was best known for his role as Ari Caldwell in ABC’s “The Goldbergs,” has died. He was 20.

Odell was found unresponsive in his Tarzana residence in San Fernando Valley June 8, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office confirmed to Variety. The cause of death has not been released, pending an autopsy. No foul play is suspected.

In addition to his role as Ari in Seasons 1 and 2 of “The Goldbergs,” Odell had credits on “The Fosters,” “Modern Family,” and “iCarly.” He also starred in the 2011 film “Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer” with Heather Graham. He had been involved in show business from the age of 12.

Odell was also a singer-songwriter, and penned original songs for the soundtrack of the 2018 romantic drama film “Forever My Girl,” including “Wings of an Angel,” which “American Idol” contestant Lauren Alaina sang for the film. “Forever My Girl” starred Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe,...

“The Goldbergs” and “iCarly” actor Jackson Odell has died. He was 20.

Odell was found unresponsive at a residence in the San Fernando Valley on Friday, a Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office spokesperson told TheWrap Sunday.

The cause of death has yet to be confirmed and is pending autopsy.

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“The Odell family has lost our beloved son and brother, Jackson Odell,” the family said in a statement emailed to TheWrap. “He will always be a shining light and a brilliant, loving and talented soul. He had so much more to share. Our family will always carry that truth forward. Our wish is that the rest of the world does as well. We are now going to try to make sense of our immeasurable loss privately.”

Odell played Ari Caldwell on eight episodes of the ABC sitcom from 2013-...

“Maze Runner: The Death Cure,” from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, debuted at No. 1 on the Npd VideoScan First Alert sales chart, which tracks combined DVD and Blu-ray Disc unit sales, and the dedicated Blu-ray Disc sales chart the week ended April 28.

The third and final film based on the post-apocalyptic “Maze Runner” young adult novels earned $58 million at the domestic box office. A trilogy collection landed at No. 12 overall and No. 10 on the Blu-ray chart.

The musical hit “The Greatest Showman,” also from Fox, dropped to No. 2 after two weeks in the top spot.

The heist thriller “Den of Thieves,” from Universal Pictures, debuted at No. 3 overall and No. 4 on the Blu-ray chart after a $45 million haul at the domestic box office.

Another newcomer, Lionsgate’s “Hostiles,” debuted at No. 4 overall and No. 5 on the Blu-ray chart. The film, which stars Christian Bale as a U.S. Cavalry officer assigned...

Timothée Chalamet returns to a sultry summer in the 1980s (or maybe it’s the early ’90s) in the trailer for his new indie “Hot Summer Nights.”

Chalamet, who earned an Oscar nomination this year for his breakout role as young gay teenager during an idyllic summer in 1983 Italy in “Call Me by Your Name,” here plays a shy out-of-towner in Cape Cod.

His character gets in over his head flipping weed with the neighborhood rebel (Alex Roe, “Forever My Girl”) while pursuing his new business partner’s enigmatic sister (Maika Monroe, “Independence Day: Resurgence”).

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With a hurricane looming in the wings, tensions rise against a backdrop of drive-ins, arcades, and crashed parties as the stakes (and temperatures) grow ever higher.

Elijah Bynum wrote and directed the film, which also stars William Fichtner, Thomas Jane, Emory Cohen and Maia Mitchell.

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A24 is releasing the film in theaters on July 27, following a debut on DirecTV on June 28.

Watch the trailer above.

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When you think of mermaids, you might have images of a singing Ariel pop into your head, but you’d better put that out of your mind when you watch the Freeform series Siren. In it, a mysterious woman, Ryn (Eline Powell), appears in the small fishing town of Bristol Cove, where she immediately starts wreaking havoc in search of something. Ben (Alex Roe), a marine biologist, discovers that she’s a mermaid and that there are more like her — and they are not out of a Disney movie. (Photo Credit: Freeform) “Ryn,” the London born actress, who, among other things, has also appeared on Game of Thrones, relates to us, “is a mermaid who has never been on land before, but her sister gets taken and so she’s forced to do so and look for her. In the ocean she’s a top-level predator, but on land she...

Feature debut from writer/director Cameron Norrie about a child who brings hope with his guitar.

La-based Premiere Entertainment Group is touting worldwide rights at the Efm to Jk Simmons family comedy A Boy Called Sailboat and horror thriller You’re Not Alone.

Jake Busey and newcomer Julian Atocani Sanchez star alongside Simmons in A Boy Called Sailboat, about a child who brings hope with his guitar playing to his small town filled with charming and offbeat characters.

