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Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson Expand Producing Slates With Lifetime Movie Partnerships

Lifetime is expanding its creative roster with two powerhouse producers. During its Upfront presentation, the network announced that Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson have each partnered with Lifetime to develop and executive produce new original films, adding them to the network’s growing list of creative collaborators. The announcement positions both actors as key behind-the-scenes […]

School is Still in Session! ‘Abbott Elementary’ Renewed for Season 6 at ABC

Quinta Brunson’s hit workplace comedy continues its streak as ABC’s first renewal for the 2026–27 season ABC is keeping tradition alive. The network has officially renewed its flagship comedy ‘Abbott Elementary’ for a sixth season, marking the fourth consecutive year the series has been the first ABC show renewed for the following television season. The […]

Rich Spirit Acquires Walter Thompson-Hernandez’s Drama ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ — Aiming For Fall Theatrical Release

Independent distributor Rich Spirit has acquired U.S. and select international rights to If I Go Will They Miss Me, the Sundance-premiering coming-of-age drama written and directed by Walter Thompson-Hernandez. The film stars Oscar nominee Danielle Brooks, J. Alphonse Nicholson, and newcomer Bodhi Jordan Dell, and is currently being positioned for a fall theatrical release following […]

David Oyelowo to Play Long John Silver in New ‘Treasure Island’ Series for MGM+ and Paramount+ UK

David Oyelowo has been cast as the iconic pirate Long John Silver in a new television adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure novel Treasure Island. The six-part series has been commissioned by MGM+ in the United States and Paramount+ in the U.K. and Ireland, with production already underway. The upcoming drama is described as […]

Shaunette Renée Wilson to Portray Goalkeeper Briana Scurry in Netflix’s ‘The 99’ers’

Netflix’s upcoming sports drama The 99ers has added six new cast members to portray key players from the historic 1999 U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team — including Shaunette Renée Wilson, who will step into the role of legendary goalkeeper Briana Scurry. Wilson joins Julia McDermott as Brandi Chastain, Perry Mattfeld as Michelle Akers, Annabel O’Hagan […]

‘Supacell’ Actor and Rapper Ghetts Sentenced to 12 Years in London Hit-and-Run Death

British rapper and Supacell actor Ghetts, real name Justin Clarke-Samuel, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the fatal hit-and-run death of 20-year-old student Yubin Tamang in London. The 41-year-old previously pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and an additional count of dangerous driving prior to the collision. He has also […]