NBC’s long-running procedural drama Law & Order is gearing up for its milestone 25th season with a major casting announcement: British actor David Ajala has officially joined the ensemble. Known for his commanding performances in Star Trek: Discovery, Supergirl, and Falling Water, Ajala brings a fresh dynamic to the iconic series as it continues to evolve for a new generation of viewers.
Ajala will portray Assistant District Attorney Nathan Price, a sharp, principled prosecutor with a reputation for being both relentless in the courtroom and empathetic outside of it. His character is expected to play a pivotal role in the season’s legal narratives, working alongside returning cast members including Hugh Dancy, Camryn Manheim, and Odelya Halevi.
With his background in genre television and dramatic storytelling, Ajala’s addition signals a deeper, more emotionally nuanced approach to the cases tackled in Season 25.
Law & Order, created by Dick Wolf, remains one of television’s most enduring franchises, blending ripped-from-the-headlines drama with courtroom intrigue. Season 25 is set to premiere in early 2026 and will continue to explore the moral complexities of justice in modern-day New York.
Ajala’s casting follows a trend of high-profile additions to the Law & Order universe, as the show continues to attract top-tier talent and expand its cultural relevance.
With David Ajala stepping into the ADA role, Law & Order Season 25 promises to deliver compelling new stories and reinvigorated energy to a show that’s never stopped evolving. Justice, it seems, just got a new voice.
In this episode of Box Seats- where comedy meets sports, we discuss the Monday Night Football game between the Detroit Lions and the Baltimore Ravens and the shocking results.
We talk about the game and the playoff potential for both. We also talk about the hottest topics in sports!
This episode features comedians Howie Bell, Damien Jones, and Maurice Smith! Watch the episode above!
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Star Wars fans got their first look at The Mandalorian and Grogu, the upcoming theatrical continuation of the beloved Disney+ series, with a trailer that dropped on September 22, 2025. Directed by Jon Favreau and set to hit theaters on May 22, 2026, the film marks the franchise’s return to the big screen after a six-year hiatus.
The trailer showcases Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his Force-sensitive apprentice Grogu on a new mission for the New Republic, battling remnants of the fallen Empire. With sweeping desert vistas, a collapsing AT-AT walker, and glimpses of new characters—including Sigourney Weaver as a New Republic colonel and Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt—the teaser leans heavily on visual storytelling, offering only four spoken words throughout.
While some fans are thrilled by the cinematic scale and nostalgic callbacks, others have criticized the trailer for resembling the TV series too closely, questioning whether the film offers anything new beyond a bigger screen.
Despite mixed reactions, The Mandalorian and Grogu promises high-stakes action, familiar faces, and a deeper dive into the post-Empire galaxy. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or cautiously curious, this is one Star Wars adventure that’s bound to spark conversation.
Watch the trailer above!
Few directors working today command the screen like Paul Thomas Anderson. From the sprawling mosaic of Magnolia to the operatic fury of There Will Be Blood and the icy romantic precision of Phantom Thread, Anderson has made a career out of crafting films that feel both timeless and urgent. With his tenth feature, One Battle After Another, he once again proves why his name belongs in the pantheon of modern auteurs.
Adapted from Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, the film could not arrive at a more combustible moment in American history. It follows a band of left-wing revolutionaries whose radical actions collide head-on with Trump-era immigration politics, exposing a country splintered by ideology. Anderson threads the needle between political satire and taut action thriller, using his camera with surgical mastery. Every shot feels alive, each sequence calibrated to sting as much as it dazzles.
At the center of the chaos is Bob Ferguson (Leonardo DiCaprio, unhinged yet strangely tender), a brilliant but self-destructive radical who now lives in seclusion with his daughter Willa (rising newcomer Chase Infiniti). His former partner in crime and love, Perfidia Beverly Hills (a sensational Teyana Taylor), once set America ablaze with their shared acts of rebellion. But after she is captured and coerced into betraying the group to the enigmatic French 75, their partnership shatters. Bob retreats into drugs, alcohol, and paranoia, while Perfidia disappears from his life—until their past comes roaring back.
That reckoning arrives in the form of Col. Steven J. Lockjaw (Sean Penn, all menace and sleaze), a disgraced military man with a vendetta. Once infatuated with Perfidia, Lockjaw now seeks revenge against Bob and acceptance into a shadowy extremist circle. Alongside him, a rogues’ gallery emerges: Benicio Del Toro as a martial arts-obsessed guardian of immigrant families, Tony Goldwyn as a calculating politician, Regina Hall as a sharp-eyed member of the cause, and Wood Harris grounding the chaos with soulful gravitas.
What could have easily slipped into caricature instead blooms into razor-edged allegory. Anderson embraces Pynchon’s eccentricity while grounding the narrative in intimate character work. Taylor, in particular, continues her impressive ascent, matching DiCaprio’s feral energy beat for beat.
