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Director Joseph Sperber assembles a rising-talent cast for his Cold War–era thriller, set to unfold in real time across a single Los Angeles location. Writer-director Joseph Sperber’s debut feature Behind Closed Doors has announced its full cast as the political murder mystery enters production in Los Angeles. Starring Elijah Reed (Doom Patrol), Nick Samson (Poser), […]
Patrick Clanton is stepping into the spotlight at Moulin Rouge! The Musical following Megan Thee Stallion’s earlier-than-expected departure from the Broadway production. Clanton, who has been serving as standby for Harold Zidler and Toulouse-Lautrec, will temporarily take over the role of Zidler beginning Saturday, May 2, through Sunday, May 17. His run bridges the gap […]
NBC is making some firm cuts ahead of the next broadcast cycle, officially canceling both Brilliant Minds after two seasons and Stumble after just one. “Brilliant Minds” wraps its run mid-season Inspired by the works of Oliver Sacks—specifically The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and An Anthropologist on Mars—the series starred Zachary […]
May 2026 is serving up something for everyone — whether you’re chasing thrills, laughs, or a good cry. From long-awaited sequels and franchise finales to bold indie films and prestige docs, this month is stacked. Fashion returns to the big screen, superheroes swing into theaters, Baby Yoda gets his movie moment, and streaming services are […]
Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s latest role is reminding us all that the Oscar winner has no interest in playing it safe. Randolph is set to star in Hold the Devil, a high-concept action-horror thriller opposite Demián Bichir — and if the premise is anything to go by, this is another role that shows her range. Directed […]
Elijah Reed and Charrell Mack have joined the cast of Behind Closed Doors, the upcoming political murder mystery feature from writer-director Joseph Sperber. The film recently began production in Los Angeles and marks Sperber’s feature directorial debut following his short film Let Us Play, which starred Doug Jones and screened at the LA Shorts International […]
Premiering May 7 on ALLBLK. ALLBLK has officially dropped the trailer for Jupiter Jones, a new legal drama spinoff of its popular original series A House Divided. The series is set to premiere Thursday, May 7, 2026, with new episodes airing weekly through the season finale on June 25, 2026. From A House Divided to […]
Jesse Collins Entertainment is locked in. The production company has officially signed on to produce the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards for NBC and Peacock, marking its fourth consecutive year at the helm of television’s biggest night. The ceremony takes place Monday, September 14, live from the Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles at 8 p.m. […]
Sinbad is back. The comedian and actor, 69, took to Instagram on April 29 to announce his return to stand-up comedy — his first time on stage since suffering a stroke in October 2020. He performed that same night at the Ice House in Pasadena, California, with a second show set for May 10 at […]
Yellowjackets actress Rukiya Bernard is heading into horror territory. Bernard has signed on to star in Sundowning, a psychological thriller from director Ian McDonald, with principal photography currently underway in Vancouver. Bernard is joined by Elizabeth Dulau (Andor), Susanne Wuest (Goodnight Mommy, Industry), and Robbie G.K. (Heated Rivalry). The film follows a young musician with […]