HanWay Launches Honeymooners Sales at AFM
The romantic comedy, starring Jack Whitehall and Nina Dobrev, is being offered to international buyers at the American Film Market.
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November 4, 2026
Wild Horse Nine Opens to 94% Rotten Tomatoes ScoreMartin McDonagh's espionage comedy about an aging CIA spy arrives in theaters after a lengthy Venice Film Festival standing ovation.
November 4, 2026
Bad Day Starring Cameron Diaz Sets Netflix DateNetflix will release the action comedy Bad Day, starring Cameron Diaz, on December 11, 2026.
November 3, 2026
Angry Birds Movie 3 Trailer to Launch November 4The third installment in the Angry Birds film series, directed by John Rice, is set to arrive in theaters December 23, 2026.
November 2, 2026
Hyde Park Buys Rights to My Phone DiedInternational distributor Hyde Park acquires worldwide rights to the Simon Pegg, Mark Duplass and Haley Joel Osment comedy ahead of the American Film Market.
October 30, 2026
Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint to Premiere in NovemberThe comedy feature written by Chris Boyle-McQuarry will debut in London before a wider release across the UK and Ireland.
October 28, 2026
Ferguson and Lee Wrap Comedy Honeymoon/FuneralProduction has officially concluded on the romantic comedy starring Rebecca Ferguson and Greta Lee.
October 27, 2026
Wild Horse Nine to Open in Theaters November 6The dark comedy directed by Martin McDonagh launches its theatrical run following an awards campaign by Searchlight Pictures.
October 27, 2026
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House Tops Box OfficeThe new comedy film secured the top spot in the U.K. and Ireland over the weekend with £2.4 million in ticket sales.
October 26, 2026
Ali G: Who Iz I? to Stream on Prime VideoSacha Baron Cohen's directorial debut moves to Prime Video following a brief theatrical run.
October 26, 2026
Netflix to Release Dilwali Diwali Film November 5The family comedy marks a new streaming release set for the holiday season.
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