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More budget cuts have hit All American: Homecoming and Superman & Lois for their upcoming season. The cuts resulting from the renewals of both CW series has made its way to the writers’ rooms of these series and led to downsizing in the writing teams. “Superman & Lois” is set to reduce its writing staff […]
STARZ has dropped the official trailer, character art, and key art for the third season of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” The series is set to return on December 1 to continue exploring the origin story of the fan-favorite character Kanan Stark, originally portrayed by 50 Cent in the flagship series. Raising Kana season 3 […]
I recently had the pleasure of attending “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” from playwright Jocelyn Bioh and I must say, it’s an absolute must-see. As someone who frequents Broadway plays, this musical left a profound impact on me. It not only made me feel seen but also provided a unique and authentic experience that resonates with […]
Rapper and producer Q-Tip is joining the Broadway-bound musical “Ali,” which delves into the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali both inside and outside the boxing ring. Q-Tip, whose real name is Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, joins as the , and cast album producer for the show. The production is being helmed by director and […]
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Timothy V. Murphy, and Bruce Greenwood have joined the cast of upcoming comedy “The Fabulous Four,” produced by Bleecker Street. She joins previously cast Susan Sarandon, Bette Midler, and Megan Mullally. Ralph stepped into the role originally assigned to Sissy Spacek but she had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts. READ: […]
Disney dashed straight through to Christmas with the official trailer to ‘Dashing Through The Snow’ starring Lil Rel Howery, Ludacris, Teyonah Parris and more. Set in Atlanta, Dashing Through The Snow is a hilarious and touching story about a social worker for the Atlanta police department and the Christmas Eve journey with his estranged daughter […]
We’re at a loss for words. Richard Roundtree passed away this afternoon (October 24). He passed after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed with his family by his side. He was 81 years old. Roundtree’s career spanned five decades, featuring diverse roles from his breakthrough in blaxploitation cinema to early appearances, such as […]
Did you know that “The Wiz,” a Broadway sensation, turned into a box office disappointment? We hold it dear as a cult classic, our unique twist on “The Wizard of Oz,” a tale that truly made us feel seen. But, in reality, at the time, its financial success didn’t add up to the classic status […]
Vertical secured the distribution deal for the journalism-world thriller “Cold Copy.” The film, which stars Tracee Ellis Ross, Bel Powley, Jacob Tremblay, and Nesta Cooper, explores the boundaries of truth and success in journalism when one is pushed to their limits. Roxine Helberg penned the script and is making her feature directorial debut in the […]
LeBron James and his SpringHill Company, alongside Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions and Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Production, are teaming up for a NBA docuseries. The series, which will focus on professional basketball players, will follow the blueprint of Omaha’s NFL documentary, “Quarterback.” The NBA is expected to be closely involved in the show, […]