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In a surprising turn of events for fans of the hit series “And Just Like That…”, Karen Pittman, known for her portrayal of Nya Wallace, has announced her departure from the show. Pittman, who starred as Nya Wallace in the first two seasons of the “Sex and the City” sequel, will not be returning for […]
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, fresh off her recent Oscar win, is in discussions to join a forthcoming musical project under development at Universal. Directed by Michel Gondry and produced by Pharrell Williams, the film reportedly features Kelvin Harrison Jr. in the lead role. Sources have confirmed Randolph’s potential involvement in the untitled coming-of-age movie, which draws […]
Showtime saved Uncoupled after Netflix canceled it then cancels it again. In a surprising turn of events, Showtime has opted not to move forward with Season 2 of the comedy series “Uncoupled,” originally created by Darren Star of “Emily in Paris” fame and Jeffrey Richman, known for his work on “Modern Family.” Deadline reports that […]
Hulu’s “Freaknik” documentary serves as a poignant yet somewhat sanitized glimpse into the rise and fall of a cultural phenomenon that swept through Atlanta like a whirlwind in the 80s and 90s. As someone who didn’t live through the era firsthand, diving into the history of Freaknik was like uncovering a buried treasure trove of […]
Netflix has provided a first glimpse into its upcoming animated series ‘Good Times,’ along with its confirmed release date. The series, a revival of the classic comedy from the 1970s, is set to debut on April 12th, 2024. Headed by Carl Jones, known for his work on ‘The Boondocks’, and co-creator Ranada Shepard, the project […]
Netflix dropped the much-anticipated teaser trailer at Jeff Daniels as the beleaguered real estate tycoon Charlie Croker in its upcoming limited series, “A Man In Full.” Produced by the acclaimed duo of David E. Kelley and Regina King, this adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s 1998 novel promises a riveting exploration of power, morality, and the consequences […]
Iconic anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela’s life is set to be the focus of a 30-hour scripted TV series titled ‘Mandela.’ The project, currently in development under writer/producer Josh Wakely’s Grace: A Storytelling Company, aims to chronicle Mandela’s journey from 27 years as a political prisoner to becoming South Africa’s first freely elected president. Wakely secured […]
As ABC’s acclaimed medical drama “The Good Doctor” approaches its final season, fans are in for an interesting final ride with the return of some cast members and the addition of new faces to the series. Leading the charge in this nostalgic reunion is Antonia Thomas, who portrayed Dr. Claire Brown in the first four […]
We may not know what Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are working on, but we do know when it will premiere. The project, for which Warner Bros. secured the rights last month, is scheduled to hit theaters on March 7, 2025, with cameras rolling on the project this April. Warner Bros. had always reserved […]
Off his first Oscar nomination for his lead role in American Fiction, Jeffrey Wright joins Denzel Washington and Ilfenesh Hadera in Spike Lee’s High and Low. It’s a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller is a collaboration between Apple and A24. Based on the 1959 novel “King’s Ransom” by Evan Hunter, the original “High […]