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Former TV Executive Shannan E. Johnson Launches ‘The Academy Live’ to Help Writers Master the Studio Development Process

Former television executive Shannan E. Johnson is introducing a new screenwriting program designed to help aspiring writers better understand how stories are developed in Hollywood. Johnson has launched The Academy Live, a six-week screenwriting course from The Professional Pen, the Black-owned script consultancy she founded to help bridge the gap between writers and the industry’s […]

Black Women Film Network to Honor S. Epatha Merkerson, Danielle Brooks, Felicia Pride and More at 2026 Annual Summit

The Black Women Film Network (BWFN) has announced the honorees and programming lineup for its 2026 Annual Summit, set to take place Saturday, March 21 at Atlanta’s Loudermilk Center. The annual gathering celebrates and advances Black women across film, television, and digital media while bringing together creatives, executives, and emerging talent from across the country. […]

Fox’s ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Adds Thaddeus LaGrone as Series Regular

Fox’s upcoming Baywatch reboot continues to round out its cast, with Thaddeus LaGrone (The Land, Mr. Irrelevant) joining the series as a regular. He becomes the latest addition to the ensemble alongside previously announced stars Stephen Amell, Jessica Belkin, and David Chokachi. The reimagined drama is slated to premiere during the 2026–2027 broadcast season. The […]

‘Boarders’ Season 3 Trailer Teases Rivalries, Romance, and Final Exams at St. Gilbert’s

The final term is officially beginning for Boarders. The BBC’s critically acclaimed coming-of-age comedy-drama will return for its third and final season on March 15, with all six episodes premiering exclusively on Tubi across North America and Latin America. Created by BAFTA-nominated writer Daniel Lawrence Taylor, Boarders quickly became a standout with audiences and critics […]

Harry Lennix Guest Stars on CBS’ ‘Boston Blue,’ Reuniting On-Screen with Former ‘ER’ Co-Star Gloria Reuben

Veteran actor Harry Lennix is making a guest appearance on Boston Blue, marking a notable on-screen reunion with his former ER co-star Gloria Reuben nearly three decades after the pair first shared scenes together. Lennix appears in the March 6 episode of the CBS crime drama, titled “Family Secrets,” where he plays Judge Elijah Robinson. […]

Benny Boom and Terence Paul Winter Team Up For Music Drama ‘Greenlight’ From Manny Halley Productions and Quality Films

A new music-driven drama is in the works as Manny Halley Productions joins forces with Quality Films to bring Greenlight to the screen. The project will be directed by Benny Boom (All Eyez on Me) from a screenplay written by Terence Paul Winter (The Rookie, Castle). Executive producer Manny Halley will produce the film under […]

Lamorne Morris to Voice Garfield in New 2D Animated Series Ordered by Paramount+

Garfield is officially heading back to television. Paramount+ has ordered a new original 2D-animated series centered on the iconic orange cat, with Emmy-winning actor and comedian Lamorne Morris set to voice the famously sarcastic, lasagna-loving feline. The tentatively titled Garfield series comes from Nickelodeon Animation Studios and is inspired by Jim Davis’ long-running comic strip, […]