Survival of the Thickest is officially coming back for one last ride. The third and final season of the hit Netflix comedy starring and co-created by Michelle Buteau will premiere July 2, and the streamer unveiled the first teaser during Buteau’s set at the Netflix Is a Joke Fest in a surprise-filled moment that also […]
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Prime Video’s Crime Thriller ‘Scarpetta’ Season 2 Adds Jerod Haynes, Killer Mike and More
Prime Video’s forensic crime thriller Scarpetta is expanding its roster for Season 2. The series, which premiered on March 11 and has since drawn 34 million viewers in its first 28 days, has announced a wave of new recurring cast members as production gets underway in Nashville. Joining the series are Jerod Haynes, Michael “Killer […]
Detroit Comic Ron Taylor Wins Netflix’s Stand-Up Competition ‘Funny AF with Kevin Hart’
Ron Taylor has officially been named the winner of Funny AF with Kevin Hart, Netflix’s new stand-up competition series. The Detroit-born comedian, known for his sharp storytelling and ability to “put a silly flair on serious things,” earned the title after a season of showcases, callbacks, and high-stakes sets across some of the country’s most […]
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series Scores Early Season 2 Renewal Ahead of Series Premiere
Harry Potter is already moving full steam ahead at HBO. The network has officially renewed the upcoming fantasy adaptation for a second season—months ahead of its Season 1 debut this December on HBO and HBO Max. Season 2 will adapt Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and is set to begin filming this fall, […]
‘Hocus Pocus 3’ in the Works With Original Sanderson Sisters Set to Return
The Sanderson sisters are getting ready to run amok once again. Disney is officially developing Hocus Pocus 3, with original stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy set to reprise their iconic roles as Winifred, Sarah, and Mary. The third installment is currently in early development at Disney Live Action Studios, with plans […]
Josh Johnson Sets HBO Debut With New Comedy Special ‘Symphony’ [TRAILER]
Josh Johnson is officially bringing his comedy to HBO. The Emmy-nominated comedian will debut his first HBO stand-up special, Josh Johnson: Symphony, on Friday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. The special will air on HBO and stream on HBO Max, with a newly released trailer offering a first look at the hour. Filmed at […]
Malcolm D. Lee Launches ‘Love & Laughs’ Initiative With Universal and Tribeca to Support Emerging Rom-Com Filmmakers
(As first reported by Variety) Malcolm D. Lee is doubling down on the future of romantic comedies. The director-producer behind Girls Trip and The Best Man: The Final Chapters is teaming up with Universal Pictures and Tribeca Studios to launch “Love & Laughs,” a new initiative designed to support emerging filmmakers with a passion for […]
WNBA Star Angel McCoughtry Sets Cast for Feature Directorial Debut ‘Bolted’
Angel McCoughtry is stepping deeper into filmmaking, officially setting the cast for her feature directorial debut Bolted, a psychological thriller set to begin production in Los Angeles this June. The cast is led by Sharon Carpenter with Destin Tucker and Umar Sadiq. The story follows a group of strangers confined in a mysterious, high-tech space […]
Alison McDonald to Adapt ‘Windy City’ Sports Romance Book Series for Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios is heading into the sports romance space in a major way. The studio has secured the rights to Windy City series, a bestselling five-book sports romance franchise from author Liz Tomforde, with plans to develop it into a television series. At the center of the adaptation is Emmy-nominated writer Alison McDonald, who […]
John Singleton’s ‘Hood Trilogy’ Gets Criterion Collection 4K Box Set Release
A defining chapter of Black cinema is getting the preservation and elevation it deserves. The films of John Singleton are being honored with a premium new release as the Criterion Collection officially drops the Hood Trilogy in a 4K Ultra HD box set, now available across major retailers. CLICK HERE TO BUY The collection brings […]









