Month: June 2025 (Page 1 of 3)

‘Smurfs’ (2025) Reboot: Character Posters and New Clips Unveiled for Animated Movie Starring Rihanna

Release date: July 18, 2025.

Synopsis: When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

Directed by Chris Miller (Puss in Boots).
Written by Pam Brady (South Park).

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Music Video Spotlight: Cuco – A Love Letter To LA

Synopsis: A psychedelic love letter to Los Angeles that transforms familiar streets into kaleidoscopic dreamscapes.

The goal was to bring the city’s energy to life in a surreal journey that bends reality while remaining deeply rooted in Chicano culture.

The project reimagines Los Angeles not just as a physical place but as an emotional landscape shaped by memory, nostalgia and reinvention.

Written and directed by Paul Trillo.

Original art by Paul Flores.

‘Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends’: Release Date and Main Title Theme Song by Mark Hoppus of blink-182 Revealed

Release date: August 11, 2025 on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel. Next day on Disney+.

Synopsis: Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends follows best friends and super geniuses Tony Stark (Iron Man), Riri Williams (Ironheart) and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk) as they work together to solve problems both big and small and protect their city.

They work out of their beachfront base, Iron Quarters, under the supervision of their superpowered android, Vision, and their furry pup, Gamma, who has her very own Iron Pup suit and accompanies the Iron Friends on many of their adventures.

Mark Hoppus, bassist, vocalist and founding member of blink-182, wrote and performed the series theme song, “Totally Awesome.”

The digital single will be available on all major streaming platforms on June 27, while the original soundtrack featuring seven songs will be released August 15.

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‘Stillwater’ Season 4: Trailer, Release Date and First-Look Images Revealed for Apple TV+ Children’s Series

Release date: August 1, 2025 on Apple TV+.

Synopsis: Stillwater centers on three siblings who encounter everyday challenges that sometimes feel insurmountable.

Fortunately for them, their next-door neighbor is a wise panda who teaches the children the concept of mindfulness and offers them a deeper understanding of their feelings, along with tools to help them face their challenges.

Based on the “Zen” book series by Jon J Muth.

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Short Film Spotlight: Ratzia

Synopsis: A clever cat and two forgetful rats decide to rob a grocery store at night. Perilous obstacles and the terrifying threat of the grocer stand between them and the delicious ham.

Directed by:
Laurie Garnier
Nicolas Gouze
David Guerin
Timothée Mano
Matéo Marie
Lara Roulot
Lorena Sautre
Corentin Vergez
Emmanuelle Zamo

Music by Luc Scholz.

Sound by Sébastien Fournier, Tristan Le Bozec, José Vicente and Yoann Poncet.

Short Film Spotlight: The Cactus

Synopsis: Troubled by a severe nervous system disorder, a man finds himself paralyzed in a remote and hostile environment after an accident. His situation takes new directions as he surrenders and accepts his new reality.

Directed by Ricardo Kump.

Inspired by the short story “Ser Polvo” by Santiago Dabove.

The Cactus screened at festivals worldwide and won Best Latin American Short Film at Anima Latina, Best Fantasy Short Film at Festival de Cine Latinoamericano de La Plata and Best Horror Short Film at World Festival of Animated Film Varna.

Short Film Spotlight: Baggage

Synopsis: Three girlfriends check in their baggage at the airport, but one is carrying a little more than the others. As they travel along the conveyor belt to security, can she hide what’s inside?

Written and directed by Lucy Davidson.

Baggage won Best Animation at the Peninsula Film Festival (2025) and screened at SXSW and Sydney Film Festival, among others.

First Look at ‘Sausage Party: Foodtopia’ Season 2: Seth Rogen Joined by Marion Cotillard and Martin Starr for 8 New Episodes

Release date: August 13, 2025 on Prime Video.

Synopsis: In Season Two, exiled from home, Frank, Barry, and Sammy soon find themselves in New Foodland, a shining utopia for food and humans alike.

But beneath the city’s glossy fridges and cheery smiles lies a dark secret that threatens the entirety of sentient food society.

Executive produced by Ariel Shaffir and Kyle Hunter, who also serve as showrunners.

Executive produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.

Directed by Conrad Vernon.

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‘Digman!’ Season 2: Trailer, Release Date, Cast and Key Art Revealed for Comedy Central Series

Release date: July 23, 2025 on Comedy Central.

Synopsis: Digman! is set in a world where archaeologists are massive celebrities and the coolest people on the planet.

Voice cast:
Andy Samberg as Rip Digman
Mitra Jouhari as Saltine
Tim Robinson as Swooper
Dale Soules as Agatha
Guz Khan as Zane
Melissa Fumero as Bella
Tim Meadows as Quail Eegan

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‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+’: Disney’s Beloved Series Returns with New Locations and Characters, Including Duffy the Disney Bear

Release date: July 21, 2025 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+.

Synopsis: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ continues the adventures of Mickey and pals from the original series which aired from 2006-2016.

The new series includes beloved components like the Mousekedoer, Mouseketools and Toodles, and introduces the new handy helping friend Little Helper and Duffy the Disney Bear, who will make surprise appearances.

Other new elements include the expansion of the Clubhouse with the Laughing Loft, where the group hangs out, and the Wacky Tube, which gets Mickey and his friends where they need to go in fun and silly ways.

Minnie, Daisy, Donald and Goofy will also each get their own personalized clubhouses, which will be revealed throughout the series.

Many of the creative team from the original series have returned, including executive producer Rob LaDuca, art director Sy Thomas and songwriter/composer Mike Himelstein.

Kim Duran serves as co-producer/story editor, and Mark Drop is story editor.

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