Cameron Nugent makes his feature directorial debut from his original screenplay and produces alongside Richard Gray, Andrew Curry and Nelson Khoury.

You’re Not Alone is currently in post and stars Katia Winter as a mother who regains custody of her young daughter when a mysterious entity begins to torment her new home.

Coming-of-age tale co-stars Alex Wolff, Ellen Burstyn, and Nick Offerman.

La-based Premiere Entertainment Group arrives in Berlin with international rights to coming-of-age tale The House Of Tomorrow starring Asa Butterfield, Alex Wolff, Ellen Burstyn, and Nick Offerman.

Peter Livolsi makes his feature directorial debut on the dramedy, which Shout! Factory will release in the Us in limited theatres on April 20.

Butterfield, whose credits include Hugo, The Boy In The Striped Pajamas and Ender’s Game, plays the lead as a sheltered teenager who lives with his overbearing grandmother and meets another youngster who wants to start a punk band.

Maude Apatow and Michaela Watkins round out the key cast. Livolsi adapted the screenplay from the novel by Peter Bognanni, and Danielle Renfrew Behrens and Tarik Karam serve as producers.

The House Of Tomorrow was made with support from the Sundance Institute Feature Film Program and the Tribeca Film Institute Sloan Fund.

Premiere president and CEO...

Roadside Attractions released in Us last month.

La-based Premiere Entertainment Group has acquired international rights heading into the Efm to Ld Entertainment’s music romance Forever My Girl.

Bethany Ashton Wolf wrote and directed the story of a country pop star who returns to his Louisiana hometown where he encounters the woman he left at the altar eight years prior.

Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, and Jennifer Monroe of Ld Entertainment produced Forever My Girl, which stars Alex Roe, Jessica Rothe, and Abby Ryder Fortson.

Wolf adapted the screenplay from Heidi McLaughlin’s novel of the same name. Roadside Attractions released the film in the Us on January 19 and since then it has grossed $12.6m after three weekends.

“We are overwhelmed by the terrific response to the film from a domestic audience,” Liddell said. “We are looking forward to working with Premiere Entertainment to bring this crowd-pleaser to audiences around the world.”

“We are thrilled...

Jessica Rothe and Alex Roe star in the film Forever My Girl, which hit theaters January 19. The story follows Liam Page (Roe) who left home at 18 in search of musical stardom, but with that left the love of his life, Josie (Rothe), at the altar. “Finally, eight years later, he has fallen into troubled ways,” Rothe told […]

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Here's your estimated 3-day box office returns (new releases bolded): 1. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle - $20.0 million ($316.9 million total) 2. 12 Strong - $16.5 million ($16.5 million total) 3. Den of Thieves - $15.3 million ($15.3 million total) 4. The Post - $12.1 million ($45.1 million total) 5. The Greatest Showman - $11.0 million ($113.4 million total) 6. Paddington 2 - $8.2 million ($25.0 million total) 7. The Commuter - $6.6 million ($25.7 million total) 8. Star Wars: The Last Jedi - $6.5 million ($604.2 million total) 9. Insidious: The Last Key - $5.9 million ($58.7 million total) 10. Forever My Girl - $4.7 million ($4.7 million total)   The Big Stories While yours truly toils away at Sundance trying to take notice of the films hoping to...

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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle once again stood tall over the box-office weekend bringing in an additional $20 million. This gives the film a five-week domestic total of $317 million. Second and third places belong to two films making their debuts this week. With $16.4 million, the war drama 12 Strong finished just ahead of the heist-thriller Den of Thieves which brought in $15.3 million.

Steven Spielberg’s The Post dropped from the second to the fourth spot this week, earning $12.2 million. Despite the lower finish, the film has still made a decent $45.2 million during its five-week run. Elsewhere, The Greatest Showman also dropped a spot, yet it added $11 million to raise its five-week total to $113.5 million.

The family-friendly Paddington 2 held onto the sixth spot with $8.2 million. In just two weeks, the film has earned an impressive $25 million. As sustainable as Paddington’s success seems to be, that does not appear to be...

Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, Phantom Thread is finally hitting more theaters, so the Cinemaholics have invited special guest Kimber Myers to help review it. Daniel Day-Lewis stars in what will apparently be his final film role ever (but hopefully not), along with Lesley Manville and Vicky Krieps, but does the pic deserve all of the Oscar hype it’s bound to get? The Cinemaholics discuss.

