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Hulu has announced the premiere date for ‘How to Die Alone,’ the new half-hour comedy series from Onyx Collective. Set to debut on September 13, the series is created, executive produced, and headlined by Natasha Rothwell. The series, which explores themes of love, self-acceptance, and personal growth, will launch with four episodes, followed by new […]
Lifetime has released the trailer for its latest “Ripped from the Headlines” film, ‘Sister Wife Murder’. The film features Dia Nash, daughter of Niecy Nash, transitioning from her role in ‘Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’ to another project based on a gripping crime story. ‘Sister Wife Murder’ is set to premiere on Saturday, […]
In the highly anticipated return of Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” the film takes on a special familial twist with the involvement of Murphy’s daughter, Bria, and his son-in-law, Michael Xavier. During an interview with Al Roker on the Today show, Murphy shared the unique behind-the-scenes dynamics of the […]
With its 100% rotten tomatoes score, BBC Three and iPlayer have renewed Daniel Lawrence Taylor’s comedy-drama series ‘Boarders’ for a second season. The six-episode series follows five Black teenagers from inner-city London who receive scholarships to the prestigious St Gilbert’s boarding school in what is portrayed as a superficial public relations move to enhance the […]
In an unexpected move, Onyx Collective has canceled production on the pilot for “Not Cops,” just days before filming was set to commence in Atlanta. The project, led by former “Insecure” showrunner Prentice Penny, was quietly greenlit two months ago but had not been officially announced. The half-hour pilot, like many Onyx projects, tackled a […]
After nearly a decade in front of the camera, actress and comedian Jillian Bell is set to make her feature directorial debut with the comedy Summer of 69. The film, produced by American High for Hulu, boasts an impressive cast led by Saturday Night Live’s Chloe Fineman and will feature Nicole Byer (‘American Society of […]
Nickelodeon’s hit kids’ comedy series, “Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan,” has been officially renewed for a fifth season. Production is set to begin on July 8 at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. The upcoming season will feature 13 episodes, with a special holiday premiere slated for later in 2024. Created by Tyler Perry, the multi-cam […]
Grab your wands and swords, movie fans as theaters are set for a major box office clash on November 22 as two highly anticipated films, “Wicked” and “Gladiator II,” hit the big screen. Universal Pictures has announced a strategic shift, moving the release of the star-studded “Wicked” to this date, pitting it directly against Paramount’s […]
Catalyst Studios has announced additions to the cast of their upcoming boxing drama, ‘Undercard,’ which stars Emmy Award-winning comedian Wanda Sykes in her first major dramatic film role. Joining Sykes are Bentley Green, William Stanford Davis, Xavier Mills, Estella Kahiha, Berto Colon, and Roselyn Sanchez. Principal photography for the film has commenced in Puerto Rico. […]
Deyshaun Tucker is set to join the cast of “The Family Business” for its fifth season, premiering on July 4th on BET+. Tucker will guest star as Roman, a troubled neighborhood delinquent desperate to save his mother’s life, who finds himself in a tense confrontation with the powerful Duncan family. Created by Carl Weber, this […]