Five months after Lionsgate opened its fan casting call to the public, one aspiring actor’s dream just became reality. Devon Singletary, a Florida-based actor and filmmaker, has been selected to appear in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, arriving in theaters November 20, 2026. The announcement was shared via The Hunger Games official Instagram […]
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Third Annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Unveils Powerhouse Panels and Film Challenge Finalists
The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is returning to Howard University for its third year, bringing a powerhouse lineup of industry voices, emerging filmmakers, and HBCU student talent to campus November 6–8. Serving as this year’s Creative Ambassador, Marsai Martin leads a weekend built to educate, empower, and expand access for HBCU creatives across film, […]
‘Miami Vice’ Reboot: Could Austin Butler and Michael B Jordan and Be the Next Crockett and Tubbs?
After Michael B. Jordan’s reported talks to step into the role of undercover detective Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs, Universal may have found his partner in crime. Deadline reports that Austin Butler is in early negotiations to play James “Sonny” Crockett — the character made iconic by Don Johnson in Michael Mann’s 1980s Miami Vice series. If […]
Ryan Coogler, Marsai Martin, Lynn Whitfield and More to Be Honored at the 15th Salute THEM Awards
The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival will officially kick off on Thursday, November 6th, with Café Mocha Radio’s 15th Anniversary Salute THEM Awards — a night of Soulidarity at the historic Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. This milestone Crystal Anniversary marks 15 years of Café Mocha Radio, the nationally syndicated show known as “radio from […]
Dr. Jay Barnett and Dawn Halfkenny Lead Neo-Noir Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Harry Hines’
Cue & Coda Films — the indie studio behind Twisted Hearts — is venturing into new terrain with Harry Hines, a neo-noir sci-fi crime thriller arriving in theaters February 2026. The film follows private investigator Dominic Blackwood (Dr. Jay Barnett) and scientist Dr. Sianna Cross (Dawn Halfkenny) as they uncover a string of murders tied […]
BET+ Mystery Dramedy ‘Diarra From Detroit’ Season 2 Wraps Filming
Season 2 of BET’s hit dramedy is officially in the can — and creator Diarra Kilpatrick says it’s something special. Diarra Kilpatrick took to Instagram to announce that filming has wrapped on the second season of Diarra From Detroit, posting a carousel of behind-the-scenes photos and a heartfelt message to the cast and crew. “And […]
Jodie Turner-Smith Joins Chloe Okuno’s NEON Horror Film Brides, Now in Production
Jodie Turner-Smith has joined the cast of Brides, the upcoming horror feature from Watcher director Chloe Okuno, now filming in Budapest. Set in 1961, the film follows Sally Bishop (Olivia Cooke) and her husband as they embark on a trip through Northern Italy. When their car breaks down, they find refuge at a remote villa […]
Michael B. Jordan in Early Talks to Star as Ricardo Tubbs in Miami Vice Movie
Michael B. Jordan is reportedly in early negotiations to step into the role of undercover detective Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs in Universal Pictures’ upcoming Miami Vice reboot, directed by Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski. While talks are still in the early stages, sources say Jordan is actively engaging with the project after scheduling was adjusted […]
‘G.R.I.T.S.’: Deji LaRay’s Southern Drama Expands Its Story and Stakes in New Extended Trailer
Creator Deji LaRay has dropped the extended trailer for his upcoming ALLBLK drama G.R.I.T.S. — and this new look dives far deeper into the world, characters, and chaos at the heart of the series. While the first trailer leaned on music and mood, the extended version digs into the conversations and conflicts that set everything […]
Tiffany Haddish Embarks on a Healing and Hilarious Adventure in Peacock’s New Docuseries ‘Tiffany Haddish Goes Off’ [TRAILER]
Peacock has announced that its new unscripted docuseries Tiffany Haddish Goes Off will premiere Thursday, November 13, with all six episodes available to stream at launch. Inspired by the hit film Girls Trip, the six-part series follows Emmy Award-winning comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip, Haunted Mansion) as she embarks on a four-week journey […]









