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Skift
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Skift
How Ritz-Carlton's Ad Gamble Paid Off at the Cannes Awards
The Ritz-Carlton beat 181 other luxury brands to win advertising's top prize by doing something hotel marketers rarely attempt: ditching brief poolside glamour shots for a quirky four-minute movie. The Ritz-Carlton's "Late Checkout" campaign took home a Gold Lion at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity last week, chosen from 181 entries in the luxury category. The ad cost less than $1 million to produce and distribute, yet it generated 50 million impressions and became the most-shared content across parent company Marriott International's portfolio last year. The ad stars Josh Hutcherson as a hotel employee sharing the details of an elaborate day taking care of a guest. It feels like a Wes Anderson film. Jamie Kerr, Ritz-Carlton's global brand and marketing leader, argued that the win at Cannes represented a broader win for the sector. "It's a huge milestone for luxury hospitality," Kerr said, in a category usually dominated by luxury fashion, jewelry, and automotive." Unlikely Creative Development Process The Ritz-Carlton's win over brands like Prada, Tiffany, and Loewe, highlights the opportunities for luxury hotel brands willing to embrace creative risk. The heritage hotel brand cold-called Lat
Newsweek
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 – Everything We Know, Trailer, Release Date
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Another terrifying night at Freddy's is on the horizon, with Five Nights at Freddy's 2 hitting theaters this December. Josh Hutcherson returns as Mike Schmidt for the follow-up to the 2023 film, which turned its $20 million budget into $291.4 million at the worldwide box office and an 82% Popcornmeter rating on Rotten Tomatoes. With another six months to go until the film's theatrical release, we've gathered everything we know so far about Five Nights at Freddy's 2, including Five Nights at Freddy's 2 first look, Five Nights at Freddy's 2 cast list, and Five Nights at Freddy's 2 release date. Who Stars in Five Nights at Freddy's 2? So far, confirmed cast members for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 consists of: Josh Hutcherson (Mike Schmidt) Mckenna Grace Elizabeth Lail (Vanessa) Matthew Lillard (William Afton) Wayne Knight Piper Rubio (Abby) Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Trailer The full-length trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 hasn't yet been released, but there is a thrilling official teaser from Universal Pictures for you to sink your teeth into. It's just 40 seconds long, but it packs in a lot of scares. When Will the Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Trailer Be Released? There isn't yet a confirmed release date for the Five Nights at Freddy's 2 trailer. The official trailer for the first film was released exactly four months before the film hit theaters. Five Nights at Freddy's Trailer Release Date: June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023 Five Nights at Freddy's Theatrical Release Date: October 27, 2023 This doesn't confirm that the Five Nights at Freddy's 2 trailer will follow a similar release pattern. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 First Look Beyond the first teaser for the film, which was released in April this year, we now have a new poster for Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Decorated with a "Faztalker", and a "you there?" message lighting up the digital screen, it suggests another menacing sequence of events is on the horizon in Five Nights at Freddy's 2. New poster for 'FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDYS 2' In theaters on December 5. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 2, 2025 We also have some first-look images. Toy Freddy in Five Nights at Freddy's 2, directed by Emma Credit: Universal Freddy in Five Nights at Freddy's 2, directed by Emma Tammi. Toy Freddy in Five Nights at Freddy's 2, directed by Emma Credit: Universal Freddy in Five Nights at Freddy's 2, directed by Emma Tammi. Universal Pictures (from left) Abby (Piper Rubio), Mike (Josh Hutcherson) and Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) in Five Nights at Freddy's 2, directed by Emma Tammi. (from left) Abby (Piper Rubio), Mike (Josh Hutcherson) and Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) in Five Nights at Freddy's 2, directed by Emma Tammi. Universal Studios (from left) Abby (Piper Rubio), Mike (Josh Hutcherson) and Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) in Five Nights at Freddy's 2, directed by Emma Tammi. (from left) Abby (Piper Rubio), Mike (Josh Hutcherson) and Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) in Five Nights at Freddy's 2, directed by Emma Tammi. Universal Studios Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Release Date Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will hit theaters on December 5, 2025. What Will Happen in Five Nights at Freddy's 2? The official synopsis for Five Nights at Freddy's 2, as per IMDb, reads:
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Poster Unveiled at CCXP MX 2025
