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Los Angeles is buzzing with anticipation—and not just because of the 22 million killer bees. The first teaser for Season 8 of “9-1-1,” premiering September 26 on ABC dropped and it promises a swarming disaster that’s unlike anything the first responders of Firehouse 118 have ever faced. Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim […]
Alamo Drafthouse is paying tribute to iconic filmmaker Spike Lee by renaming its recently renovated downtown Brooklyn theater in his honor. On September 12, the Spike Lee Cinema will be unveiled during a private ceremony, followed by a screening of Lee’s semi-autobiographical 1994 film, Crooklyn. The event will include a live Q&A session with the […]
Peacock has announced that Melvin Gregg, known for his roles in The Blackening and Snowfall, has joined the cast of its upcoming Office spinoff. The untitled mockumentary series, created by The Office mastermind Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, is set in the same universe as the original NBC hit comedy The Office. In the new series, […]
Adrianna Mitchell is the latest addition to the cast of Paramount+’s upcoming multi-camera comedy series ‘Crutch,’ starring Tracy Morgan. Jermaine Fowler has also been cast in the series, adding more star power to the new spinoff from CBS’s popular sitcom ‘The Neighborhood.’ Created by Owen Smith, who will serve as showrunner, ‘Crutch’ is set in […]
BET+ has just unveiled the trailer for its latest thriller, ‘Deadly Intentions,’ set to premiere on September 19, 2024. Starring Jazmine Robinson, Rayana Briggs, Deji LaRay, Artris Lavonna Woodard, and Donny Carrington, the thriller follows two sisters, Sarah and Kim, who lead double lives as valet attendants by day and burglars by night. Their scheme […]
After a lengthy wait, the critically acclaimed sci-fi thriller “Severance” is finally returning for its second season on Apple TV+ on January 17, 2025. This highly anticipated comeback comes almost three years after the series first captivated audiences with its innovative premise and gripping narrative. The new season, which will span 10 episodes and release […]
Xavier Mills and Quentin Plair are set to star in Hulu’s comedy Chad Powers. Plair joins as a series regular as Coach Byrd while Mills will recur along with recently cast Clayne Crawford (‘The Finestkind’), Colton Ryan (‘Poker Face’), and Toby Huss (‘Fatal Attraction’). Hulu’s upcoming half-hour comedy series centers on Russ Holliday (Glen Powell), […]
James Earl Jones, the iconic actor whose resonant voice brought Darth Vader to life and whose illustrious career spanned film, television, and Broadway, passed away this morning at his home in Dutchess County, New York. He was 93 years old. The news was confirmed by his representatives at Independent Artist Group. Jones, one of the […]
Terrence Howard and Taye Diggs are set to star in the upcoming crime comedy BFFs, with RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan attached as one of the producers. The film, written by Adam Rifkin and directed by Constantine Paraskevopoulos, is currently in post-production and generating buzz at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where Premiere Entertainment […]
Demi Lovato is shining a spotlight on the challenges of growing up famous in her directorial debut, “Child Star,” set to premiere on Hulu on September 17. The documentary features some of the most recognizable former child stars, including Raven-Symoné, Drew Barrymore, Kenan Thompson, Christina Ricci, Alyson Stoner, and JoJo Siwa, sharing their deeply personal […]