November continued the momentum across the entertainment landscape, with productions delivering inventive ideas, breakthrough performances, and imaginative experiences for audiences worldwide. As always, we’re honored to support our clients behind the scenes through technology, expertise, and partnerships that help keep creativity moving.
Whether you’re developing your next project or bringing a long-planned concept across the finish line, Cast & Crew is here with the tools and guidance to make production smoother at every step. See how we’ll support your next project.
Buzzworthy events this fall
This month brings several major celebrations across film, music, and entertainment, with clients and partners taking center stage:
- Governors Awards (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) – November 16
- CMA Awards (Country Music Association) – November 19
- Hollywood Music in Media Awards – November 19
What is new across film, television, and streaming?
November is delivering a strong slate of premieres across major platforms, with audiences seeing new franchise chapters, prestige dramas, and anticipated returns. Creators continue to advance some of the year’s most ambitious stories.
November premieres
- Death By Lightning (Netflix, November 6)
- Predator: Badlands (20th Century, November 7)
- The Running Man (Paramount Skydance, November 14)
- Wicked: For Good (Universal, November 21)
- Stranger Things Season 5 Part A (Netflix, November 26)
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix, November 26)
In case you missed these October premieres...
- The Witcher Season 4 (Netflix)
- The Diplomat Season 3 (Netflix)
- Alien: Earth Season 1 (FX and Hulu, renewed for a second season)
- A House of Dynamite (Netflix)
- The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (20th Century and Hulu)
- Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (20th Century)
- Tron: Ares (Disney)
- Bugonia (Focus Features)
- After the Hunt (Amazon MGM)
These projects highlight the scale, ambition, and global reach of today’s film and television landscape, and we are proud to help productions bring this work to life behind the scenes.
What’s making waves in advertising and brand experiences?
One of the most buzzworthy activations this month came from Ramp, the financial operations platform that tapped into pop-culture humor with a high-visibility experiential stunt in New York’s Financial District.
With our Talent and Business Affairs teams supporting the effort from early planning through activation, Ramp introduced actor Brian Baumgartner—beloved as Kevin from The Office—as their “CFO” for the day.
Working from a fully built glass-box office for more than six hours, Brian humorously demonstrated the drag of manual expense reporting compared to Ramp’s streamlined process. Passersby and notable personalities like The Rizzler, Packy McCormick, and Zarna Garg stopped in to take part, while a live tracker compared Brian’s processed receipts to Ramp’s automated results.
It was a standout example of how clever creative, strong talent partnerships, and seamless execution come together to elevate a brand story. Cast & Crew is proud to support the entertainment industry behind the scenes at every scale and stage of production.
Checks & Balances’ season of standout productions
Across Broadway, Off-Broadway, and touring productions, Checks & Balances and our live entertainment team continue to support some of the most anticipated performances of the fall. This month’s lineup reflects both artistic ambition and the remarkable talent shaping stages nationwide.
Notable November productions:
- Ragtime – Lincoln Center Theater
- ART – starring James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale
- Little Bear Ridge Road – featuring Laurie Metcalf
- Waiting for Godot – starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter
- Oedipus – with Lesley Manville and Mark Strong
- Chess – starring Lea Michele
- The Queen of Versailles – starring Kristin Chenoweth
- The Least Problematic Woman in the World – starring Dylan Mulvaney
- Tartuffe – starring André De Shields
- Angry Alan – starring John Krasinski
These projects demonstrate the scope of productions supported by Checks & Balances, along with our ongoing commitment to powering world-class theatrical performance with accuracy, reliability, and care.
Looking ahead
High-profile premieres across film and streaming, award-season celebrations, large-scale theatrical productions, and imaginative brand activations all contributed to a standout November across entertainment. These wins reflect the trust our clients place in us throughout the year and the shared commitment to bringing ambitious creative work to life. As we move into the holiday season and toward 2026, our focus remains the same: delivering the service, compliance support, and workflow solutions that keep productions strong and moving forward with confidence.
FAQ
Q: Which live entertainment projects stood out in November?
A: Highlights include productions such as Ragtime, ART, Waiting for Godot, The Queen of Versailles, and Chess, supported by Checks & Balances.
Q: What is new in film, television, and streaming this month?
A: November brought major premieres including Death by Lightning, Predator: Badlands, The Running Man, Wicked: For Good, Stranger Things Season 5 Part A, and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
Q: What is new in advertising and branded content this month?
A: Ramp’s experiential New York activation with Brian Baumgartner drew major attention, with Cast & Crew teams assisting with talent agreements, union requirements, and overall execution.Q: How does Cast & Crew support theatrical productions year-round?
A: We provide industry-leading payroll, compliance, and production services trusted across Broadway, touring shows, festivals, and large-scale live entertainment environments.
Q: How can Cast & Crew help support upcoming film, TV, and streaming projects?
A: Our platform and expertise help productions stay compliant, streamline workflows, and stay focused on creative output from prep through wrap.
