Stephen Merchant News

WWE Studios and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) today announced that the two studios will partner again to release the upcoming action film THE MARINE 6: CLOSE QUARTERS, directed by James Nunn (The Marine 5: Battleground, Eliminators). The film will feature WWE Superstars The Miz and Becky Lynch, and WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, and is set to begin production on Monday, November 27 in London.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and Annapurna Pictures (Annapurna) have formed a new joint venture for theatrical distribution in the U.S., it was announced today by Gary Barber, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and Megan Ellison, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Annapurna Pictures.

Double Chortle Award winning comedian John Robins will be bringing his new show The Darkness of Robins to The Epstein Theatre on Saturday 24 February and tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday 13th October.

Nickelodeon treats fans to all the fright and fun of Halloween in LIP SYNC BATTLE SHORTIES HALLOWEEN SPECIAL, airing Sunday, Oct. 15, at 7:00 P.M. (ET/PT).

Nickelodeon announced today that multi-faceted entertainer Nick Cannon will take the mic as host of Lip Sync Battle Shorties, a spinoff of Spike's Emmy-nominated global phenomenon, Lip Sync Battle.

Kick up your boots and get ready to sing your heart out as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and WWE® Studios bring you a touching, tune-filled All-American tale of family in Pure Country: Pure Heart today, August 1. Featuring country music icon Willie Nelson, Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy, WWE Legend Shawn Michaels in a feature-length film filled with both new and popular songs, Pure Country: Pure Heart is priced to own on DVD ($18.94 SRP), Blu-ray Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP) and Digital ($19.99 SRP). The DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack are available exclusively at Walmart.

Below, check out a preview clip of Nina Agdal's performance of “My Humps” on Spike's “LIP SYNC BATTLE.” The highly anticipated David Spade vs. Nina Agdal lip sync battle debuts Wednesday, July 19 at 10:00pm ET/PT (new day and timeslot).

Below, check out a preview clip of David Spade's performance of “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” on Spike's “LIP SYNC BATTLE.” The highly anticipated David Spade vs. Nina Agdal lip sync battle debuts Wednesday, July 19 at 10:00pm ET/PT (new day and timeslot).

Below, check out a preview clip of Theresa Caputo's performance of “I Gotta Feeling” on Spike's “LIP SYNC BATTLE.” The highly anticipated Nick Swardson vs. Theresa Caputo lip sync battle debuts Wednesday, July 12 at 10:00pm ET/PT (new day and timeslot).

Below, check out a preview clip of Nick Swardson's performance of “Ex's and Oh's” on Spike's “LIP SYNC BATTLE.” The highly anticipated Nick Swardson vs. Theresa Caputo lip sync battle debuts Wednesday, July 12 at 10:00pm ET/PT (new day and timeslot).

Below, check out a preview clip of Zendaya's performance of “Tyrone” on Spike's “LIP SYNC BATTLE.” The highly anticipated Tom Holland vs. Zendaya lip sync battle debutsWednesday, July 5 at 10:00pm ET/PT (new day and timeslot).

Below, check out a preview clip of Tom Holland's performance of “Umbrella” on Spike's “LIP SYNC BATTLE.” The highly anticipated Tom Holland vs. Zendaya lip sync battle debuts Wednesday, July 6 at 10:00pm ET/PT (new day and timeslot).

Below, check out a preview clip of Uzo Aduba's performance of "B.O.B." on Spike's "LIP SYNC BATTLE." The highly anticipated Danielle Brooks vs. Uzo Aduba lip sync battle debuts Wednesday, June 28 at 10:00pm ET/PT (new day and timeslot).

Below, check out preview clips of Danielle Brooks' performance of “Living on a Prayer” on Spike's “LIP SYNC BATTLE.” The highly anticipated Danielle Brooks vs. Uzo Aduba lip sync battle debuts Wednesday, June 28 at 10:00pm ET/PT (new day and timeslot).

Below, check out a preview clip of Skylar Astin's performance of “Where Are Ü Now ' on Spike's “LIP SYNC BATTLE.” The highly anticipated Metta World Peace vs. Skylar Astin lip sync battle debuts Wednesday, June 21 at 10:00pm ET/PT (new day and timeslot).

Below, check out a preview clip of Metta World Peace's performance of "Roar' on Spike's "LIP SYNC BATTLE." The highly anticipated Metta World Peace vs. Skylar Astin lip sync battle debuts Wednesday, June 21 at 10:00pm ET/PT (new day and timeslot).

Just in time for Summer wedding season. TABLE 19 arrives on Digital HD, Blu-ray & DVD June 13th. The film stars Anna Kendrick, Lisa Kudrow, Craig Robinson, Stephen Merchant, Tony Revolori and June Squibb.

Below, check out a preview clip of Gaten Matarazzo's performance of “50 Ways to Say Goodbye” and Noah Schnapp's performance of “Moves Like Jagger” on Spike's “LIP SYNC BATTLE.”

Below, check out a preview clip of Finn Wolfhard's performance of "Buddy Holly" & Caleb McLaughlin's performance of "I'm Bad" on Spike's "LIP SYNC BATTLE."

Below, check out a preview clip of Rumer Willis' performance of “Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)” on Spike's “LIP SYNC BATTLE.” The highly anticipated Bryshere Gray vs. Rumer Willis lip sync battle debuts Thursday, May 18 at 10:00pm ET/PT.