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The beloved 1989 television movie Polly is making its way to the Broadway stage. Producer Brian Anthony Moreland has officially announced Polly: The Musical, a stage adaptation inspired by the Disney film and Eleanor H. Porter’s classic novel Pollyanna. READ: ‘CrazySexyCool’ TLC Musical to Premiere Next Summer — Eyeing Broadway Run Reuniting with the story she […]
Don’t make her drink alone—again. Octavia Spencer is set to reprise her chilling role as Sue Ann—better known as “Ma”—in a sequel to the 2019 cult-favorite horror-thriller. The project is in early development with no director or release date yet, but Blumhouse confirmed the news during its first-ever Business of Fear symposium in Hollywood. Jason […]
Summer’s heating up—not just outside, but on screen too. From long-awaited returns (Wednesday, The Bear, Squid Game) to buzzy new titles (Ironheart, Smoke), this season is stacked with TV you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re in the mood for drama, sci-fi, historical thrillers, or emotional tearjerkers, there’s something dropping nearly every week. Here’s your […]
The Gilded Age is ushering in a new era — and with the official Season 3 trailer now live, we’re finally getting a full look at what’s in store when the opulent drama returns to HBO on June 22. The official Season 3 logline reads: “Following the Opera War, the old guard is weakened and […]
HBO’s upcoming half-hour comedy from Rachel Sennott continues to stack its ensemble cast that includes Moses Ingram (Obi-Wan Kenobi), True Whitaker (Godfather of Harlem), and internet personality Quenlin Blackwell. The comedy follows a codependent friend group that reunites after some time apart, only to realize that ambition, distance, and new relationships have shifted the foundation […]
FX’s upcoming Snowfall spinoff is expanding its cast, with Asante Blackk, Peyton Alex Smith, and Simmie Sims III—better known to music fans as Buddy—joining the pilot. The trio will star alongside previously announced leads and Snowfall alums Gail Bean and Isaiah John, reprising their roles as Wanda and Leon, respectively. Set in the Rise of […]
ABC’s 9-1-1: Nashville just added more firepower to its growing ensemble. Hailey Kilgore (Power Book III: Raising Kanan) and Juani Feliz (Harlem) are among four new series regulars joining the spinoff, alongside Michael Provost (The Holdovers) and newcomer Hunter McVey. They join previously announced leads Chris O’Donnell, Jessica Capshaw, LeAnn Rimes, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley in […]
Fresh off her standout role as Annie in Sinners, Wunmi Mosaku is diving into another intense project. The Emmy-winning actress has joined the cast of The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd, the upcoming prison break thriller from writer-director Tim Blake Nelson. While her role is still under wraps, Mosaku rounds out a packed ensemble […]
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is still going strong—and now, you can bring the supernatural hit home. The horror drama, which stars Michael B. Jordan in a chilling dual role as the Smokestack twins, is now available on digital platforms. And to mark the occasion, fans just got a little extra. Fandango released a new three-minute deleted […]
Lifetime is doubling down on love, drama, and second chances with its newest addition to the Terry McMillan Presents slate. The network has acquired His, Hers & Ours, a romantic dramedy headlined by Taye Diggs (All American), Lesley-Ann Brandt (Lucifer, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live), and Aimee Garcia (Dexter, Lucifer). A premiere date […]