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The Great White Way is about to witness a powerhouse reunion as Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal gear up to grace the Broadway stage in a revival of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, “Othello.” Scheduled to debut in the spring of 2025, Kenny Leon, whose Tony-winning prowess was showcased in the 2014 revival of “A Raisin in […]

MTV Studios has made the tough decision to halt production on its animated film, “Jodie,” a spinoff from the iconic Daria series. The project, set to feature Tracee Ellis Ross executive producing and voicing the main character, Jodie Landon, will not move forward with MTVE Studios. Originally conceived as a series featuring both Daria and […]

Magnolia Pictures has unveiled plans for the theatrical release of “Thelma,” a Sundance darling featuring June Squibb and the late Richard Roundtree. Set to hit screens on June 21, the film, penned and helmed by Josh Margolin, tells the story of the titular character, played by Squibb, as she embarks on a mission to recover […]

A24 has announced the release date for “MaXXXine,” the third installment in Ti West’s horror trilogy, starring the franchise’s leading actress, Mia Goth. Timed perfectly for the upcoming SXSW season, the film is scheduled to hit theaters on July 5, 2024. The journey of “MaXXXine” follows the success of the first movie, “X,” which premiered […]

Jacob Scipio, Bianca Bethune, and Dennis McDonald are set to reprise their roles in the upcoming fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise. Bethune and Greene make history as the longest returning cast members outside of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, portraying Marcus Barnett’s daughter Megan and her now-husband Reggie, respectively, since their debut in […]

Apple TV+ has released the trailer for its upcoming drama series “Sugar,” featuring Colin Farrell as a determined private investigator on a mission to find a missing woman. The trailer gives viewers a glimpse into the world of “Sugar,” where Farrell’s character, John Sugar, is hired to locate the missing granddaughter of Hollywood producer Jonathan […]

The animation and children’s television community is mourning the loss of Janice Burgess, the brilliant mind behind Nickelodeon’s beloved series, The Backyardigans. Burgess, 72, passed away on March 4, and although the cause of her death has not been immediately disclosed, her departure was confirmed by fellow animation writer Fracaswell Hyman through heartfelt social media […]

Queen Latifah is set to return as the host for this year’s NAACP Image Awards. The star-studded event, airing live on March 16 at 8 p.m. ET on BET and CBS, will not only celebrate outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry but also honor influential figures such as poet Amanda Gorman and fashion icon June […]

Fox has finalized its cast for the upcoming medical drama series “Doc,” centered around lead Molly Parker. The series, based on the popular Italian show “Doc — Nelle tue mani,” has added Omar Metwally, Amirah Vann, Jon Ecker, and Anya Banerjee as series regulars. Additionally, Scott Wolf and Patrick Walker are set to make recurring […]

In a heartfelt acceptance speech at the African American Film Critics Association’s (AAFCA) Special Achievement Awards, Jamie Foxx revealed plans to shed light on his recent health scare through a comedic lens. During the AAFCA’s Producers Award ceremony, held to honor Black excellence in the film industry, Foxx, 56, recounted the gratitude he feels since […]