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| In Summary: The Lion King prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King shifts from July 5, 2024, to December 20, 2024, amid industry reshuffling post-SAG-AFTRA strike. The new release date pits it against Sonic the Hedgehog 3, leveraging the holiday season’s box office potential for family films. Disney has announced a new release date for Mufasa: […]
Netflix’s acclaimed series, “High on the Hog,” is set to return for a second season on November 22. Based on Jessica B. Harris’s book, the show explores African American culinary history, following food writer Stephen Satterfield as he delves into traditional Black foodways across the United States. READ: International Chef Day: 13 Must-See Movies and […]
After a six-month production shutdown due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the TV industry is back in action as the curtains rise today. TV studios are swiftly gearing up for the return of primarily returning broadcast shows, diving into full-scale preparations. Following the announcement of the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, TV casts and […]
Marvel’s Blade release date has been delayed again. The remake starring Mahershala Ali in the title role, will have to wait an additional 9 months before heading to theaters. Originally set for November 3rd, 2023, the film has encountered numerous setbacks, including the departure of director Bassam Tariq. After several schedule shifts, the current delay […]
Bounce TV has decided not to renew ‘Act Your Age,’ the comedy featuring Kym Whitley, Tisha Campbell, and Yvette Nicole Brown, after just one season. Alyson Fouse, the show’s creator, shared the news on Twitter: “I’m sorry to say that my show “Act Your Age” will not be returning to @bounce for a second season. […]
In a post-strike reshuffling of priorities, ABC has officially decided to cancel “The Rookie: Feds” after its first season. The fate of the freshman drama, led by Niecy Nash-Betts as Simone, hung in the balance for months, with the network delaying its decision during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, both of which have recently concluded. […]
Ahead of its premiere, ALLBLK has unveiled the trailer for the second season of the drama series “Hush.” Returning for the sophomore season are Joyful Drake, Caryn Ward Ross, Candiace Dillard Bassett, TS Madison, Khalilah Joi, and more. READ: Urban Thriller ‘Run Nixon,’ Starring Fizz, Set to Hit AMC Theaters on November 22 [TRAILER] Produced […]
Marcus Scribner, Method Man, Lonnie Chavis, and Cedric the Entertainer headline the cast of the upcoming film “How I Learned to Fly.” The film, slated for a limited theatrical release in December, will subsequently be available on leading home entertainment and digital platforms. The movie marks the directorial debut of Simon Steuri and revolves around […]
Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”) and John Malkovich (“Billions”) will star in the horror film ‘Opus.’ The project is directed by Mark Anthony Green and financed and produced by A24. Additional cast members include Murray Bartlett (“The White Lotus”), Amber Midthunder (“PREY”), and Stephanie Suganami. Young Mazino (“Beef”), and Tatanka Means, with talks ongoing for Juliette […]
In true Beyonce fashion, the music mogul quietly released a new trailer for her Renaissance film which is set to hit theaters December 1. Within the Youtube description, the caption read: RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ accentuates the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale […]