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Netflix is expanding the cast of its upcoming comedy 72 Hours, with six cast to join Kevin Hart in the Tim Story-directed feature. Teyana Taylor (Straw), Ben Marshall (Saturday Night Live, Please Don’t Destroy), Zach Cherry (Severance), rising comedian Kam Patterson (making his feature debut), SNL’s Marcello Hernández, and Scream actor Mason Gooding have officially […]
Billy Porter is heading to Panem. The multi-award winning performer has officially joined the cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, the upcoming film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ latest novel in the blockbuster franchise. Porter will play Magno Stift, a jaded designer assigned to the District 12 tributes — and the estranged husband […]
Buffalo 8 has released the official trailer for Atrabilious, a dark comedy mystery-thriller from writer-director William Atticus Parker. The film’s ensemble cast includes Leon Addison Brown, Whoopi Goldberg, Alec Baldwin, Jeffrey Wright, Mark Boone Junior (Sons of Anarchy), and Evan Jonigkeit (The Night House). Set against a vibrant and gritty Brooklyn backdrop, Atrabilious follows Steven […]
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Prime Video has dropped the official teaser trailer for Hotel Costiera, a sleek new crime thriller set against the stunning backdrop of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Starring Jesse Williams, the six-episode limited series will premiere globally on September 24, 2025. The teaser offers a moody glimpse into a world of sun-drenched luxury hiding darker secrets, with […]
Succession alum and Tony Award nominee Juliana Canfield has been tapped to star opposite Brandon Sklenar in F.A.S.T., an upcoming action thriller from Warner Bros. set for theatrical release on April 23, 2027. Plot and character details remain tightly under wraps, but the film follows a former special forces operative who is recruited by the […]
Sydelle Noel is headed to Prime Video. The GLOW and Black Panther actress has joined the cast of Reacher for its upcoming fourth season, taking on a key role in the hit action-thriller series. She’s part of a new wave of cast members joining lead Alan Ritchson, including Jay Baruchel (Fubar), Indonesian multi-hyphenates Agnez Mo […]
Taraji P. Henson and Tyler Perry have claimed the top spot in streaming for the week of Jun 2 – 8 even with Straw releasing on the 6th. The new psychological crime drama on Netflix, knocked HBO Max out of its long-running #1 position on Samba TV’s Weekly Wrap Report. This marks the first time […]
Devin Kessler is one of three actors rounding out the series regular cast of Crystal Lake, Peacock’s upcoming Friday the 13th prequel series. Kessler joins Cameron Scoggins and Gwendolyn Sundstrom as the latest additions to the ensemble, which already includes Linda Cardellini and William Catlett. Cardellini will star as Pamela Voorhees, the infamous and vengeful […]
Lab Studios has unveiled the official trailer for its upcoming romance drama Love Offside, a heartwarming and culturally rich film set against the lush landscapes of Jamaica. Starring Judi Johnson and Mike Merrill, the film explores the intersection of love, healing, and identity within the backdrop of alternative medicine and elite sports. Directed by Dale […]
Fallen Giant Films, the production company founded by actor and filmmaker Randy J. Goodwin, has announced Kristoff, a powerful new documentary honoring the life, career, and legacy of the late Kristoff St. John — one of daytime television’s most beloved and groundbreaking Black actors. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bobby Razak, Kristoff will chronicle St. John’s […]