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Zoë Kravitz has signed on to star and produce a new dark comedy film called “Biter.” The film tells the story of a young woman who fantasizes about biting her coworker and is part of Cat Person‘s Kristen Roupenian’s debut short story collection, “You Know You Want This.” No writer or director has been attached […]
The upcoming epic drama series, King Shaka, executive produced by Antoine Fuqua and centered around the founder of the Zulu Empire, has been canceled by Showtime. This cancellation is part of a wider programming overhaul at Showtime, which is merging with sister streamer Paramount+ and will be renamed Paramount+ with Showtime. The show, which was […]
Gabrielle Union is set to release a two-part docu-series titled “My Journey to 50” as part of her overall deal with BET. The series will be available for streaming exclusively on BET+ from June 15th. The documentary follows Union as she travels to Africa with her husband, Dwyane Wade, and other close family and friends […]
Brandee Evans, Skye Townsend, Kandi Burruss-Tucker, Pretty Vee, Paris Berelc, and more are starring in the MTV all-new original comedy Pretty Stoned. The film, which is written by Blayne Weaver and directed by Jonathan Hawk also stars Porsha Williams, DreamDoll, Jess Hilarious, Chris Renfro, D.C. Young Fly, and Navv Greene. Pretty Stoned debuts April 19 […]
ABC’s hit comedy series “Abbott Elementary” has some exciting news for fans. On April 12th, the show will finally reveal Janine’s mother in an episode titled “Mom.” And to make the announcement even more exciting, it was revealed that the talented actress Taraji P. Henson will play the role of Vanetta, Janine’s mother. The news […]
Leo Sullivan, a trailblazing Black animation artist and co-founder of Hollywood’s first Black-owned animation studio, passed away at the age of 82 on March 25, 2023. He passed in Los Angeles due to heart failure, as confirmed by his wife Ethelyn. Sullivan was a pioneer in the animation industry, working as an animator and producer […]
TV and movie remakes are a trend that has Hollywood in a chokehold and these shows and movies remakes are in the works. Keep scrolling to see what they are. Barbershop TV Series Recently it was announced the Prime Video after acquiring MGM Plus would be remaking and spinning off some of the projects MGM […]
Netflix’s upcoming limited series, The Perfect Couple, based on Elin Hilderbrand’s best-selling novel, has added Omar Epps to its already impressive cast. The show will feature a star-studded ensemble cast that includes Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Dakota Fanning, Meghann Fahy, Ishaan Khattar, Jack Reynor, Sam Nivola, Mia Isaac, Donna Lynne Champlin, […]
AMC Networks’ Interview With the Vampire is set for a major casting change in Season 2. Bailey Bass, who portrayed the teenage vampire Claudia in Season 1, will not be continuing her role in the Anne Rice adaptation. Delainey Hayles will be replacing her for the upcoming season, which starts filming next week in Prague […]
Michael B. Jordan and Liz Raposo’s Outlier Society are set to produce the film adaptation of Aaron Jayh’s unpublished short story, The Dwelling. Jordan may also potentially star in the adaptation. Amazon Studios secured the rights to the story in a competitive auction, sealing a high-six figure outright purchase. Aaron Guzikowski, known for his work […]