“The Breadwinner,” a film starring standup comedian Nate Bargatze in his first feature acting role, will premiere in theaters March 13, 2026.
The comedian announced the release date via his Instagram page. Bargatze, who co-wrote the script with Dan Lagana and produces alongside Lagana and Jeremy Latcham wrote, “Stoked to be the first to let you know that #TheBreadwinnerMovie is coming to theaters everywhere March 13, 2026.” Eric Appel directs the comedy, which will be distributed by Sony Pictures.
Bargatze is known for specials like “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze,” “Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American” and “Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid.” He has hosted “Saturday Night Live” twice, appearing in a “Washington’s Dream” sketch and its follow-up “Washington’s Dream 2.”
With “The Breadwinner,” he will also be co-writing and producing.
Appel recently directed “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” which featured Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al. He has also directed Kevin Hart vehicles “Die Hart” and “Die Hart 2: Die Harter,” along with episodes of “The Afterparty,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Silicon Valley” and “New Girl.”
Thursday, April 3
Michael Mann, Rob Reiner, Kathy Bates and Aaron Sorkin Set as Guests for 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival
Michael Mann, Rob Reiner, Kathy Bates and Aaron Sorkin are some of the major guests set to appear in-person at this year’s TCM Classic Film Festival.
Mann will be in conversation for the closing night anniversary screening of his crime drama “Heat” while Reiner and Sorkin will introduce a 30th anniversary screening of “The American President.” Reiner will also appear alongside Oscar-winner Bates for a screening of “Misery,” which celebrates its 35th anniversary.
Additional guests include Paul Schrader, Alexander Payne, Keir Dullea, Barry Bostwick, Sean Young and Danny Huston. The festival runs April 24-27 in Hollywood.
Wednesday, April 2
‘Masquerade’ Trailer: Vernon Davis and Hedy Wong Star in Fantasy Thriller
Former NFL star turned actor Vernon Davis (“The Ritual Killer”), Hedy Wong (“Beef”) and Dushaun Thompson (“Hidden Lives”) are set to star in “The Masquerade,” a fantasy-driven thriller from Emmy-nominated director Joslyn Rose Lyons.
Rounding out the ensemble cast are Super Bowl champion Omar Bolden (“The Choices We Make”), Simone Leanora (“Them”), Grammy-nominated artist Ryan Nicole Austin, Steph Curry’s stunt double Court Bivens and celebrity dance choreographer Candice Bolden.
Written and directed by Lyons, “The Masquerade” includes elements of dance and magical realism. Set in a historic ballroom theater during an opulent cocktail party, the film follows a visionary businessman (Thompson) who plans to replace an iconic arts district with a futuristic smart city. His estranged brother (Omar Bolden) and his wife (Candice Bolden), along with the arts commissioner (Leanora), oppose the project, seeing it as a betrayal of the community. As tensions rise, an illusionist (Davis) transports the group through time, revealing the district’s rich history and the consequences of its destruction.
“The Masquerade” premiered at Indie Night Film Festival on April 1 at the Historic Grand Lake Theater in Oakland. It will begin streaming in May on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+ through Filmhub.
Davis executive produced the project alongside Lyons, under his Reel 85 Productions banner in association with My Own Backyard Films. Producers are Monica Castro (Outerlands) and Christopher Goodman (Fairyland), with Dominique Mouton (The Lower Bottoms) joining as a Creative Consultant.
Davis said, “I’m excited to bring The Masquerade to audiences, where mystery and dance converge. This project has been an incredible creative journey, and I’m confident that this talented team will propel it to new artistic heights.”
Lyons added, “This film is a meditation on time, memory, and the liminal space between dreams and reality. In The Masquerade, we traverse a world where the surreal and the real collide – where masks conceal not just faces but forgotten truths. It’s a journey through fractured timelines, revealing what is lost when we abandon our identity, and what is found when we dare to reclaim it.”
Watch the trailer here.
Tuesday, April 1
‘Bring Her Back’ Trailer: Sally Hawkins Leads Possession Horror From ‘Talk to Me’ Directors
Sally Hawkins takes a demented turn in the new trailer for “Bring Her Back.”
