Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation' ad-supported video-on-demand service, has acquired as a Tubi Original Film, the horror thriller "Please Don't Feed the Children" which will premiere exclusively on the service June 27.

Directed by Destry Allyn Spielberg--daughter of Steven Spielberg-- the film stars Michelle Dockery ("Downton Abbey," and "The Gentlemen"), Giancarlo Esposito ("Better Call Saul," "Megalopolis"), Zoe Colletti ("Only Murders In The Building," "Boo Bitch"), Andrew Liner ("Ransom Canyon"), Dean Scott Vazquez ("Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," "You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah") Regan Aliyah ("Ironheart," "XO, Kitty"), Emma Meisel ("Doogie Kamealoha, M.D."), Josh Melnick ("Saint X," "Tesla") and Vernon Davis ("Chariot", "A Day To Die").

"Please Don't Feed the Children" takes place in a not-so-distant future where society contends with a pervasive virus that afflicts the entire adult population.

After the deadly viral outbreak, a group of orphans flee in search of a new life, only to be taken hostage by a woman hiding a sinister secret. The horror thriller is written by Paul Bertino and marks the directorial debut of Destry Allyn Spielberg.

"I am incredibly grateful to be doing what I love with a hard working cast and crew. It has been a wild ride getting here, and I can't wait to share this film with everyone," said director Destry Allyn Spielberg.

"We cannot wait to premiere "Please Don't Feed the Children" on Tubi and introduce viewers to Destry's incredible work as a first-time filmmaker," said Tubi SVP, Content Acquisitions & Partnerships Samuel Harowitz. "Featuring a captivating young cast, relentless suspense and Michelle Dockery as a sinister antagonist, horror-thriller fans are in for a chilling experience. We're grateful that Destry and Paul chose Tubi as the best home to showcase this unique film, and we are excited to bring their vision to Tubi audiences."

"Please Don't Feed the Children" is produced by Perry Street Films. It is presented in association with Head Gear Films and Metro Technology & Fieldhouse Pictures in association with Altitude Film Entertainment & Sugar23 a BK Studios production.

The film is produced by Jason Dubin, Josh Kesselman, Michael Hagerty, Daniel Ryniker, Bill Kenwright. Executive Producers include Phil Hunt Compton, Ross Daniel Negret, Will Clarke, Andy Mayson, Mike Runagall, David Gilbery, Naomi George, Ben Kaye, Steven Schneider, Joe Health, Owen King, Kimberly Atwood, Atty Cleworth and Dockery.

ABOUT TUBI:

Tubi is a global entertainment company dedicated to providing all people access to all the world's stories. Tubi offers the largest collection of premium on-demand content, including over 275,000 movies and TV episodes and more than 300 exclusive originals.

With a passionate fanbase and over 97 million monthly active users, the company is committed to putting viewers first with free, accessible entertainment. Tubi is part of Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation that oversees the company's digital businesses.

ABOUT PERRY STREET FILMS:

Perry Street Films' mission is to be the unapologetic pulse of cinema, fueling fearless filmmakers who break boundaries and rewrite the rules. We champion raw, unconventional stories that defy expectations, driven by authenticity and unshakable integrity. Our vision is to create a space where bold voices thrive, shaking up the industry and igniting a new era of storytelling that hits hard and leaves a mark.

ABOUT FIELDHOUSE PICTURES:

Fieldhouse Pictures leads with the mission of creating entertainment with impact and a safe haven for filmmakers. Fieldhouse works with their partners to bring authentic narratives to the forefront of storytelling, focussing on production, collaboration, media relations, marketing partnerships and community engagement to deliver commercially viable products that stay true to their artistic integrity and core values.

IN OTHER TV NEWS:

LIFETIME EXPANDS THEIR "TERRY MCMILLAN PRESENTS" BANNER WITH "HIS, HERS & OURS":

Following the success of "Terry McMillan Presents: "Forever," Lifetime acquires the new indie film His, "Hers & Ours" from The Ninth House.

Executive produced by Taye Diggs ("Terry McMillan Presents: Forever," and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back," "The Best Man"), who returns to the network, and Lesley-Ann Brandt ("The Walking Dead: The Ones That Live," and "Lucifer"), the movie will join as part of the network's continued partnership with Terry McMillan under the Terry McMillan Presents banner.

Aimee Garcia ("Dexter," "Lucifer, Christmas with You") also stars in "Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers and Ours," set to debut later this year.
In "Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours," single father Darius (Diggs) discovers his teenage daughter in bed with her boyfriend Chase and wastes no time kicking him out.

However, a knock at the door changes everything. Kelly (Brandt), Chase's mother, shows up furious, ready for confrontation. But neither expect the undeniable spark between them.

Forced to spend time together due to their children's relationship, Kelly and Darius slowly develop feelings for each other. As their secret romance blossoms, they steal moments at family gatherings and behind closed doors, they savor the kind of love they both thought they'd never find again.

But when it comes time to tell their children the truth, they must decide how much they are willing to risk for family and love. Aimee Garcia stars as Kelly's best friend and event planner Sofia, who grows suspicious of her budding relationship.

"His, Hers, & Ours" is executive produced by Taye Diggs and Lesley-Ann Brandt, Charles Murray and Terry McMillan. Patricia Cuffie-Jones directs from a script written by Bart Baker.

Richard Foster and Chet Fenster are executive producers for Motion Entertainment, a WPP Media company. Autumn Federici, Jake Helgren and Emmy-winning producer Shelby Stone serve as producers for The Ninth House.

ABOUT TERRY MCMILLAN:

Terry McMillan is the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of "Waiting to Exhale," "How Stella Got Her Groove Back," "A Day Late and a Dollar Short," "The Interruption of Everything," "I Almost Forgot About You," and the editor of "Breaking Ice: An Anthology of Contemporary African-American Fiction." Four of McMillan's novels have been made into movies: "Waiting to Exhale" (Twentieth Century Fox, 1995); "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" (Twentieth Century Fox, 1998); "Disappearing Acts" (HBO Pictures, 1999); and "A Day Late and a Dollar Short" (Lifetime, 2014).

In addition, Terry is the Executive Producer of the Lifetime Original movies, "Tempted by Love" and "Forever". Her most recent novel was "It's Not All Downhill From Here," and her collected works of fiction and non-fiction, titled "It Was The Way She Said It" will publish in September 2025. McMillan lives in California.

ABOUT LIFETIME:

Celebrating over 40 years of entertaining audiences, Lifetime is a premier entertainment destination for women dedicated to offering the highest quality original programming spanning award-winning movies, high-quality scripted series and breakout non-fiction series.

Lifetime has an impressive legacy in public affairs, bringing attention to social issues that women care about with initiatives such as the long running "Stop Breast Cancer for Life" and "Stop Violence Against Women." Lifetime Television, LMN, Lifetime Real Women, and Lifetime Digital are part of A+E Global Media(TM). A+E Global Media(TM) (aegm.com) is a joint venture of The Walt Disney Company and The Hearst Corporation.

Editor's Note: Information used in this report obtained from Tubi and Lifetime publicity.