Cineverse Brings Terrifying Urban Legend To Life in Filmmaker Kevin Lewis’ Pig Hill Coming to Digital On 12/9: “Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), the next-generation entertainment studio, announced today that Pig Hill, the latest film from director Kevin Lewis (Willy’s Wonderland), will debut on Digital and Video on Demand on December 9, 2025. A physical release will follow on January 13, 2026, with streaming on SCREAMBOX beginning March 10, 2026. The chilling horror feature draws inspiration from a Pennsylvania urban legend involving the mysterious disappearance of local women.
Pig Hill follows a young author who investigates the disappearance of local women in the community of Meadville, Pennsylvania, quickly becoming entwined in a strange local legend about the creatures that live on Pig Hill. The film is based on the Nancy William novel “Pig.” The film stars Shane West (A Walk To Remember, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), Rainey Qualley (Ocean’s Eight, Mad Men), Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead, Red Riding Hood, Poker Face) and R.A. Mihailoff (Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, Hatchet II).
“I think some of the best horror comes from ideas that are connected to the real world. When I read Jarrod Burris’ screenplay adapted from the Nancy William’s novel ‘Pig,’ and learned about the Pig People of Meadville, Pennsylvania I knew it would make for a frightening, bone chilling film.” says director Kevin Lewis. “It is a poignant story of obsession, love and the terrible consequences of what happens when reality and fantasy blur.”
The official synopsis is as follows: Carrie has been fascinated by the local legend of the pig people of Pig Hill, revolting creatures who breed and cause havoc in the area. As the tenth woman goes missing, Carrie can’t stop thinking that there could be more to these stories.”
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THE THING EXPANDED DOCUMENTARY LAUNCHES FAN PETITION TO HAVE JOHN CARPENTER’S THE THING (1982) RECOGNIZED AS OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS MOVIE ON IMDb & LETTERBOXD: “Snow. Isolation. Paranoia. Gift-giving (sort of). It’s time John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982) took its rightful place in the Christmas canon.
A new fan-led petition launched by CREATORVC’s The Thing Expanded documentary aims to officially add The Thing to the “Christmas Movie” categories on the two most influential film platforms in the world — IMDb and Letterboxd.
The campaign entitled #Thingmas, argues that the film’s Antarctic snow setting, winter themes, and annual December rewatch tradition qualify it as a holiday movie. Organizers plan to submit the petition to IMDb’s Data Editors and Letterboxd’s Content Team once it reaches 10,000 signatures. The deadline to sign the petition is Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025.
“If Die Hard can become a Christmas classic, so can The Thing,” says Robin Block, executive producer of The Thing Expanded. “This petition gives fans a clear outcome: a formal request for IMDb and Letterboxd to recognize it as part of the holiday canon.”
“Think about it: the weather outside is frightful and the fire is so delightful (via flamethrowers),” adds Ian Nathan, writer-director of The Thing Expanded. “No one has a place to go (the chopper is a wreck). And it stars Santa Claus (kinda). Oh, and the hero dies to save mankind. My only question is why has it taken so long for The Thing to be recognized as a Christmas movie? More seriously, my take on the perfect Christmas movie is that, above all, it brings people together — and The Thing is something we all share.”
“Given The Thing’s frigid backdrop, one has to wonder if the film might have fared better with a December release,” concludes Thing Expanded producer and co-writer Josh Weiss. “While we can’t change the past, we can celebrate the fact that John Carpenter’s sci-fi/horror masterpiece has become a holiday season staple among fans over the last 43 years. Moreover, it’s packed with enough detail to surprise even the most die-hard fans on repeat viewings, effectively making The Thing a literal gift that keeps on giving. Having it classified as a bona fide Christmas movie just feels right!”
Fans can sign the petition at the link HERE.
The campaign’s goal is to create a fun, press-worthy moment and spark lively seasonal debate across film communities.”
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NEON ICHIBAN LAUNCHES FIRST BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY SALE: “For the first time, Neon Ichiban—the future-forward digital comics and manga platform —is launching a Black Friday/Cyber Monday mega-sale that spans thousands of single issues and collections from publishers including, in alphabetical order, Dark Horse Comics, DC, DSTLRY, Dynamite, Kodansha, Legendary, Mad Cave, Marvel, Oni, Rebellion, and Vault.
Starting today, November 25th, and running through Cyber Monday on December 1st, fans can save massively on stockpiling their digital libraries, including:
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Up to 50% off select single issues and collections
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Over 3,000 single issues available for just $0.99
All titles are instantly readable on Neon Ichiban desktop and mobile web reader, with an iOS reader app currently in beta.
“For fans curious about what makes Neon Ichiban different—this is your moment to find out,” says CCO & Co-Founder Chip Mosher. “Start with a $0.99 intro issue, fall in love with a series, and build a digital collection that’s actually yours this holiday season.”
“This sale invites fans into a new era of digital comics,” continues David Steinberger, CEO & Co-Founder of Neon Ichiban. “We’re making it easier than ever to read, collect, and connect digital comics and manga. Whether you’re a longtime collector or brand new to comics, Neon Ichiban is ready to help you get cozy with the best deal to keep you reading the best comics and manga throughout this winter and beyond.”
What sets NEON ICHIBAN apart is its all-in-one approach to reading and collecting. With same-day-as-print comics, manga, and graphic novels, the platform offers always-available standard editions and limited-edition variants designed for collectors. Readers stay in full control with seamless digital access—with downloadable PDFs available when enabled by the publisher. And with select titles, fans can transform their digital issues into uniquely signed or sketched collectibles by top creators via Digital Remarques. NEON ICHIBAN also introduces a secondary marketplace, where digital comics and collectibles can be resold—giving fans flexibility with their digital comics collections.
This Black Friday/Cyber Monday, make room for more sequential art in your life. The sale is available now and ends Tuesday, December 2nd at 12:00 AM PST.
Sign up for a free account and start building your library here: www.neonichiban.com”
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Quiver Distribution’s Southern Gothic Thriller ‘DOWN RIVER’ Drops Trailer Before December Release: “Quiver Distribution has picked up North American rights to Down River, an intense Southern Gothic inspired thriller best described as Winter’s Bone meets Shotgun Stories.
Directed by Brian Barnard and Tommy Walton, written by Randy McDowell and Jody Thompson, the lead cast includes Jody Thompson, Randy McDowell, Ashley Sutton, Bethany Anne Lind, Lori Beth Sikes, and Mark Ashworth.
In Down River, a small-town sheriff and his deputy are drawn to an abandoned farmhouse deep in the coal-mining mountains of southern West Virginia to investigate a crime. But as they dig deeper, buried secrets and fragmented clues threaten to tear the town and the sheriff’s sanity apart.
Produced by Brian Barnard, Randy McDowell, Stelio Savante, Jody Thompson, and Tommy Walton, Down River is presented by Fuel Films Company in association with 77 Entertainment, Oak Fish, and Stroop Fik Entertainment. The thriller lands on digital and on Demand on December 9, 2025.
The deal was brokered by producer Savante on behalf of the film, and by Larry Greenberg on behalf of Quiver.”