Bold, biting, and unexpectedly poignant, One Battle After Another feels both of its time and eerily prophetic. It’s another masterstroke from Paul Thomas Anderson—fiery cinema that challenges, entertains, and refuses to let go.
Final Grade: A
One Battle After Another opens in theaters tomorrow.
While production on Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been paused for a week, after star Tom Holland suffered a concussion on set, casting on the project continues, as Marvin Jones III has been tapped for the role of Tombstone.
Reps for Sony declined to comment, and reps for Marvel couldn’t be reached.
Jones comes to the new live-action Spider-Man after being tapped to voice Tombstone in Sony’s animated Oscar winner Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, as well as the threequel Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, which is forthcoming.
Also known as Lonnie Lincoln, Tombstone is one of New York’s nastiest crime bosses — a Marvel villain who is a recurring foil to Spidey in the comics. Created by writer Gerry Conway and artist Alex Saviuk, the character is a hulking African-American albino with filed teeth and near-indestructible skin. He first appeared in Web of Spider-Man #36 in March 1988.
Production on Brand New Day resumes September 29. The film is still on course to meet its theatrical release date of July 31, 2026. As previously announced, others making their introduction to the live-action MCU in this film will include Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas, whose roles haven’t yet been disclosed. Alongside Zendaya, who reprises as MJ, Mark Ruffalo is expected to reprise his role as The Hulk.
Shang-Chi‘s Destin Daniel Cretton is directing, with Amy Pascal and Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige producing. Brand New Day will be the first live-action Spider-Man since Spider-Man: No Way Home, which went on to gross over $1.9 billion upon its release in December 2021. All past films in the Holland-led Spidey series have been major draws, with Spider-Man: Far from Home bringing in over a billion in 2019 and Spider-Man: Homecoming grossing over $880 million two years prior to that.
Best known for his turn as supervillain Tobias Whale in The CW’s Black Lightning, based on characters from DC Comics, Jones recently has been seen starring opposite Kerry Washington in Joe Carnahan’s Lionsgate pic Shadow Force. Other credits include All American: Homecoming, The Equalizer, and Season 2 of Paramount’s Halo opposite Pablo Schreiber. Upcoming, he’ll be seen starring opposite Emilia Clarke and Adria Arjona in Amazon’s Criminal and in Jonás Cuarón’s indie Gringo Champion.
Jones is repped by Buchwald, Framework Entertainment and Goodman Genow Schenkman.
Source: Deadline
Rhenzy Feliz, known for his breakout role in Marvel’s Runaways and his voice work in Disney’s Encanto, is stepping into the chaos of Netflix’s upcoming action comedy Bad Day. The film, which stars Cameron Diaz and Danielle Brooks, is shaping up to be a high-energy, laugh-out-loud romp through one woman’s worst day ever—and Feliz’s addition adds even more youthful charm and comedic punch to the ensemble.
Bad Day follows Diaz as a single mom who sets out to fulfill one simple promise to her daughter, only to be derailed by a series of increasingly absurd and dangerous events. Described as Falling Down meets Bridesmaids, the film blends explosive action with sharp humor and heartfelt moments.
Feliz’s role is being kept under wraps, but sources suggest he’ll play a pivotal character who crosses paths with Diaz’s protagonist during her chaotic journey through New York City. Whether he’s a helpful ally or another obstacle in her way, Feliz is expected to bring his signature charisma and comedic timing to the screen.
Feliz joins a dynamic cast that includes:
Directed by Jake Szymanski (Jury Duty, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates) and written by Laura Solon, Bad Day is produced by Beau Bauman under Good One Productions. The film reunites Bauman and Diaz following their collaboration on Back in Action, and production is set to begin this fall on the East Coast.
Rhenzy Feliz continues to build an impressive resume, moving seamlessly between voice acting, drama, and comedy. His performance as Camilo in Encanto showcased his vocal versatility, while his work in Runaways and The Tender Bar proved his range on screen. Bad Day marks another exciting step in his evolving career.
With Rhenzy Feliz joining the cast, Bad Day promises to be a wild, witty, and action-packed ride. Keep your eyes peeled—this Netflix original is gearing up to turn disaster into pure entertainment.
Marlon Wayans does not appear to be thrown by the critical response to his new football-centric horror movie, Him.
The actor stars alongside Tyriq Withers in director Justin Tipping‘s film that counts Jordan Peele as a producer. Receiving a C- CinemaScore from audiences, Him opened this weekend in second place at the domestic box office with a projected $13.5 million, which was below earlier estimates of $15 million.
Wayans took to Instagram on Friday to defend the project in light of negative reviews that have led to a current 28 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. His post included a carousel of Rotten Tomatoes scores for some of his previous films that have become well-regarded among fans, including White Chicks and the first two Scary Movie features.
