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Disney is bringing a little more ohana (and a lot more chaos) to theaters this summer with its live-action Lilo & Stitch—and the first trailer just dropped, giving us a glimpse of Stitch’s antics, Lilo’s heartfelt wish, and Courtney B. Vance stepping in as Agent Cobra Bubbles. The trailer kicks off with a foreboding voice […]
Mo McRae is the latest addition to the Apple TV+ limited series Lucky, joining an already stacked cast that includes Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, and Drew Starkey. Emmy nominee Clifton Collins Jr. has also signed on for the upcoming thriller, which is currently filming in Los Angeles. Lucky is based on […]
Charlie Cale is back on the road, and trouble is right on her heels. Peacock just dropped the first teaser for Poker Face season 2, giving a glimpse of Giancarlo Esposito, Cynthia Erivo, Method Man, John Mulaney, Awkwafina, and more stepping into the mystery-of-the-week madness. Peacock’s critically acclaimed whodunit series is gearing up for its […]
It’s official—Netflix isn’t letting go of Beauty in Black anytime soon. The streamer has renewed the hit series for a second season, set to be released in two parts. Given the show’s chart-topping success and Tyler Perry’s track record with Netflix, this news isn’t exactly shocking, but it’s definitely welcome. READ: 9 Tyler Perry Shows and […]
The Sistas aren’t going anywhere! Ahead of tonight’s Season 8 finale, BET Media Group has officially renewed Tyler Perry’s Sistas for a ninth season, locking in a return date of Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 9 PM ET/PT. Since its debut, Sistas has been holding it down as one of BET’s biggest hits, and 2024 […]
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal’s Othello is already making history before its official opening night. The highly anticipated revival has shattered records, grossing $2,818,297 across just eight performances, making it the highest-grossing play in Broadway history. It officially surpasses Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which previously held the title with $2,718,488 for the week […]
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is bringing more heat to the screen, this time executive producing Moses The Black, a gritty gangland drama set in modern-day Chicago. The film, inspired by the redemption story of the fifth-century saint of the same name, has locked in a powerhouse cast: Omar Epps (Power Book III: Raising Kanan), Grammy-nominated […]
The streets of Harlem are about to get even bloodier. MGM+ just dropped the trailer for Season 4 of Godfather of Harlem, and from the looks of it, Bumpy Johnson’s reign is about to be tested like never before. The highly anticipated new season premieres April 13, 2025, bringing back Academy Award-winner Forest Whitaker as […]
Lifetime just released the official trailer for Taken at a Basketball Game, an intense thriller inspired by real events. Starring D.B. Woodside (Lucifer, The Night Agent) and Claire Qute (Overcompensating, The Detail), the film follows a father’s desperate race against time after his teenage daughter is abducted at a basketball game. Wayne Edwards (Woodside) is […]
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has just inked a major deal with Sony Pictures Television, securing a multi-year first-look agreement that will allow him to produce a slate of scripted drama series for streaming and cable platforms. Through this deal, Abdul-Mateen’s production company, House Eleven10, will have the opportunity to develop and produce projects under Sony’s banner, […]