Also in this episode, the gang chat about Sundance, the impending Oscar nominations, and as always, they take some time to do a few Mini Reviews. Kimber starts us off with a rundown of Forever My Girl starring Jessica Rothe and Alex Roe, Jon tries his best to sum up his thoughts on 12 Strong starring Chris Helmsworth and Michael Shannon and Will digs into the new heist movie Den of Thieves starring Gerard Butler.

Also, Kimber gives a sneak peak of the new...

As “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” (Sony) plunders its way to a potential $400 million domestic gross (and not that far under $1 billion worldwide), it took the #1 spot for its third time. Despite the lack of breakout performers, grosses were close to totals last year.

Still, any reversal from the early uptick might be a warning sign. Final 2017 statistics on ticket sales came in, with the six percent fall in total audience making it the lowest attendance since at least 1993, and per capita the lowest draw among the public in even more decades.

All three new releases in the top 10 — “12 Strong” (Warner Bros.), “Den of Thieves” (Stx) and “Forever My Girl” (Roadside Attractions) — are independent productions utilizing distributors through service deals. It’s not uncommon (technically, that was the case with “Blade Runner 2049” and Warners), but none are big-ticket items for their distributors. Still, their performances still might suggest a weaker start to the year.

Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle retains box office crown.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi became only the sixth release in history to cross $600m in North America at the weekend, while Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle held on to the box office crown.

The Last Jedi added $6.6m via Buena Vista for $604.3m. It becomes Disney’s third release to reach the milestone alongside Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Marvel’s The Avengers. The worldwide tally has reached $1.2963bn.

Sony’s Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle held on to top spot for the third consecutive weekend as a further $20m boosted the running total to $316.9m.

War film 12 Strong from Warner Bros starring Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, and Michael Pena arrived in second place on $16.5m in 3,002 theatres , while thriller Den Of Thieves starring Gerard Butler opened in third place via Stx on $15.3m in 2,432.

Roadside Attractions debuted the musical romance Forever My Girl at number...

The weekend's new releases all outperformed expectations with both 12 Strong and Den of Thieves placing in the top three. However, neither was able to topple Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, which topped the weekend box office for the third straight weekend and in the process passed Skyfall to become Sony's fifth-highest grossing film ever. Sony's Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle delivered a chart-topping $20 million as the film's domestic cume climbs over $315 million. The film's international cume added another $32.6 million this weekend as its worldwide total now stands at $767.8 million, moving it into the top 80 all-time. In second place Warner Bros.'s release of 12 Strong narrowly edged out its new release competition finishing ahead of the $15 million the studio anticipated heading into the weekend, grossing an estimated $16.5 million. The film received an "A" CinemaScore from opening day audiences, which was made up of 55% males vs. 45% females and of that audience,...

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This weekend sees Warner Bros.'s 12 Strong and STX's R-rated heist thriller Den of Thieves hitting theaters, both of which are targeting male audiences, which means they'll also have to contend with the NFL conference championship games this Sunday. Additionally, a couple of notable expansions are taking place this weekend along with Roadside's moderate release of Forever My Girl. That being said, all appear as if they'll be settling in behind last weekend's #1 and #2 films, as Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and The Post are expected to hold on to those top two spots. Jumanji topped last weekend's box office after dropping just 24.5%, and this weekend it should continue to hold on rather well. While we're currently anticipating a drop around 32% and a fifth weekend around $19 million, don't be surprised if it hangs on a little better than that. The film should top $315 million domestically by end of day Sunday,...

For most of its running time, “Forever My Girl” is surprisingly inoffensive, the type of movie that you’d watch on a plane and not feel too embarrassed by – at least until it made you cry. (Pro tip: this is why you pick the window seat.) However, the country-fried romance written and directed by Bethany Ashton Wolf becomes a victim of self-sabotage as it nears its (predictable) conclusion, removing any good will it created in its first half.

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An international superstar and tabloid target returns to his picturesque hometown, where he encounters the long-estranged high-school sweetheart who despises him before finding herself back in his arms. If this basic plot scenario sounds familiar, it’s because “Forever My Girl” is one ice-carving contest away from being a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie. That’s not even fair to the Hallmark movies, which would have at least given the female lead something of a personality and a plot arc; this movie’s all about the celebrity and his emotional journey, while the woman stands around like a prize waiting to be won, the...

You have to give credit to Bethany Ashton Wolf's adaptation of Heidi McLaughlin's novel Forever My Girl' for not shying away from its clichés. This Hallmark Channel-style romance about a country music superstar who returns to his hometown after many years and discovers that he has a 7-year-old daughter proudly embraces its aw-shucks romanticism and family-friendly bromides. The film's committed sincerity should well please its target audience.   