“Just to be clear… I respect critics,” Wayans wrote in the caption. “Their job is to critique. I respect their work. It shapes our industry. But an opinion does not always mean it’s everyone’s opinion. Some movies are ahead of the curve. Innovation is not always embraced, and art is to be interpreted, and it’s subjective.”
The star continued, “I’ve had a career of making classic movies that weren’t critically received and those movies went on to be CLASSICS. So don’t take anyone’s opinion just go see for yourself. Love to all. Him in theaters now.”
During a conversation with THR at the film’s premiere, Wayans explained that his versatility as a performer made him appealing to the Him team: “They’re like, ‘You’re one of one. You’re the only one who is doing what you’re doing at the level that you’re doing it. Other people have — Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey — but right now, the world hasn’t seen your everything, so let’s go do it.’”
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Danielle Brooks is bringing her powerhouse presence to the upcoming Netflix action comedy Bad Day, joining a star-studded cast led by Cameron Diaz. Directed by Jake Szymanski (Jury Duty, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and written by Laura Solon, the film promises a wild ride through one woman’s worst day ever—with Brooks playing a key role in the chaos.
In Bad Day, Brooks portrays a grumpy New York City detective hot on the trail of Diaz’s character—a single mom who’s desperately trying to keep one small promise to her daughter amid a cascade of disasters. Think Falling Down meets Bridesmaids: the film is described as a comedic twist on the 1993 drama starring Michael Douglas, swapping existential rage for explosive laughs and heartfelt resilience.
Brooks’ character is paired with fellow detective John Higgins (of the Please Don’t Destroy comedy group), forming a duo tasked with tracking down the frazzled mother as she barrels through the city on her mission. Their dynamic promises to add layers of humor and tension to the film’s fast-paced narrative.
Alongside Brooks and Diaz, the film features Ed O’Neill as the curmudgeonly father-in-law who seems determined to make everyone’s life miserable. The ensemble also includes rising stars Rhenzy Feliz, Jessica Belkin, and Emma Pearson, rounding out a cast that blends veteran talent with fresh faces.
Produced by Beau Bauman under the Good One Productions banner, Bad Day reunites Bauman and Diaz following their successful collaboration on Back in Action. Solon and Mark Moran serve as executive producers, with production set to begin on the East Coast this fall.
Danielle Brooks continues to shine across genres. Known for her breakout role in Orange Is the New Black and her critically acclaimed performance in The Color Purple, Brooks currently stars as Leota Adebayo in HBO Max’s Peacemaker. Her ability to balance intensity with comedic timing makes her a perfect fit for Bad Day’s blend of action and humor.
With Brooks on board, Bad Day is shaping up to be a must-watch for fans of sharp comedy, heartfelt storytelling, and high-stakes hijinks. Keep an eye out—this holiday season, Netflix might just deliver the most entertaining disaster of the year.
The New York Comedy Festival has unveiled its lineup for the “New York’s Funniest Stand-Ups” showcase, a new spin on a long-running tradition to find the next great voice in stand-up comedy.
The show will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel in Times Square. The comedians include: Geoffrey Asmus, Gabby Bryan, Jason Choi, Rocky Dale Davis, Lev Fer, Ontonio Kareem, Jaye McBride, Amber Singletary, Maddy Smith, and Joe Zimmerman.
For 16 years, the event was a competition where comics battled it out to win the title of “New York’s Funniest Stand-Up.” Previous performers include Nate Bargatze, Michael Che, Tim Dillon, Josh Johnson, and Ricky Velez. Now in its 17th year, the event will function more like a showcase of rising comedic talent.
“This next chapter for ‘New York’s Funniest Stand-Up’ is incredibly exciting — not only for the comedians, but for the fans and the industry, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Threads,” said Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival. “We’ve seen how Threads has taken off — more than 350 million people use it every month—and it’s catching fire in comedy and creator circles. It’s become a space where comedians can be raw, spontaneous, and hilarious. We’re proud to partner with Threads to amplify these rising voices and help them connect with new fans and future collaborators. This new showcase reflects what comedy is today: immediate, personal, and everywhere.”
This year’s New York Comedy Festival is headlined by The Basement Yard, Hannah Berner, Michael Blackson, Louis C.K., Margaret Cho, Alex Edelman, Chris Fleming, Pete Holmes, Morgan Jay, Ismo, Ryan Long, Nurse John, Yohay Sponder, “Strangers With Candy” with Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello and Amy Sedaris, Trevor Wallace, and more.
Source Variety
Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) have been best friends since they were kids, and have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie: the cinematic “classic” Anaconda.
When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming. But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation. The movie they’re dying to make? It might just get them killed.
Directed by: Tom Gormican
Written by: Tom Gormican & Kevin Etten
Produced by: Brad Fuller Andrew Form Kevin Etten Tom Gormican
Executive Producer: Samson Mücke
Cast: Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, Selton Mello