Offbeat Coming of Age Comedy Premieres May 12 for Digital Purchase and Rental on All Major Platforms from Radial Entertainment

The charmingly chaotic story of a young man navigating the anxieties of young adulthood, the new feature film Cotton Candy Bubble Gum will premiere May 12 for digital purchase and rental on all major platforms from Radial Entertainment. Written and directed by J. Pinder, this riotously funny yet heartfelt film stars newcomer Nick Darnell, comedian Morgan Jay (St. Dennis Medical), R. Marcus Taylor (Straight Outta Compton), JadaPaige (Bel-Air), Jack Stone (Teenage Wasteland) Ben Scattone (Blue Murder), and Mildred Langford (Bosch), along with a supporting cast that includes Txunamy Ortiz, Ayden Mekus, Neela Jolene, Jeremiah Watkins, Chip tha Ripper, and Nikki Howard. Premiering at SXSW 2025, Cotton Candy Bubble Gum also won Best Comedy at the Hollywood Film Festival.  

Carter, a 21-year-old momma’s boy who still lives at home, sees his cushy life crumble before his eyes when his mom gets engaged to a spiteful cop who can’t wait to kick him out. But when Carter gets an opportunity to turn his internship into a full-time assistant position, he offers to pay rent to his mom, who reneges and gives in. The only problem is that he must complete the impossibly long list of tasks his boss throws him, including babysitting his teenage son. But after the antics of his drug dealer friend lead him down a path of chaotic situations, including a standoff with a world-famous rapper, his fortitude, character, and grit are pushed to the limits in this coming-of-age comedy. 

Check out the official trailer here.

About Radial Entertainment 

Radial Entertainment is a newly formed global entertainment company operating the FilmRise and Shout! Studios brands, backed by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management. As a premier content distribution studio, Radial Entertainment boasts a diverse library of over 70,000 movies and episodes, making it the largest independent catalog in the industry. The company delivers high-quality entertainment across all major consumer platforms including FAST channels, AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, physical product, theatrical film and more. Its programming spans a wide range of genres, including true crime, reality, animation, action, westerns, award-winning titles, classics, medical, food, U.K. content, cult classics, and horror.