Interview: PEN15 Director Sam Zvibleman Explains the Show’s Evolution

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Hulu’s hit comedy series PEN15 has developed into one of the streaming service’s best shows. Starring Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine as awkward middle schoolers, the show has gotten critical acclaim over its first two seasons. ComingSoon.net got to chat with co-creator and Season 2 director Sam Zvibleman about the unique production problems the show faced during the second season, when we’ll see new epis

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An underrated Olivia Wilde movie is now streaming for free. The 2019 crime thriller A Vigilante features Wilde as a hardened woman who helps fellow victims of domestic abuse by helping them find a way to escape from their abusers.“A once-abused woman, Sadie, hardens herself mentally and physically through intense practice of self-defense and combat techniques, and blossoms into a ruthless vigilante with a mission to help other abused women,” reads the offi

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Miley Cyrus has made her dream come true by entering the Mattel World. This happened unexpectedly after the Hannah Montana singer received her official star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.How did Miley Cyrus join the Mattel world?Miley Cyrus just had a “full circle” moment with the release of a Barbie doll inspired by her. In an Instagram post, she shared her collection of Barbie dolls with a brand new “Miley Barbie” added to it. View this

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No, the Minions haven’t worked for Hitler. Minions & Monsters director Pierre Coffin finally put an end to theories in a recent interview.Speaking to Polygon, the director was asked whether the new Minions introduced in the film had worked for Hitler. Given that the creatures always sought to work for the most evil boss in history, it was natural that such a thing be asked. And while Coffin has often tackled that question by revealing that the Minions

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Jackass: Best and Last is officially out in theaters now. Following the film’s box office, an already improbable Jackass 6 now seems all but impossible.
The latest entry in the long-running franchise once again sees members Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, Preston Lacy, Dave England, and Danger Ehren, along with Poopies, Zach Holmes, Jasper Dolphin, and Rachel Wolfson, all back for more antics.“Johnny Knoxville and the gang re

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An upcoming Star Wars Disney+ TV series locks its trailer release date with a captivating teaser. The project will be a part of a new lineup of limited series based on the space-based franchise.When is the trailer for the new Star Wars TV show being released?A new teaser for Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi is out, ahead of the official trailer launch on July 2, 2026.The limited anime series takes Kara’s story forward from the Star Wars: Visions TV

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Looking for some hints to solve the July 2, 2026 (#1117) edition of NYT Connections? Check out these clues to help you crack today’s puzzle as well as the final answers to keep your streak going.Connections by The New York Times is a unique word game available online for free. The puzzle presents an array of 16 words that may appear random but are actually connected by some hidden themes. The objective of the game is to figure out wh

"The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel." 📺 But what does it all mean? Does anyone know what the color of television tuned to a dead channel even looks like anymore? Either way, it's finally time... This is an obvious hint that we're going to get an actual first look teaser trailer soon. Apple TV has revealed a quick 20 second video on their social media channels this week for the Neuromancer series. The video shows an old Ashpool 1 computer booting u

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Danny Glover is one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors of the last 40 years, giving the world several memorable roles in great movies.Unfortunately, Glover has made a heartbreaking announcement. On the Today Show, Glover announced that he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for multiple years. “I’m sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing,” the 79-year-old Glover said about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

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Peacock expands its library with the addition of Paramount Pictures’ acclaimed Tom Cruise movies, which were released during the 2000s. Both films had received Fresh scores from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
What Tom Cruise movies are now on Peacock?Beginning today, Cruise’s 2005 sci-fi action film War of the Worlds and 2008 satirical action comedy Tropic Thunder are officially available to stream on Peacock. These movies were recognized by multiple a

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The Prime Video debut of Project Hail Mary is right around the corner. The announcement comes less than a month after the blockbuster sci-fi film became available exclusively to MGM+ subscribers.
When is Project Hail Mary’s Prime Video streaming release date?Before arriving on MGM+, the film was available as a Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) title on Apple TV, Prime Video, and other digital platforms during its post-theatrical release window. Now, Project

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DC‘s new replacement for Alfred Pennyworth proves a surprise for both Bruce Wayne and fans of the Batman comics. For nearly seven years, the billionaire vigilante has been operating without his oldest companion and foster father. However, a new candidate for the role of Bruce Wayne’s butler has presented themselves whether the Dark Knight likes it or not!The successor to Alfred arrived in the final pages of Batman #11, by Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez. Bru

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Peacock subscribers can now watch four of Will Smith‘s popular sci-fi action movies, including Men in Black. Among these four movies, the 1997 sci-fi comedy film is the only one that received a Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.What Will Smith movies are now on Peacock?As of today, Smith’s 1997 film Men in Black, the 2002 sequel Men in Black II, the 2004 sci-fi action filmI, Robot, and the 2012 threequel Men in Black 3 are finally available to str

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Fans won’t have to wait long to get their first look at Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ. Gibson announced that he would direct the two-part sequel to 2004’s The Passion of the Christ over a decade ago and it’s finally becoming a reality.When will the first look at The Resurrection of the Christ be released?In anticipation of the sequels, Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment will bring back The Passion of the Christ to theaters worldwide l

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Beloved actor Danny Glover opens up about living with Alzheimer’s for the first time. He recently shared his thoughts on his life after diagnosis alongside his family.What did Danny Glover say about his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis?Danny Glover is one of the most reputed names in Hollywood, known for Places in the Heart, The Color Purple, and the action blockbuster Lethal Weapon. In 2022, he received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, an Academy Honor

