CAUGHT STEALING
Caught Stealing is a 2025 American crime thriller film[2] produced and directed by Darren Aronofsky, from a screenplay written by Charlie Huston, and is based on Huston’s book of the same name. The film stars Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio, Griffin Dunne, Bad Bunny, and Carol Kane.
Produced by Columbia Pictures in association with Protozoa Pictures, Caught Stealing is scheduled to be released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on August 29, 2025. The film’s score was written by Rob Simonsen and recorded by the British post-punk band Idles.[3]
Plot
In 1998, a former baseball player finds himself immersed in the criminal underworld of New York.[4]
Cast
- Austin Butler as Henry “Hank” Thompson
- Regina King as Roman
- Zoë Kravitz as Yvonne
- Matt Smith as Russ
- Liev Schreiber as Lipa
- Vincent D’Onofrio as Shmully
- Griffin Dunne as Paul
- Benito A Martínez Ocasio as Colorado
- Carol Kane as Bubbe
- Tenoch Huerta
- D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai as Dale
- Will Brill as Jason
- Action Bronson as Edwin
- George Abud as Duane
- Yuri Kolokolnikov as Aleksei
- Nikita Kukushkin as Pavel
- McKinzie J. Scott as Hero Batter
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THE ROSES
The Roses is an upcoming satirical black comedy film directed by Jay Roach from a screenplay by Tony McNamara. It is based on the 1981 novel The War of the Roses by Warren Adler, and a remake of the 1989 film. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, and Kate McKinnon.
A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband’s professional dreams come crashing down.
The Roses is scheduled to be released in the United States by Searchlight Pictures on August 29, 2025.
Cast
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Theo Rose, a successful architect and Ivy’s husband
- Olivia Colman as Ivy Rose, an up-and-coming restaurateur and Theo’s wife
- Andy Samberg as Barry, the Roses’ friend, Theo’s divorce lawyer, and Amy’s husband
- Kate McKinnon as Amy, the Roses’ friend and Barry’s wife
- Allison Janney as Eleanor, Ivy’s divorce lawyer
- Belinda Bromilow as Janice
- Sunita Mani as Jane, Ivy’s sous chef
- Ncuti Gatwa as Jeffrey, the front-house manager at Ivy’s restaurant
- Jamie Demetriou as Rory, the Roses’ friend and Sally’s husband
- Zoë Chao as Sally, the Roses’ friend and Rory’s wife
- Hala Finley
- Akie Kotabe
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THE TOXIC AVENGER
The Toxic Avenger Unrated (or simply The Toxic Avenger) is a 2023 American superhero black comedy splatter film written and directed by Macon Blair. It is the fifth installment, a reboot of The Toxic Avenger film series, and a remake of the 1984 film. The film stars Peter Dinklage as the title character, alongside Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, Elijah Wood, and Kevin Bacon.
The Toxic Avenger premiered as the opening film of Fantastic Fest on September 21, 2023, with a wider theatrical release planned by Cineverse and Iconic Events Releasing in the United States for August 29, 2025.[2]
Plot
Set in a fantasy world, it follows janitor Winston Gooze, who, after a freak accident, transforms into a mutant vigilante known as Toxie. Armed with his mop, the unlikely hero battles freaks, gangsters, and corrupt CEOs while trying to save his relationship with his son.[3][4]
Cast
- Peter Dinklage as Winston Gooze/the Toxic Avenger (voice), a widowed and ill-mannered man who worked as a janitor until he was mutated
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- Luisa Guerreiro as the Toxic Avenger (suit performer)
- Jacob Tremblay as Wade Gooze, Winston’s son
- Taylour Paige as J.J. Doherty
- Kevin Bacon as Bob Garbinger, a corrupt businessman[5]
- Elijah Wood as Fritz Garbinger, Bob’s younger brother and a manager of the Killer Nutz[5]
- Sarah Niles as Mayor Togar[6]
- Julia Davis as Kissy Sturnevan
- Julian Kostov as Budd Berserk[6]
- David Yow as Guthrie Stockins[7]
- Macon Blair as Dennis[8]
- Rebecca O’Mara as Shelly Gooze, Winston’s late wife
- Jonny Coyne as Thad Barkabus
- Jane Levy as Cheerful Insurance Representative (voice)
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GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE
Grand Prix of Europe is a 2025 animated sports comedy film directed by Waldemar Fast, created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the German theme park Europa-Park, and it stars the park’s mascots Ed Euromaus and Edda Euromausi. An international co-production between Germany and the United Kingdom, the film stars the voices of Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Gemma Arterton, Hayley Atwell, and Lenny Henry.
Produced by Mack Magic and Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany, the film was released on 24 July 2025 in Germany by Warner Bros. Pictures and on 22 August in the United Kingdom by Kazoo Films.
Plot
Grand Prix of Europe revolves around Edda, a young mouse, who dreams of racing glory. When Edda’s world takes an unexpected turn, she disguises herself as her racing idol, the legendary Ed, and seizes the once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive in the Grand Prix. What starts as a daring stunt becomes the ride of her life as she takes Ed’s place in competition. The prize money would save her family’s amusement park, and a win would save Ed’s title.
Voice cast
English cast
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Ed, a racing legend and Edda’s idol
- Gemma Arterton as Edda, a teenage mouse and daughter of fairgrounds operator Erwin
- Hayley Atwell as Cindy, a fox who is the retired champion and mastermind behind the Grand Prix of Europe
- Lenny Henry as Erwin, the fairgrounds operator
- Rob Beckett as Enzo, a parrot who is the commentator for the Grand Prix of Europe
- Colin McFarlane as Nachtkraab, a crow racer
- David Menkin as Magnus, a bear racer
- Adam El Hagar as Richard, a lion racer
German cast
- Hannes Maurer as Ed
- Maria Koschny as Edda
- Rubina Nath as Cindy
- Hans Bayer as Erwin
- Jan Delay as Enzo
- Tom Vogt as Nachtkraab
- Leonhard Mahlich as Magnus
- Kevin Kraus as Richard
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