The central characters are Liam Page (Alex Roe, The Fifth Wave), who has achieved fame and fortune as a country music singer-songwriter, and Josie (Jessica Rothe), the woman he abandoned at the...

The first trailer for Roadside Attractions and Ld Entertainment’s Forever My Girl has been released, and it has enough small-town charm and Southern romance to win your heart. Based on the novel by Heidi McLaughlin, the film stars Alex Roe (Rings) and Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day). When country music superstar Liam Page (Roe) returns to his hometown, he runs into Josie (Rothe), the bride he left at the altar, choosing fame and fortune instead. Their relationship was…...

"Sometimes you just gotta let go, take a walk on the wild side." Roadside Attractions & Ld Entertainment have debuted the full-length official trailer for a super cheesy romantic drama called Forever My Girl, from director Bethany Ashton Wolf, adapted from Heidi McLaughlin's novel. The film tells the story of a country music singer named Liam Page, played by Alex Roe, who leaves a woman behind at the altar to chase his dreams of fame and fortune. However, when he returns to his tiny hometown for a funeral, he reconnects with Josie and learns about another surprise (see the trailer). But of course, right? Also starring Jessica Rothe, Abby Ryder Fortson, Travis Tritt, Judith Hoag, John Benjamin Hickey. Featuring original country music performed by a bunch of country stars. Definitely for me, but maybe for some of you. Here's the full-length trailer (+ poster) for Bethany Ashton Wolf's Forever My Girl,...

"Is that enough for your love?" Roadside Attractions & Ld Entertainment have debuted an official trailer for a super cheesy romantic drama titled Forever My Girl, from director Bethany Ashton Wolf, adapted from Heidi McLaughlin's novel. The film tells the story of a country music singer named Liam Page, played by Alex Roe, who leaves a woman behind at the altar to chase his dreams of fame and fortune. However, when he returns to his hometown for a funeral, he reconnects with Josie and sparks fly again. Also starring Jessica Rothe, Abby Ryder Fortson, Travis Tritt, Judith Hoag, John Benjamin Hickey. Featuring original country music written for the screen by Brett Boyett. This looks like typical country western cheese. Here's the first teaser trailer for Bethany Ashton Wolf's Forever My Girl, direct from YouTube: Forever My Girl tells the story of country music super-star Liam Page (Alex Roe) who left his bride,...

Keep up with the wild and wooly world of indie film acquisitions with our weekly Rundown of everything that’s been picked up around the globe. Check out last week’s Rundown here.

– Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired the North American rights to the Tribeca Film Festival entry “November.” Directed by Rainer Sarnet, the film is based on Andrus Kivirähk’s novel “Rehepapp,” about about a peasant girl in 19th century Estonia who longs for village boy. The story of requited love takes place in an incredibly complicated, dark landscape where spirits, werewolves, plagues, and the devil himself converge.

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“’November’ is one of the most unique and stunning films to come along in some time,” Oscilloscope president Dan Berger said in a statement. “It’s equal measures beautiful love story and balls-to-wall bonkers-ass folk tale.

Roadside Attractions has acquired domestic distribution rights to Ld Entertainment's Forever My Girl, which is set to hit theaters nationwide on Oct. 27.

Directed by Bethany Ashton Wolf, Forever My Girl is based on the novel of the same name by Heidi McLaughlin. The movie tells the story of a country music superstar (Alex Roe) who left his bride (Jessica Rothe) at the altar years earlier in order to chase fame and fortune instead. When he returns to his hometown for the funeral of his high school best friend, he is suddenly faced with the consequences of all that he...

Roadside Attractions has acquired domestic rights to Forever My Girl, a romantic drama produced by LD Entertainment from writer-director Bethany Ashton Wolf. Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe star in the pic, based on the Heidi McLaughlin novel, which will now hit theaters October 27. It’s the latest team-up for Roadside and LD, which has collaborated on seven films including 2011’s Albert Nobbs and 2010’s Javier Bardem-starrer Biutiful. Forever My Girl centers on country music…...

Atlanta-area actors are needed for background roles in “Forever My Girl,” a feature film starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe. Male and female talent ages 3–70 is needed to portray wedding guests in “an upscale southern church wedding scene.” Shooting is set for Jan. 11 in Atlanta, Georgia. Some compensation will be provided. The piece tells the story of a country music star who, after a decade, “returns home to the love he left behind.” To learn more, see the full listing here. And browse more gigs in the Atlanta area in Backstage casting! Want stronger headshots? Check out our YouTube channel for tips!