From “Talk to Me” directors Danny and Michael Philippou, “Bring Her Back” follows a pair of step-siblings (Billy Barrett, Sora Wong) who move into a secluded home with their foster mother, played by the Oscar-nominated Hawkins. But things soon take a dark turn, as the mysterious trailer teases secrets, spirits and insidious forces yet to be revealed.
This is the latest horror film to be distributed by A24, which recently brought “Opus,” “Death of a Unicorn” and “Heretic” to theaters. Philippou and Bill Hinzman wrote the script while Samantha Jennings (“Of an Age”) and Kristina Ceyton (“The Babadook”) produce.
“Bring Her Back” releases in theaters May 30. Watch the trailer below.
Property Masters Guild to Host Launch Event for PROP CULTURE Publication
The Property Masters Guild will hold a launch event for its new magazine, PROP CULTURE, on April 17.
The publication first debuted in winter 2024 and covers the behind-the-scenes creation of film and television props. PROP CULTURE, a print magazine, is edited by Theresa Corvino and Scott Buckwald and releases on a quarterly basis (January, April, June and August).
“As Property Masters, we work in a hands-on artistic field, bringing props to life in ways that elevate stories and make them more immersive,” Corvino and Buckwald said in a statement. “PROP CULTURE is an extension of that. It’s something you can hold, collect and truly engage with, much like the props we create.”
PMG has also created two other recent ventures: the MacGuffin Awards, held for the first time in September 2024, and the “Prop Talk” podcast, which started in January 2023.
Monday, March 31
ROCO Films to Handle Non-Theatrical Sales for ‘Left Behind’ Documentary About Dyslexic Children’s Education
ROCO Films will handle non-theatrical and ancillary sales for the dyslexic education-focused documentary “Left Behind,” following the company’s acquisition of additional distribution rights.
“Left Behind,” directed by Anna Toomey, shows five mothers trying to launch the South Bronx Literacy Academy — New York City’s first public school dedicated to teaching dyslexic children. The film traces the mothers’ effort leading up to the school’s 2023 opening.
The company is in charge of non-theatrical and ancillary sales throughout North America and certain English language territories. The film was already released theatrically in North America by Abramorama.
ROCO Films will also lead a related educational campaign across the country.
“At ROCO Films, we understand the power of documentary to spark real change, and Left Behind is exactly the kind of film that needs to be seen far and wide. We’ve worked with other incredible films about learning differences, so we know how much impact stories like this can have—especially when they reach the right people,” Annie Roney, ROCO Films founder and CEO, said in a statement. “We’re excited to bring Left Behind to educators, families, and communities across North America because no kid should have to struggle in silence when solutions exist. Thanks to the theatrical release by Abramorama we expect to have the wind at our back.”
‘Sea Lion Cow’ Musical Short Acquired by Rolling Stone Films, Available Online
The musical short film “Sea Lion Cow” has been acquired by Rolling Stone Films and released on the publication’s website.
Directed by Ivan Cash, the film follows musician Gideon Irving as he sings on the New York City subway. “Sea Lion Cow” premiered at Tribeca Festival last year and can be viewed at rollingstone.com.
“The New York City subway is such a unique and dynamic environment that’s prime with inspiration and experimentation, making it the perfect backdrop for a film that unfolds entirely within the subway’s vibrant and always unpredictable setting,” Cash said in a statement. “For an independent short film like ours, securing a partnership with an iconic publisher like Rolling Stone is an absolute dream come true and we’re excited to share ‘Sea Lion Cow’ with a wider audience.”
Maggie Roberts produced the film. Jamal Solomon was the film’s cinematographer, and Dave Harrington is credited for music. Bella Fratkin contributed an original song.
“We’re thrilled to acquire such a unique and compelling short film,” Jason Fine, senior vice president of Rolling Stone Films who executive produced the film alongside other Rolling Stone staff members, said in a statement. “Sea Lion Cow takes viewers on a magical and
surprising journey, and we’re proud to use our platform to amplify it.”
