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Starz is discontinuing four of its series and of those that were canceled is Blindspotting. “Blindspotting” was a follow-up to the film of the same name, with Jasmine Cephas Jones reprising her role as Ashley. Ashley aimed for a middle-class life in Oakland until her partner of 12 years and father of their son, Miles […]
Starz is discontinuing four of its series and of those that were canceled is Run The World. Created, written and executive produced by Leigh Davenport, Run the World centered on thirty-something, loyal best friends – played by Corbin Reid, Bresha Webb and Amber Stevens West — who live, work and play in Harlem as they […]
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“Will Smith, the charismatic and multi-talented actor who has left an indelible mark on Hollywood, needs no introduction. With a career spanning decades, he has graced the silver screen in a variety of iconic roles, from the wise-cracking Agent J in ‘Men in Black’ to the pursuit-driven Chris Gardner in ‘The Pursuit of Happyness.’ His […]
The highly anticipated revival of “The Wiz” is set to make its mark on Broadway, with previews beginning on March 29, 2024, at the Marquis Theatre. The official opening night is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17. The announcement was made by a team of producers, including Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, Ambassador Theatre […]
A collective sigh of relief sweeps through Hollywood as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and major studios tentatively seal a new three-year contract, potentially marking the conclusion of a 146-day strike that has left its mark on Hollywood. Negotiators from the WGA and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) concluded their discussions […]
“Story Ave,” directed by Aristotle Torres, is set to hit select theaters on September 29, 2023. The film stars Asante Blackk, Luis Guzmán, Alex Hibbert, Melvin Gregg, Coral Peña, and Cassandra Freeman. This film is a reflection of Torres’ life and an expansion of his 2018 short film of the same name. Torres and Bonsu […]
In October, cinemas are banking on pop stars to boost box office sales. Following the success of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” concert film sales, the 2002 coming-of-age film, “Crossroads,” is making a grand return to theaters. This special event, presented by Trafalgar Releasing, Sony Music Entertainment, and RCA Records, is set for October 23 and […]
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Gary Oldman and the “Slow Horses” crew are back, set to make their return with the first two episodes of Season 3 on December 1. Subsequent episodes will be released individually every Friday, running through December 29, and will be available exclusively on Apple. But that’s not all – the streaming platform has treated fans […]
NBC’s Quantum Leap season 2 is scheduled to debut on October 4 at 8 PM and once again pushing the boundaries of the show’s formula. Returning to the series are Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song, Ernie Hudson as Herbert ‘Magic’ Williams, Caitlin Bassett as Addison Augustine, Mason Alexander Park as Ian Wright, and Nanrisa […]
In an exciting announcement for fans of the popular sci-fi comedy series “Upload,” Prime Video is set to premiere the highly anticipated Season 3 on October 20, 2023. With the return of Nathan, Ingrid, and Nora, this new season promises a fresh wave of intrigue, humor, and unexpected twists. “Upload” made its debut in 2020 […]