Adam Sandler is leaving the Diamond District and heading to Halloweentown — or rather, Salem, Massachusetts. The blockbuster comic is back just in time for the season of the witch with his latest Netflix comedy, Hubie Halloween. Today, the streaming giant has unleashed the movie’s first trailer ahead of its October 7th premiere. Directed by Steven Brill (Heavyweights, Little Nicky), this spooky comedy follows Hubie DuBois (Sandler), a kooky, albeit good-natured, community volunteer who stumbles upon a real-life murder case on Halloween night. The problem is he’s something of a laughing stock across Salem to both adults and children alike. As with any of Sandler’s flicks, Hubie Halloween is chock full his go-to pals: Kevin James, Steve Buscemi, Rob Schneider, and Colin Quinn. However, old-s...
Jerry Stiller, legendary actor and comic of Seinfeld and The King of Queens, passed away on Monday morning. In the wake of his passing at the age of 92, countless co-stars and fellow colleagues offered their thoughts and condolences. His son, Ben, broke the news this morning on Twitter: “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.” Jason Alexander, who portrayed his on-screen son George Costanza in Seinfeld, tweeted: “He was perhaps the kindest man I ever had the honor to work beside. He made me laugh when I was a child and every day I was with him. A great actor, a great man, a lovely friend.” Editors̵...
Kevin James is a man of many faces apparently. He’s been the King of Queens. He’s been a grown up. He’s been cinema’s beloved mall cop. Next, he’s bringing his talents to white supremacy in the star-studded home invasion thriller Becky. To be fair, James is not the only one going against type. Joining him for this wild thrill ride is Community hunk Joel McHale, who’s playing the patriarch of this troubled home. So, what the hell is this whole thing about and who is Becky? Directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion, Becky follows the titular 14-year-old (Lulu Wilson) who’s been whisked away for what should have been a weekend getaway at their father’s lake house cabin. Alas, Nazi Blart… Editors’ Picks All joking aside, this one looks pretty vicious, and we’re all about comics t...