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“Sneaks,” the upcoming animated movie, has added Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence, and Chloe Bailey to its voice cast of famous actors and musicians. They join previously cast Laurence Fishburne, Keith David, Sam Jay, Roddy Ricch, Ella Mai, Swae Lee, Macy Gray, Chris Paul, Quavo, and more. The story follows Ty, a misguided designer sneaker, who […]
Keke Palmer and Sascha Cohen are starring in the upcoming film, Super Toys. The film is a hot sales title hitting the 2023 European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin. Super Toys centers on two groovy 1970s toy sales representatives (Keke and Sascha) who are on a life-or-death mission to save themselves, their marriage, and their […]
Mary J. Blige is set to star and executive produce in the upcoming drama film, Rob Peace. She joins previously cast Jay Will who will star in the title role. Chiwetel Ejiofor is directing and penning the script which is based on Jeff Hobbs’ best-selling biography “The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A […]
Lex Scott Davis, William H. Macy, Anja Savcic, and Andrew Santino are the latest to join the cast of Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming film, Ricky Stanicky. They join previously cast Jermaine Fowler, Zac Efron, and John Cena in the fictional friendship comedy. The film is set to be available on Prime Video and has recently […]
Netflix has acquired the limited series, “The Madness”, starring Emmy winner Colman Domingo. The show, which is a conspiracy thriller, comes from creator Stephen Belber and Chernin Entertainment, which has a first-look deal with the streaming platform. In “The Madness”, Domingo plays media pundit Muncie Daniels, who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation after stumbling […]
“I want our industry to be better. What does “for your consideration” mean when you don’t press play?” The recent Oscar Awards season has shed light on a long-standing issue in Hollywood – the lack of recognition for Black filmmakers and their work. While speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, The Woman King Director Gina Prince […]
The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri is joining the cast of “Abbott Elementary” as Ayesha Teagues, the sister of Janine (played by series creator Quinta Brunson). Throughout the series, Janine mentions her complicated relationship with Ayesha. Edebiri will appear for the first time in tonight’s (Feb. 8) episode “Valentine’s Day” via FaceTime before returning for a larger […]
The Bosch universe is expanding with two additional Bosch spinoff police dramas inspired by Michael Connelly’s bestselling works. Both shows are in development at Amazon Studios. READ: Peacemaker Spinoff Based on Viola Davis’ Character Amanda Waller in the Works at HBO Max The first untitled show follows Harry Bosch’s former partner, Detective Jerry Edgar, who […]
Audra McDonald and Myles Frost are the latest to join Ava DuVernay’s upcoming Netflix feature Caste. They join previously cast Aunjanue Ellis, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Nick Offerman, and Connie Nielsen. Ellis is leading Caste, which is an adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller ‘Caste: Origins of Our Discontent. […]
It’s no secret that 2023 is turning out to be a tumultuous year for television, with many TV shows suddenly getting canceled or ending. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Director to Know: 11 TV Shows and Movie Regina King Directed These cancellations and endings have come as a shock to fans, who had grown attached to […]