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NBC has expanded the initial episode order of its new hospital mockumentary, “St. Denis Medical,” by adding five more episodes, bringing the first season’s total to 18. This decision underscores the network’s confidence in the show’s potential success. “St. Denis Medical” is set in a struggling Oregon hospital and follows the lives of its dedicated […]
Hip-hop legend Nas is set to transform the 1984 classic film ‘Beat Street’ into a Broadway musical, marking his first venture into theater. The announcement came after a special 40th anniversary screening of the film at the Tribeca Film Festival, where Nas expressed his excitement about the project. “’Beat Street’ wasn’t just a film—it spread […]
In an exclusive revelation to ENews at the launch event for Fenty Hair, Rihanna hinted at her aspirations beyond her latest ventures, including a potential biopic about her life. When queried about casting choices for the lead role, the Grammy-winning artist didn’t hesitate: “Taylor Russell!” she exclaimed to E! News, citing the Canadian actress’s striking […]
Prime Video’s upcoming graphic novel series, “Criminal,” has expanded its cast with the addition of Marvin Jones III, Michael Xavier, and Dominic Burgess in recurring roles. They join previously cast series regulars Charlie Hunnam, Kadeem Hardison, Logan Browning, Taylor Selé, Adria Arjona, Richard Jenkins and Pat Healy. “Criminal,” based on the multi-Eisner Award-winning graphic novel […]
Tubi is proving it pays to be give away some things for free. As subscription fees for streaming giants like Netflix, Disney+, Max, and Peacock rise, viewers are increasingly turning to Tubi, the free, ad-supported streaming service owned by Fox Corp. This shift highlights the growing appeal of cost-free entertainment in a market where streaming […]
Updated with trailer. –Originally posted on May 21 — Tubi has revealed the full cast for “Rock The Boat 2,” a sequel directed by Chris Stokes and produced by Marques Houston under Footage Films. The film is set to premiere on June 15. READ: Tubi Launches Stubios to Empower Aspiring Filmmakers with Mentorship from Issa […]
Netflix has pulled the plug on “My Dad the Bounty Hunter” after two seasons and 19 episodes. The animated series, co-created by Everett Downing Jr. and Patrick Harpin, featured a star-studded voice cast, including Laz Alonso, Yvonne Orji, Priah Ferguson, and JeCobi Swain. Despite its intriguing premise and strong cast, the show won’t be making […]
In a major announcement for “Power” fans, Starz has confirmed that “Power Book IV: Force” will be concluding after its third season, which is currently filming in Chicago. This signals the end for Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora) and his crew, but it doesn’t spell the end for the broader “Power” universe. According to Deadline, The […]
Updated with trailer: “Making DIVORCE IN THE BLACK was born out of wanting to tell Ava’s story. She is surrounded by all this power through her foundation – her family and friends. She has all the power inside of her but that power is somehow lost in her marriage. So it was important for her […]
Starz is gearing up for a bold exploration of Southern culture with its upcoming docu-series “Down in the Valley,” set to premiere on Friday, July 5. Hosted by actor Nicco Annan of “P-Valley” fame, this six-episode series is an uncensored and unapologetic look at the Deep South. The series, produced by Zero Point Zero for […]