Freddy Fazbear and his deadly crew return in the first poster for Five Nights at Freddy's 2, reigniting the horror game adaptation series. The sequel is part of Universal Pictures' upcoming theatrical slate and brings back key cast members alongside new animatronic threats. While plot specifics remain under wraps, the film promises higher stakes and a deeper dive into the haunted legacy of Freddy's. Blumhouse and Universal Pictures unveiled the first poster for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 during the CCXP event in Mexico on June 1, 2025. The sequel will be released exclusively in theaters on December 5, 2025, as confirmed by Blumhouse's official post on X (formerly Twitter): 'Please copy. #FNAF2Movie only in theaters December 5.' The event marked Blumhouse's 15th anniversary and included multiple announcements, including a new trailer for The Black Phone sequel and footage from M3GAN 2.0. Emma Tammi returns to direct Five Nights at Freddy's 2, based on Scott Cawthon's video game franchise. Jason Blum and Cawthon also return as producers. The first film, released in 2023, grossed around $292 million worldwide. It set streaming records on Peacock despite receiving generally negative reviews. The film became the highest-grossing title in Blumhouse history. Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and Matthew Lillard reprise their roles from the previous movie. Filmmakers shot the sequel in New Orleans during the 2024–2025 New Year period and expanded the stakes by introducing new characters, including Toy Freddy and Balloon Boy. They have not yet disclosed specific plot details. The original film followed Mike (Josh Hutcherson) as he took a night security job at the haunted Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria, where the spirits of murdered children possessed the animatronic mascots. The sequel continues to explore the horror-driven narrative surrounding the cursed entertainment venue. Additionally, Blumhouse confirmed that the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise will feature at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights later this year.
UPI
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' gets poster ahead of Dec. release
1 of 3 | Josh Hutcherson will return to star in "Five Nights at Freddy's 2." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 2 (UPI) -- Blumhouse is Five Nights at Freddy's 2 ahead of the horror film's Dec. 5 release date. The studio shared a poster for the movie Sunday at the CCXP festival and on its Instagram account. The teaser shows an apparent radio device with Freddy Fazbear's face and the question "you there?" The original Five Nights at Freddy's raked in some $300 million following its release in theaters in 2023. The film and its sequel are based on the video game franchise and star Josh Hutcherson and Matthew Lillard. Hutcherson portrays a night guard at an empty pizza restaurant who encounters haunted animatronics. Blumhouse's The Black Phone sequel, which arrives Oct. 17, was also previewed during the event. That film will star Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeline McGraw, Jeremy Davies and Demian Bichir.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Casting News: Josh Hutcherson's HBO Comedy, Chicago Fire Vet's New Role and More
Josh Hutcherson is looking for laughs again: The actor — who previously starred in the Hulu comedy Future Man — has joined Bottoms star/co-writer Rachel Sennott's untitled HBO comedy series, our sister site Deadline reports. Hunger Games vet Hutcherson replaces Miles Robbins in the show, in which 'a codependent friend group reunites, navigating how the time apart, ambition, and new relationships have changed them,' per the official synopsis. More from TVLine Netflix's Little House on the Prairie Reboot Casts Its Ingalls Family - Get Details on Laura, Mary, Charles and Caroline Elsbeth Co-Star Not Returning as Series Regular for Season 3 Einstein: Rosa Salazar Exits as Female Lead After CBS Delays Premiere In addition to Sennott — who also writes and executive-produces the project — the cast includes Odessa A'zion (Grand Army, Fam), Jordan Firstman (Ms. Marvel, Search Party) and True Whitaker (Godfather of Harlem), with Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl, Single Parents) and Quenlin Blackwell appearing as guest stars. In other recent casting news… * Andy Allo (Upload, Chicago Fire) will star in the limited series The Eagles of Newark as Effa Manley, 'a trailblazing civil rights activist and the only woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame,' our sister site Variety reports. The project, which does not yet have a network attached, follows 'the dramatic efforts of Effa and her husband Abe as they embark upon a risky business venture—starting their own ball club in the raucous world of the Negro Baseball Leagues.' * Michael Chiklis (The Shield) has joined BMF Season 4 as DEA Agent Taylor, 'a no nonsense cop who assists in the pursuit of BMF, while adding to Meech and Terry's growing list of enemies.' * Sistas Season 9 has added Darone Okolie (All American, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty), Walnette Marie Santiago (Doom Patrol, BMF), and Sullivan Jones (Elsbeth, The Guilded Age) in recurring roles, per Deadline. Hit the comments with your thoughts on the above castings! Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