"Keep working hard, okay. Get yourself around good people." Oscilloscope Labs has unveiled the official trailer for the indie film titled Union County, an acclaimed indie drama about the realities of an optimistic drug rehabilitation program in Ohio. This first premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year where it earned rave reviews, especially for lead actor Will Poulter turning in a remarkably nuanced, powerful performance. Based on the opioid epidemic. Assigned to a county-

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Enola Holmes 3 star Millie Bobby Brown doesn’t want her co-star Henry Cavill to have his own spin-off in the franchise. The former Stranger Things actress plays the titular role in Netflix’s movie series which started six years ago.Why doesn’t Enola Holmes 3’s Millie Bobby Brown want Henry Cavill to have a spin-off movie?Millie Bobby Brown’s portrayal of Enola Holmes has won over fans across the first two installments. In the movies, her charac

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Four shark movies from Universal Pictures have officially been added to Peacock‘s expanding collection. These films currently have a combined gross of more than $845 million worldwide.What are the shark movies now available on Peacock?Starting today, 1975’s Jaws, 1978’s Jaws 2, 1983’s Jaws 3-D, and 1987’s Jaws: The Revenge are now available to stream on Peacock. The franchise was based on the 1974 novel of the same name by Peter Be

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Three of Denzel Washington’s popular action thriller movies from Sony Pictures have found a new streaming home on HBO Max. All three films were directed by acclaimed filmmaker Antoine Fuqua, who has been the Oscar-winning actor’s long-time collaborator since 2001’s Training Day.What Denzel Washington movies are now on HBO Max?As of today, HBO Max subscribers can finally watch 2014’s The Equalizer, 2018’s The Equalizer 2, and 2023’

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Obsession star Cooper Tomlinson knew the horror movie was something special far before audiences did. Tomlinson spoke with ComingSoon’s Tyler Treese about the film’s remarkable success, his collaborations with writer-director Curry Barker, and teased his new movie with Barker. Obsession is now available on Digital and arrives on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD on July 14.“After breaking the mysterious ‘One Wish Willow’ to win his crush’s he

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An unexpected aspirant throws their hat in the ring for the next James Bond role. Agent 007‘s role has almost exclusively been reserved for established actors but that could change if Amazon MGM Studios decides to go with the unexpected choice.What unexpected name has entered the James Bond casting conversation?Professional soccer player Jude Bellingham has expressed his desire to play James Bond. Speaking with James Corden on After Hours, Bellingham said t

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Marvel has just altered the popular intro sequence of X-Men ’97 to make room for another team of mutants. The new team’s appearance is part of larger changes to the sequence that reflect the ongoing narrative in the series. X-Men ’97 returned with Season 2 on July 1, 2026, with the first three episodes becoming available together on Disney+.X-Men ’97 replaces its opening credits with an X-Force sequenceAs the sophomore seas

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Universal Pictures has released a new trailer for The Odyssey, and the footage of Christopher Nolan‘s next movie avoids a popular Hollywood trend.The Odyssey is a mythic action epic based on Homer’s foundational saga. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, who embarks on a treacherous journey home following the Trojan War. The cast includes Tom Holland as Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Robert Pattinson as Antinous, Lupita Nyon

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Former Stranger Things star Sadie Sink didn’t audition for her role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. She’ll be seen in the upcoming MCU movie alongside Tom Holland and Zendaya.Why didn’t Sadie Sink have to audition for her Spider-Man: Brand New Day role?Sadie Sink will make her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. While there’s a lot of curiosity among fans regarding her role, its details are still kept under wraps.Duri

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One of Disney+‘s critically acclaimed Marvel TV shows has finally returned with an all-new installment. Beginning today, the first three episodes of X-Men ’97 are officially available to stream on Disney+. New episodes will drop every Wednesday until its finale on August 12.
What do we know about Disney+’s X-Men ’97 Season 2?In X-Men ’97 Season 2, the titular team is scattered across different periods in time, where each side wil

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There might be a Despicable Me 5 but the makers are facing quite the challenge. News of a potential addition to the beloved franchise comes with the release of Minions & Monsters. The latest animated film is set in the Despicable Me universe and is the third standalone Minions film, following Minions and Minions: The Rise of Gru.What is the update on Despicable Me 5?Speaking to Deadline during the Minions & Monsters promotional run, producer and Illuminat

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We’ve ranked all of Netflix‘s Enola Holmes movies. This comes after the third installment’s streaming debut today, which serves as Millie Bobby Brown‘s first project with the streamer after Stranger Things’ divisive series finale last December. The rankings are based on each installment’s Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes.Enola Movies ranked by Rotten Tomatoes score3) Enola Holmes 3 (2026)Ranking third is 2026’s Enola Holmes 3,

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The director behind every Sharknado is back with a new shark movie trailer. It’s not a Sharknado sequel this time. Water Park Shark is a new Anthony C. Ferrante film, and it deals with a shark let loose in a water park.The film’s synopsis reads, “No running. No diving. No escape. When mutated Great White Sharks invade a Cape Cod water park, a lifeguard and the police chief must stop the carnage before opening day becomes a feeding frenzy.”Watch the Wa

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Evil Dead Burn first reactions have arrived and fans can breathe a sigh of relief. The upcoming horror sequel continues the franchise’s tradition of mixing brutal horror and comedy.What are the early reactions to Evil Dead Burn saying about the movie horror movie?Evil Dead Burn reactions are brimming with positivity. Critics have praised the stand-alone film’s use of dark humor and extreme violence, which are hallmarks of the series. The upcoming film, with

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The Odyssey released a countdown trailer two weeks ahead of its theatrical release. The trailer gives Christopher Nolan fans one more huge reason to be hyped for the upcoming movie.The Odyssey is Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic, and the synopsis reads, “After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.”Check out The Odyssey trailer be